March-April 2016

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The essential magazine for families with young children in
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Andover, Basingstoke, Hook, Fleet, Alton, Bordon & surrounding
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Your Child, Their Journey, Our Focus
Kumon’s maths and English
study programmes work to build
your child’s confidence and
inspire a passion for learning.
A Leading Independent Prep School for Girls and Boys 3 - 13 Years
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“Childhood is
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Thurs 12th May 2016
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Sat 8th October 2016
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• Small class sizes
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• Inspiring teachers • Outstanding results
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Boost your child’s literacy and numeracy
Make your parties age appropriate
Our pick of local party providers
What’s on - all the best local events!
Competitions and Box Office guide
Tips for coping with long journeys
Perfect your homemade pizza!
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What are you waiting for?
You can give a young person a new start in life.
If you’ve just been thinking about fostering,
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An eggcellent adventure at Jubilee!
Easter and springtime at Jubilee Day Nursery and
Jubilee Gems (their term-time nursery) is all about new
beginnings.
The first buds bloom, animals stir and the earth seems to
come to life again. Children at Jubilee’s nurseries immerse
themselves in all that this time of year has to offer.
The children get first-hand experience of eggs hatching encountering life cycles, growth and development. In turn,
this also encourages social interaction and promotes caring
and nurturing skills.
Older children might help collect freshly-laid eggs from the
chickens on the farm (which are also used in our delicious,
home-cooked food), go on a bug hunt through our private
woodland and everyone looks forward to the birth of new
lambs!
Located in Padworth Common (between Reading,
Basingstoke and Newbury) and set in 53 acres of stunning
countryside, farmland and woodland; Jubilee provide
exceptional care for babies from 3 months to children up to 5
years of age.
They are passionate about supporting children on their
journey as effective and motivated learners and their
dedicated, skilled and caring team plan stimulating activities
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Putting the magic back into the
Easter holidays with Super Camps
Looking for something for your children to do this
Easter? Then Super Camps daily activity camps are
the perfect way to put the magic back into the school
holidays.
The programme is jam-packed with fun activities that will keep
your children entertained for hours, and our 'Outstanding'
Ofsted rating gives you the peace of mind that your children
are in the best possible care. Camps include a variety of
sports, games, and arts and crafts. No two days are the same
and the price includes all activities. Operating locally from:
Sherfield School, Hook, Hampshire RG27 0HU
Rookwood School, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3AL
The Westgate School, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AZ
Prince’s Mead School, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1AN
Visit www.supercamps.co.uk or call 01235 467300
Considering a career as a foster
carer? What are you waiting for?
A foster care agency, still run by its co-founders 21 years
after it started, is urging people across North Hampshire
to consider becoming a foster carer.
Foster Care Associates (FCA) recruitment campaign ‘What Are
You Waiting For?’ is inspired from the moment in 1994 when
FCA’s co-founder, Jan Rees OBE, experienced what she calls
‘her light-bulb moment’ after reading an article on fostering.
This led to her life-changing decision to care for young people
in need.
Unlike adoption, a fostered child remains the legal
responsibility of the local authority and/or their birth parents,
and ensures that children who cannot be with their parents
or other relatives, for whatever reasons, can be cared for in a
family situation.
Foster carers with FCA receive frequent visits and contact
from a dedicated and qualified social worker. Support is also
provided through an education officer, support workers and
therapist to help carers meet the needs of child or young
person. Ongoing training, a financial allowance, access to
carer support groups and organised family activities are all
contributing factors as to why FCA placements are 22% more
stable than the national average.
For more information on becoming a foster carer with FCA call
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Inspirational teaching and superb
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Fri 29th April
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Yateley Manor is a co-educational day
school for children from 3 -13 years
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With excellent academic results and
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you can be sure that your child will
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stimulating environment.
Their facilities include a Woodland
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building and a Modern Languages Suite, both
opened in September 2015. They are also National
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The school provides coaches from Camberley, Farnborough,
Fleet, Odiham and Hook, an inclusive and simple fee structure
and work friendly hours.
