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Stagecoach & Thornhill School join to celebrate the new Performing Arts Centre

The original, largest and still the best networkof performing arts schools in the world.

Nurturing and developing young peoples potentialthrough dance, drama and singing.

For 4 - 18 year olds, after school, at weekends andholiday workshops.

For further info call 07535 707834email: [email protected] visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/sunderlandsouth.

Stagecoach Theatre Arts School in Sunderland is credited for 1000's of professionalchildrens appearances on Stage and Screen, since it launched 10years ago. 2012 alonecredited Sunderland students with over 50 Professional Theatre appearances: The Kingand I; An Inspector Calls; South Pacific; Alice; Madame Butterfly & La Traviata; Billy Elliot- Londons West End; Oliver... TV & Film credits include 'Gently Down the Stream,''School Days' - Hype Film Productions, Waterloo Road, Vera-ITV Drama and Wolf Blood...Modelling shoots with Pins, Petal and Powder... Birmingham Symphonia Choralperformance. Stagecoach children not only are given tuition in a thriving environmentin Dance, Drama and Singing which is open to ALL their professional credits andexperiences are second to none.

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Publishing Editor & Advertising: Jan Stewart Tel: 0191 264 5909

Email: [email protected]. 1 Denehead Cottages,

Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 9RX.

Artwork: Spark Creative Design Ltd Tel: 01429 872291

Hi Everyone!Ho Ho ! Welcome aboard the Christmas and New Year issue – itgives you 10 whole weeks of festive fun and New Year events forall the family.

We are here to help you celebrate the most exciting time of theyear, and help you plan so all the super events happening locallycan be enjoyed.

We also have some absolutely fantastic competitions for youto enter and win loads of goodies, including a holiday for a familyof 4 in America!

As the year draws to a close it is also a time to say a BIG THANKYOU for making Primary Times your No 1 Choice and to lookforward to providing you with as many opportunities to enjoyfamily life in the forthcoming year – 2013!

So, have yourself a Merry Little Christmas and see you againsoon in 2013.

With Seasons Greetings from Jan and the Crewat Primary Times.

Page 4 Bees Diaries.

Page 5 Beamish – A Great Winter Day Out.

Page 7 Picture yourself in Durham this Christmas.

Page 10/13 Your 4 Page Guide to What’s On this Xmas & New Year.

Page 12 Santa Claus Xmas Grotto Guide .

Page 14 Competitions Page!

Page 15 Theatre - Your Guide to all the Family Shows.

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Putting on a pantomime with helpfrom the experts.

A North East arts venue, renowned foris popular Christmas show, is givingfamilies, schools and communitygroups across the region free help inputting on their own pantomime – oh yes they are!.

The Customs House, South Shieldshas created a special computerprogramme, aptly-named PantoMaker, which guides users step-by-step through writing, designing andperforming their own festive show.

The software is available to downloadfree for PC from ch-arted.co.uk or at acost of £1.49 as an Ipad app.

This is the latest in a series of similarresources created by The CustomsHouse in partnership with ShooflyPublishing, which offer an enjoyableand interactive way for children to

tackle curriculum-based subjects andachieve key skills across key stagesone to four.

Many of these resources are free todownload with others being offered aspart of a small annual subscriptioncharge – which includes all regularupdates.

For more information visit www.ch-arted.co.uk or call 0191 427 8197/88

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Brrrrrr! I hope you’re all keeping warm during this chillyweather! As the days get shorter and colder you may notsee many honey bees flying around anymore. But don’tworry, we are still awake and looking after ourselves.

You see, during the winter, honey bees – unlikebumblebees – don’t hibernate. There are still around10,000 of us in each hive here in The Alnwick Garden, andwe need to keep the temperature of the hive above 20˚Cto stay alive. To do this we huddle very close together in avery tight ball and shake our muscles quickly to produceheat – very similar to when your teeth chatter or you rubyour hands to keep warm!

It’s not too late to give us a helping hand for next yeareither. We love spring flowers, and now is the perfect timeof year that you can plant the bulbs. A bulb is like a littlepocket of energy, just ready to give a fantastic show ofcolour before most other plants. Crocuses, snowdrops,scillas, grape hyacinths and snakeshead fritillaries are ourfavourites. Remember to plant them roughly three timesthe depth of the actual size of the bulb.

