Parents News April 2012 No 164 The First & Foremost Local Monthly Newspaper for Families 1993 - 2013 August 2013 No. 179 The First & Foremost Local Monthly Newspaper for Families 20th Successful Year Free Thank you Please make this clear See Back Page for FREE Chessington entry coupons What’sWhat’sWhat’s On On On August August SchoolSchoolBumper Summer Summer Calendar of events HolidaysHolidays BackBack to to School School Plans Plans www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk www.epsomdowns.co.uk Published on time, every time since 1993 www.parents-news.co.uk Three Editions in South-East England Southwest London London Kent & Surrey South MapE Surrey www.lovetheraces.com/kids-go-free W Kent Published on time, every time since 1993 London South, East-ISSN 2050-4764 www.parents-news.co.uk London South SurreyEast Su r&rey West& We sKentt Kent Parents News What’s On August 2013 Next Issue September: Murray Manis Boosts Tennis Breaks Editorial Deadline: 23 August Farming World Advert Deadline: 29 August 29th July – 2nd August 18th August. Children may 24th – 26th August at La Manga Club Distributed 9 September – Superheroes Week - take part in two fantastic free Harvest &Threshing Weekend Andy Murray’s historic win Djokovic. After school activities; Superheroes will be swooping workshops starting at 10.30am Working vintage machinery, at Wimbledon has seen fans Murray and British ladies’ Open Days in 1pm to 4pm. There will and 2pm each day and will modern farm vehicles and of the game flock to pick up number one Laura Robson Publishers & Editors: hopefully be guest appearances last for 40 minutes. Juggle, heavy horses will grace the a racquet with tennis break are among the growing list Fergus & Penny McCarthy from Mr & Mrs Incredible plate spin, use diablos and farm’s landscape. business booming at Spain’s of world stars to have used Distribution up to 60,000 South and Superman. Children flower sticks. Two big top 29th August five-star La Manga Club since La Manga Club five-star West London & Surrey; 78,000 dressed as their favourite circus performances. Children Beeline Circus Kent; 54,000 London South his victory this month. facilities on their way to tennis Superhero will gain free entry.* who have taken part in the The circus comes to the farm East-Surrey & West Kent. The award-winning resort has stardom, while the Lawn Tennis 31st July, 7th, 21st, 28th Aug previous circus workshop may and will offer circus workshops Distributed through schools, reported a surge in bookings Association (LTA) is using the Creepy Crawly Day demonstrate their new found throughout the day. Come nurseries, libraries, leisure from tennis lovers eager to venue as its overseas training The farm’s friendly farm skills in the circus performance and join in the fun and learn to centres, restaurants, advertisers, extend the summer season base until 2016. play schemes and events. animals will be joined by a alongside the professionals! juggle, plate spin or use diablos after watching Murray become Players of all ages and Subscription by post £15 year. wide variety of spiders and Each circus show will also last – you may just discover a new Britain’s first men’s singles standards can brush up on For Advertising: reptiles. A great opportunity to for 40 minutes, with shows hidden talent! champion for 77 years by all aspects of their game at fergus conquer your spider phobias or starting at 12.30 and 4pm beating world number Novak the venue’s magnificent 28- @parents-news.co.uk learn more about some amazing daily. The shows are sure to 30th August 020 8337 6337 reptiles, including; lizards and be full of plenty of fun and Jane Danley Art Workshop – snakes. entertainment. Each show will Create a farm themed Parents News UK 2nd August include a variety of traditional masterpiece. Create a fantastic ISSN 1362-5551 ‘Have a Go’ Falconry Day – circus acts, including; jugglers, memento of your day on the 10 The Manor Drive, Hawklands Birds of Prey acrobats, aerialists and clowns. farm to take home. Worcester Park, Surrey. Centre Falcons, hawks, owls Pre booking is advised for Walk round the farm and meet KT4 7LG. and vultures to name but a each performance. Tickets can the friendly farm animals, rare 020 8337 6337 few! Resident falconer Sharon be booked in advance from breeds and the farm’s babies; [email protected] Hollens and her team have Farming World.