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FAMILYtalk 5 8
13
Bullies Out
Road Safety Advice
Messing About in Boats
Autumn Footwear
Indoor Play & Parties
Newsdesk

THEATREtalk 13

Pantomimes
Christmas Showtime

Front Cover Picture: BABYtalk 18
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Baby Classes
Contacts Family Photography
Baby Shopping
Editorial – Nigel Howson
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Early Baby Swimming
Advertising - Corinne Howson
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Reading Routines 20
Competitions Feel Good Autumn 24
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I BLINKED and it was Autumn! But as I love this time of year then I

am not too unhappy about that. Time for long walks in the crisp autumnal
air, foraging for fruits, mushrooms and forna. All on our doorstep. We are
so lucky to live in this part of the world. The smell of a real fire burning,
the smoke curling up from the chimneys and the nights drawing in. It just
makes me feel cosy.

The speed in which this year has passed makes me all the more
aware of the quality time I need to spend with my little ones (although not
so little any more!), and how important it is to make treasured memories.

This takes me back to the fantastic memories we took from the
summer this year when we chose a canal cruising holiday in France for
our family getaway.. a long ambition of ours. I can honestly say, without a
doubt, it was the best holiday I have ever had.

The 8kph speed limit along the canal is not what our family is normally
accustomed to. It afforded us all some time to slow right down to this
delightful pace. A major bonus of course, for myself and hubby anyway,
was the lack of wifi access! This of course forced my teenage children to
actually communicate verbally with us and once they got into the spirit it
was most enjoyable for all. It also kept everyone focussed on the job in
hand, enjoying our family quality time together!

I’ll leave you to read more about it in our article on page 8.
As usual we have an array of information on family matters, a
comprehensive “what’s on” section to get you out and about over
Autumn and some fantastic themed events for Halloween and the
October Half Term holidays. We have a great guide to Christmas Shows
and Pantomimes presented by our regional theatres. Activity classes
galore for all age groups from 0-11 years, local school news, road safety
advice and much more.
So get yourself a brew and take some time out, relax and enjoy the
read, you deserve it!
Thank you xx

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FAMILYtalk

Stay active outdoors

Autumn doesn’t just mean the end of summer - it often also signifies new beginnings
for many children and families. Whether your child is starting playgroup, nursery,
school or moving into secondary school, it can mean big changes to your existing
daily routines. Our children are precious, so here is some advice for keeping them
safe whether walking or travelling by car

When behind the wheel, we’re responsible for
driving in a way that means we can react to
mistakes made by other road users. Children
can be easily distracted, so as a driver, you
should slow down in residential areas and near
to schools and parks. Pay attention so you
can react accordingly if a child does make a
mistake.

KEEPING ACTIVE AND SAFE BE BRIGHT BE SEEN OCTOBER IS TYRE SAFETY MONTH –
ARE YOU HAVING A GOOD AIR DAY?
Although it may be tempting to stay indoors It’s important that you help your child be
as winter approaches, we need our children to visible when walking near traffic. As the darker Tyres are the vehicle’s only point of contact
develop active lifestyles. Walking to school and nights approach this becomes a greater issue, with the road so it makes sense to keep them
on other daily journeys is good for them – it especially as many winter clothes and school in good condition. Not only will this keep you
stimulates the brain, burns calories and boosts uniforms are dark. safe on your journey, but can help save money!
their metabolism. It also helps them (and you) During the daytime and in dull conditions, Research suggests as many as 57% of car and
reach the 60 minutes of daily physical activity encourage your child to wear bright or van tyres on the roads are being driven below
recommended by the Department of Health. fluorescent items, such as high-visibility tabards recommended inflation pressures, increasing
and clothing. Any bright accessories, including fuel consumption and the risk of being involved
Here are some tips to help teach your bags, scarves and hats will also help. in an incident. Tyre treads and general condition
children good road safety habits: If you’re out at night, reflective material is should also be checked regularly to ensure that
needed as bright or hi-vis items won’t show they meet the legal requirements.
• Always walk with your child on the inside, up in the dark. Lots of clothing and bags have
reflective strips, and other accessories such as
away from the kerb and traffic. armbands and key rings are available.

• Hold hands with younger children, especially CAR SAFETY NEW SCHOOL INITIATIVES IN LEEDS

when near busy roads and/or fast moving We all know there will be days when we have to Leeds City Council’s Influencing Travel
traffic. travel by car. If that’s the case, make sure your Behaviour Team (ITB) have recently launched a
children are using the correct child restraints, School Gate Parking pack to help reduce the
• Ask your child about the things you see and of course make sure you are wearing a number of cars dropping off inconsiderately
seatbelt too. or illegally at the school gates. They have
around you - it will get them thinking about also introduced a School Travel Ambassador
their journey and what could present a programme, designed to promote safe and
hazard. sustainable travel. Find out whether your child’s
school is planning to get involved, as they
• When you have to cross a road, talk about are a great way of promoting road safety and
reducing congestion outside the school gates.
WHY we should Think, Stop, Look and
Listen.

• As a parent or carer, set a good example for

young children through your own behaviour.
This will help embed safe habits they can
apply throughout their lives.

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FAMILYtalk

Simply messing
about in boats

“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing — absolutely
nothing — half so much worth doing as simply messing about in
boats” said Ratty to Mole. From Wind in the Willows by Kenneth
Grahame, circa 1908

RATTY continues “Simply messing... was always something to do and yet it The 174km canal was originally built
didn’t matter if you decided not to bother. as a feeder waterway to float firewood
about in boats — or with boats. In or from the Morvan to the already established
out of ’em, it doesn’t matter. Nothing We booked our canal cruise with log-floating route on the rivers Yonne and
seems really to matter, that’s the France Afloat who are a family run Seine, to serve the needs of the increasing
charm of it. Whether you get away, or business, based in France. The owners population of Paris. The works begun
whether you don’t; whether you arrive have all lived and worked on the inland in 1784 were interrupted by the French
at your destination or whether you reach waterways of France for many years and revolution and were resumed in the 1820s.
somewhere else, or whether you never can offer the friendly, informed, personal
get anywhere at all, you’re always busy, advice that you need to choose the perfect The canal was opened in 1841 but
and you never do anything in particular; boating holiday suffered almost immediately from railway
and when you’ve done it there’s always
something else to do, and you can do it if I had always had a bit of an anchoring
you like, but you’d much better not.” (excuse the bad pun!!) to try out the canal
boating thing but never thought it would
After taking to the Canal du Nivernais, be suitable for my young children. How
in the department of Burgundy, France wrong I was, there were throngs of families
for a weeks holiday I can unquestionably happily “messing about in boats”
and wholeheartedly concur with Ratty.
It was an absolutely brilliant week. Busy We chose the Canal du Nivernais
but relaxing at the same time, it didn’t because it is claimed to be “the most
really matter where you got to each day beautiful canal in France” and also was
or indeed if you got anywhere at all. There recommended as being more child/family
friendly.

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competition and was never a commercial (the wife) and Jim the Cabin Boy (my son FAMILYtalk
success. However, it has become one of Jim) soon got to grips with their rope and
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the Burgundy network over the last 25
years. The locks in France are mostly
manned, and this is the case for all the
Day 1 – Vermenton to Accolay locks on the Nivernais. So all you have to
1 Lock – Cruise time: 0.6hrs do is steer into the lock, tie up and leave
the rest to the lock keeper. Although Jim
We picked up our boat in Vermenton the cabin boy really enjoyed going ashore
where we arrived on a very rainy Saturday and helping the lock keeper with the lock
afternoon in July. We were shown our gates. This was very much appreciated
boat for the week and loaded our luggage by the keepers as it sped things up and
aboard our very fine Linssen 60.33 river cut down their work load. The lock keeper
cruiser named “Sanguetta”. service is free to all holiday makers.

