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Denise van Outen ........................ 4

Pinboard ..................................... 6

Bonfire Night Safety .................... 8

Theatre ..................................... 10

Roundabout .............................. 12

At the Movies ............................ 19

Bookworm ................................ 20

Bonfire Night Recipe ................. 24

Competitions ............................ 27

in this issue

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So, the first half of your first term at school is over. How’s it going? We hope that you’re enjoying school and that you’re all settling in nicely. We have a fantastic issue here for you this autumn. That’s right, it’s now autumn. Summer is over and winter is on its way. But it’s not all doom and gloom! We have loads to look forward to in the coming months! At the end of October we have Halloween … ooooooohhhh … Then, on November 5 it’s Bonfire Night! We love Bonfire Night at Primary Times with the sparkly fireworks and lovely warming food. Do remember to keep safe though. After Bonfire Night, it won’t be long till Christmas! We have a few sneak peeks of what’s happening around the Midlands around Christmastime.

As well as all of that, we have some great competitions for you to enter and a lovely feature on Denise van Outen about becoming a new mum and how smart phones can give you back some valuable ‘me time’.

We also have all the usual Roundabout and Theatre listings telling you what’s on and when during October Half Term and beyond. Have a great week off, and we’ll see you at Christmas!

Jennifer and the Primary Times Team

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The concept of choosing, understanding and taking full advantage of a smart phone can be a daunting task for many people. With the help of Denise van Outen and Three, the prospect is less overwhelming.

After giving birth to her fi rst child, Betsy at the age of 35 in May 2010, Denise van Outen set about learning about the advantages of owning a smart phone. She had been told about the technology’s uses by her many friends and

decided to invest in one herself.

Partnering up with Three, the fastest growing mobile network in the country, Denise has been traveling up and down the country, spreading the news and uses of a smart phone to mums everywhere.

“Being a new mum, it felt like a really good collaboration. Three have come up with the All You Can Eat data, which is great, encouraging new mums to use smart phones to see how much time they can save. I was

struggling a lot during the early days, trying to juggle being a busy, working mum, running the house and getting back to work. I learnt of the benefi ts of smart phones for myself, with the amazing time saving opportunities and convenience of the smart phone.”

Three have published fi gures that say 82 per cent of mums now have less than one hour of ‘me time’ every day. By using a smart phone, mums can win back up to 135 hours a year. By using the capabilities of a smart phone, you can check your emails, do the food shopping, keep in touch with your friends via social media and even buy yourself a few treats too.

“I love fashion. It’s something I do online all the time. I’m always browsing fashion websites like ASOS to check out the latest trends. I buy most of Betsy’s essentials and baby clothes online too. The only problem is trying to hide all the boxes from my

husband! He comes home and says, “Have you been shopping again?” I have to try to arrange deliveries when he’s not home! All mums must remember to take time to treat themselves. Just because you’re a mum doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be allowed the occasional treat.“

Celebrities are always asked how they get back in to such great shape after having a baby. Denise says, “It’s much harder if you don’t start until after you’ve had the baby. While you’re pregnant, listen to what your body wants and try to fi nd a healthy alternative. It’s all about everything in moderation. When I was pregnant, I was craving carbs. It would have been very easy to just sit and eat lots of chips, but instead I went for whole-wheat pasta. In the early stages, I was craving cheddar cheese, which was obviously going to pile on the pounds. I spoke to my nutritionist who recommended

Young MUMS go for it!

Young MUMS go for it!

Just because you’re a mum doesn’t

mean that you shouldn’t be

allowed the occasional treat

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drinking more milk and taking a calcium supplement. There are alternatives to the foods that you are craving. The whole thing about eating for two is a complete myth. I think people just use that as an excuse!”

A lot of women struggle with the issue of when to get back to work after having a baby. Denise became the centre of a rather public debate when she went back to work. She felt the criticism was very unfair: “I received quite a lot of criticism when I went back to work. I have a lot of friends who had to go back to work as a necessity. I respect women who choose to stay at home and be stay-at-home mums, but I’ve always worked and I love working. I’m really lucky that the job that I do allows me to work and still see Betsy loads. When I fi rst went back to work, I went in to Legally Blonde in the West End. I was with Betsy all day and I was working at night after she was asleep. At the time of the criticism, I was on a trek in Peru to raise money

for Breast Cancer Care. I was with other women who were going through treatment for breast cancer and had young children. I felt like, if I was being criticised, so were they, and that was not fair.”

As far as a multi-tasking mum, Denise van Outen is about as close as you can get. “I’ve just fi nished doing a fi lm called Run For Your Wife. It’s a British comedy, out next year. I’ve also just started doing my narration for The Only Way Is Essex.” How does she manage to fi t in all that work and be a wife and mum? “Having a smart phone certainly helps! The technology is amazing for saving your valuable time. When I’m on the train, going to work, I can be checking my emails, doing the food shopping, booking our family holiday. I can do all the things that I used to have to do at home on a computer while I’m sat on a train. It’s great!”

Denise is currently working on her second book, Mumalicious

THE BARBER INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTSNestled in the busy city of Birmingham, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts is one of the most charming small art galleries in Europe. With works from Monet, Renoir, Rubens, van Dyck, Picasso and van Gogh (amongst others!) a day out to The Barber Institute will prove to be educational and entertaining for all the family. The gallery has an amazing collection that will enlighten any imagination. From the Renaissance to Modern Art, explore the developments and different expressions that have grown with art throughout the centuries.

has an amazing collection that will enlighten any that will enlighten any imagination. From the Renaissance to Modern Art, explore the developments explore the developments and different expressions that have grown with art that have grown with art throughout the centuries.

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BARBER INSTITUTE INSTITUTE INSTITUTE OF FINE OF FINE ARTSARTSNestled in the busy city of Birmingham, The Nestled in the busy city of Birmingham, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts is one of the most charming small art galleries in Europe. most charming small art galleries in Europe. With works from Monet, Renoir, Rubens, van Dyck, Picasso and van Gogh (amongst van Dyck, Picasso and van Gogh (amongst others!) a day out to The Barber Institute will others!) a day out to The Barber Institute will prove to be educational and entertaining for all the family. The gallery for all the family. The gallery has an amazing collection that will enlighten any that will enlighten any imagination. From the Renaissance to Modern Art,

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FOR CHRISTMAS!

WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERYLos Angeles based artist Ed Ruscha is exhibiting at Wolverhampton Art Gallery for all to see. He is displaying his work based on his fascination with language and American West Coast culture, books, print-making, photography, drawing and painting. The Artist Rooms On Tour exhibition is an inspired partnership with the Art Fund. A really cultural and entertaining day out. The exhibition is at Wolverhampton Art Gallery until October 29. Also at Wolverhampton Art Gallery is the BP Portrait Award 2011. From September 24 to November 1, the annual portrait competition features 55 portraits in a wide variety of styles. The exhibition is interactive as you can vote for your favourite portrait. Take a look at www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk for more information.

for all the family. The gallery for all the family. The gallery

Renaissance to Modern Art,

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others!) a day out to The Barber Institute will others!) a day out to The Barber Institute will

Want to get away this Christmas? Bluestone National Park in Pembrokeshire is offering Christmasland Kingdom of the Elves adventures from November 12 to December 31. Enroll in Elf School to learn the wonders of being an elf, receive a graduation certifi cate from the King and Queen Elf and meet Father Christmas to receive a special gift and photograph. The fi ve night Christmas package includes Christmas Eve breakfast and dinner, a festive parade, Christmas Day dinner, entertainment and a guest appearance from Santa. Boxing Day brunch with entertainment at Camp Smokey follows and Tuesday there will be a Christmas Street Party with shows, games, a hog-roast and a fi rework display followed by a full Welsh breakfast on the fi nal morning. Guests will have access to the full range of activities and facilities at Bluestone, from the Blue Lagoon Water Park to the Adventure Centre and Passport to Fun activity packs. For those who just want to unwind, there’s the Well Spa as well as winter walks and activities throughout the 500 acres of beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside. Call 01834 888540 for more information or visit www.bluestonewales.com/christmas.

It’s that time again, but do not fear. The

Festive Gift Fair is here! It’s never too early

to start planning for Christmas. There is

something about browsing around stalls

rather than fi ghting your way through shops

that makes Christmas shopping a far more

enjoyable prospect. Every year, the Festive

Gift Fair provides inspiration and ideas for all

the gifts you could ever need. With 350 stalls

from all over the country, there is a wide

variety of products out there to make this

Christmas the best ever. Tickets are priced at

£9.50 for adults, £3.50 for children

(5-16) and under fi ves get in for

free. Visit www.thenec.co.uk for

more information and tickets.

Check out the competition pages

for your chance to win tickets to

Festive Gift Fair!

BLUESTONE NATIONAL PARK

Pinboard.

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DON’T FOOL WITH FIREWORKS. That’s the message from West Midlands Fire Service as the bonfi re and fi rework season gets underway. Fireworks are enjoyed by thousands of people across the country every year but it is vital to remember that they are explosives and can cause some serious harm if not handled with care. The Fire Service always recommends that people go to an organised fi rework display if possible (check out Roundabout for our pick of some of the best around the region) but they know that many people want to share the occasion with family and friends at home. Vij Randeniya, West Midlands Fire Service’s chief fi re offi cer told us: “We want people to enjoy the fi rework season but urge them to remember how important it is to stay safe. It is a fact that the highest number of fi rework-related injuries occur at private parties and over half of those injured are children.” The guidance set out in the Fireworks Code

offers simple and practical advice, and if followed correctly, will ensure the safety of everyone. • Never put fi reworks in your pocket or throw them• Only buy fi reworks marked BS 7114 – this is the sign of British Safety Standard approval• Don’t drink alcohol if setting off fi reworks• Store fi reworks safely in a closed box – usually a tin with a lid• Follow the instructions on each fi rework• Light fi reworks at arms length using a taper• Stand well back• Never go near a fi rework that has been lit. Even if it hasn’t gone off, it could still explode• Never throw fi reworks into a bonfi re• Always supervise children around fi reworks and sparklers• Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves• Never give sparklers to a child under fi ve• Keep pets indoorsFirefi ghters from West Midlands Fire Service have attended a number of incidents over

the years related to the misuse of fi reworks and poor construction of bonfi res, and the consequences can be devastating. In addition to the guidance set out in the Fireworks Code, West Midlands Fire Service also advises:• Never put petrol on a bonfi re• Make sure spectators maintain a safe distance from both fi reworks and bonfi res• Make sure bonfi res are constructed safely and are at a distance from objects which may catch fi re unintentionally (sheds, fences etc.)• Remember that it can take several hours for a bonfi re to extinguish properlyFor more information, visit www.wmfs.net and click on fi reworks safety. Also visit www.direct.gov/fi reworks for information from the government.

rememberremember

Facts about fi reworks! A sparkler reaches temperatures of up to 2,000 degrees Celsius – that’s 20 times the boiling point of water

Sparklers get fi ve times hotter than cooking oil

A rocket can reach 150 miles per hour

A fi rework shell can go as high as 200 metres

Three sparklers burning together generate the same heat as a blowtorch

Why do you see the explosion before hearing it? The sound travels at 742 miles per hour, but light travels at 670,616,625.6 miles per hour

The highest number of fi rework-related injuries happen at family or private parties

