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The definitive guide of what to do
and where to go with your children
New Year New Look
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2015 brings a total revamp to our
magazine style and look. We have been sat
in discussion with our designers for a while
now and eventually decided on a new look
that I personally think looks amazing! We
hope you like it too. Please let us know
what you think….
We still have all the usual sections, What’s
On, Clubs & Classes, Party, Find, Win and
Save so we haven't changed any of the
content.
As always our magazine and website is
packed with ideas for you to have fun and
spend time with the kids, but please double
check with the venue before you pack up
the picnic and kids as sometimes things
are cancelled at short notice without our
knowledge.
This year we are asking local children to
feature in our magazines. We had a photo
shoot last month with Jennie at Captured
Moments Photography
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(www.capturedmomentsphotos.co.uk) and
7 local children. It was great to meet them
all and give them the opportunity to
become local stars. Our front cover was just
one of the images and others that were
taken can be found throughout the
magazine. If your child would like to be a
cover star or to feature somewhere in the
magazine then check out our competition
on page 30.
Remember ‘You have to be in it to win it!!’
So make sure you enter.
We are also looking for local mums to send
us their tip for keeping the kids busy and
entertained. Thanks to Ami Francis and her
3 children for giving us their tips for getting
outdoors. Ami uses lower cost options to
involve her 2 daughters and young son in
activities and spends loads of time outside.
You can send us yours tips via email,
Facebook, Twitter or via the contact link on
our website. We will try and include as
many as we can but can’t promise we will
include them all.
Sheffield Children’s University
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WITH the warmer weather on the horizon,
people are beginning to venture out and
about again. The school holidays at Easter
and Spring Bank are also looming and
although the thought of some time off with
the kids brings an excitement to many, it
also brings the worry of finding activities
and places to visit, into full force!
Parents/carers of Sheffield: worry no more!
With a Sheffield Children’s University (CU)
Passport to Learning, all children who
attend Sheffield schools can access a range
of activities (some of which are free!) which
will earn them special CU credits. Passports
to Learning can be purchased from
Sheffield Libraries for £2 each. They
receive one credit for each hour of activity
they take part in, which leads to 30
certificates and badges at bronze, silver and
gold levels, right up to 1000 hours! So
while having lots of fun learning new things,
they’ll be earning awards at the same time.
CU credits can be earned at over 120
‘Learning Destinations’ (validated activity
providers) across the city, ranging from
museums, galleries and libraries, to martial
arts, cookery,
sewing, music,
dance, drama,
sports, circus
skills and many, many more!
We know from our research that children
who take part in CU activities are more likely
to do better at school than expected. They
also gain more confidence, make new
friends and have loads of fun learning new
things.
To collect CU credits, take the Passport to
Learning to our Learning Destinations, and
get it stamped or signed at the activities.
You MUST ALSO add your child’s name to
their special CU register.
A parent of one of our CU members had this
to say… ‘Getting a Passport to Learning for
my oldest son has had a lot of positive
effects, not just on him but on our family.
We instantly had a new enthusiasm towards
finding new things to do and places to visit
in order to gain credits. Since then there’s
been no stopping us! He's gained an
unbelievable amount of knowledge in a
wide variety of subjects, and has tried so
many new things! His feelings of self-belief
have grown dramatically and he now
approaches new tasks with enthusiasm and
determination.’
Facebook SheffieldCU
Twitter @SheffieldCU
www.sheffield.gov.uk/cu - 0114 2813761
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International Dance Day - 29th April
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IN the last few years, there has been an
explosion of dance across Britain thanks to
shows such as 'Britain's Got Talent' and BBC's
'Strictly Come Dancing'. Children and adults are
more interested in dance than ever before. They
will have fun attending lessons and benefit
immensely not just from the great health
benefits but from many the other advantages of
dance that other activities may not have.
According to government reports, three in five
children under ten years old are predicted to be
overweight by 2050. So if your child is not into
sport, you need to find ways to keep the family
active and dancing could be the answer. Dance
is a great way for the whole family to get up and
moving in a fun and exciting way.
Self expression: Through dance, stories can be
told and beliefs and emotions can be conveyed.
Dance can also be used to widen a child's
vocabulary as they come in contact with new
words and ideas. Dance also helps children and
adults express themselves differently from
normal school or work life.
