LOCAL INFORMATION for parents of 0-12 year olds in HALIFAX TODMORDEN LITTLEBOROUGH OLDHAM ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE HappyHappy SADDLEWORTH Easter!Easter!

WHERE’S THE EASTER BUNNY?

EASTER EGG HUNTS

WHAT’S ON FOR MARCH AND APRIL

PLUS: News, Education, Classes

FREE

TAKE A COPY ISSUE 31 MAR/APR 2016 YEAR WELCOME 5 S

04 NEWS 2 06 EDUCATION & CHILDCARE 011-2016 09 CLUBS & CLASSES 11 EASTER 15 WHAT’S ON

FAMILIES PENNINES Tel: 07580 612 800 [email protected] www.familiespennines.co.uk

@FamiliesPenn /FamiliesPennines

CIRCULATION 20,000 DEADLINE Early April 2016 FRONT COVER Shutterstock © Kzenon DESIGNED BY Theresa McDermott, designedbytree.com 07462 961793 PRINTED BY Russell Press, 0115 9784505, www.russellpress.com

Copyright Families Pennines Mar/Apr 16 Families Pennines is part of Families Magazines Ltd a franchise company. All franchised magazines in the group are independently owned and operated under licence. Families® is a registered trademark of Families Magazines Ltd, Remenham House, Regatta Place, Marlow Road, Bourne End, Bucks SL8 5TD. The contents of Families Pennines are fully protected by copyright and none of the editorial or photographic matter may be reproduced in any form without prior consent of the publisher. We take every care preparing this magazine but the publishers and distributors cannot be held responsible for the claims of advertisers nor for the accuracy of the contents nor for any consequence.

2 www.familiespennines.co.uk WELCOME A Birthday, A Happy Easter, A Goodbye – NLIMITED and A Hello! U Get out the balloons and bunting – and choccy eggs – we have lots to celebrate!

March will mark the 5th Birthday of Families Pennines Magazine, part of a franchise group which in itself was 25 last year, and March also brings an early Easter – see our Easter feature, including where to find the Easter Bunny, and our What’s On section for things to do in March and April.

And March is the month when I move on. I am delighted to announce that I have a very worthy successor, Emily Raleigh. A local mum, Families reader and business woman, Emily will be a fabulous new Editor and will take the magazine from strength to strength. Say hello this to Emily in our News section, and I know you will be as excited as me to see her take the magazine in new directions. Many, many thanks for your support over the 3 ½ years I have been ER at the helm – readers, advertisers, drop points and my colleagues – EAST I couldn’t have done it without you! Buy an adult ticket and bring as many children So for my final time, goodbye, and have a fantastic spring. as you like HALF PRICE this Easter…. Available Your (former) Families Pennines Editor on Snow Park Pass, Lift Passes and Fun Tasters

Book now at Rachel Bentley chillfactore.com

Explore the city this Easter and discover nine fascinating attractions crammed with a range of exhibits, workshops, activities and headline events — we’ve got this school holiday sorted!

.gov.uk/ schoolholidays

www.familiespennines.co.uk 3 LMG005_FamilyCampaign_PrintAd_87x130_AW.indd 1 04/02/2016 11:04 NEWS

JAM LOVING DINOSAUR RUDDI’S RETREAT BORN IN YORKSHIRE! AND GWENNIE’S

Families Pennines HQ was sent a GETAWAYS BOUNCING sweet book for young children, by BACK IN 2016 Wyke based author and illustrator, Huddersfield Charity Ruddi’s Retreat Louise Aaron. Jamasaurus (think had a bit of a bad year in 2015. strawberry preserve rather than The Charity’s caravans were broken nightwear) is a rhyming tale packed into and there was great upheaval with fun illustrations of our hero trying in Linthwaite as they had to move to find something delicious to eat in a their cafe across to the other side of pre-historic world. Manchester Road.

What do the kids think: the younger Ruddi’s Retreat was set up to provide ones liked the rhyming and simple much needed holidays to families pictures, whilst the older ones found touched by childhood cancer by it easy to read – children of all ages supplying lovely static caravans in liked the description of a large part of Filey. A brand new sister good cause a dinosaur’s anatomy that was used has just been launched – Gwennie’s to rhyme with ‘plum’… Getways. Dementia patients and their Louise has been taking Jamasaurus families can apply for respite stays out to local play gyms and trying the in the caravans completely free of book out in schools too. charge. This additional service was launched on 24 February. See where his next event is by visiting the Undiscovered Books Meanwhile the new café, the Vintage Fizzy Making Master Class! Each Facebook page. The book is out Treat Rooms in Linthwaite, is fast young guest gets to colour, scent now and costs £5.99. becoming a popular location for and decorate their own Bath Fizzy families and mums with kids as well Cupcakes to take home or make as a as the wider community. In addition gift. Children love the creative aspect to the yummy treats, they also offer to these parties, and enjoy blending parties, outside catering, celebration their own fragrances such as Vanilla cakes to order, and they have just and Raspberry. The classes are started selling cake supplies too. also ideal for after-school clubs and Brownies/ Guides.

Jo also offers parties for ladies’ get-togethers including Birthdays and Brides-to-be. Choose from an Aromatherapy blending experience where guests get to learn about Aromatherapy oils and blend natural perfumes, or a Bath Fizzy Master

BATH FIZZY MAKING Class using essential oils. MASTER CLASS FROM For further information or to book The Charities are looking for support SCENTED EVENTS call Jo on 07980 586813 or visit from local companies as well as www.scentedevents.co.uk individuals so that Ruddi’s Retreat Jo Ribeiro is an Aromatherapist and Gwennie’s Getaways can help who founded Scented Events, a even more families in need in 2016. local company which creates fun So go along to the Vintage Tea events for adults and children based Rooms and enjoy a cuppa and around fragrance. Jo offers a range a cake, and see their website, of luxurious events including, for www.ruddisretreat.org, to donate Children’s Parties, the popular Bath or find out how you can help.

NEW OWNER FOR LOCAL FIRST AID TRAINING SPECIALISTS, KISS IT BETTER

Trudy McLaughlin became the proud owner of Kiss It Better last year following a career in training spanning 30 years.

