SPRING 2019

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Dear Readers 

Welcome to the spring issue of Primary Times in 

Cambridgeshire. What an exciting time of year it is, when the 

spring flowers are appearing and then the lambs start 

bouncing around in the fields! 

We have included some great ideas for fun days out and a 

couple of great competitions. We received some excellent 

drawings for the competition in the last issue. Well done to 

the winner. 

Enjoy the spring break and Easter - don’t eat too many of 

those eggs! Have fun! 

Don’t forget to look out for the next 

issue in May 

Ashley, Jane and Fiona 

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Spring Has Sprung 

Roundabout 

Rak - Su 

Theatre 

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Roundabout 

Your Family Diary of What’s On & When 

MARCH 

Sunday 31 March 

Just Karate Taster Session 

Just Karate will be running taster 

sessions designed to introduce 

b i t the fascinating art of 

k 

Cambridge 

Corn Exchange 

Box Office 01223 357851 

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ZOG 

Tel: 01733 234193 

www.nenepark.org.uk 

Monday 8 April 

Nature Tots 

A fun monthly outdoor parent and 

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Family & 

Children’s Shows 

sea, and to make sure the evil Ursula 

doesn't steal her voice. 

With glittering sets, sparkling 

costumes and a laugh a minute 

script, you've really got to sea it to 

believe it, it will leave you begging 

f h A fin' is possible in this 

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Safety in the Sun 

20 

Competitions 

23 

We have one family ticket to give away to see Ali 

in Wonderland at The maltings in Ely 

To be in with a chance of winning this ticket for y 

and your family just answer the following questio 

“ 

COMPETITION WINNER FROM LAST ISSUE 

Front Cover: 

Hamerton Zoo Park 

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Sacrewell 

Farm Party 

Daniella from 

Peterborough 

Daniella said: I 

enjoy birthday 

cake and 

doughnuts 

because they are 

always flavourful 

when I bite into 

them. They are 

the first 2 party 

foods I would 

want in a party! 

Don’t forget to visit www.primarytimes.co.uk for lots of events, articles, competitions and much more!

Roundabout 


MARCH 

Sunday 31 March 




beginners to the fascinating art of 

karate. Families can train together in 

a fun and friendly environment. 

Taster sessions usually cost £7.00 on 

the day but you can book in for free 

using voucher code PTX181 at 

www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk 

Sports Centre 

Impington 

Tel: 07981 395258 

www.justkarate.co.uk 

APRIL 

Easter at All Gulliver’s 

Parks 

Selected dates in April 

Enjoy magical entertainment, 

activities and lots of family rides. 

Book tickets in advance to save more 

on your visit. 

www.gulliversfun.co.uk/events/ 

easter-family-fun 

Friday 5 April 

Animal Tails: Creepy 

Crawlies! 

From earthworms to beautiful 

butterflies, discover and create 

marvellous minibeasts with stories 

and play. Suitable for children aged 

2 - 5. Free. 10.30am – 11.15am 

and 11.30am – 12.15pm. Booking 

recommended at 

www.eventbrite.co.uk 

Museum of Zoology 

Cambridge 

CB2 3EJ 

Tel: 01223 330110 

www.museum.zoo.cam.ac.uk 

Saturday 6 April - 

Sunday 21 April 

Easter Holiday Trail 

Collect a trail sheet and hunt for 

clues around Ferry Meadows. Collect 

a prize at the end. 10am – 4.30pm. 

£1 

Ferry Meadows Country Park 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 

Tel: 01733 234193 



Nature Tots 


toddler group. Each session has a 

nature theme and will include a 

messy craft activity, time to explore 

the beautiful outdoors, story and 

songtime. 10am – 11.30am. For 

age 2+. £3.50 


Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 

Tel: 01733 234193 


Disability-Friendly Museum 

Opening 

Join us for a relaxed afternoon 

aimed at children with sensory 

sensitivities along with their families, 

siblings & carers. There are limited 

spaces to keep the museums from 

feeling too overwhelming & a ‘chillout’ 

space will be available if a time 

out is needed. We will turn off any 

sounds & will control the lighting as 

best we can. Free. 1pm – 3pm. 

Booking essential. Booking details 

will be listed on the website once 

booking is open. 


Cambridge 

CB2 3EJ 

Tel: 01223 330110 


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I saw your 

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event in 

Primary Times… 

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listed in Primary Times 

Monday 8 & Tuesday 

9 April 

Holiday Bushcraft 

Holiday Bushcraft at Wandlebury is 

designed for children ages 5 - 12 

and is run by experienced, qualified 

teachers from the outdoor learning 

experience group, Wild Thyme & 

Embers. All basic bushcraft 

techniques suitable for this age range 

will be taught. 8.30am – 4pm. 

Booking essential 

Wandlebury Country Park 

Cambridge 

CB22 3AE 

www.wildthymeandembers.co.uk 

Tuesday 9 April 

Froglife Dragon Fun Day 

Hop over to the Discovery Den 

between 10.30am - 3.30pm for 

Easter holiday fun with the Froglife 

Dragon Finders! 


Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 

Tel: 01733 234193 


Froglife Wildlife Workshop 

Book onto this fun 1 - hour workshop 

to learn about amphibians, reptiles 

and how to make your green space 

more attractive to wildlife! 2pm – 

3pm 


Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 

Tel: 01733 234193 


Wednesday 10 April 

Pop-up Poppins Play with 

Vital Spark Theatre 

Storytelling, creative play and craft 

for families in the morning for 

accompanied children; a storytelling, 

craft and performance play event for 

unaccompanied children in the 

afternoon. 10am – 11.30am or 

12pm – 3pm. For more information 

and booking: email 

katherine@vitalsparktheatre.org. 

Morning event for accompanied 

children aged 2+ only, £11 per 

child, adults free. Afternoon event for 

unaccompanied children aged 6+, 

£22 per child (includes materials) 


Cambridge 

CB22 3AE 

Wild Wednesday 

Children and adults are welcome to 

come and join in some seasonal and 

wild crafts. 10am – 2pm. £1 per 

craft 


Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 

Tel: 01733 234193 


We take great care to ensure 

all this information is correct 

at the time of going to press. 

However, we would advise 

parents to phone and check 

details prior to making a long 

trip… or promise! 

Thursday 11 April 

Eggstinct? 

Discover eggs of animals past and 

present, and have a cracking time 

with egg-themed crafts in the 

museum. Suitable for ages 4+. 

