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The summer holidays are one of the best times of the year for children but one of the most challenging for parents. To keep the children entertained without breaking the bank balance is no mean feat!

To help you all enjoy the holidays we have put together this guide to all the local happenings which are available throughout our summer months and beyond.

From cooking to arts and crafts, book reading to a good old rough and tumble … there is every activity you can think of and many of them are free!

With such busy lives these days it can sometimes be diffi cult to fi nd the time to sit down and do something as a family. That’s why we have

included many activities which are for everyone … children, parents and grandparents alike.

So rather than sitting watching the kids putting their creative skills to the test, you can join in too!

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Family Days OutWoodvale Rally

0844 740 9172www.woodvalerally.com

Woodvale International Rally is back again at a brand new location!

Victoria Park in Southport town centre will be home to model boats, fairground rides, classic and vintage cars, fi re engines, model aircraft and much more!

The rally takes place on the 28-29 July and tickets can be bought now either online at their website or by calling the number above.

New Pleasureland01704 532717

www.southportfunfair.co.uk

If you fancy a day at the funfair but worry about the cost, New Pleasureland in Southport may be the place for you.

It is free to enter so you can pay as you go, avoiding rides you don’t want to pay for. There is a huge amount of choice with fairground rides and daily shows with laser and paintballing activities nearby.

The whole funfair experience can be topped off with a visit to one of New Pleasureland’s many eateries for a burger, hot dog or even fi sh and chips.

Botanic Gardens01704 822644

http://tinyurl.com/botanicgardens

The Botanic Gardens is situated in Churchtown, Southport and is nationally renowned for its beautiful fl oral displays having featured in Gardener’s World.

In the summer there are events most weekends from brass bands to fl ower shows to concerts all of which are free or very reasonably priced to watch.

There is also a Fernery, an aviary, mini golf, a nursery shop and a café.

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre

0151 966 6868www.crosbylakeside.co.uk

If the kids fancy an active day out or you are trying to encourage them to take a break away from the television or their computer games, Crosby Lakeside is the place to visit.

Forming part of the gateway to the Mersey Estuary the £10 million development has a whole host of water sports available as well as a gym, fi tness classes and bar and bistro.

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Rufford Old Hall0844 800 1895

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rufford-old-hall/

Step back in time at one of Lancashire’s fi nest 16th-century Tudor buildings, where it is rumoured a young Will Shakespeare once performed.

Enjoy a tour around the hall and complete your visit with delicious local food in the tea-room. Enjoy a family picnic in the grounds. Browse in the shop and our peat-free plant centre.

Camelot Theme Park01257 453044

www.camelotthemepark.co.uk

There’s dozens of rides for kids of all ages to enjoy and several live shows, including amazing medieval performances with horses and knights!

There is also a bird of prey animal centre where kids can look at and even stroke the spectacular birds. If this wasn’t enough a visit to Merlin’s School of Wizardry will top off a great day with the children lining up to become the next Harry Potter.

Rock and River01704 822644

www.rockandriver.co.uk

Outdoor pursuits specialists who’ve been running adventurous outdoor activities since 1996 and are based on a 180 acre farm in Mawdesley, near Ormskirk. They run activities for schools, colleges, youth and corporate groups as well as scouts and guides.

All of their instructors are fully qualifi ed and experienced and take pride in offering a friendly, fl exible service, tailoring all programmes to meet the specifi c needs of each and every group.

Rock and River are open to the public throughout the summer months offering various packages and families can book in and experience some great outdoor activities.

WWT Martin Mere01704 895181

www.wwt.org.uk/martinmere

WWT Martin Mere is where wilderness and family-friendliness combine. Visit over the summer for a huge selection of family activities including pond dipping, den building, story time, crafts, otter feeds and fl amingo talks.

Explore our Roundhouse Village, Mere Tun and step back in time to discover how people lived on the banks of the mere and live like a Viking by dressing in traditional clothing, have a go at weapons training, sit around the camp fi re and make wooden crafts.

You can also enjoy a close encounter on the canoe safari experience. Enjoy getting close to nature as you can meander around wetlands in a canoe for up to an hour with family and friends – a great experience for all ages!

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Family Days OutNess Gardens

0845 0304063www.nessgardens.org.uk

If you would like somewhere to relax and let the kids enjoy the plant life and nature Ness gardens is the place to go.

The gardens, part of the University of Liverpool, are full of rare and unusual plant life with a great event programme in the school summer holidays packed with exhibitions, workshops and even outdoor theatre productions.

There is also a tearoom serving homemade food, cakes and scones and speciality teas.

Underwater Street0151 227 2550

www.underwaterstreet.com

This is an interactive discovery centre perfect for inquisitive kids who want a day out. There are over 60 exhibits, many of which require brain power and physical exercise, to keep the kids entertained all day long.

From climbing walls to science labs to dressing up to making giant bubbles and fi shing games there is something for everyone.

Underwater Street is a 5 minute walk from James Street, 10 minutes from Moorfi elds, and 20 minutes from Lime Street. Situated right next to the Mersey Ferry and a short walk to Albert Dock, it is right in the centre of many of Liverpool’s tourist attractions.

There is disabled access and is open 10am-4pm Tuesday - Friday and 10am-5pm at weekends.

Speke Hall01704 822644

www.rockandriver.co.uk

For children who are interested in history, Speke Hall is the ideal day out. Surrounded by beautiful gardens the hall is a perfect example of a grand Tudor residence with the gardens being perfect to relax in on a beautiful summer’s day.

From audio guides, to guided tours, special children’s activities and summer events Speke Hall is perfect for the whole family.

Cedar Farm01704 822038

www.cedarfarm.net

Nestling in beautiful countryside, Cedar Farm is a unique and creative shopping experience.

The wonderful array of unique shops, selling contemporary crafts, clothing, home furnishings and mystic gifts is complemented by a group of creative working artists. Here visitors have an opportunity to purchase artwork made by some of the most talented people in the region.

The cafe@cedarfarm, serving delicious freshly prepared food and the Coffee Roastery are both award winning places to eat and drink so if you fancy something to eat you have come to the right place!

With regular exhibitions, free parking, a children’s playground and farm animals to feed, it’s a perfect place to spend an hour or two with the children. At the end of your visit, if you can’t face going home to cook, drop into The Food Shop for a scrumptious home cooked meal to take away with you.

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Croxteth Hall and Country Park

0151 233 6910www.croxteth.co.uk

Here’s one of Liverpool’s most important heritage sites with attractions including the historic hall, Croxteth Home Farm, the Victorian Walled Garden, adventure playgrounds, Jungle Parc, café, horse riding and a gift shop packed full of souvenirs perfect to remind the kids of their visit.

There are also extensive grounds and a picnic area, great if you want to bring your own food and enjoy the summer weather.

Formby beach and pinewoods

For a day out close to nature Formby pinewoods are a great place to take the kids and unwind with a long walk and some squirrel spotting. The pinewoods are full of rare red squirrels who are so tame they don’t think twice about coming to take a nut from your fi ngers!

At the end of the pinewoods is Formby beach which is beautifully unspoilt with clean sand and water, perfect for the kids to enjoy in the summer holidays.

World Museum Liverpool

0151 478 4393www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/

This splendid museum, based in William Brown Street, Liverpool gives children an opportunity to see the culture, history and living creatures from around the world.

There is a planetarium, aquarium, bug house and live shows and performances and even some Egyptian mummies!

