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www.familiesonline.co.uk | 5 How to help your child transfer to secondary school It’s one of the biggest transitions of childhood: moving to secondary school. From travelling independently to remembering when homework is due in, your child will need to become a good deal more self-sufficient. Here’s how to ease the transition during the months before. Ramp up responsibilities Senior school children have to be considerably more responsible for their own belongings and themselves. Whereas primary school teachers send letters to parents, at ‘big’ school, communication on day-to-day issues might well be to your child only. Begin by trying to remind your child less about what kit or books they need daily. Take the stage! Begin building independence out and about Who hasn’t dreamed of being on stage at some Most secondary school pupils travel to school minus mum and dad, so get yours used to being out without you. It’ll be less daunting for them point? 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Family Fun day at Fontwell Park After the very popular family fun day at Fontwell Park in May that saw a record attendance of just under 10,000 racegoers attend the Sussex course, Fontwell are gearing up to do it all over again Discover Lost Kingdom for their second family day of the year on Sunday September 4th. Favourite attractions from this year return for another jam packed - only at Paultons Park family day that sees free entertainment for the kids New for 2016 is an amazing new Dinosaur and under 18s going free for a day out that doesn’t Theme Park World, Lost Kingdom - only break the bank. With 9 races on offer for this meeting at Paultons Family Theme Park. Take a including 2 pony races, make sure you get your Jurassic jeep expedition at the Dino Tour tickets in advance from only £12 for adults. Co., ride the Velociraptor boomerang coaster and soar high into the sky on The Flight of the Pterosaur – a new suspended family coaster! Experience Sky Walk with a Family Ticket to The Lost Kingdom also features life-like animatronic dinosaurs, Jurassic themed Emirates Spinnaker Tower family rides, the Little Explorers’ Play Park The Emirates Spinnaker Tower introduces a and an amazing opportunity to come face new, fun and informative animated film show to face with ‘living’, walking Dinosaurs at for 2016 to start your experience. You’ll then Alive – Dinosaur Encounter! be whisked up to 100 metres above the sea Discover Lost Kingdom and experience to discover the secrets of the landscape, with a journey to a lost land that will never be touch screen i-view interpretation, audio forgotten. www.paultonspark.co.uk guides and an interactive ship finder. If you’re feeling brave, you can venture across the amazing glass Sky Walk, with virtually nothing Use the voucher between you and the waves, on page 15 to receive then take the helm of the rib a kids ice cream for boat simulator! Finally head £1 at the Waterfront right up to the Sky Deck to feel the energizing sea breeze in your Café!* hair from this open air top level. www.spinnakertower.co.uk

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www.familiesonline.co.uk | 9 Day Out With Thomas 6th -14th August Thomas & Friends return to the Watercress The best sailors, the fastest boats! Line for more family fun! Shake hands with the Watch the excitement and join the action Fat Controller, meet Thomas The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth (Friday 22 the Tank Engine and his – Sunday 24 July) guarantees an adrenaline fuelled spectacle with the friends, take part in Thomas world’s best sailors competing on foiling, wing-sailed catamarans that themed activities and ride the ‘fly’ on foils at astonishing speeds of up to 40mph. It’s not just all about the sailing: off the big steams trains all day! Free water there is a packed three-day programme of entertainment in the ‘Race Village’ that will Thomas sticker and certificate enthral all the family. for every child, plus activities, a bouncy slide, tea cup ride, Located on Southsea Seafront the ‘Race Village’ offers close-up views of the racing and an children’s entertainer and Thomas tattoos! Ride exciting array of food traders. For those wanting more exhilarating action world class BMX with Thomas, Toad and Diesel for a great value champions will be performing in Southsea Skate Park. Don’t expect the high speed action to family day out, not to be missed! be just on the water - as the sailing teams fly over the water, up in the sky there are fantastic aerial displays. For tickets and more info visit: www.lvacwsportsmouth.com/ticket Make their day a Day Out With Thomas and book your tickets online at www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk or simply pay Super fun at Super Camps on the day. The school summer holidays are a time for children to have fun whilst keeping active in body and mind. Super Camps give children the opportunity to do just that, with Arts and craft workshops a range of camps and courses to suit everyone. This summer Aspex Gallery in Portsmouth will be hosting a Camps are full of great new activities for 2016, with a series of arts and crafts workshops, taking place in their newly guarantee of water activities at all camps during the renovated Learning Space! summer. You can also rest assured knowing that your This includes ‘Young Artists’ for ages 10 – 14 years, which will children are at the best camp in town after receiving yet see kids making artwork inspired by Aspex’s painting and another Outstanding Ofsted rating in 