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news & views News & Views Do you have news that might interest other parents or teachers? We’d love to hear about it! Email [email protected] The Deep East Riding Country Join us this February half term as we investigate Fair is coming! the animals who use, create and play with bubbles. From dolphins to beetles, penguins to 30 April - 1 May snails, you’d be surprised which animals use bubbles in their daily lives! Take part in hands on The Country Fair is back for 2016, and experiments in our fun-filled bubble workshops, this time, Kids go FREE! enjoy finding the clues around the building in our NEW FOR 2016 - Free Donkey Rides, bubble trail, take a trip into craft corner and Free Circus Workshop, Free Climbing enjoy making your own bubble animal. Don’t Wall, Free Inflatable Assault Course, Free forget to visit the Amazon Explorers’ Den on your Bouncy Castles & Slides. The weekend way round to get your face painted too. Home is packed full of live entertainment, to a whopping 3,500 fish including including Falconry Demonstrations, spectacular sharks and rays, The Deep Activity Ring Entertainment, Kirkbourne offers a great family day out for all Spaniels, Hunsley Beacon Beagles, as and there’s lots more to see and do! well as the Annual Fun Dog Show & For more information about Driffield Scouts.Advanced tickets are what’s on at The Deep, simply now available and they are priced at £6 follow us on Facebook or for an Adult & Senior, Free for Children Twitter – just search for under 16. Camping Pitches are also @thedeephull. available for the Weekend and cost £10.00 per pitch per night. www.driffieldshow.co.uk. See page 14 for your chance to WIN a family ticket! Stagecoach Theatre groups Rainbows Ceramics, Harrogate York is pleased to International join forces at The Royal announce they have Festivals Won ‘2016 Best Party Armouries. Provider!’ as voted by Be ready for the adventure as Harrogate thousands of Little International Festivals invites you to Explore, The Stagecoach Theatre Arts Harrogate dance troupe Vikings - York for Discover and Experiment in 2016. Using joined with the Stagecoach North East Regional Choir to Kids readers. Lots this over-arching theme, one of the north give an amazing cabaret performance at The Royal of party packages of England’s leading arts and cultural Armouries, Leeds. The occasion was the Candlelighter’s available for all organisations delivers a smorgasbord of events Children’s Christmas Party and everyone had a fantastic ages and budgets. to celebrate its 50th anniversary in style with its time. It was a great finale to the Autumn Term. Outside What could be more portfolio of music and literary festivals. Expect performances are an important part of the Stagecoach fun than your very world-class music, living legends and smash- programme, giving students the opportunity to show off own Painting Party! hit authors, from dizzying orchestral heights the skills learnt in the classes. Next term Harrogate See page 9 for more to the round-bellied oomph of the Big Band, Stagecoach will once again be treading the boards in the Shakespearean shenanigans to Hollywood hits. West End, with a performance of ‘Refugee’ at Her information July is the month for culture vultures. Majesty’s Theatre. This is an original devised piece, and www.harrogateinternationalfestivals.com will include dance, drama, and singing, and will www.rainbowsceramics.co.uk demonstrate the confident and exciting creative potential of Stagecoach students in performance. www.stagecoach.co.uk

Dear Reader Contents contentsWWShtPfahiapOoolpmerepfToooaAirfrflwFluErmorhiieDtarnhtpceeontamosnseorreemcotom,oiavgodfatlmrotvrlaasocpemreen,ieeiluueakkfTndylewarrea’ydbrtceiiretaaelydlpsoTbg,ane.tiwytcrrfomatteiitayayimoebiotaobmoTcnogemdbnsizrrnuvakhnvtebdhgirardefowoenaiedireseieshttstaesgiosltueeociieietloo.awatpseththhhorutilmeidfinhtsrTanitsjthniaagonForuotoeah@rwaglaaetsnegetskmywruvenelWnhapswiibpwotewrmausgrdiyricpofetueemreitlerswhwshinhouueceaeaftraoRttoarteohtv.igoavcwawtshlelemipbnyeheedeoochdrsunasr.arsnvhnfyoefespelthsFtseiZuyossamtmtolraerihkiwkfopowsllssut–sgicaoudieafanmoausdthilaeineoltbenvxe!lotugrnebslBas–thaveapeeytI!Taeeoltsldotlteoyrgriwieyticsrs!cuPvbFoyrisitaitorastpehdeyenmlrlhhirketduuaucvievaetainWn!aeiwbmsvhmseerencrcycinnerefnriteOssonrkosgeneiehydryon.ugiauemaWaac.ntngosimcgssiiwslsnnktp.mgsendup!ouwnodiesfdaesatesaeo.culeper/riuLsnooldflthtsnrtstctoulaaoibkdvhira/ttpythcortebneniiuhaifsetuoosorofufduyatsetiattorlnnyrmptoloa,arnoehtwkdo!osiEerrwtbsraawhsTuiltueatfkulytsrelusoiehsseoeynspsh–dbttaliitt/eloyscphapauhryeincRtnlhuvgrbaosThloefeiefotedr,vgheieursnaemweombetihhdaesttrnmlropvoleepaewegcemuvemuhTyiCelttatoiedslhinoldttutehtuihrsso–eeni.nnnmtgrs.y Inside this issue... Marion, Helen, Niki & Charlotte 2 News 4 WoW 8 Party On! 10 Box Office 12 Schools and Tuition Calling all 14 Competitions families 15 Bookstore and teachers! Remember to send in your news for our news pages – we would love to hear from you! Don’t forget to visit us online at www.primarytimes.net /nyorksThe Primary Times TeamEditor:Marion [email protected]:Helen [email protected]: ...the UK’s biggest,Niki Ince-Green free ‘what’s on’[email protected] magazine for parents! Primary Times in NorthDesign: Yorkshire distributes moreCharlotte Morgan than 42,000 copiesPrimary Times in North Yorkshire, seven times a year, and isSchools Publishing Limited, part of a national networkSt James’s House, 118 Greys Road, distributing more than 2.7Henley on Thames, Oxon, RG9 1QW. million copies in 62 regionsTEL: 01491 411848 across the UK and Ireland.FAX: 01491 411416www.primarytimes.net/nyorksPrimary Times is independently published and distributed free through national primary schools in North Yorkshire. Itaims to inform families and children about current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses, attractions and togive teachers, pupils and parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its contents or by joiningin the competitions. It is NOT our intention to publish any racist, sexist or politically based material whatsoever. We alsoundertake not to carry any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the bestinterests of young children. Primary Times would like to thank all the schools in North Yorkshire for their assistance indistributing the magazine and for their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank all the advertisers whohave supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where youcan. The copyright on all written material, logos and advertising artwork produced by our studio remains with PrimaryTimes or with the relevant contributor. Primary Times is currently publishing over two million copies per issue underfranchise licences throughout Britain. www.primarytimes.net/nyorks | FEBRUARY HALF TERM Issue Primary Times 3