4 www.familiespennines.co.uk NEWS

As National Training & Business Development Manager with Schools across have been coming up with their Electrolux Home Products UK, and later as Youth Worker & own fundraising ideas to help the four schools which have Trainer with a Halifax-based, award winning charity delivering been badly affected by flooding and many have donated via a training in the outdoors to develop self-confidence and life fundraising web page set up by staff at Bowling Green Primary skills, Trudy gained vast experience during her impressive School – with over £26,000 pledged by mid-February. career which she is now putting in to delivering First Aid Paul Cobbing, Chief Executive of the National Flood Forum, training to a diverse range of clients in her new venture. will be the Independent Chair of the Calderdale Floods Trudy says, “My aim is to continue with the ethos that Kiss It Commission. The Commission will consider the causes, Better’s previous owner, Emerald Brook, created – to deliver the impact and response to the flooding across Calderdale. practical, flexible and fun First Aid training for both professionals Members will invite written submissions and hear evidence and families. I recognise that people have busy lifestyles so it from local residents, community groups, businesses and key is important to be flexible and by working for myself I can adapt agencies, such as the Environment Agency. courses to clients’ needs wherever possible.” Your views can be emailed to Having concentrated on Accredited courses, which meet [email protected]. the needs of Workplace Compliance for Businesses and Professionals, Trudy has now put together a programme of short bespoke courses for families, parents, carers, INTRODUCING THE NEW FAMILIES grandparents and expectant parents. PENNINES EDITOR…

Find out more in our Clubs and Classes feature on page 10 We have some exciting news or contact Trudy via 07903 655195, [email protected] from Families Pennines HQ! As or kissitbetterfirstaid.co.uk. of 1 March, Emily Raleigh will take over from Rachel Bentley as the new editor of Families AFTER THE FLOOD Pennines.

Many people in our area have been personally affected by Emily is a local mum based in the Boxing Day floods, or know someone who has. With Huddersfield and has two young communities still coming to terms with the aftermath, the children, Joseph (5) and Eliza remarkable thing is how neighbours and volunteers from near (2). She comes from a PR and and far have pulled together. marketing background with over 11 years of experience under The Book Case Janet Warne, Secretary of the Mytholmroyd Marmaladies her belt, as well as running her Women’s Institute says, “It’s been own successful freelance PR devastating. Most of the local business for the last four. community buildings have been Due to family commitments, Rachel has decided to stand down severely damaged, and all the from the magazine and pass the baton onto Emily, whom she shops were under water.” believes has all the credentials to hit the ground running and Janet has been amazed at the has no doubt that she will do the magazine justice. amount of help that has been A big thank you to Rachel for all her hard work, passion and offered and how communities are dedication over the years, turning the magazine into the supporting one another. In her success it is today. We wish her all the best for the future. own area she is part of a team planning a wonderful event, the ‘Reet Royd Waater Do’, on This a really exciting time for the magazine and we hope that 30 April (www.facebook.com/reetroydwaaterdo). With stalls you all continue to support the magazine, as well as the new and activities, there will be lots of fun things to do – including Ed in her exciting new venture. wanging wellies, rather than wearing them! Janet says, “It’s a Emily’s first issue will be May/June. chance to get our amazing community together again to raise funds and, importantly, to educate and prepare local people for Say hello to Emily at [email protected]! the next flood.”

The Book Case was one of the shops hit by serious flooding last Boxing Day. Uninsurable after the 2012 floods, the owners used social media to ask the literary community to help re-stock Paul Cobbing their shelves. Kate Claughan, children’s book buyer at the shop, says, “We’ve had donations from children’s publishers Chicken House, Dorling Kindersley & David Fickling, among others, and a grant from the James Patterson Fund for Children’s Book Sellers. Booktokens has also donated to affected schools in the Calder Valley.”

www.familiespennines.co.uk 5 EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE

Hipperholme Grammar School is Inspiring tuition - free trial one of the top performing schools session with Explore Learning in Calderdale Explore Learning centres provide maths and English tuition for 5 to 14 year olds of all abilities. The centres are open 7 days a week, The latest Secondary School league tables have revealed an meaning Explore can fit into busy family life. impressive 95% of pupils at Hipperholme Grammar School obtained at least 5 A*-C GCSEs including English & Maths in 2015. As Explore members, children work with tutors who are great educational role models, enthusiastic about learning and fantastic The success continues with news that 86% of those pupils studying for motivators. Each child has an individualised learning programme, their A Levels achieved at least 3 A Levels at grades A*-E. The pupils’ and all Explore courses map to the National Curriculum in England excellent pass rates have once again placed the school significantly and the Curriculum for Excellence in Scotland. higher than the national average for schools across England. Find out how your child can benefit from Explore Learning membership today. Book your free trial at www.explorelearning. co.uk.

Heathfield Over the Moon with NASA Lunar samples Heathfield was privileged to receive a very special delivery from NASA, via the Natural History Museum in London. Headmaster Jack Williams comments, “We’re thrilled with our 2015 results and our placement in the league tables, a success we hope Heathfield pupils in Year 6 were the first to open the case, with two to emulate going forward into 2016. We’re very proud of our pupils’ people operating the padlocks before four people worked together to academic achievements and their hard work and dedication is release the catches. Inside the pupils found an amazing selection of evidenced by these results.” objects – meteorites from Mars, tektites from the Libyan desert (made when sand is fused into glass by the incredible impact of an object March events: falling to Earth) and, arguably the best of all, samples of lunar rock • Junior School Open Morning – 10am-12 noon, Saturday 5 March collected by astronauts on the Apollo missions. • Senior School Open Evening – 6.30pm, Thursday 17 March The delivery was only possible when NASA were satisfied that the www.hgsf.org.uk, [email protected], Senior School 01422 school had put into place high levels of security including officials at 202256/Junior School 01422 201330 the school being sworn to secrecy and signing declarations to the

Rishworth School

F I E D D E VI SED CUI &Heathfield Independent Co-educational Day and Boarding School

EastEr Egg Hunt OPEN saturday 19th March 10-11am. EVENTS 2016 Come and join us for an Easter Egg Hunt in our wonderful woodland. It’s a great way to discover what we have to offer. Please book on: 0161 630 6255 Email: [email protected] www.ohgs.co.uk remember wellies and a warm coat! Rishworth School, ages 11-18 Rishworth Open Evening: Scholarships & Bursaries Mon 7 March, 6:00pm - 8:15pm available Heathfield Junior School, ages 3-11 Flexi & Weekly Heathfield Open Morning: Boarding Sat 12 March, 9:30am - 12:30pm available

Visit us at www.rishworth-school.co.uk or call 01422 822217 to find out more Rishworth, , HX6 4QA.