2016. sculpture-based exhibition, ‘Double Dutch’! Call 01235 467300 to find your nearest Super Camp. For the younger ones, there’s ‘Holiday Art Club’ (8 – 11 years), with activities inspired by all things nature! Summer at Fishbourne Roman Palace To top this all of, the gallery will continue to offer their free weekly Beat the boredom blues this summer with some exciting events drop-in workshops in the form of at Fishbourne Roman Palace. From 19th – 29th July, visitors will ‘Family Saturdays’ (11am - 1pm). get a chance to try their hand at being an archaeologist and join Details of all workshops can be in with a special excavation, washing finds, identifying them and found online: www.aspex.org.uk discovering what happens to them next. On Thursdays in August, there’s a chance to get creative during Fishbourne’s Summer Fun event. A modern take on ancient crafts with lots of activities and things to make and do. As well as these events, the site is open every day during the summer from 10am offering guided tours and an Artillery Parade and Assault Course interactive area for children. Roman Way, Fishbourne, Chichester PO19 3QR. Tel: 01243 785859 at Fort Nelson On the 30 and 31 July, experience the power and might of the big guns during an action-packed weekend of live firings of historic artillery from the Napoleonic period through to the Second World War and beyond. As well as the excitement of live firings there will be talks, film shows and object-handling sessions plus static displays and military vehicles. Throughout the summer holidays, kids will have loads of fresh air and fun on the outdoor adventure course. Let them burn off some energy on the balance beams, crawl nets and tyre walks. Stay and play all day (£3.50 per child). Explore this massive Victorian fort, its tunnels and ramparts. Don’t miss the daily big gun firing at 1pm. Visit www.royalarmouries.org for the full programme and to book your tickets. Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham PO17 6AN. Tel: 01329 233734

10 | Tel: 02393 117 561 | [email protected] Unleash your inner Ninja! Journey to the stars An exciting range of star shows is on offer this summer at the South Downs Planetarium in Chichester, located to the south of the City on the campus of the Chichester High Schools. There is free car parking adjacent to the Planetarium building, easy access for the disabled, and it is only a short walk from rail and bus stations. Centrepiece of the 100-seat auditorium is the A brand new family attraction, based on TV’s Archery and Assault magnificent star projector which displays popular Ninja Warrior series and the first of its over 4,500 pinpoint stars on the dome Courses on Peter Ashley’s kind in the UK, is now open at Action Stations, above your head. Using the star projector, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. our shows ‘Summertime Stars, Moon and holiday programme Measuring 20 metre x 6 metre, the £60,000 Planets’ and ‘Summer Nights, Shooting Stars’ The Peter Ashley Activity Centres Trust assault course has been tailor made to reflect the will showcase the wonders of the summer provide a fantastic mix of activities for all physical challenges of the Royal Marines in the night sky, and are suitable for would-be ages including; Archery, Air Rifle shooting, popular attraction, which showcases life in the stargazers aged 7 and upwards. Assault Courses, Climbing, Horse Riding, modern Royal Navy. Shows coming up include ‘Seven Wonders Initiative Tests, Holiday Activities, and Team Combining elements of Parkour, rock climbing of the Solar System’, ‘All Aboard – A Tour of Building events plus many more. Based in and rope courses, the course is suitable for the Planets’ and Destination Mars, the Red two historic Victorian forts overlooking the anyone over six and visitors can have as many Planet, which visit the fascinating members Solent and South Downs, the forts provide an goes as they like. of the Sun’s family. Other presentations will atmospheric environment in which to learn or The annual All Attraction Ticket can be bought look at ‘Our Galaxy, The Milky Way’ and progress your skills. The very popular Holiday online for £26.40 (adult) or £18.40 (child 5-15). ‘Hubble’s Glorious Universe’. This summer Activity programmes, Owner Pony days and This ticket includes entry to the Mary Rose will also see the return, by popular demand, Limitless days fill up fast, so make sure you Museum, HMS Warrior 1860, HMS Victory, HMS of old favourites including ‘The Moon, Our book your space soon! M.33, The National Museum of the Royal Navy Nearest Neighbour’, ‘The Northern Lights’, Peter Ashley Road, Portsmouth PO6 1BJ Portsmouth and Action Stations. Also included is the story behind Nature’s greatest light show, Telephone: 023 9232 1223 admission to their off-site attractions, including and ‘Prepare for Blast Off!’, a topical show for Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower (Gosport), aspiring astronauts of all ages. the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and HMS For details of all upcoming shows, and a Alliance (Gosport) and the Royal Marines map showing you how to get there, visit the Museum (Eastney). Plus a complimentary Planetarium’s website at www.southdowns. waterbus to the Gosport attractions and a org.uk. It is always advisable to book tickets 45-minute Harbour Tour. in advance, as some shows sell out quickly. For more information on all ticket prices, see Call 01243 774400 or 07818 297292 to reserve www.historicdockyard.co.uk/tickets-and- tickets. offers FREE kids clubs at Cascades This summer Cascades Shopping Centre will play host to three, free, kids clubs giving youngsters plenty to do during the school holidays. On Wednesday 27 July children will be able to take part in a very special nautical-themed day featuring games, arts and crafts and even a boat race! Brand new play area at Ice Age stars Sid and Scrat join the fun on Wednesday 10 August Staunton Country Park giving children a chance to meet the popular prehistoric pair. Visit Staunton’s fantastic brand new outdoor To round out the summer of fun, on Wednesday 24 August children can dress up play area with its fully accessible play as ‘who they want to be when they grow up’ and can step into the Cascades photo equipment. Set sail to China on Sir George booth to get a picture of their future. 