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Boost your child’s
literacy and numeracy
by Liat Hughes Joshi
Literacy and numeracy are central to your child’s
learning in primary school and will underpin many of the
subjects they’ll cover during their secondary education.
They are of course crucial to later life too.
Whether they’re already acing their algebra or still
struggling with basic sums, here are some ideas on
how to give these key skills a boost.
A little extra learning at home can work
wonders…but don’t go overboard!
In busy classrooms of 30 pupils, teachers understandably
can struggle to provide one-on-one attention. By working
on specific areas with your child, you can make a huge
difference. Keep it sensible– even ten or fifteen minutes a day
can have an impact yet still leaves hours for playing.
Find out about the methods their school uses
to ensure consistency
Reading and numeracy are both typically taught quite
differently to when most of us were children, so it’s certainly
worth finding out how their school does things to avoid
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improve skills without it feeling like schoolwork. Adding up
the cost of the shopping, dividing the restaurant bill, playing
snakes and ladders, or
writing a postcard to the
grandparents can all help.
Liat Hughes Joshi is a parenting
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books including 'New Oldfashioned Parenting' and 'How
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Open 51 weeks of the year
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How to make your parties
age-appropriate
It’s difficult to know how to keep kids entertained
at parties. It’s even more difficult to know how to
change the format of the party as kids get older.
At what age do face paints and musical statues
no longer cut it? For which age group would you
book an entertainer? And when do you move
from a party to an outing?
When it comes to birthday parties, we’ve learnt over the years
that a can-do attitude and great planning is what’s needed.
Try to ensure that you don’t give yourself too much of a
nightmare. When they are young, you may want to restrict how
many friends your child invites (though of course often we end
up inviting the whole class, because that’s what everyone else
does) and you’ll want to be sensible about how long it lasts; an
hour is plenty for pre-schoolers and those in the first couple of
years of Infant school.
Pre-school
Keep it simple. Think dressing up, treasure hunt, face paints and
games and have the party at home. Lay out sandwiches and
savoury eats first, keeping sweet treats for after. Buy the cake
and give a book instead of a party bag. Put presents to one side
and open them afterwards.
4-7 Years
An entertainer comes into their own with this age group. Why
not ask a friend or relative to take on the task and plan out some
games and activities beforehand. Pass the parcel remains a firm
favourite for this age group but other games such as pin the tail
on the donkey and a Piñata will also be a hit.
Themed Children’s Parties & Mascot Hire
The Gruffalo w Peppa Pig w Tigger w Minions
Mickey & Minnie Mouse and many more.
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w Karaoke with over 50,000 songs available
Call us on 0800 643 3095
Email: bookings@blakeentertainment.co.uk
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8-11 Years
Book a hall, go to a sports centre or cinema, learn a skill at a
restaurant or have it at home (depending on your numbers and
bravado). Games include the Chocolate Game (roll a six, dress
up, eat the chocolate with a knife and fork), Chubby Bunnies
(stuff – but don’t eat - marshmallows in turn, saying chubby
bunnies each time) and The Flour Game (cut shards off the flour
cake until the coin balanced on top falls. The person responsible
retrieves it using only their mouth). Feed them pizza and let
them make their own ice cream sundae.
Teen
As always with teenagers, it is all about communication – ha!
Sometimes this is easier said than done. Some will want to do
what all their friends are doing, while others would they to do
something entirely different. Activities outdoors such as paint
balling or Go Ape, the cinema, bowling and theatre can offer
this.
Emma Oliver is a journalist who has worked for various magazines and
websites, mainly covering travel and parenting. She is also a mum to
two young girls. When she's not off gadding she can be found bloggingWritingLifeAsItIs.blogspot.co.uk.
Parties
Why not choose to hold your party at Playdays
Indoor Playcentre?
