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Sept-Oct 2015

Issue 48: September/ October 2015
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In this issue
A parents guide to
independent schools
First day nerves
(yours and theirs)
School open days
Plus
Halloween events &
What’s on
Call us on 07789882467 to advertise your business with us
Local information and events for parents with 0
- 12 year olds in Hampshire
September/ October 2015
In this issue....
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News & views
Prep schools
Education feature -Moyles Court School
School open day directory
First day nerves: yours and theirs
Back to school reading tips
Clubs & classes
Clubs & classes directory - Autumn 2015
Halloween half term events
What’s on in September & October
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enjoy a coffee and lunch. Relax on one of the comfy
sofas and watch your child, as they explore the mini
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News & views
News & views
Obesity is now a problem
at a younger age
Obesity has long
been seen as a
problem in the UK
but the age at which
health professionals
are seeing obese
children is getting younger, according to a
study. Researchers at University College,
London, examined data from 56,000 people
born between 1946 and 2001. They found that
obesity has become much more common and
is starting earlier in life.
Because obesity is often carried on into adult
life, these children are at risk of severe health
problems in future and cost the NHS over £5
billion per year. The study showed that while
23% of six to 10 year olds were overweight in
1994, the figure now stands at 30%.
Eustace De Sousa, spokesperson for Public
Health England, said: “Almost one in 10
children in Reception are obese - but what’s
even more shocking is that by the time they
leave primary school, this doubles to nearly
one in five.
Chaos over childcare
support - parents left in
the dark over new rules
Changes in child support has led to
confusion among parents. The system
previously allowed working parents to pay
childminders with vouchers worth up to
£243 per month. From this autumn, the
scheme will change. Families can claim a
‘top-up’ payment of 20p for each £1 they
spend on childcare. Single parents earning
below £150,000 or couples earning less
than £300,000 can claim. Families with
one parent who stays at home are not
eligible. With parents having to work out the
rules themselves, some may slip through
the loop. The voucher system will remain
but the Government has not confirmed if
families will have to re-apply.
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Education
A parents guide to independent schools
By Hannah Hunter
We all want to give our children the best start in their educational
life. If you can afford it, the independent sector provides an
alternative to the state system, which can often operate like a
postcode lottery. An increasing number of parents are looking at
the independent sector– a report from the association of Teachers
and Lecturers shows numbers rising at their fastest rate since 2008.
A variety of Independent schools
An independent school is a school that is free to operate outside
of many of the rules and regulations of the state system (there
are, of course, statutory education, health and safety standards).
Independent schools are also fee-paying, and governed by an
elected board.
Within the umbrella term of ‘independent’, you will find an array of
different types of schools. Pre-prep is the name sometimes given
to schools which cater for infant aged children (4-7), that usually are
feeder schools for a prep (preparatory) school (for 8-13 year-olds,
and sometimes younger). The preparatory school takes its name
from its original function of preparing pupils for entrance to senior
schools. This might be a ‘public’ school – the older private schools,
whose name derives from the fact that they are open to the public
(providing they can pay the fees of course).
You will also find different kinds of Independent schools that will
cater for infant and junior-aged children. These include schools
with different learning styles, such as Montessori schools (often for
younger children) and Steiner schools.
Why choose an independent school?
Independent schools can offer smaller class sizes, meaning more
time for one-to-one attention, helpful for children with learning
difficulties or other additional needs. Teachers have time to
challenge more able children - prep schools often have specific
gifted programmes.
Their better working conditions, with more resources and higher
salaries, mean that independent schools can attract the best
teachers. There is also a higher staff to pupil ratio, on average
about 1:10 (it’s around 1:20 at state primaries), giving staff and
pupils more time to get to know one another.
If you’re looking at an independent secondary school, a pre-prep
will ensure that your child gets the best out of their common
entrance exam (necessary in getting a scholarship or bursary). In
grammar school areas, these schools may also offer preparation for
the 11+.
It’s not just the academic kids who will benefit from what a prep
school offers. Sport is taken very seriously, and they will offer a wide
range, from rugby to badminton. They also cater for other interests,
offering a variety of extra-curricular activities, such as dance, drama
and music, which might not be able to access in the state system.
How to find a school
Your first port of call should be the government’s database of all UK
schools, which allows you to search by area and type (private or
state funded). You might want to look at this early on - according to
the Good Schools Guide, getting a place can be cutthroat:
Expect an interview, even for early years places – this is likely to
involve some sort of assessment of basic speech, interaction and
social skills. By age 7 or 8 you might expect a test of Maths and
English ability, with possibly an IQ test. This could be accompanied
by a school visit to assess how your child will be placed at the
school.
As with any school, you should make appointments to visit the
school and check their inspection reports (these may be delivered
by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, or Ofsted).
Take a look at our School Open day directory on page 8 for details
of local independent school open days or visit our website for a list
of prep schools in the area.
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Education
Forest teaching space becomes reality for
Moyles Court School
Moyles Court School - in the New Forest
outside Ringwood - has been successfully
operating the ‘Forest School Programme’
for its key stage 2 pupils for 2 years and
the school is set to become a permanent
base for the expansion of the programme to
include other year groups.
Forest Teaching is a long-term sustainable
approach to outdoor learning building selfesteem and independence in children and
young people through the exploration of and
experiences in the natural world.
A small piece of woodland, a remnant of
the historical Moyles Court Estate, is to be
the site. Currently overgrown with laurel,
native woodland plants have been stifled
and the development of the Forest School
Programme represents an opportunity to
restore the woodland and bring it back in
to use to the benefit of the school and the
natural habitat.
The siting and design of the proposed
structure for Forest Teaching reflects
the concept of Forest Schools and is
an opportunity not to be in the style
of a traditional classroom. Working in
conjunction with the Schools Forest
Teaching Programme leader, architects
have prepared outline proposals for a
structure, which will act as a focal point for
activities.
Finally because of the accessible position
that Moyles Court occupies it is envisaged
that the Forest Teaching Space could
be made available for use by other local
groups providing education about the
natural environment of the New Forest such
as the National Park Authority, Forestry
Commission and other local schools and
youth groups.
