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BACK TO SCHOOL 2012 ISSUE

WIN! TICKETS, BOOKS, A LUNCHBAG AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

28 November to 19 JanuaryThe REP @ The Crescent Theatre

Box Office 0121 236 4455

Tickets from £9 eachGroup rates and family tickets availablebirmingham-rep.co.uk

By Kenneth GrahameAdapted for stage by Alan

Bennett, additional lyrics and music by Jeremy Sams

Poop Poop! Watch out, watch out,

Toad’s about!

Winter at Derby LIVE

01332 255800 | derbylive.co.uk

I’m Telling You They’re AliensRob and his friend Marsha heroically setout to expose those evil, invading extra terrestrials for what they really are.Unfortunately Rob and Marsha can’t getany adults to listen to them and theyrealise they may have to face the Aliensalone…

Thu 1 NovGuildhall Theatre£9.25, Under 16s £8.25

Snow Play

Make a giant snowman, have a super snowball fight and help us to bring backthe Spring in this highly interactive smash-hit London production, starringPatrick Lynch from CBeebies.

Wed 12 - Sun 23 DecGuildhall Theatre£10.25, Family Ticket (4) £28

The Pantomime Adventures ofPeter Pan

Fly away on a spectacular journey of wonder and excitement into the magicalworld of Neverland this Christmas with Larry Lamb as Captain Hook and George Sampson starring as Peter Pan.

Wed 5 Dec - Sun 6 JanAssembly Rooms - Great Hall£9.25 - £25.25, Family Ticket (4) available

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31 Oct

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WelcomeHave you had a good

summer? Good! We

have too! We hope

that you made good

use of our jam-packed

summer issue and that

you got lots of fresh air

and sunshine.

If you are joining us for the

fi rst time as a brand new

Primary School pupil, then

WELCOME! We are really

looking forward to seeing

how you progress through

your time at your new

school.

If you’re not familiar with

Primary Times, here’s how

it works … we write pages

and pages of exciting

things to do, see and

watch so that when you’re

not at school, you can

get out into your beautiful

region and do, see and

watch exciting things!

In this issue, we have

heaps of amazing events

on in Derbyshire in

Roundabout, fun shows

to see at the Theatre

and loads of great

Competitions for you to

enter! We also have a

special feature on how to

make new friends! Read all

about it on page 4.

So, the weeks of staying

up and getting up late are

behind us, and now it’s

time to get back to work.

Good luck to you all for

the new term ahead. We’ll

see you again in October

for some great ideas

on where to go for half

term and some spooky

suggestions for Halloween!

and the Primary Times team

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FRIENDSEveryone needs a friend. Someone to talk to, someone to run to when things go wrong, someone to share toys and sweets with. We all need friends, but when you start a new school it can be difficult. Here’s our helpful guide to how you can help your child make friends in a new school

Essentially, all children need and want friends - it helps them feel accepted and can help defi ne who they are. However, sometimes a simple act of companionship can be an uphill challenge in many different ways. A child may make friends easily but lose them just as quickly. Another child may feel painfully shy and awkward around his or her peers whilst others may fall out with existing playmates and feel isolated. The age of a child also comes into play, as between the ages of four and eight, most youngsters aren’t too choosy about whom they play with and generally fi nd it easy to make friends. However, from the age of eight they start to become more selective of their acquaintances.

Friendships require time, devotion and compromise - whatever the age! Children who have a wide circle of friends tend to benefi t from healthy self esteem and are less likely to have social problems as adults, so it’s really worth investing some time and effort to guide your child in this area and not leave it to chance.

So how can you help your child make and keep friends?

To start, you may wish to discreetly monitor how your child interacts with other kids. You can assess their behaviour in a subtle non-intervening way. This could be by meeting a group of mums with their children in the local park or by staying behind at parties. You could help out at the school fete or perhaps help with reading in the school.Observe how your child behaves around others. Does your child shy away? Do they take turns easily? Are they bossing the other children around?

To help a bashful child with their communication skills it pays to intervene sooner rather than later. So if you notice that your child is shying away from others and needs a little

assistance, question them on what characteristics they look for in a friend. Ask your child to choose some children they like the look of at school and then quiz your child on how would they start a conversation with these children - you may wish to adopt role play to practice this. Shy children may also fi nd it easier to interact with others by playing next to them at a table or in a play den, so show them how to do this. Explain the importance of showing an interest in what other people are saying or doing. This will also help your child by diverting the

attention away from them and will make him or her feel less self-conscious.

