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Contents

FAMILYtalk 56

Phonics Fun

OUT&ABOUTtalk 6 16

Summer Adventure Lists
Scools Out for Summer
Places to go this Summer
Things to do in the Holidays
Indoor Play
Lets Ride - Cycling
Yorkshire’s Attractions

2DOtalk 28

Weekly Story Times
Baby Shows/Events
What’s on Where and When

Contacts THEATREtalk 30

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Welcome

WELL, what can I say? WOW! The Action Packed Soft Play - High Ropes holidays then I wish you all a bon voyage
- Inflatables & Obstacle Courses - Scale a and hope that the weather is kind. We
weather we have had! What a treat and Volcorno – Kite Making - Thomas the Tank are heading off to France for a spot of
fantastic for giving you a much needed - Country Shows & Fetes - Foam Parties camping and to enjoy a little freedom
natural boost of Vitamin D. Great for - Family Cycling - Welly Walks - Digital from digital technology, as long as the wifi
morale and great for getting out and about Art Galleries - Family Trails - Creative Arty doesn’t reach the tent of course.
in wonderful Yorkshire. Fun - Dance and Drama Workshops -
Robin Hood - Railway Engineering – Game One last VERY important piece of
Anisa Lewis of Parenting Success Changing Fun – Adventure Animal Farms NEWS before I sign off. Smalltalk’s latest
has dropped us an article on making a – Stately Homes – Summer Camps – addition, Smalltalk WEBZINE will be going
Summer Bucket List with ideas on stuff to Factory Tours - Pool Fun – Roller Skating live over the summer months so look out
do over summer. And whilst I was planning – Train Rides.. for our new baby!
the pages I realised we have so much to
offer you in this Summer Bumper edition. So get your nose into this edition and I wish you all a fabulous, fun, and
The variety to choose from is outstanding see what’s on offer. I am sure it won’t be happy summer with your gang!
in a region with such a rich diversity of too much of a challenge!
quality attractions for the family market.
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FAMILYtalk

Summer
phonics fun

CHILDREN learn to read at school using represent sounds/phonemes) written on them. Sand Writing A sandy beach is the perfect
They can be bought, but it is easy enough canvas for writing: write the biggest letter you
phonics, which is a method of teaching reading to make them if visiting the beach. Phonics can; take turns writing in the sand just before a
where they are taught the correspondences pebbles are good for games such as ‘Full wave comes and try to say it before it is washed
between letters and sounds and how to blend Circle’, to help blend the phonemes together. To away; get children to look for things on the
them together. The speedier children are at play, make a word such as ‘pin’. Then change beach starting with or ending with the phoneme
recognising letter and sounds (phonemes), the one pebble at a time to make new words and that is written in the sand.
easier it becomes to blend them together and then get back to the original word (e.g. pin – pit
learn to read. – pat – sat – sit – sin – pin). As soon as your child has learned the first
few phonemes, they can start to read. There
Have fun this summer introducing and Phonics Run-Around Write a few big are many decodable reading schemes available,
reinforcing letters and sounds to help children letters or groups of letters to represent a such as Phonics Bug, Floppy’s Phonics, Big Cat
get off to a good start on their reading journey. phoneme, such as ‘sh’, ‘ch’, ‘oo’, ‘oa’ in the Phonics, Yellow Door Phonics.
Here are some ideas for the beach! sand in a hopscotch sort of pattern. Call out
different phonemes and let the children jump For more information on phonics books and
Phonics Pebbles These are pebbles around to the correct one. access to a wide variety of reading schemes,
with individual letters or groups of letters (to visit www.readingchest.co.uk

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OUT&ABOUTtalk

Summer Adventure Lists

By: Anisa Lewis – Parenting Success – Yorkshire

The Summer is before us which is an exciting prospect, well unless
you start to think about it in weeks, days and hours and then it
might appear a bit overwhelming, so let us not do that!

A FEW years ago while juggling life I came • Bake something • Visit a museum
• Teach your child to cook a meal • Go to an art gallery
across the concept of a Summer Bucket List. • Go to the cinema • Create some art
Traditionally Bucket Lists were created as a way • Paddle in a stream • Blow bubbles
of achieving what you wanted to before you, • Build a sandcastle • Go berry picking
let’s put it politely, kicked the bucket! • Go camping • Make a treat for a neighbour
• Fly a kite • Go to a £ store
The Summer Adventure List is a twist on • Hug a tree • Make a bird feeder
this. It is sitting down as a family and having • Climb a mountain, or perhaps just • Create a family blog
a discussion, a brain storm (or am I meant to • Try geocaching
call it a thought shower now) about what can a hill • Do a scavenger hunt
be done to fill the Summer months. As the • Paint rocks
Summer progresses, you can then start ticking • Play board games • Go to the fair
things off your list as you plan for them or have • Arrange a Family Date Night for • Camp out in the back garden or
a free day and decide to seize the moment. It
can also be used if your children complain of each week of the holidays and take lounge room
boredom, just send them to pick something off
the list, perhaps you need to create an, ‘if you it in turns to choose what you will • Go on bike rides
are bored’ section. • Visit somewhere new in your local
do
I have compiled a list of ideas that you area
may wish to consider putting on your families • Grow a plant
summer adventure list or think of your own, the • Weed the garden • Read a book together
sky is the limit. • Do a random act of kindness or • Create a summer of gratitude

• Go on a picnic three journal
• Have a dance party
• Go to the beach • Write or draw a letter to a friend • Have a sleep over
• A carpet picnic, in case the • Teach your child to sew • Go on a bug hunt
• Go on a bike ride • Make a photo journal
weather is not kind, just bring the • Make ice lollies
picnic indoors • Run through sprinklers www.anisalewis.com
• Have a water fight
• Have a PJ day

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FAMILYtalk

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KIRKGATE Market is putting on a host start at 10 am. the end of the summer holidays with the
Games will be brought to life with a life- markets very popular roller disco between
of summer activities to keep the little ones 28-31 August, we even have an adults
entertained during the school holidays. sized interactive game zone for all ages, roller disco planned for the evening on 31
inspired by classic arcade games Actual August.
A series of kids’ movies are set to be Reality Arcade will be in the market from
streamed on the big screen in the events 6 – 9 August. Once in the arcade, you will A full and fun packed schedule of
space as part of kids film club. Kids be able to build with giant Tetris blocks, events and activities taking place at Leeds
will be able to watch a choice of family attempt the marble madness run or play Market.
favourites including The Incredibles, Trolls, Space Invaders. More details:
Despicable Me 3, Lego Movie, Secret Life Budding builders can experience endless www.leedsmarkets.co.uk
of Pets and Sing. Films will be shown at building fun with our free Lego event on 13 or follow on social media page to keep up
10 am on selected Saturday’s throughout -16 August and the kids can roll towards to date with all the latest news.
July and August. All films are free and

Unique steam
engines

THE Kirklees Light Railway’s fleet of unique steam engines operates

Wednesday to Sunday until mid-July and every day throughout the
school holidays! The summer season also features several special events
including Days Out with Thomas in July and August.

A new adventure playground opened in March 2018 and has been
delighting visitors ever since.  The playground is free to use for ticket-
holding visitors and is open during operating hours.