There is wheelchair access and people with sight and hearing impairments are catered with guide dogs being welcome. There is limited pay and display parking outside the museum and there are bus and train links nearby so getting here shouldn’t be a problem!

Open daily from 10am - 5pm and it is completely free!

Farmer Ted’s Farm Park

0151 526 0002www.farmerteds.com

Farmer Ted’s is an interactive children’s activity park, sited on a working farm within the beautiful Lancashire countryside.

The Farm Park’s aim is to provide a fun, family orientated atmosphere where mums and dads will feel just as comfortable as the Kids.

The attraction offers an educational, safe and fun place for the whole family to visit. We also run a membership scheme, birthday parties and a range of activities all year round!

But on top of all that Farmer Ted’s also specialise in providing educational day trips for the North West’s schools by covering the national curriculum, in order to teach the children about farming, animals and food.

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Family Days Out

Local Parkswww.direct.gov.uk

The council run local parks and gardens cannot be forgotten because as well as being beautifully cared for and run well they are absolutely free! Most have a children’s play area and several grassy areas where children can run and play games such as rounders and cricket. You can fi nd out where your local park is by visiting the www.direct.gov.uk and start to discover what is just on your doorstep.

Ribble Steam Railway 01772 728800

www.ribblesteam.org.uk

If you love steam trains or want to show the kids a little bit of history the Ribble Steam Railway is a great day out.

Featuring a preserved railway running along Preston’s Docks it allows children to see a steam train in full working order, something they may not have the chance to experience otherwise.

As well as the working line there are several other train exhibits to see plus a party train, great if your little ones have an approaching birthday!

Windmill Animal Farm01704 892282

www.windmillanimalfarm.co.uk

The farm was fi rst opened to the public in 1992 and offers visitors the chance to experience the every day running of an actual working farm while still having the chance to watch, feed, touch and play with animals.

As well as these beautiful and unusual animals to see, the farm has three marvellous children’s play areas. The indoor play barn, one of the largest in the North West, the new outdoor play area by the main farm complex and the second new outdoor play area by Lake View, which can be reached by a beautiful miniature train that crosses the farm.

Spaceport0151 330 1333

www.spaceport.org.uk

A £10 million attraction on The Wirral which takes you on an inspirational journey through space.

Visitors will walk through several themed galleries, all which feature a large variety of interactive hands-on exhibits and audio visual experiences.

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Get on your bikeSefton and West Lancashire are partners in the Visit Sefton and West Lancs sustainable tourism and leisure project and as part of this project a series of events are currently being planned, including new guided walking routes, led cycle rides and new leisure cycle routes. As part of the project on the 18th of July we have a whole host of family activities at Formby Pool including a family cycle ride. Rides have also been organised in partnership with the National Trust. These rides will take you from Formby Point, across the beautiful landscape, past the asparagus fields into Formby Village.These rides are available for you to enjoy on 2nd August (10am), 13th September (6pm) and 27th October (10am).These popular rides are suitable for all ages and abilities; however, an adult must accompany children under

14 years of age.You will need to book for the National trust rides so call 01704 878591 for more details. There is a small charge of £3 per person for these rides and you may also hire a bike for a further £3.There is a full programme of cycling activities planned for the coming months including: • Cycle skills (children over 4yrs) • Ditch your stabilisers (children over 4yrs) • Adult cycle training • Adult bike maintenance sessions • Bike ability courses (children over 9 yrs)Further details can be found at www.visitseftonandwestlancs.co.uk or by telephoning Sefton’s Cycle Development Offi cer on 0151 934 4638.

We’ve a full programme of CYCLING ACTIVITIES planned for the coming months

• Cycle skills (children over 4yrs)

• Ditch your stabilisers (children over 4yrs)

• Adult cycle training• Adult bike maintenance sessions

Visit our website for times, dates and more detailswww.visitseftonandwestlancs.co.uk

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Recipe Book COMPETITION The Strand Shopping Centre have teamed up with ‘Ykids’, and ‘Not Just Cooking’ to run an exciting competition in local schools. We are looking for Bootle’s most delicious recipes to create our very own cook book !

The 40 best recipes entered will all appear in the new book ‘A Taste of Bootle’ to be launched at a Food Festival in the Strand Shopping Centre in October.

There will also be prizes for the overall winners including a 3DS with Cooking Mama for the winning recipe and £150 in book vouchers for the winning school. Anyone can enter aged 4-17 in the Bootle area, so dig out your family’s favourite recipes and get entering!!!

For more information and to download a word version of the entry form, go to www.ykids.co.uk or the Strand Shopping Centre websitewww.strandshoppingcentre.com

Or complete the entry form below and attach it to your recipe.

‘Taste of Bootle’ Cookery Book CompetitionName ..................................................................................................................................Age.......................................

School ............................................................................................................... ( so we know where to contact you!)

My recipe is called ..........................................................................................................................................................

CATEGORY ( Tick one) Tea Time Treats ! Delicious desserts ! Mouth Watering Mains ! Snack Attack! ! Healthy Hunger Busters ! Lush Lunch Boxes !

Now you will need to write your recipe on a separate piece of paper and attach it to this form. DON’T FORGET TO INCLUDE:1. Why this is your favourite recipe2. Ingredients - all the things you need and how much of it!3. Method: How to make it !4. Cooking instructions: how long and at what temperature!

Return your delicious ideas to;Taste of Bootle Cookbook Competition, c/o Ykids, 508 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 5AF

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01695 575199kumon.co.uk/formby

Studies have shown that children who keep their brains active over the summer not only avoid boredom and a decline in skills but are higher achievers at school when the new term begins.

Daily Kumon study can help make all the difference when it comes to keeping in shape between school terms and throughout the year. At your local study centre, Kumon can help your child to excel in maths and English by offering individualised study programmes which build their confidence and allow them to develop self-learning skills. The Formby Study Centre is open twice a week all year round with the holidays providing the perfect time for

children to start on a maths or English programme. Following a Free Assessment your child with then have the time to settle into a new routine and progress more rapidly.

With over 67,000 students, Kumon is the UK’s leading supplementary education provider, offering tailored programmes to children of all ages and abilities. The Formby Study Centre is located at the Formby Methodist Church on Elbow Lane and is run by Instructor Debbie Lunt.

To give your child a head start this summer, contact Debbie on 01695 575199 or email [email protected].

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It’s play time at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre has launched a brand new adventure play area: Rushes Play Space

The play area, a £250K development, involves climbing structures, tree houses, swings, slides, sand pits and waterplay around a central boardwalk for adults to sit and relax in beautiful surroundings.

The design refl ects Martin Mere’s focus on the environment and natural play allowing children of all ages and abilities to play in a social and safe environment. Features include:

Mini marshlands – Toddler play space with swings, see-saws, play houses and wobble dishes

The wetlands – water play space with dams, bridges and channels to explore

Fly like a bird across a cablewayThe reed bed – giant timber sculptures

with nets and ropes for climbing, jumping, sliding and clambering

Giant tree house – climb up the nets into the giant tree house and fl y down the slide

The sand fl ats – sand play area with playful grassy mounds and smooth boulders

Andy Wooldridge, Centre Manager, said: “The play area we had was so popular with families, but unfortunately it was over 25 years old and due for redevelopment.

“The new one will a fantastic addition to the Centre and will actively encourage children of all ages playing and interacting together in a more natural environment.”

The concept has been designed by Timber Play, one of the UKs largest play providers who have not only their own design team but a wealth of experience garnered from the UK and Europe. The

design was chosen after a period of visitor consultation last October.