Free. No need to book. 10am – 

4.30pm 


Cambridge 

CB2 3EJ 

Tel: 01223 330110 


We’re Going on a 

Bear Hunt 

Join us for crafts, storytime and a 

walk around the Park to find Barney 

the Bear. 10.30am – 12noon or 

1.30pm – 3pm. For age 3+. £5.50 


Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 

Tel: 01733 234193 



Wild Bedtime Stories with 

Vital Spark 

Wear your pyjamas, dressing gowns, 

onesies (and probably wellies!); bring 

your favourite teddy if you wish. 

Booking essential. Children must be 

accompanied. Dress for the weather. 

5pm – 6.30pm. £6 per child, 

includes hot chocolate 

Stable Rooms 


Cambridge 

CB22 3AE 

Tel: 01223 243830 

Saturday 13 April 

Elder Crafts 

Learn how to use tools to turn Elder 

sticks into a variety of crafts. 

10.30am – 12noon or 1.30pm – 

3pm. For age 7+. £5.50 

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Razzamataz Cambridge 

Theatre school children perform with BGT winners Collabro and The 

Kindom Choir. 

In 2014, UK musical theatre group Collabro burst onto the scene having 

been crowned winners of the eighth series of Britain’s Got Talent. Having 

performed across the globe to standing ovations from the US, Japan and 

Canada, they are now back in the UK on tour and giving British children a 

taste of the limelight. 

The lucky youngsters all attend Razzamataz Cambridge and will be 

performing alongside Collabro at the Cambridge Corn Exchange. There are 

30 children from the ages of 8 to 16 who will take part in Collabro’s ‘Road 

to the Royal Albert Hall’ tour after previously having performed on their 

‘Home’ tour. 

Students from Razzamataz Cambridge will also be performing with The 

Kingdom Choir on their ‘Stand by Me’ tour at Cambridge Corn Exchange in 

May. The Kingdom Choir shot to fame after performing at the Royal 

Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 

New Arrivals at Hamerton Zoo Park! 

Alongside big cats, meerkats and the largest collection of Australian animals 

outside Oz, Hamerton Zoo have some amazing new animal arrivals this 

Easter. Across the Zoo, say hello to their adorable new baby Camel, their 

five new cheeky Red-handed Tamarin monkeys and their very popular 

Maned Wolf, Carlos who has arrived on loan from Leipzig Zoo in Germany. 

Promising a great Easter day out, you’ll discover over 100 species of 

incredible animals, as well as the Tiger Express Train*, a bumper 

programme of Keeper Talks* and the outdoor adventure playground, where 

you can swing or climb just like the animals. 

Hamerton Zoo Park is located just 20 minutes from Peterborough, Oundle, 

Thrapston or Huntingdon in Hamerton near Sawtry Cambridgeshire, PE28 

5RE. For more information, including opening times and café, visit 

hamertonzoopark.com. 

*Weekends and School Holidays only. 

“These really are wonderful opportunities for our students and we are very 

excited to be involved in the performances. Our students have been busy 

preparing and rehearsing for weeks, and are incredibly proud to be 

performing alongside these amazing artists.” Principal. 

Photograph by Rob Cadd 

Grafham Water Centre 

Grafham Water Centre is situated on the shores of Grafham Water reservoir 

in Cambridgeshire and is the perfect venue to experience a whole range of 

land and water based adventurous activities, under the safe guidance of 

qualified instructors. 

Throughout 2019 we will be offering a range of options to get involved for 

families, adults and young people, including Holiday Clubs, Family Days, 

Family Activity Camps, Activity Tasters and a range of Activity Courses! The 

ever popular Discovery Club returns again this year and offers an exciting 

multi-activity programme for young people during school holidays. 

To find out more and to see the whole range of courses, experiences and 

opportunities that Grafham Water Centre has to offer please visit 

www.grafham-water-centre.co.uk or call 01480 810521. 

KUMON 

Our aim at Kumon is to help children of any age and any ability discover 

their full potential. Established for 60 years, the Kumon Maths and English 

Programmes enable students to develop the confidence and skills to tackle 

challenging work independently. 

The Kumon Maths and English Programmes help to build a solid foundation 

whilst developing ability in small, manageable steps. Through the use of 

example questions, students are encouraged to problem solve and work out 

answers independently. 

Our programmes place great importance on self-learning, encouraging 

students to discover how to solve problems for themselves. As our students 

begin to take ownership of their learning and become independent learners, 

they develop invaluable confidence and self-motivation. With guidance and 

support from the Instructor, Kumon students build fluency, ability and 

confidence, as well as a love of learning. Kumon Instructors continuously 

monitor, guide and challenge students to grow by gradually increasing the 

level of difficulty of the worksheets they assign, while taking into account 

increases in each student’s level of academic ability. 

Contact your local Instructor now and book a free assessment. 

Campaign calls for Play Not Tests at 4 

It’s not too long now before a new group of four-year-old’s start ‘big 

school’. Some are already bursting with excitement about this new adventure 

while others — children and parents alike — might be nervous about such a 

big change. 

The first few weeks in Reception class focus on settling-in, learning new 

routines and, of course, having fun. But now, the government is rolling out 

plans to also test children in English and maths during those first few weeks 

of term, and one campaign group is urging parents to make a stand against 

the proposals. 

More Than A Score argues that it’s not fair to take children away from their 

friends to sit a test which won’t provide any reliable and useful information 

about what they can or can’t do. The data collected in class will be used to 

calculate progress in the coming years. The campaign group has conducted 

research with heads and other primary school leaders which shows that 96% 

believe the first few weeks of term should not be spent preparing children in 

Reception class for tests. 

To find out more, visit the website: www.morethanascore.org.uk 



Stagecoach Cambridge and Cambourne 

Stagecoach Cambridge and Cambourne are excited to announce their 

2019 holiday workshop schedule! There are two different workshops 

available each week, one for 4-7 years and another for 6-16 years (split into 

age related groups). They work towards a performance for family and 

friends on the final day of the course. Students are taught singing, acting 

and dancing by our friendly, enthusiastic, experienced and DBS (formerly 

CRB) checked teachers. The classes are high energy and fun and whether 

you are looking to learn new skills, make friends or build confidence 

Stagecoach has something to offer your child. The week culminates in a 

performance on stage with lights and costumes. The sessions run from 

9.45am-2.00pm for 4-7 years and 10.00am-4.00pm for 6-15-year olds 

daily. Childcare vouchers are accepted, and sibling discounts apply. The 

classes run at Easter at Coleridge Community College and Summer at both 

Coleridge and Cambourne Village Colleges. To book please visit 

www.stagecoach.co.uk/cambridge or call 01223 359974. 

