FR EE Newcastle Gateshead First for girls. AN OUTSTANDING CURRICULUM. A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. A RICH HERITAGE IN EDUCATION. Education is more than studying Mathematics and reading English, it also 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 Exclusive Baby & Children’s Clothing Kids Only Hair Salon Birthday Parties Welcome! W elc elcome l ome ome!! Y Your our Wi Winter nter t edition of Raring2go! Newcastle Gateshead is packed full of ideas on where to go and what to do in the run up to Christmas, during the holidays and well into the new year including February half term! Please keep it handy during the months ahead. As well as the general what’s on guide, don’t miss Santa’s Diary, he’s certainly going to be busy. There is also a guide to Christmas markets and ideas for low cost days out which are always welcome especially after Christmas! Congratulations to the Sage Gateshead who celebrate their 10th birthday next month. They have lots of family events lined up so why not join their celebrations. Welcome and good luck to Pikku on Gosforth High Street, a brand new Clothes shop and Hairdresser for little ones. Kids will love their very own hair salon which can also be hired for pamper parties. Please join us on Facebook and Twitter where we post daily updates on events, competitions, vouchers, and more. Add www.raring2go.co.uk to your favourites – it’s packed with information on events, clubs and classes, days out, party ideas, recipes, local reviews and more! %RRN2QOLQH# SLNNXFRXN RUIRURQWKHGD\ERRNLQJVFDOO Have a very happy Christmas & best wishes for 2015. Anna Skelton Printed by Evonprint Ltd telephone 01273 494631 Editor Contents 4 -5 Party Time 6-7 What’s on at the Theatre 10 - 15 Clubs and Classes 18 - 27 What’s on this Winter 31 Competitions and Offers )LQGXV +LJK6WUHHW*RVIRUWK1(+( 2SSRVLWHWKH%UDQGOLQJ$UPV Contact us on 07739 797 419 or email newcastle@raring2go.co.uk 3 Party time y Part Ace Playce, Killingworth: soft play www.facebook.com/aceplayce.co.uk As You Like It, Jesmond: princess and pi pirate pirat ate te partie parties i www.asyoulikeitjesmond.com Captain Teds, Gosforth : soft play rty Par Pa www.captainteds.co.uk ty Creative Keepsakes: pottery decorating www.facebook.com/creativekeepsakesprudhoe Discovery Museum, Newcastle: Play Tyne exclusive hire www.pyjamadrama.com www.twmuseums.org.uk For Paws, Gosforth (mobile): Animal Handling parties www.forpawspetshop.co.uk Glendale Mews, Haltwhistle: private pool & garden party www.glendaleleisure.co.uk Party Lee Sterry, Gosforth: football, multisports www.ls-sc.co.uk Life Science Centre, Newcastle: hands on discovery, i cove is very 4d motion ride www.life.org.uk Newcastle Climbing Centre, Byker: climbing parties www.newcastleclimbingcentre.co.uk Ocean Beach, South Shields: quasar laser, rides & attractions www.oceanbeach.co.uk Parklands, Gosforth : minigolf parties Par www.parklandsgolf.co.uk ty Pikku, Gosforth: pamper me parties, hair & girly giirly glamour www.pikku.co.uk Pyjama Drama: adventure & performance parties www.pyjamadrama.com Rugbytots, North East: minirugby games and activities www.rugbytots.co.uk Seven Stories, Ouseburn : stories, crafts, games www.sevenstories.org.uk Stepney Bank Stables, Ouseburn : pony riding rty Par Washington Wetlands Centre: outdoor fun www.stepneybank.co.uk www.wwt.org.uk 4 Pa ty Advertise Here from £17 per month email: newcastle@raring2go.co.uk or call 07739797419 Party time Arts & crafts drop in workshop, specialising in ceramic, glass & wood painting suitable for all ages. 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ENTRY Silver Fingerprint Jewellery service, please contact to discuss requirements :LQWHU)DPLO\)XQ Drop in: :HOFRPLQJ:LQWHU3ULFHV 2 Adults 2 Children 2 Nights Only £160 Excludes school holidays Monday/Tuesday - 10am to 3pm Wednesday - 10am to 6pm Saturday - 10am to 4pm ,QFOXGHVFRQWLQHQWDOEUHDNIDVWDQGD SULYDWHVZLPLQRXUKHDWHGSRRO )RUHVWORFDWLRQRQO\PLQVIURP 1HZFDVWOHDQGYHU\FORVHWR +DGULDQ¶V:DOO%HKRPHLQWLPHIRU 6XQGD\/XQFK Advanced bookings only: Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays Unit 8a Marquis Court, Dukes Way, Low Prudhoe, Prudhoe, NE42 6PJ (Behind Jewsons) Tel: 01661 598655 www.creativekeepsakes.moonfruit.co.uk creativekeepsakesprudhoe@gmail.com creativekeepsakesprudhoe @creativekeeps )RUPRUHLQIRRUWRERRNFDOO-XOLH RU 1RUWK5RDG+DOWZKLVWOH1(1' ZZZJOHQGDOHOHLVXUHFRXN Contact us on 07739 797 419 or email newcastle@raring2go.co.uk 5 What’s on at the Theatre Metro Radio Arena: www.metroradioarena.co.uk 0844 4936666 Sunderland Empire www.atgtickets.com/sunderland 0844 8713022 1 February: Arena Cross with Daniel McCoy 13 April: CBeebies Live! Justin & Friends present Mr Tumble’s Circus 12 December – 4 January: Snow White 14 March: Sing-a-long-a Frozen Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Newcastle: www.millvolvotynetheatre.co.uk 0844 4939999 5 – 30 December: Cinderella Pantomime Northern Stage, Newcastle: www.northernstage.co. uk 0191 2305151 15 November – 3 January: The Christmas Grump 1 - 27 December: Get Santa (especially for age 7+) People’s Theatre, Heaton www.ptag.org.uk 0191 2655020 6 - 14 December: Rapunzel Pantomime Theatre Royal, Newcastle: www.theatreroyal.co.uk 0844 8112121 25 November – 18 January: Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Pantomime 1 March: Sing-a-long-a Frozen 11-29 March: Shrek Sage Gateshead: www.sagegateshead.com 0191 4434661 6 December: Warm Songs for Winter Days 22-24 December: The Snowman 29-30 December: Early Years Big Family Sing & Dance 31 December: Folkworks: New Rope String Band Family Show 24 January: Songs before you were born St Mary’s Heritage Centre, Gateshead 0191 4338420 20 - 23 December: The Snow Bear Whitley Bay