You can get bulbs for all positions in the garden, and youcan even plant them in the lawns or under trees and theycan give a stunning show year after year. I promise you,you’ll like them almost as much as us…

Goodbye, stay warm and think of us in the hive – clusteredand cosy!

Bonnie. Queen Bee of The Alnwick Garden

For full information, please visit The AlnwickGarden website: www.alnwickgarden.com.

Hello my lovely friends!

BEE FACT OF THE MONTHThere have been bees on Earth forover 30 million years – that’s a very

long time!


Unlike many similar museums andattractions which close during thewinter months, award-winningBeamish Museum is open all year andit’s a great place to banish thosewinter blues and enjoy a family dayout in the crisp, fresh air.

Every weekend from Novemberthrough to March, you can take a stepback in time and stroll through theEdwardian Town and Pit Village,experience Victorian rural life atHome Farm and explore Georgiantimes at Pockerley Old Hall. What’smore, your ticket is valid for a wholeyear, so you can visit as often as youlike for the next twelve months.

And right through until February halfterm, visitors with energy to spare canpop on some skates and take a turnon the outdoor real ice rink in The PitVillage (small extra charge applies).

It’s a fun way to burn off Christmasover-indulgence and put some colourin the cheeks!

There’s still time to enjoy a fun-packed, family Christmas outing toBeamish too. Each weekend, until30th December, you can experienceChristmas as it was in Georgian,Victorian and Edwardian times. Tastedelicious festive food, see beautifuldecorations and pick up a perfectpresent from the Edwardian marketstalls. Until Christmas Eve,

children can pay a visit to FatherChristmas in his magical firesideGrotto, he’ll have a small gift for everychild (small extra charge).

Until 21st March, Beamish is openfrom 10am to 4pm, closed Mondays,Fridays and Christmas Day.Admission charges at weekends are£17.50 for adults, £13 for seniors and

£10 for children (under 5s free) –tickets are valid for a whole year for anunlimited number of visits. Half pricewinter day tickets are available onTuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdayswhen a visit is centred on The Town,Pit Village and Tramway.

Beamish – a great winter day out.


Prince Bishops Shopping Centreis located right in the heart ofDurham, just off the historicMarket Place. This outdoorshopping centre comes alive withthe spirit of Christmas and is theideal setting to pick up thatperfect gift.

It provides the ideal place to getyour festive fashion fixes, if youwant to look and feel fabulousthere is a range of health andbeauty specialists at hand,gadgets and gizmos gifts galore,or if you’re looking to escape thisChristmas, you will find the rightdestination with a number oftravel agents to choose from.Here you can be sure to find thatperfect gift for everyone.

Tucked alongside high streetfavourites you can find hiddengems in some of the divinejewellery shops, treat yourself tosome tantalising cakes andchocolates, or simply put yourfeet up, enjoy a hot beverage andwatch the world go by.

Christmas at Prince Bishops isalso a magical time for all thefamily. A traditional grotto warmsthe heart of everyone who passesby and you can even pay SantaClaus in his winter wonderlandhome a visit from Sunday, 25November; let’s hope you’vebeen good this year.

Getting to Prince Bishops issimple with its 400 space, awardwinning safe and secure car park

which is open24 hours aday placingyou right inthe centre ofthe city forshopping orenjoying ameal withfamily andfriends.

Picture yourself in Durham this Christmas.


Win a fab bike from thenew Disney collectionDisney fans will be in a spin of excitement as their favourite charactersbecome the feature of the hot new Disney bikes range. Combining the

highest quality with great prices, these eye-catching bikes are a ‘must have’for Disney fan.

Cinderella zooms from rags on a bike that’s in exact Cinderella blue. For girlswho love pink, the stunning Princess Bike with glitter pink metallic frame is amust. Both bikes feature either Cinderella or all the Disney princesses acrossstabilizers, carry seat, saddle and roll bar, along with stunning be-jewelledhandle-bars. For boys, Disney has created a bespoke new Cars Bikes range.All boldly sporting everyone’s favourite car, Lightning McQueen, who speeds

across chain-guards, handle-bar pads and stabilisers.

Whatever your favourite character, there’s a Disney bike just for you.

Primary Times Sunderland & Durham are giving you the chance to Win 1 of 2new Disney Bikes by just answering the following question:

Send your answer along with your name, address, telephone number & school detailsto Disney Bikes Competition, Primary Times, 1 Denehead Cottages, Hexham Road,

Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 9RX or by e-mail [email protected]. Entries must be received by Friday 14th December 2012.The winners will be notified thereafter. The judges decision is final & there is no cash

alternative!

