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Welcome to Raring2go! Newcastle Gateshead, your free
guide to what’s happening in our region this Autumn. I
hope you had a fantastic summer and enjoyed plenty of
time outdoors in the sunshine.
Are you thinking about starting a new class or activity?
Autumn is an ideal time to start and many classes have
taster sessions to try before you buy. In this issue you
will ¿nd football, rugby, swimming, horse riding and even
Scottish Dancing! There are many more ideas on the
website too.
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What’s on this Autumn
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What’s on for the Under 5’s
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Clubs & Classes
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Party Time
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Competitions and Vouchers
As usual we have a very full events calendar, especially
around the October half term holiday when the amazing
Juice Festival happens, details of which are on page 10.
Do check the website too as there are many more events
listed online. Add www.raring2go.co.uk to your favourites
and please like our Facebook and Twitter pages for up to
date information.
Thank you to all the schools, nurseries, libraries & more
who very kindly distribute the Raring2go! magazine to local
families. The Winter edition will be out on November 17th.
Best wishes
Anna Skelton
Printed by Evonprint Ltd telephone 01273 494631
Editor
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How to
choose the
best
Secondary
School for
your child
Choosing the best
school for your child
can be very stressful.
However, planning
ahead will make the
process much easier.
Consider all the options.
You may have several reason for
not including a school on your
shortlist but whatever the reason it
is best to keep an open mind until
you have done your homework.
Schools change and what may
have been a ‘failing’ school may
now be outstanding, due to new
leadership.
Research. Find out as much as
you can about the school before
your visit. Look at Oftsted reports,
visit parent forums, read articles
you can find about the school
performance. Look at the school
website. Is it updated regularly?
The school website is the window
to a school, a well managed school
will usually have an excellent
website.
Ask to speak to the Head
Teacher. Can you? If not why? Try
to schedule a meeting with the
Head during your visit. This will
give you an invaluable insight
about the ‘culture of openness’
within the school.
Observe and ask questions.
Where possible it is useful to see
how children interact before and
after school, this will give you a
good indication about whether your
child will ‘fit in’. Speak to parents of
children attending the school.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
What is the educational mission for
the school?
What pastoral care does the
school offer?
What is the school’s approach to
student discipline and safety?
What extracurricular activities are
available?
What support is there for students
who have academic, social or
emotional needs?
Do they encourage student/parent
feedback by surveys or meetings?
Ask if you can visit the school on a
normal working day.
How do children travel to school?
Is there a school bus?
Things to look for:
Are you happy with the class size?
Do ALL the children seem
engaged? Is their work displayed
and is it age appropriate?
Is the Head approachable to
students, parents and teachers?
How well is the school maintained?
Are the grounds and equipment
clean and safe?
How do students behave in
lessons and around the school?
The education – what you need
know:
Is the school known for specialist
subject(s)?
What are the average exam
results?
Where do students go after their
exams?
Does the school have a system in
place for students for not wishing
to go on to higher education? Are
there career advisors or school
therapists?
Is the school accredited?
The practicalities:
Is it easy to commute to and from
school? Is it a fairly safe and easy
journey?
How long does it take to travel
back from school? This will have
an impact on your child’s
homework, after school activity and
general well-being.
If there is a school bus are there
early and late services for children
who take part in after school
activities?
Do you or your child know any
other children attending the school,
this could be invaluable for a
number of different reasons.
Does the school specialise in your
child’s chosen subjects.
The decision:
Your child’s opinion matters.
Involve them in the process.
“Sometimes instinctively you
just know (it is similar to buying
a house) if you felt inspired after
your visit and you can imagine
your child being there then it is
probably the right choice”.
Thankyou to Robert Cook is Principal at
North Bridge House Canonbury for this
feature.
First for girls.
AN OUTSTANDING CURRICULUM. A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT.
A RICH HERITAGE IN EDUCATION.
Junior School
Open Morning
Education is more than studying Mathematics and reading English, it also
Sat 4th October
10am - 1pm
takes understanding and support to help a girl grow, discover and pursue
her passions. Well connected and exclusively for girls, our heritage and
expertise have helped girls to develop into independent and principled
young women for over 130 years.
