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Easter IssueNº 29: 22nd March to 16th May

PARENTING • EDUCATION • DAYS OUT • NEWS & REVIEWS

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Welcome to our Easter edition of Primary Times. This issue is full of ideas of what to do and where to go with the family this Spring.

Thanks to all the children who sent in their brilliant pictures for Mother’s Day – as usual we got a huge response - see the winners on Pupils’ page. We’ve got more fantastic reader offers, vouchers and competitions inside and on the regional pages of the Primary Times website. See our Easter Special and Days Out pages for ideas for the school holidays.

Thanks to all our readers who answered our reader survey online and in the February magazine – we had lots of interesting comments – we’ll be incorporating the best of them in future issues…

Have a great Easter and see you in May.

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Primary Times is independently published and distributed free throughout North Yorkshire. It is also available by subscription at £10 per year. It aims to inform families about forthcoming events and attractions, current local issues and gives parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its contents or joining in the competitions.It is NOT our intention to publish any racist, sexist or politically based material whatsoever. We also undertake not to carry any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children.Primary Times would like to thank all the venues for their assistance in distributing the magazine and for their contributions to its contents.We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where you can. The copyright on all written material, logos and advertising artwork produced by our studio remains with Primary Times or the relevant contributor.Primary Times publishes 40,000 copies throughout North Yorkshire. Primary Times is currently publishing 2.2 million copies per issue under franchise licences throughout Britain & Ireland. Primary Times North Yorkshire is published under a franchise licence.

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Days OutLoads of things to do at a place near you! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 4Easter Fun! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Box Offi ce.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Competitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Simple and easy to do and they make great Easter presents to!

Ingredients you will need:

Cup Cakes•

White icing sugar•

Pipe cleaner/red licorice•

Shredded coconut•

Food colouring (green) •

Jelly beans/mini chocolate eggs•

Colored ribbon for each basket•

MethodFirst, frost the cupcakes with white icing. Bend a pipe cleaner or a piece of red licorice into an arch and push the ends into the sides of each cupcake.

2.Shake the shredded coconut in a stainless steel bowl. Sprinkle on food colouring bit by bit,

mixing vigorously to distribute the colour.

3.Place a pinch of shredded coconut on

each iced cupcake. Now place three jelly beans on the “nest” of coconut.

4. Tie a small ribbon bow on the pipe cleaner or licorice

handle at a jaunty angle.

5. Put one cupcake basket by each place setting at Easter lunch or give them as gifts.

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Sat 27 March

BIRD WATCHING FOR BEGINNERSAn illustrated talk about equipment and photography followed by a birding walk in the grounds. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Under 5’s free. 10.30am. Contact Miss Jennifer Taylor Tel: 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, The Estate Offi ce, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Estate, Ripon, Harrogate.

Sat 27 March

FELT MAKING CLASSES AT RURAL ARTS1) ‘Sumptuous surface’ - Combine silk and wool fi bres to create felted fabrics with fabulous surface. Make felt large enough to make into a bag, book cover or cushion front!2) ‘Felt with attitude’ - An experimental workshop combining ‘Shibori’ techniques with stitch to produce dramatic three dimensional shapes with felt. The resulting fabric may be used as a decorative panel or functional statement neck piece. £25 each day including materials. 10am-3pm. Contact Janice McVay Tel: 01845 526536. Rural ArtsRural Arts, The Old Courthouse, Westgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Sat 27 March

GRAND BALLOON RACE AT WHITBY HARBOURBalloons will be released from the Sea Spray Relaunch. At the Church Street pontoon (near the Fleece) For more information or to purchase your balloon/s please call 01947 602024. All profi ts to the RNLI. Balloons only £1 each. Contact Malcolm/ Paula Tel: 01947 602024. Whitby Harbour, St Annes Staith, Whitby, North Yorkshire

Sat 27 March

TIME TROOPERS: ROMAN SOLDIERBecome a Roman soldier by making your own Roman helmet that would have protected you in battle. Children Under 16 (accompanied by an adult). 11.00am - 1.00pm. Hull & East Riding Museum, High Street, HU1 1NQ.

Sat 27 March

WITCHES: BURNED ALIVE! AT YORK DUNGEONYork’s scariest attraction just got scarier as the York Dungeon launches its most shocking show to date this coming Easter 2010. . . The York Dungeon will throw visitors into a crucible of heresy and witchcraft this coming Easter holiday as the city’s scariest attraction launches: Witches: Burned Alive! Witches: Burned Alive! Sees the attraction at its most shocking yet, as using state of the art fi re and smoke effects the Dungeon burns a witch to the bone before the eyes of petrifi ed visitors, sparing no gruesome graphic detail. The hellish show transports visitors back to one of the most horrifi c passages in history; ‘the Burning Times’ of the 16th and 17th centuries when an estimated 200,000 people were condemned for witchcraft. After suffering shambolic show trials where the guilt of the accused had in many cases been pre-determined, hundreds of victims were condemned to burn alive at the stake. If that wasn’t enough to appal the visitors, the Dungeon will also proudly present in the New Year an all new putrefying plague show complete with horrifi c ‘death like’ corpse, a freshly re-tortured Guy Fawkes show and a terrifying re-twisted Turpin: Highwayman from hell show. The newfangled York Dungeon creaks open its doors Easter 2010. For more information, please visit: www.thedungeons.com. York Dungeon, 12 Clifford Street, York. Tel: 01904 632599.

Sat 27 – Sun 28 March

PLANET ON YOUR PLATE FIND OUT HOW WHAT YOU PUT ON YOUR PLATE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD! Dr Marty Jopson, BBC One Show scientist presents a fun and interactive show full of surprising demonstrations, things to taste and even some wriggly worms! Children’s Price: £5 Adult Price £7 plus normal Garden admission. 11.30am-12.30pm & 1pm-2pm. Book in advance on 0845 612 1253. UNDER 7’s: 11:30am OVER 7’s: 1:00pm. For more information visit our website: http://www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr or call the gardens direct on (01423) 565418.

Sat 27 March & Sat 3, 10 April

CHILDREN’S HAVE A GO SWORD SESSIONS Cross swords with our professionals

who will show you the moves. Age: 7-12 years Price: £3 per session. Duration: 45 mins. Minimum height: 120 cm (4 feet) Availability: Limited to 12 places, please book on arrival. Contact Royal Armouries Museum Tel: 0113 220 1999. Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive, Leeds.

Sun 28 March

ARTSMIX CONTEMPORARY ART AND CRAFT MARKETShop and browse a unique mix of up-and-coming Yorkshire-based designers and artisans selling high quality ceramics, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, paintings and fashions in the Stable Courtyard at Castle Howard. The market which is organised in conjunction with

Contact us on 01482 304758 [email protected] or visit: www.tigerstrust.co.uk or www.cluedupinhull.com

Tigers Community Sports Programme o� ers a range of activities to children and young people, from the age of 5 to 18. Activities are organised in smaller age ranges and are held in various locations around Hull and the East Riding. We hope to engage all levels of ability – just a great way to stay active and enjoy sport!

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Kinderland Family Centre is the brand new fun, play and learning destination for all the family located at Priory Park, Hull, just past the Village Hotel.We have worked hard to create an environment that both children and parents will enjoy. A great deal of time and care has been taken to provide you with the very safest and best play areas and we know your children will love it. Quality is paramount at Kinderland and as parents we have tried to think of all the little things that make a big difference. It’s not just a play centre it’s a family destination.

SIZZLING DEALS FOR SUMMER PARTIESBook A Party For 10 Invite 2 Guests FREEBook A Party For 15 Invite 3 Guests FREEBook A Party For 20 Invite 4 Guests FREEBook A Party For 25 Invite 5 Guests FREENB Promotion not in conjunction with any other offer. Available Jun–Aug 2010.

As well as great fun for the kids, you’ll fi nd superb quality food and drinks at the fully licenced Big Coffee Café, the Debbie Wilkinson Family Portrait Studio plus chance to buy gifts and greeting cards at the Kinder Store.

Be a summer VIP and have Kinderland for your guests only… £13.95 per child including the usual party package, plus a face painter! 2 hours of fun. Minimum of 40 children. Available Jun–Aug 2010.

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You simply won’t believe how much fun you can have at our three great attractions on one site. Our theme park with a fantastic choice of over 40 rides and attractions, a fabulous shopping village and a stunning Birds of Prey Centre, there’s something for all the family to enjoy at Lightwater Valley – action packed value all day long!

Primary Times has teamed up with Lightwater Valley to give readers the amazing opportunity of a great saving – entry for only £13.95 per person (a saving of £5.50 each!).

Just check out all the fun… rides such as the legendary Ultimate – still Europe’s longest rollercoaster, the mighty Eagle’s Claw, the wet’n’wild Wild River Rapids and New for 2010 - Raptor Attack* and Whirlwind* – ride them if you dare!* check website for launch dates

Redeem this voucher at the admissions’ desk. This voucher entitles the bearer entry to Lightwater Valley for only £13.95 per person. Maximum 10 persons per voucher. Valid until 30th June 2010. Not to be used in conjunction with any other o� er. No photocopies allowed. Please check opening times/dates prior to visit. Restrictions apply to certain rides and attractions.

* Check website for launch dates of new rides.

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Easter!Raptor Attack at Lightwater ValleyDeep underground, lain dormant and undiscovered for millions of years, this once abandoned mineshaft has been re-awakened ….

This year, feel the terror as you enter the abyss of darkness that is the subterranean

underworld of Raptor Attack – the brand new roller coaster experience for 2010 at Lightwater Valley Theme Park.


