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13th May - 30th June 2013

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Hi Everyone!Though it doesn’t seem long since the Easter Holiday, here we areheading towards Half Term!

We have some great competitions for you including a very excitingopportunity to win the chance to be a Youth Wildlife Officer with DFDSSeaways - plus to say a ‘thank you’ the winner will also enjoy a familyweekend break for 4.

There is also the opportunity to win a holiday in Spain with Jet2 Holidays!

We really enjoy bringing you great things to do and win, that’s why wepride ourselves on being the Uk and NE leading What’s On Guide forparents of Primary School Children.

In a recent letter to a national newspaper, from 50 experts whichincluded academics, authors, MPs and charity leaders, it said childrenshould be ”free to channel their energies into forming friendships,discovering their talents and unleashing their imaginations; things thatcost little but whose value is immeasurable.'’

Just what Primary Times helps you to do!

Enjoy and we’ll see you again at the beginning of July with our BumperSummer Issue.

Jan and the crew…..

Page 6 Dino Science from Life Science Centre.

Page 8 Seven Stories Book Review.

Page 9 Become a Youth Wildlife Officer for the Day with DFDS Seaways.

Page 10 Bee Diaries From The Alnwick Garden.

Page 13/21 Your 9 Page Guide to What’s On this May Half Term Holiday.

Page 21 Theatre Listings – Your Guide to all the Family Shows.

Page 22 Competitions Page.

Page 23 Loopy Library.

Publishing Editor & Advertising: Jan Stewart Tel: 0191 264 5909 Email: [email protected]. 1 Denehead Cottages, Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 9RX. Artwork: Spark Creative Design Ltd Tel: 01429 872291


Hadrian’s Wall RomanFestival – Events all along thewall this Half-Term

The Imperial Roman Army atBirdoswald Roman Fort

Sun 26th & Mon 27th May 2013 (Bank Holiday Weekend)Join the armoured ranks of the worldfamous Ermine Street Guard as theimperial Roman army is put through itstraining. Witness the colourful andarmed Roman soldiers as they practicetheir combat skills, battle tactics andartillery firepower that made theRoman army a formidable fighting

force. Youngsters can join in the drilland training with sessions throughoutthe day.

*Time Travellers who visit any of thefollowing events will receive a TimeTravellers passport to collect eventstickers!

*Time Travellers Go... RomanPottery School at BirdoswaldRoman Fort

Tue 28th May - Sun 2nd Jun 2013Try your hand at making Roman potswith our master potter.

*Time Travellers Go...RomanSoldier School at HousesteadsRoman Fort

Tue 28th May - Sun 2nd Jun 2013.

Youngsters will join the imperial armyunder the instruction of Maximus theCenturion. Roman Soldier School willput them through their paces as theymaster life throughout the ranks.

*Time Travellers Go...GladiatorSchool at Chesters Roman Fort

Tue 28th May - Sun 2nd Jun 2013

We will train youngsters to be RomanGladiators with hands on activities forall children willing to become the nextGladiator!

Time Travellers Go… Crime andPunishment Week at Belsay Hall,Castle & Gardens:

Mon 27th May - Sun 2nd Jun 2013

Hear gruesome tales from ourhangman and his felons and theirpunishments during the Georgianperiod, a time when death was thesentence for over 200 offences!

Children and visitors can take part intrials and hear grisly tales beforecompleting the crime and punishmenttrail in the grounds.

Medieval Castle Life atWarkworth Castle

Sun 26th & Mon 27th May 2013 (Bank Holiday Weekend)

Join the 15th Century folk as they takeup residence within the castle walls.There will be demonstrations of variousmedieval past times and craftsdepicting the variety of medieval jobsand positions that would keep a castlerunning.

Have-a-go Archery at Belsay HallCastle & Gardens

Sun 23rd June

Have a go at the noble art of archerywith a local team of experts in thestunning setting of beautiful Belsay.

A Half - Term of Hands - on History

This Half-Term English Heritage is bringing the fascinating storyof North East history to life. A programme of events set to igniteyoung imaginations will take place in the region’s Roman forts,medieval castles and awe-inspiring gardens!

Witness gladiatorial combat, marvel at medieval martial skills ortake part in the noble art of archery.

If you want your kids to go back to school with a bigger sense ofadventure and an imagination full to bursting, our half-termevents will allow little ones to step into the story of England andexperience hands-on history to take back into the classroom.

Spring Half-term Events

For more information about admission prices or openingtimes visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/northeast or call: 0870 333 1181

Chris May a father and reader ofPrimary Times from South Shieldspublished his first children's novelin October last year.

The book is called 'A CricketingDream' and is aimed principally at 8- 13 year olds, although it is certainlysuitable for all ages. It is cricketthemed - the title gives it away - butthe main principle of the story isabout working hard and nevergiving up on your goals and dreams.His 10 year old son was theinspiration behind it.

This is the synopsis from the backcover of the book:

'Matthew Temple had a dream.That dream was to succeed at justone thing in life - just for once.Cricket could be the only game atwhich he would have any chance todo that. He wished he could play

the game just like the stars in theEngland team, and his very ownhero, his famous Dad. Who couldhelp him fulfil his dream of one dayplaying at the World famousLondon Cricket Ground? 'ACricketing Dream' is the story ofhow hard work, determination, andthe will to succeed, can allowanyone, to overcome any problemand provide the opportunity tofulfil their dreams.'

The book has been well receivedby schools, so if you would like tobuy a copy it’s available fromAmazon UK and all Online stores orgood book retailers from £8.99.

A CricketingDream


Life is a science centre full of exciting exhibitions, activities,shows and workshops. We’ve teamed up with Primary

Times to bring some fun facts and science activities to try athome. Look out for our column in every issue.

Hope to see you at Life soon! There’s lots to do this half term including our

new Age of the Dinosaur exhibition

DINO SCIENCE

SCIENCE FACT:Living dinosaurs?Birds probably first evolvedin the Jurassic Period, from

dinosaurs called Theropods.So all birds have dinosaurs

for great, great, great,great...and a few million

more...grandparents. Theclosest thing you’ll find to a

living dinosaur might be flyingaround your garden!

Fossils form when the bodies ofdead things get replaced byminerals and turn to stone.Some fossils are the imprintwhere a living thing touched theground, like dinosaur footprints.We call these trace fossils. Whynot make your own?

Mix the salt and flour together ina bowl. Add a little water at atime, and keep mixing till you

can squidge the dough into aball. Choose an object to leave atrace fossil. Pine cones, shellsand plastic animals are reallygood. Press the object into thedough and pull it out again toleave a print. Maybe try a few.Leave your fossil out to dry for afew days. Imagine what wouldhappen to it over millions ofyears!