Urban Dance Academy 

Learn authentic street dance from industry professionals at the award 

winning Urban Dance Academy 

Want to spend a day learning new or improving your street dance skills?? 

We welcome students aged 4-18yrs with varied abilities who share a passion 

for dance as well as having fun and making new friends. 

Join us at UDA to take advantage of our talented teachers welcoming a 

community of dancers whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced 

dancer looking to further your training. 

All teachers are DBS checked, PLI insured and first aid trained. 

Book now or for all enquiries contact info@myuda.co.uk 

www.myuda.co.uk 

Jill Bridger School of Dance 

The Jill Bridger School of Dance’s caring and nurturing ethos is not only 

reflected in its well-known pre-school Melody Bear classes but in its Senior 

Department too. Our older students enter Royal Academy of Dance ballet 

exams and have the opportunity to participate in our Student Assistant 

training programme. The programme is an innovative training scheme 

designed to guide, support and recognise teenagers helping in toddler and 

preschool dance classes. In addition to teaching the principles of class 

assisting it develops students’ general skills such as leadership, organisation, 

planning and communication. This is the first step in the Melody Movement 

Early Learning teacher training certificate, a programme accredited by the 

Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT). It is a tool that 

our students can use to enhance their further education and career paths. 

We have three student performance shows annually. In a climate where our 

young people have many pressures and stresses, we are delighted that our 

teenagers are finding time to enjoy ballet – and to share their love of dance 

with our younger children too. 

To find out more visit www.danceschool.biz or call 01480 469711 

Department of Education 

When I became Education Secretary, I spent my first weekend in post asking 

everyone I met what they wanted for their children. Invariably the answer that 

came back was “I want my child to be happy”. That’s hardly surprising and 

it’s why I’ve spent a lot of my time as Education Secretary thinking about 

children’s health and wellbeing. 

This was behind my decision to make health education – including mental 

health – universal from 2020. If we get this right, then we are building 

strong foundations on which every child will have the opportunity to fulfil 

their potential. 

When I hear about issues causing children undue stress or anxiety, it 

concerns me. 

It’s been clear for some time now that there are some misapprehensions 

about the purpose of the SATs – or National Curriculum tests to give them 

their proper name – that children take at the end of primary school. In some 

cases, children aged as young as 10 or 11 are experiencing ‘exam stress’. 

I know for some schools and parents the return to the classroom after halfterm 

will bring an increased focus on the tests in May, so it’s important to set 

things straight about what SATs are for and what effects they have. 

I’ve heard disturbing stories of children not being allowed out to play by 

their parents because they are too busy revising; I’ve heard of special exam 

prep homework, ‘how-to’ guides, cramming and tutoring, even some 

children spending their Christmas holidays looking at old tests. Last year a 

poll found that up to 30% of schools are asking pupils to revise for SATs at 

home and one in five are sending them home with previous papers. 

I’ve also heard about schools feeling the need to put on stress-busting 

sessions and running special activities to distract pupils from the pressure. 

None of this is necessary, and it doesn’t happen everywhere. If one in five 

are sending kids home with previous papers, it is important to note that four 

in five aren’t. 

Earlier this year I visited an outstanding primary school. When I spoke to the 

headteacher about how they prepare children for SATs, she had a message I 

found inspiring in its simplicity. She said they just tell pupils to do their best, 

“but then that’s what we always tell them,” she added. I know this is 

replicated in many thousands of schools all over the country – and I want it 

to be the norm. 

It is good for children to want to do their best, to show what they can do, 

and to think that this does matter. But it is not at all the same thing as feeling 

undue pressure. 

Of course, these tests give parents an idea of how well their children are 

doing in English and maths and, in some cases what additional support they 

may need at secondary school. But they should never be a cause for upset 

or anxiety for children or parents. 

SATs are not public exams – they are tests, and there is a difference. These 

are not A Levels or GCSEs with results that count on an individual basis in 

the long term. Their core purpose is to help ensure primary schools are 

teaching our children the key skills and knowledge in maths and English that 

they will need to go on to succeed at secondary school. 

Cambridge Gymnastics Academy 

Cambridge Gymnastics Academy C.I.C is a not for profit organization based 

in Arbury, formed in May 2012. We had a vision, to provide affordable 

gymnastics lessons for all people to attend, no matter age, gender, income 

or disability. The club has since evolved, with an incredibly dedicated staff 

team and in May 2016, CGA opened its doors to an incredible new facility, 

with a foam pit and sunken trampoline. Recognition of our success and work 

within the community was acknowledged in 2017 when we won ‘Community 

Club of the Year’ from Living Sport and in 2018 won the ‘Impact to Sports’ 

Award. 

Classes are available from 6 week old babies to over 50’s. There is an elite 

pathway for the more advanced gymnast. Holiday camps & parties are 

available to 4.5 – 15 year old’s. Coaches are qualified up to National level 

with British Gymnastics and have attended safeguarding and first aid 

courses. 

For further information head to www.cambridgegymnastics.co.uk or call 

07971864653. 

For gymnastics venues in the wider community head to 

www.cgagymnasticssatellites.co.uk 

And I don’t want SATs to be a source of stress for teachers either – 

accountability and the measurement of schools are clearly vital so that we 

can continue to drive up standards across our schools, but in recent years 

Key Stage 2 tests have seen to be high stakes. That is why we are reforming 

and simplifying the accountability system, to make sure that results and data 

are only ever the starting point for a conversation about school 

performance. We want parents to be able to see how their school is 

performing and be confident in this without their children feeling under 

pressure. 

Exams and tests have their place in education and they always will. GCSEs 

and A Levels are an important measure of what pupils have learned in their 

schooling to that point and it’s right that they are treated seriously – these 

are the measures that employers, universities and others will take into 

account. 

But you won’t be asked how you did in your SATs during a job interview. The 

truth is that pupils only need to treat SATs in the same way that they treat 

other work like a spelling or times table test – they just need to do their best. 

The last thing I want is for 10 and 11-year-olds to be fearful or nervous 

about taking a test. I want them to do their best in SATs, just as I want them 

to do their best in every class. 