Creepy Crawlies • Wigginton Road • York • YO32 2RHT: 01904 692221 • E: [email protected] www.creepy-crawlies.co.uk

Play. Swing. Laugh. Eat. Climb. Drink.Learn. Slide. Smile. Pedal. Enjoy.Creepy Crawlies is a great place to spend a morning or afternoon with the children and, unlike the weather, the fun is guaranteed. York’s premier children’s adventure play park boasts nearly 2 acres of challenging, imaginative and exciting indoor and outdoor activity areas for children of all ages, and a great licensed restaurant.

Special Offer!£1 Weekend Meal Deal….Come in after 4pm and pay £1 for a child meal (Usually £3) with this advert.Valid until 21st April 2010. Normal entry applies.

As you take the terrifying walk down into the bowels of this cold, dark mineshaft, the hair stands up on the back of your neck as you sense a creature watching you from the folds of darkness. Then, as your disused mine train speeds through the long forgotten tunnels, nobody hears you scream as your voice echoes against the cold, dark rock face and you wonder if you’ll ever see daylight again.

Dare you log on to view the preview clip at www.lightwatervalley.co.uk/raptor_attack.php?

Jorvik Viking CentreThe world famous JORVIK Viking Centre is a ‘must-see’ for visitors to the city of York and is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the UK outside London.

Welcoming 15 million visitors over the past 25 years, visitors can journey through the reconstruction of Viking-Age streets, as they would have been in the year AD975. JORVIK Viking Centre also offers three exciting exhibitions and the

chance to actually come face to face with a ‘Viking’.

Pleasure Island, CleethorpesFind yourself in a world of adventure!

With so much to see and do at Pleasure Island, you’ll need a full day to pack in all the activities and excitement on offer. With no less than 7 amazing white knuckle rides, 5 great family shows (6 during the peak season) and oodles of rides for all ages, where else can all your group have so much fun?

New For 2010 – Tinkaboo’s Magic Factory

Creepy CrawliesThere are parties and then there are Creepy Crawlies parties: Great Value, Great Choice and Great Service are all guaranteed.

Whether you choose a brilliant Bug-tastic party, or something more themed, your event will be remembered for being fun and stress free.

Their themed party ideas are


RSPBBempton Cli�sWe're just out of Bempton village on the B1229, or a 20 minute walk from Bempton village train station.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity: England and Wales no. 207076, Scotland no. SC037654

Bring this voucher with you and you'll be able to park your car for free. That means you and all your passengers can get into the reserve without paying a penny!FREE!

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They’re big, they smell and they’re very noisy...Come along and meet our seabirds – icy white bodies, huge black-tipped wings, peachy-yellow heads and starring, pale green eyes!

Sounds like something from Doctor Who, doesn’t it? But we’re not talking about aliens from another planet. These are gannets and they live at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, along with thousands of other seabirds.

From the top of the cliffs at our nature reserve between Bridlington and Filey, you can watch them do a bit of home improvement on the nest, get luvvy duvvy with their partners or tell off an interfering neighbour.

To tell the truth, they’re really rather noisy - and they pong quite a bit as well. Still, it is brilliant watching them and sometimes they fl y so close you can almost reach out and touch them.

Along the cliff ledges from the gannets, there are these other birds called guillemots, all lined up together like little waiters dressed in black and white. And, sometimes, among them, you see this other bird called a puffi n. It’s got a big, brightly-coloured beak and pinky-orange feet. You just have to laugh when you see them, they look so funny.

The cliffs are gorgeous and really, really high. But you’re safe as long as you stay behind the fences. It’s a lovely walk between the fi ve viewing points, where there’s these friendly people from the RSPB. They let you look through their telescopes at the birds. And they know lots of interesting stuff about the birds, as well!

At Easter there’s going to be loads of games to play, people taking visitors on walks and loads more things to do.

You can borrow one of our very special wildlife explorer packs that are full of great things to help you discover more when you’re on the reserve

Why don’t you pop along and see us – and the gannets and guillemots and kittiwakes and puffi ns, of course.

Come along and meet our seabirds – icy white bodies, huge black-tipped

a fantastic way of turning the party into something even more memorable and fantastic. No arguing about what to eat, the Ready, Steady, Pizza party lets children make their own pizza. The Pirates or Princesses party comes with a costumed VIP Host and the children can come dressed up to add to the fun!

The Animal Tales Adventure party gives VIP access to a tour of our collection of animals and the chance to feed goats, ponies, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens and chipmunks.

If the weather permits the Go-Kart Challenge gives your party exclusive use of the track for half an hour.

The SHOOT the Kids! is an exclusive and additional half hour professional photo shoot by Cocoon with A5 prints for each party child to take away.

All our party prices are inclusive of a private party room, a personal party host, party Invitations, buffet, sweet bags, juice & a pudding and adult entry.

The party menu includes cheese, ham and chocolate

spread sandwiches on white and brown bread, mini sausages, cheese pizza and garlic bread.

They have been hosting parties at Creepy Crawlies for so long that they think they know the formula for brilliant events. They are committed to providing World Class Service every single time, as they know that fantastic birthday memories stay for many years to come!

The Easter Bunny visits the award winning Balloon Tree Farmshop!

The Easter Egg Hunt kicks Spring off on 2nd, 3rd and 4th April (10 - 4pm) at the award winning Balloon Tree


Walking the Dales… with a difference!

NIDDERDALE

L L A M A S

Or go Llama Trekking,relaxing with our pack Llamasin magnificent Nidderdale.

– PRE BOOKING ESSENTIAL –

Nidderdale Llamas atPateley Bridge, provide abirthday with a difference

Tel: 01423 711052www.nidderdalellamas.org

Llama Birthday Partiesare great fun!

Llama TrekkingVisit the Llama farm & Pet Village,take a llama for a walk!

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The Balloon Tree Farmshop and Cafe• Stamford Bridge Road (A166) • Gate Helmsley •

York • YO41 1NB • Tel: 01759 373023

www.theballoontree.co.uk

2nd, 3rd & 4th Aprilat The Balloon Tree Farmshop• Easter Egg Hunt around the farm

• Feed the farm animals• Egg decorating & more games!

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Farmshop and Cafe – and this year its free of charge! Why not bring the whole family for a walk around the farm, following clues as you go and completing the questions all about the farm and the fruit & vegetables we grow. We are hoping for a glorious sunny Easter weekend but bring your wellies just in case!

There will be other activities to entertain the children too, with egg decorating, making easter cards and planting spring flowers as well as feeding the lambs (as long as they are born in time!) and our farm animals and stroking the easter bunny!

We have lots of superfresh fruit and veg ready to harvest over the coming months – starting with our homegrown asparagus from mid April (weather permitting - please phone to check availability) lasting through until mid July, and a super range of PYO strawberries, raspberries and more in the summer months. Not to mention all the other nutritious homegrown vegetables being harvested

from the farm! Choose from a wonderful selection of homemade ready meals, soups, cakes and puds and much more in the farmshop or simply relax in the landscaped cafe garden with a cuppa.

A great day out for all the family! Find us to the east of York on the A166 between Gate Helmsley and Stamford Bridge.Visit www.theballoontree.co.uk or call 01759 373023 for more info.

Nidderdale Llamas – Relax & have fun!Fancy trying something really different? Then look no further. Nidderdale Llamas offer a fantastic day out for families or adult days out.

You can’t ride llamas but walk alongside them whilst they carry your picnic! Being close to llamas is a brilliant way to have fun & relax. They are gentle friendly and so soft to touch, they all have their own ‘individual’ character and are very comical to be around.

For the kids not only can they take a llama for a short walk, but they can groom and pet the other animals here too. Plus there are toy tractors so they can play at real farming!

Easter Specials!

Book in for our Easter Egg hunt with the llamas! 2nd & 3rd April. See if you can work out the clues and find the eggs!

We pride ourselves in offering a ‘special’ experience as your booking is personal to your family so you don’t have to queue. Refreshments are included in everything we offer, so relax un-wind and enjoy!

We also do fantastic birthday parties, plus hen & stag treks a speciality!

Now you know a little more,

book in to create special memories, you won’t regret it!

Aerial ExtremeOur tree based High Wire Adventure Course, set within the beautiful 250 acre grounds of the Camphill Estate in North Yorkshire is a truly a remarkable experience as you climb into the forest canopy and the adventure begins. With over 25 exciting tree top elements, it doesn’t matter whether you are a novice adventurer or a serial adrenalin junkie our course, which can vary in height from 3m to 14m above the ground, will certainly delight you.

No experience or skill is required, just a willingness to have fun.

New for 2010 – Bedale opens doors to younger adventurers

Big news, we’ve spent the winter upgrading the safety system of our North Yorkshire site so that we can now take all your family. The new failsafe system means that we can now take children of 1.1m and above (about 6yr old).


here are more

the Leeds-based Artsmix enterprise (www.artsmix.co.uk) is open 10.00am until 4.00pm with free admission. For more details of these and other events visit www.castlehoward.co.uk.

Sun 28 March

12TH ANNUAL SPRING PLANT FAIR Christine Walkden and the Gardener’s Question Time Team. Refreshments Available. Admission: £2. Children: FREE. 9.30am-4pm. Contact Spring Plant Fair. Tel: 01262 488350. Driffi eld Showground, The Showground, Kelleythorpe, Driffi eld

Mon 29 March

EASTER CRAFT SESSIONBring along a small glass jar and transform it into an Easter gift. (01482) 616973. Gipsyville Library, North Road, Hessle High Road, Hull.

Tues 30 March

IN TOUCH WITH THE SECOND WORLD WARMeet a character from wartime Britain. Handle objects from the past and see how they were used. Discover what life on the home front was like during the Second World War. Streetlife Museum, High Street, Hull. Free Event. Contacts: Kate Armitage 01482 318733.

Tues 30 March

SHIP A’HOYCollage your own seascape inspired by the John Ward Painting ‘The Return of the William Lee’ Suitable for children age 4-11. Ferens Art Gallery, Queen Victoria Square, Hull. 11am-1pm. Free event. 01482 613902.