what’s on where What’s on where... 6 February - 21 February 12 February - 22 February We check listings carefully but event hand access to the most famous train in the world. ‘POP’ into The Deep Scavenger Hunt details and prices may be subject to change. www.flyingscotsman.org.uk National Railway Museum, York, YO26 4XJ Join us this February half term as we investigate Half-term fun for kids - follow the trail to find lots of Please always check with the venue. the animals who use, create and play with bubbles. interesting sights around the Arboretum. 5 February Take part in our bubble trail, face painting, art www.thorpperrow.com Thorp Perrow 1 February - 1 July and craft activities and more. Further details to be Arboretum, DL8 2PS Mother’s day crafts announced soon. www.thedeep.co.uk The Deep, Flying Scotsman Season Hull, HU1 4DP 13 February Enjoy a family walk along the Terrace to enjoy the A season of events and activities celebrating the views and make a special gift for Mother’s Day. 6 February - 6 March Time Troopers: Box City fame and celebrity of locomotive legend Flying www.nationaltrust.org.uk Rievaulx, Helmsley, Scotsman, to mark its anticipated return to the YO62 5LJ Snowdrop Spectacular Design and create your own box city. Streetlife tracks. Highlights will include an exhibition Museum, HU1 1NQ exploring the highs and lows of the steam icon’s 6 February Wrap up warmly this winter and enjoy the rollercoaster career, a compelling new theatre breathtaking display of snowdrops at Burton Agnes The Cloud Collector production in collaboration with York Theatre Royal Mother’s Day Hall. www.burtonagnes.com Burton Agnes Hall, and a Flying Scotsman experience allowing first- YO25 4NB The Cloud Collector story show is an interactive Free Tea & Cake with entry for your lovely performance where children of all ages can get Mum. www.thorpperrow.com Thorp Perrow 9 February involved in telling the stories he has bottled during Arboretum, DL8 2PS his travels. Preschool to year 6 (10yrs), though great Shrove Tuesday ‘Strictly for families! www.coastival.com Scarborough Pancakes’ Spa, YO11 2HD Yorkshire Coast Radio will be broadcasting from Snow Queen their Road Show on Aberdeen Walk and teams will be judged on fancy dress pancake flipping technique Snow Queen’ is an original cross arts collaboration and amount of pancake left in the frying pan at the between Glass Artist, Alan Davis and ‘Vivify’, a finish! Event follows the ringing of the Pancake Bell company of creatives led by sculptor & puppeteer in North Street at 12.00 noon. Viv Mousdell that combine installation with shadow www.yorkshirecoastradio.com Aberdeen Walk, theatre to create unique interactive environments Scarborough, YO11 2EN accessible to all. www.coastival.com St Martin On-The-Hill, Scarborough, YO11 Shrove Tuesday Skipping Festival A Day at the Seaside Discover the unique celebration of Shrove Tuesday Throughout the day, performances will happen in in Scarborough, when the entire town turns out to multiple locations (‘character corners’) in the Art skip – yes, you read that right, skip. Gallery and Rotunda Museum where audiences can www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com South Bay go to hear and see all of our different characters. Beach, YO11 1PB. www.coastival.com Scarborough Art Gallery, YO11 2PW 12 February 13 February -14 February BOOKBOOM! Tudor Family Life Focusing on Andy Seed’s humorous non-fiction books this will be a fun interactive session designed Find out what life was really like in Tudor times to get children excited about books and reading. by meeting some colourful characters from the www.coastival.com Wheatcroft Community Castles’ Tudor household and having a go at a range Primary School, YO11 3BW of activities including weapon drills, calligraphy and traditional crafts. www.boltoncastle.co.uk Bolton Castle, DL8 4ET4 Primary Times FEBRUARY HALF TERM Issue | www.primarytimes.net/nyorks

13 February - 21 February Endurance and Survival what’s on whereBlue Fish Week An exhibition at Scarborough Art Gallery curated by the volunteers at Scarborough Museums Trust.Catch a blue fish and win prizes, follow our spring Exploring what it takes to endure and survivenature trail, then enjoy warming goodies in the in extreme conditions. www.coastival.comcafé. www.kilnseypark.co.uk Kilnsey Park Estate Scarborough Art Gallery, YO11 2PW, BD23 5P YMCA Productions ‘Play in a Day’Children’s Half Term Fun atSewerby Hall and Gardens Young people aged 4 to 12 are invited to join three professional theatre artists at the YMCA toPop along to Sewerby Hall and Gardens for half create a musical theatre performance based onterm fun and activities. In the Servant’s Wing the the Yorkshire Coast. The culmination of musicalkitchen range will be lit and there will be costumed theatre work, based on the Yorkshire Coast, will beinterpreters onsite together with Meet the Butler and performed in our in-house theatre complete withHousekeeper. www.sewerbyhall.co.uk Sewerby lighting and sound and a technical team.Hall, YO15 1EA www.coastival.com YMCA, Scarborough, YO11 1DYHalf term at RHS Harlow Carr The Giving TreeDelve into the secret world of insects this half term!Whatever the weather, there will be indoor craft Rachel Wardle, owner of Wardle & Jones Books,activities and an outdoor trail to suit all ages, so wrap will read ‘The Giving Tree’ a beautifully writtenup warm and come join in the fun. and illustrated book about unconditional love bywww.rhs.org.uk/gardens Harlow Carr, HG3 1UE Shel Silverstein. A local artist will then help the children design and print their own books to takeOlaf the Viking:Tales of battle home as a gifts for their Valentines! www.coastival.com Crescent Arts, The Crescent,In the 950th anniversary year of the Battle of Scarborough, YO11 2PWHastings, join Olaf the Viking storyteller for tales ofvictory and defeat in 1066. Hear about the battles Wet Soundsat Fulford and Stamford Bridge within the ancientwalls of Clifford’s Tower with regular short stories There are three distinct sound systems over 12throughout the day. This event is part of the Jorvik loudspeakers in the swimming pool: Two stereoViking Festival. www.english-heritage.org.uk pairs and one quadraphonic system above theClifford’s Tower, York, YO1 9SA water and four loudspeakers under the water. The composition utilises the architecture of theHalf term fun at Whitby Abbey swimming pool space to shape the sound heard on the water surface. SDNA transform the spaceJoin us at the Abbey this half term for family fun. visually with lighting and video art.www.english-heritage.org.uk Whitby Abbey, www.coastival.com Scarborough Indoor Pool,YO22 4JT YO12 6AQCreate at the Castle! Seaside Fun 15 FebruaryPart of our Edwardian Entertainment activities! Make Boggle Hole fossil huntingyour own cardboard model Edwardian beach hut orseaside donkey puppet. The chance to find a wide range of fossilswww.