Now, being rather “green around the The day went like clockwork as we
gills” about canal boating, I have to admit cruised through the beautiful French
that I was a little nervous about my ability countryside. Along the way Jim the cabin
to captain a vessel competently, and of boy jumped ship with his bicycle and
course safely. My fears were unfounded Donald the ships dog to cycle alongside
as I discovered that it is not as difficult as the canal on the tow-path for a few miles.
I had first imagined it to be. With a little We pulled up for lunch and then continued
instruction and demonstration from Chris on to Mailly-le-Chateau. We moored up on
Down, the base manager, we were off. the mooring which had free electric hook
Chris went through all the controls and up and went off to explore the town.
safety precautions that we needed to
know and then cruised with us for about Day 3 – Mailly-le-chateau to
20 minutes to the first lock where he Clamecy
instructed us on what we had to do. On 17 Locks – Cruise Time: 6.5hrs
board an operating manual is provided
with instructions for all the systems on the Up bright and early again today as we
boat. Also a very comprehensive canal are aiming to get to Clamecy for the night.
guide which includes detailed maps, The weather is really hotting up and the
information about the locks, towns, crew are getting restless. Well the Chief
attractions, amenities and where you can Mate is but Jim is happy fishing as usual.
buy food and supplies for your journey. The day passed without a hitch (see what
I did there?) and we arrived in the stunning
As soon as we were in the lock and Clemacy which is described locally as the
the lock keeper had let the water out so capital of the valleys of the Yonne and
that we descended to the lower level classified under the French tourist criteria
Chris jumped off the boat and wished us “Station Verte de Vacances” (centre for
a good holiday. “What? You are leaving us outdoor activity–based vacations)
already?” I cried. Chris’s response was “If I
didn’t feel that you were capable I wouldn’t Today we met some lovely folk on
be leaving you”. the boat just ahead of us from Memphis
Tennessee. It had been their lifetimes
Oh well, full steam ahead then! ambition to see this beautiful part of the
As it was 7pm we decided to stop world and taste the famous Burgundy
at the first opportunity to gather our Chablis and Pinot Noir wines which can
thoughts and familiarise ourselves with be tasted and purchased at the many
Sanguetta. We pulled up at the canal side vineyards along the canal. The weaving
village of Accolay where we spent a very American’s boat ahead suggested that
comfortable night. they had taken full advantage of the
opportunity!
Day 2 – Accolay to
Mailly-le-chateau Day 4 – Clamecy to Chatel-Censoir
8 Locks – Cruise Time: 5.0hrs 11 Locks – Cruise Time: 4.0hrs

Up bright and early, continental Up bright and early again to explore
breakfast with croissants and bread from Clamecy. Well worth the time as it is
the village boulangerie. Cast off and into amazing. Lunch aboard Sangetta in the
the first lock by 9.15am. The Chief Mate very beautiful mooring set almost in the ....

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FAMILYtalk .....centre of town. Cast off and head back north to Chatel-Cencoir for the night.
The crew are a little happier but it is very hot. My, this place is stunning.
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Moored up at Chatel-Censoir, climbed up to the town which is sat above and
overlooking the canal for a beer and an explore. Magnificent views.

During Napoleonic times a law was passed in France stating that canal boats
have the right to pull up and moor for free anywhere along the canal side. There
are obviously restrictions in some places where it is not safe or you may cause an
obstruction, these are clearly signed and also on the canal guide. The moorings
in the main towns usually do carry a charge but for this you get electric hook up,
water to refill your tanks and use of the facilities. These are reasonable, ranging
from the most expensive on our trip at €18 in Auxerre to €3 in Accolay to free in
Mailly-le-Chateau.

Day 5 – Chatel-Censoir to Vincelles
17 Locks – Cruise Time: 7.2hrs

The locks are open for business at 9am closed for lunch 12 till 1pm then close
at 7pm so you need to plan things around these times.

We had our longest day today and passed through 17 locks, the temperature
is 38 degrees and the crew are on the point of mutiny.

We moor up at Vincelles and find a bar by the water for the captain, some
swimming for the cabin boy, paddling for the Chief Mate (and wine of course).

Day 6 – Vincelles to Auxerre
7 Locks – Cruise Time: 2.9hrs

Easy cruise today to Auxerre. We arrive before lunch as it is just too hot to do
anything. Remember what Ratty said?

Auxerre is the capital of the Yonne department and is a commercial and
industrial centre. The 11th century Cathedral of St. Étienne and the 9th century
Abbey of St. Germain tower above you as you cruise under the bridges and
approach the moorings which are in the centre of the city.

If you use the main moorings at the France Afloat base in the centre of Auxerre
there is a launderette on site for any washing you may have, correction, will have,
accumulated.

Jim was also very happy here as there was a Pizza Planet next to the port.

Day 7 – Auxerre to Accolay
12 Locks – Cruise Time: 5.8hrs

A bit cooler today so the crew are a little more energetic. We need to make
our way back south towards base so we head back to Accolay where we spent
the first night. Jim took advantage of one of the many playgrounds that are set
along the canal to burn off a bit of excess energy. There are also many places to
pull up for swimming and plenty of picnic areas to use.

A nice relaxing day and some evening fishing for the captain and the Cabin
Boy, who bagged a couple of decent Dace.

Day 8 – Accolay to Vermenton
1 Lock – Cruise Time: 0.6hrs

Short cruise back to base and the VERY reluctant return of Sanguetta.
Along the way we met lots of lovely people from all walks of life and many
countries including America, UK, France, Germany, Belgium.
If you are worried that canal boating is not for families with young children then
let me reassure you. There are life jackets on board and with just a little common
sense and due diligence there is nothing to be feared.
Ratty was correct with his analogy of messing about in boats, there is simply
nothing better.
We WILL be doing it again.

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Training academy

CLIFFE House Day Nursery are Leading, Advanced Childcare Practice
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Disappointed with the support
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Fancy some family fun?

WITH the October half-term holiday Hathaway’s Cottage.
If that’s not enough choice, how
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Your family can enjoy a range of Both breaks cost just £149 for
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THEATREtalk

Sparkle

and shine Giant of a
pantomime
EVERY child in every school has one Christmas wish - to star in a
JOIN the Lawrence Batley Theatre this Christmas for a giant of a
Nativity - and at St Bernadette’s School they’ve decided to mount a
musical version! pantomime.
Brought to you by the same creative team behind LBT’s sell-out 2016
Based on the smash-hit films, NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL tells the tale pantomime Cinderella, including director Joyce Branagh and writer
of Mr Maddens and his crazy assistant Mr Poppy as they struggle with Andrew Pollard, JACK & THE BEANSTALK will feature everything you
hilarious children, unruly animals and a whole lot of sparkle and shine to love about a traditional panto – laughs galore, magnificent live music
make everyone’s Christmas wish come true. and spectacular costumes. Get ready for us to take you high above the
clouds on a magical journey.
Featuring all your favourite sing-a-long songs, including ‘Sparkle The LBT presents
and Shine’, ‘Nazareth’ and ‘One Night One Moment’, NATIVITY! THE JACK & THE BEANSTALK
MUSICAL promises to be the perfect feel-good comedy for all the family. Friday 8 December – Saturday 6 January
Tickets £18 - £12 / children under 16 £2 off
Written and Directed by Debbie Isitt, with music and lyrics by Nicky thelbt.org/jack-and-the-beanstalk
Ager and Debbie Isitt, NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL stars Daniel Boys (BBC’s
Any Dream Will Do, Avenue Q, Grease), Sarah Earnshaw (WICKED,
Scrooge, Spamalot) and Simon Lipkin (Avenue Q, Rock of Ages).

NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Wednesday
20th December 2017 to Saturday 6th January 2018
Tickets are on sale now priced at £20.50 (RV) to £46
Book online at leedsgrandtheatre.com
or call Box Office on 0844 848 2700

City Varieties Music Hall

presents

Fri 24 Nov 2017– Sun 7 Jan 2018 Recommended for ages 3+
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Written by PETER ROWE
Directed by MATT ASTON
Designed by JUDITH CROFT
Musical Director GREG PALMER
Lighting Designer JASON SALVIN

Choreographer SAM SPENCER-LANE
Casting by DEBBIE O’BRIEN

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FAMILYtalk Little
Stars
TV star to light
up trinity walk THE Little Stars are joining guest artists and students of On Stage

STAR of children’s TV, Andy Day, will light up Trinity Walk this Christmas. Theatre Arts Academy in a tribute to Leeds Pals and the citizens of Leeds
on 11 November at The City Varieties.
The presenter, as seen on CBeebies, will entertain crowds with his live
show at the Wakefield shopping centre before illuminating the centre – Those Were The Days is a nostalgic look back at the part Leeds City
heralding the start of late night Thursday shopping. Varieties played in the history of old Leeds particularly through the dark
days of World War 1.
Famous for his dinosaur rap, families are invited to enjoy the show for
free on Thursday November 16 from 4pm, switch-on at 5pm. It marks a Through drama, dance and music that inimitable and highly
three-day run of switch-ons in Wakefield city centre. opinionated couple of vintage ladies, Gladys and Ethel, having just
escaped from their retirement home for the day, will take the audience on
Visitors can also meet Santa at the centre on the night and may get a trip back in time through their grandmother’s memories.
wet when the stars of Theatre Royal Wakefield’s panto take to the stage -
usually with water pistols. Ada’s wearing black is penned by the academy’s principal, Liz
Coggins, who has drawn on stories she heard as a young child growing
Kids can then visit Trinity Walk’s bespoke grotto and meet Santa for up in Leeds. Liz’s grandfather, Harry was a member of the Pals and some
free every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday in the lead-up to Christmas. of the facts in the play are drawn from his own story.

It’s free to see the main man, but families can donate whatever they Taking place on 11 November, Armistice Day, this is a tribute by the
want, with all proceeds going to Forget Me not children’s hospice. young members of the Academy and guest artists to the citizens of Leeds
and Leeds Pals who gave their all, and their lives for future generations.
Shoppers can park for free from 3pm every Thursday from November
16 onwards and 50p all day on Sundays too. Little Stars was launched over 11 years ago in Smalltalk Magzine and
most of the first intake have now reached intermediate stage and will be
Most shops will stay open until 8pm every Thursday in the run-up to playing a significant part in the show.
Christmas.
For more information: www.trinitywalk.com For details of classes visit www.onstagetheatrearts.co.uk or for
theatre booking call 0113 243 0808

Sat 21 October

0844 854 2757
www.yorkbarbican.co.uk

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FAMILYtalk

Loyal, dedicated
fan base

THE UK’s longest-serving dame Berwick Kaler, now in his 37th

consecutive year as dame, is reunited with regular sidekick Martin
Barrass and other panto favourites in Jack and the Beanstalk at York
Theatre Royal at Christmas. This traditional family show sees the return
of Martin, who has played the dame’s on-stage ‘son’ for more than 30
years but was missing from last year’s Cinderella line-up following a motor
cycle accident. Now fully recovered he’ll join other panto regulars David
Leonard, Suzy Cooper and A J Powell. Berwick writes and stars in the
panto as well as co-directing with the theatre’s artistic director Damian
Cruden. Like the beanstalk in Jack’s story, York’s pantomime just grows
and grows with a loyal, dedicated fan base which stretches back through
several generations of local families. Jack and the Beanstalk, York Theatre
Royal, 14 December to 3 February. Box office 01904 623568 and online
yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

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FAMILYtalk

Where wishes come true Beautiful
and beastly
JOIN us at Theatre Royal Wakefield this festive season for a wondrous tale of genies,
WITH a wonderful mix of a handsome prince, a beautiful
magic lamps, wishes and feisty princesses!
When our plucky hero Aladdin finds a mysterious lamp, he meets a genie and is girl, a fearful beast and a very wicked witch, this magical
story of heroic deeds, abundant adventure, true love, crazy
transported into a world where wishes come true. He teams up with a courageous comedy, glittering costumes, mayhem and make-believe,
princess and together they take on the wicked old sorcerer and discover an abundance plus dazzling special effects, will make this Pantomime the
of riches beyond their wildest dreams! most beautiful and beastly yet.

Produced by Theatre Royal Wakefield’s critically acclaimed team, Aladdin features Beauty and the Beast at the Grand Opera House in York
fantastic sets, magical costumes and some of the best performers in the country, with stars Debbie McGee, Antony Costa, Lynne McGranger,
much loved dame Chris Hannon returning as Widow Twankey. Stuart Wade, Ken Morley, Steve Wickenden and Charlotte
MacLachlan.
Don’t miss this eagerly awaited pantomime from the creators of Cinderella, Dick
Whittington and Sleeping Beauty. Fri 15th December until Sun 7th January
For tickets visit www.atgtickets.com/york
Thursday 23rd November 2017 – Sunday 7th January 2018
BSL Interpreted Performances are on Thursday 7 December, 1.30pm & 6pm.
Relaxed Performance is on Thursday 30 November at 10am.
Family tickets start from just £38!
To book your tickets now call the box office on 01924 211311 or at
theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk

WTeAoBedTkowaoTykroial WAKEFIELD

01924 262772
[email protected]
stagecoach.co.uk/wakefield

HARROGATE

01423 771138
[email protected]
stagecoach.co.uk/harrogate

GARFORTH &
WETHERBY

0808 208 5134
[email protected]
stagecoach.co.uk/garforth

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LYNNE MCGRANGER ANTONY COSTA DEBBIE MCGEE
KEN MORLEY
STEVE WICKENDEN
STUART WADE

and the

The Lawrence Batley Theatre
proudly presents

A traditional family pantomime

Written by Andrew Pollard
Directed by Joyce Branagh

Fri 8 December - Sat 6 January Sponsored by 20 DEC 2017 - 6 JAN 2018
Box Office 01484 430528
Online thelbt.org 0844 848 2700* leedsgrandtheatre.com

Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen’s Square *Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge
Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
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BABYtalk
Christmas minis

YOU may remember reading about Jan a choice of packages to suit all pockets. For
Just £75 you will get 3 mounted 10x8 prints
Sweeney Baby & Family photographer in the and matching digital downloads, for £95 - 5
Summer edition and her great photography mounted 10x8 prints and matching digital
“Watch Me Grow” package for recording downloads, and finally for £125 the package
the special memories in your babies first includes 5 mounted 10x8 prints and ALL
year. Well Jan is now pleased to launch digital downloads.
“Christmas Minis”.. a photographic package
designed to give you the chance to give These session are limited and only
great gifts to your family and friends this available between Sun 12th and Thurs 16th
Christmas. November. Book your session by completing
the contact form at
The 20 minute session includes a private www.jansweeneyphotography.co.uk
online gallery (10 -15 images) and there are

Success story

THIS handsome chap has just started school! Where does the time go? Having

accompanied his mum, Josie, to Sing and Sign classes from 9 months old, when she started
teaching baby sign, as well as helping her practise at home, he became quite the signing
expert!

He thrived as a toddler, being able to interact and express himself, despite his difficulties
with speech. He still struggles with certain sounds, even now at 4, but because he had an
alternative way to communicate, thanks to Sing and Sign, he wasn’t frustrated or withdrawn…
he has become quite the chatterbox actually!
www.singandsign.co.uk

Christmas Club

COMING Up at The Little Rose Cottage in Knaresborough; Katie Lowes leads

a wholesome Christmas club including: Ginger tree cookies (make, bake and
decorate), felted decoration design and sew, clove-studded pomanders and
seasonal card design plus beeswax candle dipping and candle-light meditation.
Everyday we play yoga games and enjoy a story about a hero’s journey.
Club open to all ages 18 month – teen.
December 20th, 21st and 22nd
contact Katie 07916316510
www.thelittlerosies.com

Fun and funky dancing and gentle movement
classes for mums and dads with their little ones
in slings and baby carriers.
For those with toddlers come and try our
beanie bopper classes.