Moyles Court School is a co-educational,
independent day and boarding school
located near Ringwood providing top quality
nursery, junior, senior, day and boarding
experiences. The school is ideally placed
for families in Hampshire, Dorset and south
Wiltshire, located in 14 stunning acres of
grounds in the New Forest National Park.
For more information please visit their
website www.moylescourt.co.uk or book a
visit to one of their open days. See page 8
for details.
We offer more
than you could
ever imagine
Continuous education
from 2 1⁄2 -16 years
www.moylescourt.co.uk/join-us
Telephone: 01425 472 856
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AUTUMN SCHOOL OPEN DAYS
Kings Copse Primary School
Monday 16th Novmber, 9.30am
Kings Copse Rd, Hedge End, Southampton,
Hampshire, SO30 0PQ
01489 785040
Rownhams St Johns CofE Primary School
Wednesday 4th November.
Bakers Drove, Rownhams, Southampton,
SO16 8AD
02380 73 6417
St.Winifred’s School
Tuesday 6th October, 9.30 - 12 noon.
17-19 Winn Road
Southampton SO17 1EJ
Tel: 023 8055 7352
Are you looking for a Pre-School
or Primary School that offers an
individualised education for your son
or daughter?
St. Winifred’s School in Winn Road,
Southampton offers a bespoke
educational experience for children aged
3-11. Specialist teachers, small classes
and a structured academic programme
enable children to achieve their potential
in a family-orientated environment, where
manners matter and expectations are
high. Come and see for yourself how a St.
Winifred’s education could benefit your
child.
Awbridge Primary School
Monday 19th October
Danes Road, Awbridge, Romsey, SO51 0HL
01794 340407
Bishops Waltham Infant School
Open morning 25th September from 9.30am
Oak Road, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1EP
01489 892375
Hythe Primary School
Year R open day Wednesday 7th October,
9am.
School Road, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6BL
02380 843206
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Shakespeare Infant School
Tuesday 29th September 29th, 10.15am
Tuesday 13th October, 1.30pm
Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh, SO50 4FZ
02380 573888
Sparsholt Primary School
Private tours available on request
Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2NR
01962 776264
St Anne’s Catholic School
Yr6 Open Evening Tuesday 29th September
6pm - 8pm
Carlton Road, Southampton, SO15 2WZ
02380 328200
St Francis CE Primary School
You can call the school to arrange a
convenient time to visit.
Pilgrims Close, Chandlers Ford, SO53 4ST
02380 271178
The Mountbatten School
Open morning 17th and 22nd September
Whitenap Lane Romsey Hampshire SO51 5SY
Tel: 01794 502502
The Romsey School
Open evening 30th September
Greatbridge, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 8ZB
Tel: 01794 512334
Walhampton School
Friday 9th October
Walhampton School, Lymington, SO41 5ZG
Tel: 01590 613300
Wellow Primary School
Tuesday 20th October & 3rd November
Romsey Rd, West Wellow, SO51 6BG
Tel: 01794 322201
Moyles Court School
Saturday 3rd October 10am - 12.30pm
Thursday 8th October 10am - 12.30pm
Taster day Thursday 8th October
Tel: 01425 472 856
Moyles Court School in the New Forest
near Ringwood caught public attention this
year with its new slashed fee structure and
clear messages on its strong individualised
learning, wrap around care service and
new flexible transport arrangements.
Moyles Court offers continuous education
from 2 ½ to 16 years and individualised
learning begins in the nursery and preschool. Using dedicated early learning
software and modern technology, Moyles
Court creates a personal learning and play
diary for the younger children, to share
with the child’s parents; a service valued
by parents, with its success reflected in an
Inspection Report late 2012 “Children in the
EYFS exceed the Early Learning Goals by
the end of Reception”
Moyles Court has an open morning on
Saturday 3rd and Thursday 8th October;
from 10am – 12.30pm. Thursday 8th
October will also be a taster day for
children to fully experience life at Moyles
Court School. For more information and
to book a visit please call the school on
01425 472 856
To include your school in our next issue call
07554 880140 or email us
[email protected]
Back to school
How to cope with first day nerves
(yours and theirs)
by Liat Hughes Joshi
You’ve bought the uniform, sewn on the
nametapes and packed their book bag. Now
the big first day is almost upon you, reduce
the chances of tears at the classroom door
with our starting school tips.
Ease them into a ‘school routine
If you’ve been enjoying the summer
holidays with later nights and relaxed, lazy
mornings, head towards the sort of getting
up and bedtimes needed for school in
advance of day one. It’ll be less of a shock
than a sudden change.
Highlight the positives of school life
Read stories about school together - try
Lauren Child or Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s
lovely books on the subject. Or recount
tales of your own positive experiences
(skip the anecdotes about the super-scary
teacher and inedible lunches). Remind
them, too, of the things they enjoyed at any
settling-in visits, such as ‘ooh, you’ll be able
to play with the dressing up box again!’
Pre-empt worries
Your child could be anxious about
classroom life but unable to articulate their
concerns. Ask them how they’re feeling
about it and listen out for anything that you
can help explain. It could be, what to do if
they need the loo during lessons, where
you’ll be at picking up time or what happens
if they don’t like lunch. Tell them that it’s
absolutely fine to talk to the teacher if
they’re scared or sad.
Check out the school run in advance
A parent getting flustered because they’ve
spent ten minutes trying to find parking or
the right entrance to the building will not
contribute to the calm first day vibe we’re
after here.
Keep farewells short but sweet
A quick hug will often be more reassuring
than a ten minute parting ritual which makes
it all seem a bigger deal than just a few
hours apart. Avoid saying that you’ll miss
your child too - it puts the idea in their head
that they should miss you. If your little one
is especially nervous, it can work well to
give them a kiss on their hand to ‘keep’ in
their pocket during the day.
Skip the mascara but remember a tissue
It’s not just the children who can end
up in tears - it’s normal for parents to
feel emotional when they first send their
reception child through those school gates.
If you think you’re about to cry, do try and
hold off until you’re out of sight of your child
if possible. Most four-year-olds will be more
likely to get upset if they see mum sobbing
– they probably won’t understand that it’s
because you’re proud/ taken aback by how
grown-up they suddenly look.