Roundabout 



Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 

Tel: 01733 234193 



Pond Dipping 

Come along to our drop in session 

and spend some time pond dipping 

and identifying the fascinating 

creatures you find. 12noon – 3pm. 

For age 5+ 


Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 

Tel: 01733 234193 


Monday 15 – Wednesday 

17 April 

Holiday Bushcraft 

Holiday Bushcraft at Wandlebury is 

designed for children ages 5-12 and 

is run by experienced, qualified 

teachers from the outdoor learning 

experience group, Wild Thyme & 

Embers. All basic bushcraft 

techniques suitable for this age range 

will be taught. 8.30am – 4pm. 

Booking essential 


Cambridge 

CB22 3AE 


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I saw your 

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event in 

Primary Times… 

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listed in Primary Times 

Tuesday 16 April 

Eggstinct? 

Discover eggs of animals past and 

present, and have a cracking time 

with egg-themed crafts in the 

museum. Suitable for ages 4+. 

Free. No need to book. 10am – 

4.30pm 


Cambridge 

CB2 3EJ 

Tel: 01223 330110 


Wednesday 17 April 

Wild Wednesday 

Children and adults are welcome to 

come and join in some seasonal and 

wild crafts. 10am – 2pm. £1 per 

craft 


Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 

Tel: 01733 234193 



Easter Egg Hunt 

Oh no, the Easter Bunny has 

misplaced all of his Easter eggs, can 

you and your family help him find 

them in time to for Easter! 10.30am 

– 12noon or 1.30pm – 3pm. For 

age 5+. £5 


Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 

Tel: 01733 234193 



Easter Egg Hunt 

Oh no, the Easter Bunny has 

misplaced all of his Easter eggs, can 

you and your family help him find 

them in time for Easter! 10.30am – 

12noon or 1.30pm – 3pm. For age 

5+. £5 


Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 

Tel: 01733 234193 



Nature Tots 







age 2+. £3.50 


Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 

Tel: 01733 234193 


Saturday 27 April 











Paradise Centre 

Ely 

Tel: 07981 395258 


Saturday Bushcraft for 

Families 

Every third Saturday of each month 

you can now explore the natural 

world through the skills of bushcraft 

together as a family. 9am – 

11.30am. £18 per family (£12 for 

single adult and child). Includes all 

specialist equipment and a drink and 

snack. Booking essential 


Cambridge 

CB22 3AE 


Saturday 27 & Sunday 

28 April 

Donate a Bear Day 

Have you a Teddy Bear that would 

love to live in the woods? Donate a 

Bear to the Audley End Miniature 

Railway on their opening weekend 

and our very own Robin the Bear will 

give your bear a brand new home! 

Travel through the woods to the 

Teddy Bear Grand Stand where you 

will meet Robin and give him your 

bear, he will then keep your bear 

safe and place him around the track 

for you to come and visit throughout 

the year! Each child that brings a 

bear will enter for free. Teddy Bears 

must be at least 60cm in height. 

Audley End Miniature Railway 

Saffron Walden 

CB11 4JB 

Tel: 01799 510726 

www.audley-end-railway.co.uk 

BioBlitz Cambridge 2019 

Join us as we explore the Botanic 

Garden for wildlife, counting as 

many species as we can in 24 hours. 

Book onto a wildlife workshop or 

drop-in to discover the wonderful 

animals and plants of the Garden. 

Suitable for all ages. Garden 

admission charges apply. 12noon 


Cambridge 

CB2 3EJ 








Tel: 01223 330110 













Sports Centre 

Impington 

Tel: 07981 395258 


MAY 

Friday 3 May 

Animal Tails: Roaring Lions 

and Dancing Giraffes 

Go on safari and discover amazing 

animals from Africa with stories and 

play. Suitable for children aged 2-5. 

10.30am – 11.15am and 11.30am 

– 12.15pm. Free. Booking 

recommended at 

www.eventbrite.co.uk 


Cambridge 

CB2 3EJ 

Tel: 01223 330110 


Saturday 4 May 











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ALICE IN WONDERLAND 

The Maltings - Ely 

Join Alice down the rabbit hole in her magical adventures through 

Wonderland in this exciting new staging of Lewis Carroll’s family favourite 

‘Alice In Wonderland.’ 

Come and join the tea party and meet the Mad Hatter, The White Rabbit, 

Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts plus many more exciting colourful 

characters in this exciting and playful take on the tale which features a 

professional cast of energetic performers, catchy new songs and lots of 

humour that will entertain and delight the whole family! Audience members 

will also get the chance to meet some of the characters after the 

performance! Don’t be late for this very important date! 

The Musical is written by the Triple Threat Creative (book, music and lyrics 

by Dennis, Lomax and Williams) and produced by the creative team behind 

Ely’s hit professional pantomime. 

KD Theatre Productions have a proven track record for producing similar 

style, audience pleasing theatrical productions of the highest standard to 

audiences in Ely. 

Daniel Bell & Katherine Hickmott (KD Theatre Productions) said: ‘Alice In 

Wonderland is a firm family 

favourite with larger than life 

characters. We pride ourselves on 

creating work that is of the highest 

quality.’ 

The show runs from the 5th – 8th 

April 2019 at The Maltings in Ely. 

Tickets are on sale now! Don’t be 

Late! 

To book your tickets go to: 

www.kdtheatre.co.uk or call 

01353 725 026 

SATURDAY LESSONS HAVE STARTED 

AT ELY PARADISE CENTRE 

From January 2019, we have secured the more family-friendly training time 

of Saturdays, 5-6 pm. Our classes will now be in the main Sports Hall which 

will give the group more space and a nicer environment in which to train. 

We hope this is a welcome change for existing members and those 

considering joining us. Sessions at Impington Sports Centre will continue as 

normal. We are looking forward to our Easter grading that will be held at 

Impington Sports Centre on 7th April 2019. 

We teach the traditional and most popular form of karate called Shotokan. 

This form uses deep and long stances to enable powerful movement. 

Training is split into three components: Kihon (basics), Kata (forms) and 

Kumite (sparring). We take students from beginner level all the way to black 

belt and beyond. 

We welcome beginners and new students to 

join at any time of the year. We offer taster 

sessions which you can book into using our 

website. These usually cost £7.00 on the 

day but you can book in for free using 

voucher code PTX181 at 


INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE LESSONS ARE 

AVAILABLE. 