Playhouse: www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk 0844 2772771 13 December – 4 January: Beauty & The Beast 13-18 January: Whitley Bay Pantomime Society presents Sleeping Beauty 19 February: The Basil Brush Show What’s on at the Theatre Contact us on 07739 797 419 or email newcastle@raring2go.co.uk 7 Combine singing with schoolwork Application deadline - Friday 9th January 2015 We are looking for boys aged between 7 and 13 with unbroken voices and a natural aptitude and passion for singing. Choral scholars receive signi¿cantly discounted fees for an excellent education at Newcastle School for Boys (NSB) - the region’s only independent boys’ school and become choristers at St Nicholas Cathedral. At age 11 or 13, choral scholars can apply for Senior School music scholarships. Applicants are assessed to ensure that they meet the School’s academic standards and undertake an audition at the Cathedral overseen by its Director of Music, Michael Stoddart. The School’s entrance exam and the Cathedral audition take place in January prior to a September entry or award. Excellent academic and all-round education NSB is a small school of around 400 boys in Gosforth. Each boy is well known both as an individual and as a learner to ensure he makes the most academic progress possible and achieves as highly as he can. The School develops boys and young men of excellent character who leave with a set of skills and qualities to support their continued success and happiness in life beyond school. This emphasis on personal development is supported by a rich sporting and co-curricular programme full of opportunities. Pastoral care is excellent. This is supported by the smaller environment, the School’s ethos and values and the approach and care of the School’s staff. Formed in 2005, Newcastle School for Boys has a rich tradition of educating boys from its founding schools: Ascham House and Newlands. Families are always welcome to visit and see ¿rst-hand the excellent education NSB provides for boys. Develop musical and life skills Choral scholars attend the Cathedral several times each week (including some Sundays), at Easter and Christmas, and also take part in rehearsals and performances with the NSB choir. The advanced musical education, including individual singing lessons, is entirely free and worth over £1,000 a year. Choristers even receive pocket money which increases with experience and expertise. And it’s not all singing - choristers enjoy a full social programme at the Cathedral and the opportunity to join overseas choir tours. Choristers develop not only musically, but in selfdiscipline, leadership, maturity and social skills. They learn how to manage their time effectively and acquire a sense of achievement experienced by few others at such a young age. These experiences and skills stay with Choristers and can give them a huge advantage at school and in later life. Choristers continue a tradition going back hundreds of years. The music is wide-ranging with the repertoire encompassing some of the greatest music from the 14th century to the present day. There is no requirement for Choral scholars to have experience of Anglican worship or traditions, but they need to be comfortable with the ethos of the Cathedral. For more information, contact: Newcastle School for Boys juniorof¿ce@newcastleschool.co.uk 0191 255 9300 www.newcastleschool.co.uk St Nicholas Cathedral music@stnicholascathedral.co.uk 0191 232 1939 www.stnicholascathedral.co.uk/music/ Come and hear the choir sing! Advent Carol Service: Sunday 30th November, 6pm Crib Service: See Cathedral website for details Nine Lessons and Carols: Wednesday 24th December, 6pm Midnight ght Mass: Wednesday 24th December, 11.30pm p What’s on for the Under 5’s What’s on for the Under 5’s – termtime activities for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers im Afternoon Pyjama Drama @ Great Park Community Centre Squiggles & Giggles @ Killingworth Under 5’s Music Making @ Sage Gateshead Babies babble & play @ Sage Gateshead Rugbytots @ Great Park Community Centre Music Bugs @ Trinity Church Gosforth Tuesday Tues Little Artists @ Laing, Newcastle Toddler time @ Baltic, Gateshead Messy Monkeys @ Lamesley Artventurers @ St George’s, Jesmond Bookworm Babies @ Seven Stories Little Discoverers @ Discovery Museum, Newcastle Wednesday Wedn d ne Shipley Scamps @ Shipley, Gateshead Little Crafters @ St Ninian’s. Low Fell Jo Jingles @ St John’s, Kingston Park Under 5’s Music Making @ Sage Gateshead Disco Duck @ St John’s, Westerhope tral Story time @ Gateshead Central Library Thursday Thurs Stay & play @ Outerwest Library Little Kickers @ St George’s Jesmond Baby & Toddlers, Cornerstone Community Centre, Benwell e Babies babble & play @ Sage Gateshead Storie es Bookworm Babies @ Seven Stories Baby Zumbini @ Holy Nativity, Chapel House Friday Baby Sensory @ Heaton Baptist Church Story time @ St Mary’s Heritage Centre, Gateshead Relax Kids @ Tesco Kingston Park Kiddie Kraft Klub @ Gosforth Garden Village Jittabugs @ St Andrew’s, Benton Solo Martial Arts @ South Gosforth Saturday First Kicks @ Gosforth Academy Famous 415 @ Jesmond Little Kickers @ Benton Dene Primary Busy B’s @ Baltic, Gateshead Story time @ City Library, Newcastle Sunday Rugbytots @ West Moor Community Centre Little Kickers @ Whickham Comprehensive Baby Ballet @ Amanda Nicole Wallsend castle Story time @ City Library, Newcastle Monday n nd Sing Football im w S Da nce 10 Sw Da nce Morning Football Sing Cook Sig n Clubs & Classes Do your little ones love to sing and dance? The January term at Famous 4.15 is enrolling now. We’d love to meet you and show you how much fun we have. Our youngest class is for boys and girls aged between 3 and 6. We focus on