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6 What's On Where? 

Dear Readers, 

Back to School 

Issue 2019 

WELCOME 

12 Choosing A School 

16 Box Office 

Welcome to our back to school edition! We hope you had a fantastic 

summer break and have been enjoying the warm weather, and now 

feel ready to start a new school year. We also want to give a warm welcome 

to all of our new readers who have little ones just starting their 

first year of school! It’s such an exciting time full of new experiences 

for them and you, and we hope these first few weeks go just as well as 

you hope. For our regular readers, we hope this new school year brings 

positive change and lots of opportunities for fun with your family. 

18 Love of Reading 

20 Pinboard 

21 Bookstore 

22 Competitions 

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Birmingham Community Leisure Trust has a whole host of 

children’s activity programmes to get them active! With 9 great 

centres to choose from, there’s bound to be something for you 

and your family to enjoy. 

Intensive Lessons 

We deliver swimming lessons through the Swim England Learn to 

Swim Pathway – the most successful programme of its kind! 

Our all-inclusive programme takes your child from their first lesson 

to developing confidence and competence in the water in an 

enjoyable and safe environment. 

Childrens Sports Courses 

Football, Gymnastics, Cricket, Dace, Judo, Tennis, Parkour and 

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Free trials available on all sports courses at all of our centres. 

Courses run all year (including school holidays) – contact your 

nearest centre to book your child’s free trial today. 

Birthday Parties 

Pool parties, Football parties, Bouncey castle parties and more! 

Parties on Saturdays and Sundays – prices start from £73.50 per 

party. 

For all parties there is a room available for you to use to continue 

the celebrations and you can even bring your own food and 

birthday cake with you! 

You can view all the swim lessons info, sports courses time tables 

and birthday party packages on our website. When you are ready 

to book, just visit or phone reception. 

● Beeches Pool & Fitness Centre* (0121 516 5638) https://www. 

birminghamleisure.com/beeches_pool/Holiday-Activities 

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Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre (0121 796 2221) https://www. 

birminghamleisure.com/billesley_indoor_tc/Holiday-Activities 

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Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre* (0121 516 5641) https:// 

www.birminghamleisure.com/cocks_moors_woods/Holiday- 

Activities 

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Erdington Leisure Centre* (0121 516 5650) https://www. 

birminghamleisure.com/erdington_lc/holiday-activities 

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Fox Hollies Leisure Centre* (0121 796 2330) https://www. 

birminghamleisure.com/fox_hollies_lc/Holiday-Activities 

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Stechford Leisure Centre* (0121 796 2331) https://www. 

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(0121 516 5652) https://www.birminghamleisure.com/wyndley_ 

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WHAT’S ON WHERE 

Ongoing 

If you are looking for more inspiration, there 

are many more events on our website 

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Kids Dance Fitness Class 

Just Play B44 9HP 

www.justplaysoftplay.co.uk 

1.30-2.15pm. Mondays. Easy to follow 

dance fitness routines, fitness games/ 

activities. Improves balance, co-ordination, 

movement patterns, confidence, 

teamwork and more. Age: 2-4 years. 

T: 0121 360 22 55. 

Ballet Tots 



1.30-2.15pm. Wednesdays. Come 

and learn some of your first ballet 

terminology, moves and steps while 

imagination is used to keep it playful and 

fun for your little ballerina. Age: 2-5 years. 

T: 0121 360 22 55. 

Jo Jingles 



11am and 12noon. Thursdays. Enjoy 45 

minutes of music, singing and movement 

with Jo. Classes are carefully structured 

and each week educational themes are 

introduced using well known nursery 

rhymes and instruments. Mixed ages. 

T: 0121 360 22 55. 

Little Kickers 



10.30-11.15am. Thursdays. A positive, funfilled 

pre-school football programme 

executed in a friendly, pressure-free 

environment. Age: 2-5 years. 

T: 0121 360 22 55. 

Reading Group for Young 

People 

Ward End Library B8 2HF 

www.birmingham.gov.uk 

2-3pm. A new reading group for young 

people at Ward End Library. It’s aimed at 

11-17 year olds, of all reading abilities, and 

promises to be fun and exciting. 

T: 0121 464 0366. 

Tunnel Tots 

Dudley Canal and Limestone Mines 

DY1 4SB. 

www.discover.dudley.gov.uk 

10-11am. Every Monday – boat leaves at 

10am. Share some stories as you travel 

along and sing some songs together in 

Cathedral Arch. Afterwards, come along 

to the Gongoozler where there will be 

colouring and puzzles for the toddlers to 

enjoy whilst the adults relax with 25% off 

a hot drink and piece of cake. Just 80p 

per passenger. No advance bookings are 

taken for our Tunnel Tots trips, so seats 

are allocated on a first-come, first-served 

basis on the day. T: 0121 557 6265. 

4 September – 19 September 

Birmingham Heritage Week: Soho 

Rooftop Tours 

Soho House B18 5LB 

www.birminghammusuems.org.uk 

Tours: 11.30am, 1 and 2.30pm. Take a tour 

up to the roof of Soho House to take in the 

panoramic views of the local area. Explore 

the elegant Georgian home of Birmingham’s 

foremost industrialist Matthew Boulton and 

the meeting place of the Lunar Society 

during Birmingham Heritage Week. Tours 

cost £10 per person. (Entry into visitor centre 

and grounds are free.) Pre-booking is 

advised. T: 0121 348 8150. 

4 September - 5 October 

Summer Holiday! 

The Leather Museum Walsall WS2 8EW 

www.go.walsall.gov.uk 

Get ready to enjoy some vintage vibes with 

this exhibition. Bold mid-century fashion 

and swimwear, picnic sets and postcards 

will be on display as the museum celebrates 

the traditional British summer holiday. Free 

event. T: 01922 652288. 

4 September – 31 October 

Costume Exhibition: Connecting the 

Estate 

Dudmaston WV15 6QN 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

12.30-4pm. Discover how a forester’s tools 

and uniform has changed over the last 100 

years. T: 01746780866. 

4 September – 3 November 

Made @ MAC: Family Fun at MAC 

mac Midlands Art Centre B12 9QH 

www.macbirmingham.co.uk 

9am-9pm. A lively course programme 

reflects MAC’s widely respected familyfriendly 

credentials and offers a wide range 

of courses that families can take part in 

together. This exhibition showcases some of 

these activities and a selection of the work 

produced. T: 0121 446 3232. 

5 September 

Nature Tots at Brandon Marsh - Home 

Sweet Home 

Brandon Marsh SSSI Nature Reserve and 

Visitor Centre CV3 3GW 

www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk 

10.30am-12noon and 1.30-3pm. Nature 

Tots aims to encourage an early interest in 

wildlife. With this in mind, we hold activities 

outdoors, in the natural surroundings of our 

reserve at Brandon Marsh. These sessions 

start with fifteen minutes of fun free play 

and everyone is here we head outside to 

get stuck in with some wonderful activities 

based on that weeks theme, before 

returning to the centre to make an amazing 

craft you can take home. T: 02476 302912. 

6 September 

Jewellery Quarter Heritage Walk 

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter B18 6HA 


2-3.30pm. Birmingham’s world famous 

Jewellery Quarter has been Britain’s main 

seat of jewellery and silver manufacture for 

at least the last 150 years. Come along for 

a lively guided walk looking at the people, 

places and themes that have helped to 

shape this singular working district. Meet on 

Newhall street opposite the Queen’s Arms 

pub at 2.00pm. Pre-booking is essential. T: 

0121 348 8140 

Nature Tots at Parkridge - Home Sweet 

Home 

The Parkridge Centre, Solihull, B91 3HG 




wildlife. With activities outdoors in the natural 

surroundings of the reserve at The Parkridge 

Centre. The session starts with fifteen minutes 

of free play, when everyone is here, then 

head outside to get stuck in with some 

wonderful activities based on that weeks 

theme, before returning to the centre to 

make an amazing craft to take home. 

