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EASTER ISSUE N o 114 

19th March – 13 May 2018

Hello Readers! 

It’s Spring! Well, nearly. After the recent snow apocalypse, you’d 

be forgiven for thinking that the warm weather will never come, 

but be assured, Spring is coiled, waiting to be sprung. 

This time of year is all about new beginnings and you’ll start to 

see new shoots of life appearing soon. With the warmer weather 

on the way (hopefully) you should be able to get outside and 

bathe in the new life starting to appear. If you’d like to share with 

us your pictures of the world around you, we’d love to see them. 

In our What’s On Guide, you’ll find lots of amazing activities 

to keep you busy over the coming months and if you fancy 

seeing a show, why not check out our Box Office listings? Don’t 

forget to enter our competitions, there are lots of great prizes 

to be won, including a family ticket to Justin’s Band at the New 

Theatre, an annual pass for the River and Rowing Museum 

in Henley on Thames, and a week of summer fun at Ultimate 

Activity Camps. 

Aside from the all the cute new animals, the change in the 

weather, and the new flowers, it’s also that time of year when a 

certain bunny leaves chocolate eggs in the night. There are lots 

of Easter Egg Trails through the countryside taking place over 

the festive period, so get outside and go on and egg Hunt. 

Have a wonderful Spring and Easter and we’ll see you all again 

for our May edition. 

The Primary Times Team. 

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Children’s surgeon highlights concerns over 

‘body piercing’ magnet craze 

A leading children’s surgeon is raising awareness 

of the dangers of magnets after saving the lives 

of children falling victim to a new ‘body piercing’ 

craze. 

Hull Royal Infirmary’s paediatric surgery 

department has treated three children who have 

swallowed high powered ball-bearing magnets in 

the past three months. 

Sanja Besarovic, a consultant paediatric surgeon 

at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, has 

written to the Royal Society for the Prevention of 

Accidents as the latest craze where young people 

attempt to mimic body piercings sweeps schools. 

It is believed youngsters are attempting to mimic 

body piercings, unaware that the magnets stick to 

each other through loops of gastrointestinal tract 

and could cause bowel perforation or intestinal 

blockage if they are swallowed. 

Wear A Hat Day 2018 

Please get involved in Wear A Hat Day on 

Thursday 29th March 2018 (or any day in March) 

to help raise funds for research into brain 

tumours. 

This devastating disease kills more children 

and adults under the age of 40 than any other 

cancer. Just 1% of the national spend on cancer 

research has been allocated to brain tumours. 

During Wear A Hat Day 2017, individuals, 

families, schools and other organisations all 

came together and raised over £300,000 to fund 

our research. 

Together we can reach our target of £600,000 – 

enough to fund a team of researchers for a year. 

Register online today: www.wearahatday.org. 

Thank you for helping to fund the fight. 

Activity kits from toucanBox 

Get your kids engaged in fun, hands-on learning with activity kits 

delivered to your door by toucanBox. The kits contain all the materials 

to make functional toys, dress-up items or mini masterpieces, plus 

activity books to take learning and play that little bit further. Each 

craft is designed and built by a team of educational experts, helping 

develop key skills and encouraging curiosity into a wide range of 

topics, championing the national curriculum and STEAM-based 

learning. 

Delivered to your door and personally addressed to your child, it 

makes getting creative convenient, hassle-free and a little bit magical. 

With over 2 million boxes shipped worldwide and the winner of 

countless awards, toucanBox has inspired a craft revolution. 

www.toucanbox.com. 

Comedian and Children’s Author 

David Walliams named Judge of 

the 10th National Young Writers’ 

Awards! 

The National Young Writers’ Awards returns with a bang as children’s 

author David Walliams has been named judge for 2018! The competition, 

organised by tuition provider, Explore Learning, has inspired hundreds 

of thousands of children across the UK to put pen to paper and give 

writing a try. 

The theme for this year is ‘Heroes’ where children are tasked with writing a 

500-word story about their hero. 

The winner will be surprised at a 

school assembly by David who will 

announce the National Young Writer 

of the Year and present them with a 

trophy, a trip to Disneyland Paris for 

their family and £500 of books for 

their school! 

David says: “It is a real privilege to be 

named judge for this year’s National 

Young Writers’ Awards and I am so 

looking forward to reading what 

the brilliant brains of our country’s 

children come up with.” 

The competition will run from 5th 

March to 29th April and is easy to 

enter. Children can pick up an entry form from their local Explore Learning 

or via explorelearning.co.uk/youngwriters. 

Nessasaurus 

A highland fairy-tale for children, brought to life 

through live jazz and storytelling. 

Featuring melodies written by children, 

Nessasaurus is a bonkers musical feast cooked up 

by renowned session guitarist and bleary-eyed 

dad of twins, Andy Philip. Performed by some 

of the country’s top musicians and narrated by 

Cameron Blakely (Les Miserables, Mamma Mia, 

Into The Woods). 

A heart-warming tale of Loch Ness, meteorites 

and bladderwort, Nessasaurus is set to invigorate, 

inspire and amuse whilst introducing young 

(and old) to the world of improvisation. 

Performs Sunday 13th May 2.30pm at Steeple 

Aston Village Hall. Tickets: £6 (advance booking 

online recommended) Suitable for Age 4 and 

upwards Programme: 25 minute concert followed 

by improvisation workshop for 

children www.jazzanory.com 

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TUTORING & EDUCATION 

Tutoring & 

Education 

The Willow On The Farm 

The Willow On the Farm, near Hook Norton, can only be 

described as a truly magical learning adventure for 2½ - 4 

year olds! Set on an idyllic farm and run by Alice Clark this 

wonderful nursery is all about returning to the simpler things 

in life – encouraging children to learn through play, through 

real experiences and most importantly through access to the 

outdoors and natural world. 

The children are taught by experienced teachers using 

Montessori and traditional methods and throughout the week 

our Forest School-trained Leader will guide the children 

through fabulous outdoor learning sessions at our very own 

Forest School – they will explore the environment, learn to 

take risks, solve problems, develop their imagination, meet 

the animals and go on tractor and trailer adventures every 

Tuesday! 

For more information please contact 

alice@willowonthefarm.co.uk or telephone. 

01608 730143. 

A choristership in New College 

and a musical education for life 

Each September four or five seven-year-old boys 

start as choristers in New College Choir, and begin 

an extraordinary musical and educational journey. Six 

years later they leave as expert musicians. They sing 

in concerts across the world, record CDs, and take 

part in choral services in Oxford’s grandest medieval 

chapel. Parents often ask how an ‘ordinary’ small boy 

is transformed into a musician of professional standard, 

while still being a ‘normal’ school boy! The answer is in 

our specialist music programme developed by the choir 

director, Robert Quinney, with choir and school staff. 

Our open afternoon on Saturday 9 June at 4.30 gives 

a wonderful taster of the unique opportunities offered to 

choristers in New College choir. 

For more information please visit 

www.newcollegechoir.com or contact 

nancy-jane.rucker@new.ox.ac.uk 

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Does your child have Auditory Processing Disorder? 

