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DAYS OUT • EDUCATION • COMPETITIONS • FAMILY FUN 

SUMMER ISSUE 2019 

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Dear Readers, 

SUMMER 2019 

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OF PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN 


6 News 

8 WOW: Family events 

Welcome to our summer issue – the last one of the school year! We are 

so pleased to be able to help you make the most of the coming summer 

months with our suggestions for all sorts of local activities and events. With 

the warm weather and long summer evenings, this is such a wonderful time 

of year, and the perfect time to get outdoors! 

Our What’s On Where pages will help you fill your calendar to keep the kids 

DAYS OUT • EDUCATION • COMPETITIONS • FAMILY FUN 

busy. We’ve got a huge range of events listed, many of which are free or 

13 Brian Cox 

low cost, meaning it’s even easier to plan the kids’ activities over the long 

summer break. We’ve got everything from Tots Make and Do to the dog 

festivals. Make sure to check out our Box Office section too to see what your 

local theatres have on this summer that the whole family can enjoy. 

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From everyone here at Primary Times, we hope you have 

a lovely summer holiday. 

With very best wishes, 

The Primary Times Team 

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Fun for all the family 

this summer in Derby! 

There’s plenty to do in Derby this summer, 

from Markeaton Park to Derby Arena, 

there’s something for everyone. Keep 

active at Derby Arena, Springwood 

Leisure Centre and Moorways Stadium 

with multi-sport activity camps running 

throughout the summer. Challenge your 

friends with Float Run Splash at Queen’s 

Leisure Centre, or duck, dodge and dive 

your way through a game of dodgeball 

at Springwood Leisure Centre. Why 

not join the Babbling Vagabonds on a 

theatrical wild walk in Markeaton Park with 

Here Be Dragons!? Put on your favourite 

superhero outfit, grab your picnic basket, 

and come on down to Derby Parks for the 

free Superhero Picnic in the Park events 

in Markeaton, Chaddesden, and Darley 

Park! Launch yourself into the Space Race 

Summer Reading Challenge, with plenty 

of fun events happening at Riverside, 

Alvaston and Mickleover Libraries. Don’t 

forget to bring your picnic for the final day 

of summer fun at The Hannells Darley Park 

Concert. 

Find out more about 

holiday activities at 

inderby.org.uk/holidays 

National Memorial Arboretum 

This summer, take a trip the 

National Memorial Arboretum to 

discover the vital contributions of 

men and women from across the 

Commonwealth who contributed 

towards the WWII campaigns 

of 1944. Enter the immersive SOE 

Training Base to experience how 

the Special Operations Executives 

gained their skills, before 

undertaking a secret mission around 

the Arboretum with the Secret 

Spy Backpacks, perfect for 

younger visitors who can 

solve clues to help the ‘war 

effort’. During your visit, why 

not also take the chance 

to add to the Arboretum’s 

outdoor art installation, 

D-Day: Vessels of Victory. 

Throughout the summer 

6939 individually decorated 

wooden vessels, each one 

representing an allied vessel 

The pirates return to Peak! 

Just when you thought it was safe! 

Those pesky plundering pirates return 

to Peak Shopping Village on Sunday 

28th July for more swashbuckling 

fun and games, more irreverent 

interactive entertainment and more 

nautical nonsense than you can shake 

a seal at! 

Peak Shopping Village hosts several 

fun family events throughout the year 

and are delighted to announce the 

return of the Plundering Pirates for 

what promises to be another amazing 

day of fun and frolics for all the family. 

Expect music, dance and variety 

entertainment, tall tales of the high 

seas and treasure hunting pirates! 

and the servicemen aboard, 

involved in Operation Neptune, will 

be decorated and placed in the 

grounds of the Arboretum. 

The Arboretum is free to enter and 

open daily 9am – 5pm. For more 

information on any of the activities 

listed above, or any other queries, 

please call 01283 245 100 or visit 

www.thenma.org.uk. 

11am till 4pm, Sunday 28th July at 

Peak Shopping Village. The event is 

free to attend and even includes free 

face painting and crafts ! 

Pirate fancy dress encouraged! 

For more information, visit their 

website: www.peakshoppingvillage. 

com 

Stop your child’s 

school progress going 

backwards this Summer 

Featured below are genuine 

testimonials from Derbyshire 

parents whose children attend Kip 

McGrath Education Centres. Give 

your local Centre a call today to 

book a free educational 

assessment for your son or 

daughter. You’ll find out how 

they’re doing in school and how 

much further they can go with 

help from Kip. A boost now to their 

academic studies as well as their 

confidence and self-esteem will 

build a brighter future for them. 

It’s a well-established fact that 

over the School Summer Holidays 

children can experience summer 

brain drain, also called the 

“summer slide”. This refers to the 

loss of skills and knowledge that 

can occur in the summer months. 

Summer learning loss can happen 

as early as Year 1 and can become 

more apparent as children grow 

older. If your child has recently 

made good academic progress 

you won’t want them to lose this 

ability or understanding of 

learning. The faster their recent 

progress, the faster their potential 

loss. You can take action to 

prevent this happening to your 

child? Kip McGrath provide the 

opportunity to keep your child’s 

progress going with their Summer 

programme at your local Centre, 

providing a fun and stimulating 

approach to learning, improving 

both academic achievement and 

their confidence – your child will 

benefit significantly on their return 

to school in September. 

Find a Kip McGrath Centre close 

to you, see their advert on page 4. 

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Extra tuition at A J Education 

A J Education provides classes for 

students whether catching up in 

Maths, English or Languages, to 

prepare for SATs or even prepare for 

entry exams for selection secondary 

schools. Amanda Jayne set up the 

classes after paying over £30 per 

lesson for extra English tuition for 

her daughter only to discover she 

just sat in front of a computer screen 

week after week. “I knew I could 

offer much better education for 

children across Derby who deserve 

the best.” Having been a teacher 

for over 25 years, Amanda wanted 

to offer individual lessons tailored 

specifically to each student and 

taught directly by fully qualified 

teachers. Every child deserves to 

become the best they can be and 

reach their full potential. Amanda 

said: “Taking each child on their own, 

unique learning journey and having 

the opportunity to bring out the best 

in all children is still a privilege and 

pleasure.” A J Education offers state 

of the art equipment in a purposebuilt 

academy in small groups of 

no more than six students. Maths, 

English or languages tuition to 

children of all ages are priced from 

just £6 per lesson for those on full 

working tax credits. Classes are 

available for £19.99 full price. 

Term time classes are held on 

Mondays from 5pm at Landau 

Forte School, Fox Street, Derby, 

DE1 2LF. 

Enrol for September 



WHAT’S ON WHERE 

Ongoing 

Orienteering at Ilam Park 

Ilam Park DE6 2AZ 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

11am-5pm. Have a go at orienteering at Ilam 

Park - the permanent course is available all 

year round, whatever the weather. Ideal for 

beginners, families, dog walkers and school 

groups.T: 01335350503. 

Orienteering at Kedleston Hall 

Kedleston Hall DE22 5JH 


10am-5pm. New for 2019, go orienteering 

in the parkland and see more of the less 

visited areas of Kedleston. A fun activity for 

all ages, ideal for beginners or experienced 

orienteers. T: 01332 842191. 

8 July 

Youtube4U 

The Brewhouse Arts Centre DE14 1AA 

www.brewhouse.co.uk 

6-7.15pm. Have you ever wanted to create 

a film; from idea to screen or from phone 

to You Tube? If so, this is the club for 

you. Budding film makers, vloggers and 

YouTuber’s can learn skills in filming, editing, 

acting and presenting everything needed 

to start your vlog/blog successfully or get 

going on your first movie. Weekly projects 

posted on The Brewhouse’s own You Tube 

channel. Price: £4.50 per session. Age: 6-10 

years. T: 01283 508100. 

bDance Kids 



5-6pm. A fun and funky introduction to 

dance, aimed at developing co-ordination 

and confidence. Young dancers are 

encouraged to be creative and expressive 

through different dance styles. Classes are 

taught in a relaxed, fun environment, come 

and join the fun. Price: £4.25. Ages 6+. 

