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WelcomeGreetings!

Welcome to the October edition of Primary

looking forward to some Halloween holiday

fun. We have a lot of great holiday listings in

this issue, including some spooky fun taking

place across Derbyshire in the next few

weeks.

Also in this issue we have interviews with two

of the biggest stars in children’s television

today, the talented artist Mister Maker, and

master of gardening Mr Bloom. We also have

some fabulous, simple to enter, competitions

where you could win yourself a great prize.

Have a great holiday week.

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Mister Maker is one of the biggest stars of children’s television at the present time.

Ahead of a trip to Birmingham for CBeebies Live – The Big Band, Primary Times had a

chat with the man behind Mister Maker, Phillip Gallagher.

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PT: Hello Phil. Mister Maker is such a memorable character, where did the inspiration for the character come from?

Phil Gallagher: The show started in 2007 and I was extremely proud and excited to be given the part. Those people who know me well all say that Mister Maker’s personality is not a million miles away from mine. I’m the youngest 36 year old around – just like a big kid. I’ve always loved making things from an early age, and now love inspiring ‘mini makers’. When I was a child I totally loved

cupboard, loved how simple it was, and the connection with the viewer. That inspired me.

PT: Mister Maker is famous all over the world. How does it feel playing to huge crowds in places like South Africa?

PG: It’s been hard to put into words! The show has steadily grown and grown. I never cease to be amazed at how popular the show has become. It was an amazing experience playing

in Jakarta in Indonesia. We did a live 30 minute show for the BBC, and 15,000 people turned up to watch. The next Mister Maker series is taking Mister Maker all over the world to places like Brazil,

and, here is an exclusive for Primary Times readers, this time I won’t have my ‘Maker Mobile’ but will instead have a special ‘Maker Case’ a piece of luggage that I can take all around the world with me.

PT: Did you train at Art School or acting college?

PG: As a child I loved drawing and making things, I always had a pad to hand and I was always making things with my granddad. I’ve still kept lots of the things I made with my granddad – things like the googly eyed bugs that I sometimes make on Mister Maker. I did do a degree in television production at Christchurch and then started working for the BBC on radio. I started as a sports reporter on Radio Kent!

PT: You also write scripts for children’s television. What do you prefer – writing or acting?

PG: Ha Ha! I prefer sitting on the fence! I’m lucky that I get to do both, can write scripts and then get to perform them. I’m lucky to have learnt so many different skills I can use.

PT: You also pay Mr Liker Biker in ‘Grandpa in my Pocket’. Do you ride a bike in real life?

PG: Well spotted! Yes, I’ve always enjoyed bike riding. Mr Liker Biker is actually based on my dad Derek. He looks just like my dad who has always been a keen cyclist. In fact, he still owns the same bike he had when I was a child. I just love Grandpa in my Pocket. It is a beautiful show with great stories. I’m proud to be part of such a great show and cast.

PT: Back to Mister Maker. The character is a fantastic inspiration for young artists. Who was your art inspiration?

PG: I loved the Broom cupboard on CBBC, and Tony Hart was a huge inspiration too. I still watch Tony Hart re-runs, he was incredibly skilled and had a great connection with the audience. I also loved Blue Peter, especially when they made things with sticky back plastic.

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PT: Did you ever send Artwork into a television programme when you were young?

PG: I didn’t send any artwork to a television programme, but one of my proudest moments when I was young did involve one of my drawings. I’m a huge football fan and support Gillingham, but I also supported West Ham and my hero was Tony Cottee. I sent him a picture of himself that I had drawn and was so proud when he returned it to me with a note saying ‘this is a great picture of me. ‘ He now works as a presenter on Sky Sports and I would love to see if he still remembers the picture – I’ve still got it.

PT: You’re quite a panto star. Have you got a favourite role, and are you in panto this year?