Other activities at this popular attraction include the Clayton Flyer
miniature railway, the Buffer Stop Café, a gift and model shop, tea room,
sandpit and a bouncy castle. 
More information@ www.kirkleeslightrailway.com

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Fun packed Summer at theweb Adventure Park
programme
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THE Web Adventure Park is launching its first Summer Camp with a Looking for exciting
childcare this summer?
fun packed programme of events throughout the summer holidays for
children from 0 to 12 years. Awesome activities including High Ropes,
bushcraft, creative play and more!
Designed to suit anyone looking for childcare, whether it’s to enjoy a
child-free shopping day around York, to give grandparents a well-earned For 0 to 12 years. Book from 1 day to 6 weeks
break from looking after the children or for weekly care throughout the throughout the holidays, 7.30am to 6pm
summer, bookings can be from as little as 1 day to the whole 6 weeks.
For more information and to book visit
Those aged 5 and under will be welcomed into the on-site nursery, www.webadventurepark.co.uk or call 01904 692221
Little Bugs Childcare, where they will join the activities indoors and out.
Older children will enjoy a huge variety of different activities to suit all The Web Summer Camp, Web Adventure Park, Wigginton Road, York YO32 2RH
tastes from Wired High Ropes, survival skills, team games, crafts and
drama. @creepycrawlies @webadventurepark @creepy_crawlies

Open daily to visitors for a great value day out, until 7 pm or 8 pm on
Fridays.
www.webadventurepark.co.uk

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OUT&ABOUTtalk

Breeze on Tour

S​ UMMER fun for under 19s! The dates for The Big One - Breeze on Tour Tue 7 Aug 1 - 5 pm @ Armley
2018 are... Wed 8 Aug 1 - 5 pm @ Queenswood Drive
Arts, inflatables, sports, crafts, Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd August - Thur 9 Aug 1 - 5 pm @ Beeston
performances, dance, Breeze has Talent semi- Roundhay Park, Soldier’s Fields 12 - 5 pm Fri 10 Aug 1 - 5 pm @ Farsley
finals and so much more! Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th August Sat 11 Aug 1 - 5 pm @ East Ardsley
- Kirkstall Abbey 12 - 5 pm Mon 13 Aug 1 - 5 pm @ Morley
Offering a variety of activities from arts, crafts The dates for Mini Breeze (just like Breeze on Fri 17 Aug 1 - 5 pm @ Rothwell
and multimedia workshops, sports activities, Tour, for 0-19-year-olds) but smaller are... Mon 20 Aug 1 - 5pm @ Middleton
information, a performance tent and a large Sat 16 Jun 1 - 5 pm @ Bramhope Tue 21 Aug 1 - 5 pm @  Pudsey
range of inflatables such as obstacle courses, Fri 27 July 1 - 5 pm @ Farnley Thu 23 Aug 1 - 5 pm @ Hyde Park
rock climbers, challenge games and sporting Mon 30 July 1 - 5 pm @ Bramley Fri 24 Aug 1 - 5 pm @ Garforth
inflatables as well as an under 5 play section. Fri 3 Aug 1 - 5 pm @ Gildersome For more info and locations visit: www.
Breeze on Tour is split into 5 zones; Play, Sport, Sat 4 Aug 1 - 5 pm @ Yeadon breezeleeds.org/breezeontour
Challenge, Info, Art and Performance. Offering Mon 6 Aug 1 - 5 pm @ Tinshill
something for all tastes.

FUN FOR
ALL THE FAMILY!

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. With experiences throughout the year why not treat someone special?
Visit Rail Story at Ingrow. Two museums on one site, free entry with a Rover ticket.

www.kwvr.co.uk

Haworth Station, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD22 8NJ

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Summer Offer

Play,
Skate &
FREE Slush
All for £5!

30th June - 2nd September 2018

Westbourne Road, Marsh, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4LF
01484 420 404 • www.playworld.uk.com • [email protected]

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PIC: The Piece Hall Paul White Photography Scale

A destination the Volcorno
like no other
FOR an amazing family day out this summer get lost at York
THE Piece Hall in the heart of Halifax is a unique space and the ideal
Maze, home to Europe’s biggest maze, and winner of many awards
place to visit this summer. With a mix of independent shops, cafés and including Yorkshire’s Best Tourism Experience.
heritage spaces, plus a fantastic programme of family activities, there’s
something for all ages. York Maze is a complete day out with over 20 rides, attractions
and shows, including the Crowmania ride, Corn Snake Tower Slides
The Heritage & Learning team at The Piece Hall Trust have packed and Kernel Kernel’s House of Cornfusion where rooms magically
in workshops, trails and fun days throughout July and August to begin to shrink, fall over, and even turn upside down. New for 2018
keep the kids entertained in the holidays. Try something different and scale new heights on the Volcorno!
creative each week, including balloon creations, watercolour painting
and even ice cream making. Or pick up a trail and let Woolly the Sheep York Maze is only open for seven weeks each summer so don’t
guide you through the history of Halifax and this incredible Georgian miss out on this amazing family attraction. Open daily Sat 14 July –
building. Mon 3 September 2018.
See website www.yorkmaze.co.uk for details.
They will also have special one-off event days, like the giant white rose
painting to celebrate The Piece Hall’s one year anniversary. Go along,
release your inner artist and help design a fantastic Yorkshire symbol to
mark their birthday.
More info: www.thepiecehall.co.uk

EGTON SHOW 53rd MASHAM 18-19 August 2018
STEAM ENGINE & FAIR
22rd AUGUST 2018 Kirklees Light Railway, Park Mill Way
ORGAN RALLY Clayton West, Huddersfield HD8 9XJ
A grand day out for all the family July 21st & 22nd 2018
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A traditional Village Show with Marfield Fields
Blacksmith display, all classes of
Livestock, Fur & Feather, Produce & Jason Smythe’s - Stuntrider
Ben Potter – Falconry
Handicraft, Arts & Crafts
Farm 2 Fork Cookery demo A GOOD FAMILY DAY OUT
Live Music & Clown Shows
Face Painting, Puppet & Mask making,
Adults £8 - Family Tickets £20 Roundabouts & Swings. Cooking
Discounted tickets available on website
Demonstrations & Craft & Trade stalls
Telephone 01947 604329 Admission: Adults £10 • OAP’s £8

PLENTY OF FREE PARKING Children £2 • Under 5’s Free
www.egtonshow.co.uk
www.mashamsteamrally.co.uk

Tel: 01765 689569
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Summer at Kirkgate

@L E E D S M A R K E T S KIDS FILM CLUB ROLLER DISCO LEEDSMARKETS
July & August 28-31 August

Enjoy the magic of the movies 30 minute session for
on selected dates £3.50

throughout the summer Book tickets online
www.leedsmarkets.co.uk
All films start at 10:00am

REALITY ARCADE LEGO CLUB
6 - 9 August 13 - 15 August

Play all your favourite old Experience endless
games including building fun at our free
LEGO building event
Tetris, Laser Run, Invaders,
Marble Run

IN THE FOOD HALL AND EVENT SPACE
for information about all our events please visit

www.leedsmarkets.co.uk

#kirkgate4kidz

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Summer
family fun

THIS summer Piglets Adventure Farm will be full of unmissable

family fun, with amazing magic shows and incredible circus
acrobatics.

Get foam fever this summer as you boogie on down with
bigger & better Foam Parties daily, watch hilarious Pig Racing in
the Pork-shire Hurdle, soak friends in Water Wars and explore the
Maize Maze challenge.

Hold on there’s more! Follow the magical Fairy Tale Trail
through the woodland to find out which fairy or wood elf you are.

The Magic Hatter will be conjuring up colourful comedy magic,
amazing tricks and summertime silliness!

Circus at the Farm with crazy upside down juggling, death-
defying stunts and amazing acrobatics from the famous Fatt Matt!

You can even enjoy a refreshing drink and delicious snacks in
the Piglets Coffee House with a small soft play area or try a piggy
poo ice-cream in the Ice-Cream Parlour!

Get your discounted tickets online today
More info@ pigletsadventurefarm.com

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Stay on track
this Summer

COME face to face with giants and get up

close to icons of the rails including Mallard, the
world’s fastest steam locomotive. Climb on
board the Japanese bullet train, discover how
high-speed travel began and journey back in
time to experience the working life of a station
from the past.

Interactive shows and talks will get you
thinking about science and engineering in a
whole new way and visualising the future of rail
travel. Visit Queen Victoria’s favourite saloon
and the finest collection of royal carriages,
explore over 200 years of history and find out
how railways shaped the world.

Ride on the miniature railway, climb on
board historic carriages and see a real turntable
in action daily. Steam rides, fun hands-
on activities and much more will keep you
entertained throughout the school holidays.

Entry to the National Railway Museum is free
for the whole family.
www.railwaymuseum.org.uk

Photo: Nick Singleton

summer
Join us every day this summer for fun
and free activities.

Suitable for children aged 2–12.

Open daily
10am – 5pm
Free entry

Plan your visit at hepworthwakefield.org/summer

Funded by Registered charity number 1138117

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Gates Now Open

Fun for all the family

Friendly animals Large indoor play area

Large Outdoor play area coming soon

Educational visits Birthday parties

Hot and cold Refreshments gobSoeedrhifoauudns! ltyo

Just 20 minutes from Harrogate and 50 minutes from York

From 21st July open 7 days a week

10am-5 pm all through Summer

Fiddlers Green Farm, Brimham Rocks Road, Hartwith, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3HB

07921 267904 | 01423 779 759

facebook@brimhamrocksadventurefarm

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Pop-up beach

NEW for summer 2018 at Bolton Abbey is an amazing pop-up beach located on the bank of the River

Wharfe, outside the Cavendish Pavilion.
Let your little ones imagine they have taken to the high seas by captaining the new

wooden pirate ship. Shipwrecked on the sandy beach you will find the ship
has a giant sail, slides, climbing nets, a pirate’s pole and a ship’s wheel!