230 Commercial Rd, Portsmouth PO1 4RL. Staunton’s punt boat and discover the spinning Tel: 023 9285 1255 tea cups, large climbing frame with its Chinese inspired rooftops, accessible swings and much much more! A World of Play at Horizon Plus all the usual fun of the farm with friendly Havant and Waterlooville Leisure Centres have two large animals and regular encounter sessions, the indoor play centres suitable for children up to age 12. The south coast's largest ornamental glasshouses, centres both have separate toddler areas, lots of seating beautiful gardens and 1,000 acres of country for adults, free Wi-Fi and its FREE for adults and babies. park to explore, there’s something for everyone The impressive Horizon World of Play at Waterlooville has this summer at Staunton. cleverly been themed so your children can go exploring Visit the Park during the summer holidays (21 around the world from playing football in Wembley to sliding July - 4th Sept) and celebrate the summertime down the New York skyline. Horizone Play Centre at Havant has with crafts, trails and animal encounters from. 4 levels with a large 3 wave slide for children to race each other Normal admission applies. Small charge down, ball pit, robe bridges, nets and tunnels. applies for some crafts and activities. Waterlooville PO7 7UW. Tel: 02392 245900. Middle Park Way, Havant PO9 5HB Havant, PO9 2AY. Tel: 02392 476026 Tel: 023 9245 3405

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J6699 FON September Family Fun Raceday - PRINT Posters & Leaflets Concepts v4.indd 2 www.familiesonline.co.uk31/05/2016 11:53 | 13 Fruity Fruity sticks summer Great for a lunchbox treat, these colourful snacks will soon disappear! How to make: cks Cut the larger fruit into squares and Sna squeeze some lime or lemon juice Snowy Strawberries over them to prevent them from You will need: going brown. This one is super easy and great to get the kids helping in the kitchen. Ideal for summer snacks, they can be kept 3 thin plastic straws Push the straws through the in the freezer and brought out after a hot day at school. Mixture of fruit such as pieces of fruit one at a time grapes, strawberries, kiwi fruit, – make sure you mix up the pineapple, banana, apple colours to make it look extra How to make: special. Wash the strawberries and trim the stalks and leaves off Lemon or lime juice Note: Children who are under four each one. should not be offered whole grapes Put some of the Greek yoghurt in a bowl and roll each because of the danger of choking. strawberry in the yoghurt. Lay them on a flat baking tray. When you have covered all the fruit with the yoghurt, place the tray in the freezer on an empty shelf and leave to freeze overnight. You can then Healthy Banana take them off the tray and store them in freezer Granola Bars bags until needed. You will need: These tasty bars are You will need: 1 punnet strawberries full of protein thanks 120g oats to the hidden gems; 1 large pot Greek yoghurt 2 mashed bananas, 60g quinoa quinoa and chia seeds. ¼ tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp chia seeds, ½ tsp vanilla extract How to make: 60g chopped almonds and pecans Heat the oven to 350F degrees / 180C / Gas 4. 40g dried cranberries, Grease and line a baking 50g butter or margarine tray roughly 20 cm square. 2 tbsp honey Mix together the quinoa, chia seeds, salt and cinnamon with the oats in a large bowl. Add the mashed banana and vanilla and then the nuts and dried fruit. In a small saucepan, melt the butter or margarine over a low heat and add the honey. When melted, fold in to the granola mixture. Pour into the pan and press it down until it is level. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cut into fingers while still warm and leave to cool completely. Fruity Summer Rolls Usually filled with tofu, herbs and noodles, they are a great snack and if you can find the rice paper wrappers in a local oriental food supplier, you can not only make those but also these amazing fruity You will need: rolls, perfect for lunch boxes. Rice paper wrappers Mixture of summer fruit; watermelon, How to make: strawberries, apple, pear, peach, Take the fruit you are going to use, wash and peel if mango, kiwi fruit etc. necessary, then cut into very small, cubes. Mint leaves (optional) Drizzle with lime juice over the fruit to prevent browning and stir well to combine the fruits together. Lime juice Add a few small or torn mint leaves if your child likes them. Place a small pile of the fruit at the centre of a rice paper wrapper. Roll one side in, then the two ends and finally roll it up. Lay it on the open side to stop it falling open. If you like you can tie it with a chive or a small piece of string but this should be taken off before your child eats it. Place a few rolls in a small lunch box for your child’s packed lunch!