WWT Martin Mere is open every day from 9.30am to 5.30pm and parking is free of charge. Situated off the A59, it is signposted from the M61, M58 and M6.

The Centre is also accessible via the Southport to Manchester and the Liverpool to Preston line by train from Burscough Rail Stations.

Visit the web sitewww.wwt.org.uk/visit/martinmere/ to fi nd out what’s on all year round at Martin Mere and the other eight centres.

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Active SoccerActive Soccer provides fun,

healthy and inclusive play through accessible, progressive and structured football programmes that compliment current government initiatives for all young people aged 4–14yrs.

This spirit is fostered in an environment where everyone has a chance to play and learn, regardless of skill.

Active Soccer ’s long-term goal is to give its participants positive experiences of sport through a fun and engaging experience that will increase their chances of a more sustainable active lifestyle.

Active Soccer says, “Through our wealth of experience we have experienced at fi rst hand the wide reaching benefi ts of structured physical activity on young people.

“More specifi cally our aim is to provide an experience that will benefi t the child’s mental, physical

and social health in a way that will benefi t all parties involved, from parents and schools to local communities and the child themselves.”

Active Soccer is committed to delivering a fun and engaging experience to young people in order to facilitate their immediate, as well as long term, participation in physical activity.

They say, “To achieve this all our courses and programmes are carefully structured to provide the most effective balance between competitions and play whilst also maintaining a recognisable environment similar to lessons attended during school.”

The company looks to position itself within the already established platform from which young people can become involved in physical activity and as a result look to offer a route to the government recommended targets for leading healthy lifestyles.

Active Soccer adds, “At the heart of our company’s ethos is a commitment to the government’s target of ensuring young people receive fi ve hours of physical activity per week in total, two of which are delivered by schools.

activesoccerFUN, HEALTHY and INCLUSIVE SUMMER CAMPS• Week 1w/c 30th JulyPlay Football - Crosby

• Week 2w/c 6th AugustLarkfi eld Primary School - Southport

• Week 3w/c 13th AugustPlay Football - Crosby

• Week 4w/c 20th August Play Football - Crosby

• All the camps run for 5 days

• Ages : 4-14 years• Professional Fun Coaching

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Children’s play centres are not normally places parents can relax but somewhere to tire children out to make bedtime easier!However, the team at Giggles Gym in Birkdale place as much focus on the adult experience as the children’s - so that everyone can enjoy playtime their way. Whether that’s dancing in the disco area with their children, catching up and sharing good quality food with friends, or just having a well earned coffee and homemade cake on the couch. They focus on the little details like a great range of magazines and free WiFi. They even have catalogues to assist your Internet shopping!And it’s reassuring to know they have been awarded the Sefton Food Hygiene 5 Star rating again.We might all be hoping for a long hot summer, but a Summer Pass at £20 for 6 weeks (48 days!) for great fun, especially if it’s raining, sounds like good value!

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The Silcock family spanning 5 generations have been in Southport since 1949 and their impressive real homemade Italian ice cream, that was introduced last year, is offering everybody a free extra scoop with the coupon below.This is a great opportunity to sample the 50 fl avours in their portfolio with 30 regularly on display and rotated at given intervals. A great favourite is Bailey’s with just enough of the famous liqueur to give it a great taste but not “put you over the limit”This year for the Queens Diamond Jubilee they have created a new

champagne sorbet in the fl avour of a bubbly drink so you can toast Her Majesty’s 60th anniversary in style. They are fanatical about quality and all their ice cream is made from locally sourced milk and cream and Fabri fl avours made with real fruit and ingredients and it’s all made on the premises to special recipes supplied by their award-winning fl avour house.

They spent many months’ trialling the different fl avours getting them to the taste and quality they wanted.The New Flavours ice cream parlour can be found in Silcock’s Amusements on Nevill Street and it has an impressive range of ice cream sundaes, handmade waffl es, delicious thick ice cream milkshakes made with two generous scoops of ice cream as well as tea, speciality coffee, cakes and biscuits.You can order ice cream to take home so you can carry on enjoying this delicious treat at home.

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For more information on Illyria visit www.illyria.comAdults £12.50/children (5-18) £6. Under 5s free.

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Active SeftonThis summer holiday, Active Sefton have a range of solutions to combat summer boredom for all ages whatever the weather. So whether it's an outdoor summer sizzling with fun in the sun or a British Summertime of wet play dates, Active Sefton have a range of fun activities for everyone to enjoy at leisure centres across Sefton.

Indoor and Outdoor FunRunning right through the summer holidays from Monday 23rd July - Friday 24th August every weekday there's holiday fun for all ages. Proving popular with all children of all abilities whether you want to have fun and try something new or hone your skills over the summer break there's a level for everyone on Be Active. With previous attendees progressing to Olympic standard there's no wonder our activities prove popular. Suitable for all children aged 2-16 years activities range from specialist sports camps including football, athletics and learning to cycle to daily activities including cheerleading, hockey and swimming to name a few.Activities can be paid for on a pay as you go basis or you can purchase an annual membership at any Active Sefton leisure centre from just £7.50

for a years membership. Although some sessions will require booking in advance (they are popular) others are available to attend as you wish. For full details on activities available throughout the Summer, log on to www.moveitsefton.co.uk or alternatively, join us on Facebook at Active Sefton Online/Murtle Turtle or follow us on Twitter @ Active Sefton/Murtle Turtle for daily updates on what's on near you.

Fun on the LakeFor older children this summer why not try one of our popular adventure sports and send children back to school with a tale to tell of a summer adventure. Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre are offering all young people aged 8-16 years the opportunity to participate in one, two, three and fi ve day adventurous activity camps. With a range of activities on offer ranging from multi sports to water sports including sailing, paddlesport, windsurfi ng and rowing there's something for everyone to try. Prices start at just £32 for a camp and all sessions are coached by fully certifi ed, trained instructors to ensure

all participants enjoy a safe and adventurous experience whatever your level of ability. For more information on activities log on to www.moveitsefton.co.uk or contact the adventurous activities team direct on 0151 966 6860 or email [email protected] to fi nd out more.

Make a SplashWhether its making a splash in the sea, enjoying a dip in the pool or paddling on the beach being comfortable around water is a great way to ensure everyone has fun this summer. Active Sefton are this summer launching a range of new Active Aquatics activities for little swimmers to enjoy from adult and baby sessions for children under three featuring nursery rhymes and playing games to little swimmer session for children aged 3-4 to help toddlers feel comfortable in the water independently. For older swimmers there are a number of childrens swimming lessons available for children aged 4 years and above to learn to swim.

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All our sessions are based on FUN, we don't judge our swimmers on learning strokes and swimming distances rather, our qualified instructors use a variety of exciting methods to make sure that your child grows to become a strong, confident swimmer.As our swimmers progress they can work towards a variety of awards and build self confidence, water safety ability and improve their swimming technique. Not forgetting stronger swimmers, this summer why not learn skills for life with our Rookie Lifeguard sessions? Available to all children and young people who are interested in lifeguarding and lifesaving, all our Rookies will learn special lifesaving skills to help themselves and learn what to do if others get into difficulty in the water.To find out more about any of our Active Aquatics activities, just log on to www.active-sef ton.co.uk, contact us on 0151 934 2927, email active.aquatics@sef ton.gov..uk or contact us online via Facebook/Twitter at Active Sef ton/Murtle Turtle.

