Gloucestershire Issue No 34 September/October 2016 www.familiesonline.co.uk

Back To School

Clubs and Classes

What’s On

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Really useful information for parents of 0-12 year olds in Gloucestershire Editor’s Letter Dear readers Fast Growing Stage School And suddenly, it is back to school! As the summer holidays fade into My Stage School is one of the fastest growing performing arts memory, we must all get used to academies for children age 4-18 in the Gloucestershire area the mad morning rush to get the having launched just one year ago. It has over 100 students little darlings out of the house on training on a Friday afternoon and Saturday morning and has time... performed over 10 shows in the past year with six more to come in the next few months. It is also taking a troupe to This issue we include tips to help perform at Her Majesty’s theatre in the west end. Ten students ease the transition for those start- start LAMDA this term. It is already booking up fast for Easter ing in reception. We give advice on the best way to approach and summer holiday workshops in 2017! Don't miss out. Email school open evenings. We reveal the classroom benefits of an [email protected] early morning run for youngsters.

If you are looking for a school for your child, then you may be interested in our list of open days for some of the leading inde- pendent schools in the area. Henry’s Challenge

And don’t miss our feature on parties discussing the tricky issue of whether or not to invite the whole class!

Next time: our popular Christmas issue!

Diane Clifford. Editor, Families Gloucestershire Tel:: 01684 770566 Email: [email protected]

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In this issue 02 News & Views Next issue: Nov/Dec Booking 04 Ed’s Reading Room deadline: Friday 05 Education 7 October 10 Clubs and Classes 12 Parties Like us on Facebook 13 What’s On FamiliesGlos A cat who lives at the Dyrham Park, near Bath, has taken up 14 School Open Days a National Trust challenge to children to get outdoors and Follow us on Twitter complete 50 fun things before they are 11 and 3/4. At the @FamiliesGlos tender age of 1 and 3/4, Henry is helping visitors get well on their way to completing the challenge, including: climbing Circulation: 19,000 copies of Families Gloucestershire are available through trees, den building, making a daisy chain (with a little help) nurseries, pre-schools, schools, libraries, soft and other activities. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dyrham-park play centres, selected shops and other distribution points throughout the county. If Reach 38,000 local you would like free copies for your organisation or if you would like to subscribe readers. so you don’t miss an issue please contact us. New Hope For Math Studies Families Gloucestershire is part of Families Contact Diane on Magazines Ltd a franchise company. All A new system for teaching maths will sweep the nation, says the franchised magazines in the group are 01684 770566 independently owned and operated under Department for Education. The Department has pledged £41 licence. Families® is a registered trademark of Families Magazines Ltd, Temple House, if you are million for over 8,000 schools (50% of all UK schools) to start Regatta Place, Marlow Road, Bourne End, to introduce Asian style maths tuition. Shanghai, Singapore and Bucks SL8 5TD. The contents of Families interested in Gloucestershire are fully protected by Hong Kong lead the world in maths performance, using a copyright and none of the editorial or advertising in system called maths mastery. Those using the scheme have been photographic matter may be reproduced in any form without prior consent of the shown to perform better than their peers. The system means publisher. We take every care preparing this Families that teachers spend a lot of time on one topic to make sure magazine but the publishers and distributors cannot be held responsible for the claims of Gloucestershire that children understand it fully. Children also discover how advertisers nor for the accuracy of the problems relate to their everyday life, so they are given context. contents nor for any consequence.’ Magazine Print: The Manson Group, Reynolds House, 8 The system was created by educational psychologists and Porters Wood, Valley Road Industrial Estate, specialists. St Albans. AL3 6PZ. Tel: 01727 848 440.

2 Families Gloucestershire To advertise call: 01684 770566 or email: [email protected] September - October 2016 News & Views New International School Opens Finger Licking Wotton House International School, part - a high quality and internationally of the International Village Education recognised alternative to GCSEs. Is Good For You Group, opens its doors this September offering a new and different way to The school is the latest venture of the It may drive parents mad but it has been educate children aged 11-16. International Village Education Group, suggested that children who regularly which was started by Gloucestershire- suck their thumbs or bite their nails are Based in the centre of Gloucester, it is based entrepreneur, Dr Daniel Sturdy. less prone to developing allergies. The the first school in the UK to offer a fully With over 30 years’ experience of school results of a study published in the New ‘blended’ learning approach where businesses in the UK and abroad, Daniel Zealand journal Pediatrics suggest that students learn at least part of the formal has also recently transformed the being exposed to germs at an early age curriculum content through digital media, outdoor education Wilderness Centre in can help boost the child’s immune system. as well as in the classroom or outdoors. the Forest of Dean. Dr Daniel Sturdy, CEO, International Village Education, says: The study followed 1,000 people and It will also be the first school in the “ We believe the school is an inspirational assessed them between the ages of five South West to follow the highly new model of education.” and 32. It found that suckers and biters respected Middle Years Programme of the had fewer allergies to things like house International Baccalaureate Organisation For further information www.ive.global dust mites and pet dander at the age of 13. However, the habits seemed to have little or no effect on the incidence of Earn Extra Cash! developing hay-fever or asthma. Families Gloucestershire magazine is looking for A spokesperson from Allergy UK, said: distributors in the Gloucester, Cirencester and Dursley “Research that has been carried out in other countries also adds weight to this areas. Email for details to Diane at: theory of the role the environment and [email protected] gut microbiota play in shaping an individual’s potential to develop a food allergy.”