For more information, please call:
01256 346173
or check out our website:
www.playdays-basingstoke.co.uk
Playdays, Unit 2 Stewart Road, Kingsland Business Park, Basingstoke, RG24 8NF
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Covering Hampshire
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Here’s a selection of our favourite local
party providers! For even more ideas visit
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Blake Entertainment is proud to
announce that castles, sumo suits and
a gladiator ring are available for rental.
They are fully insured and tested ready
for indoor or outdoor events and themed
kids parties, and add a new strength to Blake Entertainments
already massive list of available entertainment.
There are bouncy castles for all occasions with mascot visits
from Dave the minion or Olaf or even Minnie Mouse. The
sumo suits are for adults and children alike. They are very
competitive on prices and are always ready to help to make
your party the best. Covering all of Hampshire, for details call
or email Chris on bookings@blakeentertainment.co.uk
Taro Leisure Centre
Petersfield GU31 4EX
Tel: 01730 263996
taroleisurecentre.co.uk
Active Adventure and pool
parties with Taro Leisure
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children to celebrate their special day
with all their friends.
Perform Parties
020 7255 9120
perform.org.uk
Every child dreams
of the perfect party.
Perform Parties are
high energy, fun
and totally infectious. Based around a colourful theme and
involving lots of lively games, they use the power of children's
imaginations to transport them to a different world.
Unlike traditional party entertainers, Perform Parties take
children on an exciting adventure getting everybody involved.
Whichever theme you choose, all parties start off with
physical games to get energy levels up.
4 - 7 year olds are taken on a magical mission based on the
chosen theme. They’ll learn a song, complete challenges and
immerse themselves in improvisations, role play and lots of
other brilliant drama games.
7-12 year olds work together putting on a fantastic show
before performing it to a rapt audience of family and friends.
They offer a range of themes suitable for the different ageranges. You also receive a supply of invitations and a special
certificate for every child to take home.
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Make a splash and let your child have a blast with their friends
on their birthday at Basingstoke Aquadrome with a special
birthday party. Party in the pool with great features including
rapids, waves, interactive water features for toddlers, spa pool
and beach as well as three large flumes with the Space Bowl,
Master Blaster and Yellow Peril! Let the Aquadrome team
look after the birthday activities to give your child and their
friends a memorable and fun time on their birthday.
Manydown Family Fun
Basingstoke RG23 8PU
Tel: 01256 220398
manydownfamilyfun.co.uk
You can now hold your birthday party at Manydown Family
Fun. With lots on site to keep your little ones happy… all you
have to bring is the cake and candles! A birthday
party package includes all day entrance to
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Playdays Parties
Basingstoke, RG24 8NF
Tel: 01256 346173
playdays-basingstoke.co.uk
Playdays Indoor Play Centre
parties start from £6.95 per
child and includes 1 hour 15 minutes
of playtime fun plus 45 minutes for the
party buffet, party invites, drinks, party
bags and a party host. They also offer
the opportunity to upgrade to one of their
optional themes such as a Princess Tea
Party where Queen Elsa could pour you a hot chocolate in
a china teacup or a Superhero party, where Spiderman can
join you in the equipment to play. There is also a professional
pottery painting party. To find out more or to book a party, call
or email: playdays.basingstoke@gmail.com
Birthday Parties, Turn your children’s
party into an exciting day to remember.
There’s no mess, no fuss. You, your child and their friends have all the fun!
Active Adventure Party
(Soft Play Party)
Enjoy exclusive use of our purpose Built soft play area.
The children will enjoy the freedom of playing, running,
jumping & creating fun adventures!
Pool Party
Have a splashing time with this exciting and fun party!
You will have lots of playtime with our floats & slide.
Children under 8 must be supervised in the water & changing rooms by a parent or
adult (18+). A maximum of 2 children under 8 are permitted per parent/adult.
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What’s On
Your guide to family events this March & April
Although we aim to be as accurate as possible, the events
listed in our What’s On section are compiled several weeks
beforehand and may be subject to change. Please contact
venues in advance to check full details.
Don’t forget
Mothers D
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6th March!