TM [email protected]
07540893173

bond & dnacnce with your baby Beanie Boppers
Mon 11.10-11.50am at Garforth Methodist Church

Sling Swing
Wed - 1.30-2.30pm at Garforth Methodist Church

Sling Swing
Thur 11.45-12.45pm at Riley-Smith Hall, Tadcaster

www.slingswing.co.uk Taster sessions in Castleford coming in November.
Contact for further details.

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Enjoying the

Bespoke and rhythm
unique
SLING Swing is a great way to get out and meet other mums and
TATTY’S Toyboxes & Treasures is a new small company set up to offer
dads. Some parents come along with a friend so they can dance along
a collection of beautiful, bespoke and unique items for people looking for and have a chat whilst their babies sleep or just cuddle up and enjoy the
something different for children. rhythm and music.
My daughter still loves dancing with me, the movement instantly calms
The toy boxes are the main product which are then accompanied by her and often sends her to sleep.
wooden name bunting and pictures all which tie together with the same I have also started Beanie Boppers which is a toddler and preschool
theme. themed dance and movement class with sensory elements. Children can
bring along their favourite toy to dance with in child-sized slings!
Owner and Designer Laura says “There are currently 3 collections www.slingswing.co.uk
– Teddy Bears Tea Party, Love Birds and Elephant Family. Two new
collections are being developed as we speak – Pretty Princess and Under BABY AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
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SWIMtalk

Take the plunge early on

Did you know that National Baby Swimming
Week takes place in October, and this year it is
from 16th – 22nd October?

IT’S a time to discover all the joys and immunisations) – so it’s never too soon to water allows, and the skin-to-skin
get them in the pool. contact is fantastic for bonding with
benefits of baby swimming for babies your baby.
and parents alike whilst teaching your So how does Water Babies benefit
baby a potentially life-saving skill that gets you and your little one? • Swimming is a potentially life-saving
you both out and about and having fun?
Whatever the weather, swimming still • Swimming is the only form of exercise skill – and what better time to commit
provides one of the best forms of exercise to learning a new one! Classes teach
for both you and your baby, and is just your baby can do literally from birth! It you and your baby water safety from
as perfect for the upcoming colder winter provides a complete physical work-out day one and you’ll be amazed what
days as it is for hot summer ones. for them and parents often comment your little one will pick up in a matter of
that their little ones eat and sleep better weeks.
The good news is that it’s never too on swimming days.
early to take your baby to the pool – as • It is a lovely social activity and a great
long as the water’s warm enough (above • The class is also a good workout for
30oC for a baby older than 12 weeks opportunity to get together and meet
or heavier than 12 lbs, and above 32oC you – moving around the pool with other new parents. Or why not go along
if they’re younger or smaller). plenty of water resistance is harder than with all your NCT friends? Classes
Water Babies only use warm you think, while bouncing your baby teach you to teach your baby to swim,
water and hydrotherapy throughout the lesson does wonders for so starting with a friend will give you
pools, which are just like both the perfect incentive to head to the
stepping into a giant toning those arms! pool together and practice!
bath tub and perfect Swimming with your baby is a
for new or premature • Trying something new great way to play and is fantastic for
babies. strengthening the bond between the
together – babies love two of you. It will also introduce them to
The NHS advises the attention that a lifelong love of staying healthy and fit,
that you can take your time in the whilst having a great time too! What could
baby swimming at any be better?
time before and after their New Water Babies classes are available
immunisations (if they across Yorkshire from week commencing
were born prem., they do 20th November.
need to have started their For more information, phone the team
on 01943 862802, e: horseyhorsey@
waterbabies.co.uk or visit
www.waterbabies.co.uk

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For all SWIMtalk
ages
We provide swimming lessons for children from the age of 3 years and
BABY Swimmers run classes for babies from 6 weeks old upwards. A upwards
We offer classes for all levels of ability water confidence to the budding
structured Awards Programme, using STA Starfish and Stanley Awards competitor
enable you to see your babies and toddlers progress to confident Our group lessons are taught in small groups of 6 children to a water
swimmers. Classes are fun with singing and skill related activities. based instructor
Physically your baby will gain greater muscle control and hand-eye Swimming lessons are available everyday of the week
co-ordination.
Venue: Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield
Swimmers Academy run classes for children whatever their age
and ability from beginners at 4 years old through to advanced levels Office contact: 01924 918545
for teenagers. Focusing on stroke technique and distance as well as
lifesaving skills. Following the STA Awards all the way up to Gold in both [email protected]
survival and swimming skills. www.atlantisswimmingschool.co.uk

Classes from 6 weeks old up to 14 years old. Teach your baby the enjoyment of water!
Classes in York every day!
Now at the Hilton in Leeds and offering 1 to 1 classes. Swimmers Sing and play through our structured awards programme and
Academy classes for older children are now held at the Forum and see your baby progress to a confident little swimmer.
the Hilton. Classes for older children now in Pocklington and Stamford Babies from 6 weeks old to 6 years old.
Bridge.
For more info: 0333 8008345 e: [email protected] or visit FFoSrwodimretsdaailtes..S.ctwaaiBlmli:als0tsla8et0.yc..8a1ll3lLO3e0s4es14dest57t55 ol7rBMLr2eoaed2bdfis9loer8dFl r8iBe0nradYdoloyfor r0kr3dv3i3sl 8Hi0Ytao0rb8rrko3ag4abl5teoyHrsavrwirsoiPtgiombactakebmliynslgewtPiromosncm.kceliornsg..cutoo.knuk
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Weekly
CLlaoscsaels

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It’s safe to say you’ll burst with pride as you classes held...
watch your baby journey from the early days
of gentle floating, kicking and splashing to Across
wriggling, giggling and jumping in! the
Yorkshire
You can trust us to take the very best care of you area
and your little one. Our world-class teachers
could have trained as private pilots – five times
over – in the time it takes to fully qualify with us.
We won’t entrust your child (or our reputation)

To give your baby a splashing start call

01943 862 802

Let’s teach your baby to swim! www.waterbabies.co.uk

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NEWS DE S K

She’s the Going
boss strong

SHE may be made from sugar and spice and all things nice! But don’t TINY Signers is going strong, with nearly 1000 followers on Facebook

be deceived by our very own ‘Princess Leila’ showing the boys who was and still expanding into new areas.
the boss. We have recently welcomed the lovely Christine Newsome to our Team.
If you have a little ‘Princess Leila’ or a ‘Luke Skywalker’, She’s been studying BSL, which is essential in order to deliver our sessions.
then get them along to a LittleLions-Rugby session now She will be delivering classes in Ilkley and Harrogate so what this space!
at Yarnbury rugby club, or any of the other weekend We’re currently involved in
locations and watch them burn off energy, having fun and several projects, from helping
playing games whilst learning to play rugby. set up sessions for Deaf
LittleLions-Rugby is a multi-sports activity aimed at children and their families
children between the ages of 2 1/2 through to 7 years old with Bradford Deaf Centre to
For more info: www.littlelions-rugby.co.uk working on another European
project, using sign language to
Exciting and assist teaching English.
innovative Meet Rachel, who is one of
our experienced teachers and a
INSPIRATIONS Central is the very exciting and innovative new speech therapist. She takes the
Signing Sam sessions at one
venue of Music Inspirations, where creativity is celebrated for everyone. of our relatively new venues
Not only will we be able to host our holiday clubs for 5 – 11 year olds in - The Marjorie & Arnold Ziff
our bespoke music and craft activity room, but we can now offer classes Centre on Meanwood Road,
in Theatre Skills, Music Arrangement, Song Writing, as well as fun music Wednesday afternoons 1-2pm.
sessions for 3 – 5 year olds, individual instrumental tuition, Family Choir Try it for FREE.
and workshops. We have different types of
Also ‘Music and Make’ parties with something just a little different and suit sessions to suit different needs.
all budgets. www.tinysigners.co.uk
For more info: www.inspirations-central.co.uk www.facebook.com/
inspirationscentralleeds t: 0113 2199799. Photo courtesy of LJWB