Encourage your child to ‘act’ in a friendly manner towards other children by the things they do. They can demonstrate friendliness by helping others, being respectful towards other people’s ideas or opinions, being happy to take turns and share, and by talking favourably to friends about their shared friends and acquaintances.Other desirable traits worth nurturing include thoughtfulness, a sense of fun, reliability, kindness and a consistent personality.Help them understand that negative, bossy, self-centred behaviour may turn potential friends away.

Help your child understand that his or her popularity is closely linked with the way he or she behaves towards other people. Appealing characteristics that attract favourable attention are often non-verbal and are more to do with body language than who can shout the loudest! Encourage your child to adopt a ‘friendly face’ - to smile at other children, to maintain eye contact and to do their best to relax when they are in the company of others. It will help to practice this with your child.

Teach your child how to behave in different social environments such as at a birthday party or when joining a new club. Role play a specifi c situation to see how your child would handle the occasion and offer them tips on what to say and how to approach other children.

Encourage friendships by getting your child to invite selected friends over to your house to play and to have a meal.

Keep vigilant by actively listening to your child’s description of his or her day at school. This way you can assess the relationship they have with their playmates. If you think certain friendships are becoming toxic, steer his or her attention to focus on the other more positive children in the class.

Expose your child to a wide variety of different activities and events that will give plenty of social exposure and help them get used to meeting other children. Steer your child towards an activity, interest or skill that will allow a personal strength or passion to blossom. If they enjoy an activity or club they will be surrounded by like minded children.It will be easier for them to strike up conversations with someone else who shares the same interest. Allow your child to experience a variety of activities with a number of different friends.

Making good friendships is very important in life. The ultimate goal is to help your child surround him or herself with positive minded companions and that your child, too, becomes a good friend to others without sacrifi cing his or her individuality.

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Choosing the right school The process of choosing the school that’s right for you and your child can be stressful. There are so many different types of school out there, from private to free, boarding to grammar. Here’s our quick and easy guide to choosing the right school.

Decide what type of school you want for your child. The choices …

Mainstream State Schools allow every child between the age of fi ve and 16 a free place

Community Schools are run by the Local Authority

Foundation and Trust Schools are run by their own governing body

Voluntary-aided Schools are mainly religious or faith schools, although anyone can apply for a place. They are run by a governing body

Voluntary-controlled Schools are similar to Voluntary-aided Schools but are run by the Local Authority

Academies are State Schools but are independently managed with sponsors from business, faith or voluntary groups

Grammar Schools select their pupils based on academic ability, usually by an entrance exam

Boarding Schools offer free tuition but charge fees for board and lodging

Independent Schools set their own curriculum and admissions policies. They are funded by fees paid by parents and income from investments

• Contact your Local Authority to fi nd out about schools in your area

• Get information on all of the schools that fall outside your Local Authority if willing to go further afi eld

• Decide what your child needs most out of the school experience. Is your child academic, sporty, musical? Does your child need special attention?

• Visit open days, as many as you can. Only by walking round the school, talking to teachers, current pupils and parents can you form a valid opinion of a school

• Visit direct.gov.uk to research the school in more detail. Look at Ofsted reports and performance data.

• Listen to your child. It’s so easy for parents to fall in love with the ‘perfect’ school, but it is important that your child, the one who will be spending the most time there, likes it too.

There is loads of information on choosing the right school at www.direct.gov.uk

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making

Started by Janet, a food hygiene specialist, deli owner and expert in family learning from Derbyshire, Sticky Fingers Cookery Parties has become a unique, fun and educational party idea for children. For boys and girls aged fi ve and above, Sticky Fingers offers children’s parties that will be the talk of the playground for months to come. Janet will take care of everything, so parents can sit back and relax and watch the children have an amazing time weighing, mixing and preparing cup cakes, pizzas and candies. Parties can be held in your own home or a public venue nearby, all equipment and food supplied and if you have more than 12 children in your party, the cost of the venue will be taken care of. For more information, contact Janet on 07745 305090 or visit www.stickyfi ngerscookeryparties.co.uk. If you like what you see, there are agency opportunities available where you can work fl exible hours and run your own Sticky Fingers parties. Speak to Janet for more information.

Get Sticky Fingers!Get Sticky Fingers!Started by Janet, a food hygiene specialist, deli owner and expert in family learning from Derbyshire, Sticky Fingers Cookery Parties has become a unique, fun and educational party idea for children. For boys and girls aged fi ve and above, Sticky Fingers offers children’s parties that will be the talk of the playground for months to come. Janet will take care of everything, so parents can sit back and relax and watch the children have an amazing time weighing, mixing and preparing cup cakes, pizzas and candies. Parties can be held in your own home or a public venue nearby, all equipment and food supplied and if you have more than 12 children in your party, the cost of the venue will be taken care of. For more information, contact Janet on 07745 305090 or visit co.uk. If you like what you see, there are agency opportunities available where you can work fl exible hours and run your own Sticky Fingers parties. Speak to Janet for more information.

