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Spring in Suffolk We have a packed Whatâ€™s On guide to help you through the next two months. Including Motherâ€™s Day and Easter.

Clubs & Classes Our guide to some of the best local clubs & classes available for the whole family to enjoy.

Education Advice for supporting your child with exam stress. Issue 46: March / April 2019

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In this Issue

Welcome to the Spring issue of Families Suffolk Magazine. I absolutely love this time of year, for so many different reasons. It really feels like everything comes back to life again, not just nature but so many of the fantastic attractions that we have in Suffolk, many of which are opening their doors again after the winter break. The wonderful coastline we have starts to feel more inviting again, and there is an overwhelming desire to just get out and about more. If you feel the same, you will love the What’s On guide within this issue - it’s our biggest and best yet. With over 50 days out and events listed, I am sure there will something for everyone to enjoy this spring. Suffolk Museums also have a great programme of events with just a few of their highlights listed on p22. Don’t miss our guide to some of the best local Clubs & Classes including cricket, dance, mini first aid and swimming. The Education feature offers some great advice for supporting children with exam stress, along with details about a free open day event being hosted by The Suffolk Dyslexia Association. You can also read more about ‘how sugar-swaps can help reduce your child’s sugar intake’ on our Public Health page. Remember you can also stay in touch with all the latest news and event information by following us on facebook and twitter. With Best Wishes

Family Health & Wellbeing

Public Health

Family Law

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Education

Private Client Law

11 - 13 Clubs & Classes 14

Family Finance

15 - 23 What’s On

Stacey Phillips Editor

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Family Health & Wellbeing

mini First Aid advice on:

Happy Body, Healthy Mind

Febrile Convulsions

Sunday 30th June, 2019: 7pm - 9.30pm

The majority of parents have never heard of Febrile Convulsions. Naomi Cooper From Mini First Aid Suffolk is here to explain all. Babies and children often get ill, coughs and colds seem like a monthly occurrence, not to mention the dreaded chicken pox that is bound to appear sooner or later. It’s a well know fact that when children become unwell, they often also get a temperature. Whilst mild fevers are usually nothing to worry about and can be treated at home, Parents need to be aware that Febrile Convulsions can happen when a child has a fever (temp of 38c or above) They most often happen between the ages of six months and three years and affect 1 in 20 children. It can be frightening and distressing to see your child having a seizure, particularly if it's their first one. However, they are usually harmless if dealt with correctly and almost all children make a complete recovery afterwards.

What will it look like? A febrile seizure usually lasts for less than five minutes. Your child will: • Become stiff and their arms and legs may begin to twitch / shake. • Lose consciousness and may be incontinent. They may also vomit and foam at the mouth, and their eyes may roll back. After the seizure, your child may be sleepy for up to an hour.

This wonderful Mini Retreat for women has been designed by Suffolk Woman’s Wellness Centre to help you feel rejuvenated from the inside out. Why is it important to connect the mind and body? Medical evidence reveals a genuine reciprocal connection between the mind and body. Practices like meditation and other relaxation techniques have shown to alter not only mind-body, but also mind-heart connections. Meditation and relaxation practices can help shift mental perceptions and reactions to situations. By becoming aware of tension and anxiety, and connecting to the breath, the mind will relax and the body will too. You can join Nina Parnham at Suffolk Women’s Wellness Centre for a wonderful Release and Relaxation session for just £25.00. In this 2.5 hour workshop you will: • Stretch achy areas • Gently release tension in your body using balls and rollers • Mobilise your body with some delicious opening exercises • Release tightness to improve your posture and breathing • Enjoy a guided relaxation session to bring the body and mind together • Enjoy a pink salt and aromatherapy foot bath to revive tired feet! The session finishes with some healthy snacks and a cup of herbal tea. What a perfect way to revive. Leave feeling calm, stress free and stretched! You can book online: www.mamawellness.as.me/retreats

What to do 1. Put pillows around them to protect your baby or child from hurting themselves, don’t try to restrain or them. 2. Cool them down, remove any excess clothing or bedding, or open a window. Take care not to cool them down too much.

