PT Warwickshire Feb Half Term 2020
We love this time of year at Primary Times, with Spring just around
the corner and lots of great activities to look forward to as the year
progresses. Already we are getting news about holiday activities, some
of which begin in the February half term.
We love this time of year at Primary Times, with Spring just around
the corner and lots of great activities to look forward to as the year
progresses. Already we are getting news about holiday activities, some
of which begin in the February half term.
Primary Times Warwickshire & SolihullWHAT’s ON WHEREFrosty Campfire, Dens andS’moresRyton Pools Country Park CV8 3BGwww.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk10.30am - 12noon. Come and have somefun discovering how to design and buildyour own winter woodland shelter that’scamouflaged, big enough for your teamand waterproof…. ish!! The Rangers willbe on hand to provide tips, materialsand help. When all the shelters are builtwe will light a small fire and toast somemarshmallows for our tasty S’mores.(Dairy free option available). Suitable forchildren aged 3 years + although under5’s will need additional help doing theactivity. Pre-booking essential.Dens and S’moresKingsbury Water Park B76 0DYwww.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk10.30am - 12noon. Come along to build aden from natural materials and then toastsome marshmallows over a small fire tomake s’mores (marshmallow, chocolateand digestive biscuit sarnies). Wear oldclothes - you will get muddy and dirty.An event for children aged 5 years andabove - please note the park is not ableto accommodate younger children on thisevent. Pre-booking essential – childrenmust be accompanied by an adult. Seewebsite for booking details.Astonishing Art Activity: Sketch andModelAston Hall B6 6JDwww.birminghammuseums.org.uk11.30am-12.45pm and 1.30-2.45pm. Createyour own Astonishing Art inspired byAston Hall! Come on an exploration ofAston Hall, sketching as you go, followedby a clay modelling session. An activeand artistic way to explore Aston Hall, thisevent is suitable for children aged over 4years old accompanying adults. Childrenmust be accompanied. This activity isnot suitable for adults not accompanyingchildren. Pre booking is essential. T: 0121348 8263.Animalmania at BlakesleyHallBlakesley Hall B25 8RNwww.birminghammuseums.org.uk11am-3.30pm. Come along in theFebruary school half term holidays tomeet animal friends at Blakesley Hall.The animals can include lizards, snakes,chinchillas, hedgehogs, giant bunnies,tortoises and creepy crawlies. AnimalMania usually consists of around 8 to 12small animals that children can see andinteract with in slots of 30 minutes. Prebooking is essential. T: 0121 348 8263.19 February 21 FebruaryFebruary Half Term Family CraftsWightwick Manor and Gardens WV6 8EEwww.nationaltrust.org.uk11am-3pm. From push-up puppets toclay tiles - have a go at a traditional andWightwick-themed craft activities thisFebruary half term. Booking not needed.Admission applies. T: 01902 760102.19 February – 23 FebruaryWilderness Wednesday - WhittlingWands (knife skills)Brandon Marsh CV33GWwww.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk10.30am-12noon and 1.30-3pm. WildernessWednesday sessions are aimed at thoseaged 8 years and up, with each weeklearning or undertaking a new skill oractivity. Whittling Wands - Learn safe knifeskills and learn how to whittle your ownmagic wand. You’ll be selecting your ownperfect stick from our woodland wandshop (the woods) before, crafting it to bethe perfect shape, add your own flair tocustomise the wand to your personality,can you make the ultimate masterpiece.See website for booking details. T: 024 76308 912.20 FebruaryMarvellous Mini BeastsMarket Hall Museum CV34 4NSwww.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk10am-3pm. Become a bug expert atMarket Hall Museum, and get up closewith some mini beasts. £2.50 for dropin activities. Meeting the mini beastssessions take place at 10:15am, 11am,and 11:45am. These sessions have limitedspaces and must be booked in advance.£5 for mini beast session, includesdrop in activities. All children must beaccompanied by an adult. See website formore details. T: £5 for mini beast session,includes drop in activities. All childrenmust be accompanied by an adult.T: 01926 412500.Willow Bird FeedersRyton Pools Country Park CV8 3BGwww.