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QUEENAs The Queen prepares to celebrate 60 years on the throne, we put together a bit of history about Her Majesty as well as a guide to how you can get involved in the Diamond Jubilee

The Queen has been on the throne for 60 years, and to celebrate, we are throwing her the biggest party she could ever imagine … it’s called The Diamond Jubilee. Have you heard of it? I thought so. Well, in this extra special edition of Primary Times, we have loads of information about The Queen, The Diamond Jubilee and loads of special events that are going on around our region.

The Queen came to the throne on February 6 1952 (that’s a long time ago) when her father, King George VI passed away. Queen Elizabeth II was just 25 years old. Can you imagine that, becoming Queen of England at just 25 years of age? Not only is she Queen of England and Head of the Church of England, but she is also Head of State for 15 Commonwealth realms. Now, The Queen

is 86 years old and still has the same diffi cult job of ruling our country, although she now has four children, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Due to her father’s sudden passing, Princess Elizabeth had to abandon her trip to Kenya and fl y back to England as Queen. Although she technically assumed the throne the day her father died, she did not have her offi cial coronation until June 2 1953.

A lot has happened during The Queen’s reign. The television, the computer, the microwave oven and the Frisbee have all been invented, man has walked on the moon, and we have danced to the Beatles, Bananarama and Justin Bieber. Queen Elizabeth has also seen 12 Prime Ministers, 16 Olympic Games and nine X Factor judges! She has certainly lived a full and complete life. Now it’s time for the next chapter.

Celebrations in BirminghamOn Sunday June 3, Cannon Hill Park is holding a Spring Festival with arts, crafts, nature trails, arena activities and 1950s themed entertainment. On Monday June 4, Cannon Hill Diamond Decades Party and Community Games will be a great way to round off the celebrations as a 1952 bandstand tea dance and urban harvest tea garden pull in the crowds for one big party.

The Big Jubilee Lunch will take place on Sunday June 3. The Big Lunch is an Eden Project enterprise organised to encourage people from all across the UK to have lunch with their neighbours. Do you know your neighbours? Well, maybe this is the perfect time to get to know them. A Big Lunch doesn’t have to be big; it can take place in the street, garden, park or community centre – anywhere people can get together to share a spot of lunch. Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall has become the Patron of The Big Jubilee Lunch, which is very fi tting as the original Big Lunch idea came from Cornwall. For more ideas on how to host your own Big Lunch, visit www.thebiglunch.com

The Jubilee Pageant is to be held on Sunday June 3 along the River Thames where more than a thousand boats will form a procession between 2pm and 6pm starting at Battersea Bridge and fi nishing at Tower Bridge. Rowed boats, working boats and vessels of all shapes and sizes will be beautifully dressed with streamers and Union Jacks with crews turned out in their Sunday best. To read more about the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, visit www.thamesdiamondjubileepageant.org. We are having our

very own Jubilee Pageant in Birmingham on Monday June 4, where revelers will be dressed in 1950s vintage costumes or national

dress from countries of the Commonwealth and will walk from the Bullring to Victoria Square.

DON’T FORGETThe Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will be travelling around the UK to mark the Diamond Jubilee. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness, supported by other members of the Royal Family will be visiting as many people as possible, and they are making a stop in the West Midlands from July 11-12. Are you excited? We certainly are! Keep up to date with where they will be and when at www.primarytimes.net/midlands

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Want to help The Queen celebrate her Diamond Jubilee? Here’s some ideas on how you can get involved …

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Children are being encouraged to get ‘bodies on’ with science this summer as the brand new Science Garden opens at Thinktank in Birmingham. With exciting and inventive exhibits including an eight metre high clanging Terminus machine and a giant human hamster wheel, the Science Garden looks set to be a great day out for all the family. The Science Garden is the fi rst project of its type in the UK and with the fi rst ever logic-defying square-wheeled people wagon. The interactive outdoor exploration space opens on Saturday June 2. To fi nd out more information, visit www.thinktank.ac or call 0121 202 2222.

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Don’t forget the Olympic Torch will be passing

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Florence the six foot long tropical nurse shark has amazed the Sea Life Centre keepers in Birmingham by refusing all offers of tasty fi sh in favour of lettuce! Florence made the headlines once before as she became the fi rst shark anywhere in the world to survive a surgical procedure out of water and she is now in the news for being the world’s fi rst vegetarian shark. The Sea Life team has to hide pieces of fi sh inside sticks of celery and hollowed out cucumbers to make sure she gets all the protein she needs. Florence’s mouth is fi lled with razor-sharp teeth designed for gnashing fi sh and crustaceans, but she is continuing to turn her nose up at anything meaty. Pop down to see her at Sea Life Centre Birmingham – www.visitsealife.com.

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Florence the six foot long tropical nurse shark has amazed the Sea Life Centre keepers in Birmingham by refusing all offers of tasty fi sh in favour of lettuce! Florence made the headlines once before as she became the fi rst shark anywhere in the world to survive a surgical procedure out of water and she is now in the news for being the world’s fi rst vegetarian shark. The Sea Life team has to hide pieces of fi sh inside sticks of celery and hollowed out cucumbers to make sure she gets all the protein she needs. Florence’s mouth is fi lled with razor-sharp teeth designed for gnashing fi sh and crustaceans, but she is continuing to turn her nose up at anything meaty. Pop down to see her at Sea Life Centre Birmingham – www.visitsealife.com.

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With changeable weather set to continue well into the summer, the National Trust in Warwickshire has plenty of weatherproof ideas to tempt you and your family outside, whatever the weather. From the cosy, moated manor house of Baddesley Clinton to the stories of the Lucy family at Charlecote Park and the stunning weekend house of Lord and Lady Bearstead at Upton House. If you’re feeling brave, Packwood House has a fun welly walk for children who love splashing in puddles. For more ideas on where to go, have a look at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/midlands.

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Follow the Flame - Olympic Torch RelayLit in Greece, the Olympic Flame arrived in the UK on May 18, to start its 70-day journey meandering across the country before arriving at its fi nal destination - the Olympic Stadium on July 28. An interactive map that shows the full route can be found at www.london2012.com/olympic-torch-relay. The journey starts on Saturday May 19 in Land’s End and will hit the West Midlands on day 44 greeting the people of Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, West Bromwich, Oldbury and Smethwick with an evening celebration in Birmingham’s Cannon Hill Park on Saturday June 30.