3. Put them into the recovery position (see image for baby) or traditional recovery position if they are over 12 months.

4. Call 999/112 for an ambulance. 5. While you wait for the ambulance check their breathing, and response levels.

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Public Health

How Sugar-swaps can help reduce your child’s sugar intake

Since January, pupils at Ormiston Sudbury Academy have been taking part in ‘Sugar-swaps’ swapping sugary snacks and sweets for healthier alternatives such as fruit or vegetables. The pupils have been using ‘Sugar Swaps’ diaries, to record where they have swapped a sugary food or drink for a healthier option. Did you know that half of the sugar in our children’s diets comes from sugary drinks, sweets, biscuits, cakes, puddings, sugary breakfast cereals and higher-sugar yoghurts and puddings? But just one or two everyday swaps can really make a difference to how much sugar your child is having, while still keeping them happy. As well as losing weight, some of the benefits of reducing your sugar intake include: having more energy, improved concentration and a stronger immune system. Funding is available for similar local projects which offer new and creative ideas to encourage a healthier lifestyle for children and young people, through the Sugar Reduction Fund, a partnership

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between Suffolk County Council and Suffolk Community Foundation.

Need inspiration? Why not try some of these sugar swaps: Chocolate cereal Shredded Wholegrain cereal Fizzy drinks No added sugar drinks or low fat milk Cake bars Fresh or tinned fruit (in juice) More information about sugar swaps can be found at: www.nhs.uk/change4life To find out how your school or organisation could get involved, call 01473 602602, or visit www.suffolkcf. org.uk/grants/sugar-reduction-fund

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Family Law

What is a Special Guardianship Order?

Special Guardianship Orders were introduced in 2005 under the Children Act 1989 to bridge the gap between adoption and an Order for who the child should live with. Why should I choose a Special Guardianship Order? Special Guardianship Orders are suitable when a child has been living with you for a period of at least one year, or if they have been placed in your care during the course of care proceedings, and remain in place until the child has attained the age of 18. Such an Order affords the Special Guardian parental responsibility, but does not strip those who also have parental responsibility of it. The Special Guardian is therefore able to make almost all decisions without the need of the parents’ consent or approval. Conversely, whilst a Child Arrangements Order may determine who the child lives with, it does not afford the Guardian parental responsibility and, therefore, no decisions can be made by the Guardian without the parents’ consent. If the child was originally the subject of Local Authority intervention, then the Special Guardian may be entitled to local authority funding by way of a Special Guardian allowance. An allowance is not afforded to the Guardian under a Child Arrangements order.

What is the process? Your solicitor has to give the local authority 3 months’ notice of your intention to apply for the Order. In this 3 month span, the local authority must undertake a thorough and detailed assessment of you to determine your suitability, taking into account your housing arrangements, financial circumstances and your ability to care for the child. If the assessment is negative, then your chances of a successful application for a Special Guardianship Order are greatly reduced. However, if successful, you can then submit your application to the local Family Court, who will set down a date for hearing, and order the local authority to set out any allowance they are going to offer you. A Special Guardianship Order is a useful tool as it affords the child a permanent home, thus ensuring stability and security, without losing the link with their surviving birth parents.

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Education

Supporting Your Child with Exam Stress

A Minibeast Safari Adventure at Old Buckenham Hall

By Vicky Bellman We have come to the time of year when many children are preparing to face exams or tests at school. These exams or tests vary in their significance for your child’s future. For some, they will be the stepping stone to the next part of their educational journey, for others an assessment of their progress this academic year. Regardless of which category the exams or tests fall into, exam time is likely to be a pressured and overwhelming time for most children and their parents. Stress and anxiety in young children is particularly heightened at this time of year as they deal with performance-related concerns related to their educational tests. These tests can often feel like tests of who they are. Their behaviour may suffer during a stress peak and it’s important to do what you can to respond from a place of calm. Invite them to join you in feeling calm, rather than you joining them in emotional chaos. With that in mind, here are a few tips to help you support your child at this time: Keep it in Perspective: Yes, of course exams are important. But everyone involved needs to remember it’s not the end of the world if there’s a hiccup and things don’t go as well as expected. There is almost always another chance. Help Manage Expectations: Working longer than is advisable for their age, or expecting grades significantly higher than their capabilities could well be detrimental to your child’s emotional and mental well-being. It’s important you guide your children appropriately in this area. Encourage Good Work Habits: Primary school children may find it hard to sustain concentration for longer than 30 minutes without a break. It’s important not to schedule too many study sessions in one day – one or two would be the appropriate maximum for this age group on a weekend or school holiday day, but less if they are also managing homework. Otherwise your child will become stressed and it’s much harder for them to learn under pressure. Remember the Building Blocks: Again, when it comes to the real basics, we can easily forget the building blocks for emotional wellbeing. Make sure that your child is getting enough good food, water and sleep! Free time is Vital: It’s a difficult balancing act, but it’s important to remember that primary school age children need plenty of free time - structured studying has to be balanced with plenty of unstructured free time. Relaxation and fun are vital. Getting outside to play and spending time relaxing with family and friends are super-important at this time. Connection is Important: Make sure you have family down time; perhaps, watching a movie one night with popcorn, or going for a family walk, or day out. Don’t just save the treats for the exam results, as this reinforces to children that they have more value when they achieve more. Vicky Bellman is a counsellor at Fegans, a Christian charity which counsels children and provides support for parents. For more information visit: www.fegans.org.uk/parent