Tues 30 March

SAILING BACK TO THE BRONZE AGEMarvel at the 4000 year old Bronze Age boats and make your own. Suitable for children age 5. Free event. Hull and East Riding Museum, 36 High Street, Hull. 01483 613902.

Tues 30 March and Tues 6 April

EASTER CRAFT AND PRODUCE MARKETSCelebrate the arrival of spring with our Easter Craft and Produce Markets, which feature over 20 stalls selling a mix of handmade crafts and delicious local produce in the Stable Courtyard. Open from 10.00am until 4.00pm with free admission. For more details of these and other events visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

Wed 31 March

DIVE INTO CONSERVATIONThis Wild Workshop, the fi rst in a series of events, will combine the PADI Discover Scuba Diving course with marine ID and survey skills used by volunteer marine recording projects such as Seasearch. If you have ever wanted to try diving but are not ready to commit to a certifi cation course this is your opportunity to get a taste of exploring the underwater world, with a lesson in how to use scuba equipment in shallow water. You will also receive an introduction to what it takes to explore marine life by diving. Time: 9:15

am - 4:30 pm. Meeting: 1 St. George’s Place, York. Event Charge: £20. Note: You must be over 15 years old and in general good health to attend. For more information or to book you place call 01904 659570.

Wed 31 March

UNDER 5S ANIMAL STORYTIME & DRESSING UPUnder 5s Animal Storytime & Dressing Up Session. For further details and to book a place call the Library : 616973. Gipsyville Library, Hull. Free event. 10am-11am.

Wed 31 March

EGGSTRAVAGANTLY VICTORIANTaking inspiration from our Victorian collections, create your own decoupage Easter egg (Messy activity: dont forget to bring an old t-shirt and something to take your egg home in). Hands on History Museum, Trinity Square, Hull. 1pm-3pm. Free event. Contacts: Hull Museums 01482 613902.

Wed 31 March & Thurs April 8

FORWARD TO THE FUTURE Some objects have changed the world. Things that were commonplace and probably in most homes have had a lasting affect on the way we live our lives. If you were to imagine how things were before they were invented it would be diffi cult to explain to young people of today how clothes were washed, how food was cooked, or how we communicated with each other. By looking at objects from the museum collections (whether actual or from images) and perhaps talking about them and even try to design new things which could change the world in the future, me might get a better insight into how the different generations view the world! 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Streetlife Museum, High Street, HU1 1NQ

Thurs 1 April

IN TOUCH WITH FISHINGIn touch with Hull Museums. Join Nancy as she prepares for a day’s work on St Andrew’s Dock and fi nd out about Hull’s rich fi shing heritage. 11am-1pm. Free Event. Kate Armitage 01482 318733.


PARENTS!Event information is correct at time of going to press but before making a long journey (or a promise!) we’d advise you phone the organiser to check all details.

Join us this Easter as we celebrate Jules Verne’sclassic children’s novel ‘20,000 Leagues Underthe Sea.’ Discover the amazing world of CaptainNemo and his adventures aboard the fantasticsubmarine The Nautilus!

l Storytelling, art activities & quiz trail

l Glass lift ride through 10m tank

l Daily dive presentation and animal feeding

l Europe’s deepest viewing tunnel

T: 01482 381000E: [email protected]

Come rain or shine………you’ll have a great time!

Playdale farm is a fun day out for all the family whatever the weather. Huge indoor play area with ball pool, tractor zone, adventure trail and much more! The Animal Barn and Interactive Paddocks are designed so the children can see and be hands on with the

animals. You could even make a new friend!Killerby Grange, Station Road, Cayton,

Scarborough. YO11 3TL Tel: 01723 586351www.playdalefarmpark.co.uk

Playdale Farm Park is a fun day out in the country for all the family. In the extensive Animal barn there is an array of farmyard friends waiting to be stroked and fed as well as small animal houses and paddocks.There is a large playbarn which houses a ballpool, adventure trail and much more, so adverse weather is not a problem. Outdoor playgrounds, undercover sandpits and a straw barn provide yet more fun.Enjoy light lunches, cakes and snacks in the farm cafe, alternatively bring your own picnic.Playdale Farm Park is the ideal place to have your Birthday party.

‘Come rain or shine you’re sure of a good time.’

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Brazilian Soccer Schools are truly global – they have a presence in 63 countries around the world, and over 200 franchisees in the UK alone, with local franchisees now in Scarborough and Hull.

Brazilian Soccer Schools is the ‘brain-child’ of Simon Clifford,a PE teacher who, like hundreds of teachers across the UK, gave his own time to coach local children after school. With Clifford’s drive and enthusiasm and Brazilian World Cup winner Juninho’s tchnical knowledge, the fi rst Brazilian Soccer School was born. Now, thirteen years on, Clifford has over one million children enrolled in his soccer academies and his graduates are beginning to work their way into top fl ight clubs, BSS has even seen it’s fi rst full international player in Micah Richards. Other graduates include Theo Walcott (Arsenal & England), John Bostock (Tottenham Hotspur),

Oliver Hotchkiss & Aidan White (Leeds United) as well of course as John Farnworth (World Freestyle Champion).

The central aim of Brazilian Soccer Schools is to encourage children to spend longer working with the ball practicing and developing their skills. Children at BSS spend roughly two-thirds of their time working with the size two Futebol de Salão balls and the remaining third with a conventional ball working on areas such as longer

passing, shooting, heading and of course match situations.

Throughout all ages from 4 to 18 years, our coaching focuses on developing fully the technical skills of every child. Skills from basic to complex are broken down into easily learnable phases for children and then

these moves are taught and repeated many times

until the children become accomplished at performing

these skills.

BSS are changing the way that football is played at the highest

level, by changing the way that we train children to play the

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Thurs 1 April.

WILDLIFE CHALLENGE FOR KIDSDiscover the wildlife at Blacktoft Sands using our wildlife challenge card. Kids can collect stickers of the wildlife that they see per visit towards winning a prize. Cost: £3 adult, £1 child, £6

family. Drop in anytime. Free to RSPB and WEX members. 11am to 4pm. For further information or to book a place on any of the events please contact the reserve offi ce on 01405 704665 or email: [email protected]

Fri 2 April & Fri 7 May

STAR WATCHING AT DALBY - THE GREAT YORKSHIRE FORESTJoin Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society for a tour of the night sky. 8pm – 10pm. Dalby - The Great Yorkshire Forest, Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, Low Dalby, Pickering, North Yorkshire. www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry

Fri 2 - Sun 4 April

YORK FREE EASTER EGG HUNTCome and enjoy a walk around the farm, learning about the various vegetables we grow as you search for the clues and hunt for your Easter Egg. There will be other fun activities to take part in too such as our egg decorating competition with fantastic prizes to be won! Keep an eye out on our website www.theballoontree.co.uk for further information. Free entry. 10am - 4pm.

Fri 2 - Sun 4 April

1940S EASTER WEEKENDJoin us at the museum to celebrate Easter with re-enactors from the East Yorkshire Regiment Living History Group. Meet characters from the 1940s, military, civilian and the Land Army girls! See the museum brought to life as a 1940s village hosting a range of activities including music, ration cooking, military demonstrations and much more. Ryedale Folk Museum Tel: 01751 417367. Ryedale Folk Museum, Hutton-le-Hole, Nr. Pickering, North Yorkshire

Fri 2 – Mon 5 April

‘DAY OUT WITH THOMAS’Yorkshire’s friendly line welcomes back its favourite visitor to host ‘Day out with Thomas’ Bank Holiday weekend event. Thomas with Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller will be hosting the event that always proves so popular. Thomas and his fellow saddle tank engine Percy are looking forward to their visit to the railway, which runs between the new award winning Bolton Abbey station and Embsay station. 10am-4.30pm. Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Bolton Abbey Station, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire. Tel: 01756 710614


EASTER EGG TRAIL AND CRAFTS Join in our Easter Egg trail and discover hidden clues in the Castle and gardens. Have a go at some Easter crafts in the Nursery. Trails, crafts £1 each. Bolton CastleTel: 01969 623981. Bolton Castle, Castle Bolton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire


EASTER FAMILY FUN TRAIL Can you crack the clues to complete this ‘egg-citing’ trail and collect your yummy Easter prize? 10am-6pm. Adult £3.50, Concession £3.00, Child £1.80, Family £8.80. EH Members free. Clifford’s Tower, Tower Street, York. Site Staff Tel: 01904 646940


EASTER FAMILY FUN TRAIL Can you crack the clues to complete this ‘egg-citing’ trail and collect your yummy Easter prize? 10am-6pm. Site Staff Tel: 01748 822493. Adult £4.50, Concession £3.80, Child £2.30. Richmond Castle (EH), Richmond Castle, Richmond, North Yorkshire.


WOODLAND EASTER FUNThe newly restored Kiplin wood is ready for explorers! Hunt in the woods, grounds and Hall. Make animal masks, colour in and more! Come in your Easter hat; bring a hard-boiled egg to decorate - judging of hats and eggs daily at 4. Also on Easter Sunday, North Yorkshire Vintage Machinery Society display items from their collections. Normal admission price to the Hall. 2pm-5pm. Kiplin Hall, Kiplin, Scorton, Near Richmond, North Yorkshire


EASTER FAMILY FUN TRAIL Can you crack the clues to complete this ‘egg-citing’ trail and collect your yummy Easter prize? 10am-6pm. Site Staff Tel: 01947 603568. Adult £5.80, Concession £4.90, Child £2.90, Family £14.50. EH Members free. Whitby Abbey, Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Fri 2 - 18 April

THE NRM GOES CONTINENTAL THIS EASTERThe fl avour is distinctly continental over the Easter holidays. As part of the evocative Once Upon A Tide exhibition, you can take a steam ride on a Harwich-Hook locomotive* from the South Yard and experience a little bit of Holland as you go. A range of entertaining learning activities based on travel to Europe are on offer daily, including story-telling for the under 6s and make-and-take crafts. Even a visit to one of our cafes will transport you to lands afar, with their internationally inspired tasty treats. To add to the excitement, there will be fairground rides*, crazy science shows, theatre performances and lots more. *A small charge applies. National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York. Tel: 08448 153139.