JUST KARATE 

07981 395 258 


info@justkarate.co.uk 

Clip ‘n Climb 

Climbing is even more fun at Clip ‘n Climb Cambridge this holiday with 

your free Extreme Challenge voucher in this edition of Primary Times. 

Challenge yourself on our Vertical Drop Slide or the Stairway to Heaven! 

Come to Clip ‘n Climb Cambridge to experience 20 unique climbing 

challenges that twist, turn, light and excite. Clip ‘n Climb is suitable for 

everyone from 4 years upwards and is the ultimate fun and healthy activity 

for you to enjoy with your friends and family this Spring. 

We are open every day over the Easter holidays. Advance booking is 

recommended to avoid disappointment, and all of our opening hours are 

on our website, 

To book your climbing session, visit www.clipnclimbcambridge.co.uk. To 

claim your free extreme challenge, just bring the voucher with you on the 

day. Offer is valid until 7th May 2019. 


Ancient Oak Medieval Fayre 

31st August and 1st September 2019 

Quy Country Park, Stow-cum-Quy, Cambridgeshire 

FREE ENTRY FOR CHILDREN 

Step back through the mists of time and experience a variety of 

entertainment at the Ancient Oak Medieval Fayre. 

There will be the Horsemen of the Knight performing stunt riding and 

jousting, Devilstick Peat the Jester, Medieval and Viking Battle Reenactments, 

Falconry, Pentacle Drummers, Damian Clarke playing Hurdy 

Gurdy and Dulcimer, Storytelling from the Yarnsmith of Norwich, the 

Witches of Loxwood, Play with Clay, Facepainting, Educational Living 

History, Children’s Fancy Dress and Battle, Medieval Market, Food, Drink 

and more. 

Come along for a fun filled day, there is no entrance fee for children under 

16 and there are a limited number of reduced price tickets available for 

adults including concessions for over 65’s, students and the disabled. 

Visit the website for full details, http://medieval-fayre.uk. 

Tiny Tots Dance 

Tiny Tots Dance run 'Parent and Me' dance classes for toddlers from 18 

months to 5 years across Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. We launched in 

September 2015 and are an independent parent & toddler dance class 

programme, with original work written and choreographed by good friends 

and now fellow Principals Amy and Kelly. 

With the use of colourful props, instruments, ribbons, bean bags and pom 

pom's coupled with our choice of fun, upbeat music and a new theme each 

week, our classes will help to inspire your child's imagination through dance, 

song and play. Our teachers are enthusiastic, experienced and above all, 

love teaching dance to children. 

"When young children use their imaginations in play, they are more creative, 

perform better at school tasks and develop a problem-solving approach to 

learning" Isenberg & Jalongo (2001) 

Dance class at such a young age contributes to their growth in every way. 

This is most likely their first class experience, so we aim to make it great fun 

for all! 

Our classes follow a structured programme yet are taught in a relaxed 

atmosphere, where children can learn at their own pace as their confidence 

grows. 

Classes can either be paid by half term (at £4 a class) or you are welcome 

to PAYG at just £5 a class. Siblings are charged at £2 per session. Non 

walkers are FREE. 

To find out more about us and what we do, or to find a class near you, 

please visit our website www.tinytotsdance.co.uk. 

Booking is essential as our classes are very popular and can get busy at 

times. 

We look forward to dancing with you and your tiny tot in one of our classes 

very soon! 

Stagecoach Huntingdon and Newmarket 

Join Stagecoach Huntingdon and Newmarkets' Summer Workshops 

Stagecoach Performing Arts Huntingdon and Newmarket is excited to 

announce our Summer 2019 Workshop based on the 'Summerschool of 

Rock'. The workshop will be a week of fun and will incorporate drama, 

songs and dances from School of Rock, We Will Rock You and other 'Rock' 

favourites. From the moment students arrive at the Workshop they'll be 

caught up in the excitement of fun and creativity whilst making new friends. 

They will experience the process of casting, rehearsing and performing, 

working with a professional team of teachers and they will develop 

confidence and skills in 5 memorable days. The Workshop details are 

below:- 

Huntingdon August 13th to 17th at Godmanchester Primary School - 10am 

to 4pm 

Newmarket August 5th To 9th at Ditton Lodge Primary School - 10am to 

4pm 

The students will be able to show parents how far they have come in a week 

with a performance on the Friday. The workshop is open to non- 

Stagecoach students too and places are filling up fast - so don't delay! 

Come and Join us Now! We now accept Childcare Vouchers for both 

Workshops 

Contact us on huntingdon@stagecoach.co.uk (for both schools) Tel 01353 

861320 or visit our website at www.stagecoach.co.uk/Huntingdon and 

www.stagecoach.co.uk/newmarket for more information or to book your 

place.


Wild Thyme & Embers 

Wild Thyme & Embers provide a variety of outdoor learning experiences for 

children and their families in and around Cambridge. Our intention is to 

inspire people to spend more time outside, reconnect with nature and 

enjoy the lifelong benefits. Inspired by Skogsmulle principles underlying the 

Swedish multi-sensory approach to learning and forest schools, we believe 

that the great outdoors is the most powerful and compelling learning 

environment for everyone! 

We have had a busy few years and have thoroughly enjoyed facilitating 

bushcraft immersion days for schools and other organisations, as well as 

annual trips for playgroups and evening sessions for Beavers and Scouts. 

We also host corporate events, children’s parties and run whittling and 

willow weaving workshops so please get in touch if you are interested in any 

events for your group. 

Contact us via our website 


Email ruth@wildthymeandembers.co.uk 

Tel 07548 115583 

Follow us on Facebook for regular news and updates! 

Amy’s Acro: Gymnastics, Trampoline & Dance Club 

Based in Huntingdon, we have been established for three years - offering 

training in gymnastics, trampoline & dance. Our aim for all gymnasts to 

make excellent progress, have fun and be part of a team with their friends! 

We have two main areas to our gymnastics club: 

General Gymnastics classes for children aged 4 -11. Gymnasts participate 

in fun after school sessions, choosing between 1 and 2 hours of training. 

We currently run at: 

Mondays - Thorndown School in St Ives, 

Tuesdays - Brampton Village Primary School, 

Wednesdays - St Anne’s School in Godmanchester, 

Fridays & Saturdays - Hinchingbrooke School in Huntingdon. 