Do you have a child due to start Reception in September 2019? Children due to start Reception in September 2019, together with their families are invited to a Reception taster day at Old Buckenham Hall Prep School on Saturday, 11th May, 10.00am – 12.00pm. On arrival, you will have time to explore the Pre-Prep classrooms as a family, and enjoy some exciting arts and crafts activities with the Pre-Prep staff. Create a Matisse inspired snail artwork, mould clay creatures influenced by nature, experiment with chromatography butterflies and cook critter crudités, alongside the use of our wonderful role-play areas and continuous provision. The children will then be pulling on their wellies in preparation for an adventure on a minibeast safari with the Pre-Prep staff, whilst the parents will be invited to the Drawing Room for coffee with the Headmaster and his wife, David and Becky Griffiths, and Camilla Webster, Head of Pre-Prep. Please do get in touch with the school for further information or to book your family in for the morning. Tel: 01449 740252 | Email: admissions@obh.co.uk www.obh.co.uk

Suffolk Dyslexia Association The Suffolk Dyslexia Association (SDA) is a small local charity who offer information and support to parents of school age children and adults with dyslexia. Their aim is to ensure that there is a way forward for every dyslexic learner so that he or she receives suitable teaching, help and support. Their main objective is to help children and adults to overcome the problems of dyslexia and associated learning difficulties and assist them to achieve their potential. SDA will be hosting a free Information Day on Saturday 23rd March for dyslexics of all ages, both children and adults, parents, carers, teachers, support workers and other professionals. For more information visit: www.suffolkdyslexiaassociation.org.uk

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The new Pre-Prep building caters for pupils from Nursery through to Year 2 boasts state of the art facilities and is situated in a woodland setting, presenting ample opportunity for classes to take advantage of our Forest School. In addition they have a Mother and Toddler group in the Pre-Prep every Wednesday from 9.30am. Boys and girls are given every opportunity to be the best they can be, both in and outside the classroom. High expectations, and learning strategies tailored to the individual child, lead to high levels of attainment. Orwell Park pupils are also involved in a comprehensive activity programme, including: orchestra and various ensembles, chess, community service, skiing, equestrianism, climbing, OPS Challenge (a mini D of E course), camping and campfire fun in the school’s woodlands, Art and DT clubs, Brownies and Blueys (boys’ club), as well as numerous large scale theatrical productions. Boarding is extremely popular at Orwell Park and takes the form of flexible, weekly and full boarding. Pupils choose to board, driven by a desire to enjoy the company of friends once the normal school day is over.

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Private Client Law

Making A

Will

A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign and they are especially important for parents with young families to make sure children are properly provided for in the event of the death of a parent and to prevent any added stress or arguments. Making a Will need not be a stressful exercise – here are some things to consider to start the process:

“The first thing most new Wills clients say to me is that they’ve been putting off making Wills because they didn’t get round to it or didn’t know where to start. Here at Barker Gotelee we are able to guide you through the whole process of making a Will from start to finish and our aim is to make the process as stress-free as possible.” Lindsey Sharples, Private Client Solicitor. 01473 617343

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Key considerations 1.

The first thing to consider is what your assets are (property, savings, investments owned by you and in joint names) and what is their value?

who do you want to benefit by your Will? 2. Secondly For most people this will be relatively easy – their spouse or partner and then their children. Most couples will have Wills leaving everything to each other and appointing the survivor of them as sole executor on the first death and then dividing their estate between their children on the survivor’s death. However, this structure is not appropriate in all circumstances, for example the couple may: ∞ have concerns about the survivor remarrying, having further children and then disinheriting the children they have between them. ∞ already have children from previous relationships. ∞ wish to build some Inheritance Tax and/or care fees planning provisions into their Wills. Your Wills can easily cater for all of the above scenarios but you need to take advice specific to your circumstances to make sure you get it right. do you want to appoint as the executor(s) of 3. Who your Will? – these will be the people responsible for carrying out the terms of your Will and administering your estate. This could be your spouse/partner and children if your children are adults. If your children are minors, you need to consider who will manage the children’s inheritance (trustees) until they reach an appropriate age. do you want to include as guardians for your 4. Who children? These will be the people responsible for the

