What's Good To Do Newsletter - Issue 12 May 2013

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Welcome to the May edition of the

What’s Good To Do newsletter

Issue 12: May 2013

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In this edition we have a great review of the Moscow State Circus who are currently on tour as well as a great article about a

Special Children’s Day at ZSL London Zoo caters for families of children with disabilities. We also have the regular pages that you

have come to enjoy like What’s On, Children’s Fun Time with Twinkl and of course the much loved Competitions where this

month there are some great prizes like family days out at Bealieu and Sealife, theatre tickets, books, DVD’s, exclusive movie

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Featured Review




Moscow State Circus

The Quarry, Shrewsbury

www.moscowstatecircus.com

Reviewed by Joanne Watson

WOW WOW WOW!

That was literally what I was saying all the way through this

show. It was OUSTANDING! I don’t even know if I have enough

words in my vocabulary to express how fantastic this show was.

At 32, I had never ever been to a circus before, so I was really

excited to have the opportunity to go. I felt really fortunate that

my first experience was going to be with the famous ‘The

Moscow State Circus’, seeing them perform their latest tour,

‘Park Gorkogo’. I took my partner, my 7 year old son and his

friend, and all 4 of us were glued to our seats throughout and

our eyes never left the performance.

From the minute I sat down, I felt the magic of the circus rush

over me, and I was literally on the edge of my seat from the

start to finish. Considering that this is a touring show, the

quality of the set was amazing, and despite the incredibly

dangerous stunts that were being performed, I could see that

everything was safe and secure which put me at ease! It was a

professional, polished show, which I cannot fault in any way.

The show opened with two ‘clowns’ who were soon surrounded

by a group of flying, back flipping, juggling & roller skating

performers – a taster of what was to come! Had that been all I

had seen, I would have been impressed. What an opening to a

show! I wondered whether they could keep up this level of

performance, and I most certainly was not disappointed! All the

acts were flawless, awesome, captivating and breath-taking.

There was a roller skating trio, where the skaters performed a

range of amazing skills, and at one point they were hanging on

literally by their necks. They did things on roller skates I didn’t

even know were possible! Three women hung from a revolving

aerial ring, defying gravity, twisting and turning at speed

without a hesitation. A young, muscular man, balanced on his

hands, and bent his body in to shapes I wouldn’t have thought

possible had I not witnessed it with my own eyes. Then there

were the jugglers – they had my son and his friend staring in

awe, their mouths set in permanent ‘O’ shapes! Their juggling

on the ground was outstanding, but then they progressed to

juggling, while balancing upside down, at the top of poles. And

if this wasn’t enough they then juggled at the top of poles, in

the dark with glow in dark clubs! Truly amazing.

One of the scariest acts was the ‘whip cracking duo’, who

cracked whips at an amazing speed, and then progressed to

various stunts. They took turns holding straws in their mouths

and used the whips to cut straws in half. A millimetre out and

there would have been bloody shed! Honestly breath-taking.

But for me the best act was the flying trapeze artists. I can

honestly say it was THE most amazing thing I have ever seen in

my life. The trapeze artists were literally flying across the top of

our heads and catching each other mid air. It was flawless.

Again, had the performers been even a split second late with a

throw or a catch, it would have been a disaster. I was on the

edge of my seat, my heart in my mouth! Of course, the act went

with out a hitch and left me speechless.

All the performers had impeccable timing, looked amazing and

must have the highest level of trust known in a person.

I cannot recommend this higher. It is worth every penny, and is

suitable for all, from the very old to the very young. If you have

been put off by circuses in the past, you must give the Moscow

State Circus a go – I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

I want to give this an infinite amount of stars to do it justice, but

as I’m limited to 5, it will have to be a very definite 5/5!!

Rating: 5/5

The Moscow State Circus is currently on its UK tour, for more

details or to book tickets visit www.moscowstatecircus.com



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Featured Article




The award-winning Special Children’s Day is back at ZSL London Zoo, helping to make the magic of the animal kingdom accessible for all.

Taking place from Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 May 2013, Special Children’s Day caters for families of children with disabilities, with extra features like British Sign Language inter-preters at the Zoo’s talks, and guided ‘Touch Tours’ for visually-impaired children.

Awarded the 2012 'Best Education Project: Public and General Visitor’ by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), Special Children’s Day is carefully planned to ensure that the Zoo caters for everyone’s needs.

Guests will have the chance to explore the Zoo’s brand new Tiger Territory exhibit, home to Sumatran tigers Jae Jae and Melati, and hear all about the amazing big cats at the Tigers Live! talk. Tiger Territory, with help from a generous grant from the City Bridge Trust, has been designed to suit all access needs with sloping walkways, lifts to high viewing areas and floor-to-ceiling windows to allow everyone to see the magnificent animals.

Rainforest Life, London's only living rainforest will play host to the all-new Rainforest Experience*, a multi-sensory experience for children with sight impairment.

Developed in collaboration with the National Autistic Society, there’s a visual story available to download at www.zsl.org/specialchildrensday and The Discovery Zone, where children can take part in storytelling sessions and arts and crafts activities, or simply relax in the chill-out area.

As well as getting up close to more than 750 species of animals at ZSL London Zoo, Special Children’s Day guests will be entertained by a live band throughout the weekend.