But rest assured, if tears should roll, be it
yours or your child’s, you won’t be the only
ones and we promise no-one will remember
in years to come.
Liat Hughes Joshi is a parenting
journalist and the author of four books
including ‘New Old-fashioned Parenting’
and ‘‎How to Unplug Your Child’ (both
published by Summersdale) and Raising
Children: The Primary Years (Pearson).
We offer more
than you could
ever imagine
Continuous education
from 2 1⁄2 -16 years
www.moylescourt.co.uk/join-us
Telephone: 01425 472 856
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Back to school
Back to school reading tips
from Reading Chest
Book Reviews
The best new books for you and your children
By Justine Crow
Babies & Toddler
Ten Little Dinosaurs by Mike Brownlow &
Simon Rickerty Orchard £11.99
This is bright, noisy and very silly. And when it comes
to your little monsters, you can’t go wrong with
dinosaurs, eh?
Reception - 6 years
My Beastly Activity Book by Victor
Escandell Thames & Hudson £9.95
More than just a colouring book, this sketchbook
complete with elastic page-marker and tonguein-T-Rex-cheek style feeds the imagination.
When children get back to school in September the gap in reading
abilities within a class can be at its widest. This is due to the fact
that whilst some children read book after book happily all summer
long, others may not have read a thing. If your child falls into the
latter category, then it is more important than ever to get off to a
good reading start.
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Get into a good routine and read as often as you can with
your children. This might sound obvious, but once a routine
is established, then reluctant readers are much less likely to
protest. Reading for 10 minutes every day after breakfast will
become just as normal as brushing teeth.
Keep reading a positive experience. Use lots of praise and if
necessary reward incentives. Don’t make the idea of reading a
chore or a punishment.
Don’t push children up reading levels too quickly just to keep
up with peers. Children will gain confidence and are more
likely to enjoy reading when they don’t have to struggle on too
many words.
Don’t force children to read a book page by page if they
don’t like it or if it is too difficult. Help them out by sharing the
reading. Don’t be afraid to put a book aside completely and
let them choose another.
Read a play and act it out together. Lots of school approved
reading series now include plays such as ‘The Porridge
Pincher’ (Collins Big Cat – lime band), ‘Doctor, Doctor!’ (Bug
Club – purple band).
Be a reading role model. Research shows that the impact
of parents reading has a huge positive impact on children’s
reading. Children fall into reading habits based on what goes
on in their home. If they never see their parents reading, they
are much less likely to pick up a book themselves.
6 - 8 years
Travels of an Ordinary Hamster by Astrid
Desbordes & Pauline Martin
Gecko Press £7.99
Part chapter book, part illustrated novel, Hamster has
to get from A to B. It isn’t as easy as it looks.
9 years +
Demolition Dad by Phil Earle Orion £6.99
Our pint-sized protagonist’s Pop knocks things down on purpose
- but as George Biggs says: life isn’t about how you get knocked
down, it’s how you get back up again.
Justine Crow is the author of The Little Book of Nits published by
Bloomsbury. Parent of three, she owns her own bookshop with her
partner, The Bookseller Crow on Hill, and is a qualified swimming
teacher. And in what little spare time she has, she also runs
gastronomic writing retreat courses in France and is the food critic of
The Transmitter.
For more reading advice and access to a wide range of
reading books visit www.readingchest.co.uk
24 Oct - 1 NOv 2015
A week of book
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Clubs, classes and activities
Too much too soon? Are we
pushing our kids too far by- signing
them up to lots of clubs and classes or offering valuable advantages?
Kids need to have plenty going on to stop
getting bored and parents are aware of
the value of after-school clubs to ensure
their children are stimulated. But with a
vast range on offer, it can be tempting to
sign them up for a different activity every
evening. There is no doubt a couple of
well-chosen activities can be great for
areas that the school cannot cover.
What age is best to start classes?
school. It builds confidence.
What do clubs and classes offer
your child?
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Senior school: It’s easier to add activities
as energy and independence increases.
What type of classes to choose?
Mini Mozart? Even for musical geniuses,
from seven years, a 30 minute class is
plenty, with ten minutes of daily practice.
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Early years: They get very tired so keep
outside activities to a minimum. A good run
a
in the park lets off steam. An art, singingkeor
a c oFitness
Fanatic - Sports and dance are
py
baby ballet-type class with the emphasis
great
for
fitness and flexibility though for
on play is great.
younger kids, avoid classes that are too
aggressive or pressurised.
Infant school: Add a low-key activity;
singing, music, dancing, sports and
swimming are great.
Mastermind - If one subject is a struggle,
one-to-one tuition can pay dividends.
Junior school: As tests loom, add an
educational class if your child is struggling
with one subject.
Mini Thespian - Kids thrive in acting and
singing classes and may go on to theatre
Does Your Child
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Classes for Children:
- Ballroom & Latin
- Musical Theatre
- Freestyle
- Street/Hip Hop
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will widen their social circle
A chance to take part in activities not
offered at school
A potential career
Teamwork skills
Increases confidence
Persistence and patience.
But – play is important too. Educational
Psychologist Peter Gray wrote that we
should allow children more time playing
and that more time in the classroom can
be detrimental, because kids “Judgement,
wisdom and creative ability come from life
experiences,”
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SATURDAY CLASSES
Swimming lessons for children aged between 3-4yrs old
Only £7.40 per lesson!
Now enrolling for the September term!
For more information contact us at:
River Park Leisure Centre
Gordon Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 7DD
Tel: 01962 848700
Email: [email protected]
Applemore College
023 8084 8189
[email protected]
www.lipa419.co.uk
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Perform
020 7255 9120
www.perform.org.uk
Drama, dance and signing
workshops for 4 - 12
years. Classes available in
Winchester, Southampton,
Lymington and Romsey
ART
Little Funky Art Club
07809 209442
www.littlefunkyart.com
1 – 4 years art and craft fun
Mini Monet
Southampton City Art Gallery
02380834536
www.southampton.gov.uk
Acting Up
DANCE & DRAMA
[email protected]
www.actinguphants.wix.com/
drama
DM Dance
02380 554192
[email protected]
www.dmdancecentre.co.uk
Childrens classes catering
for ages 3 -16 years and
covering a variety of different
dance styles. For beginners,
intermediate and advanced
dancers in all classes, so you
can go along and have a go at
any dance style.