Q. What’s the name of everyone’s favourite Disney car?

Answer:


Find out more at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside.

With Christmas justaround the corner,families at Gibside have alot to look forward to andnot just visiting the jollyman with the white beard.This December, Gibside isopen for winter walks and outdooradventures every single day, apart from Christmas Eve andChristmas Day. With two festivefarmers markets you can getsome unique last minutepresents from local producersand enjoy a warm mulled wineand some seasonal live musicwhile you’re at it. If you can’t waituntil Christmas Day for a festivefeast then join us for Christmas

Hog Roast at the Gibside Pub withlocal real ales, carol singing andlog burning fires. When the big dayhas been and gone and you’relooking to run off some energy(and some turkey!) don’t forgetthat Gibside is open for a BoxingDay breather AND there’s fivedays of Winter Adventure Week –free outdoor family fun includingden making and toastingmarshmallows round thecampfire!

Enjoy Winter Fun atGibside.


Thurs 6th – Fri 8th Dec THE ELVES & THESHOEMAKERSArts Centre WashingtonA magical Christmas Tale forchildren aged 3 & above. Tickets£8.50. Tel 0191 2193455 or visitwww.artscentrewashington.co.uk.

Sat 8th & Sun 9th Dec 10am-4pmCHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONSCastle Eden Dene National NatureReserve, Peterlee SR8 1NJDo something festive with the kids

that won’t cost the earth in the runup to Christmas - bring the familyalong to this drop-in session atCastle Eden Dene NNR in Peterlee& join in their wonderful Christmascelebration! It’s completely FREEto visit Santa & Mrs Claus in theirworkshop & there are also somegreat FREE craft activities for thechildren too! Tel 0191 5860004.

Tues 11th Dec 10am-4pmGIANT VICTORIAN CHRISTMASMAKERS MARKETSeaburn Leisure CentreA Giant Victorian themedChristmas Makers Market with 150stalls of handmade goods, gifts &treats, Santa will be there too!Admission Free. Tel 0740 2166535.

We take great care to ensure all this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip … or promise!

What’s OnSunderland

Durham

Sunderland

MONKWEARMOUTHSTATION MUSEUMNorth Bridge Street,Monkwearmouth, SR5 1APTel 0191 567 7075www.twmuseums.org.uk/monkwearmouth.

Every Thursday until 20th Dec10.15-11.30amRAILWAY RASCALSStories, singing & fun craftactivities in the Children’s Galleryfor pre-school children & theirguardians. Socialise with otherfamilies in a fun & friendlyenvironment. Cost £2 per child &50p per additional child with juice& biscuits provided.

SUNDERLANDMUSEUM & WINTERGARDENSBurdon Road, SR1 1PPTel: (0191) 553 2323www.twmuseums.org.uk/sunderland

Fri 7th Dec 10.30am 12.30pm & 2.30pmBJORN THE POLAR BEARCome along & marvel at theamazingly life-like animatronicBjorn the Polar Bear & meet hisherder Ursula. Bjorn blinks, sniffs &growls! He is incredibly life-like,playful & interactive & you will be

encouraged to not just watch butto stroke and pat him.Appearances are Free but placesare limited so booking is essential.

Sat 8th & 15th Dec 11am, 1pm &2pm (drop in)HUG-A-BEAR CHRISTMASSTORYTIMEJjoin Goldilocks at the storytellingtree in the Teddy Bear Storyexhibition for fairytales & fun trails.Make a Christmas teddydecoration in the learning roomsfrom 11am – 12noon & 1pm – 3pm(drop in).

Until Fri 21st DecPOLAR BEAR TRAILWhere are the polar bears hiding?Hunt them out in the museum orthe Winter Gardens on this funwinter-time trail.Collect your freeself-led trail from museumreception. Claim a prize stickerfrom museum reception when youhand in your completed trail.

Sat 1st & Sun 2nd DecSat 8th & Sun 9th DecSat 15th & Sun 16th DecSat 22nd & Sun 23rd DecA TRADITIONAL CHRISTMASCrook Hall & Gardens, SidegateDH1 5SZ

Enjoy a magical traditionalChristmas celebration: FatherChristmas, log fires, carols,presents, Christmas card making,the Elves' treasure hunt, Christmasstory telling, Mr Frosty thesnowman's snowball fight. A trulymagical event for the whole family.Tickets £9.50. Pre-bookingessential 0191 384 8028.