PG: I absolutely love panto. It really makes Christmas special for me. This year I’m in Jack and the Beanstalk in Canterbury. This is very special for me as I’ll be back in Kent where I grew up. My personal favourite pantomime was ‘Strictly Cinderella’, which was one of the traditional CBeebies panto’s. I had the honour of being one of the Ugly Sisters, the other sister being Justin Fletcher who plays Mr Tumble. I was Maker Raina and Justin was Tumblina. We had amazing costumes (I had paint splashes and Justin had Mr Tumble style dots all over his dress), and it was just so much fun as I am very good friends with Justin so it was good to be able to work together. Every year I seem to get more and more custard pies aimed at me though….

PT: You have a new live show coming up, CBeebies – The Big Band. Can you tell me a little bit about the show and your role in it?

PG: I am extremely excited about the show. I did an arena tour in 2012 and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I love working with all my great CBeebies friends on a big stage. This year, in ‘The Big Band’ show we have got the Zingzillas and Rastamouse offering some great musical moments. We’ve also

and a very skilled musician too, so this is going to be great to see. I’m really looking forward to seeing all my CBeebies friends and fans when we head to Birmingham early next year!

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Derby Theatre will present the WORLD PREMIERE of Horrible Histories’ Horrible Christmas from Friday 6 December by best-selling children’s author,Terry Deary, best known for his phenomenally popular Horrible Histories series.Terry has written this stage version especially for Derby Theatre and Birmingham

Stage Company, who will be making a much-welcome return to co-produce and present this brand new, never-before-seen fun and festive ‘horrible’ Christmas show. It’s Christmas 2013 and something is not quite right, In fact, something is hideously, hopelessly wrong. As children wait for Father Christmas and all the presents are beneath the tree, a fat old man slides down their chimney and nicks the lot! Can this be the real meaning of old Saint Nick?Don’t miss this horribly adventurous Christmas treat for the whole family, from Derby Theatre and Birmingham Stage Company.Terry Deary will also be doing a book signing at Derby Theatre on Friday 6th December, from 5.30pm until 6.30pm, so why not take your favourite Horrible Histories book for him to sign?For more information and to book tickets call the

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Halloween Fun at the National

Forest Adventure Farm

This Halloween have a fun family spooky day out at the National Forest Adventure Farm. The Farm has been growing pumpkins all year and children can pick one for free. You can also get creative and make your own jack o’ lantern. Those feeling brave can explore the spooky haunted hotel. You can navigate the maze trail to hunt the

school. There’s also ghost story telling and a daily fancy dress competition so come dressed to impress (or scare)! www.adventurefarm.co.uk/

BUDDING performers are being invited to take part in a

workshop with West End star Mark Hedges.

Razzamataz Theatre School, in Derby will be offering children

the chance to take part in an Oliver musical workshop on

Sunday, October 20.

Mr Hedges has starred in Les Miserables, including the 25th

anniversary performance at the O2 Arena, in London.

children’s director. The workshop takes place from noon to

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13 SPOOKY, FUN FACTS ABOUT HALLOWEEN

“Halloween” is short for “Hallows’ Eve” or “Hallows’ Evening,” which was the evening before All Hallows’

(sanctifi ed or holy) Day or Hallowmas on November 1

Trick-or-treating harks back to the Middle Ages and All

Souls’ Day, when poor people in Britain would beg for soul

cakes, a sweet-bread treat, and pray for dead relatives in return.

Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits who roamed the streets at Samhain, a

sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar year.

The fi rst Jack O’Lanterns were not made from Pumpkins, but were

actually made from turnips!

The largest pumpkin ever measured was grown by Norm Craven, who broke the world record in 1993 with a 836 lb. pumpkin.

Halloween has variously been called All

Hallows’ Eve, Witches Night, Lamswool, Snap-

Apple Night, Samhaim, and Summer’s End

Halloween was infl uenced by the ancient Roman festival Pomona, which celebrated the harvest goddess of the same name. Many Halloween

customs and games that feature apples (such as bobbing for apples), and nuts, date from this time. In fact, in the past, Halloween has been called San-

Apple Night and Nutcrack Night

Ireland is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.