Sat 3 – Mon 5 April

EASTER EGG HUNT & EGG PAINTING COMPETITION Easter Egg Hunt in the Castle’s magnifi cent grounds with egg painting and colouring competitions. Fun for all the family. Plus special tours of the castle for children available which are amusing and informative. Held Sat 3rd - Mon 5th April from 10.30am - 3.30pm. Contact Alison Crawford Tel: 01423 770152. Ripley Castle, Ripley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Sat 3 – Mon 5 April

MEDIEVAL FALCONRY AT RIEVAULX ABBEYJoin our costumed medieval falconers, Raphael Falconry with demonstrations of spectacular aerial displays of Birds of Prey in fl ight in the magnifi cent Priory ruins, and discover how these Birds were used for hunting and status during the 11th and 12th Century when the Abbey was built. 11.30 – 5pm. Site Staff. Tel: 01439 798228. Adult £5.30, Concession £4.50, Child £2.70. EH Members free. Rievaulx Abbey, Rievaulx, York

Sun 4 April

THE GREAT EASTER EGG HUNT & FUN DAYFind a fl uffy toy chick to claim a free chocolate egg for every child. Enjoy family fun including Easter crafts and face painting (small additional charge applies to some activities). Normal admission charges apply. (10:00-16:00) Thornton Hall Farm Country Park, Thornton-in-Craven, Near Skipton Tel. 01282 841148.

Sun 4 April

DALBY DUCK DASH Buya ticket for a duck and see if yours fl oats down the beck fi rst. Organised and run by the Friends of Dalby Forest.

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Tickets on sale from 10.00am. Dalby Visitor Centre. Tel: 01751 472771. Low Staindale - Dalby Forest, Low Staindale, Dalby, Pickering, North Yorkshire.

Sun 4 – Mon 5 April

EasTEr Fun Days aT nEwby Hall & GarDEnsA woodland treasure hunt with costumed story book performers. 11am-5.30pm. Event & Gardens Admission: Adult £8.50 Concession £7.50 Children £7.00 Family (2+2) £30 Family (2+3) £36. 01423 322583 (Option 1) Tel: 01423 322583. Newby Hall & Gardens, Ripon, North Yorkshire


EasTEr EGG ParklanD Trail Join in the Easter fun at Burton Constable and track down the eggs on the Parkland Trail. Burton Constable Hall Tel: 01964 562400. 12.30pm-5pm. Burton Constable Hall, Burton Constable, Sproatley, Skirlaugh, Hull,


EasTEr EGG HunT Chocolate fun for children. Take part in our free Easter Egg Hunt to win a chocolate treat. Normal admission charges apply. Adult: £7.50. Child: £6.50 (Under 3’s admitted free). Explorer Family Pass: £27 (2 adults & 2 children). Ranger Family Pass: £30 (2 adults & 3 children). Student / OAP: £7.00. Tropical Butterfly House Membership: from £49.00 per year (plus £1 per person per visit.) Tropical Butterfly House, Woodsetts Road, North Anston, Nr Sheffield.


EasTEr CraFT FEsTival Extensive range of original artists, crafts & gifts. 9.30 – 4.30pm. Admission to house, grounds & fair £3 (under 16 free) Yorkshire fairs Tel: 01423 545377. Duncombe Park, Helmsley, North Yorkshire


FEED THE EasTEr lambs Feed the lambs - feeding time every half-hour. Displays and information; craft activities. Easter Trail - follow a trail of clues and questions around Malham Cove, starting at Town Head Barn. Suitable for all ages. Emmeline Butler Tel: 01729 830416. Malham Tarn Estate Office, Waterhouses, Settle, North Yorkshire.


EasTEr Fun wEEkEnD Easter trails, chocolate ‘eggheads’, face painters, story-telling, and a Cadbury play area. Meet at Swanley Grange. 11am-4pm. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal The Estate Office, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Estate, Ripon, Harrogate

Mon 5 April

birDs oF PrEySee owls, hawks, falcons and eagles in spectacular flying displays. Normal admission charges apply. (10:00-16:00) Thornton Hall Farm Country Park, Thornton-in-Craven, Near Skipton Tel. 01282 841148.


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GRAND OPERA HOUSECumberland Street, York

Box Offi ce: 0870 606 3595www.grandoperahouseyork.org.uk

Sun 28 March

POSTMAN PAT LIVE!Postman Pat returns to UK theatres as the newly promoted Head of the Special Delivery Service (or SDS) with his brand new show “A Very Royal Mission”. In Pencaster, everyone has received a letter from the Palace, delivered by Pat and his faithful cat Jess, of course. Someone special is coming to open the brand new SDS Sorting Offi ce and they only have a short time to get themselves, and Pencaster, prepared for a very royal visit. Mrs Goggins, Ted Glen and Ben Taylor are helping with the preparations, while PC Selby fi nally has something important to do! What could possibly go wrong…….? But look out! Just as everything is prepared a storm hits Pencaster throwing the royal visit into doubt. Only one man can be counted on – the Head of the SDS, Postman Pat of course... with a little help from his trusty sidekick Jess the Cat and his brand new SDS Helicopter! Get ready for takeoff and join Pat and his friends in 90 minutes of fun and participation, and remember no job is too big – the special delivery always gets through! Mission Accomplished! 1pm & 3.30pm.

Sun 4 April

BEVERLEY KNIGHTFollowing on from her hugely successful tour last month, UK Queen Of Soul Beverley Knight has announced that she will be playing 4 more shows around her Royal Albert Hall show in April 2010. Hailed for her incredible stagecraft, and dynamic live shows that span soul, rock, r’n’b and funk infl uences, Beverley’s reputation as one of the UK’s most enduring live performers continues to grow. March 8th next year will also see Beverley releasing ‘Soul Survivor’, the third single from her acclaimed 6th studio album, ‘100%’. The single is the lead track from The Soul Survivor EP, which will also contain ‘Turned To Stone’ as well as live tracks from Beverley’s hugely successful 100% tour this Autumn. A defi ant, old-skool stomper of a track, Soul Survivor sees Beverley teaming up with the force of nature that is mighty soul legend Chaka Khan on this Guy Chambers co-written track. 7.30pm.

Mon 5 April

TAP DANCE FEVERTap Dance Fever takes the audience on a whistle stop tour of the greatest tap dance moments in show business history. Starting in the era when Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were the stars of the day, the show tap dances its way through history, thrilling and exciting audiences with the vibrant tap dance styles that have entertained generations. Featuring tap dance highlights from 42nd Street, Singing in the Rain, A Chrous Line and moving right up to date with Tap Dogs and Stomp, this awesome, original show leaves audiences

shouting for more. Tap Dance Fever has a massive appeal to a wide audience, and brings the glitz and glamour of tap dance into the 21st century. This dymatic production continues to smash box offi ce records on its international tours and is coming to the UK to coincide with the new BBC TV dance programme ‘So You Think You Can Dance’. 7.30pm.

Thurs 15 AprilVienna Festival Ballet Presents

SWAN LAKE Music by Tchaikovsky. One of the best known love stories, performed by the ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed. Swan Lake is the most popular ballet in the world. It’s the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy. 2010 sees the Vienna Festival Ballet celebrate their 30th Anniversary of presenting enchanting ballets. 7.30pm.

Sat 24 April

BACK FOR GOODRecreating the magic of Take That. If you like Take That you will LOVE Back For Good! With their amazing dance routines, numerous costume changes and phenomenal live performances, adoring fans will be singing and dancing within minutes and left with little doubt that they are watching ‘The Greatest Boy Band Of All Time’. Featuring a feast of your infectious feel-good favourites such as ‘Relight My Fire’, ‘It Only Takes A Minute Girl’, ‘Everything Changes’, ‘Could It Be Magic’ to the heart warming ‘Babe’, ‘Love Ain’t Here Anymore’ and ‘A Million Love Songs’ you will be putting your hands together to ‘Pray’ that boys are truly ‘Back For Good’! 7.30pm.

PARENTS!Event information is correct at time of going to press but before making a long journey (or a promise!) we’d advise you phone the organiser to check all details.

Thurs 29 April

VOULEZ VOUSGet ready for a jam-packed night of pure nostalgia, as Voulez Vous brings the full Abba experience to life! Voulez Vous have now been performing the world’s greatest Abba production for over 20 years and perform almost 2 hours of non-stop Abba hits, including ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘ Waterloo ‘ and ‘Mamma Mia’. The superbly executed ‘Abba - The Story’ show uses enhanced multi screen projection and voice over narration outlining the story of Abba’s rise to fame and their eventual split. Voulez Vous is sure to have you singing and dancing in the theatre aisles with 2 hours of pure Abba nostalgia and classic hits. Voulez Vous has received a steam of rave reviews over the years, so dig out your bell-bottomed fl ares, wigs and platform heels as Voulez Vous are sure to make

this one Abba extravaganza to remember. 7.30pm.

Sun 9 May

AN AUDIENCE WITH THE CHUCKLE BROTHERSHaving completed the 21st series of the ever successful series “ChuckleVision” for the BBC. Paul and Barry have decided to interact live with their audience and fans . In this ‘one off’ tour special they will be showing fi lm clips of some of their favourite routines. As well as performing some of your favourite live routines with supporting artistes, the Chucklebrothers will talk about how it all started for them. They will speak about the most memorable “incidents” of their career which changed their lives and turned them in to becoming one of Britain’s best loved family double acts. Have your questions ready as Mr Noslacking and Mr Getoutofi t will be moving through the audience with microphones’ get your questions to put to Paul and Barry. Who knows, you may even be asked on stage to join them. Don’t miss this special day so book early so as to avoid disappointment. Running time: approx 1 hour 55 mins (incl 20 min interval) 4.15pm & 7pm.