Thurs 6th & 20th Dec 10.30am-11.45am MINI ARTISTSDLI Museum & Art Gallery, AykleyHeads DH1 5TUMessy Play & Story Time for theUnder 5s. Cost £1.35 per parent orcarer plus the usual admissioncharge (under 4's are free). Thisincludes tea or coffee & juice forthe mini artists. Booking isrecommended. Tel 0191 384 2214.

Sat 8th & Sun 9th Dec 10am-4pmTRADITIONAL CRAFTSWEEKENDBotanic Gardens, Hollingside Lane,DH1 3TNSilversmith Les Howe & his wifeVivienne, an artist & card designer,will be demonstrating their skills inthe garden. Cost Adult £4.00, Child£1.50. Tel 0191 334 5521.

Sat 8th Dec 2-4pmCHRISTMAS CRAFTINGBotanic Gardens, Hollingside Lane,DH1 3TNGet crafty & draw inspiration fromthe Garden to create Christmasdecorations.Cost Adult £4.00, Child £1.50. Tel 0191 334 5521.

Sat 15th & Sun 16th Dec 10am-4pmCHRISTMAS FESTIVALThe Bowes MuseumLast year’s event attracted over5,000 visitors, receiving excellentreviews due to its magicalatmosphere. This year’s event willbe even bigger, held over two dayswith 100 stalls selling the best inlocal food & crafts. Santa will bethere with his reindeer, & there willbe music from local bands &choirs. Tel 01833 690 606.


What’s On

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Santa’s ChristmasCracker

Open daily 10am – 5pm (except 26th Nov & 3rd,10th & 17th Dec)

10% off admission with this advert

Elf School & Mrs Claus’s Bakery(weekends & 24th Dec)Meet the MeerkatsBirds of Prey

Plus all our usual activities

Until Mon 24th Dec For a magical experience visit Santa

in his Winter Wonderland& receive a bag of magic hay & lolly See the Christmas Fairy & Farm Elves

Meet his real reindeer Write a letter to Santa, post it & see Mrs

Claus for a replyFree ride on Santa’s Tractor & Trailer

SUNDERLAND

Sat 1st Dec 11am - 1pmSANTA IN THE SIDINGSMonkwearmouth MuseumGo along & meet a traditional SantaClaus in the sidings area of themuseum.There will be Christmas crafts - plus a free goodie bag from Santa! No booking required. Admission Free.Tel 0191 567 7075.

Sat 1st & Sun 2nd Dec 11am-4pmSANTA’S VISIT Washington Old Hall NT Visit Santa before he fly’s back to theNorth Pole & prepares for Christmas!Children’s crafts & face painting.Booking essential £10. Tel 01914166879.

Sat 1st & Sun 2nd DecSat 8th & Sun 9th DecSat 15th & Sun 16th DecWed 19th – Mon 24th DecSANTA’S GROTTODalton Park, SeahamVisit jolly old Santa in his festivegrotto beside the children’s play areaat Dalton Park until Christmas Eve.Ticket prices: £4 for a visit & present;£6 for a visit, present & photo. Forupto date information on everythinghappening at Dalton Park, visitwww.dalton-park.co.uk.

Sat 8th & Sun 9th DecSat 15th & Sun 16th DecThurs 20th – Mon 24th Dec 11am-4pmSANTA’S GROTTO

Funshack, Seaham Grange Ind.Estate, SR7 0PUVisit Santa for Free in his Grotto withevery paid admission. Tel 01915214853.

DURHAMSat 1st & Sun 2nd DecSat 8th & Sun 9th DecSat 15th & Sun 16th DecSat 22nd & Sun 23rdDec10.30am – 3.30pmSANTA’S GROTTO & CHRISTMASADVENTUREGibside NT, Burnopfield.A festive adventure in search of SantaClaus in his magical woodland grotto.Warm up by the fire with a present asa reward for being so good. Cost£6.00 per child. Tel 01207 541820.

Wed 5th, 12th & 19th Dec 10.30am – 3.30pmSANTA’S TODDLER TREATSGibside NT, Burnopfield.Special visit to Santa just for littleones. Cost £6.00 per child. Tel 01207 541820.