Chocolate makes up about three-quarters of a

trick-or-treater’s loot, according to the National

Confectioners Association.

About 99% of all pumpkins sold are used as lanterns for Halloween.

The correct spelling of Halloween is actually Hallowe’en.

Orange and black are traditional Halloween colours. Orange represents Harvest, black represents darkness.

To meet a witch, put your clothes on inside

out and walk backwards on Halloween night.

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Find out what’s happening this Hallowe’en in Derbyshire and see how to send us your spooky story at nationaltrust.org.uk/spookystories

From spooky trails to pumpkin carving, there’s lots of fun to be had at National Trust places in Derbyshire this Hallowe’en. And, if you write a spooky story inspired by your favourite National Trust place anywhere in the Midlands, you can enter our competition to have your Hallowe’en tale made into a special illustrated book.

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theatreIn Derbyshire

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Disney On Ice presents Dare To DreamWednesday 23rd October –Sunday 3rd November 2013Classic meets contemporary in Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream! Join your favourite Disney Princesses in a celebration of 75 years of Disney Princess stories including two-modern day princesses, Rapunzel and Tiana, the always elegant Cinderella and the princess who started it all, Snow White. Laugh at Disney’s hilarious hair-raising escapade Tangled, as Rapunzel and her unlikely companions Flynn and Maximus embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths! All your favourite princesses take to the ice

Disney Princess event of a lifetime! Experience the beauty, sparkle, and spirit when Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream comes to Birmingham! Tickets priced from £16.50 - £42.75

Stanley’s StickMonday 28th October 2013Join musicians from Buxton Festival and the Northern Chamber Orchestra for this fun musical storytelling session for children aged 3 – 5 and their families. The musicians will tell the story of Stanley, a young boy who uses his favourite stick to guide him through the adventure of a lifetime. Audiences will have the chance to join in with songs, movements and games during the story. For ages 3 to 5. Times 10.30am to 11.15am & 11.30am to 12.15pm. Tickets: £4

Treasure IslandMonday 28th October 2013Robert Louis Stephenson’s classic tale, retold by Mike Kenny … with a twist! Hawkins is bored. A long night stretches ahead. Almost as long as the endless shelves that need stacking …There be mutiny at Flints! As modern-day and fantasy worlds collide, Flints Supermarket becomes the scene for this classic adventure of Hawkins, Long John Silver, parrots and pirates. Hold on to your hats as we tell this tale of treasure, tills and trolleys! Fun for all the family, from

this swash-buckling trolley dash of a show! Tickets: *Adults £7, Children £6. Family tickets available.

Buxton Opera House

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Bananas in PyjamasThursday 31st October 2013It’s party time in Cuddlestown. But wait...the guest of honour’s gone missing. It’s a Banana Emergency!Come and help the Banana Detectives solve the case.Tickets: £12.50

I have to leave my HouseFriday 1st November 2013Listen to the story and join in the songs with Sinfonia Viva as you are taken on a magical

mouse house! Perfect for the under 5s, their families and friends. The mouse visits the desert, rainforest, artic, ocean and the city in its quest to

house, which is too small for the cat. Tickets £5

Comedy Club 4 Kids!Saturday 2nd November 2013A new series of shows in the Opera House/Arts Centre programme – a Comedy Club especially for kids and their mums & dads!Cracking entertainment for everyone over 6 years old and under 400 years old. The best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best. Tickets £6.25

Derby Live

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Emil and the DetectivesSaturday 19th October 2013The scene of the crime is a slow train to Berlin. It’s where young Emil, travelling alone, falls asleep and is robbed of all his money. The chief suspect is the man in the bowler hat, but how to catch the thief? It calls for quick wits, a cool head and some clever detection work. So begins the great adventure. Join Emil as he teams up with a gang of young sleuths who lead a hair-raising chase across Berlin to catch a dirty rotten thief. Tickets £9