Brain Power: All forms of exercise improve your
blood circulation and improve the flow of
nutrients to your brain, allowing the brain to
function at its best. But the great thing about
dancing is that it involves using use both sides of
your brain: one half for technique and control
and the other for creativity and artistry. Dance
can therefore increase brain productivity and
children can increase their attention spans. All
good skills for school too!
Confidence and self-esteem can also be built
through the many performance opportunities
that come with dance. Dancing builds
confidence which in turn helps to reduce stress
and tension, for both adults and children.
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Social Networking: Attending a dance class is not
just about staying fit - it is a social networking
opportunity too! At dance classes children have
the opportunity to meet new friends and practise
their social skills.
Dance also requires discipline and motivation,
key skills in lifelong learning:
So you see, dancing is good for you! Dance is
such a positive benefit to everyone’s life, from
baby to adult and such fun so why not try a
class.
Razzamataz Theatre Schools are offering a FREE
Session to new students on the 25th April to
celebrate International Dance Day. Contact
Helen on 07979 189177 for more details and to
book.
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that teach children aged 3-13 the literacy skills needed for lifetime reading success. The
reason why over 90% of parents using Reading Eggs report a noticeable improvement in
their child’s reading skills is because the programme makes learning phonics and basic
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Dyslexia Effects One in Ten People…...
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AT Support 4 Dyslexia we offer a friendly
and relaxed environment for students of all
ages to attend specially tailored lessons
which boost confidence as well as literacy
skills.
After an initial assessment you have the
option to attend weekly lessons. Lessons
last for one hour and we are open Mon-Sat
until late.
Lessons are largely computer based
enabling students to have fun while
improving their reading, spelling and typing
skills.
Reading and spelling ability are re-assessed
after 20 lessons. At Support 4 Dyslexia we
have never re-assessed a student after 20
lessons and not seen a significant
improvement.
The company was founded in 2007 by
Managing Director Sarah Broomfield and
remains committed to finding new and
engaging ways of coping with dyslexia.
There are many ways parents can help
children with dyslexia. The most important
thing is to keep learning fun and find ways
to boost their confidence by giving them
tasks that they are able to complete.
Dyslexia screening and assessment can
help to identify if someone is likely to
be dyslexic. Support 4 Dyslexia provides
the following assessment services:
Dyslexia Screening (£20)
This is currently available to children
(over 6 and a half) and adults.
Reading and Spelling Assessment
Full Educational Assessment
Location: Century Park, Station Road,
Halfway, Sheffield, S20 3GS
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Learn to Swim
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BABY swimming is one of the most amazing
experiences you can share with your baby!
Babies have a real affinity with water. They
spend nine months in the womb, and more
and more expectant mothers are now
choosing a water birth as the most natural
introduction to this world. Water is
recognised as a warm, supportive
environment during labour and provides a
natural transition for your baby from the
womb to the “outside world”.
Babies can be taken into the water from
birth; they do not need to have completed
their injections and very young babies love
the freedom, massage and gentle exercise
that the water offers.
The benefits to both parent and baby of
swimming together are immense and
include:
*Plenty of eye contact
*Plenty of skin contact
*Helping you and your baby feel relaxed and
confident in the water
*Makes swimming a fun and socially
stimulating activity
*Even parents who can’t swim can enjoy
relaxing in the water with their baby
Encouraging a baby to take regular exercise
from such a young age is also an extremely
healthy routine to instil which may prevent
childhood lethargy
But most importantly of all, swimming as
a baby should instil a love of water for
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the rest of your child’s life.
Even in the bath, there are some wonderful
activities you can share with your baby.
Your baby can enjoy floating on his or her
back in the bath (ears in the water), or just
lie back snuggling up to you. You can try
sprinkling water over your baby’s tummy.
You may even find your baby falls asleep!
We don’t recommend trying to submerge
your baby in the bath – it is too awkward
and both you and your baby are likely to be
upset by the experience. However, you can
allow the water to lap around and over your
baby’s face without any worries.
Holiday Clubs
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WITH so many parents & carers working
during the school & nursery holidays, it can
be increasingly difficult to find the right club/
class for your children to attend and have fun
in the process…
Here’s a brief check list to help you along
with your/their choice of venue:
3 Indoor or Outdoor - a consideration if the
weather could be a major factor in your
selection.
4 How flexible are the classes, can they
attend daily or weekly? What time do they
start and finish, it could be that you need
them to have a later stay, do they do that?
1 Create a list - what type of activities do they 5 Cost effective - how much and how many
enjoy the most, and won’t take any
hours/days is the club running? It’s important
convincing to get them to attend.
to get value for money.