pop/street/commercial based choreography and popular songs that kids just love. Our highly experienced teachers build classes based on the Famous philosophy that performing arts should be relevant, exciting and inclusive. We want to give everyone a chance to shine. But don’t just take our word for it: “The highlight of my week is my time at Famous 4.15. I have made friends that I know will last a lifetime...I have develoSed Fon¿denFe and it has made me into the Serson I am today. I love it with a passion and never want to leave.” Kirsty – current student. Call or email today to make an appointment to come along and see for yourself. We have classes on Saturday November 22, 29 & December 6 and 13. CLASS TIMES 3-6 year olds: Saturday mornings 10.00am – 12.00pm 6-13 year olds: Saturday afternoons 12.15pm – 3.30pm 6-16 year olds Tuesday afternoons 4.15pm – 7.15pm 14-18 year olds: Saturday afternoons 2.30pm -5.30pm Call 0191 2399850 or 07745 005624 Email info@famous415.co.uk www.famous415.co.uk BE WHOEVER YOU WANT TO BE WITH FAMOUS 4.15 FUNCONFIDENCE BUILDINGSOCIAL INTERACTIONSKILLS FOR LIFE JESMOND, NEWCASTLE TEL: 0191 239 9850 / 07745 005624 e. info@famous415.co.uk www.famous415.co.uk Tel: 0845 3133 257 suzi@rugbytots.co.uk Contact us on 07739 797 419 or email newcastle@raring2go.co.uk 11 What’s on this Winter WINTER DAYS OUT: LOW COST OR NO COST IDEAS TO GET YOU OUT OF THE HOUSE! Outdoor things to do: ,t’s really important that children play outside all year round. Daylight provides them with Vitamin D which helps promote increased energy levels, better moods and helps the immune system to prevent getting colds. They only need 15 minutes a day so, unless it’s absolutely chucking it down all day long, don’t let them stare at a screen for hours on end. Sledging – don’t forget to wrap up really warm and take some snacks as it can be exhausting! Buy a sledge before it snows so it’s not a last minute panic! The beach – winter at the seaside is exhilarating, you have to run round to keep warm so bring a football, watch the waves crash (please be careful) then go for hot chocolate or ¿sh µn’ chips. The park – build that snowman before anyone else gets there! Send your pictures to Newcastle@ raring2go.co.uk or post on Facebook at Raring2go!Newcastle - all pictures will be published and a prize will be given to the editor’s choice! A ride around the Metro System – for all budding Thomas the Tank enthusiasts. You could set a treasure hunt for things to spot along the way. Bag the front seat and pretend to be the driver! 12 Remember it’s not the wrong kind of weather that matters, it’s the wrong kind of clothes! Indoor places to go: Libraries – as well as a warm place to enjoy new story books there are often story and rhyme time sessions to enjoy, contact your local library to ¿nd out what’s on. Tyne and Wear Museums: did you know that most are FREE entry and are crammed with amazing things to entertain, educate and explore. We’re spoiled for choice with The Discovery Museum, The Laing Art Gallery, Great North Museum Hancock, Shipley Art Gallery, Hatton Gallery and South Shields Museum & Art Gallery. Leisure Centres: ¿nd out what’s on at your local leisure centre, go for a swim or join a class to burn off that Christmas chocolate, kids and parents too! Soft play centres: these are always great for letting off steam, some have happy hours and kids meal deals so check out what’s on offer near you. Friends and relatives: go visiting! Catch up with people you haven’t seen for a while or make playdates with school/nursery friends. Other people’s toys are always much more fun to pay with! The bene¿ts of an annual pass ,f you go to Seven Stories or Life Science Centre more than 3 times in 12 months then it’s well worth getting an annual pass and you can go as often as you like! ,t’s great just to be able to drop in for an hour or two without forking out the full entrance fee. Check out the deals at www.sevenstories.org.uk and www.life.org.uk Clubs & Classes Come on in, the water’s lovely! Join our family of Puddle Ducks and enjoy baby and pre-school swimming with the most caring and highly-trained teachers around. around $SSURYHGIRRWEDOO WUDLQLQJIRUNLGVDJHG PRQWKVWR\HDUV 6FRUHZLWKD)5((.,&.IRU\RXU /,77/(.,&.(56 1HZFODVVHVVWDUWLQJ New classes in IURP6HSWHPEHULQ Newcastle and 8VKDZ0RRUDQG Gateshead 1HZWRQ+DOO Book a course and your %RRNDFRXUVHDQG\RXU child will get an extra FKLOGZLOOJHWDQH[WUD class added on for free. FODVVDGGHGRQIRUIUHH 0191 4066224 )5(( taster session or alternatively email RUDOWHUQDWLYHO\HPDLO jtemple@littlekickers.co.uk MWHPSOH#OLWWOHNLFNHUVFRXN Quote Raring2Go! 4XRWH5DULQJ*R Newcastle to claim 'XUKDPWRFODLP puddleducks.com puddleducks.co (. newcastle#puddleducks.com ZZZOLWWOHNLFNHUVFRXN Is your child a world champion?? Join Mini-Ruggers this Autumn for a fun-filled experience, making lots of new friends and learning a great new sport. 