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk York Castle from the Jurassic, around 180 million yearsMuseum, YO1 9RY ago. www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/hidden- horizons-5979675763 Boggle Hole, YO22 4UQFebruary Fun at Stockeld Park Circus SkillsThere are lots of Fun February half term outdoor andindoor things for kids to do at Stockeld Park: Real ice Time to be fabulous, and put on the greatest Circusskating. Our renowned interactive Enchanted Forest show in Helmsley! A full day of awesome circus(open until dusk). Our A-maze-ing Maze - the largest skills with Pete from Suitcase Circus. Beginners canYew maze in Yorkshire! Themed Adventure Play Areas learn the basics, and it’s perfect for those who’vefor hours of fun until dusk, including: Woodsands had a go before and are ready to take their skillsCove Play Area with pirate ships, swings and sand to the next level. Learn new skills and perform agalore.Tepee Encampment Play Area where cowboys fabulous routine, juggling, diabolo, plate spinning,whoop and indians run wild. Tanglewood Play Area chinese ribbon, balancing, hula hoop, poi andfull of climbing adventures and thrills. Also Indoor more. Presentation for friends and family atplay and crafts so if it’s wet weather so you can 3.30pm Age: 5 - 12. www.helmsleyarts.co.ukbounce away any rainy-day blues! Helmsley Arts Centre, YO62 5DWwww.stockeldpark.co.uk Stockeld Park, LS22 4AN Musical Theatre WorkshopWild winter bunting making Inspired by Shrek the musical. Come and learn aSpiders are scuttling, birds are fluttering and the song and dance routine based on by the hit Westestate is going wild this winter time! Using inspiration End production. Parents and friends can watch thefrom the wildlife you have seen on your stroll, make final routine. www.sjt.uk.com Stephen Josephtemplates of your favourite winter animals, bugs and Theatre, Scarborough, YO11 1JWtrees to string along into marvellous bunting.www.nationaltrust.org.uk Fountains, Ripon, Craft & Play the Viking Way!HG4 3DY Try your hand at a range of fun & historical crafts,Wild Families games, competitions and activities in our marquee dedicated to all things creative! Have a go atThere’ll be a host of free activities for kids to get stuck making a Viking pot, try out willow-weaving,into such as sensory games, leaf rubbing and our very beading, braiding and rune stamping. You can alsopopular ‘Magic Palette’ collecting nature game.For DIG for Viking treasure, learn how to play Hnefatafl,those who want to do more, there’s the opportunity design & make a festival badge or tee shirt andto make a bird feeder or a frogitat (amphibian home) much more! www.jorvik-viking-festival.co.uk.for a nominal charge of £2. www.rspb.org.uk. RSPB Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RUBempton Cliffs Nature Reserve, YO15 1JD Family ArcheryDark Skies Festival Why not come along and try your hand at archery,16 February - Stellar Kites. 17 February - Rocket a traditional Sewerby Hall and Gardens pastime.Workshop, Star Crafts and Cosmos Planetarium. 18 Each half-hour session is limited to eight places butFebruary - Night at the Museum. Saturday 13 to there is no need to book. Just turn up and have aSunday 21 February - Dark Skies Children’s Activity go! Minimum age eight years old.Trails at Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre. Dales www.sewerbyhall.co.uk Sewerby Hall andCountryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT. Gardens, YO15 1EAwww.northyorkmoors.org.uk Wildlife Warrior!14 February Join the Council’s Community Play Rangers in aTrash Percussion with Billy two hour long outdoor session which will include a wildlife trail, nature bingo and building bug dens.Billy Hickling, the award-winning TrashBang! www. sewerbyhall.co.uk Sewerby Hall andMan, will teach you how to make music out of your Gardens, YO15 1Ehousehold rubbish…Join in and make some noise!www.coastival.com Scarborough Seafront,Foreshore Road, Scarborough www.primarytimes.net/nyorks | FEBRUARY HALF TERM Issue Primary Times 5

what’s on where 15 February -19 February No drumming experience necessary. Bulb plantin www.sjt.uk.com Stephen Joseph Theatre, butler skills     Vinegar Valentines Scarborough, YO11 1JW Have fun this half term by creating Victorian themed 20 February Valentine Crafts at Ripon’s Victorian Workhouse. Make felted wool hearts, plant some Heartsease Lempen Puppets Workshop - seedlings to take home and find out more about Make your own little Monster vinegar valentines, the cards you would rather not receive! There’ll be twice-daily Punch & Judy “Goggly eyes, a hairy chin, big ears or wobbly nose. performances too – that’s the way to do it! What crazy creature will you make? The choice is www.riponmuseums.co.uk. Ripon Workhouse yours and anything goes.” After the performance of Museum, HG4 1LE “Little Frankenstein” build your own mini monster. Suitable for children aged 6+ (adults can stay and 15 February - 21 February make a monster, too!) www.junctiongoole.co.uk Junction, DN14 5DL 32nd JORVIK Viking Festival Eyes in the dark and bright Recognised as the largest event of its kind in Europe, stars the annual JORVIK Viking Festival is a city-wide celebration of York’s rich Viking heritage. Jorvik will Come and join our family friendly nature night mark a week-long commemoration of the millennial walk and stargazing in one of the darkest places anniversary of the crowning of Canute, the Viking in Britain. Hear informative talks by experienced warrior who rose up to be not just King of England, astronomers, discover more about the wildlife that but leader of the North Sea Empire! With an exciting live in the woodland and enjoy family storytelling in programme of events inspired by this Norse monarch the dark. We’ll have telescopes, and refreshments so on offer, including living history encampments, all you need to bring are warm clothes and curiosity! talks and of course dramatic combat performances www.nationaltrust.org.uk