Every Tuesday (term-time)
Penguin Club
Planet Ice, Basingstoke
RG22 6PG. 01256 355 266
A great introduction to socialising
and skating! Perfect for parents
with toddlers age 18 months to 5
years. Fun penguin skating aids
and toys on the ice.
Running until late March
Owls by Moonlight
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Andover, SP11 8DY
01264 773850
‘Owls by Moonlight’ evenings are
held on Saturday evenings, at
7.00pm, throughout the spring,
and give guests the opportunity
to see the owls really awake
and at their best. Numbers are
limited, so book early. Adults
£32.50 / Children £19.00 includes a light supper.
Monday - Friday
Mini Jump
Jump Factory Basingstoke
RG24 8PD
Toddler trampoline sessions,
10 - 11am, £5-00 each.
Running until 10 April
Quest For the Brick Kingdom
Milestones Museum, Hampshire
Cultural Trust. Basingstoke
RG22 6PG. 01256 477766
A live action LEGO® Brick
Challenge in the streets of
Milestones, where you are the
hero! Various Lego® activities
available.
5 March
Children's Craft
Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Basingstoke, RG21 7LS
01256 478670
Free craft activity with a ‘Winnie
the Witch’ theme. Fun and simple
children's craft activity to make
and take home. Just drop in from
10.00am. Suitable for ages 3+.
5 March
Baby and Children’s Market
The Hurst Leisure Centre
Tadley, RG26 5NL
2.00 pm - 3:30 pm.
6 March
Courses and events for families and children based
on our tranquil Hampshire farm and woodland.
Inspired by and deeply connected to the natural
environment. We welcome you to come and join
us for a unique outdoor experience.
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Mother’s Day Treat
Chawton House Library
Alton, GU34 1SJ. 01420 541010
Give your mum a thank you
treat, with a visit to Chawton
House Library? Tickets include
a traditional afternoon tea, a
garden talk by Garden Manager
Andrew Bentley - including a
preview of the new herb garden,
a self-guided tour of the house,
and a gift for Mum to take home.
Adults £20; Children £10; Family
ticket £55 for two adults and up
to three children.
In partnership with
Home of Thomas & FriendsTM toys
12 March
Discover Board Games
Basingstoke Discovery Centre
RG21 7LS. 01256 478670
A fun, free event for all the family
to enjoy together. Over 50 games
to choose from-just turn up and
take the challenge! 10am - 1pm
fortnightly on Saturdays.
12 March
NCT Nearly New Sale
Queen Mary’s College
Basingstoke, RG21 3HF
1.00pm - priority entrance for
NCT Members - Membership
cards must be shown. 1.15pm
- 3.00pm for general public. £1
minimum entry donation. Find
excellent bargains: maternity and
children’s clothes (up to age 10),
toys and equipment.
Join Thomas & FriendsTM
at a heritage Railway near you.
Experience a ride on a real steam engine
and take part in Thomas-themed activities.
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Alresford, Hampshire SO24 9JG
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25 March – 10 April
Easter Eggstravaganza
Finkley Down Farm, Andover
SP11 6NF
18 March – 10 April
Easter Lambing
Manydown Family Fun
Basingstoke, RG23 8PU
01256 220 398
Each year Manydown lamb
all the estate sheep at the
Manydown Family Fun site so
that you can enjoy seeing all the
frolicking baby lambs. As part of
the fun-packed event you can
also hold baby chicks and bunny
rabbits.
Suitable for all the family but
children must be accompanied
by an adult. Free drop-in family
event – donations welcome.
A fun packed day of animal
activities. A great time to visit
with so many baby animals to
see. Look out for the Mad Hatter
and the Easter Bunny who will be
appearing each day. Join in the
Easter Egg Hunts and follow the
Easter Trail to win a prize. Do not
forget the indoor play barn.
Sheep Racing and Pony Rides
take place every day.
