Events Calendar for half term 19 July to 7 September 2008

10:26am Tuesday 15th July 2008

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Do you have an event or holiday club happening during the school holidays to keep children busy, if so, let us know. Send details to roni.skye@midlands.newsquest.co.uk.

Saturday 19 July to Sunday 27 July – Croome Park

Landscape Detective Family Trail. Self guided trail. Prize included.

Croome Park, Severn Stoke, Worcs. 01905 371006 Time 8.15pm to 11pm

Adults £8; Child £5; Family £12

Saturday 19 July - Pedal in the Park – Ghelevelt Park, Worcester

This is the venue for a host of cycling related fun events for all the family. Have a go on one of 30 bikes ranging from practical to most peculiar. Get your bike safety checked for FREE by qualified mechanics. Enjoy a fun and eventful day.

Time: 10am and entry is FREE.

Monday 21 July to Friday 25 July - Worcester Arts Workshop

Telephone: 01905 21095. Booking essential for all three activities

“The Heat is On”. Summer holiday art activities for 5 – 11 years.

Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm

£5.50 per session or £25 for all 5.

“The Great Big Story Telling Tree”. Summer holiday drama club for 5-7 years olds and 8 to 11 year olds.

Time: 10am – 11am or 11am to 1pm

£12.50 for 5 sessions.

“Roll Up! Roll Up!. Summer Circus Club for 7 – 11 years.

Time: 1.30am to 3.30pm

£25 for 5 sessions.

Tuesday 22 July – Tudor House, Worcester

“Canal Boat Making”. Craft session with Discover History. Booking essential.

Tudor House, Heritage Centre, Friar Street, Worcester. 07949 222137.

Time: 10am – 12 noon or 1pm to 3pm.

£4 per child, per session.

Thursday 24 July – Tudor House, Worcester

“Jousting Knights”. Craft session with Discover History. Booking essential.

Tudor House, Heritage Centre, Friar Street, Worcester. 07949 222137.

Time: 10am – 12 noon or 1pm to 3pm.

£4 per child, per session.

Saturday 26 July – Croome Park

“Family Bat Walk”. Booking essential.

Croome Park, Severn Stoke, Worcs. 01905 371006

Time 8.15pm to 11pm

Adults £8; Child £5; Family £12

Monday 28 July to Thurdsay 31 July – Witley Court

Kings and Queens Trail. Charges apply.

Witley Court, Great Witley. 01299 896636

Time: 10am to 6pm

Tuesday 29 July – Tudor House, Worcester

“Great Fire Plagues”. Craft session with Discover History. Booking essential.

Tudor House, Heritage Centre, Friar Street, Worcester. 07949 222137.

Time: 10am – 12 noon or 1pm to 3pm.

£4 per child, per session.

Tuesday 29 July – Forge Mill & Needle Museum, Redditch

Alien Activity – A fun and creative workshop on an alien theme led by museum staff.

Time: 1pm to 3pm. £4.

Telephone: 01527 62509

Tuesday 29 July to Thursday 31 July – Croome Park

Marvellous Mini Beasts drop in activities, looking at bugs and mini-beasts.

Croome Park, Severn Stoke, Worcs. 01905 371006

Time: 12 noon to 4pm

Normal admission prices apply.

Wednesday 30 July – Forge Mill & Needle Museum, Redditch

Flying Saucers and Alien Life Forms – Design and decorate a flying saucer (which will fly!) and construct a felt alien mask with the help of textiles tutor Jane Cobbett.

Time: 10am to 12 noon or 1pm to 3pm. £4.

Telephone: 01527 62509

Wednesday 30 July - Greyfriars

Make do and mend – recylcling is fun!

The Greyfriars, Friar Street. 01905 23571

Time: 1pm to 5pm

Thursday 31 July – Tudor House, Worcester

“1940’ Tractor”. Craft session with Discover History. Booking essential.

For further information contact: 07949 222137

Time: 10am – 12 noon or 1pm to 3pm.

£4 per child, per session

Saturday 3 August – Bite Farm, Bewdley

Trimpley Vintage Rally and Family Fun Day. This is the only original vintage rally where you can enjoy a great family day out. Trade stands, dog shows, steam and vintage vehicles and lots more.