Rievaulx, Helmsley, there is something for everyone at JORVIK Viking YO62 5LJ Festival. www.jorvik-viking-festival.co.uk 15-17 Coppergate Walk, York, YO1 9WT Shadow Workshop 16 February Inspired by Attraction, winners of Britain’s Got Talent, create a unique piece of work using music, Marine Monsters projections and your very own shadow - working with others you might even create an elephant! Our Jurassic sea contained all sorts of wild and www.sjt.uk.com Stephen Joseph Theatre, wonderful animals. Come and create your own Scarborough, YO11 1JW marvellous marine monsters! www.northyorkmoors.org.uk The Moors Best Beard Contest National Park Centre, YO21 2NB Entering its 8th year, this whimsical and fun Roller Disco competition has become something of a JORVIK Viking Festival highlight. Drawing huge crowds and Get your skates on and let the good times roll! Don’t some very competitive participants! Young or old, forget to also ask about our Spa Roller Parties, male or female – all are encouraged to enter and for any occasion! Good music, friendly family try to win the highly prized beard trophies. Please atmosphere, fun for all ages and a great night out! note: homemade beards are not just permitted but www.thespabridlington.com Spa Bridlington, encouraged! www.jorvik-viking-festival.co.uk YO15 3JH City Camp, YO1 8RU Have-a-go Sword Combat 27 February - 5 June A chance for younger Vikings to get a taste for Exhibition: S.O.S – Heroes of the the art of sword fighting! Prepare for battle; Humber will you fight for the great Viking warrior Canute or the Anglo-Saxon hero Edmund Ironside? This exhibition looks at the individuals, volunteers Instructed by Viking warriors, combatants are and organisations that over the years have sure to enjoy this fun workshop of battle skills. braved the elements to save lives and fought to www.jorvik-viking-festival.co.uk Merchant improve safety at sea. Objects from Hull Museums’ Adventurers’ Hall, YO1 9XD collections illustrate individual acts of courage, notorious tragedies and rescues alongside major 16 February - 18 February advances in the techniques used. Hull Maritime Museum, HU1 3DX. www.hullcc.gov.uk Bird box making 5 March Hammer and nails at the ready! Our feathery friends will be looking about for places to nest pretty soon, Mother’s Day card making and so this half term we’ll be showing you how to make a trinket box decoration home for them to put in your own garden. It’s really popular so book early. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Make your very own Mother’s Day card and decorate Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY a trinket box. All materials provided. www.sewerbyhall.co.uk Sewerby Hall and 17 February Gardens, YO15 1EA Nest Box Building 6 March As part of National Nest Box Week, come and have Mother’s Day Vintage Afternoon a go at making your own nest box to take away and Tea hang in your garden. This event is for children under 16 years of age accompanied by an adult. Treat your mum to a luxury vintage Afternoon www.gaylemill.org.uk Gayle Mill, DL8 3RZ Tea on Mother’s Day in the Bivouac Café. £15 per adult (or upgrade an Afternoon Tea with a glass of 18 February prosecco for £20) and £7.50 per child. www.swintonbivouac.co.uk Bivouac at Druid’s Circus & Magic Skills Workshop Temple, HG4 4JZ Ages 8 - 12. Fun-filled workshop on circus and 12 March magic skills, from clowning around to big box magic illusions. Ending with a performance for friends and Time Troopers: Night Lights family. www.sjt.uk.com Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, YO11 1JW Make your very own paper lantern. www.hullcc.gov.uk Wilberforce House 19 February Museum, HU1 1NE Family Outdoor Day Bedtime story Join Harrogate Climbing Centre for a day Mini Custard children’s theatre tells the tale of weaseling, climbing and abseiling. Children must Peter and his little dog Alaska. Find out how their be accompanied by an adult (max 2 per adult). No cantankerous travel machine took them back in previous experience required. time to solve a very big problem and change the www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Brimham Rocks, world forever. Interactive storytelling for 3-6 year Summerbridge, HG3 4DW olds. Bring your favourite soft toy to enjoy the story together. www.yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk. Samba Band Workshop Friargate Theatre, YO1 9SL Join Ernie and learn to play and move to the energising, stimulating carnival sounds of Samba.6 Primary Times FEBRUARY HALF TERM Issue | www.primarytimes.net/nyorks

n  g, bird box making and   w  ith the National TrustWhether you want to get your up as lords and ladies and posing Nature is the inspiration families to spot, hear and learnhands dirty doing some gardening for a virtual portrait to send home. for crafts at Fountains Abbey about lots of different birds. They’llor learn how to polish and clean 2016 is the 300th birthday of and Studley Royal as well. be looking about for places to nestlike a butler from the last century, Beningbrough, which was built They’re really going wild at pretty soon, so what better timeyou can enjoy lots of activities, in 1716. The history of the Hall is half-term. In Swanley Grange to learn how to build a bird box?crafts and play with the National brought to life with storytelling on the estate, there are workshops The popular workshops are back atTrust this half-term. from Stories Alive, using characters to create artworks of winter Fountains, and the bird boxes made and events inspired by the portraits animals, bugs and trees to string can be taken home to encourage At Nunnington Hall, they’re and the history of the Hall. Outside up to make wildlife bunting. For birds in the garden (£5 per birdstepping back to 1922: the in the gardens, children can ‘artistic inspiration’, there’s a winter box for materials).renovations at the Hall are nearly whizz around on the bikes and trail to help families spot the firstcomplete and the Fife family trikes provided, and explore the signs of wildlife waking up: it’ll Normal admission chargesare moving in. They need hard wilderness adventure playground. prompt everyone to look under apply for all the half-term activitiesworking, reliable and honest staff But there’s graft to be done too! leaves, up in the trees and down at Fountains Abbey and Studleyto run the house. The butler and To mark the 300th birthday, there on the ground. Royal, at Beningbrough Hallhouse maids are on hand to teach are 300,000 spring bulbs to be and at Nunnington Hall. Checkchildren forgotten skills that would planted for the new ha-ha walk Fountains