30 March
27 March
30 March
Alton, GU34 1SJ. 01420 541010
The Lights, Andover, SP10 1AH
Classy Glassy Coasters
The Lights, Andover, SP10 1AH
Make beautiful glass coasters
inspired by the colours of spring
with artist Alex. The coasters will
be fired after the workshop for
collection from The Lights a week
later. 10.00am. Suitable for ages
7 - 11 years. Tickets £16.00.
Easter Sunday at Chawton
House Library
Ugly Bug Ball
Movement Workshop
We are hosting Swimathon
2016! Take on a challenge at
Petersfield Taro. Adult £12.
Concession (including under
16’s) £9.00.
Visit the new exhibition ‘Emma
at 200: from English Village to
Global Appeal’ which will mark
the bicentenary of the publication
of Jane Austen’s Emma. Take a
self-guided tour of the house and
gardens while hunting for Easter
eggs! Each child gets a prize and
activity pack. House & Gardens –
Adult £7; Child £3. Gardens Only
– Adult £4; free entry for children.
Additional Easter Trail tickets –
£1.50 per child. 11am - 5pm.
Meet butterflies, ladybirds,
dragonflies and other creepy
crawlies as you join tutor Lauren
at the Ugly Bug Ball - fancy
dress is a must for this 45 minute
workshop. 10:30am. For ages
2-4 years (must be accompanied
by an adult, older siblings
welcome. Ticket price includes
adult and older siblings). Tickets
£4.00.
25 March - 3 April
27 - 28 March
18 - 20 March
Swimathon
The Taro Leisure Centre
Petersfield, GU31 4EX
01730 263 996
Day Out With Thomas
Mid Hants Railway, New
Alresford, SO24 9JG
Shake hands with the Fat
Controller, meet Thomas the
Tank Engine and his friends,
take part in Thomas themed
activities and ride the big steam
trains all day! FREE Thomas
sticker and certificate for every
child! FREE activities, bouncy
slide, tea cup ride, children’s
entertainer and Thomas tattoos!
FREE rides with Thomas, Toad
and Diesel! It’s a great value
family day out, not to be missed!
Make their day a Day Out With
Thomas and book your tickets
online at www.dayoutwiththomas.
co.uk/midhants to get your free
gift or simply pay on the day.
Entry is by travel ticket only,
which includes all day travel
on the trains and all FREE
entertainment.
Easter Bunny Event
Hollycombe-Steam in the
Country, Liphook, GU30 7LP
01428 724900
On Easter Sunday and Monday,
Hollycombe expects to see a
large Easter Bunny on the loose
who will have a few surprises
for the children. There will also
be the popular Easter Trails all
weekend where children can hunt
for clues around the site. Those
returning a completed trail sheet
will receive a small prize!
27 - 28 March
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
The Vyne, Basingstoke RG24 9HL
01256 883858
31 March
Junk - Storytelling and Junk
Modelling Workshop
The Lights, Andover, SP10 1AH
Join tutor Amanda making junk
models and then use them to
create a story to perform for
friends and family at the end of
the session. Drama and games
to ignite everyone's imaginations.
Take a snack and a drink and
any old packets or cartons which
can be used for modelling.
10.00am. For ages 5 - 7 years.
Tickets £10.
1 April
Charlie’s Storytelling Parties:
Mr Panda
Basingstoke Discovery Centre
RG21 7LS. 01256 478670
Younger visitors can go on a real
adventure through the extensive
grounds of this former Tudor
palace. There are loads of things
to look out for and discover.
There’s a chocolatey treat for all
participants. 10am - 4pm, normal
admission plus £3 per hunt.
Join children’s entertainer and
actress Charlie Sanderson for
a super interactive 45 minutes
storytelling party including
singing, a giant parachute,
bubbles and more. Suitable
for ages 2+. Spaces are very
limited and advance booking is
essential. £3 (Adults FREE).
29 March
2 April
Curtis Museum, Hampshire
Cultural Trust, Alton, GU34 1BA
01420 82802
Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Minibeasts!