Celebrate the Olympics in your communityFrom arranging a village Olympics to sprucing up your fl owerbeds for all to see when the Olympic fl ame speeds past your house; from hosting a ‘Brains for the Games’ sports quiz to lighting a lantern at a street parade, there are so many fun and exciting ways to get involved – for inspiration and ideas just look at www.london2012.com/get-involved. If you think you have what it takes to be a ‘Local Leader’ – someone who will be able to plan a celebration for the Games in their community, then you can sign up at www.london2012.com/get-involved/local-leaders.

The Get Set Education ProgrammeSchools can fully embrace the Olympic spirit by using the Get Set Education Programme that is designed to take the magic and inspiration of the London 2012 Games out to classrooms across the UK. For more details go to www.getset.london2012.com.

Lloyds TSB National School Sport Week - June 25-29 2012 Registered schools to National Schools Sport Week will receive access to resources that will use the power and excitement of London 2012 to inspire children, parents and community to get involved. The resources provide ideas on how to stage your own Games, host a Torch Relay, plan an Opening and Closing Ceremony and how to engage young people in a wide range of sports. Participating schools may also wish to celebrate London 2012 World Sport Day on Monday June 25. For more details go to www.2012.youthsporttrust.org or www.schoolsportsweek.org.

Cultural Olympiad To complement the Olympic and Paralympic Movements, the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad is a large celebration initiated to inspire creativity across all platforms of culture, through dance, music, theatre, the visual arts, fi lm and digital innovation - to leave a lasting legacy for the arts in the UK. For information, inspiration or ideas look at www.london2012.com/cultural-olympiad.

Big Screens – Live SitesDuring the Games, big screens displaying the latest sporting action and event spaces will appear at a number of cities across the country delivering live information, video, news and community events. For the nearest Live Site to you go to www.london2012.com/live-sites.

Be at the heart of the actionIf you want to be at the heart of all the action, then the London 2012 Festival, the UK’s biggest free celebration of the London 2012 Games, will appeal. This all-encompassing festival promises to give everyone a chance to embrace the spirit of the Olympics and runs from June 21 to September 9 2012. For details go to www.festival.london2012.com.

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The countdown has begun and the country is sure to be gripped by Olympic and Paralympic fever over the next few months. If you truly want to embrace this sporting extravaganza with full gusto there’s plenty you can do in advance of the opening ceremony

The London 2012 Olympic Games will feature 26 sports, which break down into 39 disciplines. We’ve taken a look at some favourites here...

Athletics

Athletics will be one of the most popular sports at the London 2012 Olympic Games and it is also the biggest, starring 2,000 athletes. It will be held at the Olympic Stadium, Olympic Park from Friday August 3 to Sunday August 12. The UK is home to a huge network of athletics clubs and leagues – simply visit UK Athletics at www.uka.org.uk for more details about how to fi nd your local track.

Cycling – Road and Track

The masters of cycling will be seen on the roads of South West London and beyond and on the track at the specially created Velodrome vying for those lucrative gold medals. The road races start on day one of the Olympics on Saturday July 28 and continue until Wednesday August 1 after which all cycling enthusiasts will divert their eyes to the Velodrome for six action packed days of Track Cycling from Thursday August 2 to Tuesday August 7. British Cycling - www.britishcycling.org.uk has a Go-Ride programme that is aimed at encouraging clubs to help young cyclists enjoy their cycling in a safe, off-road environment.

Gymnastics

Marvel at the amazing fl uid mobility and strength of the world’s best gymnasts from Saturday July 28 to Tuesday August 7. For more on the sport go to www.british-gymnastics.org.

Rowing

Explosive displays of strength and stamina are sure to be seen on the spectacular lake at Eton Dorney near Windsor. The rowing competition runs from Saturday July 28 to Saturday August 4 and includes 14 Olympic Rowing events. To get started in rowing go to www.britishrowing.org.

Swimming

The pool events will take place at the specially created Aquatics Centre on the Olympic Park from Saturday July 28 to Saturday August 4. If your child is water bound take a look at the British Swimming website: www.swimming.org/britishswimming.

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theatreJuly 2-7

MFY National Festival The six-day Music For Youth national festival showcasing inspirational young musicians from across the UK is coming to Birmingham. Performances will take place at Symphony Hall, Town Hall and Birmingham Conservatoire’s Adrian Boult Hall and Recital Hall. Performances will include jazz, orchestral, rock, folk, world, urban, wind, brass, pop, choral and chamber plus workshops, commissions and brand new collaborative projects. Check the www.thsh.co.uk website for full information on performances and tickets.

The Crescent Theatre

Box Offi ce: 0121 236 4455Sheepcote, Street, Birminghamwww.crescent-theatre.co.uk

June 22-23

Happy Feet Get those toes tapping for a great family evening out. Happy Feet is presented by Lynford School of Dancing as they showcase some of their best moves. Tickets are £9 for adults and £8 concessions.

Wistow Hall

Box Offi ce: 0116 231 8431Off Kibworth Road, near Leicester

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June 9

Diamond Jubilee Music in the Park A special charity concert is being hosted by the Brooks family in the grounds of Wistow Hall in Leicestershire. Bring your own picnic and enjoy a wonderful evening listening to music by Junction 21 – an 18-piece swing band, and the award-winning all-female brass band Boobs & Brass. This will be followed by a fabulous fi rework display in front of Wistow Hall. The concert is supporting LOROS (Hospice Care for Leicestershire & Rutland), Warning Zone (Leicestershire & Rutland Crimebeat Ltd.) and the Breast Cancer Campaign. Tickets are £12.50 for adults, £5 for 12-16 year olds and under 12s are free. Gates open at 5.30pm, music starts at 7.30pm, fi nale and fi reworks display starts at 10pm.

NIA Birmingham

Box Offi ce: 0844 338 8000King Edwards Road, Birmingham

www.thenia.co.uk

July 7-8

2012 British Trampoline, Tumbling and DMT Championships

Want to see Britain’s best gymnasts as they descend on Birmingham’s NIA to battle it out for the coveted British titles? Well, now’s your chance. Non-stop action with high-fl ying somersaults and twists in the spectacular individual and synchronised trampoline events is mixed with mind-blowing fast-paced tumbling and the dynamic double-mini trampoline (DMT) giving the crowd a real feast of gymnastics to entertain and cheer on. Tickets are £13 for adults and £10 for children under ten.

