Primary Times Warwickshire & SolihullWHAT’s ON WHERE26 FebruarySphero Robot Art with Kineton STEMCoventry Transport Museum CV1 1JDwww.transport-museum.com11am-3pm. Enjoy open-ended play withpixel art without computers in our Makeand Play Engineers sessions. Then, join theKineton STEM Team who have broughttheir equipment and expertise so you canget hands on with Sphero Robots to turndigital commands into physical marks.With help from the team use tabletsto instruct the robots to move throughpaint and see how your commands aretransformed into a colourful picture.Suitable for children age 5+, but all arewelcome. T: 024 7623 4270 .27 February – 28 FebruryGet Involved: Spring 2020 - The LittlePrinceWarwick Arts Centre CV4 7ALwww.warwickartscentre.co.uk10am-4pm. Story book adaptation –families are invited to create their ownstory books inspired by The Little Princeor any other story books you love. Createa picture book, comic book, play/scriptor storybook to take home with you. Seewebsite for more details. T: 024 7652 4524.28 FebruaryOpen Afternoon at the MuseumCollection CentreMuseum Collection Centre B7 4RQ.www.birminghammuseums.org.uk1.30-3.30pm. The Museum CollectionCentre is a 1.5 hectare site that holds80 per cent of Birmingham Museums’stored collections under one roof. