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2 Families Leeds familiesonline.co.uk WELCOME BACK CONTENTS… 4 –5 NEWS 8 – 9 BOOK CORNER Author interview with Tom Palmer 10 – 11 CLASS ACT Ideas for clubs and classes in the new school year 12 BABY TALK How to handle the first days 8 at nursery 14 THE LISTENING PROJECT Dr Linda Mallory on how to encourage children’s listening skills 18 – 19 ALL LIT UP Cover photo credit: Thank you to Clare Halloween and Bonfire Night Dickinson of Bumble & Bea Photography for our cover image. For more information 20 – 23 WHAT’S ON on Bumble & Bea, visit www.bumbleand Ideas aplenty for entertaining the family in beaphotography.co.uk and around Leeds, plus theatre tickets to be won on page 20. 18 Please contact Claire Bottomley to advertise in this magazine… Welcome back... 07799 667 041 [email protected] As you can see, we’ve had a bit of a makeover. We have kitted ourselves out with some www.familiesonline.co.uk new fonts, updated our logo and gone for a fresh look. Make sure you pick up a copy of our It seems quite a fitting time for a change. After all, September is the month of shiny next issue, out early November! school shoes, immaculate stationery, neat haircuts and good intentions. CIRCULATION: I don’t know about you, but the start of the new school year comes just at the right time We distribute 20,000 copies of the magazine for me. When I can no longer see my children’s eyes underneath their tousled mops. When free of charge through schools, nurseries, they’ve decided to fully dispense with the use of footwear, utterly disregarded the concept playgroups, clubs and classes, selected retail of bedtime, and the only time they’ve used their fine motor skills for the past several weeks outlets and sports centres. Read by more is to eat chips out of a newspaper cone. than 48,000 parents. If you would like copies I love the summer holidays – the fun, the freedom, the feral-ness of it all. But I like the for your establishment please let us know. return to order too, and the thrill of a new start. And, If I’m lucky, I will experience a return to order (mine’s a latte) and the thrill of DESIGNED BY: consuming it in peace. Hope you do the same! Justin Leeming • 07745 038 005 www.justinleeming.crevado.com Claire Bottomley PRINTED BY: (Editor) Charlesworth Press, Wakefield www.charlesworth.com
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Year Four Teacher Helen Haigh said,“The children were extremely moved by what Jane had to say and all the wonderful work the charity does. After Jane’s visit they were adamant they wanted to focus solely on fundraising for The Sick Children’s Trust.” Over the last six months, the class has organised lots of activities including a school raffle, Name The Bear and Guess How Many Sweets In The Jar competitions, as well as selling charity wristbands and merchandise. Every child in the school was also given a Primary pupils make a difference for Sick Children’s Trust collection box to take home to see who could raise the most money. Schoolchildren at a Leeds primary school the charity, which supports families with Jane McHale said,“We would like to thank have raised £1,470 for The Sick Children’s seriously ill children in hospital with free Austhorpe Primary School for their incredible Trust as part of the nationwide Make a home-from-home accommodation. fundraising efforts over the past six months. Difference Challenge. One of these home-from-homes, Eckersley The children have worked extremely hard Year Four pupils from Austhorpe Primary House, supports families with seriously ill children and should be so proud of all that they’ve School began their fundraising mission in at Leeds Children’s Hospital. Eckersley House achieved, it really is inspirational.” January. They were asked to pick a cause that Manager, Jane McHale, made a visit to the class For more information about The Sick Children’s they felt passionately about and they chose to explain who the charity helps. Trust, visit www.sickchildrenstrust.org
See the City in a New Light LIGHT NIGHT LEEDS Light Night Leeds is back on October 5 and 6, offering over 40 events across the city, including spectacular light projections and dance, music, theatre and street performances. Light Night is an annual free multi-arts and light festival hosted in Leeds city centre from 6pm to 11pm. For more information, visit www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk/lightnight
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Having children could improve your chances At age 60 fathers had a life expectancy of of living longer, a new study has found. a further 20.2 years, compared to 18.4 years The research, from Sweden’s Karolinska for men without children. 60-year-old mothers Institute, used national registry data to could expect to live for another 24.6 years analyse the mortality rates of nearly 1.5 compared to 23.1 years for childless women. million Swedes aged between 60 and 100. The researchers suggest that one reason It found that those with children tended to for the findings could be that children are live longer than those without. able to provide better care, emotional The study also found that men benefited support and argue for better treatment for more from being parents than women when their aging parents. Another factor could be it came to longevity, despite the fact that that parents tend to live healthier lifestyles women had a longer average lifespan overall. than those without children.