Hear & Now Auditory Integration Training can help 

• APD results in auditory distortions and delays making it harder 

to hear and understand speech in noisy environments such as 

classrooms, or decode the sounds into meaningful communication. 

• APD often goes undiagnosed as it frequently co exists with ADHD, 

ADD, ASP, PDD. 

• Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is an inefficiency in the 

brains ability to process and decode sounds and words. 

• Hear and Now delivers clinical assessment and intensive effective 

auditory retraining with Berard AIT. Principle: Veronica van Nierop, 

B.Sc; D.C; MNlp; N.E.T; A.R.T 

What are the signs of APD? Sensitivity to some noises, easily 

overwhelmed, poor concentration and focus, to name a few. 

“I never imagined that the results from Berard training could be life 

changing for my 9 year old with ASD, and in fact for us all.” 

Mary, Wallingford, UK 


TUTORING & EDUCATION 

Brain4Maths 

Brain4Maths is a project run by 

University of Oxford’s scientists 

investigating how the brain supports maths in children and 

young adults. The study involves a safe brain scan using an 

MRI scanner to collect brain images and a session involving a 

series of puzzles. We are currently recruiting children aged 6, 

10 and 14, and A-Level students in their first year who are not 

studying Maths. Children receive a voucher and a Brain Art 

certificate to say thank you for taking part. Parents will 

also be compensated for their time. 

To know more contact Laura at brain4maths@gmail.com 

or 07464 755 010. Or google Brain4Maths. CUREC 

REF: MS-IDREC-C2-2015-016 

Watch your child flourish with The 

Moon Method 

Moon Tuition uses an extensive knowledge of both Eastern and 

Western teaching methods to create the unique Moon Method. 

It blends the rigorous focus on 

numeracy and literacy with creativity 

and original thinking. This creates 

highly capable students who are adept 

at taking exams, but who are also 

excellent communicators of ideas with 

an ability for creative writing and the 

arts. Graduates of Moon Tuition excel 

as they are equipped with the perfect 

blend of east and west. 

T: 07537 885886 

W: www.moontuition.co.uk 

Radley 

Radley offers an 

environment for boys to 

grow in self-confidence, 

thrive academically, 

and make the most of 

an enormous range of 

opportunities. The door 

is open to any talented 

candidate, regardless of their means or their background, and 

we hope that we will have many applicants who wish to join us 

in the pursuit of excellence. 

A Radley education is about independent thought and 

learning with enthusiasm. It is about cultural awareness and the 

benefits of team sport. It is about academic ambition. It is about 

learning to live with others; it is about preparation for the world 

beyond its gates. Above all, it is about the core values that will 

underpin success throughout a Radleian’s life: as leaders, as 

citizens, as human beings. 

Radley has places that can be funded up to 100% of 

the fees. The entry process begins early in Year 6 for 11+ 

candidates, who we can fund through prep school for two 

years, or there are scholarship places available for Year 9 

entry. If you have a talented boy, who excels academically or 

at music, sport, art or drama then please either contact us: 

admissions@radley.org.uk or 01235 543 174 or complete 

the enquiry form on our website http://www.radley.org. 

uk/Funded-Places 

Abingdon Prep School 

Abingdon Prep and Abingdon School together make up the Abingdon 

Foundation. While the Schools enjoy distinct identities there is 

strong collaboration between them. Pupils are taught a broad and 

challenging curriculum alongside an expansive and exciting extracurricular 

programme. Pupils at Abingdon Prep, for whom Abingdon 

School is appropriate, receive an offer of a place for Year 9 at 

Abingdon School at the end of Year 5 at Abingdon Prep. The offer is 

based on the continuous assessment of each pupil and is conditional 

on the pupil maintaining his profile of achievement in Years 6 to 8 at 

Abingdon Prep. For these boys there are no entrance exams to the 

Senior School. 

Abingdon Prep Open Morning Wednesday 2 May at 9:30am 

www.abingdon.org.uk/prep 

Access to Higher Education – your 

fast-track route to university 

If you are aged 19 or over and want to study for a degree, 

but don’t have the qualifications you need, then an Access to 

Higher Education course could get you on the path to success. 

Activate Learning offers Access to HE pathways linked to future 

study and career routes from its three colleges in Banbury, 

Oxford and Reading. Whether you want to work in the 

healthcare sector, as a nurse or midwife, or in the education, 

business, engineering or science sectors, an Access course 

can get you on to a relevant degree 

and in to your chosen career. Most 

courses run three days a week within 

school hours, making it a flexible 

option for adults with childcare and 

other commitments. 

If you are worried about finance, 

pay-as-you-earn loans are available. 

Visit www.activatelearning.ac.uk/ 

access-to-he for more information. 

The Manor 

Preparatory School 

Situated in Abingdon, close to 

Oxford and within easy reach 

of London by train, The Manor 

Preparatory School is a thriving, 

happy school. The Manor currently welcomes girls 2 – 11 and 

boys 2 – 7. The Governors have recently announced that from 

September 2018 The Manor is looking forward to extending its 

co-educational provision into Year 3. Boys will then be able to 

progress through the school to the end of Year 6 alongside the 

girls, keeping families together. 

For further information please visit our website 

www.manorprep.org or contact Mrs Karen Copson, Director 

of Admissions and Communications on 01235 858462 or 

admissions@manorprep.org. 

Un…deux…trois…allons-y! 

Children and staff at Cokethorpe Junior set off on 

their annual sponsored walk, in aid of local charity 

Special Effect. The theme this year was the Twin 

Town Challenge, to celebrate the link between 

Witney and its French twin, Le Touquet. 

The sponsored walk is just one of the many 

fundraising events that takes place across the 

Junior School. Fundraising within school is an 

important part of learning, the children gain 

confidence, improve communication skills and 

learn about personal responsibility and the 

importance of contributing to their community. 

Fundraising also continues in the Senior School 

with pupils holding bake sales, non-uniform days 

and even an annual 24-hour football match. 

www.cokethorpe.org.uk 

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WHAT’S ON WHERE 

If you are looking for more inspiration, 

there are many more events on our website 

www.primarytimes.co.uk/oxfordshire 

24 Mar 

A Right Royal Adventure 

Ashmolean Museum OX1 2PH 

www.ashmolean.org 

1pm Discover a special Oxford 

painting from the time of the Civil 

War and help create a tactile version 

with Oxfordshire Association for the Blind. 

T: 01865 278000 

Musical Micro:Bits - Creating 

Computing Club 

The Discovery Zone OX1 1BY 

www.scienceoxford.com 

10am & 12.30pm A musical coding workshop 

fit for Beethoven. Suitable for ages 9-12 

years. Cost £8. Online booking essential. 

Twilight Evening Bus Tours 

Oxford Bus Museum OX29 8LA 

www.oxfordbusmuseum.org.uk 

5.45pm Twilight tours around Oxford city 

centre. T: 01993 883617 

Family Easter Eggstravaganza 

Oxford Downs Cricket Club OX29 7QH 

www.oxforddowns.com 

3pm Easter Hunt, Bunny Hop Race and disco. 

T: 07714 0217990 

Easter Trail 

Stonor Park RG9 6HF 

Sat 24th March – Sun 15th April Family fun as 

children discover and unravel the clues to our 

Easter Trail in the Gardens, Park and Wonder 

Woods. 

