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LOCAL INFORMATION for parents of 0-12 year olds in HUDDERSFIELD DEWSBURY HALIFAX BRIGHOUSE TODMORDEN LITTLEBOROUGH OLDHAM ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE Let's SADDLEWORTH party! WHAT’S ON over MAY and JUNE PARTY PULL OUT FEATURE plus NEWS EDUCATION FREE CLASSES TAKE A COPY ISSUE 38 MAY/JUN 2017 BOOK YOUR FREE TRIAL TODAY! BEATTHE SUMMERSLUMP WITH EXPLORE LEARNING! EducationInvestor Awards 2016 /explorelearning @exploretutors 2 www.familiesonline.co.uk WELCOME It's TIME!! PARTY We’re celebrating at Families Pennines this issue. Summer is finally on its way and we have another bumper issue with our pull-out party feature, IN THIS showcasing what our region has to offer for 04 07 PARTY parties. From venues, unique experiences, ISSUE NEWS PULL OUT as well as where to buy the perfect present, so hopefully we can help take the stress away from party planning. As usual, there’s lots of interesting reads from local experts, from tips on how to support your child’s speech development, how to make times tables practice easier and more fun, and the long-term benefits of learning ballet. Check out our What’s on section at the 11 EDUCATION 13 CLUBS 15 back of the magazine for what to do over AND CHILDCARE AND CLASSES WHAT’S ON the Spring bank holidays. iStock.com/Imgorthand iStock.com/real444 iStock.com/kali9 LeedsMuseums If you want to feature your business in the magazine, get in touch at [email protected]. FAMILIES PENNINES We’d love to hear from you! Editor: Emily Raleigh 07974 401663 Enjoy! 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We take every care preparing this magazine but the publishers and distributors cannot be held responsible for the claims of advertisers nor for the accuracy of the contents nor for any consequence. WORK OPPORTUNITY WITH We are looking for a responsible person with a cheerful, polite manner to deliver Families Pennines magazines in the Halifax and surrounding areas. If you would like to earn a little extra cash and can spare a day every two months to distribute Families Pennines magazine to local schools, nurseries, activity groups, etc, please contact us today. A car is essential. please contact Emily on dip/Shutterstock.com 07974 401663 or e-mail [email protected]. www.familiesonline.co.uk 3 News MEDIA MUSEUM GETS NEW NAME The National Media Museum in Bradford has changed its name to the National Science and Media Museum and launched a new £1.8m state-of-the-art gallery. Wonderlab is an interactive experience filled with live experiments, shows and over 20 mind-bending exhibits. Don’t miss out on the Soyuz TMA-19M spacecraft that took Tim Peake to the International Space Station. It will be on display in There’s a new play gym in town the Museum for three months from September. If you’re looking for a new play venue, then look no further – The Edge Play Gym has just opened in the heart of Brighouse! The Edge has a great play gym for 0-8 year olds and a funky Will you be walking to School? disco room for 2-16 year olds within a brand new, secure environment. With plenty of free parking and homemade fresh food, it’s open every day from 9.30am-4pm on Mondays and 9.30am-5.45pm Tuesday – Sunday. Entry for under 1’s is free, then ranges between £2.50 - £4.50 depending on the age of the child. The Edge will also host a range of classes, including Rhythm Time, Baby Ballet, Groovy Movers, Sling Swing and Boogie Babes. For more information and special weekday offers, go to www.edgeplaygym.com Walk to School Week is 15-19 May 2017. Join thousands of children across the country celebrating the Introducing… Soren’s House benefits walking brings. We know that walking to school makes children feel healthier and happier, while reducing congestion and pollution outside From playtime to suppertime, new children’s brand Soren’s House the school gates. Yet less than half of primary school children features a wide range of beautifully made, stylish accessories currently walk to school. Living Streets, who organise the annual sourced from a wide range of designer Scandinavian brands. event want to reverse this decline and see every child that can, Designed to please parents and little walk to school. ones alike, each piece has For more information or