Started by Janet, a food hygiene specialist, deli owner and expert in family learning

Get Sticky Fingers!Get Sticky Fingers!Started by Janet, a food hygiene specialist, deli owner and expert in family learning

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2012 has been a great sporting year for Great Britain –

let’s not let it go to waste! After hosting the Olympics and

the Paralympics, Britain has once again become Great

and is hoping to carry on the sporting legacy for years to

come. Millions of pounds have been spent on building

new stadiums, swimming pools and running tracks, and

we really want you to make the most of them. Get out

there and take part in everything you can! Be inspired by

the Olympics. We’ve got our running shoes on already!

Olympic legacy

we really want you to make the most of them. Get out

there and take part in everything you can! Be inspired by

the Olympics. We’ve got our running shoes on already!

can work fl exible hours and run your own Sticky Fingers parties. Speak to Janet for more information.

Harrow is an all boys, all boarding independent school in the suburbs of northwest London. Its pupils achieve excellent exam results as well as benefi ting from a huge range of activities outside the classroom. Boys come to Harrow from all sorts of backgrounds and cultures, thanks to the large number of scholarships and bursaries that the school offers which enable very talented boys to receive a fantastic education, whether their parents can afford the school fees or not. Every year, among a number of other bursaries, two Peter Beckwith Scholarships are awarded to boys aged between 10 and 13. These can cover up to full fees at Harrow from age 13, and at a private prep school from the age of 11 until the pupil goes to Harrow. All bursary awards are means-tested so the level of discount will depend on the family income. If you have a very talented son, whether in academic subjects, sport, art, music or drama, but you think that a top private school is out of your reach, read about Harrow’s Scholarships and Bursaries online at www.harrowschool.org.uk

A high quality, all-round private education is not

beyond your reach

read about Harrow’s Scholarships and Bursaries online at www.harrowschool.org.uk

St Mungo’s charity for homeless people is asking school children around the country to wear their woolly hats to school on Friday October 26, Woolly Hat Day. Woolly Hat Day is all about showing your support by putting on your hat for homeless people. Children can wear silly hats for the day in return for a donation, a hat-themed event or school assembly, baking hat-shaped cakes and biscuits or simply using the hat as a prompt for discussions about homelessness. If you want to fi nd out more about Woolly Hat Day and how you and your school can get involved, visit www.woollyhatday.org or www.mungos.org.

Get your hats on!

Harrow is an all boys, all boarding independent school in the suburbs of northwest London. Its pupils achieve excellent exam results as well as benefi ting from a huge range of activities outside the classroom. Boys come to Harrow from all sorts of backgrounds and cultures, thanks to the large number of scholarships and bursaries that the school offers which enable very talented boys to receive a fantastic education, whether their parents can afford the school fees or not. Every year, among a number of other bursaries, two Peter Beckwith Scholarships are awarded to boys aged between 10 and 13. These can cover up to full fees at Harrow from age 13, and at a private prep school from the age of 11 until the pupil goes to Harrow. All bursary awards are means-tested so the level of discount will depend on the family income. If you have a very talented son, whether in academic subjects, sport, art, music or drama, but you think that a top private school is out of your reach, read about Harrow’s Scholarships and Bursaries online at read about Harrow’s Scholarships and Bursaries online at www.harrowschool.org.uk

Our Before and After School Clubs offer something new and exciting every day!

COME TO OUR OPEN DAYThursday 27th September 2012 from

8am until 4.30pm.PHONE 01335 360261

Church Lane, Mugginton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 4PL

Mugginton CofE SchoolEveryone is welcome at our

‘Outstanding’ Primary School where ‘Every child really does matter’

(Church Inspection Report 2011)We have small classes, excellent results and specialist teachers in

music, French, Spanish and sports.

Our Before and After School Clubs offer

Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to unlock your child’s potential, building their confidence and independent study skills. Take advantage of our Free Assessment and see how Kumon can benefit your child.

FreeAssessment

0800 854 714kumon.co.uk

Fees vary. Please refer to your local study centre.