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21086 SPIN Families Solent Third Page Summer Ad.indd 1 02/06/2016 16:12 www.familiesonline.co.uk | 15 Tips for flying with young children Will you be travelling abroad with your young children this year? Here are 15 tips for a stress-free journey... Inform the airline when you book your Breastfeed your baby, or have a drink ready flight that you have young children and take for an older child when the flight is taking off Dress children in layers as they can get too advantage of all the extra help they offer and landing as the sucking motion will help warm on a flight – or too cold if the air parents. equalise the pressure in the ears (often an conditioning is on full blast. uncomfortable cause of babies crying on Check if your airport has a dedicated flights). Take non-battery toys and games with you crèche. Some are equipped with toys, books like good old fashioned colouring books. and rest rooms. Under-twos usually travel free as long as they sit on a parent’s lap for the entire flight. If Let your child have their own carry-on bag of Ask if you can take your buggy to the your budget will stretch to it maybe pay the small games and treats. flight’s gate so your little one will have extra fare so you have an extra seat. somewhere familiar to nap if your flight is Keep an eye on your child’s feet to make sure delayed. A seat near the bulkhead (where there is a the seat in front doesn't get kicked. division or toilet in front) may have a bit of Pack plenty of wet wipes in your handbag. But most of all; try to keep calm and enjoy extra room, so your toddler could play on the yourself… it is your well-earned holiday too! Get your children used to drinking room floor. temperature drinks as it can be difficult to Take plenty of baby food and mini snacks Emma’s Diary is the UK’s most trusted and influential keep bottles cool or warm them up at the pregnancy and baby channel. Working in partnership with you. airport. with The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Try to time your child’s day so they will Pre-book children's meals on flights. They for more than 23 years, they provide parents-to-be and have a nap on the flight. Some airlines provide new parents with the very best medical and practical get served first and you'll avoid the endless pillows and blankets. information. Visit www.emmasdiary.co.uk wait for food. Teach your child to ride a bike in 7 easy steps Teaching your child to Always wear a helmet Wearing a helmet is a must. The sooner ride a bike has never your little one gets used to it, the better. We recommend that you shop for a helmet been easier with these together to ensure your little biker likes it and seven simple steps. will therefore wear it. Look for safety add-ons A steering limiter is highly recommended Begin with a balance bike as this will enable your child to keep in Balance bikes are great because they have the right direction and prevent falls. While no pedals or stabilisers and are much lighter. you’re looking at safety equipment, it’s worth Because children can use their feet to purchasing bright coloured clothing or safety balance and move themselves along, those vests to ensure she is seen by others at night as young as two can learn to balance on time. their own. Get an adjustable seat Start on flat ground Try to choose a bike that has an adjustable Always begin to teach your child on flat ground – seat as this means the bike can be adjusted so at a local park or area with no traffic. You can to suit their height. When your child is on work your way up to small hills. the bike, both feet should be firmly on the ground – not just the toes – and the knees Teach them to use the brake should be slightly bent. At the age of two and a half to three, children are able to operate a hand brake, as long as Upgrade to a bigger bike it’s gentle enough for their fingers. Begin by When your child has developed enough skill showing your child how the brake works and and confidence you can transfer them to a encourage her to practise. pedal bike without stabilisers.

16 | Tel: 02393 117 561 | [email protected] New Website for Families! Your new Families Online Area Managers Families magazine and much loved local website Mums in The Know have joined forces to become familiesonline.co.uk We asked our new online Area Managers to tell us a little bit about themselves. You may well already know Shelley from Destined to become the number 1 resource for local families, www.familiesonline.co.uk has a network of over 340 hyper-local sites Mums in the Know Portsmouth, who we are super excited to across the UK. Like our magazine, the local sites in the Solent area are now have as part of our Families team! guaranteed to give you the very best ideas for spending time with your family locally. Shelley Cook - Area Manager for Families Online Portsmouth The site will be more comprehensive than ever and easier to use (on ‘‘I live with my husband and two children in all of your devices!) offering inspirational ideas for things to do with Cosham. I was born on the Isle of Wight, and the kids and helpful parenting tips and advice to support you and your have lived all over the country, so I feel like family. It’s in the same place, so visit familiesonline.co.uk and find I've come full circle! I used to practise family your local site! law as a solicitor but I've been a work at home mum for 5 years now. I launched the Mums in the Know WE ARE RECRUITING! Portsmouth site in April 2015 and I've really enjoyed getting out and about and meeting We are looking for two Area Managers to run our people, finding new places to take the children and writing the events Chichester/Bognor Regis site and Isle of Wight site guides. It's amazing how much Portsmouth has to offer. Having been a Families Magazine reader for years, I'm delighted that If you are a local parent living in these areas looking for a we are now joining forces and that the MITK Portsmouth site will be flexible working opportunity and would like to know more re-branded Families Portsmouth. I'm really looking forward to working about joining our team, please email with the Families team and can't wait to get started.’’ [email protected] with a covering letter and CV Gemma Clifton - Area Manager for Families Fareham and Gosport ‘‘I have a 1 year old, Theo and I’m expecting another boy in September (definitely going to Teach your child to ride a bike have my hands full!). My husband Glen, is in the Royal Navy, so we tend to make the most of our family times. We really enjoy being outdoors, so going on lots of walks with the dog, or visiting local parks. We live in such a Thousands of ideas for things to do with the kids beautiful area, so there is always somewhere in 7 easy steps from hundreds of parents across the UK new to visit! I want to make the Families Fareham and Gosport site a friendly and welcoming platform that families can turn to without the need for trawling the web for hours, as I know how important family time is! Plus I know first-hand how time-consuming trying to find local events, group, classes can be, I’ve had days that have pretty much disappeared because I was trying to find something to do!’’