Birmingham REP

Box Offi ce: 0121 236 4455St. George’s Court, Albion Street

www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

May 31 - June 2

Hip Hope Hero Hip Hope Hero is a seriously cool new play for children and families. The Hip Hope Hero holds the world’s biggest secret … that inside everyone lurks a hero. Come and meet the Hip Hope Hero and soon your very own unique and powerful inner hero will be released. Packed full of dance, poetry, animation, music and puppets, this super cool play will be a thrilling experience for children and families. Tickets are £7.50 for adults and £4.50 for children and concessions.

Symphony Hall

Box Offi ce: 0121 345 0600Broad Street, Birmingham

www.thsh.co.uk

In the Midlands and Black Country

June 9

Musical Picnic Tuck into a morning of musical entertainment for all the family while you watch, listen and join in with fun performances and activities. Daholl Kurdish Ensemble performs a lively blend of Kurdish and Middle Eastern music ranging from traditional to contemporary popular dance. Free event; just turn up at the Symphony Hall Café Bar at 10.30am.

July 25-29

Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show Everyone loves Disney magic and this summer you can see your heroes live on stage in Birmingham. Presented

by Mickey Mouse, the show will feature some of Disney’s favourite characters including Donald Duck, Goofy, Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter, and Princesses Jasmine, Belle, Snow White and Cinderella. They will appear alongside world-class magicians to perform tricks from legendary Disney fi lms. Tickets are £19 for adults, £16.50 for children and family tickets are from £60.

Belgrade Theatre

Box Offi ce: 024 7684 6738 Belgrade Square, Coventry

www.belgrade.co.uk

June 29-30

The Dance Show Freeman Dance has become one of the largest and most successful dance schools in the UK and to celebrate its 30th birthday, all 300 students (from age 2 to 19) are putting on a spectacular show. From ballet to street, tap to acrobatics, The Dance Show has something for every member of the family to enjoy. Tickets are £12.75 for adults and £10.75 for children and concessions.

Town Hall

Box Offi ce: 0121 345 0600Victoria Square, Birmingham

www.thsh.co.uk

July 31 - August 5

The Gruffalo Everyone loves The Gruffalo and now is your chance to see him live. Join Mouse on an adventurous

journey through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories; magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffl er. Voted the nation’s number one bedtime story, The Gruffalo has been performed to millions of people worldwide and has even been adapted for our TV screens with a star-studded cast. Tickets to see The Gruffalo at Birmingham Town Hall are £10.50. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Alexandra Theatre

Box Offi ce: 0121 230 9070 Station Street, Birmingham

www.alexandratheatre.org.uk

August 14-16

Angelina Ballerina: The Mousical Everyone’s favourite dancing mouse, Angelina Ballerina is back on stage. Angelina is pirouetting her way onto the stage in a magical show packed full of singing, dancing, entertainment and mouse-tastic tunes. Tickets are from £13.50 to £17.50.

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Summer Arts Course@the Arts DenStig of the DumpCourse in the Studio at Solihull Arts Complex

Family Fun in Library Square, Touchwood 10am Craft workshop - Jubilee keyring 10.45am Touchwood parade (lasts approx 15 mins.) 11am Mayor o�cially opens Street Party Jazz band Tipitina start performing regular sets through until 4pm close.11.30am Craft workshop - Union ‘Jack’ Badges 12pm Party entertainer & artist fun begins with giant ‘knitting nancy’ & T-towel. 12-1pm Stitch’n’knit - watch & learn for free!1.30pm Craft workshop - ‘Keep Calm’ tag 3pm Craft workshop - Jubilee stamp Free quiz, hat, crown & costume competitions are judged throughout the day with spot prizes. Craft workshops cost £4 each - book early!

The Railway ChildrenLive outdoor drama show in Brueton Park, Warwick Rd, Solihull.A timeless classic tale with music, the show is suitable for the whole family. Check availability and bring seats/blanket and a picnic to this fun, family show in a beautiful lakeside setting.Tues 31st July at 7pm in Brueton ParkTickets £7 (£6 ch.) in advance, £8 (£7) on the gate

Mr Honk & his Sad TromboneLive Theatre performanceThis end of summer hols show combines live music with hilarious physical comedy. Mr Honk is a cheery bandleader whose trombone suddenly develops ‘the blues’! Show lasts 60 mins - suitable for ages 5+.Two shows in Theatre at 12.30pm & 3.30pm onFriday 31st August - Tickets £6 each

2-day dance, art & drama course based on ‘Stig’ story. Great fun, artistic and energetic this unusual course ends with a show of the arty creations & a mini-play. Mon 13 & Tues 14 August (2 day arts course)Course fee £30 2 days, incl. materials - ages 7-14 (or going into Y3)

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June 3-5 and July 11-12 The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations The whole city is joining forces to help the Queen celebrate her 60-year milestone on the throne. Sunday June 3 sees the Big Lunch where Birmingham residents are being encouraged to host street parties. For more information on hosting a Big Lunch, contact Birmingham City Council through www.birmingham.gov.uk/diamond-jubilee. Also on Sunday June 3, Cannon Hill Park is holding a Spring Festival with arts, crafts, nature trails, arena activities and 1950s themed entertainment. On Monday June 4 there will be a Jubilee Pageant going from the Bullring to Victoria Square seeing revelers dressed in 1950s vintage costumes or national dress from countries of the Commonwealth. Cannon Hill Diamond Decades Party and Community Games will be a great way to round off the celebrations as a 1952 bandstand tea dance and urban harvest tea garden pull in the crowds for one big party. To complete the festivities, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will be in the Midlands on the weekend of July 11-12, visiting Hereford, Worcester, Birmingham and Shropshire. Look out for more details of when they’re in your area.

June 2-10

Wonderful Whitsun A special Jubilee themed event with the amazing Dog Agility Show is taking place during Whitsun at Hatton Farm Village in Warwickshire. Children can take part in the Royal Quest competition with prizes for all children who take part. There is also a great programme of fun events including Goat and Sheep racing. Visit www.hattonworld.com for more information on events, times and prices.