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk10.30am - 12noon. Have a go at creatingthis simple but effective bird feederusing the corn dolly weaving technique.The ranger will show you step-by-stepand, once complete, you’ll get messymixing up our own wild bird food mix tofill the feeders with. Suitable for childrenaged 8 years + although some may needadditional help with the activity. Prebookingessential. See website for details.Floral Suncatchers Craft ActivityBlakesley Hall B25 8RNwww.birminghammuseums.org.uk11am-3.30pm. Make your own sun catcheror head band in this fun craft activity!Drop-in activity, online booking available(please ensure the correct date and time isselected). T: 0121 348 8263.Kids Jewellery WorkshopMuseum of the Jewellery Quarter B18 6HAwww.birminghammuseums.org.uk10am - 12noon and 1pm - 3pm. Have a goat making your own piece of jewellery withthe help of a friendly learning officer inthis special children’s jewellery workshopactivity. Recommended for ages 8 and up.Children must be accompanied by at leastone adult. Due to limitations on space,no more than 2 adults per booking. Prebooking is essential. T: 0121 348 8263.20 February – 22 FebruaryGet Involved: Spring 2020 - The StormWhaleWarwick Arts Centre CV4 7ALwww.warwickartscentre.co.uk10am-4pm. Families are invited tocontribute to a community mural in theCreative Learning Space inspired byThe Storm Whale. See website for moredetails. T: 024 7652 4524.Escape GameSt John’s House CV34 4NFwww.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 3.30pm, 5pm and6.30pm. Returning to St John’s House aftera sold-out run-in autumn 2019. Challengeyourselves to solve puzzles, crack codesand find hidden treasure before yourtime runs out. Set in the Edwardian era,this escape room-style game will testyour skills and team-work as you find themissing present. Game lasts up to 45minutes. Please arrive no more than 15minutes before your time slot. Suitablefor 2-6 players, ages 7+. £25 per team.Booking required. T: 01926 412069.21 FebruaryFabulous Fiver Friday FT TheBudbrooke ChaseWarwick Racecourse CV34 6HNwww.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk12noon. This is the bargain of the season,as entry to your favourite racecourse isjust a £5. The day features great racingincluding the valuable Budbrooke Chaseand falls during half term so there islots of entertainment lined up for theyounger racegoers amongst you. Perfectyour arts and craft skills with ‘make andtake’ activities including rosette making,papercraft and horse hoppers. T: 01926405560.Tall Tales: Rapunzel FamilyStorytelling TourAston Hall B6 6JDwww.birminghammuseums.org.uk11am -12.15pm and 1-2.15pm. Swoosh!Come along for an interactive telling ofthe traditional story of Rapunzel. Findout why Rapunzel was taken from herparents, learn about the witch who usedher magic unwisely, climb the stairs tosee Rapunzel’s room in the tower andhear about the Prince who tried to helpRapunzel escape from the enchantedtower. Before you go, we’ll create a perfectphoto opportunity, so you can take aphotograph of your little one as a memoryof your day. Pre booking is essential.T: 0121 348 8263.Pancake DaySarehole Mill B13 0BDwww.birminghammuseums.org.uk9am-4pm. A celebration of the humblepancake. Come along for this day ofbaking themed family fun includingpancake baking, races and trail. Entryfee to site applies as activities arethroughout the site (there is no freeentry into the grounds on this day). Prebookingis recommended.T: 0121 348 8160.Crafty Fridays: Story SticksWeoley Castle B29www.birminghammuseums.org.uk11am-2pm. Get creative over this halfterm and make your very own story stick.Join friendly volunteers and use a varietyof materials to create your story stick,use coloured string, craft materials andadd some greenery from Weoley Castleto tuck under the string, to make yourstory. Children must be accompaniedby an adult.£2.00 per child. Free forBirmingham Museum Members. Drop-inevent, online pre-booking is available. T:0121 348 8140.23 FebruaryMini Masterclass: SLAP, BANG,WALLOPAn Introduction to Unarmed Stage CombatWarwick Arts Centre CV4 7ALwww.warwickartscentre.co.uk11am and 1.30pm. These MiniMasterclasses are designed to offeryoung people the opportunity to mastera new skill. SLAP, BANG, WALLOP is anIntroduction to Unarmed Stage Combat for8 – 16 year olds. Led by a BADC CertifiedStage Combat teacher and Fight Director,participants will learn the techniques ofunarmed stage combat including punches,slaps and falls with the chance to learn ashort fight scene to show each other andfamily at the end. 100% physical and 100%fun. See website for more details.T: 024 7652 4524.Frosty Dens and ToastyMarshmallowsKingsbury Water Park B76 0DYwww.