Fax: +44 (0)1422 820 911 E-mail: [email protected] ‘Outstanding 2011/12’

6 www.familiespennines.co.uk EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE

Government and President of potential if they’re not developing effective work habits, according the United States of America to Steve Uttley, of NumberWorks’nWords. that Heathfield would look “Struggling students often experience feelings of hopelessness after the materials they were so overwhelming that they don’t know where to begin to catch up. loaned. It may be that they have difficulty organising their time, materials Children throughout the and priorities, or they may just need to improve the effectiveness School had a chance to look and efficiency of their reading, writing or studying,” says Steve. at the exhibits and a chance But whether they’re falling short or performing well above average, to handle many of them. In most students can benefit from improved time management, Year 6, it was the culmination organisational techniques and study skills. Steve suggests some of a project on space which tips you can share with them: had seen a visit from a spaceman, trips out, and an investigation of strange goings-on in the LEARN TO LIST extensive outdoor areas. Itemising specific tasks (homework to do; assignments to complete; tests to study for; problem topics to master), along with when they Mr Anthony Wilkins, Head of Heathfield, says, “Officials came to should be completed, and which may require extra help, is the first visit the School to ensure that our site was properly secure and that step in regaining control. For the fallen-behind student the first list we had storage facilities sufficient to hold objects deemed to be may look daunting, but this makes crossing off completed tasks all ‘irreplaceable’ and ‘beyond value’. The loan of lunar samples was an the more satisfying. amazing chance to become a part of one of the greatest adventures in human history, and was an incredible way to help learn about our DIARISE AND PRIORITISE place in the solar system and beyond.” Students should take a homework book to every class, fill it in immediately homework is given, and bring it home every day. Have March Open Events: a large desk calendar at home to complement the homework book. • Rishworth School Open Evening: Monday 7 March, 6pm-8.15pm Parties, sports days and other events that prevent homework being (Talk from the Headmaster at 7.00pm) done should be noted. Then each day’s homework can be transferred • Heathfield Open Morning: Saturday 12 March, 9.30am-12.30pm onto the calendar, dates of tests and due dates of assignments entered as soon as they are announced, and appropriate preparation Good habits work wonders for scheduled. At the beginning of each session the day’s homework should be reviewed and prioritised. Work due tomorrow should be students of any ability. completed before tackling longer term projects.

While students who are falling behind are obvious candidates EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE for attention, even high-achieving students may fall short of their Dedicate a folder to homework and parent notices to prevent them

Brighouse Dyslexia Centre SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS Building confidence, self-esteem and achievement Assessment of dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and dysgraphia. For diagnosis, support and specialist dyslexia & dyscalculia private tuition contact Francine Garnier.

Services are offered to children, adults, schools, FE and HE institutions, employers and employees

07971 105743 www.brighousedyslexia.co.uk

www.familiespennines.co.uk 7 EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE

being misplaced. Clear the folder – and schoolbag – out monthly. Any loose papers should go straight into folders or be pasted into the appropriate exercise books. Set up a file at home for notes and tests that will be needed for exam preparation (having them easily accessible reduces stress as exams begin to loom).

PREVENT DISRUPTIONS Make sure the workspace has all necessary supplies – paper, sharpened pencil, ruler, etc. The space should be away from distractions such as TV and visitors; mobile phones and games consoles should remain off.

But if they’re still not reaching their potential, Steve recommends seeking expert help before the problem becomes entrenched.

“Bright students simply may not be sufficiently challenged whereas, despite their best efforts, those encountering difficulties may be unable to bridge the gap on their own.”

If you’re the parent of a student in either of these categories, Steve remember to pop on your wellies and a warm coat. It is also a useful has excellent news in the form of NumberWorks’nWords, specialist opportunity to take a look at the Kindergarten school which takes maths tuition and English tuition. The Huddersfield centre delivers children from ages 3-7. individualised tuition to students of all school ages through lessons that are planned and tailored to suit each student and his or her The Nursery classes are taught in a modern building with plenty particular goals. of open learning spaces and modern interactive facilities. Reception to Year 2 are taught in Thornycroft House, which is For a free assessment, and a discussion on how adjacent to the Nursery. NumberWorks’nWords can address your child’s specific The curriculum at Kindergarten from Nursery onwards is enhanced requirements, call 01484 487911 or email huddersfield@ by the contribution of subject specialist teachers in music, PE numberworks.com. and swimming. There is also the opportunity for children to join in lunchtime and after school clubs which include, football, netball, Dyslexia - the Benefits of Diagnosis recorders, orchestra, singing and dancing.

Families Pennines asked the To book for the Easter Egg Hunt contact 0161 630 6255, founder of Brighouse Dyslexia [email protected] Ad 87x130_Layout 1 or 23/02/2016 visit www.ohgs.co.uk. 10:50 Page 1 Centre, Francine Garnier, for some of the benefits of diagnosing dyslexia. SHUTTERSTOCK Find out why people choose • Early intervention is crucial as often children with dyslexia Kiss It Better struggle on a daily basis and some fall behind in school.

• Assessment and diagnosis is often the first step to understanding the obstacles that are preventing progress.

• A diagnosis can help children and adults understand their areas of strength and give them an understanding as to why they may be struggling with learning. It can boost confidence and self-esteem and help them understand their brain works differently.

• It will allow teachers to provide targeted personalised support so a child can access the help they need to reach their full potential. It is easier to give the right kind of support once areas of difficulty have been properly assessed and identified.

• It can help schools provide exam access arrangements such as 25% extra time in tests and exams. First Aid Training for Families and Professionals For diagnosis, support and specialist dyslexia & dyscalculia private tuition contact Francine Garnier 07971 105743, www. •First Aid Courses for Parents brighousedyslexia.co.uk. •Expectant Parent Workshops •Paediatric First Aid Oldham Hulme Grammar School’s •Emergency First Aid at Work Kindergarten invites you to their •First Aid at Work Courses run at Cote Royd House, 7 Halifax Road, Easter Egg Hunt Huddersfield HD3 3AN or a venue to suit you. The staff and pupils at Oldham Hulme Grammar School invite you www.kissitbetterfirstaid.co.uk and your little ones to their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday 19 March Contact Trudy at [email protected] & 07903 655195 from 10am to 11am. The wonderful woodland will be the venue so

8 www.familiespennines.co.uk CLUBS & CLASSES

gym equipment in a safe and controlled to stand them in good stead for their later environment. As they get older, they can education. Find a small group or one-to-one start to take more serious classes and sessions where your child has fun and plays enroll for certificates like those run by the games in a second language. British Gymnastics Association (british- SHUTTERSTOCK gymnastics.org). Dance

Football and Rugby Teaching grace, strength and movement dancing is a great form of exercise and can be enjoyed from a young age by boys and girls alike. Look for a class that is not too formal at first so that the emphasis is on play and enjoyment. If your child shows promise, they can go on to take awards, such as SHUTTERSTOCK Royal Academy of Dance certificates, later on. In the heart of our area is Groovy Movers for toddler and pre-school fun, informal dance classes and take a look at Halifax based babyballet with classes across Pre-School Little ones can learn how to kick and the UK (www.babyballet.co.uk). control the ball, use gross motor skills and Sally J. Hall is a writer and editor who understand teamwork. Mini rugby is always Rules! has written for all the main parenting gentle and does not involve contact and the titles as well as The Independent and Clubs and classes skills and size of the pitches are suited to the The Mail. She is author of Eco Baby and kids’ ages. Look for a local club which may for pre-schoolers contributing author to Watch My Baby allow kids to go into more serious games as By Sally J. Hall Grow (Dorling Kindersley). they grow. We take a look at the kinds of activities you Join the WEX Club with RSPB can find near you to keep your pre-schooler Swimming amused. The RSPB nature reserve at Old Moor now offers the world’s most exciting wildlife club Music for young people – the Wildlife Explorers Club. If you and your family are interested in Nature then this is the natural place to be!