The BoggleSaturday 2nd November 2013John’s dad has given him dire warnings about the strange creature that lives on their farm. So when John forgets to feed the Boggle, he is breaking one of the key rules he has been given. As the mischievous and strange Boggle wreaks havoc, John must set out for adventure and mayhem in faraway lands. How far will he go to be rid of the troublesome creature? And is he just unfortunate – or do we make our own luck in life? Using storytelling, comedy, puppetry, object manipulation and an original soundscape, The Boggle invites you into the fun and bizarre world of myth and folklore. Perfect for 3+ Tickets £9

Sleeping Beauty - Moscow Ballet La ClassiqueMonday 21st October 2013

the air and wondrous characters come to life before your very eyes. Fairytale characters abound alongside a King, a Queen, Good and Evil Fairies, Fairies of Gold, Silver, Diamonds and Sapphire plus the inevitable handsome Prince, all weave their magic. Princess Aurora, The Sleeping Beauty - a story lovingly repeated throughout generations but

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Classique. Tickets from £22.50

FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT DERBY THEATRE THIS CHRISTMAS

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PinocchioDerby Theatre Studio

Mon 9 - Tue 24 December

Terry Deary’sHorrible Histories Horrible ChristmasDerby Theatre

Fri 6 December - Sat 11 January

A magical festive adventure for families from Derby Theatre and Hiccup TheatreFor audiences aged 3+

World Premiere production of Horrible Christmas from the writer of the phenomenally popular Horrible Histories series. In association with

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What’s on at Derby LIVE

Ha Ha Holmes!Tue 29 Oct£21.25 Concessions £19.25

Derby Christmas Ice RinkFri 29 Nov - Sun 5 Jan£6.50 - £8.50Concessions £4.50 - £7.50 Family Ticket (4) £20 - £27

Jack and the BeanstalkWed 4 Dec - Sun 5 Jan£9.25 - £26.25Concessions £9.25 - £24.25 Family Ticket (4) £39 - £87

The Christmas Chocolate ShopThu 12 - Sun 29 Dec£10.25Concessions £8.75Family Ticket (4) £33

Treasure IslandMon 27 - Fri 31 Jan£17.50Concessions £15.75

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MONDAY 21ST OCTOBER – FRIDAY 1ST

NOVEMBER

Denby Visitors CentreThe Haunted House of Horrors - Spooky Halloween Fun!Join in over the October Half Term holiday for lots

of very spooky horrors in the Haunted House. Have

fun painting and making Halloween items to take

home, and enter a Fancy Dress Competition! Children

£6.25,accompanying Adults £2.50. Sessions at 11am,

1.15pm and 2.30pm. Call 01773 740 799 to book.

TUESDAY 22ND OCTOBER

Clumber ParkFeed the Birds Come along and make a yummy bird feeder for your

garden. At this time of year our birds need all the help

they can get, so join our Ranger team and make a

treat to take home with you and put in the garden.

Materials are provided but a donation is required to

cover the costs [email protected]

FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER

Derby Museum and Art GalleryHalloween PartyCalling all witches and wizards! Follow our

spellbinding trail and make a paperplate pumpkin

to decorate your home. Suitable for families. www.

derbymuseums.org/


MONDAY 28TH – THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of ChildhoodHalf Term Autumn CraftsCreative arts and crafts with a seasonal theme for all the family to enjoy. Plus are you brave enough to take on the spooky Halloween trail round the gardens? [email protected]

TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER

Pickford’s HouseSafari So GoodAs part of Black History Month this is your chance to get inspired by our Figures of Africa exhibition and even make an African animal

www.derbymuseums.org/

TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER

Hardwick HallFamily Archaeology WalkDiscover the fascinating archaeology of Hardwick Park with a guide to point out the hidden remains of a past time. No need to book. Session lasts from 10.30am – 12.30pm. [email protected]

WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER

Pickford’s HouseZoomtastic Family FunYou don’t have to go to Donington Park to get your hands on a speeding car – just come along to Pickford’s House and we’ll show your how to make a fantastic propeller-driven racing car for you to take away! Suitable for families. www.derbymuseums.org

WEDNESDAY 30TH – THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER

Keddleston HallFamily Activities for HalloweenMake spooky crafts for Halloween. Sessions last from 11am – 4pm and cost £2 per person. [email protected]

THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER

Derby Museum and Art GalleryGo Batty for HalloweenHalloween wouldn’t be Halloween without a few bats to make the scariest date in the calendar complete, but in fact, far from being creepy, bats are among the shyest and most interesting

out more about them in the company of some furry friends, while you will also be able to make a bouncy bat of your own. Suitable for families.www.derbymuseums.org/

EVERY SATURDAY BETWEEN 2ND NOVEMBER – 30TH NOVEMBER

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of ChildhoodDeck The HallJoin the museum’s team as they make decorations for the festivities at Sudbury Hall. [email protected]

SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER

Crich TramwayStarlight Halloween

The vintage trams will be taking visitors on spooktacular rides as Crich Tramway

Village stages its one night only Starlight Halloween event. Children dressed in Halloween costume will be admitted free of charge and there’ll be a Halloween atmosphere as night falls with ghosts, witches and skeletons hiding in the trees and a special tram decked in Halloween decorations. www.tramway.co.uk/

SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER

Pickford’s HouseMake a Witch’s

BroomWith Halloween on the horizon, witches

everywhere will be getting ready to enjoy themselves, so here’s your chance to join the fun by

making your own miniature broom ready for the big day. Any brooms and their owners who get to the Mini-Maker Faire at the Silk Mill before the end of the day will receive a free gift. www.derbymuseums.org/

SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER – SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER

Ilam ParkSpooky Hallowe’en Trail at Ilam ParkTake a spooky walk through Ilam Park to discover what lives in the woods. Complete challenges and answer clues along the way. A self-led trail for families of all ages. No booking required. [email protected]

SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER – SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER

Peak District – Longshaw and Eastern MoorsHallowe’en Family TrailsPick up a trail from the shop and spot the spooky signs around Longshaw. Drop in at the Moorland Discovery Centre for autumn crafts and spooky activities (Mon-Fri only) £1 trail. £2 activities. [email protected]

MONDAY 28TH – FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBERBolsover CastleTime Travellers Go – Ghosts and GhoulsLet your little horrors scare themselves silly at Bolsover Castle this Halloween with creepy crafts, spooky activities and ghost hunting galore! This is a Time Travellers event for kids. Step into the past and don’t forget to bring your Time Travellers passport to collect your event sticker.www.english-heritage.org.uk/

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Explore: Red Deer WatchPeak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors Join us on a short wonder on the moors and edges,

hunting for red deer in the middle of their action

packed rutting season. Use our binoculars and

Booking Essential. [email protected]

Razzamataz Theatre Schools, Merrill College, Brackens Lane

TIME TRAVELLERS GO...GHOSTS & GHOULS

Spooky family fun this half term.

Mon 28 October – Fri 1 November11am – 4pm

Why not have your Childs party with a difference? Come and have an hour of fun & games on a pony. Then have a party, play your owngames and then enjoy the disco music, and why not let us take the hassle off you and

organise the goodie bags and cake?

