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61,000 COPIES FOR FAMILIES OF<br />
PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN<br />
in andaround<br />
Nottinghamshire<br />
EASTERISSUE NO 104<br />
19 MARCH-13 MAY2018
Lakeside’s International Children’s<br />
Theatreand DanceFestival<br />
Monday 28 May–Sunday 3June<br />
lakesidearts.org.uk|0115 846 7777<br />
Nottingham Lakeside Arts<br />
UniversityPark, Nottingham, NG7 2RD<br />
@LakesideArts<br />
Including<br />
Free Family<br />
Weekend!<br />
Saturday2&<br />
Sunday 3June<br />
2018 – LAKESIDE’S INTERNATIONALCHILDREN’S<br />
THEATREAND DANCEFESITVAL<br />
Nottingham Lakeside Arts’ international festival of theatre and dance for<br />
children is one of the highlights of Nottingham’s cultural scene. Taking<br />
place each year during summer half term, the week-long festival takes<br />
place across many of Lakeside’s spaces –from the theatre toHighfields<br />
Park –with much of the festival being free to low cost.<br />
This year’s festival runs from Monday 28May–Sunday 3June, 12noon-<br />
5pm. Open for the duration will be what many consider to be the Wheee!<br />
highlight. Year on year Nottingham’s own Architects of Air have brought<br />
their spectacular Luminarium to Wheee! –with many thousands of<br />
families enjoying these extraordinary structures. Every year sees anew<br />
Luminarium erected in Highfields Park. Each one an intriguing shape,<br />
with interiors that are brilliantly iridescent and amaze ofdazzling and<br />
unexpected spaces.<br />
In addition to the Luminarium, there’s Where’s Jamie? anexhibition<br />
allowing young minds to discover the real life locations that became part<br />
of the BBC’s premier football<br />
drama –Jamie Johnson;<br />
high quality theatre shows<br />
for all the family; and the<br />
ever-popular Free Family<br />
Weekend in the park, which<br />
is this year supported by<br />
The Woodland Trust. Events<br />
include:<br />
•The Princess &The Pea,<br />
Monday 28&Tuesday 29<br />
May, 11.30am, 1.30pm &<br />
3.30pm<br />
•Peg Puppets &Stories<br />
Workshop, Monday 28<br />
&Tuesday 29May,<br />
12.30pm &2.30pm<br />
•IsThis ADagger? Friday<br />
1June, 11am &2pm<br />
•Stick by me, Saturday 2<br />
June, 11.30am &2pm<br />
The Free Family Weekend will see outdoor<br />
theatre and dance shows and alarge array of<br />
arts and craft activities for all ages taking place<br />
across east end of Highfields Park –adjacent to<br />
Lakeside Arts. The full programme is yet tobe<br />
announced but it will run from 12noon until 5pm<br />
on both days. Turn up en masse, bring apicnic<br />
and spend aday (or the whole weekend) enjoying fabulous productions,<br />
get stuck in with arts and crafts and learn all about nature –and all for<br />
free! Afull programme for the Wheee! Family Weekend will be available<br />
in April.<br />
Wheee! is the place to be this half term!<br />
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Dear Readers<br />
It’s Spring! Well, nearly. After the recent snow apocalypse,<br />
you’d be forgiven for thinking that the warm weather will<br />
never come, but be assured, Spring is coiled, waiting to be<br />
sprung.<br />
This time of year is all about new beginnings and you’ll start to see<br />
new shoots of life appearing soon. With the warmer weather on<br />
the way (hopefully) you should be able to get outside and bathe<br />
in the new life starting to appear. If you’d like to share with us your<br />
pictures of the world around you, we’d love to see them.<br />
In our What’s On Guide, you’ll find lots of amazing activities to keep<br />
you busy over the coming months and if you fancy seeing a show,<br />
why not check out our Box Office listings? Don’t forget to enter our<br />
competitions, there are lots of great prizes to be won, including<br />
a family ticket to see Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday, a family<br />
ticket to see Holes at Nottingham Playhouse, and tickets to the<br />
Nottinghamshire County Show.<br />
Aside from the all the cute new animals, the change in the weather,<br />
and the new flowers, it’s also that time of year when a certain<br />
bunny leaves chocolate eggs in the night. There are lots of Easter<br />
Egg Trails through the countryside taking place over the festive<br />
period, so why not get outside and go on and egg Hunt?<br />
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NEWS & VIEWS<br />
nottinghamshirenews<br />
Do youhavenewstocelebrate?We’dlove to hear!Email sam.shepherd@primarytimes.co.uk<br />
www.primarytimes.co.uk/nottinghamshire<br />
Puppets prepare to<br />
take over city<br />
An ironman,giantbirds, adiabolical<br />
Mr Punch, atreasuredmaiden<br />
andone of thetalents behind the<br />
workings of theNational Theatre’s<br />
WarHorse came together to officially<br />
launch Nottingham’s first-ever Puppet<br />
Festival. Thefour-dayevent takes<br />
placeThursday22–Sunday 25 March<br />
at venues across Nottingham and<br />
celebratesthe artistry of puppetsand<br />
puppetry along with thecommunities<br />
that inspirethe storiestheytell.<br />
“Puppets are so good at telling<br />
stories in away that realitycan’t –from<br />
themostbasictothe most intricate,”explained DavidLongford, Creative<br />
LearningManager at theTheatre Royal&Royal ConcertHallNottingham.<br />
Morethan just afour-day celebration, in theweeks leadinguptothe<br />
main Festival event theteam will be outand aboutaroundNottingham<br />
with schoolsand community groups introducingthem to thedelightsand<br />
craftsmanship of thepuppets andthe artform of puppetry.<br />
Thefullprogramme,Festivalinformationand bookingfor ticketswill all<br />
be available at www.nottinghampuppetfestival.co.uk.wherethereisalsoa<br />
sign-uptothe enewsletter.<br />
Overturned desks and cardboard<br />
shields were a necessity for a school<br />
reading session.<br />
Year 3pupilsatFreshwaters Primary Academy, in Harlow, stepped back in<br />
time andgot creative as learning came to life.Teacher SamRoberts tasked<br />
pupils with makingtheirown Roman shields out of cardboard to illustrate<br />
what they were learninginclass.<br />
Thehistory theme carried overinto literacy anddrama as they used<br />
theirshields to actout scenesfromThe MoonshineDragonbook. Mrs<br />
Roberts said:“In thestory,acharactercomesout of thebookonthe floor<br />
andanyone who touchesthem shrinksdowntothe same size.Thereis<br />
then abattletoget thecharacterbackinto thebook. Pupils hadtoact<br />
out ascene anddecidedtheywould liketouse theirRoman shields in<br />
theirperformance.Onceaweek,weget involved in role play,sotheycan<br />
immerse themselves in thestory we are reading. It showsmetheyare<br />
understanding, especiallywhen they usethe vocabularyfromthe book.”<br />
Local primary schools enjoy musical<br />
workshop with international vocal<br />
group, VOCES8<br />
Hosted at senior<br />
independentschool<br />
WorksopCollege,over<br />
250children from<br />
localprimaryschools<br />
came together last<br />
week foramusical<br />
workshop deliveredby<br />
internationally-acclaimed<br />
vocalgroup.VOCE8.<br />
Schoolsattendingwere<br />
JohnBlowPrimary School<br />
in Collingham,Worksop<br />
Priory CofEPrimaryin<br />
Worksop, BrackenLane<br />
PrimaryAcademyin<br />
Retford,StAnne’sCof E<br />
PrimaryinWorksop, The<br />
PrimarySchoolofStMary<br />
&StMartin in Blythe,<br />
Birklands PrimarySchool<br />
in Mansfield, RedlandsPrimary School in Worksop,StHugh’sCatholic<br />
PrimaryinLincoln andSparken Hill AcademyinWorksop.<br />
Taking abreak from theirEuropean tour,the acapella vocalgroup were<br />
back at Worksop CollegeonMonday 23 January,todeliver theschools<br />
workshop for the fifthyearrunning.<br />
Taking placefrom10am–5pm, thechildren, aged between7and 11<br />
were dividedinto groups andput throughtheirpaces,enjoyinganumber<br />
of choral exercisesand learningseveral songs.<br />
As aconclusiontothe day, familyand friendswereinvited to aconcert<br />
in theWorksop Collegechapel (StCuthbert’s)to watchthe children’s<br />
hard work. Groups each performedasong (including JessieJ’s ‘Price Tag’<br />
andMeghan Trainor’s ‘I Feel Better when I’mDancing’fromthe ‘Peanuts<br />
Movie’)and were accompaniedbyVOCES8.<br />
Grace, aged 10 from RedlandsPrimaryschool, said:“It wasinspirational,<br />
Iwanttojoinchoirnow!”<br />
Teacher AbbieCottingham,fromWorksop Priory,was equallyenthused,<br />
remarking: “Our pupils absolutelylovedevery part of today(even theones<br />
who are notnormally enthusiasticabout music lessons).The entireday was<br />
great, it wasengaging, interestingand fun. Thechildrenare alreadyasking<br />
when they cancomebackagain!”<br />
Thousands raised in the ‘Recycle for Charity’ campaign to help those who are terminally ill<br />
Residents in NottinghamshirerecycledsomuchinJanuarythat£2,995<br />
hasbeenraisedfor Nottinghamshire Hospiceaspartofthe Veolia<br />
(Nottinghamshire County Council’s wastecontractors)Recycle forCharity<br />
Campaign.The moneyraisedwill be used to helpthose with terminal and<br />
life-limiting illnesses, theirfamilies andcarers.<br />
ThroughoutJanuary, Veolia pledgedtodonate£2for everytonne of<br />
recyclable plasticbottles andcanscollected from kerbsiderecycling bins.<br />
As an addedbonus,ifthe totalreached1,000 tonnes an additional £500<br />
wouldgototheChairmanofNottinghamshire County Councilschosen<br />
charityNottinghamshire Hospice.<br />
ChrisClayden-Butler Trusteefor Nottinghamshire Hospicesaid: This is an<br />
absolutely amazing amount raised,itreally will makeahuge differenceto<br />
thelives of thepeopleatthe Hospice’<br />
To checkwhattorecycle in Nottinghamshire youcan find akerbside bin<br />
recycling guide at:www.veolia.co.uk/nottinghamshire/BinSmartCopies<br />
canalsobepostedout.<br />
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WHAT'S ON WHERE<br />
If you are looking for more inspiration, there<br />
are many more events on our website<br />
www.primarytimes.co.uk/nottinghamshire<br />
Until 30 Nov<br />
Call to Arms<br />
TheQueen’s RoyalLancers &Nottinghamshire<br />
YeomanryMuseum NG22 9EP<br />
www.qrlnymuseum.co.uk<br />
This ongoing exhibition at<br />
the Queens RoyalLancers &<br />
NottinghamshireYeomanry<br />