Newcastle High School for Girls
T: 0191 201 6511 E: j.howe@ncl.gdst.net
newcastlehigh.gdst.net
Senior School
Open Morning
Sat 8th November
10am - 1pm
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Life Science Centre, Newcastle
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Life Science Centre, Newcastle
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Tiny trolls, plastic spiders and yo-yos & more! Booty collected
over three decades by artist and teacher Guy Tarrant.
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Seven Stories National Centre for Children’s Books,
Newcastle
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Alnwick Garden
www.alnwickgarden.com 01665 511350
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Gibside, Rowlands Gill
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Oriental Museum, Durham
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Kenton Library 2-3pm 0191 277 4310
Seven Stories National Centre for Children’s Books,
Newcastle
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Wallington Hall, nr Morpeth
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City Library, Newcastle
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Paddy Freeman’s Park, Heaton
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Discovery Museum, Newcastle
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Albany Park, Washington
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The Grove, Saltwell Park
karolynne hart@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 8449
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Seven Stories, National Centre for Children’s Books is
delighted to launch their brand new StoryLab Studio
Exhibition; Twists and Tails – the Story of Angelina
Ballerina.
Visitors are invited to perfect their pirouette in front
of a full length Mouse-Land Mirror and discover the
magical world of Angelina Ballerina and her creators.
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alongside Helen Criag’s exquisite illustrations and
discover how the inhabitants of Mouseland have
developed into an international household favourite.
Twists and Tails showcases manuscripts and
illustrations from Seven Stories’ Angelina Ballerina
Collection which Katharine and Helen donated in
2012 / 13. Explore the relationship between author,
illustrator and publisher during the creation of a picture
book series and discover the intricate process behind
bringing Angelina Ballerina and the other residents
of Mouseland to life. Visitors can discover the very
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illustrations Helen Craig sent to Katharine Holabird, as
her idea’s for ‘Primrose’ c. 1982.
Twists and Tails – The Story of Angelina Ballerina will
be on display at Seven Stories, National Centre for
Children’s Books until April 2015.
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Hall Hill Farm, Lanchester
www.hallhillfarm.co.uk 01388731333
Dance City, Newcastle
www.dancecity.co.uk 0191 261 0505
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Alnwick Garden
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01434 689 040 (booking essential)
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Gateshead Leisure Centre
andrewhodgkinson@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 4338420
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Druridge Bay Country Park, Nr Morpeth
druridgebay@northumberland.gov.uk 01670 760968
Life Science Centre, Newcastle
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Lightwater Valley, Ripon
www.lightwatervalley.co.uk 0871 720 0011
Washington Wetland Centre
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Chesters Roman Fort, Hadrian’s Wall
www.english-heritage.org.uk/northeast 0870 333 1181
guided tour of Staple Island in breeding season
Boat charges also apply: Glad Tidings: 01665 720316 /
Serenity: 01665 721667
farneislands@national.trust.org.uk Booking essential
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Down at the Farm, Houghton le Spring
www.downatthefarm.co.uk 0191 5841873
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Woodhorn Experience, Ashington
www.experiencewoodhorn.com 01670 624455
October half-term and
National Glass Centre’s range of Christmassy crafts are fun
Halloween!
for all ages and give little ones the opportunity to create truly unique
Keep your little terrorsgifts
occupied
this and
October
half-term and enjoy our
for family
friends!
spook-tacular Halloween Family Fun Day!
Monster Masks
Mon 27 & Wed 29 Oct
Drop-in 10.30 – 15.00
Age 3+ / £2pp
Creepy Craft Painting
Tues 28 & Fri 31 Oct
Drop-in 10.30 – 15.00
Age 4+ / £3pp
Halloween Family Fun Day!
31 October / All day
Dress up and join us for pumpkin
carving, glass tile painting and
face-painting! We’ll also be holding
a spook-tacular Halloween themed
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mooOOOOood!
Pumpkin Carving
Thurs 30 & Fri 31 Oct
Each hour from 11.00 – 15.00
£5 per pumpkin
Booking is advisable
Free Pumpkin Blowing Demonstrations
Daily throughout October half-term / 13.30
Free / All pumpkins made will be available for
sale in our shop!