Go Murtle with the TurtleFor a family day out with a difference this summer why not join Murtle the Turtle and friends at Active Sefton's very own water theme park, Dunes Splash World. For a splashing great time for all ages this wet and wild water park has something for all ages with a selection of water slides, relaxing bubble spa, family play area and Murtle's very own poolside diner to grab a bite to eat after a fun day out. Located in Southport and open throughout the summer holidays in Sefton, there's never an excuse to be bored whatever the weather this summer. To fi nd out more visit www.splashworldsouthport.com or join the turtle online for special offers and news on family fun over the summer, just look for Murtle Turtle on Facebook and Twitter.

MOVE IT MOVE IT is a fun FREE 6 week programme for children aged 7-16 years and Families. Move it will give you tips and encouragement to help you eat well, play well, feel well and move! Designed to encourage healthy eating habits and physical activity in a fun and interactive environment, to be enjoyed by the whole family!MOVE IT will encourage you and your family to adopt a healthy lifestyle through family activities, healthy eating advice, behaviour change as well as fun ways to increase physical activity – all of which will help you and your family to lose weight naturally and build the foundation to maintain a healthy lifestyle for life.Every fun session is 90 minutes long and includes 30 minutes on healthy eating/ behaviour change and 60 minutes of fun physical activity and games. For more information or to register your interest please contact the Active Lifestyles team on 0151 934 2352 or email: [email protected]

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Croxteth Hall & Country Park

Now that better weather has arrived after a pretty dismal spring, crowds are fl ocking back to visit the City’s Parks and Greenspaces.

Not a bad thing, as there is medical evidence that visiting a Park is benefi cial to your health and wellbeing and is recognised as a signifi cant ‘determinant of health’ by the NHS.

In particular the ‘sleeping giant’ that is Croxteth Hall and Country Park is now fully awake for the season.

It’s Liverpool’s biggest park and, with its stately home, farm, gardens and woodland, is also a signifi cant

tourist attraction, pulling in visitors from around the North West.

What’s New? New for this year is a small

animal ‘petting area’, where children (under the careful supervision of the farm staff) will be able to get up close to some of the animals. Staff will be there between 2.30pm and 3.30pm to help hold the animals and answer any questions.

Feeding time is always a popular event – but morning visitors miss out, so now they can return to the farm in the same afternoon, re-present their ticket and watch feeding time at 3.45pm each day.

The Farm attracts thousands of visitors every year and is especially popular for school visits.

The Walled Garden is also now home to Liverpool’s famous Botanical Collection. This is one of the world’s earliest botanical collections, based on plants brought back to Liverpool from traders around the world.

It was founded by the philanthropist William Roscoe in 1802.

Today the collection is in a series of greenhouses in the garden, tended by a specialist gardening team employed the City’s joint venture partner Glendale Liverpool Limited. The greenhouses and Walled Garden are now open to visit all summer.

Other new attractions in the Park are extra fun rides, including a ‘land train’ for visitors and pedal go-karts by the Hall.

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Mini pedal tractors are also freely available for use by children on the farm with the purchase of a farm ticket.

Sharland’s Children’s Fun Fair is also on site every weekend; and every day during the summer holidays. Please note though that these rides will not operate if the weather is bad.

There are many events at Croxteth Hall and Country Park throughout the year, whatever the weather, visit www.croxteth.co.uk for details.

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Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Street DanceMusical Theatre • Riverdance

Cheerleading • Tiny Tots • Zumba

CLASSES ALSO AT

&URVE\�6FKRRO�RI�'DQFHSacred Heart Sports College, Marldon Ave, Crosby

Tel 07786 933177 or 01704 563884

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This year I am proud to announce that we will be producing the magical pantomime ‘Cinderella’ for our annual summer school which runs Monday 23rd - Friday 27th July .Why not let your child enjoy a week of dance drama and song, learning new skills and making new friends? It is open for all ages 5-16 and runs 10am to 4pm each day with a performance on Friday 27th July. We have excellent studio facilities and your child will be in the hands of experienced qualifi ed teachers. This year we have the added bonus of West End and TV actor Robert Kendrick, writing and directing the show. Robert is a former pupil and loves to come and give something back to the community. As a special treat we will be getting some acting tuition from Sydney Rae White who plays Erin in CBBC 1 ‘Young Dracula’ television series as she fi nishes fi lming in July. She has also been on the West End starring in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Les Miserables.The Southport Dance Academy and The Crosby School of Dance runs classes throughout the year . We stage production shows at the Floral Hall each Spring and hold 4 exam sessions a year. Just recently 8 pupils successfully auditioned for the English Youth Ballet .

The summer school will be held at The Southport Dance Academy, 2B Mornington Road, Southport. Classes for the Crosby School of Dance are held at Sacred Heart Sports College, Marldon Avenue, Crosby during term time. For all enquiries please ring 01704 545356 or 07722002451.

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The Landscape Partnership Scheme is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund until December 2013.

www.visitsouthport.com/seftons-natural-coast/seftons-landscape-partnership

Throughout the summer we’ll be running events and activities celebrating some of the amazing Sefton Coast. Over the last couple of years we’ve made one of the huge prehistoric boars that left its footprints on Formby Beach 5,000 years ago, coloured in thousands of sand lizards, made birds that fl y, worked with great artists and caught fascinating sea creatures. This summer we’ll be going to new venues and doing some of the favourite activities and introducing some great new ones.

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Great days out and activities throughout Sefton

www.visitsouthport.com/seftons-natural-coast/seftons-landscape-partnershipwww.facebook.com/seftoncoastwww.twitter.com/theseftoncoastEmail us on [email protected]

Phone us on 0151 934 2964

To fi nd out times, availability and for more information:

See web for venuesWednesday 25th July

Wednesday 1st AugustWednesday 8th AugustWednesday 15th AugustWednesday 22nd AugustWednesday 29th August

CRAFT & ACTIVITY FAMILY DAYS

New StrandAugust 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th

(every Tuesday)CRAFT ACTIVITIES & INFORMATION

Bootle

Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve

Information CentreDAMSELS & DRAGONS

Thursday 2nd AugustBUGS & BEASTIES

Thursday 9th AugustTREMENDOUS TREES

Thursday 16th AugustWETLAND WONDERS

Thursday 23rd August

Ainsdale BeachLET’S GO SHRIMPING

Wednesday 29th August (Booking Required)

Ainsdale

SouthportWayfarers ArcadeAugust 17th, 18th, 24th,

25th, 31st & 1st September (Friday & Saturday)

CRAFT ACTIVITIES & INFORMATION

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Wayfarers Shopping Arcade is an ideal day out for families in the North West of England.

While mum and dad explore the many independent shops, kids can enjoy a whole range of exciting events and activities.

Discover the coastal landscape around us through craft and interactive learning, hold a real live owl or even a snake, or join in the fun with Rainbow the clown.

For more information, please ring 01704 539 077 or visit www.wayfarersarcade.co.uk

Wayfarers Arcade

8TH - 9THSEPTEMBER

SOUTHPORT SEAFRONT

01704 533333 southportairshow.com

SOUTHPORT SEAFRONT

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£7*Under 5’s

FREE

* Advance tickets can be purchased until: Via telephone on Wednesday 5th September at 12:00, in person/counter sales on Friday 7th September at 17:00, online on Friday 7th September at midnight. Tickets thereafter are available on the gate at £9 per person. Online tickets will be subject to a surcharge at 4.5%. All children under 5 years of age will be admitted free with an accompanying adult.

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The National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port is the place to be this summer for relaxed family fun.