HARROGATE THEATREOxford St, Harrogate

Box Offi ce: 01423 502116www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk

Wed 7 – Thurs 9 April

ARABIAN NIGHTS Sheherazade, the greatest of all storytellers presents three fabulous tales from her Arabian Nights. A tale from the desert, a tale from the bed of the ocean and another straight from a donkey’s mouth. Through fascinating puppetry, riveting storytelling and evocative music, the renowned Theatre of Widdershins bring the mesmerizing and mystical land of Arabian Nights to life in a production which is sure to leave the whole family spellbound this Easter. Running Time: 50 minutes no interval. Suitable for all story fans aged 4yrs+. Tickets £7.50, conc £6.50.

Fri 16 April

SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCK PUPPET THEATRE & ALI COOK With support from Ali Cook. Please note this show is suitable for people aged 14yrs+. The stars of BBC3’s Comedy Shuffl e & Upstaged, MTV’s Best Show Ever, and 4 whole seconds on The Culture Show bring you a brand new hour of songs, sketches, socks and violence to the Harrogate Theatre Studio. Following three sellout years at Edinburgh, their new show includes the entire history of cinema in every detail with nothing missed out. 8pm. Tickets £10, conc £8.

Fri 16 – Sat 17 April

THE LITTLE BIG CLUB - LIVE IN CONCERT The Little Big Club - Live in Concert comes to Harrogate Theatre in a brand new

singing and dancing stage show bringing together an ensemble of the world’s most popular and best loved preschool characters in one exciting adventure! Featuring Barney™, Bob the Builder™, Angelina Ballerina™, Pingu™, Fifi Forget-me-Not™ and Fireman Sam™ together on stage for the very fi rst time this theatrical and musical extravaganza offers an unforgettable experience for young children and their families. The live show also introduces The Little Big Club band, who encourage you to join in and have fun with each character as they perform their own set in the concert line up. In a grand fi nale, the characters come together on stage to celebrate the fact that they and you are all members of the club together! Come along and be part of the magic. Running time: 70 minutes (no interval) Suitable for all little and big kids aged 3yrs+. Tickets £14, conc £12.

Fri 7 May

MARK MORAGHAN & NICKY CAMPBELL: MOONLIGHT’S BACK IN STYLE In association with Kula Productions “Moraghan sings with the gusto of Sinatra, a Harry Connick Jr swing and a nod to Tony Bennett’s heartstring tugs” The Daily Telegraph. One of the most exciting and talked about musical entertainment acts comes to Harrogate. Actor Mark Moraghan and Radio & TV personality Nicky Campbell will be performing tracks from their critically acclaimed new swing album ‘Moonlight’s Back In Style’ with the legendary Paul Buck and the Moonlight Swing Band. It’s an album that has taken the world of music by storm and by surprise. 8pm. Tickets £20.

Mon 17 MayLucy Porter

FOOLS GOLDLucy Porter’s latest solo show is a witty romp through the history of gold. In these times of recession, gold is prized more highly than ever, as other forms of currency grow worthless. What’s so special about gold, and why is it that human beings have long been obsessed with the yellow, shiny stuff? The show will feature live alchemy, a tribute to Mr T. and a very valuable, big gold thing with security guards and everything! Lucy’s tour shows have been sell-out hits every year since 2005. Fool’s Gold promises to be another gilt-edged treasure. Tickets £14, conc £12. 8pm.

YORK THEATRE ROYALSt Leonard’s Place, York

Box Offi ce: 01904 623568www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

Thurs 25 MarchYork Youth Theatre present

CSI: YORK - THE SPIDER MEN Davids disappearance, realisation that he is never coming back, force his friends to reassess their values and search for their own truth amidst the chaos of peer pressure, a sometimes dangerous world and the need to be loved. CSI:York is a

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If your child is 4-18 years old, he or she is ready for Stagecoach. We teach them to act, sing and dance. Before long they begin to speak and move better, grow more con�dent and self-aware - skills they learn for life. There is no audition, all that they need is to be enthusiastic. To learn more about your local Stagecoach School and request a prospectus call:

Sally Thrussell - York 01904 672662Nicky Sweeney-Chisholm - Scarborough 01723 366103Celia Darby - Harrogate & Ripon 01423 771138Lisa Druett - Wetherby, Selby and Kippax 0113 2103 505

week long festival in which youth theatres from York Theatre Royal, Riding Lights Theatre Company and Edinburgh Lyceum perform crime related drama. The hour long pieces include Ursula Rani Sarma’s The Spider Men, Liz Lochhead’s adaptation of Dracula, Just by Ali Smith, Sophocles’ Oedipus and Antigone, Bertolt Brecht’s The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui and Under the Knife devised by the Lyceum Youth Theatre. Tickets £8, £5. 8.30pm.

Thurs 25 March

RIDING LIGHTS YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTCSI: York - Oedipus & Antigone Combining the tragedy of Oedipus’ crimes, with the heroism of his daughter, Antigone, who, refusing to leave her father or conscience, commits a crime herself… and pays for it… Tickets £8, £5. 8.30pm. 6.45pm.

Fri 26 March York Youth Theatre present

CSI: YORK - DRACULA Jonathan Harker, the innocent abroad, Mina Westerman, his anxious fi ance, Renfi eld, Van Helsing and, of course, Count Dracula himself are brought to life by York Theatre Royal Youth Theatre in this tale of the Transylvanian bloodsucker. Tickets £8, £5. 6.45pm.

Fri 26 March Edinburgh Lyceum Youth Theatre present

CSI: YORK UNDER THE KNIFE Take a journey with Lyceum Youth Theatre through the dark underside of Edinburgh: the city of Jekyll and Hyde, of Sherlock Holmes and body snatchers Burke and Hare. Tickets £8, £5. 6.45pm.

Fri 26 MarchRiding Lights Youth Theatre present

CSI: YORK - THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI A small-time gangster chasing the city’s greengrocery trade, progresses through arson, murder, gang-warfare and caulifl ower-crushing to become ‘the biggest gangster of them all’. A savage and witty parable of Hitler’s rise to power. Tickets £8, £5. 8.30pm.

THE GEORGIAN THEATRE ROYALVictoria Road, RichmondBox Offi ce: 01748 823710

www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk

Mon 19 & Tues 20 April

CIRCUS OLYMPUSBy Lindsay PriceDirected by award-winning director Amanda Heitler Meet the Greek Geeks. Storytellers extraordinaire - passionately devoted to telling the ancient mythic tales, juggling weevils, forcing each other to wear strange costumes and searching for the elusive elephant on a bicycle.Meet Persephone and Hades, the couple from hell! Say hello to Perseus, creator of horrible rhymes and slayer of Medusa! Greet Arachne - weaver of wonders with an attitude to match! See Midas turn his daughter to gold! Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £8, £6

HULL TRUCK THEATRESpring Street, Hull

Box Offi ce: 01482 323638www.hulltruck.co.uk

Tues 30 March – Thurs 1 April

CHARLIE AND LOLA’S BEST BESTEST PLAY‘I have this little sister Lola. She is small and very funny…’ Don’t miss everyone’s favourite brother and sister, Charlie and Lola, in their extremely ever so wonderful

stage show! The stars of the hit BBC TV series and books by Lauren Child are brought to life by a magical mix of puppets and music. Will Lola ever tidy her messy room? Will Charlie get Lola to sleep, even though she is not sleepy and will not go to bed? 10.30am, 1pm and 4pm - Main House. Tickets £10.

Sat 3 April

TRUCK TALES: VERGINE GULBENKIANA host of magical and amazing tales from around the world that come to life with every performance! Join celebrated storyteller Vergine Gulbenkian as she weaves story and song together for an experience not to be missed! 11.30am for 5-7 years and 2pm for 7-12 year olds.

Sat 24 April

TRUCK TALES: GOING PLACESThe Gang are going places! Where they’re going not even they know, but you’re coming with them. With the usual combination of stories, jokes, games and mayhem, coming in the morning and to the afternoon, hear all about the adventures of a brave little duck. Help Star the Pig learn how to cross a road and fi nd out where Bonkers the Penguin has been since we last saw him! 11.30am for 5-7 year olds & 2pm for 7-12 year olds.

Thurs 13 May

EMMA THOMPSON AND THE NANNY MCPHEE TALESA Children’s writing event for 10-13’sIf you’re aged between 10 and 13 years old, this is YOUR event. The actor and writer, Emma Thompson, comes to Hull for the fi rst annual children’s writing events. Emma stars as the returning Nanny McPhee in Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang, and also wrote the script. With a character based on the Nurse Matilda stories, this new fi lm sprang from Emma’s imagination and is also appearing as an original novel. Clips from the fi lm will be shown during the event. Think up your questions for Emma, and bring them along. She’s looking forward to meeting and talking with you. Followed by a booksigning. 5pm

Fri 9 April - 18 June

WHATEVER NEXT! “Can I go to the Moon?” asked Baby Bear. “No you can’t,” said Mrs Bear. “It’s bathtime. Anyway, you’d have to fi nd a rocket fi rst.” Undeterred, Baby Bear fi nds a rocket, packs a picnic and visits the moon, accompanied by a friendly owl he meets along the way. Using puppetry, movement, object animation, a bit of juggling and a lot of imagination, Whatever Next! explores the joy of imaginative play and the wonders of space. tutti frutti and York Theatre Royal bring this much-loved children’s classic to life, accompanied by a specially composed, magical musical score. Whatever Next? 11am, 1.30ppm & 6pm. Tickets £8, £5. Suitable for ages 3-7.

