Primary Times Devon and Plymouth

02/07/2024

At Braunton Library this summer……

02/07/2024

We are on the look out for volunteers to help out at our Saturday morning lending sessions.
Be part of our community group helping people reduce waste and save money through Tiverton's Library of Things.

Find out more and apply on our website shareshoptiverton.org.uk

Sustainable Tiverton Volunteer South West

02/07/2024

This weekend!

02/07/2024

Exciting news for schools and teachers! 📢

Applications are now open for next year's Playhouse! 🎭

Playhouse is a national partnership project between York Theatre Royal, Theatr Iolo, Landmark Theatres, and Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Why Participate?

- Transformative for children's learning: Develop acting, oracy skills, and a growth mindset.

- Immersive theatre experience: Fun, knowledge, and skills in bringing a play to life.

ℹ️ Apply now to bring drama into your classroom and empower your students through the magic of theatre: theatreroyal.com/playhouse

01/07/2024

Summer offer from Paignton Zoo

🤩Our incredible summer offer is here... Come Back Zoon! 🌞

👀 Here's the deal... Visit us between 1 July and 8 September and you'll get a FREE return ticket during your first visit. That's double the chance to see amazing animals like our majestic Sumatran tigers and incredible orangutans! 🐯🦧

This offer is perfect for families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 looking for a summer adventure. There’s so much to see and do at Paignton Zoo, you’re sure to discover something new on each visit! 🕵️‍♀️

👉 Click here to find out more: https://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/news/paignton-zoo-and-newquay-zoo-hope-to-see-you-zoon/ 🔗

01/07/2024

Jurassic Discovery & Seaton Tramway are looking for spirited volunteers to help transform the Garden at Jurassic Discovery

Can you spare 4 hours or more on Sunday 7th and Monday 8th July?

Lunch & Refreshments will be provided for volunteers as well as equipment.

Please wear weather-appropriate clothes!

If you are available, please contact Mel or Annabelle at 01297 20375 opt 2 or email [email protected]

We hope to see you there

25/06/2024

25/06/2024

In celebration of with Radio Exe, we're thrilled to share that Christmas tickets are now on sale!🎅🏻

Yes, you heard right...

It may only be June 👀 BUT it's never too early to start planning your festive day out. Spaces to Santa sell out fast so book early for the best availability ✨

Find out more details here 👉 crealy.co.uk/events/christmas-at-crealy/

24/06/2024

20/06/2024

20/06/2024

Today is the summer solstice celebration - see this article on the National Trust website to find out more about the traditions around it

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/history/history-of-summer-solstice-traditions

19/06/2024

Looking for summer holiday activities? Join SJ Performing Arts Plymouth for a week of fun-filled performing arts.

**Save £5 by quoting the code PRIMARYTIMES when booking by 20th June**

🎭29th July to 2nd August, 9:30 to 3:30pm at Stoke Damerel CC
🎭For ages 5 to 18
🎭A Musical in 2 Days - Perform Six or Wonka
🎭Dance workshop and star in a music video in 2 days
🎭Also, one day special Belle workshop for under 6's - £30

Message on the website or social media for a full itinerary or book online

https://sjperformingartsplymouth.co.uk/

15/06/2024

Starting today and continuing to 29th September at RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum) - Are We Nearly There Yet? A History of Transport

This summer visitors can explore the ways people have moved through spaces, venturing across centuries and continents - from the grind of the daily commute to once-in-a-lifetime journeys across the glob, travelling by land, air and water

See unique objects, including a sled from Captain Scott's ill-fated expedition to the Antarctic, parachute material which played a crucial role in NASA's 2020 mission to Mars and much more. there will also be an exciting programme of family activities over the holidays

See the website to find out more

https://rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/are-we-nearly-there-yet-a-history-of-transport/ #:~:text=This%20exhibition%20will%20explore%20how,through%20objects%20in%20RAMM's%20collections.

14/06/2024

If you are out and about for or any other reason - don't forget to check out the Shaun The Sheep Countryside Code Champion resources on the National Trail website

https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/countryside-code-and-shaun-the-sheep/

13/06/2024

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐭 World of Country Life - Devon's multi-award-winning all-weather day out for the whole family!

**Please note that Primary Times Devon Plymouth will not ask entrants who take part for personal/financial details as part of this contest at any stage or request that you click on any links– see below for terms and conditions and entry requirements**

😊Go along and meet the animals, with daily bottle feeding, animal handling, goat walking and ferret racing activities as well as a bird of prey flying display. Ride the Deer Train Safari – hand-feed the red deer and llama.
😊With a fantastic mix of play areas, animals, museum exhibits and entertainments, there really is something for all ages to enjoy. Three indoor soft plays, outdoor adventure playground with swings, slides, roundabouts and trampolines, an air bouncer, a Combine Harvester to clamber on and a full-size digger too!
😊Stroll through the Victorian Street and museum of farming, vintage & classic vehicle collection and the Reg Imray Motorcycle Collection.
😊All this along with the farm-themed food outlet make this a unique full day out for all generations, whatever the weather.
Find out more and book your tickets at www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk

Terms and conditions:

To enter:
* Make sure you've liked/followed ours and World of Country Life’s page
*Comment below to let us know you've done it
*You don't need to share this post, but why not tag your Friends in your comment as they may want to enter as well.