To unlock your child’s potential, contact your local Instructor for a Free Assessment:

Ashby-de la Zouch Nadine Hossent 01530 440410

Derby, Mickleover Stephen Fleet 01332 843147

Glossop Steve Griffiths 0145 785 6899


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Available for children aged 3-14

years with age appropriate areas

Working in partnership

with all local nurseries

Our Clubs provide childcare from 7am-6pm with free and easy online registration. Accepts all childcare vouchers.

Choose from Breakfast Clubs, After School Clubs and our fantastic Holiday Club.

Diverse range of activities & huge selection of toys & resources.

Schools we serve before and after school: Lawn, Portway, Walter Evans, Curzon, Ashgate, Markeaton, Whitecross Nursery, St Edmunds Nursery, Woodlands Secondary, ST Benedict’s, Kilburn Schools,

Denby Free, Horsley C of E, John Flamsteed, Old Vicarage and Horsley Woodhouse

We serve all schools across Derby and Derbyshire at our holiday club.

Breakfast and after school clubOFSTED 2010 RATED-

OUTSTANDING!‘The judgement of outstanding means your setting is exceptional and significant elements of your work are

exemplary.’ OFSTED 2010.

www.schoolsoutclub.com Contact us: Tel: 01332 737947/07984 908836Email: [email protected]

“Being educated at Harrow means not only getting first-rate academic teaching, but an amazing opportunity to try and excel in things outside the classroom, make life-long friends and prepare yourself for the world outside, all of which are aided by the advantages of full-time boarding.” – A current pupil

Find out moreVisit our website at www.harrowschool.org.uk • Contact Admissions on 020 8872 8007

• Apply by 1 January for entry the following September • Come to an Open Morning

• Harrow is a full boarding, all boys school in Northwest London which takes boys from age 13-18.• Our pupils achieve excellent exam results and also benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular

activities which enhance their academic studies.• Harrow offers a wealth of opportunity for boys to try new things and take risks within the

protection of a close and supportive community.• Gifted boys who win a Sherwood Scholarship to Harrow School will receive a fantastic education

at one of the top independent schools in the world.

The Sherwood Scholarship has been set up to pay for boys from the East Midlands to come to Harrow School. The Scholarship can cover up to the full cost of the fees, depending on parental financial circumstances. Applicants must live in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire or Leicestershire.

If you are highly intelligent, enthusiastic, energetic and want to excel academically as well as outside the classroom, and if you are eager to make the most of boarding life and our excellent facilities, then apply for a means-tested Sherwood Scholarship from age 13 or 16.

Why should a highly intelligent boy Fromthe east midlands choose harroW school?

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theatre

October 16

Beanbag Stories Join the Kaleidoscope Team as they delve deep into the depths of the ocean. Lose yourself in your own imagination as you hear tales of the beautiful Rainbow Fish and the adventure she has. What kind of sea creature will you become? The choice is yours. £5 per child, accompanying adults and babies on laps go free. Located in the Pavilion Arts Centre at 11.15am.

October 28

RapunzelPlaced high up in a tower above the world and faced with the challenge of growing up, Rapunzel is all alone, dreaming. This is a great play for all the family, with fantastic music, beautiful movement and magical design. The kids will love it. Tickets are £6 for adults, £5 for children and £20 for a family (2+2). Located in the Pavilion Arts Centre at 1.30pm and 3.30pm.

November 3

The Selfish Crocodile The funny tale of a brave little mouse and a very snappy crocodile is heart-warming with a very happy ending. The storytellers use song, music and a host of beautiful puppets to bring this watery adventure to life. Tickets are £7.50 for adults, £6.50 for children and £26 for a family (2+2). Located in Buxton Opera House at 2pm.

September 20-22

Derby Feste Finale: Games Time Games Time is a spectacular stage show with a backdrop of giant video projections, fi reworks and music. More than 100 dancers, gymnasts and local people will be dressed in amazingly colourful costumes creating four teams which will take part in an exciting battle. Admission free. Visit website for full details.

October 29

Chris and Pui Roadshow 2012 Everyone’s favourite CBeebies double act Chris and Pui are coming to Derby with their 2012 roadshow. See Incy Wincy, Humpty Dumpty, the Grand Old Duke of York and Little Bo Pepp all live on stage. Laugh, sing and join in with the Show Me Show Me duo as they perform sketches, rhymes and songs for all the family. Shows at 11am and 2pm. Tickets are £10 or £32 for a family of four.

September 25

Farm Boy This touching family show is written as the follow-up to War Horse and tells the story of the bonds between grandfather and grandson. It’s an account of how the changing face of the English countryside and a reminder that stories can reach out across generations. Tickets are £13 for adults and £11 for children.

