Families Thames Valley East Magazine

20/07/2024

The summer holidays are almost upon us ! (please rain, disappear!). As ever, Families Thames Valley East Magazine has got you covered with its Where to Visit and What's on pages! See p.18-23 below or pick up a hard copy locally. We hope you enjoy your summer!

So not long now till the school summer holidays and as we all know, it can be a mixed time of fun and happiness and some challenges, as everyday routines go out of the window! It’s our goal to have you covered with lots of interesting daily activities which you can find in our ‘Where to visit’...

17/07/2024

The Alps may be an obvious destination for the ski season, but how about a summer visit? Summer offers enough green (the mountains) and blue (the sky) to set you up for the whole year - and plenty of fresh air to fill your families’ lungs.
With reasonably priced flights from London airports to Geneva then a short drive to Morzine, there is a warm welcome waiting from Paul and Francesca Eyre at Chilly Powder. For more about Chilly Powder chalets in summer and winter visit www.chillypowder.com and more about summer in Morzine visit https://www.morzine-avoriaz.com/activites-de-plein-air...

16/07/2024

With the school holiday imminent, Jump In Trampoline Parks: Slough offers so much family fun, come rain or shine. Bouncers of all ages can defy gravity on the wall-to-wall trampolines, practice their tricks into the giant airbag or challenge their friends on the battle beam and wipeout zone! Jump In Trampoline Parks: Slough also has holiday club sessions available, if you need some childcare.

www.gojumpin.com/trampoline-park-slough

15/07/2024

Love this from His Majesty King Charles! They did us proud

12/07/2024

Get set for Ultimate Activity Camps holiday fun! Check availability at a location near to you. Look out for camps at LVS Ascot and St Bernard's Prep School in Slough.

10/07/2024

A new exhibition; 'Here Be Dragons', co-curated by Cressida Cowell and Toothless is opening on 13 July at The Story Museum in Oxford (included with ticket to the Galleries) Also check out The Story Museum and their 'What's On' section for some fabulous summer holiday fun! We love it here.

The Story Museum Oxford is a fun family museum. Celebrating stories through immersive exhibitions, galleries & events for children, families and adults.

05/07/2024

Quirke Academy believes performing arts can positively impact future generations. By nurturing these skills, young people benefit in all walks of life and into adulthood. Both editors have children at PQA Maidenhead who love it!
To find an academy and book a free session, visit: https://www.pqacademy.com/academies

01/07/2024

The summer holidays are almost here and we've got you covered with our July/August issue out now! We have plenty of suggestions for days out and last minute summer camps still booking. Read it here https://bit.ly/4cLDa7V or pick up a copy locally. Happy holidays!

01/07/2024

The summer holidays are almost here and we've got you covered with our July/August issue out now! We have plenty of suggestions for days out and last minute summer camps still booking. Read it here https://bit.ly/4cLDa7V or pick up a copy locally. Happy holidays!

So not long now till the school summer holidays and as we all know, it can be a mixed time of fun and happiness and some challenges, as everyday routines go out of the window! It’s our goal to have you covered with lots of interesting daily activities which you can find in our ‘Where to visit’...

26/06/2024

If you are looking for a day out this summer, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s multi-award-winning production of The Musical is booking through to May 2025 with tickets on sale now at www.matildathemusical.com
A tonic for audiences of all ages, this anarchic production about a strong and determined heroine with a vivid imagination has now won 101 international awards including 24 for Best Musical! A treat for the whole family, we were lucky enough to see it this week and all loved it

18/06/2024

Check out these fabulous camps to be held at The Marist School, Sunninghill this summer. The Marist summer school is open to girls in yrs 2-7 where they can take part in arts, crafts, cookery, swimming and tennis as well as academic subjects. There's also Marist STEM camp which is open to girls in yrs 5-8 - look out for their Survival Scientists, Human Sciences and Space Explorers days!

23/05/2024

Jump into happy In Trampoline Parks: Slough this May half term! The perfect day out for the whole family, come rain or shine. https://gojumpin.com/trampoline-park-slough/

22/05/2024

Ultimate Activity Camps welcome children aged 4 to 14, offering camps Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, providing a full day of thrilling adventures (costs apply). Their Ofsted-regulated camps guarantee parents peace of mind, knowing their children will have a fantastic and well-cared-for experience. From sports and survival camps to art and tech adventures, there's something for every imagination. Picture scoring the winning goal, creating art masterpieces, or coding your own game—endless possibilities await! Our dedicated staff prioritize safety, creating a supportive environment where kids grow, learn, and form lifelong bonds. Adventures, challenges, and memories abound, all with rigorous safety protocols in place. Ultimate Activity Camps go beyond fun; they inspire personal growth through teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership. Your child will boost confidence, resilience, and self-esteem while having the time of their life. Dive into a world of non-stop excitement, laughter, and personal development at Ultimate Activity Camps—the ultimate holiday camp for adventure and friendship! Local camps in Ascot, Slough, Beaconsfield and High Wycombe. www.ultimateactivity,co,uk

14/05/2024

Stagecoach Performing Arts High Wycombe (Henley & Marlow too) Summer workshops are now on sale. Book 1, 2 or 3 weeks! They are looking for a cast to come along and join them to put together a show each week - from auditions to castings, to rehearsing and then performing. There will be a stage performance to family and friends at the end of each week
SUMMER WORKSHOPS 2024!
Our summer workshops are now available to book! Click the link to get your place NOW!
WEEK ONE Show in a Week! FROZEN JR! - Marlow - 29th July-2nd August
WEEK TWO Show in a Week! HAIRSPRAY JR! - High Wycombe - 5th August-9th August
WEEK THREE
Musical Madness! - Henley - 27th August-30th August