Peace of mind for your family across the generations Whether you have a young family or are enjoying spending time with your grandchildren, at Barker Gotelee Solicitors, we’re here to help you plan a happy and secure future for you and your loved ones. Our friendly, approachable and experienced team can offer a wide range of services, including advice about:

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daily care of your children if both you and their other parent die whilst they are under 18 years. It is not necessary for your executors and guardians to be the same people but it is helpful if they get on well as it is the trustees’ responsibility to make sure the guardians are not left out of pocket as a result of caring for your children.

How do you wish to divide up your estate? In most cases, an equal split between children after the survivor’s death is appropriate but there may be reasons to deviate from equality if, for example, one of your children has benefited from gifts during their lifetime - you may wish those gifts to be brought into account when your estate is divided up after your death.

a Will is an ideal time to put your affairs in 6. Making order generally for example: ∞ checking ownership of property and making sure you know where deeds are kept ∞ putting nomination forms/expression of wishes in place regarding any pensions or death in service benefits ∞ reviewing investments and life insurance policies.

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Clubs & Classes

Clubs & Classes OneLife Suffolk OneLife Suffolk is the FREE healthy lifestyle service for the county, offering weight management, stop smoking support, health walks, NHS health checks and services supporting children and families to live healthier lives. OneLife Suffolk are offering several free 10-week family programmes and free school holiday clubs across the county, offering support and guidance on key topics such as: healthy portion sizes, sugar in foods, understanding food labels and more. All sessions are led by trained practitioners, offering fun, interactive games and activities to fully engage the children in learning about the importance of the healthy.

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iSwim Intensive swimming courses are a great way to improve water confidence , fine tune strokes and of course LEARN TO SWIM! Over the Easter break at Clopton (not as far as you think!) we will be offering a huge variety of swimming courses, private hire and fun activities. iSwim will offer ‘Swimcamps’ a fun filled afternoon (12.30pm-4pm) of crafts/games and water fun and inflatables . These are super popular and sell out fast at only £18.50 per session. The intensive swim courses are £45.50 for 5 days of 30 minute lessons Mon-Fri or £36.50 for Mon-Thurs. You can also hire the pool for an hour with all large floats and inflatables for just £25.

Get in touch today for more information about lessons & classes in the Woodbridge & Ipswich area, including: • Adult & child • Pre school • Afterschool • Private • Intensive • 1:1 lessons PRIVATE POOL HIRE ALSO AVAILABLE

All our staff are fully Swim England trained and DBS checked. For more information visit: www.iswim.biz or call: 01473 277085. Spaces limited call NOW!

Mini First Aid Mini First Aid offer award winning, accessible and affordable baby & child first aid classes across Suffolk. The 2 hour friendly, relaxed class covers all essential first aid for babies and children giving you the vital hands on learning needed to gain knowledge and confidence. Babies are more than welcome to come along too, or get some friends and family together and host a class in the comfort of your own home. Mini First Aid also run classes for kids from as young as three. The 2 hour class is just £20pp, the cost of your child’s life is priceless. Private classes in your own home with friends or family are also available. To book onto a Mini First Aid course near you visit: www.suffolk.minifirstaid.co.uk

would you know what to do in an emergency? 2 Hour Baby & Child First Aid Classes, covering CPR, Choking, Bumps, Bleeds, Breaks, Burns, Febrile Convulsions and Meningitis Awareness Pre crawling babies welcome Classes are held at various locations across Suffolk or why not host a private class in the comfort of your own home?

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Clubs & Classes

Chloe Kinrade School of Dance

Water babies

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Chloe trained at the Centre Performing Arts College, London and has gained her ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) teaching qualifications in Classical Ballet, Tap and Modern. Students have the opportunity to participate in shows, summer fetes and performances throughout the year as well as being entered into exams following the ISTD Examination Board. Please contact Chloe to book a free trial class. 07940469026 | www.chloekinradeschoolofdance.co.uk

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towards summer! Swimming’s a fantastic way of getting out and about having fun, while all the time teaching your baby or toddler a skill that could one day save their life. It’s one of the best forms of exercise for both of you, and just think of all the fun you’ll be able to have with your water baby this summer – whether they’re in a paddling pool in the garden or a swimming pool somewhere exotic, they’ll be no stopping them! For more information, email blastoff@waterbabies.co.uk, call 01206 841126 or visit www.waterbabies.co.uk