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk10.30am - 12noon. Come and have somefun building a den from natural materialsin the woodland. You will then toast amarshmallow over a small campfire. Anevent for children aged from 5 years, whomust be accompanied by an adult and willneed supervision during the activity. Wearold, warm clothes that can get muddy. Seewebsite for booking details.Creative Sunday WorkshopsThe Barber Institute B15 2TSwww.barber.org.uk11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3pm. Soapy SaintCarvings. Meet our new sculpture of StJames the Great and carve your own saintfrom a bar of soap. Session 1 for ages 4-8.Skills- carving techniques, learn aboutalabaster. Session 2 for ages 8-12. Skillsfinedetail and texture, discover saints in art.Booking required. See website for details.T: 0121 414 7333.24 February – 23 March£3 after 3pm on Term TimeWeekdaysthinktank B4 7XGwww.birminghammuseums.org.uk3-5pm. Visit Thinktank for £3 per personafter 3pm on weekdays during term-time(excluding bank holidays) T: 0121 348 8000.24 February – 30 MarchToddler Muddy MondaysUpton House and Gardens OX15 6HTwww.nationaltrust.org.uk9.30-11am. Get stuck into nature withMuddy Mondays this spring. Bookyour little one onto a unique learningexperience with Upton’s toddler forestschool. Experience the outdoors, learnnew skills and meet new friends in a safeand fun woodland environment. Adultsmust accompany their child for eachsession. Booking is essential. Admissionapplies. T: 03442491895.25 FebruaryThis makes That with These |Sprite-botsCoventry Transport Museum CV1 1JDwww.transport-museum.com10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm.Discover pixel art and design your owndigital sprites using ‘Scratch’. Will they looklike a traditional fairy-like sprite or will youcreate something new? Then, have a goat building a physical look-a-like “Sprite-Junk-Bot”, using a specially designedchallenge kit. You will be given the mostimportant pieces to make a moving botand there will also be a variety of everydayappliances for you to take apart and puttogether to make your “Sprite-Junk-Bot”.Designed for age 7+. Book online inadvance. T: 024 7623 4270.10FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2020 | www.primarytimes.co.uk/warwickshire
Primary Times Warwickshire & SolihullShocking stats on screen time, and the impact it has on the amountof time children are spending outdoors, has inspired the Heart ofEngland Forest to launch a new holiday club called WildTribe toprovide an opportunity for children to spend quality time outdoors.A survey of 2,000 parents of 5 to 12 year olds, part of Persil’s Dirt isGood campaign revealed that children today are spending less timeoutdoors than prisoners, with 1 in 5 children not playing outside at allon a typical day.With growing obesity rates and 1 in 4 children suffering from adiagnosed mental health condition, the Heart of England Forest iskeen to get children outside more often in order to improve theirphysical and mental health.Head of Learning and Skills Elaine Skates explains:“Our new WildTribe holiday club is perfect for children aged5 + who love getting outdoors, learning about nature and havingfun in the woods. Activities will be run by experienced outdooreducators/forest school leaders and will include arts andcrafts, outdoor cooking and scavenger hunts, with lots of hotchocolate and marshmallows!”l 8.30am – 5.30pm, £30 per day, online booking essential:heartofenglandforest.com/children&familiesWildTribeHoliday ClubThe Heart of England Forest’s new holiday club for childrenaged 5 years and over will be full of fun, adventure andfresh air. From bushcraft and arts and crafts to learningabout wildlife, this club will suit budding Kate Humbles andBear Grylls – in fact all children who love getting outdoors,learning about nature and having fun in the woods.FebruaryWildTribe HOLIDAY CLUB 2020 Mon 17th Feb - Fri 21st FebHours: 8.30am - 5.30pmShorter hours can be arrangedLocation: Middle Spernal Farm(Between Studley & Great Alne)EasterMon 6th Apr - Thur 9th AprTues 14th Apr - Fri 17th AprCost: £30 per child per dayBook online at: heartofenglandforest.com/childrenandfamiliesRegistered charity no. 1097110 Company no. 0430956412-20222_HOEF_WildTribe flyer_A5.indd 1 20/09/2019 13:39Party planningmade easy atJump in WarwickPLANNING the perfect birthdayparty for your child can bedaunting but booking a