T: 01283 508100. 

Nature Tots 

Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST 

www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk 

10.30am-12noon. Come along to the 

playgroup with a difference, with a different 

wildlife theme for every session, Nature 

tots encourages parents and children to 

get outside to learn and play together. 

Sessions include a story, outdoor activities, 

crafts and a snack and a drink. £4. 

10 July 

Upbeat 



9.30-10.30am. A Wednesday session 

especially for pre-schoolers. Fantastic 

music and movement sessions for children 

from newborn upwards and their grownups 

to enjoy together. Classes are fun, informal, 

support children in all areas of their 

development and are led by experienced 

practitioners, so come along sing, dance 

and let yourself go. Price: £4.25 + £1 for each 

additional sibling (Accompanying Adult 

FREE). Age 6 months +. T: 01283 508100. 

11 July 

Ranger Tots 

Longshaw, Burbage 

and the Eastern Moors 


9.45am-1.45pm and 12.30-2.30pm. Mini 

explorers (2 to 5 years of age) and intrepid 

tots and their adults are invited to take part 

in fun outdoor activities at Longshaw. Drinks 

and fruit provided. T: 03442491895. 

12 July 

Tots Make and Do 

Museum and Art Gallery DE1 1BS 

www.derbymuseums.org 

10-11.30am. Tots Make and Do is a weekly 

session where the Museum welcomes 2-5 

year olds with their grown-ups for crafts, 

games and stories inspired by the fabulous 

collections. Drop in session, suitable for 

children 2-5 years old with their grown-ups. 

Free event. T: 01332 641901. 

13 July 

This Is Derby 

Déda DE1 3GU 

www.visitderby.co.uk 

3-8pm. This is Derby is a unique project led 

by Derby County Community Trust, Cultural 

Campus: Derby’s Cultural Education 

Partnership and the City’s Sports Forum. 

Together they are providing opportunities 

for young people to take part in highquality 

arts, sports and cultural activities across the 

city. Come along and celebrate the talents 

and achievements of Derby’s young people 

in a vibrant takeover in Derby’s city centre. 

A fusion of arts,culture and sport activities 

and performances bringing the Market 

Place to life for everyone to enjoy and 

inspire this city. T: 01332 370911. 

This is Derby Celebration Day 



12-3pm. Come along to the Museum to find 

out about This is Derby; a project that has 

been working with young people in the city 

over the last year to help develop essential 

life skills. Have a go at some taster activities 

to see what hidden talents you may have. 

Drop in session suitable for all. 

T: 01332 641901. 

13 July – 14 July 

Bolsover at the Races 

Bolsover Castle S44 6PR 

www.english-heritage.org.uk 

11am-5pm. Join William Cavendish, Duke 

of Newcastle, for a day of horse racing at 

Bolsover Castle whilst enjoying sights and 

sounds of 17th century England. Explore 

the fascinating living history encampment, 

listen to celebratory music and see 

exceptional horsemanship on show this 

summer weekend. T: 0370 333 1183. 

13 July -2 September 

Moon Landing Maize 

Maze and Space Rangers 

National Forest Adventure Farm 

DE13 9SJ 

www.adventurefarm.col.uk 

The out of this world themed Maize Maze 

celebrates 50 years since the first moon 

landing on 20 July 1969. As you navigate 

the 10 acre maze, you’ll need to find and 

solve space-themed puzzles to help 

fix the ‘Eagle’ Lunar Landing Module to 

send the astronauts home to Earth. The 

Astro-Adventure Mini Maze is perfect for 

little legs. Discover all the planets of the 

Solar System hidden in the maze paths. 

Also become a Space Ranger and rescue 

the aliens in this brand new interactive 

experience for the summer. And of course 

a trip to the Adventure Farm includes 

meeting the animals and playing in the 

huge indoor and outdoor play areas. 

14 July 

Hubbub Beach Party 

Déda DE1 3GU 


2-4.30pm. It’s time for some summer fun at 

Hubbub Theatre Company’s annual Beach 

Party. Grab your sunglasses and prepare for 

an afternoon of new performances, games 

in the café, surprise acts and dancing. 

Everyone is welcome, especially those 

with moderate learning difficulties and their 

friends and families and dressing up in 

beach gear is encouraged. T: 01332 370911. 

15 July 

Youtube4U 



6-7.15pm. Have you ever wanted to create 

a film; from idea to screen or from phone 

to You Tube? If so, this is the club for 

you. Budding film makers, vloggers and 

YouTuber’s can learn skills in filming, editing, 

acting and presenting everything needed 

to start your vlog/blog successfully or get 

going on your first movie. Weekly projects 

posted on The Brewhouse’s own You Tube 

channel. Price: £4.50 per session. Age: 6-10 

years. T: 01283 508100. 

bDance Kids 



5-6pm. A fun and funky introduction to 

dance, aimed at developing co-ordination 

and confidence. Young dancers are 

encouraged to be creative and expressive 

through different dance styles. Classes are 

taught in a relaxed, fun environment, come 

and join the fun. Price: £4.25. Ages 6+. T: 

01283 508100. 

Nature Tots 

The Whistlestop Discovery Centre 

DE4 3PT 


10.30am-12noon. Come along to the 

playgroup with a difference, with a different 

wildlife theme for every session, Nature 

tots encourages parents and children to get 

outside to learn and pay together. Sessions 

include a story, outdoor activities, crafts and 

a snack and a drink. £4. 

15 July -23 August 

Garden of Imagination 

Calke Abbey DE73 7JF 


10.30am-4pm. Enjoy carefree summer 

days and let your imagination run wild in 

the natural outdoor play area, open every 

day of the summer holiday. The wide open 

meadow is a safe space for children to 

explore, with lots of activities to keep their 

imaginations busy. Bring along a picnic, or 

indulge in some summer snacks from the 

Potting Shed. T: 01332 863822. 

16 July 

Pre School Play Day 



11am-3pm. Come along and get outdoors 

with your younger children to help them 

understand and appreciate nature and our 

great British wildlife. Bring along your little 

adventurers to our monthly outdoor play 

sessions. Expect crafts, games and stories, 

and dress for the weather. These are drop 

in sessions and no need to book. 

T: 01332 842191. 

17 July 

Upbeat 



9.30-10.30am. A Wednesday session 

especially for pre-schoolers. Fantastic 

music and movement sessions for children 

from newborn upwards and their grownups 

to enjoy together. Classes are fun, informal, 

support children in all areas of their 

development and are led by experienced 

practitioners, so come along sing, dance 

and let yourself go. Price: £4.25 + £1 for each 

additional sibling (Accompanying Adult 

FREE). Age 6 months +. T: 01283 508100. 

19 July 










Free event. T: 01332 641901. 

20 July 

Nature Detectives 

National Memorial Arboretum DE13 7AR 

www.thenma.org.uk 

2-4pm. Each Nature Detectives session 

provides a great opportunity for you and 

your child to engage with the vast variety 

of nature that calls the Arboretum home. 

Parents / guardians must remain with 

their children at all times. The session will 

be held in one of the covered outdoor 

Discovery Shelters so it is important that 

all children are appropriately dressed. In 

the event of inclement weather, an indoor 

space will be provided for the group. 

Booking Essential, £2.50 per child. 

T: 01283 245 100. 