There will be plenty of photo opportunities on the beach where you
will find giant deck chairs in situ and space to build sandcastles galore!

Parents can enjoy refreshments at the Cavendish Pavilion whilst
watching their little ones play.

Don’t forget your bucket and spade!
From 1st – 31st August 2018
The pop-up beach is a free event, the estate admission does still apply.
More info@
boltonabbey.com

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MYDAY

The new £2.60 all-day, any bus, ticket for all
Under 19s in West Yorkshire

WITH the summer holidays almost upon us available to anyone under 19. The all day, any Did you know that with an Under 16 or
bus*, ticket can be bought on the bus for just 16-18 PhotoCard under 19s qualify for half
many parents and young people will be starting £2.60 and gives unlimited travel across West fare travel on buses and trains across West
to plan events and activities. So just in time for Yorkshire buses making it great value for days Yorkshire. Visit m-card.co.uk to order one
some great sunny days out MCard are pleased out with friends or family. Plus under 19s won’t online. You can also add some great value bus
to announce the arrival of MyDay, a new need to show a half fare pass to get the ticket. or bus and train travel to a PhotoCard for more
all-day, £2.60 county-wide bus ticket for West They can just ask the driver for a MyDay when regular travellers from only £10 per week (bus
Yorkshire’s young people launched on Monday boarding the bus and make the most of the day only).
9 July 2018. exploring what West Yorkshire has to offer. *Excludes special services
m-card.co.uk
MyDay was developed in consultation Half fare travel for Under 19s in West
with young people across the County and is Yorkshire

SUMMER FAMILY FUN
MAKING MONDAYS 30 Jul, 13 & 27 Aug

Drop by the activitiy cart in the courtyard and we’ll show you how to
make a badge or keyring using your own creative design.

TRAIL TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

Pick up a family trail from the Welcome Centre and
set off to explore the Grade I listed Piece Hall with
Woolly the Sheep as your guide.

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS (booking recommended)
25 Jul Ice Cream Making 15 Aug Textile Animals
1 Aug Anniversary celebration 22 Aug Watercolour Painting
8 Aug Balloon Creations 28 Aug Arty Party

thepiecehall.co.uk FASHION FRIDAYS 10 & 24 Aug

The Piece Hall, Halifax, HX1 1RE | 01422 525217 | [email protected] Drop by our fashion station in the courtyard. Have
your face painted then rummage through our
The Piece Hall Trust is a registered charity, number 1156948 dressing-up chest.

Supported by:

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JOIN a ‘splashtastic’ world of dinosaurs, laser swords, pirates,

mermaids and cute fish as Bramley Baths go to the movies in style this
summer.

The baths will transform every Wednesday and Saturday into the
world of your favourite blockbuster movies.

Prepare to swim to famous soundtracks, accompanied by themed
inflatables. Our Star Wars swim with inflatable lightsabers will transport
you to a galaxy far far away, or swim to Finding Nemo, with colourful
inflatable fish.

At the Jurassic Park swim battle some of the most epic (inflatable)
dinosaurs to dominate the Earth! And ‘Pirates of the Bramley-bean’
underwater treasure hunt captures life as Captain Jack Sparrow, diving
for sunken treasure in our pool.

If movies aren’t your thing, the week-long Junior Mermaids synchro-
swimming course is for eight to 12-year-olds who want to turn swimming
into a unique dance performance. And our popular intensive five-day
crash courses help youngsters learn to swim.
Go to www.bramleybaths.com for details!

Come rain or
shine

VISIT Eureka! in Halifax this summer for a boredom-busting festival

of tech, science, performance and play, including Fusion: Adventures
in digital art, the latest interactive tech exhibition to take over the Spark
gallery for a limited time only.

Come rain or shine, Eureka!’s Big Summer festival includes something
for everyone, plus kids (and grown-ups) can try their hand at slime-
making, animation, Minecraft and more with a changing programme
of hands-on activities and workshops. There will also be regular visits
throughout the summer from a mouth-watering array of special guest
performers including storytellers, circus performers, explosive science
shows and giant bubbles.

Every day from 21st July – 2nd September and all activities are free
with an annual pass.
eureka.org.uk

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A FUN, FREE CYCLING FESTIVAL

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HSBC UK Let’s Ride cycling
festival is coming to Leeds

The roads will be closed to traffic in Leeds
city centre on Sunday 2nd September for
the hosting of a street festival for anyone
on a bike

BRITISH Cycling’s free-to-attend HSBC UK Let’s Ride Leeds event

will bring music, food and drink, fun and games, demos, giveaways,
activities, challenges, face painting, along with the opportunity to see
your city from a different perspective – on two wheels.

The fun, active, family-friendly day out will allow people of all ages,
abilities and confidence levels to pedal the city’s streets – engaging with
the city’s best-loved landmarks and cultural hotspots in a completely
different way.

It’s guaranteed to be a fun-filled day, with participants free to ride the
soon-to-be-announced, 6km route as many times as they wish between
11am and 3pm, while enjoying a series of other activities along the way.

You can pick up your free, personalised HSBC UK Let’s Ride bib,
have a go at the ‘spin-to-win’ static bike challenge or the Sir Chris Hoy
sprint challenge whilst enjoying music and refreshments from local
performers and vendors.

The HSBC UK Go Ride station will give a taste of British Cycling’s
development programme for young people, with coaches on hand to
advise and pass on tips, while the face painting station and craft bench
will allow keep younger riders entertained.

Also present will be The Extreme Mountain Bike Show - the UK &
Europe’s number one Mountain Bike, Trials/BMX demonstration Team
led by the Multiple British and European Mountain Bike Trials Champion
Danny Butler, who has been wowing the crowds in cities across the
country so far this summer.

There will be the opportunity to hire a bike to take part in the day, and
we’ll also be showcasing the best in adapted bikes, ensuring that HSBC
UK Let’s Ride Leeds truly is an event for the whole city.

Register for your free place at
www.letsride.co.uk and get:

• Details of the route as soon as it’s released
• A handy email reminder with all the latest event info
• A free Let’s Ride bib – yours to keep
• A free bike check from the Shimano Tech mechanics
• 20% off a brand new Lazer lid when you trade in your

old helmet

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Action Replay

ACTION Replay, the National Science coat and a replica of Clare Balding’s of our favourite moments in sports, it
Olympics shopping trolley. is almost impossible to think of them in
and Media Museum’s summer family isolation from the commentary, camera
exhibition, goes behind the scenes to Sports broadcast breakthroughs angle, slow motion or freeze frame that
discover the tech, kit and tricks of the highlighted in the exhibition include the magnifies the action and delivers the
trade used to broadcast epic sporting UK’s first television Outside Broadcast drama. This exhibition looks at some of
events, from the Olympic Games to the which took place from the Epsom Derby in the incredible technology used, and lets
Wimbledon Championships.  1931; how Wimbledon and snooker drove families have a go as well.”
the introduction of colour television in the Entry is free.
Visitors can have a go at describing 1960s, and the way recent developments 13 July – 30 September 2018, National
the action as a sports commentator, or as such as ‘Ref Cams’ and the explosion of Science and Media Museum
a TV director replaying tricky techniques e-sports continues the trend. www.scienceandmediamuseum.
in slow motion, as well as seeing iconic org.uk
objects such as John Motson’s sheepskin Elinor Groom from the National Science
and Media Museum said: “When we think

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PIGLETS, NR YORK YO32 9ST TEL 01904 499183 eureka.org.uk New
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Free summer art fun