Around half of all injuries happen to children under the age of 17

The most common injuries are to hands, followed by eyes and faces

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DON’T FOOL WITH FIREWORKS. That’s the message from West Midlands Fire Service as the bonfi re and fi rework season gets underway. Fireworks are enjoyed by thousands of people across the country every year but it is vital to remember that they are explosives and can cause some serious harm if not handled with care. The Fire Service always recommends that people go to an organised fi rework display if possible (check out Roundabout for our pick of some of the best around the region) but they know that many people want to share the occasion with family and friends at home. Vij Randeniya, West Midlands Fire Service’s chief fi re offi cer told us: “We want people to enjoy the fi rework season but urge them to remember how important it is to stay safe. It is a fact that the highest number of fi rework-related injuries occur at private parties and over half of those injured are children.” The guidance set out in the Fireworks Code

offers simple and practical advice, and if followed correctly, will ensure the safety of everyone. • Never put fi reworks in your pocket or throw them• Only buy fi reworks marked BS 7114 – this is the sign of British Safety Standard approval• Don’t drink alcohol if setting off fi reworks• Store fi reworks safely in a closed box – usually a tin with a lid• Follow the instructions on each fi rework• Light fi reworks at arms length using a taper• Stand well back• Never go near a fi rework that has been lit. Even if it hasn’t gone off, it could still explode• Never throw fi reworks into a bonfi re• Always supervise children around fi reworks and sparklers• Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves• Never give sparklers to a child under fi ve• Keep pets indoorsFirefi ghters from West Midlands Fire Service have attended a number of incidents over

the years related to the misuse of fi reworks and poor construction of bonfi res, and the consequences can be devastating. In addition to the guidance set out in the Fireworks Code, West Midlands Fire Service also advises:• Never put petrol on a bonfi re• Make sure spectators maintain a safe distance from both fi reworks and bonfi res• Make sure bonfi res are constructed safely and are at a distance from objects which may catch fi re unintentionally (sheds, fences etc.)• Remember that it can take several hours for a bonfi re to extinguish properlyFor more information, visit www.wmfs.net and click on fi reworks safety. Also visit www.direct.gov/fi reworks for information from the government.

rememberremember

Facts about fi reworks! A sparkler reaches temperatures of up to 2,000 degrees Celsius – that’s 20 times the boiling point of water

Sparklers get fi ve times hotter than cooking oil

A rocket can reach 150 miles per hour

A fi rework shell can go as high as 200 metres

Three sparklers burning together generate the same heat as a blowtorch

Why do you see the explosion before hearing it? The sound travels at 742 miles per hour, but light travels at 670,616,625.6 miles per hour

The highest number of fi rework-related injuries happen at family or private parties

Around half of all injuries happen to children under the age of 17

The most common injuries are to hands, followed by eyes and faces

It may be Winter outside but at Coventry

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Number 8Community Arts CentreBox Offi ce: 01386 555488

Pershorewww.liveandlocal.org.uk

October 27

The Paper Washi Wish As the two performers arrive on a special bicycle that has been kitted out with a traditional Japanese paper theatre known as a Kamishibai, the story is told of Rabbit in the Moon. It’s Rabbit’s birthday party, but Rabbit is nowhere to be seen. Is he lost or is he hiding? Join the exciting adventure to fi nd Rabbit and celebrate his birthday. The performance is followed by a workshop where children can making Washi Japanese paper and take home what you make. Performance starts at 2.30pm. Adults £6.50 and £5, children £5.

Solihull Arts Centre

Box Offi ce: 0121 704 6962

Homer Road, Solihullwww.solihull.gov.uk

October 28

The Snow Dog

Full House Theatre Company are celebrating their tenth

anniversary with an all new family show. The Snow Dog is about a little girl’s toy dog who comes to life. Together they enter a magical world of adventure. The Snow Dog relies on courage and friendship to get him home. With the help of striking masks, physical theatre and laugh out loud comedy, this family show is theatre at it’s best. Tickets are £7 each. The show starts at 2.30pm. Check out the competitions pages for your chance to win tickets!

December 9 - January 8

Robin Hood Join Robin and his trusty sidekick Friar Tuck on their adventures. This family pantomime at Solihull Arts Complex is a great family show with a little something for everyone. All the usual fun and silliness in the action-packed show full of music, merriment and dancing. Book early to get great seats. Tickets are from £13.50 to £17, £60 family ticket.

The Crescent TheatreBox Offi ce: 0121 236 4455

Sheepcote Street, Birminghamwww.crescent-theatre.co.uk

November 23 - January 14

The Sleeping BeautyIn a strange and magical land, far far away the King and Queen are granted one special wish for a new baby daughter by Fairy Goody. Although Fairy Goody means well, the wish doesn’t exactly go to plan. Goody casts a fateful spell on Beauty that will see her fall asleep for one hundred years. This charming play for all the family follows Goody on her fairytale adventure as she awakens Sleeping Beauty from her spell with a kiss from the handsome Prince. Will they all live happily ever after? Tickets are from £17 to £28.

Birmingham HippodromeBox Offi ce: 0844 338 5000

Hurst Street, Birminghamwww.birminghamhippodrome.com

November 25 - December 11

The NutcrackerGet swept up in the excitement of Christmas with one of the most famous ballets of all time … The Nutcracker. Birmingham Royal Ballet is bringing back this heartwarming production back to the Hippodrome to get you in the festive mood. What more could a girl ask for at Christmas than for all her dreams to come true? After sneaking downstairs at midnight to play with her new Nutcracker doll, Clara is swept up in a fantasy of toy soldiers, giant rats, snow fairies, magic and mystery. Tickets are priced from £15 to £45. Family ticket offer on Birmingham Hippodrome website: two under 16s half price with a full paying adult.


Cinderella

For the perfect treat for the festive season, the Hippodrome is putting on the obligatory pantomime, Cinderella. Starring Brian Conley, Lynda Bellingham and Basil Brush, the he’s-behind-you-oh-no-he’s-not-oh-yes-he-is panto experience is the only way to kick-start the season to be jolly. Ticket prices from £13.50 to £36.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Box Offi ce: 01902 429212

Lichfield St, Wolverhamptonwww.grandtheatre.co.uk

November 1-5

AnnieStarring the lovable Su Pollard as Miss Hannigan, Annie follows the story of the little orphan from Miss Hannigan’s orphanage to the luxurious home of Oliver Warbucks. With some great tunes to sing along to, Annie is a great show for all the family. Tickets range from £10.50 to £24.50. Turn to the competitions pages for your chance to win tickets!


Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Wolverhampton Grand’s annual pantomime this year takes on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. From the same team that brought you the fantastic production of Aladdin earlier this year (did you get round to seeing that?) Snow White has everything that you could want for the festive season. From comedy to the dazzling cast, you won’t be disappointed! Starring Linda Lusardi and Sam Kane. Tickets are from £15.50 to £25.50. Check out the competitions page for your chance to win tickets!

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October 22-30

Half Term HalloweenVisitors to Black Country Living Museum can join in the spirit of Halloween and enjoy hair-raising thrills and spine-tingling chills listening to the ghostly tales of yesteryear. More activities will be available.

October 22-30

Shark Week at Sea Life CentreSea Life Centre in Birmingham is celebrating the master of the sea: the shark. With a mix of interactive presentations, fun family activities and a big, blue, cuddly shark will tell you all you need to know about sharks, their threatened world and what you can do to help them. The Sea Life experts will give bite-sized shark talks everyday and visitors will be able to witness feeding time. Meet Shakey the Shark on his daily personal appearances and take part on the fun family quiz trail uncovering lots of amazing fish facts with a prize for every child. Usual entrance prices apply: adults £18, children (3-14) £14.40, under 3 free, family £56.40.

October 22-30

Halloween SpooktacularVisit the most chocolately place in the Midlands this Halloween for the spookiest time of your life. Cadbury World is celebrating Halloween in style with special spooky sweet

treats. Why not go dressed up as your favourite spooky character? Usual admission prices apply: adults £14.30, children (4-15) £10.40, seniors £10.90, under 4 free, family (2+2) £43.20, family (2+3) £50.

October 22-30

Planes, Trains and AutomobilesHead down to the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire to see their special Half Term activity week. Enjoy the Ladybird Big Book of Motor Cars exhibition with its nostalgic collection of illustrations from the books, set amongst many of the vehicles. A great opportunity for mums and dads to recapture your childhood, and teach the little ones about the whole experience. There will also be a children’s Ladybird play area with books and activities to enjoy. Visit www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk for more information. Adults £11, children (5-16) £8, under 5 free.

October 24-28

October Whizz KidsWhizz Kids returns to Ackers Adventure for the October half term, offering 8-16 year olds the chance to try skiing, archery, climbing and canoeing for only £8 per session. Activities are 90 minutes long and include instruction and all equipment. Contact for full details and session times: 0121 772 5111.

October 24-28

Halloween Half TermGet prepared for Halloween this half term with the spooky activities on offer an Avoncroft Museum in Bromsgrove. Enjoy creating scary masks, magical hats and wands and play spooky games. Listen to the storyteller telling of stories and legends. Timed session to be booked on the day of visiting. Visit www.avoncroft.org.uk for full details.

October 24-28

Holiday Art Club at The PublicThe Public art gallery in West Bromwich is putting on Art Clubs each day of October Half Term to entertain the little ones. The Art

Club lets children and young people explore their creative talents through making everything from beautiful crafts to cool art installations. The theme for October is The Art of Noise where you can use photography, video and drawing to find ways of seeing sound. Special

interactive sound games and cool touch screen technologies will be based around the activities giving the opportunity to explore how sound is used in art. From 11.30am to 2pm every day, at a cost of £3 per child.

October 24-28

Haunted CastleTamworth Castle will be the family Halloween

haunted castle over half term, with gory medieval characters including the eerie executioner, the barber surgeon and castle witches.

October 24-28

Animal handling at Thinktank Over the October half term, Thinktank will be welcoming Steve from Tropical Inc to the museum. Steve will be bringing along his feathery, hairy, slithery, scary and furry friends for a week of up-close and personal family fun. You can also Meet the Scientist in sessions where you can talk with people involved in the cutting-edge research and find out what it’s really like to be a scientist. Usual admission applies. Adults £12.25, children (3-15) and concession £8.40.

October 24-28

Warwickshire Wildlife TrustThroughout October half term, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust is putting on a whole host of special events at Brandon March Nature Centre and The Parkridge Centre, including Winter Dens, Dinosaur Discovery, Spooky Spiders and Family Spooky Stories. All activities run from 10.30am to 12pm and cost £3 per child or £4 for non members. Visit www.warwickshire-wildlife-trust.org.uk for more information.

October 25-30

Bubonic Plague at Blakesley HallDress up in your scariest outfit and visit the creaky, plague infested Blakesley Hall. Make a rat headband and other plague related crafts. Discover historic facts about the

Shark at Sea Life Centre

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young people explore their creative talents through making everything from beautiful crafts to cool art installations. The theme for October

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plague and meet the plague doctor who is trying to rid the house of the disease. Adults £4, concessions £3, children free. Craft activities on Tuesday and Thursday are £1.

October 28-29

Halloween at Black Country MuseumTraditional Halloween activities will be taking over the Black Country Living Museum’s eerie gas-lit village. Little devils and mini ghosts and ghouls can trick and treat in safety along the cobbled streets, collecting lots of sweets. Booking is essential. Call 0121 520 8054.

October 28-30

Halloween Family Fun TrailDiscover the spooky secrets and ghastly tales as you take on the ghostly trails this Halloween at Stokesay Castle and Goodrich Castle. www.english-heritage.org.uk. Adults £5.80, concessions £5.20, children £3.50, family £15.10.

October 29

Bloxwich Bonfire and Firework DisplayAt King George V Playing Fields in Walsall. The bonfire will be lit at 7pm for this great night of bonfire fun. Firework display at 8pm. Children’s rides, food, lots of fun. Adults £3, children £1, under 5 free. All under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

October 29

Shugborough Halloween SpooktacularStaffordshire’s spookiest family event is at Shugborough again, so get ready to be scared silly. Go dressed up in your favourite Halloween costume. Haunted mansion, ghost train, trick or treating, creepy entertainers, freaky fun fair and much more. Tickets from £7.50, call 0845 459 8900 to book early and save money.

October 29

Ghostly GaslightBlists Hill Victorian Town in Ironbridge will be overrun with creepy crawlies, ghosts and ghouls and a spooky atmosphere. Prepare to be scared! Adults £9, children £6, family £27.