Family Forest School 

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Gullivers: 5 for £65 

Gulliver’s are gearing up for a 

super summer of theme park fun 

featuring UglyDolls. Bring the 

family to Gulliver’s and enjoy indoor 

attractions, thrilling rides and plenty 

of entertainment. UglyDolls will 

be making special appearances 

each day, visit gulliversfun.co.uk for 

details. Make it a magical summer 

with Gulliver’s Theme Parks and 

UglyDolls. Save even more on your 

family day out by using the 5 for 

£65 voucher in this edition. Please 

see voucher for full terms and 

conditions. Gulliver’s Warrington, 

Milton Keynes and Matlock Bath are 

open every single day from late July 

until 2nd September. 

Schools Out Club 

Schools Out club is an established 

Ofsted-registered childcare provider 

offering total wrap-around/flexible 

care meeting all your childcare 

needs for children aged 3-14years. 

With sites based in Allestree, Kilburn 

and Repton; they serve a wide range 

of schools and nurseries across the 

Derby and Derbyshire area, with 

no catchment restrictions. With 

fully qualified and first-aid trained 

staff, a specialist sports programme 

and craft area; your child will have 

an amazing experience! Providing 

entertainment throughout termtime, 

inset days and holiday club! 

They offer daily cookery activities, 

specific craft area, bouncy-castle 

room, go-cart track, free-play area, 

optional affordable trips and even a 

comfortable over-eights area. 

Holiday club opening dates: 

Monday 22nd July - Friday 6th 

September, open 7.30am-6pm. 

Book your child in using the free 

registration form through our 

website and see what makes us 

a leading provider that has been 

operating for 17 years achieving 

outstanding childcare. 

Now serving Walter Evans 

School for Before and After 

school sessions! 

Please see the website for schools 

served: www.schoolsoutclub.com 

or email for more information: 

info@schoolsoutclub.com 






10.30am-12noon. Age 4+. Come along and 

join in these monthly family forest school 

sessions in the woods around Carsington 

Water. Activities vary monthly but may 

typically include den building, woodland 

crafts using tools, fire lighting or art 

activities. £7. 




12.30-3pm. Age 7+. Come along and join in 

these monthly family forest school sessions 

in the woods around Carsington Water. 

Activities vary monthly but may typically 

include den building, woodland crafts using 

tools, fire lighting or art activities. £7. 

LEGO ® Engineers 



10am-12noon and 1-3pm. In this 

engineering-focussed workshop, families 

can get creative to complete a range of 

LEGO® challenges, which will encourage 

teamwork and inventive thinking. Suitable 

for families with children aged 7+. £5 Adult / 

£3.50 Child (children must be accompanied 

by an adult). Booking essential. 

T: 01332 641901. 

20 July -21 July 

Bubbleicious Festival 

Elvaston Castle Country Park DE72 3EP 


Bubbleicious festival will be bringing lots 

of fun for all the family to Elvaston Castle. 

Thousands of bubbles exploding into the 

Castle skies in multitudes of colour and 

sizes. Follow the trails of colour across the 

sky as they pop when you catch them in 

your hands. Fun for all ages and sizes with 

lots of interactive bubble activities to join in 

with. There will be lots of food and drinks, 

childrens corner, reptile area and live music 

and a pop up shopping village for all things 

ususual. Free event. 


Out of this World Summer: Cup 

and Ball Craft 

Sudbury Hall DE6 5HT 


Come along for a space themed summer 

of crafts. Assemble a space themed cup 

and ball. £1 per craft payable on the day. 

Booking not necessary. T: 01283 585337. 

20 July – 1 September 

Trail: LEGO ® Lost in Time 



10am-5pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Some of the 

LEGO® characters from the Brick History 

exhibition have escaped and are wandering 

around the Museum! Can you find them and 

work out which time they belong to? Dropin, 

suitable for children 5-15 years old with 

their grown-ups. 

Get Hands on With History 



11am-5pm. Polish your armour and dust 

off your tiara - it’s time to learn the tools 

of the trade as you become a knight or 

princess for the day. You’re cordially invited 

to Bolsover Castle where courtly experts 

will teach you skills in heroic chivalry and 

eloquent etiquette. You’d be a jabbering 

jester to miss it. Tickets will be available to 

purchase at the site on the day. 

Runaway Train Treasure Hunt 

around High Peak Junction 

High Peak Junction DE4 5AA 

www.derbyshire.gov.uk 

Follow the trail and be amazed by the 

history of run-away trains and the oldest 

railway toilet in the world. Pick up a trail 

pack from the Visitor Centre. Cost: £1 per 

child. T:01629 533298. 

Mini-Beast Safari at Middleton Top 

Middleton Top DE4 4LS 


Collect your bug catching pots, nets and 

insect identification cards from the Visitor 

Centre then stalk spiders and go hunt a 

grasshopper. Cost: £1 per child. 

T: 01629 533298. 

Forest Fun Thursdays 

At Cromford Wharf 

Cromford Wharf DE4 3RP 


10am-12noon and 1-3pm. On Thursday’s 

throughout the Summer holidays. Children’s 

activities including skills on bushcraft, 

firecraft and den building etc. Materials 

provided. Cost: FREE. Parking charges 

apply. Booking essential. T: 07764 511463. 

A Bug’s World 

Bluebell Dairy DE21 7AR 

www.bluebelldairy.co.uk 

9.30am-5pm. Visit Bluebell’s Dairy and 

join in with their bug’s world - where you 

can shrink down to the size of an ant and 

journey through the ‘grass’ on your quest to 

find the toughest bugs in town. Hop aboard 

their trailer ride and join in on a Bug Safari, 

or enjoy some bug handling sessions - are 

you brave enough to handle the creepycrawlies?. 

T: 01332 673924. 

Summertime Fun 

Cromford Mills DE4 3RQ 

www.cromfordmills.org.uk 

9am-5pm. Visit for an exciting programme 

of family fun weekends, exhibitions, nature 

activities and crafts lined up to entertain all 

ages. See website for more details. 

T: 01629 823256. 

21 July 

Derby Caribbean Carnival 

Osmaston Park DE1 3AH 

www.derbylive.co.uk 

Watch the colourful parade process from 

Derby City Centre to Osmaston Park where 

a family fun day will be enjoyed by all ages. 

£3, under 12s free. 

Alvaston Park Community Fun Day 

Alvaston Park DE24 8QQ, 


12-4pm. Lots of family fun. Live music stage, 

dancers, dog show, fair rides, craft stalls 

and charity stalls. Selection of food and 

drinks, face painters, characters and model 

boats. Parking charge £2. 

23 July - 27 August 

Crafty Tuesdays 

Pickford’s House DE1 1DA 


10am-2pm. Crafty Tuesdays is a crafty 

holiday session inspired by Pickford’s 

House and its temporary exhibitions. Dropin 

session, suitable for children aged 5+ with 

their grown-ups. Accessibility restrictions to 

upper floors. T: 01332 715181. 

23 July – 29 August 

Summer at Chatsworth 

Chatsworth DE45 1PP 

www.chatsworth.org 

Celebrate summer at Chatsworth with 

family fun in the house, garden, farmyard 

and playground. Just remember to find time 

for an ice-cream…T: 01246 565300. 


Art Hub 



10am-12noon. On Wednesdays at Art 

Hub you can explore different creative 

techniques and processes – there’s always 

something new to try in this artist-led 

session. Drop-in session, suitable for 

children aged 7+ with their grown-ups. FREE 

– Give What You Think. T: 01332 641901. 

25 July 

Teddy Bears Picnic 

Elvaston Castle DE72 3EP 


11am-3pm. If you go down to Elvaston 

Castle you’re sure of a big surprise. Bring 

a bear and a packed lunch to kick off the 

summer holidays by coming along to 

aTeddy Bears’ Picnic on the lawn. Meet: 

East Avenue (in front of the castle steps). 

Cost: FREE to attend picnic, small charge 

for some activities. T: 01629 533870. 


Build in Bricks 

Crich Tramway Village DE4 5DP 

www.tramway.co.uk 

10am-5.30pm. Build in Bricks features 

everyone’s favourite play bricks. Seven days 

of fun-filled family activities, incorporating 

craft activities on the ‘Hello Summer’ 

theme. T: 01773 854 321. 


