Events
Whether you are planning a family day out, want to take your children to a museum, are searching for a fun activity for your kids or are interested in events which parents can enjoy themselves, our Events Watch will give you all the information you need.
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The 3foot People Festival (www.facebook.com/3footfestival/?locale=en_GB). June 24 – 26. Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex. £8.50 adults and children, £3 under 2s.
Nearly 13,000 pre-school children, parents and carers are expected to be overwhelmed with wonder as they experience this unique boutique festival, in Chelmsford.
The festival will be full of activities and performances to enthuse both children and adults alike, including arts and craft-making sessions, a enormous sandpit, a mini farm, storytelling, and much more. The beautiful village of tents, tepees and domes will host an array of playful activities to inspire and entertain.
The festival will also include parenting information and advice area, on site cafés, bottle warming and food heating facilities, and a nursing and nappy changing tent.
Kristin McCarthy, All Star Tennis
May 11, 2014 1-5.15pm
Join us for Community Tennis Day – Fun for the whole family on Sunday, 11th May from 1-5.15pm at Wandsworth Common for everyone who likes to play or watch tennis.
The fun filled day provides plenty of opportunity for adults and juniors of all levels to play and also watch some great exhibition games. Danny Sapsford, a former British Davis cup regular who competed in all four grand slams will share his experience and tennis tips. All those attending also get a chance to win a picture of the 2013 Wimbledon championship signed by Andy Murray that will be auctioned off alongside other auction prizes.
Tickets include coaching, exhibition match and a drink. All are invited to watch the action and get the chance to win the unique Andy Murray memorabilia. For further information go to http://www.allstartennis.co.uk or email: info@allstartennis.co.uk
BABY AND CHILDREN’S MARKET SATURDAY 7th JUNE
10 a.m until 12 noon at The Tytherington Club, Dorchester Way, Tyhtherington, Macclesfield, SK10 2JP
Grab some fantastic bargains at our nearly new sale, lots of quality baby and children’s items up for grabs. If you want a clear out of your pre loved baby and children’s item then why not book a stall. A great family event with children’s entertainment and goody bags for first 50 families attending.
Entry Fee: £1 per adult, children free
Pre loved Stalls: £12
Plenty of free parking on site
Email: susanne@babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk for further details
Newby Hall Tractor Fest 2014
A two-day vintage transport gala weekend showcasing hundreds of tractors, cars, lorries, stationary engines and motorcycles.
Back by popular demand will be the MARCH OF THE TRACTORS – a parade of tractors from Newby Hall to Ripon’s historic market square.
Also featuring vintage tractor pulling, free tractor and trailer rides, interactive exhibits and working machinery, as well as food outlets and trade stands.
WHEN? 7-8 June 2014 – 10am-5pm
WHERE? At Newby Hall & Gardens, Ripon, North Yorkshire (all weekend) and Ripon market square (Saturday 7 June only, 5pm-6pm) for the March of the Tractors.
COST £9.50 adults, £8.50 seniors, £7.50 children – includes entry to the garden and adventure garden.
WHO? Organised by the Yorkshire Vintage Association in association with Newby Hall & Gardens. (www.newbyhallandgardens.com)
‘MEDIAEVAL SPECTACULAR’ AT PENSTHORPE
When: 23RD – 25TH AUGUST (10am – 5pm)
Where: Pensthorpe National Park, Fakenham Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0LN
Pensthorpe Natural Park is celebrating its own historic landmark event when its popular Mediaeval Spectacular returns for its 10th year in August.
Living history encampments will transport visitors back in time with Minstrels, jousting, a puppet show and a Mediaeval market.
Visitors will get to meet characters from the past such as the Archer, the Alchemist, Falconer and Nun. Live period music and a hog roast will set the scene to authentic Mediaeval life.
Entry to Mediaeval Spectacular is included in the regular Pensthorpe admission price which also includes access to WildRootz; the new outdoor activity development to connect children with the natural world.
Prices: £11.25 (adults); £9.50 (seniors); £8.00 (children 3-16)
Visit http://www.pensthorpe.com or call 01328 851465 for more information and opening times.
Following the popularity of our first event held locally in Stockport in 2015 – Sling It North West. Sling It Babywearing will be returning to Greater Manchester on 2nd April 2016 for our first national event.
We aim to boost the profile of babywearing, raise awareness of the benefits of carrying your baby close in a sling or carrier and the important safety points. To make this event accessible to all it will be free admission.
Sling It babywearing and platinum sponsor Firespiral Slings will be opening the doors at Greater Manchester’s Salford University Maxwell hall for a day of sling demonstrations, talks and exhibitors. We welcome speakers discussing subjects such as ‘Using slings to provide Kangaroo Care’ and ‘How to set up your own sling lending library’ with many more to be announced.
