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WelcomeHi everyone and welcome to the latest

edition of Primary Times. Can you

believe we are almost half way through

the year, and have just one half-term

left before school’s out for Summer?

The year has been a busy one so

far, and we have a selection of some

of your fabulous photographs from

special events such as Red Nose Day

and World Book Day that show that so

far, 2013 ha been a whole lot of fun.

While you are enjoying the sunshine this

half-term, take a look at our latest edition.

We bring you the lowdown on what it is

really like to work in a zoo, and you can

also enjoy an interview with Harry Potter

star Oliver Phelps. Make sure you keep

your eyes open for all our fab competitions,

our new cartoon characters Winnie and

Winchester will help you spot them and you

could win some great prizes. Plus, all our

competitions can now be entered on our

Facebook page, just fi nd the competition

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INTERVIEW WITH

OLIVER PHELPS

I’m 20 and I live in Walsall. Animals are my number one passion in life. For the last six months I have been volunteering one day each week at Dudley Zoo. I studied Animal Care for 4 years at South Staffordshire College at the Rodbaston Campus. I started with level 1 Animal Care and worked all the way up to level 3, due to fi nish this July with the grade DDD (three distinctions). I’m not currently studying, but I’m very busy, as well as volunteering at the zoo I also have a casual keeper’s job at Rodbaston, where I work with the Reptiles and Fish! I hope eventually to be head of a section or a senior animal keeper at a zoo.

My Day at Dudley Zoo begins at 9am. I go and check that all the animals I specifi cally work with are ok. I am based in the Discovery Centre so I work with

the small animals, the ferrets, Shadow, Smokey and Storm, the Guinea pigs, Toffee, Rufus and Alfi e who is an albino guinea pig, and the chinchillas Eric, Elton, Buzz and Bowie. I gather all the tools and equipment I will need to clean them out. I also go to the kitchen area to check we have the different sorts of food we need to feed all the different species. Mammals are fed pellets that are specifi c to that animal, rat pellets, chinchilla mix and guinea pig mix. They also get a small amount of chopped fruit and vegetables. As extra treats, the rats have bread and the guinea pigs oranges. The oranges are very important because they give the Guinea Pigs vitamin C which they are unable to produce themselves. At the zoo, Animal Care comes before anything else so after food the mammals have a full clean which takes quite some time, usually until about 10:30. I then also have to clean the general area I’ve been working in.

Next I move onto the reptiles; the snakes, lizards, frogs, spiders and even a few bugs! They all get fresh food and water. Reptiles eat very fi nely cut veg, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, and, on the top, we also put meal worms. Snakes will get fed a mouse once a week. Reptiles also need water spray to keep them humid. The amphibians have special dechlorinated water. Dechlorinated water is purifi ed water used for amphibians, it helps keeps them humid. When handling the frogs we also have to put it on our hands before we touch them, touching them without this can cause their skin to burn so the water is special as it acts like a barrier.

Once the reptiles are fi nished it’s time to tidy down. And I do mean down! Surfaces and fl oors are all fully cleaned down. Hygiene is always the key to keeping the animals healthy and safe.

Some mornings I have to talk to the visitors about the animals, I love that. I love listening to them whilst they ask questions and show interest. I really enjoy being able to tell them things they never knew. I show visitors the animals they are especially interested in, I think it’s nice to educate about our animals rather than visitors just looking at them. I did a Creature Feature once where I talked

What’s it like to work in a zoo? Amy took us behind the scenes to � nd out!

From massive lions, young giraffes such as Josie (left) to tiny insects, Amy is busy and certainly versatile all day!

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Orry the male Patagonian Sea Lion. He is a huge favourite at the zoo.He loves his fi sh!

to the public about a snake, cockroach and chinchilla. I loved answering the questions and hearing the positive feedback from my audience.

One of the things I really love about my time at the zoo is working in the Discovery Centre. This gives me the chance to not only work with the animals but also with children too. The Discovery Centre is sometimes used as a venue for children’s birthday parties with a difference. The guests enjoy all the usual party food and games, but also get the opportunity to get hands on with a couple of our animals. Ferrets are a real favourite as they are easy to hold, you just need to grip them behind the forearms and support their back end. Sometimes we take a cockroach out for the children to stroke, they just have to run one fi nger down its back. Also, there is sometimes the chance to meet a bearded dragon, you let the dragon sit on your arm and then support it, keeping your other hand on its back. The dragon feels comfortable that way. There is an age limit of 3 years to handle the reptiles, only children over 3 years can hold them and they must have their parent’s consent.

One animal we are unable to let the children handle in the Discovery Centre is the Chinchilla. We are unable to take chinchillas out the front of the DC as they are quite simply too fast and could try to make a quick escape!

After lunch, we have to do a stock check to make sure we have enough of supplies for the next day. If not we note it down anything we need. Afternoons mainly consist of lots of shows and demonstrations at the Zoo, so whilst they are being done we use the time to tidy down. We ensure that all animals have

clean water and that their food hasn’t been tipped over (ferrets like to do that!). At 1:30pm I have to go and help collect the birds of prey in readiness for the bird of prey display that takes place in the Discovery Centre theatre at 2pm. In the show we have Nacho the Cara Cara, Echo the barn owl and Adelaide the kookaburra who is native to Australia. I do get involved in the shows. I sometimes hand out the hand wash to the audience, both before and after they have been in contact with an animal.

Around 3pm we empty the bins and put the rubbish out before wrapping up the day at 4pm. In the summer we fi nish at 5pm and the keepers at 6pm. When the zoo closes the animals are all taken inside, where they spend the night and are safe.

I feel very lucky to be able to work alongside amazing people in such a great Zoo. I love all of the animals I work with myself, being able to form a bond with them is a magical feeling. There are no really bad

things about working in the zoo, except maybe not being able to work with the much bigger animals like the Big Cats or orang-utans, but that

takes a lot of serious training. I did have the chance for one day to work with the other animals as part of a special ’Be a zookeeper for the day’ package. This included working with the Giraffes, Tigers, Sea lions, chimps, lions and penguins. They were all really special in their own way but my favourite were the Tigers. They were wonderful, I think they are two of the best tigers in the world. Another favourite was Orry the male Patagonian Sea Lion. He is a huge favourite at the zoo and loves his fi sh!