FREE art fun all summer long at The Hepworth Wakefield –

Art Fund Museum of the Year 2017
The Hepworth Wakefield offers a huge range of free activities
for families to get creative together every weekend and
school holiday. From artist-led drop-in workshops to pop-up
art stations in the galleries, there is something for children of
all ages. During the school summer holidays, children can
take part in free workshops every Tuesday – Thursday and
Sunday to try out different techniques including printmaking
and sculpture-building. Art Pods are available every Monday,
Friday and Saturday during the school holiday for children
to create their own artworks inspired by the internationally
acclaimed exhibitions.
On 1 August, for National Play Day, artist duo Pester & Rossi
will take over the learning studios and garden and invite
families to explore, play and create together. On 18/19 August
the gallery will host a Summer Fair with a craft and food
market, outdoor art workshops, dance, music, storytelling and
pop-up performances. 
The Hepworth Wakefield has an indoor picnic area, outdoor
playground for children to let off steam and changing facilities,
including a newly installed Changing Places toilet. The gallery
aims to make family activities as inclusive as possible, so if
you would like to discuss how it can make it easier for you to
take part, please contact the learning team on 01924 247360
or visit hepworthwakefield.org/summer

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Robin Hood rides into
Knaresborough

ROBIN Hood will be in the park at Saturday 21st July to Friday 31st August, has several scenic picnic areas alongside
10 am to 5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm).
Mother Shipton’s in Knaresborough this The Park opens 10am to 4.30pm (last the popular River Nidd, an adventure
summer holidays, perhaps there is a admission 3.30pm). Standard admission
champion archer amongst you. prices apply which can be found on the playground and museum and gift shop.
website. for more information visit www.
Actors will be stationed as characters mothershipton.co.uk or
in the park to interact with children and See the famous Petrifying Well and follow on www.facebook.
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– FINDING NEMO
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What’s On
ST GEMMA’S EUREKA!
WEEKLY STORY TIMES S70 6PD D HOSPICE
The National Children’s Museum
Story Times and Rhyme Times Sun 15th July PUDSEY Leeds - LS17 6QD
Various libraries citywide Pudsey Leisure Centre Market Place Pudsey Discovery Road, Halifax, HX1 2NE
No need to book; contact your local library LS28 7BE 1.30 start www.st-gemma.co.uk
Tel 01422 330069
for further details. Sat 21st July ROTHWELL “40 Faces of St Gemma’s Hospice”
Rothwell Sports Centre Wakefield Road LS26 www.eureka.org.uk
Every week libraries across the city 8EL 1.30 start Exhibition Fair
present story and rhyme times for Brodrick Hall, Leeds City Museum. Sat 7th Fusion: Adventures in digital art.
children. Sun 22nd July HULL July, 10am – 4pm 16/06/18 - 25/11/18
Sirius Academy West Pickering Road St Gemma’s Hospice invites everyone NEW Fusion exhibition in our Spark gallery
Armley Thurs 10.30 -11.00 Entrance HU4 7AE to help officially launch their portrait for 6 months only.
photography exhibition, marking 40 years Experience some of the most exciting
Beeston Tues 10.45 - 11.15 Sat 28th July SHIPLEY since they opened.. There’ll be tea and digital tech from around the world in this
Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road Baildon cake, stalls, family activities, speakers and latest takeover of our Spark gallery.
(Rhyme Time) 10.30- BD17 5RH musical and dance performances. Drop Opening on Saturday 16th June, Fusion:
in throughout the day. Contact emilyc@ Adventures in digital art, uses large scale
11am Sun 29th July WAKEFIELD st-gemma.co.uk for more details. multi-media, motion-capture sensors and
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Northgate floor-to-ceiling projections of colour to
Calverley Thurs 2.45-3.15pm WF1 3QY Family Fun Day & Classic Car show change the way you think about technology.
Sat 18th Aug 2018 – Temple Newsam
Central Thurs 11:00 – 11:45am Sat 11th August PONTEFRACT Park – 10am-4pm The BIG Summer Festival
(includes activities) New College Park Lane WF8 4QR Birds Of Prey/Classic Cars/Fire Engines/ 21/07/18 - 02/09/18
Bouncy Castle/Climbing Wall/Food &Drink/ We’re open from 10am to 5pm every day
Chapel Allerton Thurs 10.30-11am Sun 12th August GUISELEY Stalls & Drinks over the summer with a boredom-busting
Aireborough Leisure Centre The Green festival of tech, science, performance and
Compton Rd Weds 2.15 - 2.45 LS20 9BT PIGLET ADVENTURE play!
PARK Storytelling with Eureka! favourites Gacko
Dewsbury Rd Wed 10:30 – 11:00 Sun 19th August HULL and Ian Douglas.
Beverley Grammar School Queensgate York, YO32 9ST Circus performers The Great Mandavi and
Farsley Tues-Rhymtime, 2pm HU17 8NF Circus Fudge.
01904 499183 Outdoor performances and activities with
(term time) Sun 2nd Sept MORLEY Same Difference Arts.
Morley Leisure Centre Queensway LS27 9JP www.thefarmerscart.co.uk Explosive science shows from Professor
Fri-storytime Pumpernickel.
Sat 8th Sept WAKEFIELD SUMMER FUN 21st July – 3rd Sept Creative sounds and science with Noisy
2.15 - 2.45 Kettlethorpe High School Standbridge Lane Toys.
WF2 7EL BIGGER & BETTER FOAM FEVER Learn to hula, Angie Mack-style!
Garforth Fri 10.30 - 11.00 Boogie on down with our daily foam parties Get creative on Minecraft with Krash Labs.
Sun 9th Sept LEEDS at 4pm daily – there’s no better way to Experience augmented reality with
Gildersome Weds - pre-school 2.30 John Smeaton Leisure Centre Smeaton cool down! This year we have two foam Peapodicity
After school 3.45 Approach LS15 8TA cannons: it’s bigger & better, bubblier & The bubbly-wonder that is Paris Bubbles
wetter. Are you ready to be super-soaked?
Guiseley Tues 10.30-11am Sun 16th BRIGHOUSE Gallery Activity: Learn about Genomics
(Term Time Only) Brighouse High School Finkil Street HD6 2NY FAIRY TRAIL 07/07/18 - 01/09/18
Follow the spellbinding Fairy Trail through Ever wondered why only some people can
Halton Fri 10.30-11.30 Sat 22nd HULL the enchanted woodland to discover the roll their tongue? Or touch their tongue with
Wyke 6th Form College Bricknell Avenue homes of fairies and find out which fairy their nose? Or have blue eyes? Drop in to
Harrogate Fri 2.15-2.45 HU5 4NT you are: Hesta Honeysuckle or Gethin our All About Me Gallery on selected dates
Children’s Library (term Goldfinch? It’s a truly magical experience. to find out!
time only) Sun 23rd PUDSEY Pop along to see our Enabler in the All
Pudsey Leisure Centre Market Place Pudsey MAGIC HATTER About Me gallery on the following dates to
LS28 7BE 1.30 start Our favourite magician is back with a find out more!
Headingley Mon 2.00-2.30pm whizz & a bang! The Magic Hatter will be Sat 7 & 14 July, Wed25 July, Sat 28 July,
(Rhyme Time)Fri 9.30- Sat 29th BARNSLEY conjuring up colourful comedy magic, Wed 1 Aug, Sat 4 Aug, Wed 8 Aug, Sat 11
Horizon Community College Dodworth Road stunning tricks and summertime silliness to Aug, Wed 15 Aug, Sat 18 Aug,
10.00am S70 6PD entertain your little ones this summer. Wed 22 Aug, Sat 25th Aug, Wed 29 Aug,
Sat 1 Sept
Holt Park Wed 9:30 – 10:00 MOTHERCARE YORK FATT MATT’S CIRCUS
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Fatt KIRKLEES LIGHT
Horsforth Tuesday 10:30 11:00 Clifton Moor, York,YO30 4XU Matt is back! He has some top tricks up
his sleeve in the Big Top Tent this summer. RAILWAY
Hunmanby Fri 2.15-3pm 01904 693915 Prepare to be WOWED with amazing
Contact store for details of classes and acrobatics & death defying stunts… Huddersfield HD8 9XJ
Ilkley Weds 2.15 Under 5’s events.
MAIZE MAZE CHALLENGE www.kirkleeslightrailway.com
Kippax Friday 2.00-2.30pm MOTHERCARE Our famous Maize maze challenge is back!
Little adventurers can explore acres of corn Day Out with Thomas – 21 & 22 July 2018
Middleton Thurs10.15-10.45am LEEDS fun, can you beat your friends to the finish?
Day Out with Thomas – 18 & 19 Aug 2018
Moor Allerton Weds 11.15-11.45am Crown Point, Leeds, LS10 1EW PIG RACING IN THE PORK-SHIRE
VINTAGE VEHICLE RALLY
Morley Tues 11.00-11.30am 01132 440555 HURDLE (100+ CARS) - 2 Sept 2018
Oink Oink! Our racing pigs are raring to
Oakwood Thurs 2:00 – 2:30pm Contact store for details of classes go. Cheer our little piggies on as they race STEAM & DIESEL GALA WEEKEND
down the track, leap over mini fences and 8 – 9 Sept 2018
Otley Mon 2-2.30pm and events. cross the finish line. Who will be crowned
the Porkshire Hurdle champion?! NRM York
Pudsey Friday 11.00-11.30am MOTHER SHIPTON’S
Wednesday Rhymetime CAVE BALE PLAY BAAARN Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ
9.30 - 10.00 Plus there’s all the usual farm fun, including
Knaresborough, HG5 8DD Tractor & Trailer rides to the amazing www.railwaymuseum.org.uk
Bale Play Baaarn with giant drop slides,
Rothwell Sat 11:00 to 11:30am 01423 864600 straw bale mountain, junior tractor drivers’ Summer Holidays: 21 July – 2 Sept 2018
area, rope swing & dig ‘n’ play. Explore 10.00–16.00. All activities free—donations
Selby Wed 10.30-11am (term www.mothershipton.co.uk the outdoors this summer and enjoy all welcome
time only) our outdoor activities including our Giant Recommended for all ages
Summer Holidays: Robin Hood will be Sandpit, Bouncing Pillows, Crazy Golf, ACTIVITY ZONE Great Hall 11:00–15:00
Sherburn every Tues 10.30-11.00 in the park during the summer holidays, Barrel Rides and Go Karts! But don’t forget daily
perhaps there is a champion archer to visit our furry friends in the Animal Barns! STREAMLINED BY DESIGN, ROBOT
Wakefield Baby Bookworms amongst you. Actors will be stationed RAILWAYS, PASSENGER PUZZLE
Drury Lane Fri 10-11am as characters in the park to help families
complete a themed quiz sheet. Fun for all MINIATURE RAILWAY
Wetherby Weds 10.45-11.15am the family Saturday 21st July to Friday 31st Climb aboard and experience the railways
August, 10am to 5.30pm (last admission in small scale on our fantastic miniature
Yeadon Mon 2-2.20pm (term railway ride.
time only) 4.30pm). Journey past gigantic railway objects and