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Featuring amazing life-size dinosaurs, real and replica fossils and holographic video presentations by wildlife expert Chris Packham, Dinosaurs Uncovered is the latest thrilling exhibition brought to you by the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. Starting in the Triassic period when dinosaurs fi rst appeared, the exhibition follows their growth and success through the Jurassic period to their ultimate extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period, around 65 million years ago. This is a truly interactive experience that will get the whole family involved. Tickets go on sale on June 1 for Dinosaurs Uncovered: adults £5.95, children £4.95, family £18. See www.theherbert.org for all the information on the exhibition and how to buy tickets.

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Turtle Fest 2012 Help Sea Life Centre Birmingham celebrate the opening of a brand new turtle rescue centre in Greece that has been funded by visitors

to the Sea Life Centre. Find out more about the amazing animals in Turtle Talks, learn about their conservation status and what we

can do to help protect them and their environment. Turtle related activities will be on hand to provide fun and entertainment including family activity packs and quiz trails. You can also have your picture taken with a smiling turtle and watch a 4D fi lm about Sammy the Sea Turtle in the 4D Cinema. Open from 10am to 5pm weekdays, 10am to 6pm weekends. Adults £18, children £14.40, family £56.40. www.visitsealife.com for detailed price discounts, offers and events.

June 2-9

Half term at The Public

This Whitsun half term, there is lots going on at The Public in West Bromwich. Cool interactive workshops, uplifting children’s theatre and free exhibitions will keep the whole family entertained. Highlights include Lovely Jub-i-lee, a fl ower making workshop inspired by the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, and Draw Botz: Next Generation, the fuse of fun, science and digital photography takes the famous drawing robots to the next level. Open from 10am to 5pm. Admission free. See www.thepublic.com for more information.

June 2-10

Jubilee fun at Cadbury World Cadbury World is getting into the spirit of London 2012 and will be hosting a variety of games and activities for visitors. Britain’s Got Talent fi nalists Strike will be entertaining visitors with martial arts and street dance shows alongside a football freestyler who will be showing off his tricks and skills. There will also be the opportunity for all visitors to take part in the Cadbury World Sports Day which will include the Creme Egg and Spoon race, the Space Hopper bounce-along and the Sugar sack race. Open from 9.30am to 4pm. Usual entry prices apply: adults £14.75, children £10.75, seniors £11.10, family (2+2) £45, family (2+3) £53. For all the information on special events at Cadbury World, visit www.cadburyworld.co.uk or call 0844 880 7667.

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June 2-10

Half term activities at BCLM

The Black Country Living Museum

is making the most of Whitsun

half term with loads of family fun

activities for all to enjoy. Discover

the delights of playtime in the

last century and teach the young

ones how to banish boredom with

traditional street games including

hopscotch and skipping. Test

your skill with a cup and ball

and the whip and top. Take up

the challenge to see how long

you can keep the hoop rolling

in the hoop and stick game and

attempt to knock over all nine

pins in a game of skittles. Open

from 10am to 5pm. Adults £14.95,

concessions £11.95, children

£7.95, family £39.95. www.bclm.

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June 2-10

Wonderful Whitsun at Warwick Castle Jousting returns to Warwick

Castle for some extra special

tournaments for Whitsun half

term. Take your seats to witness

the Royal Joust for the Jubilee.

Also, celebrate the Queen’s

60 years on the throne with

the characters from history.

Open from 10am to 6pm. Usual

admission applies: adults

£30.60, seniors £27, children

£25.80, family (2+2) £107.40,

family (2+3) £132, online

discounts available. Visit

www.warwick-castle.com for all

event information.

June 3

Big Lunch at Blakesley Hall

Celebrate the

Diamond Jubilee

at Blakesley

Hall. Bring a

picnic and enjoy

the attractive

gardens. Follow

the Diamond ring

trail, play garden

games and have

a look around the

beautiful Tudor house.

Open from 12-4pm.

Free entry.

www.bmag.org.uk.

June 3-4

Diamond Jubilee Extravaganza at BMAG Join in with the offi cial

Birmingham City Council

Diamond Jubilee celebrations

with two fantastic events

over two fun-packed family

days. Bringing together some

of the best vintage fashions,

accessories, collectables, curios

and crafts, this event is a treat

for all the family. Take a trip

down memory lane and bop

whilst you shop to the fantastic

Rockettes retro girl band. Prizes

for the best vintage stalls and

traders, free family activities

with chances to win a giant retro

Space Hopper. Open from 11am

to 4pm on Sunday and 11am

to 5pm on Monday. Adults £1,

under 12 free. www.bmag.org.uk

for more information.

June 3-5

Go Royal at Kenilworth See if you have what it takes

to join the ranks of royalty in

the special royal themed Time

Travellers Go Royal event at

Kenilworth Castle. Enjoy games

and crafts fi t for a king and

queen and meet some royal

characters from times gone

by. Open from 11am to 5pm.

Usual admission prices apply,

adults £8.20, children £4.90,

concessions £7.40, family

£21.30. Have a look at

www.english-heritage.org.uk for

all the information.

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Outdoor activities for girls and boys aged

6 – 13 years

Access to the forestbased at the heart of

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Open 8am to 5.30pm daily throughout the Open 8am to 5.30pm daily throughout the Open 8am to 5.30pm

school holidaysdaily throughout the

school holidaysdaily throughout the

Family FunTime Travellers Go… Royal Sun 3 – Tue 5 Jun

Knight School for Dads Sun 17 Jun

Events take place 11am – 5pm

www.english-heritage.org.uk/kenilworth or call 01926 852078

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Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire CV8 1NE

With giant, whizzy, clanging interactives powered by the sun, wind, water and YOU, play at Thinktank’s brand new Science Garden is like nothing else in the UK! Get bodies on with human-sized science experiments - it’s scientastic outdoor fun for the whole family!

thinktank.ac/sciencegarden Tel: 0121 202 2222

Made possible by:

and a range of other charitable trusts and supporters

Opens June2012

FREE to Thinktank

ticket holders

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June 4-5

Young Readers’ Birmingham Book Bash The Book Bash is a highlight of the Young Readers Festival and this year will be the biggest and best yet. Visit Aston Hall and Park for two fantastic days of events with an exciting line up of top children’s authors, poets and storytellers, plus fun activities, entertainment and magic. Activities run from 11am to 4pm on both days. For more information visit www.bmag.org.uk.