Also riding lessons from 6 years upwards and for all abilities Gift Vouchers available

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STARLIGHT HALLOWEEN

26th October 2013roundaSATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER

Clumber ParkSaturday Discovery Club

SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER

Hardwick HallIn Bess’s Footsteps

ONGOING UNTIL DECEMBER 2013

Kedleston HallThe Hear Here’s by Studio Weave at Kedleston

ONGOING UNTIL SUNDAY 10TH NOVEMBER

Derby Museum and Art GalleryDrawn by Line and Shade

ONGOING

Poole’s Cavern

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The Chestnut Centre, Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park

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Derby Pony Trekking CentrePony TrekkingDerbyshire Trekking Centre caters for all levels of rider from complete beginners, rusty re-starters to accomplished riders that are perhaps on holiday in the Peak District. Disabled riders are welcomed along with children or adults with special needs. The centre is open 364 days a year and treks set out several times a day no matter what the weather – even in snow! For full details of the range of treks available visit www.derbyshire-pony-trekking.co.uk

SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER White PeakChristmas Wreath Making WorkshopMake a beautiful Christmas Wreath with the experts at the National Trust Learning Centre, Ilam Park. Equipment provided. [email protected]

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Peveril CastleVisit the RuinsThe imposing ruins of Peveril Castle stand high above the pretty village of Castleton in the heart of Derbyshire’s Peak District. Mentioned in the Domesday survey, Peveril Castle is one of England’s earliest Norman fortresses. The keep was built by Henry II in 1176. A climb to the castle at the top of the hill to enjoy the breathtaking views over the Hope Valley is a highlight of a family day out in Castleton. Explore the remains of the keep including the garderobe (medieval lavatory)! www.english-heritage.org.uk/

SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER – SUNDAY 1ST DECEMBERBolsover CastleFestive Family Fun Trail We need your help to solve our festive mystery! Bring along the whole family to Bolsover Castle to crack the clues and earn your prize. www.english-heritage.org.uk/

Parent and toddler day Tuesdays in term time £2

Amazing tea room and farm shop!

Check our web site for opening times and prices

NEW ACADEMY OPEN!Jumping Clay offers a wide range ofcreative make and take workshops

and courses for all ages 2+.

Love Your Imagination!

A Fun & Creative EducationCall Katie for info

facebook.com/JumpingClayDerby

2 FOR 1 WITH THIS VOUCHERValid until end of Nov. 2013

Booking Essential!

Pre-School (4+)

independent learning

Family Sessions

Saturday Clubs

Hand Stamps

School Holiday Sessions

Visitor Centre& Shops

At the Home of Denby Pottery

FREE CENTRE ENTRY & PARKINGOpen Daily: Mon-Sat 9.30am - 5pm Sun: Factory Shop & Home Store 11am to 5pm & rest of centre 10am to 5pmDerby Road (B6179), Denby, Derbyshire DE5 8NX.Call: 01773 740799 Email: [email protected]

www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk

SHOPPING TOURS DEMONSTRATIONS RESTAURANT MUSEUM

Children over 3 years old £6.25 Adults £2.50. Times 11am, 12.30, 1.30 & 3.00pmBOOKING ADVISABLE CALL 01773 740799. See website for full details

21st October - 1st November

Enter our Haunted House if you dare...

Tuition Centres

Our Tuition Centres provide out of school Maths and English tuition for all ages, enabling students to achieve their full potential.

phone 01332 66232250 Nottingham Road, Spondon, Derby DE21 7NL

www.freddysplaykingdom.co.uk

Find us on facebook!

Freddys’ Spooktacular Party! Wednesday 30th OctoberCome along in your fancy dress

and see who you can scare!

Entry includes goodie box,

squash, and a goodie bag.

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Our pick of the latest must-haves

for your bookshelf and e-readers

We want to hear about your favourite books! Write to us at Primary Times, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EU or email us at [email protected] and tell us about your favourite books and why you love them. You might even see your name here in the next issue!

Featuring stunning illustrations from Laura Hughes, Mine! is a hilariously-true book about how little girls

order. But then Lea arrives and suddenly everything

but things are awfully quiet without Lea.