Pickford’s Plot 

Pickford’s House DE1 1DA 


10am-2pm. Come along for this naturefocused 

session in Pickford’s garden during 

the summer holidays. Drop-in session, 

suitable for families. Free event - give what 

you think. T: 01332 715181. 

26 July 

Monthly Ranger walks 

Hardwick S44 5QJ 


10am-12noon. Enjoy the Hardwick parkland 

through the changing seasons on a guided 

walk with one of the Rangers. This is a great 

opportunity to find out more about the 

estate, the many wildlife that call it home, 

and learn more about the work carried out 

to help care for it. T: 01246 858400. 


Family Friday 



10-11.30am. In this session the whole family 

is welcome to play, make and have fun 

together. Each one is focused on a theme 

to help you and your family explore your 

creative sides. Drop-in session, suitable for 

children aged 5+ with their grown-ups. FREE 

– Give What You Think. T: 01332 641901. 

28 July 

Insect Show 

Shipley Country Park, DE75 7GX 


11am-4pm. Join the Derbyshire and 

Nottinghamshire Entomological Society for 

their bug-tastic Insect Show, insect related 

displays, including live specimens. A guided 

insect search will also take place. 

T: 01629 533991. 


Hello Summer 



12-3pm. Bring the family to take part in 

Summer craft activities. T: 01773 854 321. 

30 July 

Superhero Picnic in the Park 

Markeaton Park DE22 3BG 


11am-3pm. An amazing superhero event in 

Derby parks. Free event to celebrate Love 

Parks Week 2019 in Derby. Dress as your 

favourite Superhero to be in with winning 

a prize. Attractions will vary at each park 

but will include sports and craft activities, 

emergency services, gym try out sessions, 

golf try it sessions, and face painting. All 

you need to do to take part in the fun is 

dress up like a superhero, bring a picnic, 

and enjoy the activities. 


‘50 things’ Bear Hunt 



11am-3pm. The Calke Abbey bears are out 

and about with their ‘50 things to do before 

you’re 11 ¾’ scrapbooks. Come and join 

them to tick off some of your ‘50 things’. 

T: 01332 863822. 

31 July 

World Ranger Day 

Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern 

Moors 


10.30am-3pm. Come along to celebrate 

World Ranger Day. Find out about rangers 

around the world and the fight to protect 

wildlife. A fun day, with hands-on activities, 

machinery, and demonstrations. 

T: 03442491895. 


Chaddesden Park DE21 6HD 









golf try it sessions, and face painting. 

Kids at Cromford - Create and Play 



9am-5pm. Fun games and activities to keep 

the kids entertained throughout the school 

holidays. T: 01629 823256. 

Gulliver’s Fireworks Finale 

All Gulliver’s Theme Parks 

www.gulliversfun.co.uk 

Finish the summer holidays with a 

spectacular superhero themed event 

complete with fireworks. 

1 August 


Darley Park DE22 1DA 









golf try it sessions, and face painting. All 

you need to do to take part in the fun is 

dress up like a superhero, bring a picnic, 

and enjoy the activities. 

2 August 

Little Saplings Sensory Play 



10-11am and 11.30am-12.30pm. Little 

Saplings Sensory Play and storytelling 

is designed to help the youngest visitors 

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enjoy the Arboretum and heighten their 

development and enjoyment of learning. 

Sounds, colours, textures, auditory sensory 

activities and other hands-on elements will 

add to the month’s chosen theme. Booking 

Essential, £2.50 per child/sapling. 

T: 01283 245 100. 

The BIG Bubbleman! 

Matlock Farm Park DE5 5LH 

www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk 

11am-4pm. The Big Bubbleman, his bubble 

mill, wands and special potions make 

the most amazing bubbles. Whether 

it’s monster bubbles the size of a car, or 

swirling clouds of smaller bubbles being 

chased by crowds of happy children, this is 

pure joy. Children can also make their own 

big bubbles with scaled-down monster 

versions or create smaller multi-coloured 

bubbles with hoops and trays of bubble 

liquid. FREE with farm park entry. 

T: 01246 590200. 

Chatsworth Young Farmers Plus 



1-5.30pm. Get hands-on in caring for 

Chatsworth’s farmyard animals, with 

exciting jobs such as collecting eggs, 

grooming, milking the cows and taking the 

animals out to the fields - perfect for older 

children interested in animals and farming. 

Suitable for children aged between 

12 and 16. Children do not need to be 

accompanied by an adult. T: 01246 565300. 

2 August – 4 August 

Dog Lovers Festival 2019 



Dog Lovers Festival is back with a dog 

friendly bang in 2019. With the introduction 

of camping and weekend tickets which will 

include Friday, Saturday and Sunday access 

all areas. There is a new competition arena 

that will be running all day on Saturday 

and Sunday. A full line up of entertainment 

in the display arena so there will always 

be something to watch or have a go with 

your dog. 

3 August 

1940s Tea Dance 



2.15-3.15pm. Step back in time to the 1940s, 

and join the land girls and home guard for a 

good old-fashioned tea dance. 


Cromford Steam Rally 

Highacres Farm DE55 6DB 

www.visitchesterfield.info 

8am-5pm. Cromford Steam Rally has 

something for all the family. The tractor 

section gives you a unique insight into life 

on the farm in days gone by. There is a rural 

crafts section with demonstrations each 

day as well as traditional steamers, vintage 

vehicles, stationary engines, a model 

marquee and miniature steam. Amble 

around the stalls and took at our old time 

fair rides, and don’t miss the motorbikes, 

commercial vehicles, military displays and 

our wonderful old time organs. 

T: 01629 582272. 

4 August 

Marvellous Moths 



10-11.30am. It’s worth the early start to 

get a close up view of some of the big, 

bright and beautiful species of mysterious 

moths as it is revealed what is inside the 

overnight moth trap. All children must be 


5 August – 8 September 

Make-do-and-Mend 



12-3pm. Want to know how to keep the kids 

entertained during the holidays? Bring the 

family and take part in make-do-and-mend 

craft activities. They can also let off steam 

in the children’s play areas and ride the 

vintage trams. T: 01773 854 321. 

6 August 

Buxton Pirates - Crafts and 

Storytelling 

Pavilion Arts Centre SK17 6XN 

www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk 

10am. Come along and make one of the 

fierce and fabulous pirates who roam the 

world from the wild seas to Buxton’s hills, 

carrying treasures and terrible tales of 

storms, sea monsters and sinking ships. In 

this workshop, everyone will make their own 

tiny pirate, a ship and a treasure chest. Age 

guidance: 3-7. Price: £6 per child (no price 

for parents or guardian). T: 01298 72190. 

7 August 

Chatsworth Young Farmers 



1-5.30pm. Join the farmyard team to help 

with their daily jobs. This is a chance for 

hands-on involvement in caring for the 

Chatsworth farmyard animals. This event is 

suitable for children aged between 6 and 

11. Children must be accompanied by an 

adult. T: 01246 565300. 

Kids at Cromford - Mini Makers 



9am-5pm. Exciting and fun activities for 

kids of all ages. Imagine what you will make 

today. T: 01629 823256. 

8 August 

Under The Sea - Puppet Making 

Crafts and Show 

Pavilion Arts Centre SK17 6XN 


10am. Mermaids, monsters, giant squid 

and tiny crabs, beautiful fish, sharp sharks 

and speeding tuna: help make a world of 

underwater puppets. Add your creatures 

and characters to the ‘the tide comes in’ 

puppet show. Age guidance: 3-7. Price: £6 

per child (no price for parents or guardian). 

T: 01298 72190. 

Ranger Tots 

Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern 

Moors 


9.45am-1.45pm and 12.30-2.30pm. Mini 

explorers (2 to 5 years of age) and intrepid 

tots and their adults are invited to take part 

in fun outdoor activities at Longshaw. Drinks 

and fruit provided. T: 03442491895. 

