Winter Wonderland 22

PANTO
FUN

shows with a whole
lot of "oh now he
didn't"

DIARY
DATES

Keeping your diary
full this winter

COMPETITIONS
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Sensory Play

Hello Readers, National Aware- 6
ness Days
Welcome to our Winter Wonderland Issue. 8
Diary Dates
This issue is one to snuggle up with; especially now Festive
the weather has taken a cold turn. You can also Entertainment
download the magazine direct to your phone or
device - ready for when you need it. 20

We have just put up our Christmas tree, and I
am starting feel in the festive mood. We've even
watched The Grinch.

As we are approaching the Christmas season, you
will find lots of great pantos to watch with the family
across Essex on page 08. If that's not enough,
there's lots more things to do with the kids (enough
to fill Santa's sack) from visiting Santa to Christmas
shopping, you will find all these events from page 20.
We also have some wonderful competitions for you
to enter on page 24 and a ready to print Santa letter
for the kids to write their list on and post to the big
man himself.

Well, that's it for 2022 I would like to take this
opportunity to wish you all a super fun Christmas
and a prosperous New Year. Stay safe and we will be
back in February. Remember to subscribe to keep up
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Why sensory play is important?

From birth through to early childhood, children use their senses to explore and try to make sense of the
world and process all of this new information. They do this by touching, tasting, smelling, seeing, moving
and hearing.

Providing opportunities for children to actively use
their senses as they explore the world through sensory
play is crucial to brain development; helping to build
nerve connections in the brains pathways. This leads
to a child's ability to complete more complex learning
tasks and supports cognitive growth, language and
speech development, fine and gross motor skills, social
interaction and problem solving skills. It can also aid
develop and enhancing memory. Known for its often
calming effects, sensory play can be often beneficial for
children that may feel anxious, frustrated and restless.

So, what is sensory play? Sensory play can be any activity
that stimulates the child's senses. Activities that facilitate
exploration and naturally encourage children to use scientific processes while they play, create, investigate
and explore. Its easy to get caught up in making it look perfect and ‘insta’ worthy or spending lots of
money, but the key is to keep it simple, often the simplest keep their attention for the longest such as a
container of water and a few cups for tipping and pouring, or coloured rice for scooping, sensory tubes are
another simple yet effective toy. The most important rule is to have fun together.

If I could have one thing in my sensory kit it would
be a foil blanket, it really is the unsung hero of the
sensory world! Fun and Noisy. For younger babies
simply lay them on top and let them kick and move
around. As they get older, team the blanket with shiny
objects or toys with lights to create a mini light show.
As they get even older drape over a chair for a mini
den!

Information provided by Curiosity & Co you can find
some amzing gift sets on
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National Storytelling Week
Sat 28 Jan to Sun 5 Feb

From retelling something that’s happened in your day, reading a night time story to a child, or
watching a plot unfold on TV, everyone loves a good story! Contact The Society for Storytelling
here and they will send you a pack with all the information you need on how to organise and
promote your own event.

Number Day

5 February

Take part in Dress up for Digits and have a fun-filled day of
maths activities and games, while raising money to support
NSPCC services such as Speak out Stay safe and Childline.
Register your school to receive ideas for activities and
resource information: Click here

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National Awareness Days

14 Feb to 21 Feb Throughout the year

National Nest Box Week Wallace and Gromit’s Big Bake
NNBW aims to encourage everyone Wallace and Gromit need you to
to put up nest boxes in their roll out your rolling pin and whip
local area in order to promote out your whisks to help them raise
and enhance biodiversity and some dough for kids in hospitals
conservation of breeding birds and hospices. Wallace & Gromit’s
and wildlife. Anyone can take Children’s Charity will send you
part, whether you’re a family with a free BIG Bake fundraising pack
space for a box in your garden, a with all you need to take part,
teacher, a member of a local wildlife including posters, stickers and
group, or you belong to a bird very special bunting. The BIG Bake
club. Register for your free NNBS is an event for everyone; you can
information pack; make or buy a take part at school, at home with
nest box; monitor your box and friends and family or even within
record what you see. your local community! Find out
Find out more ideas here how you can take part here

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Festive Entertainment

Christmas is here!