2 Will it keep their interest - you don’t want
any resistance for them to attend the second
or third day, so it’s important they are
motivated with the subject.
www.raring2go.co.uk
Whatever club / class your children choose to
attend this summer, here’s wishing them a
Raring2go! Time..
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Baking a difference,
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FREE Cakes for Kids Sheffield bake birthday cakes
– all for free.
for children in the city who wouldn’t otherwise get a
A birthday cake from them might be the first cake
the child has ever had - it gives the family the
opportunity to celebrate a birthday with friends and
family. It's not always about a family not being able
to afford cake - it might be because there is a
sibling who has advanced needs, a family member
unwell or absent, or because the family is in
temporary accommodation like a B&B or refuge
without access to a kitchen.
cake on their special day. Since October 2013, they
have baked 220 cakes for local children.
Teachers, social workers, homeless charities and
support workers are just some of the people who
refer families to Free cakes for Kids. When the
group receive a request for a cake, one of the 50
volunteers bakes and delivers a beautiful, creative
cake, usually in the child’s favourite theme or style
Volunteers pay for all the ingredients from their own
pockets to ensure no child goes without a cake on
their birthday. If you’d like to know more, refer a
child for a cake or get involved, please get in touch.
We’re also on the lookout for people who could help
us deliver cakes between 9am and 3pm, too!
www.freecakesforkidssheffield.com
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What’s On
“A mouse took a
stroll through the deep dark
wood. A fox saw the mouse and
the mouse looked good…
”Discover a new way to interact
with your favourite picture book
this Easter. Step into the woods
to meet Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake
and the Gruffalo himself at the
world first ‘Gruffalo Experience’
hosted at Meadowhall Shopping
Centre. For full details, prices and
bookings please visit go to
Raring2go.co.uk/Sheffield and
click on the banner
The doorbell
rings just as Sophie and her
mummy are sitting down to tea.
Who could it possibly be? What
they certainly don’t expect to see
at the door is a big, stripy tiger!
The tea-guzzling tiger is back on
the road in this delightful family
show; packed with oodles of
magic, sing-a-long songs and
clumsy chaos! For children aged
3+ For further details
see www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
all ages! Normal admission
charges apply. For further details
see www.butterflyhouse.co.uk
Step
into the world of ‘Once Upon a
Time’ and meet characters and
storytellers as you discover the
wonderful world of books and
stories.
5pm to 8.30pm Booking
essential. Price: £5 Adults, £4
members, £2 children - all
proceeds go to support the work
of both charities. Join the team at
Old Moor and Mexborough and
Swinton Astronomical Society for
an evening of natural spectacle. A
guided walk to see the birds
coming in to roost at sunset and
then as the skies darken, lift your
gaze skywards as the stars come
out.
Find out about the
heritage of the old
Templeborough steelworks on a
guided tour with an exsteelworker, bringing history to
life! Cost - FREE with admission to
Magna, book on the day at
reception
This is
Meet our
amazing Madagascan species up your chance to see a blacksmith
at work! Discover more about the
close in our busy animal
steel making process and learn
encounters. Enjoy spectacular
free-flying bird of prey and parrot how the Air, Earth, Fire and Water
displays with a Madagascan twist Pavilions are linked together...
Cost - FREE with admission to
and enjoy themed crafts,
activities and games suitable for Magna
It's a Rubbish
www.runinthepark.org.uk
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Adventure - Find out what
happens in a waste recovery
plant and have a go at our Big
Sort Challenge. Cost - FREE with
entry to Magna, book on the day
at receptionStory Telling Corner Join us for stories for the young &
young at heart! With science
experiments involving buzzing
balloons, balloon kebabs &
magical cans! Cost - FREE with
entry to Magna
www.visitmagna.co.uk
A chance to experience
1940’s life on the farm with
warden John Barnes and his
family. Discover ration book
cookery, stories of the Blitz and
how to put out an incendiary
bomb! Admission. £3 per adult,
children free.
www.sheffieldmanorlodge.org
An egg and
Easter Bunny hunt round the site
- you will need your thinking caps
as clues will lead you to a sweet
treat! Get arty and crafty at the
visitor centre where there will be
everything you need to make
chicks, bunnies and eggs.
life.