Book your space at either: www.stagecoach.co.uk/highwycombe
or
www.stagecoach.co.uk/henleyandmarlow

Stagecoach Henley and Marlow Performing Arts nurture and develop young potential through dance, drama, & singing classes in Henley and Marlow. Book a two week trial

10/05/2024

Perform are exploring fairytale magic and travelling to space this summer term and children of all abilities are welcome to join at any point. To try a free class in Maidenhead, Marlow, Windsor, Ascot, Iver or Virginia Water, visit www.perform.org.uk/try

09/05/2024

Congratulations to St George's School Windsor Castle who have been shortlisted for two national TES awards! Dubbed the ‘Oscars of education’, the programme celebrates the best of education across the UK. St George’s has been shortlisted in the Independent Prep School of the Year and Pupil Mental Health Initiative of the Year categories.

Winners will be announced on 21 June. www.tes.com/en-gb/schools-awards

Further information about St George’s School Windsor Castle, including details of the school’s upcoming open morning on Friday 17 May, can be found at www.stgwindsor.org

03/05/2024

This month Abi Elphinstone is our bookclub author. Read about how her own daughter inspired Ember Spark, the feisty heroine in her brand new series which launches next week and enter our competition to win a copy of the very exciting, brand new Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons, here: https://bit.ly/3QrQgPh

01/05/2024

It's May and our new issue is out (sadly the sun isn't). As we head into the summer term, we share some ideas to help you plan your childcare for the holidays as well as some ideas on how to calm anxious children and how to get kids involved in social action. Pick up a copy locally, or read it here:

We’re here as ever to keep the family fun alive! Remember to check out our What’s On columns on pages 18 and 19, where we list what you can do locally day by day. As we head through the summer term of school, we also help you plan your childrens’ holiday care! There are lots of clubs available...

27/03/2024

Don't forget to book your trampoline fun this Easter with Jump In Trampoline Parks: Slough Load of bouncing fun for toddlers, kids, teens and coffee for parents!
Book today through gojumpin.com

Spring is in the air at last! We hope you enjoy our ‘Easter Holiday Fun’ article, which can be found on pages 16 and 17. In this issue, we have listed some of our favourite days out, shows and a few camps to help you plan your holiday time to make the most of every day. What’s On on pages 18 a...

22/03/2024

Our love to The Princess of Wales at the moment as she overcomes illness and looks after a young family. Our thoughts are also to any parent going through such a situation. ❤️

Kate releases video message saying she is having preventative chemotherapy after cancer was found in tests.

17/03/2024

Don't forget to enter our competition to win copies of the amazing Supertato books by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet. For details and to read our interview with Sue, check out p.21 of our latest issue

Spring is in the air at last! We hope you enjoy our ‘Easter Holiday Fun’ article, which can be found on pages 16 and 17. In this issue, we have listed some of our favourite days out, shows and a few camps to help you plan your holiday time to make the most of every day. What’s On on pages 18 a...

15/03/2024

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14/03/2024

Looking for Easter childcare? (or planning for the Summer?) Ultimate Activity Camps have options locally at St Bernard's Prep school in Slough and LVS in Ascot. www.ulimateactivity.co.uk

12/03/2024

With the Easter holidays just around the corner, we've put together some of our favourite family activities to help you plan your days off or keep the kids out of mischief. We cover everything from Easter egg hunts to family shows and a few of our favourite children's camps. Read our article on pages 16-17 of our latest issue and don't forget to check out our What's on pages too. Pick up a copy locally or read it here:

Spring is in the air at last! We hope you enjoy our ‘Easter Holiday Fun’ article, which can be found on pages 16 and 17. In this issue, we have listed some of our favourite days out, shows and a few camps to help you plan your holiday time to make the most of every day. What’s On on pages 18 a...

10/03/2024

This issue we talk to Asha Verma, head of St Bernard's Preparatory School in Slough. Read our interview on p.13 here:

Spring is in the air at last! We hope you enjoy our ‘Easter Holiday Fun’ article, which can be found on pages 16 and 17. In this issue, we have listed some of our favourite days out, shows and a few camps to help you plan your holiday time to make the most of every day. What’s On on pages 18 a...

06/03/2024

If you are thinking about a new school for your child/ren, do check out our open day listings on page 8 of our latest issue - there are a few coming up towards the end of this week!

If you are making a note for your diaries however, the May date for St Bernard's prep school has changed - they are now running open days on the 11th and 17th May and not the 9th as advertised.

Spring is in the air at last! We hope you enjoy our ‘Easter Holiday Fun’ article, which can be found on pages 16 and 17. In this issue, we have listed some of our favourite days out, shows and a few camps to help you plan your holiday time to make the most of every day. What’s On on pages 18 a...

05/03/2024

After tennis lessons for children? Look out for Delgado Tennis at Braywick Leisure Centre, Maidenhead. They run term time lessons and are gearing up for holiday clubs at Easter, half term and the summer! www.delgadotennis.co.uk

01/03/2024

If you're looking to boost your child's confidence, Perform are offering a free trial class to help your child shine. More than just a stage school, PerformPerform uses drama as a fun and engaging way to support a child's development. The new term starts in April, but children of all abilities are welcome to join at any point in the term. To try a class in Ascot, Iver, Maidenhead, Marlow, Virgina Water or Windsor, visit www.perform.org.uk/try