familiesonline.co.uk Families Leeds 5 VIEWPOINT Why MuSiC Rocks! It’s the start of the school year, and for many parents, thoughts are turning to their family’s busy activity schedule for the coming year. David Major, director of Yorkshire Music Education Service, explains why learning a musical instrument can be so valuable for children… At Yorkshire Music Education Service, we’ll instrument – such as concentration, patience, admit that we’re slightly biased, but learning perseverance, and teamwork – that are an instrument really is tremendous fun. invaluable to later life. The pure pleasure of playing is the most At YMES we believe passionately that important thing about learning an instrument music is for everyone. That’s why we work in and it is so satisfying – that sense of achieve - a number of schools to provide instrumental ment after learning a new tune or performing lessons to whole classes – so that every child to friends and family. gets the opportunity. Our home music lessons Music is also a fantastic way to meet new are available to children and adults of all people – such as joining a choir, orchestra or ages, as are our Saturday groups – and band at your local music centre. Learning a bursaries are available for children from musical instrument opens so many social lower income households so that everyone, opportunities and is a skill for life. regardless of background, can experience the It is widely recognised that music helps joy of music-making. children’s learning in other subjects and the link between music and maths is often cited. For more information on YMES, visit Music also helps with physical development www.ymes.org.uk or email and co-ordination, and there are a host of [email protected] transferable skills acquired in learning an
MuM in the MiDDLE… Fun with the extended family makes for an interesting encounter for Becky Bond. I was lucky enough to be invited to my niece Jess’s hen weekend in people watching, due to there being a wedding going on just York this summer. There were ten girls, all in their twenties and three a stones’ throw away. At one point, one of the guests even offered to family members in the 45 – 55 bracket. Now, I like to think I’m pretty be our lifeguard. I realised he was looking at the younger end of the open minded, but they’d booked a bloke to arrive in a fireman’s outfit group when he suggested that, but hey, I was in their gang for a couple to show us his hose, and my goodness, he could have put out a chip of days so was taking my compliments where I could get them. pan at ten paces. Thirteen women in a house for a whole weekend could have quite I’ve never seen my sister look so out of her comfort zone as he strode easily been a different story, but Jess’s pals proved to be a great bunch. over to give her a demonstration of his equipment. There was no need A real mix of characters holding down a variety of interesting jobs. for central heating, judging by her hot flush and steamy bifocals. There was a young mum with her own hair salon, a feisty kennel and I thought I’d got away with it, but then he turned his tackle on me livery manager, an estate agent, a media-savvy photographer for a and asked if I’d help reduce his body heat with a cooling lotion. fashion website, the list goes on. They’re all way more tuned in than I That didn’t seem to make the mercury drop though because he was was in my twenties. straight on to family member number three, wafting his wares just a And they were so glamourous too, knowing exactly how to shape whisker away from her ear. an eyebrow for the best instagram shot. I swear, at my hen party After his grand finale, which I honestly couldn’t watch, we invited (at my sister’s house, loads of food then disco in the kitchen), some him to put his fireproofs back on and join us for a gin outside. of us rocked up in jeans with no more than a slick of eyeliner on. But For me, that was the best bit because we heard all about his other then, we knew we weren’t going to be leaving the house and could gigs and crazy antics. His stage name is Star, we found out, which is rest assured no flames would need dowsing at 10pm. unfortunate because he has a lisp. Could’ve been worse, could have The whole event was organised by just a couple of the girls and been Superstar. their attention to detail was superb. As well as accounting for fire He apologised for not being the one advertised on the website, prevention, there was a great Mr & Mrs game, a Sound of Music there must have been a mix up, he said. But we didn’t mind, especially themed styling session, home-made food, goody bags and more after he told us that he’d once been accidentally booked as a midget-o- prosecco than you could ever suck through a rude straw. gram and had to shuffle in on his knees instead. I’m surprised he even I’m nineteen years older than Jess, but after that weekend, it’s quite had the energy to make conversation to be honest because we were obvious that the recipe for a good shindig remains the same whatever his fourth booking that day. The following day he was being a Butler the generation. Fabulous friends, a table to dance on and gin. Roll in the Buff on a boat for three hours. Not bad work for £200+ per on Wedding Day. performance. Superstar wasn’t the only thing to make our temperatures rise that Read Becky’s blog at www.beckybondwrites.com weekend. There was a hot tub too, which was perfectly placed for
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familiesonline.co.uk Families Leeds 7 BOOKS iNTERviEW: Author Tom Palmer Tom Palmer is a children’s author from Leeds. With themes like football, rugby and history, his books are designed to inspire young people into reading. He works closely with schools and libraries to promote reading. We caught up with Tom to see how he got into writing, and more about his work in schools.
How did you get into writing books? Sport. I struggled with reading when I was younger and my mum got me into reading about football and rugby, and then I started to write about them as well.
Did you ever think that you’d end up making a career in writing books? No. I didn’t think normal people could be authors. But then I met some authors when I worked in a bookshop in Leeds and I realised that they were just normal people who worked hard and wrote books, so I thought I’d give it a go. Reading books like Wuthering Heights inspired me, as they are set in the Pennines, and made me think if they can write books set here, why can’t I? Quickfire Questions: How did you get into working with schools and libraries to promote n Favourite childhood book(s)/author? reading? Ceefax When my first book came out I started going n Favourite character you’ve created? into schools doing author events and talks What advice or tips would you give to Lily from Secret FC, the Squad Series and about reading for pleasure. I started doing parents who are trying to engage their Armistice Runner, as she’s based on my more, the more books I did and really children in reading? daughter. enjoyed it. I’d do what my mum did for me. She got me n Favourite book/story you’ve written? reading about things I was interested in. For Over the Line What age range do your books target? me it was Ceefax. I hated reading, I was not a n Favourite writing drink? The younger ones seven – 10, and the older reader, but I read every page of Ceefax about Coffee ones nine – 13. It’s difficult judging the age sport. I didn’t define myself as a reader, but n Favourite writing food? because of the content and language. Going she made me realise I was. Get children to Millionaire Shortbread into schools is a perfect indicator for me as I read about something that interests them n The best thing about being can stay in touch with what they like reading on the internet, newspapers or magazines. an author? and writing and at what age. I also get a lot Often literary fiction can be intimidating and Getting paid to do your hobby of support from my publisher to ensure the put them off as they don’t understand the language is suitable for each age group I’m emotion and content in them and the big For more information on Tom and his targeting with my books. words. So, don’t limit their opportunities. books, go to www.tompalmer.co.uk
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THE RACEHORSE WHO WOULDN’T ILLUSTRATOR ALISON GALLOP by Clare BROWN Balding EADING FOR PLEASURE , together When 10-year- at bedtime, is one of the best ways old horse-mad R to inspire a lifelong love of reading Charlie accidentally and learning and create special memories by manages to buy a sharing magical stories together. racehorse, she is If you’re looking for recommendations, beyond thrilled. But there are some super new book titles out the horse she buys, this year for children. Here are a few, and Noble Warrior, won’t gallop and won’t we have some to give away, courtesy of even trot unless his best friend, Percy, a publishers Penguin Random House . naughty pony, is at his side. Nevertheless, Charlie is convinced that Noble Warrior has PEPPA GOES what it takes to be a champion – he just TO LONDON needs the right motivation. Everyone’s favourite pig WAVE ME Peppa and her Calling Young Writers! GOODBYE little brother There’s a chance to have your very George go on a by Jacqueline very special day Wilson own story published and illustrated by out to London A brand-new Leeds-based artist Alison Brown. in this picture book story based on the novel from Book People’s Bedtime Story exciting new episode. Jacqueline Competition is giving children aged Wilson. It’s between five and 11 years old the DIGGERSAURS September, opportunity to have their book published by Michael 1939. As the by Little Tiger and sold exclusively Whaite Second World at BookPeople.co.uk, with Alison Dinosaurs meet creating stunning artwork to accompany diggers in a picture War begins, book with rollicking 10-year-old Shirley is sent away on a train the text. rhyme and beautiful, with her schoolmates. Shirley is billeted The theme is friendship, with judges bold illustrations. in the country, with two boys from East looking for stories about all kinds of End London, Kevin and Archie – and their friendships – from imaginary friends, TILLY AND THE experiences living in the strange, half-empty best friends, and unlikely friends to TIME MACHINE Red House, with the mysterious and reclusive new friends. by Adrian Mrs Waverley, will change their lives forever. The stories need to be 200 – 800 Edmondson words long, across three age categories. Tilly is seven-and-a- There will be a winner in each of the half – and about to To be in with a chance to win a three age categories and they will receive make history! When bundle of pre-school books, send £250 of books from Book People for Tilly’s dad builds a an email with the title BOOKS 0 –5 themselves and for their schools. time machine in the to [email protected] by From these three winners, one lucky shed, there’s only September 30. winner will be chosen to win a publish - one place she really ing contract. Entries are open until wants to go: back to her sixth birthday party, For a chance to win the books for October 2 this year. when she ate too many cupcakes and her older children, send an email to mummy was still here. But then something that address with the title BOOKS For more information about the goes wrong! Tilly’s dad gets stuck in the past 7+ by the same date. competition, visit www.thebook and only she can save him… Will they make people.co.uk/bedtimestory it back in time for tea?