The museum’s open spaces, atmospheric displays, historic cottages and fascinating boats are a great place to visit – and add in a boat trip, soft play area, picnic area, café and shop and the museum is a good venue for a proper old fashioned family day out.

During the summer look out for trails and other activities every day and the big summer event is Horses At Work on Sunday August 5.

At this event the museum will be demonstrating horse drawn canal boats – the way all boats were powered until the modern age – as well as pony rides and other fun attractions.

www.nwm.org.uk

Fascinating Boats

3?D�7�"7C?BO�$EB?:7OJE�,EDJ?DIw Pontins are giving away a fun-!lled family break for up to four persons, staying

in Classic accommodation, at one of its four coastal Holiday Parks. Choose fromBrean Sands – Somerset, Camber Sands – Sussex, Prestatyn Sands – North Walesor Southport in North West England in this fantastic competition! There’s so much to do on a Pontins holiday whatever the weather, the biggest problem is !tting it all in! Take a plunge in the indoor heated swimming pools and check out the fantastic Water Walkerz, In!atable’s and Slides, plus indoor and outdoor play areas, Crazy Golf, Human Table Football, Circus Skills and many more fun activities with the Bluecoats.Pontins is jam-packed with entertainment from a host of new Tribute Artists, Acrobats, Comedy and Illusion, fantastic new Live Bluecoat Shows, plus Captain Croc and his Crew of fun loving characters providing laughter and games at ‘Party Time!

Competition published by Champion Newspapers. Champion Newspapers normal terms & conditions apply. Editors decision is final. All places are subject to availability at time of booking. Prize is for a one bedroom Classic apartment, for up to 4 persons (adult or child) to be taken by 30th October 2012. Exclusions apply. Open to UK residents aged 18 or over. Only one entry per person is permitted.

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To enter simply answer the following question:“WHICH X"FACTOR FINALIST IS APPEARING AT PONTINS THIS SUMMER?”(For the answer, !nd Pontins Reader O"er, 'School's Out Summer Holidays' - in your copy of 123Go!)

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Postal entries, including name, address and daytime contact number to: Pontins competition, c/o Champion Newspapers, 166 Lord Street, Southport, PR9 0QA or e-mail your entry to [email protected] (entries to be received by Friday 17th August 2012)

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Chlamydia Screening

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BOOKZombie-Kidsby Julia Dweck

This amusing book is full of poems and rhymes dictating the adventures of Zombies and what they get up to in the middle of the night. They bowl, dance, skate, and go to the movies just like we do yet it is all kept secret for when we are asleep….

DVDThe Kid With A Bike(12)

Abandoned by his father, a young boy is left in a state-run youth facility. In a random act of kindness, the town hairdresser agrees to foster him on weekends which signals the start of his adventures. Using a bike and some coincidences, the boy is able to track down his father who isn’t pleased to see him. Starring Cécile de France and Thomas Doret he fi lm won critical acclaim when it was released in May and achieved a 96% rating from Rotten Tomatoes. The DVD is available to buy from 23rd July 2012.

Summer Entertainment

foster him on weekends which signals the start of

Using a bike and some

This amusing book is full of poems and rhymes dictating the adventures of Zombies and what they get up to in the middle of the night. They bowl, dance, skate, and go to the movies just like we do yet it is all kept secret for when we are asleep….

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Summer EntertainmentMOVIEBrave (Certifi cate PG)

MOVIE

The Amazing Spiderman (Certifi cate 12A)

Brave is Pixar’s latest offering focusing around teenager Merida and is set hundreds of years ago. Three neighbouring clans decide they are going to fi ght for Merida’s hand in marriage but the feisty tomboy declares that if that be so she will fi ght for her own hand. Her mother disagrees with this and

they fi ght, leading to the teenager running off and meeting a witch in the woods who casts a spell on the mother and turns her into a bear. With all the excitement and enchantment you would expect from an animated kids’ fi lm, this is a great choice to transport you and the children into the land of magic for a few hours.

Spiderman, aka Peter Parker, is back and sets out to discover why his parents disappeared when he was a baby. Starring Andrew Garfi eld and Emma Stone this 3D fi lm looks to be as promising as its predecessors with action, a love story and occasional humour all in the pot.

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MOVIEIce Age: Continental Drift (Certifi cate TBC)

MOVIE

The Amazing Spiderman (Certifi cate 12A)

Back with the hugely popular Ice Age series this instalment looks like it could surpass all the others at the box office. We meet up again with characters Manny, Diego, and Sid as they embark on another adventure.This time they’re all using an iceberg as transport around the

treacherous waters of the Arctic. As you would expect, the three wannabe musketeers get into all sorts of trouble along the way while meeting up with long lost relatives. Queen Latifa and Jennifer Lopez star alongside Ray Romano and Denis Leary In what could be the summer ’s smash hit.

Parker’s journey to discover the truth about his past leads him face to face with his arch enemy ‘Lizard’ who has been waiting for him to appear. If you are a diehard Spiderman fan this is not to be missed.Big on ‘wow’ factor!

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Protect yourselfThis summer there are lots of

reasons for all the family to get active and enjoy the outdoors. Moderate activities that make us breathe harder, but still able to talk, are good for us.

When you are out and about, make sure you are staying safe in the sun. It’s strongly advised that adults wear sun protection with UV factor 15 and above, and children and babies UV factor 50. Remember to regularly top up sun protection throughout the day.

It’s also important for children to cover up with a sunhat and sunglasses and babies should be shaded by a parasol. Try and stay in the shade, particularly between 11am and 3pm when the sun is at its hottest.

For more health advice visit www.lookinglocal.gov.uk/nhssefton

For information on being active in Sefton call Healthy Sefton on 0300 100 1000 or visit www.healthysefton.co.uk

Meet Alison. She was recently interviewed about her experience growing up as a foster child. Alison had this to say: “They were always there for us and did everything they could for us.”“We were looked after properly by people who genuinely cared about us and made sure we were going to school, going to Doctor’s appointments and doing all the things that kids should be doing.”“No family is perfect and things were diffi cult at times but my overall experience of foster care was great.”To read Alison’s interview in full, please visit: www.seftonfostering.co.uk If you think you could make a positive difference to a child or young person like Alison, call Sefton Fostering Service on 0800 923 2777 or by email: [email protected]

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Swimming with Babies programs and techniques aredesigned to create an excellent foundation that willunderpin your babies future in the water. We aim to encourage baby to move freely, to installconfi dence and contribute to the life long bond betweenbaby and parent. Learning to swim provides enormoussocial and physical benefi ts for a baby. It also helps enhance co-ordination and motor skills aswell as improving strength, while developing importantsurvival skills along the way. Our programs commencefor babies at 8 weeks old up to 4 years of age. A lot ofour babies are now swimming 5 metres independentlyat 2 1/2 years old without any intervention.Classes are great fun using a variety of brightlycoloured equipment and various songs to encourageparticipation in all swimming activities.If you would like your little one to join any of theSwimming with Babies classes and introduce them tothe world water and its benefi ts please contact Jodieon 07730 300796.