• Parties • Music
Classes

• Creative play
for under 5s

• Holiday Clubs • Baby & Toddler • 1:1 Music

(Age 5-11) Classes Tuition

www.inspirations-central.co.uk • t: 0113 2199799
e: [email protected]

www.facebook.com/inspirationscentralleeds

Unit 15 Chapeltown Enterprise Centre, Mexborough Grove, LS7 3DZ

Signing classes & drop-in sessions
throughout North and West Yorkshire

all gone Trained teachers and signers
bird
listen Musical activities, stories and puppets

Relaxed, fun & friendly atmosphere

Comprehensive supporting material:
handouts, certificates & much more

For more information, contact us…
t 07742 296160
e [email protected]
w tinysigners.co.uk

Check the website for details of our regular classes & drop-in sessions

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FAMILYtalk

Memorable

LION Learners offer memorable sessions with the aid of exotic and

familiar animals from around the world. Our animals include cuddly guinea
pigs, slithery snakes, soft rabbits, Jack the tortoise of course, and many
more. All our animals can be handled. Lion Learners are fully insured and
CRB checked. We supply all the equipment, resources and animals, and
we will not leave any mess behind. Parties normally last for 1 hour for the
cost of £130.
www.lionlearners.co.uk

Now open! THE ALL NEW
MONKEY MAZE
MONKEY Maze has played a big part in the lives of families and IS NOW OPEN!

children in Garforth for over 20 years, creating wonderful memories of AN ACTION PACKED ALL NEW
children’s parties and fun times. SOFT PLAY EXPERIENCE

After significant investment, to provide the best facilities, the New BOOK YOUR PARTY
Monkey Maze will open in October. The building has been extended, OR VISIT US TODAY !
creating a light and airy environment, with new heating and ventilation for
your comfort and enjoyment. OPEN 7 DAYS 9AM – 6PM
WWW.MONKEYMAZEPLAY.COM
There is a brand new three-dimensional play frame with many more 0113 287 2766
features delivering lots more fun. And, most importantly the ‘Ticket LINK HOUSE,
Machine’ is back. There is also a separate baby gym where the little ones NINELANDS LANE,
can play safely and comfortably. GARFORTH, LEEDS,
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With a large TV and free WIFI, this will be a haven for adults to relax,
catch up with friends whilst the children play safely.

Monkey Maze is open 7 days a week, from 9am to 6pm, with special
offers during off-peak times. Bookings are taken for children’s parties and
are extremely popular.
To find out more go to www.monkeymazeplay.com
or call 0113 2872 766

Does your child like fluffy rabbits?
Or do they prefer creepy crawlies?

Either way Lion Learners parties are an
exciting and unique event that a child will
never forget. Meet and hold the friendly
animals either in your home or any venue
of your choice meeting exotic and familiar

animals from around the world.

Contact Michala

t: 07512 783587

e: [email protected]

www.lionlearners.co.uk

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EDUCATIONtalk

Let’s Get Reading!

Children are now settling back into school routines
after the summer holidays. Many may have
started the new school year at a lower reading
level than at the end of the previous year. This is
known as the ‘summer slide’

ALL is not lost – but it is essential to get a huge positive impact on children’s subject of reading levels and book
reading. Children fall into reading habits bands might be a hot topic of
off to a good reading start. based on what goes on in their home. conversation in the playground, don’t
If they never see their parents reading, get drawn in. It is not a competition! It
• Most importantly - get into a good they are much less likely to pick up a is important that children read books at
book themselves. the right level of difficulty so that they
reading routine. Once a routine is enjoy their reading, gain confidence and
established, reluctant readers are much • Although develop good comprehension skills.
less likely to protest. Try to listen to Don’t push children up reading levels
your child read earlier in the day when the too quickly just to keep up with peers.
they are not so tired, rather than at
bedtime. Keep bedtime reading as a It is better to read a good breadth
special time when you enjoy different of books at each book band,
books together, that might be above or including non-fiction, rather than
below their current reading level. Fluent race through a particular reading
readers still love to listen to others read scheme just to tick a box.
and this has its own benefits as well. Remember that it is
developing the love of reading
• Reading should always be a rather than the skill of reading
which is most important.
positive experience, not a chore or Children who have a love
punishment. Don’t force children to of reading will make more
read a book page by page if they progress when they are
don’t like the book or if it is too older and have the biggest
difficult. Help them out by sharing advantage in the end.
the reading. Don’t be afraid to put For more reading advice
a book aside completely and let them and access to a wide range of
choose another. Try reading a play reading books visit
together. Lots of reading schemes www.readingchest.co.uk
such as Bug Club, Collins Big Cat
and Oxford Reading Tree include
plays.

• Be a reading role model. Research

shows that the impact of
parents’ reading has

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feel-good
autumn PICS: Forestry Commission, Crown Copyright

Forestry Commission England is encouraging routes and secret autumn spots.
everyone to have a feel-good autumn through a Top feel-good autumn events
new partnership with mental health charity MIND
• Buggyfit, Whinlatter Forest
‘FEEL Good autumn’ is a new initiative walks and forest sketching to encourage • Dry stone walling workshops, Dalby
people to let nature boost their mood.
inspiring people to spend time in the forest Forest
to boost their well-being, after 94% of Ten secret autumn spots have been
respondents to a Mind survey said green chosen where people can enjoy a beautiful • Buggy couch to 5k, Haldon Forest
exercise had benefited their mental health. view, sit and take in the moment, or • Chair Making Courses, Westonbirt
develop a mindful mantra.
The Forestry Commission have Arboretum
developed top tips and activities for For those seeking some autumn
practising mindfulness in the forest, as well activity, there’s everything from yoga, • Nordic Walking, Forest of Dean
as events and workshops to get the nation to zombie runs, nordic walking, green • Zombie run, Delamere Forest
feeling good. woodworking and guided bike rides.
For more information please visit
Sensory mindful activities have been People looking for some peace and www.forestry.gov.uk/autumn
created from feeling the forest to rainbow quiet away from the busy day-to-day can www.mind.org.uk
enjoy self-led walking trails, gentle cycling

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EDUCATIONtalk

Be Beyond the
extraordinary Classroom

BRONTË House aim to unlock the potential of each individual AT ASHVILLE, pupils are given the opportunity to experience a

child by offering life-changing opportunities and an environment in range of dynamic learning environments. As well as trips to inspirational
which academic excellence is promoted through learning and shared locations beyond the school campus, the spacious outdoor areas at
experiences. Ashville provide the perfect environment for stimulating and challenging
learning activities.
Every child counts; all that is asked from them is that they have the
courage to be, not ordinary, but extraordinary and to strive to do their very For children in Ashville Prep School, Forest School sessions provide
best. an opportunity for younger children to be outdoors, exploring the natural
world and using their imaginations with different materials. Learning
The youngest pupils can join Brontë House during the academic year outside has many benefits, from promoting an active, healthy lifestyle, to
in which they turn three and stay through to 11 when they progress to the developing an understanding and respect for nature. Engaging sessions
senior school, Woodhouse Grove. All fees include breakfast, lunch and with specialist practitioners allow pupils to develop problem-solving and
dinner for those days when parents need more flexibility. teamwork skills. Outdoor education can also build self-esteem, resilience
and confidence as children develop a greater sense of their place in the
Open Morning is on Saturday 18 November registration through the world, furthering their all-round development.
website at woodhousegrove.co.uk
To find out more about Ashville, visit www.ashville.co.uk
I am an individual, yet I am part of something incredible. I am Grovian

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Tuesday 31st October | 10.00am - 3.00pm
What will you discover in a day?