11am till 11.30am for 2-4 year olds 12pm till 1pm for 5+ year olds All Saints College Sports Centre, West Denton All coaching done by a fully qualified Level 2 RFU Coach with Enhanced CRB. Training includes passing, running, dodging and kicking like a professional. You don’t need any previous experience, we’ll coach you through every step of the way and support your little one to help them gain confidence in their own abilities. %22.12: Contact Mark on 07984 878687 or email mark@miniruggers.com for more info. Contact us on 07739 797 419 or email newcastle@raring2go.co.uk 13 Clubs & Classes Scottish Dancing Classes Group lessons 1 to 1 lessons Swimbabies 6wks-4yrs The Village Hotel- Silverlink, Newcastle The Hilton Hotel- Gateshead Matfen Hall twitter.com/swimtimeNE facebook.com/swimtimenortheast For boys and girls aged 7+ (and their parents if they wish to join in) Contact Marion for further info on 0191 236 7673 Saturday 11am - 12 noon during term time All Saints Church Hall, Linden Road, Gosforth Maths & English tuition centre For 5 to 14 year olds of all abilities t Courses mapped to the National Curriculum. t Adapts to the individual needs of your child. t Convenient for families - Open 7 days a week. t Award-winning tuition - voted Education Investor Supplementary Education Provider of the Year. Free trial session - book today! Sunderland Newcastle 01915111031 01912140333 or book online at www.explorelearning.co.uk “Explore Learning members’ improvement in maths was 30% higher than that of the comparison group after controlling for gender, age, year group and special educational needs.” Independent Efficacy Study by the Institute of Education at Reading University (2013). See www.explorelearning.co.uk/efficacy. are s c d il er Ch uchpted! Vo cce a 14 Clubs & Classes Cllasses STEPNEY BANK STABLES Have you or your children ever fancied trying horse riding? School holidays are an ideal time to give it a go! On Monday 22nd and 29th of December and Monday 16th of February between 10am and 12pm we are offering new riders the chance to drop in for a £2 taster session. These sessions offer potential riders the chance to experience the thrill of riding in a safe and friendly environment. Riders can start learning from 3 years old on our beautiful, wellmanned horses and ponies. We cater for adult riders (up to 13 stone) so feel free to join in with the kids if you’ve always wanted to give it a try or perhaps rode as a child and are thinking of returning to it. Make a day of it by visiting Ouseburn Farm and Seven Stories, both situated just across the road from our ,ndoor Riding Arena. Tel: 0191 261 5544 our large indoor arena with spectator gallery ,f you’d like to ¿nd out more about riding with us why not pop along to our Christmas market on Saturday 29th November between 9.30 and 5pm? There will be a selection of beautiful hand crafted gifts for sale plus an opportunity to watch the riding lessons and chat to our team. info@stepneybank.co.uk www.stepneybank.co.uk THE PAULINE QUIRKE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS IS ENROLLING NOW! BOOK YOUR FREE TASTER NO W Outstanding O di PPerforming f i Arts A tuition i i for f 4 - 18 year olds. ld PQA Newcastle and PQA Durham are enrolling now! PQA Newcastle: Heaton Manor School, Jesmond Park West, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE7 7DP Saturdays 9.45am - 1pm and 1.45 - 5pm PQA Durham: Durham Sixth Form Centre, Providence Row, The Sands, Durham DH1 1SG Saturdays 9.45am - 1pm Your Principal is Michael Fenwick For more information visit www.pqacademy.com or call 084567 32022 Contact us on 07739 797 419 or email newcastle@raring2go.co.uk 15 Could you do with a helping hand? So much more than a magazine Seasonal Local Magazine High-traffic Website Social Media e-Newsletter Talk to Extra Help for the complete solution We can help with: Cleaning & tidying Ironing Gardening Dog walking Household maintenance Shopping Meal preparation Mothers Help ….and so much more! From £10 per hour. y fun l i m a f clubs g with burstin ions voucherssavings tit compe d days out te n u ... disco ck and just cli s classe recipes events s activitie re... uch mo m o s d n a Tel: 0845 375 1626 :0? @ .66+: )(. 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Rugby, tennis, football, badminton, cricket, basketball and netball. 16 @V\[O:WVY[+PYLJ[¶VM WYVÄ[ZYLPU]LZ[LKPU[V`V\[OZWVY[ Parents can feel happy about shopping with Youth Sport Direct as the money goes back into developing and delivering high quality programmes of PE, sport and physical activity for school age children right across the country. There are 1000+ PE, sport and physical activity products and resources on the website at ^^^`V\[OZWVY[KPYLJ[VYN so YSD are an excellent choice for schools or parents seeking to invest in new equipment. *One school will be chosen from each region Family Advice Pearson Caulfield Solicitors Will Planning and Lasting Power of Attorney Survived, the sugar highs of Halloween; bracing yourself for Christmas. Perhaps you are in that fortunate position of preparedness that we lesser mortals can only dream of. However even if you are ready for Christmas and at the risk of sounding like a leftover Halloween nightmare….. are you ready for the future. Have you considered your wishes for your in¿rmity and your wishes for your loved ones after your death. A will provides clarity of your intention for your family at what will be a very dif¿cult time for them. You can also ease your own mind knowing that you have provided for them in a clear and considered way. ,t may be that you will have given a clear indication with in your will, as to who you would wish to be your children’s guardians. ,t’s not just all about making a will. We’ve all seen those adverts as we rush past giving them a nano- second ³must do that ³ thought. ,t is important to make suitable arrangements for yourself and plan for your future. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document allowing you to choose someone now (the attorney). Someone, that you trust, family or friend, more than one if you wish, to make decisions on your behalf should you become in¿rm. Decisions relating to your property and ¿nances or your health and welfare at a time in the future when you may be unable to make them for yourself. ,f you have a Property and Financial Affairs LPA your attorney can access your bank accounts or dispose of property on your behalf. Your Attorney is able to manage your ¿nances at a time when you still have capacity to do so but perhaps lack mobility; or at a time that you may be incapable of dealing with such matters yourself. This type of LPA will not enable your attorney to make decisions regarding your personal welfare. Unfortunately there are situations where a person no longer has the capacity to make an LPA. ,n such circumstances an application must be made to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order. Such an order, if granted by the Court allows for the Deputy to deal with the property, ¿nancial affairs and any other issues the Court directs, in respect of the person who lacks capacity. Unfortunately, applications for Deputyship Orders can take time for the Court to deal with and can prove costly. ,n addition the Deputy must keep full accounts and records of the assets and liabilities of the person to whom the order relates and disclose all information to the Court and the Of¿ce of the Public Guardian (OPG). The OPG are the government body responsible for monitoring Deputyship Orders and ensuring the person to whom they relate is being cared for. An of¿cer of the OPG can carry out inspections and meet the subject of the Order. Planning for your future or that of your loved ones, may seem too complicated, too emotional to deal with, something that can be put off until a later date. At Pearson Caul¿eld we would urge you to do it now, don’t leave it on the back burner, make it a positive step knowing you are providing for the future, yours and your families. At Pearson Caul¿eld we are experts in assisting our clients to ensure that they have planned effectively for their future and considered all aspects of the decisions that they wish to make. ,f you wish to make an appointment to discuss any of the matters above , please do not hesitate to contact John Langers on 0191 261 8878 or J.langers#pearsoncaul¿eld.co.uk www.pearsoncaul¿eld.co.uk A Health and Welfare LPA again enables you to appoint one or more attorneys to make decisions on your behalf regarding your personal healthcare and welfare. They can only make these decisions at a time when you may lack the capacity to do so for yourself, for example, in situations where you are unconscious or are suffering from an illness such as dementia. You can decide to give your Attorney(s) the power to make decisions about any or all of your health matters. This can include instructing your doctors to give you medical treatment. ,n order to make an LPA you must have the mental capacity to understand the documentation at the time it is created. Contact us on 07739 797 419 or email newcastle@raring2go.co.uk 17 Santa’s Diary Belsay Hall & Gardens, near Ponteland Victorian Christmas with Father Christmas Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 November 11am-4pm Learn about Prince Albert’s inÀuence in popularising the Christmas tree, and discover the origins of crackers, mince pies, carol singing and pantomimes. You can also shop for unique Christmas gifts and sample English Heritage’s own range of liqueurs and seasonal treats. Usual entrance fee applies. Gibside, Rowlands Gill Santa’s Gibside Grotto & Christmas Adventure 6, 7,13,14,20, 21,22,23 December 10.30am – 3.30pm Come on a festive adventure in search of Santa Claus in his cosy woodland Grotto. Warm up by the ¿re and open an early present! Child ticket £7. Booking essential. 01207 541820 Great North Museum Hancock, Newcastle Great North Festive Fayre Saturday 6 December 10:30am - 3:30pm Free, no booking Forget Prancer, Dancer and Blitzen - you can feed friendly live reindeers Pancake, Olso and Troy on the museum lawn at the Great North Festive Fayre. With Christmas Storytimes in the Mouse House Gallery, and lots of yuletide activities too! PLUS Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas, the Snowman and the Snowdog will be making appearances at intervals throughout the day. Seven Stories 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 & 23 December 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm & 2pm 3pm & 4pm sessions also available from Saturday 20 – Tuesday 23 December Visit Santa’s Grotto and meet Father Christmas in a festive event for the whole family. Listen to stories, meet a real Christmas Elf and receive a special gift from Santa himself. £6 per child for event only. No admission fee to the centre required. £5 per child for Annual Pass holders or children under 4. Sage Gateshead A fun, interactive 30-minute experience where you can join in with Christmas singing and share your Christmas wishes with Santa himself. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 December 11am, 12noon or 2pm. Suitable for believers aged 1+ Tickets: £4 per person For more info see www.sagegateshead.com South Shields Museum & Art Gallery 6, 13 & 20 December 12pm - 3pm The Christmas countdown is on and Santa will be returning to Jingle Bell Square at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery this December to share some Christmas stories as well as collecting those all important present lists. £5 per child plus booking fee Life Science Centre, Newcastle Santa Claus is taking time out to meet visitors in the Young Explorer’s zone. Normal admission prices apply. Small charge £2.50 for gift. Saturdays 6,13,20 December 11-1pm. 18 Wallington Hall, near Morpeth 6, 7,13,14,20, 21,22, December 10.30am – 3.30pm Meet Santa in his cosy grotto at Wallington and receive a special gift. 01670 773606 Booking essential National Glass Centre, Sunderland Saturdays with Santa - meet the man himself! Saturday 6 & Saturday 20 December Drop-in 11am- 2pm Booking not essential £2 per child Nothing says Christmas like taking your kids to visit Santa. Meet the man himself and receive a free gift, in our Brasserie! As you like it, Jesmond, Newcastle Santa’s Grotto – a surprise gift for every child. 