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We’re all about golfThe Golf Complex at the Leisure Lakes where the Southport Golf Academy is based is a full size Par 3 Golf Course and 18 bay covered driving range. Designed professionally and with great thought to provide an ideal facility for all golfers. The golf course itself has been completely upgraded provides challenges golfers of all abilities will relish and replicates the lengths, hazards and distances to be found at 18 hole courses in the area. SGA prides itself on its condition, with permanent all weather tees, good quality greens which are kept on a par with the best courses in the area and excellent drainage. It’s open all year round and is ideal for golfers in the region to keep up their standards throughout the winter, and use when inevitably most of the courses close due to weather or heavy rain. With the backup of the 18 bay fl oodlit driving range, short game practice area and large putting greens we provide everything needed to improve players abilities. With very experienced PGA Professionals Richard Benyon and

Matt Chilman plus back up Junior PGA coaches on site all the time every aspect of the game is covered.SGA offers a whole range of facilities

aimed at the beginner or golfer thinking of getting into the game whatever their age.Junior Courses take place every weekend through the year – starting from 5 years old, with special Summer Term and half Term Holiday three day Schools. Junior

Memberships are also available which quite apart from giving unlimited golf throughout the year includes midweek club nights and Sunday competitions. The Pro Shop also specialises in providing a wide range of Junior players equipment and clothing and our staff are trained in fi tting clubs properly for junior growth. We specialise in Wilson, and Masters Golf equipment and Adidas shoes and clothing.SGA Professionals will also visit Schools to provide Golf Clinics aimed

at introducing the game to all School ages, we also host visits to our Driving Range from Schools in the area. Richie Benyon who has been teaching Juniors here for 14 years says “The beauty of playing golf is that it’s a game which can be enjoyed by all shapes and sizes and we fi nd that by introducing young players we often fi nd we encourage juniors into sport for the fi rst time – not everyone is a honed athlete! Added to this we fi nd parents like their children exposed to the attention to manners, behaviour and dress codes which help in their daily lives”.At SGA we have over 70 ladies learning the game too – most have decided that some coaching and a round of golf helps relieve stress and keeps a level of fi tness going.

Matt Chillman has helped many ladies in the area take up the game. He says,” I introduced free taster lessons for ladies in small groups many years ago and am really pleased at how many have gone to take up the game – not always to play at the top level but

to enjoy the relaxation and health benefi ts – plus making new friends. Lots of the new ladies will give golf a try when their children are starting school for the fi rst time – they don’t need any equipment to start with – and fi nd a whole new social opportunity. A couple of hours spent with some coaching, 9 holes of golf and a coffee in our on site café have become quite the thing to do!”Director of Golf at Southport Golf Academy, James Carpenter, says” We welcome anyone to visit, look us over and chat about what they might like to get out of the game – our website is pretty comprehensive on what we do – but we can pretty much guarantee there is something here for even the very best handicappers to improve their game – give us a try!”

PARENT& CHILD(GRANDPARENT& GRANDCHILD)

Lessons& Coursesthroughout the summer

holidays at anytime to suit 7 days a week

£15 per session

Junior Summer Golf SchoolAUGUST

Juniors of all ages and abilities are welcome to a friendly relaxed atmosphere to learn every aspect of a great game. “We aim to develop every child’s confi dence and ability to

perform in any golfi ng situation”%� Three day courses 7th/8th/9th August 28th/29th/30th August%� 10am – 3pm (including lunch)%� All aspects of the game covered and competitions each day %� Fully qualifi ed and CRB checked PGA Professionals %� Equipment provided if required %� See our website for more details

Cost for the course £75 per person ages 7 and upwardContact James or Richie on 01772 815842 to discuss … or call in!

Similar group starter lessons available for men and women at weekends and evenings as well

New Junior Membership available includes weekly competition through the year and midweek club

nights – see website for details.Southport Golf Academy · Leisure Lakes Golf Complex

The Gravel, Mere Brow, Tarleton · 01772 815842www.southport-golf.co.uk

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Croxteth Hall, Park & FarmGet 20% OFF admissions to the Hall, Farm and Walled Garden at Croxteth Hall and Country Park this summer.OFFER APPLIES FOR ALL TICKETS. Hand in this voucher when purchasing your tickets from the Gift Shop.The offer expires 2 September 2012. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount offer.

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Cyber bullying

Always be there to talk

It is very diffi cult to prevent your children from visiting social networking sites now that it is the norm. However, making it clear to them that you are always there to talk, listen and discuss any problems can help. If your kids know that you are on their side and will support them, they will be more inclined to come and talk to you. Kids can sometimes be embarrassed, upset or too afraid to talk about being bullied, but it is very important to get them to open up.

Be familiar with social networking sitesIf you have no idea how social networking sites work there is little chance you will understand the dangers and what your child is going through if they are being cyber bullied. Try to get to grips with at least one site you know your child is a member of and watch for signs of bullying. Try and involve your kids and ask them to help you learn the ropes.

Watch for the warning signsWhen children are being bullied they can become withdrawn, depressed and may try and avoid all activities where they could come into contact with the bullies. The signs that someone is being cyber bullied are exactly the same and

should be noted. Kids struggling with bullying may also lash out and become angry for no reason, channelling their upset and frustration onto close family members and friends. If your kids display any of this behaviour take them to one side and ask them what is wrong. They may not tell you straight away, but keep an eye on them and eventually they will open up.

Don't overreactThis is one of the most important things to remember. If your child has come and confi ded in you about their bullying, do not march straight to the bullies themselves, their parents or their school. First sit and discuss with your child what has happened and what they would like to happen now. It may be in the early stages and they simply wanted to fl ag it up so you could monitor it for them, so don't always assume drastic action is required immediately.

Keep the evidenceIf you discover your child is being cyber bullied save everything you can which proves it. Any private messages, photos, e-mails or even text messages should be saved carefully in case they need to be shown to the police, school or parents of the bullies. Otherwise everything could be denied and you have no way to prove it.

Bullying is one of the oldest forms of abuse and used to be most common on a school playground.

However, in the last few years, social networking websites have become more and more popular and with that, bullying has shifted to the net.

Parents are sometimes unsure of how they can protect their children from the internet so here is some advice on how to prevent and stop cyber bullying.

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The Festival Week is supporting the Marina Dalglish Appeal and is run by Sefton Council in partnership with the Park, Alt, Southport Ladies and Southport Golf Clubs

For an entry form, please contact 0151 934 2365 or email: [email protected]* Please note, if the competition is full we will return your application and fee, if it isn’t full the prize fund will be reduced accordingly.

AUGUST2012 Competition Format Entry Fee

per person

Monday 20th Sefton Junior Open Singles - various categories Free

Tuesday 21st Mens Open Singles - various categories £12

Wednesday 22nd Mixed 4 Ball Better Ball £12

Thursday 23rd Ladies Open 4 Player Team (7/8 handicap) £12

Friday 24th Pro/Am 4 Person Team (1 Pro) £20

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Southport Pleasureland has never been bigger, better and brighter and this year’s extra special as it celebrates a really big birthday.The park is 90 years old this year and all of the focus is on looking towards the next 100 years of family fun through a summer packed with treats, thrills, rides and amusements.Clean, tidy, freshly landscaped and brimming with colourful hanging baskets Pleasureland offers around 100 rides and amusements for families and groups of friends with rides for little ones and plenty to interest teenagers looking for ‘thrill’ rides.

In its fi fth consecutive year of spruce-up investment, the park has now confi rmed its position as Southport’s anchor attraction and a big draw for families. Admission at the park remains free ensuring that a day at Pleasureland is always great value and can be tailored to everyone’s budget.The rides ‘landscape’ at the park is constantly changing so there’s always something new to try. This year’s landmark diversion is it’s new water fl ume ride, Piranha. The

‘rapids’ of the park’s Piranha River Ride delivers a watery encounter with plenty of tension for thrill-seekers.For those who prefer their excitement a little drier the park has a beautifully refurbished indoor Casablanca family entertainment space. Casablanca, packed with amusements and newly available for children’s party bookings, is fl exible enough to house anything from a dodgems track to a disco dancefl oor. There’s a soft-play area, junior dodgems and carousels, a family restaurant and a lively games arcade. Alongside rides for all ages (height restrictions apply) sits the high octane sea-front Kart Track (drivers 1.3m+) and, after whizzing about the test track, there are plenty more thrills at Battlefi eld Live. Battlefi eld Live is Pleasureland’s massive outdoor battle arena laid out with

forts, bunkers, cages and hideaways. Adults and kids 7+ can play out battles with state of the art infrared laser guns, no paint, no impact.