Visit www.ghyllroydschool.co.uk to find out more
and to reserve your space.
T: 01943 865575
E: [email protected]

Ghyll Royd School & Pre-School, Greystone Manor, Ilkley Road,
Burley in Wharfedale, LS29 7HW

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Independent Education for Boys & Girls “Outstanding
care & exemplary
Silcoates Pre-School
behaviour”
An all-round education with an academic edge
OUT&ABOUTtalk

ISI Inspection
2016

Open Morning

Saturday

14th

October

10.00am -12.00pm

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Everyone knows What will you
discover?
each other
OPEN days are a fantastic opportunity for your child to take a look
RICHMOND House School is an independent preparatory school
around potential new schools and get a glimpse of what could be if they
located in Far Headingley, North Leeds for girls and boys aged three to joined. Ghyll Royd’s Discovery Day, however, goes one step further. This
11 years. It offers a nurturing, family environment where everyone knows event is an immersive experience where your child will be welcomed into
each other, small class sizes along with specialist teaching from nursery their potential new class with open arms by a wonderful group of friendly,
in music, PE and languages. confident young children. Your child will spend a full day working on a
The school is renowned for its outstanding standards of education with range of fun activities based around our vast and varied curriculum. There
the top grade of “excellent” across the board in the most recent full ISI is Music, Art, Creative Writing and much more on the menu, with a home
inspection and consistently outstanding 11+ examination results. cooked lunch and healthy snacks provided throughout the day. Discover
From the autumn term, outdoor learning lessons will be timetabled for your child’s full potential, and uncover their passions at the Discovery Day
all children from nursery to Year 6, which is an alternative method of on Tuesday 31st October. For children interested in joining Ghyll Royd’s
delivering the curriculum and will improve skills such as team building and Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 classes. Book your place today!
communication. www.ghyllroydschool.co.uk
Open day on Saturday 7th October from 10am – 12pm to find out more
call 0113 275 2670 to arrange an appointment at your convenience.

Race Ahead Wonderful
facilities
with reading!

School approved 1st ON Saturday 14th October, Silcoates school are holding an Open
books delivered
to your home. 23rd Morning to for parents to visit the wonderful facilities on offer to the
nd school’s very youngest children.
Pre-School children take part in dedicated forest school lessons, weekly
swimming sessions, outdoor focus and musical activities, all on a
fabulous 50 acre campus.
Meet the dedicated and experienced Pre-School team and find out how
you can access up to 30 hours free funding for your child.
With great car parking facilities and easy access for prams and buggies.
Come along for a fun packed morning where you will receive a warm
welcome.
Call our friendly team on 01924 291614 to arrange a visit.
www.silcoates.org.uk

Book rental for young readers.
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Marvel in the splendour Ghostly
goings-on
STEEPED in Christmas magic and excitement the Christmas Experience at Lotherton,
THERE’S a gathering of ghosts, ghouls and
from 23 November to 24 December, promises to be Yorkshire’s ultimate festive day out.
Enjoy a magical Twelve Days of Christmas Walk through the Captains Wood around other grisly spirits at Eureka! The National Children’s
Museum this Halloween, from 21 October through to 5
the estate, make the turtle doves fly, walk through the five gold rings and be one of the November 2017.
twelve drummers drumming!
If you ain’t ‘fraid of no ghost, join the Eureka! team
Wander down to the Elf Village where young ones can join the elves in making craft on ghastly tour of the museum to track down (and
activities or listen to stories, and everyone can enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or warm hopefully capture) some ghouls. Visit the Haunted
snack under the twinkling canopy. Mansion to explore your spookier side and listen to
scary(ish) stories plus loads more Halloween-themed
Uncover a secret fairy hideaway in the rock garden. Visit Santa in the North Pole and activities.
meet his elves and help them in their workshop.
All blood-curdling activities are included in the price
Marvel in the splendour of the Edwardian House with the rooms dressed in all their of admission and free to Eureka! Annual Pass holders.
festive finery. For more information visit the Eureka! website
www.eureka.org.uk
With lots on offer and additional activities on the weekends such as Christmas markets
and family magic shows check out the website for more information and to book your
tickets.
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BEWARE the curse of the Black Pearl! As Halloween approaches YORKSHIRE’S biggest Halloween day out, York Maze Halloween

the curse is strong, with ghosts and ghouls at Mother Shiptons. Will you opens daily from Saturday 21st October to Wednesday 1st November
face the fearsome Kraken? Follow the trail and help the pirates break the with over 20 Halloween themed attractions, rides and shows. Take a ride
curse. Adventures and surprises await! on the Ghostmania tractor trailer ride, take your seat for the ‘Phantomime’
show, enter the Haunted House of Cornfusion, meet the Halloween owls
Come in your best Halloween costume and compete in our daily and have your face painted in the Spooky Makeover Salon.
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of the year! Every child gets a free pumpkin for carving, and you could find a Gold
ticket hidden inside with a prize of a real Gold pumpkin worth over £1000!
Fun for all the family every day from Saturday 21st October to Sunday
29th October. The Park opens 10am to 4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm). On Saturday 21st October York Maze is hosting the UK’s biggest
There are several scenic picnic areas, new adventure playground and pumpkin competition. On Sunday 22nd it’s the turn of the pumpkin
museum and gift shop. carvers, come and enter your best pumpkin carving with prizes to the
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Out of this world

October half term is going to be out taking part in an astronaut training
of this world at the National Science programme, with special versions
and Media Museum as Tim Peake’s of some of the activities for under
Soyuz TMA-19M capsule lands at 5s. The ‘Science of Space’ is also
the Bradford attraction this autumn. explored with answers to questions
As well as being able to see the such as ‘What does space smell
craft that took the European Space like?’ and, ‘What happens to your
Agency’s first UK astronaut into orbit body in space?’.
and back, families can find out all Museum director, Jo Quinton-
about Tim’s historic mission to the Tulloch, said: “It’s hard to express
International Space Station in 2016. how excited we are to be bringing
The museum will also be hosting an Tim Peake’s spacecraft to
array of space themed activities, all Bradford. The Soyuz represents
inspired by the Soyuz TMA-19M, one of history’s most incredible
which will be on display complete technological feats, and this is an
with equipped interior and char unmissable opportunity for visitors
marks on its outer body from its young and old to see the capsule
re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere. that took Tim all the way to the
Also displayed is the 25m diameter International Space Station and
parachute that cushioned its back.”
landing. Daily from 21 to 29 October 2017
Children of all ages can take part Free drop in 10am-4pm
in building and launching rockets; Activities are free and details can be
exploring the surface of a distant found at
planet with a self-made space rover; scienceandmediamuseum.
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centuries Free pumpkin

THE Forbidden Corner was originally built as a private folly but due to for every child

public demand was subsequently opened to the public. WITH lots of spooky attractions and a free pumpkin for every child,
Winner of the Welcome to Yorkshires White Rose awards, for best
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large visitor attraction in November 2015 and finalist in 2016 & 2017 Taking place from 10am – 5:30pm every weekend in October and
once voted ‘The best European folly of the 20th century’ by The Folly
Fellowship. every day from 21st October to 5th November.
There is all the usual adventure farm fun too, including Tractor & Trailer
A unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created
in a four-acre garden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. rides to the Bale Play Baaarn, Truffles Farmhouse & Barn, giant sandpit,
bouncing pillows, crazy golf, barrel rides and go karts. And that’s all
Lost for centuries, we have just unearthed The Armstrong Mausoleum, before you see the cute animals! You’ll find lots out in the paddocks and
dare you wander down this secret crypt where there are some scary in the animal barn. Get up close to little piglets in the Piglet Maternity
surprises in store. Ward and if you are lucky see piglets being born- such a memorable
experience.
Visit the Corner Café, with its new menu and freshly-made
sandwiches, soups, barrister coffees and delicious, award-winning pies For full information and location please go to
and cakes. pigletsadventurefarm.com

Admission is by pre-booked tickets only. Reservation by phone or visit
www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk
Tel: 01969 640638

