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2 Families Dorset familiesonline.co.uk Views & Poole-based swim school, Puddle Ducks Dorset is sponsoring two- Swim School year-old Teddy, who is partially sighted, to swim with the school News Sponsors for a year. This charitable initiative is aimed at giving children from all walks of life the opportunity to participate in activities that they Little Teddy might not have otherwise been able to. Teddy’s mum, Victoria said: “Swimming is such a fantastic skill to have and one that could potentially save your life and Teddy’s illness meant we couldn’t start his lessons as early as we wanted to.” Jane Bozic, owner of Puddle Ducks Dorset and West Hants, added: “Being able to give Teddy the opportunity to have swimming lessons has been extremely rewarding. He is becoming a very confident little swimmer!”

New Headteacher for Talbot Heath New Principal for Helen Talbot Heath has appointed Mrs Pugh as its new Junior School Headteacher. O’Grady Drama Academy The former Deputy Head of the Junior School joined the school ten years ago as a Year 2 teacher and is a graduate of Law and History, passionate Mike Mullen has been appointed as the new Principal teacher and SEN specialist. of the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy in Dorset. Mike Mrs Pugh is absolutely thrilled with her new role. She has a real trained as a Primary School Teacher at The University love of teaching and learning and is committed to enabling of Winchester and for many years, he has been an every girl in her care to become the very best they can be. active member of various amateur theatre companies. Her philosophy in life is to seize every opportunity, try your Confidence and communication are increasingly being very best and always treat those around you as you would seen as two of life’s greatest assets. The aim of the Academy like to be treated. She is determined to ensure that the school is to provide children with a self-development programme using a continues to flourish, with an emphasis on aspirational, active, carefully constructed, progressive drama syllabus. engaging learning, underpinned by compassion and Christian values, thus remaining true to the vision of its founder, Mary Broad. Mike is looking forward with great enthusiasm to continuing the amazing work of the Academy in the Dorset area. “This programme allows children to develop key life skills at their own pace. Not only do they gain in confidence, but they also learn skills which can increase their ability to ask and answer questions with assurance, make friends more easily and converse with adults effectively.” To find out more about this unique programme, contact Mike at 07341 947883.

Two Thirds of Children Not Safe in Cars Parents are being advised to check their children’s car seats after a new study found that two in three children aren’t safe while travelling. CONSIDERING A VOCATION IN COUNSELLING? The What Car? study, created in conjunction with specialist organisation Child Seat Safety found that 59% of children are sitting in For a holistic approach to learning, choose car seats that have been incorrectly fitted or are inappropriate for them. Iron Mill College for your Education & Training in Mental Health & Wellbeing. The survey revealed that 36% were incorrectly fitted in the car, while 33% of those that had children in them weren’t suitable. Many of the mistakes Iron Mill College is a leading provider of counselling and were said to be “simple and easy to avoid,” and included tightening seat psychotherapy courses, offering training from entry level belts, incorrect head restraints or harnesses being in the wrong position. right through to post qualifying. In the UK, children are legally required to remain in a car seat until they ▪ Entry level courses ▪ University validated degrees are either 12 years old or at least 135 cm tall, whichever comes first. ▪ CPD workshops & Conferences ▪ FREE public lectures

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familiesonline.co.uk Families Dorset 3 Views & Only Half of Pre-School Children News Being Read to Daily Parenting The number of toddlers being read to daily feel comfortable in bookshops, and nearly half are has dropped by 20% since 2013, according to overwhelmed by the choice of children’s books. recent research. The annual Understanding the The publisher Egmont, which co-funded the Children’s Book Consumer survey from Nielsen research, said the decline correlated with an Book Research found that while 69% of pre- increase of almost a fifth in the proportion of school children were read to daily in 2013, that toddlers watching online video content daily, figure had now dropped to just 51%. and warned that the “steep decline” in reading The study found parents complained of obstacles to young children “signalled a significant threat preventing them from reading to their children. to child development, with potential long-term Nearly a fifth said it was hard to find the energy at social impact.” the end of the day, whilst 16% said their child would More info at www.egmont.co.uk rather do other things. One in five parents don’t

Curiosity is Key to Early Childhood Success New research links curiosity levels in young “effortful control,” which tracks how attentive and children with later academic success. persistent students are when completing tasks. Researchers from the University of Michigan “Even if a child manifests low effortful control, assessed the reading and maths ability of 6,200 higher curiosity may be associated with more kindergarten children and found that the children optimal academic achievement,” the authors of of parents who reported their child’s behaviour as the study wrote. highly curious did the best at school, regardless of The study, published in the journal Pediatric socioeconomic status. The results were consistent Research said that cultivating curiosity in for both boys and girls. children, especially in those from deprived The children’s reading and maths scores were backgrounds may be a valuable way of consistently better the more curious they were. fostering academic achievement. That was true even when the students weren’t More info at www.nature.com very good at a self-control measure called

Digital Citizenship News In Brief Classes Required New Preschool Opens in Broadstone An exciting new preschool is opening for Children in Broadstone. Trailway Tots Preschool The internet and social media are a is committed to ensuring a ‘home from permanent part of modern childhood and for home’ environment. Children will gain new most children they offer huge opportunities experiences, from growing food to baking, to learn and connect, according to the to develop their independence and life skills. Children's Commissioner for England. The preschool based at Liberal Hall, Children already learn about using the internet However, children are now the internet’s accepts for children aged 2-4 years from and staying safe online at school but Ms biggest users and Anne Longfield believes 8am – 4pm weekdays during term-time. Longfield wants to make this learning part of they have inadequate skills to negotiate their the curriculum from age 4 with the focus on live online and are frequently giving away ‘digital resilience. Local Tennis Junior Graces Wimbledon personal information. An Academy Junior at Bournemouth’s West She has produced a ‘Digital 5 a Day’ guide Ms Longfield recommends interventions from Hants Tennis Club has reached the second which sets out ways in which families can government to make sure children are better round in Doubles at this year’s Wimbledon make sure time online time is productive. This equipped to make safe and informed choices tournament. Erin was selected from the guide can act as a base for family agreements online. She recommends that children should club’s ‘Wildcards Programme’ from a state about internet and l device use during term study "digital citizenship" to learn about their school and joined the club at age 4. and holiday time. rights and responsibilities online and that social Erin follows in the footsteps of other media companies should rewrite their terms More info at Academy alumni who have played at and conditions in far simpler language. www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk Wimbledon and represented Great Britain.