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September - October 2016 To advertise call: 01684 770566 or email: [email protected] 3 Ed’s Reading Room Hi kids, parents, grandparents, teachers – and book lovers everywhere! I’m Ed and here is my Autumn book selection. Ed’s Reading Room is an exciting free book review website www.EdontheWeb.com.

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4 Families Gloucestershire To advertise call: 01684 770566 or email: [email protected] September - October 2016 Education Outdoor Learning At Its Best Rendcomb College is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 3 to 18 located between and Cirencester. Set within the stunning Cotswold village of Rendcomb, outdoor learning is embedded into the Whole School curriculum. Open Morning In addition to Saturday 1 fantastic indoor October 2016 facilities including Gold Standard science labs, a new £3.3m Performing Arts Centre (opening this autumn), and ample bright, spacious classrooms with inspiring views, pupils also enjoy the school’s extensive 230 acres including a Forest School, wilderness, Deer Park and 10 acre sport and shooting ground.

It is no wonder that being ‘adventurous’ is part of the school’s mantra. Timetabled Forest School sessions are led by qualified experts for Nursery and Junior pupils, while older Co-educational, independent day and boarding school in the heart of the Cotswolds for children aged 3 to 18. pupils embark on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme, undertake leadership exercises and use the ‘great outdoors’ Register for our Open Morning online or contact: during Science and Geography lessons. Seeing Art scholars [email protected] on the lawns sketching the Grade II listed buildings that 01285 832306 • www.rendcombcollege.org.uk Rendcomb College, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 7HA make up the school’s campus is also a common sight. For more information visit: www.rendcombcollege.org.uk Your adventure starts here

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September - October 2016 To advertise call: 01684 770566 or email: [email protected] 5 Education Tips For Starting School

A new adventure: starting school is an exciting step for your child

A child’s first few years of school are vital in nurturing your independently, washing hands, changing – putting on their coat, child, starting them on an adventure of educational discovery shoes and PE kit by themselves. Also, don’t forget to get them and laying foundations for their life ahead – so starting full- into a good routine a few days before school starts – for time school in the Reception class is an important and example they might need an earlier bedtime and waking up exciting step. Here are some top tips to make sure that you time! Other skills such as recognising and writing their name are fully prepared and ready to enjoy this new experience. are also useful.

By Dr Carolyn Shelley 6. Help your child make a holiday diary or something to take into school on the first day – sticking in pictures, tickets and 1. Talk about starting school with your child and create positive photos from your favourite holiday activities. They will love to feelings about their next step. You can get some wonderful rush into school to show these to their new teacher! books from the library which describe many of the exciting activities they will experience but also address concerns or 7. If possible meet up with other children in the summer prompt your child to ask any questions they may have been holidays who will be starting at the same school. It is always thinking or worrying about – however small these may seem to good if your child is greeted by a friend on the first day and this us, it is important to talk them through. will help them settle in quickly.

2. You will probably have visited your child’s school, have met 8. Finally, on the morning itself, have everything ready to make it the teacher, and hopefully your child will also have had a settling an easy start to the day – and when you arrive at school, keep in visit. As it is likely to feel a long time since this visit to your your goodbye sweet but short, reminding them to have a good child, remind them of all the activities they enjoyed doing most time and that you will be back to pick them up later. Stringing it so that they can look forward to doing them again. out for too long can end in tears which otherwise wouldn’t happen! Although this can be an emotional time for you, try not 3. If you can, talk to other parents with children at the same to let them see it so that they can go into the class happy, school to gain top tips in preparation for the big day – it will confident and ready for action! also help to discuss any worries or questions you may have. Starting School is a very exciting time, especially the first few 4. Involve your child in the exciting preparations for school - days and you will be excited to hear all about their experiences. for example choosing their school uniform and having fun trying Make talking regularly about school a good habit - being it on. You can also buy a new pencil case, school bag and involved in your child’s education from the start will help them lunchbox – all these are very exciting and help your child feel develop confidence as they share their learning journey with positive about their next step. you. Have a wonderful start to school!

5. Get school ready by praising and practising their Dr Carolyn Shelley is headmistress of Dean Close Pre-Preparatory independence in important areas – going to the loo School, Cheltenham.