June 6

Classic Children’s TV at Birmingham Museum As part of the Children’s Lives exhibition at Birmingham Museum, classic children’s television programmes are being shown. The screening will feature classic episodes of Bagpuss, The Clangers, The Wombles, Button Moon and Mr Benn. This is one for parents, really, but the children are sure to enjoy the retro feel of these timeless shows. Screenings last approximately 60 minutes. Drop in and out as you wish. Screenings start at 12pm in the AV Room in the Gas Hall. Free entry with Children’s Lives exhibition tickets, available from the Gas Hall reception desk.

June 6

Funky Fleur-de-lis in Jewellery Quarter Join designer, maker and artist Adrienne Craddock to make a brooch or pendant inspired by the fl eur-de-lis motifs of the gothic revival. Suitable for

children over fi ve. Open from 1-3pm. £2.50 per child. Booking is essential, call 0121 554 3598 or visit www.bmag.org.uk for more information.

June 12,13,14,21

Barnardo’s Big Toddle at Dudley Zoo The Barnardo’s Big Toddle is the biggest and brightest fundraising event for children under fi ve. It’s a short sponsored walk held at various venues throughout the UK and Dudley Zoo’s Castle Courtyard is one of them. All the money raised goes to locally-based Barnardo’s projects for children under fi ve in the UK. Toddlers are free to enter, adults are £5 each. Check the websites for more information: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk and www.bigtoddle.co.uk or call 0845 270 9900.

June 16-17

Father’s Day weekend at Cadbury World Wondering where to take your Dad for Father’s Day? Take a pit-stop at Cadbury World for a weekend that your Dad will love. With all the things that will make this a weekend your Dad will never forget including a giant Scalextric track where he can go up against other Dads to win prizes for the fastest drivers. Open from 10am to 4pm. Usual entry prices apply: adults £14.75, children £10.75, seniors £11.10, family (2+2) £45, family (2+3) £53. For all the information on special events at Cadbury World, visit www.cadburyworld.co.uk or call 0844 880 7667.

roundJune 4-8

Whitsun Whizz Kids at Ackers Ackers Adventure is running their usual school holiday activity sessions throughout the half term Whitsun break. Whizz Kids is specially designed for 8-16 year olds and gives children the opportunity to try skiing, archery, canoeing or climbing for just £8 per session. www.ackers-adventure.co.uk for all event information.

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June 16-17

Meadow wildlife with WWT Warwickshire Wildlife Trust has put on a selection of great family activities including wildfl ower identifi cation courses, centenary fi lm showings and bug hunting at Brandon Marsh – 11am to 3pm on Saturday June 16. Walks around Warwickshire’s fi nest hay meadow at Draycote Meadows – 2pm on Sunday June 17. Wildplay sessions and bug hunting at Kingsbury Park – 2pm to 4pm on Sunday June 17. Visit www.warwickshire-wildlife-trust.org.uk for all the details.

June 17

Knight school for Dads at KenilworthThere’s loads of fun for Dads to get involved with at Kenilworth Castle for Father’s Day. Dads and kids can become knights for the day and hone their skills for the medieval battlefi eld

in front of a watchful master tutor. Open from 11am to 5pm. Usual admission prices apply, adults £8.20, children £4.90, concessions £7.40, family £21.30. Have a look at www.english-heritage.org.uk for all the information.

June 23-24

Step back to the 1940s with SVR The Severn Valley Railway is turning back the clocks to the 1940s with a light-hearted journey back to wartime Britain. Attractions include costumed reenactors, a 1940s wedding, replica RAF operations room, fl ypast by aircraft from the Battle of Britain memorial fl ight and visits from Prime Minister Winston Churchill and King George VI. One day ‘freedom of the line’ ticket: adults £22.50, seniors £20, children £14, family £60. Two day ‘freedom of the line’ ticket: adults £33.50, seniors £29, children £20, family £90. Discounts available for pre-booking. Visit www.svr.co.uk for all the details.

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These two shows are once again coming to the NEC in Birmingham. The shows are the perfect opportunity to educate children about plants, encourage them to appreciate nature, teach them about the environment, see how vegetables grow and where their food comes from, taste new and exciting food and enjoy a great day out with all the family. Tickets are £19.75 for adults, £17.75 for seniors and children. Tickets allow entry into both shows. On Saturday and Sunday, any paying adult can bring up to two children under 16 to the show absolutely free. Visit www.bbcgoodfoodshowsummer.com and www.gardenersworldlive.com for all the details.

June 13-17

BBC Good

BBC Gardeners’BBC Gardeners’Food and

World

Visit nationaltrust.org.uk/midlandsjubilee to find a great day out on your doorstep.

Come and enjoy Jubilee parties and family events at Baddesley Clinton, Charlecote Park, Packwood House, Upton House &

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REMEMBER TO

GET HELP FROM

AN ADULT WHEN

COOKING

REMEMBER TO

GET HELP FROM

From June 13-17, thousands of people will flock to the NEC in Birmingham to see the BBC Good Food Show Summer. We asked BBC Good Food Show to teach us some tasty summery puddings for us to make. Try them yourself – they’re scrummy!

Strawberry cheesecake

Hazelnut tarts with white chocolate and strawberries - makes 2 or 4

From June 13-17, thousands of people will flock to the NEC in Birmingham to see the BBC Good Food Show Summer. We asked BBC

e eci sr pGooey chocolate cherry cookies - makes 20 large cookies

Ingredients: 1 egg ½ tsp salt225g self-raising fl our 200g unsalted butter, at room temperature 85g light muscovado sugar 85g golden caster sugar 50g plain chocolate, 50-70% cocoa, roughly chopped 50g white chocolate, roughly chopped 85g natural colour glacé cherries, roughly chopped

Method: Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Beat the butter, sugars and egg until smooth then mix

in the fl our, chocolates and cherry pieces and ½ tsp salt. Spoon onto non-stick baking sheets in large rough blobs - you’ll get 20 out of this mix. Make sure they are well spaced as the cookies grow substantially as they bake. The raw dough can be frozen.

Bake for 12-14 mins until just golden, but still quite pale and soft in the middle. If baking from frozen, give them a few minutes more. Cool on the sheets for fi ve minutes then lift onto racks with a fi sh slice and leave to cool.