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Did you know? The legal age for social sites like Facebook, Instagram and Educating Your Child Snapchat is 13

About Social Media By Claire Winter During the primary school years, it’s interactions of the day, including any negative • Follow them or add them as a friend on your understandable to want to bury your head in the ones, and switch off emotionally. It means your social accounts, so you can see what they are sand when it comes to the issues and challenges child is at risk of being negatively impacted by any doing. Many parents make this a condition of mobile phone use and social media. If you hurtful throwaway remarks or comments made by before allowing their child to have an app, have children under 10, you may feel you don’t their peers which may not even have been intended especially if they are younger. need to pay attention to this yet. However, by to be hurtful. Social posts without accompanying • If you are not on the social platform, explain Years 5 and 6 many of your children’s peers tone, facial expression and gesture are more that you will want access to their account to see will start to actively use apps like Snapchat and likely to be interpreted negatively or the meaning what they are doing (actually follow through on Instagram and you need to start to understand questioned than words delivered face to face. In this). Some people may feel this is an intrusion how to help your child navigate the online world. short, you need to set limits on social interaction if on their privacy, but even young teenagers need your child is going to remain sane and grounded. The legal age for children to use social sites like some supervision. Facebook, Instagram, Musical.ly and Snapchat is Here are some things to consider before • Tell them not to share private information about 13. But, according to a report by the Children’s your child becomes active on social: themselves, like where they go to school or their Commissioner, around 75% of 10 to 12 year olds address. • Explore the privacy settings on all the apps your have a social media account. The study makes children will use and explain how they work. • Remind them not to post, snap or chat about sobering reading stating that children face a ‘cliff Make sure their accounts aren’t public and are something that they don’t want to be shared or edge’ when it comes to using social media when only available to their friends. seen by a wider audience. Remind them pictures they go to secondary school. can be captured by screenshot and shared with • Explain they should only friend or follow people people they don’t know. Getting comments and likes on their posts they know on all their social media accounts. becomes a priority, especially when their whole • Tell them that bullying should not be tolerated in • Stress that it is crucial for them to tell you if class are now using mobile devices and have social real life or cyberspace. If they are being bullied someone they don’t know is trying to contact media accounts. They become more concerned or see someone being bullied, tell them to tell a them. Explain not everyone is who they say they about how they look and feel anxious about staying trusted adult. are online. connected at all times. FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) • Limit how long they can be online. Put the Wi-Fi • Remind them they can block people they don’t becomes much more prevalent. on a timer or set a daily limit of time for how know or users who are giving them unwanted long they can be on their device. Class WhatsApp groups and the attention (including their peers). like mean that whilst your • There are many things your children should As parents, we need to lead by example, so child has their phone they not see on the internet. Ensure your children limit the time you spend on social platforms Set limits on are connected to their peers feel comfortable talking about what they have when you are with your child. Accept that your social media 24/7. This is the equivalent seen online or things that have been sent to child is bound to make some mistakes on social interaction of having the “noise” of the them. Conversations need to be open and frank media. The key is to have an open dialogue playground with them at all because sexual and violent content can only ever with them about it so they can ask for advice if times. It makes it impossible for be a few clicks away. things go wrong and learn how to create healthy children to leave behind the social boundaries around their online activities.

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& Clubs Classes

Choose the Right Club or

Class for your Child By Claire Winter

Choose the Right Club or

Class for your Child By Claire Winter Picking the right activities for your child can be Can you Commit? overwhelming, so here’s our guide on how to Some activities involve early morning practice or choose the most appropriate club or class for games at the weekend. Can your family life and your child. schedule accommodate the commitment needed? Make a Splash at A good place to start is to ask your child what they If your child plays sport competitively, it can often are interested in. It’s likely that they will enjoy the mean training daily or at least three times a week. Ferndown Leisure activity if they have picked it themselves. Think about Cost Centre! Some activities are more expensive than others. 1:1 Learning to swim is an essential life skill Things to Consider: tuition or private lessons are more costly, whereas that allows you to enjoy a range of fun Will your child enjoy the class/club? classes and team sports tend to cost less. Guiding activities in the water. or Scouts is an inexpensive club to join, and it’s If they enjoy something, whether it’s art, football, great for team building and trying a variety of Our lessons are taught by qualified, animation or French they are likely to look forward different activities. Investigate this option ahead of friendly teachers who focus on the to training with their team or attending a class time though, as there can be waiting lists. fundamentals of swimming in a positive, every week. encouraging way. Teachers follow How Many? the Swim England Learn to Swim Try Before You Buy How many activities are too many? This is really up Framework. Trial classes are a great way for them to experience to you but if you are tired of driving your children something before you sign up for a term or group Free swimming is available for all children to all of their activities, it’s likely your child will be of classes. Many clubs and classes offer a free trial on swimming lessons so that they can too; perhaps you are doing too much. Equally, if before you sign up. come swimming with you at other times your children are bored at home and asking to be to develop their confidence. Try a Variety entertained, maybe it’s time to sign them up for something new. We’ve got plenty of spaces available Variety is the spice of life. If your schedule allows it, so if you’re interested call us on get your children to try a few different things on a Again take the lead from your child. Some children 01202 877468 or visit trial basis. If they are not keen on trying something thrive from lots of extra-curricular activities while www.ferndownleisurecentre.co.uk new, get them to go with a friend. others get overwhelmed and over-stimulated. Listen for more information. to them and adjust their schedule accordingly.

Fabulous Fun at Jo Jingles Jo Jingles provides pre-schoolers with lots of fabulous fun. We don’t guarantee an “X Factor” star but we do offer a wonderful musical experience for grown-ups to enjoy with their children by encouraging group interaction, speech development, coordination and social skills. There is also singing, dancing and percussion instruments for the children to play. Parents tell us it’s their favourite weekly activity so why not come along and give it a try! We are also looking for a new owner for our Bournemouth business so if you are looking for a wonderful new challenge then please get in touch.