Classes available
Ready Steady Dance 3 - 8
years. Class is a bit of
everything including, ballroom
and latin, cheerleading and
freestyle
Saturday 9.30-10.15am.
Children’s classes 8 - 16 years
Including Salsa, Ballroom,
Latin, Freestyle, Musical
Theatre and Street/Hip Hop
Saturday 10.15am - 3pm
Acting UP provides affordable,
high quality drama classes for
children, teenagers and adults
in Hampshire. We believe that
drama classes don’t need to
cost the earth for you or your
little one to enjoy learning
new skills whilst building ‘UP’
confidence and exploring
their/your imagination. Taught
by a professional theatre
company, our classes give our
students the opportunity to
explore a wide range of topics
such as performing scripts,
creating their own stories,
playing with puppetry and
making films.
Didi Dance
Emma: 07850312528
[email protected]
Pyjama Drama (New Forest)
02380 983 290
Vikki Simmons
Perform weekly drama
classes for 4-7s
This September, 4-7s will
be whisked away into the
wonderful world of The
Magician’s Chamber for an
incredible Arthurian adventure.
With a spellbinding mix of
myths and magic, children will
meet the Rabbit in a Hat, dance
The Broomstick Flick and stop
wicked Morgan Le Fay from
turning the baby King Arthur
into a hamster!
Perform weekly drama
classes for 7-12s
Each term Perform 7-12s put
together a specially written
show with original music,
high energy dance and lots of
funny scenes to enjoy. This
autumn the 7-12s will rehearse
a unique adaptation of the
Shakespearean classic Romeo
and Juliet, set on the mean
streets of modern-day London
called Rome ‘n Jewels.
Perform classes are designed
to build confidence, improve
communication, give children a
creative outlet to make friends,
have fun and teach life skills
that will be invaluable in future
life.
Perform offer free, noobligations trials. Call for more
details.
Low cost, high quality drama lessons for
children, teenagers and adults.
Stagecoach
Southampton and Eastleigh
01962 771024
[email protected]
Winchester and Totton
01794 390601
[email protected]
Fareham and Hedge End
02380 465006
[email protected]
Call the centres for class
details and locations or visit the
website: www.stagecoach.co.uk
LIPA 4:19
02380 848189
[email protected]
www.lipa419.co.uk
Singing, dance and
performance classes run at
Applemore College
“Great way to spend time
enjoying quality learning” Sir
Paul McCartney
Affiliated to The Liverpool
Institute of Performing Arts,
LIPA 4:19 offers 4 to 19
year olds of all abilities the
chance to develop creativity
and confidence through the
performing arts. Fun Saturday
classes in acting, singing
and dance, performance
opportunities and accredited
exams in age appropriate
groups. Term starts on 12
September 2015 at Applemore
College.
For a free taster sessions call
023 8084 8189.
Now accepting new students join us for a free trial
this September.
From £3.50
a class
Locks Heath
Hamble
Gosport
[email protected]
www.actinguphants.wix.com/drama
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Clubs & classes
Academy Studios
01794 515129
www.academy-studios.com
A variety of classes available
including Academy Stage
School, Pregancy yoga, toddler
dance classes and singing and
storytime. Call for details and
times of classes.
LANGUAGES
La Jolie Ronde
Anne-Marie Le Meur
07854749202
www.lajolieronde.co.uk
French and Spanish for children
Hiltingbury Community Centre
Marco Languages
02380 773390
www.marcolanguages.co.uk
French club for 2 - 5 years.
MUSIC
Chuckle Chunes
07947 568 488
www.chucklechunes.co.uk
Jiggy Wrigglers
Liz: 07846143502
Laura: 07823441444
www.jiggywrigglers.com
Jo Jingles
Zara Wells
07539 376935
Dibden Purlieu and Lymington
Maracca Jacks
Caroline 01489 781122
www.maracajacks.co.uk
Locations across Hampshire.
Monkey Music
02380 900178
www.monkeymusic.co.uk
Moo Music
Sue Griffiths: 07956787330
www.moo-music.co.uk
Eastleigh, Chandler’s Ford,
Stockbridge and Romsey
‘Moosical fun for your little one’
SPORT
Baby Ballet
01422 329471
www.babyballet.co.uk
Classes for 6 months - 5 years
David Lloyd Junior Tennis
02380 747160
www.davidlloyd.co.uk
Coaching for 4+. Southampton
Flemming Park Tennis Centre
02380 667532
www.servingtennis.net
Programmes from 3 years+
Goals Soccer Centre
02380 510666
www.goalsfootball.co.uk
Kids coaching fro 5 years+
Planet Sport
0845 658 9800
www.planetsport.co.uk
Rugbytots
0845 3133244
[email protected]
www.rugbytots.co.uk
Rugbytots is a play
programme using the
multi-skills of rugby such
as passing, kicking and
running with the ball to
develop childrens social and
physical skills. As young
children learn how to carry
out new skills on their own
such as passing, catching
and kicking a ball, with the
help and encouragement of
experienced coaches, you
will see their independence
and self-confidence blossom.
Rugbytots engenders the
concepts of teamwork, respect
for others and a healthy
approach to competitiveness
including how to win and lose
graciously – skills that will
stand them in good stead for
life. We run daytime, weekend
and after school classes
across Hampshire. Call for
details.
River Park Gymnastics Club
01962 848700
www.placesforpeopleleisure.org
Starz Academy
0333 1234140
www.starzacademyuk.com
Ballet classes for 6 months – 6
years.
SWIMMING
Swiminis
River Park Leisure Centre
01962 848700
riverparkleisurecentre.co.uk
Whether it’s your childs first
ever swimming lessons
or they are confident and
happily swimming on the
front and back, we are able
to help. Sticking to a ratio
of 1 teacher to four children
we help to teach your child
a life skill in a safe and fun
environment; and at only
£7.40 per lesson we offer
the best value for swimming
lessons in Winchester.