6, 7,13,14,20, 21,22,23, 24 December 12 - 4pm. Free kids meal with every adult main course. £12 per child booking essential 0191 2812277 sold out last year Beamish Museum Step into an amazing Christmas past at Beamish. Meet Father Christmas in his magical Grotto, see his fabulous reindeer and take a spin on the real ice rink. Join the celebrations at the delightfully decorated 1820s Pockerley Old Hall, 1910s Town and Pit Village and 1940s Farm. www.beamish.org.uk Usual entrance fee applies. Stephenson Railway Museum, North Shields 29 & 30 November, 6, 7,13,14,20 & 21 December at 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.15pm, 2.30pm. We’ve added some extra sparkle to our popular Santa Specials. Meet Santa Claus, the Snow Queen & Santa’s Head Elf on a magical journey aboard the Festive Express! Booking is essential: visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/ event/66678. Tickets are £13 per person and include refreshments and a gift for children aged 1-12. Babies are free but won’t receive a gift. Down at the Farm, Houghton Le Spring Santa and his real reindeer experience. Festive fun for the whole family – take a journey to meet Santa, his elves and his very real reindeer in his winter wonderland barn! This is a sell out event every year. Buy your tickets at www.downatthefarm.co.uk. Dates: 13th- 24th December. Winter Wonderland at Adventure Valley, Durham Christmas crafts, petting the white Christmas rabbits, storytelling with Mrs Claus, real reindeer and of course an exclusive 1:1 sitting with Santa himself! 29 & 30 November, 6, 7,13,14,20, 21,22,23 December Booking essential. www.adventurevalley.co.uk Hall Hill Farm, Lanchester 6, 7,13,14,20,21 December 10.30 – 4pm Meet Santa, see the animals in their winter stables and sing carols around the Christmas tree. Normal admission prices apply and include a visit to Santa in his woodland Grotto and a small traditional gift of fruit or chocolate. No booking is required. Father Christmas will also be visiting: Northumberlandia, Cramlington Alnwick Garden. Woodhorn, Ashington Whitehouse Farm, Morpeth Crook Hall & Gardens, Durham Souter Lighthouse, Whitburn And Fenwicks of course! , hope he has lots of elves helping him this year, he is going to be VERY busy!! Contact us on 07739 797 419 or email newcastle@raring2go.co.uk 19 What’s on this Winter Unless stated as FREE a charge or normal entrance fees will apply. Details correct at time of going to press but please double check with venues as times can change & events may sell out. Website & telephone number printed only in ¿rst listing. More details at www.raring2go.co.uk Saturday 22 November – April 2015 The Gruffalo is Back! Little Artists Saturdays 11am – 2pm Creative drop-in class for under 10’s National Glass Centre, Sunderland Metro Centre, Gateshead www.nationalglasscentre.com 0191 515 5555 Ongoing to 31 December Meet the Giant Gruffalo, unique wood carved Gruffalo sculpture. Hamsterley Forest 01388 488 312 FREE Weekends to 1 March Ice Skating at Beamish Seven Stories National Centre for Children’s Books, Newcastle Friday 28 November – Monday 1 December Black Friday Discount Shopping Extravaganza Saturday 29 November Awesome Egypt Oriental Museum, Durham www.dur.ac.uk/oriental.museum 0191 3345694 Saturday 29 November Washington Village Christmas Festival, Spout Lane, Washington www.sunderlandlive.co.uk FREE Beamish Museum www.beamish.org.uk 0191 370 4000 Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November A Christmas Carol Saturday 8 November – Monday 6 January Night at the Toy Store 4D Motion Ride Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, near Ponteland www.english-heritage.org.uk/northeast 01661 881 636 Life Science Centre, Newcastle www.life.org.uk 0191 2438210 Saturday 8 November – Sunday 22 February Skating at Life Life Science Centre, Newcastle Until 4 January Winter Wonderland Seven Stories National Centre for Children’s Books, Newcastle www.sevenstories.org.uk 0845 2710777 Until 1 April Twists & Tails: The Story of Angelina Ballerina Seven Stories National Centre for Children’s Books, Newcastle Until 27 April Moving Stories - Children’s Books from Page to Screen Sunday 30 November Musical Theatre Workshop for age 7+ Dance City, Newcastle www.dancecity.co.uk 0191 2610505 Sunday 30 November Baby 2 Baby Pre-loved Essentials Sale West Moor Community Centre www.baby-2-baby.org.uk December Thursday 4 – Saturday 6 December World Christmas Sunderland City Centre www.sunderlandlive.co.uk FREE Friday 5 December 5 – 6pm Camel Parade & St Hilda’s Lighting Seven Stories National Centre for Children’s Books, Newcastle Market Square, South Shields www.visitsouthtyneside.co.uk FREE November Friday 5 - Sunday 7 December Yule Festival Saturday 22 November Baby & Toddler nearly New Sale in aid of Tiny Lives Trust Trinity Church, Gosforth www.tinylivesnearlynewsales.org.uk 20 Bede’s World, Church Bank, Jarrow bedesworld.co.uk 0191 489 2106 FREE Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 December Santa’s Elves Tea Party: music & crafts National Glass Centre, Sunderland Meet Santa Claus and special guests on a magical journey aboard the Festive Express! 