10 August 

Steam Tots 



1.30-3pm. Play, make and learn together 

amongst historic collections in this 

sensory exploration of STEAM (Science, 

Technology, Engineering, Art and 

Mathematics). Drop-in session, suitable for 



Punch and Judy 



A fun, traditional show for the children and 

grown-ups to enjoy – see this classic act 

throughout the day. T: 01246 590200. 

11 August 

Big Fun Run and Dog Jog Derby 

Markeaton Park DE22 3BG 


11am. A unique 5k jogging event for you and 

your dog to get fit and have fun with likeminded 

dog owners in the local area. Each 

event offers a relaxed and fun atmosphere 

with no times and no pressure. Also a 

great opportunity to meet like-minded 

dog owners in your area. Plus, when you 

cross the finish line you’ll receive a fantastic 

Doggy Bag jam-packed with goodies for 

both you and your dog, as well as Dog Jog 

Collar Keyring medal. Dog Jog is all about 

getting involved, having fun and enjoying 

the great outdoors with your favourite fourlegged 

friend. All ages and dogs welcome. 

12 August 

Chatsworth Young Farmers Plus 



1-5.30pm. Get hands-on in caring for 

Chatsworth’s farmyard animals, with 

exciting jobs such as collecting eggs, 

grooming, milking the cows and taking the 

animals out to the fields - perfect for older 

children interested in animals and farming. 

Suitable for children aged between 

12 and 16. Children do not need to be 



Discovery Week 



12-3pm. Bring the family for five days of 

fun learning. Activities include science and 

crafts. T: 01773 854 321. 

14 August 










adult. T: 01246 565300. 

Kids at Cromford - Sow and Grow 



9am-5pm. Get your green fingers ready and 

celebrate National Allotment Week with us. 

Gardening fun for any age. T: 01629 823256. 

17 August 

Nature Detectives 



10.30- 11.30am. Each Nature Detectives 

session provides a great opportunity for 

you and your child to engage with the vast 

variety of nature that calls the Arboretum 

home. Parents / guardians must remain 

with their children at all times. The session 

will be held in one of our covered outdoor 

Discovery Shelters so it is important that 

all children are appropriately dressed. In 

the event of inclement weather, an indoor 

space will be provided for the group. 

Booking Essential, £2.50 per child. 

T: 01283 245 100. 


Woodland Week 



12-3pm. Five days of family activities 

exploring nature and woodland. 

T: 01773 854 321. 

21 August 










adult. T: 01246 565300. 

Kids at Cromford - Micro Hikes 



9am-5pm. Take a closer look at the 

everyday natural world around us on a 

micro hike filled with games and activities. 

T: 01629 823256. 

24 August 

Double or Quit 

Shipley Country Park, DE75 7GX 


3-7pm. The Double or Quit Race is an 

annual multi-terrain 5 or 10 miles race 

around scenic Shipley Country Park 

organised by Ilkeston Running Club to raise 

money for local charities. You can choose 

the distance you want to run on the day, 5 

or 10 miles or even Nordic Walk. The race 

starts at 5pm from Shipley Country Park 

Event Field. Registration required. On the 

day entries may be available until race limit 

is reached. Race entry fee applies. See 

www.ilkestonrunningclub.co.uk for more 

information. 

LEGO ® Engineers 



10am-12noon and 1-3pm. In this 

engineering-focussed workshop, families 

can get creative to complete a range of 

LEGO® challenges, which will encourage 

teamwork and inventive thinking. Suitable 

for families with children aged 7+. £5 Adult / 

£3.50 Child (children must be accompanied 

by an adult). Booking essential. T: 01332 

641901. 


British BMX Championships 2019 

Alvaston Park DE24 8QQ, 


The British BMX Championships BMX 

race event open to riders holding a british 

cycling racing licence aged 4+yrs. The event 

is suitable for all age ranges to view. Car 

parking charges £6 for the whole weekend. 

25 August 

The Peak District Highland Games 



10am-4.30pm. Don’t miss this date in your 

diary. Come and watch these super strong 

men compete with their varied events 

throughout the day, including the 8 tonne 

tractor pull, the massive Stone of Destiny 

carry and more. Don’t miss the tossing of 

the Caber. There will be craft and market 

stalls, the children’s entertainer The Great 

Lorenzo, huge inflatables and all the usual 

fun Matlock Farm Park has to offer. 

T: 01246 590200. 

Bark in the Park Fun Dog Show 

Darley Park DE22 1EN 


11am-3pm. Bark in the Park Fun Dog Show 

is held to raise money for The Ark Rescue 

and Rehoming Centre run by Ashbourne 

Animal Welfare. Dog show classes inc. Most 

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Inspire them to explore science with… 

Professor Brian Cox 

Primary Times teams up with Professor Brian Cox OBE to discuss the importance of science for children, his 

own childhood inspirations, and his exciting world tour ‘Universal: Adventures in Space and Time’ 

How did you first become 

interested in physics and 

astronomy? Was there a 

book or famous figure who 

sparked your passion? 

I was always interested in astronomy as far 

back as I remember, and I think the reason 

for that is it’s the simplest science. You can 

do it without anything, you can go out into 

your back garden and look at the stars, you 

can see the constellations change from 

month to month, you can see the planets 

shift into position. 

In terms of a famous figure, there was Carl 

Sagan who made his series Cosmos when I 

was 11. It was this idea that these points of 

light in the sky are other worlds. The great 

thing about astronomy is that it carries 

your imagination away and you will never 

learn everything there is to learn 

about the universe. 

Our aim is to get the 

nation’s children inspired 

by science. For you, why 

is it important for children 

to take an interest? 

Science is above all else a way of 

thinking, it’s a way of celebrating curiosity. 

The central idea is that we don’t know 

everything. It’s often easy to be afraid of 

not knowing, when actually it’s the most 

exciting thing, because then you can go 

and find out. You might be the person 

who finds out for the first time whether 

there is life on Mars. I think that science 

teaches us to think, nature forces us to 

think in a particular way, and that’s the key 

educational value of science. 

What advice would you 

give to children who are 

aspiring to work in science? 

I would say stay excited and stay curious. 

Understand that if you want to be a scientist 

you can be. It’s easy to think you have to be 

a strange genius to be a scientist. There’s a 

really famous story about Einstein going into 

a school and saying “When I was your age, 

I was no Einstein”. 

Can you tell us a little bit more 

about your upcoming world 

tour ‘Universal: Adventures 

in Space and Time’? 

At one level it is huge, high-resolution 

screens showing these amazing pictures 

from the Hubble Space Telescope. But 

also, we simulated a black hole. We 

used the techniques that were used to 

develop the film Interstellar to simulate 

what it would be like to go and fly up to, 

orbit and dive into a black hole, and what 

we know about what happens. So, it is I 

hope a spectacular experience that’s also 

designed to make us think about our place 

in the universe. 

What top tips could you give 

to parents who are trying to 

introduce science into their 

home for their children? 

Science is about doing science ultimately. 

You get excited about science by doing it, 

and that’s why I think astronomy is great. 

You can get one of those apps on your 

phone that show you what the stars are, 

you’d be surprised by how easy it is to 

recognise what that is in the sky. And I 

believe that’s what it is to deliver a little bit 

of wonder to your children. I can’t think of 

anything that’s easier and more rewarding 

than just that. 

Professor Brian Cox’s tour, Universal, is on 

sale now www.briancoxlive.co.uk 




Handsome Dog, Prettiest Bitch, Waggiest 

Tail, and Best Puppy. Free entry to the 

event, £1 per dog per class. 


Legendary Joust 



11am-5pm. Experience the exhilarating 

spectacle of speed and skill as four 

legendary knights compete for honour 

and glory in the Legendary Joust. 