LOOK UP! What can you see in the night sky?When we look at the night sky, not all the things we see arestars. If you see something that looks like a very bright star,but isn’t twinkling like most stars do, it’s probably a planet.At the end of May, you might be lucky enough to see threeplanets looking as if they’re very close together. They’reactually millions of miles apart. Jupiter and Venus will

appear very near each other in the evenings, with Venuslooking particularly bright. Mercury will also be seen close

by, but fainter.

Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle. NE1 4EP Tel: 0191 2438210 www.life.org.uk Scienceatlife

Try this at homeMake a fossil

You will need:A cup of flour, half a cup ofsalt, water and a mixing bowl.


Seven Stories is the first museum in the UK whollydedicated to the art of children’s books. The Seven

Stories Bookshop offers the best in children’s literatureand gifts. Entry to Seven Stories Bookshop is free, so popin and say hello or visit www.sevenstories.org.uk/shop.

Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ. Tel: 0845 271 0777

www.sevenstories.org.ukSeven Stories is supported by Arts Council England and

Newcastle City Council. Registered charity number 1056812

Picture BooksPenguins Can’t Fly Richard Byrne Anderson Press £10.99 Join Gregory the Gull and Hudson the Penguinas they discover that their differences are whatmake them special and unique. A beautiful taleabout friendship, identity and finding yourspecial talent.

Catch Us If You Can-CanAlex T Smith Hodder £6.99Foxy DuBois wants to enter a dancecompetition to win the Golden Egg, onlythe competition is only open to birds!After convincing Alphonso the Alligatorto join her scam, they hit the dance floordetermined to win the converted prize,but things start to go horribly wrong! Afun laugh out loud read.

Confident ReadersMariella Mystery Investigates: A Cupcake Conundrum Kate PankhurstOrion Publishing £4.99 Do you have a problem that you just can’tsolve? Meet the Mystery Girls, led by MariellaMystery herself. When somebody tries tosabotage ‘Bake or Break’, the great PuddlefordBake show, the Mystery Girls are on the caseat their detective best! A fun new series fullof perplexing problems.

Advanced ReadersWild Boy Rob Lloyd JonesWalker £9.99Do you have a problem that you just can’tsolve? Meet the Mystery Girls, led by MariellaMystery herself. When somebody tries tosabotage ‘Bake or Break’, the great PuddlefordBake show, the Mystery Girls are on the case attheir detective best! A fun new series full ofperplexing problems.

Accidental Time TravellerJanis MackayKelpies Books £5.99 Saul is on his way to the corner shop when agirl suddenly appears out of nowhere… Hername is Agatha Black, she has time travelledfrom 1812 and is slightly lost in the 21stCentury. Saul decides to try and help Agathaget back home but not without am adventureof two first! A terrific time-travelling escapadefrom the write of the Magnus Fin trilogy.


Did you know that whales anddolphins live in the North Sea? Winthe chance to become a YouthWildlife Officer with DFDSSeaways and join their wildlifeexperts on board cruise ferry KingSeaways in their search for NorthSea whales and dolphins.

Expert Wildlife Officers live onboard the King Seaways looking forwhales and dolphins in our waters;regularly spotting animals includingharbour porpoises, white beakeddolphins and minke whales. DFDSSeaways are looking for two YouthWildlife Officers to join wildlifeteam for a day this summer.

The two Youth Wildlife Officersand their families will join ourexperts on a fun training day onboard King Seaways while dockedin port in North Shields. The Youth

Wildlife Officers will learn how torecognise different whales anddolphins living in UK waters and willpractice wildlife watching with researchers from whale anddolphin charity, ORCA.

The recruits will also win a 2-nightMarine Wildlife Mini Cruise toAmsterdam with their family,where they will be able to put theirtraining into action and take part indeck watches to try and spot theseanimals for real!

To be in with a chance of winningsimply create your own NorthSea Wildlife Superhero. Write ashort story about how they savea marine animal in danger anddraw a picture of yourSuperhero to illustrate yourstory. Send your entries to

The Editor, Primary Times NorthEast, 1 Denehead Cottages, Hexham Road, Walbottle,Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 9RX.Closing date for entries isSaturday 15th June 2013.

DFDS Seaways will lend the twoYouth Wildlife Officers a video

camera to make a video diary oftheir trip which they can take backto school to share with their class. We’ll also share a report of what the Youth Wildlife Officers learntduring their training and spotted ontheir trip in the October issues ofPrimary Times Newcastle,Sunderland & Durham.

For more information about Marine Wildlife Mini Cruises withDFDS Seaways visit www.dfds.co.uk.

Terms & ConditionsThe training day will take place on Saturday 7th July 2013 & each child must be accompanied byan adult. The mini cruise includes 2 nights in a sea view en suite cabin for 4 people, plus returncoach transfers to Amsterdam. The prize is not transferable and no cash alternative will beoffered. No other costs will be covered. The prize is valid for travel on selected dates until 15thSeptember 2013. The prize is subject to availability and usual DFDS Seaways T&Cs apply.

Become a Youth Wildlife Officerfor the day and Win a MarineWildlife Mini Cruise!

(c) MichaelJTetley

Visit our website www.open.ac.uk or call 0845 300 60 90 to speak to one of our staff.

In the current difficult job marketyou need to be able to stand outfrom the crowd, with qualificationsthat you put to work straightaway. Ifyou already have a job, you willknow how important it is to keepyour skills up to date or to add tothem in order to enhance your jobsecurity and progress in yourcareer. The Open University canhelp with a range of qualificationsfrom certificates and foundationdegrees through to MBAs andresearch degrees, all designed tobe flexible enough to fit aroundyour career and family life.

The Open University offers highquality university education to all,regardless of their previouseducational attainments or where

they live. We are highly respectedby employers and manyqualifications are developed inpartnership with practising expertsand professional bodies.

Studying with the OU is affordable,along with student loans, there area range of payment methods onoffer including paying byinstalments as you study or youcould qualify for subsidised fees ifyour income is less than £25,000.

To find out more about what theOU has to offer visit our GatesheadOpen Evening at The OpenUniversity, Baltic Business Quarter,Abbots Hill, Gateshead, NE8 3DFon Thursday 25th June between5pm and 7pm.

Fulfilyour potential


This is your friendly queen bee, Bonnie from The AlnwickGarden. I’m talking to you from the Bee House (the hive)where things are starting to get very busy for us bees! Nowis such an important time of the year for us; we’re doing allthe spring preparation work so that we’ll be at full strengthin the summer and can really enjoy the lovely long warmdays.

I’ve started to lay lots and lots of young bees and this meansmore work for the other bees in the hive. A worker bee willlive for six weeks and of this they will spend three weeksworking inside the hive and three weeks working outside. Inthe first three weeks the bees keep the hive clean and lookafter all these new young bees (the brood).

The older bees will spend all their time flying outside thehive travelling to visit plants. They can travel up to two milesto visit some of the tastiest flowers and at this time of theyear they collect lots of powdery pollen from all ourfavourites. It’s this pollen which is so needed to feed theyoung bees and give them protein; In fact if you look at someof the outside bees you may see this little brightly colouredpowdery pollen held onto their legs. It comes in all kinds ofpretty colours- yellow, orange, red, green and many more!

Try looking for us in some of our seasonal favourites- Apples,Cherries and Hawthorn are all trees which we love.Bluebells, Hyacinths and Geraniums are preferred lowgrowing plants, I hope you see some of us- if so, don’t forgetto say hello! Bonnie.

Hello!

BEE FACT OF THE MONTHIn The Alnwick Garden’s Cherry Orchardthere are over 600,000 tulips; it would takea honey bee over 8,000 trips to visit every

tulip, that’s almost 21 years work andnearly 182 times the life span of a bee!


A New Leading School for Girls

In January this year Newcastle

upon Tyne Church High School

and Central Newcastle High

School announced plans to join

together to form Newcastle High

School for Girls GDST, a new

leading independent girls’ school

in the North East and one of the

outstanding girls’ schools in the

country.

The new school, which will be

based in Jesmond, will educate

girls aged from three to 18,

combining the best of Central

High and Church High to create a

vibrant learning community and

offering a range of curricular and

extra-curricular opportunities that

will make it the leading choice for

every girl and parent in the North

East.

With over 250 years of experience

in girls’ education, the coming

together of the two schools will

create a unique opportunity to

build on the significant heritage of

academic excellence and pastoral

care, and to echo the founding

aims of both schools – to create

the most radical, exciting and

innovative school in the region.

The new school will be a member

of the Girls’ Day School Trust

(GDST), the UK’s leading network

of independent girls’ schools with

24 schools and two academies in

England and Wales.

Providing excellent education for

girls will lie at the heart of the new

School and all girls attending

Newcastle High School for Girls

will have the opportunities they

deserve to grow as individuals,

assume leadership roles, develop

lasting friendships and take risks in

an environment that caters for

their needs.


will launch in September 2014

when Hilary French, current

Headmistress of Central High, will

become Head of the new school.

Sharing her thoughts on the new

school Hilary French said: “The

chance to develop a school for

girls incorporating all that we

know about the way that girls

learn, the spaces they need, what

great teaching looks like for them

and how the day can best be

shaped for them is hugely exciting.


will give girls the very best start in

life and imbue them with the

confidence and self-belief to deal

with whatever life might throw at

them in University and beyond.”

Joy Gatenby, Head of Church

High, will stay on full-time as an

executive advisor to the new

school until July 2015. She added:

“Both schools have a history and a

heritage in the city and a long-

standing commitment to bringing

out the best in every individual girl

in our care. We shall take the best

of Central High and the best of

Church High – both academically

and creatively – to make the very

best school in the region.”

The two existing schools will

operate in parallel for the next

academic year, fully merging in

September 2014.

Already unveiled by the Duchess

of Northumberland in March, are

the Junior School facilities at

Chapman House, Sandyford Park

in Newcastle. Chapman House will

become the Junior School for

Newcastle High School for Girls. It

sits in five acres of grounds and

has recently undergone a multi-

million pound refurbishment by

the Girls’ Day School Trust to

create outstanding spaces for

Junior girls. The work undertaken

has transformed the site which

includes a John Dobson designed

villa, a beautiful chapel-turned-

School Hall and impressive bright

and spacious classrooms.

Angela Charlton, who will be the

Head of Junior School at

Newcastle High School for Girls,

said: “Chapman House fuses

traditional values with creative and

innovative learning. Making

maximum use of indoor and

outdoor spaces to deliver an

incredible education for girls is at

the heart of the redevelopment

programme. We have completed

the internal works and are now

focusing on completing the

creative outdoor spaces by the

end of the year. Chapman House

is a unique learning environment -

a stunning space in which to teach

and learn.”

The Senior School for Newcastle

High School for Girls will also

undergo an equally exciting

transformation. The Girls’ Day

School Trust has already pledged

to invest several million pounds in

developing Church High’s superb

site at Tankerville Terrace,

Jesmond. The Senior girls can

expect to enjoy the finest facilities

in the region. This, combined with

the delivery of an outstanding

curriculum and teaching, will

establish Newcastle High School

for Girls as one of the best in the

country.

If you would like to find out more about Newcastle High School forGirls or to enquire about a place in either school for this September,please come along to our Open Week. Telephone Admissions on0191 201 6511 for further details and to make an appointment.

www.newcastlehigh.gdst.netBuilding a new future for education.

Open Week Monday 17th June - Friday 21st June

Newcastle’s Central High and Church High Schools toform region’s new leading girls’ school

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Call 01670 773600 to find out more orvisitwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington.

Visit Wallington this half term andyou’ll find events for all the familyto keep you entertained.

March back in time withComitatus as the Romans Returnon Sunday 26th & Monday 27thMay. Watch Roman soldiers putthrough their paces, marvel asthe Cavalry squadron displaytheir skill on horseback and seegladiators in action at thisexciting bank holiday event.

Or take our 50 Things Challengefrom Tuesday 28th – Friday 31stMay and see how many of our50 things activities you can dobefore you head home. Don’tforget to have a go at climbing ourfamous “Climbing Tree”, the

best tree to climb in the UK, andtick No. 1 Climb a tree off your list.

Family Fun atWallington

Call 01207 541820 to find out more or visitwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside

This half term, give your kids ataste of the wild and a rarechance to see Gibsidelandscape park and naturereserve come to life after mostvisitors go home…

At Family Camping Weekend,Saturday 25th to Monday 27thMay, you can pitch your tent forthree days and two nights offamily adventures and activitiesat the heart of this historic estate.

There will be loads to keep the kidsamused with bushcraft andoutdoor games during the day, livemusic, hogroast and bar (forparents!) each evening, plus plentyof time to explore, enjoy theadventure play areas and tick offthe National Trust's ultimate list of

'Things to do before you're 11 and3/4'. Each pitch costs just £60,book early to avoiddisappointment.

If camping doesn’t take your fancy,Gibside offers all their usualbumper batch of free family eventsevery week day in half term.

Go Wild atGibside


ALNWICK GARDENUnless otherwise stated events &activities are free after payingadmission with no bookingrequired. All events are drop in11am-4pm. Visit www.alnwickgarden.com formore information.

Every Weekend & SchoolHoliday until Mon 9th SeptSPLASH ALNWICK!Family friendly water pistol funcomes to The Alnwick Gardenwhen a mad band of Pistoleers willbe on hand to dish out a soakingwith a series of games designed tobe played by all. Dare to sneak upand soak in the Labyrinth? Getstuck in with a dash about thegrounds as the team set up aseries of challenges to test yourmettle. It is advised you bring achange of clothes with you!

Sun 26th & Mon 27th MayEVOLUTION FESTIVALNewcastle Gateshead QuaysideThe North East’s Annual musicfestival with another outstandingline-up featuring the mostinfluential & exciting names inpopular music right now, headlinedby Paloma Faith & The Vaccines.For further info visitwww.evolutionfestival.co.uk.

Sat 1st – Sun 30th JuneFESTIVAL OF THE NORTHEASTVarious venuesA month long cultural celebrationrunning throughout the whole ofthe region during June 2013. Forfurther info visitwww.festivalne.com.

EVENTS AT SEVENSTORIESThe Centre for Children's Books30 Lime Street Newcastle uponTyne NE1 2PQ0845 271 0777www.sevenstories.org.ukUnless indicated, no bookingrequired & events are Free afterpaying admission charge. Bookingfee is in addition to admissioncharge.

Sat 25th May – Sun 2nd JuneMYSTERY, MAGIC & KIDNIGHTFEASTSDrop in all day & discover the greatoutdoors with the brand newexhibition; Mystery, Magic andMidnight Feasts, the ManyAdventures of Enid Blyton. Learnhow to solve the case in codecracking workshops & take yourcharacters on an adventure in anexclusive creative writingworkshop with Diverse VoicesWinner, Helen Limon.

We take great care toensure all this informationis correct at the time ofgoing to press. However,we would advise parents tophone and check detailsprior to making a long trip… or promise!

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ALNWICK CASTLEAll events & activities are free afterpaying admission. Visit www.alnwickcastle.com formore information.

DailyBROOMSTICK TRAININGJoin the resident wizardprofessors & learn to master yourbroomstick on the very spot ofHarry Potter’s first lesson!

DailyCRAFTS AND DRESSING UP INKNIGHT’S QUESTDress in medieval finery & takepart in daily traditional craft

activities, such as making medievaltiles & magic wands.

Sat 25th – Mon 27th MayWALKING WITH DRAGONSMeet the Goblin Queen & herenormous, smoke-breathing,roaring dragon!

Tues 28th – Thurs 30th May & Fri 14th JunePOTTER-INSPIREDCHARACTERSPut on your best robe & watchsome of your favourite characterscome to life as they are back withall kinds of magic & laughter!

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Tues 28th May (10.30am) &Thurs 30th May (1.30pm)BACK TO NATURE STORYPARTYBusy bees & butterflies are invitedto go back to nature in a StoryParty dedicated to everything welove about the countryside. Bringthe outside in as you share songs,stories & games. Ages 18months –5yrs. Cost £2.50. Early bookingessential.

Wed 29th May 11amSECRETS & SPIES CODEBREAKING WORKSHOPFind out how to predict the futureusing just maths & delve into thesecret world of spies & codebreaking in this thrilling workshop.Cost £2.00.

Fri 31st May 11.30am & 2pmCREATIVE WRITINGWORKSHOPJoin Helen Limon for an exclusiveCreative Writing Master class forbudding authors. Be inspired towrite your own stories with excitingcharacters & plots & pick up topwriting tips. Cost £6.00.

Sat 15th & Sun 16th JuneDARING DADS WEEKENDDrop in all day into a Viking World.Handle Viking artefacts &weaponry, learn the art of Vikingwarfare & make a medal for yourDad!

Sun 16th JuneVIKING WARFAREWORKSHOPEowils, the wandering bard has setup camp for the day at SevenStories. Don't be shy! Drop in, askquestions & hear about life athousand years ago.

Sun 23rd June 11amHOW TO BE A HEROPERFORMANCEEnroll in Seven Stories VikingSchool where you will learn manyskills, including dragon training &what it takes to become a hero…the hard way! Cost £3.00. Bookingessential.

GREAT NORTHMUSEUMBarras Bridge, NE2 4PTTel: 0191 222 6765 www.twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum.

Every Thursday 10.30-11.30amMUSEUM MICEJoin the Museum Mice everyThursday in the Mouse House10.30am-11.30am with GalleryInterpreter Kathryn & meet theGreat North Mouse. No bookingrequired. Parents mustaccompany children throughoutthe session.

Sat 18th May, 15th & 29thJune 10.30am & 11.30amSATURDAY STORYTIMESCome & meet the Great NorthMouse for storytime sessions withGallery Interpreter Kathryn.Stories, songs & learning throughplay. No booking required. Parentsmust accompany childrenthroughout the session.

Tues 28th May 11am-3pmCELEBRATION PICNICBring along a packed lunch & joinus as for a FREE specialcelebratory birthday picnic on thelawn. Take part in activitiesthroughout the day & see what youcan discover in a treasure huntaround the museum.

LAING ART GALLERYNew Bridge Street, NE1 8AGTel: (0191) 232 7734www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing

Sat 8th June 10.30am-12 noon SATURDAY ART CLASSES FOR OVER 8’SOn the first Saturday of eachmonth, enjoy some Saturday artfun! Develop different arttechniques, using the Laing'sexhibitions as inspiration. Theclasses are £4 & there is no needto book. Tel 0191 2112102.

Wed 29th May 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pmCREATIVE CREATURESDrop in for a free arty event wherechildren can print their ownmonster footprint, discover thesea creatures hiding in the MarbleHall & make a 3D sea creature totake home.

LIFE Centre for Life,Times Square, NE1 4EP.www.life.org.uk

Sat 25th May – Sun 3rd NovAGE OF THE DINOSAUREXHIBITIONTransporting visitors back to theJurassic & Cretaceous periods,Age of the Dinosaur aims to givevisitors a glimpse of life as it was 65million years ago. Featuring full-scale animatronics & stunning filmfootage, Age of the Dinosaur is amust for dinosaur fans. Visitorscan also check out Dino-mighty, alive theatre show exploring someof the facts we know about thesefascinating creatures. Plus there’llbe an exciting new 4D motion ride,Timechasers to add extra thrills &surprises! Tickets: Family (2+2 or1+3) £29.50, Adult £10.85, Child£7.50.


Tues 21st May & Tues 18thJune 9.30am-3pmPRE-SCHOOL DAYLed by Life's friendly ScienceExplainers, sessions provide adelightful opportunity for youngchildren to enjoy & explore theScience Centre. Cost £5.50 peradult. Accompanying childrenunder 4 are free

Every Monday & Wednesday 4.30-7.00pm GR84ALL! YOUTH CLUBThe Tim Lamb Children's Centre,Rising Sun Country Park, NE12 9SS Youth Club for children withdisabilities or additional needs &their siblings.Tel. 0191 2665233, [email protected] or visit website onwww.pathways4all.co.uk. for more details.

Mon 27th – Fri 31st MayWORLD OCEANS WEEKSt. Mary’s LighthouseDrop in & celebrate the oceansand the amazing abundance of lifethey support. Each day there willbe FREE activities, crafts, talks &information from featured guestsincluding RSPB, ORCA & TheWildlife Trusts! Tel 0191 2008650.

Mon 27th – Fri 31st May 1.00pm ROCKPOOL RAMBLES2.00pm TOUCH TANK TALKSSt. Mary’s LighthouseLearn how to rock pool effectively& find fish, crabs & other fabulouscreatures, led by a warden. Ages5+. Cost £2.00 per person. Then at2pm, find out some weird &wonderful facts about amazingrockpool animals. Get the chanceto touch these cool creatures &take photographs, with wardenson hand to answer your questions.Cost £1.00. Tel 0191 2008650.

Tues 28th May 10-11amJUNIOR ARCHERYRising Sun Country Park Aim for bulls eye at this fun sessionfor young people of all abilitiesaged 8+, led by a fully qualifiedinstructor. No equipmentrequired. Wear a long sleeved top.No parental supervision required.Cost £3 per child. Book in advanceon 0191 643 2241.

Tues 28th May 12noon & 12.30pmPARTY ANIMALSRising Sun Country Park Meet & find out about everythingfrom bunnies & guinea pigs tolizards & snakes. Cost £3.50 perchild. Book in advance on Tel 0191 643 2241.

Wed 29th May 10am-12noonOUDOOR ADVENTURERSRising Sun Country Park A day of action and adventure for8-11 year olds including denbuilding, archery & cycling. Led byfully qualified wardens &instructors. Cost £6 per child.Book in advance on 0191 643 2241.

Wed 29th – Fri 31st MayWHITSUN COOKERYWORKSHOPSThe Food House, The Rising SunFarm, Wallsend NE28 9JLTry your hand at some practicalcookery over the Whitsun holiday.Places are limited & MUST bebooked in advance on 01912344959 or [email protected].

Fri 31st May 10am-12pm & 1-3pmSAY IT WITH OBJECTSRising Sun Country ParkChildren & adults can use a diverserange of recycled materials tomake an artistic creation orsculpture which they can takehome. Book on 0191 2662269.

Fri 31st May 1-3pmSTORYTELLINGRising Sun Country ParkJoin a storyteller for a fantasticjourney into your imagination. Freeevent, to book Tel 07500 857010.

BLUE REEFAQUARIUMGrand Parade, TynemouthTel 0191 2581031.

Sat 25th May – Sun 2nd JuneSHARK WEEKDespite their reputation as man-eaters, sharks worldwide areunder increasing threat from us.Learn all about the secret world ofthese amazing creatures and whatwe can do to help protect them inthe wild.

Sat 8th JuneWORLD OCEAN DAYAn annual event aimed at raisingawareness of the marineenvironment. Celebrate theplanet’s seas & oceans plus talksfrom local whale and dolphinconservation specialists.

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Sun 16th JuneFATHER’S DAYA selection of sea-going superdads are taking centre stage thisweekend showcasing some realfishy father figures includingclownfish, banggai cardinal fish &the famous seahorse.

SEGEDUNUM ROMANFORT, BATHS &MUSEUMBuddle Street, Wallsend, NE28 6HROpen: 1 April to 4 NovemberMonday to Sunday 10am-5pm. 1 November to 31 March: Mondayto Sunday 10am-3pm.Adults £5.25, Concessions £3.25,Free entry for children Tel (0191) 2369647www.twmuseums.org.uk/segedunum

Tues 28th May 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm COLOSSAL COINSGo & see the Backworth Hoardexhibition from the BritishMuseum and make your ownRoman treasure hoard to takehome.

STEPHENSONRAILWAY MUSEUMMiddle Engine Lane, North Shields,Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DXTel (0191) 2007146www.twmuseums.org.uk/stephenson.The Museum is open everyweekend from 1 April to 31October, and open seven days aweek during school holidays(except Christmas holidays).Opening hours are always 11am -4pm. Admission Free.Train rides are available Sundaysand Bank Holiday Mondays at11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm &2.30pm. Cost Adults £3.00,Child/Conc £2.00, Family £7.00 (2adults & 2 children).

Sat 25th – Mon 27th MayFAMILY CAMPING WEEKENDGibside NTGive the kids a taste of the wild inthe heart of Gibside's landscapegarden. Pitch your tent for threedays & two nights of familyadventure & activities. Cost £60per pitch. Booking essential. Tel01207 541820.

Mon 27th May 11am-3pmSPRING BANK HOLIDAY FUNDAYGibside NTA bumper batch of Gibside'sfavourite family activities includingden making, frisbee golf,Gruesome Gibside Walks & storytelling. Free event (normaladmission charges apply). Tel01207 541820.

Tues 28th – Thurs 30th May8.30am-5.30pm RYTON RANGERS HOLIDAY CLUBRyton, Crawcrook & District YouthCentreFootball, Karate & Dance coachingsessions with lots of fun activities.Ages 4-11. Cost £18 per day, £11half day. Free sample session fornew starters. Contact Sharon Neilon 0191 4132053.

Tues 28th – Fri 31st May11am-3pmMAY HALF TERM FUNGibside NTFree family activities & outdoorescapades every day of half term.Join us for Foodie Tuesday,Wildlife Wednesday, AdventureThursday & Fab Friday. Free event(normal admission charges apply).Tel 01207 541820.

Sat 1st June 11.30amINTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’SDAY STORYTIMECentral Library, Prince Consort Road Enjoy some stories from around

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Sat 8th & Sun 9th June 11am-3pmOPEN FARM WEEKENDGibside NTFollow a Scarecrow Trail toGibside's very own hill top farm &explore behind the scenes withanimals, live music, historicmachinery, family farmyardchallenges, fantastic local food &far-reaching views. Free event(normal admission charges apply).Tel 01207 541820.

Sat 15th June 10.30amDIGGING WITH DADCentral Library, Prince ConsortRoad Celebrate Father's Day with yourdad in the library garden, withgarden activities & stories. ContactChris Myhill on 0191 433 8494.

Sun 16th June 11am-3pmDENS WITH DADGibside NTThis Father's Day treat Dad to awoodland adventure! Pack apicnic, explore the woods, build afamily den & toast marshmallowsround the campfire. Free event(normal admission charges apply).Tel 01207 541820.

Fri 21st – Sun 23rd JuneAN EXHIBITION OF PRIMARYSCHOOL ART WORKSSt Mary’s Heritage CentreAn exhibition of art worksproduced by primary schoolsacross Gateshead & the widerregion to celebrate the EuropeanTeam Athletics Champions thisweekend.There will also be the opportunityto participate in athletics inspiredactivities & games. Tel 0191 4334699.

Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd June2pmEUROPEAN ATHLETICS TEAMCHAMPIONSHIPSGateshead StadiumThe first major athletics event inthe UK since the London 2012Games & the perfect opportunityto see Great Britain in action.Tickets from £10.00.www.gateshead2013.com.

Sun 23rd June 2.30-4pmMEADOW WILDLIFE RAMBLEGibside NTJoin a Gibside Ranger on a ramblethrough Gibside's meadows,discovering the more exciting anddifficult to spot plants and wildlife.Free event (normal admissioncharges apply). Tel 01207 541820.

Sat 29th June 6.30-9.00amROE DEER SAFARIGibside NTJoin Gibside's resident Roe Deerexpert for a unique early morningsafari into the woods to track thesebeautiful & elusive creatures,followed by a hot breakfast in thePotting Shed Café. Adult £18, Child£16. Tel 01207 541820.

BALTIC CENTRE FORCONTEMPORARYARTGateshead QuaysTel: 0191 4781810 [email protected]

Every Sat & Sun 2 – 4pmBUSY B’S Hassle free, no need to book – justdrop-in and get stuck in.Activities for young artists inspiredby our exhibitions. Suitable forchildren 12 years and under withtheir families. Children must beaccompanied by an adult.Admission FREE.

THE SHIPLEY ARTGALLERYPrince Consort Rd, Gateshead,NE8 4JBTel 0191 4771495.www.twmuseums.org.uk/shipley

Every Wednesday 10.15 - 11.15am during Term TimeSHIPLEY SCAMPSA fun arts & crafts session suitablefor children aged 2 - 4 offering arange of creative activities alongwith singing & stories. Sessions are£2 per child.

Tues 28th May 10am-12pm & 1-3pmFAMILY FUN – TOY SHOP TOP SHOP!Bring along your teddies & dolls fora spring makeover! Professionaldesign help & materials will be onhand to give your favourite toy abrand new outfit. Cost £2 perteddy or doll.

Sat 25th May – Sun 2nd June 11am - 3pmFLEECING THE FLOCKBede's World, Jarrow NE32 3DYHelp make a giant sheep, learn thewonders of weaving & makefantastic felt friends with prizes forsuccessful shepherds! CostAdults: £5.50, Child £3.50 FamilyTicket £13.50 (2 Adults, up to 3children). Tel 0191 4892106. Valid until 30th June 2013. Offer subject to availability. Offer only valid on production of this

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Sun 26th May 10am-4.30pmMEDIEVAL FAIRBede's World, Jarrow NE32 3DYJoin Bede's World for the stunningopening of the Jarrow Festival2013, where a host of re-enactors,craftsmen & storytellers make fora real Medieval day! Entrance tothe Medieval Fair costs just £1 &includes admission into Bede'sWorld museum & farm too. Tel0191 4892106.

Sun 26th May 1-3pmPIRATE CAPTAIN JACK…& WILL!South Shields Ferry LandingJoin swashbuckling Captain Jack...and Will for exciting pirate partygames & balloon bending on a minicruise on the Tyne. Includescompetition & prizes. For full tripdetails & where to buy tickets visitwww.nexus.org.uk.

Mon 27th May 11am-1pmSEAHORSE SAFARISouter Lighthouse NT Search the rockpools alongSouter's rocky shore. Free. Tel 0191 5293161.

Wed 29th & Thurs 30th May 11am-4pmCRAFTS FOR KIDSSouter Lighthouse NT Help Souter this May make theirbunting for their coast festival inJune. Free. And between 1 & 2pm,join the team for a high techtreasure hunt around theWhitburn Coastal Park. Tel 0191 5293161.

Wed 29th May 1-3pmFAMILY SUMMER FUNSouth Marine ParkA taste of the summer activitiesprogramme. Free activities willinclude sports & games, naturewalks & bug hunts! Tel Janine on0191 4281144.

Fri 31st May 2-4pmANIMAL ENCOUNTERSSouth Shields Ferry LandingBring the children along to enjoythe delights of our cute (or evenscary!) animals as they sail alongthe Tyne! Includes fun glittertattoos. For full trip details & whereto buy tickets visitwww.nexus.org.uk.

Sun 9th June 10am-3pmGREAT NORTH DOG WALKThe LeasThe 3.5 mile walk takes place onthe Leas, along the beautifulcoastline. Cost Free.Recognised as the world's largestdog walking event, the Great NorthDog Walk is now in its 23rd year &just keeps breaking world records!For more information visitwww.greatnorthdogwalk.co.uk..

Sun 9th June 11am-4pmMAKE THE MOST OF YOURCOAST FESTIVALSouter Lighthouse NT A fun family festival celebrating lifeon the coast. Small charges forsome activities. Tel 0191 5293161.

SOUTH SHIELDSMUSEUM & ARTGALLERYOcean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JATel: (0191) 456 8740www.twmuseums.org.uk/southshields

Every Monday, 10.15am -11.15am during Term TimeLITTLE SEAHORSESPop along to a drop-in group forparents and under 5s? Explore themuseum, enjoy arts & crafts,stories & songs. Refreshments forall. No booking required. Adonation of £1 per child iswelcomed.

Every Thurs during Term Time 6-8pmANIMATION CLUBCollingwood Media College,Stobhillgate NE61 2HAAges 8+. Cost £3.50pp. Booked inadvance. Tel 01670 516374.

Sat 18th May 10am-12.30pmDO SOMETHING DIFFERENTDAY!Collingwood Media College,Stobhillgate NE61 2HAA chance for people aged 3yrs plusto bring along an adult & make yourown animated film using toys &plasticine. Cost £7.50 for child,accompanying adult free. Tel 01670 516374.

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Sat 18th & Sun 19th May10am-4pmBLYTH BATTERY GOES TOWARSouth Beach Blyth NE24 3PQ A free weekend full of re-enactment displays & living history,with military vehicles, aircraft &armour on show with mock battlesboth days at 12 noon.