Rides start from just £1 and the park is open from 12 noon weekends, school and bank holidays (subject to weather conditions).

To fi nd out more follow our offi cial Southport New P l e a s u r e l a n d facebook page and ‘like’ us for a chance

to win ‘Fan of the Week’ and a VIP all free rides day at the park!

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SOUTHPORT’S BIGGEST& BEST FAMILY PANTOMIME

THURSDAY 6 DECEMBER 2012 - MONDAY 31 DECEMBER 2012

Thu 6 7.00

Fri 7 2.00

Sat 8 1.00 5.00

Sun 9 2.00

Mon 10 No performances

Tue 11 10.30 2.00

Wed 12 10.30 2.00

Thu 13 10.30 2.00

Fri 14 7.00

Sat 15 1.00 5.00

Sun 16 2.00

Mon 17 No performances

Tue 18 2.00

Wed 19 2.00 7.00

Thu 20 2.00

Fri 21 7.00

Sat 22 1.00 5.00

Sun 23 2.00

Mon 24 1.00 5.00

Tue 25 Merry Christmas!

Wed 26 2.00

Thu 27 1.00 5.00

Fri 28 1.00 5.00

Sat 29 1.00 5.00

Sun 30 2.00

Mon 31 1.00

TICKETS £12.50, £17.50, £19.50

G GROUPS 10 + £11.50 20 + £10, plus 1 in 20 free 50 + £9.50, plus 3 in 50 freeSCHOOLS / UNIFORMED GROUPS £8.50 plus 1 in 10 free ATG THEATRE CARD Half price tickets Sat 8 & Wed 19 Dec evening perfs £5 off there after (excl. Sat, Sun and Christmas Eve)

SIGNED PERF Wed 19 Dec, 7pm

0844 871 3021 (bkg fee)

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PRINCIPAL PRODUCTIONS LTD PRESENT

FANTASTI C FAMILY DISCOUNTS BAND A £14.50 PER TI CKET

BAND B £14 PER TI CKET*

This Christmas we’re going to have a ball as Cinderella comes alive on the Southport Theatre stage.

Cinderella is one of the most popular pantomimes of them all, brought to life with a wonderful cast, stunning costumes and a

lavish set. Watch how Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother makes all her dreams come true as she is whisked away to the ball in her gown fit for a Princess in a coach led by two real white ponies! Prince

Charming falls in love with Cinderella and when she abruptly leaves at midnight losing her glass slipper, he leaves no stone

unturned until he finds the beautiful maiden who the slipper fits. Helped along the way by her good friend Buttons and

hindered by two of the funniest and grotesque Ugly Sisters you could ever wish to meet!

Don’t miss this tale of rags to riches – Book your tickets now before the clock strikes midnight!

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Meningitis is a serious illness, however, if treated quickly most children make a full recovery, which is why it is so important to recognise the early warning signs and act fast. There are common signs and symptoms of meningitis in children and babies. It is important to note that not all children will develop all of these symptoms listed below and not all of the symptoms may occur at once.If your child develops one or more of these symptoms, especially a rash, seek medical help urgently.

Sudden on set of a high feverA high temperature or fever in a child can be a sign of meningitis and should be checked out by a medical professional, in babies this may occur while the hands and feet are cold.

RashMeningitis has a characteristic rash, a cluster of pink spots under the skin that doesn’t fade when pressed under the bottom of a glass (the glass test).

A rash which doesn’t disappear under pressure may well be a meningitis rash and you should call an ambulance immediately.

Unusual cry/moaning If your baby has an unusually high pitched cry or is constantly moaning or whimpering this could be a sign of meningitis, seek medical help as soon as possible.

Irritability or excessive sleepingEarly onset of meningitis can cause your child to sleep far more than normal or to be very irritable, often crying more than normal. If your child is hard to rouse after a sleep, is fl oppy or becomes unresponsive you should take them straight to hospital.

Poor feedingLoss of appetite and poor feeding, can be a symptom of meningitis in babies and young children. If your child refuses to feed or appears uninterested, something could well be wrong.

SeizuresOccasionally, a child suffering from meningitis will have a seizure (fi t). Babies and children can have seizures for many reasons and it may or not be caused by meningitis, but a seizure is a serious symptom of many conditions and diseases, so medical help should be sought immediately.

Stiffness in back or neckIf you feel your baby’s or child’s neck or back appears stiff, this could be a sign of meningitis and should be checked out as soon as possible.

PhotophobiaBeing unable to tolerate bright lights. This is less common in younger children.

Meningitis Warning Signs

For more information and to access a printable symptom checklist see NHS Choices …www.nhs.uk/conditions/Meningitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx

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After piles of 50-Euro notes kept going missing from a business in Austria, imagine everyone’s surprise when the swindler was revealed to be a mouse – not a cat burglar!The fi rm got so sick and tired of money being stolen from one of its offi ces that it decided to play cat and mouse with the thief and set up a hi-tech CCTV system to catch them.After watching the video footage, bosses realised there was a furry creature in the building that had developed a taste for a rather expensive lifestyle. But the mischievous mouse didn’t care about all the cheese the cash could buy him, he simply wanted to build his own lavish lair to relax in after a hard day’s robbing.After stealing the pricey paper, the rascal rodent took it all back to his house, ripped it into tiny pieces, chewed it up and pressed it into its nest. Police had already been on the prowl to try and fi nd the crook and had interviewed staff at the company.Baffl ed, they thought someone was managing to sneak into the locked room, fi ll up a swag bag with bills, then sneak back out again without ever getting caught.Installing the security system was the only way to trap the bandit – no one expected such a big problem to be caused by a mousy moonlighter!

A furry nice picture perfect scam

Udderly surprised at the smell of cheese successGlastonbury farmer Simon Clapp has cause for celebration at the moment because his cows’ cheese has been crowned the best in the world at a recent competition.Simon reckons the team’s success is down to the soothing easy-listening pop he plays at his milking parlour and thinks the tunes help calm the cows.“The music keeps the cows amused and the rotating movement combines to help keep them content,” he explains. “The more relaxed the cow the better the milk.”

It’s a Fact!Two Chilean inventors have designed a pillow for waking up deaf people. The clever invention can be set to wake sleepers up at any time, just like an alarm clock. It works by gently shaking the owner’s head by infl ating and defl ating. One of the inventors, said: “We can help all deaf people to be more independent with this invention.”

Joker’s CornerHa! Ha! Ha!

Police had already been on the prowl to try and fi nd the crook and had interviewed

to sneak into the locked room, fi ll up a swag bag with bills, then sneak back out again without ever

Installing the security system was the only way to trap the bandit – no one expected such a big problem to be caused by a mousy

can help all deaf people to be more independent with this invention.”

Joker’s CornerHa! Ha! Ha!

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Why are teddy bears never

hungry?•••

Because they’re always stuffed!

When are the best days in ‘Foodland’?

•••Fry-day and

Sundae of course!

