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Gerald comes a-courting at St Augustines FarmPrincess the pig lay in her muddy wallow dreaming of her prince when suddenly a gorgeous hulk appeared. Gerald the Boar had arrived! Princess the Gloucester Old Spot sow is one of the pigs that lives in the Pig Paddocks at St Augustines Farm. Her daughters are in the paddock next door and two Kune Kune pigs also live nearby. Recently an Old Spot boar visited the the farm and is now living with the farms sows. Princess was very possessive of her paddock when Gerald arrived and bossed him about no end (Sound familiar?) but now he is accepted and shares her meals and cuddles up in the sty with him at night. “To start with he spent a lot of the day sleeping like most men “ said one of the farm staff “but now he is more active and we expect the patter of tiny trotters in October.” The weather has been very hot and as pigs can not sweat, Gerald the boar likes to spend the middle of the day in the muddy wallow keeping cool, some times on his own and sometimes with his Princess. Furrther details from St Augustines Farm, Arlingham, Gloucester , Telephone 01452 740277 or visit www.staugustinesfarm.co.uk 
Family Fun at The Museum in the Park, Stroud, July - September 2010 Opening hours for July - September 2010: Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm · Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays 11am - 5pm Open every day in August MUSEUM ADMISSION FREE (donations welcome) The Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, Stroud GL5 4AF Tel: 01453 763394 Email: museum@stroud.gov.uk Website: www.museuminthepark.org.uk 4 July - 21 August Free admission A selling exhibition | Pharma's Market: A Livestock and Produce Show New mosaics by Cleo Mussi: meet life-sized 'robo-rabbits' and 'space scientists', sheep and a mad sheepdog, chickens, rabbits and a host of other weird and wonderful mosaic creations. Accompanied by free trails, special events and children's holiday workshops. | 11 July 2pm - 4pm. FREE | Meet the Artist Drop-in and meet mosaic artist Cleo Mussi. A chance for families to ask questions and find out more about Cleo's work. All ages welcome. | 18 July 2pm. FREE | Summer Nature Walk in Stratford Park Join Park Supervisor, Mike McCrea, and Museum staff for a summer walk around the park. Wear sturdy shoes and meet in the Museum courtyard. All ages welcome. Celebrating 75 years of Stratford Park | 24 & 25 July 2pm - 4pm. FREE | Open Weekend 2010: Games of the Past Start the countdown .... two years to go to the Olympic and Paralympic Games! Come along to the Museum for healthy, active fun with skipping, hopscotch and old fashioned games of the past. Outdoor activities for all ages, weather permitting! | 27 July - 30 August New trail every Monday in August | Drop-in Family Fun: Free Museum Discovery Trails Explore the Museum collections with free family discovery trails this Summer. Did you know that more than 5,000 objects are displayed here and this is just about 10% of the Museum's collection? Some are more than 100,000,000 (yes, one hundred million!) years old. Others may seem almost modern and may even be identical to things you have at home. Trails are a great way for families to explore different aspects of the collection, offering fun and fascination for all ages. A new trail will be launched every Monday in August. Ask at reception when you visit. | 28 July 12 noon 2pm 3pm FREE | Punch & Judy The Museum's summer holiday programme opens with the return of Mr Punch and friends: roll up and enjoy the show - puppet theatre for all the family! Traditional performances by Rod Burnett from The Storybox Theatre Company, one of Britain’s leading puppet companies. Shows last around 30 minutes. Outdoor performances in the Museum courtyard - weather permitting! Free but donations welcome. | Tues 3 August 10.30am - 12.30pm 2pm - 4pm £7 per child per session | Special Summer Holiday Workshop: Amazing Animal Masks Join artist Phillipa Cain and create an amazing farm animal mask to wear and take home. For children age 5 – 11. Under 8s must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Advance booking necessary - call 01453 763394 | Tues 10 August 10.30am - 12.30pm 2pm - 4pm £7 per child per session | Special Summer Holiday Workshop: Mixed Up Mosaic Sculptures Join sculptor Val Adamson and create a mixed-up mosaic monster or imaginary creature using broken china, found objects and clay. Bring along some shells, beads, buttons or other bits and pieces to decorate your creation! Suitable for children age 7 – 14, parents and grandparents welcome too. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Parents welcome to join in too. Advance booking necessary - call 01453 763394 | Tues 17 August 10.30am - 12.30pm 2pm - 4pm £7 per student per session | Special Summer Holiday Workshop: Mosaic Making Join mosaic artist Erica Bibbings and create your very own mosaic tile, using traditional techniques and professional tools. Erica's work is inspired by nature and by the rich Roman mosaics of Gloucestershire. For 10 - 16 year olds. Advance booking necessary - call 01453 763394 | Tues 24 August 10.30am - 12.30pm 2pm - 4pm £7 per child per session | Special Summer Holiday Workshop: Printed Bunting Join textile artist Liz Lippiatt and create a unique string of printed bunting to enjoy at home or in the garden every summer. A family workshop for families with children aged 7 - 14. Create a string of bunting together, to bring for summer picnics and special occasions. Advance booking necessary - call 01453 763394 | | Drop in Family Fun: Summer Holiday Craft Activities Drop in times: 11am - 4pm · Cost: 50p per child (pay on the door) These creative activities are designed for children and adults to enjoy together and are suitable for families with children aged 5 - 12, younger and older siblings welcome too. Children must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or carer. Drop in activities run from Wednesdays to Sundays during the school holidays. 4 - 8 August: Imaginary Animal Mosaics Make a mixed up paper mosaic monster or fabulous farm animal. 11 - 15 August: Blue & White Willow Pattern Plates Decorate a paper plate with designs inspired by the Museum's collection of blue and white china. 18 - 22 August: Miniature Gardens Find an old fashioned or unusual china tea cup, saucer or small bowl, bring it to the Museum and transform it into a miniature garden. 25 - 29 August: Beautiful Bunting Create a string of colourful bunting out of fabric scraps. | 27 August - 26 September Free admission A selling exhibition | The Art of Kalamkari South Indian Textile Techniques come to the Stroud Valleys Stroudwater Textile Trust and the Museum in the Park welcome three artists from Southern India - experts in the sumptuous hand painted Kalamkari cloth of their home town Sri Kalahasti. This fabulous exhibition is accompanied by an exciting programme of demonstrations, talks, storytelling and twelve special day workshops for schools. Not to be missed! For all the details, pick up a free brochure at Stroud Tourist Information Centre or the Museum, or see www.stroud-textiles.org.uk or www.museuminthepark.org.uk Funded by Arts Council England and The Summerfield Trust | 28 - 30 August 11am - 4pm 50p per person | Drop in Family Fun: Kalamkari Textiles Drop in and explore the wonderful new exhibition, try your hand at Indian block printing and meet textile artists from another country and see them work. Delicious South Indian food and local ice cream served outside the Museum will make this a special visit to remember. All ages welcome! | 3 September 8.30pm - 11pm FREE | Mothing Evening Join lepidopterist Mike McCrea and discover the secret life of Stratford Park moths. All ages welcome but children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Bring a torch and meet in the Museum courtyard. Celebrating 75 years of Stratford Park | 12 September 2pm FREE | Heritage Walk in the Park Walk the boundaries of the Stratford Park estate, and discover some of the history of the 'Pleasure Grounds', the owners of the Mansion House, and the development of the park as a public space. Part of Stroud Festival of Walks and Food. Celebrating 75 years of Stratford Park | 26 September 12noon - 2pm 50p per person | Drop in Family Fun: International Day of Languages Drop in and experience the sounds of different languages. Have fun with tongues twisters in Telegu or Tamil, Gujerati or Arabic! |