Sun 19th May 11amCARS IN THE COURTYARDWallington NTAdmire a selection of Post-Vintage& Classic Cars in the courtyard.Free event (normal admissioncharges apply). Tel 01670 773963.

Sun 19th & 26th May 11am-1pmMAKE & DOSeaton Delaval Hall NTJoin the creative team for somecraft activities for kids. Free event(normal admission charges apply).Tel 0191 2379100.

Sat 25th May – Sun 2nd June10am-5pmDREAM FLAGSCragside NTTake part in the 150th anniversaryof Cragside & mark the occasionby making your own dream flag. AllTickets £4.50. Tel 01669 620333.

Sat 25th & Sun 26th May 11.30am-4.30pmREGENCY REVIVALBelsay Hall, Castle & GardensCelebrating the opening of the“Costumes from Austen” displayof TV & film costumes (which ishosted until Sun 26th Aug), theArbeau dancers perform regencydance on the front lawn, while apair of gentlemen demonstratethe honour bound perilous act ofduelling. Adult £7.90, Child, 5-15years £4.70, Family £20.50. Tel01661 881636.

Sat 25th – Fri 31st MayWILD WEST WEEKWhitehouse Farm Centre, nearMorpethMosey on down for some “handson” activities & lots of rootin’tootin’ fun. Fancy dresscompetition twice a day, magicshows, western themed partygames & line dancing with greatprizes to be won. Look out for theSheriff & his posse, you may getlocked up in the County Jail! Plusfeed most of the animals and

handle baby animals,a largeadventure playground, soft playbarn, trampolines, go-karts,Frisbee Golf, racing cars, willowmaze, tractor trailer rides, café,shop & lots more. Tel 01670 789998 or visitwww.whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk

Sat 25th May – Sun 2nd June12noon – 3pmPIRATE WEEK CRAFTWoodhorn Museum & CountryPark, AshingtonGet into the mood & create yourown pirate mask inspired byJohnny Depp & Orlando Bloomcostumes from Pirates of theCaribbean featured in the DressingThe Stars exhibition. Suggesteddonation £1.50. Plus Free FamilyBug Hunts everyday at 2pm. Tel01670 528080

Sun 26th & Mon 27th May 11amTHE ROMANS RETURNWallington NTWatch Roman soldiers put throughtheir paces & marvel at the Cavalrysquadron as they display theirpower & skill on horseback! Smallcharge for some activities. Normaladmission charges apply. Tel01670 773963.

Sun 26th & Mon 27th May 11am-5pmMEDIEVAL CASTLE LIFEWarkworth CastleDemonstrations of variousmedieval past times & craftsdepicting the variety of medievaljobs & positions that would keep acastle running. Adult £5.00, Child,5-15 years £3.00, Family £13.00.Tel 01665 711423.

Mon 27th May 9am-6pmNORTHUMBERLAND COUNTYSHOWBywell, near Stocksfield NE43 7ABVisit the first show at Bywell & seethe Devil's Horsemen & Bold DogLings Motorcycle display team.There will be the traditional animalclasses, with a huge gathering ofsuperb cattle, sheep, horses,alpacas, dogs & fur & featherexhibits.Advance Tickets Adults £10.00,Child £2.50, Family £25.00. Freeparking. Tel: 01434 604216.

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Mon 27th May 11am-3pmSPRING BANK HOLIDAYCRAFTS FOR KIDSSeaton Delaval Hall NTTry your hand at different seasonalcraft activities. Free event (normaladmission charges apply). Tel 0191 2379100.

Mon 27th May 11am – 3pmBEWICK’S FEATHEREDFRIENDSCherryburn NTGet up close to some incrediblebirds of prey including a buzzard &a Harris hawk with a hands-ondemonstration and displays. Freeevent (normal admission chargesapply). Tel 01661 843276.

Mon 27th May – Sun 2nd June11am-5pmTIME TRAVELLERS GO CRIME& PUNISHMENTBelsay Hall, Castle & GardensMeet Thomas Turlis, the 18thCentury Hangman, & hear his talesof felons & their punishmentsduring the Georgian period! Takepart in trials before completing thecrime & punishment trail in thegrounds. Adult £7.90, Child, 5-15years £4.70, Family £20.50. Tel 01661 881636.

Mon 27th May 11.30am – 1.30pm50 THINGS TO DO BEFOREYOU’RE 11 �Lindisfarne Castle NTJoin the hunt for crabs, seaurchins, lobster & maybe even asmall fish or two with the coastalrangers & go rock pooling nearLindisfarne Castle on the beautifulHoly Island. Free event (normaladmission charges apply). Tel 01289 389244.

Tues 28th – Fri 31st May11am-3pm50 THINGS CHALLENGEWallington NTEnjoy wild play at Wallington & seehow many of their 50 Thingsactivities you can do before youhead home. Small charge for someactivities. Normal admissioncharges apply. Tel 01670 773963.

Tues 28th May – Sun 2nd June11am-5pmTIME TRAVELLERS GOGLADIATOR SCHOOLChesters Roman Fort & Museum- Hadrian's WallYoungsters will be trained to beRoman Gladiators with hands onactivities for all children willing tobecome the next Gladiator! Adult£5.40, Child, 5-15 years £3.20. Tel 01434 681379.

Tues 28th, Thurs 30th & Fri31st May 11am – 3pmBEWICK’S BOREDOMBUSTERSCherryburn NTEnjoy Cherryburn as ThomasBewick did as a young lad byexploring the great outdoors.Great family fun. Free event(normal admission charges apply).Tel 01661 843276.

Tues 28th May – Sun 2nd June11am-5pmTIME TRAVELLERS GO ROMANSOLDIER SCHOOLHousesteads Roman Fort -Hadrian's WallYoungsters will be trained to beRoman soldiers with hands onactivities for all children willing tojoin the imperial army under theinstruction of Maximus theCenturion. Adult £6.20, Child, 5-15years £3.70. Tel 01434 344363.

Tues 28th May 1.30-3pmPOND DIPPINGPlessey Woods Country Park,NE22 6AN Look into the depths of the pond &discover who lives there. Ages 5years +. Cost £2.50. Tel 01670 824793.

Thurs 30th May 10am-3pmDIGITAL MEDIA or COMPUTERGAME DESIGN WORKSHOPCollingwood Media College,Stobhillgate NE61 2HATry out various activities in theMedia Suite or learn to create alevel in your very own game! Ages8+. Cost £12.50pp (bring packedlunch). Booked in advance. Tel 01670 516374.

Thurs 30th May 1.30-3pmMINI BEAST HUNTPlessey Woods Country Park,NE22 6AN Meet the beasts that inhabit thedepths of Plessey Woods. Ages 5years +. Cost £2.50. Tel 01670 824793.