6 Families Gloucestershire To advertise call: 01684 770566 or email: [email protected] September - October 2016 Education Hopelands Strives For Strong A quality education at Tips For Starting School Values And Affordability With an average termly fee of just £2,362, rated “excellent” in an affordable price all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and nearly 90% of the year 6 pupils going on to attend one of the many excellent local Grammar Schools in September 2016, Hopelands Preparatory School continues to achieve the vision of its founder, Mrs Eva Murray-Browne, of an excellent, affordable and local school.

The non-selective school provides an environment of strong • Average class size of 14 family values in a homely atmosphere. In September, 86 pupils • 90% Grammar School pass rate for 2016 admissions will be taught in classes averaging only 14 children. • Non-selective – where every child is encouraged to be the best they can One parent declared “My daughters thoroughly enjoy their Open morning time at Hopelands ... The children you meet at Hopelands are happy and polite, confident young people – and that gives Thursday 13th October, 9.30am - 12.00 noon them a fantastic start in life.” To register for our open morning, organise a personal tour, or for further information, call 01453 822164. Headmistress, Mrs Bradburn says “the school invests in high Or email [email protected] quality teaching staff who spend their time and expertise building unique relationships with the children, treating them Hopelands Preparatory School DCPPS 130mmas individuals, x 180mm Services_Layout nurturing their 1 strengths 01/08/2016 and 06:56 interests Page and 1 38/40 Regent Street, Stonehouse recognising where they need additional help or Gloucestershire. GL10 2AD encouragement. We believe that a happy, confident child is a www.hopelands.org.uk Ages 4 - 11 child who learns.” For further information visit: www.hopelands.org.uk. Children who love learning Children who love life DCPPS - Services Advert 130mm x 180mm July 30th 2016

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September - October 2016 To advertise call: 01684 770566 or email: [email protected] 7 Education Getting your When School And Parents Work Together child’s 11+ foundations right! Places at Grammar and Independent schools are highly sought after in Gloucestershire and every year, the competition continues to rise.

So when should I start my child’s 11+ preparation? Our research shows that with the right guidance, children who start their preparation in Years 4 and 5 still have time to make progress in their studies. They can expand their key skills and identify their weaker areas, tackling them directly. Making the most of parents’ evening: talk about school work, your child’s progress and any support they need. What can KSOL do for you and your child? Parents’ evening is your opportunity to get feedback on how your child is doing at We combine over 11 years of 11+ school, so how can you get the most out of your time in there? experience to create up-to-date personalised online programmes which By Liat Hughes-Joshi are monitored by a team of qualified and caring tutors. Every child is Plan and prioritise considered as an individual and Maximise what you get out of the meeting by working out priorities in advance. What courses are tailored to help improve do you need to know the most and what do you want to communicate to the their particular areas of weakness. teacher? Have a chat with your child to see if they have any worries or issues you could discuss and find out more about what they do and don’t enjoy at school. Then Here’s what our parents have to say: write a list and put it in order of importance in case you run short of time. Take a “KSOL’s online programme really pen/ pencil and paper to write notes if you’re likely to forget what was said helped my daughter improve her afterwards. foundation skills and boost her confidence.” Don’t just focus on academic matters Behaviour, friendships and how your child has settled into the class are all just as “I would not hesitate to recommend KSOL to anyone hoping to get their child into Grammar School!” Confident, fearless Learners Explore Learning has a passion to help Our educational advisors are always students achieve their potential and be available to offer you and your child the best they can be. They get to know additional support and guidance when each child as an individual and help them you need it. KSOL ensure no stone is to fall in love with learning. Their goal is left unturned to help provide your to build confident, fearless learners who child with the best 11+ education and are hungry for knowledge. Explore you with the peace of mind that you’re Learning have delivered award-winning on the right track. maths and English tuition to over 175,000 children across the UK.They See KSOL’s “Back to School” offers at have a proven record of supporting www.ksol.co.uk or try a FREE week trial children both academically and today. Call us today on 0121 733 6558. attitudinally. www.explorelearning.co.uk

8 Families Gloucestershire To advertise call: 01684 770566 or email: [email protected] September - October 2016 Education When School And Parents Work Together important as reading, writing and maths.

Be realistic about teacher feedback The style of feedback teachers give has changed since most of us were kids – it tends to be less blunt and less about direct comparisons with classmates. So if you go in expecting to know your child’s position in the class versus other children, or whether they’re on a higher reading level than specific classmates, you’ll be disappointed. At best you might be told they are ‘in the top quarter’ or ‘middle group’. Equally, if your little one is only in reception, it’s pointless grilling the teacher about their future job prospects or chances of Oxbridge. They simply won’t know.

Don’t get sidetracked Parents’ evenings usually run to tight schedules and most teachers will stick strictly to the time limits (it’s not unheard of for them to use an egg timer), not least to avoid making subsequent appointments run annoyingly late for other mums and dads. So save the general chit-chat for another day or you risk half your time being wasted talking about the weather.

