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 School's Out...
Well July was an odd one, to begin it was all boots and jackets and jumping in puddles (I tried to resist the latter but it’s a tough battle). Conversely, during some of the final days, July did treat our Fair Isle to some rays of sunshine and one even managed to endure her first barbeque of the year, more belated than had hoped but nevertheless it arrived with sizzling sausages to boot.
Surely the real summer has begun now, school is out and we can enjoy the freedom of a not-so-timetabled routine. But before we know it, we'll be back to packing little lunchboxes again, so we've pulled together the very best in back to school products. Time to prepare for the playground!
With a wealth of Olympic medals coming our merry way, let’s keep up the morale… come on England!
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See you next month,
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| Puppet Barge |
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Petersham Road, Richmond on Thames
Wednesday 15 August - Sunday 2 September 2.30pm
Admission: Child £8.50, Adult £10. See website or call the box office for further information and to book.
Enjoy Brer Rabbit Visits Africa in a unique theatrical venue. Brer Rabbit decides to visit his grandma in Africa and gets himself in trouble! A show suitable for all ages.
The Puppet Barge is rich in atmosphere and provides the ideal setting for the shows this company produce. An established 55 seat theatre with comfortable seating and modern facilities.
Click here for more or call 020 7249 6876
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| Weyfest |
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The Rural Life Centre, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey
Friday 31 August - Sunday 2 September
Admission: Child (under 5) FREE but ticket must be obtained. For all ticket and camping information see website.
Weyfest is a small family friendly festival that mixes an eclectic line-up of music with museum exhibits, a steam light railway, and a great ‘Kids Zone’. The venue for the festival (a working museum), means that it's more compact so less trudging around for you and the little ones. There really is lots on offer for the young and young-at-heart, including SciFi Zone (with Daleks and Stormtroopers!), junk sculpture, costume making from recycled materials and talent shows.
Click here for more
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| PSP Boat Show |
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Mayflower Park, Southampton, Hampshire
Friday 14 - Sunday 23 September
Admission: See website for further details and to book.
This is a family event ‘on the water’, and you don’t need to be able to afford a boat to enjoy it! There are hundreds of boats to view in the marina. If you like to be at the heart of the action, then there are opportunities to take a ride to remember or try a SCUBA dive. You can also enjoy speed sailing, team racing and feast on an array of food available from purveyors far and wide. This is a day out with a difference, fun for for all the family!
Click here for more or call 08712 307140
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| Wings and Wheels |
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Dunsfold Park, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, Surrey
Sunday 26 - Monday 27 August
Admission: Single Day Tickets - Under 5’s FREE, Children (5-15 years) £5, Adult £18 (advance) £22 (on the day), Family 2+3 £40 (advance) £50 (on the day).
Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2012, the event will showcase some of the airfield’s iconic aviation and motoring history. You will be treated to breathtaking 5 hour air displays including favourites; The Red Arrows, Team Viper (the only Hunter formation team in the World) The Blades, Team Breitling Wingwalkers and the Avro Vulcan, accompanied by witty and knowledgeable commentary from aviation experts and display pilots.
Cick here for more or call 01483 542226
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| LolliBop |
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Regent’s Park, London
Friday 17 – Sunday 19 August
Admission: £25 in advance or £33 at the gate (under 12 months go free). A family of four pays £92 in advance or £119 at the gate. Entry includes all the activities, stages and events.
Billed as 'The Big Bash for Little People', LolliBop is a mini-festival for under-tens and their families. The ‘LolliBop Live’ stage will play host to the likes of the ZingZillas, The Mr Men & Little Miss Party Roadshow and TV favourites Dick and Dom. There will be excerpts from Shrek The Musical and The Gruffalo.
Click here for more or call 0844 248 5113
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| Charlie and Lola |
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Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon
Until 25 August. Various times, see website for details.
Admission: Weekdays £14, Weekends £16, Saver Shows £10 (see website for dates/times and to book).
Everyone’s favourite brother and sister, Charlie and Lola, come to Polka this summer. The stars of the hit BBC TV series and books by Lauren Child will be brought to life by a magical mix of puppets and music. The show is adapted from some of the freshest and funniest episodes, such as 'Will Lola ever tidy her messy room?' Baby shows are also available throughout the run of this production - enabling the whole family to come on certain dates, a treat all round!
Click here for more or call 02085 434888
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 Planning a Party?
All You Need to Party is your one-stop shop for all your party supply needs. All You Need to Party stocks a fantastic range of party supplies, decorations and accessories that are suitable for children and adults at competitive prices. You can find all your party essentials including invitations, party tableware, party games, party bags and fillers, balloons, party sweets, baby shower supplies, fancy dress costumes, educational gifts and much more.
Click here for more or call 01618 660010
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 Nursery Chic
bobo kids, the luxury interiors boutique for children, launches a nursery department online and in-store offering a full range of nursery furniture, bedding and accessories.Their retro inspired cot transforms into a comfortable cot bed and is available in nine different colours, from antique rose through to mouse grey. Choose from a wide range of accessories; bibs and toiletry bags alongside mobiles, decorative items, wall stickers, nursery bedding and cosy warm blankets.
Click here for more or call 020 7838 1020
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 A Summer Holiday Essential!
The Holo Lilo - quite simply a lilo with a hole for your bump! Continually, professionals are realising that lying on your tummy is not just an essential part of getting your baby into optimal position for birth, but quite often a way of relieving aches and pains in the pelvis and allowing total relaxation, which in the build up to birth is often hard to achieve. A must-have for relaxation this summer, whether you're just chilling in the garden or relaxing in the pool!
Click here for more
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