3:40pm Friday 30th July 2010
By Roni Skye
LOTS of fun days out and activities throughout the summer holidays to keep your children busy.
The New Hill Centre, Upton-upon-Severn - Kids Kapers Summer Holiday Club
Come along and enjoy a fortnight of fun during the summer holidays. Activities range from arts and crafts, sports, fun and games, computers, cooking and much more. 9am. The New Hill Centre, Upton-upon-Severn. £18 per day. Telephone 07773 484171 or 01684 592363.
Cecilia Hall Dance Centre, Malvern - Summer Workshops: Dance, Drama and Singing
Each day is split into four, two-hourly age/ability sessions. Week 1 is mainly dance and Week 2 includes script. Taught by a fully qualified teacher with a CRB Enhanced Disclosure. A short, informal performance will conclude the week. 9am. Cecilia Hall Dance Centre, Church Street, Malvern. £7 per 2-hour session. Telephone, 07525 057492.
Under 5s Play Time, Cripplegate Park.
Join the Parks Play Rangers MOST THURSDAYS for messy play, nursery songs and rhymes, outdoor games and loads more. Sessions are free but parents will need to stay. Meet outside the Sons of Rest. 12.30pm. Cripplegate Park, New Road, Worcester. Free. Telephone 01905 722233.
Friday, August 6 - Play Across the Years, Tudor House, Friar Street, Worcester.
For further information call 01386 553536 / 01905 612309 or visit tudorhouse.org.uk.
Opening Times: Friday 1pm to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Come and enjoy toys and games from Ancient Egypt to the present day. Enjoy the quiet tactical challenge of Board Games...dolls to cuddle...trucks to push...test your bowling skills...pub games (as played by Henry V111) in the Tavern. Led by Mrs History and friends.
Saturday, August 14 - Splashing fun! The River, Worcester South Quay
Adopt your duck for the St Richard's Hospice duck race in association with Worcester Festival. The duck race takes place at 2pm from Worcester Bridge, South Quay to Worcester Cathedral. To adopt your small, large, or fancy dress duck and watch it race down the river contact Lizzie Brazier on 01905 763963. The first duck to make it down to the Cathedral is the winner! Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Prices are : Small Duck- £3, Big Duck- £5 or Fancy Dress Duck £25
Wednesday, August 25 – Gheluvelt Play Day.
Looking for something to do during the summer holidays? ‘Carnival Crafts’, 10am to 12 noon – Led by an artist make beautiful decorations and instruments which can be brought along for the procession in the afternoon. ‘Drumming Workshop’, 1pm to 3pm – Led by Drumlove learn to play traditional African drums ending in a procession around the park. Aimed at four years to 13 years. Places limited. Booking essential. Book at the Pump House Environment Centre, Waterworks Road, Barbourne or telephone 07970 456002 or 01905 734980.
Saturday July 24 – Tuesday, August 31 - Summer Holiday Fun for Kids at Webbs of Wychbold
Riverside Ramble. Pick up an entry form at the reception desk and find the answers to the questions in the Riverside Gardens. Everyone returning a completed form will go into a draw to win a prize. 11am - 4pm FREE.
Tuesday, July 27 to Friday, August 20 - Holiday Hotspot at Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle, Worcester.
10.30am -4.30pm: Four weeks of fun children’s activities to brighten the summer holidays! Bank Holiday Monday: Family fun with a variety of entertainment including face painting, craft activities and competitions.
Adults £4.50 Children and Concessions £2.25. Under 5s Free. Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £12. For further information contact, 01299 250416
Monday, August 2 to Friday, August 13 - King’s Camps - Sport and Activity Camps at The University of Worcester
Camp times: 10am-4pm or 8.15am-5.45pm. Call 0845 643 5272 to book. For further details go to kingscamps.org
Monday, August 9 to Friday, August 13 - The University of Worcester - Scamps
Scamps is a specially designed activity programme for 3-5s that brings together nursery-style care with sport and activity. Scamps combines fun and learning by breaking down complex sports and games into manageable chunks, providing a good introduction to sport for young children. £79. 8:39am - 12:30pm
Saturday, August 7 to Sunday 8 - Avoncroft Medieval Tournament Weekend A new medieval festival to Worcestershire as we bring the village festival alive with jousts, displays of martial prowess, medieval sports, games and fun. Come to Avoncroft and see a spectacular lance shattering jousting tournament, cheer on your knights, archers and sportsmen as they fight it out for honour and prizes. A fantastic day out for all ages Saturday and Sunday between 10.30am and 4pm Adults £6.60, Seniors £5.50, Children £3, Family £16.50
Thursday, August 12 - Play Day 2010 - Our Place in Cripplegate Park.
Looking for something to do during the long summer holidays?? Come and join in some of the exciting activities in the park - 12 noon to 3pm. There will be - drumming, poi dancing, multi-sports, den making, pottery, pebble painting, face painting and lots more! It's free, it's fun and its for everyone.
SOME MORE GREAT FAMILY DAY’S OUT
· Butterfly Farm, Stratford Upon Avon. Tel: 01789 299288
· Cotswold Wildlife Park, Burford, Oxford. Tel: 01993 823006
· Wonderland, Telford. Tel: 01952 591633
· Hatton Country World, Hatton, Warwick. Tel: 01926 843411
· National Birds of Prey Centre, Newent. Tel: 08709 901992
· Prinknash Bird and Deer Park, Cranham, Glos. Tel; 01452 812727
· Top Farm Barn, Holt Heath. Tel: 01905 620386
· Twycross Zoo, Atherstone, Warwick. Tel: 01827 880250/880440
· West Midand’s Safari Park, Bewdley. Tel: 01299 401114
· WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucester. Tel: 01453 891900
· Umberslade Farm, Tanworth-in-Arden. Tel: 01564 742251
· Upton Warren Outdoor Centre, Bromsgrove. Tel: 01527 861426
· Witley Court and The Jerwood Sculpture Park, Great Witley. Tel: 01299 896636
Wyre Forest Visitors Centre, Rock. Tel: 01299 266944
· Brush & Bisque-it, Stratford-upon-Avon. Tel: 01789 268781
· Honeybourne Pottery, Honeybourne. Tel: 01386 832855
· Paint Pots, Worcester. Tel; 01905 723222
· Greenfrog Pottery, Malvern. Tel: 01684 561778
· Eastnor Castle, Ledbury. Tel: 01531 633160
· Gloucester Docks, Gloucester. Tel: 01452 311190
· Goodrich Castle, Hereford. Tel: 01600 890538
· Greyfriars, Worcester. Tel: 01905 23571
· Cotswold Motor Museum and Toy Collection, Bourton-on-the-Water. Tel: 01451 821255
· Elgar Birthplace Museum, Worcester. Tel: 01905 333224
· Tenbury Museum, Tenbury Wells. Tel: 01299 832143
· The Amazing Hedge Puzzle, Ross-on-Wye. Tel: 01600 890360
· Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines, Coleford, Glos. Tel: 01594 832535
· Conkers, Moira, Derbyshire. Tel: 01283 216633
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