Be open-minded Most of us head into parents’ evening wanting to hear fabulous things about our children but the reality is you might receive negative feedback, albeit this should be constructive. It can be hard to take this on board if you don’t agree but stay calm and at least hear the teacher out respectfully before asking further questions or making your points back.

Don’t be surprised Don’t be shocked if some of the descriptions of your son or daughter aren’t so familiar. Sometimes children behave or perform differently at school compared to at home – your child might be extremely chatty with you but very quiet in the classroom for example.

Need more information? If any issues were left unresolved or you have concerns once you’ve digested the feedback, it’s normally fine to request a follow-up meeting with the teacher.

Parents’ evening question ideas: Do ask: Has my child settled well into school life/ in the class this year? What are his/ her strengths and weaknesses? How is he/ she doing compared to expectations for this age and stage? Is there anything we can be doing to help support his/ her learning or behaviour at home?…About friendships and behaviour, not just academic matters. Do not ask: About other children’s academic performance– this is confidential. You shouldn’t be given class rankings in primary schools. Liat Hughes-Joshi is a parenting journalist and the author of four books including ‘New Old-fashioned Parenting’ and ‘How to Unplug Your Child’ (both published by Summersdale) and Raising Children: The Primary Years (Pearson.)

September - October 2016 To advertise call: 01684 770566 or email: [email protected] 9 Clubs and Classes

Run a mile: Fill your kids with energy, concentration and better behaviour Natural Runners Find out why running could be the best sport for your kids… include: Walk at a brisk pace– three to five minutes. Jog slowly, speed up gradually, and then walk and shake out your legs. Skip, By Sally J. Hall do high steps and skip sideways.

In 2012, a school in Stirling started an amazing project; At the end of a run it is also important to cool down, so walk instigated by Head Teacher Elaine Wyllie, the pupils ran a mile at for a while to encourage blood to return to resting flow. Follow the beginning of school every day. The benefits were seen with some gentle stretches to prevent cramps. almost immediately, with them becoming more energised in lessons, improved concentration and better behavior all round. Fringe benefits But could running be the sport of choice for your child? Running, can also help with other sports such as football, rounders, baseball and rugby. Your child will begin to find the Why is running great for kids? running part easy, which allows them to concentrate on skills Running comes naturally to children. Just take a look at a and technique. playground full of kids and you’ll soon notice that groups of them are running around. Running also forms a number of Supporting their body games – playing “It”, running races, etc. Running takes a lot out of you, so it is important to make sure your child eats well and is well hydrated. A small, carb-heavy Entry level snack before a run is good and a balanced diet with plenty of You really do not need much equipment to get little ones protein, fruit and vegetables will help them progress. Make sure running – as long as children have comfortable clothing, they they have water frequently and avoid sugary energy drinks. can get started. The only thing to be careful of is their feet. Make sure you invest in a really good pair of running shoes and Things to be aware of have them fitted by an expert in a specialist running shop. Your Nobody should run with an injury - that includes kids. child’s feet are still developing, so restricting them and having Try to keep it fun and ignore high pressured racing. Don’t time inadequate support can lead to injury and long-term problems. them. Make sure your child gets plenty of rest. Build up gradually to longer distances. Encourage them to slow to a How to get started walking pace when tired There are a number of running apps and websites around now that help anyone, of any ability, to get started. So whether you Local running clubs choose Couch to 5K or Athletics 365 or something similar, you Athletics 365 Academy - Gloucester and your kids can start off with a short run and gradually begin www.gloucesterac.co.uk/training/athletics-365-academy/ to work up to longer distances. A programme that follows a Junior ParkRun - Cheltenham walk-run-walk routine works well. Kids can join in with ParkRun www.parkrun.org.uk/cheltenham-juniors/course/ activities; some offer a Junior two kilometer version. Sally is a writer and editor who has written for all the main parenting Warm up and warm down titles as well as The Independent and The Mail. She is author of Eco Running without warming up is a recipe for disaster, as you run Baby and contributing author to Watch My Baby Grow (Dorling the risk of injury. Start with a warm-up session which should Kindersley).