is bustling with their websites for days and timesbe essential to secure employment – and they need help. Tools and feathery friends at this time of year: and whether you should book inat a country house. Would-be gloves will be available for hands there are lots of water species advance – some of the activitiesdomestic staff can learn about of all sizes, but everyone taking by the lake and there’s a hide for tend to get booked up quickly.flower arranging in the drawing part should wrap up warm. Thereroom, setting a table for a grand are Artrageous craft workshops, See www.nationaltrust.org.uk/yorkshire for all National Trustparty in the dining room, shoe where children can make their places in Yorkshire or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbroughpolishing and ‘make do and mend’ own flower, and either use it to or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington orskills ‘below stairs’. mark the spot where they planted www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey for the specific their bulbs or take it home to put in place details. Over at Beningbrough Hall, their own garden.families can try the other side ofliving in such a house by dressing www.primarytimes.net/nyorks | FEBRUARY HALF TERM Issue Primary Times 7

PARTy ON! Party On! When I was a child in the 1970s and 80s a birthday party Party Checklist consisted mainly of sandwiches and cake. If it was a posh affair there Invites. Aim to send out invites three weeks was also trifle. Most children these days would scorn at such lack of sophistication. Or would they? Funnily enough, one of the latest trends on before the party. Don’t forget to include how old the children’s party circuit is ‘Retro’, where kids get jelly with ice-cream, your child will be, the full address of the venue sandwiches, sausage rolls (or sausages on sticks) and of course birthday (including a map if it’s tucked away), a start cake. Games like Pin-the-Tail on the Donkey, Pass the Parcel and Musical and finish time, theme and fancy dress code if Chairs never go out of fashion and going Retro can keep costs down. relevant. You might want to request information regarding allergies (food and pet allergies if you Themed parties never go out of fashion whether its pirates, princesses or have pets and are hosting at home). Make it superheroes. In the past few years Frozen parties (after the Disney film of the easy for parents to RSVP by providing both a same name) have become extremely popular. Theme parties need not cause telephone number and email address if possible. huge expense as many supermarkets and discount shops have decorations Keep a track of who has responded because no and table accessories to suit the various favourites including the ever-popular matter how easy you make it for people to RSVP Frozen. Don’t discount leaving home as an expensive option as many local you will probably have to issue a gentle reminder amenities have facilities that are under-used and often up for rental. If you to some. provide your own food and decoration that will help keep costs down, and it has the advantage that no priceless family heirloom or treasured possession is going to get Music. Get your playlist ready and do a test smashed to pieces. run before the big day. If you’re hosting away Entertainment is always a worry for parents and while clowns and jugglers are still popular from home don’t forget to take the music with children these days may also find themselves being tutored in football skills or meeting an you! You can’t play musical chairs without it! Elsa (from Frozen) lookalike. Again, on the surface these might seem like pricey options but shop around on the internet and there are bargains to be found. Activity parties are Food. Keep it simple - as long as there’s increasingly popular; your child can learn to make pizza in a restaurant, paint crockery or even go on a Bear Grylls adventure in the woods. plenty of crisps and enough birthday cake for everyone. Provide plenty of water. you can get As children start to reach the end of primary school they often become too ‘sophisticated’ individual water bottles from supermarkets for for ‘children’s parties’. One option in this case is to have a cinema party where they all little expense. Don’t bother with juice or fizzy go to see a film. Many cinemas will organise this for you, but you can just as easily do it drinks as there’s enough sugar in the food and yourself. If money is an issue you can always have a cinema party at home, let the guests many parents take a dim view of both. choose DVDs and make their own popcorn – then disappear! Pizza parties work equally well for both older and younger children. Pizzas are easy and quick to prepare but do keep Birthday Cake. Home made vs shop an eye on local pizza chains for vouchers and discounts bought. It’s up to your child. It’s their birthday. Many parents stress about what food to provide for their small guests. Some of the Your child knows whether you are a super British Bake Off style parent or not. delicacies on offer at children’s parties would put pricey restaurants to shame. Don’t be Candles & Matches for the cake. tempted down this path, these are small children, not the Michelin committee (although They are often overlooked with all the other there will always be one precocious child who would prefer caviar to fish fingers). The only preparation. If you’re hosting away from home don’t forget a knife too! food that should worry a host is one that a guest may be allergic to, or intolerant of, as Entertainment. If you hire someone, be some allergies can be very severe or even fatal. Anne Marie Scanlon for Primary Times sure to call them a day or two before the event Quick and Easy Chocolate to confirm they are coming. Hedgehog Cake Decorations. Balloons are non-negotiable. • Buy or bake a round sponge cake. It’s not a party without balloons. • Cut the cake into three parts. The middle should be slightly bigger than the two Running Order. Before the party, sides, which should be the same size as each other. consider how long games and activities are likely to take, to make sure you don’t run out • Cut a V-shape at the end of the middle piece of cake (this is the hedgehog’s nose). of time to sing ‘Happy Birthday’. Don’t feel you Then cover the whole piece with thick chocolate icing. have to plan every second though - the children will probably welcome a bit of ‘down time’ for • Place the two remaining pieces of cake on top of the iced piece, messing about with balloons! round side up, for the Hedgehog’s hump. • Liberally cover the entire sponge with thick chocolate icing. • Use chocolate buttons or Flakes for the Hedgehog’s spines. His eyes and nose can be made using Smarties or similar.8 Primary Times FEBRUARY HALF TERM Issue | www.primarytimes.net/nyorks