Competitive Gymnastics classes for children aged 4-12. Gymnasts 

participate in extra training hours at Hinchingbrooke School (Fridays & 

Saturdays) and work towards competitions, training for up to 4 hours (two 2 

hour sessions). 

Visit us at: www.amysacro.com for more information 

Email: please contact Izzy at admin@amysacro.com or Amy on 

07412561240 

Follow us: “amysacro” and “amys acro ltd” 

What our customers are saying: 

“My daughter loves Amy’s Acro and has learned to do a ‘bridge’ this year 

which is amazing!” 

Bing Live! at Peterborough Theatre 

Calling all Bingsters! Bing and his friends are coming to The Peterborough 

Theatre in the first ever Bing stage show from Wednesday 3 - Thursday 

4 April. 

Join Bing, Sula, Coco and Pando as they find out how to tell stories by 

pretending, dressing up and singing songs. Flop and Amma are there to 

help, but in this magical world of make-believe things don’t always go 

according to plan… 

Don’t miss the chance to see your little one’s face as their favourite 

characters are brought to life in this brand-new show. Full of fun, laughter 

and music, Bing Live! is the perfect first theatre trip for pre-schoolers and 

their families. For tickets and more information, visit www.bingliveshow.com 

or call 0300 058 0556 (9.30am - 6pm, Monday to Friday) 

Going to the theatre…it’s a Bing thing! 

NEW! “Synergy” combined class 

We are introducing our new combined class “Synergy” for training in 

trampoline, gymnastics & dance for children aged 7-18 years. Classes are 

structured by age and ability and gymnasts work towards displays, 

performances and competitions. 

Visit us at: www.amysacro.com/synergy for more information 

Email: please contact Izzy at admin@amysacro.com or Amy on 

074125612410 

Follow us: “synergyhbk” 

What our customers are saying: 

“My child thoroughly enjoys the sessions, great variety and highly-rated 

coaches. Lovely chance to make new friends” 

AUDLEY END MINIATURE RAILWAY 

Pirate and Mermaid Festival - 25th May to 2nd June 

The Pirates and Mermaids return to the Audley End Miniature Railway! The 

Picnic Area will be packed full of fun activities for your children to immerse 

themselves in, including Story Telling and sing along on our stage area, 

Face Painting, Games Area and Craft Making. You can also take an 

enchanting Train Ride through the Audley End Estate Woodland and dive 

into the magical land of our Fairy and Elf Walk! 

Photo credit: Johan Persson 

Little Scrummers 

Creating the opportunity for families to begin their early adventure into sport 

together was the vision of Little Scrummers 9 years ago, inspired by clubs 

such as the All Blacks as well as the owners’ young son. Since then they 

have been delivering classes to children aged 18 months to 7 years in a 

positive and fun environment, embracing a real ‘rugby family’ ethos. With a 

committed, passionate, enthusiastic and fun team, Little Scrummers offer 

classes that are seriously fun, with inspiring coaching, and so much more! 

The weekly sessions see once shy children grow in confidence with 

friendships formed and abilities growing. 

Why not book in for a free trial and see what’s on offer! Visit 

www.littlescrummers.com/book-a-trial.html They hope to meet you soon! 



If you wish your 

next event to be 

listed in our 

Roundabout please 

call 

Fiona on 

01487 710489 

or e-mail 

ptimes.cambs@btinternet.com 


Cambridge 

Corn Exchange 

Box Office 01223 357851 

ZOG 

Friday 12 April – 

Sunday 14 April, 

various performances 

Large in size, and keen in nature, 

Zog is so eager to win a golden star 

at Madam Dragon’s school, where 

dragons learn all the things that 

dragons need to know. With 

sumptuous folk score featuring live 

musicians. Katie Sykes’ design lifts 

the book from the page and creates 

a real and fantastical world 

Tickets: Adult £17.50/Child 

£15.50/Groups 10+ £15.50 

HORRIBLE HISTORIES: 

A BRAND NEW 

BARMY BRITAIN 

Sunday 5 May, 

1.30pm & 4pm 

We all want to meet people from 

history. The trouble is everyone is 

dead! 

It’s time to prepare yourselves for 

Horrible Histories live on stage with a 

brand new West End show that has 

never toured before - featuring all 

new scenes! It's the history of Britain 

with the nasty bits left in! 

Tickets: Adult £18/Child £15 

The Cresset 

Box Office 01733 265705 

MILKSHAKE! LIVE – 

MONKEY’S AMAZING 

MUSICAL 

Saturday 6 April, 

12noon and 3.30pm 

Join Milkshake! Monkey and friends 

for their biggest and best live show 

ever! With plenty of laughter, great 

songs, funky dance routines, bags of 

audience interaction and bucket 

loads of fun. It's the family show not 

to be missed 

Tickets: £17.50 

THE LITTLE MERMAID 


1pm & 5pm 

Join the Little Mermaid on this 

underwater adventure, to help her 

find her feet with the help of her 

friend Crab-Stick and under the 

guidance of her father, ruler of the 

Family & 

Children’s Shows 

sea, and to make sure the evil Ursula 

doesn't steal her voice. 

With glittering sets, sparkling 

costumes and a laugh a minute 

script, you've really got to sea it to 

believe it, it will leave you begging 

for shore. Anyfin' is possible in this 

swashbuckling fairy tail. 

Tickets from £11.50 

The Junction 

Box Office 01223 511511 

WOW! IT’S NIGHT-TIME 


11.30am & 2.30pm 

The curious little owl is back, and this 

time she’s ready to discover the 

wonders of night-time, from the big, 

bright moon to the bats in the sky 

and the foxes deep in the forest. 

Tickets: Adult £10/Child £6/15% off 

group of 4 

THE LITTLE PRINCE 

Thursday 11 April, 

2.30pm & 7.30pm 

Welcome to the incredible story of 

The Little Prince, retold in this live 

show by a pilot stranded in the 

desert. With an award winning mix 

of dance, humour and spoken word, 

Protein’s new show invites us to look 

at the world through one’s heart and 

to reconnect with our inner child 

Tickets: £12.50/Conc £8 

THE TIN FOIL 

ASTRONAUT 


11.30am & 2.30pm 

On your marks....get set...BLAST 

OFF! 