Working at the zoo is just the best feeling in the world.

With thanks to Dudley Zoo for allowing Amy to tell us all about her experiences.

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Oliver PhelpsOliver PhelpsFIVE MINUTES WITH

Ahead of this month’s special ‘Sellabrity’ football match and extravaganza, raising funds for the Harry Moseley charity, we grabbed a quick chat with one of the stars of the day, Harry Potter star Oliver Phelps, who chatted to us about all things football, Harry Potter and how you can get involved in ‘Help Harry Help Others’.

Primary Times: Hello Oliver, fi rst of all, you are involved with the ‘Sellabrity’ football match for HHHO. How did you become involved with the Harry Moseley charity?

Oliver Phelps: I fi rst met Harry when he was giving a talk at his primary school in 2010. I’ve never been so impressed by a speaker I’ve heard anywhere in the world before or since that fi rst time I met Harry. After chatting with Harry afterwards I spoke about our meeting on Twitter and spoke of Harry’s story. Then, whilst I was in Australia, I did a Skydive and within 2 days was able to raise £2000, and, more importantly, spread Harry’s word on the other side of the world. It was even featured in a major newspaper in Sydney.

PT: Why is supporting this event so important to you?

OP: Help Harry Help Others is very important to me. The work Georgie (Harry’s mum), Adam Rickett and the rest of the team put in is brilliant. Being lucky enough to be an Ambassador for the charity makes this event very VERY important to me, hopefully we’ll be able to raise a good amount of money.

PT: I know you are both Birmingham City supporters, so how excited are you about this match – and which one of you is the best footballer?

OP: BIG CORRECTION HERE..... James is a Birmingham city fan, I’m an Aston Villa fan. This has always been a divide in MY family. It’s a big deal for both of us, for James because he’s playing at the stadium he’s been going to since he was 6. I’ll be going to the stadium where I’ve been able to see Villa get some memorable results.

PT: What positions will you be playing in?

OP: I’ll be playing in the midfi eld hopefully, but I’ll probably drop back to defence every now and then. James will be playing off the front two.

PT: Joe Cazalghe is also playing – do you ever fi nd yourself getting starstruck when you meet someone like the former World champion boxer?

OP: I’ve met Joe before, I remember when I met him the fi rst time I was rather starstruck. He’s a legend in British sport, but what’s even better than that is that he’s a nice guy.

PT: Could you give us your score prediction for the match? ( We can check back after and see if you were correct!)

OP: I’m going to say my team will win 3-1.

PT: How can children and young people get involved with HHHO?

OP: Go to www.hhho.org.uk and see what events are happening. Also order your HHHO bracelets.

PT: You were 14 at the time of your fi rst Harry Potter movie. How did you get the role?

OP: From my mum seeing in the paper that there was an open audition (anyone can try out) for every role in the movie. We thought why not?!? Miss a day off school and maybe get into a major movie, it really was a no brainer. We received a call back to meet the director and producers. This happened a couple more times until after our screen test we were told we were Fred and George Weasley.

PT: Did you ever expect the fi lms to be so successful?

OP: I always knew it was going to be popular, the book sales made that obvious. But would I have thought when we started fi lming the 1st fi lm that there would be 8 highly successful fi lms to follow, a theme park attraction and to be known the world over?

PT: What was school like as you became fully fl edged movie stars – did old friends still treat you the same?

OP: Oh yes, my old school mates are some of my closest. Turning up to school one day with my hair dyed ginger certainly turned a few heads. But they never treated me any differently.

PT: Everyone always mentions how grounded you are – how did you keep your feet on the ground as your fame grew?

OP: I think it’s my family, my friends and my upbringing. I’ve been able to go to some very cool places, do some awesome things, and meet some interesting people. But when you meet people like Harry, who was not only making these bracelets, ordering the beads and selling them, but was also going through life of a primary school student, and was battling the terrible condition of a brain tumour, it really puts things into his perspective.

PT: How did you feel as you fi lmed the fi nal movie?

OP: It was like fi lming the others to be honest. Only on the last day when they were getting ready to knock down the studios did it hit home this was coming to an end.

PT:The cast seemed to grow up together – do you all still keep in touch?

OP: I still chat to a couple of the guys from fi lming and the crew. We built some great bonds over the years.

PT: What were your own favourite movies from the series?

OP: My favourite was for fi lming the Goblet of fi re.

PT: What advice would you give to other young people reading this who dream of getting into the acting profession.

OP: Never give up and stick with it.

PT: What’s next up for Oliver Phelps?

OP: Scoring a hat-trick at St Andrews on the 18th of May!

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My Brother the Robot Wed 29 May Based on the bestselling book about Bobbie whose inventor dad makes her a little robot brother! Presented by Tall Stories, who touredwith The Gru�alo. Contains music, humour &storytelling for ages 4+ at 1.30pm & 4pm £6Alice 7pm on Thurs 25 JulyAn Extraordinary Adventure Join the crazy folk at a quirky tea party in an energetic blend of both C. S. Lewis’ Alice tales.High quality outdoor show by Heartbreak Prods. Suitable 5+ £7(£6 ch.) advance, £8 (£7) on gate.In Brueton Park, Solihull, bring your seat/blanket/picnic, Also: Romeo & Juliet is performed on Tues 9 July -see website.

District 12 - Theatre Summer SchoolBased on ‘The Hunger Games’ novels.Unique week long course for young people to work with Playbox Theatre School professionals on stage learning all sorts of skills and theatre craft + a show �nale for family. Suitable for ages 9-18 (40 places).Mon 29 Jul - Fri 2 Aug (10am-4pm) Course fee £120.