October 29-30

Spooky Halloween Trick or Treat NightsPrepare for a spooktacular evening of frights and delights as you explore Avoncroft Museum on the scariest weekend of the year. Enjoy a spooky story that takes you round the creepy and atmospheric buildings in which

children will receive a trick or a treat. Meet the dragon in the barn, the man-eating spiders in the spire and the goblins in the toilets. Pre-booking is essential. Adults £4, children £7.

October 29-31

Dudley Canal TrustTreat the family to a boat trip on the children’s boat trips into the underground caverns under Dudley. Meet the Groovy Entertainments Company and their glow in the dark Halloween puppetry characters. Prizes for the best fancy dress costume! Trips last one hour. £6.90 per person.

October 29-30

Time Travellers Go … Ghosts and GhoulsGet down to Kenilworth Castle to see the Time Travellers Go … Ghosts and Ghouls. Let your little horrors scare themselves silly this Halloween with creepy crafts, spooky activities and ghost hunting galore. Meet the resident ghost hunter who will take you around the grounds on the trail of some spooky sightings. Additional £1 will be charged on standard admission. Adults £8, concessions £7.20, children £4.80, family £20.80.

November 4-5

Bonfire NightEnjoy a traditional bonfire night at Black Country Living Museum. A family-geared bonfire night (with no fireworks for safety) sees roaring bonfires, traditional entertainment, hot roast chestnuts and a fairground in full swing. Booking is essential. Call 0121 520 8054.

November 5

Fireworks NightBlists Hill Victorian Town will open its doors for a spectacular family fireworks extravaganza. See the streets illuminated by gaslight as they would have been in the 19th century. The town’s shops, cottages and workshops will be open for visitors to browse and talk to the resident Victorians dressed in full costume. Gates open at 6pm. Adults £9, children £6, family £27, under 3 free.

November 5

Family Saturday at IkonEvery first Saturday of the month at the Ikon Gallery in Birmingham sees the Free Family Saturday. Open to all ages, including adults, a series of hands-on creative activities will engage, challenge and inspire. There is no need to book, just drop in at any time. Take a look at the gallery at www.ikon-gallery.co.uk or call 0121 248 0708 for more information.

December 10

Victorian ChristmasThis December, children can meet Santa at Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum. A special day of festive fun inspired by the Victorians has been organised for everybody to get into the Chirstmas spirit. There will be activities to entertain all the family including making cinnamon bunches, popcorn tinsel and cards. There will also be some carol singers on hand to get you feeling festive. Open from 12-3pm. Admission free.

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Butterfly FarmWhatever the weather, stroll through the wonderful world of an exotic rainforest in Stratford-upon-Avon. Enjoy the unique pleasure of watching hundreds of the world’s most spectacular and colourful butterflies flying around. See the amazing lifecycles in the Caterpillar room, observe the fascinating and strange Insect City where stick insects, beetles, leaf-cutting ants and many more remarkable creatures can be found. Where: Stratford-upon-Avon. www.butterflyfarm.co.uk. Open: Daily 10am to 5pm. Admission: Adults £6.25, children £5.25, family £18.50.

Hickory Dickory’s PlayhouseThe biggest and best children’s indoor adventure play and party centre in Birmingham. Hickory Dickory’s in Kings Heath offers children’s birthday parties, group parties, pre-school and toddler mornings, a café serving quality food at great prices. During October half term, Hickory Dickory’s has a packed schedule of sports and craft activities for all ages up to 11, an amazing magic show and Spooktacular Halloween party. Have a look at www.hickorydickorys.co.uk for more information.

Packwood HousePackwood House is originally from the 16th century but its interiors were restored between the world wars by Graham Baron Ash to create the fantastic house that stands before you. Explore the beautiful gardens with the spiral path leading the Yew Garden making a lovely

walk. Where: Lapworth, Warwickshire. Open: Park: Open all year round from dawn till dusk. House: Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 5pm. Admission: House and grounds: Adults £7.90, children £4.35, family £20.15. Grounds only: Adults £4.50, children £2.70, family £11.80.

Dudley Zoo and GardensExplore the 40-acre site of Dudley Zoo. See some of the world’s rarest animals including red pandas, Humboldt’s penguins and Rothschild giraffes. There are loads of great attractions on site to keep you occupied including Lemur Wood, Monkey Trails, Creature Features and the 11th century Dudley Castle. Where: The Broadway, Dudley. www.dudleyzoo.org.uk. Open: Daily from 10am, last admission 4pm. Admission: Adults £11.30, children (3-15) £8.90, concessions £9.90. An optional £1.20 can be added to your admission price as a donation to the zoo.

Coughton CourtHome to the Throckmorton family for over 600 years, Coughton Court is a great place to visit for a day out. One of the finest Tudor houses in the country, Coughton Court is still very much a family home as the Throckmortons continue to live and manage the estate. Where: Alcester, Warwickshire. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Open: Thursday to Sunday 11am to 5pm. Admission: House and gardens: Adults £8.80, children £4.45, family £22.25. Gardens only: Adults £5.90, children £2.95, family £14.75. National Trust members free.

Walled Garden £2.50 for members, included in non-members admission.

West Midlands Safari ParkDiscover the rides and attractions on offer at West Midlands Safari Park. With loads of interesting animals to look at and acres of parkland to explore, a day out to West Midlands Safari Park is definitely one for the whole family. Where: Bewdley. www.

wmsp.co.uk. Open: Daily 10am to 5pm. Admission: Adults £13.99, children £11.99, under 3 free.

Twycross ZooOne of the biggest zoos in the country, Twycross has animal feeding for you to watch, training talks to listen to and a whole host of entertainment and activities to make your day extra special. Where: Atherstone, Warwickshire. www.twycrosszoo.org. Open: Daily 10am to 5.30pm. Admission: Adults £14.50, children (3-16) £10, concessions £12, under 3 £1.