Flamingoland My Baby PARTy ON! Can DanceFlamingo Land offer bespoke children’s party packages tosuit the individual that can incorporate visiting the theme Which party?park and zoo along with a Children’s Meal with drink, What’s new?birthday cake, hats and banners in the Coach House Something different!country pub or Metropolis restaurant. The Coach House Something to remember.has an outdoor patio area, which is ideally situated next to So, choose My Baby Can Dancethe Children’s Planetinteractive play area with tunnels and Parties!!climbing frames. The Waterfront Indoor Play Area is also Your growing little one is having aavailable for younger children. Animal birthday party. You’ve got familyencounters can also be incorporated, as can fairytale and friends coming along fromcharacter appearances. The Mansion House can be all over and you need everyonehired out for larger parties. Please email having fun, entertained and [email protected] with your requirements. while you get the chance to talk to your guests. Choosing the My Baby Can Dance family’s and friends entertainment package means just that, everyone is encouraged to join in the fun. It’s the all singing all dancing activity party. My Baby Can Dance.... Little steps big parties!! Contact Janine Burley on 07738419545 or [email protected] Visit Www.mybabycandance.comDebutots Birthday visits to The Deep Rainbow CreativeDebutots Parties available now! The Deep are able to offer a discount for Creative fun for all ages!Choose from one of our original party themes groups of 10 or more and can help you Rainbows is a paint your ownincluding: Princes and Princesses, Wizards, facilitate a number of additional services ceramics studio on the cornerPirates and Mermaids, Space, The Jungle, to make your birthday visit more special of Bootham and Gillygate inSuperheroes and Teddy Bears. Themes can including pre-paid goody bags for your York. We have many itemsalso be adapted to suit your individual needs. guests, children’s lunches and birthday dive to choose from startingOur Parties are fun, informal and relaxed, signs. We have a fantastic range of gift ideas from just £6 plus a one offperfect for 1-7 year olds including often the including our new supporters packs! For studio fee of £4 per painter.shiest of children and are guaranteed to be more information visit We also have stencils andan unforgettable experience for your little https://www.thedeep.co.uk/something- stamps suitable for all agesone and their friends! Find us on Facebook special/birthday-visits so it really is easy! No need to(www.facebook.com/debutotshull1) or give book, simply turn up and stayme a call to discuss your little ones big day! as long as you like. We have‘Thank you Emma for a fabulous Birthday also recently won the 2015Party. Everyone enjoyed you taking them on Best Party Provider as voted‘Safari’ parents and children alike! Debutots by hundreds of local LittleRocks!’ (Liz, Mum to B) Vikings readers! Click on to www.rainbowsceramics.co.uk or visit our Facebook page Rainbows Ceramics Painting Studio. www.primarytimes.net/nyorks | FEBRUARY HALF TERM Issue Primary Times 9

BOX OFFICE office Your family theatre guide... Grand Opera House York Helmsley Arts Centre YO1 9SW. YO62 5DW. www.atgtickets.com www.helmsleyarts.co.uk Hearthside Tales: The Snow Bear Thriller Live 19 February 1-6 February Direct from London’s West End, Thriller Live Come and sit by the fire for a wintry tale with is a spectacular concert created to celebrate live music, songs, puppets and a travelling the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. theatre packed full of delights. The Snow Join us on a visual, audio and electrifying Bear is inspired by Norwegian folk tales journey through the magic of Michael’s 45 and tells the story of a polar bear who is year musical history. You will experience taken away from his arctic home. Will the over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to friendly Tomten’s magic help him find his rock, soul to disco as the cast play homage to way back? The Snow Bear is brought to life Jackson’s legendary live performances and with mesmerizing storytelling and original innovative dance moves executed with flair, music played live on cello, tuba, accordion and precision and passion, this is a show that you ukulele. It is packed with adventures and lots will never forget. of audiences involvement and children are invited to bring along their favourite teddy to Peppa Pig’s Surprise join in the fun. A wonderful half-term treat for 10-11 February children aged 4 -7yrs and their families. www. Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends helmsleyarts.co.uk are back in a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise. It’s a lovely day and JuNction Goole Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a DN14 5DL. surprise for her and George – they can’t guess www.junctiongoole.co.uk what it is, can you? Lempen Puppets: Little Frankenstein* Moscow State Circus 20 February 2 March The Moscow State Circus returns to the UK Frank Stein is busy rehearsing for his new with its latest & greatest production to puppet show, but he’s finding it really difficult date, based on the Russian folklore story of as his puppets keep falling apart! Inspired by Cvetik-Semicvetik, or the flower with seven the scientist Dr Frankenstein, and with the colours by Valentin Petrovich Katayev where help of the audience he creates a new real each of the petals represent a wish and is the live puppet that is destined to change his life perfect back drop for what is undoubtedly the forever! A gentle horror for little horrors, Little greatest & most famous circus on earth. Frankenstein will tickle the imagination of everyone from 5 to 105 years old. Goodnight Mister Tom 29 March – 2 April Frolicked: Who Killed the Rats?