All children aged 8-12 are welcome, younger children need to be accompanied by an adult, and there is no need to be a member SHUTTERSTOCK of RSPB. Every third Saturday of the month, except for August, the WEX Club offers Learning to swim is a great and useful life a fun, nature-inspired activity based on the skill and it seems that the younger you start, facilities at Old Moor – Amazing Moths, the less likely it is that your child will be Beautiful Birds and Mammal Mayhem are From nursery rhyme sing-alongs in the nervous in water. Many local leisure centres a just a few ideas! local park or café to learning a simple run mother and baby swim sessions where Meeting between 10am and 12 noon instrument, teaching a very young child you can start to teach your child how to gain at RSPB Old Moor Education Centre, to love music will give them a lifelong gift. confidence in the water. Holmfirth based Old Moor Lane, Wombwell, BARNSLEY, Look at local classes from national brands swimbabes have classes throughout our South Yorkshire, S73 0YF it’s just £1 for Rhythm Time (rhythmtime.net) and Jo region (www.swimbabeslessons.co.uk). RSPB members and £2 for non-members. Jingles (www.jojingles.com). Theatre Contact Delia Clifton on 07926978366 Arts and Crafts or [email protected]. rspb.org.uk/ oldmoor. It’s never too early to start treading the There are lots of places to drop in to get boards and there are lots of drama and involved in crafting with your kids. They acting clubs for even quite small kids. can learn skills such as painting, gluing, They teach about self expression, working cutting out and sticking and of course the within a group and confidence. Take a look art of adding glitter! Take a look at the at Pyjama Drama which runs classes all classes offered by The Star Tree Studio around the UK including at Eureka! (www.thestartreestudio.com) where kids get In Halifax (www.pyjamadrama.com). involved in creative play with their parents. Languages Gymnastics Children from bi-lingual families seem to Indoor gym activities are good for rainy cope well with two languages from a very days and help with flexibility and strength. early age. Even if you and your partner both Look for classes suited for very young kids speak English, you may want your child to that show them how to roll, jump and use learn a second language from an early age

www.familiespennines.co.uk 9 CLUBS & CLASSES

New Kids Self-Defence System If you’d like to learn more about first aid for your family, Hitting Huddersfield or you are part of a group that would like the training at your own venue, for more information or to book get in touch with With the number of child abductions in the UK increasing year on Trudy McLaughlin via 07903 655195, [email protected] year (www.childabduction.org.uk) and NSPCC figures suggesting or kissitbetterfirstaid.co.uk. nearly half of children and young people (46%) have been bullied at school at some point in their lives (www.nhs.uk/Livewell), to be able The Star Tree Studio for Creative Classes to offer children some practical help in time of need seems like a really good idea. Here are details of the wonderful creative art classes based in the purpose made Star Tree Studio, currently running on the following days: That’s what the instructors at Colne Valley Black Belt Academy (CVBBA), based in Linthwaite near Huddersfield, thought too when Mondays 10am Art Stars ages they were introduced to The Children’s Protector. 18 months to 4 years old

The Children’s Protector is Wednesdays 10am Art Stars ages a series of fully interactive 18 months to 4 years old DVDs teaching all aspects 1.30pm Art Stars ages 18 months of children’s safety via to 4 years old carefully selected martial Thursdays 10am Baby Messy Play arts academies and ages 6 months to just walking consoles such as Xbox and PlayStation. Whilst the The Postbox Studio Littleborough Fridays 10am Art Stars ages interactive DVD, which can be played on Xbox and PlayStation, can 18 months to 4 years old be studied at home by children with their parents, it is the practical 1.30pm Art Stars ages 18 months teaching in a professional setting by qualified instructors which is the BEST AMY to 4 years old preferred teaching option. Booking is essential for all the above classes as places are limited. CVBBA has become the locally approved partner of MANTIS, the company which has devised The Children’s Protector in partnership Monthly Saturday sessions Though the next Saturday Art Stars session in March is fully booked, with the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA), hosted by the National the April session is planned for Saturday 23rd April at 10.30am and Children’s Bureau (NCB). booking is essential as the Saturday sessions are extremely popular. Bob Sykes, Senior Instructor at Colne Valley Black Belt Academy, says, “We were immediately impressed. The programme takes The Star Tree Studio, Victoria St, Littleborough OL15 9DB, 07881 techniques from martial arts and adapts them specifically for young 822224, [email protected], www.thestartreestudio.com. children to be able to apply at the beginning of an assault at someone twice their height and twice their weight.”

Bob adds, “We are offering The Children’s Protector as an eight week course to children aged between 5 and 16, in the Huddersfield area. Our qualified, experienced instructors will ensure the youngsters practice and perfect the techniques in a real-life environment.”

Further information on The Children’s Protector programme at Colne Valley Black Belt Academy can be obtained on 01484 844386 or visit www.cvbba.co.uk .

Kiss It Better First Aid Courses

Local first aid company Kiss It Better is introducing new courses for parents and carers (read more about the business in our News section on pages 4 & 5).

Parents & Families First Aid for Babies 0 – 1yr, and Children 1yr – Puberty

2 hour session to include: Normal and Abnormal Signs and Symptoms, First Aid Procedure, CPR, Choking, Meningitis, Febrile Convulsions

3 hour session to include: The above plus Bleeding and Bandages, Bumped Heads, Asthma, Allergic Reactions – Anaphylaxis, Seizures

Kiss It Better’s Workplace Accredited courses include: • L3 Paediatric First Aid training which meets Ofsted and EYFS requirements • L3 First Aid at Work/L2 Emergency First Aid at Work

Kiss It Better’s usual training venue is at Cote Royd House, 7 Halifax Road, Huddersfield HD3 3AN however, Trudy is happy to travel to different locations in the area.

10 www.familiespennines.co.uk EASTER The Great Easter Egg Hunt Keep up this fun tradition with your children this Easter By Sally J. Hall

Easter means different things to different people. But for the kids it is quite simple – it means time off school and plenty of Easter eggs! So why not organise an Easter Egg Hunt with your children and their friends?