Museum waslaunched to mark<br />
the centenaryofthe outbreak of<br />
the FirstWorldWarand explores<br />
the contribution made by local<br />
regiments during the conflict. Please note:<br />
TheQueen’s RoyalLancers &Nottinghamshire<br />
YeomanryMuseum is openWednesdayto<br />
Sundayand closed MondayandTuesday<br />
unless abank holiday.<br />
Until 31 Dec<br />
Nottingham Castle Cave Tours<br />
Nottingham Castle NG1 6EL<br />
www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk<br />
Tours: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm &3pm.Taking place<br />
everyday when the castle is open.Take atour<br />
to experiencethe cavesfor yourself,learning<br />
on the way the gruesome tales of Roger<br />
Mortimer,King David II of Scotland or you<br />
maybeable to takeatour with Robin Hood<br />
himself.Tours last forapproximately 30-40<br />
minutes.Costs £5 per person plus normal<br />
Castle entryfee! Seewebsitefor dates.<br />
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground Tour<br />
TrentBridge NG2 6AG<br />
www.trentbridge.co.uk<br />
Tours everyTuesdayat2pm (except match<br />
days).Visitors to TrentBridge cannow get a<br />
guided tour of the world’s thirdoldestTest<br />
ground.The tour,whichcosts just £4 for<br />
adults and £2.00 forjuniors,isanopportunity<br />
to find outabout the historyofthe ground,<br />
from its humble beginnings as aplot of<br />
land connectedtotheTrentBridge Inn to<br />
the building of the modern state-of-the-art<br />
facilities of the RadcliffeRoad Stand.T:0115<br />
982 3000.<br />
Until 28 Apr<br />
SaturdayArt Club<br />
NewArt Exchange NG7 6BE<br />
www.nae.org.uk<br />
10.30am-12.30pm. Duetopopular demand<br />
our offer forfamilies is growing!This season<br />
we’rethrilled to announcethatSaturday<br />
ArtClub will nowtakeplaceeach and every<br />
Saturdaymorning (during exhibition periods).<br />
Join us forsome family together time and<br />
we’ll kick startyour weekend with creativefun<br />
forall ages.<br />
Don’tforget to<br />
sayyou sawitin<br />
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22 -25Mar<br />
Nottingham Puppet Festival<br />
Various locations<br />
www.nottinghampuppetfestival.co.uk<br />
WELCOMETONOTTINGHAM’SFIRST<br />
PUPPET FESTIVAL! Over four<br />
daysthe citycomes to lifewith<br />
puppetryofevery kind in all<br />
corners of the city, withan<br />
eclectic mix of performances,<br />
talks, workshops, film screenings,<br />
apop-up puppet village and vibrant<br />
puppet parade,featuring the talents of local,<br />
national and international artists.<br />
Seewebsitefor full details of shows<br />
and venues.<br />
24 Mar<br />
Parkrun<br />
Clumber Park S80 3BE<br />
www.parkrun.org.uk/clumberpark<br />
Every Saturdayat9am. Clumber Park parkrun<br />
is aFREE weekly 5kmevent forrunners of all<br />
standards.Itcan really be whateveryou want<br />
it to be,whetherthat’sfor fun or as partofa<br />
training plan. It offers an opportunityfor all<br />
the local community, male or female,young<br />
or old,tocome together on aregular basis to<br />
enjoythis beautiful park and get physically<br />
activeintothe bargain.This eventistruly<br />
open to all and best of all it really is FREE!<br />
Taking partiseasy–just register beforeyour<br />
first ever parkrun.Weewebsitefor details on<br />
howtoregister.<br />
Gruffalo FamilyFun<br />
Beeston LibraryNG9 1AE<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
10am-2.30pm. Join us forsome family<br />
fun based on the favouritechildren’s book.<br />
Sayhello to the Gruffaloatour special story<br />
sessions at 10.30am, 12pm and 2pm. Don’t<br />
forget your camera! Plus,join in with Gruffalo<br />
craftactivities anytime throughout the day.<br />
24 Mar-15Apr<br />
Easter Holidays -FamilySpace<br />
TheWorkhouse,Southwell NG25 0<strong>PT</strong><br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
We will have afamily spaceopen for<br />
both Leicester and Nottingham school<br />
holidays.Therewill be differenttypes<br />
of activities daily,fromcraftstogames,<br />
something forall ages of the family.This<br />
eventisfree, but normal admission charges<br />
apply forthe venue.See websitefor full<br />
details.<br />
JourneyToMars<br />
National SpaceCentreLE4 5NS<br />
www.spacecentre.co.uk<br />
Could youhavethe rightstuff to become<br />
the first human on Mars? Find outmoreat<br />
the National SpaceCentre! Seewebsitefor<br />
booking details.<br />
26 Mar-15Apr<br />
Easter Trail<br />
Creswell Crags S80 3LH<br />
www.creswell-crags.org.uk<br />
Come and followthe Creswell Crags Easter<br />
trail! 10am-5.30pm. £1.50. Seewebsitefor<br />
full details.<br />
InsectHouse Building<br />
Creswell Crags S80 3LH<br />
www.creswell-crags.org.uk<br />
11am-3pm.Throughout the Easter holidays.<br />
Seewebsitefor moredetails.<br />
30 Mar<br />
SeePeppa Pig &George!<br />
Wheel Gate ActionTheme Park NG22 8HX<br />
www.wheelgatepark.com<br />
Forafun packed daycome and visit us at<br />
Wheelgate Park whilst we have Peppa Pig<br />
with us,and even better,you canuse all of our<br />
indoor and outdoor areas,rides,slides,and<br />
Animal Farm Activities.<br />
30 Mar-1Apr<br />
EggcitingEaster Egg Hunt at Green’s<br />
Windmill<br />
Green’s Windmill NG2 4QB<br />
www.mynottingham.gov.uk<br />
Find our eggs to win amazing prizes! Explore<br />
Green’s Windmill and the communitygarden<br />
forour hidden eggs during EasterWeekend<br />
and win abumper prizepack. £5 per child,<br />
runs on 30, 31 March &1April,10am<br />
-3pm each day. No need to book,<br />
just drop in! Proceeds go to the<br />
Green’s WindmillTrust.<br />
30 Mar-2Apr<br />
Easter Adventure Quest<br />
BolsoverCastle S44 6PR<br />
www.english-heritage.org.uk<br />
11am-4pm.Calling all valiantadventurers<br />
this Easter weekend! Join us on the hunt for<br />
legendarydragon eggs.Set off with an intrepid<br />
characterfromthe past to crack theclues and<br />
claimyour chocolate reward. Allvisitors must have<br />
avalid entryticket. PRICES Member: FREE Adult:<br />
£11.30 Concession: £10.20 Child:£7.80 Family:<br />
£29.40. Seewebsitefor fulldetails.<br />
Easter Extravaganza<br />
Canalside HeritageCentreNG9 1LZ<br />
www.canalsideheritagecentre.org.uk<br />
11am-4pm daily.Come and join us at the<br />
heritage centre over Easter wherewehave<br />
something forall the family to enjoy. Allactives<br />
arefreeapartfromthe weir room egg craft<br />
at £2 per person. Easter tail hunt, build anest<br />
activityand weir room craftactivity. Enjoyan<br />
Easter themed treatinour tearoom -Lots of<br />
yummyEaster cakesand treats available to buy.<br />
30 Mar-8Apr<br />
Easter at Sundown<br />
Sundown AdventureLand DN22 0HX<br />
www.sundownadventureland.co.uk<br />
Come and join us foranEGGciting EGGventure<br />
trail everyday from 30 March to 8April.<br />
Call 01777 248274 or visit the Sundown<br />
Adventureland websitefor further details.<br />
We check<br />
listingscarefullybut<br />
eventdetails andprices<br />
may be subject to change.<br />
Please always check<br />
with thevenue.<br />
30 Mar<br />
SeePeppa Pig &George!<br />
Wheel Gate ActionTheme Park NG22 8HX<br />
www.wheelgatepark.com<br />
Forafun packed daycome and visit us at<br />
Wheelgate Park whilst we have Peppa Pig<br />
with us,and even better,you canuse all of<br />
our indoor and outdoor areas,rides,slides,<br />
and Animal Farm Activities.<br />
31 Mar-<br />
Robin Hood Town Tour<br />
Cross Keys PubNG1 2GJ<br />
www.ezekialbone.com<br />
Ezekial Bone is Robin Hood forthe twentyfirstcentury!This<br />
is the definitiveway to<br />
learn all about the Robin Hood legend and<br />
to see the best Nottingham has to offer.Join<br />
the‘Official Outlaw’on an adventurearound<br />
Nottingham as youfollowatrail of historical<br />
facts to discover the truth. Learn howsimple<br />
ballads over 700 years old grew into one of<br />
the greatest stories ever told! Seewebsite<br />
forfull details.<br />
Easter Craft<br />
Sutton in Ashfield LibraryNG171BP<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
Free and fun Easter crafting session. Suitable<br />
forall ages.Free. No need to book.<br />
Board Games Club<br />
Newark LibraryNG241UW<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
10.30am-12.30pm. BoardGames Club for<br />
all the family.Suitable forall ages (children<br />
must be accompanied by an adult). Free.No<br />
need to book.<br />
Easter BunnyBreakfast<br />
Wheel Gate ActionTheme Park NG22 8HX<br />
www.wheelgatepark.com<br />
Join the Easter Bunnyand friends<br />
at Wheelgate Park,this Easter to<br />
add thatextra special magic to<br />
your child’s day. Join us fora<br />
yummy breakfast experience,<br />
heapsoffun and entryinto<br />
the amazing Eggtastic Easter<br />
event atthe park.Pre-book<br />
online only.Tickets on sale now!<br />
31 Mar-6Apr<br />
FamilyCraftActivities<br />
National JusticeMuseum NG1 1HN<br />
www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk<br />
Join us during the school holidays fora<br />
range of free family crafts.Activities will<br />
vary but could include block printing,mask<br />
making,paper chains and finger puppets.<br />
Therewill also be opportunities forchildren<br />
to dressupincostumes relating to law,<br />
justice, crime and punishment. This activity<br />
is free and takes placeinour Crime Gallery.<br />
Tickets do not need to be purchased in<br />
advance.<br />
Free FairyTale Trials<br />
National JusticeMuseum NG1 1HN<br />
www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk<br />
Take partinafun fairytale courtroom<br />
workshop which puts fairytale characters<br />
on trial.Selecteddatesduringschool<br />
holidays.Inthese fun family friendly<br />
courtroom workshops,you will takeonthe<br />
roles and characters in acourtroom and put<br />
your favouritefairytale characters on trial!<br />
Fairytale trials areFREE and takeplaceon<br />
selecteddaysand times throughout the<br />
school holidays.Booking is not essential.<br />
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School<br />
stops over<br />
Easter,<br />
learning<br />
doesn’t<br />
have to<br />
Kumon’s maths and English<br />
study programmes work<br />
throughout the year to ensure<br />
your child is constantly learning<br />