T: 0121 704 0768. 


I See the Future 

Henley Street CV37 6PT 

www.shakespeare.org.uk 

10am-5pm. See Stratford’s future through 

giant binoculars. The Shakespeare 

Birthplace Trust, in partnership with the 

Royal Shakespeare Company and Creative 

Producers International , has commissioned 

Anagram to create an innovative artistic 

project that will explore the experiences 

and perspectives of Stratford-upon-Avon 

residents. Working with the local community, 

two pairs of giant binoculars will curiously 

appear on Henley Street and in the Bancroft 

Gardens over the weekend of 6-8 September. 

Creations developed at previous workshops 

will be transformed into vibrant animations 

that play inside the binoculars during the 

weekend. 

7 September 

Kiddiwinks Nearly New Sale 

Collingwood Community 

CentreAddress:Collingwood Centre B43 7NF 

www.stallandcraftcollective.co.uk 

1.30-3pm. The ideal place to buy and sell 

nearly new items - from bump to big kid. 

KIDDIWINKS Nearly New specialise in 

maternity, baby and childrens clothes, toys 

and equipment up to 10 years of age. Entry £1. 

Children free. T: 07816897555. 

Guided Pond Dipping Sessions 

Sandwell Valley B43 5AG 

www.rspb.org.uk 

11am-1pm. Come and join in with a guided 

Pond Dipping session. Expert volunteers will 

be on hand to help you discover the pond 

minibeasts, how to idientify them and the best 

way to use our equipment. T: 0121 357 7395. 


Apple Pressing Month 

Sunnycroft TF1 2DR 


11am-3pm. September is the traditional time 

of harvest, Sunnycroft will be collecting 

the apples from their orchard to create 

fresh apple juice. Come a see how you go 

from apple to juice using a traditional press 

and have a taste of freshly pressed juice. 

Small charge per bottle of apple juice. T: 

01952242884. 

Potato and Sweetcorn Shindig 

Hatton Adventure World CV35 8XA 

www.hattonworld.com 

11am-4pm. When visiting Hatton Adventure 

World why not teach your children whilst 

having lots of fun. Included in your day ticket 

you are welcome to come along and pick 

your own potatoes and sweetcorn, straight 

from the field. Harvesting food is both 

rewarding and exciting….from the field to the 

plate, Hatton is putting the fun factor into 

food. T: 01926 843411. 

8 September 

Summer Nights Film Festival 2019 - 

Mamma Mia: Here we go again, PG 

Attingham Park SY4 4TP 


8-10.30pm. Everyone is back for more ABBA 

inspired song and dance numbers as Mamma 

Mia 2 comes to Attingham. Set up your picnic 

next to the historic Mansion and enjoy a late 

summer evening watching this great sing 

along film on the big screen.T: 01743708123. 

9 September 

Wildlife Watch After School Club - Wild 

Food Forage 




3.45-5pm. Running monthly on Mondays. The 

sessions are aimed at children aged 4 years 

and up, but younger siblings are welcome, 

adults must accompany their children unless 

they are 8 years and over. Please be aware 

activities occur in all weathers, so please 

dress appropriately. T: 02476 302912. 

10 September 

Wild Home School - Tracks and 

Trails 




2-3pm. Wild Home School sessions happen 

every second Tuesday of the month. With 

each session varying between a mix of 

curriculum focused activities, bushcraft and 

nature based activities. Each session you’ll 

be heading outside to learn about something 

new, with every month having a different 

theme, aimed at home schooled children 

working at a KS2 level (around 8 years and 

up). T: 024 76 302 912. 

11 September 

Birmingham Heritage Week: Meet Sir 

Thomas Holte Tour 

Aston Hall B6 6JD 


1-2.15pm. Sir Thomas Holte: hero, villain, 

murderer, or simply misunderstood? Who 

is the man behind the myths? Entry to this 

event is included in the price of admission. 

Pre-booking is essential. T: 0121 348 8100. 

12 September 

Birmingham Heritage Week: A Servant’s 

Life Guided Tour 



1-2.15pm. A special guided tour which focuses 

on the servants at Aston Hall. Entry to the tour 

is included in the price of admission. Booking 

essential. T: 0121 348 8100. 

Little Grown ups 

Bilston Craft Gallery WV14 7LU 

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk 

1-2pm. Little Grown-ups focus on providing 

families with babies and toddlers the 

freedom and space, as well as games and 

toys, to enjoy playing with and to pretend 

they’re all grown-up – from dressing-up, 

studying, going to work, and running a busy 

home – children can create their very own 

imaginary, grown-up worlds, far away in the 

future. Suitable for 0 – 7 years. £4 per child. 

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WHAT’S ON WHERE 

Heritage Open Days - Oak House 

Museum 

Oak House Museum B70 8HJ. 

www.sandwell.gov.uk 

2-5pm. Book onto a tour and see areas 

not normally open to the public. Tours at 

2:30pm and 3:30pm. Please call to secure 

your place. T: 0121 5530759. 

Nature Tots at Brandon Marsh - 

Dazzling Dragonflies 





Tots aims to encourage an early interest 

in wildlife. Activities outdoor, in the natural 

surroundings of the reserve at Brandon 

Marsh. These sessions start with fifteen 

minutes of fun free play and everyone 

is here we head outside to get stuck in 

with some wonderful activities based on 

that weeks theme, before returning to the 

centre to make an amazing craft you can 

take home. T: 02476 302912. 

13 September 

Birmingham Heritage Week: Heritage 

Open Day 

Sarehole Mill B13 0BD 


Tours: 12 and 2pm. Take part in free 

costumed tour of Sarehole Mill. Tours last 

approximately 45 minutes. Free but prebooking 

required. T: 0121 348 8160. 

Cronkhill Open Day 

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill SY5 6JP 


11am-4pm. Hidden in the Shropshire 

countryside, Cronkhill is an unexpected 

vision of Italy. Take a look around this 

little gem on one of only six open days 

a year. All visits must be pre booked. T: 

01743708162. 

Nature Tots at Parkridge - Dazzling 

Dragonflies 





in wildlife. Activities outdoors in the 

natural surroundings of the reserve at The 

Parkridge Centre. The session starts with 

fifteen minutes of free play, when everyone 

is here, then head outside to get stuck in 



centre to make an amazing craft to take 

home. T: 0121 704 0768. 


Open Days 

Morville Hall WV15 6QN 


12-5pm. Morville Hall is just up the road 

from Dudmaston and opens on selected 

Fridays and Saturdays throughout the 

summer. Originally an Elizabethan House, 

Morville was extensively enlarged around 

1750, giving it the appearance of a 

Georgian Home. T: 01746780866. 

14 September 

Heritage Open Days - Old Yardley Walk 

Blakesley Hall B25 8RN 


11.30am-1pm and 2-3.30pm. Join experts 

from the Birmingham and Warwickshire 

Archaeological Society in a leisurely 2.5 

mile stroll around the village of Yardley to 

celebrate Heritage Open Days. Discover 

the hidden history of the area including 

two medieval moats that once surrounded 

manor houses, ridges remaining from 

medieval ploughing, and the historic 

buildings of old Yardley including (exterior 

only) St Edburgha’s church and the timberframed 

old grammar school. These walks 

are free – pre-booking essential as only 

30 places per walk. The walks will begin at 

Blakesley Hall. T: 0121 348 8120. 


Open Day 



10.30am-5pm. Free costumed guided tours 

of the Smith & Pepper jewellery factory 

to celebrate Birmingham Heritage Week 

and Heritage Open Days. Pre-booking is 

essential. T: 0121 348 8140. 