Here’s how to make this year’s Easter’s egg hunt one that will be talked about for years to come. Don’t forget! Easter Sunday is March 27

WHAT IS AN EASTER EGG HUNT? The Easter Bunny, helped by the grown-ups, hides eggs and treats around the house for the kids to find them on Easter morning. The WHAT’S HAPPENING AT TOTTIES THIS SPRING... planning is almost as fun as watching the kids finding the eggs and you can make it as simple or as complex as you like. EASTER ACTIVITIES workshops

FIRST, THE SHOPPING LIST Tue 29th & Wed 30th March 9.30-11am Buy a few eggs per child. Look for packs that are cheaper Just come along - £3.50 New born lambs due this Easter! than individual eggs. OLIVE TREE BISTRO Perhaps buy some small gifts as well as eggs – Monthly Bistro Evenings Sat 30th April & Sat 28th May books, fluffy chicks or colouring pens. Afternoon Tea • Afternoon Tea served from 2.30pm daily Find holders for the children to collect the eggs in such • Easter Seasonal Tea from Fri 25th March as paper bags, baskets, plastic bowls or flower pots. - Sun 11th April • Extensive Gluten Free Options Make a note of where you have hidden all the eggs!! Book your table now

NEW STOCK IN FOR SPRING SOME NICE IDEAS TO DO THE DAY BEFORE, • Bedding and baskets plants • Hanging baskets ESPECIALLY IF IT’S RAINING and planters • Flowering heathers, clematis & Get the children to decorate the holders they will collect the eggs shrubs • Rhodedendrons, azaleas & perennials in. Decorate paper bags, line baskets with straw and tie on a ribbon and add a label with the child’s name on it to the pots. Totties, Downshutts Lane, Holmfirth HD9 1AU (2 mins from A635 at New Mill) WHERE CAN YOU DO AN EASTER EGG HUNT? Open 7 days www.tottiesgardencentre.co.uk 01484 680227 At home, inside the house. Great if the weather’s bad. Lock rooms that you don’t want the children in.

In the garden. If it’s fine, this is ideal. Put the eggs out in the morning. Why not make bunny footprints from flour or talc near each hidden egg?

In the woods. If you live near some open space, gather the kids in one area until the adults have planted the eggs and clues. Then let them loose!

SOME GROUND RULES So that the children all feel they have been treated fairly and for safety, it’s important to have some rules.

When they have collected three eggs, they must come back to ‘base’ before going off again.

Give the kids clear boundaries that they must not stray outside. If you’re outdoors, place small kids with grown-ups or older children for safety. Help kids get a fair share by collecting different colour eggs each – wrap them in coloured paper. Make those intended for the small kids easier to spot.

www.familiespennines.co.uk 11 EASTER

Don’t allow the kids to eat the eggs as they find them – Get Creative with they have to bring them all back to base. Colourful Clay for Easter!

Once the game is over, allow them to eat one or two and then The Star Tree Studio in the centre of Littleborough has come up the rest should be taken home. with a fab idea for Easter – a craft with a difference.

Get older children to help younger ones. Neela Jackson who runs the Studio says, “One of our popular activities at the Studio at the moment is modelling with Foam Clay. MAKE IT BETTER It’s a wonderful, squishy, tactile modelling compound which is soft, Make it more fun with activities along the way. Tell an Easter not messy and easy for children of all ages to use! themed story, or play some games. “We discovered it was very easy for children to decorate a polystyrene or plastic egg and allowed them to really use their GIVE US A CLUE imaginations to think of creative and fun designs!” Add an extra dimension with clues. You could also make a treasure map for them to follow. Think of a theme – numbered Here’s an idea of what you can make. pictures of bunnies, pirates looking for buried treasure, fairies looking for magic eggs.

Where’s the Easter Bunny Here’s some of the best places to find the Easter Bunny (including Egg or Chick Hunts) in and around our area – check before you set out as you may have to book and things change too:

19 March (10-11am) Easter Egg Hunt Kindergarten at Oldham Hulme Grammar School, Chamber Rd, Oldham OL8 4BX

25-28 March (10am-4pm) Easter Eggspress, Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt Light Railway, Clayton West, Huddersfield HD8 9XJ

25-28 March Easter Egg Trail RSPB Old Moor, Old Moor Lane, Barnsley S73 0YF Why not pop into the Studio in the run up to Easter to create yours? 25 & 28 March (10am-12 noon & 2-4pm) Easter Bunny and Crafts House Museum, The Star Tree Studio, Victoria St, Littleborough Abbey Walk, Leeds LS5 3EH OL15 9DB, 07881 822224, [email protected], www.thestartreestudio.com. 25 & 28 March (during opening times) Easter Bunny and Puzzles , Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 8BH Spring has sprung at RSPB Old 26 March-10 April Moor, Barnsley Easter Chick Hunt Red House Museum, BD19 4JP Get out into the great outdoors this Easter at RSPB Old Moor Easter Egg Hunt , Birstall WF17 9LG Reserve (just off M1 near Barnsley). There’s easy access and loads of fun, wildlife-inspired activities for spring. 27 March (11am-4pm) Easter Bunny and Spring Festival Take our free entry voucher on page 4 and save money too! Watermill, Thwaite Lane, Leeds LS10 1RP Here’s some fun things to do – or just meander through the reserve on the accessible and sheltered paths then treat yourself 27 March (12 noon-4pm) to something from the lovely shop and fabulous cafe. Parking and Easter Egg Hunt , Woodlands Road, facilities on site. WF17 0AS 21 & 28 March: Drawing, Dipping and Discovery Mondays 27 March (1-4.30pm) Activity centre open for self-led crafts all about homes for wildlife, Easter Eggspress and Eggs Royds Park Miniature Spring and Easter. Pond dipping kits and activity backpacks are Railway, Dewsbury Road, BD19 5LL available to hire.

27 March (1.30-3pm) 22 & 29 March: Tuesday Tales Easter Egg Hunt Lower Higham Visitor Centre, Join Chris and Bob for tales of wildlife and wonder in the heart Higham Lane Gee Cross, Hyde SK14 5LR of the nature reserve.

31 March & 7 April (11am-12pm, 1-2pm & 2-3pm) 23 & 30 March: Wild Wednesdays Easter Egg Hunt and Crafts , RSPB Old Moor’s most popular holiday time activity. Classroom Lister’s Rd, Halifax HX3 6XG based nature themed craft activities, go pond dipping on the

12 www.familiespennines.co.uk EASTER

reserve with a wildlife expert, or simply enjoy being out in the fresh Kirklees Light Railway air in beautiful surroundings.

24 & 31 March: Thinkbomb! Thursdays Fun wildlife activities based on the nature around the reserve.