and developing their ability.<br />
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Arnold 0115 8224711<br />
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Unlock your<br />
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0115 8510352<br />
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MANSFIELD<br />
01623 642061<br />
<br />
Fees vary. Please refer to your local study centre.<br />
kumon.co.uk<br />
NOTTINGHAM<br />
0808 208 5134<br />
stagecoach.co.uk/nottingham<br />
Creative Courage For Life<br />
Stagecoach Performing Arts is the trading name of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited. Stagecoach Theatre Arts schools are operated under franchise and<br />
are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach and Creative Courage For Life are registered trademarks of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited.<br />
Under 17’s go<br />
FREE!<br />
Nottinghamshire<br />
COUNTY SHOW 2018<br />
Sat 12 ~Sun 13 May 2018<br />
Newark Showground •NG24 2NY<br />
Adult Advanced £10 (Gate £15)<br />
or Book online:<br />
nottinghamshirecountyshow.com<br />
Advance Ticket Hotline 01636 705796<br />
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WHAT'S ON WHERE<br />
31 Mar-15Apr<br />
Nature Trails<br />
IdleValley NatureReserve DN22 8SG<br />
www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org<br />
Pick up aform from Reception at our Idle<br />
Valley reserve,followthe trailthrough<br />
the woods and collectthe clues.Hand in<br />
your completed formfor asmall prize. For<br />
children age 7+ and families.Suggested<br />
donation of £1 per child welcomed.Ends 15<br />
April -open everyday.T:01777 858 247.<br />
1Apr<br />
Easter Sunday FunDay<br />
Southwell Race Course NG25 0TS<br />
www.southwell-racecourse.co.uk<br />
Join us forour annual Easter SundayFunday,<br />
aracedayperfect forall thefamily. Therewill<br />
be all the thrills of the racing plus lots going<br />
on forthe kids.Under 18’sare admitted free<br />
to all fixtures.<br />
Easter Sunday FunDay<br />
Kelham Hall &CountryPark NG23 5QX<br />
www.kelham-hall.com<br />
10.30am-4.30pm. Easter egg hunt,<br />
activities in the meadow, indoor inflatables,<br />
refreshments and meet the Easter bunny! Cost:<br />
£3 per map.Activities areall playand pay.<br />
Children’sEaster Trail<br />
Sconce&DevonPark NG24 4AU<br />
www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk<br />
Come and join in the fun on this year’s Easter<br />
trail.For further information please contact<br />
Ranger George on 0797 148 6301.<br />
1Apr -2Apr<br />
Easter Extravaganza Weekend<br />
Gulliver’s DE43PG<br />
www.gulliversfun.co.uk/events/easterfamily-fun<br />
Enjoyamassiveselection of rides,shows and<br />
attractions across Gulliver’s theme parks.Look<br />
out forsome very special appearances from the<br />
Easter Bunnyasthe park team provide amazing<br />
entertainment. Seewebsitefor full details.<br />
Easter ‘Egg-spress’Steam Specials<br />
GreatCentral Railway NG11 6NX<br />
www.gcrn.co.uk<br />
Join GCRN forafantastic Easter 2018!TheGreat<br />
CentralRailway Nottingham will be hosting<br />
their annual Easter Egg-spress featuring historic<br />
steam services on both Easter Sundayand<br />
Easter Monday. Kids will meet the Easter Bunny<br />
on the train and receiveasmall chocolate<br />
gift. FREE heritage bus rides to picturesque<br />
destinations.Tickets: adults -£12, children -£6,<br />
familyTicket (2 Adults +2Children) -£30. See<br />
websitefor booking details.<br />
Easter Fun!<br />
Little Jack’s Farm NG13 0AU<br />
www.littlejacksfarm.co.uk<br />
Ourfriendly Easter Bunnyshall visiting Easter<br />
Sundayand Easter Mondaywhilst youtry to<br />
completeour EasterTrail and collectaprize.<br />
3-7Apr<br />
Potter’s Wheel Creations<br />
Sutton in Ashfield LibraryNG171BP<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
Have agoatcreating a‘potter’s wheel’painting<br />
during EasterWeek.Contactthe libraryfor<br />
further details.Suitable forall ages.Free. No<br />
need to book.<br />
2-13Apr<br />
Adventure HolidayClub<br />
HolmepierrePointCountryPark NG12 2LU<br />
www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk<br />
Theperfect activity eventfor thekids during<br />
the school holidays from just £40 per child,<br />
per day-with packed lunch included.Ifyou’re<br />
booking formultiple children get 10% OFF!<br />
Theholidayclubruns daily runMonday2-<br />
Friday13April 2018 (exceptweekends), and<br />
is suitable forchildrenaged 8-14 years.See<br />
websitefor booking details.<br />
3Apr<br />
ArtBeat! Pop-up Flowers<br />
Mansfield Museum NG18 1NG<br />
www.mansfield.gov.uk<br />
10am-1pm. Come along forsome fun<br />
activities!Thereisnoneed to book but if<br />
the session is busy youmay need to wait for<br />
aplacetobecome available.Pleasewear<br />
appropriate clothing.Ifyou arebringing a<br />
group larger than 10 please contactus. See<br />
websitefor details.<br />
3-4Apr<br />
Attenborough HolidayClub –<br />
Springtime Fun!<br />
Attenborough NatureReserve NG9 6AZ<br />
www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org<br />
Discover whatour wildlifegets up to at this time<br />
of year.Fun-filled activities forchildren aged 4<br />
and above accompanied by an adult.10.30am-<br />
12.30pm, £6 per child.Tobook,visit the website.<br />
3-6Apr<br />
Camp Williams (4-7 years)<br />
NottinghamYMCA NG1 3FB<br />
www.nottsymca.com<br />
At CampWilliams all children will takepart<br />
in camp rallys,sports,swimming,games<br />
and crafts.Plus,8–15year olds on our full<br />
programme candoskills clinics ranging from<br />
game design to climbing,and trampolining tο<br />
music making -spread over afull week.Our<br />
experienced leaders create asafeenvironment<br />
fordeveloping skills,friendships and<br />
confidence. Thereisthe option to takepartin<br />
our simplified single dayprogramme.Kids Zone<br />
(4 -7years) and Pioneers (8 -12years) get to<br />
tryYMCAstandardactivities adapted forthose<br />
who can’tjoin us forawhole week at atime.<br />
Camp Williams (8-15 years)<br />
NottinghamYMCA NG1 3FB<br />
www.nottsymca.com<br />
At CampWilliams all children will takepart<br />
in camp rallies,sports,swimming,games<br />
and crafts.Plus,8–15year olds on our full<br />
programme candoskills clinics ranging from<br />
game design to climbing,and trampolining tο<br />
music making -spread over afull week.Our<br />
experienced leaders create asafeenvironment<br />
fordeveloping skills,friendships and<br />
confidence. Thereisthe option to takepartin<br />
our simplified single dayprogramme.Kids Zone<br />
(4 -7years) and Pioneers (8 -12years) get to<br />
tryYMCAstandardactivities adapted forthose<br />
who can’tjoin us forawhole week at atime.<br />
3-13Apr<br />
The Mill Adventure Base Easter<br />
HolidayClub<br />
TheMill AdventureBase NG17 4PA<br />
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk<br />
Looking foraholiday club with adifference?<br />
TheMill AdventureBase is afantasticday out<br />
forthe kids -withawide range of fun-filled<br />
activities,they’ll get to learn new skills whilst<br />
making new friends!<br />
This holidayclub is foryoung people aged 8to<br />
12 years.With activities rangingfromArchery,<br />
Indoor Climbing ,low ropes,team games,Zip<br />
wireand tunneling (toname afew). Cost: £25<br />
perchild,per day. Advanced bookingessential.<br />
Seewebsitefor full details.<br />
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1xForest Holidays stay worth up to £1200 (covers accommodation cost only) and 4xGoApe Family ‘TreeTop Adventures’(for up<br />
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EASTER<br />
ADVENTURE QUEST<br />
Fri 30March –Mon 2April 11am –5pm<br />
Calling all valiant adventurers: come hunt for<br />
legendary dragon eggs! Crack the clues<br />
and claim your chocolate reward.<br />
The English Heritage Trust is acharity, no. 1140351, and acompany,no. 07447221, registered in England.<br />
Bolsover, Derbyshire S44 6PR<br />
Ferry Farm<br />
Park &Restaurant<br />
10%offvoucher<br />
Entryonly. Offer expires 13May 2018<br />
BOTTLE<br />
FEEDINGOF<br />
THELAMBS<br />
• Farmyard animals<br />
• Large sandpit<br />
• Greatbirthday parties<br />
• Trampolines<br />
• Rare Breeds<br />
• Activity playground<br />
• Large indoorsoftplay<br />
• Assault course<br />
• Wildlife pond<br />
• Large climbing wall<br />
• Go-karts &pedal tractors<br />
• School visitsverypopular!<br />
• Large tearooms<br />
(home cooked fooddaily)<br />
• Extendedsmall animal barn<br />
“A DaytoRemember”<br />
www.ferryfarm.co.uk<br />
Please call foropeningtimes:<br />
0115 966 4512<br />
Boat Lane,Hoveringham, Nottingham,NG147JP<br />
School Holiday activity days...<br />
www.brookfields-gardencentre.co.uk<br />
431 MapperleyPlains, Mapperley, <strong>Notts</strong> NG3 5RW<br />
Telephone : 01159 268 200<br />
Come and join in the<br />
Easter Egg Hunt with<br />
the Easter Bunny<br />
Saturday 31st March<br />
There will be facepainting,<br />
an Easter Bonnet competition<br />
and much more!<br />
Wed 4th April 11-3 :Make aFairy or Pirate Garden £7<br />
Wed 11th April 11-3 :Decorate aTerracotta Pot &Plant aSeed £7<br />
Booking not necessary, just drop in any time within the time shown, don’t wear your best clothes<br />
as it may get messy! All materials included. Places are limited per day due to materials stock<br />
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WHAT'S ON WHERE<br />
R a z z l e D a z z l e Pots<br />
Paint Your Own Pottery Studio<br />
S p r ing has Sprung<br />
Come and have some<br />
Easter Holiday Fun<br />
Lots of cool pottery to paint<br />
No need to book just come along to our<br />
drop in Painting Sessions<br />
www.razzledazzlepots.co.uk<br />
Pe rfect activity for allthefamily<br />
Opening Hours<br />
Tues -Sat 10am -5:30pm<br />
Sunday 11am -4pm<br />
852 Woodborough Rd<br />
Mapperley<br />
NG3 5QQ<br />
0115 905 6029<br />
GULLIVER’SEASTERFUN!<br />
Get ready for another egg-citing Easter event at Gulliver’s Theme Parks.<br />
Enjoy agreat selection of rides, attractions and shows. The Easter<br />
Bunny will be making special appearances at each park across the<br />
big event. Why not turn your day out into afamily holiday? Gulliver’s<br />