Today is the day of the space race! A 

race to put the first human on the 

Moon! But our astronaut isn't quite 

like others, she's.....different. A story 

of discovery, individuality and a 

celebration of differences for 3-7 

year olds and their families. Including 

original live music and puppets. 


group of 4 

WIFI WARS 


2pm & 7.30pm 

WiFi Wars is the World Record- 

Breaking live comedy game show 

where the entire audience play 

along! Login with your smartphone or 

tablet (make sure you’ve got plenty of 

battery!) and compete in a range of 

games, quizzes and challenges to win 

the show, and prizes! 

Tickets: £11.50/Conc £8 

GIBBON 

Wednesday 24 April, 

7.30pm 

Gandini Juggling has teamed up with 

breakout stars Patfield & Triguero to 

co-produce Gibbon, a poetic 

celebration of self-awareness and 

human behaviour, with a sense of 

humour and a hint of absurdity. 

Tickets £12.50/Conc £8 

MUCKERS 

Sunday 5 May, 

11.30am & 2.30pm 

Muckers is a funny, magical, physical 

production for ages 5+. With 

original songs and quite a lot of 

Spanish, this mischievous show asks 

what it takes to stand proud and be 

true to ourselves, and how we 

empower the next generation to do 

the same 


group of 4 

OUT OF THE HAT 

Sunday 12 May, 

11.30am & 2.30pm 

A story about friendship and the true 

magic of nature. Full to the brim with 

lively songs by the talented Tom Gray 

of Gomez. A feast for the senses and 

a spectacular theatre experience for 

everyone! 


group of 4 








The Maltings 

Box Office 01353 725026 

ALICE IN WONDERLAND 

Friday 5 – 


Come and join the tea party and 

meet the Mad Hatter, The White 

Rabbit, Cheshire Cat and the Queen 

of Hearts plus many more exciting 

colourful characters in this exciting 

and playful take on the tale which 

features a professional cast of 

energetic performers, catchy new 

songs and lots of humour that will 

entertain and delight the whole 

family! Audience members will also 

get the chance to meet some of the 

characters after the performance! 

Don’t be late for this very important 

date! 

Tickets: £16/£14 (Family Ticket £56) 

boxoffice@kdtheatre.co.uk or 01353 

725026 

Wow! 

The Cresset headed over to Heart in February to present a huge 

donation to their charity, Global’s Make Some Noise. The incredible 

total of £4307.46 (almost £1000 more than last year’s total) has 

been raised thanks to the generosity of The Cresset’s 2018 panto 

audiences during the run of Robin Hood last December. 

The money raised will go towards Global’s Make Some Noise, a 

national charity which gives a voice to those smaller charities who 

sometimes don’t get heard. Within Cambridgeshire, Make Some 

Noise is supporting Tom’s Trust, which provides pioneering clinical 

psychology for children diagnosed with a brain tumour. Their team 

currently provides support for more than 700 children and their 

families. 

This donation will make a huge difference to the work of charities like 

Tom’s Trust and will help to transform the lives of disadvantaged 

children and young people across the UK. A big thank you to 

theatregoers for digging deep and supporting this worthy cause! 

Wo 



Roundabout 



Ely 

Tel: 07981 395258 


Saturday 4 – Monday 6 

May 

Fairy and Elf Walk 

Opening Weekend 

Dive into the magical land of the 

Fairy and Elf Walk at the Audley End 

Miniature Railway as it opens for the 

2019 season! Whirl through the 

pathways to find all of the many tiny 

Elves and Fairies living in their 

handmade wooden tree houses. 

Make your own Wand with one of 

our own Fairies or Elves. You can 

then use this to tick off your I Spy 

Booklet as you wander through the 

walk! The opening weekend will also 

include taking one of our Trains into 

the woods to meet some of our very 

own Fairies and Elves and after all 

this fun, you can still venture into our 

Craft Tent to create your own craft to 

take home with you! 



CB11 4JB 

Tel: 01799 510726 


Princess and Pirate 

Weekend 

Princess and Pirate weekend is back 

at Gulliver’s! Get ready for two days 

of enchanting activities and 

swashbuckling rides. 

All Gulliver’s Parks 

www.gulliversfun.co.uk/events/ 

princess-and-pirate-weekend 

Sunday 5 May 











Sports Centre 

Impington 

Tel: 07981 395258 


Monday 13 May 

Nature Tots 







age 2+. £3.50 


Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 

Tel: 01733 234193 


Saturday 18 May 












Ely 

Tel: 07981 395258 


Saturday 25 May – 

Sunday 2 June 

Pirate and Mermaid 

Festival 

The Pirates and Mermaids return to 

the Audley End Miniature Railway! 

The Picnic Area will be packed full of 

fun activities for your children to 

immerse themselves in, including 

Story Telling and sing along on our 

stage area, Face Painting, Games 

Area and Craft Making. You can 

also take an enchanting Train Ride 

through the Audley End Estate 

Woodland and dive into the magical 

land of our Fairy and Elf Walk! 



CB11 4JB 

Tel: 01799 510726 




LINTON ZOO 

Now is the perfect time for a visit! The zoo is 

buzzing with activity and there is so much to see 

and do with some fantastic new exhibits and the 

Spring time babies just around the corner!! 

Our zoo is in a beautiful woodland setting, it is the 

perfect place to get the family, especially children, 

connected to nature! As an outdoor attraction 

remember to check the weather forecast and come 

prepared – wrap up warm and bring boots and 

waterproof gear. 

Primarily a breeding centre for endangered species 

and a place to learn, Linton Zoo is home to some 

very exciting animals which include magnificent 

tigers, lions, snow leopard, tapirs, kangaroo, 

Eastern quoll, mountain zebra, lemurs, giant 

tortoises, lots of birds and some unusual reptiles. 

Our exciting schedule of events can guide you 

round nearly the whole zoo meeting lots of our 

lesser known exotic species here at the zoo. Our 

team have developed a range of new talks and 

activities to get you much closer to some of our 

animals, whilst giving you more information about 

our conservation projects. Meet our Brazilian tapir 

family, when they are given their lunch at 12 

o’clock. And there is an opportunity to get very 

close to the red kangaroo and wallaby mob when 

the keepers give them their afternoon snack. Don’t 

miss the animal encounters where you will have a 

chance to touch some of our smaller zoo animals, 

every day there will be something different and may 

include snakes, lizards, 

owls, baby giant tortoises, 

guinea pigs, giant stick 

insects and other creepy 

crawlies! 

To get the best from your 

visit make sure you allow 

time to go around a 

couple of times and so 

that you don’t miss 

anything plan your outing 

before you come by 

checking our website for 

all the scheduled talks 

and activities. 

