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 Let the games begin!
And it’s here, the supposed hottest month of the year, well we’ll have to see about that. I’m determined, and I’m sure most of my fellow Brits are too, not to let our typical, indifferent British weather put a downer on summer plans. July should be filled with strolls in the park and barbeques - all washed down with a chilled glass of Pinot Grigio! I’ll be sure to indulge, umbrella or no umbrella.
After months of intrinsic planning, the Olympics are just a stone's throw away. The torch has clocked up its fair share of miles, travelling all over; from the Cornish land to bonnie Scotland. My Union Jack bunting is still hanging proud (albeit a Jubilee leftover, we’ll call it recycling) so let’s go for Gold! Be the perfect patriot with a brilliant selection of British themed goodies. A right royal treat!
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See you next month,
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| Parent & Child Show |
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Ferneham Hall, Fareham
4 August 10am - 3:30pm
Admission: Children free, adults £2
Feeling the daunting pressure of equipping a new nursery? Or struggling to find the right support for your children’s childcare needs? Help is at hand, with The News Parent & Child Show in Fareham. They have gathered together a comprehensive range of service providers and specialist suppliers for babies and toddlers and for your convenience put them all in one place!. And if you’re a mum to be Sky Living are producing a documentary following the journey of first time parents. For more details email events@thenews.co.uk
Click here for more or call 02392 62206
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| Andover Carnival |
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New Alresford, Hampshire
Sunday 22 July, 12 - 9pm
Admission: Free
2012 promises to deliver another spectacular carnival in Andover – this year the theme will be ‘Children’s TV – Past and Present’. Have a fantastic time with your little one pointing out the characters you used to watch ‘when you were their age’ whilst they enjoy spotting their favourites too! Watch the floats parading through the streets in all their glory and afterwards, you can join in the traditional events and entertainment in the Recreation Ground. To ensure all the family have a great time there's both children’s and adult fairground rides/stalls, the Table Top Circus and numerous Food and Beverage outlets.
Click here for more or call 01264 369111
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| Camp Bestival |
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Lulworth Castle, Dorset
Thursday 26 - Sunday 29 July
Admission: Child (10 and under) free but ticket must be obtained, Age 11-14 £95, Age 15-17 £110, Adult from £175. Weekend tickets with standard camping included. Car parking extra.
This is a truly family friendly festival, with excellent children’s entertainment and facilities alongside top acts for the grown-ups! For Mums and Dads, the Sunday headliner act has been confirmed as ‘Happy Mondays’ and a feast of other acts are also listed on the website. There is also a ‘Baby Temple’ for feeding and changing babies in the civilised comfort you want for the tiniest of festival goers.
Click here for more or call 08448 884410
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| Winchester Hat Fair |
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Winchester, see website for details.
6 - 8 July
Admission: Free
Now in its 38th year, Hat Fair, named after the tradition of throwing donations into performance hats, first burst onto the Winchester scene in 1974 as a busker's festival. It has since developed a strong reputation and following, providing a weekend filled with hundreds of colourful and exciting performances. Hat Fair doesn't charge the audience a penny for most performances but you can show your appreciation by putting coins (or notes!) in the artists' hats after the performance. The enlarged programme gives audiences, for the first time, a chance to enjoy top quality ticketed performances in unusual venues around the city!
Click here for more or call 01962 849841
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| County Show |
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The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst
Tuesday 24 - Thursday 26 July, 8.30am-6.30pm
Admission: Pre-Show Rates Child £6.80, Adult £15.20, Family £37.20 / Show Day Rates Child £8.50, Adult £18, Family £46.50
The New Forest & Hampshire County show represents the best of the Hampshire countryside, from the traditional show ring to the show gardens, flowers and vegetables and, not forgetting the tea tent! There is a dedicated children’s zone to keep the little ones happy with scavenging den building, wood adventures and potato branding. This is not just a fabulous day out; it’s a countryside education – for you and your little ones!
Click here for more or call 01590 622400
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| Hairy Maclary & Friends |
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Theatre Royal, Winchester
Tuesday 24 July, 1:30pm & 3:30pm
Admission: Full £10, Concessions £8, Friends £7.50
Following a sell-out run at the Fringe 2010, a UK Tour in 2011 and the Christmas season at the Sydney Opera House, Hairy Maclary and his friends are springing off the page once again this summer. It features many of the characters from the books like Hercules Morse, as big as a Horse - Bottomley Potts, covered in spots – Schnitzel von Krumm, with the very low tum and Scarface Claw – the toughest tomcat in town. With music, singing and several of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories, this show is a must for the whole family.
Click here for more or call 01962 840440
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 Snug as a Bug!
Is your baby restless at night? Well this little wonder might be just the thing you're looking for. Sleepy Wings minimises the worries and stress caused by a difficult nights sleep with your newborn and eradicates those nasty scratching habits! This unique design of infant sleepwear mimics the swaddling method wrapping your little one and keeping your baby on their back. This innovative product from New Born And Over is now available in the UK, an alternative aid for your tiny angel!
Click here for more or call 08450 559255
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 Mark Wilson Photography
Award winning photographer Mark Wilson requires Children & Families living in Country Houses, Farmhouses & Rural Locations to be photographed during July & August. Mark is entering the 2012 Fuji photographic awards and will be selecting photographs from portraits taken to enter this prestigious competition. This is a unique opportunity for you to have a Complimentary Photographic Session. Photographs will be available for purchase at 15% discount although there is no obligation.If you think your home or children may be suitable
click here for more or call 01977 699901
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 A new face for Kindermusik
After 6 ½ years of sharing songs and laughter with hundreds of children, current educator Allison Brown will soon be leaving to become a primary school teacher, however the good news for families in Romsey and Southampton is that the Kindermusik reins will now be taken into the capable of hands of, Pam Barr. Registration for September classes is now open for newborns to 7 year olds. Can’t wait for September? Come along to one of the Pam's fun music workshops in August!
Click here for more information or call 01794 519364
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 The Perfect Pod
yoomi's clever pod is designed to make charging the yoomi warmers simpler and much quicker. The pod enables parents to recharge warmers in just 2 minutes in the microwave using a ‘heat-shake, heat-shake’ process. Like all their products, the pod is BPA free & super stylish. Plus, the pod doubles as a handy carry case. The pod now comes as standard with all feeding systems (exclusive to Mamas & Papas), making yoomi the ultimate baby bottle - quick, convenient & stylish! A must have essential for busy parents at home or on the go.
Click here for more
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