stay and play packages include tickets to the theme park and there’s a<br />
massive choice of accommodation at Warrington, Milton Keynes and<br />
Matlock Bath. Discover dens, lodges, cabins and amazing hotel suites.<br />
For short breaks and park opening dates please see the official Gulliver’s<br />
website. www.gulliversfun.co.uk<br />
4Apr<br />
ArtBeat! Spring-time chick puppets<br />
Mansfield Museum NG18 1NG<br />
www.mansfield.gov.uk<br />
10am-1pm. Come along forsome fun<br />
activities!Thereisnoneed to book but if<br />
the session is busy youmay need to wait for<br />
aplacetobecome available.Pleasewear<br />
appropriate clothing.Ifyou arebringing a<br />
group larger than 10 please contactus. See<br />
websitefor details.<br />
4-8Apr<br />
Meet Rexthe T-Rex!<br />
Wheel Gate ActionTheme Park NG22 8HX<br />
www.wheelgatepark.com<br />
Meet RexandWalkWith AReal Dinosaur!<br />
With lifelikesoundsand animatronic faces,<br />
our dinosaur blinks,moves,runs,his tail even<br />
swaysviciously from side to side.Sofor afun<br />
packed daycomeand visit us at Wheelgate<br />
Park!<br />
4-12Apr<br />
RushcliffeCountryPark Easter Holiday<br />
Den Build &Egg Hunt<br />
RushcliffeCountryPark NG11 6JS<br />
www.rushcliffe.gov.uk<br />
April 4, 5, 11 &1210am-<br />
12pm. Come and join us fora<br />
morning of seasonal fun! Build<br />
aden among the trees then<br />
search along the woodland trail<br />
to find outall about the Park’s<br />
animals and their eggs to claimyour<br />
reward. PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL. £5.00 per<br />
child -including chocolate reward.Glovesand<br />
suitable clothing forthe weather required.All<br />
children must be accompanied by an adult at<br />
all times.Book at the Ranger’sOfficeT: 0115<br />
921 5865.<br />
5Apr<br />
Easter HolidayFun -Easter Biscuit<br />
Making<br />
Green’s Windmill NG2 4QB<br />
www.mynottingham.gov.uk<br />
Six30minutesessions at 11am, 11.30am,<br />
midday, 12.30pm,1pm &1.30pm. Bake your<br />
ownEaster inspired biscuits in our biscuit<br />
making activity!They promise to be tasty<br />
treats forchildren, and adults! Booking<br />
essentialT:0115915 6878. £4 per child,for<br />
ages 3+<br />
Skylarks HolidayClub –Skylarks Has<br />
Sprung!<br />
Skylarks NatureReserve NG122LU<br />
www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org<br />
Explorethe naturereserve and discover our<br />
springtime wildlife. Fun-filledactivities for<br />
children aged 4and above accompanied by<br />
an adult.10.30am-12.30pm. £6 per child.To<br />
book,visit thewebsite.<br />
ArtBeat! BunnySpoons<br />
Mansfield Museum NG18 1NG<br />
www.mansfield.gov.uk<br />
10am-1pm. Come along forsome fun<br />
activities!Thereisnoneed to book but if<br />
the session is busy youmay need to wait for<br />
aplacetobecome available.Pleasewear<br />
appropriate clothing.Ifyou arebringing a<br />
group larger than 10 please contactus. See<br />
websitefor details.<br />
Rockabillies Children’sChoir<br />
Westgate Buildings NG10 1EE<br />
www.broxtowe.gov.uk<br />
Rockabillies Children’schoir is agreat group<br />
forchildren who enjoysinging and would<br />
We check<br />
listingscarefullybut<br />
eventdetailsand prices<br />
may be subjecttochange.<br />
Please always check<br />
with thevenue.<br />
liketolearn moreabout singing in agroup<br />
and having fun. It runs everyThursdayduring<br />
term time at 4.30pm foranhour and is run<br />
by aPrimaryschool teacher and professional<br />
musician.Thecost is £5 per week.<br />
T: 07747 013 597.<br />
6Apr<br />
Design AGreek Mask<br />
Lakeside Arts NG7 2RD<br />
www.lakesidearts.org.uk<br />
11am-4pm. Designand makeyour own<br />
AncientGreek mask to takehome.Free, just<br />
drop in. Suitablefor all.<br />
FamilyFridayatAttenborough<br />
Attenborough NatureReserve NG9 6AZ<br />
www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org<br />
Aselection of spring-inspired activities for<br />
all the family to enjoy. Suitable forall ages.<br />
Allchildren to be accompanied by an adult.<br />
£4 per family,nobookingneeded.Dropin<br />
between 11am-2pm.<br />
ArtBeat! Paper spring wreaths<br />
Mansfield Museum NG18 1NG<br />
www.mansfield.gov.uk<br />
10am-1pm. Come along for<br />
some fun activities!There<br />
is no<br />
need to book but if<br />
the<br />
session is busy youmay<br />
need<br />
to wait foraplaceto<br />
become available.Please wear<br />
appropriate clothing.Ifyou are<br />
bringing agroup larger than 10<br />
please contactus. Seewebsitefor details.<br />
7Apr<br />
Easter HolidayFun -Cheese Straw<br />
Making<br />
Green’s Windmill NG2 4QB<br />
www.mynottingham.gov.uk<br />
six 30 minutesessions at 11am, 11.30am,<br />
midday, 12.30pm,1pm &1.30pm. Like<br />
cheese?Want acheesy nibble?Then come<br />
along to our cheese strawsbakingactivity!<br />
Booking essentialT: 0115 915 6878.<br />
£4 per child,for ages 3+<br />
PJ Masks and PawPatrol<br />
WhitePost Farm NG22 8HL<br />
www.whitepostfarm.co.uk<br />
We canofficially announceour first two<br />
exciting charactereventsofthe year! Owlette<br />
&GekkofromPJMasks on the 7th April and<br />
Rubble &SkyefromPAW Patrol on the 6th<br />
May. These heroic characters will be making<br />
appearances at intervals on each day, so make<br />
sureyou bring your camera!<br />
Spring Themed Children’s’Events<br />
Arnot Hill Park NG5 6LU<br />
www.gedling.gov.uk<br />
Please notethese activities aresuitable for<br />
ages 4-10. Additional activities foryounger<br />
children will be available which parents will<br />
have to supervise.Therewill be twosessions<br />
available 1.30pm-3pm then 3.30pm-5pm.<br />
Booking will be essential,moreinformation<br />
to followonthe website. Parentsmust be in<br />
attendanceatall times.T:0115 901 3602.<br />
Erewash Little Kickers Football fun<br />
session<br />
West Park,Long EatonNG10 3NL<br />
www.broxtowe.gov.uk<br />
Every Saturday. Turn up and playFootball<br />
session for4yrs to 10 yrs old atWest<br />
Park,Long EatononSaturday1.30pm to<br />
2.30pm.£2per child.Havefun,makefriends<br />
and playfootball.T:07990 569 153.<br />
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JOIN CAMP WILLIAMS IN<br />
THEEASTERHOLIDAYS!<br />
We’re proud to be one of Nottinghamshire’s leading youth<br />
charities. Our committed, enthusiastic and fully qualified team<br />
work hard to make sure your children enjoy spending time with<br />
us every school holiday.<br />
At Camp Williams children will take part incamp rallies, sports,<br />
swimming, games and crafts. Plus, 8–15 year olds on our full<br />
programme can do skills clinics ranging from archery toclimbing,<br />
and skateboarding t mountain biking -spread over afull week.<br />
There isthe option to take part inour single day programme. Kids<br />
Zone (4 -7years) and Pioneers (8 -12years) get to try YMCA<br />
activities adapted for those who can’t join us for awhole week.<br />
We also offer YMCA childcare inthe school holidays at Middleton<br />
Primary and Nursery School. At our Ofsted registered programme<br />
children from the age of 4can take part inarts and crafts activities,<br />
sports, games and swimming. We have access to the school hall,<br />
playground, fields, trim trail and the school’s outdoor maze which<br />
means we can offer avariety of exciting activities.<br />
To find out more and book places for your children, call<br />
0115 711 7006 or visit nottsymca.com.<br />
SPRIN<br />
RED KANGAROO<br />
RedKangaroo Nottingham is well and truly putting aSpring into the<br />
Easter holidays with loads of fun for all the family! Bounce off that Easter<br />
feast over the bank holiday weekendasthegiganticfoampits,totally<br />
awesomewipeoutgame,epicgladiatorbeamandsuper-springytumbletracks<br />
get an Easter boost. But the bouncing doesn’t stop there, as<br />
there’ll be extended hours throughout the school holidays too. Sokeep<br />
your eyes peeled for a full breakdown of the Easter sessions and all the<br />
upcoming trampoline online.<br />
The fun doesn’t stop once Easter is over, RedKangaroo is perfect for<br />
parties! Abounce-tastic, fun-filled time is guaranteed at aKanga Bounce<br />
party as your little ones (and big kids too) experience aone hour bounce<br />
across all the exciting facilities and celebrate in style. After the bounce,<br />
enjoy freshly baked pizza and drinks inone of the special themed party<br />
rooms to replenish those post-bounce energy levels.<br />
Book your bounce now byvisiting www.redkangaroo.co.uk<br />
GUILTY OF WANTING<br />
A GOOD TIME?<br />
We sentence you to a fun day out<br />
at the National Justice Museum<br />
Agreat day experience for families of all ages to explore the<br />
fascinating story oflaw and justice through time.<br />
Based at Nottingham’s old courthouse and county gaol, the museum<br />
features an exciting range of new exhibitions, fun interactives<br />
plus games and activities for all the family. You will also get the<br />
opportunity to meet historical characters and see adramatic new<br />
live courtroom performance.<br />
Throughout the school holidays you can also enjoy free family craft<br />
activities and take part inmock trial activities which put fairy tale<br />
characters in the dock.<br />
Experience the crime gallery for free and take part infamily<br />
activities. Tickets for the full experience cost just £10.95 for adults<br />
and £7.95 for children. The price includes admission and access<br />
to activities for the entire day. Under 5s go free. There isalso the<br />
option to save money bybooking ajoint ticket for the museum’s<br />
sister attraction, the City of Caves. Based at intu Broadmarsh. The<br />
City of Caves takes visitors deep into Nottingham‘s iconic sandstone<br />
caves and offers afamily friendly look at the history hidden beneath<br />
the streets of the city.<br />
To learn more about<br />
the National Justice<br />
Museum visit: www.<br />
nationaljustice<br />
museum.org.uk<br />
NATIONAL SPACECENTRE<br />
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Mars is arich destination for scientific discovery and robotic and<br />
human exploration as we expand our presence into the solar system.<br />
Its formation and evolution are comparable to Earth, helping us learn<br />