Dick Whittington Farm ParkWe have many domesticated and wild animals here on Dick Whittington Farm Park. From Cows and Ponies to Fallow Deer and Alpacas. There are all happily living in our splendid natural surroundings enjoying the habitat they like and are used to. You can see them easily without having to go on a safari though! Guaranteed thrills and fun inside the Dick Whittington Farm Park centre! Enjoy a variety of games and activities in a large safe play area that includes several activities for toddlers and older children. Play equipment is carefully placed so that younger children can play safely without risking the rough and tumble of older children. The indoor play barn is equipped with the latest and best quality play facilities. Solid construction frames with soft corner padding provides the best protection from bumps scratches and injuries. All high climbing areas are protected with safety netting and grab handles, so that young children can climb and explore safely. For enquiries, call Dick Whittington Farm Park on 01452 - 831000 or visit our website www.dickwhittington.org 
RAF AND AIR TATTOO TEAM UP FORFLAGSHIP BATTLE OF BRITAIN TRIBUTE Dogfights, a stirring international flypast and a moving ‘missing man’ formation of aircraft are among a string of memorable set pieces being planned by organisers of the Royal International Air Tattoo and the Royal Air Force, to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain in July. A wide range of historic aircraft, including Hurricanes, Spitfires and Messerschmitts, will join many of their modern-day equivalents for a unique aerial commemoration at RAF Fairford on July 17-18. A dramatic flypast of modern aircraft representing many of the nations that took part in the historic conflict will form the centrepiece of tributes in the air whilst on the ground, a Battle of Britain airfield will be recreated, bringing to life the atmosphere during Britain’s ‘finest hour’. Visitors to the Battle of Britain Village will be invited to step back in time as re-enactors recreate the sights and sounds of England in 1940, complete with a static display of historic aircraft, military vehicles and period entertainment. A team from the Royal Air Force has been working alongside Air Tattoo organisers to stage the RAF’s flagship commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain this summer. Military chiefs from many of the countries that took part in the Battle of Britain will be attending, including France, Germany and Italy, along with veterans including Wing Commander Bob Foster, Chairman of the Battle of Britain Fighter Association. Air Tattoo Chief executive Tim Prince said it was important that the ‘international’ aspect of the Battle of Britain was not overlooked. “Many people believe the Battle of Britain was fought simply between people from two nations - England and Germany - but pilots and aircrew from 17 nations took part in total. We believe the bravery and sacrifice of all those who took part should be recognised.” The Air Tattoo, which is held in support of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust, is Europe’s largest airshow and attracts around 300 aircraft from across the globe. This summer’s event will feature a range of exciting aircraft including the Red Arrows, a US Air Force F-22 Raptor and an RAF Harrier. In addition to the seven-and-a-half hour flying display, visitors can enjoy a large static aircraft park plus a wide range of ground-based activities including a concert stage, fairground rides, and the interactive Tri@RIAT area for youngsters. All under-16s go free and parking is free. For ticket details, visit www.airtattoo.com Glos Wildlife Trust Events | | Westonbirt Arboretum offer Free Child Entry for Summer |
A rare chance to experience Brassey Nature Reserve Saturday 3rd July from 2pm – 5pm For the first time in many years, and with the kind permission of the owners Thames Water Utilities Ltd, the nature reserve is going to be opened to the public for one day only. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to talk about the water abstraction, the nature reserve and the species that live there, as well as a number of family activities. So whether plants are your thing, or Cotswold landscapes, or simply the fun of exploring a place that is usually forbidden, why not come along and experience the hidden wonders of Brassey for yourself! Not suitable for visitots with limited mobility as the reserve is very steep with uneven ground. The reserve will be signposted from the A429 at Bourton-on-the-Water and the B4068 Stow to Naunton Road.
