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Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way 🐬 Enter our competition for your chance a win copy of Mermaid Academy: Millie and Storm ⚡️
Enter here > https://tinyurl.com/yckpwcxw
Discover endless family fun this summer with ☀️ From exciting attractions to hidden gems, we've got all the best activities and events listed online.
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in West London > Visit for a family adventure this Summer 🇬🇧🎡🏰
Discover London's rich heritage through interactive sculptures and exhibitions. Explore 11 London-themes that will encourage you to venture back in time to see London’s heritage through augmented reality.
Follow and tag on Instagram with the hashtag for a chance to win Afternoon Tea at Conrad London St. James!
https://london-hq.co.uk/event/heritage-summer
Get sleepover ready this summer with The Junior High PJ Party Dolls, as they are back in a brand-new sleepover fit! Enter our competition for your chance to win the Rainbow High Junior High PJ Party Dolls collection!
Enter here > https://tinyurl.com/4n3nf8ds
in Somerset > Ignite your Caveman Curiosity this summer on an action-packed family adventure 🦴
Join Cheddar Gorge & Caves for a fun and immersive journey back in time where you'll meet your Stone Age ancestors and learn about the every day challenges they faced to live and survive and how it compares to our life here in the 21st century.
https://www.cheddargorge.co.uk
in Leicestershire & Rutland > Join National Space Centre's Discovery team this summer for some rockin’ activities and find out why space ‘rocks’ 🌕
Understand more about what's 'out there', from Moons to meteorites and some of the exciting future sample return missions planned.
🚀 Book now to include entry into additional talks, craft sessions, and take a low Earth orbit cruise from the Tetrastar Spaceport.
https://www.spacecentre.co.uk
Carrot, cumin and peanut butter burgers recipe 😋 Not just for spreading on bagels and toast, peanut butter is a very versatile storecupboard ingredient that can be used in plenty of dishes 🥜
https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/carrot-cumin-and-peanut-butter-burgers.html
in Birmingham & Black Country > There is an extra special reason to visit central Bear-mingham this summer as Shopping in Birmingham installs its latest stunning sculpture trail 🐻
Ten beautifully designed bears are on display across the city centre for families to enjoy, take photographs and support Birmingham Children's Hospital and Charity at the same time 💛
The stunning trail will remain in place throughout the summer school holidays 🔍
Download your map here: https://www.centralbid.co.uk/bear-hunt/
in Warwickshire and Solihull > Join Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm this summer! They are open every day during the Summer Holidays, including August Bank Holiday Monday 🦋
PS Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm will be accepting HAF codes for the Summer Holidays 🙌
For more details, please visit https://www.butterflyfarm.co.uk
In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favourite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 🙌
Enter our competition for your chance to a Despicable Me 4 movie merchandise bundle!
Enter here > https://tinyurl.com/39ef6x8e
The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge is here! This year children will join the Marvellous Makers who are busy getting creative for a big festival…but the objects they need have mysteriously disappeared. Children will help the Marvellous Makers find the objects they need to complete their creations.
Find your nearest library running the Challenge
https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/library-zone
in West London > The Nature Roadshow is back for Summer! From 31st July, join The Royal Parks for FREE drop-in activities perfect for families and budding environmentalists; including:
🍃 Follow a summery scavenger nature trail
🔍 Take a closer look at nature at the mini-museum
😊 Get cosy at story time
🎨 Create your own nature crafts
💧 Drop in anytime between 11am – 3pm to take part in fun, interactive activities.
To find out more, please visit https://www.royalparks.org.uk
in Hertfordshire > Hertfordshire Zoo is thrilled to introduce our newest animal experience: Meet the Capybaras 😍
This unique and interactive encounter brings you face-to-face with our delightful capybara family. Enjoy the rare opportunity to get up close, feed, and even scratch these gentle giants under the chin, all under the watchful eye of their dedicated team.
Find out more: https://www.hertfordshirezoo.com/news/meet-the-capybaras-at-hertfordshire-zoo/
What on Earth Magazine is the perfect way to keep kids aged 7-14 reading over the holidays and avoid the ‘summer slide’, where children can lose some of the learning they achieved in the previous school year.
What on Earth! Magazine is a fun, fascinating and fact-filled monthly magazine for kids aged 7-14 years.very issue covers topics like space, animals, Earth, history, inventions, discoveries, art, sport and much more!
Get the bumper Summer Issue ☀ Subscribe today https://tinyurl.com/mtpmfx8a
Discover a heart-warming book that celebrates the unique bond between father and child, with beautiful silver foil details on every page! Enter our competition now for a chance to win your own copy of When I Became Your Daddy 💙
Enter here > https://tinyurl.com/mrybnwdp
Help your child become a confident swimmer with Everyone Active's swim lessons. Their dedicated instructors create a fun and safe environment where children can learn and progress at their own pace.