more about our own planet’s history and future. Mars had conditions<br />
suitable for life in its past. Future exploration could uncover evidence<br />
of life, answering one of the fundamental mysteries of the cosmos:<br />
Does life exist beyond Earth?<br />
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FUN<br />
FERRY FARM<br />
Ferry Farm in Hoveringham is set in 25<br />
acres of Nottinghamshire’s beautiful Trent<br />
valley countryside and offers agreat day<br />
out for all of the family that is educational<br />
and lots of fun too! Wehave lots of animals<br />
for you tosee including cattle, pigs, sheep,<br />
goats, donkeys and miniature ponies. You<br />
can get closer to the animals inthe farm<br />
yard where you can handle piglets, rabbits,<br />
calves and chicks. In spring you can bottle feed the lambs.<br />
The fun activities atFerry Farm include large trampolines, go karts,<br />
climbing walls, zip wires, assault courses, sandpit and alarge indoor<br />
play area, which offers clean, bright and stimulating fun for all ages.<br />
Children’s birthday parties are aspecialty offering great packages<br />
for your child’s party, including unlimited access to the park. School<br />
visits are also very popular. Don’t forget to visit the tearooms, with<br />
home cooked local produce daily!<br />
Phone 0115 966 4512 or visit www.ferryfarm.co.uk<br />
Nottinghamshire County<br />
Show,NewarkShowground<br />
NG24 2NY 12 -13May 2018<br />
ExperienceafabulousfamilydayoutthisSpringatNottinghamshire<br />
CountyShow. Withplentygoingoninsideandout,onshowwill<br />
bethebestcattle,sheep,goatsandpigsalongsidesuperbequine<br />
events,includingmajestic‘heavies’andfirst-classshowjumping.<br />
Newforthis year; a dedicated ‘Heavies Ring’ wherevisitors can get<br />
closer than ever to watch these magnificent horses prepare for their<br />
classes. Meet your favourite farmyard animals, gun dogs and birds<br />
of prey. Children will particularly enjoy the antics of the animals in<br />
the Countryside Area andthereturn of the popular Giant Tortoises<br />
and, ofcourse, the hilarious ‘Sheep Show’. Featuring as the main<br />
attraction is the famous Atkinson Action Horses who have recently<br />
appeared in the TVseries, Poldark, Victoria and Peaky Blinders. In<br />
addition, there will be many other spectacular displays to entertain<br />
and inform visitors.<br />
There willbemusic, lots offun, a tasty Food Experience area, and<br />
ample opportunity to shop for crafts, gifts and clothing, many items<br />
on sale will not be available in the high street stores. Hot food and<br />
delicious treats available at various food &drink outlets around the<br />
show. See www.nottingamshirecountyshow.com for further<br />
details and Membership information.<br />
WHITE POST FARM<br />
2018 is abigyear here<br />
at White Post Farm as<br />
we celebrate our 30th<br />
Birthday. Since opening in<br />
June 1988 White Post Farm<br />
has entertained millions of<br />
visitors with an engaging mix<br />
of interactive fun, education<br />
and play.<br />
As part ofour celebrations<br />
we will be decorating the<br />
year with lots of super<br />
special events as well as inviting ahost of exciting special guests.<br />
These include PJ Masks, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig and Bing and Flop.<br />
The big Birthday Party Weekend is the 23rd and 24th June and we<br />
hope lots of you can join us for some serious free range fun.<br />
THELOSTCITY<br />
The Lost City Adventure Golf is based<br />
in the heart of Nottingham and houses<br />
two separate 18hole, rainforest themed,<br />
indoor adventure golf courses, Sacred<br />
Skull and Temple Trail, as well as afully<br />
licensed Tiki Bar!<br />
It’s the perfect venue for budding adventurers aged from 3 to 103<br />
whether you’re looking for an activity to do with the family, fancy<br />
an adventure with your friends, looking to impress adate or simply<br />
want to beat the boss with your colleagues on awork night out, The<br />
Lost City is the perfect venue.<br />
We have anumber of party options available including adventure<br />
golf followed byaclassic subway platter or homemade pizza and<br />
unlimited squash all served inour special reserved party area. We<br />
can guarantee an experience they won’t forget in awhile... and that<br />
includes the big kids too!<br />
Brookfields<br />
We have ahuge range of Family fun at Brookfields this Spring!<br />
The Easter Bunny will be joining us on Saturday 31st March for our Easter fun day. Come and join in<br />
following the clues to find the eggs, the Easter Bunny will reward you with achocolate treat at the end.<br />
Come dressed in your Easter bonnets and take part inour Facebook photo competition we offer agenerous<br />
prize soit’s agreat way tomake some happy family memories and win some spending power aswell! Our<br />
events team will be on here running acraft activity and our fantastic face painter will be joining us too!<br />
Why not bring the children up in the school holidays to join in our activities, these are running on Wednesday<br />
4th and Wednesday 11th April from 11-3, there’s no need to book, just drop by at any time during the activity.<br />
On 4th April we will be making Fairy and Pirate miniature gardens and on 11th April we will be decorating<br />
terracotta pots and planting seeds, both activities cost £7 per child with all materials included, our activities<br />
sometimes get alittle messy soplease don’t wear your best clothes.<br />
Our recently refurbished coffee shop has a wonderful selection of home baked cakes and scones along with<br />
breakfast and lunch specials cooked by Jon our new Chef and wide choice of drinks, we have adining area<br />
within Bumble B’s play den our soft play area suitable for under 5’s (height restriction applies) .<br />
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Easter Holiday Clubs<br />
Radcliffe-11th & 12th April<br />
Mapperley-9th & 10th April<br />
Simply dance offer action packed holiday clubs for children aged 3- 12 during most school holidays.<br />
Clubs are held in Radcliffe on Trent and Mapperley for only £17 per day, we offer sibling and early<br />
booking discounts.<br />
A standard day is 9:30am-3:30pm<br />
If you need wrap around care we also offer early and late’s from<br />
8:15am- 4:00pm for a small extra cost.<br />
A normal day consists of:<br />
• Dance • Drama • Arts & Crafts • Indoor and outdoor activities • Lots of games<br />
• Specialised workshops • We have a quiet DVD zone and arts and crafts zone set up throughout the<br />
day for those children who get a little tired.<br />
For more information, please contact us or simply fill in the online<br />
booking forms to book your childs place.<br />
Activity kits from toucanBox<br />
Get your kids engaged in fun, hands-on learning with activity kits delivered to<br />
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7-8Apr<br />
EliteLeague Playoff Finals 2018<br />
National IceCentreNG1 1LA<br />
www.motorpointarenanottingham.com<br />
Nowinits 14th year,the EliteLeague<br />
Playoff Finals weekend will takeplaceatthe<br />
MotorpointArena Nottinghamacross the<br />
weekend of Saturday7and Sunday8April<br />
2018.Theplayoff semi-finals will takeplace<br />
on Saturday7April (time tbc). On Sunday 8<br />
April the bronze-medal game will be played,<br />
followedbythe Awards Showand gold-medal<br />
game (all times tbc). Seewebsitefor booking<br />
details.<br />
8Apr<br />
Walker About Clumber<br />
Clumber Park S80 3BE<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
Various datesthroughout the year.Agreat<br />
way to become moreactivewith walking for<br />
health.Thetime taken varies depending on<br />
the walk length which are1,3,5and 8mile<br />
walks.Children welcome.Dogs on leads are<br />
welcome.See websitefor details.<br />
Attenborough Farmers Market<br />
Attenborough NatureReserve NG9 6AZ<br />
www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org<br />
Join us forafun dayoffamilyactivities and<br />
local producestalls.10am-3pm, free of charge.<br />
9-12Apr<br />
Easter HolidayWorkshops: FunDance<br />
(7-10yrs)<br />
NewArt Exchange NG7 6BE<br />
www.nae.org.uk<br />
Back by popular demand,our FunDance<br />
workshops aremovement-based sessions<br />
will explorewhatdefines us.Participantswill<br />
spend four days having fun!They will also<br />
use music and dancetoexploreand express<br />
the essenceofwho we are. Admission: FREE<br />
(booking is advisable). Agerange: 7-10 yrs.<br />
Please notethe workshops runover4sessions.<br />
9-13Apr<br />
Camp Williams (4-7 years)<br />
NottinghamYMCA NG1 3FB<br />
www.nottsymca.com<br />
At CampWilliams all children will takepart<br />
in camp rallys, sports,swimming,games<br />
and crafts.Plus,8–15 year olds on our full<br />
programme candoskills clinicsranging from<br />
game design to climbing,and trampolining tο<br />
music making -spread over afull week.Our<br />
experienced leaders create asafeenvironment<br />
fordeveloping skills,friendships and<br />
confidence. Thereisthe option to takepart<br />
in our simplified single dayprogramme.Kids<br />
Zone (4 -7years) and Pioneers (8 -12years)<br />
get to tryYMCAstandardactivities adapted<br />
forthose who can’tjoin us forawhole week<br />
at atime.<br />
Camp Williams (8-15 years)<br />
NottinghamYMCA NG1 3FB<br />
www.nottsymca.com<br />
At CampWilliams all children will takepart<br />
in camp rallys, sports,swimming,games<br />
and crafts.Plus,8–15 year olds on our full<br />
programme candoskills clinicsranging from<br />
game design to climbing,and trampolining tο<br />
music making -spread over afull week.Our<br />
experienced leaders create asafeenvironment<br />
fordeveloping skills,friendships and<br />
confidence. Thereisthe option to takepart<br />
in our simplified single dayprogramme.Kids<br />
Zone (4 -7years) and Pioneers (8 -12years)<br />
get to tryYMCAstandardactivities adapted<br />
forthose who can’tjoin us forawhole week<br />
at atime.<br />
9-14Apr<br />
Health &Wellbeing Festival<br />
Mansfield Museum NG18 1NG<br />
www.mansfield.gov.uk<br />
Afull week of events,displays and<br />
workshops aimed at families.See website<br />