Wildlife Watch - Nightwalkadventure! Listen for owls, watch for bats and spot creatures which glow in the night! Suitale for families with children over 7 years of age. The hill is steep and uneven in places and can be slippy after rain, so wear sensible shoes! Places must be prebooked on 01452 383333. Wildlife Watch: Bugs Bugs Bugs Robinswood Hill Country Park, Reservoir Road, Gloucester. You will take part in a minibeast safari, looking for creepy crawlies. Aim at families with children aged 5 and over. Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Conservation Centre, Robinswood Hill Country Park, Reservoir Road, Gloucester, GL4 6SX Telephone 01452 383333 on Tuesday 3rd August & Tuesday 17th August from 10am - 12noon, 2-4pm Just turn up to this fun school holiday event at the Conservation Centre, on Friday 30th July from 9pm - 11pm Visit Chosen Hill Nature Reserve for an after dark | | For the first time, 'kids go free' from 23 July to 31 August this summer, giving families an even greater reason to visit the festival.
CELEBRATE THE DIVERSITY OF TREES AT WESTONBIRT
Westonbirt Arboretum's Festival of the Tree, 23 - 30 August 2010
From 23 to 30 August, Westonbirt - the National Arboretum, which is managed by the Forestry Commission, will welcome 12 talented sculptors, host over 130 craftspeople and offer tree-discovering family activities as part of its signature summer event, the Festival of the Tree.
The sculptors will take up their chainsaws and chisels for 'Sculptree' element of the festival, which sees around 24 tonnes of sustainably felled wood recycled from the Westonbirt estate transformed into elegant works of art.
The finished pieces will be auctioned on bank holiday Monday in support of Tree Aid, the UK's only forestry-based development charity. Using money raised from the Sculptree auctions, Tree Aid enables communities in Africa to work with their environments to become self reliant and fight poverty.
Returning to the event this year is Stroud-based sculptor Dan Hunt, whose stag beetle creation 'Massive Attack' broke auction records in 2009 and sold for £6,200.
From Friday 27 to Bank Holiday Monday, stalls stacked with crafts, furniture, sculpture and jewellery will fill the site to create the festival's Exhibitree woodcrafts weekend. Family activities, trails, tree team demonstrations and woodworking workshops will take place and some of the country's best craftspeople will gather to demonstrate their skills.
During the weeklong celebration of trees, family activities and Westonbirt's very own 'Laboratree' tipi will explore the 2010 International Year of Diversity. For the first time, kids go free during August, giving the perfect excuse for families to visit and find how trees, like people, are all different from one another.
The Festival of the Tree is open from 9am-5pm. From 23 to 26 August, admissions are adults £8, concessions £7 and children go free (18 years and under). From Friday 27 August to bank holiday Monday, adult admission is £10, concessions £9 and children go free. Visit www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt for more information.
Westonbirt Arboretum is three miles south west of Tetbury on the A433 (Tetbury to Bath Road). It is 10 miles north east of Junction 18 of the M4, and south-east of junction 13 of the M5.
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REACH Childrens & Babygoods Sale Dates | | Film Releases for July and August | 5th May, 2nd October, 6th November.The Reddings community centre, North Road West, The Reddings, Cheltenham. Sales from 10.30-12.00noon.