Recipe by Jane Hornby

Ingredients: for the tart 1 egg1 tbsp hazelnuts, chopped180g plain fl our60g icing sugar90g butter, chilled and diced pinch of salt

for the fi lling 12 small strawberries, halved150ml double cream200g white chocolate, chopped

Method: Put the fl our, sugar and hazelnuts in the food processor with a pinch of salt. Add the butter and process to fi ne breadcrumbs. With the processor running, add the egg and whizz until the dough forms a ball. You may need to add a splash of cold water if it doesn’t come together

quickly. Roll the dough out thinly on a fl oured work surface. Use a pastry cutter to cut 24 small circles about 8cm across. Press each into a mini muffi n tin and put in the freezer for 20 minutes. Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Bake the tart cases for 15 minutes. Heat the double cream in a glass bowl set over simmering water. Add the chopped chocolate and whisk constantly until incorporated. Spoon into the cooled pastries. Chill for an hour and then top with a strawberry half. Recipe from www.bbcgoodfood.com

Ingredients: 1 vanilla pod250g digestive biscuits100g butter, melted600g soft cheese100g icing sugar284ml double cream400g strawberries, halved, for the top25g icing sugar, for the top

Method: Make the base: Butter and line a 23cm loose-bottomed tin with baking parchment.

Put the biscuits in a plastic food bag and crush to crumbs using a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a bowl then pour over the melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are completely coated. Tip them into the prepared tin and press fi rmly down into the base to create an even layer. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour to set fi rmly. While the base is setting, slice the vanilla pod in half lengthways, leaving the tip intact, so that the two halves are still joined. Holding onto the tip of the pod, scrape out the seeds using the back of a kitchen knife.

Make the fi lling: Place the soft cheese, icing sugar and vanilla seeds in a bowl, then beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Tip in the cream and continue beating until the mixture is completely combined. Now spoon the cream mixture onto the biscuit base, working from the edges inwards and making sure that there are no air bubbles. Smooth the top of the cheesecake down with the back of a dessert spoon or spatula. Leave to set in the fridge overnight. When you’re ready to eat, bring the cheesecake to room temperature, about 30 minutes before serving. Purée half the strawberries in a blender or food processor with 25g icing sugar and 1 tsp water, then sieve. Pile the remaining strawberries onto the cake then pour over purée. Recipe from www.bbcgoodfood.com

WHITSUN 2012 ISSUE

Our pick of the latest must-haves for your bookshelf

Our pick of the latest must-haves for your bookshelf

Our pick of the latest must-haves for your bookshelf

I am not a

Loser (7+) Jim Smith, Egmont, £5.99

We want to hear about

your favourite books! Write to us

at Primary Times, Publishing Ink,

Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New

Street, Birmingham, B2 4EU

or email us at

jennifer@publishingink.co.uk and

tell us about your favourite books

and why you love them.

You might even see your name here

in the next issue!

Stitch Head: The Pirate’s Eye (7+)

The Bonehill Curse (9+)

Reader review!

Our pick of the latest must-haves for your bookshelf

Our pick of the latest must-haves for your bookshelfboo mkwor

Jon Mayhew, Bloomsbury, £6.99

This issue’s reader review comes

from Katie in Wolverhampton …

“My favourite book is Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K.Rowling. I love this book because it is the fi rst of the Harry Potter books and introduces Harry and Hogwarts. I really like the magic and I think Ron Weasley is really funny. I love this book because it made me want to read the other Harry Potter books.”

Stitch Head is a jigsaw of bits, pieces and spare parts. His round head is covered in stitches – hence his name, and his eyes are different colours. One day in yesteryear, in a hidden corner of Castle Grotteskew, Stitch Head discovers a really old book with stories of the adventures of a swashbuckling pirate called Dash Flashpowder. Stitch Head becomes convinced that he is in possession of Flashpowder’s missing eye and sets out on a makeshift ship to fi nd the previous owner of his eye. Stitch Head’s mission changes rapidly as he attempts to rescue his master from the clutches of a mysterious enemy. A gripping tale of monsters, pirates and the scary sea. monsters, pirates and the scary sea.

Barry Loser has a tough time at school – with a name like Barry Loser, you Barry Loser has a tough time at school – with a name like Barry Loser, you Barry Loser has a tough time at school – with a name like Barry Loser, you Barry Loser has a tough time at school – with a name like Barry Loser, you Barry Loser has a tough time at school – with a name like Barry Loser, you Barry Loser has a tough time at school – with a name like Barry Loser, you Barry Loser has a tough time at school – with a name like Barry Loser, you Barry Loser has a tough time at school – with a name like Barry Loser, you can imagine the insults. His name never bothered him before, but there is can imagine the insults. His name never bothered him before, but there is can imagine the insults. His name never bothered him before, but there is can imagine the insults. His name never bothered him before, but there is a new boy at school called Darren Darrenofski who makes it his mission a new boy at school called Darren Darrenofski who makes it his mission a new boy at school called Darren Darrenofski who makes it his mission to tease Barry Loser. Barry and his best friend Bunky dress up and make to tease Barry Loser. Barry and his best friend Bunky dress up and make to tease Barry Loser. Barry and his best friend Bunky dress up and make their own television shows in the playground at school, that is until Darren their own television shows in the playground at school, that is until Darren their own television shows in the playground at school, that is until Darren comes in and ruins everything. I am not a Loser is a great book with funny comes in and ruins everything. I am not a Loser is a great book with funny comes in and ruins everything. I am not a Loser is a great book with funny illustrations, quips and anecdotes as well as the all-important morals. illustrations, quips and anecdotes as well as the all-important morals. illustrations, quips and anecdotes as well as the all-important morals.

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Necessity Bonehill has unknowingly

unleashed an evil djinn. Djinns are mythical

creatures similar to a genie. She has just

seven days to get him back in the bottle,

but the djinn has a very different plan. The

djinn wants revenge after having spent three

thousand years trapped in the bottle and if

that means turning Victorian London into a

zombie fi lled disaster zone, then so be it. For

Necessity and her best friend Azuli, this story

follows their race against time to stop the

djinn from carrying out his deadly last wish.

This book is great for boys and girls alike.

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Guy Bass, Stripes Publishing, £4.99

This book is great for boys and girls alike.

How to build a Robot

(with your Dad) (5+)

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Aubrey Smith, O’Mara Books, £12.99

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The loveable cool cat and his chums are back on

the block in Top Cat: The Movie. This time round,

they face a forceful regime laid down by a new Police

Chief who’s intent on ridding the city’s alleyways of

the felines. With their easy life under threat, Dibble is

forced to get tough. Are Top Cat’s nine lives coming

to an end? Let’s hope not. Starring the voices of Raul

Anaya, Jorge Arvizu and Mario Castaneda Partido.

