PT Warwickshire Feb Half Term 2020

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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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