Free Admission / Free Visitor Parking
Open Daily 10.00 - 17.00
nationalglasscentre.com/Learn
Book: 0191 515 5555 (Option 9)
Juice Festival 2014
and Heaven Eyes feature
in various performances, exhibitions
and workshops, taking inspiration
from the characters and settings – particularly the River
Tyne. David is a superb storyteller and you will be able to
hear him read from Heaven Eyes at a special reading on
31 October at St Mary’s Heritage Centre in Gateshead.
Juice Festival 2014
a preview by Anna Skelton,
editor Raring2go! Newcastle
Gateshead.
I met with Helen Ferguson, Juice Festival Project
Manager, who gave me an insight into this year’s
festival. Now celebrating its 7th birthday, Juice Festival
gets bigger and brighter every year. The events that take
place during the October half term are the culmination of
a year’s worth of hard work, not only by the Juice Team
at NewcastleGatehead Initiative but also hundreds of
local school children and groups of young people who
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Juice Festival is a diverse celebration of creative arts
projects, activities and performances by, for and with
children and young people and there is an inspiring
variety of performances, exhibitions and interactive
workshops suitable for all ages. Many of the events have
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that welcome all the family. There are events and
experiences for tiny babies to teenagers, small groups
to large audiences and everything in between. Some are
free, some you need to book up for, some you are able
to just turn up with the whole family. Juice is all about
creating opportunities for families to enjoy different art
forms in whatever way they like, whether it’s to watch,
take part or learn a new skill, there really is something
for everyone.
This year, Juice is incredibly lucky to have local awardwinning author David Almond as their Artistic Advisor.
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festival and his books The Boy who Swam with Piranhas
Custodians of the River, Port of Tyne, are again this
year’s Headline Sponsor, supporting the creative
development of young people. The festival also receives
funding from Arts Council England, Sir James Knott
Trust and support via NewcastleGateshead Initiative
from Newcastle and Gateshead Councils.
Juice Festival is made up of over a hundred different
events over 10 days in amazing venues throughout
NewcastleGateshead. The full brochure is available to
download from www.juicefestival.co.uk and a printed
version is available from cultural venues, libraries and
leisure centres, as well as through some schools. There
is a full timetable categorised by date and age group and
which events are free and which need booking for – best
to plan ahead and book your places now. Juice Festival
is also on Facebook and Twitter and the organisers
would love to see your photos and hear your comments.
I can’t wait to take my family to some of the amazing
events, we’re so lucky to have such an innovative and
exciting festival for children and young people right here
in NewcastleGateshead and the wider North East.
Congratulations to all the children, teachers and support
staff at Juice Festival Partner schools – Walkergate
Primary, Hilton Primary Academy, Cedars Academy,
Thomas Bewick School, and Lord Lawson of Beamish
Academy – your amazing work will be enjoyed by
thousands throughout the festival.
www.juicefestival.co.uk
24 October - 2 November
NewcastleGateshead’s festival for children & young people
2014
Music making • arts & crafting • disco dancing
• theatre • FREE EVENTS! • exhibitions
• circus skills • urban art • magical worlds
…and loads more exciting events and
activities to keep busy and get creative
juices ﬂowing this Half Term.
SPONSORED BY:
Find out more &
book tickets at
JuiceFestival.co.uk
Produced by NewcastleGateshead Initiative
Explore the great outdoors
and take the whole family
on an adventure.
Autumn is a great time to get out and explore, and this half term the National Trust has lots of ideas
and spooky suggestions for a day out at Cragside or Wallington.
Let off steam
Swing across the monkey bars, whizz down the spiral slide
or take a seat at the picnic benches at Cragside’s popular
play area.