Babyballet Babyballet® Sudbury, Bury St Edmunds & Ipswich is a fun, award-winning pre-school dance concept for girls and boys aged 6 months to 5 years. All Stars Cricket is a programme aimed at children aged 5-8 years old to give them a great first experience in cricket. Sessions are accredited by the England & Wales Cricket Board and delivered nationwide at over 2,000 centres. All Stars Cricket will help your child develop key skills in a fun and safe environment where parents can join in too and help create #BigMoments you’ll both treasure!

part when they attend their 8 weekly sessions. This year we have a brand-new Cricket World Cup themed activity book that is full of top tips, games and, it’s a great place to keep those weekly stickers to celebrate your All Star’s achievements. Plus, it’s all delivered straight to your door.

Following successful registration, All Stars Cricketers will receive a brand-new kit bag full of goodies to help them get their summer of cricket started and fully look the

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babyballet® dance classes allow babies, toddlers and young children to enjoy the physical and social benefits of ballet, song and dance in a safe, caring, positive and informal environment. With a real focus on learning through play, the unique babyballet® syllabus offers every child the opportunity to build their confidence and social skills, learning manners, discipline and respect while developing their basic ballet technique, coordination, musicality, balance, posture and rhythm.

There are four different age groups available:• babyballet® Tots 6-18mths • babyballet® Tinies 18mths-3yrs • babyballet® Movers 3-4yrs • babyballet Groovers 4-5yrs You can see our full timetable of classes available and book a three week trial for £15 via our website www.babyballet.co.uk

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Family Finance

Getting onto the property ladder: help for first time buyers Home ownership may seem a far-off dream for some, but help is at hand. Paul Blaking, Mortgage Consultant at Ipswich Building Society, explains more.

We can also help people where their deposit is a gift from family members and other options include a shared ownership mortgage, a part-buy, part-rent scheme which can work out cheaper than private rental accommodation. Borrowers purchase part of the property with a mortgage, paying rent to the landlord or housing association on the remaining share and can gradually buy further shares to eventually own the home outright, if the lease allows.

For anyone thinking of buying their first property you could be forgiven for thinking it is an impossible task. According to the UK House Price Index in November 2018, the average price of a property increased by £7,000 in twelve months and industry group UK Finance reported the average age of a first time buyer was 30 years old.

There’s lots to think about when planning your first step on the housing ladder and, whatever your circumstances, it is important to get a mortgage that fits your own individual needs. At Ipswich Building Society we offer free, no-obligation mortgage advice through our team of Mortgage Consultants. If you’re looking for a mortgage with us we’ll do our best to find the right one for you.

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Out of the Hat Where: New Wolsey Theatre When: Sat 9th March When Doris and Delilah wake up to find something strange and sparkly has fallen from the sky, they are inspired to put on the world’s greatest magic show! Adults £8 | Children £5 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk Naturally Art Where: Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve, Bury St Edmunds When: Sat 9th March Give new life to otherwise useless materials! £5 | www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org

Welcome Spring Where: Holywells Park, Ipswich When: Sat 23rd March Craft activities, planting seeds, making homes for wildlife, listening to springtime stories from the storyteller and more! FREE | www.holywellspark.org.uk Lambing & Spring Bulbs Where: Kentwell Hall, Long Melford When: Sat 23rd - Sun 24th March Lambing time at Kentwell is everyone’s favourite as you get to meet all the new born lambs in the Stable Yard whilst the older ones will be running around the paddocks. Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children) - From £31.50 www.kentwell.co.uk Zog Where: Ipswich Regent Theatre When: Fri 15th - Sun 17th March Large in size, and keen in nature, Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know. Adult: £16 / Child (U16) £14 www.ipswichregent.com

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Mother’s Day Kids’ Card Making Where: Hobbycraft, Martlesham When: Sat 30th March Children can make their very own Mother’s Day card using a variety of flower foam accessories and craft essentials. FREE www.hobbycraft.co.uk/ipswich

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Theatre When: Sat 30th March Zoom through the weird and wonderful wormhole alongside Gill and Boo, a couple of crafty World Builders (and clowns) with a ground-breaking plan to build a brand new, fully-functioning planet! Adults £8 | Children £5 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk Mother’s Day Gift Making Crafty Workshop Where: The Apex, BSE When: Sat 30th March On this workshop you will make 6 scented heart bath fizzes as well as the gift wrapping and a personalised card. £10 | www.theapex.co.uk