Give them the gift of swimming this summer 🌟
https://www.everyoneactive.com
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in Glasgow & West of Scotland > Immerse Yourself in Van Gogh's World at Scottish Event Campus 🌻
This extraordinary event combines over 300 of Van Gogh’s masterpieces with cutting-edge technology and a specially curated musical soundtrack, creating an immersive experience that brings his art to life ✨
Tickets: https://www.sec.co.uk/events/detail/beyond-van-gogh
Make your own nachos using tortilla wraps and top with melted cheese, spicy beans and a homemade salsa 🍅 https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/speedy-nachos.html
in Leicestershire & Rutland > Join the Discovery team this National Space Centre summer for some rockin’ activities and find out why space ‘rocks’.
Understand more about what's 'out there', from Moons to meteorites and some of the exciting future sample return missions planned.
Book now: https://www.spacecentre.co.uk
Discover the magic within! For centuries, magicians have astounded and delighted audiences with incredible illusions. But here's their biggest and best-kept secret: learning magic tricks can help you grow your confidence, feel happier, and boost your brain power! Enter our competition for your chance ton win copy of Magic Your Mind Happy 🪄
Enter here > https://tinyurl.com/s3vy9y6c
in Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes > The world's oldest model village, Bekonscot Model Village, awaits your visit! Look out for town and countryside scenes, figures and farms alike 🐮
🅿️ Bekonscot has free parking in the church opposite or is a five minute walk from Beaconsfield station on the Chiltern Line.
https://www.bekonscot.co.uk
National is almost here! Thank a Teacher UK have got you covered with a super handy checklist to make sure you're all set!
Head over to thankateacher.co.uk and get ready to send your free thank you e-card. Let’s make 19th June 2024 a special day for teachers and support staff who make a difference every day ❤️
Exciting news for parents and young football fans 🙌
Primary Times chats with ex-England star about inclusion and female participation in football. As part of the Kit Scheme, 58,000 girls across 4,000 primary schools will receive free football kits, thanks to the Premier League and Nike ⚽️
Discover how this initiative, featuring footballers Mason Mount and Chloe Kelly, is breaking gender stereotypes and inspiring confidence. Read more about Izzy's visit to her old school and the impact of the new Active Allies resource.
Read the full article here: https://tinyurl.com/2s3xc8d6
Do you know an amazing teacher or support staff member? Here's your chance to send a special thank you with Thank a Teacher UK 🌟 Here's how you can participate:
📨 Send a FREE personalised e-card: Show your appreciation with a heartfelt message > https://tinyurl.com/bdd3xkk8
🏆 Help your child's school win: The school with the most thank you messages will win a special prize, including a giveaway from Logitech!
📺 Chance to see your message on TV: Your thank-you messages could be read by celebrities and featured on BBC One’s The One Show, Good Morning Britain, BBC News, Blue Peter, and Newsround.
🖊 Enter the writing and drawing competitions: Win prizes for you and your school, including Teacher Art passes from Art Fund.
Let’s celebrate the incredible educators who make a difference every day!
in Oxfordshire > Roll Up! Roll Up! It's the Cogges Summer Fete on Sunday 16th June. Join the fun with ferret racing, disco bouncy castle, Cogges Olympics on the manor lawn, coconut shy, hook a duck and much more! A great place to enjoy and spend time with family and friends 🙌
🍔 BBQ & Bar; stall tokens available to purchase at the Welcome Desk. To find out more, please visit https://www.cogges.org.uk
in Edinburgh & The Lothians > Week long Summer School at Edinburgh Zoo 🐨
This summer, let your children embark on an adventure of a lifetime! During Summer School, they’ll discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world while connecting with nature 🦁
The programme offers a range of fun activities including zoo trails, games, arts and crafts, animal handling, building enrichment devices, and much more!
🐵 With 4 classes available, there's something for every young explorer.
To book, please visit https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/events/
Calling all teachers 🍎 Unlock the secrets of successful STEM engagement with Neon's FREE how-to guide and magazine. Registration closes soon!
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Join the Brainiacs at Marylebone Theatre in this, messy, loud, live audience participation all action live show that’s set to blow your minds 🤯
These vegetarian kids’ recipes are so super-tasty that even the pickiest of eaters will love them 💚 👇 https://realfood.tesco.com/gallery/10-vegetarian-recipes-for-kids.html
Join the in this unique interactive adventure story to stop Questland's sea becoming polluted by the dastardly duo, Lord Grumble and Captain Blackwaters. Enter our QuestFriendz competition for your chance to win SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea 🌊
Enter here > https://tinyurl.com/mrydz2vs
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The energy crisis has seen bills rise astronomically, with schools being massively affected. To help schools, actor and writer Brian Blessed, known for his portrayals in Flash Gordon, has teamed up with children’s education platform, BoomWriter. Blessed will write the first chapter of a story, with schools across the UK finishing the book. It will then be published by BoomWriter and sold, with all profits donated towards school energy bills. Sign up to BoomWriter for free now: https://boomwriter.co.uk/write-to-raise/ BoomTastic UK #writetoraise
Book your tickets here > https://bit.ly/3NLTU2s Create a brand new musical from scratch. See SHOWSTOPPER! Kids Show Live at Underbelly Festival on 11th or 25th June
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