Over at Wallington, let off steam on the play train or
storm the play fort, just beyond the adventure
playground in the ‘wild’ West Woods.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/northeast
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September, 11am – 4pm
Wartime Wallington
Wallington, Northumberland
Follow the family trail to find out what it was like to be
an evacuee at Wallington. See wartime vehicles in the
courtyard, meet costumed re-enactors, dance to music
from the era and hear about the real children who were
evacuated to Wallington during the 1940s! **
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 October, 10am – 5pm
Food & Craft Festival
Wallington, Northumberland
Enjoy over 70 stalls of fantastic local produce, with
tasty food and hand-made crafts from across the
region. Reduced admission charges for this weekend –
just £5 for adults. Members and children go free.
Saturday 25 October – Sunday 2 November
Science Quest
Cragside, Northumberland
Have a go at this trail for inquisitive families. Delve into
the mind of Lord Armstrong and discover the wonder of
science on this one mile trail. £1 per pack.*
Saturday 25 October –
Sunday 2 November,
12noon – 3pm
50 Things to do…
..before you’re scared to
death
Wallington,
Northumberland
Dare you try some of the 50
things to do before you’re 11
¾ activities with a spooky twist all
week during half term. **
Tuesday 28 October, 11am – 3pm
Science Lab – Air powered cars
Cragside, Northumberland
Join Carole, Cragside’s Learning Officer to investigate
alternative types of fuel and make a balloon powered
car to take home with you. £1 per child.*
Wednesday 29 October, 11am – 3pm
Gardens of Imagination
Cragside, Northumberland
Inspired by Lord
Armstrong’s
innovative gardens
use your
imagination to
design and create
your own miniature
garden with the
materials provided.
£2 per garden.*
For further
information
and more family ideas visit
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington
and www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cragside
* normal admission prices apply
** normal admission prices apply and additional charge for
some activities
Get your Spook on this
Halloween at Discovery
Bring your little monsters along to the Monsters’ Ball, meet
some creepy crawly friends and play some ghoulish games.
Friday 31 October, 5 - 7pm
£5 per child, £1 per accompanying adult
Visit www.discoverymuseum.org.uk for more information.
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE1 4JA. Central Station
Tel: (0191) 232 6789
Textphone: 18001 0191 232 6789
info@discoverymuseum.org.uk
Open 7 days a week
Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm
Weekends 11am - 4pm
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www.english-heritage.org.uk/northeast 0870 333 1181
Bill Quay Farm, Pelaw
www.billquayfarm.org.uk 0191 4419715
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Cragside, Rothbury
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01669 620333
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Adventure Valley, Brasside, Durham
www.adventurevalley.co.uk 0191 3868291
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Central Library, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead
christinemyhill@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 8420
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Fright Nights, the
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Incredible Journeys
25 & 26 October 2014
discovery trail,
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will light up the valley. Fireworks start at 5.15pm.
guided warden
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conjunction with any other offer. Photocopies of voucher will not be accepted.
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North Yorkshire HG4 3HT. Tel: 0871 720 0011*
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with this voucher or book online and use the
code RTG14 at www.lightwatervalley.co.uk
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Wizards of
Muggle Engine Lane
11am – 3pm
Sunday 26 October
Meet our trio of friendly Wizards
and Witches for some Halloween
enchantment - with spellbinding
stories, ghoulish games and spooky
crafts to enjoy too!
Free, no booking required
Stephenson Railway Museum, Middle Engine Lane,
Silverlink, North Shields, NE29 8DX
www.stephensonrailwaymuseum.org.uk
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Halloween, bonfire night and
Christmas, spring seems a long
way off. But there is nothing nicer
on a fresh autumn weekend than
to spend a few hours in the garden
digging holes with your children
and popping in some bulbs.
Planting spring bulbs is one of
the easiest gardening activities
for kids. All you need is a trowel,
gloves, bulbs, compost and a
patch of soil or some pots. There
are loads of easy to grow bulbs
and October is the month for
planting ones that will flower the
following spring. If planting direct
into the soil, don’t forget to add
some markers so you remember
what you have planted - the kids
can make them too!
Bulbs for containers
Daffodils, tulips, irises and
crocuses to name a few, will flower
from late January through to late
spring if you chose carefully. All
bulbs can be grown in pots. Plant
them 3 times the depth of the
bulb - the larger the bulb, the
deeper it is planted. Leave at least
8cms between daffodil and tulips
bulbs but plant smaller bulbs quite
closely.