familiesonline.co.uk Families Leeds 9 CLUBS & CLASSES TOP of the CLASSES! The start of the new school year is the perfect time to sign up to a club or start learning a new skill. When older siblings go to school, it can be an opportunity for parents to do an activity with their younger brother or sister. For some inspiration on what classes are on offer, read on… Pyjama Drama Sara Hall and her excellent team offer fun, exciting and unique classes for children aged from babies up to seven years old. Dewdrops classes cater for babies and young toddlers, MusicBugs Raindrops are for older toddlers, Rainbows are for pre-school children and Sunbeams for When it comes to pre-school music classes, five to seven-year-olds. Vicky Bannister is the pied piper of Leeds. Developed in line with the National She runs a range of classes in Alwoodley, Diddi Dance Curriculum, these drama classes help develop Horsforth, Roundhay, Shadwell, Otley, Farsley vital social skills and self-esteem, harnessing and Moortown, with new classes opening Julia Grantham has been running diddi dance the amazing imaginations of young children. this term. classes across North Leeds for the past year, This term, Sara is offering a no obligation The sessions are interactive and sensory, and it’s expanded so much in that time.“I three-week trial for just £10 for children aged using rhyme, actions, props, and songs quickly added extra sessions to meet demand, 20 months up to five years. familiar and new each time. and am now delivering classes in Horsforth, For more information, visit “We’re relaxed and allow children to Rawdon, Roundhay and am delighted to be www.pyjamadrama.com explore,” explains Vicky. Generally, the bringing a brand new session to Pool-in- children are very much engaged, which is Wharfedale on Mondays this term,” said Julia. why so many parents, grandparents and “I’m so overwhelmed with how the classes enthusiastic tots enjoy music and movement are going,” she added. “I’ve met some with Vicky. wonderful children and families, lots of MusicBugs classes are as follows: Baby whom have completed a full year with me Bugs – classes for babies aged from four and are continuing again after the summer. weeks up to around one year. Mini Bugs – It’s so rewarding to see how little ones grow classes for six months to two years. Family and develop, not just with dancing and Bugs – for six months to four years, these movement but with confidence, social skills, classes are ideal for parents and carers concentration and language.” bringing siblings along. For more information on Diddi Dance, For more information, visit visit www.diddidance.com www.musicbugs.co.uk/leeds
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Tiny Toes Ballet Tiny Toes Ballet is a thoughtful, high quality dance class which combines a ballet programme with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. New Franchisee for North Leeds and Lower Wharfedale, Louise Hodgson, is bringing these innovative classes for boys and girls from six months to seven years to Yorkshire. “The impact of creative learning on children is enormous,” said Louise. “It pro - motes the importance of teamwork and social interaction in a subtle and direct Design Make Educate manner. Our magical, themed classes offer a progressive, educational and fun experience Children and young people aged from six Integer Football which is designed to introduce a life-long to 16 have the chance to get creative with love of music and dance.” sewing and fashion projects via classes by Simon Clifford’s Integer Football, in Leeds Tiny Toes Ballet founder and director, Design Make Educate. and Harrogate, is a forward-thinking training Emma Morgan, added,”Our classes develop Run by two teachers who have worked programme, striving to develop youth the whole child, ensuring that a broader in the fashion and design industry, Design football players. understanding and learning takes place Make Educate (DME) covers an array of skills It offers individualised training within each class.” including sewing (machine and hand) of programmes complete with advice and For more information, visit www.tiny clothing and accessories, specific fashion mentorship in various aspects of the toesballet.co.uk/northleeds-and-lower - based projects, Bespoke Couture, designing beautiful game, including; technical, wharfedale a fashion illustration and creating a brand. physical, nutritional and psychological The season ends with a fashion show. development. “At DME we are very passionate about our Integer’s holistic view of development in work and know how important creativity is in football is ground-breaking, says Simon, a child’s life,” said Kerry Lin, who runs classes and has seen proven results in wider aspects in Yorkshire. “And we incorporate academic of the child’s life. learning into the creative process, utilising “It is a perfect programme for anyone science, maths and English skills from a looking to develop and improve their project’s inception to its evaluation.” all-round football ability to reach the highest Courses run throughout the year after level they possibly can,” said Simon. school and have themed workshops during For more information, visit school holidays. www.integer.football For more information, visit www.design-make-educate.com
familiesonline.co.uk Families Leeds 11 Settling baby Competition into nursery TiME! Helen Gration, The Gro Company has come owner of the up with a new product for Montessori Nurtury helping babies sleep. in Moortown, Ollie the Owl is a cuddly companion offers some advice with built-in CrySensor, which means he to parents preparing for the automatically activates when baby cries. Ollie plays four soothing sounds including nursery days. heartbeat, rainfall, white noise static and a Brahms lullaby, soothing little ones back to TARTING YOUR BABY IN NURSERY ‘settling-ins’ progress, the leader of the room sleep, without you having to get up! might be a necessity as returning to should start to see a bond forming with a We have one Ollie to give away. To be in S work approaches, but it can also member of the team who will become your with a chance to win him, send an email to churn up your emotions. So a bit of planning ‘key person’. This person will feed back to [email protected]. uk with the word beforehand may be just the thing to settle you each time about how your baby has OLLIE in the title by September 30. you and your little one. done, from feeding to sleep, nappies to Nurseries are often chosen before your activities. baby is born. So we always encourage a With the starter visits, gradually leave your parent to come back to visit once their baby baby for a longer and longer time. You may is here. You’re instantly the expert on your stay in the reception area to begin with, all child needs and you can now take a look and that is fine. You need to feel confident too. have a discussion as that expert! Remember, if you’re anxious, your baby will Take it gradually. Some babies will settle be anxious. If you’re open and relaxed when easily, some may need more time. Your meeting the members of the room team, nursery may have a ‘home visit’ policy. your baby will take your cue too. If so, definitely select it. Your baby will be These are all social experiences they can so relaxed at home and the nursery staff use as they grow up. So see it as a positive! will learn much more this way. Always when you leave, say a proper good - A good nursery will always plan at least bye to your baby, smile big, and come back three sessions and, if you need longer, will soon for the initial visits. Build that trust and accommodate this too. Your time there confidence in your baby. You’ve chosen a needs to be total on the first visit and you’ll fantastic place for them to be secure, meet discuss everything to do with your child, other children, have great fun and learn all such as bottle-feeds, weaning, sleeps, even sorts of amazing skills. This is going to be nursery rhymes or stories you use. As your good for both of you.