6 Families Dorset familiesonline.co.uk Clubs & Classes Musical Steps Award-winning music classes for babies, Self-Development Drama Classes toddlers and pre-schoolers. Give your child Round Up a wonderful start by joining in our inspiring classes full of songs, rhymes, musical stories, The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy offers a percussion playing, movement and activities self-development drama programme for children Baby & Child Development all designed to develop your child’s key communication skills and we have lots of FUN! that’s designed to encourage enthusiasm, energy Baby Sensory www.babysensory.com We start with babies from 6 weeks old in Hartbeeps www.hartbeeps.com our gentle Tiny Tunes for Newborns course, and a positive approach to life. It also develops Jo Jingles www.jojingles.com who then graduate through the steps of confidence and self esteem, verbal communication Fun music, singing & movement classes each specific age-grouped class until they to encourage group interaction, speech finish in the Music Express class, all ready for skills and effective social interaction. development, coordination & social skills big school! Mini Monkey Gym www.minimonkeygym.co.uk Choose from our venues in Christchurch, Classes are available at Winton (Mon), Verwood (Tue), Sing and Sign www.singandsign.co.uk Bournemouth or Westbourne and book in for a FREE TRIAL class.Email heather.smith@ Swanage, Ferndown & Christchurch (Wed), Colehill & Southbourne musicalsteps.co.uk or call 07768 663773 or (Thu), Branksome & Ringwood (Fri) and Broadstone & New Milton (Sat). Cookery Facebook @musicalstepsbournemouth www.musicalsteps.co.uk School of Flavours Cookery To find out more or to join a waiting list in other locations, contact www.flavoursschoolofcookery.co.uk Mike at 07341 947883. www.helenogrady.co.uk Multi-Sports Creative Ferndown Leisure Centre www.dcleisure.co.uk Keep your children active & healthy Arts University Bournemouth with a range of sports classes including www.aub.ac.uk/courses/saturday-art-school swimming, gymnastics, badminton, squash Kids Camera Action & trampolining www.kidscameraaction.co.uk The Junction Sports & Leisure Centre Come Little Learners www.littlelearnersuk.com www.thejunctionbroadstone.co.uk The Creation Station Dorchester Sports Centre www.1610.org.uk www.thecreationstation.co.uk Performing Arts & join Dance Big Little Theatre School www.biglittle.biz Baby Ballet www.babyballet.co.uk Centre Stage www.centrestagedance.org Blackwell Dance Academy Charlie’s Chimps www.charlieschimps.co.uk our www.blackwelldanceacademy.co.uk Helen O’Grady Drama Academy Dorchester Ballet & Dance www.helenogrady.co.uk www.dancedorchester.org Fun & inspiring drama classes helping young Prompt Corner Academy of Dance people’s development from 2 years www.promptcornerdance.co.uk JASS Studios crew! TLW Dance www.tlwdance.co.uk www.dance-school-bournemouth.co.uk Stagecoach Performing Arts www.stagecoach.co.uk Football & Rugby Stagewise www.stagewise.co Book a free Just4Keepers UK www.just4keepers.co.uk Little Kickers www.littlekickers.co.uk Science trial today Rugby Tots www.rugbytots.co.uk Simon Francis Football Academy Mini Professors www.miniprofessors.com www.simonfrancisacademy.com Swimming Gymnastics Littledown Centre www.littledowncentre.co.uk helen o’grady drama academy Gymstars Gymnastics Academy Pelhams Park Leisure Centre www.gymstarsgymnastics.co.uk www.bhliveactive.org.uk Splits Gymnastics www.splitsgymnastics.com Puddle Ducks www.puddleducks.com Waterbabies www.waterbabies.co.uk Martial Arts Fun packed drama classes specialising in Tennis ForFit Fitness www.forfitfitness.co.uk developing con dence and communication skills. Mike Bushell Martial Arts Academy Max Tennis School www.edltcc.com www.mbmaa.co.uk The West Hants Club www.westhants.co.uk Muscliffe Karate Academy For children aged 2-18 years www.muscliffekarate.com Water & Snow Sports Dorset of ce: 07341 947883 Music Rockley Watersports www.rockley.org Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre [email protected] Coda Music Centre www.coda.org.uk www.snowtrax.eu Moo Music www.moo-music.co.uk The Watersports Academy www.helenogrady.co.uk Music Bugs www.musicbugs.co.uk www.thewatersportsacademy.com

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Making the Best of Open Days School Open This autumn, state and independent schools will How are Open Days Organised? be opening their doors to prospective pupils and Schools organise Open Evenings as well as days Days this their parents to give them a flavour of life at their to allow working parents to visit the school too. Autumn school. Claire Winter has the lowdown on how to Some schools (mainly independent) hold Open get the best out of these Open Days and tours. Days on a Saturday. All schools put a lot of care and , Iwerne Minster What is an Open Day? organisation into the events and they all want to Saturday 22 September show their school in the best light. However, there 10.30am – 12pm School open days help you decide what school may be a lot of people attending so do be sure to www.clayesmore.com you want your child to go to. During an open day, turn up on time and follow the school’s directions prospective parents are shown around the school, , Wimborne during the event. often on a school day, to give them a flavour of Friday 5 October the working life of the school and the school Tips for Visiting an Open Day 9.30am (Nursery to Year 8 entry) www.dumpton.com environment. You will be able to see the children in Take your child with you. There is no point in lesson and talk to the teachers and pupils. falling in love with a school only to find your child Knighton House School & The Orchard Sometimes pupils are given the task of showing does not want to go there. Pre-Prep School, Blandford Forum Saturday 6 October 2018 parents around the school. This is a great What is your general feeling about the school? 9 - 11.30am opportunity to ask them how they enjoy being at Your gut reaction is very important. Do the pupils www.knightonhouse.co.uk the school. How settled, relaxed and confident look happy and engaged? these children are can give you an idea of how , Blandford Forum happy the children are there. Usually, the head Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Make sure you Friday 5 October www.miltonabbey.co.uk teacher or a senior member of staff also gives a talk ask the pupils what they think of the school. which includes a general overview of the school Don’t make decisions on individual teachers. Moyles Court School, Ringwood and its values and ethos. This is often followed They often move on and large departments have Saturday 29 September by a presentation by the head of admissions or 10am - 12.30pm a variety of teachers that will rotate every year to www.moylescourt.co.uk the relevant head of the section of the school (for teach your child a particular subject. example, head of reception, or sixth form). School, Sherborne If your child has a particular interest in a subject, Saturday 6 October & Saturday 8 December When are they Held? make sure you visit the department and look at the www.sherborne.org State schools generally hold Open Days in kind of work they will be doing. September and October aimed at children St Martin’s School, Bournemouth What extra-curricular activities do they have? and families looking for a school place for the Friday 5 October Are there clubs that will engage your child and 4.30 – 6.30 pm following year. It’s a good idea to start looking a allow them to pursue a broad range of interests? www.stmartinsschool.net year in advance. So if your child is starting school, start looking at schools when they are three. If While exam results aren’t everything, every St Mary’s School, Shaftesbury you are looking for secondary school places, start parent wants their child to do well. Academic Friday 21 September & Friday 9 November www.stmarys.eu looking in year 5 (when your child is nine or ten). performance is a top priority for many families. It’s You can then revisit the schools you are most a good idea to see how the school is performing Sunninghill Preparatory School, Dorchester interested in with your child the following year. compared to other local schools, using exam Friday 5 October league tables and Ofsted reports. 9.30am – 12pm Independent schools often hold Open Days www.sunninghillprep.co.uk throughout the Autumn and Spring terms. They If, after the all your initial visits, you are still can have waiting lists for Reception-age children undecided, go back and visit the schools on your , Bournemouth or require children to take a school-specific 7+ or shortlist again during a normal working day. Friday 5 October 2 - 4pm (Junior) 11+ exam to gain a place, so you need find out the Finally, in making your decision, don’t be afraid 4 - 7.30pm (Senior) criteria for entry to the school and visit well to trust your instincts; you know your child and www.talbotheath.org in advance. you are best placed to ascertain what is right for Yarrells Preparatory School, Poole them. If your child is older, do take account of Tuesday 2 October their preferences too and include them in the 9.30 – 11.30am decision making process. The best decision will www.yarrells.co.uk undoubtedly be the one you all agree.