Sat 1st June 10am-4.30pmCRAMLINGTON TOWN FAIREastfield Playing Fields, NE23 2UA Cramlington Community TownFair with Turners Fun Fair.For more info visitwww.cramlington-town-council.org.

Sat 1st June 10am-12.30pmANIMATION WORKSHOPCollingwood Media College,Stobhillgate NE61 2HAA chance to try Stop MotionAnimation. Ages 8+. Cost £7.50pp.Booked in advance. Tel 01670516374.

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Sun 19th – Mon 27th MayCIRCUS HILARIOUS -DAREDEVILS AND CLOWNSDaredevil acts & daring featsfrom across the world (includingHoudini's Milk Churn Escape) &hilarious comedy routines fromClive Webb & Danny Adams,joined by Dangerous Alan, (blackbelt, 3rd Dan, AA and RAC) -guaranteed to have you on theedge of your seat & howling withlaughter! Excitement & comedyfor all the family.Tickets from £8.00.

Wed 22nd - Sat 25th MaySPOT’S BIRTHDAY PARTYIt’s the Birthday of everyone’sfavourite puppy! All Spot’sfriends will be here; Steve theMonkey, Helen the Hippo & Tomthe Crocodile plus Spot’s mum& dad, Sally & Sam. Special guestMarco the Rabbit Magician willbe there too, ensuring there’snever a dull moment. Join in thefun – music & songs, games &stories – theatrical magic tocapture everyone’s imagination.Come dressed for a party &make a birthday card for Spot!All Tickets £12.50.

Sun 2nd June 1pm & 3.30pmMILKSHAKE LIVE TOUR!A brand new Milkshake! Livetour, “Come out to Play”, starringMilkshake presenter AMY, LittlePrincess & Scruff, Noddy &Tessie Bear, Roary & Big Chris,Fifi & Bumble and B1 & B2 – theBananas in Pyjamas! Plusintroducing a new Milkshakepresenter.Tickets £12, £10 children, £42family

Mon 10th & Tues 11th JuneDORA THE EXPLORER LIVE:SEARCH FOR THE CITY OFLOST TOYS.Everyone’s favourite explorer isembarking on a LIVE musicaladventure across the UK!Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorerhas lost her teddy bear Osito, &the search is on to retrieve him!With the help of the audience,Map, Backpack, Boots, Diego &their courageous friends, Dorauses her map-reading, counting,musical & language skills tosuccessfully pass through thenumber pyramid & the mixed-up jungle to reach the City ofLost Toys. But watch out - younever know what that sneaky foxSwiper might be up to along theway! Tickets Adults £18.00 & £16.00,Children £16.00 & £14.00,Family £65.00 & £55.00.

Sat 1st June 2.30pmTHE ELEPHANT BRIDESMAID“There are no elephants inAustralia. Well, no elephantsexcept this one...”A magical musical aboutweddings & wombats & theloveliest elephant the world hasever known. Join Nessie theElephant & her fantastic animalfriends & help them as they go insearch of an outfit fancy enough(& large enough) to make her theAustralian jungle’s first & mostbeautiful Elephant Bridesmaid.For ages 4 – 104.Tickets £9.50, £8.50 conc.,£32.00 Family Ticket.


Sun 2nd June 11am-3pmCORONATION PICNIC & CAKECOMPETITIONSeaton Delaval Hall NTA family day out to celebrate the60th anniversary of theCoronation celebrations of QueenElizabeth II. Bring along a picnic orbuy one here. Bake a cake with aCoronation theme for a chance towin a prize. Categories will beJuniors & 16 & over.Free event (normal admissioncharges apply). Tel 0191 2379100.

Sat 8th & Sun 9th June 11am-3pmOPEN FARM WEEKENDCherryburn NTMeet the animals at the tinyfarmstead where Thomas Bewickgrew up, dress up as a young farmlad or lass, enjoy live music, alpacawool-spinning & more! Free event(normal admission charges apply).Tel 01661 843276.

Sun 16th June 11am & 1.30pmDANGEROUS DAY WITH YOUR DADWallington NTHave lots of fun learning woodlandskills like fire making, shelterbuilding & tool making, as you tickmore things off your 50 Things list.Fun for little AND big kids! Small

charge for some activities. Normaladmission charges apply. Tel 01670 773963.

Sun 23rd June 12pm-4.30pmHAVE-A-GO ARCHERYBelsay Hall, Castle & GardensHave a go at the noble art ofarchery with a local team ofexperts. A small extra chargeapplies to take part in this activity.Adult £7.90, Child, 5-15 years£4.70, Family £20.50. Tel 01661 881636.

Sat 29th June 1-4pmSUMMER FAIRPrudhoe Castle First School,Castle Road, Prudhoe NE42 6PHFree entry to the School’s biggest& best summer fair yet – magicshow, face painting, diggers &dumper trucks, dance demos,penalty shoot out, raffle &tombola, nail art, hair braiding,bouncy castle, tuck shop, fruitkebabs with a chocolate fountain,BBQ & beer tent & much, muchmore. Tel. 01661 833122.

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Send your answer along with your name, address, telephone number & school details toEpic Competition, Primary Times, 1 Denehead Cottages, Hexham Road, Walbottle,Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 9RX or by e-mail to [email protected]. Entriesmust be received by Friday 31st May 2013. The winners will be notified thereafter. Thejudges decision is final & there is no cash alternative!

On Wednesday 22nd May 2013, the 3D animated adventure Epic is released. This isfrom the people who made all the Ice Age movies & features the voices of Colin Farrell &Beyoncé Knowles. It tells the story of an ongoing battle deep in theforest between the forces of good who keep the natural world alive& the forces of evil who wish to destroy it. When a teen age girl findsherself magically transported into this secret universe, she mustband together with a rag-tag team of fun & whimsical characters inorder to save their world…and ours.

Primary Times has teamed up with 20th Century Fox to offer you the chance towin 1 of 3 packs of merchandise from the film (which includes a t-shirt, adventure set,garden set, lunch bag, paint your own mug, stationary set, holographic magnets & cardpuzzle) by simply answering the following question:

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Daredevil acts, daring feats and hilarious comedy routines from Clive Webb &Danny Adams (stars of the Theatre Royal panto), guaranteed to have you on

the edge of your seat and howling with laughter! Matinee and eveningperformances on Sun 19th & Mon 27th May. Tickets from £8 are available

from the Theatre Royal Box Office on 08448 11 21 21.

Primary Times have teamed up with the Theatre Royal to give you the chanceto Win a Family Ticket to see Cirque Du Hilarious on Monday 27th May 2013 at

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