Birmingham Heritage Week: Water, 

Water Everywhere and not a Drop to 

Mill 



1-2pm. A free illustrated talk on waterpower 

at Sarehole Mill as part of Birmingham 

Heritage Week and Heritage Open Days. 

Pre-booking required. Limited places. First 

come, first served. T: 0121 348 8160. 


Open Days - Guided Tour 

Weoley Castle B29 5RJ 


12-1pm. Free tour of Weoley Castle as part 

of Birmingham Heritage Week and Heritage 

Open Days. Pre-booking required. T: 0121 

348 8140. 

Swing Sling Baby Classes 

Bantock House Museum WV3 9LQ 


9.30-11.15am. Sling Swing is an exciting 

gentle movement and dance class for 

mums and dads or carers with their babies 

and toddlers in soft structured slings and 

baby carriers or wraps. 

Galton Valley Canal Museum 

Galton Valley Canal Museum B66 1BA 


10am-3pm. Housed in the New Smethwick 

Pumping Station the canal museum tells 

the story of the Galton Valley canal system 

and the people that lived and worked on it. 

Entry to the museum is free and there are 

light refreshments available. 0121 556 0683. 

Harvest Saturday 

Packwood House B94 6AT 


10am-4pm. Come and meet the garden 

team to see what’s being harvested in the 

garden this autumn. Sample and learn 

about all the fresh produce grown at here 

Packwood.T: 01564782024. 

Heritage Open Day - Dudley Museum 

at the Archives 

Dudley Museum DY1 4SQ 


11am-4pm. An opportunity to look around 

the venue, see the displays and exhibitions. 

Suitable for Families. Free event. 

Heritage Open Day - Red House Glass 

Cone 

Red House Glass Cone DY8 4AZ 


11am-4pm. An opportunity to look around 

the venue, see the displays and exhibitions. 

Suitable for Families. Free event. 





Pond Dipping session. Expert volunteers 

will be on hand to help you discover the 

pond minibeasts, how to idientify them and 

the best way to use our equipment. T: 0121 

357 7395. 

Rep to Rep Tour 

The Old Rep Theatre B5 4DY 

www.oldtreptheatre.co.uk 

10am-1pm. A rare opportunity to explore 

the unique shared history of The Old Rep 

and Birmingham Repertory Theatre in one 

grand tour. Led by experienced guides, 

this tour will take you behind the scenes 

at both venues, providing insight into the 

fascinating history of Birmingham Repertory 

Company over the last 106 years. 

T: 0121 359 9444. 



Open Days 



11am-4pm. Visit this magnificent Jacobean 

mansion for free as part of Birmingham 

Heritage Week and Heritage Open Days. 

Last entrance to the hall 3pm. T: 0121 348 

8100. 


Open Day 



Tours: 11.30am, 1.00pm and 2.30pm. Free 

entry into Blakesley Hall with costumed 

guided tours of the Hall. Pre-booking is 

essential. To book tickets please call T: 0121 

348 8263 . 

Black Country Boating Festival 

Bumble Hole Nature Reserve 


10am-5pm. Trade and craft stalls, floating 

market, traditional boats, fun fair, boat 

trips, real ale and cider, hot food stalls, 

live music on 2 stages, pony rides, Sunday 

only Dog Show. With more than 200 boat, 

trade and charity stalls to browse, canal 

side entertainment, boaters’ competitions, a 

funfair, real ale bar, live music and regular 

boat trips along the Dudley No 2 canal, 

there is always something for everyone in 

the family. T: 0844 800 5076. 

15 September 


Open Day 



Tours: 12 and 2pm. Take part in a free 

costumed tour of Sarehole Mill. Tours last 

approximately 45 minutes. Pre-booking 

required. 


Open Day 

Soho House B18 5LB 


11am-4pm. Explore Soho House for free 

as part of Heritage Open Days. Walk in the 

footsteps of some of Birmingham’s greatest 

industrialists, learn about the Boulton family 

and life in the 18th century and see how 

the servants of Soho worked at Matthew 

Boulton’s home. T: 0121 348 8150. 

Falconry Day 

Weoley Castle B29 5RJ 


11am-3pm. Come and see the magnificent 

birds of prey as they fly over the ruins 

of Weoley Castle. Children must be 

supervised at all times. T: 0121 348 8140. 


Museum 



2-5pm. Meet costumed characters 

demonstrating women’s work in the 1600s. 

Discover who signed an oath ‘to live and die 

for the true Protestant religion’ in 1642. Try 

some hands on activities. T: 0121 5530759. 

Vikings 

Haden Hill House Museum 


12-4pm. Come along as the Vikings invade, 

see real Vikings and enjoy some exciting 

activities and combat displays. The Old Hall 

will be open. 

Cronkhill Open Day 

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill SY5 6JP 


11am-4pm. Hidden in the Shropshire 

countryside, Cronkhill is an unexpected 

vision of Italy. Take a look around this little 

gem on one of only six open days a year. All 

visits must be pre booked. T: 01743708162. 

Heritage Open Day 

Birmingham Botanical Gardens B15 3TR 

www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk 

10am-7pm. Come and explore the 

Birmingham Botanical Gardens, bring a 

picnic and enjoy the beautiful scenery. 

An idyllic way to spend a Sunday with the 

family. Admission will be free as part of 

the Heritage Open Day scheme. T: 0121 

454 1860. 

Harvest Home 

Mary Arden’s Farm CV37 9UN 

www.shakespeare.org.uk 

10am-5pm. Try your hand at traditional 

crafts, like candle-making, willow weaving 

and wool crafts. Enjoy puppet shows, face 

painting, Tudor music and more. There will 

be plenty of fun activities for the whole 

family to enjoy. Normal admission applies, 

so if you’re already a valid ticket holder you 

can come and join in for free. 

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2-5pm. Book onto a tour and see areas 

not normally open to the public. Tours at 

2:30pm and 3:30pm. Please call to secure 

your place. T: 0121 5530759. 

Nature Tots at Brandon Marsh - Bugs 

That Go Bump 






wildlife. Activities outdoors in the natural 








take home. T: 02476 302912. 


Heritage Open Day at Dudley Castle 

Dudley Castle DY1 4SQ 


3-6pm. Free event but you do need to preregister. 

Visit the 11th century courtyard, 

horrible history session, Castle Tour, ghost 

walk, Castle trail encounter, bird of prey. 

£3.50 car park charge. T: 01384 215313 . 

20 September 

Nature Tots at Parkridge - Bugs That 

Go Bump 









is here, when head outside to get stuck in 




home. T: 0121 704 0768. 

21 September 

Swing Sling Baby Classes 

Bantock House Museum WV3 9LQ 


9.30-11.15am. Sling Swing is an exciting 

gentle movement and dance class for 

mums and dads or carers with their babies 

and toddlers in soft structured slings and 

baby carriers or wraps. 

Galton Valley Canal Museum 

Galton Valley Canal Museum B66 1BA 


10am-3pm. Housed in the New Smethwick 

Pumping Station the canal museum tells 

the story of the Galton Valley canal system 

and the people that lived and worked on it. 

Entry to the museum is free and there are 

light refreshments available. 

T: 0121 556 0683. 








the best way to use our equipment. 

T: 0121 357 7395. 

Family Workshop: Canal Art 

Black Country Living Museum DY1 4SQ 

www.bclm.co.uk 

Learn the traditional techniques of canal art 

in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Find out 

about the traditional skills of canal art as 

you create your own hand-painted tiles to 

take home at the end of the day. For family 

members of all ages and generations. 

Booking advised. T: 0121 557 9643. 