Why did the cook get arrested by

the police?•••

Because he beat up an egg!

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When people are up to no good, who can you turn to for help? Your folks? The police? Helpful neighbours? Try Sizko the ‘Superdog’, who single-handedly stops crimes being committed!The sprightly golden retriever recently wowed onlookers by living up to his name and getting a stolen handbag back from a mugger, after seeing it taken and hearing calls for help.Giving the thief more than a run for his money, speedy Sizko chased him down, got his paws on the snatched bag and guarded it until the victim caught up to collect her things.Apparently Sizko is glad the mugger got ‘woof’ justice but says it wasn’t a walk in the park.

When people are up to no good, who can you turn to for help? Your folks? The police? Helpful neighbours? Try Sizko the ‘Superdog’, who single-handedly stops crimes being

The sprightly golden retriever recently wowed onlookers by living up to his name and getting a stolen handbag back from a mugger, after seeing it taken

Giving the thief more than a run for his money, speedy Sizko chased him down, got his paws on the

Bags of bravery from super Sizko

Sometimes husbands and wives fi ght, but one Russian couple had a full on boxing match – at their wedding ceremony! Lovebirds Nicolai Kibkalo and Natalya Karpovich hadn’t had a row and weren’t really trying to hurt each other, but seeing as they had fi rst met in a

boxing ring, they couldn’t think of a better place

to celebrate their love and take

t h e i r marriage vows.

It all started when Nicolai became Natalya’s coach several years ago, helping her succeed so much that she made it as one of the top female boxers in the country. But end of round bells soon turned to wedding bells as the pair realised they had scored with each other and were so in love they were out for the count. So they got suited and booted in traditional bride and groom outfits, then donned their boxing gloves, stepped inside their ‘wedding ring’ and started throwing punches at each other until their hearts were content. The unusual event was attended by family and friends, but fellow boxers were invited too. Everyone agrees that the happy couple are a real knock-out and will never throw in the towel.

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Grin and wear itToothless police offi cers in the Philippines are being issued with free false teeth in a bid to help them smile more. One chief superintendent explains: “Free dentures are a big boost to the morale of personnel.”

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Summer in the parksSouthport Ainsdale

and Birkdale Botanic Gardens Southport

Brass Band Concert Sundays from 1 July, 14:00A free outdoor concert organised by Southport and District Brass Band Association. In the event of poor weather this will be in St Cuthberts Church.

Rotten Row Southport

Garden Volunteers Various days and timesCome and join the Friends of Rotten Row in some light gardening along the quarter mile long border. All tools are provided for this activity and the group meet up at the Park Lodge Greenhouses on Rotten Row.

Hesketh Park Southport

Toddler Trail Tuesdays from 3 July, 10:00A guided walk with extras organised in conjunction with Linaker Childrens Centre. Please contact the centre on 01704 532343

Garden Volunteers Alternate Tuesdays from 3 July, 14:00Come and join our small friendly team of volunteers who enjoy a couple of hours light gardening and chat, alongside the Park Rangers, in the gardens of the park. Meet at the Café, tools and gloves provided.

Picnic in the Park1 August, 13:00A family picnic in the park organised by Linaker Childrens Centre. Please bring your own Picnic. For more information contact the centre on 01704 532343.

Stories in the Park 8 August, 13:00A story time in the park organised by Linaker Childrns Centre. For more information contact the centre on 01704 532343.

Kings Garden Southport

Community Practical Session Wednesdays from 4 July, 13:00Come along and get involved with local residents in making Marine Gardens a better place for all to enjoy. All support, tools and gloves provided. Work to include pruning, scrub clearance, bulb planting, painting park benches, upkeep of children’s bog garden and rockery

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Summer in the parks

Brass Band ConcertSaturdays from 7 July – 21 July, 14:00A free outdoor concert organised by Southport and District Brass Band Association. In the event of poor weather this will be cancelled.

Bedford Park Southport

Bug Hunt 24 July, 11:00Come down to the park and join the Park Rangers in hunting for the life that lives in the park

Sandbrook Rd recreation ground Southport

RSPCA Dog Chipping and Agility Show 31 August, 12:00A fun dog agility course for all dogs and why not get your dog micro chipped at the same time?

Formby

Duke Street Park Formby

Diabetes Charity Fun Day14 & 15 July, all dayA family fun weekend on the park featuring Silcocks Fun Fair. All funds raised with go the local Diabetes Charity.

Churches Together In Formby Family Fun Day 11 August, 12:00The event will be a Family Fun Day and will include Bouncy Castles, Barbeque, Games, Music and Animals. For more information please contact June McGibbon on 01704 871244.

Waterloo & Seaforth Victoria Park Waterloo

Zumba Tuesdays from 3 June, 18:15Come down to the Pavilion for this fun exercise class run by the local community. For more information please contact Denise on 07791 319284.

Buggy Motion Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 July, 09:30Exercise class for new mums bringing along baby in buggy run in conjunction with Waterloo Children’s Centre SureStart programme. The class will involve basic low intensity circuit of park with exercises. To book on a session please contact: 0151 928 6539

Seaforth Gardens Waterloo

Litter Pick Every 2nd Saturday of the Month starting 14 July, 10:30Come and join the Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens in cleaning up the Seafront Gardens. All tools and equipment is supplied, meeting point is posted in the notice board outside Marine Gardens

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Bowersdale Park Seaforth

Buggy MotionThursdays from 5 July, 10:00Exercise class for new mums bringing along baby in buggy. The class will involve basic low intensity circuit of park with exercises.

Crosby Moorside Park Crosby

Moorside Park Games 21 July, 13:30A free event for all the family featuring healthy walks, sports coaching, bike demonstrations, go-karts and much more. For more information contact the Friend of Moorside Park on 07765 624200

Coronation Park Crosby

Model Boat Club Regatta 22 July, 13:00Regatta organised by the Model Boat club showing off the boats in the park.

Paddle inthe Parks Fridays from 3 August, 18:00A sports session in the park that will include canoeing as well as other more popular sports.

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Bootle North Park Bootle

BINGO in the Park 24 July, 13:00House! Come down and join the Park Rangers in this fun activity for all the family – don’t forget your dabber!!

Boofest27 July, 11:00A free family fun day organised by One Vision Housing. This will be the 3rd year in a row that this popular and successful event has run.

Derby Park Bootle

Football Tournament 11 August, 14:00Come along and join in this football tournament run by the Park Rangers. For more details on how to enter a team contact 0151 934 4449.

Treasure Hunt 25 August, 14:00A fun based treasure hunt in the park, organised by the Park Rangers – why not join in and see what you can discover.

Activities For Everybody

Various Parks

Street GamesVarious dates and timesSports coaching for children over 8 and in some parks will include the opportunity to have a go at canoeing.

Summer Fun Day Various dates, 13:00Annual summer fun days in the parks catering for all the family. Each one will have different activities but may include face painting, climbing walls, sports coaching, arts and craft and much more. For more information please contact 0151 934 2932.

Park to Park Walk Various dates, 10:00A guided walk, lead by the Park Rangers, who will lead you in stages from Botanic Gardens to Bedford Park via Hesketh and Victoria Parks. This is over 3 sessions

Free Micro Chipping Various dates and timesA free event to get your dog micro chipped. This is part of the Merseyside Dog awareness fortnight where free chipping is offered across the region.

Teddy Bears PicnicVarious dates, 12:00A picnic in the gardens for young children. Bring your favourite teddy down and you could be in for a big surprise.

Summer in the parks

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