October 16-20

Oliver Everyone loves the story of the boy who asked for more, and you can now see the Good Companions’ production of the much-loved Oliver. Featuring the famous songs Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself and You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two, this show will be loved and enjoyed by the whole family. Tickets are from £15 to £17.

In Derbyshire

Buxton Opera House

Box Offi ce: 0845 127 2190Water Street, Buxton

www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Derby Live

Box Offi ce: 01332 255800Darley Park, Derby

www.derbyfeste.com

Pomegranate Theatre

Box Offi ce: 01246 345222Corporation Street, Chesterfi eld

www.chesterfi eldvenues.co.uk

Derby Theatre

Box Offi ce: 01332 593939Theatre Walk, Derby

www.derbytheatre.co.uk

September 29

How Lion became King of Tinga Tinga Land This interactive show for all the family combines famous nursery rhymes with tales of the animals of Masaii Mara and a traditional East African welcome – Jambo! Join in with the Cheeky Monkey, Kindly Giraffe, Wise Bird, Groovy Zebra and Proud Lion in an all singing, dancing and drawing production based on African artwork from the Tinga Tinga family. Tickets are £10 for adults, £9 for children, £36 for a family.

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theatre

October 16

Beanbag Stories Join the Kaleidoscope Team as they delve deep into the depths of the ocean. Lose yourself in your own imagination as you hear tales of the beautiful Rainbow Fish and the adventure she has. What kind of sea creature will you become? The choice is yours. £5 per child, accompanying adults and babies on laps go free. Located in the Pavilion Arts Centre at 11.15am.

October 28

RapunzelPlaced high up in a tower above the world and faced with the challenge of growing up, Rapunzel is all alone, dreaming. This is a great play for all the family, with fantastic music, beautiful movement and magical design. The kids will love it. Tickets are £6 for adults, £5 for children and £20 for a family (2+2). Located in the Pavilion Arts Centre at 1.30pm and 3.30pm.

November 3

The Selfish Crocodile The funny tale of a brave little mouse and a very snappy crocodile is heart-warming with a very happy ending. The storytellers use song, music and a host of beautiful puppets to bring this watery adventure to life. Tickets are £7.50 for adults, £6.50 for children and £26 for a family (2+2). Located in Buxton Opera House at 2pm.

September 20-22

Derby Feste Finale: Games Time Games Time is a spectacular stage show with a backdrop of giant video projections, fi reworks and music. More than 100 dancers, gymnasts and local people will be dressed in amazingly colourful costumes creating four teams which will take part in an exciting battle. Admission free. Visit website for full details.

October 29

Chris and Pui Roadshow 2012 Everyone’s favourite CBeebies double act Chris and Pui are coming to Derby with their 2012 roadshow. See Incy Wincy, Humpty Dumpty, the Grand Old Duke of York and Little Bo Pepp all live on stage. Laugh, sing and join in with the Show Me Show Me duo as they perform sketches, rhymes and songs for all the family. Shows at 11am and 2pm. Tickets are £10 or £32 for a family of four.

September 25

Farm Boy This touching family show is written as the follow-up to War Horse and tells the story of the bonds between grandfather and grandson. It’s an account of how the changing face of the English countryside and a reminder that stories can reach out across generations. Tickets are £13 for adults and £11 for children.

October 16-20

Oliver Everyone loves the story of the boy who asked for more, and you can now see the Good Companions’ production of the much-loved Oliver. Featuring the famous songs Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself and You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two, this show will be loved and enjoyed by the whole family. Tickets are from £15 to £17.

In Derbyshire

Buxton Opera House

Box Offi ce: 0845 127 2190Water Street, Buxton

www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Derby Live

Box Offi ce: 01332 255800Darley Park, Derby

www.derbyfeste.com

Pomegranate Theatre

Box Offi ce: 01246 345222Corporation Street, Chesterfi eldwww.chesterfi eldvenues.co.uk

Derby Theatre

Box Offi ce: 01332 593939Theatre Walk, Derby

www.derbytheatre.co.uk

September 29

How Lion became King of Tinga Tinga Land This interactive show for all the family combines famous nursery rhymes with tales of the animals of Masaii Mara and a traditional East African welcome – Jambo! Join in with the Cheeky Monkey, Kindly Giraffe, Wise Bird, Groovy Zebra and Proud Lion in an all singing, dancing and drawing production based on African artwork from the Tinga Tinga family. Tickets are £10 for adults, £9 for children, £36 for a family.