8 Families Dorset familiesonline.co.uk Talbot Heath School Open Day Innovating for the Future Fri 5 October 2 – 4pm Jnr Talbot Heath School has taken a bold, fresh Tomorrow’s world 4 7 30pm Snr approach to education with a ground- will need people who – . breaking educational model to equip understand that global children for a rapidly changing world. problems require global solutions and we owe it to our children to Our new model will incorporate expertise from educate them for their future, not our past. teachers, university staff and industry experts. Pupils will learn to approach tasks from an Children get interdisciplinary perspective, and artificial the Best Start boundaries between subjects will be broken down, allowing learners to draw on their in Life at breadth of experience. Moyles Court We integrate design thinking, material science, digital proficiency, problem solving and ethics At Moyles Court, we believe that being into the curriculum at every age, and aim to confident, happy and stimulated leads to develop an understanding of the link between a successful academic experience. Small design, function, sustainability and purpose. class sizes, individualised learning, great teaching, extensive after school provision, tailored transport and excellent pastoral care provide your children with the best possible start in life. Moyles Court is a smaller independent school with pupils aged 3 to 16 years. Come and absorb and see what wonderful work happens here every day by visiting on an Open Morning or arranging an individual visit. Richard Milner Open Day Smith, Headmaster Open Morning Fri 5 October says, “Our core values 9 30am Sat 29 September . are at the heart of our Nursery to Year 8 Entry 10am – 12.30pm A Warm Welcome Awaits fabulous school, and every child benefits. We at Dumpton School offer individualised learning, Dumpton is a family school, and takes pride School has to be fun, as a genuine, life-long a flexible approach to travel and wrap in its warm, nurturing environment. The love of learning will be increasingly important around care – making us accessible to so school motto ‘you can if you think you can’ in our ever-changing world. At Dumpton, many families who want their children to and the main school rule ‘treat others as you everyone tries everything – so that each pupil be happy, learning and achieving in our would expect to be treated’ are reflected in finds things that they are good at, giving them glorious New Forest setting.” all aspects of school life – to work hard, the confidence to face new challenges. Come and join us at our Open Morning aim high and, most importantly, be kind The wide-ranging academic and co-curricular on Saturday 29 September from 10am - to each other. opportunities ensure that pupils can aim for 12.30pm. Visit www.moylescourt.co.uk both breadth and excellence. or call 01425 472856 for details.

Get Qualified in Mental Health Taster Day Iron Mill College is a leading provider of You can learn more at the Sat 8 September creative and inspiring training, in the field of college's fun and interactive mental health and wellbeing. Taster Day in Poole on Open Day Saturday 8 September, or at Sat 1 December Whether you're exploring counselling or their Open Day on Saturday psychotherapy for the first time or already 1 December. practice in this field, Iron Mill College has an opportunity for you. The college prides itself For more information, visit on offering high standards of creative and www.ironmill.co.uk, call 01202 743804, inspiring teaching, delivered in a very special or email [email protected]. learning environment.

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Helping Your Child

Cope with Stress By Claire Winter

Stress in primary school children has risen to Get Enough Sleep worrying levels according to school leaders. 78% Sleep improves our memory, sharpens our attention of school primary teachers in a recent survey span and helps us maintain a healthy weight. Transform Your reported a general increase in stress and anxiety Avoiding gadgets an hour before bed and doing among primary pupils. more relaxing activities such as reading or having Child’s Confidence According to the report by the website, Key, a a bath can make all the difference to the quality of national school support service, 27% of teachers your child’s sleep. in Maths! surveyed attributed the increase in anxiety and Always Eat Breakfast Caroline Cutress, a former Maths teacher, stress to tests and 37% to social media. believes that it only takes a small amount Make sure your child starts the day with a nutritious Thankfully MPs have finally of extra Maths practice at home to and healthy meal to set them up for a full day. acknowledged the adverse transform your child’s self-esteem. A healthy side-effects of SATs and have This will boost their energy and can also improve routine can help proposed eliminating them for memory and decrease stress levels. Drawing on over 20 years teaching seven year olds by 2023. experience, much of which was gained combat stress Check-in with your Child in one of Hampshire’s most successful The government has also If your child seems stressed, for instance, if they are schools, Caroline devised ‘Maths Club by committed £300 million to not sleeping well, not eating well, behaving more Post’ for 6-12 year olds. improve young people’s mental emotionally than usual or are less interactive or Maths Club by Post delivers a fun health. Many educationalists argue that this is more clingy, you need to get them to talk and not workbook direct to your child’s letterbox. too little, far too late. With evidence of self-harm, bottle up their feelings and worries. Set aside a time Each month, members receive their eating disorders and stress being on the increase when you and they are not too tired, like on the packs which include puzzles, mazes, in schools, what should we as parents be doing to walk to school, or after you’ve eaten your evening crosswords, colouring problems, help our kids feel less stressed? meal and ask them how they are really feeling. codewords and games. Once completed, Get Talking Exercise the workbooks can be returned to According to a poll run by Time to Change, 55% of Getting regular exercise can reduce stress. Try Caroline for marking by FREEPOST. families do not openly discuss mental health. Katie to walk to walk to school with your child, visit a For more information about Maths Club Buckingham from the social enterprise, Altruist playground or park on the way home or get out by Post, and to get your child’s FREE first Enterprises (altruistuk.com) believes families should for a walk at the weekend. Encourage your child to workbook, visit mathsclubbypost.co.uk talk more about their problems. She believes the participate in a sporting or physical activity which first step to combating this problem is to simply will build exercise into their schedule automatically. start a conversation. Try Mindfulness Here are Katie’s six tips (think APPLES) when you Anxiety and stress You can talk to your child: can be self- Approach casually: mention well-known celebs perpetuating, Evidence of self-harm, TRANSFORM your like Adele who openly discuss their issues your child is eating disorders and Positivity: avoid negative language anxious so only stress are on the child's confidence! Patience: no one likes to be pressured focusses on the increase in schools Listen carefully: ask open-ended rather than things in their life leading questions that are causing Encourage your children to pursue things they love them to feel stressed. .CO.UK Support: seek extra help if you feel it’s needed Encourage them to have a Create a Healthy Routine positive outlook but also allow them to voice their fears. If you help teach your child about resilience Dr. Riccardo Di Cuffa, Director, and GP at Your and how to cope with the tough times, as well as Doctor (www.your-doctor.co.uk) says that having a the good ones, you will be teaching them a great healthy routine can help combat stress, particularly skill for life. when your child is making the transition to a new school or starting the new school year. Here’s what If you are concerned about your child, please make is important:. sure you seek help from a medical professional.