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Mon 30 March - Fri 10 April
RSPB Old Moor, Wombwell RSPB
Old Moor have fun activities
happening all through the Easter
holidays. As well as the specific
one off events you can hire pond
dipping kits or activity back packs
anytime. Every Monday and
Friday Drawing, Dipping and
Discovery Day - Self lead crafts all
about homes for nature. Enjoy
painting and sticking and gluing
and doing and then explore the
reserve to see what bugs, birds
and pond life. Tuesday Tales- Join
Chris and Bob for tales of wildlife
and wonder in the heart of our
nature reserve. Wild Wednesdays
Nature themed craft activities, go
pond dipping or bug hunting on
the reserve with a wildlife expert,
or simply enjoy being out in the
fresh air in beautiful
surroundings. Thursday
Thinkbomb! Interactive sessions
all about the wildlife where we
live
Poor old Easter bunny has lost his
bounce! He can’t stop falling
asleep and if we can’t find a way
to wake him up our Easter hunt
won’t be very egg-citing! Toddlers
10:40am. Preschool 9:45am £5
siblings £3. Contact Gemma on
0114 2995227/07787111053
Tuesday 31 March, Tue7 & Thur
9 April
Discovery Days at Museums
Sheffield: Weston Park Join in at
Weston Park at these drop-in
Discovery Days where Sheffield’s
collections inspire the whole
family to get creative. Please note
- all children must be
accompanied by an adult.
www.museums-sheffield.org.uk
egg superhero’s and bad egg
villains. Spot all the Supereggs
round the garden to win a prize.
Free with normal garden
admission Children of season
ticket holders £2.50. Join in with
egg rolling races (wooden eggs
provided) at 11.30pm and
2.30pm. Look out for the Easter
Bunny.
Sat 4 - Mon 6 April
Peek a Boo Chick at Cannon Hall,
Cawthorne Can you find the
chicks around the room at
Cannon Hall? You can also make
your own peek a boo chick to
take home.
Sat 4 April
Sing-a-Long-a Frozen at Lyceum
Theatre Singalonga Productions
Wed 1 April
Garden Invasion Workshop with
are delighted to announce that
Pyjama Drama The sun is shining, Disney’s Frozen is the new
Singalonga must see! Come on
the paddling pool is out and the
an epic journey to find Anna’s
barbeque is sizzling. But we’re
sister Elsa, the Snow Queen and
not the only ones who like a bite
put an end to her icy spell.
of a burger on a hot summer’s
Sooooo ‘do you wanna build a
day – watch out everyone, it’s a
Tue 31 March - Thur 2 April
snowman…..?’ For further details
garden invasion! 5-7yrs. 9:45Traditional Easter Crafts at
see www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
12:45. £15 per child. Contact
Sheffield Manor Lodge The
Discovery Centre and grounds will Gemma on
0114 2995227/07787111053
be open too. Admission £3 per
Sat 4 April
child
Easter Egg Hunt at Sheffield
www.sheffieldmanorlodge.org
Manor Lodge Search Manor Oaks
Fri 3 - Mon 6 April
Easter Tournament at Royal
Farm on our Easter Egg Hunt to
Armouries Museum, Leeds Enjoy claim a chocolate prize and join
Tue 31 March
in with Easter games and
Easter Holidays FUN with Pyjama the thrills and spills of authentic
Drama Sing, dance, pretend and medieval jousting in the heart of crafts. www.sheffieldmanorlodge.
org. £2 per child for egg hunt,
Leeds. This Easter the Royal
play, where will our imagination
Armouries’ tiltyard will resound to other activities charged
take us today? Pyjama Drama is
separately
the clamour and clash of a live
a unique blend of music,
action tournament, as
movement and performance!
internationally renowned knights Monday 6 April
battle for the coveted Sword of
Wentworth Castle Gardens
Honour and the prestigious
Nature Safari are bringing some
Queen’s Jubilee Trophy.
rabbits for you to meet. Find out
Spectacular entertainment for all some rabbity facts and how best
the family.
to care for your rabbit.
Fri 3 - Mon 6 April
Super Egg Hunt at Wentworth
Castle Gardens, Stainborough
A popular egg hunt with a
difference. This year the trail
takes its inspiration from good
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Monday 6 April
Justin & Friends Mr Tumbles
Circus at Motorpoint Arena
Sheffield For further details
see www.motorpointarena.co.uk
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Wed 8 & Thur 9 April
Easter Lambing at Whirlow Hall
Farm Experience the beauty of
the natural world this spring! Fun
activities for children (for a small
charge) will include: face
painting, pony rides and Easter
egg hunts. We are also providing
lots of FREE craft activities to
keep the little ones busy. This
event is an affordable and
unforgettable day for all the
family with most activities inside
or under cover. See page 17.