Hero Walk 

Walsall Arboretum WS1 2QB 

www.stgileshospice.com 

12noon. Join in this 5km family walk and 

fun day and make memories in a mask 

around Walsall Arboretum. Kick off your 

afternoon at the hero hub where you 

can give your super powers a boost with 

snacks and smoothies before you set 

off on your arboretum adventure with 

awesome activities along the route. A hero’s 

welcome awaits as you cross the finish line 

to celebrate with a goodie bag and medal. 

Your entry fee includes a hero mask for 

each participant. If you’d like to take on the 

challenge in true hero style, St Giles capes 

can be pre-ordered or purchased on the 

day for £5. Doggie sidekicks are welcome. 

£6 children (under 16), £10 adults, £30 family 

(2 adults, 2 children), Free entry for children 

under 3. 


Heritage Open Day Free Buses 

Upton House and Gardens OX15 6HT 


As part of Heritage Open Days, Upton 

House and Gardens are opening for free 

for one weekend only this September. Free 

buses will be provided - see website for 

more details. T: 01295670266. 

22 September 

Harvest Festival 



11am-4pm. A celebration of the harvest in 

cooperation with Let’s Feed Brum. 

T: 0121 348 8160. 


Museum 



2-5pm. Meet costumed characters 

demonstrating women’s work in the 1600s. 

Discover who signed an oath ‘to live and die 

for the true Protestant religion’ in 1642. Try 

some hands on activities. T: 0121 5530759. 

Open Day 

New Hall Water Mill B76 1QU 

www.newhallmill.org.uk 

10am-4pm. Visit the Grade II listed flour mill 

which, water supply permitting, will be fully 

operational. Mill and tea room open. 

T: 0121 526 3131. 

Fun in The Park 

Tudor Grange Park B91 3LU 

www.solihull.gov.uk 

11am-5pm. The annual charity fundraising 

event returns. You can look forward to the 

display of Classic Cars and the Dog Show 

which have become family favourites. As 

usual there will be demonstrations and 

activities throughout the park with a full 

programme of events in the main arena. 

BMAG Babies 

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery B3 

3DH 


10.30 and 11.30am. Come along for one of 

the Museum’s regular on gallery early years 

stay and play sessions. Creative, interactive 

and sensory play and fun with colours, 

textures and sounds. Designed for babies 

and toddlers aged 6 months to 2 years to 

play and interact with a parent or caregiver. 

T: 0121 348 8000. 

26 September 














Natures Fairies 














take home. T: 02476 302912. 

Family Bat Night 

Ufton Fields CV33 9PU 


6-7.30pm. Learn lots of exciting facts 

about bats and use a bat detector on a 

short walk around the wood to hear their 

ultrasonic calls and spot them flying 

around. This is a unique way to discover 

this wonderful reserve and learn more 

about its elusive inhabitants. Suitable for 

children aged (4+) . Please note there are 

no toilet facilities at Ufton Fields, children 

need to be accompanied by an adult and 

dogs are not permitted at this event. 

T: 02476302912. 


Bolsover’s Greatest Show 

Bolsover Castle S44 6PR 

www.english-hertigage.org.uk 

6.30-9.30pm. Step into 17th century 

Bolsover Castle as you have never seen 

it before. Spectacular illuminations and 

entertainment will bring to life the castle 

originally built as a hilltop pleasure-palace 

of captivating Cavalier William Cavendish. 

Join jesters, acrobats, and fire-breathers as 

they take over the grounds in the castle’s 

Greatest Show yet. T: 0370 333 1183. 

27 September 

Nature Tots at Parkridge - Natures 

Fairies 






natural surroundings of the reserve at 

The Parkridge Centre. The session starts 

with fifteen minutes of free play, when 

everyone is here, then head outside 

to get stuck in with some wonderful 

activities based on that weeks theme, 

before returning to the centre to make an 

amazing craft to take home. 

T: 0121 704 0768. 

28 September 

Women’s Work in the Jewellery 

Quarter 



12.15-1.15pm. Come along for a tour and 

learn about the work undertaken by 

women from the late 1800’s until the 

1980’s and the many vitally important jobs 

that women worked, from working in the 

office to manual work such as press work, 

polishing and enamelling. T: 0121 348 8140. 

Race for Life: Sandwell Pretty Muddy 

Kids 

Sandwell Valley Country Park B71 4BG 

www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org 

9.45am. Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids 

is a brilliant muddy obstacle course just 

for the little ones. They can take on the 

obstacles, crawl through the mud pit 

and have fun with friends, all the while 

helping raise valuable funds for life-saving 

research. Please note, all children taking 

part must be at least 1.2m tall on day of 

event. 









T: 0121 357 7395. 

29 September 

Den Building 

Moor Pool Hal B17 9DY 

www.moorpoolhall.org.uk 

10am-12noon. Drop in and try your hand at 

den building with natural materials with the 

education officer. Great free family friendly 

activity. Please wear flat shoes, or wellies 

and a long sleeved top. T: 0121 426 2908. 

2 October – 6 October 

Horse of the Year Show 

The NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT 

www.hoys.co.uk 

Horse of the Year Show celebrates the end 

of the competitive season by crowning 

the Champions of the most prestigious 

National Showing Championships. Most 

HOYS competitors will have qualified and 

stood champions at major county shows, 

so it’s little wonder that Horse of the Year 

Show has become known as the “Show of 

Champions”. T: 0844 581 8282. 

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3 October 


Storytime in the Woods 














take home. T: 02476 302912. 

Candlelit Tours of the Back to Backs 

Birmingham Back to Backs B5 4TE 


6-8.45pm. Enjoy a tour of the Back to Backs 

in the atmospheric glow of Candlelight. 

Booking essential. Children welcome but 

must have their own ticket. T: 03442491895. 

4 October 

Nature Tots at Parkridge - Storytime in 

the Woods 





in wildlife. Activities outdoors, in the 




is here, then head outside to get stuck in 




home. T: 0121 704 0768. 

5 October 

Tunnel Teds 

Dudley Canal and Limestone Mines 

DY1 4SB. 


11am-3pm. An event specially aimed at the 

under 7’s, although everyone welcome. 

Tunnel Teds has absolutely loads on offer 

during the day, including: Get hands-on with 

bear themed and seasonal craft activities. 

Special 20 minute under-7’s boat trips at 

designated times during the day. Go on 

a bear hunt around the site to find clues 

and earn a reward plus much more. Ticket 

prices: Just £7.25 per child – two adults are 

free with each paying child on the boat trip. 

T: 0121 557 6265. 









T: 0121 357 7395. 

6 October 

Apple Day 



11am-4pm. Blakesley Hall’s annual 

celebration of the apple with garden trails 

about the Blakesley Apple Trees. Find out 

about the history of the apple, how it was 

used in Tudor times and take part in the 

Apple Trail. Taste freshly squeezed apple 

juice from the Blakesley orchard. Apple 

themed cake and drinks for sale in the 

lovely tearoom. Free event but chargeable 

activites T: 0121 348 8120. 

Apple Day 

Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve CV3 3GW 


10am-2.30pm. Celebrate the wonders of 

this fruit and taste some freshly pressed 

apple juice. Prepare, mill and press apples. 

Explore the tastes of different varieties of 

apple and the juice made from them . Play 

apple games like ‘make the longest peel’ 

and ‘guess the weight’. T: 024 7630 2912. 

7 October 

Wildlife Watch After School Club - 

Pizza Making 




3.45-5pm. Running monthly on Mondays. The 

sessions are aimed at children aged 4 years 

and up, but younger siblings are welcome, 

adults must accompany their children unless 

they are 8 years and over. Please be aware 

activities occur in all weathers, so please 

dress appropriately. T: 02476 302912. 