*This competition will run until 23:59 on Sunday 23rd June
*A winner will be chosen at random by Write Place Media and contacted on Monday 24th June via Facebook Messenger from this page - if you receive any messages from any other pages, it is not us. You will not be asked for any further personal details
*This competition is in no way associated with Facebook
*No prize alternative is available

12/06/2024

The first trailer for the upcoming Paddington In Peru movie has been released….. coming to cinemas in November……

12/06/2024

Get ready for a showstopping summer as our High Dive event returns for Summer 2024, included in your ticket price.

12/06/2024

If you are taking a visit to the beach during , why not take the time to take part in a , you can use your own equipment or you may see special stations such as those in the image at selected locations

https://2minute.org/Stations

11/06/2024

Join us for our Friday Soft Play Sessions, and take part in our crafting activity!

Attend any 2-hour Friday session and get creative in our craft corner. Each month, we feature a new crafting activity, but you're always welcome to make whatever you like!

Craft Fridays are held on any off-peak Friday.

Book your tickets at www.jursssicdiscovery.co.uk

11/06/2024

Crealy Theme Park & Resort

10/06/2024

💙FATHERS DAY💙

We have the best NEWS for this Father’s Day on Sunday 16th June!

To celebrate ALL fathers out there on this special day, all dads can bounce FREE!

Use the code DADS24 and get your free entry ticket TODAY!

This offer is only valid on our Parent & Toddler, Family Bounce, Family Saver and Standard sessions.

BOOK TODAY 💙

10/06/2024

If you are taking part in - why not take part in stargazing one evening - we love this free downloadable guide from Forestry England

https://www.forestryengland.uk/resource/beginners-guide-to-stargazing

09/06/2024

The Summer Library Reading Challenge is coming to local libraries and online from next month and this year's theme is 'Marvellous Makers'

https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/

08/06/2024

South West Lakes have launched a 'Love Your Lakes Photography and Video Compeition' and are inviting participants to make the most of the stunning photo and video opportunities available at their lakes across the South West for your chance to win some fantastic prizes

Categories include and option for Young Explorers under 18s.

The closing date for submissions is 31st August 2024

Visit the website to find out more about how to enter: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/love-your-lakes-photography-and-video-competition-2024

07/06/2024

**Update to competition post**

We have unfortunately had to delete the legitimate competition post from earlier this afternoon due to an influx of scammers creating fake Primary Times profiles.

We will look at other ways to offer this prize to our loyal followers in the near future.

07/06/2024

We are currently consulting parents and carers on proposals for how we would like to use our former Children’s Centre buildings in a new network of Family Hubs across Devon.

We are running a series of in-person, drop-in sessions throughout June, with Action for Children, to give parents, carers, and young people the opportunity to find out more about the proposals, ask questions, and tell us what they think.

For details of when and where the drop-in sessions are please visit 👇
https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/drop-in-sessions-organised-for-childrens-centre-consultation/

07/06/2024

If you are taking part in why not get involved with some Butterfly and moth spotting - see the image for details

06/06/2024

Today marks the start of - we love this Wildlife Trust guide to how to start a wildlife garden from scratch in your own outdoor space

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-start-wildlife-garden-scratch

06/06/2024

The Mix, a family friendly day of inspirational live music and activities for children, young people and families is taking over Bridwell Park, Uffculme on Saturday 6th July and is FREE to attend, book now!

Organised by Devon and Torbay Music Education Hubs, there will be live music from some of Devon's finest musicians featuring performances from many of the County Groups and Hub supported music-making activities

They will also have interactive music workshops for children and young people taking place throughout the day, including Japanese taiko drumming, immersive musical play for younger children and a variety of instrumental and vocal workshops for anyone interested in making music

https://www.musiceducationhub.org/site/whats-on/mix-family-general-public-bookings/

05/06/2024

Plymouth Theatre Company will be performing Stepping Out The Musical from 11th to 13th July

Following the success of the play Stepping Out, Richard Harris has combined the talents of lyricist Mary Stewart- David and composer Denis King to create a heart warming, toe-tapping new musical following the familiar story of the lives, loves and laughs of a group of women (and one man) attending a weekly tap class in a dingy church hall

https://www.plymouththeatrecompany.com/plymouth-theatre-company-book-theatre-tickets/