Immerse yourself in medieval life in the 

encampment, where you can listen to 

merry music, join in with the jester’s jokes 

and learn about cookery and crafts from 

centuries ago. T: 0370 333 1183. 


Back to School 



12-3.30pm. Parents may be looking forward 

to the children going back to school, so 

come and prepare for this with a host of 

activities with a ‘back to school’. 

T: 01773 854 321. 

28 August 




1.30-5.30pm. Join the farmyard team to 

help with their daily jobs. This is a chance 

for hands-on involvement in caring for the 




adult. T: 01246 565300. 

Kids at Cromford - Get Crafty 



9am-5pm. Get crafty with our creative kidfriendly 

crafts. T: 01629 823256. 

30 August 

Monthly Ranger walks 

Hardwick S44 5QJ 


10am-12noon. Enjoy the Hardwick parkland 

through the changing seasons on a guided 

walk with one of the Rangers. This is a great 

opportunity to find out more about the 

estate, the many wildlife that call it home, 

and learn more about the work carried out 

to help care for it. T: 01246 858400. 


Chatsworth Country Fair 



9am. The Chatsworth Country Fair is one of 

England’s most spectacular annual outdoor 

events. Held in Chatsworth Park in the heart 

of the Peak District in Derbyshire, it attracts 

visitors from all over the country for a family 

fun day out. With a packed programme of 

grand ring entertainment, a cookery theatre 

and fine food village, there’s lots to see and 

do. T: 01246 565300. 


1 September 

Marvellous Moths 



10-11.30am. It’s worth the early start to 

get a close up view of some of the big, 

bright and beautiful species of mysterious 

moths as it is revealed what is inside the 

overnight moth trap. All children must be 


6 September 










Free event. T: 01332 641901. 

Little Saplings Sensory Play 



10-11am and 11.30am-12.30pm. Little 

Saplings Sensory Play and storytelling 

is designed to help the youngest visitors 

enjoy the Arboretum and heighten their 

development and enjoyment of learning. 

Sounds, colours, textures, auditory sensory 

activities and other hands-on elements will 

add to the month’s chosen theme. Booking 

Essential, £2.50 per child/sapling. 

T: 01283 245 100. 

7 September 

Steam Tots 



1.30-3pm. Play, make and learn together 

amongst historic collections in this 

sensory exploration of STEAM (Science, 

Technology, Engineering, Art and 

Mathematics). Drop-in session, suitable for 


Code Club 

Riverside Library DE1 2FS 

www.eventbrite.co.uk 

10-11am and 11.30am-12.30pm. Code Club is 

organised by Derby Libraries and sessions 

are run by trained staff and volunteers. Each 

club runs as a structured course for up to 

20 weeks and children learn the basics 

of computer programming and how to 

create computer games and animations 

using Scratch. Children attending must be 

aged from 8 to 13 years at the start of the 

course and must be a member of Derby 

City Libraries. 

Code Club 

Alvaston Library DE1 2FS 


10.30-11.30am. Code Club is organised by 

Derby Libraries and sessions are run by 

trained staff and volunteers. Each club runs 

as a structured course for up to 20 weeks 

and children learn the basics of computer 

programming and how to create computer 

games and animations using Scratch. 

Children attending must be aged from 8 to 

13 years at the start of the course and must 

be a member of Derby City Libraries. 

be a member of Derby City Libraries. 

8 September 

September Open Day 

The Ark DE6 1NB 

www.ashbourneanimalwelfare.org 

11am-4pm. The Ark has lots of cats and 

dogs patiently waiting for loving new homes 

so come along and make September 

a special month by offering one of its 

residents a new home. Homemade lunches 

and teas are available, the shop is open for 

gifts and a new range of charity Christmas 

cards, plus The Ark 2020 calendar will be 

on sale. Our outside sales areas will be 

open offering books, bric a brac, toys etc. 

Admission is free. T: 01335 300494. 

14 September 

Change lives 

– foster for 


Not every Derbyshire child has 

the chance to grow up in a stable 

loving home. 

But you can change that by 

becoming a foster carer. 

Derbyshire County Council is looking 

for foster carers who could give 

children of all ages and abilities an 

opportunity that could transform 

their life forever. 

We need people who can provide 

short-term or long-term foster 

homes ranging from one-night 

emergency stays to placements 

which can last for several years. 

Foster carers need to be over 21 and 

have a spare room but can be from 

all walks of life and backgrounds. 

They can be single, married, straight, 




10.30am-12noon. Age 4+. Come along and 

join in these monthly family forest school 

sessions in the woods around Carsington 

Water. Activities vary monthly but may 

typically include den building, woodland 

crafts using tools, fire lighting or art 

activities. £7. 




12.30-3pm. Age 7+.Come along and join in 

these monthly family forest school sessions 

in the woods around Carsington Water. 

Activities vary monthly but may typically 

include den building, woodland crafts using 

tools, fire lighting or art activities. £7. 

gay or transgender, from any ethnic 

origin, working or not, renting or 

homeowners. 

Derbyshire County Council will 

provide you with benefits plus 

financial support and all the 

training you need. If you foster 

for Derbyshire, you’ll not only be 

changing a child’s life – you’ll 

change yours too. 

If you’d like to know more about 

fostering for Derbyshire including 

our regular ‘Talk Fostering’ 

events call 0800 083 7744, email 

fostering@derbyshire.gov.uk or 

visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ 

fostering 

Park in The Dark 



6-8pm. Discover the night time residents of 

Elvaston Castle. You will meet local rescued 

wildlife and explore the grounds to find the 

resident bats species. Length: Less than 2 

miles. Equipment: Bring a torch and wear 

suitable footwear. Cost: Adults £6, Children 

£4 (Not suitable for under 5’s). No Dogs. 

Booking and pre-payment essential. 

T: 01629 533870. 

Code Club 

Mickleover Library DE3 0EA 


10.30-11.30am. Code Club is organised by 

Derby Libraries and sessions are run by 

trained staff and volunteers. Each club runs 

as a structured course for up to 20 weeks 

and children learn the basics of computer 

programming and how to create computer 

games and animations using Scratch. 

Children attending must be aged from 8 to 

13 years at the start of the course and must 

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The Belfry Hotel & Resort 

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is situated 

in 550 acres of stunning North 

Warwickshire countryside and 

perfectly positioned for a family 

getaway. 

There are a range of family facilities 

to enjoy on-site at The Belfry 

including, swimming, mini-golf, 

woodland walk, playground, arts 

and crafts, games room and more! 

Or if you want to explore a little 

further you’ll find Twycross Zoo, 

Drayton Manor Theme Park and 

Cadbury World a short drive-away. 

After a day of family fun, you can 

enjoy a delicious meal in The 

Belfry’s family friendly restaurant, 

Roccas and then retire back to your 

spacious Family room. 

Kids stay and eat for free! Adults 

from only £55 per person. 

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SUMMER 2019 | www.primarytimes.co.uk/derbyshire

Archaeology 

why we dig it! 

Sequencing, developing chronological conceptual frameworks and spotting clues, 

Primary Times explores how the puzzle of the past enriches primary education 

Reading about people in the past 

can be a dry and dusty affair and for 

primary aged children, it can be limited 

by their reading ages and abilities. Yet, 

experiencing a real Roman building 

or handling original artefacts is an 

amazing tactile experience that 

brings the past into direct and 

immediate focus. 

For primary school aged children this 

concrete tactile experience helps to 

build their conceptual understanding 

of how people lived in the past 

and makes the distant past more 

accessible. It also helps to build a 

sense of time, or chronology. We all 

know that some young children under 

the age of seven think that dinosaurs 

roamed the earth at the same time 

that their grandparents were born! 

Children under seven have not yet 

fully developed their chronological 

conceptual frameworks. Exposure 

to archaeology, (buildings, objects 

and digs), at an early age can help 

to develop this critically important 

concept of time through tangible, 

hands on activity. 