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WEEKLY STORY TIMES University Brownberrie Lane LS18 5HD PUMPKIN PATCH . We’re giving a FREE BOLTON ABBEY
pumpkin to every child aged 1 and over!
Story Times and Rhyme Times Sat 14th Oct YORK Energise Leisure Enjoy a tractor-trailer ride to our pumpkin BD23 6EX
Various libraries citywide Centre Cornlands Road Acomb YO24 3DX patch where your little ones can pick their
No need to book; contact your local library very own pumpkin, with over 10,000 to 01756 718 000 / 01756 710 331
Sun 15th Oct CATTERICK Catterick choose from! Feeling creative? Get stuck
for further details. Leisure Centre Gough Road Opp Tesco in carving! Whose pumpkin will have the www.boltonabbey.com
DL9 3EL spookiest face?!
Every week libraries across the city Bonfire Night Sun 5th Nov: A bonfire and
present story and rhyme times for Sat 28th Oct SHIPLEY Titus Salt School MISCHIEF MANOR. Do you dare to
children. Higher Coach Road Baildon BD17 5RH enter Mischief Manor? Ghoulish & Ghoulish firework display, fun for all the family.
Estate Agents are happy to give you the
Armley Thurs 10.30 -11.00 Sun 29th Oct WAKEFIELD Queen tour… but keep your wits about you, YORK MAZE
Elizabeth Grammar.School Northgate because once inside, things aren’t always
Beeston Tues 10.45 - 11.15 WF1 3QY quite as they seem… YO19 5LT - 01904 607341

(Rhyme Time) 10.30- Sun 5th Nov GUISELEY Aireborough MYSTERIOUS MAZE. Ssssh! There are www.yorkmaze.co.uk
Leisure Centre The Green LS20 9BT ghosts hiding inside our Mysterious Maze!
11am Can you find them all and escape in time to York Maze is open Sat 15 July – Mon 4
Sat 11th Nov SELBY General indoor make it on to our leaderboard? Sept daily from 10.00am – 6.30pm (last
Calverley Thurs 2.45-3.15pm market Barlby High School York Road admission 4.30pm).
YO8 5JP (2pm start) MAGIC HATTER. The Magic Hatter will
Central Thurs 11:00 – 11:45am be appearing as his wizard alter-ego, in two Halloween Sat 21 Oct – Wed 1 Nov
(includes activities) Sun 12th Nov MORLEY Morley Leisure spellbinding 30 minute magic shows every York Maze re-opens for October half term.
Centre Queensway LS27 9JP day over half term! Help the Hatter hatch The giant maze has been harvested, in its
Chapel Allerton Thurs 10.30-11am a dragon egg, float a phoenix feather, mix place Halloween activities including; pumpkin
Sat 18th Nov CASTLEFORD Lock Lane magical potion ingredients and much more carving, spooky ‘phantomime’ show, haunted
Compton Rd Weds 2.15 - 2.45 Sports Centre Cas.Town Centre WF10 2JU in these fun-filled family shows. house, Ghostmania ride and more. Come in
fancy dress for prizes.
Dewsbury Rd Wed 10:30 – 11:00 Sun 19th Nov GUISELEY Christmas TRICK OR TREAT TALES. Our witches
Indoor Market (12 til 3.30pm) have some spooky stories to share with UK Giant Pumpkin competition
Farsley Tues-Rhymtime, 2pm you! They will turn you into quiet little mice Sat 21 Oct
Sun 26th Nov ROTHWELL Rothwell The biggest cash prize in UK pumpkin
(term time) Sports Centre Wakefield Rd LS26 8EL as you listen to their Trick or Treat Tales! crowing, £2000 for anyone who can set a
(1.30pm start) new UK record, £500 for the biggest pumpkin
Fri-storytime EUREKA! on the day, plus children’s competition.
Sun 3rd Dec ROTHWELL Christmas
2.15 - 2.45 Indoor Market (12 til 4pm) The National Children’s Museum Pumpkin Carving competition Sun
22 Oct:
Garforth Fri 10.30 - 11.00 MOTHERCARE YORK Discovery Road, Halifax, HX1 2NE Get creative with carving and you could
scoop the £300 top prize. There will be
Gildersome Weds - pre-school 2.30 Clifton Moor, York,YO30 4XU Tel 01422 330069 runners-up prizes and goody bags for the
After school 3.45 best kids’ pumpkins. Carve at York Maze or
01904 693915 www.eureka.org.uk bring one along that you made earlier.
Guiseley Tues 10.30-11am Contact store for details of classes and
(Term Time Only) events. Halloween Fun Sat 21 Oct – Sun 5 Nov Hallowscream Nights Fri 13 & Sat 14,
It’s time for the creepiest event of the year. Thur 19 - Sat 21, Wed 25 - Tue 31 Oct
Halton Fri 10.30-11.30 MOTHERCARE LEEDS Visit Eureka! for a cauldron-full of Halloween inclusive
fun for the whole family this half term. Halloween fun for grown-ups. Five haunted
Harrogate Fri 2.15-2.45 Crown Point, Leeds, LS10 1EW Standard entry or free with your Annual house scare attractions and lots of surprises!
Children’s Library (term Pass Tickets must be purchased in advance.
time only) 01132 440555
Christmas at Eureka! Weekends from 25 Fireworks Spectacular Sun 5 Nov
Contact store for details of classes Nov - Sat 16 Dec – Tues 2 Jan Spectacular fireworks and music show.
Headingley Mon 2.00-2.30pm Visit Eureka’s enchanted grotto, meet the Tickets must be purchased in advance.
(Rhyme Time)Fri 9.30- and events. friendliest elves in town, and not forgetting
the big man in red! Plus get into the THE FORBIDDEN
10.00am MOTHER SHIPTON’S festive feeling and see an interactive show CORNER
CAVE exploring the wonder of light. Standard
Holt Park Wed 9:30 – 10:00 entry or free with your Annual Pass. Tupgill Park Estate,Middleham,
Knaresborough, HG5 8DD Plus £3 for Santa’s Grotto which includes
Horsforth Tuesday 10:30 11:00 a present. Leyburn, DL8 4TJ
01423 864600
Hunmanby Fri 2.15-3pm SCIENCE & MEDIA 01969 640638
www.mothershipton.co.uk MUSEUM
Ilkley Weds 2.15 Under 5’s www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk
October Half Term: Beware the curse of BD1 1NQ - 0844 856 3797
Kippax Friday 2.00-2.30pm the Black Pearl! As Halloween approaches Halloween 2017
the curse is strong, with ghosts and ghouls at www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk Sat 21st Oct to Tues 31st Oct
Middleton Thurs10.15-10.45am Mother Shipton’s. Will you face the fearsome If you visit on any day between these dates
Kraken? Fun for all the family every day from SOYUZ TMA-19M: TIM PEAKE’S you can take part in The Forbidden Corner
Moor Allerton Weds 11.15-11.45am Sat 21st Oct to Sun 29th Oct. Open 10am to Halloween Quiz, with prizes for those that
4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm) SPACECRAFT 27 Sept – 19 Nov 2017 can find the lost bones hidden throughout
Morley Tues 11.00-11.30am See the Soyuz TMA-19M descent module, our gardens.
ST GEMMA’S the historic spacecraft that brought Tim Fancy Dress Competition. Sun 29th Oct Get
Oakwood Thurs 2:00 – 2:30pm HOSPICE Peake back to Earth after his mission to the on your best scary costume and you could
International Space Station. win a prize.
Otley Mon 2-2.30pm Leeds - LS17 6QD
EXPLORING SPACE FAMILY SHOW Christmas 2017–Meet Father Christmas
Pudsey Friday 11.00-11.30am www.st-gemma.co.uk Every Sat and Sun from 30 Sept 2017. TIME: Sun 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th Dec
Wednesday Rhymetime 11.00, 12.30, 14.00, 15.30 Father Christmas will be making his annual
9.30 - 10.00 Autumn Fair 7thOctober You’ll experience space and light in a whole trips to meet the visitors at The Forbidden
new way with this interactive live show. It’s Corner. You can meet Santa and tell him what
Vintage Fair weekend rocket-fuelled and out of this world! you are wanting for Christmas (as long as
Rothwell Sat 11:00 to 11:30am 11th & 12th November you have been nice this year!). Pre booked
WONDERLAB FREE PERMANENT tickets only.
Selby Wed 10.30-11am (term Christmas Market 1st & 2ndDecember
time only) GALLERY Open 10.00–18.00 daily. ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM
Santa Dash 10th December Step into a world of wonder, where what you
Sherburn every Tues 10.30-11.00 see and hear is only the beginning… LS5 3EH - 0113 230 5492
PIGLET ADVENTURE
Wakefield Baby Bookworms PARK MISSION: SPACE HALF TERM www.leeds.gov.uk/abbeyhouse
Drury Lane Fri 10-11am 21–29 Oct 2017
York, YO32 9ST Reach for the stars this October half term and Happy Halloween Half Term 24-27 Oct,
Wetherby Weds 10.45-11.15am explore the surprising challenges of space 10am-12pm & 2-4pm
01904 499183 If you’re looking for a spine-tingling fun this
Yeadon Mon 2-2.20pm (term with nine days of free family fun! Halloween, head to our Victorian street,
time only) www.thefarmerscart.co.uk which has undergone a spooky makeover!
Come along for free themed family
BABY & CHILDREN’S PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Every weekend in fun all week. Make your own monster,
INDOOR MARKETS October and every day from 21st Oct to witch or vampire or create the creepiest
5th Nov. crawly! Join in magic potion making silly
Baby and Children’s Indoor Markets
science or Continued overleaf.......
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Sun 1st Oct ROTHWELL Rothwell Sports
Centre Wakefield Rd LS26 8EL (1.30pm start)