25 March, 1 & 8 April: Free Fridays Reserve entry free to children.

25-28 March: Easter Egg trail Can you solve the clues and help the Easter Bunny find his eggs?

4-8 April: Explore the Reserve Pond dipping kits and activity backpacks are available to hire to help you explore the wildlife around the reserve.

For times and booking information check www.rspb.org.uk/ oldmoor or contact 01226 751593 or [email protected]. All of the events are free, but a reserve entry fee applies or take along the voucher on page 4 for FREE family entry.

throughout the school holidays with new family trails, Easter egg A world of wonder awaits just a hunts, spring-themed crafts, garden games and face-painting! Plus hop away on the Eastbound M62! don’t forget the museums are fascinating days out themselves, from fashion galleries, to replica Victorian streets, a Leeds tiger Leeds Museums and Galleries will host a number of hands-on (and even a toddler town) there’s everything you could need for a activities to capture imaginations over the Easter break. fabulous day out – including cafes for that well deserved break!

Easter weekend will see hop-along bunnies, Easter bonnet Take a look at leeds.gov.uk/schoolholidays for more making and a special spring festival – then the activities continue information, see our What’s On section in this issue and at Families Online, choose What’s On with UK-wide events and Leeds Museums and Galleries things to do all year long (www.familiespennines.co.uk).

Hop On Board the Easter Eggspress at the Kirklees Light Railway this Easter weekend Travel by steam train aboard the Easter Eggspress at the Kirklees Light Railway from Friday 25 March to Monday 28 March from Clayton West to Shelley to meet the Easter Bunny where children can take part in an Easter Egg Hunt.

The Easter Bunny dropped his food and everyone who helps collect it will receive a chocolate egg. Also hidden around the playground are special Golden Eggs – find one to receive an extra special prize from the Easter Bunny. After the Egg Hunt join in the Egg and Spoon Races for all age groups – even the adults – with more chocolaty prizes for the winners.

With a Café, Tearoom and BBQ and plenty to keep the children Leeds Museums and Galleries entertained including platform Tram rides, rides around the pond on the Clayton Flyer, children’s entertainer, bouncy castles, face painting, donkey rides and arts and crafts activities, why not make a day of it? (Some activities may be subject to a small extra charge.)

The first train departs from Clayton West at 10am then every 40 minutes until 4pm. Pre-book so you don’t have to queue at busy times, though tickets will be available on the day.

To book or for more information visit www.kirkleeslightrailway.com or call 01484 865727. See more events in our What’s On section too.

Kids are Half Price at Chill Factore this Easter! Manchester’s Chill Factore has the longest indoor ski run in the UK, and situated near to the Trafford Centre, it’s only a short hop

www.familiespennines.co.uk 13 EASTER

from your doorstep to drive there. This Easter there’s a really great reason to give Chill Factore a try – kids go half price!

The special deal means that when you buy an adult ticket you may bring as many children as you like at half the normal price this Easter, so why not treat your own family plus a friend or two?

This offer is available on Snow Park Pass, Lift Passes and Fun Tasters, so book now at chillfactore.com.

Enjoy a Jungle Adventure at Eureka! this Easter Calling all intrepid explorers. Eureka! invites you to experience a Jungle Adventure this Easter. From 19 March through to 17 April this special event enhances the amazing galleries and interactive things to do indoors and out at the National Children’s Museum.

Why not buy your tickets before you go? The Eureka! website allows you to buy online up to 9am on the day of your visit and your ticket will run for up to a year after the date on which you make your purchase. This is very useful as it means that Eureka! can get your annual pass ready for you before you arrive and you can skip the longest queues by going to the online bookings desk, which they set up for busy days.

See more at www.eureka.org.uk/visit-us.

Easter at Holmfirth’s Totties Garden Centre and The Olive Tree Bistro Nestled in the Holmfirth village of Totties, with beautiful views of the Holme Valley, is the fabulous Totties Garden Centre. This Easter, Totties invites your children to fairandfunky Workshops making little chick mobiles and Easter bunny pen pots from recycled bits and pieces. Taking place on Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 March between 9.30am and 11am, there’s no need to book and the workshop costs just £3.50 per child. There’s space to run around outside and garden games, plus there may be something extra to see – Totties are hoping their new born lambs will come in the Easter Holidays!

Whilst you are there take a look at the spring garden centre stock – bedding and basket plants, hanging baskets and planters, flowering heathers, clematis and shrubs plus their new collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, and perennials.

The attractive Olive Tree Bistro is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, or why not treat your family to Afternoon Tea served daily from 2.30pm. For something ‘egg-stra’ special book your table for the Easter Seasonal Tea available from Friday 25 March to Sunday 11 April. For adults bookings are now being taken for The Olive Tree’s monthly Bistro Evening with dates available at time of press on 30 April & 28 May. Extensive Gluten Free options are available in the Bistro too.

Call 01484 680227 to book or visit www.tottiesgardencentre.co.uk.