Sat 8th & Sun 9th DecSat 15th & Sun 16th DecSat 22nd – Mon 24th DecSANTA’S WINTER WONDERLAND Adventure Valley, Brasside DH1 5SG.The highlight of the experience is timewith the main man himself in hismagical Grotto! The children will beamazed at how much Santa knowsabout them! PLUS all children get atoy from Santa, too! Children £10.95Adults £6.95 Under 2s £3.95. Tel 0191 3868291.

SANTA CLAUS GROTTO GUIDE!Where to find Father Christmas before the big day.

Sat 22nd Dec 2pmCAROLS FOR CHILDRENDurham CathedralAn opportunity for children & theirparents to come to the Cathedralto sing well known ChristmasCarols. Traditional 30 minute carolservice for families.Tel 0191 374 4066.

Sat 12th Jan 2-4pmPLAYFUL PUPPETSBotanic Gardens, Hollingside Lane,DH1 3TNMake stick puppets of the wildresidents that visit your Garden.Cost Adult £4.00, Child £1.50. Tel 0191 334 5521.

The original, largest and still the best networkof performing arts schools in the world.

Nurturing and developing young peoples potentialthrough dance and singing.

For 4-18 year olds, after school, at weekends andholiday workshops.

Stagecoach Durham is now taking bookings for next term

Call 0191 417 5556www.stagecoach.co.uk

OLD FULLING MILLMUSEUM OFARCHAEOLOGYThe Banks, Durham, DH1 3EB.Tel: 0191 334 [email protected]/fulling.millAdmission: adults £1, children(5-18) and Over 60s 50p,children under 5 FREE, familyticket (2 adults + 3 children)£2.50

Activities are generally suitable forchildren aged 5-11 years & drop inbetween 1 & 3pm unless otherwisestated. Participation in all activitiesis included in the usual museumadmission prices.

Sat 1st & Sun 2nd DecDREADFUL DINOSAURSNew species of dinosaurs arediscovered all the time. Go along &make your own completefossilised dinosaur skeleton.

Sat 8th & Sun 9th DecSHIVER ME TIMBERSFind out about shipwreckarchaeology & make a treasure chest.

Sat 15th & Sun 16th DecCHRISTMAS IS COMINGGet into the festive spirit bymaking traditional VictorianChristmas decorations & samplingMrs Beeton's Christmas Negusrecipe*. (*non-alcoholic mulledwine, suitable for children).


Sat 5th & Sun 6th JanTHE ROMANS ARE COMINGGo along & make a Roman helmet& sword to do battle in.

Sat 12th & Sun 13th JanTHE CELTSWho were the Celts? Find outabout these mysterious people &make golden mirrors & jewellery

Sat 19th & Sun 20th JanHUNTERS vs FARMERSFind out about the Stone Age

Sat 26th & Sun 27th JanNATIONAL STORY TELLING WEEKTo celebrate National Story TellingWeek children can read someexciting ancient Greek legends &paint their own story-vase.

Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd FebBRILLIANT BONESGo along for an afternoon of bone-themed crafts, including making anx-ray to take home.

ORIENTAL MUSEUMElvet Hill, Durham DH1 3THTel: 0191 334 5694www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museumThese activities are suitable forchildren aged 5-11. Children mustbe accompanied by an adult.Events are drop in between 1 & 3pm, unless otherwise stated.Participation in all activities isincluded in the admission price.

Every Wednesday 10-11amLITTLE DRAGON CLUBA fun club for children aged 0-5years. include songs, story time,crafts, role-play, gallery hunts &object handling. To covermaterials, there is a charge of £1per child per session, payable onthe day. Tea, coffee & biscuits areprovided free of charge for parents& carers at the end of eachsession. the last session beforeChristmas will be Wednesday 12thDecember (weather permitting).

BEAMISH MUSEUMBeamish Museum, Beamish, DH9 0RG Tel: 0191 370 4000.www.beamish.org.uk

Every weekend until 24thFebruary 2013.ICE SKATING@BEAMISHPut on some skates & take a spinon a real ice rink in The PitVillage.*Small extra charge applies.

Every weekend until Sun 30thDec 10am-4pmCHRISTMAS AT BEAMISHHalls be-decked with boughs ofholly! Immerse yourself in thesights, sounds & smells ofChristmas in days gone by, a wholefestive season for everyone. It’show every Christmas ought to be...Wrap up warmly and experience allthe trimmings of a Georgian,Victorian and EdwardianChristmas at Beamish Museum.