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Birmingham Town Hall

Box Offi ce: 0121 345 0600Broad Street, Birmingham

www.thsh.co.uk

Wednesday 29 - Thursday 30 May 2013

Spot’s Birthday PartyYou are invited to join Spot and all his friends as they celebrate his birthday. Meet Steve the Monkey, Helen the Hippo and Tom the Crocodile plus Spot’s Mum and Dad, Sally and Sam, even special guest Marco the Rabbit Magician will be there too, ensuring there’s never a dull moment. Tickets £12

Wednesday 3rd July

The Red BalloonThis performance forms part of the Young REP Festival – a two week long showcase of productions by our youth theatre companies.The Intermediate Young REP tells the touching story of Pascal and the colour brought into his troubled life through his friendship with a magical Red Balloon. A previous hit for the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, this play brings magic and balloons to life! Tickets £5

Birmingham Hippodrome

Box Offi ce: 0844 338 5000Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham B5 4TB

www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Friday 28 June - Saturday 28th September

The Lion KingDisney’s The Lion King is a worldwide theatrical phenomenon, seen by over 65 million people and still drawing sell-out crowds at London’s Lyceum Theatre in its 14th year. In June 2013 this acclaimed production will begin a limited season at Birmingham Hippodrome as part of its fi rst UK tour. Ingeniously adapted from Disney’s classic fi lm, this spectacular production explodes with glorious colours and stunning effects, all set to the enchanting rhythms of Africa. Tickets £25-£60

The Old Rep Theatre

Box Offi ce: 0121 245 4455Station Street, Birminghamwww.oldreptheatre.org.uk

Working ProfessionallyTheatre Workshop Students

RosieNanny McPhee And The Big Bang!

AmyBeaker ReturnsCBBC

Brenock & Sam

Dodger, Oliver UK Tour

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The 4’O Clock Club

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Family DaySun 2 Jun

It’s guaranteed to be a sunny day at Warwick Arts Centre as we host our Family Day with plays, picnics, music, fi lms, cakes, treasure hunts, deckchairs and the chance to bathe in moonlight in the middle of the day!

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The Snow Queenbased on the story by Hans Christian AndersenSat 1 & Sun 2 Jun Age 6+

“…can hold an audience of children rapt from start to fi nish” Financial Times

The PoetryJoe Show12pm & 2.15pmAge 3 – 6

Join PoertyJoe, star of CBeebie’s Rhyme Rocket, performer, writer and, of course, poet, in his light-up, pop-up world of fabulous foods, beastly bugs and peculiar pets.

Travelling Light presents an East London Dance, Sadlers Wells and Stratford Circus production

VarmintsBased on the award-winning book Varmints by Helen Ward and Marc CrasteTue 4 & Wed 5 Jun 7pmWed matinee 1.15pmAge 8+

The poignant tale of one small creature’s struggle to preserve a world in danger.

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Award-winning theatre company Complicite presents its fi rst show for families and young people, inspired by Zizou Corder’s bestselling Lionboy trilogy.

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WHITSUN 2013 ISSUE

mmmmmmmmDVD Special

This edition we bid a warm welcome back to our movie page, and this month we have a DVD special, with two fab new releases to read about. You can also enter our competitions to win copies of both. Don’t forget you can now also enter all competitions on our Facebook page, as well as online and by post.

We have three copies of Curious George to give away.

Simply answer this question.What is the name of George’s best friend?a. Bingob. Hundleyc. Rex

Curious George. Film (c) Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Win one of three copies of Everything’s Rosie: Now you see me Now you Don’t by answering the question below.What sort of animal is Raggles?a. A ratb. A pigc. A rabbit

EVERYTHING’S ROSIE Film © 2013 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

CURIOUS GEORGE SWINGS INTO SPRING

A high-flying springtime adventure!DVD Released by Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd . Release Date: 20th May 2013

You know it must be springtime if a curious monkey named George is dancing on the balcony at sunrise! The Man with the Yellow Hat is sure that George has spring fever so he takes George to the park to experience all the wonders of spring.Spring has sprung and the world’s favourite monkey returns - as curious as ever - in this high-fl ying, full-length feature. George and his best friend, Hundley, explore all the wonders of the season together - including blooming fl owers, baby animals and

canoe rides. But when Hundley loses his way and gets lost in the countryside, George takes to the

skies in a hot air balloon to fi nd his pal, in a wild adventure that ends with a very fun surprise! Finally, to George’s delight, Hundley now has spring fever, too!Gently paced, educational and entertaining, Curious George Swings into Spring is ideal is pre-schoolers and key stage one children.Available from ALL MAJOR RETAILERS, priced £6.99 (RRP)

NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON’T!

Everything’s Rosie DVD launches in June 2013

Rosie, Raggles and friends are back for more fun-fi lled adventures, excitement and laughter in the latest DVD compilation featuring episodes from Series 2 of hit Cbeebies series Everything’s Rosie.On shelves from 24th June 2013, little ones can join Rosie, Raggles (everyone’s favourite loveable rabbit) and all their friends - including Big Bear and Bluebird, on a journey of discovery. Follow them all in their new adventures, where they will meet Archie the cheeky chameleon in Now You See Me, Now You Don’t! Young children will continue to have their imaginations sparked by Reaching for the Moon and The Great Outdoors. This new compilation of episodes is a must have treat for Rosie fans everywhere.Explore a world where everything’s right, everything’s fun and everything’s cosy because Everything’s Rosie! With timeless storylines and vibrant animation, combined with an educational ethos, these 13 classic episodes of Everything’s Rosie will keep little ones engaged time and time again.The Everything’s Rosie: Now You See Me Now You Don’t DVD is available from all major retailers from 24th June 2013, priced £6.99 RRP. DVD Released by Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd.

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Lordswood Tennis Club held an Open Day on Saturday 27th April and it was an enormous success. The weather was great and a large number of children and adults turned up for the event, many playing tennis for the fi rst time ever, learning a host of new skills and having loads of fun in the process.

The open day was brilliant, attracting over 65 juniors, many of which have now signed up to courses and lessons at the club. On the day, all players took part in activities including

‘Tennis Freestyle,’ tennis coaching, and tennis games, and were given the chance to win mini tennis prizes, such as keyrings, sweets and pens etc. There were also fun fi tness activities such as relay races and animal movements.

As well as junior coaching, existing members came down to meet adults and play with them using mini tennis balls, which make playing the game much easier, and allows beginners to play a real game straight away.

All players attending each day were put in to prize draw to win one of 6 Babolat Rackets, T-shirts and other prizes. The day was made possible by Give it Your Max who make tennis opportunities available for primary school aged children.

Well done to all who turned up and ‘had a go’. It was a great day and a wonderful event.

Visit www.edgbastonpriory.com for more information

Lordswood Tennis Club Open Day was a great success!