If you want a little more 

than just a zoo visit why 

not book one of our VIP 

lemur tours for ages 2 

and above, a great idea 

for Birthday parties! You can get up close and 

personal with a lemur and help the keepers feed 

them for just an extra £10 per person (best to book 

in advance to guarantee your place, children must 

be participated by an accompanying adult). Or as 

an extra treat and if you want a little more than just 

a zoo visit then our VIP Behind the Scenes Tortoise 

Tours are a must! Get up close and 

personal with our awesome giants and then 

go behind the scenes, learn how we care 

for our tortoise groups, including how we 

incubate the eggs, then meet some of the 

latest hatchlings! 

The Zoo is open daily from 1st April 

(weekends only until then), with an 

admission fee of £10.00 for an adult and 

£7.50 for children 2 to 13 years, we’re sure 

you will find your family outing fantastic 

value for money. There is also a basic 

children’s play area, free parking within the 

zoo grounds, coffee shop and all other 

usual facilities. For more information, visit 

our website www.lintonzoo.com , call us on 

01223 891308, email 

lintonzoo@hotmail.co.uk or follow us on 

Facebook or Twitter for all the latest news, 

stories and cute pictures, just click on the 

link from our website. 

CAMBRIDGESHIRE SCHOOL CHILDREN 

GET MESSY 

Hundreds of primary school children across Cambridgeshire were given the 

opportunity to get ‘hands-on’ during interactive scientific workshops carried 

out by Public Health England (PHE) scientists as part of British Science Week. 

Five Cambridgeshire primary schools, including Fulbourn Primary, took part 

in the informative, fun and messy sessions designed to engage and inspire 

the scientists of tomorrow. Pupils had the chance to discover what life is like 

for a PHE microbiologist. They donned lab coats and googles to investigate 

‘What Makes Your Tummy Ache’ and why infection control is paramount in 

a laboratory. 

The eager students examined pretend ‘poo pots’, used petri dishes to 

separate ‘tummy’ germs represented by beads and had a go at dispensing 

pretend ‘blood’ samples into trays ready to be tested. Chocolate sauce, 

chocolate covered raisins and berry juice was used as a substitute for the 

real thing. 

Laura Ryall, National Infection Service, PHE East said: 

“Inspiring young people to consider a career in science is really important to 

us at Public Health England. We had a brilliant time with the children who 

embraced the activities with enthusiasm and curiosity – as expected the 

pretend poo pots were the most popular part of the day! At this age, the 

children may not be thinking too seriously about their careers but we hope 

our visit will have made an impression on them to get involved in science at 

school as a first step.” 

Peter Edwards, Science Lead at Fulbourn Primary School, Cambridge said: 

"In schools, we believe passionately in building all children's knowledge and 

understanding of the natural world, as well as their scientific skills, so that 

they can ask and answer their own scientific questions. Providing the children 

with a high-quality science education is always greatly enhanced when we 

benefit from additional visits from local scientists - our fantastic visitors from 

PHE gave the children an enjoyable, memorable and fascinating afternoon 

of rich experiences. 

“Contact with STEM employers is proven to be of great value to young 

people, even from an early age, and we are hugely grateful to the team at 

PHE who gave up their time to prepare and run these activities with our 

classes." 

Mayes Electrical specialise in Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing). 

All Businesses require testing to stay in line with current Health & Safety. 

Covering the whole of East Anglia, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. 

The way Portable Appliance Testing is carried out is changing. New Health 

& Safety Guidelines state that different Workplaces have different 

Regulations. 

We bring our wealth of 

experience in PAT 

inspections to your home 

or business. From 

residential and small 

businesses to large 

commercial and 

educational 

organisations we have 

you covered. 

Mayes Electrical 

Easter Family Fun 

at Gulliver’s Theme Parks! 

This year Gulliver’s are hosting their Easter Eggstravaganza complete with 

super springtime activities and entertainment. Once again children and 

adults can enjoy a huge selection of rides and attractions. Don’t forget to 

use the special offer voucher in this edition (terms and conditions are on the 

voucher). Gulliver’s will be celebrating Easter on selected dates throughout 

April. Short breaks are also available across their three resorts - you can 

choose from Warrington, Matlock Bath and Milton Keynes. Give your family 

the ultimate Easter adventure this holiday! W: www.gulliversfun.co.uk 

Duncan Selbie, Chief Executive of PHE said: 

“In order to tackle the big questions in public health we need passionate 

scientists from a diverse range of backgrounds. It’s hugely important that as 

well as investing in our current generation of scientists, that we spark 

curiosity in the next generation and showcase the range of routes and 

opportunities they can pursue within world-leading UK science. We are 

thankful for the scientists taking part in British Science Week workshops 

across the country, and hope that their efforts encourage the pupils to 

consider a career in science as a viable and exciting option.” 


We have one family ticket to give away to see 

The Little Mermaid Pantomime at The Cresset 

in Peterborough 

To be in with a chance of winning this great 

prize for you and your family just send us a 

drawing /picture of your favourite character 

from The Little Mermaid 

Please send your 

entries to the address 

on page 3, and 

include your age, 

town and phone 

number 

We have one family ticket to give away to see 

Alice in Wonderland at The Maltings in Ely 

To be in with a chance of winning this ticket for you 

and your family just answer the following question:- 

“How does Alice arrive in Wonderland?” 

Please email or send your answers to the address 

on page 3, and include your town and phone 

number 

Closing date for entries is Monday 1 April 

Good Luck! 

Closing date for 

entries is 


a 

Good Luck! 

01780 784444 

nvr.org.uk 

THOMAS SUMMER HOLIDAY 

10th – 11th August 

OCTOBER THOMAS HALF 

TERM 

19th, 20th, 26th & 27th October 

THOMAS BRANCH LINE TRAINS 

will operate on the following dates 

29th & 30th June, 27th & 28th July 

31st August & 1st September 

WHO’S AT WANSFORD 

April 20th & 21st 2019 

Come and join the 15th Cyber 

legion charity costume group 

and their Heroes and Villains 

from the long running TV Sci Fi 

show 

Wansford Station, Stibbington PE8 6LR 

WALLACE AND GROMIT 

Saturday May 4th 2019 

Ride a Steam Train plus see 

Wallace & Gromit at intervals 

throughout the day! 

Charity number: 263617 

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