For a succession of flowers, take
a large container 40cms deep
and place some broken crocks or
gravel in a layer in the bottom.
Add 15cm of compost and then
a layer of late flowering tulips.
Cover with 10cm of compost
followed by a layer of daffodils
which flower in March. Cover
these with 10cm of compost and
finish with a layer of crocuses. Top
with 5cm of compost and leave
outside in a sheltered position.
Terracotta, stone and metal
containers are all suitable for
showing off your favourite
selections. Position them near the
front door where the early flowers
can be appreciated.
Naturalising in grass
Drifts of daffodils or crocuses can
be planted in the lawn. To get
a natural look throw a handful
of bulbs about a metre in front
of you and plant where they
fall. Again, plant the bulbs at
3 times their depth and spaced
about 2 and a half times their
width. Once flowering has
finished leave the leaves on
for 6 weeks before mowing.
Alternatively, plant tall tulips and
daffodils in the middle of the
border where the foliage will be
hidden by shrubs. Small grape
hyacinths, scillas, chinodoxa and
snowdrops are best planted at the
front of the flower bed where they
be easily seen.
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Expert Advice in Relationship Breakdown
Following relationship breakdown the last thing any
parent wants is to compromise their relationship with
their children. As any experienced Children’s Lawyer
will tell you, following separation, it is the quality of
the parenting the child receives from each parent that
maintains a good relationship rather than equal division
of time spent with the parents.
The Children and Families Act 2014 which came
into force on the 22nd April 2014 acknowledges
the importance of both parents having an on-going
relationship with their child following separation provided
that is in the child’s best interests. It is mandatory, in
almost all circumstances, before an individual would
consider making an application to Court about their
children, that that individual should attend a Family
Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting.
Mediation can be an excellent way to resolve disputes
about children. Both parents are required to participate
in order that they can make good balanced decisions in
respect of their children. It is a way of opening a means
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have agreed decisions rather than to have decisions
imposed by a Court.
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appropriate in some circumstances; then an application
is made to the Court to regulate agreements about
where children should live and how much time they
should spend with each parent. In reaching a decision,
the child’s welfare shall be the Court’s paramount
consideration. The Court’s starting point is that both
parents should have a continued involvement in the life
of the child but the Judge will determine in any particular
case what is in the child’s best interests; evaluating a
number of factors; for example the child’s needs, the
child’s wishes and feelings, the effect of any change on
the child or the ability of the parents to meet their child’s
needs and any harm a child has suffered or is at risk of
suffering.
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alternative dispute resolution organisations as well as
the local Court processes.
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restricted and generally no longer available. There
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a number of accredited specialists. Helen Marshall,
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preschoolers 0any are held at your local community centre or church hall, go along to ¿nd
out more or check the listings at www.raring2go.co.uk.
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Shipley Scamps at The Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead 10.15am
Tales for Tots at Gateshead Central Library 2.15pm
Playgroup at Ace Playce, Killingworth 10am
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Little Kickers at St George’s Parish Church, Jesmond 10am
Stay & Play at Outer West Library & Newbiggin Hall Library 9.30am
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Storytime at St Mary’s Heritage Centre, Gateshead 10.30am
Dancing Babies at Dance City, Newcastle 10am
Treasure Hunt at Ace Playce, Killingworth 12.30pm
Craft
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Busy B’s at the Baltic Mill, Gateshead 2pm
Performing Arts for 3-5 yr olds at Famous 4.15, Jesmond 10am
Dizzy families at Dance City, Newcastle 10am
Little Kickers Football at Kenton High School & Benton Primary School
Sunday
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our large indoor arena with spectator gallery
Stepney Bank Stables is a unique equestrian centre
situated in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. Our
superb teaP of quali¿ed instructors and wellPannered
horses provide horse riding lessons ranging from
beginners to advanced riders.
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allowing year round equestrian activities. The family
atmosphere and customer care centred approach make us
the ideal choice for both adults and children learning to ride.
Stepney Bank Stables is a charity and all money
generated through commercial lessons goes directly
into supporting our charitable work. Our aim is to make
horses and riding accessible to the whole community.