This is a chance for younger
visitors to get up close and
personal with real specimens
from the museum collections
using microscopes. 10.30am to
12.30pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm
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Sleeping Beauty PantomimeWith Pumpkin Pantos
Join Princess Aurora and a host
of colourful characters as they
battle to defeat Maleficent’s
evil curse. Tailored to suit all
ages, Sleeping Beauty is full of
fun, laughter and panto magic.
Suitable for ages 3+. Spaces are
very limited and advance booking
is essential. £5 (adults FREE).
2 April
Family Bushcraft Day Course
Field Farm Project, Alton
GU34 3PX. 07979 321369
10am - 4pm. Price: £25 per adult,
£15 per child, under 3’s go free
Please call for more info.
4 April
Don't Stop the Party
The Lights, Andover, SP10 1AH
Join a dance workshop with
tutor Lauren and learn routines
to all your favourite party tracks.
1.00pm. For ages 7-11 years.
Ticket £8.50.
4 April
Charlies Storytelling Parties:
Mr Tiger Goes Wild
Basingstoke Discovery Centre
RG21 7LS. 01256 478670
Join Charlie Sanderson for a
interactive 45 minutes storytelling
party including singing, a giant
parachute, bubbles and more.
Suitable for ages 2+. Spaces are
very limited and advance booking
is essential. 10.00am & 11.30am,
FREE EVENT.
5 April
Three Little Pigs and the Big
Bad Wolf
The Lights, Andover, SP10 1AH
There's a wolf in the woods and
the little pigs need to come up
with a plan to keep them safe.
This storytelling workshop with
Amanda will involve music and
movement and lots of fun trying
to outwit the wolf! 9:30am,
for ages 2-5 years (must be
accompanied by an adult, older
siblings welcome. Ticket price
includes adult and older siblings).
Ticket price £4.50.
5 April
Kite Making Workshop
Allen Gallery, Hampshire Cultural
Trust, Alton, GU34 2BW
01420 82802
Make the most of the outdoors
this Spring by joining tutor
Lindsey Southworth to create
your very own kite to fly! 11am
to 1pm, Suitable for 6-11
year olds - children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Pre-booking essential, limited
places available. £7 per child,
accompanying adult free.
6 April
Ancient Hunting Skills Course
Field Farm Project, Alton,
GU34 3PX. 07979 321369
10am - 3.30pm. Price: £30 per
child (minimum age 8)
Please call for more info.
What’s On
6 April
Play in a Day
Basingstoke Discovery Centre
RG21 7LS. 01256 478670
Spend the day with a
professional theatre director from
Fluid Motion Theatre Company
to explore mythical tales and
legends from times past. Working
together you will devise, direct
and act in a 20 - 30 minute play
that will be performed to family
and friends. For ages 8 - 13
years 10am - 4pm. Spaces are
very limited and advance booking
is essential. £25.
6 April
Family Falconry Experience
Basing House, Basingstoke
RG24 8AE. 01962 826700
Family falconry experience
sessions, fly birds of prey with
South Wilts Falconry. 4 sessions
available: Family Ticket (2+2)
£50, £18 per adult and £10 per
child. Booking in advance is
recommended.
6 April
Animal Tracks
Curtis Museum, Hampshire
Cultural Trust.Alton, GU34 1BA
Take inspiration from the animals
around the Museum and create
your very own animal track scene
using special animal stamps.
10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm 3.30pm. Drop-in family activity,
numbers limited by materials
available. Suitable for 4 - 7
year olds. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. £1.
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7 April
Knight Time-Puppet Show
Basingstoke Discovery Centre,
RG21 7LS. 01256 478670
What would you do if you were
face to face with a dragon?
Join Jack as he finds out the
hard way in this magical show.
For ages 1+, spaces are very
limited and advance booking is
essential.
16 April
Hedgerow baskets Course
Field Farm Project, Alton
GU34 3PX. 07979 321369
10am - 4pm. Price: £50 per
person. Please call for more info.