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Baby and Children’s Indoor Markets

Indoor table top sales for nearly new

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Sun 8th July BRIGHOUSE
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through the changing landscape of South the Activity Cart. £3 (drop-in) Pop-up Beach - Bringing the seaside to www.breezeleeds.org
Yard. Bolton Abbey - 1st – 31st Aug 2018
Wed 8 Aug: Balloon Creations 10:30am, Our pop-up beach will be located on the The dates for The Big One - Breeze
SCIENCE & MEDIA 12pm & 2pm (workshops last for 1 hour) bank of the River Wharfe, outside the
MUSEUM Learn about Mr and Mrs Graham who made Cavendish Pavilion. on Tour 2018
an amazing hot air balloon ascent from The Let your little ones imagine they have taken Wed 1st & Thurs 2nd Aug - Roundhay
BD1 1NQ - 0844 856 3797 Piece Hall in 1837 and learn the skills to to the high seas by captaining our new Park, Soldier’s Fields 12 - 5pm
create a special twisted balloon model. £3 per wooden pirate ship. Shipwrecked on our Wed 15th & Thurs 16th Aug - Kirkstall
www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk child (booking advised) beach you will find the ship has slides, Abbey 12 - 5pm
climbing nets, a fireman’s pole and a ship’s
WONDERLAB Open 10.00–18.00 daily: Wed 15 Aug: Textile Animals 10:30am – wheel. Our beach will also have giant deck The dates for Mini Breeze (just like
Free; booking recommended 3pm chairs and space to build sandcastles Breeze on Tour, for 0-19 year olds) but
Step into a world of wonder, where what you Learn about the famous Halifax Zoo and galore! smaller are
see and hear is only the beginning… the importance of cloth in The Piece Hall’s Parents can watch their children playing Sat 16 Jun 1-5 pm @ Bramhope West Park
history. Then, using different fabrics of varying whilst enjoying refreshments at the Rugby Club, The Sycamores, Bramhope,
EARLY BIRDS Sat 8 Sept 2018 Free; textures and colours, be inspired to create Cavendish Pavilion. Leeds LS16 9JR
booking required. Tickets will be available to a textile animal to take home with you. £3 Don’t forget your bucket and spade! Fri 27 July 1-5 pm @ Farnley Farnley Park,
book closer to the event date (drop-in) Hall Lane, Leeds LS12 5HA
Early Birds is a special event for families THE HEPWORTH Mon 30 July 1-5 pm @ Bramley Bramley
with children who have an Autism Spectrum Wed 22 Aug: Watercolour Workshop Park, Westover Road, LS13 3PG
Condition, an anxiety disorder, or a Special 10:30am & 12pm (workshops last 1 hour) Wakefield, WF1 5QJ, 01294 247360 Fri 3 Aug 1-5 pm @ Gildersome Gildersome
Educational Need that means they would Join local artist Jane Austin in the Learning Sports Club, Street Lane, LS27 7HR
benefit from a quieter, more relaxed museum Studio for this watercolour workshop. Jane www.hepworthwakefield.org Sat 4 Aug 1-5 pm @ Yeadon Yeadon Tarn
opening. The museum will open early—at will show you some simple watercolour Sailing Centre, LS19 7UR
08.30—and will be available exclusively for techniques so you can create your own Bright Light Sculptures. Sun 1 July, Tue Mon 6 Aug 1-5 pm @ Tinshill Tinshill Top
our Early Birds guests until 10.00, when we painting, taking inspiration from the Grade I 21, Wed 22, Thurs 23 Aug, Sun 23 Sep, (Playing Fields), LS16 6BN
open our doors to the general public. listed Piece Hall. £8 (booking advised) Drop-in 11am - 4pm Tue 7 Aug 1-5 pm @ Armley Armley Park,
Entry and activities are free. Early Birds visitors Free Drop-in 11am - 4pm (closed for lunch Stanningley Road, LS12 3LW
can also enjoy a film screening at reduced Wed 29 Aug: The Piece Hall Arty 12.30 - 1pm), Join us for multi-sensory Wed 8 Aug 1-5 pm @ Queenswood Drive
ticket prices. Early Birds is a great way to Partyb10:30am – 3pm creative play for children of all ages! Queenswood Drive Rugby Pitches, LS6
explore the museum at a quiet time, away We’re going art crazy! Drop-in to the Learning Visit The Hepworth Family Gift and discover 3HT
from the hustle and bustle of crowds. Studio and have a go at printing, make a Barbara Hepworth’s sculptures through fun Thur 9 Aug 1-5pm @ Beeston Cross Flatts
bookmark or create your own model. £3 and creative activities. Park, Beeston Park Road, LS11 7BQ
GAMES LOUNGE Open 10.00–18.00 daily (drop-in) In the Learning Studios, play with materials Fri 10 Aug 1-5 pm @ Farsley Hainsworth
FREE PERMANENT GALLERY For full details on all family workshops please on light boxes, contribute to a large scale Park, New Park View, Farsley, LS28 5TZ
Play your way through classic games, from visit www.thepiecehall.co.uk drawing with huge stencils and look through Sat 11 Aug 1-5 pm @ East Ardsley East
Pac-Man to Super Mario Kart. Learn about the shape windows to re-imagine the world Ardsley Recreation Grounds, WF3 2AP
the history of videogaming. Discover the story YORK MAZE outside. Make your own Hepworth-inspired Mon 13 Aug 1-5 pm @ Morley Scatcherd
behind a global phenomenon. light catcher to take home. Park, Scatcherd Park Avenue, LS27 9JU
DIGITAL GAMING TIMELINE / CONSOLE YO19 5LT - 01904 607341 Fri 17 Aug 1-5 pm @ Rothwell Springhead
COLLECTION / ARCADE GAMES / HOME Toddler Tuesdays 3 July, 7 Aug, 4 Sept, Park, LS26 OWB
GAMING / TABLE ARCADE GAMES / www.yorkmaze.co.uk 2 Oct, 10.30 - 11.45am and 1 - 2.15pm Mon 20 Aug 1-5pm @ Middleton Town
ANIMATION AND VIDEOGAMES £7 for 1 adult, 1 child + £2 per additional Street, Middleton, LS10
York Maze Opens! Sat 14th July to child/ adult Tue 21 Aug 1-5 pm @ Pudsey Queens
PIECE HALL HALIFAX Selected Tuesdays, 10.30 - 11.45am, £7 Park, 18 Pavillion Way, LS28 7LW
Mon 3rd Sept for 1 adult with 1 child, £2 per additional Thu 23 Aug 1-5 pm @ Hyde Park
HX1 1RE - 01422 525200 Be the first to solve this year’s a-mazing child/adult Woodhouse Moor, Hyde Park, LS6
design: Enjoy a relaxing workshop getting creative Fri 24 Aug 1-5 pm @ Garforth Garforth
www.thepiecehall.co.uk Giant Maize Maze, Maze of Illusions, with your little ones, from 18 months to 4 Academy, Lidgett Lane, LS25 1LJ
Mineshaft Maze, Finger Fortune Maze. years, and let us clear up the mess.
Antiques Roadshow Family Fun Sun 8 CHILD FRIENDLY LEEDS – MILENNIUM
July, 10:30am – 3:30 pm Active Fun Attractions: Mindful Makers Sat 7 July, Sat 11 Aug, SQUARE Leeds, LS2 3AD
Bring your favourite old object and our Cobstacle Course, Jumping Pillow, Sat 1 Sep, Sat 13 Oct, 10.30 - 11.45am Info: 0113 378 3580 or 1554 or 3577.
Heritage and Learning team will show you Climbing Zone, Corn Snake Tower Slides, £7 for 1 adult with 1 child+ £2 per Tickets (Town Hall Box Office): 0113 376
how to transform it for the 21st century. Bale Mountain, The Cob Cliff Challenge. additional child/adult 0318
Tickets: £3 (drop-in) Having a Laugh Attractions: Selected Thursdays, 10.30 - 11.45am, £7 www.facebook.com/childfriendlyleeds/