Tues 18 – Sat 22 May York Musical Theatre Company present

THE WIZARD OF OZ Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin-Man and Lion as they embark on their exciting journey along the yellow brick road. Will they beat the Wicked Witch and make it to the sparkling Emerald City. With the songs that made this one of the most popular movie musicals of all time, including, We’re Off To See The Wizard, Follow The Yellow Brick Road, If I Only Had A Brain and the beautiful and touching Over The Rainbow, this is an enchanting, theatrical delight for all ages. Tickets £18, £16, £13.50, £11, £6.

FUTURIST THEATREForeshore Rd, ScarboroughBox Offi ce: 01723 365789 www.futuristtheatre.co.uk

Sat 3 April

80’S MANIA. Step back in time and join Europe’s Premier 1980s Experience with over 35 chart topping smash hits: Live in Concert!80’s Mania is an exhilarating and vibrant concert produced and directed by London West end Theatre director and choreographer – Vikki Holland-Bowyer. With a vast array of costume changes, amazing lighting scenes, special effects, a cast of 14 including live musicians, singers, dancers and acrobats, this new exciting production will wow audiences worldwide.Both musically and visually 80’s Mania is a feel good, fantasy concert celebrating over 35 smash hits from the heroes of the 1980’s. This dynamic concert and world class stage production presents all the greatest smash hits from stars of the era including: Adam Ant, Nena, The Human League, Madonna, Duran Duran, Boy George, Cyndi Lauper, plus many more…recreated live on stage. Meticulous attention to detail has been applied to reproduce the sounds which made the hard edged, driving beat of 80’s synthesized pop so successful. Re-live the decade that fashion forgot with New Romantic guys and Cyndi Lauper-esque girls with leggings ‘n lace. The power dresser, the shoulder pads, the stilettos and the big hair! Ghetto Blasters, Roller boots and the Rubik’s cube.Come back in time, dig out your 80’s fashions and join our multi talented cast and prepare to party!!! 7.30pm. Seats £17.00 Child £8.00

Fri 30 April - Sat 1 May

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL. Presented by Take One Productions in

association with Billy Youth Theatre As part of the newly launched Billy Youth Theatre, Take One Productions is presenting this special adapted production for young people between the ages of 10 to 19 years old.Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of one boy’s dream to realise his ambitions against the odds. Set in North East England against the against the background of the historic 1984 /85 miners strike. Billy pursues his passion for dance in secret to avoid the disapproval of his struggling family. Unforgettable music from Elton John, this inspirational theatrical experience will stay with you forever. Seats Adult £12 OAP’s £10 Child £8 (under 16 years) Fri 30 April 7.30 pm. Sat 1 May 2 pm & 7.30 pm.

Sat 15 May

TAP DANCE FEVER. A SPIRIT OF THE DANCE PRODUCTIONTap Dance Fever takes the audience on a whistle stop tour of the greatest tap dance moments in show business history. Starting in the era when Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were the stars of the day, the show tap dances its way through history, thrilling and exciting audiences with the vibrant tap dance styles that have entertained generations. Featuring tap dance highlights from 42nd Street, Singing in the Rain, A Chorus Line and moving right up to date with Tap Dogs and Stomp, this awesome, original show leaves audiences shouting for more. Tap Dance Fever has a massive appeal to a wide audience, and brings the glitz and glamour of tap dance into the 21st century. This dynamic production continues to smash box offi ce records on its international tours and is coming to the UK to coincide with the new BBC TV dance programme ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Seats £19.50 & £18. Cons £15.50 Parties buy 10 get 1 free! (Cheapest ticket free) 7.30 pm


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Wed 7 April

EASTER CRAFT SESSIONCome along and have some family fun with an Easter theme. This is aimed at children aged 5 - 12 years but children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Please book as places are limited by contacting the library. Fred Moore Library, Wold Road , Hull. 2pm-3pm. Free event. Contacts: 01482 331239 / 01482 331240.

Thurs 8 April

IN TOUCH WITH TUDORSTravel back in time with our tudor noblewoman as she steps out of her portrait and into the Art Gallery to tell you about her life. Investigate historical objects and our stunning sixteenth century portrait to learn about life in Tudor times. Ferens Art Gallery, Queen Victoria Square, Hull. 11am-1pm. Free event. Contacts: Kate Armitage 01482 318733

6th – 18th April

ECO WARRIORS! AT RHS GARDEN HARLOW CARR

Are you ready for adventure? Come warmly dressed and prepared for outdoor fun in the woodland. Try your hand at a range of challenging and fun activities, including den building, wild food foraging and survival skills!For full details please visit:www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarrCrag Lane, Harrogate HG3 1QBTel: (01423) 565418

Thurs 22 April

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! CALLING ALL WOULD-BE BUTTERFLY SURVEYORSVolunteers are needed to help survey butterfl y transects at three fantastic butterfl y sites in the North York Moors - Ashberry Pasture, Ellerburn Bank and Fen Bog. We are looking for volunteers living close to the sites so that we might devise a rota of surveyors to check the transects on a weekly basis between May and September. Surveying of the transects takes approximately two hours so you will need to be able to dedicate this time to the project. No prior experience is needed as Butterfl y Conservation will provide the necessary training on this date. Time: 10:30 am - 4:00 pm. Meeting: Pickering Memorial Hall. Event Charge: FREE. For more information or to book you place call 01904 659570.

Sun 25 April.

SPRING OPEN DAYVisit the reserve to welcome back the fantastic avocets, marsh harriers and bitterns as they return for the breeding season. Guided walks, guides in hides and children activities. Drop in anytime. Cost: Free event. 10am to 4pm. For further information or to book a place on any of the events please contact the reserve offi ce on 01405 704665 or email: [email protected] Tues 27 April

THE 7TH EARL OF CARLISLE: A MAN OF MANY LIKENESSESDepicted throughout his lifetime in paintings, sculpture, cartoons, engravings and photographs the 7th Earl was a popular public fi gure in England and Ireland from the 1830s to the 1860s. And yet there were so many representations of him that he came to be confused with other people; just what he looked like became a mystery. This illustrated talk will chart his life and career and ask ‘just who was the 7th Earl of Carlisle?’ Tickets cost £40.00 per person - for more information or to book please call 01653 648621. For

more details of these and other events visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

Thurs 29 April – Mon 31 May

CONNECT&GTCREATEConnect&gtCreate uses Hull museums and the Ferens Art Gallerys collections as an inspirational starting point for student work. This years maritime theme incorporates the weird and wonderful objects and paintings held in these collections. This selected exhibition, which promotes new local talent from art colleges in Hull and across the region, will prove to be a thrilling voyage. Free event. Gallery Hours Mon - Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Sundays 13.30-16:30. Hull Museums - Claire Longrigg 01482 613902.

Sat 1 – Sun 2 May

SNAKE CRAFTS AND COLOURINGJoin us for two afternoons of creative arts and crafts Use paper, textured materials and glue to make a snake picture and/or a snake mobile to hang from the ceiling. Wildlife staff will be on hand to help you with the safety scissors and to provide you with craft materials. If you prefer not to get sticky with glue you can use our animal colouring sheets. You’ll fi nd lots of interesting facts about our slithering friends on the ‘Animal of the Month’ display. Note: this event is not suitable for children under 5 due to small parts. East Park, Animal Education Centre, Holderness Road, Kingston upon Hull. 1pm-3pm. For more information please call or send an e-mail 01482 331 966 [email protected] Sat 1 - Mon 3 May

DALES FESTIVAL OF FOOD AND DRINK AT DALES FESTIVAL OF FOOD & DRINKThe Dales Festival of Food and Drink was established in Leyburn in 2002. The entertainment will include 6 hours of live music each day from Dales brass bands and traditional jazz bands, an entertaining speaker each day at 2pm, including the wonderful Gervase Phinn on the Sunday, and fairground attractions for the children. 10am-5pm. Leyburn Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01748 828747.

Sat 1- Mon 3 May

KNIGHT’S FAMILY FUN TRAIL AT CLIFFORD’S TOWERThe Queen has asked you to invite the mini model English Heritage knights and squires to a banquet. Can you fi nd them and deliver this invitation in time? You’ll be royally rewarded with a fun sticker. 10am-6pm. Adult £3.50, Concession £3.00, Child £1.80, Family £8.80. EH Members free. Site Staff Tel: 01904 550099. Clifford’s Tower, Tower Street, York

Sat 1 - Mon 3 May

SKIPTON WATERWAY FESTIVAL AT SKIPTON TOWN CENTREThe ninth annual Skipton waterway festival takes place this year over the Bank Holiday Weekend. The event is based around the Leeds-Liverpool Canal as it runs through the heart of the Town – and much of the entertainment is centred on Skipton’s Canal Basin off Coach Street, but within fi ve minutes walking distance of the High Street. There will be plenty of entertainment all weekend around the Canal Basin with displays, music, comedy, dancing and

magic – something for everyone. Canal tours and cruises will be available – and there will also be hundreds of stalls and sideshows to keep everyone occupied. Free entry. 10am-4pm. Pennine Cruisers. Tel: 01756 795478. Skipton Town Centre, High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire.

Sun 2 May

BIG BOUNCEYorkshire Cancer Research’s record breaking Big Bounce will take place on the parkland adjacent to The Kingston Communications Stadium, Hull, when it is hoped that 2,000 people will attempt to get into the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest number of people bouncing up and down on a spacehopper at the same time. The current world record comes in at 1,257. It was set in Mexico City in June 2009. Yorkshire Cancer Research hopes to raise £50,000 from this sponsored event. The entry fee is £10 and each participant will recieve a fundraising pack containing a t-shirt, sponsorforms, information about the day and some fundraising tips. You will also be able to keep your spacehopper after the event. Entry fee - £10 per person. Yorkshire Cancer Research Events team01423 877210.