There’s no better way to celebrate with your family this year than with a trip to the Mercury Theatre,
Colchester.
Following the completion of our £11million transformation in 2021, Mercury is pleased to be back hosting
Essex’s biggest pantomime, Beauty and the Beast.
Antony Stuart-Hicks and Dale Superville team up again this year and lead the cast of professionals as Dame
Betty Bon Bon and Belle’s little brother Almondé. We can’t wait for the naughty jokes and the singing and
laughing to begin (though our adult only shows are now sold out! Sorry!).
Will Belle be able to escape the Beast’s enchanted castle with the help of her family and melt the Beast’s
icy heart before it’s too late? Or will Cupid’s plan work before the last rose petal falls?
It’s a tale as old as time that you’ve never seen before! Discover what it takes for true love to conquer all
and whether love is all you really need?
Tickets are selling faster than ever this year, so don’t miss our on your favourite seats! Some shows are
already sold out!
Beauty and the Beast runs from Sat 25 Nov – Sun 15 Jan and tickets start from just £15. Suitable for ages 5+
Don’t worry, we’ve not forgotten the little ones! Our fantastic family show in the Studio – Pinocchio! Great
for children aged 3+, the show brings to life the classic characters in a fun 50-minute show with a modern
twist!
Filled with music, dancing and plenty of chances to join in, this retelling of the classic tale is packed with
fun and surprises.
When Pinocchio discovers that he’s a puppet and not a human, he sets off on an exciting adventure with his
trusty sidekick cricket to find the magic potion that will transform him into a real boy. Will he become a real
boy? Or can Pinocchio – and the world around him – learn to accept this puppet boy for who he really is?
Pinocchio runs in our intimate 98 seat Studio theatre from Wed 7 Dec – Sat 31 Dec with tickets from £12.
Don’t forget you can join us before the show in our new Café Bar for snacks, hot drinks, or a meal from our
brand-new menu. Our big and bright Café Bar is a great place to meet friends or reunite with family over the
holidays, so pop in anytime from 10am ‘til late Tue-Sat.
So, no matter who you are, if you have children or not, there is something for you this Christmas at the
Mercury and we’d love to see you!
www.mercury.co.uk

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Festive Entertainment

Have you got your tickets to our Christmas
pantomime, Cinderella!

Cinderella’s wicked (not to mention ugly) stepsisters treat
her as their servant. She’s going to need all the magic her
fairy godmother can muster if she is to meet her Prince
Charming and find true love before the clock strikes
midnight.
This spectacular production by Anton Benson Productions
will delight with its enchanting story, side-splitting comedy
and lavish settings.
Starring George Sampson winner of Britain’s Got Talent,
90s pop sensation Cleopatra Higgins, Amy Abrose who
recently starred in Mums the Word UK Tour, children’s
entertainer Graeme Matthews, the fabulous panto dame
Jamie Riding will be playing the Wicked Baroness Daisy
Hardup and Katherine Victoria who starred in our 2021
pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk will be returning as one
of the Stepsisters. Las but by no means least making her
first panto debut is Amy Sue as Cinderella. Make sure you
book now to avoid missing out on your ticket to the ball!
Looking ahead in 2023 we have an array of unmissable
entertainment including some brand new shows for our
Clacton theatre.
Joining us this Spring is popular comedian Paul Chowdhry
with his family friendly tour, the Johnny Cash Roadshow,
Shakin Stevens Story, Circus of Horrors, Dreamboys and the
very popular Opera returns in March with their rendition of
Madam Butterfly.
New for 2023 vocal powerhouse Paul Potts will be joining
us with his brand new UK Tour “With a Song in my Heart”,
the ultimate Latin 90s pop show “Bring The Heat”, The
Magnets – 80s rewind, Pop Princesses and Shape of You a
tribute to Ed Shearan. Professional dancer Robin Windsor
will once again be headlining the all singing and dancing
musical “Come What May” in April and if you love to dance
then join us for Lost in Music - One Night At The Disco
with our brand new floor layout with seating and an area
for dancing. We do hope you visit us soon and will look
forward to welcoming all customers old and new.

www.princestheatre.co.uk

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Jaw-Dropping Family Fun Comes To Festive Entertainment
Southend! David Walliams’ Demon
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January!