24 Mar - 25 Mar 

Lambing Weekend 

Earth Trust OX14 4QZ 

www.earthtrust.org.uk 

10am Come and visit the 

newborn lambs. Free with 

admission. T: 01865 407792 

24 Mar - 15 Apr 

Big Easter Bunny Hunt 

Waterperry Gardens OX33 1JZ 

www.waterperrygardens.co.uk 

10am Find all the Easter bunnies and win 

a prize! Cost £2 per child. Normal garden 

admission applies. T: 01844 339254 

25 Mar 

Planet Dinosaur 

Museum of Natural History OX1 3PW 

www.oxfordliteraryfestival.org 

2pm Join author Elaine Wickson for a talk 

Don’t forget to 

say you saw it in 

Primary Times! 

We check 

listings carefully but 

event details and prices 

may be subject to change. 

Please always check 

with the venue. 

about her new book, then join in 

the hunt for fantastic fossils and 

dinosaurs. Tickets £8. Booking 

essential. T: 01865 282537 

Lambing Day 

Sandy Lane Farm OX9 2LA 

www.sandylanefarm.net 

10am See the lambs with their mums in their 

pens and try count the number of triplets. 

Meet farmers Charles and Sue who will tell 

you how they look after everyone. Entry £1 

per car. T: 01844 279 269 

Easter Egg Tombola 

Yarrnton Nurseries Garden and Shopping 

Village OX5 1PA 

www.allevents.in/kidlington 

10am Easter Egg tombola in aid of Cherwell 

Cats Protection. 

29 Mar - 15 Apr 

Easter Egg Hunt 

River and Rowing Museum RG9 1BF 

www.rrm.co.uk 

10am Follow the Easter trail and claim a prize. 

T: 01491 415600 

30 Mar - 2 Apr 

Easter Steam Days 

Didcot Railway Centre OX11 7NJ 

www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk 

10.30am Enjoy a train ride behind a Great 

Western steam locomotive. T: 01235 817200 

Easter Steam 

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway 

OX39 4ER 

www.chinnorrailway.co.uk 

11am Children travel for £1 with any 

accompanied fare-paying visitor. 

T: 01844 353535 

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt 

Upton House and Gardens 

OX15 6HT 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

11am Do some exploring, answer our 

clues and don’t forget to collect your Cadbury 

chocolate prize! Cost £3 per trail. 

T: 01295 670266 

30 Mar - 16 Apr 

Easter Eggstravaganza 

Bucklebury Farm Park RG7 6RR 

www.buckleburyfarmpark.co.uk 

9.30am Join in the Great Easter Egg Hunt and 

take part in lamb feeding. T: 01189 714 002 


what's on where 

31 Mar 

Operation Earth: Meet the Experts 


www.oum.ox.ac.uk 

2pm Drop in for a chat with science experts 

and get hands-on with science. 

T: 01865 282537 

Tea Party Workshop 

The Story Museum OX1 1BP 

www.storymuseum.org.uk 

11am & 1pm Listen to 

storytelling from the 

Hatter’s Tea Party and 

get inspired with ideas 

for your own plate 

decoration. Then create 

a super design with 

beautiful ceramic paints. 

Cost £5 per item. 

T: 01865 807600 

Easter Market 

Bicester Town Centre OX26 6JW 

www.bicestersbiglunch.org.uk 

9am Local craft stalls, live music, street 

food, face painting, arts & crafts and 

plenty to see & do. 

31 Mar - 1 Apr 

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt 

White Horse Hill SN7 7QJ 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

11am Hunt for nature clues around White 

Horse Hill to win a Cadbury chocolate 

prize. Cost £3 per trail. 

1 Apr 

Easter Sunday 



11.30am Children’s Easter chick hunt and 

free vintage bus rides. T: 01993 883617 

Easter Fun Day 

Marlborough Club OX11 8RU 

www.marlboroughclubdidcot.co.uk 

2.30pm Fun day with an Easter Egg Hunt. 

Non members welcome. 

T: 01235 812266 

1 Apr - 2 Apr 

Thame County Fair 

Thame Showground OX9 3JL 

www.thamecountryfair.co.uk 

10am An unbeatable family day out 

with three main arenas, supported by 

a host of smaller country sports arenas 

and workshops and the very best in 

countryside activities and entertainment. 

2 Apr 

Easter Bank Holiday 



11.30am Frequent free vintage bus rides 

on various routes. T: 01993 883617 

3 Apr 

How Do People Celebrate Spring? 

Pitt Rivers Museum OX1 3PP 

www.prm.ox.ac.uk 

1pm Try new foods and make decorations. 

T: 01865 282537 

Scissors, Snips and Silhouettes 

Oxfordshire Museum OX20 1SW 

www.oxfordshire.gov.uk 

2pm Create fun pictures using animal 

shapes in this family fun drop-in session. 

Cost £2 per child. T: 01993 814106 

Decorated Ostrich 

eggs have been found 

in Africa, they are 

estimated to be over 

60,000 years old 

Get Cracking! 

Abingdon County Hall Museum OX14 3HG 

www.abingdon.gov.uk 

10.30am & 1pm Festive fun workshop making 

Easter style crafts. Suggested donation £1. 

T: 01235 523703 

Family Art Day 

The Mill Arts Centre OX16 5QE 

www.themillartscentre.co.uk 

10am Contribute to our giant dragon-themed 

junk modelling or make your own 

sculptures to take home. Cost £10 for 

one adult and one child. 

T: 01295 279002 

Bird Boogie 


www.rrm.co.uk 

10.30am Be a bird for the morning! 

Make a beak and wings and a puppet nest of 

birds. Suitable for ages 4-7 years. Cost £8.50. 

Booking essential. T: 01491 415600 

3 Apr - 5 Apr 

Easter Activity Trail 



10am Pick up your map and explorer 

backpack from the Earth Trust Centre and 

head out for a self-led adventure in the 

woods. Cost £4 per child. Booking essential. 

T: 01865 407792 

4 Apr 

Science Club: Grow Wild 

Botanic Garden OX1 4AZ 


10am & 11.30am Explore the awesome 

science of growth. Booking essential. Cost 

£10 per child. 

Operation Earth: Live Science Show 



2pm & 3pm Prepare to be amazed by this 

spectacular family science show all about 

planet Earth. T: 01865 282537 

Family Open Afternoon 

Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum OX20 1SN 

www.sofo.org.uk 

2pm Drop in activities for children aged 3-9 

years. Cost £2 per child. T: 01993 810204 

Boys Dance Day 

The Theatre Chipping Norton OX7 5NL 

www.chippingnortontheatre.com 

10am Led by a male dancer, the workshops 

are suitable for all levels of experience. The 

day culminates in a demonstration on our 

stage at 3.45pm of the skills learned. Suitable 

for ages 7-11 years. Booking essential. 

T: 01608 642350 

War of the Worlds Workshop 

Cornerstone Arts Centre OX11 7NE 

www.cornerstone-arts.org 

10am Martian model making workshop. 

Suitable for ages 8-11 years. 