A fabulous

with hundreds of amazing dino

Armour and Crests and The Mystery of

Richard Scarry’s Best

Lowly Worm Book Ever

HardbackHarper CollinsAge 4+

Mine by Sarah

Hammond

Miss Dorothy-

Jane Was Ever So Vain

(The Ever So

Series) By Julie Fulton

Parragon Book Service LtdPaperbackAge 4+

PaperbackMaverick Arts Publishing

Dinosaurs: Uncover

the prehistoric world!

aside her vanity to save the day. A sweet story with a lovely message and a heart-warming ending.

Boffin Brainchild by

Jill JenningsPaperbackNatterjack PublishinAge 8+

HardbackParragon Book Service LtdAge 8+


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18 OCTOBER HALF TERM 2013 ISSUE

GARDENING, VEGGIES AND MUSIC - FIVE MINUTES WITH MR BLOOM

Exciting news. Mr Bloom and his garden full of talking veggies are coming to the Midlands very soon with a new BBC live show. Primary

Times managed to grab fi ve minutes with Ben Faulks, the man behind Mr Bloom, to talk all things Bloom related.

I started out doing a one man show under the name of Jonathan Pram, this was

I then moved into street theatre with Plunge Boom and wrote a show called ‘Vegetable Nannies’. I played a gardener taking his vegetables out for a day, and pushed a big old pram full of vegetables wearing nappies and with googly eyes. I guess this was the start of Mr Bloom. When I then had my own children, I didn’t want to travel around so much to work so I took the idea of Mr Bloom to the BBC. They liked it and decided to develop it into a show.

The Veggies in Mr Bloom each have their own personality, which is based on how they look and their properties. You get something like Raymond the Butternut Squash who is BIG, with a big voice and personality, but then Margaret the Cabbage is shy and hides behind her leaves. People sometimes ask if the veggies are based on real people, but it is

I am surprised and very happy by how successful Mr Bloom is. You always hope that people will like and enjoy the show, but you never really know what to expect. I enjoyed doing the live learning roadshows because you get to see the audience response up close.

I don’t have a favourite Veggie from the show, as all parents know you shouldn’t have a favourite child, but I do identify most with Colin. He is full of energy and is always rushing around, and I guess I’m a bit like that too!

I would encourage parents to get their children interested in gardening. A big part of this is getting outside, rolling up the sleeves and getting involved in nature. It’s great if parents do stuff like gardening with their children, you can encourage them and foster an interest through your enthusiasm.

I’m a keen musician, and music is an important part of my work. At school and college I always played in rock bands, and then when I moved into shows and theatre I used music a lot. I guess that music will be making an appearance in the new CBeebies show, which is titled ‘The Big Band’.

show. It’s a real honour to get an invitation to join the team and be a part of it. I’m really looking forward to getting out there with Bloom and the other CBeebies characters, bringing the TV shows to life. It should be very exciting!

Mr Bloom is a great character and I want to develop him further, but I am also working on new shows and new ideas which it would be great to develop further. So, watch this space….

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WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO CBEEBIES LIVE - THE BIG BANDCbeebies Live is coming to the Birmingham LG Arena on Friday 18th March. We have a family ticket to give away, valid for four people, with any combo of adults and children acceptable provided there’s at least one adult in the group.To win, simply answer this questionQ) Which Cbeebies character is known for his art work?A) Mr BloomB) Mr TumbleC) Mister MakerCompetition ends 31st January 2014.

WIN A COPY OF BOFFIN BRAINCHILDnew book by Jill Jennings to give away. To Enter, simply answer the question below;-

A) A robot

C) A puppetCompetition ends 6th December 2013.

WIN RICHARD SCARRY CELEBRATION BOOKSTo Celebrate 50 years of Richard Scarry, we have one copy of the giant

‘Biggest Word Book Ever’ , ideal for classrooms, and a full set of the

new editions which includes the ‘Biggest Word Book Ever’, ‘Best Word

Book Ever’ and ‘Best Lowly Worm Book Ever’.

To enter, answer this simple question;-

A) 30 years

B) 40years

C) 50years

Competition closes 6th December 2013.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES HORRIBLE

CHRISTMAS AT DERBY THEATREDerby Theatre will present the WORLD PREMIERE of Horrible

Histories’ Horrible Christmas from Friday 6th December until Saturday

11th January.