children’sbirthday party package at JumpIn Trampoline Park in Warwick isa popular option because theyorganise it all for you, allowing theadults to enjoy the day as well.Jump In’s award-winning children’sbirthday parties are now bigger,brighter and better than ever withthe launch of two additional partypackages including Crazy Glow Partyand the UK’s first Interactive DomeParty in Warwick.The standard children’s birthdayparty, offers a two-hour package ofnon-stop fun for up to 10 childrenand comes complete with:• Check in and safety briefing• Jump In socks for all guests• One hour to enjoy all the JumpIn facilities• Dedicated party host• Water whilst jumping• Pizza (choice of pepperoni orMargherita) or hot dogs• Plates, cups, plasticware andnapkinsA range of party extras can also bepurchased, including party bags,popcorn, ice cream and sweetpots.But essentially, all you need tobring is your guests and the cake!Jump In Warwick’s Crazy GlowParty adds some extra shine toproceedings and the 360-degreeInteractive Dome Party includes 30minutes of private ‘partying’ withsurround sights and sounds on afilm, TV show or soundtrack of yourchoice and is the perfect backdropto a themed party.Further party details are availableat: www.gojumpin.com/warwick Oremail: hello@jumpin.com or call01926 356290.Everyone Active Parties Copyfor Primary TimesHosting a birthday party with Everyone Active is a great way to makesure your child has loads of fun celebrating their day with their friends.Whichever you choose from our huge range of available parties, we’resure everyone will have a day to remember.There’s an enormous array of birthday parties available, including climbingparties, football parties, swimming parties, soft play parties, ice skatingparties and so much more. Whatever your preference, you, your child andtheir guests are sure to have a wonderful time.Several of our centres will allow you to cater for your party yourself, butwhy not let us take the strain and provide all the food – including theall-important cake – for your party.Meanwhile, our party leaders will look after all your needs to make sureeveryone has a great time. Most importantly, they’ll clear up afterwardstoo, meaning you can have a party for your kid with no hassle, no mess,just fun!To find out more, visit www.everyoneactive.com or get in touch with yourlocal Everyone Active centre.www.primarytimes.co.uk/warwickshire | FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2020 11
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WHAT’s ON WHERE
Frosty Campfire, Dens and
S’mores
Ryton Pools Country Park CV8 3BG
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
10.30am - 12noon. Come and have some
fun discovering how to design and build
your own winter woodland shelter that’s
camouflaged, big enough for your team
and waterproof…. ish!! The Rangers will
be on hand to provide tips, materials
and help. When all the shelters are built
we will light a small fire and toast some
marshmallows for our tasty S’mores.
(Dairy free option available). Suitable for
children aged 3 years + although under
5’s will need additional help doing the
activity. Pre-booking essential.
Dens and S’mores
Kingsbury Water Park B76 0DY
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
10.30am - 12noon. Come along to build a
den from natural materials and then toast
some marshmallows over a small fire to
make s’mores (marshmallow, chocolate
and digestive biscuit sarnies). Wear old
clothes - you will get muddy and dirty.
An event for children aged 5 years and
above - please note the park is not able
to accommodate younger children on this
event. Pre-booking essential – children
must be accompanied by an adult. See
website for booking details.
Astonishing Art Activity: Sketch and
Model
Aston Hall B6 6JD
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
11.30am-12.45pm and 1.30-2.45pm. Create
your own Astonishing Art inspired by
Aston Hall! Come on an exploration of
Aston Hall, sketching as you go, followed
by a clay modelling session. An active
and artistic way to explore Aston Hall, this
event is suitable for children aged over 4
years old accompanying adults. Children
must be accompanied. This activity is
not suitable for adults not accompanying
children. Pre booking is essential. T: 0121
348 8263.
Animalmania at Blakesley
Hall
Blakesley Hall B25 8RN
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
11am-3.30pm. Come along in the
February school half term holidays to
meet animal friends at Blakesley Hall.