It’s the year 1752 and Joshua and Naomi Collins, with their young son Barnabus, set sail from Liverpool, England to start a new life in America. However,

not even an ocean was enough to escape the mysterious curse that had been placed on their family. Two decades on and Barnabus fi nds the world is at

his feet with his riches making him very powerful and loveable, until he breaks the heart of Angelique Bouchard, a witch who dooms Barnabus to a fate

worse than death: she turns him into a vampire. Two centuries later we rejoin Barnabus as he emerges from his tomb into a very different world of 1972.

Starring Johnny Depp, Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer and Johnny Lee Miller.

Snow White is the only person in the land fairer than the evil Queen. Unable to tolerate the insults to her vanity any more, the evil Queen decides that Snow White must die. The Queen sends a huntsman to kill the fair Snow White, however, the huntsman fi nds himself unable to murder the innocent young woman and instead ends up training her to become a warrior capable of threatening the Queen’s reign. Starring Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron and Ray Winstone.

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Snow White and the Huntsman (12A) from June 1

It has happened – Men in Black is fi nally a trilogy. The fi rst two fi lms (MIB and MIB II) are now 15 and 10 years old, respectively, and they are still well loved by children today. Now, the eagerly anticipated third fi lm release is upon us and you can enjoy it fi rst hand. An alien criminal kills the young agent K in 1969, altering the whole timeline of events, changing the Agency and placing the Earth in danger. Agent J travels back in time to 1969 to work with the young K and try to save him, the agency, the Earth and the human race. No pressure, J. Starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin and Emma Thompson. There are also guest appearances from Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Nicole Scherzinger.

Men in Black III (PG) from May 25

The loveable cool cat and his chums are back on Top Cat 3D (PG) from June 1

It’s the year 1752 and Joshua and Naomi Collins, with their young son Barnabus, set sail from Liverpool, England to start a new life in America. However,

It’s the year 1752 and Joshua and Naomi Collins, with their young son Barnabus, set sail from Liverpool, England to start a new life in America. However,

It’s the year 1752 and Joshua and Naomi Collins, with their young son Barnabus, set sail from Liverpool, England to start a new life in America. However,

It’s the year 1752 and Joshua and Naomi Collins, with their young son Barnabus, set sail from Liverpool, England to start a new life in America. However,

It’s the year 1752 and Joshua and Naomi Collins, with their young son Barnabus, set sail from Liverpool, England to start a new life in America. However,

not even an ocean was enough to escape the mysterious curse that had been placed on their family. Two decades on and Barnabus fi nds the world is at

not even an ocean was enough to escape the mysterious curse that had been placed on their family. Two decades on and Barnabus fi nds the world is at

not even an ocean was enough to escape the mysterious curse that had been placed on their family. Two decades on and Barnabus fi nds the world is at

his feet with his riches making him very powerful and loveable, until he breaks the heart of Angelique Bouchard, a witch who dooms Barnabus to a fate Dark Shadows

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Footy fever is sure to strike from June 8 as UEFA Euro 2012 kicks off for three weeks of high drama until the fi nal whistle blows on July 1. Football loving youngsters will relish the sporting antics that are to be played in eight stadiums in the host nations of Poland and Ukraine and will join the scores of fans watching via a camera-lens positioned on the side-lines of each pitch. TV audience numbers are certain to soar considerably with 150 million viewers expected to watch each match live.

Contested every four years, the UEFA European Championship has been showcasing the continent’s top talent since its inception as the UEFA European Nations Cup in 1960. Euro 2012 will involve 31 matches played by 16 participating national teams, one of whom will be crowned champions of Europe and lift the trophy that is currently in the hands of Spain. Incidentally, this will be the last time the tournament will involve 16 teams as it is set to expand to include 24 competing nations in 2016. Take a look at www.uefa.com/uefaeuro for a full run down of the tournament and the latest information.

Goals and Glory Goals and Glory Euro 2012 Goals and Glory Euro 2012 Goals and Glory Goals and Glory Euro 2012

UEFA Grassroots DayUEFA recently hosted a Grassroots Day on May 16 that was designed to highlight the importance of grassroots football across Europe. Two key messages were emphasised: to promote football as a game that is accessible to everyone and to demonstrate that healthy ‘grassroots’ can help the elite levels of the game fl ourish. To mark Grassroots Day, UEFA produced a football-themed card game for children using Top Trumps. The game allows children to learn basic facts and football-themed trivia in a fun way. An online version is exclusively available on the UEFA Grassroots Day website -www.uefa.com/trainingground/grassroots

Grassroots FootballMillions of children play grassroots football on a local level and it’s this heightened demand that can account for the huge volume of soccer schools that are now open across the country. Many soccer schools are affi liated to the local football club or to school holiday clubs and often use qualifi ed and experienced coaches who create structured courses that include full tuition of basic skills and techniques that help to enhance agility, co-ordination and speed. Some football clubs offer Mini-Soccer, which is a variation of the main game using similar principles and rules to Association Football and is aimed at

children aged 6 to 10. Mini-Soccer provides a perfect introduction to the sport as pitches are smaller and there are fewer members to each team, which gives each player a better chance to touch the ball in a game. This often results in increased participation, interest and enjoyment. With more individual success children are more likely to sustain their

interest in football as they grow older. All soccer schools strive to improve a child’s performance on the pitch, encourage fair play, help to build friendships and promote healthy competition in the sport – in a fun way!

Making way for Merchandise As the anticipation builds and before the fl urry of football festivities really takes a grip, the shelves of the sport shops, outlet stores and supermarkets are sure to be piled high with an ample assortment of football merchandise. Of course the aim is to entice young soccer-loving fans to part with their well-saved pocket money in exchange for the latest t-shirt, bag, cap, toy, pin badge or other souvenir - some may even be able to afford the latest away football kit. Once June 8 has arrived, Euro 2012 stationery will be plumping out the pencil cases, wall planners will stretch across bedroom walls and many houses will be peppered with fl ags. The shops will be vying hard for your custom to sell you this merchandise, so remember to shop prudently and search around to fi nd the best price, although most offi cial products usually have a set retail price. By the July 1, it will be time to pack everything away – unless we win of course!