The bestselling children’s author David Walliams and
the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company have
teamed up for a brand-new production of Demon Dentist.
This is their latest collaboration after Gangsta Granny
and Billionaire Boy, both of which received Olivier award
nominations.
Demon Dentist begins with strange things happening in
Alfie’s town! Children are leaving their teeth for the tooth
fairy and waking up to find horrible things under their
pillow! Alfie and his friend Gabz are determined to get
to the bottom of the mystery – but no-one could have
dreamed what they’ll discover, when they come face to
face with the demon dentist herself!
David Walliams said: “” The Birmingham Stage Company
has created three amazing adaptations of my books, so I
can’t wait to see their new production of Demon Dentist!
It’s going to be jaw-dropping!”
David Walliams is one of Britain’s best-loved comedians.
LITTLE BRITAIN, his creation with Matt Lucas, won
numerous international awards including three BAFTAs,
and now plays in over 100 countries. It was followed by
one of the most popular comedies of all time, COME FLY
WITH ME.  David has also been a judge on the ITV talent
show BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT since 2012. A best-selling
children’s author, David began writing books in 2008. His
novels have been translated into 55 languages, selling
50 million copies worldwide.
Neal Foster is the adapter and director of Demon Dentist.
He is the Actor/Manager of The Birmingham Stage
Company, which is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary this
year. Since its foundation in 1992 has staged over one
hundred productions and the company has become one
of the world’s leading producers of theatre for children
and their families. Productions include Horrible Histories
Live on Stage for seventeen years in the UK, Dubai,
Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Singapore, New
Zealand and Australia. Neal has written and directed all
of the most recent Horrible Histories shows including
the Barmy Britain series seen in the West End, across
the UK, and abroad. Demon Dentist is his fourth David
Walliams stage show after Gangsta Granny, Awful Auntie
and Billionaire Boy. He also directed the world premiere
of Tom Gates which he adapted alongside the author of
the books, Liz Pichon.
Demon Dentist is adapted and directed by Neal Foster,
designed by Jackie Trousdale, lighting by Jason Taylor,
sound by Nick Sagar and music by Jak Poore. Demon
Dentist is suitable for ages 5 +
Tickets are available from
www.thecliffspavilion.co.uk

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BOOKS TO READ
R EV IEWED BY LOCAL CHILDR EN

Red Box: Pink Box: Katy’s Pony Challenge by Purple Box: Baby’s Very First
Socks For Victoria Eveleigh. Orion Children’s Slide And See Farm by Fiona Watt.
Santa by Books. RRP 5.99 Usborne Books RRP £7.99
Adam & Charlotte The story is about the friendships of
Guillain. Egmont Publishing. RRP the main characters, and how they The book is colourful and attractive,
£6.99 overcome their fears and gain the trust and the quality of how it is made is
We love books that rhyme! Lydia also of the horses by competing in a horse very good throughout the whole book.
liked the ‘sparkly’ writing on the cover. agility show. I learnt about autism and There are lovely pictures or animals
The character George in the book has how they find it hard to communicate on each page, a sliding part and
a quest to give Santa gifts but he uses with others. James has autism. I also also cut out shapes to explore,
the gifts to help some animal friends learnt about horse agility and training adding a tactile element. This is a
along the way. With bright bold horses ‘at liberty’ (the horse has no great learning tool, baby can learn
illustrations & a lovely story - Lydia reins). I would recommend this book to animals and their sounds, and it helps
has requested this as her bedtime story horse lovers. develop motor skills and hand eye
every night for the last two weeks! I’d coordination. Overall I think this is a
say it’s a winner. great little book for babies and my son
definitely appears to enjoy it too.