Caroline Roope - Area Manager for Families Havant and Waterlooville ‘‘I’ve lived in and around Hampshire for much of my adult life and I’m currently living in Horndean with my husband and two children. We love it here and enjoy everything the village has to offer – great schools, a lovely community, and the countryside and Portsmouth right on our doorsteps. The children bring home our local Families magazine in their book bags and I always read it cover to cover – it’s such a great resource If you are a local business looking for local families. The articles are always so well written and relevant to our life-stage, and the event listings are my bible in the school for advertising options, call us on holidays! I love writing and hope to be able to create some really interesting and inspiring content for the Havant and Waterlooville website. I’m really thrilled to be joining Families at such an exciting 02393 117 561 time and hope I can successfully advocate the brand and engage other local families with what Families has to offer’’ www.familiesonline.co.uk | 17  *Kids go FREE Summer Fun at Staunton Thur 21 July – Sun 4 September Visit the Park and celebrate the summer with crafts, trails and animal encounters. *Up to two free children with every full paying adult. Small charge for crafts.Offer ends 04.09.2016. Hand in this voucher to redeem this offer. AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND This nostalgic 1950s-themed weekend from 26 – 28 August is the ultimate family day out with a spectacular firework display after racing on the Friday.

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A H O S W We’ve scoured the area for local family events this July L and August so you don’t have to! We take great care in C compiling our events guide, but please contact venues before you leave home as things can change.

Spot the Weekends until 26 August dot for FREE Live at the Bandstand summer at 3:30pm events! The Bandstand, Southsea or 7:30pm. Please Families South East Advert (87x130mm) 26/05/2016 14:26 Page 1 Get set for a sizzling summer of check the website for FREE live music every Saturday dates and for tickets and Sunday during the summer www.southdowns.org.uk (weather permitting) with an 8 July array of styles and genres at the In Search of Wildlife Bandstand. Free event. 1pm-4pm. SEARCH - Hands-On Centre, Gosport, 8 July - 24 August PO12 1BU. 023 9250 1957 Summer in the Stars Drop in event to mark the opening Southdowns Planetarium and of the Wildlife Photographer of the Science Centre, Kingsham Road, Year Exhibition in Gosport Gallery. Chichester PO19 8RP. 01243 774400 After looking at the amazing FORT NELSON Throughout the summer, there wildlife photos in the Gallery go is an impressive range of shows through to SEARCH to see real at the Southdowns Planetarium. animal specimens, enjoy activities, Watch ‘Summertime Stars, moon dressing up and a make and take ARTILLERY and Planets’, ‘The Northern Lights’, on a wildlife theme. No need to Violent sun, Space weather’ and book just come along. 10am to lots more shows, suitable for 2pm / Suggested £1 donation for ON PAR ADE making activity. children aged 7 plus. Showing Experience the power and might of the big guns on various dates throughout the Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July 2016 / 11am – 4pm

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Chichester’s biggest w summer fete; packed full of | | | . r entertainment, activities and ASSAULT COURSE LIVE FIRINGS GUN DRILLS MILITARY VEHICLES o y a l r m u i e s . fun. Tractor trailer rides (free), An action-packed weekend of live firings of historic artillery 30+ stalls, live music, kids’ play village (free), from the Napoleonic period through to World War II. old-fashioned arcade games, a surprise visit from a children's TV favourite, Big Doggie Do Adults (16+): £8 / Children (3+): £5 / Family: £20* *(2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) (bring your dog), Food, Ice Creams, arena g events, bouncy slide, sumo suits and more. 12- Buy your tickets online now 4pm. Free entry. Visit www.chichestercdt.org.uk for more information.