Family fun and fitness at the gym Are your thoughts turning to fitness now that the new school year has arrived? Scheduling activities for everyone can be complicated, and joining a family friendly gym can be a good option.
A gym that offers a wide range of children’s offers a kid’s camp every school holiday so classes as well as ones for adults, including they can be entertained and cared for while swimming lessons for babies, toddlers and you’re working. school-age children, can be a one-stop shop Helen Dyson, from Cookridge Hall, said, for families. “We aim to provide the best that we can for Cookridge Hall Health and Fitness caters families. Our family membership includes for families in this way, as well as holding Splash all of our classes and a good choice of kids Time fun swims every Saturday and Sunday. classes so all the family can get fit! If you have What’s more, you can drop the kids off a birthday coming up, children’s party choices at the OFSTED registered Creche while you include pool parties, studio fun or traditional For more information, visit enjoy a class or gym session, and the club parties.” www.cookridgehall.co.uk/health
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familiesonline.co.uk Families Leeds 13 EDUCATION How to Help Your Children Listen Dr Linda Mallory is a parent and educational psychologist who has worked with hundreds of parents, teachers and children and has written Parentuality: How to Have an Amazing Relationship with Your Child . Here, she explains how listening skills go both ways…
ARENTS can get frustrated when they feel their children are not P listening to them. I recently spoke to a mother in this situation who requested of her son “look at me when I’m speaking to you.” Why did this particular mother ask her son to do this, when she would be unlikely to use those words to another adult, unless she was particularly angry or stressed? Perhaps she was thinking that her son never listens to her, that he is never going to learn to listen, that he is rude or bad-mannered or even that he will never get anywhere in life. The boy’s reply was “Mummy, you don’t listen with your eyes!” Good point well made. Children may be listening even when they give the impression they are not – by looking away, day dreaming, or playing with a toy. Listening is a skill that we are not explicitly taught and although we generally acquire the skill naturally, some of us are better at it than Experiential Listening So how can we have more moments of others! If children are going to listen to us, Empathetic and Experiential listening? then we need to model deep empathetic When both parent and child change and listening and show them we are listening to learn from each other. Reflect on a time n Support your child’s story – give space them by perspective-taking – in other words when your child says something and you and time to hear their understanding of putting ourselves in their shoes. think ‘I’ve never really thought about it like their experience that before,’ and you offer your perspective. n Let them know that you are there if they From my experience, there are four Those moments are examples of experiential need someone to listen main levels of listening, the Four Es: listening. You and your child have learnt n Reflect back their language when it feels something new together and, as a result, authentic to do so Expecting Listening you both view life in a slightly different way. n Give them space to reflect – don’t worry As a parent, it is unrealistic to always about long silences Hearing what you want to hear. For instance, listen at a deeper experiential listening level n Encourage them to come up with their your child comes back from school and says when you are busy and your child is talking own understanding of the situation, he’s forgotten his book bag. This confirms endlessly about Minecraft, football or Frozen! rather than telling them what to do your belief that ‘he always forgets his book n Give attention and be present bag.’ However, try to avoid the following n Perspective-take – imagine how you examples of Expecting and Ego Listening: might feel in the same situation and put Ego Listening yourself in your child’s shoes n Interrupting or finishing your child’s n Listen to the emotions and feelings Listening for something that challenges your sentences behind the words and the silences beliefs. This invites confrontation as you are n Judging a situation without judgement, blame or shame. essentially waiting for your child to say some - n Explaining or justifying the situation from thing you disagree with. For instance, “I want your perspective, not theirs Having an awareness of different types a phone,” to which you will reply “no, you’re n One-upmanship eg ‘I know how that of listening can help us listen more openly not old enough.” feels. “It happened to me and it was to our children and can have an amazing much worse…” impact on how they listen to us. If we show Empathetic Listening n Sympathising without empathy eg “Oh. I compassion and love when we listen, our know…” children learn that listening is the key to Seeing from their perspective. Using the words, n Distracting, eg “Don’t worry it will be amazing relationships. “What do you need?” “I understand…” and fine. Just think of something nice.” “I’m wondering…” help you to see things n Denying, eg “Don’t be silly, you’re not For more information on Linda Mallory’s from your child’s viewpoint. upset, just tired.” work, visit www.thewhyparent.com
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“Back to school for some It will be open house at Richmond House School on Saturday, October families might also mean 7, so go along and find out more about the independent preparatory returning to work,” says school in Far Headingley. Rebecca Wilson from It offers a nurturing, family environment for girls and boys aged Ghyll Royd School. “For three to 11 years, with small class sizes along with specialist teaching working parents of three from nursery in music, PE and languages. and four-year-olds, our The school is renowned for its outstanding standards of education Pre-School and Nursery with the top grade of “excellent” across the board in the most recent can ease the transition full Independent Schools Inspectorate inspection, with excellent 11+ of returning to work with examination results. the offer of 30 hours The school has over free childcare.” 10 acres of land, which An additional 15 hours, includes an outdoor on top of the universal yurt classroom and a 15 hours of free childcare, range of sports pitches are being introduced nationally for working parents this term. and tennis courts, the For children at Ghyll Royd School, this means learning, playing, school has a superb growing and exploring in the seven acres of meadow and woodland at sporting reputation Greystone Manor, while supported by a team of qualified, caring and and its strong culture highly trained staff. of music and drama Each day they can enjoy a fresh homecooked meal and a variety is demonstrated in of lessons on offer as part of the Ghyll Royd curriculum, which impressive perfor - includes PE, Music and Forest Schools. There is a high teacher-to- mances and concerts pupil ratio, and a maximum class size of 16. throughout the year. “Ghyll Royd Pre-School and Nursery are delighted to be able to Every child is encouraged to develop and explore their own interests extend the 30-hour offer to include wraparound care, meaning and strengths, academic or otherwise, and the children leave at age mummies and daddies can return to work knowing their child is in 11 as well-rounded and self-assured individuals. the best care, five days per week, from 8am until 6pm,” said Rebecca. The open day will take place from 10am – 12pm. “If you are eligible for our childcare offer or would like to find out more, you are very welcome to visit us.” To find out more or to arrange an appointment at your convenience call 0113 275 2670. For more information, For more information visit www.ghyllroydschool.co.uk visit www.rhschool.org or call 01943 865 575.