8 October 

Wild Home School - Brilliant Birds 




2-3pm. Wild Home School sessions, happen 

every second Tuesday of the month. With 

each session varying between a mix of 

curriculum focused activities, bushcraft 

and nature based activities. Each session 

you’ll be heading outside to learn about 

something new, with every month having a 

different theme, aimed at home schooled 

children working at a KS2 level (around 8 

years and up). T: 024 76 302 912. 

10 October 

Candlelit Tours of the Back to Backs 

Birmingham Back to Backs B5 4TE 


6-8.45pm. Enjoy a tour of the Back to Backs 

in the atmospheric glow of Candlelight. 

Booking essential. Children welcome but 

must have their own ticket. 

T: 03442491895. 

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Arena Birmingham 

B1 2AA 

www.arenabham.co.uk 

28 Sept – 29 Sept 

Trampoline, Tumbling and DMT 

British Championships 2019 

Bring your own future Olympians 

to be amazed as the gymnasts 

wow the crowds as they soar 

through the air in a bid to fulfil 

their dreams of becoming British 

champion. With exciting up and 

coming talent hot on their heels, 

the pressure will be on and this is 

not an occasion to miss. 

T: 0844 33 88 222. 

16 Oct – 20 Oct 

Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 

Years of Magic! 

Be charmed by a cast of over 50 

unforgettable Disney characters, 

with Mouse-ter of Ceremonies 

Mickey Mouse, the spirited Minnie 

Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and 

many of the Disney Princesses 

including Jasmine, Cinderella, 

Rapunzel, Ariel, Snow White and 

Tiana. Relive the magic of Disney’s 

Frozen with Anna, Elsa and the 

hilarious snowman Olaf as they 

discover that true love is the 

greatest magic of all. 

T: 0844 33 88 222. 

Birmingham Hippodrome 

B5 4TB 

www.birminghamhippodrome. 

com 


On Your Feet 

On Your Feet is the inspiring true 

love story of Emilio and Gloria 

Esterfan and charts their journey 

from its origins in Cuba, onto the 

streets of Miami and finally to 

international superstardom. 

T: 0844 338 5000. 

19 Sept– 21 Sept 

BRB - Mixed Programme 

2, 2.30 and 7.30pm. Birmingham 

Royal Ballet is proud to announce 

a first-of-its-kind collaboration 

with the multi-award-winning 

Ballet Black, a company dedicated 

to increasing diversity in ballet, 

founded and directed by Ballet 

Now Creative Consortium member, 

Cassa Pancho. Dancers of both 

Birmingham Royal Ballet and Ballet 

Black will appear in this exciting 

triple bill. T: 0844 338 5000. 

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Giselle 

2, 2.30 and 7.30pm. Giselle stands 

alongside Coppélia and Swan Lake 

as one of the most celebrated 

19th-century ballets. David Bintley 

and Galina Samsova’s exquisite 

production stays true to the 

spirit and steps of the original. 

Performances feature live music 

from the Royal Ballet Sinfonia 

conducted for these performances 

by Philip Ellis and Jonathan Lo. 

T: 0844 338 5000. 

Crescent Theatre 

www.crescent-theatre.co.uk 

11 Sept– 14 Sept 

Jekyll and Hyde 

Doctor Henry Jekyll is a good 

man. Successful within his field, 

respected by his peers, and close 

to a neurological discovery that 

will change the face of medical 

science forever... but his methods 

are less than ethical. When a close 

friend and colleague threatens 

to expose and destroy his work, 

Jekyll is forced to experiment on 

himself and something goes very 

wrong. Or very right. Suddenly 

Jekyll has a new friend , the brutal 

Edward Hyde, and he has willed 

his entire fortune to him. But what 

is Jekyll s true legacy? T: 0121 643 

5858. 

mac Midlands Art Centre 

B12 9QH 

www.macbirmingham.co.uk 

14 Sept 

The Family Folk Show 

2pm. Organic, authentic and fun 

folk concerts for big and little 

music connoisseurs. Awardwinning 

folk duo Megson blend 

their infectious mix of heavenly 

vocals and lush harmonies into 

a gentle, entertaining concert 

specially for younger children, 

featuring children’s folk songs old 

and new from their ‘When I was a 

Lad’ album. Age: up to 7. Duration: 

50 minutes. T: 0121 446 3232. 

29 Sept 

Hey Diddle Diddle 

11.30am and 2.30pm. A hilarious 

adventure filled with music and 

puppetry. When the full moon 

shines bright there’s magic in the 

air, and all the animals come out 

to play. Stay up late with flying 

cows, jazzy cats and runaway 

crockery and as you jump and 

jive to the music in a brilliant 

new take on the classic nursery 

rhyme. Ever wondered how a cow 

jumped over the moon? Or why 

the dish ran away with the spoon? 

With original songs played live on 

stage, brilliant puppetry and lots 

of laughter, this new show is a wild 

and musical celebration about the 

importance of imagination. Goblin 

are an acclaimed theatre company 

who make shows for young 

people and families. Duration: 50 

mins. Age: 3+. T: 0121 446 3232. 

Royal Spa Centre 

CV32 4HN 

www.warwickdc.gov.uk 

7 Sept 

Heartbreak Productions: 

Gangsta Granny 

2pm and 6.30pm. Local 

professional theatre company, 

Heartbreak Productions, bring 

their unique and entertaining 

brand of open air theatre indoors 

to the Royal Spa Centre. Meet 

Ben, an 11 year old fed up with 

spending his Friday nights at 

Granny’s. All she wants to do is 

play Scrabble and eat cabbage – 

not exactly his idea of fun. Hungry 

and bored Ben goes searching 

for something more edible in the 

kitchen and stumbles upon an 

old biscuit tin. The tin holds more 

than just digestives, however; it 

contains Granny’s biggest secret… 

T: 01926 334418. 


Dear Zoo Live! 

11am, 1.30 and 2pm. Rod 

Campbell’s best-selling lift 

the flap book has delighted 

generations of young readers 

since it was first published in 

1982. And has sold more than 8 

million copies worldwide. 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. 

Recommended suitable age: 2 - 5 

yrs. Running time: 55 minutes. 

T: 01926 334418. 

Symphony Hall 

B1 2EA 

www.thsh.co.uk 

11 Sept 

Harry Potter and the 

Philosopher’s Stone In 

Concert 

7.30pm. The Czech National 

Symphony Orchestra will perform 

live, to picture HarryPotter and the 

Philosopher’s Stone in Concert. 

Audiences will be able to relive 

the magic of the entire film in High 

Definition on a 40-foot screen 

while hearing the Czech National 

Symphony Orchestra perform 

John Williams’ unforgettable score 

live. T: (0)121 780 3333. 

22 Sept 

Bravery To The Bell 

5.30pm. Fleur East, Joe McElderry, 

Flawless, Britain’s Got Talent 

illusionist ‘X’ -Marc Spelmann, 

West End’s Aladdin Matt Croke, 

X Factor’s Lauren Platt and many 

more, come together to provide 

you with an evening of superb 

entertainment suitable for the 

whole family to celebrate the 

success of the charity Children 

with Cancer UK. T: (0)121 780 3333. 

The Albany Theatre 

CV5 6JQ 

www.albanytheatre.co.uk 

7 Sept 

Waterloo – The Best of Abba 

7.30pm. The Best of ABBA 

recreates the sensational rise to 

stardom of the Swedish pop group 

ABBA so impeccably that fans, 

old and new can still experience 

the thrill of a live ABBA show. 

From the iconic Waterloo and 

Mamma Mia to Voulez Vouz and 

so much more, Waterloo – The 

Best of ABBA captures the unique 

sound and feel of these iconic 

stars with a full live cast and band, 

stunning costumes and breathtaking 

choreography in a two-hour 

spectacular - an experience not to 

be missed. Suitable ages 8+. 

T: 02476 998 964. 