forfull details.<br />
10 Apr<br />
Science in the Woods<br />
Lakeside Arts NG7 2RD<br />
www.lakesidearts.org.uk<br />
12-3pm. Discover the mysterious workings of<br />
woodlands.Use sciencetounlock thepark’s<br />
secrets and figureout howall the plants and<br />
animals survivetogether.Enjoyinteractive<br />
outdoor experiments such as PH testing,<br />
water sampling,weather experiments and<br />
species spotting.£5per child,accompanying<br />
adult free.For ages 8+. To book please call<br />
BoxOffice on 0115 846 7777.<br />
10 -11Apr<br />
Attenborough HolidayClub –<br />
Migration Journeys<br />
Attenborough NatureReserve NG9 6AZ<br />
www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org<br />
Discover the wildlifethatarrives herein<br />
spring! Fun-filled activities for children<br />
aged 4and above accompanied by an adult.<br />
10.15am-12.15pm, £6 per child.Tobook,<br />
visitthe website.<br />
10 -12Apr<br />
Torvill &Dean’sDancing On Ice<br />
MotorpointArena NG1 1LA<br />
www.motorpointarenanottingham.com<br />
JoiningTorvill &Dean on tour will be ahost<br />
of celebrities and professional skaters from<br />
the new Dancing on Iceseries.Tickets are<br />
priced at £50.40 and £72.80. Prices arelisted<br />
with administration feeincluded.Thereisa<br />
maximum of eighttickets per person forthis<br />
event. Seewebsitefor full details.<br />
11 Apr<br />
Children’sauthor,Steve Skidmore<br />
Worksop LibraryS80 2BP<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
2pm. Join us foranhour of interactivefamily<br />
fun. Meet SteveSkidmore,author of over 200<br />
titles including the brilliantAction Dogs and<br />
IHeroseries of books.Find out moreabout<br />
the books he’s writtenand be prepared to<br />
join in the fun as Stevetakes youintohis<br />
world of comedy and adventure! Forchildren<br />
aged 5+.Bookingavailable.<br />
Children’sauthor,Steve Skidmore<br />
Mansfield LibraryNG181NH<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
11am-12pm. Join us foranhour of<br />
interactivefamily fun. Meet SteveSkidmore,<br />
author of over 200 titles including the<br />
brilliantAction Dogs and IHeroseries of<br />
books.Find out moreabout the books he’s<br />
written and be prepared to join in the fun as<br />
Stevetakes youintohis world of comedy and<br />
adventure! Forchildren aged 5+. Booking<br />
available.<br />
12 Apr<br />
Easter HolidayFun -Children’sBread<br />
Making<br />
Green’s Windmill NG2 4QB<br />
www.mynottingham.gov.uk<br />
Six30minutesessionsat11am, 11.30am,<br />
midday, 12.30pm, 1pm &1.30pm. Keep the<br />
kids busy during the Easter break by bringing<br />
them along to baketheir owntastybread!<br />
Booking essentialT: 0115 915 6878. £4 per<br />
child,for ages 3+<br />
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FamilyWizarding Workshop<br />
Beeston LibraryNG9 1AE<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
This course is afreefun dayworkshop for<br />
mums,dads and carers to learn together with<br />
their children.Theday will include making<br />
family shield,wizardhats, wands and much<br />
more. Please book to avoid disappointment.<br />
A30minutelunch will be included,please<br />
bring your ownpacked lunch.T: 0115 804<br />
4363.<br />
Autism Awareness<br />
Eastwood LibraryNG16 3GB<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
10am-12pm.This workshop is foranyone<br />
whowants to improve their understanding<br />
of whatautism is and howautistic people<br />
facechallenges everyday due to howthey<br />
perceivethe world and interact with others.<br />
Youwill explorehow autistic people see,<br />
hear and feel the world differently to other<br />
people and understand the challenges faced<br />
by autistic people when socialising and<br />
communicating.T:0115 804 4363.<br />
13 Apr<br />
The Monster Who Lost his Heads: stopmotion<br />
animation workshop<br />
Beeston LibraryNG9 1AE<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
10-11am. Oh no!Themonster has lost his<br />
heads and he’s off on ajourney to find them,<br />
but who should he meet on his way?... oin<br />
Sojo Animation in arelaxed workshop where<br />
children get to create claycharacters,giving<br />
them avoiceand apersonalitythrough<br />
stop motion animation. Forchildren aged<br />
6–11. Booking essential.Tickets £3 per child<br />
(accompanying adults FREE).This workshop<br />
will be repeatedat11.30am<br />
14 Apr<br />
Easter HolidayFun -Windmill’s on a<br />
stick!<br />
Green’s Windmill NG2 4QB<br />
www.mynottingham.gov.uk<br />
Four 45 minutesessions at 11am, 11.45am,<br />
12.30pm &1.15pm.It’s our last Easter holiday<br />
activity! Getyour craftonbymaking your<br />
ownstick windmill and watch it blowinthe<br />
wind.Booking essentialT: 0115 915 6878.<br />
£3 per child,for ages 3+<br />
PeterRabbit Activities<br />
Sutton in Ashfield LibraryNG17 1BP<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
To celebratethe new PeterRabbitbit<br />
film, come along and make<br />
some finger puppets with us.<br />
Youcan also join in our rabbity<br />
treasurehuntand win yourself<br />
aprize! Suitable forall ages.<br />
Free.Noneed to book.<br />
14 Apr -26May<br />
ArtinvestigatorMax<br />
Lakeside Arts NG7 2RD<br />
www.lakesidearts.org.uk<br />
Join us forcreativeSaturdayafternoonsatthe<br />
Djanogly Gallery. Whatever your age or ability<br />
come along to AIM as an ArtInvestigatorto<br />
visit exhibitions and enjoyartsand crafts<br />
activities led by UniversityofNottingham<br />
students.Free, just drop-in. AllWelcome,<br />
children must be accompanied by an adult.<br />
15 Apr<br />
Idle ValleySpring Fair<br />
IdleValley NatureReserve DN22 8SG<br />
www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org<br />
Join us foraspringtime celebration of wildlife<br />
Don’tforgetto<br />
sayyou sawitin<br />
PrimaryTimes!<br />
at our IdleValley NatureReserve.Enjoy<br />
guided walks and family activities and<br />
learn about opportunities to help us shape<br />
the futureofthis amazing wildlifehaven.<br />
Ourpopular café will also be serving<br />
delicious home-made snacks,lunches and<br />
cakesthroughout the day. Free of charge.<br />
19 Apr -24May<br />
StoryFun<br />
Arnold LibraryNG5 7EE<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
9.30-11am. Bring books to lifewith<br />
StoryFun. Come along with your child/<br />
ren(aged 2-5 years) forastory and other<br />
activities.T:0115 804 4363.<br />
20 Apr- 20 Jul<br />
Music Making forEarlyYears<br />
Mansfield CentralLibraryNG18 1NH<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
10.30-11.30am. Join our music making<br />
family learning course aimed at children<br />
aged 2-5 years old which involves singing,<br />
use of instruments and movement. This<br />
course is forparents or carers and their<br />
children.T: 0115 804 4363.<br />
21 Apr<br />
Chinese NewYear<br />
Sutton in Ashfield LibraryNG17 1BP<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
11am-12pm. It’s theYear of the Dog<br />
and to mark the occasion we have a<br />
dog-inspired craftsession. Drop in for<br />
some fun.<br />
21 -22Apr<br />
St George’sDay<br />
BolsoverCastle S44 6PR<br />
www.english-heritage.org.uk<br />
Witness the ultimate showdownasgallant<br />
St George takes on his arch nemesis in<br />
England’s most legendarybattle.Enjoy<br />
medieval music,side-splitting storytelling<br />
and the big battle -George verses dragon!<br />
Mini knights canpick asword and advance<br />
in the children’s’battle drill as St George<br />
himself teaches youthe artofdragon<br />
slaying.Buy tickets forthis eventonline<br />
beforeFri 6April and receive10% off!. See<br />
websitefor details.<br />
22 Apr<br />
Earth Day<br />
National SpaceCentreLE4 5NS<br />
www.spacecentre.co.uk<br />
Join our<br />
Mission Commanders,<br />
along<br />
with expertscientists,<br />
as we investigate the science<br />
of planet Earth. Become<br />
atrainee environmental<br />
scientist and help us<br />
investigate land,air and<br />
oceans,and see if together we<br />
can find solutions to some of the<br />
issues surrounding us today. Seewebsite<br />
forbooking information.<br />
23 Apr<br />
St George’sDay 2018 in Nottingham<br />
OldMarket SquareNG1 2BY<br />
www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk<br />
Watchthe traditional RoyalSocietyofSt<br />
George parade headed by‘StGeorge’on<br />
horseback which comes deon from Pelham<br />
Street to the OldMarket Squarewhere<br />
therewill be arange of entertainment<br />
staged.<br />
Therewill also be aStGeorge’s DayEnglish<br />
Market in the OldMarket Squarefrom<br />
Saturday21-Monday23April.<br />
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INSPIRELEARNING!<br />
We’re proud to be one of Nottinghamshire’s leading youth<br />
charities. Our committed, enthusiastic and fully qualified team<br />
work hard to make sure your children enjoy spending time with us<br />
every school holiday.<br />
At Camp Williams children will take part incamp rallies, sports,<br />
swimming, games and crafts. Plus, 8–15 year olds on our full<br />
programme can do skills clinics ranging from archery toclimbing,<br />
and skateboarding t mountain biking -spread over afull week.<br />
There isthe option to take part inour single day programme. Kids<br />
Zone (4 -7years) and Pioneers (8 -12years) get to try YMCA<br />
activities adapted for those who can’t join us for awhole week.<br />
We also offer YMCA childcare inthe school holidays at Middleton<br />
Primary and Nursery School. At our Ofsted registered programme<br />
children from the age of 4can take part inarts and crafts activities,<br />
sports, games and swimming. We have access to the school hall,<br />
playground, fields, trim trail and the school’s outdoor maze which<br />
means we can offer avariety of exciting activities.<br />
To find out more and book places for your children, call<br />
0115 711 7006 or visit nottsymca.com.<br />
28 Apr<br />
Paediatric First Aid<br />
Worksop LibraryS80 2BP<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
This is an adult only firstaid course which will<br />
supportmothers,fathers &carers with the<br />
skills and knowledge required to administer<br />
firstaid to babies and children.T: 0115804<br />
4363.<br />