Contact us now for more
details.
Starlight Trampoline &
Gymnastics Club
02380 663664
www.starlightgym.co.uk
4yrs+ at Houndsdown School,
Totton, Southampton.
Puddle Ducks
01202 674676
www.puddleducks.com
Antenatal, babies and toddler
plus a primary school level.
Kumon (Romsey)
Claire: 01962 620111
[email protected]
Southampton Tutors
02381 040120
[email protected]
Solent Swim Academy
07554 973 304
www.solentswimacademy.co.uk
Classes for 2½+ years
TUITION
Boost Maths
Caroline 02380 341776
www.boostmaths.co.uk
Fun, friendly Maths booster
lessons for 9-16-year-olds.
Games-based tuition to
maintain students’ interest
and help those who learn
best through seeing and
doing. One-to-one tuition
also available as well as
group tuition. Call for more
details.
To include your business in
our clubs and classes listings,
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880140. We will be doing
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01962 771024
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01794 390 601
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Fun, confidence-building,
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Halloween and Autumn Half Term
24 October - 1 November
It’s frightfully fun
at the Farm this
Halloween
spooky trails and
ghostly tales in
Hampshire with the
National Trust
Halloween trail
Hinton Ampner
near Alresford SO24 0LA
Enjoy a spooky adventure at
Hinton Ampner, with free entry
for children in fancy dress! Find
the pumpkins hidden around the
estate and collect a treat if you
succeed. 11am – 3pm
Blood-curdling
crafts* and
frightful face
painting*
£5.00 entry
for children
in spooky fancy
dress!**
*Small extra charge
FRIDAY 30th OctOBER
Silly Scott and his Spooktacular
Halloween Family Magic Show.
** 30th/31st Oct only
SATURDAY 31 st OctOBER
Barn owls and
lots of creeeepy
creatures with
Tree-mendous trail
Mottisfont
nr Romsey SO51 0LP
Pick up a Halloween tree trail
this half term and find out how
spooky Mottisfont’s trees really
are! This trail packs in crafts,
physical activities and creative
fun. Ages 5 to 10. 10am – 5pm
Farm open as usual
throughout half term week.
Daily 10am - 5pm.
Off A35, Ashurst, New Forest
T. 023 8029 2837
www.longdownfarm.co.uk
It’s A Real Hands-On Experience!
OUR SUPER SCARY
HALLO SCREAM
GHOST TRAIN
AT EXBURY GARDENS
Come and enjoy our
rib-tickling train rides:
MON 26th OCT - SUN 1st NOV
First train: 10.45am
Last train: 3pm
Pre-booking essential
Please call for more information: 023 8024 5750
Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway,
Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire SO45 1AZ
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Pumpkin carving, story-telling
and scary trails
Winchester City Mill
SO23 0EJ
Bring your own pumpkin to
the Mill’s pumpkin carving
workshopb and follow scary trails
crawling with cobwebs!
10am – 4pm
ghostly goings on
down on the farm
Manor Farm Country Park
SO31 1BH
For some hair-raising fun this
half term head to Manor Farm &
Country Park near Southampton.
Meet costumed characters in
the Haunted House, take part in
Halloween themed arts & crafts,
walk the spooky farmyard trail
and more!
Spooky Halloween
Trail
Exbury
Gardens
& steam
railway
Itchen Valley Country Park
SO30 3HQ
10.30am and 4pm. Cost £1.75
to include a pencil and a prize.
Read the clues, find the spooky
answers around the park to win
a prize.
Longdown Activity Farm
SO40 7EH
Friday 30 October see Silly Scott
performing his Spooktacular
Halloween Family Magic Show.
Saturday 31st October meet
barn owls and lots of creeeeepy
creatures courtesy of The
Creature Teachers. On both
days there will be blood-curdling
crafts* and face-painting*. Every
child that arrives at the farm in
spooky fancy dress (30th & 31st
October only) will be allowed
entry at a special rate of just
£5 each (cannot be used in
conjunction with any other offer).
All this and our full schedule of
hands-on farm activities. See
our events page on our website
for more details. *extra charge
applies.
Exbury Ghost Train
Exbury Gardens
SO45 1AZ
Starts 26 October. Experience a
frightfully spooky Hallo-Scream
at Exbury Gardens. Families can
enjoy some hair-raising and ribtickling fun on the Exbury Ghost
Train as it takes to the rails
over half-term. With skeletons,
scarecrows and other ghoulish
characters en route, Exbury
dares you to experience their
Halloween week ‘Phantomime’!
Free goody bags will be given
out as well as a new spooky
trail so children can discover the
Chinese Coffin Tree, the Ghost
Tree and the Devil’s Walking
Stick in the gardens! Trains run
from 10.45am, pre-booking is
essential. Call 02380 245750.
Halloween
Marwell Zoo
SO21 1JH
Get ready to be spooked...
Design a pumpkin for carving
and watch our animals explore
and eat their pumpkin treats.
Be enthralled by spooky
storytelling with our resident
witch, uncover the mysteries
of Marwell through our factpacked talk and have bundles
of fun on our scarecrow selfie.
The event runs daily from
11am – 4pm, standard entry
fees apply. Visit the website
www.marwell.org.uk
Pumpkin Carving
and scary face
painting
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
SO51 0QA
Come and carve a pumpkin
from 27 – 30 October, drop
in sessions between 1pm
- 3.30pm. £3 for pumpkin
carving plus normal admission
fee applies and face painting
charges apply. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Wizard Weekend
Watercress Line
SO24 9JG
30 - 31 October
Watch the Watercress Line
transform in to a place of magic
and mischief on Halloween!
Walk in Harry Potter’s footsteps
over the railway footbridge
where he received his Hogwarts
Express ticket; the famous
film location from Kings Cross
station that is now here at
the Watercress Line! Come
dressed as a witch, wizard or
Halloween spook and find out
about bats, owls and all things
magical! With craft activities,
face painting*, Mr Wizard magic
shows, witches Besom brooms*
and daily shows from the
FalconHigh display team.