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ONGOING

Stratford upon Avon Butterfly FarmHave you visited the UK’s largest tropical

butterfl y paradise yet? Discover many of the

world’s most beautiful butterfl ies in an exotic

environment of splashing waterfalls and fi sh

fi lled ponds. Call 01789 299 288 or visit the

website www.butterfl yfarm.co.uk

TUESDAY 21ST MAY 2013

Bilston Craft GalleryCraftplay ExplorersBecome a Craftplay Explorer! Join one of

our friendly weekly sessions where you and

your child can enjoy a wealth of materials

for sensory and creative play. Sessions

are drop-in and take place from 10.00

- 11.30am or 1.30-3.00pm. http://www.

wolverhamptonart.org.uk/visit/bilston/

Ongoing until Sunday

16th June

Coventry Transport Museum will be alive with the sights and sounds of the ‘blues and twos’, as the exciting exhibition ‘999’ showcases a variety of historical vehicles from all three of Britain’s emergency services. Admission is free. http://www.transport-museum.com/

SUNDAY 26TH MAY Aston Hall - It’s Horrible at the Hall!A family fun day celebrating everything that’s horrible at Aston Hall! Visit the Hall for a day exploring the less pleasant bits of history. Meet a Barber Surgeon and fi nd out about Civil War wounds and horrible medicines. Take a look down a microscope and fi nd out about the pests eating the Hall and its objects today. Join AnimalMania to handle bugs and beasts. Take a trail to spot the bugs or to fi nd out about the revolting side of life in the past. Join in a craft activity and make your own medicine book or rat to take home! The event runs from 12-4pm and costs £2 per person - this covers entry to the Hall and to all activities. http://www.bmag.org.uk/aston-hall

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SATURDAY 25TH MAY 2013Birmingham Museum and Art GallerySaturday Arts Club!Join artist/illustrator Ruth Radcliffe at the Saturday morning Arts Club for children aged 7-11. This session looks at portraits and how to do one! The session lasts from 10.30 - 12.30. Tickets are £3 per child and will be available on the day at the Vestibule Reception desk. http://www.bmag.org.uk/events?id=2425

SATURDAY 25TH MAY – SUNDAY 2ND JUNECoventry Transport Museum - Whitsun Half Term ActivitiesWhether your kids are fascinated by fi re engines, amazed by ambulances or captivated by cop cars, we have a cool half term treat in store for them. This school holiday bring the family to enjoy the 999 exhibition of historic emergency vehicles, and then have a go at a fun family activity trail or a creative crafty project - full timetable below:Saturday 25th May12 noon to 4pm Police hat and badge craft (£1)

Monday 27th May/Tuesday 28th May10am to 12 noon & 1pm to 4pm Crime scene notebook craft activity (£1)Wed 29th May/Thursday 30th May/Friday 31st May10am to 12 noon & 1pm to 4pm 999 Clipframe collage & canvas activity (£2)Sat 1st June/Sunday 2nd June10am to 12 noon & 1pm to 4pm 999 Bookmark craft activity (£1)Activity trails take place daily from 10am – 4pm. Cost £1.50

This fascinating exhibition, by blacksmith artist Jon Mills, showcases fun and whimsical sculptures showing the many adventures of Mr Watt, Grumpy Man of Metal, who features in a series of illustrated books and makes unusual metal objects such as a crab’s bicycle, fl ying machine and a new kind of trumpet. The exhibition is included in the museum admission price of £8.50 adults; £7 for 60 plus and £7 for children (up to 18 years and in full time education), under 5s free www.ironbridge.org.uk

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COALBROOKDALE COALBROOKDALE

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This fascinating exhibition, by blacksmith artist Jon Mills, showcases fun and whimsical

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Tracking down wild beasties is just one of the many exciting adventures waiting for you at a National Trust place in the Midlands, with our ultimate list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’. Come along and see how many you can do!

Every day is an adventure at a National Trust place near you

© The National Trust 2013. Registered Charity No. 205846.Image courtesy of NTPL/Josh Cole

hunting monsters Visit nationaltrust.org.uk/midlands50things to

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GARDENING GOODIESBBC Gardeners’ World Live returns to the NEC, Birmingham from 12-16 June 2013 and we’re giving you the chance to go to the show. One lucky winner will get a family ticket (four tickets) and a fantastic Little Pals children’s wheelbarrow and matching tool kit. The metal barrow, with soft hand grips and a chunky plastic wheel, is easy to self-assemble and comes with full instructions. The matching tool kit comprises spade, lawn rake, hand trowel, hand fork and gloves. Packed into a carry bag with adjustable shoulder strap, it’s perfect for the kids to carry down to the vegetable patch to help out with those important jobs in the garden. Whilst at the show, they can even pick up some top tips from the Little Pals team, who will be on Stand F1352. BBC Gardeners’ World Live, featuring The RHS Flower Show Birmingham, is promising to be one of the best days out this summer with expert advice, hundreds of exhibitors and of course demonstrations from members of the Gardeners’ World team. The initial line-up includes some of the nation’s favourite gardening stars and top designers including Monty Don, Diarmuid Gavin, Cleve West, James Alexander-Sinclair and many more! Your tickets will also give you entry into BBC Good Food Show Summer, which is packed full of celebrity chefs including Paul Hollywood, Mary Berry, James Martin, John Torode and Gregg Wallace demonstrating live on the Supertheatre sponsored by Tesco Real Food. Plus you’ll get to see your favourite TV programmes brought to life including The Great British Bake Off, MasterChef and Saturday Kitchen. Shop till you drop from over 200 food stands and visit the Producers’ Village and the Good Food Champions area to fi nd small and artisan produce that you won’t see on the high street.

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COMPETITION TIME

The Open University is incorporated by Royal Charter (RC 000391), an exempt charity in England and Wales and a charity registered in Scotland (SC 038302).

Discover more at our Open DaysWe will be holding events in Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham and Gateshead during June 2013.

These events offer you the chance to talk to specialist advisers, look at course materials and find out how studying with The Open University could work for you.

INSPIRING LEARNING

Find out more

0845 300 60 90 www.openuniversity.co.uk/north

find out how studying with The Open University could

0845 300 60 90 www.openuniversity.co.uk/north

As well as this star prize, we also have fi ve pairs of runners’ up tickets to the show. To enter, simply answer this question.

Which of these is the name of a celebrity gardener?

A. Monty John B. Monty Don C. Monty GoneDon’t worry, if you’re not a winner you can still book tickets and fi nd out more information at bbcgardenersworldlive.com or by calling 0844 581 1340.