We offer opportunities to volunteers of all ages to
develop in con¿dence and skills whilst helping others.
We engage with vulnerable young people and adults,
raising their aspirations and helping them to feel
positively about themselves and their futures.
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time, learn valuable skills whilst keeping ¿t and helping
to support local disadvantaged people.
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Horse riding is a natural stimulator of the hormone
serotonin. Serotonin is a natural mood enhancer which
leads to a feeling of well-being during and after exercise!
You can burn as many calories trotting on horseback as you
can by heading down to the gym for a lunchtime workout!
hacking at our 2nd facility at Park Farm, Team Valley
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a local charity! A 45 minute beginner lessons starts from
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per half hour. Adult lessons start from £19 for 45 minutes.
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info@stepneybank.co.uk
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Be whoever you want
to be with Famous 4.15
3-5 year olds: Saturday mornings 10am – 12pm
6-13 year olds: Saturday afternoons 12.15pm – 3.30pm
6-16 year olds: Tuesday evenings 4.15pm -7.15pm
14-18 year olds: Saturday afternoons 2.30-5.30pm
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18 months and truly LOVE it! I love the fact that their
con¿dence has increased so much. I love that it¶s such
a cool place to be, not like a typical stage school. My
girls have had so many opportunities in different areas
of performing from live shows to ¿lming and singing in
a recording studio. They have made lots of friends from
different schools which is lovely and all of the people at
Famous are Must fab. I¶d always recommend it, it¶s Must
a great place to be. I believe in giving my girls the best
start to help them realise their dreams at Famous 415”.
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Independent Efficacy Study by the Institute of
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the Legacy Games Day.
“Getting kids active is vitally important and the
Legacy Games Day engages them in a fun way,”
says Rebecca. “I wanted to encourage the children
to try something new and try their best,” she says.
Raring2go! was lucky enough to have a chat with the
25 year-old swimming sensation as she encouraged
local school children to take part in a variety of sports
and team building challenges designed to inspire
them to lead a healthy lifestyle.
What is your ﬁrst memory of swimming?
It was on holiday with my family and my older sisters
were having a great time jumping in and out of the
pool so I just copied them! I had no fear at all so
my parents thought it might be wise to get me into
lessons! There really isn’t much to do in Mansﬁeld
where I grew up, but there were two swimming
pools, so most of our social activities and birthday
parties were down at the pool.
You were winning medals from the age of 12,
so when did you ﬁrst realise that you had the
potential to be a champion swimmer?
I joined the local swimming club and just loved to
swim. I was always taller than the others so this gave
me an advantage and I suppose when I was spotted
by Bill Furniss (her coach) I just carried on doing what
I loved and worked really hard to achieve success.
How did the rest of your family cope with
your training schedule in terms of their
work and your sisters activities?
Luckilly, I’m the youngest, so by the time I was starting
to train twice a day, my oldest sister Chloe, had learnt
to drive, so with three drivers in the house we just about
managed, but we had to be really well organised. We
are a really close family and so we all helped out.
You must have been using up lots of
energy as a child when training, so what
kind of food were you eating?
My mum is a brilliant cook so she would make me
lots of healthy meals like pasta, chilli and salads,
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Have a frighteningly good half term at Life Science
Centre! From 25 Oct- 2 November 2014, you can
join in the glowing slime workshops and prepare to
be spooked with the return of Frankenstein: Escape
the Monster on the 4D Motion Ride. Plus, it’s the last
chance to see the spectacular BODY WORLDS Vital
exhibition from Gunther von Hagens before it closes
on 2 November.
We have three family passes to giveaway (for four
people). Enter today at: www.raring2go.co.uk/
newcastle and go to WIN
Closing date: 10 October 2014
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Tel: (0191) 236 9347 t5FYUQIPOF18001 0191 236 9347
No booking required
Make your own Roman Lantern
for your ghost hunt around the fort!
Meet our roving Roman storyteller
who will spook you with terrible tales,
Halloween fables and pranks from
Roman times to present day and
everything in between.
Wednesday 29 October
11am – 3pm
Halloween Horrors
at the Fort