Kernel Kernel’s House of Cornfusion, for 1 adult with 1 child + £2 per additional
MAKING MONDAYS Mon 30 July, 13 Aug Crowmania 2 Ride, Professor Pearcy’s child/adult Child Friendly Leeds Live 8 August 2018
& 27 Aug, 10:30am – 3pm Crowbot Show, Pig Racing, Angry Crows Join artist Jennyanne Smith for a fun (1 day only)
Drop by the activity cart in the courtyard and morning of children’s yoga including This festival-style event is made up of two
our Heritage and Learning team will show you Take It Easy Attractions: movement, meditation and mindful art separate 3 hour sessions both compered
how to make a badge or keyring using your Sand and Water Play, Giant Mural Painting, activities inspired by artwork in the galleries. by former CBeebies presenter Alex Winters,
own creative design. £1 (drop-in) Corn on the Club Crazy Golf, Corn on Suitable for 2 – 7 year olds. headlined by ‘Andy and the Odd Socks’
The Quad, The Scare Crow Centre, The Mindful Makers sessions are designed and featuring heats of the ‘Breeze has
TRAIL TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS Cornstruction Zone, Remote Corntrol Boats to motivate children to be active, build Talent’ competition, which showcases local
Tues 7 Aug & 21 Aug / Thurs 16 Aug & 30 confidence, and manage the spectrum young talent who will perform on stage
Aug, 10am – 5pm Yorkshire Day Wed 1st August of emotions that they experience in their in front of a panel of industry professional
Pick up a family trail from the Welcome Celebrating all that is great in Yorkshire, day‐to-day activities. judges. There will also be a range of fun,
Centre or The Piece Hall Gift Shop and set off round bale racing, eat Yorkshire puds, Each session includes childfriendly yoga free activities for children to enjoy around
to explore the Grade I listed Piece Hall with throw Yorkshire puds, ey up!! moves (Asana); cardiovascular conditioning; the square including arts, crafts, sport and
Woolly the Sheep as your guide. £1 meditation; breathing techniques much more. The first ‘Child Friendly Leeds
BOLTON ABBEY (Pranayama) and deep relaxation (Yoga Live’ session will run from 10am-1pm and
FASHION FRIDAYS: Face Painting and Nidra). the second from 2-5pm. Admission £4 per
Dressing Up Fri 10 Aug & 24 Aug, 10:30pm BD23 6EX You will also be creative together enjoying person and tickets can be bought online or
– 3pm mindfulness based making activities. in person from Leeds Town Hall Box Office.
Drop by our fashion station in the courtyard 01756 718 000 / 01756 710 331
where you can choose from a selection of Explore and Draw totes Every Sat, LEEDS MUSEUMS &
designs to have your face painted, then www.boltonabbey.com plus Mons and Fris in the Wakefield school GALLERIES
rummage through our dressing-up chest to holidays, 10am - 5pm
find that fancy costume to complete your Welly Walk - Woodland Adventure Trail 10am - 5pm, Free leeds.gov.uk/schoolholidays
character look. Prices vary from £1.50-£3 26th May – 4th Nov 2018 Borrow an Explore & Draw tote to discover
Prepare for lots of fun and mud! Our the artworks in the gallery with your family. Please check the
WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS Wed 25 woodland adventure trail leads you from the Use looking tools and prompt cards in the organisations website for
July: Ice Cream Making 10:30am, 12pm & stepping stones to the Cavendish Pavilion tote bags to explore exhibitions together up to date information
2pm (workshops last for 1 hour) (you can start at either end). and spark discussion with your family. on dates, times and
£3 per child (booking advised) Create your own artworks inspired by what venues
Visit Blondin’s Ice Cream Parlour to learn Family Cycle Zone - Grass paths, safe to you see using the drawing materials and
about the origins of ice cream and how it’s cycle - 28th April – 1st Oct 2018 prompt cards to experiment with different
made, then head up to the Learning Studio to The Family Cycle Zone is in an enclosed ways of drawing.
have a go at making your own. field adjacent to the Village car park. It
offers a safe area for children to cycle, BREEZE EVENTS
Wed 1 Aug: 1st Birthday! 10:30am – 3pm away from the hazards of traffic and
Join us in the courtyard for fun family activities pedestrians. With “paths” cut through the
to celebrate our first year of re-opening. There grass and road signs to mark the way,
wil be face painting, Giant Yorkshire Rose children can enjoy endless fun manoeuvring
artwork, a Georgian photobooth and crafts at the roundabout and junctions!!! This is
the perfect spot for your little one to gain
confidence and find their balance.
Please bring your own bikes.

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THEATREtalk

Fabulous role
model

Young dancer Junior Frood is keen to bring his
experiences with bullying to his role as Youth
Ambassador for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF)

JUNIOR attends Leeds West Academy them stand up to the bullies. Scars are
proof that they are a survivor and a heart
in Bramley and Pineapple Performing Arts warrior.”
School in London and is an anti-bullying
campaigner, freestyle dance champion “I would urge people to please donate
and fundraiser. and raise awareness of the charity as the
work the charity does provides medical
He was appointed by CHSF back in equipment, staff and education that saves
March, having made a star appearance at lives.”
their Christmas party last year.
Junior is using his own experiences of
Junior said: “It hurt me so much when bullying to help others. He added:
I heard that some children get bullied due
to them having time off school or because “I used to get bullied because I danced
of their scars.” and they thought boys couldn’t dance -
they thought it was just girls.”
“So through my anti-bullying work with
the Diana Award, I am going to work with “So they used to call me names and
the children on self-esteem issues to help kick and punch me and stuff. It got that

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HARROGATE

01423 771138

[email protected]
stagecoach.co.uk/harrogate

GARFORTH

0808 208 5134

[email protected]
stagecoach.co.uk/garforth

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bad that we had to move house.” THEATREtalk
“It’s all good now because I moved
Watch this space
schools and now I’m at high school and
they all support my dancing.” Smalltalk’s brand new online
Webzine Coming soon
Andy McNally, CHSF’s Marketing
Manager said: FamiClyovLeirfeed

“Junior’s talent, strength of character Dance Bugs
and communication skills make him a
fabulous role model particularly for our New Dance Class Starts Sept 8th 2018
young patients and supporters.” for ages 3yrs to school age