www.familiesonline.co.uk | 19 8 July Tuesdays and Thursdays 23 July The Girl and the Giraffe 20 July – 31 August The Spring Arts and Heritage Ben's Bees Late summer nights New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, Centre, Havant, PO9 1BS Robin Hill Country Adventure Park, 023 9247 2700 21 July PO1 2DD. 023 9264 9000 Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2NY A magical theatrical adaptation of Charming puppetry, enchanting It's Carnival Time! Experience Horizon’s Schools Out For soundscape and beautiful Katy Hounsell-Robert’s book. Join amazing days and stunning Summer Disco Ben and his cousin Martha as they storytelling combine in this Horizon Leisure Centre, Havant, nights this summer. The park find themselves turned into bees in sensitive show about love and PO9 2AY. 023 9247 6026 and its attractions stay open their grandfather’s garden. 2pm. friendship. 11.30am. For ages 3 + late, until 10pm every Tuesday Celebrate School finishing for 9 – 10 July and Thursday evening until 1st Summer! Disco, party games, 24 July Beach Clean September. Enjoy lots of high raffle, party games. 4pm - 6pm Guided Walk: Bees & Blooms energy carnival style evening Blue Reef Aquarium, Southsea, 21 July – 25 August Staunton Country Park, Havant, PO5 3PB. 02392 875 222 entertainment with live music PO9 5HB. 023 9245 3405 and performance, Squawks Thumbs Up Thursdays Discover the fascinating Give a helping hand to keep our Performance Podium, West Street, summer night parade, Wings by relationship between the flower beaches in top notch shape. See Fareham, PO16 0AN Twilight display and much more! and the bee. Led by a Staunton website for details. Free activities every Thursday 10am to 10pm. gardener who keeps bees on the throughout the Summer 9 July site. Meet at the Visitor Centre. 21 July - 4 September holidays. Something different Booking is essential. Normal Beyonce Workshop each week, including Bungee Groundlings Theatre, Portsmouth Summertime crafts admission prices apply. At Trampolines, Arts and Crafts, PO1 3BS. 023 9273 7370 Staunton Country Park, Havant. Staunton there are 1,000 acres of Visit the Park and celebrate the Inflatable Slide, Crazy Golf, Cassius Powell brings his landscaped parkland, with a lake, summertime with crafts, trails Bouncy Castle and Emma's Beyonce Workshop to follies and ancient woodland to and animal encounters. Normal Petting Farm! Active Antz Team Portsmouth for the first time. explore. With friendly animals, admission applies. Small charge will also be providing lots of For children aged 7yrs – 14yrs. ornamental farm, beautiful gardens applies for some crafts and great activities including soft £15. 11.30am - 1.30pm. and glasshouses. 1.30pm. activities. All children must be play and penalty shootout 15 July supervised by an adult. football! 11am - 2pm. Marine Life Rescue 21 July – 4 September The Diving Museum, Gosport 22 – 24 July PO12 2QU. 02392 602260 Junior Assault Course Fort Nelson, Fareham, PO17 6AN The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Tea time talk and activities for World Series Portsmouth the whole family. Squash, cake 01329 233 734 Fire their imaginations this Southsea Seafront and cookies provided. 4pm to summer! Kids will have loads of An adrenaline fuelled spectacle with 5.30pm. / £3 per person. fresh air and fun on the outdoor the world’s best sailors competing 16 July adventure course. Let them burn on foiling, wing-sailed catamarans Butser Young off some energy on the balance that ‘fly’ on foils at astonishing Archaeologists’ Club beams, crawl nets and tyre speeds of up to 40mph. It’s not Butser Ancient Farm, Waterlooville, walks. just all about the sailing: off the water there is a packed three-day PO8 0BG. 02392 598 838 Stay and play all day. Explore programme of entertainment in the ‘Race Village’ that will enthral Would you like to try an this massive Victorian Fort, its all the family and an exciting array of food traders. World class BMX archaeological dig, explore tunnels and ramparts and don’t champions will be performing in Southsea Skate Park and up in the ancient pottery or find out miss the daily big gun firing at sky there will be fantastic aerial displays. how ancient peoples built 1pm. Museum admission is free. their homes? The Young Some activities carry a small 21 July – 28 August charge. Archaeologists’ Club is run Summer Nature Trail 25 July – 2 September by enthusiastic professional QE Country Park, Waterlooville, Summer Holiday Activities leaders and provides hands-on PO8 0QE. 02392 595 040 Peter Ashley Activity Centre, Cosham activity sessions once a month Enjoy a leisurely walk through PO6 1BJ. 023 9232 1223 on a Saturday between 2-4pm the Park while the children hunt An exciting range of activities that during the summer months. £4 out the clues to solve the trail run during every school holiday per session. puzzle and claim their prize. No within the Victorian Fort. Activities booking required. See Visitor include climbing, archery, shooting, 19 – 29 July Centre for the trail. From 10am / assault courses, horse riding and Have a Go at Archaeology £2 per child lots more. From £16 per day. Fishbourne Roman Palace Chichester PO19 3QR 22 July Can you imagine what it feels Horizon’s Schools Out for like to discover a real Roman artefact? The team will be offering the Summer Disco opportunity for visitors to help out on a special archaeological site. Waterlooville Leisure Centre, Working with the digging team, you can learn excavation techniques PO7 7UW. 023 9224 5900 and have the chance to find a real artefact or two. Who knows Celebrate School being finished what you will discover! There will also be a chance to have a go at for Summer! Disco, party games, archaeological surveying, recording and geophysics as well as meet raffle, party bags. 4pm to 6pm. experts and find out about what artefacts can tell us about the past.