10 Families Dorset familiesonline.co.uk Seasonal How to Make: Halloween Celebrations Custard Desserts Your little ones will absolutely Pour the custard into a large love this custard and chocolate bowl and drop two spoonfuls spooky treat – perfect for a into the base of the serving bowl Halloween night in. you are using. Your Guide to What you will need: Next, place a few of the brownie pieces into the glass on top Guy Fawkes • Chocolate brownies of the base layer of custard, By Olivia Malaure (make your own or buy) Night ensuring they go right against • Mini marshmallows the edge for that layered look. If the idea of being outdoors with very • Chocolate buttons Spoon more custard into the young children on a cold November bowl until it reaches the top. evening sends a chill down your spine, How to make it: here are some ideas to help you enjoy Pop two mini marshmallows Bonfire Night at home. Begin by crumbling up the on each and place a chocolate brownies into mini bite sized drop in the middle of each Start with a Bang: Kids love listening to pieces. marshmallow to make eyes. the popping of microwave popcorn that they can munch on. Add some Colour: Make a rocket! Wrap silver paper around an empty kitchen roll tube and stick down. Cut out a circle of coloured card (approx 9cm) and make a Did you know that sparklers burn at 2000 Degrees cone shape. Tape the cone to the top of Bonfire Centigrade - 10 times hotter than cooking oil? the cylinder. Decorate the cylinder with Whether you’re planning sparklers in the garden or a full- stickers and stick strips of red or orange Night blown bonfire and fireworks, here are some simple tips to cellophane to the bottom for flames. Kids keep you safe this Bonfire Night. can fly their colourful creations around the garden! • Sparklers should not be given to children under 5 Safety Bonfire Baked Potatoes: Cook up edible • Keep a bucket of cold water outside in case of burn injuries bonfires! Fill jacket potatoes with child- • Children can be sensitive to loud noises, consider investing friendly toppings. Sprinkle some Red in a pair of ear defenders Leicester cheese on top for flames, or • If you are planning to let off fireworks, consult the Firework put the fire out with a spoonful of creme Code at www.rospa.com fraiche on top! • Keep pets indoors. Animals have acute hearing and loud Light Up the Night Sky: Kids love torches noises disturb them and they’re a fun, safe way for them to • Remember, the safest way to celebrate Bonfire Night is to play in the dark and enjoy the atmosphere attend an organised display of Bonfire Night.

27 October 3 November 5 November Bonfire & Flameburst Firework Display Bonfire & Fireworks Display Bonfire Night Fireworks and Bonfire Stanpit Recreation Ground, Christchurch Poole Quay, Poole BH15 1BW Fireworks The Fuzzy Bit, Verwood BH31 6QF BH23 3DX One of Poole’s biggest nights of the year Fireworks and entertainment including Christchurch Rotary host their annual with live music, family entertainment, family fairground, street entertainers bonfire and fireworks. Gates open from jugglers and fire performances throughout Displays and face painting. Gates open at 6pm 5pm. The bonfire will be lit at 6.15pm and the evening. There’s also children’s rides, with Junior Firework Display at 7pm fireworks start at 7.45pm, with live music. bouncy castles and workshops. From 5pm, and main display at 8.45pm. Tickets £4. £18 Family of 4; £7 adult, £4 under 16s. fireworks start at 8pm. Free. Near You Under 3's free. Fireworks Extravaganza Bonfire Night & Guy Fawkes You don’t have to go far to be part 1 November , Sherborne DT9 5NR Celebrations of the crackle and fizz of Bonfire The Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7NF Fabulous Family Fireworks Come along to enjoy fantastic fireworks, a blazing bonfire, and lots of entertainment Night. Community Guy Fawkes St Katharine's CofE Primary School, Enjoy the traditional community Guy too. Bonfire from 7pm and fireworks events are a fun and safe place to Bournemouth BH6 4NA Fawkes celebrations with fireworks, a Guy at 7.30pm. Fawkes competition, fun fair and beach enjoy a good family night out. Here’s A fabulous family fireworks event with bonfire. The climax of the evening will be our round-up of some local bonfire a spectacular fire throwing display and Lyme Regis Fireworks & Bonfire Night a fabulous international firework display events coming soon. entertainment for the whole family Front Beach, Lyme Regis DT7 3JJ over Weymouth’s moonlit bay! from Jamie Jambo. Plus BBQ, bar, Watch the fireworks over the ‘Pearl of From 3pm. Free. refreshments, stalls and flashing toys! £4 Dorset’ Lyme Bay and stay warm by the adult, £2 child in advance. £5/£3 on the bonfire on the beach. Fireworks on the door. 5.30 - 7.30pm. Cobb at 6.30pm followed by bonfire on the beach. Free.

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October & September Spooktacular Halloween Fun s On It’s one of the best times of the year for children, but how can you help your child get into the spirit of Halloween? We’ve come up with some ideas to get you into the Halloween spirit and spooky local events ' and activities for the whole family to enjoy. What