28 -29Apr<br />
Open Weekend<br />
HolmepierrePointCountryPark NG12 2LU<br />
www.nwscnotts.com<br />
Join us forour annual OpenWeekend,achance<br />
to tryall the activities at adiscountedprice!<br />
Funand adventurefor the whole family!<br />
29 Apr<br />
BunnyWood Open Day<br />
BunnyWood NG11 6QQ<br />
www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org<br />
From 10.30am-4pm. Guided walks at 11am<br />
and 2pm and therewillbeachildren’s<br />
scavenger hunt. BunnyWood is on theleft<br />
of the A60 climbing out of Bunnyvillage,car<br />
parking available.T:Gordon Dyne 0115 878<br />
4842 formoreinformation.<br />
5-6May<br />
EM-CON<br />
MotorpointArena NG1 1LA<br />
www.motorpointarenanottingham.com<br />
EM-Coniswarping back to Nottinghamnext<br />
year,for their biggest showyet.See the very<br />
best in film,TV and popculturefandom<br />
as attendees,celebrityguests,traders and<br />
cosplayers flock to an annual celebration that<br />
has become a firm fixtureinthe Nottingham<br />
calendar.Therewill be ahost of traders selling<br />
awide range of gifts,collectibles,comics and<br />
more, while the annual cosplaycontest will<br />
reward the best cosplaycostumes with agreat<br />
selection of prizes.<br />
5-7May<br />
Princes &Pirate Weekend<br />
Gulliver’s DE4 3PG<br />
www.gulliversfun.co.uk/events/easterfamily-fun<br />
Getready foraprincess and piratetakeover<br />
across our theme parks.Therewill be treasure<br />
treats,fancy dress events,themed activities<br />
and so much more.<br />
Pikes and Plunder:Civil WarFestival<br />
National CivilWarCentreNG24 1JY<br />
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com<br />
This fabulous free family eventisrepeated<br />
over twodaysand is being staged to mark<br />
the fall of Royalist Newark on 8May 1646.<br />
Watchout formorebattlefield pyrotechnics<br />
this year as well the appearanceofBarak,<br />
thoughttobethe biggest cannonofits kind<br />
in the world and set to defend the Sconce!<br />
FREE admission to events at the Castle and<br />
Sconce. EventsatNational CivilWarCentreare<br />
FREE with standardadmission. Seewebsitefor<br />
moredetails.<br />
6May<br />
GlastonJerry-Dog Show &<br />
Music Event<br />
Newstead Abbey NG15 8NA<br />
www.newsteadabbey.org.uk<br />
Come and visit Newstead this bank holiday<br />
and enjoythe fantasticdog showput on by<br />
the JerryGreen DogRescue Centre.Enter your<br />
pooch in one of the manyfun categories.Stay<br />
late on the Sundayand listen to livemusic at<br />
GlastonJerry. (£5.00 per family). Sunday–<br />
11am –10pm. Monday–11am –4pm. Car<br />
parking (£6) and walkers(£1.00) entry. Fees<br />
apply to entereach dog category.<br />
PJ Masks and PawPatrol<br />
WhitePost Farm NG22 8HL<br />
www.whitepostfarm.co.uk<br />
We canofficially announceour first two<br />
exciting charactereventsoftheyear! Owlette<br />
&GekkofromPJMasks on the 7th April and<br />
Rubble &SkyefromPAW Patrol on the 6th<br />
May. These heroic characters will be making<br />
appearances at intervals on each day, so make<br />
sureyou bring your camera!<br />
7May<br />
MayDay Fun!<br />
Little Jack’s Farm NG13 0AU<br />
www.littlejacksfarm.co.uk<br />
Little Jacks Sports Dayshall be running<br />
throughout the daywith bouncycastles and<br />
facepainting to enjoyaswell.<br />
11 May<br />
Small Space Daywith OKIDO<br />
National SpaceCentreLE4 5NS<br />
www.spacecentre.co.uk<br />
Combining stories, songs andtrails,SmallSpace<br />
days arethe funand interactiveway foryoung<br />
children to continue their earlyeducational<br />
development. Seewebsitefor details.<br />
12 -13May<br />
Nottinghamshire County Show<br />
Newark Showground NG24 2NY<br />
www.nottinghamshirecountyshow.com<br />
Nottingham County Showwhereyou will find<br />
plenty of action and thrills forall the family.<br />
Seewebsitefor full details.<br />
13 May<br />
Finger Puppet Fun<br />
Mansfield LibraryNG181NH<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
Come along and make finger puppets from lots<br />
of differentrecycled and craftmaterials.Itis sure<br />
to be afun workshop –why not put on your own<br />
puppet showafterwardswiththe results! Free -<br />
No need to book just drop in, suitable forall ages.<br />
2018 GreatNottinghamshire Local<br />
HistoryFair<br />
Mansfield CentralLibraryNG181NH<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
This fabulous free dayout for all the family<br />
returnsfor thesixth timetoshowcase<br />
Nottinghamshire’sheritage.Explorelocal<br />
historydisplays,enjoy craftdemonstrations and<br />
activities,listen to localsinginggroup Sempre,<br />
browse the books for sale andevenlearn afew<br />
traditionalcircusskills! Free.Just drop by.<br />
28 May-3Jun<br />
Wheee! International Children’s<br />
Theatre and Dance Festival 2018<br />
Lakeside Arts NG7 2RD<br />
www.lakesidearts.org.uk<br />
Lakeside’sInternationalChildren’sTheatreand<br />
Dance Festivalhas becomeakeyevent in the<br />
regionalartscalendareagerlyanticipatedby<br />
children, families, artistsand promoters.Wheee!<br />
2018isLakeside’s fourteenth International<br />
Children’sTheatreand DanceFestival.Inaddition<br />
to afternoon, earlyeveningand weekend<br />
performances,there will be aweekend of<br />
activities and performances in the beautiful<br />
surroundingsofHighfields Park during the<br />
FamilyWeekend in the Park on Saturday2and<br />
Sunday 3June. Fordetails of events taking place<br />
as partofWheee!2018please see website.<br />
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EARLYYEARS AT HIGHFIELDS SCHOOL<br />
Highfields School offers places<br />
in Kindergarten from the age of 2<br />
years. Ahighly experienced team<br />
provides acaring and nurturing<br />
environment.<br />
Opening hours are 7.30am to<br />
6.00pm, five days aweek, 51<br />
weeks ayear. Parents may choose<br />
afull time place or part time (term<br />
time only). County Council funding is available,<br />
both universal (15 hours aweek) and additional<br />
funding (30 hours).<br />
Set within over 14acres of natural woodland, Highfields Kindergarten<br />
offers asafe, happy setting with anemphasis on outdoor learning.<br />
Children are encouraged to explore their surroundings and enjoy allweather<br />
learning whatever the weather!<br />
The children take part inweekly Forest School sessions which help<br />
teach them how tocare for and respect their natural surroundings, also<br />
to let their imagination run wild!<br />
For more information visit our website www.highfieldsschool.co.uk.<br />
A SMALL SCHOOL THAT<br />
MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE<br />
Hollygirt School is asmall independent school for girls and boys<br />
aged 3to16near the city centre ofNottingham. Hollygirt isaunique<br />
environment. We help children develop their individual strength and<br />
abilities whilst ensuring they are safe, secure and happy.<br />
We take children of all abilities and we only assess children before they<br />
join so that their educational needs can be met. Despite this, each year<br />
our academic results are upthere with the highly selective independent<br />
schools in Nottinghamshire.<br />
For more information or to register your<br />
attendance, please contact us on<br />
0115 958 0596 or email info@hollygirt.co.uk.<br />
Highfields<br />
Independent Prep School & Day Nursery<br />
for girls and boys aged 2-11 years.<br />
OPEN MORNING<br />
Thursday 3rd May 2018<br />
9.00-11.30am<br />
Now<br />
enrolling for<br />
September 2018!<br />
Highfields School, London Road, Newark NG24 3AL<br />
Website: www.highfieldsschool.co.uk Telephone: 01636 704103<br />
Email: admissions@highfieldsschool.co.uk<br />
FOCUS ON EDUCATION<br />
An independent school for girls and boys aged 3to16<br />
Are you looking for asmall school for your child?<br />
0115 958 0596 info@hollygirt.co.uk www.hollygirt.co.uk Elm Avenue, Nottingham NG3 4GF<br />
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10 Apr<br />
AliceinWonderland<br />
Afterfollowing theWhite Rabbit down<br />
arabbithole, Alice finds herself in the<br />
fantasticalWonderland,inhabitedby<br />
thebonkersMad Hatter, theDuchess<br />
DameDolly andThe QueenofHearts.<br />
WillAlice find herway back?<br />
9May<br />
Sarahand Duck<br />
JoinSarah andDuckand ahostofyour<br />
favouritefriends as they plan abirthday<br />
partyfor ScarfLadyintheir garden.Told<br />
through afantasticblend of puppetry,<br />
storytelling andmusic,Sarah andDuck’s<br />
Big TopBirthdaywilltakeyou andyour<br />
childrenonamagicaladventure.<br />
9-10 May<br />
Thumbelina<br />
Thesmall anddelicateThumbelinais<br />
whiskedawaybyseveral forestcreatures<br />
whowant to marryher forher beauty.<br />
Her innerbeautyandher compassion<br />
forthe Swallowleadtoher freedom and<br />
finding theright personto marry. Joinour<br />
JuniorYouth Theatrecompanyasthey<br />
tell thistale of beautyandcompassion<br />
through word,songandmovement.<br />
MOTORPOINT ARENA NG11LA<br />
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18-22Apr<br />
DisneyonIce Worlds of<br />
Enchantment<br />
Goonacaptivatingadventureas told by<br />
MickeyMouse,Minnie Mouse, Donald<br />
DuckandGoofy,thesetalesandthe<br />
wondrousdestinations where they take<br />
placewillleave theyouspellbound.Don’t<br />
missthe pre-showparty!Disney Fans will<br />
getmovingandshaking alongside Disney<br />
OnIce starsduring anew FitToDance preshow<br />
focusedonstaying fitbyhaving fun!<br />
NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE<br />
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BoxOffice:0115941 9419<br />
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk<br />
31 Mar-22Apr<br />
Holes<br />
Stanley Yelnats findshimselfaccusedof a<br />
crime hedidn’t commit. Sent to alabour<br />
camp as punishment, he is taskedwith<br />
digging oneholeeveryday. Howwill<br />
Stanley andhis fellow inmatesdeal with<br />
theWarden’sdemands,andthefearsome<br />
rattlesnakesandyellow-spottedlizards?<br />
WillStanleyand his new friendsunearth<br />
what’s really going on?Foradultsand<br />
childrenaged8andup.<br />
21 Apr<br />
TheSea Show<br />
11am and1pm.The SeaShowisa<br />
quirky andhilarious mixofpuppet<br />
show,natural historyand comedy<br />