DRAMA, SINGING AND DANCE LESSONS

Razzamataz Theatre Schools, Merrill College, Brackens Lane, Derby DE24 0AN

Call Shanley on 0797 119 8010 or 01332 [email protected], www.razzamataztheatreschools.co.uk

FREE TASTER SESSIONSWE ARE THE IDEAL PLACE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 5-17 WITH AN INTEREST IN PERFORMING TO LEARN ABOUT POP

SINGING, STREET DANCE, MUSICAL THEATRE SONG & DANCE, DRAMA AND MIME AND PHYSICAL THEATRE.

FOR A PROSPECTUS & THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENROL CONTACT US NOW!

Excite is a new range of Saturday courses and activities for young people aged 4-19. The activity sessions are designed to help you develop new skills, build confidence and make new friends. The following Excite courses will be available:

•Art•Computer Games Development•Enterprise•Film•Languages•Media•Music•Science

To register your interest or book a place contact us on: 01332 851 750 or via email: [email protected]

SATURDAY COURSES & ACTIVITIESFOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 4-19

See our website for Parties & School Trips

Parent & Toddler Day-Tuesdays £1.50 each

(term time only) under 2’s free

Heage Lane, Etwall, Derby DE65 6LS 01283 735063

Feed the animals, collect your own eggs and much more! Tractor & Trailer Rides Saturdays & School Holidays.

(Open Monday—Saturday 10am to 5pm: £4.50 per person age 2 & over) Fresh Produce and Gifts available from our Farm Shop

The Main Purpose of theBLACK KEYS

on the Piano/Keyboard is toREDUCE the LENGTH

of the keyboard.

This website is aimed at thosepeople who have tried to

understand music, butgiven up the struggle for

whatever reason.

By looking at music froma different angle you may

better understandprevious explanations.

FREE sheet music available atthis site.

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Kiln Hovels, Toilets, Saggar Maker Bottom Knockers and the occasional rat

Come and visit this free unique museum about the South Derbyshire Pottery Industry and so

much moreGround floor coffee shop with outside seating

The National Forest exhibitionFREE children’s craft activities during holidays

Tour and talks available/Temporary ExhibitionsSpecial Events/Unique Gift Shop/Tourist Information Centre

Kiln, Function and Conference Room available to hire for all occasions

Victorian Potter Day - Suitable Key Stage 2 Contact us for more details

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm, Open Bank Holiday 10am-3pm

01283 222600West Street, Swadlincote, South Derbyshire DE11 9DG

www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.ukFULLY ACCESSIBLE Registered Charity Number 1077086

October 21

Book Fair at Pavilion Gardens Every month, the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton hosts a wide variety of fairs and events, and on October 21 comes the much-loved Book Fair. Open 10am to 4pm. Visit www.paviliongardens.co.uk for further details.

October 22 - November 4Halloween Fun at Denby

Enjoy wicked witch puppet shows, making and painting scary stuff, fancy dress competitions and much more at Denby Visitor Centre. Sessions are at 11am, 1.15pm and 2.30pm daily, excluding October 27-28. Children £5.75, accompanying adults £2.50. Booking is recommended. Visit www.denby.co.uk for more information.

October 27

Discovery Day at Heage Windmill Heage Windmill is a place of great historical importance in the fi eld of wheat and fl our in Derbyshire. On Discovery Days at Heage, you can fi nd out all about the history, go on a guided tour and see how stoneground fl our is traditionally milled. Open from 11am to 4pm. Adults £3.50, children £1.50, family £8.50. Visit www.heagewindmill.org.uk for information.

October 28

Deer Park Walk at Calke Join one of the trained wardens and enter the Deer Pen at Calke Abbey which is normally closed to the public. Have a walk around the park, take pictures of the deer and, afterwards, enjoy a drink and a cookie. Walk from 2-4pm. Adults £7.50, children £3.50. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk for details.

After School Activities Baked Well Pottery During term time, Monday to Friday, there is a discounted studio fee at Baked Well Pottery in Bakewell. If you want something to entertain your kids once they’re out of the school gate, bring them down to the Baked Well studio where they can paint and create for just £1. Visit www.bakedwellpotterypainting.co.uk for all the details.

September 22-23 My Lord and Lady’s Chamber at Haddon Hall

The Tudor Group is taking over for a weekend at Haddon Hall, bringing history to life as they demonstrate the toilette of a 16th century Lord and Lady. Open from 12-5pm. Usual admission applies: adults £9.50, concessions £8.50, children £5.50, family (2+3) £27.50. Visit www.haddonhall.co.uk for all the details.