Closing date for competition is Wednesday 5th June, and don’t forget you can also enter competitions on our Facebook page.

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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery - Medicine Through TimeMeet the plague doctor, handle some weird & wonderful historical

medical objects and dress up like a patient of Dr. John Ash. Find out

all about medicine in the past at the special family day celebrating

the purchase of Dr Ash’s portrait. The session lasts from 11am - 4pm

and takes place in the Learning Zone. This activity is suitable for all

ages and is Free - donations welcome.

WEDNESDAY 29TH – THURSDAY 30TH MAY

Museum of the Jewellery QuarterDreamcatcher’s WorkshopJoin designer maker Louise Mary to create your own dreamcatcher

usings a variety of beads in this family friendly workshop. This is a

Family Craft Activity lasting from 1.00-3.00pm. £3.00 per person.

Booking essential - call 0121 554 3598 to book your place now!

Tuesday 28th May

Come and meet the amazing animals from Animalmania - from cute rabbits to snakes and lizards. Find out more about these fascinating animals, meet their keepers and even have a go at holding some of them! Sessions last from 11 am - 4 pm (Please note that a break will be taken around 1pm). This is a drop - in event in the Learning Zone.£2 per person (adults & children) . Visit www.bmag.org.uk

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After the hugely successful launch of the National Trust’s list of 50 things to do before you’re 11¾ last year, they have asked the nation to tell them about their favourite outdoor adventures to help them come up with the ultimate list of 50 things for 2013.

The ultimate list includes 15 brand new activities, including making a daisy chain and holding a scary beast, as well as old favourites like building a den and fl ying a kite. Can’t decide where to start? Here’s our favourite 10 activities to get you going:

• Climb a tree • Build a den • Go on a really long bike ride• Go on a walk barefoot • Hunt for fossils and bones• Hold a scary beast • Track wild animals• Discover what’s in a pond • Go bird watching • Cook on a campfi re

You can fi nd out where to complete 50 things activities at a National Trust place near you in the Midlands with the downloadable planner at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/midlands50things

Or why not get in touch on Facebook (NTmidlands) or Twitter (@NTmidlands) to share your stories about the activities you’ve been enjoying?

To celebrate the launch of the ultimate list, we’re giving away a pack full of goodies to one lucky winner to help them start ticking activities off the 50 things list. Four runners up will also win a pocket kite.

WIN A NATIONAL TRUST

After the hugely successful launch of the National Trust’s list of

WIN A NATIONAL TRUST

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WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY

Clent HillsNational Trust - Bushcraft Day

Join the rangers for an intrepid adventure in the woods at Clent.

Learn to light fi res, build dens and survive in the wild. This is a

popular event, so don’t forget to book in advance on 01562 712822

or [email protected]. Cost Child £5. Sessions last from

10am-2pm. You can fi nd further details about this event and more at

www.nationaltrust.org.uk or visit www.50things.org.uk for 50 of the

best outdoor activities for children to do before they’re 11¾.

SATURDAY 1ST – SUNDAY 2ND JUNE AND SATURDAY 6TH –

SUNDAY 7TH JULY

Wightwick Manor and GardensNational Trust – Wightwick Woodland DayIf you like messing about in the woods and fi nding out about nature,

then this is the club for you. The National Trust is looking for 5-11

year olds, to along with their families to have some fun and enjoy the

outdoors. Come dressed for the weather and have fun in the fresh

air. You can fi nd further details about this event and more at

www.nationaltrust.org.uk or visit www.50things.org.uk for 50 of the

best outdoor activities for children to do before they’re 11¾.

SATURDAY 1ST - SUNDAY 2ND JUNE

Enginuity, Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Float-a-Boat

Design and make a sailing boat then test it on the Enginuity pool of

doom. Daily sessions 10.30am-3.45pm; small additional charge for

materials plus admission; activities vary from day-to-day. Museum

admission £8.50 adults; £7 for 60 plus and £7 for children (up to 18

years and in full time education), under 5s free www.ironbridge.org.uk

SATURDAY 15TH JUNE

Blists Hill Victorian Town, MadeleyMeet the Horses Find out more about the town’s horses, chat to their keepers and see

them being groomed. Museum entrance fee £15.95 adults; £12.50

for 60 plus and £10.50 for children (up to 18 years and in full time

education), under 5s free. Museum opens 10am - 5pm daily

www.ironbridge.org.uk

SATURDAY 22ND JUNE

Blists Hill Victorian Town, MadeleyBlitz Hill (evening event)

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Blists Hill Victorian Town is travelling

some 40 years forward into the 20th century to the 1940s of World

War II. Come dressed in period civilian costume, pick up your ration

coupon at the gate and experience the food and entertainment of

the day. Tickets must be purchased in advance; £8.50 adults; £5.50

children aged 3-15 and £25 family (2+2). Ironbridge Gorge Museum

Annual Passport Tickets are not valid for this evening; dogs are

allowed. Event times 6pm - 9pm www.ironbridge.org.uk

To enter the competition, simply answer this question:-

How many things to do are we looking for?A. 25B. 100C. 50Winners will be selected at random from all the completed entries, comp ends 20th June 2013. Don’t forget you can now enter all competitions on our Facebook page, as well as in all the usual ways.

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3 for 2

Hatton Country World, 3 miles outsideWarwick off A4177 Warwick-Solihull Rd

Tel: 01926 843411

Open 10am - 5.30pm

Programme subject to change.

A wonderful programme of eventswith an amazing Dog Agility Showand Goat Racing

● JCB Young Drivers Zone

● Build ‘n Play ● Fun Fair Rides

● Daft Duck Trials ● Guinea Pig Village

● Farmyard Favourites ● Pig Palace

● Goat Racing ● Children's Shows

● Pan for Gold ● Snorty's Workout Trail

● Falconry Displays ● Tractor Trek

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With the recent discovery of the bones of King Richard III, Leicestershire’s famous Wistow Maze has a timely and appropriate historical theme for 2013. Created in the shape of a ‘boar’ (Richard III’s emblem), this year’s Wistow Maze has been designed not only to intrigue and delight our appetite for all things historical, but also to test visitors’ knowledge of our great British Kings & Queens.“This year the Wistow Maze really has the winning combination of fun and learning, as well as being a celebration of one of the biggest archaeological fi nds for decades”, explains Diana Brooks, owner of Wistow Maze.