There are around 60 ‘Horrible’ titles, with total sales of 25 million books

in 40 countries.

You could WIN 4 free tickets to the press and guest performance of

Horrible Christmas on Monday 9th December at

7.15pm.

Q) How many millions of Horrible Histories

A) 2 million

B) 25million

C) 250million

Competition closes 2nd December.

To enter all our competitions, go to www.primarytimes.net/competitions or send your answer on a postcard with the name of the competition you wish to enter, your name, address and telephone number to Primary Times, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, B2 4EU or via our Twitter and Facebook pages (see page 3) by the closing date stated. Good luck!

WIN A 5 STAR CITY STAY WITH STAYING COOL!You could win a family stay in a glamorous penthouse. Staying Cool’s serviced apartments are the perfect place to recharge your batteries after enjoying a day out in Birmingham. The apartments lie at the top of the Rotunda, one of the city’s iconic buildings. The apartments feature spacious kitchen/diners with wonderful views over the

A bottle of champagne will be chilling in the apartment on arrival for the winners. But children won’t be left out! All families staying at the Rotunda enjoy free Cool for Kids extras with a complimentary gift for each child, a dressing up box for (under 10s) plus pens and crayons (under 12s). Wi-Fi, highchairs and cots are also free at Staying Cool.

To Enter, simply answer this question.

A) The BT Tower

C) The MailboxClosing date is 6th December 2013. Terms and conditionsThe winner and their guests – at least one of whom must be under 16 - will win a complimentary stay for one night in a Roadster penthouse apartment at Staying Cool at the Rotunda plus a bottle of champagne on arrival.

The stay is subject to availability and must be taken by the end of March 2014. It excludes 31/12/2013, 14/02/2014 and 15/02/2014.

Entrants must be over 18. At least one guest must be over 21 when the stay is made and the maximum number of guests is five.

Entrants’ details will be shared with Staying Cool for marketing purposes. Staying Cool is compliant with the data protection act and will not pass on your details.

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If you are looking for that ‘something extra’ for your children’s

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Book now for the Sticky FingersOctober bake-off!

All equipment, lightrefreshments, aprons

and fun supplied

£8 per child per session

Hurry as places are limited!

Baking sessions for children aged 5 to 12

St Andrew’s Church, Blagreaves Lane,

Tuesday 29th October, 10am – 12 noon

Wednesday, 30th October, 10am – 12 noon

Thursday 31st October, 10am – 12 noon

St Andrew’s Church, Blagreaves Lane,

Tuesday 29th October, 10am – 12 noon

Wednesday, 30th October, 10am – 12 noon

Thursday 31st October, 10am – 12 noon

Baking sessions for children aged 5 to 12

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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

A DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUM, FREE

CHRISTMAS FAYRES

EREWASH MUSEUM

Save money and keep active

Passport to Leisure

Adult £13.55

For individuals over 16 years old.

Concessionary £6.90

For over 60 year olds, registered disabled, unemployed on contributory allowance, full time

students and under 16 year olds.

Family Passport to Leisure £27.20

Up to two adults, a maximum of five people, all children must be under 16.

The annual leisure card is available to be used at Moorways Sports Complex, Queen’s

Leisure Centre and Springwood Leisure Centre.

Benefits include: Reduced prices for certain indoor and outdoor activities, seven day

advanced booking, no deposit for equipment hire, valid for one year.

Recreation Passport to Leisure £6.90

Available to Derby residents claiming various benefits. The Passport offers:

free swimming and certain court activities, 9am to 4pm weekdays and all day weekends

free equipment hire

reduced prices on activities

up to four extra cards for your family.

To apply or for more information visit www.derby.gov.uk/passport, ask at

reception at any of our sports centres or call 01332 641234.

Please note that terms and conditions apply.

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