Sun 2 & Mon 3 May

PONY RIDESMeet friendly ponies and enjoy a ride (small additional charge applies). Normal admission charges apply. (10:00-16:00) Thornton Hall Farm Country Park, Thornton-in-Craven, Near Skipton Tel. 01282 841148.

Sun 2 - Mon 3 May

MEDIEVAL PILGRIMS Meet the band of pilgrims, civilians and soldiers from the 12th Century with their living history encampment. You can also discover medieval monastic secrets with interactive presentations of monastic life, technology and a tour of the site with Heuristics. Adults £6.00, Concessions £5.50, Child £4. EH Members free. 11am-5pm. Site Staff Tel: 01439 770173. Rievaulx Abbey, Rievaulx, York.

Sun 2 - Mon 3 May

MEDIEVAL PILGRIMAGE AT HELMSLEY CASTLEJoin in a “pilgrimage” walk to commemorate the 900th anniversary of Aelred , the founder of Rievaulx Abbey, with expert historian Julian Humphries as he explores the links between Helmsley Castle and Rievaulx Abbey. This walk through the Rievaulx valley follows footpaths and is approximately 2 miles. Please wear fi rm footwear and bring a waterproof – just in case! The walk will start at Helmsley Castle at 11am and last approximately 2 � hours fi nishing at Rievaulx Abbey. Moorsbus Services (at extra charge) will run throughout the afternoon returning visitors back to Helmsley. Adult £10.00, Concession £8.00, Child £6. Helmsley Castle, Castlegate, Helmsley, York. Site Staff Tel: 01439 770442.

Sun 2 - Mon 3 May

KITE FESTIVAL AT DRIFFIELD SHOWGROUNDThis year’s Kite Festival is already set to be larger than 2009 with the Main Arena staging a full schedule on both days with Birds of Prey, Vintage Vehicles, Kite Flying Exhibitions, The Hunsley Beagles, The Harley Davidson’s, Flyball

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Until Mon 3 May

IT’s AbouT TImeAn exhibition about how we measure our lives. Craven Museum & Gallery, Town Hall, High Street, Skipton. Tel. 01756 706407.

Mon 3 May

NoT THe seCReT WooD!Friends of Raincliffe Woods are filling the gap left by the loss of the popular Secret Wood day that used to be run by Scarborough Borough Council. Come along to Raincliffe Woods and reach out to some of the local wildlife; bird and bat box making, DIY bird feeders, face-painting, mask making, story-teller and birds of prey display are amongst the attractions presented by Friends of Raincliffe Woods, with support from Natural England and Scarborough Parks and Countryside Services on May Day Bank Holiday. Main area will be just west of Raincliffe Meadow – follow the signs. Refreshments will be available. 11am – 3pm. Entry is free. Details of a programme of associated events will be available on the day. For further details see local press or contact www.raincliffewoods.com

Thurs 6 May

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Taste your way from Piedmonte to Puglia. Tickets cost £67.50 per person, which includes canapés and a 2-course supper with up to 7 generous wine samples. To book call our events team on 01653 648623. 7.30pm. For more details of these and other events visit www.castlehoward.co.uk Fri 14 May

museums AT NIgHTAn evening of family activities, all taking place in the dark! Free admission. 6.00pm – 8.00pm Craven Museum & Gallery, Town Hall, High Street, Skipton. Tel. 01756 706407.

Fri 21 May

eveNINg WITH THe bARN oWlsJoin us on an evening with the Barn Owls as they go hunting around the reserve at RSPB Blacktoft Sands. Drop in anytime. Cost: £3 adult, £1 child, £6 family. Free to RSPB and WEX members. 6pm to 9pm. For further information or to book a place on any of the events please contact the reserve office on 01405 704665 or email: [email protected]

Sat 22 – Sun 23 May

ANImAl PICTuRe PosTCARD WeekeNDVisit the Central Pavilion to admire a collection of colourful posters. How many of the exotic and native animals can you name? East Park, Central Pavillion, Holderness Road , Hull. Free Event For more information please call or send an e-mail 01482 331 966 [email protected].

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All budding writers aged 7 to 12 have until 30 April to get their entries in forthis years Book at Bedtime competition. The lucky winner’s book will then bepublished. See www.silentnight.co.uk/bookatbedtime for details. If you’drather write a VERY short story go to 247tales.com where Bloomsbury ischallenging 8 to 16 year olds to write a story using 247 words or less. Eachmonth’s winning story will appear on the website. Debbie

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Children’s book reviewsBookstoBookstoreBookstoreCharlotte and the Wolves - ANU STOHNER/ HENRIKE

WILSON (Bloomsbury, £5.99)The gorgeous sheep from ‘Brave Charlotte’ is back. The flock had gotused to her daredevil ways and was proud of her, except a couple of youngones. Led by Wolfie, they called themselves ‘The Wolves’ and formed abig, bad gang determined to take charge if anything else happened.Everyday they went from the rest of the flock and scared them by

pretending to be wolves. One day a real howling was heard. The old shepherd and sheepdogcouldn’t hear it, and ‘the Wolves’ were no where to be found so it was up to Charlotte toinvestigate. Find out what happens in this very funny picture book with a charming title character. Afew sentences on each page for developing readers.

Clover Twig and the Perilous Path - KAYE UMANSKY

(Bloomsbury, £5.99)Working for Mrs Eckles, a moody witch, Clover is ready for the unexpected, but notprepared for it to put a member of her family at risk. Having been warned the PerilousPath has been seen she takes note of Mrs Eckles warnings on avoiding it, only to haveto to do the opposite when her little brother goes missing and is seen on the path.What she doesn’t realise is she is being used as a pawn in the middle of an ongoingrow between two witch sisters whose skills aren’t always all they might be. For once Mrs Eckleswants to help, but to do so she has to cope with modern technology, with hilarious results. There isplenty of magic and excitement in this story that had me laughing out loud. Fair sized print, mediumlength novel for newly confident readers and great to read aloud and share.

Princess for HireLINDSAY LEAVITT (Egmont, £5.99)

Desi’s life can’t get worsecan it? Her holiday jobinvolves wearing a daftfurry costume and she’sbeen seen wearing it bythe boy she likes and herex friend who he seems to

be keen on. Why can’t she get someglamour into her life? Things areabout to change when she getsaccepted as a substitute Princesswho steps in to give real princessesa break. Yes, there’s magic involved,but it’s not all plain sailing. Not allprincesses live glamourous lives orget to do what they want. Plus the jobcomes with loads of rules andregulations which need to be bent inorder for Desi to do her best for thepeople she is standing in for, but willthe Court of Royal Appeals see it thatway, or will she be back in her furrysuit? This is a very funny out of theordinary story with several surprisesfor Desi — and us. Fair size print, fulllength novel for mature readers.

You Can Cook - ANNABEL

KARMEL (DK Hb, £12.99)We all need to eat and there is somethingreally satisfying in being able to make adelicious meal, not to mention the funyou can have and the benefits of knowingexactly what goes into it. This brilliant

book has everything you need to know from explainingbasic techniques, food stuffs and healthy eating throughfirst steps in simple cooking to snacks, main meals andsweets with easy to follow mouth watering recipes.Warning, it’s quite addictive. I’m working my way throughand the carrot cake for one is the best I have ever made!

Disney Alice in Wonderland (Puffin, £5.99)Haunted by dreams of a weird world, teenage Alice doesn’t want toaccept the proposal of marriage she is about to get and the boring life itwould lead to. She runs off and follows a large white rabbit falling downa hole to Underworld which is strangely reminiscent of her childhooddreams. Taking it as another dream which is the only explanation forthe strange events and even stranger creatures she encounters, sherealises she is expected, or AN Alice is, in a world where the sadoccupants are ruled by a blood-thirsty Red Queen. Her gentle sister,the White Queen can only be restored when the Jabberwocky is slain by the VorpalSword wielded, according to the oracle, by someone looking remarkably like Alice. Shecan’t kill anyone of course, luckily it is all a dream, isn’t it? Based on the new film byTim Burton, this is an enjoyable story. Not a classic like the original books, and a muchsimpler story, but amusing and adventurous with many of the original characters. Itmight whet your appetite to read Lewis Carrol’s original stories.

Empire of Night - JUSTIN SOMPER

(Simon & Schuster, £6.99)Latest in the ‘Vampirates’ series. TwinsGrace and Connor are struggling tocome to terms with the discovery thatnotorious Vampirate Sidorio is their truefather and they are dhampirs. Whenthey are invited to stay with their fatherthey are both convinced to accept inorder to spy on him and report back, Connor to thePirate Federation and Grace to her Vampirate friendsboth of whom want to put a stop to Sidorio’s exploits.Both twins are experiencing physical changes andfinding it hard to deal with their new status. Sidorio andhis allies pull out all the stops to get them on side andthey begin to form new alliances. Are they about tochange sides? It all leads up to a breathtakinglyexciting confrontational climax which not everyone willwalk away from. There is plenty of action and adventurein this gripping story with some shocks and one very bigsurprise thrown in.

Percy Jackson and theLast OlympianRICK RIORDAN (Puffin, £6.99)It is not surprising Percy is dreading hisapproaching sixteenth birthday, knowingit is when he gets to decide the fate ofthe world. Things are already looking badwith Kronos, Lord of the Titans, attackingNew York on his way to destroy Mount Olympus. Percyis forced to take drastic and dangerous action, riskinghis life to make himself stronger. The Gods themselvesare struggling to overcome the combined might of theirenemies, can Percy and the rest from Camp Half Blooddefeat them? He is saddened by the death of more thanone friend, confused by his feelings for Annabeth andRachel and even more so by conflicting prophesies.Could it be he isn’t the chosen hero after all? All will berevealed in this exhilarating, pacey story full of dramaand heart-stopping moments.