20 - 22 April
Bow Making Course
Field Farm Project, Alton
GU34 3PX. 07979 321369
3 day course from Wednesday to
Friday, 9am - 5pm. Price: £280
per person. Call for info.
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Competitions
WIN a family ticket
to Paultons Park
Visit Paultons Family Theme Park this
Easter and enjoy a great value family
day out with over 60 wonderful rides and
attractions including big rides, small rides,
play areas, entertainments and a collection
of exotic birds and animals all set within
140 acres of the beautiful New Forest
National Park. Paultons is home to Peppa
Pig World, with 7 amazing Peppa-themed
rides!
New for 2016! Visit the state of the art 4D
cinema on Show Street and watch ‘The
Lost World 4D’, an immersive pre-historic
adventure that comes to life before your
very eyes.
Discounted tickets and official short break
packages are available at paultonspark.
co.uk
We have a family ticket to Paultons Park to
give away for 2 adults and 2 children. To
enter go to:
www.familieshampshirenorth.co.uk/competitions
Closing date 30th June 2016. T&C’s apply - see website for details
WIN a family ticket to Marwell Zoo
Box Office
The Anvil
Basingstoke, RG21 7QR
The Lights
Andover, SP10 1AH
10 - 11 March
19 March
Box Office: 01256 844244
www.anvilarts.org.uk
The Moscow State Circus
Returning to the UK with its
latest and greatest production
to date. Professor Wacko
and his crazy side kick
Natalia Mezentceva invite’s
the audience to a wondrous
and mysterious enchanted
garden, a place where dreams
come true and a place to see
magnificent feats of human
achievement, the like of which
have never been witnessed in
Great Britain before.
1 April
The Wizard of Oz, Easter
Pantomime
www.familieshampshirenorth.co.uk/competitions
Starring comedy legend Bobby
Davro as Scarecrow and Dani
Harmer as Dorothy.
Join Kansas farm-girl Dorothy
and her pet dog Toto on this
adventure to travel to the
Emerald City meeting along
the way a Scarecrow who
needs a brain, a Tin Man who
wants a heart, and a Cowardly
Lion who desperately needs
courage.
Performances at 2.00pm and
6.00pm. Tickets: £20; Over
65s, under 16s and f/t students
£18.
Closing date 30th April 2016. T&C’s apply - see website for details
8-9 April
A visit to Marwell Zoo, near Winchester in Hampshire, is a
chance to get close to the wonders of the natural world and
play a big part in helping to save them. Take part in their
egg-citing Wild Egg Hunt over the Easter weekend, meet the
Easter Bunny and collect your free chocolate egg! Marwell’s
Big Bird Bonanza continues throughout the Easter holiday,
creating egg-tastic fun for all the family. What’s more, their
newest and biggest ever exhibit, Wild Explorers, is now open!
Home to rhinos, zebra and oryx, you’ll awaken your inner
explorer and begin your adventure as you experience the
African Wilderness first hand.
We have a family ticket to giveaway for you to enjoy Marwell
Zoo in Hampshire this summer. To enter go to:
Mission ImPUDSEYble
A new show from Ashleigh and
Pudsey. Britain’s newest secret
agent is off the leash….and
ready for action! Your mission,
should you choose to accept it,
is to join The Anvil for a brand
new interactive spy adventure
suitable for the whole family
starring everyone’s favourite
Britain’s Got Talent champions.
Suitable for ages 4 +. Tickets
£19; Under 16s £16.
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Box Office: 01264 368368
www.thelights.org.uk
Adventures with Sam On the Farm
Jump head first into his story
and go on down to the farm
where you will meet Heidi the
hen, Simon the sheep dog
and help solve the mystery of
the missing golden egg. An
interactive, fun-filled show.
11.00am, tickets £6.50.
The Haymarket
Basingstoke, RG21 7NW
Box Office: 01256 844244
www.anvilarts.org.uk
3 April
How Lion Became King of
Tinga Tinga Land
The story follows the
adventures of the Wise Old
Bird Banjoko who decides
that the land of Tinga Tinga
should have a King, and
shows how she sets about
finding the animal worthy to
wear the crown. Dress up as
your favourite animal! £12.00,
suitable for ages 3+.