29 & 30 November, 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 December £13 per person (Not in inclu cludi l din ding g bo booking fe fee). A LL NEW www.stephensonrailwaymuseum.org.uk Booking online essential. To book visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/66678 Stephenson Railway Museum, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, NE29 8DX Contact us on 07739 797 419 or email newcastle@raring2go.co.uk 21 What’s on this Winter Saturday 6 December Great North Festive Fayre, Hancock Museum www.twmuseums.org.uk 0191 208 6765 FREE Saturday 6 December Christmas Dinky Disco (for age 0 -4) Dance City, Newcastle Saturday 6 December Creative Makings: ‘Drop in’ Magic Lantern Storytelling (for age 8+) Gateshead Central Library karolynnehart@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 8449 Weekends in Dec + school holidays 1pm – 3:30pm Winter Crafts WWT Washington Wetlands www.wwt.org.uk/visit/washington 0191 4165454 Saturday 6 December Farmer’s Market Gibside, Rowlands Gill www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside 01207 541820 Sunday 7 December Elf Run Metro Centre, Gateshead & Eldon Square Newcastle www.elfrun.co.uk Monday 8 December and Monday 15 December 4-5pm Mistletoe Mondays: Christmas Crafts for 5-11yr olds Gateshead Central Library www.gatesheadlibraries.com 0191 4338420 FREE Wednesday 10 – Sunday 14 December 4:30pm – 8pm Enchanted Parks Saltwell Park, Gateshead www.NewcastleGateshead.com/winterfestival Saturday 13 December Ice Mayhem: wintery science, magical guest, tales & ice cool crafts Discovery Museum, Newcastle www.twmuseums.org.uk 0191 232 6789 FREE Saturday 13 December Family Meteor watch on Hadrians Wall!” Hosted by the “Starmakers” team Military Road, Bardon Mill Tickets via www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk Wednesday 17 December Christmas at the Cathedral in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle Tickets via www.newcastlecityhall.org Thursday 18 December – Sunday 21 December Santa Train Sunderland City Centre www.sunderlandlive.co.uk Saturday 20 December – Tuesday 24 December Elf Training Baltic Mill, Gateshead 0191 478 1810 FREE Saturday 20 December 6.30-8.30 pm Candle-lit Carols at the Castle Keep, Newcastle Tickets from 0191 232 1939 or music@stnicholascathedral.co.uk Saturday 20 December Ghost Stories for Christmas - Dickens’ Feast of Festive Frighteners Belsay Hall Castle & Gardens, near Ponteland Saturday 20 December – Sunday 4 January Kids Clubs and drop in sessions Newcastle Climbing Centre Sunday 21 December 3pm Folkworks Family Christmas Ceilidh The Sage Gateshead 0191 443 4661 FREE but ticketed Sunday 21 December 5pm – 7pm Grand Lantern Parade Alnwick Gardens www.alnwickgarden.com 01665 511350 Saturday 13 December 10.30am Bonkers about Baubles! Christmas crafts for all ages Monday 22 December 3pm Family Crib Service – the story of Christmas and traditional carols Saturday 13 December Junior Zoo School for age 5 – 8 Monday 22 & Monday 29 December 10am – 12pm Horse riding taster sessions for beginners Gateshead Central Library FREE Kirkley Hall Zoo, near Ponteland kirkleyhallzoo.co.uk 01670 841 235 Saturday 13 December + Saturday 20 December Painted Tea Light Holder – create a unigue gift National Glass Centre, Sunderland 22 St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle Stepney Bank Stables, Ouseburn, Newcastle www.stepneybank.co.uk 0191 2645544 10 % ount disc online book Where water, people and wildlife meet, incredible things happen. Discover our wetlands this season. Shipley Scamps Wednesdays (during term time) (10.15–11.15am) £2.50 per child/£1 per extra child. No booking required. Craft sessions for under 5s, with art, stories and activities. Tyne and Wear, NE38 8LE wwt.org.uk/washington/incredible-journeys Family Craft Days 19 February, 9 & 16 April, 28 May (10am-2pm) £2 per child Make, create and have fun together. Shipley Art Gallery Prince Consort Rd Gateshead NE8 4JB Tel: (0191) 477 1495 www.shipleyartgallery.org.uk Contact us on 07739 797 419 or email newcastle@raring2go.co.uk 23 What’s on this Winter Saturday 27 December – Sunday 28 December Family Colliery Tours + Museum Explorer Backpacks Woodhorn Experience, Ashington www.woodhornexperience.com 01670 624455 Saturday 27 December – Sunday 4 January 2 – 4 pm Wish Upon a Star - create a New Year star unique to your spoken wish. Saturday 7 February Art Classes for age 10+ Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle www.twmuseums.org.uk Saturday 14 - Sunday 22 February Kids Clubs and drop in sessions Newcastle Climbing Centre Baltic Mill, Gateshead FREE Monday 29 – Tuesday 30 December + Saturday 3 _ Sunday 4 January Sing-a-Long Frozen Spectacular (Booking essential) Seven Stories National Centre for Children’s Books, Newcastle Wednesday 31 December From 5pm with fireworks finale at 6pm Winter Carnival Newcastle City Centre www.newcastlegateshead.com/winter-festival FREE Saturday 14 - Sunday 22 February Victorian Butler School Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, near Ponteland Saturday 14 - Sunday 22 February Roman Soldier Week Chesters Roman Fort www.english-heritage.org.uk 01434 681 379 Saturday 14 - Sunday 22 February February Half-Term Family Fun Gibside, Rowlands Gill Wednesday 31 December 10am – 4pm New Year’s Eve Party Monday 16 February 10am – 12pm Horse riding taster sessions for beginners Seven Stories National Centre for Children’s Books, Newcastle Stepney Bank Stables, Ouseburn, Newcastle Wednesday 31 December New Year Family Fun Alnwick Garden, Alnwick January / February Thursday 1 January New Year’s Day Boundary Walk Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February Half term Football & Multisports Holiday Camp age 4-14yrs Lee Sterry Sports Coaching at Gosforth Academy www.ls-sc.co.uk 07729 058119 Tuesday 17 February Room for Toys – make your own toy furniture Shipley Art Gallery www.twmuseums.org.uk 0191 4771495 Gibside, Rowlands Gill Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 January (+ each weekend in term time) Mixed up Fairy Tale Performance Seven Stories National Centre for Children’s Books, Newcastle Saturday 17 - Sunday 18 January Beat the January Blues - Half Price weekend Tuesday 17 February Animal handling 11am-12pm For Paws, Gosforth www.forpawspetshop.co.uk 0191 2843103 