19 Sept 

The Beach Boyz 

7.30pm. As featured on BBC TV, 

BBC Radio Wales and BBC local 

radio stations across the UK, join 

the journey back in time to the 

1960s and to the surf sound from 

the sunny shores of the Golden 

State of California. Exhilarating as 

ever, filling the auditorium with 

glorious, rich vocal harmony, the 

band continues to thrill with their 

recreation of America’s biggest 

and longest selling pop rock band 

The Beach Boys®. A lively, funpacked 

concert that showcases 

over 30 smash-hit tracks - all 

performed 100% live. Suitable for 

all ages . T: 02476 998 964. 

21 Sept 

Shakuntala 

6pm. A timeless epic tale of 

love, loss and redemption, this 

spectacular dance drama in 

Hindi with English subtitles, 

features a cast of over 40 

performers. Subrang Arts returns 

to the Albany Theatre with its 

latest stage adaptation of one of 

India’s best-loved literary plays 

Shakuntala; a spellbinding classic 

packed with charm, colourful 

costumes, vibrant dances 

and spectacular multi-media 

projections. Suitable for all ages. 

T: 02476 998 964. 

28 Sept 

The Brighouse and Rastrick 

Bank 

7.30pm. England’s number 

one brass band bring their 

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celebrated, award-winning sound 

to the Albany - a spectacular 

concert from champion 

musicians. The band will be 

supported by the Jaguar Land 

Rover Band - recognised as one 

of the finest brass bands in the 

UK made up of some of the best 

instrumentalists from across the 

Midlands. Suitable for all ages. 

T: 02476 998 964. 

3 Oct – 4 Oct 

The Scarecrow’s Wedding 

Various Times. This heartwarming 

and award-winning 

adaptation of Julia Donaldson 

and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling 

book is bursting at the seams 

with joy and humour. With an 

epic love story at its heart, this 

show promises wit, drama and 

wedding bells! Packed with 

live music and laughter, this is 

one hour’s magic that you and 

your children will never forget. 

Suitable ages 3+. 

T: 02476 998 964. 

11 Oct 

The Wizard of Oz - BTUK 

7.30pm. Set to a classical score, 

bringing the iconic tale by L. 

Frank Baum to life, The Wizard 

of Oz is a two-act, full-length, 

ballet adaptation. This familyfriendly 

production is the perfect 

introduction for children to 

classical ballet and is performed 

against beautiful backdrops, 

stunning theatrical sets and 

specially-designed costumes 

evoking the original sketches 

from the original publication. 

T: 02476 998 964. 

The Core Theatre 

B91 3RG 

www.thecoretheatresolihull. 

co.uk 


Memories are Made of This 

2.30 and 7.30pm. This fast moving, 

roller coaster of a journey through 

some of the greatest songs of the 

50’s, 60’s and 70’s, will be a show 

you are sure to remember. Over 

160 amazing costumes, a touch 

of humour from one of the UK’s 

top comedians and performances 

rarely seen outside the ‘West End’ 

from this superb cast of singers 

and dancers. Including songs 

by Jersey Boys, Four Tops, The 

Supremes, Frank Sinatra, Elvis 

Presley, Elton John, Abba and 

many more.. T: 0121 704 6962. 

15 Oct – 20 Oct 

The Sound of Music 

2.30 and 7.30pm. Based 

partially on Maria Von Trapp’s 

autobiography, The Trapp Family 

Singers, The Sound of Music 

includes a remarkable number of 

popular songs, such as The Sound 

of Music, My Favourite Things, 

Climb Every Mountain, Do- Re-Mi, 

and Edelweiss. T: 0121 704 6962. 

Town Hall Birmingham 

B3 3DQ 

www.thsh.co.uk 

11 Oct 

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy 

12 noon. The show features the 

funniest comedy stars from the 

circuit and TV. Soft flooring, toys, 

buggy parking and baby changing 

are provided, so that your baby is 

happy and you can relax, have a 

coffee and be entertained. The 

show features a brand new line 

up of comedians every month. It 

includes two acts, plus a compere, 

with a 15 minute interval, and the 

whole show will last approx. 75 

minutes. T: 0)121 780 3333. 

The Old Rep Theatre 

B5 4DY 

www.oldreptheatre.co.uk 

15 Sept 

Safari Adventure 

2-3pm. Get ready to GO WILD with 

The McDougalls in their brand new 

live show – Safari Adventure. Join 

Max, Auntie Aggie and Morag the 

Rabbit for some musical mayhem 

as they drive around on the lookout 

for colourful creatures and 

critters. From giraffes that laugh 

to monkeys going bananas – join 

the gang for a roaring musical 

adventure for all the family, packed 

with action songs, live music and 

audience participation. Come 

dressed as your favourite animal. 

T: 0121 359 9444. 

19 Oct 

Monstersaurous 

11.30am and 2.30pm. Follow 

the young inventor Monty as he 

creates a whole world of whacky 

inventions and incredible monsters, 

but he has a problem - now he has 

made them all, what is he going 

to do with them?! This energetic 

show full of thrills, spills, magic and 

mayhem will delight the whole 

family – with original music and 

plenty of audience participation. 

Suitable for ages 3+. 

T: 0121 359 9444. 

Wolverhampton Grand 

Theatre 

WV1 1DE 

www.grandtheatre.co.uk 

1 Oct– 5 Oct 

The Wizard of Oz 

Join Dorothy Gale and her faithful 

dog, Toto as they are whisked over 

the rainbow to the magical land 

of Oz. In her quest to find her way 

back home Dorothy encounters a 

host of enchanting characters, and 

finds new friends, the Scarecrow, 

the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. 

They follow the Yellow Brick Road, 

mercilessly pursued by the Wicked 

Witch of the West, to the magical 

Emerald City in search of the 

mysterious and almighty, Wizard of 

Oz. T: 01902 42 92 12 

BOX OFFICE 



Launching the 

love of reading 

From Reception class to a lifetime of stories, we team up with the BookTrust 

on the importance of reading at home… and we creep inside ‘The Cave’ 

Tips for reading 

at home with them: 

Set aside some time 

Use funny voices 

Find a quiet spot without 

screens 

Let them choose the book 

Point to the pictures 

Research shows that reading frequency 

and enjoyment often drops as children 

get older and regular story-time at home 

stops. Without the support of shared family 

reading, kids’ interest can easily decline and 

starting school can be a key time for this to 

happen – particularly when books begin to 

be associated with the challenging task of 

learning to read. 

Practical tips for encouraging reluctant 

readers and how to make reading at home 

a happy habit include creating a reading 

corner (if you have the space) and a reading 

hour, and campaigns like ‘Time to read’ 

offer additional ideas. Parents and carers 

are encouraged to keep making that allimportant 

time to read with their children in 

order to keep their love of stories alive now, 

and as they get older. As we all know, this can 

sometimes be a struggle when screens and 

toys are competing for our children’s attention. 

As we go back to school, the BookTrust takes 

on a huge challenge to help children and 

parents everywhere read more at home – it 

distributes a book to every single reception 

age pupil, which is around 700,000 children! 

Local authorities receive the books and share 

them with Reception classes and Reception 

aged children who are home schooled. 

“Each year we distribute around 3.4 million 

books to children and families. But it’s not 

just about reaching children with books – 

it’s about engaging families and children 

in reading; reminding them why it matters 

and encouraging them to find the time 

for reading for pleasure because it makes 

such a difference to children’s lives and 

development,” the BookTrust told us. 

What could be a more joyful way of 

kickstarting a child’s reading journey than 

receiving a free book in the first few days at 

school? Feedback from parents and schools 

has flooded in since the free books were 

first handed out four years ago; proving that 

receiving a physical book makes a difference 

to a child’s reading journey. 