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Party plans: Age and budget play a big part in deciding who to invite to your child’s party Party Etiquette Is Tricky When you are having a party for your child you may not want your child to keep the party low key to avoid hurting the to leave anyone out. That is a lovely thought – but is it feelings of others and explain that if asked, your child can say practical to invite your child’s entire class? We discuss the that they were only allowed a certain number. pros and cons. Budget By Sally J. Hall One of the main things to consider is how much you can afford. If you want to take your child to a theme park, a restaurant or Age matters a similar event, it’s going to cost a lot more than sandwiches The best rule for kids up to five or six years old is that you and cake at home, so this will naturally cut down on the should invite the same number of children as their age, plus number of children you invite. Work out first what’s affordable themselves. This works well for a few reasons; parties for young and then discuss who your child would like to invite. children tend to involve family members such as aunts and uncles, grandparents and others. Add too many kids and your When the whole class is invited child will just be overwhelmed. It can be difficult to keep a lot For some birthdays, you may decide that you do indeed want of very young children entertained and catering for parents too! the whole class to come. This works best if you are able to have So keep it small and make it clear to parents what expectations the party in a hall or park, even your garden, rather than in your are; state the arrival and leaving times, say if you are happy for home. And remember, if you invite the class, it is unthinkable to adults to stay and make sure you have plenty of help. leave out just two or three children, even if they and your child do not get on. Not only would your child be hurt if their entire Problem child class was going to a party and they were not invited (which will When they are a bit older, the pressure is suddenly on to have surely happen if you start this ball rolling) but things have a way bigger parties. Apart from the expense and the work of catering of working out for themselves. If the invited child does not like for all those children, there may be other issues at play. Your yours either, they may say to their parent that they do not want child may have problems with one or more fellow pupils. If this to go and the problem is solved. is the case, it is very difficult to invite the whole class but leave out one or two children. Whatever you decide, it is important to make a plan and explain it carefully to your child and then stick to it. If you say their There are ways to avoid this, however. If you have a boy who numbers are limited, do not be emotionally blackmailed into does not mix much with girls, or has clashed with one person, adding more to the guest list, and if the whole class is invited you might consider a single-sex party. It is also perfectly make sure that is what happens – the whole class! acceptable to continue to give your child a number of friends Sally is a writer and editor for all the main parenting titles as well as they can invite. If you suggest ten, for example, they can invite The Independent and The Mail. She is author of Eco Baby and their special friends and this will keep the party manageable. Ask contributing author to Watch My Baby Grow (Dorling Kindersley).

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HALLOWE’EN AND HALF TERM Festival. Family Halloween fun by day. SLIMBRIDGE WETLAND CENTRE ACTIVITIES Slightmare takes place on one of the nights. Bowditch, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire BERKELEY CASTLE MAGICLAND GL2 7BT 01453 890 333 Berkeley, Gloucestershire GL13 9BQ Meadow Road, Cirencester GL7 1YA www.wwt.org.uk/visit/slimbridge 01453 810332 01285 885570 www.magicland.co.uk 22 October - 1 November. Canoe Safari. www.berkeley-castle.com 27 October. The Wizard of Trelawney. A Grab a paddle and sail the watery passages of 23 - 26 October. Witches and wizards, fantasitic magic show. 11.00am-11.20am; the canoe safari trail. pumpkin carving, bat detecting, moth traps 12.00pm-12.20pm; 1.00pm-1.20pm; 28 October. Parent & Child Photography. A and owls in the Great Hall! 2.00pm-2.20pm and 3.00pm-3.20pm. practical and enjoyable day for budding young wildlife photographers and their parents. CHEDWORTH ROMAN VILLA MUSEUM IN THE PARK 10.00am-1.00pm. £25 per adult and child. Yanworth, Cheltenham, GL54 3LJ Stratford Park, Stratford Road, Stroud 01242 890256 GL5 4AF 01453 763394 WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ www.museuminthepark.org.uk Tetbury, Glos, GL8 8QS 01666 880220 chedworth-roman-villa 25 - 28 October. Autumn Nature Art. Enjoy www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt 22 - 30 October. A fun children’s trail. Every a walk outside in the park collecting colourful 1 September – 30 November. Autumn day there will be seasonal craft activities. Trail fallen leaves, seed pods and pine cones. Then Family Trail. Find out all about the science free. Some activities at an additional charge. go inside and create some ephemeral nature behind autumn’s inspiring colour! 10.30am – 4.30pm. art. All ages welcome. 11.00am-3.30pm. Free. FESTIVALS CORINIUM MUSEUM NEWARK PARK CHELTENHAM LITERATURE FESTIVAL Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge, www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature GL7 2BX 01285 655611 GL12 7PZ 01453 842644 7 – 16 October Perfect for families who love www.coriniummuseum.cotswold.gov.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/newark-park reading, writing and having fun. The whole Family drop-ins and workshops. 29 October. Children's Halloween Evening festival is located in a bespoke tented village Family Film Friday: Booking required. Bring young ones to Newark House for an in the centre of town which comes complete evening of spooky fun. 6.30 – 8.30pm. with family spaces The Little Big Top and PUZZLEWOOD Waterstones Children’s Hideaway. The Book Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB It! children’s and young reader’s programme 01594 833187 www.puzzlewood.net will boast an exciting additional line-up of 22 – 30 October. Halloween Witch Hunt children’s authors and events. Mischievous witches have crash-landed into the trees at Puzzlewood! Look at Corinium Museum: Family drop-ins their skirts carefully and work out the puzzle to DEAN HERITAGE CENTRE claim your prize! Soudley, Cinderford, Gloucestershire 10am - last entry GL14 2UB 01594 822 170 3.30pm. www.deanheritagecentre.com THE ROSES 22 - 23 October. Big Chair Commemoration THEATRE 24 October. The Heritage Apple Day. Sun Street, Celebrate all things apple related, from apple Tewkesbury GL20 10% OFF ENTRY bobbing to cider pressing. Run in collaboration 5NX 01684 with Severn Cider. 295074 www. WITH THIS VOUCHER 22 - 30 October. Competitioms and craft rosestheatre.org activities throughout the week. 24-28 October. DYRHAM PARK Gloucestershire’s Dyrham, near Bath, SN14 8ER scariest collection of (Sat Nav: SN14 8HY) 0117 937 2501 ghosts, ghouls and www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dyrham-park goblins are coming 25 and 27 October. Family Nature Trail. together to answer Pond-dipping or bug-hunting to spotting the once and for all deer, head outdoors and discover the wild side “what goes bump in of the parkland. 11am – 12pm. the night?”. This 22 and 30 October Ghostly Hallowe’en trail. week long frightfest 01285 885570 Take part in a ghostly Hallowe’en trail in the is ideal for everyone WWW.MAGICLAND.CO.UK park. £1 per trail. Includes a spooky prize! from little devils to teenage zombies. OVER FARM MARKET £60 per child (age * WITH THIS VOUCHER ONLY. VALID UNTIL 30TH NOVEMBER 2016. PHOTOCOPIES NOT ACCEPTED Over Farm Market, Gloucester GL2 8DB 7+). Venue: AND THIS VOUCHER MAY ONLY BE USED ONCE. FAMGLOS 01452 521014 www.overfarmmarket.co.uk Tewkesbury School. 21 – 31 October. Frightmare Halloween