The day will include a wrap & carrier fashion show some of which will be available to win in our charity raffle at the end of the day, an exhibition of babywearing art, lots of activities to keep children of all ages happy & we will reattempt to set the world record for most babies being carried in carriers with a minimum of 250 babies.
It’s a Sling Thing will be running a pop up sling lending library in partnership with local sling libraries offering free sling & carrier hire during the event plus advice & support from qualified babywearing consultants and peer supporters.
The exhibition hall will feature well known British and European babywearing brands, retailers, artisan makers and Work From Home Parents. Sling It are proud to support Work from home parents by offering affordable exhibition packages from £30
Saturday 29 October
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo joins the national Big Draw Festival with Artist in Residence, Beatrice Von Preussen helping visitors to have a go at animal-inspired art.
10am-4.30pm at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, Battersea Park, Chelsea Bridge Gate, London, SW11 4NJ. No extra cost other than normal entry charge.
Saturday 17 December
Stick Man
Can Stick Man find a way to get home for Christmas? Come along and make your very own stick man, then enjoy a showing of the animated film based on the popular children’s picture book written by Julia Donaldson. Workshop and film. £2 per child – please book your place by ringing 0161 342 4144.
1.30pm – 3.30pm at Astley Cheetham Art Gallery, Trinity Street, Stalybridge. SK15 2BN
Tuesday 4 April
Make, Do and Play
Artist led Craft activities for all ages. £1 per child
11am to 3pm at Portland Basin Museum, Portland Place, Ashton under Lyne. OL7 0QA
Wednesday 5 April
Spring Hatchlings
Covering over 35 acres of woodland and meadow, the site of Gorse Hall is a great place to discover nature in springtime. Join us for a family friendly nature trail through the grounds and look for life in the undergrowth. Have a go at pond dipping and create a crafty ‘hatchling’ to take home.
Meet at 1pm at the bottom gates to the site of Gorse Hall on High Street, Stalybridge, opposite the junction with Caroline Street. Limited parking is available on Quarry Street.
Thursday 6 April
Make, Do and Play
Artist led Craft activities for all ages. £1 per child
11am to 3pm at Portland Basin Museum, Portland Place, Ashton under Lyne. OL7 0QA
Saturday 8 April
“Reel Kids” – Minions
Join Minions, Stuart, Bob and Kevin as they scour the world for an evil boss to follow.
1pm at Astley Cheetham Gallery, Trinity St, Stalybridge, SK15 2BN
Booking essential on 0161 342 4144 Ticket price: All children £2.00
Tuesday 11 April
Make, Do and Play
Artist led Craft activities for all ages. £1 per child
11am to 3pm at Portland Basin Museum, Portland Place, Ashton under Lyne. OL7 0QA
Tuesday 11 April
Small Steps into Spring
Bring the kids on this mini, family friendly ramble around Silver Springs. Suitable for buggies, 2 miles.
1pm at the side of the boating lake, Darnton Road, Stalybridge SK15 1NH
Thursday 13 April
Make, Do and Play
Artist led Craft activities for all ages. £1 per child
11am to 3pm at Portland Basin Museum, Portland Place, Ashton under Lyne. OL7 0QA
Thursday 13 April
Hoot, Screech and Tweet
Come along and ‘watch the birdy’! Our friends from Wise Owl Bird of Prey and Rescue will be in the park to let you see their owls, falcons, hawks and buzzards up close and watch their flying displays. Get crafty with the Pennine Edge Barn Owl Group and follow the bird themed trail around the park.
12 noon to 3pm at Hyde Park. SK14 4JX Drop in.
Easter Monday 17 April
Mini ‘Make Stuff’ by MadLab
Mad Lab are back! There will be a variety of activities to get involved in Sarah Unwin, producer at MadLab says: ‘MadLab are proud to be the driving force behind the MAKE STUFF programme. It is free,family friendly and offers a taste to just how fun and accessible tech, making and digital
skills development can be. There will also be all the fun trails and self-led activities makingfor a fantastic free fun day out.
11am to 3.30pm at Portland Basin Museum, Portland Place, Ashton under Lyne. OL7 0QA
Thursday 20 April
Little Hands
An hour of storytelling, crafts and fun for pre-schoolers. £2 per child (£1 for siblings)
10am to 11am at Portland Basin Museum, Portland Place, Ashton under Lyne. OL7 0QA
Thursday 27 April
Little Hands
An hour of storytelling, crafts and fun for pre-schoolers. £2 per child (£1 for siblings)
10am to 11am at Portland Basin Museum, Portland Place, Ashton under Lyne. OL7 0QA