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16 Families Leeds familiesonline.co.uk EDUCATION Bradford Grammar New £3million School – A uK Sports Centre at Top Ten Best value Ashville College independent School Bradford Grammar School has been ranked as one of the 10 best value private schools in the UK, according to the Daily Telegraph. The school, which caters for girls and boys aged six to 18, is among the best in the world, with exceptional exam- ination results. In 2016, 52% of all A Level exams were awarded A*/A grades. It has the highest university admission points in West Yorkshire. Outside the classroom, sport plays HEADMASTER a fundamental part of a broad, well- SIMON HINCHLIFFE rounded education for boys and girls, building character, camaraderie and school spirit. With a strong tradition of success at the highest levels in many sports, the school’s A project to transform Ashville College’s Sports Centre is set to rugby, netball and cricket teams have competed all over the world complete this term, boasting a bigger gymnasium, new studio, nine including Canada, Kenya, New Zealand, South Africa, USA and new changing facilities, new reception and café area, and new staff many more. offices. The swimming pool will also be redecorated and revamped. Former pupils of the school include Olympic heroes Alistair and Headmaster Mark Lauder said,“At £3m, this is the single biggest Jonathan Brownlee, actress Georgie Henley, England rugby legend investment undertaken at Ashville College so far. The Sports Centre has Charlie Hodgson and artist David Hockney. been a central feature of the campus for more than half a century, but Headmaster, Simon Hinchliffe said,“Bradford Grammar School the decades of constant use by pupils, club members and outside provides every opportunity for its Junior, Senior and Sixth Form pupils organisations, have taken their toll. Once completed, we will have one to embrace academic, sporting and creative excellence within an of the most modern sports centres in the region.” aspirational, caring environment in which happiness is the key to an Ashville College is a leading independent day and boarding school individual’s success.” for boys and girls aged three to 18 in Harrogate. Bradford Grammar School has direct, dedicated bus routes covering Leeds. It will be holding an Open Day event on October 7. For more information, visit www.ashville.co.uk
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familiesonline.co.uk Families Leeds 17 BONFIRE NIGHT FiREWORK Safety Advice As Bonfire Night and the Diwali Festival of Light fast approach, and with all the excitement of rockets and Catherine wheels among 2. Use a torch for checking instructions 3. Adults should always light the sparkler 3. Use a taper for lighting fireworks 4. Make sure that only one sparkler is lit at adults and kids alike, it can 4. Have a bucket of water close to hand a time be easy to overlook the 5. Have a bucket or other container of soft 5. Remember that when they are first potential dangers of bonfire earth to stick fireworks in ignited they give off a very bright and 6. Use a board or other non-flammable rigid heated initial spark and firework celebrations. surface for flat-bottomed fireworks 6. Remember to hold the sparkler horizon - 7. Use supports or launches for Catherine tally and as far away from your body and Tips for choosing wheels or rockets face as possible your fireworks 7. Once you have had fun with the sparkler Don’t forget the sparklers! (try writing names) and it is no longer Did you know: Fireworks can travel at burning, make sure it is put in a bucket speeds of 150 mph, the cruising speed of Did you know: If three sparklers burn filled with water some biplanes! Make sure the fireworks you together they will do so at the same heat 8. Never touch the end of the sparkler, even buy are meant for home use, are suitable of a blowtorch used for joining metal and long after it has stopped burning for the size of your garden and are marked so it’s essential you follow a few guidelines with British Standard number (BS 7114). for safe usage: Now that you’re clear on keeping your family 1. Find somewhere safe that is open, but safe; enjoy your Diwali celebrations on October You should also: not too windy 20 and Bonfire Night on November 5! 1. Store fireworks in a metal box with a lid 2. Remember to wear gloves so that you D du ring th e display do not g et burnt
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18 Families Leeds familiesonline.co.uk HALLOWEEN Getting kids into the HALLOWEEN SPIRIT It’s one of the best times of the year for children, but how can you help your child get into the spirit of Halloween? We’ve come up with lots of ideas to create a truly scary atmosphere for your child so that everyone is ready and prepared for the spookiest event of the year. Get CRAFTY! Get COOKING! All children like to make a mess and be imaginative. Well, let them do this for Halloween. Most of these ideas only require simple materials and things you can find lying around your house.
SPOOKY SPIDER CRAFTS For this, all you’ll need is an old toilet roll, paint, scissors, paper and googly eyes. Cut the end of the roll into eight leg sized pieces and bend the legs upwards so they stick out. Dip the legs in black paint and print onto paper. Then stick on your eyes.
What better way to enjoy this event than with lots of edible treats? Below are some really easy and cheap ideas you can try at home.
HALLOWEEN CUSTARD Layer broken-up chocolate brownie and custard into a short glass. Once filled to the top, use two mini marshmallows and chocolate buttons to create eyes.
JELLY WORMS Pack a cup with straws and pour in your jelly mix. Then leave to set in the fridge. Getting them out can be tricky, but you could turn this into a great Halloween game!
TISSUE PAPER GHOULS Take an old jam jar and wrap with tissue paper. Then draw spooky faces onto the paper. Place a torch or electric candle inside.
PUMPKIN PRINTS Cut an apple in half, dip in orange paint and have pumpkin shapes printed before your eyes! MUDDY WORMS Make up a batch of chocolate Angel delight, and poke jelly worms out of the top as though they’re coming out of the ground. Then sprinkle with grated chocolate to look like worm casts.