September 23

Derbyshire Day at Hardwick

BBC Radio Derby’s sixth annual Derbyshire Day celebration sees local food, entertainment, crafts and family fun. Open from 11am to 4pm. Free event, normal admission charges apply: adults £10.45, children £5.27, family £26.18. www.nationaltrust.org.uk has all the information.

October 5-7

Derby Folk Festival In its sixth year, Derby Folk Festival has loads of top name acts lined up to entertain. Held at the Assembly Rooms, the line up includes Seth Lakeman and Blair Dunlop. Visit www.derbyfolkfestival.co.uk for ticket information.

October 6-7

Leawood Pumphouse in steam

The magnifi cent steam pumping engine from 1849, at Derwent Valley Mills, is still capable of lifting four tonnes of water from the River Derwent to the Cromford Canal. Want to see it in action? Open from 12-5pm. Free admission. www.derwentvalleymills.org.uk has all the details.

October 20-21

Friendship Weekend at Gulliver’s Bring your best friend to Gulliver’s Kingdom on the weekend of October 20-21 and they will get in for free! Not only that, there will also be loads of exciting activities to take part in around the site including a friendship trail and a special friendship tree. Children must be accompanied by one full paying adult. Admission is £13.95. Open from 10.30am to 5pm. Visit www.gulliversfun.co.uk for more information.


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Sotheby’s auction house will once again bring contemporary sculpture to the relaxed setting of the historic gardens of Chatsworth. You will be amazed by these sculptures. Open from 10.30am to 5pm. Adults £10, seniors £8, children £6, family £28. Visit www.chatsworth.org for all the details.

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Book Fair at Pavilion September 22-23 September 22-23

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Around the World with Toys and Games Take a journey around the world at

Sudbury Hall’s Museum of Childhood,

discovering stories about play from

different countries on the way. Open from

11am to 5pm. Free event, usual admission

charges apply: adults £7.20, children

£3.78, family £18.18 – entry into Museum

of Childhood only; joint tickets available.

Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk for more

information and joint ticket prices.

September 21

Bug-tastic at Derby Museum Join the people of Derby Museum for

bug-themed stories and crafts and take

part in the bug hunt. You can even make

friends with a stick insect. Open from 10am

to 5pm. Visit www.derby.gov.uk for more

information.

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Children over 3 years £5.75 Adults £2.50 Times: 11am, 1.15 & 2.30pm BOOKING ADVISABLE CALL 01773 740799

22nd October - 2nd November**excluding 27th & 28th Oct

Enter the Witch’s Cave Watch the Spooky Puppet Show

Make Scary clay stuff* Paint a Halloween Plate

Enter our Fancy Dress Competition

* Clay items are all free to take home. An optional firing charge of £6.95 will apply to keep the pot. Other painted items are free to take home (maximum 2 items per child). An extra charge applies for face painting.

Make a splash in the Puddle Ducks Swim Academy!

Whether your primary school-aged child has been to baby swim classes or has only dabbled with the family, Puddle Ducks Swim Academy develops confident swimmers.

Our highly-trained and experienced teachers are passionate about nurturing a natural and effortless swimming style while having fun!

Contact our friendly team to find your nearest classes:

01332 605729 [email protected]

A historical interpretation weekend by The Tudor Group.Come along and see how a Tudor Lord and Lady would

dress and prepare for the day.Informative and fun for all the family.

www.haddonhall.co.uk Telephone 01629 812855

In My Lord & Lady’s Chamber

22 and 23 September12 noon - 5pm daily (last admission 4pm)

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visitotNational Forest Adventure Farm

There’s lots to do at Adventure Farm, both inside and outside,

so whatever the weather decides to do, you can still have a

great day out. Inside there are three levels of exciting adventure

play equipment for big kids, little kids and parents! Outside

you will fi nd pedal go-karts, a jumping pillow, sand pit and mini

assault course. Visit www.adventurefarm.co.uk for full details of

events and activities.

Red House Stables and Carriage Museum Housing one of the fi nest collections of original horse drawn

vehicles, at Red House Stables and Carriage Museum you can

explore the tradition of working carriages, meet the horses

and ponies who work at the museum and even go on a special

carriage ride. Located in the village of Darley Dale, Matlock.

Open daily from 10am. Visit

www.workingcarriages.com for details.

Kegworth Museum Houses in a restored 19th century barn, this fantastic museum

tells the story of Kegworth. Using displays, a Victorian parlour,

the story of two hundred years of the local knitting industry,

the history of the village and saddler’s workshop, a day out at

Kegworth Museum will be great for all the family. Open Saturday

from 10am to 1pm, Sunday from 1-4pm, Wednesday from

2-5pm. Visit www.kegworthmuseum.org.uk for full details.

Beehive Farm and Playground

Have fun exploring the Beehive Farm and Playground in

Rosliston where you can feed the farm animals including

goats, donkey, Jess the pot-bellied pig, Percy the peacock and

the free-range rabbits. Adults £2, children £1, feed buckets

£1 each. Visit www.beehivefarm-woodlakes.co.uk for more

information.

Peak District Mining Museum and Temple Mine

At the Peak District Mining Museum you can experience the

forgotten world of a Derbyshire lead miner. See the tools the

miners used, the clothes they wore, the advances in technology

that they witnessed and the importance of this metal in our

daily lives. Crawl and climb through a maze of twisted tunnels

and shafts for yourself, feeling the cramped conditions that the

miners would have worked in. You can also take a trip down

Temple Mine and see what the mines look like today. The

museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Temple Mine is open

daily with visits between 12-2pm. Prices for museum or mine:

adults £3.50, concessions £3, children £2.50, family £10. Prices

for museum and mine: adults £6, concessions £5, children £4,

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PRIDE PARK JUNIORS FC SOCCER SCHOOL

Pride Park Juniors FC are seeking GIRLS aged 5-10 for our weekly Soccer School

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WIN A TUMTUM LUNCHBAG! Want a funky lunchbag that will make you the envy of the dining hall? Well, we have just the thing. We have teamed up with TUMTUM to give you the opportunity to win one of these three fantastic trainee lunch bags. This beautifully illustrated lunch bag is as practical as it is wonderful. With its insulated design and perfect size, you can slot in all the lunch time goodies your tot needs to ensure they can stay energised for a productive day at school. What makes this lunch bag extra special is your little one can personalise it… insert a picture of your child into the ice cream van on the back of the bag, allowing them (or their teachers) to pick out the bag themselves. For your chance to win your very own TUMTUM lunch bag, just answer this question:

Where can you put your photo on the lunch bag? Closing date: October 1.

WIN A COMPLETE SET OF ROALD DAHL BOOKS! Every child loves reading Roald Dahl’s books; from tales of The Big Friendly Giant, to the adventures of James and the Giant Peach, story time just wouldn’t be the same without a Roald Dahl book. Every year in September we celebrate the anniversary of the great man’s birth with Roald Dahl Day, and this year would have been his 92nd birthday (he was born in 1916). We have teamed up with Puffi n Books to give you the chance to win a complete set of Roald Dahl books AND a copy of the brand new children’s biography of the man called Fantastic Mr Dahl by Michael Rosen. To be in with a chance of winning this splendiferous prize, just tell us the answer to this question:

What year was Roald Dahl born? Closing date: October 26.

WIN A FUNSTATION DUO!

Do you struggle to fi nd somewhere to sit and do your homework? Well, we have the perfect solution for you … a FunStation Duo! The fun, funky and safe brand Little Helper has launched the new two-seater FunStation Duo desk and chair set so that children

can sit and do their homework in comfort. Two siblings or friends can sit at the desk and both

work comfortably with A4 paper. We have teamed up with Little Helper to give you the chance to win your very own FunStation Duo! For your chance to win, just answer this question:

How many children can sit at the FunStation Duo desk? Closing date: October 12.

WIN A ‘MAKE YOUR OWN’ SET WITH SEEDLING! This month we are giving you the opportunity to win one of these fantastic craft kits from Seedling that are perfect for going back to school. Seedling is the super cool brand that has recently arrived in the UK and set out to inspire the minds and ignite the imagination of little ones everywhere. By providing only the tools and templates, children can design their own endless creations using their imagination. Your little ones will be more than excited to return o school after using the ‘design your own pencil case’ and ‘design your own tote bag’ sets. These beautiful craft kits will allow the little ones to go back to school with a pencil case and bag that no one else will have and will be the envy of all their friends! For your chance to win, just answer this question:

What kind of case can you design with Seedling? Closing date: October 17.

WIN TICKETS TO SEE CHRIS AND PUI! CBeebies favourite double act Chris and Pui are bringing their roadshow to Derbyshire, and you could see them live! See IncyWincy, Humpty Dumpty, the Grand Old Duke of York and Little Bo Peep as they take to the stage to entertain you for a fun-fi lled afternoon. Laugh, sing and join in with the Show Me Show Me duo as they perform sketches, rhymes and songs for all the family to enjoy. For your chance to win a family ticket to the show at The Assembly Rooms with Derby Live, on Monday October 29 at 2pm, just answer this question:

Where is the Grand Old Duke from? Closing date: October 17.

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