* Set during the dangerous build up to the 11 March Second World War, Goodnight Mister Through half-closed doors, holes in the walls Tom follows young William Beech, who is and along the skirting boards, a sinister series evacuated to the idyllic English countryside of gruesome murders has taken place at and forges a remarkable and heart warming Junction. Join a deadly game of cat and well… friendship with the elderly recluse, Tom rat… and use your powers of deduction to Oakley. All is perfect until William is suddenly fi­nd out who (or what) is killing off the rodent summoned by his mother back to London. population of Goole, and why. Have you got what it takes to catch the culprit and solve the Harrogate Theatre puppet rat-infested murder mystery? www. junctiongoole.co.uk HG1 1QF. www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk Scarborough Spa Sid’s Show YO11 2HD. 16 February www.scarboroughspa.co.uk Join Sid from Cbeebies live on stage in a Magic Mike’s Pirate Adventure fantastic fun-filled adventure that’ll knock 17 February your socks off! Sid is setting out on a heroic quest to find out where in the world his Magic Mike returns to Scarborough Spa during favourite socks and shoes have go to - share February half term with a brand new show! in the adventure at the bottom of the sea, Join Magic Mike, Captain Cus-Tard, Pirate Ria deep in the jungle or floating in outer space & the ship’s crew in a hilarious adventure for you’ll meet some funny characters along the whole family! Magic, comedy, dancing, the way. lots of audience participation & swashbuckling fun! Pirates at the ready! Shipmates required! Please come along in your pirate costumes!10 Primary Times FEBRUARY HALF TERM Issue | www.primarytimes.net/nyorks

The Spa Bridlington Puss in Boots box office 7 MarchYO15 3JH Would you trust a talking cat? You never 2016 is an exciting year for PQAwww.thespabridlington.com know, he might turn you from a pauperFootloose: The Musical to a prince just like the hero of this story, Harrogate students are rehearsing for new musical The Lazy Ace,2-6 February brought to vivid life on our incredible staged at Her Majesty’s Theatre, West End, London; home to sloping sage by Patrick Lynch from Phantom of the Opera. They willWorldwide smash hit musical Footloose: The Cbeebies. be taking a break from rehearsalsMusical bursts back on to the stage in 2016; however to visit LA enjoying studiopremiering at The Spa Bridlington on 29 and The Georgian Theatre tours and film classes!30 January before a week long run at the Royalvenue from Monday 2 February as part of a Harrogate and Scarborough havemajor new UK Tour, starring Gareth Gates as DL10 4DW. cinema screenings with filmsWillard and Maureen Nolan returns the venue www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk made by PQA students at The Vuein the role of Vi Moore. and The Odeon. Rhubarb Theatre presentsGoldilocks and the Three Bears The Amazing Adventures of York and Scarborough are working14 February Librarian Lil towards their Trinity College London exams.Brought to you by Magic Light Productions, 5 Marchthis hilarious adaptation of the traditional Librarian Lil has worked in the library for Don’t miss out on some of these incredible opportunities, requeststory tells of how Goldilocks and the Three forty-five years. She looks old, tired and your info pack today and book a free taster session.Bears help to save the future of her Grandma bored with her life… but you can’t judge www.pqacademy.comGertie’s circus. a book by its cover. For when a customer brings a book to be date stamped, theThe Forum pages start to rustle and Lil is sucked into a whirlwind of words where tales becomeDL6 1LP reality and every day sees a new adventure.www.forumnorthallerton.org.ukWest Side Story York Theatre Royal10-13 February The De Grey Rooms, YO1 7HDCrash Bang Wallop return to the Forum, prior www.yorktheatreroyal.co.ukto going on tour, with their latest production;West Side Story. Look out! Gang warfare comes Snow Childto a stage near you, as the Jets and Sharks set 23 February – 5 Marchabout each other in Leonard Bernstein’s West The first snow falls. Watching the villageSide Story. children play, a lonely couple yearn for a child of their own. They build a small figureSandow Clowns - All Laughter Show from the ice and snow, and wish very, very15 February hard… until the strength of their longingThe best value, clean, slapstick comedy brings the magical snow child to life beforeon stage for all the family. Children have a their eyes!great time with us! Hilarious comic sketches,juggling, balancing, stilt walking, comedymusical car, stage participation and lots ofprizes!Librarian Lil www.primarytimes.net/nyorks | FEBRUARY HALF TERM Issue Primary Times 11

SCHOOLS AND TUITION Schools and St Peter’s an excellent all-round education. The Hull Collegiate structured progression offered by the St Olave’s, founded in 1876, is part of St three schools ensures each child will Hull Collegiate School is an Peter’s School in York. With its own halls, experience varied and stimulating independent, co-educational day school music school, workshops, sports hall environments during their school career, for pupils aged 3 to 18. Based on the and magnificently appointed specialist without compromising on continuity. country house estate of Tranby Croft on teaching rooms, St Olave’s enjoys some Visit us: Our next Open Morning takes the outskirts of West Hull, the single- of the best facilities for a prep school of place on Saturday 11 June 2016. To site school offers a first class education its type. book your place or arrange an individual with outstanding teaching provision. The three schools that make up St visit please contact Mrs Judith Williams, Hull Collegiate Junior School is Peter’s; Clifton for children up to age 8, School Secretary, on 01904 527416 or continually developing in response St Olave’s for children aged 8-13, and [email protected]. to the needs, aims and expectations St Peter’s for children 13-18; provide of pupils, parents and staff. The philosophy of education as a preparation Aysgarth Pre-Prep School for life is central to our provision as one of the leading independent schools in The best possible first steps in your child’s education East Yorkshire and Hull. We combine Just 5 minutes from Bedale, Aysgarth Pre-Prep (boys and girls 3-8 years old) is a broad, balanced curriculum with a happy and vibrant community that offers children the very best in an all-round innovative methods and activities to education. create exciting and productive learning experiences. Our pupils are set high Our approach, both in and outside the classroom, is designed to inspire and standards in terms of education and engage each child to make the most of their talents and potential. personal goals, and these are varied according to each child’s potential and Our well-balanced curriculum and extra-curricular activities take advantage of personality. We value and acknowledge our 50 acre school grounds and state of the art facilities including our swimming achievement in all aspects of school life, pool, sports hall, chapel and performing arts centre. with a strong emphasis on moral values and respect for others. Come along to our open morning on 22nd April or if you would like to arrange separate visit, please contact the office on 01677450359.12 Primary Times FEBRUARY HALF TERM Issue | www.primarytimes.net/nyorks