Thursday 19 February Pirates & Princesses Day Kirkley Hall Zoo, near Ponteland Kirkley Hall Zoo, near Ponteland Sunday 22 February Chinese New Year Celebrations Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 January 11am – 3pm Feed the Birds Weekend Stowell Street, Newcastle www.NewcastleGateshead.com FREE Gibside, Rowlands Gill Sunday 1 February Little Nippers Nearly New Sale St Aidan’s Community Centre, Brunton Park, Newcastle 24 Thursday 5 March World Book Day The Gruffalo? Harry Potter? Who will you be dressing up as today? Family Fun A T S A G E G A T E S H E A D Regular classes for bumps, babies and beyond. Special one-off concerts including THE SNOWMAN, WARM SONGS FOR WINTER DAYS, EARLY YEARS BIG FAMILY SING & DANCE plus throughout December SANTA’S GROTTO 0191 443 4661 SAGEGATESHEAD.COM Snowman Enterprises Ltd. 1982, 2014 Contact us on 07739 797 419 or email newcastle@raring2go.co.uk 25 What’s on this Winter Festive Shopping! Support local businesses by buying exclusive and often hand made gifts often only available at markets and fairs. There are plenty of opportunities to add festive cheer to your shopping; have a glass of mulled wine, enjoy family entertainment and don’t do it all online! November 27 – December 23: Trinity Square, Gateshead - Christmas photo booth, Frozen characters, Father Christmas & Elf face painters. A programme of performances, music, arts activities and events as well as shopping! November 15 – 29: International Market, Grey’s Monument, Newcastle - Stalls from all over Europe packed full of unusual Christmas gifts and festive foods. November 27 – 30: Team Valley Christmas Market We’ve 115 stalls, a craft tent, food, mulled wine and a visit from Santa! November 29 – 30: Ouseburn Open Studios, Newcastle - Support local artists and ¿nd a unique gift this Christmas November 29 – 30 : National Glass Centre Christmas Shopping Weekend - Support local artists, receive 10% off all purchases and even a free gift wrapping service! 26 November 29 – 30 + December 6-7 Alnwick Garden Christmas Market - Handmade, artisan and traditional gifts, festive nibbles and live carolling. December 3 – 7 Winter Christmas Market, Grey’s Monument, Newcastle - Local producers, designers and craft makers. Farmers Market on Friday 5 December. Visits from Father Christmas and local choirs will add to the festive cheer. December 6: Star and Shadow Market, Stepney Bank, Newcastle. Unique gifts from local designers December 5 – 7: Durham’s Christmas Festival, Palace Green, Durham - Craft and Gift Marquee, Regional Producers’ Market, children’s entertainment , reindeer and falconry displays and the Children’s Lantern Procession on Saturday 6th. December 6, 13 & 20 Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead Christmas Shopping Mornings 11am – 1pm. Free craft activities for children. December 6, 13 & 20: Christmas Arts & Craft Market, Grainger Market, Newcastle - High quality crafts available from local traders. December 20: North East Christmas Fair, Castlegate Melbourne Street, Newcastle - Christmas Fest 2014 Newcastle upon Tyne welcomes stall holders from all across Europe. Experience a magical NOV 13 ✴ ✴ ✴ ✴ ✴ *Selected car parks and street parking. Visit www.sunderland.gov.uk/parking for details. Visit www.sunderlandlive.co.uk for full information @sunderlandlive /sunderlandlive.events The multi-award winning online reading programme for 3-13 year olds. 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Registered in England No. 04011660. 69972 Because I’m ‘Appy… Whether it’s to keep the kids occupied on a long journey or simply to amuse them while you’re cooking tea, here are the Apps you can’t afford to be without… By Rochelle Warner, Dorset Mummy Writes dorsetmummywrites.blogspot.co.uk BBC CBeebies Playtime what their Ask parents of young children nding answer is favourite App is and the resou it’s brilliant. Kids CBeebies. And that’s because love it because it’s ts adul fun, it’s use beca it love situation. educational, so it’s a win-win profile (perfect if Children can create their own ) and there are you have more than one child rites including eight games featuring TV favou Furchester Swashbuckle, Mr Tumble, The ted regularly, Hotel and Alphablocks. It’s upda d with it. Best so your little ones won’t get bore le, Android, of all, it’s free. Available on App ne 8. 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Contact us on 07739 797 419 or email newcastle@raring2go.co.uk 31 Visit our museums this winter for festive events you won’t forget… Hearthside Tales presents The Snow Bear Santa at Jingle Bell Square South Shields Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 22 November £3 per person or £10 group ticket (admits 4)* Magical storytelling. Can Tomten help the Snow Bear find his way back home? South Shields Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 6, 13, 20 December £5 per child* Santa returns to Jingle Bell Square to meet and greet children and collect those all important present lists! Great North Festive Fayre Ice Mayhem Great North Museum: Hancock Saturday 6 December - Free entry With reindeer on the lawn and very special guest appearances! Discovery Museum Saturday 13 December - Free entry (a small charge may apply for some activities) Wintry science experiments, cool-as-ice crafts plus some very special guests! *Not including booking fee. Events with an admission fee must be booked online in advance. For further information and bookings, visit our website: www.twmuseums.org.uk …and perfect stocking fillers too! If you’re looking for something a bit different for the kids or just want to get stocking fillers sewn up, our venue shops are the place to go!
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