With extra staff and facilities to ensure a happy day for all – Special Children’s Day includes changing tents, additional disabled toilets and a chance to meet specialist charities offering information and support.

To book tickets for Special Children’s Day, or to find out more please visit www.zsl.org/specialchildrensday.

Special Children’s Day With more than 750 different species to see, ZSL London Zoo is a great day out for the whole family. Special Children’s Day is an annual event held at ZSL London Zoo, specifically designed for families of children with disabilities. Dates for 2013, are Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May. Special Children’s Day tickets are available at www.zsl.org/specialchildrensday *Rainforest Experience The Rainforest Experience is an amazing sensory visit for children with sight impairment in Rainforest Life at ZSL London Zoo - this special experience is free but pre-booked only with limited capacity per day. For more details and to book please email: [email protected] Tiger Territory Tiger Territory, a brand-new £3.6m flagship exhibit, is home to ZSL London Zoo’s latest arrivals, Jae Jae and Melati, a pair of Sumatran tigers. Visitors to Tiger Territory will see Jae Jae and Melati in their stunning Indonesian-inspired habitat, which was designed by ZSL’s team of tiger keepers and conservationists to meet every sensory need of these endangered animals. Featuring a pool, climbing trees and heated rocks for relaxation, it is hoped that the big cats will breed in the new 2,500sqm (27,000sqft) enclosure. Visit www.zsl.org/tigers to find out more.

Zoological Society of London (ZSL) Founded in 1826, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity whose mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. Our mission is realised through our ground-breaking science, our active conservation projects in more than 50 countries and our two Zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. For more information visit www.zsl.org

City of London Corporation’s charity, City Bridge Trust City Bridge Trust is the grant-making arm of Bridge House Estates. It was established to make use of funds surplus to bridge requirements and provides grants totalling around £15m per year towards charitable activity benefitting Greater London. City Bridge Trust supports charitable activity across Greater London. The City of London Corporation is the sole trustee of City Bridge Trust and members of its Court of Common Council form the Trust’s Grants Committee. The Trust’s Grants Team is based within the City of London’s main offices at the Guildhall.

Special Children’s Day

at ZSL London Zoo

Saturday 18 May to Sunday 19 May 2013



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What’s Good To Do Newsletter What’s On in

May 2013




These may also interest you:

Gateshead Beer and Music Fest - 3-5 May

Cheltenham Jazz Festival - 1 May

Crookfest Rock Jam Festival - 5 May

Let’s Rock The Moor! 2013 - 18 May

PhoneyFest - 24-26 May

Edinburgh Guitar & Music Festival - 25-27 May

Sunrise Festival 2013 - 30 May to 2 June

Wychwood Festival

Cheltenham Racecourse 31 May - 2 June 2013

2013 will be the ninth annual Wychwood Festival. The festival

is known for its family friendly atmosphere.

www.wychwoodfestival.com

The Dreamboys

Watford Colosseum 17 May 2013

The Dreamboys are without a shadow of

a doubt the UK’s top male glamour show,

perfect for a girls’ night out with your friends! Tickets £23.50

www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk

The Snow Centre

Bank Holiday Activities

6 May 2013

The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead are celebrating their fourth birthday with what they promise will be ‘a sn-occasion to remember!’ www.thesnowcentre.com

Special Children’s Day

ZSL London Zoo 18-19 May 2013

The award winning Special Children’s

Day at London Zoo caters for families of

children with disabilities.

www.zsl.org/specialchildrensday

The FA Cup Final

Wembley 11 May 2013, KO 5.15pm

Manchester City vs Wigan Athletic

Wigan are in their first FA Cup Final against

Manchester City who knocked out the holders Chelsea.

www.thefa.com

The Dolly Parton Story The Grove Theatre, Dunstable 10 May 2013, 7.30pm

The Dolly Parton Story is a two hour

journey through the sensational career of one of country

music’s most successful ladies. Tickets £17

www.grovetheatre.co.uk

Future Perfect Festival

Manchester 6 May 2013

A day to celebrate the lives of lost loved

ones, cancer survivors and to help cancer patients with the

help of music & art.

www.www.futureperfectmanchester.co.uk







Competition Time We have some great competitions for May 2013!

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James and the Giant Peach Family Ticket: 1 to be won!

Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Tickets: 1 to be won!

Malcolm in the Middle S5 DVD: 3 to be won!

Nighty Nite Cot Mattress: 1 to be won!

Plebs DVD: 5 to be won!

Teacher’s Pest by Charles Gilman: 2 to be won!

The Equalizer Complete Collection DVD: 1 to be won!

The Equalizer S1 DVD: 3 to be won!

We’re Going On A Bear Hunt Family Ticket: 1 to be won!

Wychwood Festival 2013 Tickets: 1 to be won!

Good luck to everybody that enters! If you would like to run a competition on our website please email [email protected] with details

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By entering any of our competitions you agree that your first name and town will be posted on our website in the event that you are a winner.

We reserve the right to amend the end date of any competition.

Your personal details are only used for the purposes of sending out any prize you may win.

The judges decision is final

Prizes are as specified and cannot be exchanged for cash or an alternative prize.

Some prizes may be sent direct from sponsors and we cannot be held liable for any prizes that are lost in the post.

Only fully completed entries via our Competition Entry Form will be accepted, all others will be deleted.

No bulk entries or entries from third parties and/or automated services will be accepted.



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