Part of the work of archaeologists is 

interpreting the objects that they have 

found, some of which are too fragile to 

be handled. Therefore, experimental 

archaeologists often make replicas or 

reconstructions in order to understand 

how these objects worked. Wearing 

a replica mail shirt, for instance, is an 

immersive and experiential activity for 

adults and children alike and enhances 

our understanding of how people felt 

wearing armour, and walking into a 

reconstructed Iron Age house can be 

an awe-inspiring experience, which 

helps children to imagine the living 

environments of prehistoric peoples. 

These memorable encounters bring 

the distant past to life and help to 

engage and maintain children’s 

interest in their school studies. 

Archaeology is also about discovering 

past landscapes, where people lived 

and worked. It provides opportunities 

for children to explore their local 

area, even their own back gardens, 

to reveal clues about the people 

who once resided there. It enables 

children to develop a sense of place 

and community through time and 

adds meaning to their immediate 

surroundings. 

Being an archaeologist also means 

being a detective, and children 

love puzzles. Sequencing objects in 

order of time is an activity that can 

be undertaken at home but working 

with archaeological objects is a very 

different experience. Categorising or 

grouping objects such as pottery by 

typology, or the type of shape, and/ 

or decoration, is a skill that not only 

contributes to historical understanding 

but is also a basic building block of 

mathematical understanding. 

Finding and interpreting objects 

is one step in the archaeological 

process. Objects need context if 

they are to be fully understood. An 

archaeologist needs to use many 

skills in archaeological excavation 

and survey work. For example, when 

archaeologists dig a site they do 

not always know exactly what they 

are going to find, and they need to 

carefully record each stage of the 

dig by using context sheets, drawing 

buildings and taking photographs. 

Later when the dig is finished, they 

will analyse all the evidence to draw 

conclusions about what they have 

found. This process is like one huge 

puzzle with lots of different clues. 

Giving a child the chance to access 

archaeology in school and at home can 

open a whole new world of discovery, 

supporting both formal and informal 

learning in a range of subjects. The 

summer holidays are an ideal time 

for exploring archaeology and this 

summer the Festival of Archaeology 

offers a variety of exciting experiences 

from 13-28 July. Why not visit the 

Festival of Archaeology website 

festival.archaeologyuk.org and find an 

event near you? You might also want 

to join the Young Archaeologists’ Club, 

which runs branches all year round, 

across the UK – check out 

www.yac-uk.org/faqs-grown-ups 

From the Council for British 

Archaeology: Dr. Joanne Kirton, Youth 

Engagement Manager, and Gillian 

Waters, Festival Coordinator. 


0231513 


BOX OFFICE 

Box 

Office 

Your family theatre guide... 

Bolsover Castle 

S44 6PR 



Summer Nights Film Festival 

Summer Nights Outdoor Film Festival 

comes to Bolsover Castle in July as part 

of its 2019 tour. Presented by QUAD on 

an inflatable screen, Summer Nights is 

the chance to enjoy a unique open-air 

cinematic experience at this stunning 

heritage venue. Suitable for all. See 

website for details of films and prices. 

Buxton Opera House 

SK17 6XN 



The Tiger Who Came To Tea 

11am. 1.30 and 2pm. Direct from the 

West End, the Olivier Award nominated 

smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came 

to Tea returns on tour. The doorbell 

rings just as Sophie and her mummy 

are sitting down to tea. Who could it 

possibly be? What they certainly don’t 

expect to see at the door is a big, stripy 

tiger. Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this 

delightful family show; packed with 

oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and 

clumsy chaos! 

4 August 

Rhythm of the Dance 

7.30am. This dance and music 

extravaganza contains a wealth of Irish 

talent, an exciting 2-hour trip through 

hundreds of years of Irish dance and 

music, 22 award-winning World and 

Irish dance champions with 25 dazzling 

costume changes. 

15 August 

The Secret Garden 

7.30am. Her father is an important 

military general and her petulant 

mother treats Mary cruelly. The only 

bright spot in her life is the kind Officer 

Blake who tries to show Mary there is 

more to life than temper tantrums and 

contrariness. But then mutiny strikes the 

Lennox household and Mary is sent to 

England. She must go to Yorkshire - to 

Misselthwaite Manor, her uncle’s house. 

There she meets the stern housekeeper 

Mrs Medlock and the friendly house 

maid Martha, who tries to encourage 

Mary to enjoy the outdoors. Everything 

is very different to what she is used to 

but slowly Mary begins to explore the 

grounds of the manor, meeting the 

grumpy but good-natured gardener Ben 

Weatherstaff and Martha’s animal-loving 

brother Dickon. 

0231512 

Clumber Park 

S80 3AZ 


14 July 

Alice in Wonderland - Outdoor 

Theatre Production 

4-6.30pm. Immersion Theatre proudly 

bring their trademark energy to their 

most spectacularly bonkers show to 

date, as children and adults alike are 

invited to join in the hilarity of seeing 

this classic story brought vividly to life 

before having the opportunity to meet 

the characters after the show…why not 

come dressed up as your favourite? 

Derby Theatre 

DE1 2NF 

www.derbytheatre.co.uk 


Five 

11am and 1.30pm. FIVE is a playful 

exploration of five human senses 

through dance, movement and live 

music. Created by Derbyshire-based 

family theatre specialists WinterWalker, 

this warm, funny and inclusive show is a 

perfect introduction to live performance 

for children age 3 to 6. 

Dudmaston 

WV15 6QN 


30 July 

Outdoor Theatre - Gangsta 

Granny 

4-6pm. David Walliams’ much loved 

modern classic comes to the outdoor 

stage at Dudmaston. Performed in the 

open air by Heartbreak Productions. The 

gates to the performance area open 

at 3.30pm for a 4pm start. Suitable for 

children aged 3 years and over. 

Lakeside Arts Theatre 

NG7 2RD 

www.lakesidearts.org 

26 July 

TICKET 

TICKET 

Oddsocks: A Midsummer Night’s 

Dream 

7.30pm. Join Oddsocks Productions 

as they return to celebrate their 30th 

Anniversary year with yet another 

high-energy, feel-good, family theatre 

show. This summer the company invite 

you to join them for a festival of music, 

magic and mayhem as they bring that 

Shakespearean favourite “A Midsummer 

Night’s Dream”, to life. 

Markeaton Park - Craft Village 

DE22 4AA 

www.inderby.org.uk 

3 August 

The Greatest Showman - Cert. PG 

9pm. An outdoor screening of the 2017 

hit The Greatest Showman. Inspired 

by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, 

The Greatest Showman is an original 

musical that celebrates the birth of show 

business and tells of a visionary who 

rose from nothing to create a spectacle 

that became a worldwide sensation. 


Here Be Dragons! 

11am and 2pm. This summer Babbling 

Vagabonds want to take you on an 

adventure into the unknown. They want 

to hardwire your imagination and take 

you on a trip that will refresh the senses, 

even on a hot day. Join their brave 

zoologists, the ‘Monster Menders’ as 

they take care of strange and peculiar 

creatures 

Pomegranate Theatre 

S41 7TX 

www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk 


Film: The Queen’s Corgi 

Various Times. The Queen’s Corgi 

follows the adventure of Rex, the British 

monarch’s most beloved dog, who 

loses track of his mistress and stumbles 

across a clan with dogs of all kinds 

confronting and fighting each other. 

During his epic journey to return to the 

Queen, Rex falls in love and discovers 

his true self. 


Film: Horrible Histories: The 

Movie - Rotten Romans 

Various Times. Horrible Histories: The 

Movie – Rotten Romans transports 

audiences back to Roman Britain and 

embraces the timeless, irreverent 

humour of the successful books and 

TV series. Atti is a Roman teenager with 

brains but very little brawn. When one of 

his schemes falls foul of Emperor Nero, 

Atti is forced to join the army and sent 

to miserable, cold, wet Britain. Things go 

from bad to worse when Atti is captured 

by Orla, a feisty teenage Celt desperate 

to prove herself as a warrior. 