to order a challenge pack see: been chosen by local Mum www.livingstreets.org.uk/what-we-do/projects/walk-to-school-week of two Sally Jackson. The range includes everything you need to create a stylish space for you and your little one, from practical storage solutions, tableware and accessories to educational and fun games and toys along with decorative prints and soft furnishings. www.sorenshouse.co.uk For more news, visit Families Online: www.familiesonline.co.uk/news Congratulations to Emma England who won the amazing Alexandra House Spa pamper day for two competition which featured in our January/February issue! Enjoy your day Emma! 4 www.familiesonline.co.uk Ed’s School children take Reading control for Healthy Room Eating Week I’m Ed and here is my early Summer The British Nutrition Foundation’s (BNF) Healthy Eating book selection for you to enjoy. Have fun Week 2017 is taking place from 12 – 16 June and will reading! focus on building children’s knowledge about healthy eating and wellbeing, being active, food provenance and FOR AGES 5-7 YEARS cooking. Cowboy Pug: The Dog Who Rode for Glory by The theme is ‘applied learning’ to encourage children to Laura James (Bloomsbury £5.99) take ownership for their own health by becoming BNF ED SAYS: ‘Pug and Lady Miranda are ready for Healthy Eating Week Ambassadors and championing an exciting adventure with fun things in store like the Week in their own schools and at home. the county fair and candyfloss, but they also have to deal with Roy Ballam, managing director and head of education the runaway train, a water jump and even bandits. at the British Nutrition Foundation, said: “Positive 'This is part of a super new series with very funny illustrations. It behaviour change will only be sustained if is a great story for newly confident readers, boys and girls alike.' children, themselves, are motivated to lead healthier lifestyles. We need to equip them with the knowledge and skills to make better choices Evie’s Magic Bracelet: The Silver Unicorn by Jessica Ennis-Hill (Hodder £5.99) and, what better way to do this than by giving them the tools and motivation to work together and ED SAYS: ‘The day Evie starts her new encourage each other to take ownership of their school, she receives a gift from Grandma health.” Iris in Jamaica – a beautiful bracelet with a message. ‘Have a magical time!’ Evie is For more information about BNF Healthy amazed when she understands what the Eating Week 2017, visit seagulls and the animals at the city farm are www.healthyeatingweek.org.uk. saying, and realises this all started when she put on the bracelet from Grandma Iris. iStock.com ‘This is a warm-hearted story with lovely illustrations. It is ideal for children reading on their own or reading together.’ Be part of... FOR AGES 7 YEARS PLUS A NATIONAL CELEBRATION OF CHILDHOOD Jinks & O’Hare: Funfair Repair by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre (Oxford £8.99) ED SAYS: ‘Jinks and O’Hare are the repair team at Funfair Moon that boasts the highest helter-skelter and the scariest ghost train in the universe. Emily loves helping them and as her school, the Learny- Go-Round, is open only every other day she has plenty of time. But when the Funfair Inspector arrives everything seems to go wrong. Is someone sabotaging the funfair? ‘It is fast-moving, funny and entertaining – a rollercoaster of a story.’ The Jamie Drake Equation by Christopher Edge (Nosy Crow £6.99) ED SAYS: ‘Jamie’s dad is an astronaut and, iStock.com/FatCamera although at first he thinks it’s really cool that his National Children's Day UK on 14 May is all about the importance father will be doing a spacewalk, he is actually of a healthy childhood and how we need to protect the rights and just missing him being at home. When parts of freedoms of children in order to ensure that they can grow into happy, the family solar system start to shake, Jamie healthy adults. picks up a strange signal on his mobile and things start to get really complicated. From small family and community get-togethers to city celebrations 'If you’ve ever wondered what’s out there with and countywide events, it's a great opportunity to raise awareness the stars, you will find this book a real page-turner.’ about local projects and things that you care about.