Raring2go Wakefield

19/07/2024

Yes, It's that time of year where the Raring2go! Magazine becomes your the Summer holidays are finally here! We love to help parents find fun and exciting activities to do with the kids during the Summer, we cover a wide range of topics, including family-friendly events, local attractions, holiday destinations, educational activities, craft ideas, recipes, and so much more. Go ahead take a look...

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03/12/2023

As the winter chill settles over Wakefield, it's time to cosy up with the much-anticipated Raring2go! Winter Magazine for 2023! Bursting with festive cheer and essential insights, this edition is your go-to guide for navigating the season with family fun and local events.
Grab a hot drink and some of your favourite biscuits and have a read!😍☃🎄❄

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09/10/2023

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01/10/2023

Here at Raring2go! we are well and truly in Autumn mode with the cooler weather and shorter days of Autumn on the way. Our Autumn magazine is here to help you get through the next 3 months! We have Activities, Events for Halloween and so much more...
Take a look:

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24/07/2023

Well...it's that time of year where the Raring2go! Magazine becomes your once again!.. We love to help parents find fun and exciting activities to do with the kids during the Summer, we cover a wide range of topics, including family-friendly events, local attractions, holiday destinations, educational activities, craft ideas, recipes, and more. So when you get 5 minutes to yourself, grab yourself a cuppa and have a look through.

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31/12/2022

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05/12/2022

Happy Monday! 🤩Our Winter edition is here already!.. lots of great information for your family, where to go, what to do, for Christmas, puzzle pages and so much more!

WAKEFIELD EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL SAVINGS P11 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD

21/10/2022

Happy Friday! 😍It's that time again!...Our Autumn magazine is out now. With so many Autumn activities and Halloween ideas!

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04/07/2022

28/06/2022

Do your children love to read?
We have a fantastic competition running until the 1st July to Win a copy of the children’s book-Xtraordinary People Made By Dyslexia!

The beautifully illustrated book helps kids understand the ‘Xtraordinary’ strengths that come with dyslexia, discover the seven different types of ‘Xtraordinary’ dyslexic people and their ‘superpowers’… and discover what their own superpowers are too!
Dyslexic people think differently. This different way of thinking makes us ‘Xtraordinarily’ good at certain things.

Written by Kate Griggs, the founder of Made By Dyslexia, a global charity.
To be in with a chance of winning a copy of this amazing book all you need to do is click the link below

https://raring2go.co.uk/competitions/win-a-copy-of-the-childrens-book-xtraordinary-people-made-by-dyslexia/

“This brilliant book will help you understand the ‘Xtraordinary’ strengths that come with dyslexia. I hope it will inspire to you find your talents and chase your dreams.” Richard Branson. Dyslexic people think differently. This different way of thinking makes us ‘Xtraordinarily’ good at...

27/06/2022

Happy Monday to you all...the Summer edition of Raring2go! Wakefield is out now and packing lots of punch!! So go grab yourself a cuppa and take a look by clicking below... We lead with the Summer Reading Challenge which we know you’re all really keen to get involved in.

https://magazines.raring2go.co.uk/wakefield/summer/

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19/06/2022

Don't forget to let your Dad, Grandad, Uncle, or whoever is there for you, know that you love and appreciate them, this Fathers Day!

14/06/2022

Your Health, your climate, your pocket and your community are all better by bike.

This year Bike Week is all about you and your local community, we want to encourage as many people as possible to get out there and enjoy their community by bike. We want you to dream big and imagine how your community could be improved if everyone in it used their bikes more, together we can make a better world by bike.

13/06/2022

Is your mouth watering yet?

Today is national cupcake day! Whether you are baking or buying them, treat yourself to a cupcake today!

Check out some of your amazing cupcakes if you want to brave the kitchen today!

https://raring2go.co.uk/activities/nutella-cupcakes/

12/06/2022

For one Sunday every year, Farms across the UK open their gates to over 2.7 million people. Helping everyone, both young and old, to discover first hand what it means to work on a farm and see the fabulous work they do every single day.

Find out if you have a farm near you!

https://farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm

Vis­it a farm on LEAF Open Farm Sun­day, 12th June 2022 and find out about the sto­ry behind our food and how farm­ing affects our every­day lives. Each LEAF Open Farm Sun­day event is unique. Activ­i­ties range from machin­ery dis­plays, trac­tor and trail­er rides, through to demon­s...

08/06/2022

50 Days to go!

Until the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022!