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SPOOKTACuLAR FuN at Stockeld Park
There are Ghoulish goings on this October half term at the Halloween Adventure at Stockeld Park. Enter the Enchanted Forest, with its four large themed adventure playgrounds, plus a host of magical and whimsical interactive play pieces, including the brand new Book of Books, complete with the bookworm spiral slide. The forest will come alive with joyful and unique illuminations, and remain open until 8.30pm every evening of half term and Halloween. It can also be enjoyed on a journey by Nordic ski, which is great family fun. Spooking younger visitors, a coven of wicked witches is flying in to haunt the Forest, with riddles and challenges that have to be solved. The Stockeld Park ice rink will also be in full swing for those who want to work up an appetite for hot chocolate with spooky biscuits or something more filling in the Halloween themed café. Try not to get lost in the giant illuminated yew tree Maze which will have added fun with the ‘find the bat’ challenge. As well as all this you can learn how to make magical potions and lotions with Eerie Science, have your face painted, do Creepy Crafts and more. Stockeld Park Halloween Adventure is open daily from October 20 to 31, 10.30am to 8.30pm. For more information, visit www.stockeldpark.co.uk THE TiGER WHO CAME TO TEA…
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is coming to King’s Hall, Ilkley on October 17 and 18. A delightful family show, it is packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised! It’s adapted and directed by Olivier Award Winner David Wood OBE, the country’s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children. Suitable for children three and above. Running time 55 minutes (no interval). For more information, visit www.bradford-theatres.co.uk COMPETITION TIME! We have a Family Ticket (for four including two or three children aged 16 or under) for the 4.30pm performance of The Tiger Who Came to Tea on Tuesday, October 17. To enter, send an email with the word TIGER in the title to [email protected] before September 30.
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Discover the fascinating organ that is the eye in these hands-on workshops. Dissect an eye (non-human) to understand how the lens, cornea, iris, optic nerve and retina work together to create the images we see. Workshops will take place at 11am, 1pm and 3pm from October 23 – 27. Children must be supervised and one eye and one scalpel will be issued per supervising adult. For more information, visit www.thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk
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There’s a Spooky Scarecrow Trail at Lotherton Hall from October 22 to 31. Follow the clues around the estate and see the popular scarecrows Contact Sara Hall on 0113 834 6522 or email [email protected] on display. Don’t forget to visit the witches’ cottage and try your hand at the creepy crafts. Experience Halloween By Day at York Maze from October 23 to November 1, where the giant maize maze has been harvested but a small section is kept for the Haunted Maze Treasure Hunt, just one of over 20 Halloween attractions, rides and shows. Another Spooky Scarecrow Trail will be dotted around Kirkstall Abbey from October 25 to 30, with all sorts of Halloween creatures including witches, vampires, werewolves and trolls! At Halloween Spooktacular , Temple Newsam , on October 31 itself, take your little ghosts and ghouls dressed up in a spooky outfit to trick or treat through the darkened house SPOOKY SCARECROW TRAIL AT LOTHERTON HALL and farm and collect some treats from 5 – 8pm.
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Sculpture Trail at RHS Garden Harlow Carr – Bat Walk at Middleton Park – September 13 Until October 31 Town Street, Middleton, LS10 3SH Crag Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QB 0113 378 1142 www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk 0845 265 8070 www.rhs.org.uk Meet the batty residents of Middleton Park. Guided Throughout September and October visitors to the walk using detectors to find out who is flying around. garden will be able to enjoy a sculpture trail showcasing The walk will be mainly on paths but wear footwear local artists and craftspeople. Pieces including those on suitable for undulating and sloping ground. Take a display in the garden are available to purchase. torch. 7.30pm to 9pm.
Hidden Temple Newsam Tour at Temple Autumn Deer Watch at Fountains Abbey – Newsam House – September 2, 9 & 16 September 23 Halton, Leeds, LS15 0AE Fountains Abbey, Ripon, HG4 3DY 0113 336 7460 www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk THE TIGER Take a journey under the house through the cellars and Look out for early tell-tale behaviour as the stags and WHO CAME tunnels to learn how the servants got around Temple bucks get ready for the rut. Join this guided walk into TO TEA Newsam House unseen. Age 7+. Free with normal the medieval deer park to have the chance at spotting admission to the House. Involves some steep steps and Red stags festooning their antlers with greenery and uneven surfaces. Book by calling 0113 336 7460 or email listen as they begin to roar. We took every care in preparing these entries but [email protected]. 11am to 11.45am. sometimes events are cancelled or times change. Tiny Tetley at The Tetley – September 27 Please double check with the organiser to avoid Mini Maestro Music Sessions at Leeds City Hunslet Road, LS10 1JQ disappointment. Museum – Tuesdays until September 26 07930 236 383 www.thetetley.org Millennium Square, LS2 8BH Take the little ones along to join in creative and messy Fairy Tales and Fantasy at Abbey House 0113 224 3732 www.leeds.gov.uk play for free. Tiny Tetley workshops take place on the Museum – until December 31 Join Mini Maestros for creative, fun music classes at the fourth Wednesday of each month. Advanced booking Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, LS5 3EH museum. For children aged 2+ but younger siblings are is required. There are two time slots for each session: 0113 378 4079 www.leeds.gov.uk/fairytales welcome too. £3 per child per session, booking required 10.30am and 11.30am and 11.45am and 12.45pm. This exhibition showcases some familiar fairy tales, on Eventbrite. 1pm to 2pm. Email your preferred workshop date and time slot to including Aladdin, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping [email protected] with your name and the Beauty and Cinderella. Closed on Monday, except for Multi-Sensory Morning: Life on Earth at Leeds number of children and adults in your party. Bank Holidays. 10am. City Museum – September 8 Millennium Square, LS2 8BH Autumn Festival of Trees at RHS Garden Harlow Family Cycle Zone at Bolton Abbey – daily until 0113 224 3732 www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk Carr – September 29 to October 1 October 1 Multi-Sensory Morning for the Under 5s and their carers. Crag Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QB Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire, BD23 6AL Go along and play in the pop up sensory room, and try 0845 265 8070 www.rhs.org.uk A safe area for children to cycle, away from the hazards some multi-sensory crafts. 