Yellow Box: Explosive Adventures by Blue Box: Thunderbirds Are Go: Orange Box:
Alexander McCall Smith. Bloomsbury. Crosscut. The Adventures of Miss Petitfour by
RRP £5.99 Simon & Schuster £6.99 Anne Michaels. Bloomsbury Children’s
Explosive adventures is two stories in I really enjoyed reading this book with Book. £10.99
one book The first story is about three Jacob, with lots of brightly coloured The fantastic stories of Miss Petitfour
children who get stuck on the popcorn pictures to look at and you could tell and her 16 cats in & around their
pirate ship where they come up with a the story by following the pictures. village. From baking to dancing, she
great plan to escape the greedy pirates. There were lots of larger letters and travels via a table clothe with her cats
The second story is about a boy called numbers I could get Jacob to repeat dangling behind her and stripy basket.
Billy who goes to the jungle to save the back to me. The great addition with My favourite chapter was ‘OOM’,it was
bubble gum trees with Mr Gopal who this book was the free 3D craft inside of all about ‘Festooning’{meaning clever
owns the greatest bubble gum factory. Thunderbird 1, Jacob liked to reenact decorating} as it was very easy to read,
Both stories are exciting, fun and great what the rocket was doing in the story straight forward & I could imagine
to read with his real life model, this was also myself doing it. Some fun but tricky
really sturdy and well made, so this was words which made the book more
really a great extra interactive feature. interesting.

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Fill your diary with things to do

December Now to Sun 29 (Jan) Now to Sun 15 KIDAROUND
Christmas Escape Room: The Beauty and the Beast
Now to Tues 31 (Jan) Missing Suit
Sleeping Beauty It’s a tale as old as time and a
The hugely popular escape space panto that will be unmissable
This timeless tale will be at Hedingham Castle has been for the whole family. Discover
lovingly told in classic revamped for the festive period! what it takes for true love to
Hornchurch style with an Situated inside the Castle itself, conquer all and whether love
outrageous dame, side-splitting on the very top floor, the magic is all you really need? Mercury
slapstick comedy and fantastic of the 900-year-old Keep is a Theatre, Colchester
original music played by the stunning setting for a completely FIND OUT MORE HERE
finest of actor-musicians immersive experience. 10am
18:30 - 21:00. Queens Theatre, – 4pm Hedingham Castle, Now - Sat 24
Hornchurch. FIND OUT MORE Halstead. FIND OUT MORE Mr Tummnus Narnia Afternoon
Teas Maldon
Now - Mon 28 (Jan) Now to Tues 3 (Jan)
Wicket Spirits? Witchcraft + Christmas Competition at The Vintage Rose tea room
Magic Upside Down House Lakeside is being transformed into
a magical Narnia-themed
Colchester Castle's latest Christmas magic is in the air at wonderland, complete with the
exhibition is produced in Upside Down House UK! We are iconic Wardrobe and lamppost!
partnership with the Museum excited that visitors will have As you walk up to wardrobe door
of Witchcraft and Magic and the opportunity to experience (tea room door) guests will step
ensitively brings to life the our Christmas makeover from past. FIND OUT MORE
stories of those that suffered Our elves are also arranging
in one of the Castle's darkest amazing prizes for the best These listing were
periods, when is was used as a correct at time of
prison for those suspected of FIND OUT MORE making this issue.
being a witch Colchester Castle However, please
FIND OUT MORE HERE Fri 2 to Sun 8 (Jan) check with the event
Cinderella Pantomime
provider before
Cinderella longs for a happier leaving. Many events
and more exciting life away may be fully booked
from her wicked Stepsisters. at this popular time
Thankfully she has Buttons her
loveable companion there to of year.
look after her. When the dashing
Prince Charming decides to hold
a ball to find his future wife.
Harlow Playhouse, Harlow
FIND OUT MORE

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Now – Fri 30 Fri 2 to Fri 30 Sat 3 & Sun 4
RHS Hyde Hall Enchanted Audley Festive Days Out With Thomas