T: 01235 515144 

Family Brush Party 

Chinnor Rugby Club OX9 3JL 

www.eventbrite.co.uk 

11am Bring your little artist to paint ‘Egg 

Hunt’. An artist will walk you and your 

family through creating your masterpiece. 

Suitable for ages 7+ years. Online booking 

essential. 

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WHAT’S ON WHERE 

Story Seekers 


www.rrm.co.uk 

10.30am Use the Museum’s collection 

full of fantastic tales of adventure 

and curious histories to create 

your own story. Suitable for 

ages 7-11 years. Cost £8.50. 

Booking essential. 

T: 01491 415600 

4 Apr - 5 Apr 

George’s Marvellous Medicine 

Workshop 

Oxford Playhouse OX1 2LW 

www.oxfordplayhouse.com 

10am Two marvellous days of fun and 

folly, as you explore the wondrous world 

of storyteller Roald Dahl. Suitable for 

ages 8-11 years. Booking essential. 

T: 01865 305305 

4 Apr - 5 Apr 

Holiday Fun: Spring Chickens 



1pm Feathery crafts and hunt for 

chickens. T: 01865 278000 

5 Apr 

Family Fun Day 


www.rrm.co.uk 

10.30am Meet the magnificent birds from 

Millets Farm Falconry and get up close 

to hawks, eagles and owls. Enjoy nature 

themed art and craft activities. Free with 

admission. T: 01491 415600 

The Easter Bunny 

originated in 

Germany 

Spring Into Science 

Museum of Oxford OX1 1BX 


11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm Learn about the 

water cycle and create raining clouds, 

then design beautiful spring 

flowers and butterflies using a 

special science trick. Hosted 

by Science Oxford. Online 

booking essential. Cost £7. 

Printing Workshop 

Old Bodlean Library OX1 3BG 

www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk 

11am Printing on hand-operated presses. 


Jurassic Packs 



10.30am Borrow a fossil-filled backpack and 

explore prehistoric underwater reptiles. 

T: 01865 282537 

Light Magic 



2pm Use shapes and shadows to create 

framed images. Cost £2 per child. 

T: 01993 814106 

Easter Adventures with Elys Dolan and 

Mr Bunny 



2pm Join leading children’s book author and 

illustrator Elys Dolan for a storytelling session 

and hands-on workshop. Cost £7, £5. 

T: 01865 806700 

Dance Morning 



10am A high energy, fun workshop covering 

a variety of dance styles. Suitable for ages 5-7 

years. Booking essential. 

T: 01608 642350 

Noggin the Nog Drama Workshop 



10am Join us on an eccentric Viking adventure 

of discovery where you will create characters, 

slay dragons and invent your own flyingmachines. 


T: 01235 515144 

Be A Zoologist For The Day 

Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education 

Centre OX14 4TE 

www.bbowt.org.uk 

10am Get close up to minibeasts with 

microscopes and magnifying glasses. Pond 

dip, bird watching in the meadow and use a 

dissecting kit to find out who the Barn owls 

have been eating. Suitable for ages 7+ years. 

Booking essential. Cost £10 per child. 

Family Fun Wood Whittling and 

Carving 

Combe Mill OX29 8ET 

www.wychwood-project.mitingu.com 

10.30am Take advantage of children’s 

natural fascination with carving wood to 

teach them respect for sharp tools, to act 

safely and responsibly - but also to have fun, 

letting their creativity loose along with the 

wood chips! Suitable for ages 10+ years. 

Booking Essential. 

5 Apr - 6 May 

Celebrating Spring 

Pitt Rivers Museum OX1 3PP 

www.prm.ox.ac.uk 

1pm Explore spring festivities around the 

world, hold objects and follow a trail. 

T: 01865 282537 

6 Apr 

Holiday Kids Club: Easter Hunt 



10am Celebrate Easter with a wartime 

twist. Cost £8 per child. Suitable for 

children aged 6-9 years. Booking essential. 

T: 01993 810214 

Tree Climbing 


www.bigtreeclimbing.co.uk 

10am Use ropes and harnesses to explore 

Little Wittenham Wood’s treetops. 


7 Apr 






T: 01865 282537 

Spring Fair 

Harcourt Arboretum OX44 9PX 

www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk 

11am Come along for live music, yummy 

food, craft stalls and games among the 

trees. T: 01865 343501 



Break the Battlements 

The Discovery Zone OX1 1BY 


10am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm Help build 

and test a sling-shot machine. Suitable for 

ages 5-9 years. Cost £8. Online booking 

essential. 

Get Cracking! 

Abingdon County Hall Museum OX14 3HG 


10.30am & 1pm Festive fun workshop 

making Easter style crafts. Suggested 

donation £1. T: 01235 523703 

9 Apr 

WW1: Land Girls, War Work and The 

Vote 


www.oxford.gov.uk 

12pm Find out more about Oxford during 

the war and make your own ‘Land Girl’s or 

‘On War Service’ badge. T: 01865 252334 

What’s For Dinner 



1pm What do animals eat for dinner? 

Explore the food chain and find out. 

T: 01865 282537 

Mud Pie Monday 



10am Join us in the woods where 

youngsters will have the opportunity 

to get creative (and messy) in the mud 

kitchen. Suggested donation £4 per child. 

T: 01865 407792 

9 Apr - 10 Apr 

Play in Two Days 

The Theatre Chipping Norton 

OX7 5NL 


10am Participants will engage in 

drama games, storytelling and 

improvisations and then create their 

own version of a traditional tale to show 

to their families on the stage. Suitable for 

ages 5-7 years. Booking essential. 

T: 01608 642350 

Play in Two Days 



10am participants will join in fun drama 

games and activities, enjoy improvisations 

and then create some ideas for their 

play which will be performed on our 

professional stage to an audience of 

family and friends. Suitable for ages 

8-12 years. Booking essential. 

10 Apr 

Crow Crowns and Hawk Hats 



2pm Make your own beaky themed 

headwear in this family fun drop-in. 

Cost £2 per child. T: 01993 814106 

Planet and Stars 



10.30am Family science day. Suitable for 

ages 5+ years. T: 01235 515144 

Spring Activity Trail 







T: 01865 407792 

Night Safari 

Wallingford Castle Meadows OX10 8LG 


7.30pm A guided walk of the nature reserve 

to see, hear and trap the local wildlife. Cost £8 

adults, £4 children. Booking essential. 

T: 01865 407792 

10 Apr - 11 Apr 

Secret Agent Training 

Sutton Courtenay 

Environmental Education 

Centre OX14 4TE 

www.bbowt.org.uk 

10am & 1pm Can you 

complete our training to 

become a secret agent? Test your 

senses across a series of challenges set 

by the wildlife of Sutton Courtenay to find 

out if you have what it takes. Suitable for 

ages 4-11 years. Cost £4 per child. Booking 

essential. T: 01235 862024 

11 Apr 

What’s For Dinner 



1pm What do animals eat for dinner? 

Explore the food chain and find out. 