Opening this year on Saturday 20th July, the Wistow Maze features over three miles of intricate pathways through 8 acres of living corn, with high level bridges and towers giving unrivalled 3D panoramic views.

Diana continues: “The challenge for visitors is to fi nd 12 quiz boards hidden amongst the pathways in the giant maze. Each quiz board focuses on a British monarch and will help unravel the answer to the Quiz Trail, whilst also giving top facts about that particular King or Queen.

An excellent, family day out, visitors can not only pit their wits against the maze but can also take part in a variety of mini mazes, games and table top activities in the Activity Funyard, which includes a space hopper track, hoopla and a football shooting game. Across the road is the Wistow Rural Centre with its cafe, garden centre, art gallery, model village and numerous shops, ensuring there really is something to satisfy all ages.Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, the Wistow Maze attracts over 15,000 visitors each year and is a winner of Leicestershire’s “Best Visitor Attraction”.

At the end of each season, the maze is harvested for cattle fodder and then redesigned the following Spring using GPS satellite technology.

Wistow Maze opens on Saturday 20th July - Sunday 1st September (daily), (and then weekends only until Sunday 22nd September). 10am – 6pm. Free Parking. Admission charges: Child £4.95 Adult £5.95 Family Ticket (2+2) £19.95. More information on: www.wistow.com or ring 07884 403889

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Tuesday 28th - Friday 31st May

After the success of last year’s Cylinder City event, families can join the Herbert from 28 – 31 May for its spectacular return, completely FREE. Cylinder City #2 will see participants decorate hundreds of cylindrical structures and fi ll 15 square metres of the Herbert. The dramatic group sculpture will be in response to Matthew Picton’s mixed media artwork, Dresden 1945. This refers to the cities devastation during the Second World War in which 15 square miles of Dresden was destroyed with over 25,000 fatalities. The event will run Tuesday to Friday from 10.30am until 3.30pm, Children and their adults are encouraged to drop in anytime and get building! www.theherbert.org

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picnic, helped along by costumed characters. Each participant will

be given a trail linked to the new exhibition to take part in afterwards.

Don’t fancy taking part in the picnic? If you just fancy joining the art

activity, it will be running separately in our learning space to drop

into throughout the day. This is a free activity but booking is required.

Sitting 1 is from 11.30am – 1.00pm & Session 2 is from 1.30pm –

3.30pm, Please arrive promptly. To book events please call 024 7629

4774 or ask at Herbert reception.

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Prince Dakkar has been abducted from the streets of London and taken Prince Dakkar has been abducted from the streets of London and taken Prince Dakkar has been abducted from the streets of London and taken to the coastal residence of the mysterious Count Oginski. Here he to the coastal residence of the mysterious Count Oginski. Here he to the coastal residence of the mysterious Count Oginski. Here he discovers that the Count has been working on a top-secret machine: discovers that the Count has been working on a top-secret machine: discovers that the Count has been working on a top-secret machine: the world’s fi rst submersible.the world’s fi rst submersible.the world’s fi rst submersible.the world’s fi rst submersible.the world’s fi rst submersible.the world’s fi rst submersible.But in a dangerous world of spies and secrecy, someone would do But in a dangerous world of spies and secrecy, someone would do But in a dangerous world of spies and secrecy, someone would do anything to capture Oginski’s invention. When the Count is kidnapped, anything to capture Oginski’s invention. When the Count is kidnapped, anything to capture Oginski’s invention. When the Count is kidnapped, anything to capture Oginski’s invention. When the Count is kidnapped, anything to capture Oginski’s invention. When the Count is kidnapped, anything to capture Oginski’s invention. When the Count is kidnapped, Dakkar escapes in the submarine, only to face horrifying creatures of Dakkar escapes in the submarine, only to face horrifying creatures of Dakkar escapes in the submarine, only to face horrifying creatures of Dakkar escapes in the submarine, only to face horrifying creatures of Dakkar escapes in the submarine, only to face horrifying creatures of Dakkar escapes in the submarine, only to face horrifying creatures of Dakkar escapes in the submarine, only to face horrifying creatures of Dakkar escapes in the submarine, only to face horrifying creatures of Dakkar escapes in the submarine, only to face horrifying creatures of the deep, lethal giant squid, and above all, the sinister Cryptos, who is the deep, lethal giant squid, and above all, the sinister Cryptos, who is the deep, lethal giant squid, and above all, the sinister Cryptos, who is the deep, lethal giant squid, and above all, the sinister Cryptos, who is the deep, lethal giant squid, and above all, the sinister Cryptos, who is the deep, lethal giant squid, and above all, the sinister Cryptos, who is the deep, lethal giant squid, and above all, the sinister Cryptos, who is the deep, lethal giant squid, and above all, the sinister Cryptos, who is the deep, lethal giant squid, and above all, the sinister Cryptos, who is the deep, lethal giant squid, and above all, the sinister Cryptos, who is the deep, lethal giant squid, and above all, the sinister Cryptos, who is hell-bent on taking over the world.hell-bent on taking over the world.hell-bent on taking over the world.hell-bent on taking over the world.hell-bent on taking over the world.hell-bent on taking over the world.hell-bent on taking over the world.hell-bent on taking over the world.hell-bent on taking over the world.

Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Queen’s coronation (whatever that means) and everyone’s gone Queen’s coronation (whatever that means) and everyone’s gone Queen’s coronation (whatever that means) and everyone’s gone Queen’s coronation (whatever that means) and everyone’s gone Queen’s coronation (whatever that means) and everyone’s gone Queen’s coronation (whatever that means) and everyone’s gone Queen’s coronation (whatever that means) and everyone’s gone Queen’s coronation (whatever that means) and everyone’s gone Queen’s coronation (whatever that means) and everyone’s gone Queen’s coronation (whatever that means) and everyone’s gone Queen’s coronation (whatever that means) and everyone’s gone BONKERS! Dad’s dressing up as a banana and why has Cheese got a BONKERS! Dad’s dressing up as a banana and why has Cheese got a BONKERS! Dad’s dressing up as a banana and why has Cheese got a BONKERS! Dad’s dressing up as a banana and why has Cheese got a BONKERS! Dad’s dressing up as a banana and why has Cheese got a BONKERS! Dad’s dressing up as a banana and why has Cheese got a BONKERS! Dad’s dressing up as a banana and why has Cheese got a BONKERS! Dad’s dressing up as a banana and why has Cheese got a BONKERS! Dad’s dressing up as a banana and why has Cheese got a BONKERS! Dad’s dressing up as a banana and why has Cheese got a crown on his bottom? It’s going to be the biggest street party they’ve crown on his bottom? It’s going to be the biggest street party they’ve crown on his bottom? It’s going to be the biggest street party they’ve crown on his bottom? It’s going to be the biggest street party they’ve crown on his bottom? It’s going to be the biggest street party they’ve crown on his bottom? It’s going to be the biggest street party they’ve crown on his bottom? It’s going to be the biggest street party they’ve crown on his bottom? It’s going to be the biggest street party they’ve crown on his bottom? It’s going to be the biggest street party they’ve crown on his bottom? It’s going to be the biggest street party they’ve crown on his bottom? It’s going to be the biggest street party they’ve ever had, until a letter from the Prince and Princess announcing the ever had, until a letter from the Prince and Princess announcing the ever had, until a letter from the Prince and Princess announcing the ever had, until a letter from the Prince and Princess announcing the ever had, until a letter from the Prince and Princess announcing the ever had, until a letter from the Prince and Princess announcing the ever had, until a letter from the Prince and Princess announcing the ever had, until a letter from the Prince and Princess announcing the ever had, until a letter from the Prince and Princess announcing the arrival of THEIR very own twins adds an extra-special surprise!arrival of THEIR very own twins adds an extra-special surprise!arrival of THEIR very own twins adds an extra-special surprise!arrival of THEIR very own twins adds an extra-special surprise!arrival of THEIR very own twins adds an extra-special surprise!arrival of THEIR very own twins adds an extra-special surprise!arrival of THEIR very own twins adds an extra-special surprise!arrival of THEIR very own twins adds an extra-special surprise!arrival of THEIR very own twins adds an extra-special surprise!arrival of THEIR very own twins adds an extra-special surprise!arrival of THEIR very own twins adds an extra-special surprise!

Annie has helped her sister Gwendolyn (otherwise known as Gwendolyn (otherwise known as Gwendolyn (otherwise known as Sleeping Beauty) wake up from Sleeping Beauty) wake up from Sleeping Beauty) wake up from the 100-year curse by reuniting the 100-year curse by reuniting the 100-year curse by reuniting the 100-year curse by reuniting the 100-year curse by reuniting the 100-year curse by reuniting the 100-year curse by reuniting her with Prince Beldegard, so her with Prince Beldegard, so her with Prince Beldegard, so her with Prince Beldegard, so her with Prince Beldegard, so her with Prince Beldegard, so you’d think that things would you’d think that things would you’d think that things would you’d think that things would you’d think that things would you’d think that things would you’d think that things would be back to normal. Think again! be back to normal. Think again! be back to normal. Think again! be back to normal. Think again! be back to normal. Think again! be back to normal. Think again! be back to normal. Think again! be back to normal. Think again! be back to normal. Think again! be back to normal. Think again! be back to normal. Think again! The beloved prince is stuck in The beloved prince is stuck in The beloved prince is stuck in The beloved prince is stuck in The beloved prince is stuck in The beloved prince is stuck in The beloved prince is stuck in The beloved prince is stuck in the body of a bear and the only the body of a bear and the only the body of a bear and the only the body of a bear and the only the body of a bear and the only the body of a bear and the only the body of a bear and the only the body of a bear and the only the body of a bear and the only the body of a bear and the only way that Annie can be free of way that Annie can be free of way that Annie can be free of way that Annie can be free of way that Annie can be free of way that Annie can be free of way that Annie can be free of the two irritating lovebirds is the two irritating lovebirds is the two irritating lovebirds is the two irritating lovebirds is the two irritating lovebirds is the two irritating lovebirds is to come to his rescue. Luckily, to come to his rescue. Luckily, to come to his rescue. Luckily, to come to his rescue. Luckily, Annie has her own handsome Annie has her own handsome Annie has her own handsome prince to hand - and many tricks prince to hand - and many tricks prince to hand - and many tricks up her non-magical sleeve. up her non-magical sleeve. up her non-magical sleeve.

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Our pick of the latest must-haves

for your bookshelf and e-readers

My Brother’s Famous

Bottom Gets Crowned

Prince Dakkar has been abducted from the streets of London and taken Prince Dakkar has been abducted from the streets of London and taken Prince Dakkar has been abducted from the streets of London and taken

By Jon MayhewPublished by Bloomsbury in paperback,

£6.99, 9th May Age 9+

Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the Nicholas’s neighbours are in a royal frenzy! They’re celebrating the

By Jeremy StrongPublished by Puffin Books on 6th June 2013

Paperback – (£5.99) age 6+

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for your bookshelf and e-readers

By Jon Mayhew

Monster Odyssey: The Eye of Neptune

Annie has helped her sister Gwendolyn (otherwise known as Gwendolyn (otherwise known as

By Jeremy StrongPublished by Puffin Books on 6th June 2013

Paperback – (£5.99) age 6+

By E.D. Baker Available in paperback original and ebook Published by Bloomsbury in paperback £5.99 9th May Age 9+

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By E.D. Baker

Unlocking the Spell

The Summer of Telling Tales

Grace and Ellie are beginning a Grace and Ellie are beginning a Grace and Ellie are beginning a Grace and Ellie are beginning a Grace and Ellie are beginning a Grace and Ellie are beginning a Grace and Ellie are beginning a Grace and Ellie are beginning a Grace and Ellie are beginning a Grace and Ellie are beginning a new life with their mum, as far new life with their mum, as far new life with their mum, as far new life with their mum, as far new life with their mum, as far away from their bullying father away from their bullying father away from their bullying father away from their bullying father away from their bullying father as they can get. For the fi rst as they can get. For the fi rst as they can get. For the fi rst as they can get. For the fi rst time ever, the girls are free to be time ever, the girls are free to be time ever, the girls are free to be time ever, the girls are free to be time ever, the girls are free to be who they want to be. But can who they want to be. But can who they want to be. But can who they want to be. But can who they want to be. But can you ever really start again?you ever really start again?you ever really start again?you ever really start again?