“The feedback from teachers and families is 

incredible. Every year, parents get in touch to 

tell us how much their children loved the story 

and how excited they were to talk about it. 

“One parent even told us that her son loved 

his Time to Read copy of The Bumblebear so 

much that all he wanted to speak about for 

months afterwards was bees!” 

Sometimes the Time to Read book is the 

first a child has ever owned and teachers 

often recount how proud their pupils were 

to receive their very own book, something 

special just for them. 

Maybe your Reception aged child 

has their copy? We hope you enjoy 

reading it together and sharing it with 

any older siblings. 

The Cave is a 

clever and fun 

book. It has a 

clear storyline 

which keeps 

the reader 

guessing until 

the end and 

has lots of 

detail in the 

pictures, so 

it’s one that 

will be read 

time and 

time again. 

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Charles Dickens’ 

Main House | 3-14 Dec 2019 

Tickets £17 (£16), U16 £15 | £10 Matinée Sun 8 (11am) 

Schools + Groups Offers available – contact us for details 

Family Ticket £48 (2 Adults + 2 Children) 

Relaxed Performance Sun 8 (3:15pm) 

The perfect way to get into the 

festive spirit for the whole family! 

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol 

returns to the Crescent Theatre this 

December by popular demand! 

0121 643 5858 

crescent-theatre.co.uk 

23 – 26 Oct Kids from £15.50* 

BOOK NOW 

www.belgrade.co.uk 

*Tickets include a £1.50 booking fee. No booking fee applies if booked online. 


PINBOARD 


Family Fun 

at Midlands 

Arts Centre 

Oodles of family fun to be had 

at MAC this autumn, including 

music, theatre and puppetry! 

Award-winning folk duo 

Megson will be presenting The 

Family Folk Show, a gentle, 

entertaining concert specially 

for younger children on Sat 14 

Sep. 

Gulp! by The Bone Ensemble 

will be bounding on stage 

Sat 28 & Sun 29 Sep, telling a 

playful, interactive, adventure 

story about water. 

A hilarious adventure filled with 

music and puppetry, family 

favourite Hey Diddle Diddle will 

take the stage on Sun 29 Sep. 

Looking ahead to October halfterm, 

we’re thrilled to be hosting 

two popular book adaptations 

We’re Going On a Bear Hunt & 

The Pirate Cruncher. 

Book tickets online 

macbirmingham.co.uk 

Birmingham Botanical Gardens 

How do bananas and pineapples 

grow? Why is white chocolate white, 

but milk chocolate brown? Are leaves 

really green? 

Learn the answers to these questions 

and more when you book a fact-filled 

and fun-packed trip to the awardwinning 

Gardens. 

Enjoy the new Sensational Science 

session, with hands-on, plant-based 

experiments for KS1 and 2, and 

in December, the Chocolate Fun 

teaching and tasting session is the 

ideal pre-festive treat. 

Get the most out of your day, with our 

special offer of two teaching sessions 

for just £10 (a saving of £4.80). 

17,000 schoolchildren and teachers 

visited us last academic year – 98% 

said their trip was good value for 

money! 

“Fabulous – the children learnt so 

much.” 

“Children loved the sessions – they 

won’t stop talking about them.” 

Talented young singers take note! 

National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB) are holding auditions for their 

esteemed National Youth Boys’, Girls’ and Training Choirs and they want to hear 

from you! NYCGB is a national champion for youth choral music with five choirs 

of over 800 talented young singers aged 9-25. Auditions are taking place on 

21 dates across the UK including Birmingham on Wed 13 Nov and are open 

to all talented young singers. You do not need to have passed singing exams, 

or to be having singing lessons, but should have a clear and tuneful singing 

voice, enthusiasm and readiness 

to learn. Booking Opens: Mon 23 

Sept and closes: Fri 25 Oct 2019. 

Visit website for more info or to 

book a free place at an Open Day 

to find out more: www.nycgb.org.uk 

#startsomethingamazing 

The Royal Albert Hall is the Principal 

Supporter of NYCGB’s Auditions 

Programme. www.royalalberthall. 

com 

Discover an exciting new after school 

programme at Rush Birmingham 

trampoline park! Designed for keeping 

your kids active, they'll spend less 

time glued to screens and more time 

making friends, learning new skills 

and competing in team games in the 

new Rush Arena. Perfect for 5-a-side 

football, zorb football and interactive 

scoring, the Rush Arena also boasts 

a 12.5m Air Trak sprung floor making 

it perfect for budding gymnasts and 

tumblers. 

For more information on what's on at 

Rush Birmingham, or to hire the Rush 

Arena for private use visit rushuk.com 

There's fun for all the family this Halloween at Dudley Canal & Tunnel 

Trust, where families can explore the caverns decorated for the spooky 

season on special early evening boat trips at their magical Spellbound 

event. 

Visitors will discover spooky 

surprises underground with magical 

UV light and enjoy a fun UV puppet 

show from award-winning local 

entertainer Krazy Kris. Complete a 

spooky spotter sheet for the chance 

to win a spooktacular prize! 

Tickets are just £9.50 with extra 

discounts available for family groups 

- for more information or to book, 

see the Trust's website www. 

dudleycanaltrust.org.uk. 

Coming Up at 

Royal Sutton 

Coldfield Town 

Hall 

● Sutton Sound Clash: SKA & 

Reggae VS Punk & New Wave, 

FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2019, 

7:30PM 

Charles Dickens’ “A 

Christmas Carol” at 

the Crescent Theatre 

is the perfect way to 

get into the festive 

spirit this Christmas! 

In everyone’s favourite 

Christmas tale, four spirits 

attempt to make the miserly 

Ebenezer Scrooge see the error 

of his ways. Taking place in the 

heart of Birmingham and full 

to the brim with spectacle and 

Christmas joy, this timeless story 

will be presented for all ages in 

the Main House of the Crescent 

Theatre 3 - 14 December. Family 

tickets are available, as well as 

school and group offers. There 

will be a relaxed performance 

on 8 December. 

For more information and 

to book tickets, visit: www. 

crescent-theatre.co.uk or call 

our friendly Box Office team 

on: 0121 643 5858 

● Matinee: Ollie Spencer (Comedy) 

& Bonnie Spencer (Songs of 

the 1950s & 60s), THURSDAY 3 

OCTOBER 2019, 2PM 

● UK Premiere: Singalong Power 

Rock! FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019, 7:30PM 

● Sutton Coldfield Musical Youth Theatre’s Peter Pan: A Musical 

Adventure, TUES. 29 OCTOBER – SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2019 

● Bootleg ABBA, THURSDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2019, 7:30PM 

● The Dreamboys, FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2019, 7:30PM 

● Freedom ’19 George Michael Tribute + Free After Show Christmas 

Party, SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2019, 7:30PM 

● Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra present “Snow at Christmas” incl. 

Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite, excerpts from “Frozen”, “Polar 

Express” and Blake’s “The Snowman”, SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER 2019, 

6:30PM 

● Deck the Town Hall: Christmas Party, SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER 2019, 

8PM 

● Christmas Pantomime: Aladdin, TUESDAY 10 – TUESDAY 31 

DECEMBER 2019 (No Shows: 16, 19 & 25 December 2019) 

● Town Hall Talks: Michael Portillo – A Game of Two Halves, MONDAY 16 

DECEMBER 2019, 7PM 

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From the award-winning 

West End producers of 

Gangsta Granny and 

Awful Auntie comes this 

amazing new production of 

David Walliams’ best-selling 

story Billionaire Boy and 

it comes to the Alexandra 

from Wednesday 20 – 

Saturday 23 November. 

Joe Spud is twelve years 

old and the richest boy in 

the country. He has his own 

sports car, two crocodiles for pets and £100,000 a week pocket money. But 

what Joe doesn’t have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school 

and start again at the local comp. But things don’t go as planned for Joe 

and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries find what money can’t buy! 