T: 01865 282537 

A hen turns her egg 

nearly 50 times each day 

to keep the yolk from 

sticking to the side 

Fabulous Fundials 

Museum of the History of Science OX1 3AZ 

www.mhs.ox.ac.uk 

2pm Make an Easter Sundial. Suitable for ages 

7+. T: 01865 277280 

Pilot School 

Cogges Manor Farm OX28 3LA 


11.30am, 1.15pm & 3pm Young aviators will 

learn all about air flight using chocolate, 

make a ball float magically in mid-air, make 

small rocket-mice fly and build an amazing 

paper airplane. Suitable for ages 6-10 years. 

Cost £3. 

Family Open Afternoon 



2pm Drop in activities for children 

aged 3-9 years. Cost £2 per 

child. T: 01993 810204 

The Nose That Nobody 

Picked 

Theatre Day 



10am A fun packed workshop with the 

author of the book. Includes free ticket 

for the theatre performance. 

T: 01235 515144 

Wildlife Wednesday 

Wallingford Castle Meadows OX10 8LG 


10am Explore the reserve, learn about 

local wildlife and have lots of outdoor fun! 

Suggested donation £2 per child. 

T: 01865 407792 

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Don’t forget 

to tell them 

you saw it in 



11 Apr - 12 Apr 

Holiday Fun: Goddess of Spring 



1pm Celebrate spring with crafts and listen 

to an ancient story all about seasons. 

T: 01865 278000 

12 Apr 

WW1: Land Girls, War Work and 

The Vote 


www.oxford.gov.uk 

12pm Find out more about 

Oxford during the war and 

make your own ‘Land Girl’s or 

‘On War Service’ badge. 

T: 01865 252334 

Drawing with Camera 

Obscuras 

Museum of the History of Science 

OX1 3AZ 

www.mhs.ox.ac.uk 

2pm Discover the secrets of Renaissance art 

and how to use a camera obscura to draw in 

perfect perspective. Suitable for ages 9+. 

T: 01865 277280 

Creature Comforts 



2pm Design and make your own model 

creature and create its habitat in this family 

fun drop-in. Cost £2 per child. 

T: 01993 814106 

13 Apr 

Operation Earth: 

Live Science Show 



2pm & 3pm Prepare to be amazed by this 

spectacular family science show all about 

planet Earth. T: 01865 282537 

Easter Story Makers 



10am Enjoy a day of story making fun. 


T: 01865 807600 

Holiday Kids Club: Going Potty 



10am Fun educational activities for children 

aged 6-9 years. Cost £8 per child. Booking 

essential. T: 01993 810204 

Spring Activity Trail 







T: 01865 407792 

14 Apr 

Captain Flinn and the Pirate 

Dinosaurs 2 Theatre Day 



10am This swashbuckling drama workshop 

will get you on your feet and acting out 

adventures on the rolling seas. Includes free 

ticket for the theatre performance. 

T: 01235 515144 

A whole orange will float 

on water, but a peeled 

orange will sink. 

14 Apr - 15 Apr 

Heritage Diesel Days 



10.30am Board the Diesel Railcar for a 

1940’s ride. T: 01235 817200 

15 Apr 

Open Day 

Combe Mill OX29 8ET 

www.combemill.org 

10am Come along and learn 

about Oxfordshire made 

vehicles. 

T: 01993 358694 

20 Apr 

Newts, Frogs and Toads 



7.45pm Come and find out more about 

the amphibians living in the ponds in Little 

Wittenham Wood. We’ll 

take a guided walk to the wood, filled 

with fascinating facts, then use torches 

and nets to get a closer look. Cost £8 

adult, £4 child. Booking essential. 

T: 01865 407792 

21 Apr 

St George’s Day Celebrations 

Wallingford Market Place OX10 

www.wallingford.co.uk 

11am A variety of entertainment such as 

music, Morris dancers, Punch and Judy and 

donkeys from the local sanctuary. 

21 Apr - 22 Apr 





1940’s ride. T: 01235 817200 

22 Apr 

Come and Sing Folk Concert 

Weston Library OX1 3BG 

www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk 

2.15pm Sing live during Oxford Folk 

Weekend and print a ballad on a printing 

press. 

Abingdon Cycling Festival 

Abingdon Market Place OX14 3HG 


8am A festival to encourage all ages, 

abilities and people to have a go at cycling. 

A day full of rides radiating out from 

the Market Place where the live music, 

barbecue and bike shop displays keep a 

great atmosphere going for those returning 

from the rides. 

Sunday Scramble 

Bicester Heritage OX26 5HA 

www.bicesterheritage.co.uk 

9am An opportunity to explore the former 

RAF Bicester base, the restored wartime 

buildings and the specialists businesses 

based there. T: 01869 327928 

26 Apr 

A Walk Back in Time 



1pm Explore the fascinating history of the 

Wittenham Clumps, with their Roman, 

Bronze Age and Iron Age past, during this 

fascinating walk and talk. Cost £8. Booking 

essential. T: 01865 407792 

28 Apr 

Bowls and Scrolls 



1pm Create an amulet-inspired artwork 

with artist Francesca Shakespeare. 

T: 01865 278000 

Science Saturdays 



2pm Meet Scientists and investigate 

specimens from the museum’s collection. 

T: 01865 282537 

Break the Battlements 

The Yang Science Centre OX14 1BQ 


9.45am & 11.30am Help build and test a 

sling-shot machine. Suitable for ages 5-9 

years. Cost £8. Online booking essential. 

28 Apr - 29 Apr 





1940’s ride. T: 01235 817200 

29 Apr 

Tractor Ted Little Farm 


It’s Spring! A perfect time to see all the 

baby animals at Stonor and meet the UK’s 

favourite little green tractor. 

T: 01491 638587 

1 May 

Bank Holiday Monday 

Bucklebury Farm Park RG7 6RR 

www.buckleburyfarmpark.co.uk 

9.30am Come and explore the great 

outdoors and take part in the Nature Trails. 

T: 01189 714 002 

3 May 

Springtime Celebrations 

Henley Library RG9 2DH 

www.rrm.co.uk 

3.45pm Themed object 

handling, fun crafts and 

stories for all the family. Free 

event, booking recommended. 

T: 01865 815278 

4 May - 6 May 

Abingdon Music Festival 

St Helen & St Katharine School OX14 1BE 


Various Times A music festival that caters 

for all ages, abilities and instruments. Full 

programme available online. 

5 May 






T: 01865 282537 

5 May - 7 May 

Teddy Bear Diesel & Steam Days 

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway 

OX39 4ER 

www.chinnorrailway.co.uk 

11am Children travel free when 

accompanied by their Teddy! 

T: 01844 353535 

The first Easter 

baskets looked like 

bird’s nests. 

6 May 

Abingdon Air & Country Show 

Abingdon Airfield OX13 6BX 


8am Flying and 

static aircraft 

displays, and a 

host of ground 

attractions 

including 

Falconry, crafts, live 

music, arena demos, 

helicopter pleasure flights, 

and farm animals. 

The Great Antique and Vintage Car 

Boot Fair 


Discover retro and antique furniture, pictures, 

china and glassware. T: 01491 638587 

7 May 

Bank Holiday Monday 



11.30am Vintage bus rides throughout the 

day. T: 01993 883617 

12 May 






T: 01865 282537 






T: 01865 282537 

Ashventure Ancient Greece: Olympics 



2pm Stories, gallery hunts, games and 

crafts. Suitable for ages 4+. 