1. 72 nations and territories are planning to send teams to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

2. Around 6,500 athletes and team officials will be coming to Birmingham for the Games

3. There are 19 sports and eight Para sports that will feature making it the biggest sports programme ever for a Commonwealth Games

4. Women’s cricket will be included for the first time, and it is the first time that T20 cricket has ever been included in the Commonwealth Games

5. Although the full court, five aside version of basketball has been included before, this will be the first time basketball 3x3 has featured

6. Wheelchair basketball 3x3 has also been included in the Games for the very first time

7. The addition of wheelchair basketball means there will be more Para sport than ever before

8. At the Commonwealth Games, Para sport is integrated into the sports programme, so if you have tickets for sports like swimming or athletics you will get to see Para athletics and Para swimming too

9. For the first time ever mixed synchronised diving has been included in the Commonwealth Games

10. Beach volleyball will be taking place for only the second time at the Commonwealth Games and this sport was added to the Birmingham 2022 sports programme in August 2019
https://www.birmingham2022.com/

07/06/2022

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01/06/2022

It's National Candy month! (a very American term...)

Do you remember the old Woolworths Pick'n'Mix?

What filled your cup the most?!

01/06/2022

Here’s your chance to win a market leading KIDVELO Rookie 12 Balance Bike, A KIDVELO cycling Jersey and a safety Helmet.

This prize is suitable for riders aged 18 months to 4.5 years. Ideal for learning to balance. Fully adjustable and with air tyres for a comfy ride.

https://raring2go.co.uk/competitions/win-a-kidvelo-mega-bundle/

Here’s your chance to win a market leading KIDVELO Rookie 12 Balance Bike, A KIDVELO cycling Jersey and a safety Helmet. This prize is suitable for riders aged 18 months to 4.5 years. Ideal for learning to balance. Fully adjustable and with air tyres for a comfy ride.

12/05/2022

WIN! WIN! WIN!

Attention! A fire has broken out in Playmoville. Where is Freddy Fire with his fire brigade emergency vehicle? Ah, there he is quickly bringing the fire under control with Ducklas’ help and the water cannon. The set contains the two PLAYMOBIL D*O*C* figures Freddy Fire and Ducklas, a fire brigade emergency vehicle with innovative tilt steering including a lift case with water cannon plus water arrows and additional storage compartments for equipment.

Enter now for a chance to win!

https://raring2go.co.uk/competitions/win-the-duck-on-call-fire-brigade-emergency-vehicle/

  Attention! A fire has broken out in Playmoville. Where is Freddy Fire with his fire brigade emergency vehicle? Ah, there he is quickly bringing the fire under control with Ducklas’ help and the water cannon. The set contains the two PLAYMOBIL D*O*C* figures Freddy Fire and Ducklas, a fire briga...

10/05/2022

Did you know?

Parents are prepared to pay over £6k a year for extra tuition for their kids.

Are you a tutor looking to fill your classes, let Raring2go! help. We are the trusted medium of primary schools across the UK. .

09/05/2022

Here we go around the Mulberry Bush… Do you remember the old rhyme? It has some local connections here with the female inmates at Wakefield Prison…

05/04/2022

Have you ever heard of Geocaching?

It's a creative and sociable way to get the kids out in the sun! With Spring here and the Easter holidays just around the corner it's the perfect activity to get out and about!

Check out our ultimate Geocaching guide to get to know all the facts!

While geocaching on your own is rewarding, getting the kids involved is even better - and it'll help them develop skills that they might not get from other hobbies. Here's why geocaching should be on your list when it comes to family-friendly, weekend activities.

https://raring2go.co.uk/articles/placestogo/7-reasons-why-geocaching-is-great-for-the-kids

Geocaching is a fantastic hobby to get into. It's creative, sociable and provides some often much needed fresh air! If you're unfamiliar with what geocaching is, my ultimate guide to geocaching will tell you everything you need to know. While geocaching on your own is rewarding, getting the kids inv...

04/04/2022

Your read that right!

Learn to read in 30 days for free with the multi-award-winning programme Reading Eggs!

https://raring2go.co.uk/reading-eggs-spring-22

Time to try the multi-award winning online reading programme for kids ages 2⁠–⁠13 for 30 days FREE. Trusted by teachers and parents alike, watch your child's confidence, motivation and progress skyrocket in just 15 minutes a day! Ideal for back to school preparation and designed to grow with y...

27/03/2022

When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ it’s a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway.

—Erma Bombeck

Mother's day is for every woman who has cared for you and helped you along in life, whether that is your mother, your grandmother, a sister, or even an aunt. Don't forget to tell them all how much you appreciate them.