Brickworks Museum
SO31 7HB
1 November
Their last big steam up of
the year with all the resident
traction engines on display,
trailer rides, trains running and
all the ghosts stirred up to add
to the spooky adventure. The
event runs from 11am - 4pm.
Adults £6, Conc £5, Families
£15. To book or for more
information visit the website:
www.bursledonbrickworks.co.uk
or call 01489 576248.
Have lots of magical fun at the Park with creepy crafts,
frightening face painting, spooky story telling and the
Spell Scavenger Hunt!
So much to do at Staunton Country Park!
• Let the kids loose in George’s Play Barn
• Meet our friendly farm animals
• Explore our rainforest experience
KIDS
GO
FREE!*
Hand in this voucher when you visit to receive
*up to two free children with every full
paying adult. Expires 01 Nov 2015
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www.hants.gov.uk/staunton
www.hants.gov.uk
Halloween
Workshop at the
Tutu Club
Hanger Farm Arts Centre
Totton, SO40 8FT
31 October from 9am - 3.30pm
There’s dance, drama and
crafty Halloween fun to be had
in the barn with the Tutu Club.
Call 02380 667683 for more
information or visit their website
www.hangerfarm.co.uk
It’s party time at
Jungle Jeans this
Halloween
Halloween Steam Up
Bursledon
Sat 24 Oct to Sun 01 Nov,
10.30am – 3.30pm

Halloween Festival
Spellbinding
Staunton
Jungle Jeans
West Quay Road, Southampton
SO15 1GZ
30 & 31 October from 6-8pm
Jungle Jeans will be hosting
two Halloween parties this
October for children up to 12
years. Featuring Southampton
Reptile Centre where you can
get up close with some real
creepy crawlies, snakes and
lizards. Join in with the fun and
take part in their competitions,
games, crazy tattoos and
spooky disco. There will be lot
of tricks and plenty of treats
at Jungle Jeans from 30 - 31
October from 6-8pm. Call for
more details or visit the website.
www.junglejeans.co.uk
Wizards, Witches
and Magical Mayhem!
Mon 26 – Fri 30 Oct
Join us for an enchanting Halloween
experience, including arts and crafts, a tractor
ride to the enchanted forest and a magical
story told by a professional story teller.
Booking essential for
this two hour activity.
Price: £7.00 per child.
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Running until 27 September
Dino Encounter
SeaCity Museum
Havelock Road, SO14 7LY
10am-5pm, Entry fee applies
This exhibition brings you face
to face with lifelike animatronic
dinosaur models from the Natural
History Museum and reveals
how new techniques are helping
us understand more about these
amazing creatures than ever before.
8, 9, 10, 22, 23 & 24
September
Forest School – Little
Foresters
023 8068 3790. Booking required
10am - 11.30am. Cost £4.50 per
child aged 2+ years.
Fortnightly outdoor session for
children and parents includes
activities, crafts, games and campfire
cooking. Every session is different
and mainly based on seasonal
resources.
5,6,12 & 13 September
Milling Demonstrations
Wednesdays and weekends
11am – 4pm
This rare example of a working
watermill is one of the most visited
mills in Britain. Watch the millers
grind corn into wholemeal flour
using equipment powered by the
fast-flowing River Itchen. Hands-on
activities for younger visitors, audiovisual displays and a chance to watch
the latest CCTV footage of the mill’s
resident otters.
12 September
The Romsey Show
Broadlands Park
8.30am to 6pm
Aduts £17, 11-18 years £11, children
under 11 go free. Family ticket £44
A real agricultural show and great
day out with something for all the
family.
The Berry Theatre
10.30am to 11.15am
Join the storytellers as they whisk
audiences off to faraway lands with
their enchanting tales, silly songs
and lively games. Each session ends
with interactive play time, where
everyone becomes part of the story.
Tickets: £3. Suitable 3 - 7 years
accompanied by an adult.
Call the box office on 023 8065 2333.
19 & 20 September
A Children’s War
11-20 September
Southampton Boat Show
Mayflower Park
Britain’s best loved on-water Boat
Show, you can see 1000’s of boats
of all types and sizes. You are also
able to get out on the water with
numerous experiences and activities
from 10.00am-6.30pm. 15 years
and under go free, standard day
ticket £15 in advance or £22 on the
gate. Book your tickets either
online or by calling 0844
776 7766.
The Show is
located at
Mayflower
Park, SO15
1AG
19 September & 10 October
Saturday Storytime
18 & 19 September
What the Ladybird Heard
Nuffield Theatre
University Road, SO15 1TR
18th - 1.30pm & 4.30pm
19th - 10.30am & 1.30pm
Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog,
the fat red hen and the dainty dog in
this brand new stage adaptation of
Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’
colourful farmyard adventure. With
live music, puppetry, audience
participation and lots of laughs!
Suitable for ages 3+. Tickets - £12
11am – 4pm
A chance to discover what life
was like for children during the
war. Hands on activities and
demonstrations throughout the
day and why not follow the Time
Traveller’s Trail to discover more
about a child’s life on the Wartime
farm.
19 September
Seasonal baking
demonstration
11am – 3pm
The team at the Mill use their own
freshly milled stone-ground flour,
combined with other local produce
to make seasonally-themed biscuits
and buns. Taste the results after the
demonstrations and take home free
recipe cards.
20 September
Trains Take Over day
19 & 20 September
Here be Monsters
Theatre Royal Winchester
Sat 11.30am & 2pm
Sun 11.30am & 2pm
£13 Concessions £12 Family £43
Join the villainous Captain CutThroat and his fearsome crew as they
set sail through monster-infested
waters in search of a mysterious
island crammed with jewels and
gem stones. The Captain is certain
that “monsters simply don’t exist,”
but as they near the island and the
mist closes in around them, his
crew are not so sure. A thrilling new
musical adventure, performed by five
talented actor musicians who bring
this exciting story to life.
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Bursledon Brickworks Museum
11am - 4pm
Adults £6, Conc £5, Families £15
A day for train lovers. Hampshire
Narrow Gauge Railway are in charge
today and they will be getting out all
their engines plus there will be more
on display inside.