Fri 7th, 14th & 21st Dec 4-9pmCHRISTMAS EVENINGSBeamish will open its doors forthree extra special evenings in theEdwardian Town & Pit Village andthe chance to experienceGeorgian twelfth nightcelebrations at Pockerley Old Hall.Indulge yourself with roastedchestnuts, mulled wine &entertainment from the times.Take a turn on the Ice Rink & visitFather Christmas in his magicalfireside grotto. Admission toChristmas Evenings at Beamish isby pre-paid ticket only. Ticketscost £12 per person (Childrenunder 2 years old are free).

GIBSIDE NATIONALTRUSTBurnopfield, NE16 6BGTel: 01207 541820.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside

Wed 26th Dec 10am-4pmBOXING DAY BREATHEREscape the sales & walk off theturkey with a gentle stroll aroundour winter wonderland followed bya hot drink in the Potting ShedCafé. Free event but normaladmission charges apply. Tel01207 541820.

Mon 31st Dec – Fri 4th Jan11am-3pmWINTER ADVENTURE WEEKAn antidote to weeks of Santa -wrap up snuggly & burn off the kids'energy with natural outdooradventures like den building. Warmup indoors at the Mini Gibside PlayHall or in the Potting Shed Cafe.Free event but normal admissioncharges apply. Tel 01207 541820.

COMPETITION WINNERSCHRISTMAS AT BEAMISH COMPETITIONAva Twilley from Hetton Lyons Primary School.

CUSTOMS HOUSE PANTO COMPETITIONAlex Donaldson from Fulwell Junior School.


COMPETITION PAGE

Win a Family Ticket to seeALADDIN

at The Theatre Royal, Newcastle.The pantomime this year at The Theatre Royal is Aladdin which runsfrom Tuesday 27thNovember until Saturday 19th January 2013.

Based in the far off city of Newcastle, just north of Peking, the show isan abundance of laughs, spectacular sets & stunning costumes!Tickets start from only £11.00 and are available from The Theatre

Royal Box Office on 08448 11 21 21.

Primary Times have teamed up with The Theatre Royal to give youthe chance to Win a Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) to see

Aladdin this Christmas by simply answering the following question:

Send your answer along withyour name, address,telephone number & schooldetails to Theatre RoyalCompetition, Primary Times,1 Denehead Cottages,Hexham Road, Walbottle,Newcastle upon Tyne NE159RX or by e-mail [email protected] must be received byFriday 14th December 2012.The winner will be notifiedthereafter. The judgesdecision is final & there is nocash alternative!

Question: What is the capital of China?

Answer: ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFT sails into stores this Christmas available inTriple Play, Blu-ray 3D & DVD on Monday 10th December 2012 from

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Watch in your own homeManny, Diego, & Sid be challenged like never before to become heroes & dothe impossible, as they encounter exotic sea creatures, explore a brave newworld, & battle ruthless pirates. Scrat’s reunion with his beloved but cursedacorn catapults him to places no prehistoric squirrel has gone before.

Primary Times Sunderland & Durham has teamed up with Twentieth CenturyFox to offer readers the chance to Win 1 of 2 DvDs of the film, by simply

answering the following

Send your answer along with your name, address, telephone number & school detailsto Ice Age DvD Competition, Primary Times, 1 Denehead Cottages, Hexham Road,Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 9RX or by e-mail to [email protected] must be received by Friday 14th December 2012. The winners will be notifiedthereafter. The judges decision is final & there is no cash alternative.

Q. Who is reunited with his beloved Acorn?

Answer:

Santa Claus will be stopping off at Adventure Valley in his WinterPalace for the entire holiday season, and invites all youngsters andtheir families to come and enjoy all the festive fun! Whether itsChristmas crafts, petting the white Christmas rabbits, storytellingwith Mrs Claus or getting up close and personal with Frosty the real-life reindeer, Adventure Valley has it all! Not to mention an

exclusive sitting with Santa himself!Primary Times Sunderland and Durham have teamed up with

Adventure Valley to give you the chance to Win a Free Entry Pass fora Family of Four (valid until the end of March 2013) by simply

answering the following question:

Send your answer along with your name, address, telephone number & school detailsto Adventure Valley Competition, Primary Times, 1 Denehead Cottages, Hexham

Road, Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 9RX or by e-mail [email protected]. Entries must be received by Friday 14th December 2012.The winner will be notified thereafter. The judges decision is final & there is no cash

alternative!