The animals can include lizards, snakes,
chinchillas, hedgehogs, giant bunnies,
tortoises and creepy crawlies. Animal
Mania usually consists of around 8 to 12
small animals that children can see and
interact with in slots of 30 minutes. Pre
booking is essential. T: 0121 348 8263.
19 February 21 February
February Half Term Family Crafts
Wightwick Manor and Gardens WV6 8EE
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
11am-3pm. From push-up puppets to
clay tiles - have a go at a traditional and
Wightwick-themed craft activities this
February half term. Booking not needed.
Admission applies. T: 01902 760102.
19 February – 23 February
Wilderness Wednesday - Whittling
Wands (knife skills)
Brandon Marsh CV33GW
www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
10.30am-12noon and 1.30-3pm. Wilderness
Wednesday sessions are aimed at those
aged 8 years and up, with each week
learning or undertaking a new skill or
activity. Whittling Wands - Learn safe knife
skills and learn how to whittle your own
magic wand. You’ll be selecting your own
perfect stick from our woodland wand
shop (the woods) before, crafting it to be
the perfect shape, add your own flair to
customise the wand to your personality,
can you make the ultimate masterpiece.
See website for booking details. T: 024 76
308 912.
20 February
Marvellous Mini Beasts
Market Hall Museum CV34 4NS
www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk
10am-3pm. Become a bug expert at
Market Hall Museum, and get up close
with some mini beasts. £2.50 for drop
in activities. Meeting the mini beasts
sessions take place at 10:15am, 11am,
and 11:45am. These sessions have limited
spaces and must be booked in advance.
£5 for mini beast session, includes
drop in activities. All children must be
accompanied by an adult. See website for
more details. T: £5 for mini beast session,
includes drop in activities. All children
must be accompanied by an adult.
T: 01926 412500.
Willow Bird Feeders
Ryton Pools Country Park CV8 3BG
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
10.30am - 12noon. Have a go at creating
this simple but effective bird feeder
using the corn dolly weaving technique.
The ranger will show you step-by-step
and, once complete, you’ll get messy
mixing up our own wild bird food mix to
fill the feeders with. Suitable for children
aged 8 years + although some may need
additional help with the activity. Prebooking
essential. See website for details.
Floral Suncatchers Craft Activity
Blakesley Hall B25 8RN
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
11am-3.30pm. Make your own sun catcher
or head band in this fun craft activity!
Drop-in activity, online booking available
(please ensure the correct date and time is
selected). T: 0121 348 8263.
Kids Jewellery Workshop
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter B18 6HA
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
10am - 12noon and 1pm - 3pm. Have a go
at making your own piece of jewellery with
the help of a friendly learning officer in
this special children’s jewellery workshop
activity. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Children must be accompanied by at least
one adult. Due to limitations on space,
no more than 2 adults per booking. Pre
booking is essential. T: 0121 348 8263.
20 February – 22 February
Get Involved: Spring 2020 - The Storm
Whale
Warwick Arts Centre CV4 7AL
www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
10am-4pm. Families are invited to
contribute to a community mural in the
Creative Learning Space inspired by
The Storm Whale. See website for more
details. T: 024 7652 4524.
Escape Game
St John’s House CV34 4NF
www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk
10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 3.30pm, 5pm and
6.30pm. Returning to St John’s House after
a sold-out run-in autumn 2019. Challenge
yourselves to solve puzzles, crack codes
and find hidden treasure before your
time runs out. Set in the Edwardian era,
this escape room-style game will test
your skills and team-work as you find the
missing present. Game lasts up to 45
minutes. Please arrive no more than 15
minutes before your time slot. Suitable
for 2-6 players, ages 7+. £25 per team.
Booking required. T: 01926 412069.
21 February
Fabulous Fiver Friday FT The
Budbrooke Chase
Warwick Racecourse CV34 6HN
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
12noon. This is the bargain of the season,
as entry to your favourite racecourse is
just a £5. The day features great racing
including the valuable Budbrooke Chase
and falls during half term so there is
lots of entertainment lined up for the
younger racegoers amongst you. Perfect
your arts and craft skills with ‘make and
take’ activities including rosette making,
papercraft and horse hoppers. T: 01926
405560.