** including piglets, lambs and www.parents-news.co.uk a wealth of knowledge and 22nd August calves. Then let off steam in experience related to these 999 Emergency Services Day – the two enormous adventure Parents News believes that society’s best asset is its young amazing birds. Visit the farm Parents who work for the playgrounds and have fun people! We shall accept no and the Hawking Centre, learn emergency services will receive bouncing on the large inflatable advertising in the opinion of the more about these beautiful half price entry to the farm on pillows. Publisher, is considered demeaning birds. this day and there will be free to children. We intend to encourage environmental, health, and non- 8th August (pm) entry for children dressed as a For further details of Farming violent issues, but not to preach or Teddy Bear’s Picnic and fun fireman, policeman or doctor/ World and its special events claim to always be right. Different with Mrs Back 2 Front – nurse.* You may also be lucky www.farming-world.co.uk opinions published are the opinions A firm favourite with visitors to 01227 751144 of the authors and not necessarily enough to see a police car, fire those of Parents News. We the farm! Goldilocks and her engine or ambulance! Farming World is open seven hope mums and dads enjoy the very cheeky three bears will 23rd August (pm) days a week, 9.30am to 5.30pm articles, be interested by Calendar arrive at the farm on the 8th Fun with Mrs Back 2 Front – until the end of the season on (finding it useful), and use the advertisers. Any endorsement by August at 12pm. Entertaining children and 3rd November, and is just off Parents News is explicitly 12th – 18th Aug adults alike with her unique Junction 7 of the M2. Normal stated. Cirque Normandie Circus – blend of games, fun and magic. admission prices are £6.50 Wow! The circus really Be prepared for plenty of adults, £5.50 for children aged comes to town 12th and audience participation! 3 - 15 years, concessions £5.50. Sorry, guide dogs only. * One free child per every full paying adult. ** There will be a small extra charge for the circus performance. South African number one Kevin Anderson court tennis academy over SUMMER FUN AT the coming months – with KINGSTON accommodation and daily MUSEUM! court hire or tuition on offer from just €94 per night for a MORNING CAMPERS! #$3%!3( four-night stay. Exhibition about the British Available from August 19 holiday camp with loads of fun activities to try out! 3 until the end of October, the 26 July - 14 September 3 price includes accommodation THUMS UP 3 in the fully serviced, four-star IT’S THURSDAY Las Lomas Village apartments, July 25 Magic Lanterns ! ! ! August 1 Medieval Monsters ! ! ! breakfast, VAT and access to August 8 A Taste of History August 15 Beside the seaside !!33#$3!'#$3 Spa La Manga Club’s fitness August 22 Amazing animals #(33)$33 August 29 Marvellous Moving Toys &! 3%'&! 3%3$% centre, indoor pool, saunas and Family activities for children )3!3''$% of all ages, Thursdays 1-4.30pm steam rooms. ( 3 3 3( 3#$3!'#$$3$!3(* Prices for the ‘Best Tennis and SNAPPITY THE CROCODILE 3%3!'#3$) 3$$! $3 3%3)%# Under 5s activities every Friday 10.15-11am More’ packages are based on two people sharing a twin or Admission and all activities are free! double room and tennis lessons KINGSTON MUSEUM !! !! ! ! Wheatfield Way, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2PS must be booked in advance. 020 8547 5006 ! 3$$3! 3,.,+1/20+00/- www.kingston.gov.uk/museum )))*!!"' %#*!*'3 And anyone who would Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm Thursday 10am-7pm prefer to take a break from tennis for a day has the option Swimming Lessons to exchange a session for a variety of other activities Quality classes in small group including a round of golf on ** COME AND TRY A CLASS FREE ** one of La Manga Club’s three Lessons for: Adults and Children from 2 yrs championship courses, a 30- Non-swimmers -Improvers minute spa treatment or dinner Advanced & SUPER Advanced in one of the resort’s many Classes held at: restaurants. Downsend School Ashtead/Leatherhead For more information Epsom College 00 34 968 17 5577 For more info contact Colin on 01372 739600 [email protected] www.lamangaclub.com August 2013 What’s On Tips for travelling with tots Epsom Downs Racecourse this summer 1. Get creative - shelter from the sun and a wind Holidays abroad could be break. An enticing way to get a bit of a culture shock, so children to come into shade. try some holiday themed 7. Cool activities - Plan activities before you go. Get activities away from the your children to look at books, blazing heat of the beach or draw pictures and find the poolside such as an amble destination on a globe. Even around the shops, perhaps in try cooking some of the local search of some traditional, cuisine to get taste buds ready. local toys to take back, or lunch 2. That’s my bag - Help your at a shady cafe with canopies.