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Theo has been brought up in isolationonly seeing his guardian and two

servants. He’s been told it is for his owngood as he is a danger to others. Onebirthday on a rare outing he finds a

small present. As he wonders who itcould be from people numbers 4 and 5

enter his life in the form of twoburglars — with devastating results. When rescued by

an old society he starts to discover the truth about hisancestry, its heritage, the power he possesses and the

truth behind his upbringing. There begins a desperatefight to stop his guardian’s evil plan as Theo tries to come

to terms with the real world and his true identity. This is agripping, thrilling, unusual story — quite dark in places —full of weird characters that will keep you guessing to theend. Fair size print to encourage readers on to longernovels.

Candle Man - GLENN DAKIN

(Egmont, £5.99)

The Night of the KelpiesJOAN LENNON (Barrington Stoke, £5.99)Sandy and his mum go back to look after his injuredgrandmother to the place where his fatherdisappeared before he was born. They don’t getmuch of a welcome from his grandmother, or hisfellow pupils at the new school. They dare him tospend the night at the Bay which is supposed to be haunted byKelpies, evil sea horse creatures who take human form on land andtake humans as slaves. Of course Sandy doesn’t believe in them,but is warned by his grandmother to take precautions as “there areworse things than drowning”. He soon finds out exactly what shemeans as danger looms and more than one shock awaits him.Exciting short story with large print and quite a few pictures toencourage newly developing or older reluctant readers.

Step Fourth Mallory!LAURIE FRIEDMAN (Lerner, £6.99)Mallory is so excited to be starting FourthGrade. With her friend back and new shoesshe can’t go wrong… but alas all does notgo well. Despite her best attempts to thecontrary she keeps breaking her new teacher’s rules.Far from being exciting it looks as if the year is going tobe a disaster. Is there anything she can do to turnthings round? Find out in this hilarious story. Broken upby notes and emails, with large print and a fair numberof pictures, it is great for newly developing or reluctantreaders. You don’t need to have read the rest of theseries to enjoy it, but you’ll probably want to find outmore about this engaging character if you haven’t.

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Primary Times EASTER ISSUE 21

It’s almost Easter now. Have you asked for an egg yet?With Easter comes Spring and warmer weather, which isgreat for all of us as we can get outside more. It also oftenmeans there are probably tests at school coming up. Nowtests shouldn’t be anything to worry about. If you listen toyour teachers, take part in the work you’re asked to do andask for help if you’re stuck then you are doing eggs-actlythe right thing.

If you do feel that you need some more help though, youmight want to get in touch with us. At Kumon, we have morethan 600 after-school classes around the UK and Irelandwhere children come every week for extra support withmaths and English. Everyone needs extra help now and then,and we have programmes that make sure all students have agood solid foundation in maths and English before moving

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Egg-stra hard problems!

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2. If your Easter egg weighs 250g, and you’ve already eaten 2/5 of it, how much is left (in grammes)?

3. You want to buy Easter Eggs for 5 friends. How much will it cost altogether when they cost 99p each?

4. Three friends have 72 CrèmeEggs altogether. Sasha takestwice the amount that Amit takes,and Monika has three timesAmit’s total. How many eggsdoes each have?

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How many adventures are on this latest Shaun DVD?Closing date 30 April. Entries online or send in on a postcard to Primary Times address on page 3.

Bring home the fun this Easter with Peppa Pig Fun and Games released on Nintendo DS™ 26th March £19.99. Peppa Pig- Fun and Games allows players to explore Peppa’s world and interact with some of their favourite elements from the TV series. Peppa fans will love playing this brand NEW Nintendo DS Game. Offering yet more fun and easy-to-play activities, this game is sure to delight as much as the original Number 1 hit - Peppa Pig The Game. Visit www.playwithpeppa.com

There are 11 re-playable games and fun activities to be played in total.

New DVD Peppa Pig The Fire Engine and Other Stories is packed with 10 fun-fi lled tales about Peppa Pig and her family and will be released 29th March.

Win Shaun the Sheep & Timmy Time DVDs!Eight brand new lambtastic adventures from Shaun and his fl ock of friends!

The world’s favourite award-winning sheep, Shaun, is back with another series of hilarious farmyard antics. Having taken the world by storm with the sensational slapstick comedy of his fi rst series, Shaun and his frolicsome fl ock are back in a brand new DVD featuring 8 ewe-nique adventures from the second series.

Enjoy 8 Timmy–tastic episodes in this brand new DVD where Spring is defi nitely in the air. Join Timmy and friends as they learn how to grow new plants and make their own masks – encourage your little ones to get sporty outdoor. Timmy’s Spring Surprise is full of ideas to entertain little people during the exciting Spring season!

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saCLa’ tEaMs uP WItH ruGBY FEstIVaLssaCLa’, the famous Italian pesto-pioneers, today announced a ground-breaking partnership with the rugby Football union in which they will sponsor aLL the grass-root rugby festivals across England this year involving over 40,000 youngsters.

the deal builds on the success of the sacla’ business relationship with the former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio and last year’s launch of the Dallaglio by sacla’ range of sauces.

One child, aged between 10 and 16 years, from each of the 100 sacla’ rugby festivals will be offered the unique chance to join Lawrence Dallaglio at the exclusive sacla’ National training Day at twickenham stadium on saturday 5th June.

the lucky youngsters will be chosen based on qualities of teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship, the Core Values of the sport.

Lawrence said: “after working with sacla’ on our delicious range of pasta sauces, we felt that we had struck up a winning partnership and it seemed to be a very natural extension of both our relationship and our shared passion to get involved with the rFu in the festivals.

the royal Horticultural society (rHs) has made a step towards improving climate control with the erection of a 20m high, 15kw wind turbine in its Garden at Harlow Carr in Harrogate. In conjunction with a whole spectrum of additional renewable energy solutions, energy produced by the wind turbine will be used to provide heat, power and light to the Garden’s new, carbon neutral Learning Centre and Library. On completion in summer 2010, the Learning Centre will be used to teach about 10,000 gardeners every year the benefits of sustainable gardening.

sharing the knowledgeIn spring 2010, the rHs is holding the last of three knowledge sharing seminars and workshops about the construction of the £3M Learning Centre. the first was at the commencement of the project; the second, in september 2009, included an exhibition of green energy solutions and a tour of the construction site. the events aim to help architects, engineers, project managers and building specifiers glean information on a host of environmentally sustainable products and services and understand the challenges in integrating applications such as used in the Learning Centre project. to register your interest for a free place at the event in spring 2010, please email [email protected] or [email protected].

The RHS’ new wind turbine will provide power for the new, green Learning Centre and Library.

Primary and secondary school pupils in Hull will be learning about how to prepare for life’s unexpected emergencies with a new DVD that is being rolled out by Hull City Council.

It’s nearly three years since the devastating floods of 2007 hit the

Pupils in Hull get ready for emergenciescity, when 36,558 schoolchildren were affected, many experiencing disruption not just at school but at home too.

although we can’t prevent emergencies like this happening, we can plan ahead to minimise their impact. the DVD will give children and young people tips and advice to help them and their families stay safe if an emergency should strike again.

two DVDs have been produced – one for primary pupils and one for secondary pupils – based on the council’s Let’s Get ready guide, which was sent to households across the city in May 2008. the DVDs star local young people rio stieson, age 15, and Evie arthur, age 10.

For more information about emergency planning and the Let’s Get ready booklet, go to the council website

www.hullcc.gov.uk.

Come to Kinderland from Monday 26th – Friday 30th april and celebrate spot the Dog’s 30th Birthday. a chance to celebrate your birthday celebrations with this loveable character. Meet spot, play and raise money for Hull animal Welfare trust. Normal entry applies all week, visit www.kinderlandhull.com or telephone 01482 508811 for details.

BBC’s ‘Flog it!’ comes to Richmondthe popular BBC2 antiques programme, Flog It!, presented by Paul Martin, is coming to the Market Hall in richmond on Wednesday 14th april.Members of the public are invited to bring along antiques and collectables that they are interested in selling. the fun starts at 9:30am, doors close at 4pm and the 3 or 4 episodes we make will be broadcast as part of the ninth series later in the year.

Children’s Party Company For SaleWhen you’re having a party you know what to do, Call in the PartY CrEW!

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www.hullcc.gov.uk/museumsTel: (01482) 613902

Eight museums. Free entry.

What will you discover?Free family events this Easter at Hull Museums

Time Troopers: Roman SoldiersSat 27 Mar, 11am – 1pmHull & East Riding Museum, High Street, HU1 1PSBecome a Roman soldier and make your own Roman helmet to protect you in battle.Children under 16.

Sailing back to the Bronze AgeTues 30 Mar & Thurs 8 Apr, 1pm - 3pmHull & East Riding Museum, High Street, HU1 1PSMarvel at the 4000 year old Bronze Age boats and make your own! Suitable for children age 5+

Vintage vehiclesWed 31 Mar & Wed 7 Apr, 11am - 1pmStreetlife Museum, High Street, HU1 1NQGet inspired by the amazing vehicles at Streetlife. Design and make your own vehicle to take home and have a ride in our Vintage Car Ride to experience what riding in an early motor car might have been like. Ride for younger children, can be accompanied by adults.

Eggstravagantly Victorian!Wed 31 Mar & Fri 9 Apr, 1pm - 3pmHands On History, South Church Side, HU1 1RRTaking inspiration from our Victorian collections, create your own decoupage Easter egg! (Messy activity: don’t forget to bring an old t-shirt). Suitable for Children aged 5+

Windmill WhirlwindWed 07 Apr, 1pm -3pmHands On History, South Church Side, HU1 1RRHow did wind technology link Hull with the world? Explore our collections to �nd out the answer and make your own whirling windmill!

For information on more free activities this Easter and opening times please go to our website or call us, details below.

* Please note: All Museums will be closed Good Friday - 2nd April 2010.

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