National Sea Life CentreWith over 60 displays showing the magnificence of the world beneath the sea, the Sea Life Centre in Brindleyplace, Birmingham is a great day out for all the family. Where: Brindleyplace, Birmingham. www.visitsealife.com. Open: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm. Admission: Adults £18, children (3-14) £14.40, under 3 free. Online discount available.

Baddesley ClintonThis 15th century house was once the home of the Ferrers family for 500 years. The house and interiors still display the Elizabethan era, when it was a haven for Catholics. They will tell you all about the history when you get there. Walk around the garden and lake if the weather’s nice. Where: Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire. Open: Tuesday to

Sunday 11am to 5pm. Admission: House and grounds: Adults £8.80, children £4.45, family £22.25. Grounds only: Adults £5.90, children £2.95, family £14.75.

Go Kidz GoOne of the biggest and best indoor playgrounds in the Midlands, Go Kidz Go in Wolverhampton has obstacle courses, mazes and slides creating a fun-filled day for all the family. Where: Cullwick Street, Wolverhampton. www.gokidzgo.com. Open: Monday to Saturday 10am to 8pm. Sunday 12pm to 8pm. Admission: See website for full price list.

Charlecote ParkThis fantastic house has been home to the Lucy family since the 12th century, and now you can go around their home and learn all about the family. Hunt out their portraits around the house and objects that they collected from their worldwide travels. Where: Warwick. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Open: Park, gardens and outbuildings: daily, 10am to 5.30pm. House: Sunday to Tuesday 11am to 4.30pm until end of October, then 12-4pm from start of November. Admission: House, garden and park: Adults £8.63, children £4.31, family £21.59. Garden and park only: Adults £5.27, children £2.63, family £13.18. National Trust members free.


Butterfly Farm

PLACES TO VISIT

Victorian Christmas

Leaf–cutting ant at Stratford Butterfl y Farm


Butterfly FarmWhatever the weather, stroll through the wonderful world of an exotic rainforest in Stratford-upon-Avon. Enjoy the unique pleasure of watching hundreds of the world’s most spectacular and colourful butterflies flying around. See the amazing lifecycles in the Caterpillar room, observe the fascinating and strange Insect City where stick insects, beetles, leaf-cutting ants and many more remarkable creatures can be found. Where: Stratford-upon-Avon. www.butterflyfarm.co.uk. Open: Daily 10am to 5pm. Admission: Adults £6.25, children £5.25, family £18.50.

Hickory Dickory’s PlayhouseThe biggest and best children’s indoor adventure play and party centre in Birmingham. Hickory Dickory’s in Kings Heath offers children’s birthday parties, group parties, pre-school and toddler mornings, a café serving quality food at great prices. During October half term, Hickory Dickory’s has a packed schedule of sports and craft activities for all ages up to 11, an amazing magic show and Spooktacular Halloween party. Have a look at www.hickorydickorys.co.uk for more information.

Packwood HousePackwood House is originally from the 16th century but its interiors were restored between the world wars by Graham Baron Ash to create the fantastic house that stands before you. Explore the beautiful gardens with the spiral path leading the Yew Garden making a lovely

walk. Where: Lapworth, Warwickshire. Open: Park: Open all year round from dawn till dusk. House: Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 5pm. Admission: House and grounds: Adults £7.90, children £4.35, family £20.15. Grounds only: Adults £4.50, children £2.70, family £11.80.

Dudley Zoo and GardensExplore the 40-acre site of Dudley Zoo. See some of the world’s rarest animals including red pandas, Humboldt’s penguins and Rothschild giraffes. There are loads of great attractions on site to keep you occupied including Lemur Wood, Monkey Trails, Creature Features and the 11th century Dudley Castle. Where: The Broadway, Dudley. www.dudleyzoo.org.uk. Open: Daily from 10am, last admission 4pm. Admission: Adults £11.30, children (3-15) £8.90, concessions £9.90. An optional £1.20 can be added to your admission price as a donation to the zoo.

Coughton CourtHome to the Throckmorton family for over 600 years, Coughton Court is a great place to visit for a day out. One of the finest Tudor houses in the country, Coughton Court is still very much a family home as the Throckmortons continue to live and manage the estate. Where: Alcester, Warwickshire. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Open: Thursday to Sunday 11am to 5pm. Admission: House and gardens: Adults £8.80, children £4.45, family £22.25. Gardens only: Adults £5.90, children £2.95, family £14.75. National Trust members free.

Walled Garden £2.50 for members, included in non-members admission.

West Midlands Safari ParkDiscover the rides and attractions on offer at West Midlands Safari Park. With loads of interesting animals to look at and acres of parkland to explore, a day out to West Midlands Safari Park is definitely one for the whole family. Where: Bewdley. www.

wmsp.co.uk. Open: Daily 10am to 5pm. Admission: Adults £13.99, children £11.99, under 3 free.

Twycross ZooOne of the biggest zoos in the country, Twycross has animal feeding for you to watch, training talks to listen to and a whole host of entertainment and activities to make your day extra special. Where: Atherstone, Warwickshire. www.twycrosszoo.org. Open: Daily 10am to 5.30pm. Admission: Adults £14.50, children (3-16) £10, concessions £12, under 3 £1.

National Sea Life CentreWith over 60 displays showing the magnificence of the world beneath the sea, the Sea Life Centre in Brindleyplace, Birmingham is a great day out for all the family. Where: Brindleyplace, Birmingham. www.visitsealife.com. Open: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm. Admission: Adults £18, children (3-14) £14.40, under 3 free. Online discount available.

Baddesley ClintonThis 15th century house was once the home of the Ferrers family for 500 years. The house and interiors still display the Elizabethan era, when it was a haven for Catholics. They will tell you all about the history when you get there. Walk around the garden and lake if the weather’s nice. Where: Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire. Open: Tuesday to

Sunday 11am to 5pm. Admission: House and grounds: Adults £8.80, children £4.45, family £22.25. Grounds only: Adults £5.90, children £2.95, family £14.75.