T: 01865 278000 

12 May - 13 May 


Didcot Railway Centre 

OX11 7NJ 



1940’s ride. T: 01235 817200 

19 May 






T: 01865 282537 

20th May 

Polar bears cannot be 

seen by using night-vision 

equipment. 

The Stonor Supercar Show 


An opportunity see super cars and hyper cars 

from Jaguar 220 to McLaren within the Park 

at Stonor. T: 01491 638587 

19 May - 20 May 




10.30am Board the Diesel Railcar for a 1940’s 

ride. T: 01235 817200 

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DeeGee’s Parties are perfect 

for all disco divas! From fancy 

dress discos for toddlers 

through to cool, funky events 

for older children, there’s 

entertainment for all. See 

www.deegeesparties.com for 

more information. 

Summer Holidays are fast approaching – Book 

onto a Stagecoach Holiday Workshop now! 

Stagecoach Performing Arts offer fantastic holiday workshops 

all across Oxfordshire. Bring your little star along for a week of 

dancing, singing and acting. During the week, children will audition, 

rehearse and put on an amazing performance for friends and family 

to come and watch at the end. You will not believe what they will 

achieve in just a week! 

With all the works of a proper show including costume, props, and 

set, all children who love to perform will have a wonderful time 

putting on a show and making friends for life. 

Junior and Senior workshops available for all age groups, starting 

at age 4 up to the age of 18. All Stagecoach’s offer different shows 

and weeks so please visit our website stagecoach.co.uk for the 

workshops available nearest to you. 

We welcome everyone to our holiday workshops, sign up today as 

places are limited! 

Andy Taylor Golf 

Andy Taylor Golf provides a fun, safe learning environment for young 

people to experience and develop golf. The use of games ensures 

that while children put into practice technical skills, they are not 

weighed down with technique only. The coaching is ideal for children 

at various ages from 6 upwards, the players are grouped accordingly 

to where they are in their own golfing and personal journey. 

We have a high emphasis on young people learning social aspects of 

sport and etiquette as well as the physical sport itself. 

We have a proven track record of developing young people from 

beginners, two of the assistant coaches now with the program were 

former pupils, to National squad players. 

Within these principles of delivery, we create learning opportunities 

for the young people to discover, with guidance, their correct 

technical points of the game, including putting, chipping and driving. 

www.andytaylor.com 

Rugbytots Banbury & Towcester 

Rugbytots is the world’s favourite rugby play 

programme for boys and girls aged 2 – 7 

years old. 

The fast-paced, exciting and dynamic 

classes develop key motor skills - catching, 

passing, kicking, space awareness and 

colour, shape and number recognition. The 

classes practice teamwork, build confidence 

and promote fair play and sharing. 

Classes are led by enthusiastic, fun and first aid trained, RFU 

qualified coaches and cover three age groups: 2 – 3.5years old; 3.5 

– 5 years old and 5 – 7 years old. 

Further details are available from the website: 

www.rugbytots.co.uk by email direct to vince@rugbytots.co.uk 

or by calling 0345 3130286. 


You’re on track for a great family day out! 

Beale Park has a special Easter Trail for you this holiday to keep 

everyone entertained. For just 50p, all you have to do is find the ten 

answers dotted around the Park! For budding junior conservationists, 

why not pop along to one of their ‘Meet the Bugs Encounters’ or take 

part in one of their fantastic ‘Mini Bug Hotel Building Workshops’. 

Together with wonderful play areas, a brand new miniature train, 

welcoming restaurant and so many animals to meet, it is a truly 

memorable day out! T: 01189 767480 W: www.bealepark.org.uk 

Spring it on 

E 

River & Rowing Museum 

Bounce over to the River & Rowing Museum this Easter for 

masses of family fun! Follow our daily Easter trail - can you count 

the chirpy chicks that are hiding in the galleries to claim your 

mini Easter Egg prize? Meet the magnificent birds from Millets 

Farm Falconry on 5 April at our Birds of Prey family day, and get 

up close to hawks, eagles and owls. Enjoy decorating an Easter 

Cookie in the Museum’s café, or take part in one our creative 

children’s workshops. Full details at www.rrm.co.uk 

Science Oxford is cracking open the eggstra special workshop 

box this Easter with family events for everyone. At Pilot School 

(11th April) we’ll be learning about flight and answering the age-old 

question: ‘How do aeroplanes stay in the sky. At Spy School (9th 

April) we’ll be having forensic fun as we turn detective; exploring a 

mystery, following the clues and finding out whodunit. Celebrating all 

things spring-like, join us at the Botanic Garden for Grow Wild (4th 

April) and Spring into Science at the Museum of Oxford (5th April) 

For the young at heart, we’ve got an adult coding workshop on 18th 

April for anyone interested in finding out more about programming. 

And if you can’t cope with anymore Easter eggs, how about some 

cheese at our Cheeseology event on 26th April. Complete with 

tastings and a free glass of wine, we’ll be sniffing out the science 

of cheese and looking at how cheese production has changed (not 

necessarily for the better) over the past century. Find out more about 

all our April events at www.scienceoxford.com. 

Chip Lit Fest 

There’s going to be loads of fun for 

children of all ages in Chipping Norton in 

April. Over a whole weekend (Saturday 

28 and Sunday 29 April), you can meet 

your favourite authors, find out about their 

latest books, and take part too! You can 

join in with drawing, making cartoons, 

writing your own poems, dressing up 

and you can even help make up a song! 

There’s loads of familiar characters, from Winnie the Witch, Dylan 

the Dog and King Coo, not to mention King Flashypants. If you love 

anything to do with books, there’s something for you! 

Book at www.chiplitfest.com or call 01608 642350. 

It’s an Easter Eggs-travaganza 

on the Farm 

With so much space and masses to do, 

Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park is a great 

place for all ages to let off steam! And from 

30th March-16th April, kids can go wild during 

the Easter holidays on a Great Easter Egg Hunt 

where they can scamper about in search of the 

farm’s Giant Easter Eggs. For those keen on 

more gentle pursuits, they will also be offering 

lamb feeding where park guests can go and 

help feed their orphan lambs. Seasonal fun, 

as well as an adventure playground, sandpits, 

tractors, a Go-Kart track and lots more, 

guarantees it will be a day to be remembered! 

W: www.buckleburyfarmpark.co.uk 

Let’s talk Croc Eggs this Easter! 

Whilst we don’t have any hatching eggs this Easter (our croc eggs 

tend to hatch in summer!) croc eggs are so cool that we like to 

talk about them all year round! For example did you know that; 

• Croc eggs take around 70 days to hatch. 

• All alligators and caimans, and about half the crocodile species 

lay their eggs above ground in ‘mound nests’ made from leaves, 

grasses etc. 

• The other half of the crocodile species dig ‘hole nests’ in sandy 

river banks. 

• Baby crocodilians are called ‘hatchlings.’ 