Book your tickets now at atgtickets.com/Birmingham. 

EEEK! Roy Castle Spooky 

Welly Walk comes to 

Birmingham this Halloween 

Fancy being a werewolf, vampire or a witch for a day? Then dress up, grab 

your wellies and join thousands of youngsters and their families at the ‘spooktacular’ 

Halloween-themed event. 

Presented by Roy Castle Lung Cancer 

Foundation, ‘Spooky Welly Walk’ offers 

fun all the way with games, side-shows 

and attractions to enchant your little 

monsters. This year includes more than 

15 activity stations including storytelling, 

circus workshops, creepy crafts & more! 

It takes place at Cannon Hill Park in 

Birmingham on 26th October and runs 

between 12pm - 3pm. 

Advance entry is £4 for adults and 

children or £5 on the day, with no 

charge for children under two. For full 

details, please visit: www.roycastle. 

org/spooky. 

It’s in aid of a great cause, helping the 

charity find better ways to detect the 

UK’s biggest cancer killer and support 

people living with it. 

Birmingham Marvel fans, assemble for 

this live, action-packed battle to defend 

the universe from evil. This all new show 

unites Spider-Man, The Avengers, the 

Guardians of the Galaxy and Doctor 

Strange in a race against time to recover 

the Wand of Watoomb before Loki gains 

control. This ancient artifact would allow 

Loki to achieve his eternal quest to crown 

himself ruler of the universe. Witness 

the cutting-edge special effects and 

immersive video projection in this 

legendary, liveadventure.See it live at 

Arena Birmingham. Book your tickets now 

at MarvelUniverseLive.co.uk 

Amazing local news… We are 

absolutely thrilled and delighted to 

announce that Luciana Akpobaro of 

Razzamataz Theatre Schools in Sutton 

Coldfield has been cast in CBBC’s The 

Worst Witch as a new lead character. 

Luciana has been hard at work filming 

over the past few months and the new 

series airs early 2020. 

We are so over the moon and simply 

brimming with pride for Luciana for 

this hugely deserved achievement. 

Razzamataz Sutton Coldfield have 

limited places in free taster session 

coming up this September and 

October. Get in touch with Nick and 

Gemma now to book your child’s 

place by emailing suttoncoldfield@ 

razzamataz.co.uk 


COMPETITION TIME 

Win! 


A family ticket to Monstersauras 

at the Old Rep 

Follow the young inventor Monty as he creates a whole world of 

whacky inventions and incredible monsters, but he has a problem - 

now he has made them all, what is he going to do with them?! This 

energetic show full of thrills, spills, magic and mayhem will delight the 

whole family – with original music and plenty of audience participation! 

To win a family ticket to see Monstersaurus! On Saturday 19th October 

at 2.30pm at the Old Rep Theatre, answer the following question: 

WIN! 

What is the name of the young inventor? 

a) Jonty b) Monty c) Peter 

Enter online at www.primarytimes.co.uk/birmingham/competitions 

To enter these competitions please go to... 

www.primarytimes.co.uk/birmingham/competitions or 

via Facebook at www.facebook.com/Primarytimesbirmingham 

Win a family ticket to the Beautiful 

Butterfly Farm in Stratford 

Stratford Butterfly Farm is a popular and unique family attraction 

and has a host of interesting creatures to see all at times of the year. 

Whatever the weather visitors can stroll through the wonderful world 

of a unique and exotic, rainforest environment; a lush landscape 

of tropical blossom, splashing waterfalls and fish-filled pools. Their 

landscaped tropical greenhouse is the largest tropical butterfly 

display in the UK! 

To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket, just answer the 

following question: 

Q: From which country do the resident Iguanas, Stumpy 

and Princess originate from? 

a) Africa b) South America c) India 

Win a family ticket for four to the 

Opening Night of Disney On Ice 

celebrates 100 Years of Magic 

Family ticket is for 2 adults and 2 children. 

at 6.30pm on Wednesday 16 October 2019 at 

Arena Birmingham. 

l Closing date is the 22/11/19 

WIN! 


WIN four tickets to “A Christmas 

Carol!“ at the Crescent Theatre in 

Birmingham 

Can four spirits succeed in their mission to make Ebenezer Scrooge 

see the error of his miserly ways? Will he make peace with his 

nephew, Fred? Will Tiny Tim live? Come along and join us this 

Christmas as the old miser makes his journey from bitter distrust to 

joyful hope for a better, more caring future. 

To enter please answer the following question: 

Who wrote “A Christmas Carol”? 

a) William Shakespeare b) Charles Dickens 

c) Roald Dahl 

The ticket would be eligible for any of our performances of a 

Christmas Carol, so the dates would be 3 - 14 December 

Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for the ultimate Disney experience 

when Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic and skates into 

Birmingham. 

Be charmed by a cast of over 50 unforgettable Disney characters, with 

Mouse-ter of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse, the spirited Minnie Mouse, 

Donald Duck, Goofy and many of the Disney Princesses including 

Jasmine, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Snow White and Tiana. Relive the 

magic of Disney’s Frozen with Anna, Elsa and the hilarious snowman 

Olaf as they discover that true love is the greatest magic of all. Singalong 

to over 30 unforgettable songs including favourites like “Let It 

Go”, “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”, and “Hakuna Matata”. Be thrilled by 

exciting moments from Disney’s The Lion King, Disney Pixar’s Toy Story, 

Finding Dory, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and more, leaving your 

whole family captivated with memories that will last them a lifetime. 

This skating spectacular is truly a century of Disney Magic, and it was all 

started by a Mouse! 

For a chance to win a family ticket for four to the Opening Night of Disney 

On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic at 6.30pm on Wednesday 16 

October 2019 at Arena Birmingham, simply answer the question below: 

Q: Who is Buzz Lightyear’s enemy? 

a) Emperor Zurg b) Scar c) Cruella de Vil 


WIN! 

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England 

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when you cross a 

snake with a tasty 

dessert? 

A pie-thon! 

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Because he’s 

shellfish 

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after school 

at rush 

Monday 

Football Fitness & 

Target Practice 

4-5pm • Ages 4-7 • £6pp 

Zorb Football 

5.30-6.30pm • Ages 4+ 

Maximum 4 people per session 

£3.50pp for 15 mins 

thursday 

After School Club 

(Rush Arena, Jumping 

and Crafts) 

4pm - 5pm • 5pm - 6pm 

£6pp for one hour (pre-booked) 

Block of 10 sessions £60 

Drop in price £7.50pp 

2 hour session block of 

10 sessions £100 

2 Hour Drop in price £12.50 

Ages 6 -11 

tuesday 

After School Club 

(Rush Arena, Jumping 

and Crafts) 

4pm - 5pm • 5pm - 6pm 

£6pp for one hour (pre-booked) 

Block of 10 sessions £60 

Drop in price £7.50pp 

2 hour session block of 

10 sessions £100 

2 Hour Drop in price £12.50 

Ages 6 -11 

friday 

Kids Fitness Session 

(Home Ed) 

12 – 1pm • Ages 8-11 • £6pp 

Zorb Football 

5-7pm • Ages 4+ 



wednesday 

Kids Fitness 

5pm - 6pm • Ages 6-11 

Zorb Football 

5-6pm • Ages 4+ 



saturday 

Autism and SEN Football 

9am - 10am 

(first Saturday of the month) 

PRIVATE HIRE 

Rush Arena available for 

exclusive hire. 

Contact 

jump@rushuk.com 

to find out more. 

*sessions available during term time only. 

Unit 6 Avery Dell, Lifford Lane, Kings Norton 

Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3DZ 

0121 726 8500 rushUK.cOm 

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