Tall Tales: Rapunzel Family
Storytelling Tour
Aston Hall B6 6JD
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
11am -12.15pm and 1-2.15pm. Swoosh!
Come along for an interactive telling of
the traditional story of Rapunzel. Find
out why Rapunzel was taken from her
parents, learn about the witch who used
her magic unwisely, climb the stairs to
see Rapunzel’s room in the tower and
hear about the Prince who tried to help
Rapunzel escape from the enchanted
tower. Before you go, we’ll create a perfect
photo opportunity, so you can take a
photograph of your little one as a memory
of your day. Pre booking is essential.
T: 0121 348 8263.
Pancake Day
Sarehole Mill B13 0BD
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
9am-4pm. A celebration of the humble
pancake. Come along for this day of
baking themed family fun including
pancake baking, races and trail. Entry
fee to site applies as activities are
throughout the site (there is no free
entry into the grounds on this day). Prebooking
is recommended.
T: 0121 348 8160.
Crafty Fridays: Story Sticks
Weoley Castle B29
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
11am-2pm. Get creative over this half
term and make your very own story stick.
Join friendly volunteers and use a variety
of materials to create your story stick,
use coloured string, craft materials and
add some greenery from Weoley Castle
to tuck under the string, to make your
story. Children must be accompanied
by an adult.£2.00 per child. Free for
Birmingham Museum Members. Drop-in
event, online pre-booking is available. T:
0121 348 8140.
23 February
Mini Masterclass: SLAP, BANG,
WALLOP
An Introduction to Unarmed Stage Combat
Warwick Arts Centre CV4 7AL
www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
11am and 1.30pm. These Mini
Masterclasses are designed to offer
young people the opportunity to master
a new skill. SLAP, BANG, WALLOP is an
Introduction to Unarmed Stage Combat for
8 – 16 year olds. Led by a BADC Certified
Stage Combat teacher and Fight Director,
participants will learn the techniques of
unarmed stage combat including punches,
slaps and falls with the chance to learn a
short fight scene to show each other and
family at the end. 100% physical and 100%
fun. See website for more details.
T: 024 7652 4524.
Frosty Dens and Toasty
Marshmallows
Kingsbury Water Park B76 0DY
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
10.30am - 12noon. Come and have some
fun building a den from natural materials
in the woodland. You will then toast a
marshmallow over a small campfire. An
event for children aged from 5 years, who
must be accompanied by an adult and will
need supervision during the activity. Wear
old, warm clothes that can get muddy. See
website for booking details.
Creative Sunday Workshops
The Barber Institute B15 2TS
www.barber.org.uk
11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3pm. Soapy Saint
Carvings. Meet our new sculpture of St
James the Great and carve your own saint
from a bar of soap. Session 1 for ages 4-8.
Skills- carving techniques, learn about
alabaster. Session 2 for ages 8-12. Skillsfine
detail and texture, discover saints in art.
Booking required. See website for details.
T: 0121 414 7333.
24 February – 23 March
£3 after 3pm on Term Time
Weekdays
thinktank B4 7XG
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
3-5pm. Visit Thinktank for £3 per person
after 3pm on weekdays during term-time
(excluding bank holidays) T: 0121 348 8000.
24 February – 30 March
Toddler Muddy Mondays
Upton House and Gardens OX15 6HT
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
9.30-11am. Get stuck into nature with
Muddy Mondays this spring. Book
your little one onto a unique learning
experience with Upton’s toddler forest
school. Experience the outdoors, learn
new skills and meet new friends in a safe
and fun woodland environment. Adults
must accompany their child for each
session. Booking is essential. Admission
applies. T: 03442491895.
25 February
This makes That with These |
Sprite-bots
Coventry Transport Museum CV1 1JD
www.transport-museum.com
10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm.
Discover pixel art and design your own
digital sprites using ‘Scratch’. Will they look
like a traditional fairy-like sprite or will you
create something new? Then, have a go
at building a physical look-a-like “Sprite-
Junk-Bot”, using a specially designed
challenge kit. You will be given the most
important pieces to make a moving bot
and there will also be a variety of everyday
appliances for you to take apart and put
together to make your “Sprite-Junk-Bot”.
Designed for age 7+. Book online in
advance. T: 024 7623 4270.
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