Q. What is the name of Adventure Valley'sreal-life reindeer?

Answer:

The big family film for Christmas this year is Parental Guidance which isreleased on Boxing Day. This is a comedy starring Billy Crystal and Bette

Midler who play grandparents tasked with looking after their threegrandchildren but they have very different parenting methods to that

of their daughter and chaos very quickly ensues in their household.

Primary Times Sunderland & Durham has teamed up with TwentiethCentury Fox to offer readers the chance to Win 1 of 3 packs of

merchandise from the film – consisting of a t-shirt, backpack, notebook& colouring in pencils.– by simply answering the following question:

Send your answer along with your name, address, telephone number & school detailsto Film Competition, Primary Times, 1 Denehead Cottages, Hexham Road, Walbottle,Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 9RX or by e-mail to [email protected]. Entriesmust be received by Friday 14th December 2012. The winners will be notifiedthereafter. The judges decision is final & there is no cash alternative.

Q. How many grandchildren do Billy Crystal & BetteMidler look after in the film?

Answer:

Competition

Family & Children’s ShowsTheatre What’s On Guide


Until Sun 6th Jan 2013PETER PAN Fly away on a magical journey toNeverland with Peter, Wendy,Captain Hook & Lost Boys! TheSunderland Empire’s Christmaspanto stars Tom Lister(Emmerdale�s Carl King) as thedastardly Captain Hook &children’s TV favourite KatyAshworth (CBeebies I Can Cook)as Peter Pan, plus spectacularcostumes & sets, stunningeffects, hilarious jokes, song &dance & lots of audienceparticipation, Tickets from £10.00.

Tues 5th – Sat 9th FebGOODNIGHT MISTER TOMSet during the dark & dangerousbuild up to the Second WorldWar, Goodnight Mister Tomfollows sad William Beech, who isevacuated to the idyllic Englishcountryside & builds aremarkable & moving friendshipwith the elderly recluse TomOakley. All seems perfect untilWilliam is devastatinglysummoned by his mother backto London.Tickets from £10.00

Until Sat 5th Jan 2013SLEEPING BEAUTYCreated in the heart of Durham,Gala’s glittering familypantomime is a hilarious ridethrough the traditional fairytalestory. When fun-loving KingTickle (David Redgrave) forgetsto invite a Very Important Wizardto his daughter’s christening, heunleashes a curse which evenFairy Melusine (Samantha Morris)can’t undo. To keep her safe, theyoung Princess Aurora (ChristinaCuttell) is sent away to bebrought up as an ordinarycommoner by very common butloveable Dame Miriam (SteveFortune). But the evil WizardScorchard (Neil Armstrong) is

determined to use all his magic tofind her, despite the bestattempts of Dame Miriam & herdaft son SillyBilly (Paul Hartley).She is found by the handsomePrince Roger (Ian Curran), who isthe only one who can save themall, as he battles the forces of evilto undo the magic snoozing spell.And did someone say d-d-d-dragon!Tickets from £6.50

Until Mon 31st DecCINDERELLAHot on the heels of the hugelysuccessful Dick Whittington, joinLeah Bell & cast for a spectacularrendition of the most magicalpantomime...Cinderella! StarringLeah Bell, Bionik Funk, & PeterDonegan. This is a fast movingproduction full of fun, energy &audience participation with amodern feel to the music &script, beautiful costumes &fabulous sets complete with afairytale ending. Tickets from£11.00.

Tues 11th Dec 4.30pmTHE VERY SNOWY CHRISTMASBased on the best-selling bookby Diana Hendry & JaneChapman, The Very SnowyChristmas tells the story of BigMouse & Little Mouse on thenight before Christmas, in amusical puppet theatre treat forall the family. It’s Christmas Eve &Little Mouse & Big Mouse are athome putting up decorations.But as the snow starts to fall LittleMouse ventures outside... is he asbrave as he thinks he is, or doeshis imagination start to take overagain? This is the perfectChristmas treat for children aged3-7.Tickets £5.00.

Sunderland Empire

Box Office 0844 8713022

Gala Theatre Durham

Box Office 0191 332 4041

Empire Theatre Consett

Box Office Tel: 01207 218 171

LAMPLIGHT ARTS CENTRESTANLEY

Box Office Tel: 01207 218 899

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