Come learn more facts, see our nesting displays and discover how 

much last year’s hatchlings have grown! 

www.crocodilesoftheworld.co.uk 

Ultimate Fun in the 

School Holidays 

Ultimate Activity Camps 

provide outstanding 

activity day camps for 

4-14 year olds in the 

school holidays, where 

the children’s welfare 

and having fun are the 

primary concern! Every 

day, children will enjoy 

a brilliant mix of sports, games and creative activities led by inspiring 

staff at amazing locations! 

For flexibility book by the day or week and change dates for free up to 14 

days in advance! You can also use childcare vouchers to pay! For peace 

of mind, Ultimate Activity Camps are Ofsted registered and all our staff 

are DBS cleared and qualified teachers or instructors. Monday to Friday 

with drop off from 8am and collection until 6pm. 

See online for latest offers! 0330 111 7077 

www.ultimateactivity.co.uk 

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ASTER 

Waterperry Gardens 

Hunt the bunnies at Waterperry 

Gardens this Easter holiday and take 

in the beautiful Spring gardens at the 

same time. This is the time the county 

flower of Oxfordshire, the Fritillary, 

flowers in the wild flower meadow and 

the gardens are beginning to burst 

back into life. The decorated bunnies 

are hiding all around the gardens and 

with a prize for every child it’s a lovely 

Easter day out for all the family. Don’t 

forget the family theatre taking place 

this summer in our Amphitheatre 

which brings you Alice’s Adventures in 

Wonderland and Treasure Island - visit www.waterperrygardens.co.uk 

for more details. 

At last spring is truly in the air!! 

We start with an Easter egg hunt through the park and Wonder Woods. 

24th March – 15th April 2018 Easter Trail 

For those not familiar with Wonder woods; for the younger children, 

there is a raised play house and slide surrounded by soft sand, leading 

to the water pump where children can divert water through channels 

and water wheels. Plus see-saw, wobble dish, rocking fallow deer (a 

nod to the fallow deer roaming the park) and swings are close by. 

Further into the play park, older children will see the wooden climbing 

structure that leads to a rope climbing forest, connecting to a tree 

house with slide. A zip wire, tunnels and 10 metre slide adding to their 

fun. 

Wonder Woods is located on the edge of woodland, the Easter trail is 

designed to be very close by with lots of seating including picnic tables 

and benches. For those wanting a coffee and snacks the Pit Stop café 

will be open. www.stonor.com 

Tiny Tamarin twins born at Cotswold Wildlife 

Park & Gardens. 

The Park is proud to announce the birth of Emperor Tamarin 

twins. The as-yet-unnamed and unsexed twins are on show in 

their enclosure opposite the entrance to interactive Lemur exhibit 

Madagascar. 

Section Head of Primates, Chris Kibbey, commented: “Keepers 

are delighted that our Emperor Tamarin pair have produced twins 

again. The youngsters are doing very well and takes the number 

of babies born to this pair to seventeen! They are growing fast 

and enjoy exploring the enclosure with their extended family, 

sporting their mini-moustaches.” 

Tamarins usually give birth after a gestation period of around 

140-150 days. Once the baby is born, the male undertakes his 

fatherly duties. He will take the newborn and place it on his back, 

passing the baby back to the mother to be suckled. The baby will 

spend the rest of the time riding on its father’s back. 

They are a fascinating species, with their spectacular crests, 

ear tufts and moustaches. Emperor Tamarins were named after 

the Emperor of Germany, Emperor Wilhelm II, who boasted a 

particularly impressive moustache. The first Emperor Tamarin 

identified was a deceased specimen whose moustache was 

upside down, resembling that of the German Emperor. Swiss 

zoologist Goeldi gave the species the name of “emperor” as a 

joke, but the name stuck and they were soon given the Latin name 

of “Saguinus imperator”. 

This species also has many characteristics that are unique among 

primates. The subfamily name of this particular primate group is 

Callitrichida which translates as ‘beautiful hair’. Callitrichids are 

the only primate group that regularly produce twins. 

They mainly feed on fruit during the wet season, along with a very 

small proportion of nectar, sap and fungi. During the dry season, 

nectar becomes the most important component of their diet, 

along with fruit and a small amount of flowers, sap, ants, snails 

and insect larvae. 

www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk 

Cracking 

Easter Fun 

– Friday 

30th March – 

Sunday 15th 

April 

As well as Easter 

trails, quizzes and daily egg-themed talks and shows, the Gloucestershire 

wildlife attraction is expecting some egg-stra special new arrivals in their 

hatchery. 

Dozens of eggs in special incubators are due to hatch out over the Easter 

break and visitors will have the rare opportunity of watching the newborn 

chicks make their entry into the world. www.birdland.co.uk 

Fairytale Farm 

We have a unique Easter event in 2018 running all Easter weekend, 

from 30 March to 2 April 2018. Visitors can explore our Giant Rabbit 

Burrow and meet the Easter Bunny, who will tell an Easter story, and 

every child will receive a full size Easter egg. 

There is lots more to do at Fairytale Farm this Easter, including an 

Easter Egg Hunt and a chance for kids to colour our Easter pictures. 

There will be egg-shaped cookies to decorate and there is a giant 

golden egg to be found, which the Easter Bunny has hidden away 

somewhere on our Enchanted Walk trail. 

£3.50 per child visiting the Burrow, including Bunny Tale and 

Easter Egg. (Standard farm admission charges apply). 

www.fairytalefarm.co.uk 


BOX OFFICE 

BoxOffice 

Your family theatre guide... 

BT Studio OX1 2LW 

Box Office: 01865 305305 


5 - 8 Apr 

One Small Step 

Various Times. Recounting history’s greatest 

adventure, the race to send the first man to the 

moon, this is an inventive, funny and surprisingly 

moving action-packed show. 

11 - 15 Apr 

One Small Step 

Various Times. Recounting history’s greatest 

adventure, the race to send the first man to the 

moon, this is an inventive, funny and surprisingly 

moving action-packed show. 

21 Apr 

Tom Thumb 

10.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm Join Tom on his 

adventure, as he protects his brothers, finds the 

treasure and makes sure they’ll never be hungry 

again. 

Cornerstone Arts Centre 

OX11 7NE 

Box Office: 01235 515144 


24 Mar 

Grandad’s Island 

11am & 2pm Join Syd and his Grandad as they 

head off on a heart warming adventure filled with 

songs, laughter and jungles that will change their 

lives forever. 

25 Mar 

The Snow Beast 

2.30pm This brand new show will be a captivating 

collision of storytelling, an original score and 

live science experiments that will inspire young 

audiences. 

8 Apr 

The Sagas of Noggin the Nog 

2.30pm A journey of adventure and discovery to 

battle the fearsome Ice Dragon and the dastardly 

deeds of Noggin’s wicked uncle; Nogbad the Bad! 

11 Apr 

The Nose that Nobody Picked 

2.30pm One day Christopher, a keen but unorthodox 

gardener, finds a living nose raised by slugs in his 

garden. In their hunt to find Little Big Nose a face 

they encounter Doctor Skinner, an eccentric plastic 

surgeon, who has connections with the nose’s past 

and sinister intentions for its future. 

12 Apr 

The War of the Worlds 

7.30pm The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons invade 

the stage in this funny yet faithful new adaptation of 

the HG Wells’ science fiction classic. 