28 September – 29 September 

Dear Zoo Live 

Various Times. After a successful debut 

tour, Dear Zoo the timeless children’s 

classic book returns to the stage in 2019. 

This production will delight all those who 

have read the book (both young and 

old) as it unfolds with child-engaging 

puppets, music and lots of audience 

interaction. 

Shugborough Estate 

ST17 0XB 


27 July 

Outdoor Theatre: Much Ado 

About Nothing 

7-9pm. When news of peace reaches 

England, jubilation descends upon the 

residents of Dover and love blossoms 

between the returning soldiers and the 

women who have been working hard on 

the home front. 

Sudbury Hall and the National 

Trust Museum of Childhood 

DE6 5HT 


2 August 

Outdoor Theatre - Pride and 

Prejudice 

7.30-10.30pm. Take a step back in time 

with Chapterhouse Theatre Company 

to meet Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Austen’s 

notorious heroine. 

29 August 

Outdoor Theatre - Wind in The 

Willows 

11am-1.30pm. Boating with Ratty, a feast 

with Badger and high jinx on the open 

road with that reckless ruffian, Mr Toad. 

What more could such firm friends wish 

for? Join Mole, Ratty and Badger on their 

mad-cap adventures. 

The Brewhouse Arts Centre 

DE14 1AA 



Performing Stars Academy: The 

Addams Family Musical 

7pm and 6pm. A fantastic new musical 

based on the well-known characters of 

the Addams Family. Come and see the 

students of the Burton Performing Stars 

Academy tell you this funny, fast and 

fabulous story. 

29 July 

StageScreen Musical Theatre: 

Showcase 2019 

7.30pm. Join their triple threat 

performers as they showcase musical 

theatre songs, dances and scenes from 

Broadway to the West End including 

Hamilton, Everybody’s Talking about 

Jamie, Mean Girls and many more. 

Wightwick Manor 

and Gardens 

WV6 8EE 


25 July 

Outdoor Theatre - Folksy Theatre 

presents ‘Mister Magnolia’ 

5.30-7pm. Join Mr Magnolia on his wacky 

adventures, filled with Folksy Theatre’s 

bold characters, live music, puppetry 

and audience interaction, it’s a day out 

not to be missed. Based on the book by 

Quentin Blake. T: 01698 854409. 

Winding Wheel Theatre 

S41 7SA 

www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk 

31 August 

A Tribute to Ariana Grande and 

JoJo Siwa 

6pm. Tributes to global superstar Ariana 

Grande and kids’ sensation JoJo Siwa 

together in one of the most exciting new 

Pop production of 2019. Tickets: £17.90. T: 

01246 345 222. 

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Where in the world can 

you walk on the Moon? 

This summer bring the whole 

family to walk on the moon free of 

charge inside the medieval Lichfield 

Cathedral. 

From 20th July - 25th September 

the floor of the Cathedral will 

become a moonscape for all ages. 

This moon floor art installation, 

called ‘One Small Step’, by sculptor 

Peter Walker will give people a 

unique opportunity to stand on 

the moon, which is an Image from 

NASA covering the 36metres of the 

Cathedral. 

There are also FREE family activities 

happening daily throughout the 

summer holidays (Mon-Sat) at 13:30 

– 15:30 and for two special days (3rd 

and 12th August) there will be an 

explorer dome which gives you a 

chance to gaze at the night sky (free 

ticketed event). 

During August witness The Great 

Exhibition 2019: ‘Space, God, the 

Universe and Everything.’ This 

spectacular sound and light show 

is inspired by the anniversary of the 

first moon landing and promises to 

be out of this world. (ticketed event) 

Also, in August the Film Festival is 

back! Watch family friendly movies 

on the moon including Frozen, Back 

to the Future, ET, The Lego Movie 

and more. (ticketed event) 

For more information and to 

book tickets visit: www.lichfieldcathedral.org 



BBC wildlife’s Wild Cities presenter, Hannah Stitfall, 

inspires us to… 

become a wildlife filmmaker this summer 

You’re never too young to tell animal stories 

and cherish the wildlife you encounter. 

That’s the message from passionate 

wildlife content creator for BBC Earth, 

Springwatch and Wild Cities, Hannah 

Stitfall. From whales leaping out of the 

waves at close quarters to plastic pollution 

on our beaches, mobile phone footage 

shared online is an incredibly powerful tool 

in defence of the natural world. Why not 

film some of the wildlife you experience on 

the school run or beyond and make it the 

star of the show? 

“It is very easy to get down about the state 

of our planet,” said Hannah, a wildlife 

presenter who has worked alongside 

some of the world’s best naturalists and 

conservationists, has filmed around the 

world and worked on BBC Spring, Autumn 

and Winterwatch, “but the tide is slowly 

turning – and that is thanks to passionate 

individuals like the people reading this. 

“Whether it is through public speaking, 

TV, nature writing or simply through 

their own social media channels, the 

conservation movement happening right 

now is something we should all be proud 

of and is incredibly exciting! We can make 

a difference and already are, but only if we 

don’t give up.” 

Sir David Attenborough’s BBC show Wildlife 

on One was a must-see for a young Hannah 

who rushed home after school dance class 

to tune in. The filmmaker’s love of wildlife 

started very early, at playschool, where she 

pretended to be a flamingo and went on to 

develop an obsession with foxes. Hannah 

is encouraging families to try making their 

own wildlife films from their mobile phones. 

“Find something you’re passionate about 

and go film it – that could be anything 

from a house martin to a mayfly nymph 

– every single species has a story and 

why shouldn’t it be you who tells it? As 

mentioned earlier – if you only reach one 

person then they tell another person – 

that’s more people that now know about 

that species story. 

“And it doesn’t matter if your content 

isn’t up to the standards of a BBC wildlife 

epic – you are still reaching people, and 

that’s what it’s all about! I have made some 

terrible films, but I have also made some 

good ones, it’s all about learning what 

works for your audience and if we don’t try 

we will never know!” 

Hannah’s new four-part BBC Earth series 

filmed in South Africa is coming out later 

this year. She believes sharing stories about 

our natural world and the species we share 

our planet with is now one of the most 

important jobs on the planet. 

“I see it almost as a domino effect when 

I’m working on a BBC production or making 

my own content – if I reach just one person, 

they will then tell or share the content with 

another person, then another person and 

another, which in turn hopefully reaches 

a huge audience. If every single one of us 

managed to change just one person’s mind 

about protecting our wildlife or hooked 

them into caring about nature then I truly 

believe our work as wildlife communicators 

would be done – and that is why it matters 

so much to me.” 

Watching wildlife content on television or 

online is an important part of family life, 

in Hannah’s book, because it brings a 

whole new world to people, a world 

that is rarely seen. 

“We would never have the privilege 

of being in the heart of a bird’s nest if 

it weren’t for our wildlife cameras on 

Springwatch. The majority of us live in 

such a fast-paced environment with a 

million things to do that going outside and 

birdwatching or wildlife spotting sometimes 

just isn’t achievable.” 

Hannah will be at RSPB Birdfair, which 

runs from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 August 

in Rutland, and addresses some of the big 

issues of the day, including climate change 

and wildlife decline. For tickets and news 

visit: www.birdfair.org.uk, @TheBirdfair and 

Like Birdfair on Facebook. 


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Q: What happens 

when a frog’s car 

breaks down? 

A: He gets toad 

away 

Q: What is a 

cat’s favourite 

movie? 

A: The sound 

of Mew-sic! 

Q: What do you get 

when you cross 

a shark with a 

snowman? 

A: Frostbite 

Q: What do you 

call a gorilla 

wearing ear-muffs? 

A: Anything - he 

can’t hear you 

Send your 

jokes to 

Kathy.Wright@ 

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