Wed 8 April
Easter Baking at Cannon Hall,
Cawthorne Join the cook in the
Victorian kitchen and bake Easter
treats to take home. Children to
be accompanied by an adult,
booking advisable. 1–3pm.
Suitable for children age 4-10
years, £5per child
Wed 8 April
Wild at Heart: Wild Easter Fun at
Highfield Library A free family
workshop for grandparents or
carers and their small relatives
aged 4—10 yrs. We will be
making little paper nests and
birds together, and listening to
stories about our garden birds.
Places are limited, so book your
place now! For further details
see www.wildsheffield.com
Sat 25 April
FREE Session at Razzamataz
Sheffield to celebrate
International Dance Day! Check
out our dance feature on page 6.
To book and find out more
contact Helen at Razzamataz on
07979 189177.
Sat 2 May
Colour Dash 2015 at Rother
Valley Country Park Don’t miss
out; grab your running shoes and
dash down to Rother Valley
Country Park, Sheffield for the
most colourful fun run ever. Best
of all, to join in the fun you don't
even need to be a runner! Grab
your friends, family and
20
colleagues and sign up now; the
more the messier!
colourdash.bluebellwood.org
Mon 4 May
Highland Fling & Country Fair at
Graves Park
Come along and enjoy a great
family day out in the park with
lots to see and do, including:
Highland Cattle Show, Craft
Market & Food Stalls, Kiddies
Fun Fair Rides, Shire Horse Cart
Rides, Graves Park Animal Farm
and Pets Corner, Fantastic
Children’s Playground, Rose
Garden Café, Mini Steam Train,
Trade Stalls and much more….
Information Line 0114 2736433.
FREE Admission
Sat 2 - Mon 4 May
LEGO Brick Show at National Coal
Mining Museum for England
Loads of activities for the kids
(and grown-ups too!) to get
involved in, whether it’s in the
build zone, or taking part in one
of the fantastic competitions to
win fabulous LEGO prizes .
Mon 4 May
Teddy Bears Picnic at Wentworth
Castle Gardens Busy teddy bears
are in the garden, see what they
are doing this year on the teddy
bear trail. Join in with teddy bear
themed activities. Specially
themed shows for young children
with The Hey Diddles at 12.00
and 2pm. Children accompanied
by a Teddy Bear -free garden
admission
Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
Family Fun Weekend at Elsecar
Heritage Centre A weekend of fun
filled activities for all the family.
There will be street
entertainment, music, crafts and
much more! , Free Admission.
Sun 17 May
Weston Park May Fayre at
Weston Park The event is free
entry and there will be lots of
attractions and entertainment to
suit all of the family including:
Carousel, Helter-Skelter and
Children’s Rides, Premier Artists
Marquee, Classic and Vintage
Cars, Victorian Characters,
Miniature Steam Train Ride, Food
and Refreshment Stalls and
much more… For further details
see www.sheffield.gov.uk/
westonpark
Sat 23 - Mon 25 May
Country Fair Cannon Hall,
Cawthorne Top steam fair
attractions including: Steam
Engines, Classic Cars, Vintage
Tractors, Classic Motorcycles,
Fairground Organs, Miniature
Steam Engines, Stationary
Engines and Vintage
Commercials. The event will also
include: Old Time and Modern
Funfair, Non-stop Arena
Entertainment.
Sat 23 – Sun 31 May
Create it: Make it
Eureka! The National Children's
Museum Roll up your sleeves,
we’re going to make your day with
a week packed full of creative
activities. Tinker, take apart, fix
and make this half term – if you
can imagine it, you can make it!
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Sat 23 – Mon25 May
Sheffield Food Festival 2015 at Sheffield City
Centre A great family day out... Spring heralds a
culinary explosion of fresh produce, colour and
taste for producers and chefs alike, which will
once again be celebrated at Sheffield's fifth
annual food festival. With a further array of
events, demos and activities taking place across
the whole weekend this is a great family day out
not to be missed.
www.sheffieldfoodfestival.org
Mon 25 –Fri29 May
RSPB Old Moor, May half term
Tuesday tales, Wild Wednesday, Thursday
Thinkbombs, Monday and Friday Drawing Dipping
and Discovery days
Sat 30—Sun 31 May
Halifax Mini Maker Fair at Eureka! The National
Children's Museum
Experience Yorkshire’s only official Maker Faire
where you’ll meet inventors, artists, crafters and
creatives. See some of the amazing things that
you can make using your imagination and a bit of
know-how, plus, you'll get the chance to have a go
yourself!