September - October 2016 To advertise call: 01684 770566 or email: [email protected] 13 Please check with the venue in case details have changed and also please What’s On note that with some venues, it is cheaper to pay in advance on-line. SCHOOL OPEN DAYS COMMUNITY EVENTS around this award winning museum for free. FIVE VALLEYS WALK IN AID OF There is something for everyone with a special Beaudesert Park School, MENINGITIS NOW family fun trail for the children. 2.00pm-5.00pm. Minchinhampton www.meningitisnow.org/support-us/featured- Board and day co-ed ages 3 – 13 years events/five-valleys-walk-2016/ THEATRE AND DRAMA Friday 21 October 9.30am - 12noon 25 September. The 30th anniversary year. A THE EVERYMAN THEATRE Contact 01453 832072 21 mile circular route through stunning 7 - 10 Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ www.beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk Cotswold countryside, taking in each of 01242 512 515 www.everymantheatre.org.uk Stroud’s five valleys; Painswick, Slad, Various dates in September. Gifford’s Bredon School, Nr Tewkesbury Toadsmoor, Chalford and Nailsworth. The walk Circus. A whip-crackin’ horse-wranglin’ Hell- Board and day co-ed ages 4 – 18 years is split into sections by nine checkpoints and raisin’ Giffords Circus show. Featuring the Wednesday 14 September you can start and finish at any of them. Giffords Circus gang. Venues: Marlborough 10.00am-12noon WESTONBIRT CHARITIES FAIR Commom, Cirencester and Fennells Farm. See Contact 01684 293156 Westonbirt School, Tetbury Road GL8 8QG website for details. www.bredonschool.org www.westonbirtfair.org THE ROSES THEATRE 25-26 October. 130 stalls full of lovely, Sun Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX Prep School unique products – an ideal start to Christmas 01684 295074 www.rosestheatre.org Board and day co-ed ages 3 – 13 years shopping. The Fair is not-for-profit and the 22 October. The Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Today is Saturday 1 October 10.30am charities being supported are Home-Start the day of the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, but one Contact 01242 522 697 Stroud, the Nelson Trust, Acorns, National Star invitation has gone missing! Freddy Teddy is a www.cheltenhamcollege.org and Riding for the Disabled. Tuesday10am- little bear on a big adventure; join him for a 7.00pm, Wednesday 10.00am-5.00pm fun-filled musical journey. 1.30am & 3.30pm. Dean Close, Cheltenham DAYS OUT MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES Board and day co-ed ages 3 – 18 years BERKELEY CASTLE MUSEUM IN THE PARK Saturday 15 October 9.00am-11.00am Berkeley, Gloucestershire GL13 9BQ Stratford Park, Stratford Road, Stroud Contact 01242 258079 01453 810332 www.berkeley-castle.com GL5 4AF 01453 763394 www.deanclose.org.uk 2 October. Festival of Harvest. Enjoy www.museuminthepark.org.uk everything the countryside has to offer, find 30 October. Apple Day in Stroud’s Secret Hopelands Preparatory School, Garden. Celebrate local apple trees and Stonehouse out where your food comes from, how it is harvested and sample some treats too! orchards, past and present. Admire displays of Co-ed 2 – 11 years heritage Gloucestershire apples from Days Saturday 13 October 9.30am-12noon CHEDWORTH ROMAN VILLA Cottage or have a go at apple pressing and Contact 01453 822164 Yanworth, Cheltenham, GL54 3LJ make your own juice to take home. www.hopelands.org.uk 01242 890256 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ 11.00am-4.00pm. chedworth-roman-villa Rendcomb College, Cirencester 10 September. Heritage Open Day. Heritage Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, Board and day co-ed ages 3 – 18 years Open day is celebrated at Chedworth by offering all visitors free admission. Clarence Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JT Saturday 1 October 01242 237431 www.thewilson.org.uk Contact 01285 831213 CORINIUM MUSEUM Last Sunday of every month. Arty www.rendcombcollege.org.uk Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Sundays. Families are invited to take part in GL7 2BX 01285 655611 fun and interactive art activities. FREE family St Edward’s Prep School, Cheltenham www.coriniummuseum.cotswold.gov.uk drop-in. 11am – 1pm. £1.00 per child. Co-ed 2 – 11 years 11 September. An opportunity to look Saturday 24 September Contact 01242 538900 www.stedwards.co.uk