“He is already proving a big hit with Friday 1.30 - 2.15pm • Sat 9.30 - 10.15am
charity supporters and is inspiring patients
to take up dancing and be proud of who Fir Tree Lane, off Harrogate Road
they are. We look forward to working with For more information call Laura on 0113 2950126
him more in the future.”
www.dancebugs-leeds.co.uk
Junior appeared in the Yorkshire Post’s
“Young Yorkshire Talent List” in March Courses in Performing Arts & Theatre Skills

He has raised over £300,000 for An introductory course for 3 - 5 yr olds
hospices including Martin House, St
Leonard’s and St Gemma’s, and recently • Combined courses in Musical Theatre,
received a British Citizen Youth Award for Drama and Dance from 5 - 16 yrs
his fundraising.
• Two major
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund support theatre
the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit at Leeds productions
General Infirmary, and all fundraising goes a year
towards vital equipment, facilities, parent
accommodation and medical research into
congenital heart disease.
To donate and find out more visit
www.chsf.org.uk

Under the Sea

THE Summer Holiday Workshop at Garforth Stagecoach this year will

be Disneys “The Little Mermaid” Jnr
Join us for 5 days of Dance, Singing and Drama as we dive “Under the

Sea” into the underwater world of “The Little Mermaid” culminating in a
free performance for Family and friends on the Friday evening! Workshops
are open to anyone aged 4 to 16.
Wrap around care is available each day from 8:30 am until 5:30 pm at no
extra cost. 

Monday 13th August to Friday 17th August
£130 per student / £95 siblings 
Visit the Holiday Workshops page on our website for more details or
to book your place! stagecoach.co.uk/garforth or send an enquiry
email to [email protected]

www.smalltalk-magazine.com Ready to go “on stage”? Call: 0113 2628033

www.onstagetheatrearts.co.uk

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BABYtalk

The

A lovely importance of
tummy time
way to
ALMOST 50% of babies at 12 weeks show signs of plagiocephaly or
bond
flat head syndrome.
SLING Swing is such a lovely way to bond through close cuddles and This is a cosmetic condition that can be improved with early targeted
repositioning and increased tummy time to reduce the pressure on the
feeling your little one’s heart beating and their sweet breath on your neck. flattened area.
My three year old still enjoys cuddles in the carrier but nowadays it’s on Tummy time is important not just to protect and correct head shape, it
my back. Back carries are a fantastic way for any little one who has good is important for developing strength and control for sitting, crawling and
head control and able to sit unaided. eventually walking and should be part of your everyday routine.
Beanie Bopper’s sessions can also be enjoyed as themed movement and Our tummy time tips are:
dance parties. Last month, the under 5’s enjoyed a pirate-themed party Start early with short sessions of a few minutes building to 30 – 60
with disco ball lighting. These affordable parties included eye patches, minutes daily. Break this up over the day.
island hopping and walking the plank. Use positioning aids such as a small cushion under your baby’s chest to
Parties can be tailored to suit your theme and different packages make them more comfortable.
available. Limit time in baby bouncers and car seats.
More info @ www.slingswing.co.uk Alternate the side that you feed your baby and the side that you place
your baby in their cot.
If your baby looks in one direction only, speak to your Health Visitor or GP.
For advice and information on alternative plagiocephaly treatment visit
www.steeperclinic.com

Signing classes & drop-in sessions Watch this space
throughout North and West Yorkshire
Smalltalk’s brand new online
all gone Trained teachers and signers Webzine Coming soon
bird
listen Musical activities, stories and puppets FamiClyovLeirfeed

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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BABYtalk

Anytime Almost 50%
anywhere! of babies at
12 weeks old
show signs of
plagiocephaly
or flat head
syndrome.
Talk to our
experienced and
friendly clinicians
at Steeper Clinic
in Leeds about
‘tummy time’ tips
and expert advice
on prevention
and treatment.

SING and Sign is a fantastic program which benefits the whole family. Contact us for your www.steeperclinic.com
free ‘tummy time’ tips pack
The weekly classes help to teach the signs by demonstrating them for plagiocephaly prevention
using fun and simple nursery rhymes, encouraging families to use them on 0113 207 0432 or
consistently in context at home. [email protected].

The signs are easy to learn, so the whole family can get involved, PAUL STRIDE
including siblings. It is such a heart warming sight to see children
communicating with their younger siblings using baby sign. It really Supplying Quality Nursery Equipment Since 1982
helps their friendship begin to develop from a young age. These signing
‘conversations’ are brilliant for speech and language development too, as 20 Kathryn Avenue,
they mimic the turn-taking structure of verbal communication. Monks Cross, York,
YO32 9JS
The online Jessie Cat Club now provides families with brilliantly fun, 01904 674800
high-quality video footage of the signs in action, to support learning (and
entertain the little ones!) at home between classes. www.paulstride.co.uk

The club also includes interactive songs, written accompaniments to
the themes of the classes, and a video signing dictionary with printable
images.

It has proved highly popular with families who are keen to learn and
use baby signing with their little one, and it is so easy to access, anytime
anywhere! (Yes, even on your phone at 2 am with a teething grumpy
baby!)
www.singandsign.co.uk

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.

Sling Swing
Mondays in Wetherby & Rothwell
TM Wednesdays in Garforth
Thursdays in Kippax
www.slingswing.co.uk

bond & nc with your baby Beanie Boppers
dance Mondays in Garforth
Thursdays in Kippax
www.slingswing.co.uk/beanie-boppers

For further information and to book Contact Kat:
[email protected]

www.slingswing.co.uk www.facebook.com/eastleedsslingswing

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SWIMtalk
Staying safe in the
water this summer

Going for an outdoor swim is one of
the most refreshing – and fun – ways
to cool off from the sun.
But the differences between swimming
inside and swimming outdoors in the
sea or a lake means it’s crucial to be
aware of how you can stay safe.
Here Swim England give us 7 tips for
staying safe in the water this summer

SHOULD YOU BE SWIMMING HERE? in a straight line. Rip currents, waves and DON’T GO OUT ON YOUR OWN
Before going into the water anywhere tides will move you in different directions in You aren’t allowed to swim in a pool
outdoors, ask yourself whether you should the water. Always check the tidal activity without supervision, so don’t go swimming
be swimming there. Look for warnings before you go in so you know what to outdoors without anyone around. The
or guidance signs which may alert you to expect. Also, breathe away from waves safest and best places to go swimming
dangerous places to swim. Is there a safe and keep an eye on the shoreline. You outdoors will have lifeguards on duty, and
place to enter and exit the water? If the should always swim parallel to the shore in you will be much safer swimming with
answer is no, look for somewhere else. standing depth water. friends than on your own.

DON’T EXPECT A SOLID POOL FLOOR ONCE YOU’VE COOLED DOWN, DRY STAY CALM AND SIGNAL
It might sound obvious, but when you’re OFF If you do get into difficulty swimming
swimming outdoors – unless you’re in Outdoor swimming is cold! And that’s outside, stay calm and signal to shore for
one of the many fantastic lidos around the perfect if you want to cool down on a help. Fight the instinct to swim harder and
country – you won’t have a secure, solid hot day. But until you’re in the water, you against the water. 
pool floor underneath you. The bed of a don’t know quite how cold it is, so make
lake, river or the sea will rarely provide a sure you enter the water slowly and safely DIAL 999 TO HELP OTHERS
completely solid footing, and there may rather than jumping in. Once you have If you see someone else in trouble in deep
well be other obstacles and hazards cooled off and your body temperature has or rough water, do not go into the water to
underwater that you cannot see. reduced, it’s time to get out of the water. help them. Too many people drown trying
Do not stay in cold water once your body to save other people or their pets. Instead,
DO EXPECT A CURRENT is starting to shiver. call 999 or alert a lifeguard immediately.
Anyone who has swum in a lake or the Look for something that floats which you
sea will know just how hard it is to swim can throw to them.

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said: “Swimming outdoors is great fun and
in hot weather, it can be even better.

“But it is important to remember that
swimming outdoors is very different to
swimming in a pool.

Swim England and the RNLI are
running free outdoor swimming and water
safety sessions this summer at 28 outdoor
waterside locations across the UK and
Ireland. The hour-long Swim Safe sessions
are aimed at children aged between seven
and 14-years-old. 