Mother’s Day Special Mum’s Get in Free Where: East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel When: Sun 31st March A magnificent array of working engines will be demonstrated in all their glory with large and small engines in steam! There will also be hands-on activities for children. Adult: £10 | Child £5 | Under 4’s & Mum’s FREE | www.earm.co.uk Mother’s Day Lunch Where: Ufford Park When: Sun 31st March Spoil your mum on her special day with a delicious 3 course lunch in the Deben Lounge, accompanied by Mr Tim and his saxophone between 12noon - 4pm. Adult: £23.50 | Childred aged 5-12 Half Price | Under 5’s FREE www.uffordpark.co.uk Mother’s Day Lunch & Tour Where: Glemham Hall When: Sun 31st March This Mother’s Day, treat Mum to a delicious two course lunch in the beautiful surroundings of Glemham Hall, near Woodbridge. Take a seat in the Great Hall at 12pm to enjoy a delightful two course, light lunch. Afterwards, join the owner, Major Philip Hope-Cobbold for a fascinating tour of the Hall. £40pp | www.glemhamhall.co.uk

Inspire Suffolk: Holiday Clubs, every school holiday across Suffolk At Inspire Suffolk, we work hard to ensure that children enjoy our Holiday Clubs and that we can provide a variety so that there is something for everyone to have a fun and active day! Our Holiday Clubs run every school holiday across Suffolk for 5-13 year olds and feature a range of sports, crafts, dance* and football clubs** and most importantly, lots of fun! The sports we run include football, tennis, badminton, basketball, rounders and much more. We also run Football Holiday Clubs for those who want to spend the day playing football including our Goalkeeping Clinics, and Football Specialist clubs for 5-12 year olds, and Footy 4’s for 4-6 year olds. You can book your space now online at www.inspiresuffolk.org.uk

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*dance in Ipswich & Woodbridge with Ipswich School of Dancing ** football clubs in Ipswich & Bury St Edmunds.

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What’s On Knightzzz At The Museum Where: Colchester Castle When: Fri 5th to Sat 6th April Are you brave enough to spend the night? For families looking for a very special camping experience, join the Colchester museum team for a very different B&B! £30pp | www.cimuseums.org.uk/ event/knightzzz-at-the-museum Who let the dads out Where: St John,s, Woodbridge When: Sat 6th April St John’s Church are hosting an event for dads, father figures, carers and their children to enjoy time together - all welcome. FREE www.stjohnswoodbridge.org.uk

What’s new at Glass & Craft? Alongside all the regular crafts, including; glass & ceramic painting, Decopatch, Sand Art, Mosaics, Fun with Wood and Bear Building, Glass & Craft are pound to introduce their new craft, Foam Clay. Use the vibrant coloured clay to mould around a range of craft items such as ceramic and Paper Mache shapes. Foam Clay is great fun for all ages and is mess free! Get creative for Mother’s Day: Create a unique mother’s day gift at Glass & Craft, Kersey Mill. Choose from a wide selection of items such as ceramic vases, wine & Gin glasses, Decopatch flower pots and much more. Certain items can even be personalised with a name or message. Easter at Glass & Craft: All craft areas will be open every day in the Easter holidays with Easter themed craft and workshops taking place. For more details visit www.glassandcraft.co.uk or call 01473 517 404.

Spring Fair I wish I was Where: Jimmy’s w Shome a Mountain Farm, Ipswich it Where: New When: Sat 6th - Sun 7th April Wolsey Theatre Easter Egg Hunt, Mr Bunny’s Easter When: Sat 6th April Grotto, carousel rides, chick holding, Using rhyme, live music, and just lambing live, bunny squeezing, may a smattering of metaphysical pole, music, band stand, morris philosophy to boldly reimagine dancing, over 100 craft and local Herman Hesse’s classic fairytale. food stalls, and plenty more! Adults £8 | Children £5 Family Day Pass: £30.00 2019 02 Families Mothers Day.qxp_130mm h x 90mm w 13/02/2019 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk www.jimmysfarm.com

Spring Steam Gala Where: East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel When: Sat 6th - Sun 7th April Enjoy a full day of intensive steam engine action. Adults: £10 | Children (4-15): £5 13:34 Page 1 Under 4’s: FREE | www.earm.co.uk

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Where: The Apex, BSE When: Mon 8th April Louis Pearl explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles Adults: £13.50 | U14s £11 www.theapex.co.uk The Gruffalo family morning at Foxburrow Farm Where: Woodbridge When: Tue 9th April Follow characters from the story around the farm. Adults: £2.00 | Children: £4.00 www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org