Westonbirt Prep School, Tetbury Co-ed Preparatory Day School & NEW Nursery ages 3 – 11 years Kids’ Cooking Saturday 15 October 9.00am-12noon Contact 01666 881375 Classes and www.westonbirt.org Parties!

Wycliffe Nursery & Preparatory, Children love to cook! Join us with School, Stonehouse your pre-schooler for fun baking Board and co-ed day ages 2 – 18 years classes and crafts on Mondays or Saturday 1 October 9.00am-12noon Fridays. Suitable for ages 3 - 5. GROWN-UP LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC IN A RELAXED, BABY-FRIENDLY SETTING Contact 01453 820471 Call Fiona: 07475883019 or visit www.wycliffe.co.uk WHERE TO FIND US www.cookerydoodledoo.com WE MEET MONTHLY ON MONDAYS AT 10.30AM, ST ANDREWS CHURCH, MONTPELLIER ST, CHELTENHAM GL50 1SP LILLIPUTCONCERTS @LILLIPUTCONCERT

14 Families Gloucestershire To advertise call: 01684 770566 or email: [email protected] September - October 2016 Please mention you saw the event in Families Gloucestershire magazine What’s On BABIES AND TODDLERS LILLIPUT CONCERTS St Andrew’s Church, Montpellier Street, AT-BRISTOL Cheltenham GL50 1SP Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5DB 19 September. Music for Voice & Viola 0845 345 1235 www.at-bristol.org.uk performed by Kate Skeet & Jenna Brown, the 16 September. Toddler Takeover: Fantastic hosts of the Cheltenham and Bristol branches Feast. A fun-packed day of food themed of Lilliput. 10:30am. activities exclusively for families with children 17 October. Music for two French horns, under 5 years. 10.00am-4.00pm. performed by the A2 Horn Duo. 10:30am. DYRHAM PARK www.facebook.com/LilliputConcerts Dyrham, near Bath, SN14 8ER Lilliput Concerts: Baby-friendly classical music THE WILSON (Sat Nav: SN14 8HY) 0117 937 2501 Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ dyrham-park 01452 503050 Clarence Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JT 6, 13, 20, and 27 September and 4, 11 www.gloucester.gov.uk/guildhall 01242 237431 www.thewilson.org.uk and 18 October. Tuesday Toddler Trail. Fresh Mondays. LaLa Lounge (for parents with First Wednesday of every month. Tots air and family fun. 10.45am - 11.30am. Arrive under 5’s) Meet your friends, chill and chat, and Tales. A fun session of storytelling and by 10.30 to catch the shuttle bus. treat yourself to tea, coffee or a light lunch arty activities for parents and carers with pre- THE GLOUCESTER GUILDHALL while the little ones play. 10.30am – school children. Term-time only. 23 Eastgate St, Gloucester GL1 1NS 12.00pm. Free. 10.30am - 11.15am.

