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Winter Reading Challenge

2nd January-22nd February 2025

Venue: Various venues

Kids will take part in various exciting challenges ranging from reading to creating art to acting! They’ll choose from 12 challenges, and as they complete them, they’ll earn stickers to help the dragons...

Great Notley Country Park Junior Parkrun

3rd February-31st March 2025

Venue: Great Notley Country Park

Join this free, weekly 2k run aimed specifically at juniors aged 4 to 14 years-old. Parkrun organise free, weekly, 2km timed runs around the world for children. They are open to everyone and take place...

Gruffalo Trail

3rd February-31st March 2025

Venue: Thorndon Country Park

Discover the magic of the deep dark wood with this self-led trail searching for the amazing hand crafted carvings of the Gruffalo characters. No booking required and the pathways are buggy friendly.

High Ropes Quiet Sessions

3rd February-31st March 2025

Venue: Nuclear High Ropes

Embark on a uniquely tailored adventure where tranquility meets thrilling heights! The exclusive Quiet Sessions have been thoughtfully designed to cater to individuals with Special Educational Needs (SEN),...

Laser Tag Parties

3rd February-31st March 2025

Venue: Laser Mayhem

Offering Laser Tag from 7+ years and Mini-Paintball from ages 8-13. Laser Mayhem activities are perfect to keep up those team bonds. The large party rooms are ideal and they also offer food packages. Call...

Plan the perfect party in 2025

Plan the perfect party in 2025

Primary Times puts together its top 10 children’s party themes to help parents with planning ahead.

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Motivation for maths

Motivation for maths

Discover how to make maths fun, rewarding, and engaging for learners of all ages.

Creative costume ideas

Creative costume ideas

Primary Times explores some fun outfit ideas to inspire children of all ages on World Book Day.

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