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What’s On Heads Up - Creating with Clay Where: Gainsborough House, Sudbury When: Tue 9th April Get Inspired by Nicole Farhi’s sculptures and create your own clay heads and hands. Adults: £3.00 | Children: £2.00 www.gainsborough.org/events Easter Holiday Panto

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Where: Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe When: Tue 9th April Starring Kerry Katona & Basil Brush! Belle lives a quiet provincial life in the village of Ooh La La until her father accidentally stumbles across a terrifying Beast. Various prices | www.spapavilion.uk

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The Little Mermaid Where: Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe When: Thu 11th April A fast-paced, highly entertaining Easter Pantomime featuring pop songs, magic and puppets Guaranteed to make a splash! Various prices | www.spapavilion.uk Children’s Craft Activities: Easter Cards Where: Suffolk Record Office When: Fri 12th April You can colour in, make and decorate Easter Cards with Ipswich Record Office. Their half term craft activities for accompanied children over five years. £2.50 | www.suffolkarchives.co.uk Framlingham Country Show & Suffolk Festivals of Dogs Where: Framlingham College When: Sat 13th - Sun 14th April If you love Country Shows, are a foodie and would like to watch some amazing cookery demonstrations, this is for you! Online Prices: Adults £7.50 | Children £3.00 | Unders 5’s Free www.framcountryshow.co.uk

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Where: Theatre Royal, BSE When: Thu 18th - Sat 20th April Join Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad in this delightful and witty adaptation of The Wind in the Willows. Various prices www.theatreroyal.org

Easter Party Where: Rainbow Fun, Sudbury When: Sun 14th April Special Golden Egg Hunt in the play frames, buffet and chocolate treat. £6.25 per child www.facebook.com/ rainbowfunsudbury Spring Open Event Where: Daws Hall Nature Reserve, Lamarsh Nr Sudbury When: Sun 14th April Open events for all to enjoy the beautiful Daws Hall Nature Reserve and splendid Sanctuary Gardens. Children’s nature activities available. Adult: £6 | Child: £2 | U5’s FREE. www.dawshallnature.co.uk

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What’s On EASTER Day Out with Thomas Where: East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel When: Fri 19th - Mon 22nd April Bust my buffers! Enjoy a extra special day out as Thomas the Tank Engine pulls into Chappel station….calling all little engineers! Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, as he visits the East Anglian Railway Museum at Easter for a day of family fun. The Fat Controller will also be on hand to make sure that Thomas is being a really useful engine whilst Rusty and Dusty, Sodor’s Station Sweepers, will be causing mischief. Day Out With Thomas is an event the whole family can enjoy. Take a real steam train ride behind Thomas and his friends, Daisy, Percy and Toad will all be here. Complete your Passport To Adventures and Junior Engineer Certificate, watch reenactments of classic Thomas stories and much more. A real family day out, voted a hit by visitors young and old. Adult/Senior: £15 | Child: £11 | Family (2Ad/2Ch): £48 UNDER 2’s FREE Please note, these are online prices which are discounted. Tickets purchased on the door will cost more. www.earm.com Easter at Easton Where: Easton Farm Park When: Fri 19th - Mon 22nd April More than an Easter Egg hunt! Find the clues, discover the Easter eggs and solve the Easter puzzle to get your own freshly laid chocolate Easter Egg! £9.50pp | Under 2’s FREE www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk

Easter Egg Hunt Where: Glemham Hall When: Sat 20th April Children will love exploring the beautiful walled gardens in the hunt for brightly coloured Easter Eggs! Advance Ticket Prices: Adult: £4.00 | Child: £13.00 www.glemhamhall.co.uk

Eastertide at Kentwell Where: Kentwell Hall, Long Melford When: Fri 19th - Mon 22nd April Plenty of indoor Easter-themed activities, House, Gardens and Farm are also open. Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children) - From £31.50 www.kentwell.co.uk

Easter Craft fair Where: St Peter’s Church, Sudbury When: Sat 20th April The fair will host a wide range of handmade craft stalls including textiles, jewellery, knitted and crochet gifts. There will also be a tearoom selling homemade cakes, light lunches, tea and coffee. FREE | www.ukcraftfairs.com/ craft-events/21244/simply-events... easter-craft-fair