10am. Celebrate the best of autumn with this weekend-long of traffic and pedestrians. With paths cut through the event to enjoy all that’s wonderful about trees. There’ll grass and road signs to mark the way, this is the perfect Mum2Mum Market at Otley Rugby Club – be tours, tree planting demonstrations and Shire horses, spot for little ones to gain confidence and find their September 9 and children will have a chance to learn how to age balance. Take your own bikes. Cross Green, Otley, LS21 1HE trees with a tape measure and a formula. 07908 773 451 www.mum2mummarket.co.uk If This Barn Could Speak at East Riddlesden Preloved baby equipment and clothes available at this Wound Makeup Workshops at Thackray Medical Hall – Saturdays to November 4 nearly new baby and children's market 10am – 12noon. Museum – September 30 Bradford Road, Keighley, BD20 5EL Near St James’s Hospital, Beckett Street, LS9 7LN Immerse yourself in history as one of the finest barns in Food and Drink Festival at RHS Garden Harlow 0113 244 4343 England is brought to life through the power of story - Carr – September 9 www.thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk telling. 1 – 1.30pm & 2.30 – 3pm. Crag Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QB Use make-up techniques from stage and film to create 0845 265 8070 www.rhs.org.uk scary scars, bubbling boils and pus filled pimples. Welly Walk at Bolton Abbey – except Fridays Harlow Carr’s Food and Drink Festival is a celebration of Workshops take place every 30 minutes. Sign up on and Sundays, until November 5 all things Yorkshire. There will also be live music and arrival at the museum. There is a small charge of £2 Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire, BD23 6AL seating available outside. 9.30am to 6pm. per wound. 10am to 3pm. Tree climbing, tunnels, slides, bridges and beams, amazing fun – forget being clean! The route follows the Belgrave Feast at Belgrave Music Hall and The Leeds Colour Run at Harewood House – Priory Trial from the Stepping Stones to the Cavendish Canteen – September 9 September 30 Pavilion. It is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. 1a Cross Belgrave Street, LS2 8JP LS17 9LG Dogs are welcomed on a lead. Sturdy boots or welling - 01132 346 160 www.belgravemusichall.com 0113 218 5580 www.st-gemma.co.uk tons are advisable. A spare set of clothing is suggested. Three floors of street food, art and music. A big, bright, happy and colourful 5k, with the iconic Harewood House as its backdrop. You can walk, run, Women, Work and War at Leeds Industrial Heritage Open Day at The Tetley – jog, hop, skip or cartwheel your way around the Museum – until September 24 September 9 & 10 course. Join two thousand other St Gemma’s Hospice Armley Mills, Canal Rd, LS12 2QF Hunslet Road, LS10 1JQ participants, get fit, get colourful, make memories and 0113 378 3173 www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk 07930 236 383 thetetley.org/heritage-open-days make a mess! There’ll be bouncy castles, face painting, An exhibition highlighting the variety of roles women Explore some of the historic aspects of The Tetley centre sponsorship bank, photo-booths, live music, fun mass had in Leeds across the economy in the First World War. for contemporary art. On the Saturday only there is also warm ups, extra paint packets for sale, merchandise a free heritage themed Family Art Workshop. Tours: and free parking for participants and spectators. 11am DAZL Xplode at South Leeds Youth Hub – Saturday – 11.30am & 2.30pm; Sunday – 11.30am & to 3pm. Saturdays Until Dcember 23 2.30pm. Tours will last approximately one hour. Places Middleton Road, Belle Isle, LS10 3JA are free but must be booked in advance as space is Fountains by Floodlight at Fountains Abbey – 0113 270 6903 www.dazl.org.uk limited. To book, email [email protected]. Saturdays, September 30 – October 28 & Friday, Dance session at the South Leeds Youth Hub. Go and October 27 try dance styles like Street, Breakdance and Hip Hop. Autumn Harvest at Lotherton Hall – September 10 Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY No experience is necessary boys and girls are welcome. Lotherton Lane, Aberford, LS25 3EB www.nationaltrust.org.uk 0113 378 2959 www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk Experience something truly special this autumn as you Diesel Service at Middleton Railway – Saturdays For this year’s Apple Day, Lotherton Hall will be hosting explore the illuminated ruins of Fountains Abbey. Warm The Station, Moor Road on Hunslet, LS10 2JQ a traditional Autumn Harvest celebration event. Pick rare up with a scrummy hot pulled pork sandwich from the 0845 680 1758 www.middletonrailway.org.uk varieties of apples in the orchard, and take part in local abbey tearoom BBQ, listen to a live performance from Saturday is Diesel services day on the Middleton Railway. cider and apple juice tasting. There will be harvest treats the choir and join an evening guided tour. You might in Lotherton cafe for the day, and with fruit and veg even catch a glimpse of the mysterious roving monk. Steam Service at Middleton Railway – Sundays sculpture making in the Stable Courtyard and games in 5pm to 9pm. The Station, Moor Road on Hunslet, LS10 2JQ the gardens, there will be plenty of Harvest entertain - 0845 680 1758 www.middletonrailway.org.uk ment for all the family. Tickets are free with normal Pumpkin Festival at Piglets Adventure Farm Sunday is Steam services day on the Middleton Railway admission into the museum. 11am. Park – October 1 to 31 so why not have a day out on the trains? The Farmers Cart, Towthorpe Moor Lane, York, YO32 9ST The Middleton Park Show – September 10 01904 499 183 www.pigletsadventurefarm.com Cross Flatts Junior Parkrun – every Sunday Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, LS10 3SH With lots of spooky attractions and thousands of Cross Flatts Park, Beeston, LS11 7BQ 07747 092 459 www.thegreatmiddletonpark - pumpkins, there’s so much family fun to be had. www.parkrun.org.uk/crossflatts show.myfreesites.net Spellbinding magic shows, the Mysterious Maize Parkrun has organised a 2k run or walk at Cross Flatts Showcasing the skills and activities of all in Middleton, Challenge, Trick or Treat Tales, Pumpkin Carving, a Park for children aged four to 14 years (children must be including over 40 food and craft stalls; duck, sheep and tractor ride to the Pumpkin Patch to choose a pumpkin supervised). The run is measured and timed for free if dog trials; music led by a local band and more. Submit your and much more. Free pumpkin for every child. you register or you can just turn up and have fun. veg or handiwork for a prize certificate or trophy. 1pm.
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Eerie Science Week at Stockeld Park – October 23 – 29 The Estate Office, Wetherby, LS22 4AN 01937 586101 www.stockeldpark.co.uk Those crazy science folk from Sublime Science return for more weird goings on and brilliant experiments. They’ll be taking their scientific activities and giving them an eerie twist for the Halloween Adventure.
Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday at West Yorkshire Playhouse – October 24 – 28 Playhouse Square, LS2 7UP 0113 213 7800 www.wyp.org.uk The enchanting world of Sarah & Duck is brought to life in a brand-new stage show, featuring the wonderful characters from the CBeebies show. APPLE DAY AT LOTHERTON HALL Spooky tour and beastly beasts – free family workshop at Leeds Discovery Centre – October 25 Autumn Free Day at RHS Garden Harlow Carr – Creepy Creatures at RHS Garden Harlow Carr – Carlisle Road, Leeds, LS10 1LB October 3 October 21 – 29 0113 378 2100 www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk Crag Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QB Crag Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QB Take your battery-powered candles for a pre-Halloween 0845 265 8070 www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/ 0845 265 8070 www.rhs.org.uk spook-fest. Investigate the weird world of museum harlow-carr Creepy creature trail and much more during October half monsters. Dressing-up optional. Free. Booking required. Go along and check out the beautiful garden with all the term. Indoor crafts and outdoor activities. 9.30am to Email [email protected] or call for more glorious colours of autumn, completely free of charge. 6pm daily. information. 10am to 12pm. 9.30am to 6pm. Awesome Autumn Weaving at Fountains Witches in the Forest – a trick or treat Light Night Leeds – October 5 & 6 Abbey – October 21 – 29 spooktacle! At Stockeld Park – October 25 – 31 Millenium Square, Leeds City Centre, Calverley Street, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY The Estate Office, Wetherby, LS22 4AN LS1 1UR www.nationaltrust.org.uk 01937 586 101 www.stockeldpark.co.uk www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk/lightnight Try your hand at weaving in Swanley Grange using The Stockeld witches return with a spell binding riddle An annual free multi-arts and light festival hosted in glorious autumn coloured wool. You'll discover how the for 2017! You will need to visit each witch to get a Leeds city centre. See the city in a new light with over material of cosy woolly jumpers was hugely important secret invisible letter stamp on your hand. Only upon 40 events across the city, including spectacular light in medieval times. You can even take your piece of meeting the final magical witch will the word be projections and dance, music, theatre and street weaving home. 11am to 4pm. revealed and the spell broken. performances. 6pm to 11pm. Bird Feeder Making at Fountains Abbey – Frightwater Valley at Lightwater Valley – Autumn Deer Watch Walk at Fountains Abbey – October 23 – 25 October 26 – 29 October 7 Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY North Stainley, Ripon, HG4 3HT Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY www.nationaltrust.org.uk 0843 504 3893 www.lightwatervalley.co.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk With the weather getting colder, go along to make a The annual Halloween spooktacular! All manner of See and hear the sights and sounds of the 'rut' as the wooden bird feeder to help our feathered friends. ghastly ghosts and gruesome ghouls lurk within the stags and bucks begin to lock antlers to compete for the Materials and tools will be provided, but be ready to shadows of the theme park. does and hinds. Experience one of the season's most roll up your sleeves and have fun hammering! Book spectacular sights on this guided walk through the early. £6 per feeder. Pop Up Sensory Room at Leeds City Museum – medieval deer park. 2pm to 4pm October 26 Eye Dissection Workshops at Thackray Medical Millennium Square, LS2 8BH The Tiger Who Came to Tea at King’s Hall Ilkley Museum – October 23 – 27 0113 224 3732 www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk – October 17 & 18 Near St James’s Hospital, Beckett Street, LS9 7LN A pop-up sensory room with bubble tube, dark tents 4 Station Rd, Ilkley LS29 8HB 0113 244 4343 and tactile toys, for a calmer moment on your museum 01943 436 224 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk www.thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk trip in the holidays. Free, drop in. 10.30am. Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling Discover the fascinating organ that is the eye in these tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; hands-on workshops. Dissect an eye (non-human) to Fright Night at Stockeld Park – October 27 – 31 packed with magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. understand how the lens, cornea, iris, optic nerve and The Estate Office, Wetherby, LS22 4AN retina work together to create the images we see. 01937 586 101 www.stockeldpark.co.uk High School Musical at the Carriageworks Workshops will take place at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Fright night returns to Stockeld Park this October with Theatre October 19 – 21 Children must be supervised and one eye and one a bang! Be prepared to be scared. Ages 12 and over. The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD scalpel will be issued per supervising adult. Two never seen before attractions and a new production 0113 224 3801 www.leeds.gov.uk/carriageworks team have given this already special event a seriously This stage production of the smash hit movie musical is dark makeover. a must see for all the family, with a large cast and up - beat numbers. Halloween Weekend at Lotherton Hall – October 28 & 29 Mister Maker the Shapes Live at York Barbican – Lotherton Lane, Aberford, LS25 3EB October 21 0113 378 2959 www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk Paragon Street, York, YO10 4AH With a chance to meet some ghostly characters in the 0844 854 2757 www.yorkbarbican.co.uk house, face painting, creepy crafts and prizes for the Join CBeebies’ Mister Maker in his hit live theatre tour! best fancy dress, do you dare to miss out? Tickets are 1.30pm. free with normal admission into the museum. For more information email [email protected] or call. Pumpkin Trail at Bolton Abbey – October 21 – 31 11am to 4pm. BD23 6AL www.boltonabbey.com Pie & Peas and Fungus Foray at Rodley Nature Follow the trail of over-sized pumpkins through Strid Reserve – October 28 Wood and discover the mystery doors hidden among Moss Bridge Road, Rodley, LS13 1HP the trees. Behind each door is a clue to help unravel the 0113 204 0441 www.rodleynaturereserve.org witches’ magical spell. A spooktacular week of fun. Pie & Peas served from 11am until all sold. At 2pm join the fungus foray round the reserve to look for and Spooky Scarecrow Trail at Lotherton Hall – identify fungi found in October. Book your pie and peas October 21 – 29 in advance to avoid disappointment. 11am to 4pm. Lotherton Lane, Aberford, LS25 3EB 0113 378 2959 www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk Halloween Spooktacular at Temple Newsam – Lotherton’s Spooky Scarecrow Trail is back, bigger and October 31 better than before. Can you follow the clues around the Halton, Leeds, LS15 0AE house and estate, to find all of the super spooky scare - 0113 336 7460 www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk crows? Why not pay a visit to the Witches’ Cottage while Take your little ghosts and ghouls dressed up in a you’re there, or have a go at the creepy crafts on offer in spooky outfit to trick or treat through the darkened the Servants’ Rooms. Visit if you dare. Tickets are free house and farm and collect some treats from 5 – 8pm. with normal admission into the museum. For more STOCKELD PARK information email [email protected]. 11am.
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