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The Exhibition at Thinktank this summer

Visitors to Thinktank, Birmingham’s science museum, will experience a swashbuckling adventure this summer when they get the chance to immerse themselves in the world created in Sony Pictures Animation and Aardman Animations’ Academy Award-nominated blockbuster, The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!The touring exhibition brings together for the fi rst time in public the exquisitely crafted sets and puppets from the fi lm and encourages visitors to become part of The Pirate Captain’s crew. From dressing up in pirate fi nery to steering a galleon and playing a part in the movie using clever blue-screen technology, there is a wealth of activities to enchant all audiences.

In a reference to the fi lm’s ‘Polly’ – the dodo that thinks it’s a parrot - visitors will also have the chance to see the renowned ‘Oxford Dodo’. Oxford University Museum of Natural Historywill be lending its reconstruction of the

the famously extinct bird to Thinktank for the duration of the exhibition, which links

the animation and creativity of the fi lm with the world of Natural History.Janine Eason, Director of Learning

and Exhibitions at Thinktank said: “It’s been very exciting to see this exhibition develop and we

look forward to welcoming visitors into the Pirates’ world. Working with Aardman Animations on the project is fantastic; the

painstaking detail and craftsmanship in the sets alone is breathtaking. When you couple

that with the imagination-capturing and interactive elements Thintank’s exhibition will offer, it’s a summer show not to be missed”.Peter Lord, Co-founder and Creative Director of Aardman Animations said: “I’m so happy that our

Pirates exhibition is coming to Birmingham. It shows off all the things that I’m most proud of – the care, the artistry and the genius that goes

into making of one of our fi lms. People will have a chance to get up close to some of the fantastic models and sets that we made. We’ve got Charles Darwin’s cabin, part of Blood Island, a huge pile of pirate treasure - and of course the magnifi cent Pirate Ship in all it’s glory. Have a look at it. Some rather dodgy Pirates must have done a ‘cut and shut’ job on her because the bow end and the stern end don’t match at all. And the fi gure-head clearly lost her head a long time ago. There’s so much detail and comedy in all these sets. “And then of course we will take the visitors behind the scenes to catch a glimpse of all the crafts involved in fi lmmaking – everything from design to model making to animation. So as well as being a visual delight, I also hope the exhibition will inspire young animators to have a go themselves.”The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists The Exhibition opens to the public at Thinktank on May 25th and will run until September. Entry to the exhibition will be included in the Thinktank ticket price and a programme of accompanying events and activities will be made available nearer the date of the exhibition. For further information visit www.thinktank.ac

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Pirates exhibition is coming to Birmingham. It shows off all the things that I’m most proud of – the care, the artistry and the genius that goes

We have a family ticket(2 adults and two children) to give away for Thinktank. This includes entrance to the Pirates! Exhibition. To enter, simply answer the following question;-Which of these characters was Not a famous pirate?A. Long John SilverB. Peter PanC. Captain HookDon’t forget you can enter all our competitions online, and also on our Facebook page. Competition closes 10th June

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Parents are being urged to support their local economy by buying school uniforms from local suppliers.A new campaign to highlight the benefi ts is being launched by The Schoolwear

Association, whose members clothe three quarters of Britain’s children.

The association lists three reasons for buying your child’s uniform from local school shops and independent suppliers.

• Buying locally supports the small, independent businesses that make up 99 per cent of all fi rms, keeping town centres alive and buzzing.

• School specifi c uniform, typically sourced and supplied by independents, creates a sense of pride in your child’s school and community.

• Independents and school shops provide excellent quality garments from ethically sourced factories. They offer custom-designed uniforms for schools, proper fi tting,

good stocks and service all year round, not just at “back to school” time.

Matthew Easter, Chairman of the Schoolwear Association, said: “Many people want to support the smaller, more local businesses and retailers. They can see that it’s good for their community, and we want school uniform to be a part of that.

“We understand that price is important, but there are real benefi ts if you are willing to pay a little extra for a premium product and service. It’s good for the local economy, the community and your child.”

The Schoolwear Association represents businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of school specifi c uniform from manufacturers to wholesalers, independent retailers and direct to school suppliers. All members agree to a Code of Practice. Established in 2006, the

Schoolwear Association is run on an entirely voluntary basis by some of the sector’s most experienced professionals.

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Email: [email protected] www.chrysalislearningcentre.co.uk

For more information check out our website www.atma.org.uk

EVERY THURSDAY 6.30pm AT THE ALAN HIGGS SPORTS CENTRE, COVENTRY

FIRST SESSION FREE

Tang Soo Do - A martial art that is fun, family-friendly, will help build confi dence, self-discipline and improve your levels of fi tness. All ages are welcome. Contact Mark Sargent on0771 680 2726 or email [email protected]

All instructors at the ATMA are qualifi ed, insured, fi rst aid trained and CRB checked.

ATMA

ALAN HIGGS SPORTS CENTRE, COVENTRYTang Soo Do - A martial art that is fun, family-friendly, will

help build confi dence, self-discipline and improve your levels of fi tness. All ages are welcome. Contact 0771 680 2726ATMA

* Check for under 8 sessions. Sessions hourly to all day

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Are you aged *5-16 years?

Come along and join in the fun!We offer...

all day camps, fun sessions, coachingactivities, swimming & exciting day trips

Whitsun andSummer Holidays

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Witness the Lunt Roman Fort in Baginton like neverbefore…Three Roman re-enactment groups will bring thecolour, sounds and smells of life in Roman Britain alive.

The fully-armoured military groups will enthral with armydrills, the changing of the guard and artillerydemonstrations. There will be astounding gladiatorcontests and fascinating living history scenes includingblacksmiths, cooking and medical treatments.

Admission Adults £5 / Concessions £4Family £16 (2 adults and up to 4 children)Children under 4 years FREE

Car ParkingThere will be several large FREE car parks available. All willbe signposted on the day, for more information go towww.luntromanfort.org

Coventry Road, Baginton, Warwickshire, CV8 3AJ

Join us for a spectacular weekend with the Romans! Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 June, 11.00am – 4.00pm

LUNT ROMAN FORT

Get a sample of the weekend FREE on

Friday 7 June between 10.00am – 3.00pm

as a small legion invade Coventry

city centre!

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