Easter Speggtacular Where: Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm When: Fri 19th - Mon 22nd April The Easter Speggtacular is another opportunity to cuddle the lambs which will be back over the Easter weekend. Family Tickets From: £19 www.baylham-house-farm.co.uk Higham Point to Point Where: Higham Racecourse When: Sat 20th April Higham Races makes a fabulously fun and social countryside day out. Tradestands and food a plenty, with fairground attractions for the whole family. Online Prices: Adults £13 | Under 17’s: FREE www.highamraces.co.uk

Easter Chocolate Egg Decorating Where: Hobbycraft, Martlesham When: Sat 20th April You will get your own chocolate egg to decorate with different colour icing and embellishments that you can wrap up and give to someone special this Easter. £1 | www.hobbycraft.co.uk/ipswich

Paddington visits Bresingham Where: Bressingham Steam & Gardens When: Sun 21st April Paddington will be making appearances throughout the day. All the usual Bressingham train rides will also be operating. Online Prices: Adult: £13.63 | Child (3-16): £12.72 | Age 2: £2.27 www.bressingham.co.uk Easter Joust! - Knights of Middle England Where: Hedingham Castle When: Sun 21st - Mon 22nd April It’s jousting season once again and the grounds of Hedingham Castle are set to ring to the clash of steel - a medieval spectacular you won’t want to miss! Family Ticket: £42 www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk For more information about events at Suffolk Museums this Easter Please see page 22

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Regent When: Sat 27th - Sun 28th April Join Bing, Sula, Coco and Pando as they find out how to tell stories by pretending,dressing-up and singing songs. Tickets From £15.50 www.ipswichregent.com East Anglian Game & Country Fair Where: Euston Hall Estate, Thetford When: Sat 27th - Sun 28th April Bringing the countryside to life. Two days of events and attractions from across the globe Family Ticket: £40.00 www.ukgamefair.co.uk The Market for Mums - Baby & Toddler SHow Where: Trinity Park, Ipswich When: Sun 28th April A place to celebrate all things Bump, Baby & Beyond! With a fantastic line up of demonstrations, talks and competitions. Adults: £4 | Children: FREE www.themarketformums.co.uk Families Suffolk: Issue 46

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Fishy Family Fun at Easter with Lowestoft Maritime Museum Easter fun in Suffolk Museums Brandon Heritage Centre Eggcellent Easter Crafting 13th & 17th April | 10-12pm & 1-3pm Get crafty and decorate your own Easter bonnet, card or egg. brandonsuffolk.com/brandon-heritagecentre.php

Felixstowe Museum Great Felixstowe Museum Easter Egg Hunt 17th April | Various times Search the Museum for the coloured eggs, then exchange them for a yummy reward! Also, there’s fun Easter crafts to make too. www.discoverlandguard.org.uk

Ipswich Transport Museum Annual Easter Egg Trail 22nd April | 11-4pm Find the teddy bears and their clues to lead you to where the chocolate eggs are hidden. Drive one of the model steam engines on the model railway and maybe find a chocolate egg on one of the wagons. www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk

Mid Suffolk Light Railway Museum Easter Steam Up 21st & 22nd April | 11-5pm Join the Middy for their Easter Steam-Up Sunday with steam train rides, plus Easter Bunny hunts and prizes. www.mslr.org.uk

Lowestoft Maritime Museum, in Sparrow’s Nest Gardens, is looking forward to a fun-filled start to the new season. Maritime marvels The museum tells the story of Lowestoft’s development as an important port and is host to a fascinating collection of maritime objects including the much coveted Prunier trophy and the heroic Spot’s shiny dog collar. Families can pick up an explorer’s bucket, get hands-on with sea faring objects or follow Captain Crabbe’s adventure trail. Would be sailors can even find out how to navigate - without using a Sat Nav!

Family fun this Easter On Wednesday 10th and 17th April, during the Easter holidays, from 11-3pm young visitors can get crafty with the museum team and make a maritime memory of their own to take home. For more information visit: lowestoftmaritimemuseum.co.uk

Museum of East Anglian Life Easter Egg Hunt and newborn lambs 6 April – 22 April Hunt high and low across the museum site to find the eggs and win a prize! The arrival of Spring also welcomes the newborn lambs, with public feeding sessions that allow you to get up close to these adorable new additions www.eastanglianlife.org.uk

The Red House Easter Egg Hunt 21 April | 1-4pm Visit The Red House over Easter and take part in their Audio Easter Egg Hunt. Explore five acres of beautiful gardens as you listen out for the sounds of different instruments used in Britten’s music. www. brittenpears.org/visit

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