14 www.familiespennines.co.uk WHAT’S ON

THEATRE & SHOWS 8 April 14 April 0844 686 1176 (MARCH & APRIL THE ADVENTURES BGS SENIOR & JUNIOR communitydirectory.kirklees.gov.uk OF WALTER LEMONFACE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING Celebrate Science Week with an INC EASTER) afternoon of children’s activities with Square Chapel Centre for the Arts, Grammar School, a colourful theme 12pm-3pm 25-27 March 10 Square Road, Halifax HX1 1QG Road, Bradford BD9 4JP 01422 353073 www.bradfordgrammar.com 18-20 March WE’RE GOING ON www.squarechapel.co.uk 11am Open Morning, book with school. A BEAR HUNT 9.15am SPORTS RELIEF The Victoria Theatre, 23 April www.sportrelief.com/events Fountain Street, Halifax HX1 1BP SMALL CINEMA: MARCH & APRIL See the website for a list of what 01422 351158 GNOMEO & JULIET you can get involved in, including www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria EVENTS Swimathons & Mile events Direct from a smash-hit West End Gallery Oldham, Oldham Cultural throughout our region. & international tour. Fri 2pm, Quarter, Greaves Street, Oldham 5 March Sat & Sun 11am & 2pm OL1 1AL 0161 770 4653 18-29 April www.galleryoldham.org.uk PAGETURNERS CHILDREN’S READING FESTIVAL LAUNCH THE 2016 BIG PEDAL 26 March A fun family film to mark Shakespeare’s 400 year legacy. www.sustrans.org.uk SMALL CINEMA: INSIDE OUT Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury Crafts from 12 noon, performance Retail Park, Railway Street, Sustrans runs the Big Pedal to Gallery Oldham, 2pm Dewsbury WF12 8EQ encourage children & parents to Oldham Cultural Quarter, communitydirectory.kirklees.gov.uk travel to school in ways that are Greaves Street, MARCH & APRIL Free. No need to book. 10.30am to healthy, better for the environment Oldham OL1 1AL 3.30pm & that help reduce congestion at the 0161 770 4653 SCHOOL OPEN school gates. www.galleryoldham.org.uk EVENTS 5-6 & 12-13 March Pixar’s funny & smart movie, Inside 29-30 April & 1 May DESTINATION SPACE Out, looks at the emotions inside an 5 March TOUR DE YORKSHIRE 11-year old girl’s head. Crafts from Eureka! Discovery Road, Halifax 12 noon, performance 2pm HIPPERHOLME GRAMMAR HX1 2NE letour.yorkshire.com JUNIOR SCHOOL OPEN 01422 330069 www.eureka.org.uk 3 days of thrills (and spills) at one 29 March MORNING Find out what it is like in space! of the newest international cycle Hipperholme Grammar Junior Weekends to 13 March. road races. Line the route for a HOW THE KOALA LEARNT memorable, free event. TO HUG School, 45 Road, Lightcliffe, Halifax HX3 8AQ 12 March Square Chapel Centre for the Arts, 30 April 01422 201330 www.hgsf.org.uk CALLING ALL BOLLYWOOD 10 Square Road, Halifax HX1 1QG Open Morning for HGS Junior HEROES & PRINCESSES OLIVE TREE BISTRO AT 01422 353073 School – check school for details. TOTTIES: BISTRO NIGHTS www.squarechapel.co.uk/whats-on/ 10am-12 noon Yorkshire Children’s Centre, koala-learnt-hug/ Brian Jackson House, New Totties Garden Centre & the Approximate running time 60mins 7 March North Parade (behind the railway Olive Tree Bistro Cafe, (no interval). Ages 3+. 2.30pm station) Huddersfield HD1 5JP Downshutts Lane, Holmfirth, RISHWORTH SCHOOL www.litfest.org.uk Huddersfield HD9 1AU 30 March OPEN EVENING Calling all Bollywood Heroes & 01484 683363 Princesses! Find out what it takes to www.tottiesgardencentre.co.uk HOW THE KOALA LEARNT Rishworth School, Oldham Road, be a Bollywood hero or princess in Last Saturday of the month, The TO HUG Rishworth, Ripponden HX6 4OA 01422 822217 this family-friendly event for all ages. Olive Tree becomes a full table Oldham Coliseum Theatre, www.rishworth-school.co.uk 10am-11am service restaurant for the evening. Fairbottom Street, Oldham Talk from the Headmaster at 7pm, All dishes are fresh, handmade OL1 3SW event runs 6pm-8pm 12 March & cooked to order. Please book in 0161 624 2829 advance. 7pm 2.30pm PAGETURNERS CHILDREN’S 8 March READING FESTIVAL FINALE EASTER THEMED/ 1 April BGS SIXTH FORM TASTER Huddersfield Library & Art Gallery, MORNING SCHOOL HOLIDAY MARVELLOUS IMAGINARY Princess Alexandra Walk, MENAGERIE Bradford Grammar School, Huddersfield HD1 2SU EVENTS (check holiday Keighley Road, Bradford BD9 4JP communitydirectory.kirklees.gov.uk dates with your school or Square Chapel Centre for the Arts, www.bradfordgrammar.com The Pageturners 2016 finale event nursery as these can differ 10 Square Road, Halifax HX1 1QG Open Event at BGS. Book into the will be fun day celebrating children’s 01422 353073 between boroughs) Sixth Form Taster Morning, from literature, featuring popular award- www.squarechapel.co.uk 8.45am winning authors Jeremy Strong, Kate Ages 4+. 2.30pm 16 March-10 April Pankhurst & Chris Mould!10am-4pm 12 March EASTER EGG HUNT 5 April HEATHFIELD OPEN MORNING 12-13 March Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, FILM SHOWING: SKELLIG Birstall, Batley WF17 9LG Heathfield School, Oldham Road, A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS 0844 686 1176 Halifax Central Library, Northgate, Rishworth, Ripponden HX6 4OA THE TANK ENGINE AND HIS communitydirectory.kirklees.gov.uk Halifax HX1 1UN 01422 823564 FRIENDS www.ticketsource.co.uk/discover Pick up a form from the Countryside www.rishworth-school.co.uk Kirklees Light Railway (KLR), Special screening of Skellig, based Centre & look for the clues hidden Heathfield (the Junior School to Park Mill Way , Clayton West, on the book by David Almond. around the play area. Rishworth) Open Morning 9.30am- Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Booking required. 2pm 12.30pm HD8 9XJ 19 March 01484 865727 7 April 17 March www.kirkleeslightrailway.com EASTER EGG HUNT THE WIZARD OF OZ HIPPERHOLME GRAMMAR Kirklees Light Railway (KLR) is Oldham Hulme Grammar School, EASTER PANTO SENIOR SCHOOL OPEN expecting a very special Tank Engine. Chamber Rd, Oldham Booking advised. From 10am The Victoria Theatre, EVENING OL8 4BX 0161 624 4497 www.ohgs.co.uk Fountain Street, Halifax HX1 1BP Hipperholme Grammar 13 March Oldham Hulme Grammar School’s 01422 351158 Senior School, Bramley Lane, Kindergarten invites you to their www.calderdale.gov.uk Halifax HX3 8JE FUN WITH COLOURS Easter Egg Hunt with a chance to With Tracy Beaker herself – 01422 202256 www.hgsf.org.uk Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, look round too! Book with school. Dani Harmer. 2pm & 5.30pm 6.30pm Birstall, Batley WF17 9LG 10-11am