Sat 30 May
The Yorkshire Work & Family Fair at Hallam Union
Building of Sheffield-HUBS Returning to the
workplace after a break, going on maternity leave,
looking for more flexibility or even to work for
yourself? You and your partner can take it in turns
to browse the exhibition, with the confidence that
your little’uns will be entertained thanks to our
‘Kids corner’. Expert face painters and arts and
crafts enthusiasts will make sure even your
children love this family day event.
www.yorkshireworkandfamily.co.uk
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Being an Active Family and
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AS a mum I want to give my children Maddi,
Lilia and Theo the same happy childhood my
three brothers and I had. I remember always
being out and about and never being bored!
have in
the city
centre or
at the fair.
We were probably very unusual as we didn't
have a colour tv, only a black and white
portable one, so we had no choice other than
to be active. Because their were 4 of us my
parents didn't have the money for expensive
days out, especially in school holidays when
there was so many days to fill so my mum
had to be creative.
Graves
Park and
Farm - The farm is great and it has a varied
playground.
Money or lack of it, is a big issue and a lot of
families are unaware of free and cheap
places that are not only fun but educational
for our children to visit.
The local parks can get boring very quickly
and can also get very crowded. So we like to
visit parks that have other things to offer such
as:
Clifton Park - It has water and sand features
and rides that you can buy tokens for. These
rides are much cheaper than the ones they
Pictures by Captured Moments Photography
Heeley City Farm - Just outside of the city
centre and a lovely little farm with a variety of
animals.
Highfield Adventure Playground and
Burngreave Adventure Playground - Great
places for kids to get outside and burn some
energy off.
Weston Park Museum - Has a wide range of
exhibits that cater for every age group and
often have special events and other work
shops during the school holiday to keep the
kids entertained.
A lot of places like Eureka, Magna and The
Deep also give you a years FREE pass after
you have paid to get in once. Make sure you
ask when buying your ticket as sometimes a
form has to be completed on the same day.
Through visiting different places we have met
some brilliant people and made some lifelong
friends. I feel my children have benefited so
much from our active lifestyle and their
grades at school and confidence are signs of
this.
Top tip - Also take a picnic with you to make it a cheaper fun days out, parents can relax with
a cup of tea while kids are having fun in a safe place.
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Help make life better for our tiniest patients.
The day will also be filled with entertainment for the
kids including balloon modelling, a ball pit and a
visit from a very special guest.
www.jessopsbuggypush.com
www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Handsworth & Hallam Theatre Company
tickets: 07586 293546
Take your partner by the hand and do–si–do the
night away. This family friendly event starts at
7.30pm and will be held in a real barn at the farm.
Revel in the sounds of ‘Drop of a Hat’ Ceilidh band
in our unique venue, learn the dance steps and
have lots of fun. Guaranteed fun for the whole
family. Tickets are on sale now; to book yours
contact 0114 2352678 or email
eventsenquiries@whirlowhallfarm.org
www.raring2go.co.uk
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Breathe in that fresh air
Spring breaks
from just
£79
*
Plus save up to
an extra
£50
*
with this
Raring2Go offer
haven.com/raring2go 0871 230 1917
Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Quote:
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Terms and conditions: Spring breaks from £79* lead in prices are based on a family of up to six sharing a standard two bedroom caravan holiday home during mid week for 4 nights on selected dates and parks. Save
up to £50 based on 7 night breaks taken between 17 July – 27 August on Standard, Standard Plus, Superior, Deluxe, Prestige and Platinum caravans, Lodges, plus all Apartments and Chalets, other discounts are available
on other dates and grades of accommodation. Visit www.haven.com/raring2go for full details. Prices are correct as of 11 February 2015 and Haven Holidays reserve the right to withdraw the offers at any time and are
subject to availability. Offer applies to new direct bookings only and cannot be booked through a travel agent, affiliate or on any Haven park. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with vouchers or any other discount or
offer. Offer is subject to availability and may be amended at anytime without notice. Haven Holidays is a trading name of Bourne Leisure, registered in England and Wales, no 04011660. Registered office 1 Park Lane,
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. 71249
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