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 <strong>2019</strong> 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 <strong>2019</strong>, 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 <strong>2019</strong>. 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 www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE. JUST KARATE 07981 395 258 www.justkarate.co.uk 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 <strong>2019</strong>. 12 Primary Times Cambridgeshire . Spring <strong>2019</strong> Ancient Oak Medieval Fayre 31st August and 1st September <strong>2019</strong> 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 <strong>2019</strong> 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.
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