23-27 September
Mayflower Theatre
Horrible Histories – Groovy
Greeks and Incredible Invaders
Prices range from £17 - £19
various start times
Recommended Age: 5+
Box Office 02380 711811
We all want to meet people from
history. The trouble is everyone
is dead! So it’s time to prepare
yourselves for Horrible Histories live
on stage! Using actors and stunning
3D special effects, these two World
Premieres - Groovy Greeks and
Incredible Invaders are guaranteed
to thrill you and your children.
Out & about
Historical figures and events will
come alive on stage and hover at
your fingertips! From savage Sparta
to angry Athens, discover the truth
about growing up in Greece. Take
on the Trojans and pummel the
Persians! Compete in the first ever
Olympic Games and appear in the
very first play! Meet your match with
the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus!
Hold on tight as you gatecrash the
gruesome and Groovy Greeks!
6, 7 & 8 October
Forest School – Little
Foresters
023 8068 3790. Booking required
10am - 11.30am. Cost £4.50 per child
aged 2+ years. Fortnightly outdoor
session for children and parents
includes activities, crafts, games
and campfire cooking. Every session
is different and mainly based on
seasonal resources..
8 October
Scamp Theatre presents: The
Scarecrows’ Wedding
Theatre Royal Winchester
1.30pm & 4.30pm
Tickets £13, Family £43, Age 3+
Based on the book by Julia
Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
The Scarecrows’ Wedding. Betty
O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are
excellent scarecrows (they scare a
lot of crows). Harry loves Betty, and
Betty loves Harry – so they decide to
get married. Harry sets off to search
for their wedding day essentials
including a dress of feathers, a bunch
of flowers and a necklace made from
shells. However, when the farmer
notices he is missing a scarecrow, he
replaces Harry with the devilishly
smooth but dangerous Reginald
Rake. Dashing, daring and ever so
cool, can Reginald persuade Betty
that he is the scarecrow for her?
Will Harry make it back in the nick
of time before Reginald ruins their
special day? Bursting at the seams
with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable
style, this epic love story promises
wit, drama, and wedding bells!
10 & 11 October
Create your own Land Art
Mottisfont
nr Romsey SO51 0LP
Inspired by its Arborealists
exhibition of art that celebrates
the beauty of trees, Mottisfont is
hosting an exciting weekend of Land
Art, suitable for all ages. Join a free
session to help create a large-scale
piece of temporary art using natural
materials, radiating out from some
of Mottisfont’s magnificent trees.
These artworks will be left to melt
back into the landscape, but not
before they’ve been recorded using
photography and film.
23 – 27 SEPTEMBER
Book online mayflower.org.uk
Box Office 02380 711811
Theatre
A Nuffield and Royal & Derngate, Northampton co-production
26 November 2015 - 3 January 2016
Created by Ella Hickson, Rob Castell and Ollie Birch
Directed by Liam Steel
023 8067 1771 nuffieldtheatre.co.uk
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Out & about
10 October
My Pet Monster and Me
Hanger Farm Arts Centre
Totton, SO
11am & 2pm.
Tickets: £8/ £6 concessions
Join us down on the farm for
adventures with Sophie and her
new friend George, the most lovable
monster in the land! This bighearted fairytale is especially for
little monsters aged 3 - 7, and their
grown-ups. Told with magical songs,
enchanting music and exquisite
puppetry, by Blunderbus Theatre, the
team who brought Hugless Douglas
to Hanger Farm last year!
11 October
Family Sundays: Theo the
Mouse
Winchester Discovery Centre
£10 Adults - £8 Children
Theo the Mouse and his best friend
Wendy are coming for an afternoon
of pure family fun and laughter.
Their show is jam packed with songs,
jokes, magic and is suitable for ages
3- 10. Written and devised by Wink
Taylor - the writer behind The Basil
Brush and The Sooty Show. Once
seen the loveable and cheeky Theo
the Mouse will soon become every
child’s favourite friend. One thing
is certain with Theo around, no
two shows are the same - make no
mousetake. Call the box office on
01962 873603.
18 October
Vintage Fair and Flea Market
£2 per person
Lots of stalls to browse your way
through and a museum as well.
18 October
Family Sundays: What to do
when you find a dinosaur?
£7 or four for £22.
In 1824 an eccentric Oxford
scientist, William Buckland,
discovered a bone from a creature
that no one had ever seen before. He
named it the Megalosaurus, and he
was desperate to tell the world about
it. Are you ready to join him when
the amazing dinosaur story first
begins? Discover a pre-historic story
in this bone-shaking, music-making,
belly-aching show for everyone aged
4 to 8 years and their families. Call
the box office on 01962 873603.
24 October
Dancing with the insects
The Point Eastleigh
Look down. What are you standing
on? Explore the ground and all of its
wriggling inhabitants in this quirky
dance show for young children by
Second Hand Dance. Featuring
worms, slugs, snails, spontaneous
outbreaks of ant dancing and plenty
of obscure insect-related facts, Grass
uses performance, puppetry and
projection to inspire children to look
closely at the world around them,
to get mucky and play! suitable for
ages four+. 2pm. Tickets £8, £6 for
concessions. Call the box office on
023 8065 2333.
Every Picture Tells a Story
11am - 4pm, Adults £5, Conc
£4, Families £13. Use our old
photograph collection to inspire your
stories. What was the man by the
kiln thinking? Was he wondering
what was for dinner? We will also
have a ghostly treasure hunt to try if you dare!
Winchester Children’s Book
Festival
A week of book events for children,
authors, illustrators, workshops,
theatre and shows.
28 October
Duck in the Truck - part of
Winchester Children’s Book
Festival
11.30am and 2.30pm
£7 or four for £22
Based on the bestselling book by
acclaimed children’s author Jez
Alborough, this funny, silly, yucky
mucky show will have you giggling
away, singing along and laughing out
loud. Ducklings aged 3 - 7 years old
will love this hilarious tale, but for
those grown-up ducks who waddle
along, they’ll have lots of fun, too.