cabaret. Meet crazycharacters and<br />
acastofmischievous sea-squirts,<br />
anemones, limpets, crabsand<br />
pilchards. Forchildrenaged5+and<br />
theirfamilies.<br />
20 May<br />
Tiddlerand Other TerrificTales<br />
2pm&4.30pm.Underthesea,outonthe<br />
farmandintothejungle,theseterrific<br />
talesarewoventogetherwithlivemusic,<br />
puppetryandawholehostofcolourful<br />
characters.Suitableforallages.<br />
PALACE THEATRENEWARK<br />
NG24 1JY<br />
BoxOffice:01636 655755<br />
www.palacenewarktickets.com<br />
9-10 Apr<br />
Dinosaur World Live<br />
Abrand newinteractivedino-mite<br />
adventure forall thefamily! Joinour<br />
intrepidexploreracrossunchartered<br />
territoriestodiscoverapre-historicworld<br />
ofastonishing dinosaurs. Aspecial meet<br />
andgreetafterthe show offersall our<br />
braveexplorersthechance to makeanew<br />
dinosaur friend.Age3+.50minuteswith<br />
a15min postshowmeetandgreet.<br />
12-13Apr<br />
Dear Zoo<br />
RodCampbell’sbest-selling book,<br />
Dear Zoo, is being broughttolife for<br />
thevery firsttimeasanew stage<br />
production.The storyofachild who<br />
writestothe zooasking them to send<br />
apet continuestodelight each new<br />
generationofchildren.<br />
SAVOY CINEMA NG71QN<br />
BoxOffice:0115947 2580<br />
www.savoyonline.co.uk<br />
16 Mar<br />
PeterRabbit<br />
ThemischievousandadventurousPeter<br />
Rabbit takesonthe starring role of<br />
his owncomedy.Peter’s feud withMr.<br />
McGregor escalates to greaterheights<br />
than ever before as they rivalfor<br />
theaffections of thewarm-hearted<br />
animal loverwho livesnextdoor.<br />
23 Mar<br />
Sherlock Gnome<br />
In theheart of London,gnomesare<br />
disappearingfromthe gardens.<br />
Gnomeo andJulietjoin forces with<br />
thegreat Sherlock Gnomes and<br />
Watson to discoverwhat is behindthe<br />
mystery.<br />
20 Apr<br />
Duck Duck Goose<br />
Peng theHigh-flying gooseisinjured<br />
in flight and finds himself saddled<br />
withtwo adorablyhilarious and<br />
demanding ducklingsonalong<br />
journeysouth that will turn this<br />
scrappythreesome intoafamily.<br />
THEATRE ROYALNG1 5ND<br />
BoxOffice:0115989 5555<br />
www.trch.co.uk<br />
14 Mar-7 Apr<br />
WarHorse<br />
At theoutbreak of WorldWar One,<br />
Joey,young Albert’sbelovedhorse,<br />
is sold to theCavalryand shippedto<br />
France. Albert, whoremainedonhis<br />
parents’ Devonfarm, cannot forget<br />
Joey.Thoughstill not oldenough to<br />
enlistheembarks on atreacherous<br />
missiontofind him andbring him<br />
home.<br />
23 Mar<br />
AHeartatSea<br />
Aheart-warming storyofaboy who<br />
bottlesuphis heartand throws it into<br />
thesea.Intricate puppetsrecount<br />
talesofwhales, tiny boats,and<br />
beards as theheroembarks on awild,<br />
nauticaljourney to recoverhis missing<br />
heart. Suitable for7+. Meet the<br />
artistsand puppeteersatapre-show<br />
talk to forticket-holdersat5pm.<br />
TheParachute<br />
Afunnyand mesmerisingtaleabout<br />
Amesmerising tale aboutyouth,love<br />
andconfrontingold age. With little<br />
more than an armful of whitetipped<br />
wands,master-puppeteer Stephen<br />
Mottramplays withthe wayour<br />
brainsmakesenseofthings we see<br />
andstealthily reelsusintoaworld of<br />
movementand illusion.<br />
24 Mar<br />
BreakfastwithJoey<br />
Meet Joey,the star of WarHorse.Whilst<br />
enjoying abuffet breakfast,you will<br />
learnabout thehistoryandcreation of<br />
theshow. Have your ownspecial meet<br />
andgreet with Joey.Early booking<br />
advised. Cost includesbreakfast,talk<br />
andJoeyMeet andGreet.<br />
TheDiabolical Mr Punch<br />
Afully interactiveshowin<br />
Nottingham’s underbelly. TheElectric<br />
Sunshine Projectbring amoderntwist<br />
to this age-old storythat hasbeen<br />
adaptedespeciallyfor our Nottingham<br />
cave setting.Eachperformance lasts<br />
20 minutes. Access to cave viasteep<br />
stairswith limitedseating. Pleasewear<br />
warm clothingand hard hatscan be<br />
provided! Suitable for7+.<br />
AStrange New Space<br />
An original one womanshowwithout<br />
wordsfromTessa Bide. AStrange New<br />
Space melds physical theatrewith<br />
stunning puppetryand original music.<br />
Suitable forall ages.<br />
MrsBrewsterMoves House<br />
Aclownishtrioundertake anew job<br />
–packing alifetimeofMrs Brewster’s<br />
objects. Unearthingahidden suitcase<br />
filled with memories, we venture<br />
through time as her past springs to life.<br />
25 Mar<br />
WarHorse Children’s’ Puppetry<br />
Workshops<br />
Suitable forchildren andyoung<br />
peopleaged11+,this National<br />
Theatre workshop will providean<br />
understanding of howtocreate<br />
characters through puppetryand<br />
physicality.<br />
13 Apr<br />
TheMagic LanternFamily<br />
Backstage Tour<br />
An opportunity to have alookbehind<br />
thescenesofthe Theatre Royalwith<br />
this specially designedbackstage tour<br />
forfamilies. Tour will startat11am<br />
in theTheatre Royalfoyer and finish<br />
approximately 12pm.<br />
17-21Apr<br />
TheJungleBook<br />
An exciting newadaptation of The<br />
Jungle Book,comestolife in this<br />
colourfulnew show.Awild andfun<br />
tale of family,belonging andidentity,<br />
packed withmemorable characters,<br />
songs andbrilliantstorytelling.<br />
Suitable for6+.<br />
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Tue 17 – Sat 21 Apr<br />
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Thu 22 - Sun 25 March 2018<br />
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NOTTINGHAM PUPPET<br />
FESTIVAL,THURSDAY 22 –<br />
SUNDAY 25 MARCH 2018<br />
Ay Up Puppet! An iron man the size ofadouble-decker bus,<br />
colourful giant birds, ahypochondriac hippo, adiabolical Mr<br />
Punch, atwist on Cinderella set in an underwater world plus a<br />
pop-up puppet village in the Old Market Square with FREE street<br />
theatre, workshops, live music and more all make upfour days<br />
of family fun as part ofNottingham’s first ever Puppet Festival.<br />
Taking place at venues across Nottingham, the Festival rounds<br />
off on the Sunday with aspectacular puppet parade through the<br />
city centre which everyone is invited to! Check out more at<br />
www.nottinghampuppetfestival.co.uk.<br />
DINOSAUR WORLDLIVE<br />
Dinosaur World Liveisstampeding intothe Palace<br />
Theatre, Newark from Wed09-Thu 10 May!<br />
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World, a<br />
mind-expanding Jurassic adventure where dinosaurs come to life<br />
on stage. This interactive five star family show offers the perfect<br />
theatrical treat for all ages 3+.<br />
Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered<br />
territories to discoverapre-historic worldofastonishing dinosaurs. Using<br />
stunning puppetrytobring arange of remarkably life-likereptiles to the<br />
stage, Dinosaur WorldLiveintroduces ahost of impressivecreatures,<br />
including every child’sfavourite flesh-eating giant, theTyrannosaurus<br />
Rex, aTriceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!<br />
Aspecial meet and greet after the show offers all our brave<br />
explorers the chance to make anew prehistoric pal.<br />
Dinosaur World Live also offers aFREE colouring sheet and<br />
aresource pack containing fun and educational activities for<br />
kids to explore the show further. You can download both at<br />
dinosaurworldlive.com/schools.<br />
Explorers are urged to book fast before tickets become extinct!<br />
Dinosaurworldlive.com<br />
Adventurers wanted for<br />
Easter quest at<br />
Bolsover Castle<br />
THE JUNGLE BOOK IS<br />
COMING TO NOTTINGHAM!<br />
An exciting new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s family classic, The<br />
Jungle Book, comes to life in this colourful new show brought to you<br />
by the team behind Goodnight Mister Tomand Michael Morpurgo’s<br />
Running Wild.<br />
Loved asawild and fun tale of family, belonging and identity, this<br />
production is packed with memorable characters, new songs and<br />
brilliant storytelling.<br />
Mowgli the man cub battles for survival in this heart-warming coming-ofage<br />
story about aboy raised by wolves in the jungle. With the help ofhis<br />
animal friends, including Bagheera the panther, Baloo the bear and Kaa<br />
the python, Mowgli outwits the cruel and powerful tiger, Shere Khan, and<br />
learns the law of the jungle.<br />
This unforgettable adventure isadapted by the Olivier Award-winning<br />
Jessica Swale (Nell Gwynn), features live music on stage created by<br />
Joe Stilgoe and is directed by Max Webster (The Lorax, The Old Vic).<br />
Catch it at the Theatre Royal from Tuesday 17toSaturday 21 April.<br />
Suitable for 6+<br />
Book online at TRCH.CO.UK/THE-JUNGLE-BOOK or call the Box<br />
Office on 0115 989 5555<br />
English Heritage is calling on<br />
all intrepid adventurers to head<br />
over toBolsover Castle this<br />
coming bank holiday weekend<br />
and take onanEaster trail with<br />
adifference.<br />
The historic property is kicking<br />
off its events programme for<br />
the 2018 spring and summer<br />
season with its popular Easter<br />
Adventure Quest which will<br />
take place from Friday 30<br />
March –Monday 2April<br />
2018. Young explorers will<br />
meet acharacter from the past<br />
before they set off on their very own Easter adventure –<br />
an exciting hunt for some legendary dragon eggs.<br />
Children will have to crack clues and solze puzzles as they explore the<br />
grounds at Bolsover Castle and their historical friend will be on hand<br />
to help them with ariddle during the quest. With achocolate reward on<br />
offer to challenge champions, this is an Easter adventure which is not to<br />
be missed!<br />
After the Easter weekend, Bolsover Castle will move to its summer<br />
opening schedule when the property will be open daily. Visitors will be<br />
able to stretch their legs along the wall walk, explore the Little Castle,<br />
Terrace Range and Riding House, and children can let off some steam in<br />
the play area.<br />
For more information about the Easter Adventure Quest<br />
event or Bolsover Castle’s opening times, visit<br />
www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover.<br />
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