6 October – 5 November 22 - 26 October 24 - 25 October 27 – 28 October Happy Halloween at Paultons Deano’s Spooky Craft Den Halloween Stories Halloween at Highcliffe Paultons Park, Ower SO51 6AL Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath, Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath, Highcliffe Castle, Highcliffe BH23 4LE The friendliest, most frightful fun fest BH24 2ET BH24 2ET This family friendly Halloween event sees with over 2000 pumpkins, ghostly scenes, Get in to Halloween and try some spooky Get into the Halloween spirit with Julia the castle come alive at night! Do the spooky meet and greets, Freaky Fancy crafts for kids, painting, making, and creating! Donaldson’s popular children’s story owls have some secrets to tell? Explore Dress competition, the thrilling Little No need to book. 1 - 4pm. £2 per item. ‘Room on the Broom’ before making your the rooms of the castle and complete fun Monsters Ball finale and Paultons fun rides very own mini broomstick to fly away games and activities as you go! 2-7pm. £5. and attractions all included in the price! Halloween Spooktacular Family Fun home with. Booking essential. 10.30 - Shows from 20 - 31 October only. Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park, Poole BH16 6EU 11.30am. Age 4 - 8yrs with help from an Halloween Ghost Hunt Low-key spooktacular family fun for little adult. £4.50 child. Brewery Square, Dorchester DT1 1QZ 18 – 23, 28 October witches and monsters! The “Boo Crew” Spot all the spooky images around the 24 – 27 October The Enchanted Illuminations will entertain your little ones with extra shops and restaurants to win a free Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, spooky daily activities. 10am – 5pm. Halloween Family Fright Nights Halloween treat! Forms can be collected Abbotsbury DT3 4LA Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, from The Concierge Office opposite the 22 – 31 October Dorchester South Station. From 10am - 3pm. Come and see the gardens in a different Abbotsbury DT3 4LA light. A large section of the 30-acre Halloween at Crealy The perfect way to join in the Halloween Halloween Party gardens will be magically lit with a Crealy Adventure Park & Resort, Exeter spirit in a fun and not too frightening Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath, wonderful array of colour. From dusk until EX5 1DR way with free face painting. Fancy dress BH24 2ET 8.30pm. Normal admission applies. All our rides and attractions are open, along welcome. Come and meet the Bugs and stay for the Bug show. From 4.30 - 9pm. Join in the Halloween hilarity at Moors with spooktacular activities including The Valley’s Halloween party. Try blindfolded 20 – 28 October Creaky Hotel, the Treehouse Trolls, and apple bobbing, potion making, face 26 October Creatures of the Night the Creepy Crawly Collection show. Try painting, pumpkin carving, Halloween Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Studland, pumpkin carving & enter daily competitions. Museums at Night Celebration crafts, and more. Fancy dress is essential, BH19 3AQ And see PJ Masks on 23 & 29 October. Lyme Regis Museum, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA adults included! No need to book. 1.30 - Every child receives a free pumpkin. Take part in our nature-themed Halloween Take part in national Museums at Night 4pm. From £2. trail on Knoll Beach. Daily 10.30am - 23 October after hours for some dark and scary fun! 3.30pm. Enjoy spooky story-telling, face-painting, 27 October – 4 November Bedlam & Broomsticks Halloween crafts and refreshments. Haunted Haynes Ghoulish Goings On Nothe Fort, Weymouth DT4 8UF Suitable for children of all ages. 6 – 8pm. Haynes International Motor Museum, Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum, Guided ghost hunts and stories plus face Yeovil BA22 7LH Dorchester DT1 1UY painting, mad Merlin the magician and his Spooky Dinosaur Decorations Craft Workshop Complete the Halloween trail sheet by The 200-year-old Dorchester court magic show, and potion making. Please finding all the Bats and Cats hiding in Lyme Regis Museum, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA will be host to ghoulish goings on and come in scary fancy dress for your chance Museum and collect your reward from the hair-raising family-friendly activities. to win a prize. 11am – 4.30pm. If you love dinosaurs and you love Witches lucky-dip-bin, and have a go at Ghost, spooks and skeletons will be on Halloween, this workshop is not to be pumpkin carving. Come in full fancy dress trial across the week, with slime oozing Family Explorers missed! Come and find out how to make for free child entry. Venue T&Cs apply. in the cells below the courtroom. ‘Little The Priest’s House Museum, Wimborne fabulously spooky 3D hanging dinosaur monsters’ in fancy dress get free entry. BH21 1HR skulls! Free. Normal museum admission 28 October Fun activities for all the family with applies. 10am – 4pm. Half Term Halloween Fun Halloween arts & crafts activities, story Halloween Activity Trail Abbotsbury Children's Farm, Weymouth time, and trails from 10am – 2pm. £1.75. 26 – 27 October Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre, Bransgore DT3 4JJ BH23 8EE! Halloween Trail There’s plenty of family fun with owl Meet the Gruffalo Try out different activities as a family Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, displays, spooky barn, witch telling stories, Adventure Wonderland, Christchurch and follow the Halloween Activity Trail Bournemouth BH6 4EN and colouring competition. Children in BH23 6BA in the great outdoors! Advance booking Come along and follow our spooky fancy dress welcome. 10am – 5pm. The Gruffalo is making special required. Halloween trail. No need to book. Starts appearances throughout the day. Come at the Visitor Centre from 10.30am - 3pm. Halloween Fun and enjoy the park’s rides & attractions Pumpkin Parade £3 child. Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, including the giant hedge maze of Upton Country Park, Poole BH17 7BJ Bournemouth, BH1 3AA cobwebs, curses and creepy characters, Take your finest carved pumpkin for 27 October The Victorians loved Halloween so come for a family-friendly spooky adventure. judging with prizes for children and adults. along for spooktacular crafts, workshops, For the extra brave all sorts of scary and Poole Zombie Fest There will be a pumpkin parade plus trails and a ghoulish treasure hunt. ghoulish creatures appear for the night Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole, BH15 1TB Halloween-themed activities. time Monster Bash between 6.30-9pm on A free, family-friendly day of spook-tacular Happy Halloween Events the 26-27 October (pre-booking essential). activities within Falkland Square, in the 31 October Wimborne Model Town, Wimborne BH21 1DY Dolphin Shopping Centre with a zombie- 23 – 26 October Halloween at Monkey World There’s plenty of Halloween fun this Half themed escape room, zombie photo area Monkey World, Wareham BH20 6HH Term with Halloween Quizzes, Spooky and fair rides. Come in zombie fancy dress Spooky Fun at Lulworth Castle Free entry for children in full Halloween Fun & Magic Shows from 23 – 25 October, and join the Zombie Parade from Falkland Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth BH20 5QS fancy dress. Free fancy dress competition and a pre-Christmas Fair & Halloween Square to Town Quay from 4pm. Prizes for Meet Merlin the magician, play in the leaf with prizes, and the Activity Centre is Costume Parade on 27 October. the ‘Worst Dressed’ zombies. pile, hunt the bats or make a spooky mask! open for free Halloween fun. 10am – 5pm. There will be plenty to do for all the family to enjoy!