Go Kidz GoOne of the biggest and best indoor playgrounds in the Midlands, Go Kidz Go in Wolverhampton has obstacle courses, mazes and slides creating a fun-filled day for all the family. Where: Cullwick Street, Wolverhampton. www.gokidzgo.com. Open: Monday to Saturday 10am to 8pm. Sunday 12pm to 8pm. Admission: See website for full price list.

Charlecote ParkThis fantastic house has been home to the Lucy family since the 12th century, and now you can go around their home and learn all about the family. Hunt out their portraits around the house and objects that they collected from their worldwide travels. Where: Warwick. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Open: Park, gardens and outbuildings: daily, 10am to 5.30pm. House: Sunday to Tuesday 11am to 4.30pm until end of October, then 12-4pm from start of November. Admission: House, garden and park: Adults £8.63, children £4.31, family £21.59. Garden and park only: Adults £5.27, children £2.63, family £13.18. National Trust members free.


Butterfly Farm

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Victorian Christmas

Leaf–cutting ant at Stratford Butterfl y Farm


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Everyone loves Tintin. In this new fi lm, Tintin and his friends discover directions to a sunken ship commanded by Captain Haddock’s ancestor. As always, curiosity takes over and they go off on a treasure hunt. Based on the series of stories originally published in the 1940s, The Adventures of Tintin has all the adventurous excitement as the books. Daniel Craig, Jamie Bell, Simon Pegg, Mackenzie Crook.

This sequel sees the return of the loveable dancing penguin. Mumble (voiced by Elijah Wood) and his comrades are battling to save Antarctica from powerful forces that threaten life as they know it. As if things weren’t complicated enough, Mumble’s dance-ophobic son Erik runs away from home, only to fi nd a new role model in the form of super-cool fl ying Mighty Sven (voice by Hank Azaria). Mumble takes on the heroic role of securing their existence, rallying together the penguin nations for the fi ght of their lives.

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This is not your typical Disney fi lm. It’s a nature

documentary about families of lions and cheetahs trying

to survive on the African savannah. Narrated by Samuel

L. Jackson, this is a fantastic fi lm that every member

of the family will love. The fi lm focuses on a young lion

cub names Mara and her mother, Layla. There is also

a mother cheetah named Sita who is raising fi ve cubs.

This personal look into these wild animals gives us a

glimpse into the everyday lives of this fascinating world.

Set on Christmas eve at the North Pole, the story

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cub names Mara and her mother, Layla. There is also

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This personal look into these wild animals gives us a

glimpse into the everyday lives of this fascinating world.

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This sequel sees the return of the loveable dancing penguin. Mumble

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Our pick of the latest must-haves for your bookshelf

Penny Dreadful, or Penelope Jones as she is really called, is not really dreadful but disaster, drama and destruction

seems to follow her. She’s very clumsy, but we love her. Penny Dreadful is a Magnet for Disaster follows on from

The Rat, Show and Tell and The CATastrophe in the lovely series of books about the clumsy little girl. Be prepared

for hilarious tales of the mishap, mayhem and misadventure that comes hand-in-hand with Penny Disaster.

Super Soccer Boy, Harry Gribble doesn’t want to go on the school trip to the museum which will make him miss football practice. While the rest of the school is at the museum, there is a robbery and a priceless funeral mask is stolen. Who could have taken it? It’s too big and heavy for any of the children to have taken it. Harry puts his football skills to good use as he tries to fi nd the culprit. The Laser Ray Robbery is the sixth in a series of Super Soccer Boy books which follow the adventures of Harry Gribble. This book is hilarious for boys, girls, mums and dads.

The third in this series about the little witchling, Bella Donna. On her birthday, Bella receives her very own

grimoire – a handwritten diary and book of spells. After reading her grimoire, she fi nds that it contains a

spooky secret. What will it be? This lovely book is a real treat for all the family. The eye-catching black and

white illustrations help to draw readers in while the easy to read language makes it a pleasure to read.

Alien schoolboy, Flowkwee is back in a brand new adventure. As always, it falls to Flowkwee to save

the miserable Earthlings from the terrifying Wiffl y Biffl ies (don’t let the name fool you … they are

dangerous). This book has been called one of the funniest books of the year. We agree. Letters from an

Alien Schoolboy is very funny and will have you laughing out loud. Parents will love this one too.

Mary is a ten-year-old girl who was born in India, to British parents. She is sent to England to live with her

uncle Archibald. When she fi rst arrives in England, she is rude unaffectionate and angry. When she meets the

people in the Secret Garden, she begins to change. An enchanting tale that has been reprinted to bring joy to

a new generation.

Neverland is home to Peter Pan, the boy who has never grown up. When he visits London, Peter meets Wendy Darling. Peter fl ies Wendy back to Neverland to meet and become the mother to his gang of Lost Boys. Wendy’s brothers, John and Michael also travel to Neverland and there they have an amazing adventure. This timeless classic has been restored to its full glory with the help of the Barnes & Noble leatherbound classics series.

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Bella Donna: Too Many Spells

white illustrations help to draw readers in while the easy to read language makes it a pleasure to read.

Letters from an Alien Schoolboy: Cosmic Custard

The third in this series about the little witchling, Bella Donna. On her birthday, Bella receives her very own

Bella Donna: Too Many Spells

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Alien schoolboy, Flowkwee is back in a brand new adventure. As always, it falls to Flowkwee to save

Letters from an Alien Schoolboy: Cosmic Custard

Ros Asquith, Piccadilly Press, £5.99

Peter Pan


seems to follow her. She’s very clumsy, but we love her. Penny Dreadful is a Magnet for Disaster follows on from

Penny Dreadful is a Magnet for Disaster

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The Rat, Show and Tell and The CATastrophe in the lovely series of books about the clumsy little girl. Be prepared

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Super Soccer Boy and the Laser Ray

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Pumpkin and Orange Soup

Ingredients

• 3tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion (peeled and fi nely chopped)

• 500g/1lb pumpkin (peeled, deseeded and chopped

into cubes)• 400g/14oz sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped

into cubes) • zest and juice of two oranges

• 2 cloves of garlic (peeled and sliced)