Sat 7th Oct ILKLEY Ilkley Grammar School
Cowpasture Road LS29 8TH

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solve a murder mystery! Dare you venture new acquisitions by contemporary artists, LOTHERTON HALL www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsam
down our scary street? like Martine Syms and Alison Wilding.
LS25 3EB - 0113 2813259 Spooky Spooktacular 31 Oct, 5-8pm
Under 5s Activities Fridays 2-4pm, plus LEEDS CITY MUSEUM Don’t miss our annual evening Spooky
selected dates leeds.gov.uk/yorkshirestyle Spooktacular event on 31 October! Little
Every Friday afternoon in term time, we LS2 8BH - 0113 224 3732 ghost and ghouls come out to trick or treat
have lots of fun! Sometimes we tell stories; Autumn Harvest Sun 10 Sept, 11am-4pm in the darkened House and Farm! Call 0113
other weeks involve messy play or nursery www.leeds.gov.uk/citymuseum Join our traditional Autumn Harvest 3367460 now to book this popular event.
rhymes, and every week there are plenty of celebration event! Pick rare varieties of
crafts, toys and instruments to enjoy. October Half term events 24-27 Oct, apples in our orchard, and taste local cider Creepy Crawly Half Term 21-31 Oct,
selected times and apple juice. Enjoy harvest treats in opening hours
Fairy Tales & Fantasy Until 31 Dec 2017 This October’s school holiday is jam- Lotherton’s café and try your hand at fruit We’re battling creepy crawlies this half term!
Once upon a time in a faraway land packed with amazing activities, including and veg sculpture making in the Stable Spiders, bed bugs, carpet beetle, moths
everyday objects had magical properties time machine building, CSI activities Courtyard or play games in the gardens. all want to set up home in the House and
and danger lurked behind every forest sponsored by the Grammar School at There will be plenty of harvest entertainment we’ll reveal how we send them packing
tree. A dirty lamp might conceal a genie, Leeds, and a time traveller trail! Enjoy a for all the family. in bug-busting activities. Make your own
a pumpkin could transform into a golden calm museum trip in our special Sensory spooky spider or bed bug to get you in the
coach. The exhibition reveals diverse Room for families with additional needs on Halloween Weekend mood for Halloween.
interpretations of familiar tales. 26 Oct (booking essential for the sensory 28-29 Oct, opening hours
room via Eventbrite). Bring your little monsters to Lotherton THWAITE MILLS
KIRKSTALL ABBEY for a weekend of frightening fun this WATERMILL
Museum Minis Selected dates Halloween! Get the chills meeting some
Leeds, LS5 3EH Leeds City Museum is the place to be ghostly characters who will be haunting the LS10 1RP - 0113 3782983
for your ‘museum mini’! We have a house or be transformed into your favourite
0113 230 5492 brilliant programme for under-5s, from monster with some face painting. Enjoy www.leeds.gov.uk/thwaitemills
multi-sensory play on 8 Sept (10am-12pm) creepy crafts and the chance to win a prize
www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey to regular crafts with Tiny Tigers. Mini for the best fancy dress. Half Term Island Adventures Sat 21 Oct,
Maestros music classes for children aged 1-4pm
October Half Term at Kirkstall Abbey 2+ and Sign and Sign with Tiny Signers are Spooky Scarecrow Trail 21-29 Oct, Thwaite Island is open all week during the
21-29 Oct back this autumn (book via Eventbrite). opening hours school holidays. October half term kicks off
Say boo to the scarecrows hiding out Beware we aim to scare! Our Spooky with our Orchard Explorers event – back by
across the abbey throughout half term! Can LEEDS INDUSTRIAL Scarecrow Trail is back and it’s bigger and popular demand! We’ll have tons of apple-
you find them all? Follow the trail, and don’t MUSEUM better than ever before! Can you follow the related fun, from pressing apples for juice, to
worry, they’re not too spooky. Don’t forget clues around the house and estate, to find discovering different varieties. Don’t miss our
our fantastic monthly markets, which run LS12 2QF - 0113 378 3173 all of the super spooky scarecrows? Why holiday activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from March – Nov, on the last weekend of http://www.leeds.gov.uk/ not pay a visit to the Witches Cottage while (1-3pm)! We’ll be making nature crowns
the month. Scoff locally sourced treats and museumsandgalleries/Pages/ you’re here, or have a go at the creepy from island foliage and creating experimental
street food at over 40 stalls in the cloisters armleymills.aspx crafts on offer in the Servants’ Rooms. ghostly rockets!
of the abbey!
Happy Halloween Half Term Little Lotherton Toddlers’ Club Magic Lantern Walk 31 Oct 4.30 – 6pm
LEEDS ART GALLERY 24-26 Oct, 1-4pm Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm Looking for something unusual this
Forget grim ghouls and monsters, get happy Keep your little ones entertained at Halloween? Get close to nature with a stroll
LS1 3AA - 0113 247 8256 this Halloween! Pop in to explore Halloween Lotherton in our monthly club for toddlers. around the enchanted woodland and the dark
superstitions and traditions, as we unlock We offer a new seasonal theme each mill building on Thwaite Island. Join us to hear
www.leeds.gov.uk/artgallery the secrets of this ancient holiday with real month, with easy arts and crafts, story traditional folk tales, make your own lantern
Wiccans and witches from Leodis Pagan time and play aimed at under-5s with their and take a guided walk around the island.
Reopening 13 October. Circle. Learn about herbal lore with our adults. This season’s dates are 12 Sept, 10 This activity is suitable for children aged 5+.
Leeds Art Gallery will open its doors gardening experts Hyde Park Source, who Oct, 14 Nov, 12 Dec. Free with admission. Please book ahead by calling 0113 3782983.
once more this autumn. We can’t wait create dyes from plants growing in our Colour Please check the organisations
to welcome visitors back to see the Garden. On Sun 29, make home-made TEMPLE NEWSAM website for up to date information
transformations that have been taking bath-time concoctions inspired by Leeds HOUSE on dates, times and venues
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