Let it Glow! Enjoy an unmissable Experience the past in a Join Thomas & Friends for
after dark spectacle of lights spectacular new light this festive family fun at the East
at RHS Garden Hyde Hall December at Enchanted Audley. Anglian Railway Museum on
this festive season. Follow Venue. Saffron Walden. selected dates this December.
the winding route through FIND OUT MORE
a selection of your favourite FIND OUT MORE
garden areas and discover Fri 2 – Sun 4
shrubs awash with colourful Christmas Gift Fair Sun 4
lights and trees lighting up the Christmas Fair & Santa
night sky. FIND OUT MORE Christmas Gift Fair, free entry,
unique gifts and vintage items Come and meet Santa in his
Now to Sat 24 Saffron Walden Grotto, enjoy a miniature steam
On the Latch Stables Grotto & FIND OUT MORE train ride, meander through our
Santa indoor Christmas stalls and join
Fri 2 in with our fun entertainment
Go and visit Santa at the Christmas Market and children’s rides. Child £12.
decorated Stables Grotto. Cost entry to the event, one free ride
is £6 per child including a free The Megacentre Rayleigh invites on the miniature railway, a visit
gift from Father Christmas. you to attend our annual indoor to Santa and a gift bag. Adult £8
Must be pre-booked by phone. Christmas Market! Rayleigh. entry to the event, a ride on the
Latchingdon. FIND OUT MORE 4:30pm – 7:30pm. Free event miniature railway, Santa visit, a
hot drink and a mince pie. 10am
FIND OUT MORE – 3:30pm Museum of Power
Langford, Maldon
FIND OUT MORE

KIDAROUND Christmas at Colchester Museums

Christmas is coming and Colchester Museums are ready
to welcome families over the festive break. The winter
months are a fantastic time to pay a visit to Colchester’s
three warm and inviting museums, and with a packed
events calendar there’s something to entertain the whole
family.
Begin the festivities with Colchester Castle’s FREE
Christmas Open Evening on the 7 December. With choirs,
mince pies and mulled wine, it’s a great way to get in the
spirit of the season! There will also be an opportunity to
meet Father Christmas and receive a special gift.
As the big day approaches, plan in a trip to Hollytrees
Museum and settle down for a festive storytelling session
with Father Christmas’s elves, just £3 per child, including
a small gift. This stunning museum is made for Christmas
and with its festive decorations and cheeky elves it
promised to be a wonderful pre-Christmas treat.
If you prefer quality time with Father Christmas, join him
for his own Colchester Castle evening full of craft, games
and Christmas magic! All children will head home with a
gift too!

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DIARY DATES 7 Dec 2022 to 31 Dec 2022 14 Dec to 18 Dec KIDAROUND
Pinocchio Sleeping Beauty Pantomime
4 Dec
Shenfield Christmas Fayre Perfect for ages 3-8, enter A magical family pantomime
Pinocchio's magical world and 'Sleeping Beauty'.
Shenfield Christmas Fayre takes make lasting memories this FIND OUT MORE
place on popular Shenfield High Christmas. Filled with music,
Street, alongside independent dancing and plenty of chances 15 Dec
traders to celebrate the to join in, this retelling of the SEN Soft Play Sessions at
Christmas season with arts, classic tale is packed with fun Monkey Puzzle
crafts, food and gifts stalls along and surprises. Mercury Theatre,
with entertainment and walk Colchester FIND OUT MORE Monkey Puzzle is holding a
about acts for a wonderful family monthly play session during
day out that's well attended on Weds 7 term times for children with
average over 3000 visitors. Open Evening additional needs (SEND). The
FIND OUT MORE sessions are closed to the
Soak up the festive atmosphere general public, allowing a safe
4 Dec, 11 Dec & 18 Dec whilst seeing over 2,000 years and comfortable play session
Santa Sunday of amazing history. With choirs, for children with disabilities and
mince pies and mulled wine, it's their. 3:30pm – 5:30pm. Maldon
Join us for a special 2-course going to be a great way to get FIND OUT MORE
Santa Sunday lunch as Santa in the spirit of the season! There
comes to town with a surprise will also be an opportunity to Sat 17 & Sun 18
gift for every child! 12:30 – 3pm meet Father Christmas and his Festive Days Out With Thomas
Leavenheath, Colchester cheeky elves and receive a gift
FIND OUT MORE for just £5. 3-8pm. Colchester Join Thomas & Friends for
Castle. FIND OUT MORE festive family fun at the East
4 Dec, 11 Dec & 18 Dec Anglian Railway Museum on
Explore and Discover for Sat 10 & Sun 11 selected dates this December.
Primary Kids Festive Days Out With Thomas
FIND OUT MORE
A space for primary school-aged Join Thomas & Friends for
children to explore elements festive family fun at the East Sat 17 to Sat 24
of art, without the pressure of Anglian Railway Museum on Abberton Elf Door Trail
a final product. 11am – 12:30 selected dates this December.
Chelmsford. FIND OUT MORE FIND OUT MORE Santa's elves have been spotted
at Abberton! If you go wandering
Sat 10 you might just find the doors to
Christmas Craft Morning their magical houses. Open it up
and answer the question within!
Children are invited to come Once complete return to the
along and make Christmas centre and see what presents the
crafts to take home. The event elves have left you as a prize.
is particularly suitable for pre- Abberton reservoir.
school to Year 7 - children aged FIND OUT MORE
six and over can be left, subject
to numbers, an adult must stay Sat 17 to Sat 24
with. 10am -12pm. Maldon. Free Wonderland at Adventure
Event FIND OUT MORE Island