Tuition SCHOOLS AND TUITIONScarborough College KumonA Passport for Life Take advantage of a Free Trial at yourWe are often asked at Scarborough College whatthe secret of our success is. The answer is no local Kumon study centresecret: a teacher to pupil ratio of 1:9, top quality Your local Kumon Study Centre offers individualised worksheet-and experienced staff, state-of-the-art facilities and based maths and English study programmes which are tailoreda nurturing, supportive and ‘can-do’ environment to all ages and abilities.brings the very best out of every child, whatevertheir strengths and talents. Don’t just take our word Through daily study of the Kumon programmes, your childfor it, come and see our pupils in action for yourself will develop the ability to learn for themselves so they doduring our Whole College Open Morning on Saturday not become dependent on – or limited by – the skills and12 March from 10am to 1pm. Assisted places and knowledge of others. Kumon is offering a two-week Free Trialscholarships are available. (14 days) for new students enrolling between 1-29 February. For more information, please contact your localKip McGrath materials written especially Kumon study centre. for Kip McGrath Centres. Hull, Newland Study Centre 01482 762016Kip McGrath Education Learning is with a mix of Kirk Ella Study Centre 01482 355715Centres aim to give children written, aural and computer Skipton Study Centre 01756 796615and young people the programmes to enable eachconfidence to enable them individual to progress at theirto achieve their potential. All speed to get to where theythe Centres are owned and wish to be.run by qualified teachers. Visit www.kipmcgrath.Each youngster, following a co.uk for moreFree Assessment, has their information and to findown programme prepared your nearest Centrefor them; using proven www.primarytimes.net/nyorks | FEBRUARY HALF TERM Issue Primary Times 13

COMPETITIONS a family ticket a family ticket (of 4) to Winter Zoo WIN! to East Riding WIN! at Flamingo Land Country Fair Although our theme park is closed until 12th March, our zoo is open from 10am-4pm on selected dates from just £7.50. See 140 species, The Countryside is coming to town! including our new mother and baby black rhinos Samira and Olmoti. There is also Children’s Planet play area, Muddy Duck Farm, Aquarium, The weekend is packed full of live entertainment, including falconry plus the Lemurs walkthrough and Wallaby Walkway. Younger guests have demonstrations, Inflatable assault courses, donkey rides, bouncy a selection of 5 rides to keep them entertained including Jungle Carousel castles and slides, fun dog show, funfair, East Yorkshire scouts, and Mischief Mansion. Admission includes Keeper Talks, a sealion show Kirkbourne spaniels and much more If that all sounds like too much and Meet a Creature sessions. You can also enjoy an Animal Encounter from just £20. From Saturday 13th Feb, the majority of Dino-Stone Park excitement then why not take a look at over 100 Trade Stands or have a walk around a selection of American Classic Cars that will also be on will reopen, allowing you to enjoy Twistosaurus, Cyclosaur, Pterodactyl, Dino Roller and Rotataur. display across the Weekend. All of our activities are free in 2016 and entry for under 16s is also From Friday 12th Feb, our cottages, log cabins and luxury Lodges will provide an ideal opportunity for both short breaks and longer holidays. free. For further information please call 0871 911 8000*.*This call costs 13p Just answer this question to win; per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. What type of cars will you find on display across the Weekend? For your chance to win a family ticket (valid until 06/03/16) just answer this question; Which of our animal babies is named Olmoti ? a) a tiger b) a black rhino c) a lemur Enter online at www.primarytimes.net/nyorks/competitions Enter online at www.primarytimes.net/nyorks/competitions OR through www.facebook.com/ptnyorks OR through www.facebook.com/ptnyorks Closing Date: 11/02/16 Closing Date: 10/04/16 WIN! a family ticket for ‘Bright WIN! stars & Nature night walk’ a family ticket to see Tiny at Rievaulx Terrace Time Tales: Jim of the Garden Sat 20 February 2016, 7pm Written and directed by Cheryl Govan at the Stephen Joseph Theatre Barrington and Evelyn Marigold have green fingers, not literally, they With its wide open space to run, and winding woodland to hide in, just love gardening. Unfortunately they have a very large house but a Rievaulx Terrace is a great day out with plenty to discover! But have teeny, weeny garden. Why not join the Tiny Time Tales gang to find you ever visited when its pitch black, the owls are tweeting and the out what happens, discover who Jim is and see who else we’ll bump stars are bright? This February half term, we’re setting out to explore into along the way? The usual Tiny time Tales nonsense with plenty of Rievaulx at night; you never know what you might find. singing, dancing and joining in.Wrap up warm and join York Astronomy club to discover the sky above, For your chance to win simply answer this question: What colour fingers are good gardeners said to have? and then head out on a nature night walk through the woods with our Enter online at www.primarytimes.net/nyorks/competitions knowledgeable guide to hear animals in the dark. For your chance to win just answer this question: OR through www.facebook.com/ptnyorks Which popular nursery rhyme is about stars? Closing Date: 28/02/16 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rievaulx-terrace ALSO don’t forget to join us for a celebration of creative talent in our annual Enter online at www.primarytimes.net/nyorks/competitions ReachOut Festival 2016 from February 15th to March 13th. Featuring a variety of workshops for all ages, youth theatre and school performances, a OR through www.facebook.com/ptnyorks talent showcase, local play readings, choir night and more. The OutReach Closing Date: 13/02/16 department works with, in and for the local community, encouraging people to engage with the work of the SJT through projects, courses, classes and work experience. For more info visit www.sjt.uk.com/theatre/reachout-festival-201614 Primary Times FEBRUARY HALF TERM Issue | www.primarytimes.net/nyorks



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