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October 29 September 29 – 30 September & Comedy Club 4 Kids How To Spot An Alien Pavilion Dance Terrace, Bournemouth Pavilion Dance Terrace, Bournemouth September BH1 2BU BH1 2BU The best stand-ups and sketch acts from What do you do if you think your aunt s On the international circuit do their thing is an alien? Join Jelly and Jonjo on for an audience of children and their their quest to discover the truth in a ' families… but without the rude bits! It's rip-roaring adventure through space full just like a normal comedy club, but with of friendship, fun and flying saucers. For WhatYour complete guide to family activities & events this September, October & beyond. a higher than usual chance of heckles! space cadets age 5+. £10. Performances at 1.30pm & 4pm. £10. Land: Nature Tales from the Mother of Poetry Day the Mound Swanage Library, Swanage BH19 2NU Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ Celebrate National Poetry Day with local Thora, a 3,000 year-old spirit, waits to be Throughout Sept & Oct 6 September author Di Castle reading poems from her woken. What pearls of wisdom will she Active Fun at Ferndown Leisure Centre Pramble very own book ‘Grandma’s Poetry’. Make reveal? Join local story teller Michelle Ferndown Leisure Centre, Ferndown Durlston Country Park, Swanage BH19 2JL your very own poetry washing line. All day O'Brien in the grounds of Corfe Castle BH22 9EZ drop-in event for children aged 5-11. as she awakens the Spirit of Nature. A one hour, pram-friendly walk to enjoy Performances at 11am, 12pm, 2pm, Keep your kids active & healthy, no matter fresh air, views and make friends, finishing 29 September, 27 October 3pm & 4pm. their ability! Activities include junior at the café. Meet at the Castle. £3. Badminton, gymnastics, trampolining, Bugs and Buds 30 September dancing, squash & disability cricket as well as 9 September Knoll Gardens, Wimborne BH21 7ND birthday parties & school holiday activities. Have a Go Day Rockpool Ramble A Saturday morning monthly toddler club to inspire a love of nature from a young Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre, Bransgore Highway Rat Activity Trail Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, BH23 8EE Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath Kimmeridge BH20 5PE age, by encouraging interaction with the BH24 2ET garden's many wildlife inhabitants, trees Never tried archery, canoeing, Take a guided Rockpool Ramble along the and flowers. 10.30am – 12pm. £4.50. paddleboarding, high ropes? Now’s your Join the Highway Rat on his forest beach to explore the fascinating creatures chance to have a go as a family- and you adventure, completing fun activities and of the seashore. Suitable for all ages. 2 never know, you may find a new passion spotting characters from the story along -3.30pm. £3 adult, £2 child. Under 3’s free. or hobby to get everyone outdoors! the way. Daily from 9am - 4.30pm until Weather dependent. Advance booking required. 30 November. £3 per activity pack. 15-16, 22-23 September Lego Club Blandford Library, Blandford Forum DT11 Wildlife Workshops 7DW Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ Come and let your imagination run wild Join local experts in our nature tent to Brilliant New Attraction and build amazing creations with Lego find out more about some of the diverse and Duplo sessions. Fun for all ages! wildlife of the surrounding Purbeck Saturdays 2 – 3.30pm landscape. This is a unique opportunity to ‘Creating’ a Stir meet some of nature's curious creatures Create at the Cove is a unique all-weather, all- Music and Mime close up. Free. Normal admission fees Poole Museum, Poole BH15 1BW apply. 10am – 5pm. year-round attraction nestled between Lulworth A fun music and signing group for babies Cove and Durdle Door – the perfect environment and toddlers. Sing nursery rhymes, make 19 September to get creative whatever your age, skill level or music and learn simple signs for everyday experience. communication. Suitable for 0-3 years. 10.30 Jungle Activities – 11.30am Fridays. Term time only. Free. Little Fins Kids Club, Dolphin Shopping Choose from a wide range of activities, including Centre, Poole BH15 1SZ Paint Your own Pottery, Decopatch, Model Pottery, Craft & Model Making & More Join Wilma the white tiger for a fun Create at the Cove, Wareham BH20 5SG activity morning, and paint creative animal Making, Sand Art and more. There really is Get creative at this charming and unique decorations or take part in the elephant something for everyone, with prices starting from as little as £2. all-weather venue. Choose from a variety peanut throwing game! Free. Our hand or footprint pottery keepsakes and children’s Pottery or of craft kits, fossil digging, model making, Decopatch birthday parties are also very popular with mums. decopatch, paint your own pottery, 22 September colouring & painting and much more. Open every day from 10am, just pop in for hours of fun and there’s Mini Steam & Vintage Day There really is something for everyone, no need to book. For the perfect stay, there’s baby change and and to suit most budgets. Open daily from Wimborne Model Town, Wimborne BH21 1DY 10am – 5pm. Come and enjoy a collection of miniature accessible toilet facilities, a great coffee lounge and gift shop. steam traction engines for free trips Until 28 October around our model buildings. The Bear Cross Bus Company will be giving free FINALIST 2018 Bournemouth & Poole Tourism Awards Steam Train Steam Services rides around the local area and there’s Swanage Railway, Swanage BH19 1HB a great line up of classic cars and Swanage Railway is the picture postcard motorcycles to see. branch line to the seaside, with award- winning heritage steam trains running Roald Dahl Crafts and Activities for 6 miles through the Purbeck Swanage Library, Swanage BH19 2NU countryside, between the Victorian Dress up as your favourite character from seaside town of Swanage and Corfe the Roald Dahl stories to help us celebrate Castle / Norden in Dorset. Roald Dahl Day in his birthday month. CREATIVE ACTIVITIES GALORE!! There will be craft activities, stories, revolting rhymes and more! Paint your own Pottery, plus lots more... Fabulous indoor space Coffee Lounge, Car Park Check details with the venue before you come just in case No need to book - no time limits times or prices have changed since we went to print. And don’t forget to tell them you heard it first in Families Dorset magazine! Tel: 01929 400270 www.createatthecove.com

familiesonline.co.uk Families Dorset 13 6 October 13 - 14 October Fun Palace Dinosaur World Live Christchurch Library, Christchurch BH23 1AW Poole Lighthouse, Poole BH15 1UG Christchurch Library Dorset is Dare to experience the dangers and transforming into a Fun Palace! Free art delights of Dinosaur World in this and science activities for the whole family. interactive new family show. Meet a host 11am – 3pm. of dinosaurs including the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor Fun Palace presents Horrible Science and Segnosaurus! Plus, there’s a special Swanage Library, Swanage BH19 2NU meet and greet after the show. Join Swanage Library for their first Fun Palace, beginning with this session of 17 October creating Horrible Science. Come dressed for mess! 2 – 3.30pm. Harvest Activities Little Fins Kids Club, Dolphin Shopping Disgusting Songs for Revolting Children Centre, Poole BH15 1SZ Sherling Studio, Poole Lighthouse, Poole A fun activity morning with Harry the BH15 1UG hedgehog who will be watching the Join award-winning musical comedian children create their own hedgehog Jay Foreman for a devilishly cheeky hour scratch art decorations, plus get involved of songs, poems and comedy for children in the badger rolling games! Free. More to Explore of all ages in this family friendly show. 2pm & 4pm. £8.50 20 - 27 October at Moors Valley 7 October Half-Term Fairground Weymouth Pavilion, Weymouth DT4 8ED Inject a sense of fun and adventure into your family days out. Head Family Fungi Foray Come and join the half-term fairground to Moors Valley Country Park and Forest to get active outdoors. Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath down at the Weymouth Pavilion forecourt Visit the fabulous Ranger Den and meet the park’s resident harvest BH24 2ET for a range of fun activities, perfect for Learn fun fascinating fungi facts with the family! mice, stag beetle and other animals. Open 1 - 4pm at weekends and expert Phil Budd. An introductory walk school holidays. aimed at families. Booking essential. 20 – 28 October 10.30am -12pm. £4. The Rangers also organise hundreds of fun family events throughout Half Term at the Tank Museum the year. Don’t miss your last chance to follow the Highway Rat Activity Grandparents Day at Farmer Palmer's The Tank Museum, Wareham BH20 6JG Trail, available every day until the end of November, and join in with the Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park, Poole BH16 6EU See Tanks roll into action at 1pm every spooky fun at Moors Valley’s Halloween Party on 27 and 28 October. Free entry for a grandparent on weekday with realistic lifelike explosions Grandparent's Day with a voucher from and expert commentary. Experience for The full event programme can be found at www.moors-valley.co.uk their website. A fun family day out for all yourself the thrill of riding in an M548 generations. Open 10am – 5pm. tracked vehicle, and take part in a range of family activities. Me and My Bee (This Egg) Dorchester Corn Exchange, Dorchester Honey, Harvest and Hibernation DT 1 1HF Kingston Lacy, BH21 4EA Climate change is massive. Bees aren’t. Join us for some fun over half-term; Our fuzzy little friends need our help and celebrate the harvest, autumn produce so they are launching a political party and all the beautiful autumn colour with a disguised as a party disguised as a show. series of hands on activities. 10am – 6pm. A new comedy for children and adults Free. Admission charges apply. alike. £25 family. October Half-Term at Corfe Castle Try Orienteering Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath Bring your brave teddy to rescue one BH24 2ET of our knights and help them to escape An opportunity to go orienteering and down the zip wire from the Castle Keep. have a go at the basic skills such as map Witness a missile launch from Corfe reading, identifying features, pacing and Castle's resident medieval siege engine or compass work. Booking essential. 1.30 - follow our spooky trail. 10am – 5pm. 3pm. Age 8+. £2.50. 21 October 13 October The Greatest Show: Live in Concert Giant Games Day Weymouth Pavilion, Weymouth DT4 8ED Christchurch Library, Christchurch BH23 1AW Inspired by the hits from ‘The Greatest Christchurch Library have been doing crazy Showman,’ have a sing-a-long to all the experiments and all the regular games greatest hits, performed by an all-star have morphed into giant ones! Drop in and West End cast, with mesmerising circus see which games have gone giant! Suitable acts, audience participation and fun for all for all ages. 9am – 3pm. Free. the family. 3pm. £19.50.