www.familiespennines.co.uk 15 WHAT’S ON

19 March-17 April 0113 336 7560 www.leeds.gov.uk/ 26 March-10 April 30 March JUNGLE ADVENTURE museumsandgalleries EASTER CHICK HUNT MARSHMALLOW SKYE EVENT Create your own jolly Easter AT TODMORDEN LIBRARY Eureka! Discovery Road, headgear inspired by the hats, caps Red House Museum, Oxford Halifax HX1 2NE or crowns on show in the house. Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton Todmorden Library, Rochdale 01422 330069 www.eureka.org.uk 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm BD19 4JP Road, Todmorden OL14 7LB Easter School Holidays special communitydirectory.kirklees.gov.uk www.ticketsource.co.uk/discover fun event! 25-28 March Find the Easter chicks hidden around Make new friends at this session Red House to win a mini egg. which is based on the book by Cathy 21 & 28 March HOP ON BOARD THE EASTER Cassidy. Booking essential. 2-3pm EGGSPRESS AT KLR DRAWING, DIPPING 26 March-17 April AND DISCOVERY MONDAYS Kirklees Light Railway (KLR), LAMBS LOOSE IN THE HOUSE: 31 March & 7 April Park Mill Way, Clayton West, FAMILY TRAIL EASTER BUNNY FUN RSPB Old Moor, Old Moor Lane, Huddersfield HD8 9XJ AT SHIBDEN HALL Barnsley S73 0YF 01484 865727 , Templenewsam 01226 751593 www.kirkleeslightrailway.com Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE Shibden Hall & Park, Lister’s Rd, www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor Easter Eggspress, Easter Bunny & 0113 336 7560 www.leeds.gov.uk/ Halifax HX3 6XG Activity centre open for self-led crafts Egg Hunt. Booking advised. 10am- museumsandgalleries 0844 686 1177 all about homes for wildlife, Spring 4pm The spring lambs have got loose and museums.calderdale.gov.uk and Easter. Pond dipping kits and have been seen hiding in the House. Search out the eggs hidden in activity backpacks are available to 25-28 March Follow the trail and solve the clues Cunnery Wood & grounds then make hire. to be in with a chance of winning a a felt Easter egg. Booking essential. HOPALONG BUNNY’S BASKET chocolate treat. 10.30am-5pm 11am-12pm, 1-2pm & 2-3pm 22 & 29 March OF PUZZLES AND TREATS TUESDAY TALES Leeds City Museum, Millennium 27 March 4-8 April Square, Leeds, LS2 8BH EASTER EGG HUNT EXPLORE THE RESERVE RSPB Old Moor, Old Moor Lane, 0113 224 3732 Barnsley S73 0YF www.leeds.gov.uk/ Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, RSPB Old Moor, Old Moor Lane, 01226 751593 museumsandgalleries Batley WF17 0AS Barnsley S73 0YF www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor Watch out, the museum bunny’s 01924 326155 01226 751593 Join Chris and Bob for tales of hopping in and out with a basket of communitydirectory.kirklees.gov.uk www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor wildlife and wonder in the heart of springtime treats. Spend a fun family Follow clues around the museum & Pond dipping kits and activity the nature reserve. day in the museum with calming park, solve the puzzle & win some backpacks are available to hire to Easter puzzles. 11am-5pm tiny chocolate eggs, then decorate help you explore the wildlife around 23 & 30 March an egg box to put them in. 12-4 pm the reserve. WILD WEDNESDAYS 25 March-17 April 27 March 5-6 April RSPB Old Moor, Old Moor Lane, SELF-LED SPRING CRAFTS EASTER EGGSPRESS SPARKS! EASTER HOLIDAY Barnsley S73 0YF Leeds Industrial Museum, Canal AT ROYDS PARK FUN: TIME TRAVEL CRAFTS 01226 751593 Road, Leeds, LS12 2QF www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor 0113 263 7861 Royds Park Miniature Railway, , Boothtown RSPB Old Moor’s most popular www.leeds.gov.uk/ Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton Road, Halifax HX3 6HG holiday time activity. Classroom museumsandgalleries BD19 5LL 01422 352334 based nature themed craft activities, Drop-in to the museum and do some www.roydsparkrailway.co.uk www.ticketsource.co.uk/calderdale go pond dipping on the reserve with spring-themed craftiness. The enthusiasts & volunteers at this Different activity each day. Booking a wildlife expert, or simply enjoy traditional miniature railway invite essential. 11am-12 noon, 1-2pm & being out in the fresh air in beautiful 25 March-17 April you to visit to help raise funds for the 2-3pm surroundings. railway. 1-4.30pm SPRINGTIME FESTIVAL: 5-8 April EASTER FUN AND GAMES 24 & 31 March 27 March BOOM, SHAKE THE MUSEUM THINKBOMB! THURSDAYS , Off Collier Lane, HYDE EASTER EGG HUNT , Leeds, LS25 3EB Leeds City Museum, Millennium RSPB Old Moor, Old Moor Lane, 0113 378 2959 Lower Higham Visitor Centre, Square, Leeds, LS2 8BH Barnsley S73 0YF www.leeds.gov.uk/ Higham Lane, Gee Cross, Hyde 0113 224 3732 www.leeds.gov.uk/ 01226 751593 museumsandgalleries BD14 5LR whatson.tameside.gov.uk museumsandgalleries www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor Spring has sprung at Lotherton. Easter Egg Hunt & competitions! Make the museum musical this Fun wildlife activities based on the Enjoy a fun-filled Easter holiday with 1.30-3pm Easter holiday. Craft your own nature around the reserve. brand new trails, daily crafts, garden musical instrument then test it out games, meet the keeper, nest box 27 March in the acoustic area. Fine tune your 25 March, 1 & 8 April making and Easter Egg Trail. 11am- SPRING FESTIVAL creativity with a mixture of activities FREE FRIDAYS 4pm to sample. 10am-12pm & 2-4pm Thwaite Mills Watermill, Thwaite RSPB Old Moor, Old Moor Lane, 26 March Lane, Stourton, Leeds, LS10 1RP Barnsley S73 0YF 0113 3782983 www.leeds.gov.uk/ 01226 751593 EASTER FAIR AT THE museumsandgalleries www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor ARTWORKS Join Thwaite Island to celebrate the Reserve entry free to children. The Artworks, Shaw Lodge, coming of Spring. There will be fun Shaw Lane, Halifax HX3 9ET activities for all the family including 25-28 March 01422 346900 face painting, bouncy castle, the EASTER EGG TRAIL www.theartworks.org.uk Easter Bunny and much more. Have the chance to buy unique 11am-4pm RSPB Old Moor, Old Moor Lane, presents for your friends & family. Families Pennines listings can also Barnsley S73 0YF 11am-3pm 29-30 March 01226 751593 be found on our fully searchable online What’s On, and we update www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor ‘fairandfunky’ WORKSHOPS 26-27 March regularly, so make sure you Can you solve the clues and help the Totties Garden Centre & the Olive bookmark EASTER ANIMALS Easter Bunny find his eggs? Tree Bistro Cafe, Downshutts www.familiespennines.co.uk. , Abbey Lane, Holmfirth, Huddersfield HD9 Please be aware that things 25-28 March Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH 1AU 01484 683363 change so check details and BONNY BONNETS AND 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/ www.tottiesgardencentre.co.uk suitability for your family with the HANDSOME HATS museumsandgalleries Making fun crafts from recycled bits provider before setting out as Fun Easter crafts for all the family. & pieces from the garden at this fun Families Pennines cannot be held Temple Newsam, Templenewsam 10am-12pm & 2-4pm workshop. 9.30am-11am responsible for the events we list. Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE

16 www.familiespennines.co.uk