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#NINJAFORCE www.familiesonline.co.uk | 21 Summer Wednesdays ‘Big Night Out’ Extravaganza Blackgang Chine, Near Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 2HN. 01983 730 330 25 July Back by popular demand, the Wildlife Photography Fakes famous ‘Big Night Out’ Fireworks Family Workshop Extravaganza will take place SEARCH - Hands-On Centre, every Wednesday during Gosport, PO12 1BU. 023 9250 1957 the school holidays, starting Stage your own wildlife Wednesday 27th July – 31st photos with stuffed animals, August. Enjoy an evening of fun backgrounds and props. Improve and entertainment including your digital photography skills street performers, magicians, live with the help of an expert tutor. music, a BBQ and to bring your Make photo frames and amazing day to a spectacular end, an awe- and creativity. Working with Lab sun prints. Bring your own inspiring musical firework display Associates Filskit Theatre the camera (SEARCH will have a few set off from the cliff edge! project will span the whole three to borrow if you don't own one). days and culminates in a sharing for Advance booking essential. 1 – 31 August 30 – 31 July your friends and family. Book your 10.30am - 12.30pm / £4 per child, Artillery on Parade Victorian Seaside Fun FREE place. 10am to 4pm. accompanying adults free. Fort Nelson, Fareham, PO17 6AN Osborne House, Isle of Wight, 6 August 26 – 29 July 01329 233 734 PO32 6JX. 0370 333 1181 School Holiday Activities: Find yourself a spot on the sand Portsmouth Stories: Family and enjoy a traditional show Have Fun with Clay Workshop of Punch & Judy on Osborne's New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, Flora Twort Gallery, Petersfield, beach. Every day throughout GU32 3HS. 01730 260 756 PO1 2DD. 023 9264 9000 the summer holidays see Mr An autism-friendly, interactive Throughout the school holidays, Punch and friends getting up family workshop. With a focus on the Flora Twort Gallery will be to mischief. Have a go at the interactive projection and drama skills, running a programme of arts An action-packed weekend of traditional Victorian games, building confidence, teamwork and and crafts activities for children live firings of historic artillery enjoy a delicious locally made creativity for the whole family. 11am to and families. Events are free for from the Napoleonic period ice cream and go for a dip in the 12.30pm. children to attend and there is through to the Second World Solent. Ticketed event. a small fee for adults. 10.30am - War and beyond. As well as 12.30pm the excitement of live firings, 26 - 30 July 4, 11, 18 and 25 August there will be talks, film shows Summer Fun! Qatar Goodwood Festival and object-handling sessions Fishbourne Roman Palace, PO19 3QR Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester plus static displays and military Don’t miss the fun at Fishbourne Roman One of the highlights of the vehicles. There will also be the Palace this summer when there’s a chance summer season, combining top- opportunity to have a go at to try all things Roman! On Thursdays in class international horseracing loading and firing a Victorian August the Palace will come alive with with a relaxed atmosphere. field gun. Our younger visitors hands-on activities for all ages to enjoy. Guests can enjoy 13 Group races can join in the fun on the There will an opportunity to create clay across the five-day event with Junior Assault Course. (All day lamps and coil pots, have a go at dressing prize money totalling over £4.9 admission to the assault course up as a Roman, make your own mosaic million, including the £1 million is included with a child’s Artillery design, play some Roman games, explore Qatar Sussex Stakes in which on Parade ticket). 11am to 4pm. the Roman gardens, and find out about the the world’s best horses compete wine the Romans drank! for top honours. It is not just Saturdays during the holidays about racing; on all days you will Saturday Night at the Movies find superb food and drink, live 6-14 August Robin Hill Country Adventure Park, 1 August Day Out with Thomas music and even complimentary Isle of Wight. 01983 527 352 Ancient Hunting Skills Midhants Railway, Alresford strawberries and cream. Tickets Enjoy your favourite films at Field Farm Project, Alton, Shake hands with the Fat Controller, from £16.80 /accompanied Robin Hill this summer with GU34 3PX. 07979 321 369 meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his children under the age of 18 Saturday Night at the Movies! Adventure into the natural friends, take part in Thomas themed FREE. Contact 01243 216610 or From children’s classics to sing- world of plants, trees and activities and ride the big steams visit www.goodwood.com alongs and a bit of romance animals. Discover how our trains all day! Thomas sticker and too – the perfect outdoor movie ancestors would have tracked certificate for every child. Activities, 27 July experience for the whole family! and hunted animals; use bouncy slide, tea cup ride, children’s Free Kids Club Admission to 'Saturday Night camouflage and stalking entertainer and Thomas tattoos! Cascades Shopping Centre at the Movies' is not included in games to try and get close to Ride with Thomas, Toad and Diesel! Portsmouth Robin Hill's standard entry ticket. and in tune with the wildlife in Book your tickets online at www. Children will be able to take part A separate charge will apply. the forest. Have a go at hitting in a very special nautical-themed dayoutwiththomas.co.uk or simply pay 30 July – 7 August targets with the ancient atl on the day day featuring games, arts and atl (spear thrower). 