• 1tsp ground coriander

• 900ml/1½ pints vegetable stock

• salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

• Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion and cook

over a low heat until softened

• Add the chopped pumpkin and sweet potatoes,

garlic, coriander, orange zest and juice

• Continue cooking for a few more minutes, adding a

little more oil if required

• Add the vegetable stock and season with salt and

pepper• Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for about 30

minutes until the pumpkin and sweet potatoes are

tender• Let the soup cool slightly before blending in a food

processor or with a hand blender

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ParkinIngredients

• 75g/3oz dark brown sugar• 125g/4oz black treacle• 125g/4oz golden syrup• 125g/4oz butter• 175ml/6fl oz milk• 125g/4oz wholemeal fl our• 125g/4oz oatmeal• 2 tsp ground ginger • 2 tsp baking powder

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) • Grease and line a 20cm (8 inch) square cake tin• Put the sugar, treacle and butter in a saucepan and heat gently until melted• Remove from the heat, stir in the milk and leave to one side

• Put the fl our, oatmeal, ginger and baking powder into a large bowl and mix. Make a well in the centre and pour in the melted mixture. Stir until everything is combined then pour the mixture into the baking tin• Bake for around 50 minutes or until fi rm to touch• Leave to cool in the tin, then cut into pieces

Pumpkin

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Tideswell in Derbyshire, as seen on BBC One’s Village SOS series, has embarked on a journey to revive their village. Set in the heart of the Peak District, Tideswell received funding from the BIG Lottery Fund to help transform their village. As part of the transformation, the Tideswell School of Food was born. Primary Times has teamed up with Tideswell School of Food to give you a taste of Tideswell with two mouthwatering recipes for the Halloween and Firework season. Remember to get mum or dad to help you

Pumpkin and Orange Soup

Ingredients

• 3tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion (peeled and fi nely chopped)

• 500g/1lb pumpkin (peeled, deseeded and chopped

into cubes)• 400g/14oz sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped

into cubes) • zest and juice of two oranges

• 2 cloves of garlic (peeled and sliced)

• 1tsp ground coriander

• 900ml/1½ pints vegetable stock

• salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

• Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion and cook

over a low heat until softened

• Add the chopped pumpkin and sweet potatoes,

garlic, coriander, orange zest and juice

• Continue cooking for a few more minutes, adding a

little more oil if required

• Add the vegetable stock and season with salt and

pepper• Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for about 30

minutes until the pumpkin and sweet potatoes are

tender• Let the soup cool slightly before blending in a food

processor or with a hand blender

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ParkinIngredients

• 75g/3oz dark brown sugar• 125g/4oz black treacle• 125g/4oz golden syrup• 125g/4oz butter• 175ml/6fl oz milk• 125g/4oz wholemeal fl our• 125g/4oz oatmeal• 2 tsp ground ginger • 2 tsp baking powder

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) • Grease and line a 20cm (8 inch) square cake tin• Put the sugar, treacle and butter in a saucepan and heat gently until melted• Remove from the heat, stir in the milk and leave to one side

• Put the fl our, oatmeal, ginger and baking powder into a large bowl and mix. Make a well in the centre and pour in the melted mixture. Stir until everything is combined then pour the mixture into the baking tin• Bake for around 50 minutes or until fi rm to touch• Leave to cool in the tin, then cut into pieces

Pumpkin

OCTOBER HALF TERM 2011 ISSUE 24 FOR THOUSANDS MORE IDEAS VISIT WWW.PRIMARYTIMES.NET

Tideswell in Derbyshire, as seen on BBC One’s Village SOS series, has embarked on a journey to revive their village. Set in the heart of the Peak District, Tideswell received funding from the BIG Lottery Fund to help transform their village. As part of the transformation, the Tideswell School of Food was born. Primary Times has teamed up with Tideswell School of Food to give you a taste of Tideswell with two mouthwatering recipes for the Halloween and Firework season. Remember to get mum or dad to help you

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This Christmas, what better way to get you in the festive spirit than with a good old fashioned pantomime? Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is putting on the fantastic panto Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to entertain you this Christmas. Starring Linda Lusardi and Sam Kane, Snow White has all the fun, frolics and festivity of a good panto. We have teamed up with Wolverhampton Grand Theatre to give readers the chance to win one of three family tickets to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on Wednesday December 14 at 7.15pm. For your chance to win, just tell us: How many dwarfs does Snow White live with? Enter online at www.primarytimes.net/competitions or send your entry to Snow White, Primary Times, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EU by November 20.

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Full House Theatre Company are celebrating their tenth anniversary with an all new family show. A girl’s toy dog, a gift from her grandfather, comes to life. Together they enter a magical world of adventure. The Snow Dog is playing at Solihull Arts Complex on Friday October 28 at 2.30pm, and we have two family tickets to give away! For your chance to win one of two family tickets (two adults and two children) to see The Snow Dog, just answer this question: The Snow Dog was a present to a little girl. Who was it from? Enter online at www.primarytimes.net/competitions or send your entry to The Snow Dog, Primary Times, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EU by October 23.

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Surrounded by the rolling countryside of the Derbyshire


excitement at TANK MANIA!

Combat uniforms and camouflage face cream (with parental consent) will set the scene for hours of hands-on fun and thrills

as you will be given instruction to drive our fantastic and unique mini tanks, using

army radio and headsets.Join us for an authentic day at

TANK MANIA and check out www.tankmania.

co.uk for more!

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Wed 30 Nov – Sat 31 Dec£11.75, Under 16s £9.75 Schools price available - call Box Office for informationAge: 3+

“With catchy songs and gentle humour, this adaptation of the children’s classic offers the perfect treat for kids.”Birmingham Mail

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Warwick Arts Centre @warwickarts box office: 024 7652 4524 / www.warwickartscentre.co.uk50p per ticket booking fee applies Warwick Arts Centre, The University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL

Box Office 01902 42 92 12BOOK ONLINE AT www.grandtheatre.co.uk

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