Gloucestershire Cheltenham 11.30am at Cirencester Baptist our Facebook page Facebook.com/ Slingmeets Children’s Centre Church, Coxwell Street, Cirencester. GloucesterNCT Contact: bumpsandbabes@ Baby Groups Tots on the Move at Tinies GLOUCESTER AND cirenceternct.org.uk BEST - Every Monday at St. Margaret’s Nursery at Gloucester College on CHELTENHAM SLING MEETS For Breastfeeding Support: Hall, GL51 3NU 10.00am-11.30am Llanthony Road, GL2 5JQ. Every times and venues please check Every Thursday, 10.00am – 11.30am (0-18 months) Monday term time only 10.00am www.facebook.com/ at Springboard Children’s Centre, Every Tuesday at -11.30am no need to be a member, cheltenhamandgloucesterslinglibrary Trinity Road, Cirencester, GL7 1JU. Children Centre, GL51 8HY come along to meet other mums STROUD SLING MEETS Contact: breastfeeding@ 1.00pm-2.30pm (mums to be and and their now crawling and walking Parliament Street Children’s Centre, cirencesternct.org.uk pre-walking babies) babies for coffee, chat, messy play Old Bisley Rd, Stroud Every Wednesday at Gardners GLOUCESTER BRANCH and activities. Parking is limited. Gloucestershire Lane Children Centre, GL51 9JW Gloucester Breakfast Club: Every TETBURY BRANCH Breastfeeding 10.00am -11.30am (0-12 months) Wednesday. 10:00am – 11:30am. Bumps and Babes: Every Supporters’ Network Every Thursday at Hester’s Way Harvester Restaurant, Salmons Leap, Wednesday 10.30am – 12.00 noon Support Groups Children Centre, GL51 0ES Quedgeley,Gloucester, GL2 4NF. All at The Snooty Fox, Market Place, All groups are free drop-in sessions. 1.15pm -2.45pm you can eat breakfast £4.99 plus a Tetbury GL8 8DD Dads, grandparents and supportive Every Friday at Oakwood free hot drink! Open to all, members friends are welcome too. Groups are Children Centre, GL52 5QH and non-members. Contact NCT Nearly New informal and friendly. You don’t 10.00am - 11.30am All groups are [email protected] Sales need to have a breastfeeding open to babies 0-12 months and Relax, Stretch & Breathe Stroud NCT Nearly New Sale problem to attend but if you need their parents/carers. Classes: Every Monday in term Archway School, Paganhill Estate, support, one of our trained peer Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AX NCT Courses time. For more information visit supporters or the Breastfeeding 18 September. 11.00am – CHELTENHAM & NORTH www.nct.org.uk.uk/gloucester/ Counsellor present will be happy to 12:30pm. For more details email COTSWOLD BRANCH courses speak to you. [email protected] First Aid Monday. 10.00 – 12.00 noon: Gloucester Bumps and Babies Spaces are limited so please email Tetbury NCT Nearly New Sale MOBS in Dursley, Parish Room, St Every Tuesday from 10.30am-12.00 Louisa at: St Mary’s Primary School, St Mary’s James the Great Church, Dursley noon at Salvation Army Hall, [email protected] Road, Tetbury GL8 8BW GL11 4JE Tuesday. Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 10 September. 11.00am 10.00am – 12.00 noon: BAPS, STROUD BRANCH 1QU. You don’t -12.30pm. For more details visit Children’s Centre, Dill NCT Signature antenatal course need to be a member to come www.nct.org.uk/branches/tetbury or Avenue,Cheltenham GL51 0ES For more details see www.nct.org.uk/ along, it is for all non-mobile babies email [email protected] Wednesday. 10.30 – 12.00 noon: courses or contact your local course and their carers and our fabulous BABES, Noah’s Ark Children’s organiser on 0208 752 2494 or bumps too! Free parking accessible Cheltenham and North Centre, York Road, Priors Park, [email protected] from Triar Way. Contact: Cotswold Nearly New Sale Tewkesbury, GL20 5HU NCT Early Days/Postnatal [email protected] All Saints Academy, Blaisdon Way Thursday . 9.30am – 11.30am: course For more details see www. Safe Space at Compass Children’s Cheltenham GL51 0WH CRIBS, Church Hall, St John’s nct.org.uk/courses or contact your Centre, Coney Hill, GL4 4NA . 24 September. Autumn/Winter Church, Churchdown GL3 2DB local course organiser on 0208 752 The ‘Safe Space’ is a friendly clothes. 10:30am – 12.00 noon. For 10.00am – 11.30am: BEST, 2494 or [email protected]. informal group for peer support and more information visit www.nct.org.uk/branches/ Springboard Children’s Centre, TETBURY BRANCH advice about wellbeing. Taking place cheltenham/nearly-new-sales Trinity Road, Cirencester, GL7 1JU Signature antenatal course For on Fridays 10.00am-11.30am come 10.00am – noon: MOBS in Stroud, more details see www.nct.org.uk/ along for chat, support and access Cirencester & District Nearly Parliament Street Children’s Centre, courses or contact bookings3d@nct. resources about local services that New Sale Bisley Old Road, Stroud GL5 1NL org.uk uk may be able to help. Anyone Bingham Hall, 28 King Street, 12.30pm – 2.00pm: GLOBES, welcome, both new and expectant Cirencester, GL7 1JT. NCT Drop Ins Gardners Lane Children’s Centre, parents. The group is free and child 15 October. 9.00am – 10:30am. CIRENCESTER BRANCH Cheltenham GL51 9JW. friendly. No need to be a NCT Open to all, members and non- Bumps, Babes & Toddlers: Full information on our groups is member. 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