Call Katrina 01242 575698 for more info Stroud Valleys NCT Nearly New Sale DatesStroud Valleys NCT Nearly New Sales for 2010:
Sept 18th - clothes and equipment
Nov 13th - toys and equipment Minchinhampton School, 9.30 - 11am. £1.00 admission | | Shrek Forever After in 3D: After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in-laws’ kingdom, what’s an ogre to do? Well, if you’re Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pitch forks. Certificate U. Released 2nd July. Toy Story 3 in 3D: All your Disney Toy Story favourites are back in this rip-roaring, action packed third film in the popular animated family film series. Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives? In the third installment, Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future. Certificate U. Released 23rd July. |
Tetbury Summer Fun Events | | | | Tetbury plans free Summer fun events for youngsters Cotswold District Council is planning two fabulous FREE events for children and young people, aged 8-14, in Tetbury as part of its ‘Summer off the Streets’ programme. Firstly, on Tuesday 24th August, 2pm – 5pm, there will be a ‘Summer Funtastic’ event on the recreation field by the Dolphin Hall. Our creative and cheerful Play Rangers will be there to engage 8-14 year olds in active and imaginative play. Alan Reid will be staging a dynamic freestyle kickboxing class, not to be missed - come and give it a try. Additionally, Jonathan Bowdler will be encouraging youngsters to try his inflatable Demolition Ball, Bungee Run and Pillowbash, and World Jungle are returning with their very popular Scratch’N’Sk8! There will be one or two other fun activities, still to be confirmed. Local individuals and groups are welcome to come along and join in the fun. There’s no need to book - just turn up and get involved! Secondly, on Tuesday 31st August from 2pm-4pm in Tetbury Library will host a participatory Wordplay Poetry Workshop for the 8-14 age group presented by Fiona Hamilton, the Bristol-based children’s poet and author of ‘Poems for People.’ Come and juggle with words, play games, tell micro-stories and create a group poem using your own ingredients and a splash of inspiration from Fiona, who will bring some of her own poems to sample. Places are limited for this event; to book a free place, please phone Tetbury Library on 01666 502258. For further information about ‘Summer off the Streets’, or if you perhaps would like to use the ‘Summer Fantastic’ Event to promote the activities of a local group in Tetbury, (scouts, youth clubs, etc.), please get in touch with Gaynor Harper, ‘Summer off the Streets’ project officer, on 01285 623566, or Nicky Day, Administrator, on 01285 623405.
JULY at Roves Farm: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" Saturday 24th July to Friday 6th Based on the popular story and a new theme for 2010!Stop and learn about the lifecycle of the butterfly in a fun and entertaining way on the tractor and trailer rides and make your own bugs during craft.AUGUST at Roves Farm:Robin Hood - Saturday 7th August to Sunday 13th August Robin Hood Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men can be found by following a trail of clues through and around the woods while enjoying one of our tractor rides. "The Bear Hunt" Saturday, 14th August to Friday, 20th August Based on the popular story and a new theme for 2010 "We’re going on a Bear Hunt" on the tractor ride today- do you know the story? Why not help our intrepid explorer find the Bear!Sunflowers - Saturday 21st August to Sunday 5th September. Learn all about sunflowers, where they grow, their uses, and make your own beautiful specimen in the arts and craft sessions. | | Painswick Playgroup "All About You" indulgence evening Painswick Playgroup, Churchill Way, Painswick, Gloucestershire, GL6 6RQ Tel: (01452) 813316 We are a charity run group and are currently fund-raising to build a canopy in our outside play area, to enable the children to "free play" outside in any weather. The British weather is well known for being unpredictable, and this is what we are trying to counteract! By covering just a small part of our outside area the children will be able to play outside safely on those days when it has been raining on the way in but the sun is blazing by mid-day and vice versa. It is our hope that with your help we can raise as much money as possible as canopies don't come cheap! Painswick Town Hall from 7-10pm. Come and browse a variety of stalls including Jewellery, Forever Living Aloe Vera products, Fashion items, purses and scarfs, Soaps and scents, Candles, Olive oils, Cup cakes, Cotswold puddings, Cheeses, Wines, and Local Cordials . There will be several different beauticians offering treatments such as Indian head massage, Manicures, Neck massage, Holistic and spiritual healing and readings and more. Tickets are only £4 and this includes a free glass of bucks Fizz and a mini treat! There will be a raffle, of which all the prize's will be from the stall holders. Weston Pier to Re-Open This Summer! Since the fire in 2008 that destroyed most of the pier, work has been ongoing to rebuild the pier into something bigger and better than was there before. The keys to the new pier will be handed over to the owners on the 25th June, with plans for the grand re-opening soon after. There are lots more attractions to check out at the pier including, Go-Karts, Dodgems, 4-D Cinema, Fun Houses, Robo-Coaster, Crystal Maze and Lazer Maze. Visit the new site for more details at: www.grandpier.co.uk/ |
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