Tel: 07986 170715

Sunday 4 August to Wednesday 6 August – The Swan Theatre, Worcester

Dance Workshops: 5 – 8 year olds and 9 – 12 year olds.

Tickets £15 for three sessions.

These workshops will introduce young people to movement. Workshops led by Jodie Roberts. Great opportunity to let your imagination run wild, have lots of fun and make new friends. Classes are 2.5 hrs in duration which includes a break, so bring a drink and snack. Clothing – no jeans, loose comfortable clothes, trainers or bare feet.

Telephone: 01905 611427

Monday 4 August to 8 August – Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove

Be and Avoncroft Detective – numerous bags of gold coins have been stolen from the Counting House and it is your job to become a detective and try and solve the clues to catch the burglar. Follow this fun trial around the Museum and become the Avoncroft Detective.

Telephone: 01527 831363/831886 for further information.

Tuesday 5 August to Friday 8 August – Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle.

Lots of fun activities for children throughout the summer holidays.

Telephone : 01299 250416 for further information.

Monday 11 August to Thursday 14 August - Forge Mill & Needle Museum, Redditch

Sizzling Summer Fun – Day workshops with a different theme each day.

Time: 10am to 3pm

Telephone: 01527 62509

Tuesday 12 August to Friday 15 August – Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle.

Lots of fun activities for children throughout the summer holidays.

Telephone : 01299 250416 for further information.

Tuesday 19 August to Friday 22 August – Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle.

Lots of fun activities for children throughout the summer holidays.

Telephone : 01299 250416 for further information.

Tuesday 19 August to Thursday 21 August – Croome Park

Kite flying – come and decorate and make a kite and fly it (£1.50) or bring your own. Free admission for under 16’s with Kite.

Telephone: 01905 371006

Tuesday 19 August – Worcester Woods and Country Park

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – Chapterhouse’s second children’s show this year. This show is suitable for all ages. The show is dressed in traditional Edwardian costume, with a cast of nine. It promises to be a lovely evenings entertainment for all.

Telephone 01905 766493 or box office 01905 726311 for more information.

Saturday 23 August to Monday 25 August – Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle

Teddy Time – Fun and games for all the family – and don’t forget to bring along your teddy bear.

Telephone : 01299 250416 for further information.

Tuesday 26 August to Friday 29 August – Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle.

Lots of fun activities for children throughout the summer holidays.

Telephone : 01299 250416 for further information.

Wednesday 27 August – Palace Theatre, Redditch.

Happy Circus Presents: Around in the 8-Tee Hee Minutes.

Life is never straight forward when you’re a clown, and Happy and Rip Randelle’s summer holiday is no exception. This combines stunning circus acts from spectacular international artists with the hilarious antics of Randelle clowns, this high-energy and fun packed show will dazzle and delight all.

Telephone: 01527 65203 for further information.

Monday 28 Jul 08 to Friday 29 Aug 08 - Super Camps at St Mary’s Convent School, Worcester

Super Camps are the No.1 multi-activity day camp provider for children aged 4-14! Our exciting combination of sport, art & play means children are kept energised and entertained during their school holidays. All of our camps are Ofsted registered and staff are CRB cleared so you – as a parent – can rest assured your children are in safe hands. Telephone: 01905 357786

Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm (with FREE options to extend from 8am - 6pm)

Wednesday 30 Jul 08 - Alien Activity at Forge Mill, Redditch

Design and decorate a flying saucer (which WILL fly) and create a felt alien mask with the help of textiles tutor Jane Cobbett. £4.00 per child, 8 years and above.

Time: 10:00 to 12:00 or 13:00 to 15:00

Telephone: 01527 62509

Saturday 30 August to Sunday 31 August – Severn Valley Railway

Day out with Thomas the Tank - Weekend of fun with that cheeky little engine, Thomas, and many of his well known friends. The Fat Controller will do his best to keep everyone in order!

Telephone 01299 403816 for further information.

Price: £7.50 to £15.

Saturday 6 September to Sunday 7 September – Severn Valley Railway

Day out with Thomas the Tank - Weekend of fun with that cheeky little engine, Thomas, and many of his well known friends. The Fat Controller will do his best to keep everyone in order!

Telephone 01299 403816 for further information.

Price: £7.50 to £15.