Kirsty Woodgate

UEFA European Championship in Poland and Ukraine

Group stages

Group APolandGreeceRussiaCzech Republic

Group BNetherlandsDenmarkGermanyPortugal

Group CSpainItalyRepublic of IrelandCroatia

Group DUkraineSwedenFranceEngland

Quarter-fi nals

21 June - WarsawWinner of Group A vsRunner-up of Group B

23 June - Donetsk Winner of Group C vsRunner-up of Group D

22 June - Gdansk Winner of Group B vsRunner-up of Group A

24 June - KievWinner of Group D vsRunner-up of Group C

Semi Finals

27 June - DonetskWinner of quarter-fi nal 1 vsWinner of quarter-fi nal 3

28th June - WarsawWinner of Quarter-Final 2vsWinner of Quarter-Final 4

Final

1stJuly - KievWinner Semi-Final 1vsWinner Semi-Final 2

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Wondering what to do this half term? Well, Edgbaston Stadium has just the thing. The Investec Test Match between England and the West Indies looks set to be a great day out for all the family. It is the England team’s fi rst visit to Edgbaston since going to the top of the Test Match World ranking last summer and they intend to make it a match to remember. We are thrilled to welcome back the superstars of cricket.

Edgbaston Stadium is celebrating some of the biggest international matches coming to town this year including hosting England in the NatWest Series One Day International against Australia on Wednesday July 4 and in the Floodlit NatWest t20 International against South Africa on Wednesday September 12.

After the excitement of the Test Match, Edgbaston will prepare to host Warwickshire Bears Friends Life t20 matches in June and July. T20 (also known as Twenty20) is the fastest form of the game involving two teams, each with just a single inning, batting for a maximum of 20 overs. The average t20 game is completed in around two and a half hours compared to Test cricket which can last up to fi ve days.

Cricket is a really family friendly sport. A cricket match is not just a quick game that you know will be over within an hour - it’s a whole day out and a fantastic experience.

Tickets for under 16s are just £1 on the fi rst day of the Test Match, Thursday June 7, available at

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Summer 2012 fixtures Warwickshire Bears v Worcestershire Royals - Friday June 15,

5.10pm start

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June 19, 7pm start

v Somerset - Thursday June 21, 7pm start

v Gloucestershire Gladiators - Friday July 6,

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v Welsh Dragons - Sunday July 8, 2.40pm

The England Squad Andrew Strauss, Captain

James Anderson

Jonny Bairstow

Ian Bell

Tim Bresnan

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Alastair Cook

Steven Finn

Graham Onions

Kevin Pietersen

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Graeme Swann

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Who is Otto’s Dad? Closing date: July 25

This summer, Disney fans will get to see their heroes live on stage at the NIA Birmingham as part of a special magic show. Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show. See Mickey, Minnie and a whole host of their friends perform stunning magic tricks that will wow audiences.

We have teamed up with NIA Birmingham to give Primary Times readers the chance to win a family ticket to experience some true Disney magic on opening night, July 25. You will be in for a real treat as some of Disney’s biggest stars take to the stage including Donald Duck, Goofy,

Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter as well as Princesses Jasmine, Belle, Snow White and Cinderella.

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Fizzling fi reboxes! Join fi re engine Flynn and his locomotive friends as they go full steam ahead on railway adventures in the brand new Thomas and Friends DVD Rescue on the Rails. It’s all aboard for some heroic adventures as the Sodor Search and Rescue

Team race to the rescue of their friends as Bertie gets stuck on Shake Shake Bridge, Gordon gets derailed and Thomas is on fi re. Let’s hope everything gets sorted out. We have teamed up with the promoters of Thomas and Friends: Rescue on the Rails to give Primary Times readers the chance to win a copy of the brand new DVD.

For your chance to win, just answer this question:

Where does Bertie get stuck? Closing date: July 20

Barry Loser is not really a loser. He was actually rather popular at school until new boy Darren Darrenofski started making fun of him. Barry and his best friend Bunky try their hardest to stay popular with their school friends but Darren is also trying his hardest to make sure they don’t. We loved this book, and we think you will, too.

We have teamed up with Egmont Publishers to give Primary Times readers the chance to win one of fi ve copies of I’m not a Loser.

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This summer sees the return of BBC Gardeners’ World Live and the BBC Good Food Show Summer to the NEC in Birmingham from June 13-17. BBC Gardeners’ World Live has an impressive offering for outdoors people with experts including Monty Don, Alan Titchmarsh, Carol Klein, Adam Pasco and Joe Swift appearing in the BBC Gardeners’ World Theatre. There will also be the fantastic RHS Show Gardens, top tips on the Grow Your Own stage and Garden Walks, as well as a collection of students’ work with Birmingham Borders, a display of Edible Patches and a fantastic family weekend. The

BBC Good Food Show sees top foodie faces including James Martin, the Hairy Bikers, Theo Randall, John Torode, Gregg Wallace and Glynn Purnell take to the stage in the Summer Kitchen. In addition, there will also be key features like the MasterChef Experience, the Producers’ Village and the Food Lovers Approved Area. There will also be hundreds of exhibitors offering the latest foodie produce and gadgets. We have teamed up with the NEC to give you the chance to win one of fi ve family

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In which kitchen is the stage for BBC Good Food Show?

Closing date: June 8

Stitch Head is a jigsaw boy made up of bits, pieces and spare parts. His eyes are different colours. Did they come from different places? Stitch Head fi nds a really old book about an old pirate called Dash Flashpowder and he begins to believe that one of his eyes used to belong to the pirate and sets sail to fi nd him. All does not go to plan. We really enjoyed this book, and we hope that you will, too.

We have teamed up with Stripes Publishing to give Primary Times readers the chance to win one of fi ve copies of Stitch Head: The Pirate’s Eye.

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Everyone’s favourite little mouse, Angelina Ballerina pirouettes onto the stage in her brand new musical - a magical show packed full of singing and dancing. Angelina and her friends think their dreams have come true when Camembert Academy wins the opportunity to appear in their favourite television programme Dancing With Mice! But when the girls and boys have very different ideas for the show and just can’t seem to agree on anything, it’s up to Angelina as Dance Captain to ensure that the show goes ahead. So put on your ballet shoes and join Angelina, Alice, Gracie, Viki, AJ and Marco for the most stupendous Mousical of the year. We have teamed up with New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham to give Primary Times readers the chance to win one of

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