10.00am – crafts and even a boat race! Knight School 3.30pm / £30 per child. Carisbrooke Castle, Newport, Isle of 10 August 27 July Wight, PO30 1XY. 01983 522 107 2 – 4 August Free Kids Club Let's Go Fly A Kite Join in for a summer of hands on Evolve Summer Workshop Cascades Shopping Bembridge Windmill, Isle of Wight, Medieval activities and crafts. New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, Centre, Portsmouth PO35 5SQ, 01983 873 945 Get involved in knight training, PO1 2DD. 023 9264 9000 Ice Age stars Sid Tick off number 7 (fly a kite) etiquette, storytelling and craft These interactive workshops and Scrat join the in your 50 Things adventure throughout the day. Design and will focus on interactive fun giving children a scrapbook. £2 per kite kit. paint your own shield or try on a projection and drama skills, chance to meet the Suitable for the whole family. mini harness of knight’s armour. building confidence, teamwork popular prehistoric pair. 22 | Tel: 02393 117 561 | [email protected] 9 August 24 August Bush Craft Survival The Sustainability Centre, Petersfield Free Kids Club Cascades Shopping Centre Make a peg and mallet, put up Portsmouth a shelter, make a quick small Children can dress up as ‘who safe fire and harvest food and they want to be when they medicine. The aim is to make as grow up’ and can step into the little impact on the environment Cascades photo booth to get a as possible, covering your trail as picture of their future. you go. Parents must attend with children. For children aged 10 years+. £18. 10.30am to 3pm. 18 August 13 August Willow Dragonflies & Daisies The Sustainability Centre, Petersfield Umbrella Festival Spend time with Lyn Unsworth Groundlings Theatre, Portsmouth and have fun learning to make PO1 3BS. 02392 737 370 willow dragonflies and daisies to The umbrella festival is a decorate your garden. Parents chance to enjoy live music, must attend with their children. performances and art and craft stalls, celebrating the diverse 24 August culture of our city. In 1712 Jonas Natures Art Box Hanway was born on the site of The Sustainability Centre, Petersfield 4 September Groundlings and he is the man Make your own printing and End of Summer Fun day charged with popularising the wild flower press with tutor Fontwell Park Racecourse, Umbrella. Free entry. 11am - 4pm. Lyn Unsworth. Make a piece BN18 0SX 15 August of natural art by creating a Fontwell are gearing up for collagraph print and preserve their second family day of the year. Favourite attractions from this year Museum Decathlon a flower by using your press. SEARCH - Hands-On Centre, return for another jam packed family day that sees free entertainment Parents must attend with their Gosport, PO12 1BU. 023 9250 1957 for the kids and under 18s going free for a day out that doesn’t break children. For children aged 8 the bank. With 9 races on offer for this meeting including 2 pony races, Hands-on family fun for all ages. years and over. Price: £12.50. make sure you get your tickets in advance from only £12 for adults. Drop in to our Museum Olympics! 10.30am to 12.30pm. Ten activities including games, puzzles, dressing up and art to 25 August be completed to get a medal. No Wild Creations 26 - 29 August need to book just drop in. 10am The Sustainability Centre, Petersfield Family Festival to 1pm / £2 per participating child Paint with the wind and draw Fairthorne Manor, Southampton, SO30 2GH. 01489 785228 with accompanying adults free. with the earth. If it all sounds A weekend filled with fun, laughter and chance to make some great 16 – 18 and 23 – 25 August weird, it is a bit, but is a lot of fun. memories! Family Festival is an opportunity for families to come Painting with nature using your together, whilst enjoying family activities, evening entertainment. The Joust: Good v Evil bare hands and feet with Lyn Carisbrooke Castle, Newport, Isle of Unsworth. Parents must attend Wight, PO30 1XY. 01983 522 107 with their children. For children Marvel as an ultimate display of aged 8 years and over. Price: chivalry determines the victor of £12.50. 10.30am to 12.30pm. this medieval spectacular. See falcons in flight and discover medieval life in the living history 26 – 28 August encampments. Step back in August Bank Holiday time and experience an epic Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester, PO18 0PX. tournament full of rich pageantry 01243 216615 and excitement. Budding knights The enchanting August Bank Holiday can test their bravery in the weekend rekindles the nostalgic summer hobby-horse jousting, while the holidays of yesteryear, with a fabulous choice court jester and merry musicians of complimentary entertainment available set the scene for a spectacular including live music and traditional fairground day. 10am to 5pm. rides, as well as a spectacular fireworks display 16 – 17 August set to music on the Friday night. Tickets from Camp Craft Sleep Out £10 with complimentary admission for under The Sustainability Centre, 18s. For tickets call or visit goodwood.com Petersfield, GU32 1HR. 01730 823 166 A real back to nature experience 27 and 28 August for child and parent. Spend a Victorious Festival full day and night in the woods, Southsea Common, PO5 3NT learning to build shelters, fire Headliners including Noel Gallagher’s High lighting, outdoor cooking and Flying Birds, Manic Street Preachers, Mark woodland crafts with experienced Ronson, The Levellers, Ash, Will Young and woodsman, naturalist and Bush more. Lots of local music as well as top names Craft Instructor Jonathon Huet. throughout the weekend. Plus, free entry to all For children aged 8 years and of the Seafront Attractions, including The Blue over. £50 for adults and £50 for Reef Aquarium, D- Day museum, Southsea children. Bring your own small Castle & Demos at Southsea Skate Park. A tent. All food is provided. Parents huge free kids area, smugglers markets, real ale must attend with their children. festival, silent disco and lots more.

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