14 Apr 


Dinosaurs 2: The Magic Cutlass 

2.30pm All aboard for a non-stop action packed 

theatrical experience with live music, puppetry and 

dastardly dinosaurs! 

15 Apr 

Innocence 

12pm & 3pm Innocence is a magical theatrical journey 

led by Scottish Dance Theatre’s captivating dancers, 

with live music, songs, giggles and animal noises. 

26 - 28 Apr 

Oliver! 

Various Times. Join young orphaned Oliver Twist as he 

escapes from the hungry world of the orphanage only 

to be caught up in the London underworld of theft 

and violence in Fagin’s ‘family’ of child pickpockets. 

New Theatre Oxford OX1 2AG 

Box Office: 01865 320760 

www.atgtickets.com 

3 Apr 

Justin’s Band 

11am Join Justin and his friends on a musical journey 

singing lots of songs and learning about musical 

instruments along the way. 

21 - 22 Apr 

My first Ballet: Swan Lake 

Various Times. The evil magician Rothbart has turned 

the beautiful princess Odette into a swan; only at night 

can she return to human form. Will Prince Siegfried be 

able to save her or will he fall for Rothbart’s sorcery? 

North Wall Arts Centre 

OX2 7JN 

Box Office: 01865 319450 

www.thenorthwall.com 

24 Mar 

The Sagas of Noggin the Nog 

11am & 2pm Featuring silly Vikings, puppets and 

live music, this playful retelling of the classic 

stories is a fun piece of theatre for adults and 

children alike. 

14 Apr 

John Hegley: All Hail the Snail 

2pm & 5pm Join poet John Hegley as he takes you 

on a humorous journey through his living library of 

poems, songs, stories and animal drawings. 

Oxford Playhouse OX1 2LW 

Box Office: 01865 305305 


10 - 14 Apr 

George’s Marvellous Medicine 

Various Times. One day, when his parents leave him 

alone with his awful grandmother, George takes 

his chance and sets about creating a brand new 

medicine to cure her of her cruelty. 

The Beacon Wantage OX12 9BX 

Box Office: 01235 763456 

www.beaconwantage.co.uk 

15 Apr 

The Wizard of Oz 

2pm Performance of the well loved classic by 

Talegate Theatre. 

The Kenton Theatre RG9 2BP 

Box Office: 01491 575698 

www.kentontheatre.co.uk 

28 Mar 

I Believe in Unicorns 

1.30pm & 6pm Tomas hates reading and school, but 

his world is turned upside down the day he meets 

the Unicorn Lady in his local library. 

18 - 19 May 

Kaleidoscope 

2pm & 7pm A colourful show by the Alison Jayne 

School of Dance for all the family, featuring local 

children performing ballet, tap and modern dance 

to a selection of popular music. 

The Mill Arts Centre 

OX16 5QE 

Box Office: 01295 279002 

www.themillartscentre.co.uk 

17 Mar 

Jay Foreman’s Disgusting Songs for 

Revolting Children 

2pm The multi award-winning musical 

comedian is back with charmingly sickable 

songs, stories, poems and a whole lot more 

for the whole family from small children to 

massive children. 

6 Apr 

Noggin the Nog 

2pm A journey of adventure & discovery to battle 

the fearsome Ice Dragon and the dastardly deeds of 

Noggin’s wicked uncle; Nogbad the Bad! 

7 Apr 

Swan Lake 

2.30pm & 7.30pm Performance by Vienna 

Festival Ballet of one of the most popular 

ballets in the world. 

The Theatre Chipping 

Norton OX7 5NL 

Box Office: 01608 642350 


17 Mar 


Dinosaurs 2: The Magic Cutlass 

2pm All aboard for a non-stop action packed 

theatrical experience with live music, puppetry and 

dastardly dinosaurs! 

21 Mar 

Aladdin 

6pm Join Windrush Valley School for their annual 

pantomime. 

24 Mar 

Comedy Club 4 Kids 

2pm The best stand-ups and sketch acts from the 

international circuit do their thing for an audience 

of children (aged 6+) and their families. 

13 Apr 

Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf 

11.30am Through a world of homemade makebelieve, 

this is a new spin on this classic story about 

two misfits who just want to fit in. 

Cornerstone 

Don’t miss the Cornerstone 

Family Festival this Easter. There 

really is something for everyone 

in your family from toddlers to 

granny and grandad. Between 

Sunday 8 to Sunday 15 of April 

we will be celebrating family time here in Didcot with five fabulous 

theatre shows for audiences from 3 years and upwards, three drama 

workshops, a Martian Making workshop and a fun-packed family 

Science Day. 

What more could you ask for? Well discounts are nice, right? Look 

no further... either buy a Festival Pass for crazy discounts, or take 

advantage of our multi-buy offers. 

For more information on discounts and shows see 

cornerstone-arts.org/familyfestival2018 

Join Justin for a musical adventure 

Are you ready for a musical adventure with Justin’s Band? Justin 

Fletcher would love you to join in with the fun at the New Theatre 

Oxford on April 3. 

It’s a toe-tapping family show packed with fun and laughter. You’ll 

be on your feet singing and dancing and learning about musical 

instruments. 

Justin said: “Live theatre has a special place in my heart. It’s 

wonderful to see the reaction of so many smiling faces and friends 

around you.” 

To book, call 0844 871 

3020* or log on to 

www.atgtickets.com/oxford 

(*7p per minute, plus phone 

company’s access charge. 

Fees apply). 

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WIN! a family ticket to 

Justin’s Band on April 3! 

WIN! one of 4 Annual Passes 

to our family favourite, the 

River & Rowing Museum in 

Henley on Thames! 

If you would like to win four tickets to join Justin’s Band at the New 

Theatre Oxford on April 3, as well as meet the man himself before or after 

the show, now is your chance. To enter just answer this simple question – 

What is Justin’s surname? 

The closing date for entries is midday on Wednesday, March 28. Winner 

can pick 11am or 3pm performance. 

Famous for the wonderful Wind in the Willows exhibition, the 

Museum is also home to a new ‘Discover’ family zone, a brilliant café 

and gorgeous gift shop. 

Regular family fun days, half term activities and craft workshops mean 

there is always a reason to drop into this fantastic local Museum. 

www.museum@rrm.co.uk 

To enter, simply answer this question: 

What year was Wind in the Willows first published? 

Closing date: 9th May 

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Q: What do you call a bear 

with no teeth? 

A: A gummy bear! 

Sent in by Manaar 

Q: Why Are Ghosts Bad 

Liars ? 

A: You can see 

straight through 

them 

From Molly (age 11) 

Doctor, Doctor, I’m having 

trouble sleeping at nights. 

Just lie on the edge of 

the bed, I’m sure you’ll 

soon drop off. 

From Annabel (age 8) 

Q: Why are seagulls 

called seagulls? 

A: Because if they 

flew over the bay, 

they’d be bagels! 

Frankie (9 ½) 

Want to tell us a joke? 

Send them to 

sam.shepherd@primarytimes.co.uk 

or post them to Primary Times 

Unit 1A Thamesview Industrial Estate 

Henley On Thames, 

Oxon, RG9 1HG

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