It’s totally quackers! Join Duck
and his friends in this happy new
adventure with puppetry, sing-along
songs and plenty of opportunities
to join in along the way. But, don’t
forget to wear your wellies! Call the
box office on 01962 873603.
24 -31 October
Late Autumn Family Trail
As the days draw in and the winds
blow colder get out and scamper like
squirrels and see what hides beneath
fallen leaves. Suitable for all the
family. No need to book, just pick
up a trail map on your way into the
Gardens.
25 October
Campfires and Stories
10am – 12.30pm
Booking is essential, call 01794
369318. £10 per session (includes
1 adult and 1 child). Come for an
autumnal session of fun, spooky
songs and stories around the fire.
Learn how to start a fire, play with
charcoal, make popcorn and toast a
marshmallow too. All children must
be accompanied by an adult. Suitable
for ages 3 -12 years.
25 October
Christmas Clay Day
Adults & children 8+ £20 per person
Come and spend a day making
decorations to give as presents or
keep! Fantastic as teacher’s presents.
No need for any experience just come
and have some fun.
26 October
Weave a Willow Bird Feeder
Session one 10am -11am
Session two 11.30am -12.30pm
Session three 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Booking essential, call 01794
369318. Price - £10 per session
(includes 1 adult and 1 child)
Learn how to create a hanging
willow bird feeder, for feathered
friends in your garden. This is a
family workshop where everyone
is encouraged to have a go. We will
supply tools, materials, instruction
and guidance. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. 5 years+.
27 & 28 October
Spooky Woodland Activity
Days
023 8068 3790. Booking required.
9.30am to 3.30pm. £44 per child
Two days of spooky woodland
fun for children aged 6 – 11 years
including, dens, games, crafts and
campfires.
30th - 31st OCTOBER
IT’S TIME TO BOARD THE WIZARD EXPRESS!
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Out & about
29 & 30 October
Manor Farm Trick or Treat
Tours at 6pm, 6.45pm & 7.30pm
Meet witches, wizards and things
that go bump in the night on this
light-hearted guided family tour. Each
child receives a goody bag. Ideal for 6
– 12yrs. Child £7 includes goody bag,
Adult £4. Advance ticket only. Meet
at farm reception.
29 October
Glass Halloween Lanterns
023 8068 3790
Any time between 10.30am and
12.30pm. £3 per lantern. Make a
creepy glass lantern to take home.
your free prop bag, warm up your
singing voices and teach you some
dance moves with the help of the
Singalonga Princesses. Watch as we
bring the film to life and help you
experience this movie in a whole new
light. Age 5+. Call 01202 451865.
Cruise to St. Malo
with Wessex Heartbeat
6 November
Fawley Fireworks Display
Gang Warily Recreation Centre
Themed to ‘A night at the movies’
you can expect a high quality display
synchronized to music. Fun fair, live
music, food, bar and much more. £2
entry. 5pm - 9pm
26 November – 3 January 16
Merlin
Nuffield Theatre
Enter the enchanting, mythical
kingdom of Camelot and discover
the magical legend of Merlin. Prince
Beaulieu Motor Museum
Arthur is destined to become a
Be wowed by the explosive and
knight, but he is torn between a
dynamic fireworks display. Have fun
duty to his country and loyalty to
on the Beaulieu rides and old-time
his friends. Join childhood friends
fairground entertainment. From 3pm
Arthur, Gwen and Merlin as they
embark on an action-packed journey
1 November
of a lifetime, encountering powerful
Sing-a-Long-a FROZEN
magic forces, mystical characters
Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
and adventures beyond their wildest
Presented by Singalonga Productions
dreams. This musical play combines
Ltd. A full screening of Disney’s
exquisite, quick-fire storytelling
FROZEN with lyrics on screen to
with new music by and Rob Castell
help you sing along during the film.
(BAFTA-nominated, Officially
Introduced by a live host who will
Amazing, CBBC). Tickets from £10.
guide you through this interactive
Call the box office
book 023 8067
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31 October
Beaulieu Firework Spectacular
PROBABLY THE BEST ONE DAY SHOW IN THE SOUTH
27 - 29 November 2015
Wessex Heartbeat have joined with
Brittany Ferries and have arranged
a fund-raising mini-cruise to St. Malo
from 27th to 29th November 2015.
Guests will travel overnight on board the Brittany
Ferries flagship “Pont Aven” on Friday 27th November
departing Portsmouth at 20.15pm and arriving the
following morning in St. Malo, guests will have the
whole day to visit this fascinating part of France.
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Included:
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Saturday 12th September 2015
Broadlands Park, Romsey
•A FULL DAY OF FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
•ACTION PACKED SHOW RINGS
•ALL DAY DEMONSTRATIONS
up to
•BUSTLING TRADE TENTS
20% OFCFE
•FABULOUS FOOD AREA
ADVAN TS
TICKE
and
Return ferry crossing
Ensuite inside 2 berth cabin accommodation for
two nights
Welcome drinks reception
Breakfast each morning in the self service
restaurant
Four course Gala Dinner on the Saturday evening
Free car passage with a minimum of 2 persons. Car
for min of 2 persons – max 1.83m high, 5m long.
At only £99 per person, spaces are limited!
Supplements available on request.
To book this mini cruise go to visit:
www.brittanyferries.co.uk/wsxhb1
or phone 0871 244 1444 and quote WSXHB1
www.heartbeat.co.uk I 02380 706095
FREE
ENTRY
For children under 11
Limit of 2 children when accompanied
by 1 fee paying adult
www.romseyshow.co.uk
FREE CAR PARKING WITH SHUTTLE TRAIN TO THE ENTRANCE
PO Box 270, Southampton
General Hospital, SO16 6GE.
Registered Charity No.1116510
In aid of ROMSEY AGRICULTURAL & HORSE SHOW SOCIETY A Charity which exists to promote Agriculture and Horsebreeding Registered Charity Number 1007948
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There’s ghostly goings
on down on the farm…
Meet costumed characters in the Haunted
House, take part in Halloween themed
arts & crafts, walk the spooky farmyard
trail and more!
From Sat 24 Oct to Sun 1 Nov
www.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm
www.hants.gov.uk

Sept-Oct 2015

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