Sat 10 When it comes to Christmas
Father Christmas at Prittlewell there is no better place to get in
Priory the festive spirit than Adventure
Island!! Come and see the big
Join us this December to meet man himself and receive a fab
Father Christmas in person, toy. Southend-on-Sea
along with lots of festive fun in FIND OUT MORE
the historic setting of Prittlewell
Priory. 10am – 4pm Southend-
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Thurs 22 January stories of those that suffered
Autism Friendly Christmas in one of the Castle's darkest
Animation, 9 – 18 Sun 1 periods, when is was used as a
New Years Day Walk prison for those suspected of
Create your own festive stop being a witch Colchester Castle
motion animation in an autism Our traditional 3 mile Ranger FIND OUT MORE HERE
friendly setting, building Led walk through the park,
miniature sets and moulding followed by a cup of mulled Sat 7
clay characters. 2pm – 4pm. wine and mince pie. A fund Forest Fun
Signals Media Arts Centre, raising event for CCVR (the
Colchester FIND OUT MORE volunteer ranger group). £5 per Weekend fun in the woodland
person, no need to book. Meet for the whole family. 9:30 -
Thurs 22 & Fri 23 at High Woods Visitor Centre 11:30. Roding Valley Meadows
Christmas Storytelling FIND OUR MORE Nature Reserve Grange Farm
Chigwell IG7 6DP
Settle down with family and Sun 1 - Mon 28
friends to enjoy a festive Wicket Spirits? Witchcraft + You can enter local
storytelling session with Father Magic events for free at
Christmas's Elves. This stunning www.kidaround.biz
Georgian mansion is simply Colchester Castle's latest
made for Christmas and with its exhibition is produced in
festive decorations and cheeky partnership with the Museum
elves, this promises to be a of Witchcraft and Magic and
wonderful pre-Christmas treat! ensitively brings to life the
All children will receive a small
gift. £3. 10.30-12.30pm, 2-4pm.
Hollytrees Museum
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Colchester Zoo will leave you feeling
enchanted this festive season!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and
what better way to celebrate the arrival of
the festive season than by visiting Colchester
Zoo and their award-winning daytime event, The Magic
of Christmas. Visit on selected days in November and December
and immerse yourself in a host of festive activities, including the
chance to see Santa’s reindeer friends and the cheeky elves in their workshop! This ever-
popular event is included within standard admission, and you even receive a discount if
you book online in advance!
Have you been good this year? Take a journey through The Santa Experience* for the
chance to meet the big man himself and, if you’re on his nice list, you will receive your
very own ‘Poco the Sloth’ soft toy. A truly magical memory making experience not to be
missed!
If you’re looking to add some sparkle in your life this season, then a visit to The
Enchanted Trail of Light** is a must. This BRAND-NEW event takes place after zoo opening
hours and includes never seen before illuminations, along with a dazzling light tunnel,
rainbow walk and harmonic performances from local brass bands. This evening event will
leave you feeling truly enchanted!
KidAround have teamed up with Colchester Zoo to offer one lucky person a family ticket
to enjoy this magical time of year at their fun-filled zoo. all you have to do to be in with a
chance is click button below. To visit Colchester zoo website CLICK HERE

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SecDtoiownnloTaitdleand print this letter to Santa with Royal Mail post box: POST TO:
Santa/Father Christmas
• Write Santa’s address carefully on an envelope • Put a stamp on the envelope
so it gets to Santa • Include your full name and address in your letter • Also Santa’s Grotto
please include your return address on the back of the envelope. Reindeerland

Please send your letters by Friday 9 December and wait 10 days for a response XM4 5HQ

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