To find out more please visit 
swimsafe.org.uk

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A very special SWIMtalk
journey
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SWIMMING with your baby is a very special time, where you can

focus purely on each other and enjoy the closeness of playing in the
water.

Water Babies are very proud to say that they have the best baby
swimming teachers in the world! Only Water Babies teachers can say
they have an ASA Level 3 Advanced Swimming Teaching for Under 5’s
qualification. With a real focus on child development & supported by the
most up-to-date research, they can take you and your baby on a journey
from the first splash to being ready to join mainstream swimming classes.

Water Babies classes are available across the Yorkshire area in
warmer water pools. Please note your baby must be under 12 months
old to start Chapter 1 classes.

For more information, contact Water Babies Yorkshire (Central) on
01943 862802, email: [email protected] or visit 
www.waterbabies.co.uk

A great
introduction

CONFESSIONS of Sarah, mum of Robert, a Baby Swimmers parent

“It was with some trepidation that I approached my son’s first
swimming lesson.

I remember staring down at him on the change mat in his slightly
over-sized neoprene trunks, after grappling with getting these and a swim
nappy on him, and wondering how we were going to ever do this quickly
each week.

Now, five months on and halfway through our second term with Baby
Swimmers, we’re pros!

It has been a great introduction to the water for my son.
Seeing my baby going from being slightly anxious about going into the
water to laughing and happily going underwater and holding onto the side
of the pool has been an amazing experience.
www.babyswimmers.co.uk

PIC: copyright@Alexmyers

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EDUCATIONtalk
Hat -Trick

for

local nursery!

Cliffe House Day Nursery
is celebrating yet another
Outstanding Ofsted grading
at their Burley in Wharfedale
nursery.

THIS is in addition to a recent for their 160 staff. speaking skills, and have the highest
The Ofsted Inspector commented expectations of what children can achieve’
Outstanding result at Shipley and
Outstanding in 2016 at Bramhope. on the outstanding quality of teaching ‘Children’s behaviour is impeccable,
Baildon, Featherbank and Trinity University & learning that was evident during the they are incredibly helpful, caring &
are all graded Good. Inspection, remarked that the story telling thoughtful to each other’
was some of the best she had seen and
Della & Adrian Stocks established the complimented all the children on their ‘Parents are highly complimentary
6 strong group of nurseries 21 years ago good behaviour and manners !! about the excellent quality of educational
when as working parents they struggled support & care their children receive’
to find high-quality care in the area. They Some of the Ofsted comments ……
both remain passionate in building the ‘Managers are inspirational in their Do you have childcare needs?
highest standard of environments both pursuit of the highest quality of care & Manager Hazel would love to show you
indoor and outdoor for children and have education for children’ around the ‘Outstanding’ setting.
recently introduced a ‘Training Academy’ ‘Staff support children to flourish,
to offer in-house training & development provide excellent support to ensure Call her on 01943 865007 to arrange
all children acquire superb listening & a viewing.
www.cliffehousedaynurseries.co.uk

I am Grovian

WOODHOUSE Grove School is particular hallmark of the pupils who attend this dimension that many day schools simply cannot
school, reflecting the extensive provision, wide- replicate.
summarised perfectly in their latest ISI ranging opportunities and excellent coaching
Inspection Report from last year. they receive.” Woodhouse Grove School offers busy
parents flexibility with all meals included in the
“Pupils across the school are open, friendly All pupils are encouraged to get involved fees and the opportunity to board at short
and highly confident. They are energetic and with an extraordinary array of co-curricular notice.
busy, without being pressurised, because they activities based on the 70-acre school campus
know they are supported and encouraged by and within the surrounding area. The thriving Open Mornings on Saturday 22nd
staff.” boarding community means the school always September and Saturday 17th November.
has a buzz about it and this adds an extra Register online at woodhousegrove.co.uk
“Excellence in extra-curricular fields is a

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EDUCATIONtalk

Established in WOODHOUSE
1981 GROVE SCHOOL

HEADINGLEY Preschool was established in 1981 and has over 35 ihonourable and respectful. I am Grovian

years of valuable experience and networks. There are two settings, one Open Mornings
on the grounds of Shire Oak School, which is open school hours, and
a sister site on Burton Crescent, which offers, wrap around care. Both 22 September & 17 November
settings are convenient to Meanwood, Universities and Leeds City Centre
if you need to get to work or schools. register at woodhousegrove.co.uk
A rich, welcoming and stimulating environment is provided, which
alongside a collaborative approach to learning, allows your child’s Was your child born between
uniqueness to be celebrated.  In addition to the EYFS curriculum children Sept 2014 and Aug 2015?
have the opportunity to learn Spanish and mindfulness as part of their
daily routine. This child-centred approach has been recognised by If so, give your child a
OFSTED who gave an outstanding rating in 2017. great start at Chapel
The pre-school feeds most local primary schools and has places Allerton Primary’s
available for children aged 2-5 years. Families from all social and cultural Foundation One
backgrounds are welcome. Enrol your child so they can start their (Nursery)
preschool learning journey and meet some new friends.
If you would like to arrange a visit, e: [email protected]  t: We offer quality childcare in
01132786722  or visit www.headingleypreschool.co.uk  a happy and stimulating
environment, for 15 or 30
We hope to welcome you soon! hours a week
We are taking children’s
Easy for you and
names for September 2018!
fun for them
Please contact Claire Easton at
MANY children make steady progress in their reading throughout the
[email protected]
school year and then go backwards during the long summer holidays and
spend the beginning of the new school year catching up. or just pop into school
Chapel Allerton Primary School,
Reading Chest helps to make your child’s reading journey easy for you Harrogate Road, Leeds LS7 3PD
and fun for them, by providing a constant supply of inspiring books, at www.chapelallertonprimary.co.uk
just the right reading level.

Reading Chest is a book rental service for children learning to read,
with an extensive selection of reading schemes such as Phonics Bug,

Floppy’s Phonics, Big Cat Phonics, Collins
Big Cat, Oxford Reading Tree, Project X,
Rigby Star and Bug Club.

After reading your rental books, simply
return them in the pre-paid envelope and
wait for some more to drop through your
letterbox.

For more information go to
www.readingchest.co.uk.

Reading Chest is offering
Smalltalk readers £5.00 off
their first month’s membership
with the code TALK18

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EDUCATIONtalk

Come on Buy
down and yourself a
give it a little time
TRY
WITH the holidays underway and thoughts turning to the Back to
FOLLOWING the success of the last two years, LittleLions-Rugby
School uniform my needle and thread are poised to sew yet more
will be starting a new Toddler group term on 11th September. nametapes on to the new uniform. Feeling like I am doing the right thing
For fun, games and a chance for your children to play with other with these traditional tapes I have to wonder, is there an easier way?

children, whilst parents can chill for an hour during their busy toddler There is ….I have discovered a great alternative to all this sewing – the
intensive day. Unless of course, you have enough energy left to join in. StickEasy Label! Developed by mother of four boys, Melanie King, this
little label is fabulous. The owner of the aptly named Easy2name has
Get yourselves down to The Victory Hall, Thorner on 11th September. saved me hours with these which simply stick on the wash care labels
The doors will be opening at 11.00am. and they stay put.

Come and give it a TRY and join in the fun. I ordered a Sticky Starter pack which included some nice brightly
More info @ www.littlelions-rugby.co.uk or call Mike Roberts, coloured stickers which are totally dishwasher proof and go in shoes with
Principal Coach, 077 75 80 42 57 some clear covers popped over the top. These now adorn the water
bottle, lunchbox, cricket bat, cricket pad…brilliant.
BACK TO SCHOOL! You name it -
STICK ON we label it! As Melanie says – You name it – they label it!
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IRON ON
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to embroidered
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Call our friendly team on 01924 885245 to arrange a visit.
Every Day is an Open Day!

www.silcoates.org.uk

Established for over 20 years,
FIRST CLASS childcare for 0 – 5s

FREE childcare (up to 30 hours) for
2, 3 & 4 year olds – subject to certain criteria

LIMITED AVAILABILITY – CALL NOW !!!

Baildon 01274 586 888 • [email protected]
Bramhope 0113 284 3004 • [email protected]
Burley 01943 865 007 • [email protected]
Featherbank 0113 345 2850 • [email protected]
Horsforth 0113 258 5522 • [email protected]
Shipley 01274 500 067 • [email protected]

www.cliffehousedaynurseries.co.uk