Page 46 • The HERALD • 14th September 2023 v SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v KIDS ZONE Services offered: Private Tutoring Services Home-schooling Solutions Exam Prep and Entry Coaching and Mentoring Services Soft Skills Training Phone: 07751 083447 Email: office@stgeorgeseducation.com Website: www.stgeorgeseducation,com Creativity Unwrapped at Lepe Country Park Take part in Lepe Country Park’s family friendly trail as part of their Creativity Unwrapped themed Heritage Open Days running until 17th September. Learn about the history of the clever architecture and discover your creative air at the same time. Take a trip back in time and learn some cool historical facts, complete puzzles and get creative. At each stage of the activity pack you will have the chance to explore a di erent artistic medium; including; construction, poetry, origami, music, art. (All the resources will be provided.) is is a FREE activity and will be running daily for the whole festival. Pick up your packs from the visitor services desk. (Usual parking charges apply) Paultons Park, the UK’s best value theme park, has con rmed the return of its popular Halloween Spooktacular and Celebration of Christmas events this Autumn and Winter. e Halloween Spooktacular sees the leading attraction undergo a ghoulish makeover for the event taking place between Thursday 12th October and Monday 30th October. A western-themed transformation for Tornado Springs is sure to thrill guests with a ghostly surprise or two, while Peppa Pig World’s ghoulish makeover will bring a spooky touch to the famous experience. e Legend of Paultons Manor show, an all-singing and dancing extravaganza, returns on selected dates throughout October, with a special Halloween tale suitable for families to enjoy. Paultons Park’s very own Halloween mascots, the Spirit Squad, will be haunting the park with several opportunities for visitors to meet the friendly phantoms. Families can enjoy late-night Tickets for Paultons Park’s Halloween Spooktacular and Celebration of Christmas Events Are On Sale Now openings and the unique opportunity to experience Paultons Park at dusk on Tuesday 24th, Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th October. December will see the return of Paultons Park’s ever-popular Celebration of Christmas event with the attraction transformed into a winter wonderland on selected dates from 2nd December to 23rd December. Peppa Pig fans will delight as Peppa Pig World takes on a fresh festive look, with Peppa herself welcoming friends in her special jolly out ts. roughout the park, illuminations including a light show at Paultons Park’s giant Music Christmas Tree, will deliver the spirit of Christmas and immerse visitors in the seasonal festivities. Returning for 2023, Paultons Park will welcome families to meet Father Christmas in his very own grotto. Families will be able to enjoy exclusive time with Santa, where they can take photos, tell him what is on their Christmas lists and explore the magical Managing Your Child’s Angry Feelings - Free Parenting Courses Families Matter are running a free 6 week course for parents to help manage your child’s angry feelings. is course is designed to help you to recognise the rst signs of anger, learn calming strategies and de-escalate con ict situations. e course will start on Thursday 28th September running for 6 weeks on ursdays 10am to 11.30am at Cornerstone Church in Hythe. For more information or to book a place, please call: 023 8020 7623 or email: o ce.fm.hurc@gmail.com Happy Halloween 2021 Little ghouls and ghosts – and all fans of things that go bump in the night – will enjoy endish fun at the wickedly wonderful Watercress Line this Halloween. e spooktacular Wizard Week runs from 21st to 29th October with plenty of magic and mayhem guaranteed. Take a hair-raising ride with the Wizard Express steam train and dare to walk in Harry Potter’s footsteps over the famous railway footbridge where Harry received his Hogwarts Express ticket in the lm. rills and chills can be found exploring the Harry Potter style coach at Alresford; meeting creepy crawly creatures, wise owls and fearless falcons; and taking ‘ ying lessons’ with Professors Slugwind and Apricus! Enjoy spooky stories and get spellbound by themystical magic shows. Creepy cra s will give youngsters the chance to create spooky bat mobiles, badges and for an additional cost, conjure up magic wands. Young visitors are encouraged to wear their spookiest Halloween costume for the Watercress Line’s fancy dress competition – with three age categories and great prizes for: Under 4s - ‘Brand New Wizards’; 4 to 8 year olds – ‘Emerging Wand Talent’ and Overs 8’s - ‘Potion Masters’! ere will be unlimited steam train rides all week, allowing all the family to be enchanted by the Watercress Line’s four heritage stations along the route. Don’t forget to try some tasty treats with great sweets and refreshments available at Ropley station and other outlets. e Watercress Line’s CEO Rebecca Dalley said: “We’re casting our Halloween magic to make this year’s Wizard Week more spellbinding than ever before! All little vampires, monsters and phantoms should prepare to scare and enjoy some frightfully good fun! Don’t miss out – make sure you book your tickets online as soon as possible.” Not all activities will be held every day of Wizard Week, so please check the Watercress Line website for more information and book tickets at: watercressline. co.uk/wizard-week/ grotto full of reindeer, polar bears and toy makers. Early booking is advised for Santa’s Grotto to avoid disappointment. Santa’s Christmas Wish Show! brings even more of the spirit of Christmas to the park throughout December. Families can snuggle up in the undercover seating area to enjoy the show which features singing, dancing, special e ects and fun with Billy and Belinda the elves, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Reindeer and guest starring the man himself - Father Christmas! James Mancey, Operations Director at Paultons Park, said: “We know how important it is for our visitors to have something special to look forward to for both Halloween and Christmas. Seasonal occasions always present brilliant opportunities to do something different and really bring a touch of extra magic to the park. Guests come back year after year to enjoy the seasonal events that offer families even more value for money. Our memorable events offer guests a unique way to celebrate together this winter and are sure to be a highlight for all the family.” Situated in Ower, Paultons Park has been recognised as one of the world’s leading attractions by TripAdvisor and is now recognised as one of the best value family attractions in the UK. Tickets can be pre-booked online for Paultons Park’s Halloween Spooktacular and A Celebration of Christmas events. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Santa’sGrotto is an add on experience, and park tickets will need to be booked separately. Guests can nd out more information and book tickets on the Paultons Park website: paultonspark. co.uk or visit: www.paultonsbreaks.com to explore short break deals. The Watercress Line’s magical Wizard Week returns from 21st to 29th October Frightfully Good Fun at Watercress Line’s Wizard Week
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