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14 Families Dorset familiesonline.co.uk The Tale of The Cockatrice Long Shot 22 October Sherling Studio, Poole Lighthouse, Poole Poole Lighthouse, Poole BH15 1UG To promote your local event in the next issue please email Family Night Ride BH15 1UG When failure is not an option, what could Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath Deep in the vaults of an ancient priory a possibly go wrong? Join us for clowning, [email protected] BH24 2ET deadly cockatrice is born! Bold knights contraptions, comedy and courage, as Don’t let the dark stop your family getting flee in terror... Can a humble nun defeat one man’s belief in the near impossible out and active. Enjoy the experience the beast? Breath-taking puppetry and is put to the test. £10.85 adult, £8 child. of riding through the forest in the dark spine-tingling live music for monster- Performances 3pm/7pm. with high powered night lights and an lovers. 2pm & 7pm. £8.50. 18 November instructor to lead the way! Come back for 28 October a warming mug of soup and crusty bread 24 October after the ride. Booking essential. Little Baby Bum Live 6 - 7.30pm. Age 8+. £10. ‘Amadeus’ Animation Workshop Poole Lighthouse, Poole BH15 1UG Lyme Regis Museum, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA Combining puppetry, live action and Rapunzel Join animator Matthew Dean and help animation, audiences are invited to step Weymouth Pavilion, Weymouth DT4 8ED to create a fabulous animation based into the magical and colourful world of In a far-off land and in a lonely tower on local children's book 'Amadeus' - Little Baby Bum Live. Join Mia, Jacus, lives the beautiful princess Rapunzel. the adventures of an Ammonite! Free Twinkle and their Nursery Rhyme friends South Coast Makers Market Captured as a child by Mother Gothel, she workshop event. Normal museum on their latest adventure. Performances Fri Corpus Christi Parish Centre, uses Rapunzel's magical hair to upkeep admission applies. 10am – 4pm. 3.30pm, Sat/Sun 11am & 2.30pm. £14. Boscombe her youth and beauty. When a handsome Kick off your seasonal festivities Prince stumbles upon the tower and wishes Creatures of the Deep, Dark Ocean 2 - 4 November Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, and bring the family to this to help free Rapunzel, will Mother Gothel’s friendly, design-led Makers Market plans be ruined for good? £53 family. Kimmeridge BH20 5PE Diversity: Ignite Canford Park Arena, Poole BH21 3AP in Southbourne/Boscombe! We Discover the bizarre and creepy creatures handpick a diverse mix of over 20 22-26 October that live in the dark depths of the ocean. See Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity take artists & designers, mixing up local Learn about their crazy lives and then the combination of street dance and circus talent with makers from further Half Term Fun Activities make one to take home with you. 11am – to a whole new level. With street dance, afield. There’s a children’s free craft Pouncing Panthers, Mudeford Wood 1pm, 2 - 4pm. £2.50 child. Age 5+. acrobatics, death defying stunts, magic and table, local food producers, pop up Community Centre, Christchurch BH23 4TR feats of impossibility. Tickets from £30. cafe & creative workshops on offer. Get fit, get active and make new friends with 25 October a wide range of exciting and memorable 3 November Find us at St James Square in half term activities for children aged 5 – 12. Beachcombing in the Bay Parkwood Road, just 10 mins walk Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Dorset Bump to Baby Show from Pokesdown train station. Kimmeridge BH20 5PE Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU 23 October 10.30am - 4pm. Free entry & Everything that the sea washes ashore Special event showcasing some of the parking. Support local creatives & Feed the Birds has a story to tell. Unlock the mysteries best birth, pregnancy and baby related shop independent this season! Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath of what a Mermaid keeps in her purse, products and services available locally. www.southcoastmakersmarket.co.uk BH24 2ET or why some sea shells have tiny holes Free entry. [email protected] Learn what to feed the birds during the drilled through them. 2 – 3.30pm. £3 cold winter months and make a fat & seed adult, £2 child. Under 3’s free. 4 November feeder to take home. 10am – 12pm. All ages welcome, no need to book. £2 per feeder. 27 October Milkshake Live! Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth BH1 2BU Make a Scary Monster of the Deep All The World's A Stage Starring Milkshake! favourites Bob the Lyme Regis Museum, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU Builder, Little Princess, Noddy, Fireman Using air drying modelling clay, make Stagecoach Performing Arts are Sam, Shimmer & Shine, Pip from Pip a scary Jurassic monster of the deep! celebrating their 30th year in a celebration Ahoy!, Winnie and Wissper and Milkshake! Free. Normal museum admission applies. gala night of singing, dancing and acting Monkey, singing songs and sharing stories 10am - 4pm. scenes from some of the most famous that young and old will know and love. West End musicals. 6pm. £13 – £15. £6 – £16.50.

Experience the Magic of Great Value Vintage Train Travel Family Fares Swanage Railway is the picture postcard branch line to the seaside. s Steam services GO Steam trains run for six miles, weaving their way UNDER daily until 28 5 th through the beautiful Purbeck countryside from FREE October Norden, home of the Purbeck Mineral Mining Museum, past the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle to the sandy beach of Swanage, the eastern gateway to the Jurassic Coast. Swanage Railway offers an intensive heritage steam train service with trains running daily until the end of October. Dining services complement themed events, including steam and diesel galas and our The easiest way from Castle to Coast acclaimed Santa Specials and Christmas Belles during the festive season. swanagerailway.co.uk

SWA2269-FamilyMarketAd-001.indd 1 01/08/2018 05:46 familiesonline.co.uk Families Dorset 15 oPeN day SAturdAy 29th SePtember We groW and nuture intelligence through spirit, 10Am-12.30Pm imagination, ideas and desire. We get the best out of pupils in a supportive, colourful and caring atmosphere Where intelligence emerges naturally. Moyles Court sChool – a strong sense of plaCe 3 - 16 Co-eduCational, day & boarding Proven AcAdemic SucceSS - ScholArShiPS AvAilAble moyleS court, ringwood, hAmPShire, bh24 3nF. e: [email protected] t: 01425 472 856 www.moylescourt.co.uk

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