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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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| FAMILY EVENTS - SAVE THE DATE! |
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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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| Hilier Garden's Picnic |
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Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Romsey
Saturday 1 September, 6-9pm
Admission: Child £6 (before 22 August) / £8, Adults £10 (before 22 August) / £12
Pack up a rug and a picnic to enjoy an evening of entertainment for all the family, young and old. Have a go at a variety of circus skills, and dress up and take part in two hilarious shows all about our heroes Robin Hood and Admiral Lord Nelson. Pops Incorporated UK play all your favourites - old and new. There will also be a firework finale approx 8.45pm.
Click here for more or call 01794 369317
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| Day Out With Thomas |
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Mid Hants Railway, The Railway Station, Alresford
Saturday 18 - Monday 27 August
Admission: Children (under 2 years) FREE, Children (2-16 years) £10, Adults £16, Family 2+2 £48.
Steaming good fun with Thomas and friends, with inclusive travel on the big steam trains all day. Enjoy live entertainment and a bouncy castle/slide on Ropley picnic area, free face painting, games and colouring at Alresford. Don’t forget to claim your free Thomas & Friends sticker and Engineer’s Certificate! With free car and buggy parking at Ropley Station.
Click here for more or call 01962 733 810
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| Dear Zoo |
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The Lights West Street, Andover
Thursday 16 August, 10.30am
Admission: £3.75 per person. Call the box office for further information and to book.
I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet, but when an elephant arrived I had to send it back! Find out what other strange animals the zoo will send and which one will you choose to keep?! Help to bring this well-loved book to life with songs and rhymes and a lot of imagination. A fun introduction to drama and storytelling for children aged 2-5 years with their carer (older siblings welcome).
Click here for more or call 01264 368368
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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.
Click here for more
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Birdworld Holt Pound, Farnham, Surrey
Wednesday 15 August
Admission: Under 3’s FREE, Child 3-6 years £11.50, Child 7-15 years £12.50, Adult £14.50, Family £46.95.
Birworld have dedicated a day to hop like a rabbit, waddle like a penguin and flap like a fish. With over 160 species of birds from around the world, from the diminutive Australian finches to the enormous Ostrich from Africa, you're sure to find a favourite. Join in on a fun-filled day of races and competitions all around the 26 acre park. Sure to get you all in fits of laughter!
Click here for more or call 01420 221 40
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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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 Little Lunches
Becky & Lolo, UK supplier of school essentials, have extended their range of lunch bags and lunch boxes. The range includes Stephen Joseph personalised and insulated designs and eco friendly lunch bags and boxes for a 100% waste-free lunch. They include an internal mesh pocket to hold an ice pack, along with zip closure and easy to hold handle. And big enough to hold many compartment lunch boxes and keep contents fresh and secure.
Click here for more
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 A Summer Holiday Essential!
The Holo Lilo, it’s 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 or call
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