The Phoenix Theatre
and Arts Centre
Bordon, GU35 0LR
Box Office: 01420 472664
www.phoenixarts.co.uk
23 April
Pitschi: The Kitten with
Dreams
Pitschi doesn’t care for
the rough and tumble and
mischievous fun of kitten play,
but instead dreams of being
something else – a chicken,
perhaps, or a goat, or a
rabbit… for after all, anything is
better than being a cat! Adults
£6.00, Kids: £4.00, Family:
£18. 2.00pm.
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‘‘Are we there
yet?’’
Perfect homemade pizza!
Travelling long distances with kids can be tricky.
They get bored, they need entertaining, they argue
and they think even a short journey is the longest
ever! If you are going away for an Easter break
here are some ways to get there without going grey
in the process.
Create a magical destination
If the children know where
you’re going and what
they’ll find when you get
there, they can be more
enthusiastic about the
journey. Find out facts
about your destination,
make them a booklet they
can fill in with things they
spot and have a ‘prize’ when
they get there for being good.
Check List
Change of clothing
sick bags, toilet roll,
colouring books and
pencils, sticker books,
games, pillows,
blankets and a mini
first aid kit.
Pack Snacks
Kids get bored if energy levels drop, so pack snacks they can
nibble on along the way; rice cakes, crackers, crisps and mini
sandwiches are ideal. However, let the front passenger control
these so they don’t eat them all at once. Always save sweet
treats until last and make sure drinks are in spill-proof cups.
Play Games
Pizza is a great dish to make with, and for, the family. The
kids can join in with rolling out the dough and choosing their
own toppings. It’s not as difficult as it may seem, and with just
a little effort you will get great results, and never go back to
supermarket pizza again. The instructions given here are using
a Kenwood Chef - if you don’t have a machine, it’s still possible
to make dough, you just need a bit of elbow grease!
Ingredients:
500g ‘00’ flour
Pinch of sea salt
7g sachet of dried instant yeast
tsp caster sugar
30ml extra virgin olive oil
325ml water
Passata
Grated cheese
Chosen toppings
Method:
Add the flour, salt, yeast & sugar to the mixer bowl and
attach the dough hook.
Add the olive oil & half the water & set the machine running.
Add more water slowly, until a sticky (but not wet) dough is
formed.
Keep the machine running for a few minutes until the dough
is soft & elastic.
Place in a lightly oiled bowl & cover & leave in a warm place
to double in size.
Divide into 2 (for large pizzas) or 6 (for individual pizzas)
Roll out on a floured surface.
Place on a baking sheet & spread passata over pizza bases
Play the spotting game. The kids win points for every animal
they notice - on pub signs, shops, etc. - and the winner gets to
pick what you spot next. If you’re feeling really generous, you
could offer a small prize.
Cover with grated cheese & mozzarella & add chosen
toppings.
Play Music or Films
For lots more delicious family recipes visit
Whilst you might restrict the use of tablets at home, this is
when they are worth their weight in gold. Give each child their
favourite film, and of course headphones. If you only have
one tablet, you can buy an inexpensive converter for two sets
of headphones. If they are getting really stir crazy, classical
music can calm them. Try Mozart clarinet and string concertos,
ballet music, Radio 3 or Classic FM.
Bake in preheated 200C oven for approx. 15 minutes.
www.kenwoodworld.com/uk/cooking-with-kenwood
Know where you’re going
Make sure you have directions to where you’re going or
invest in a Satnav. If you don’t have one, you can use a map
package on your smartphone, or alternatively get a helping
hand from the AA (aa.com).
Sally J. Hall is a writer and editor who has written for all the main
parenting titles as well as The Independent and The Mail. She is
author of Eco Baby and contributing author to Watch My Baby Grow
(Dorling Kindersley).
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Store to receive up to
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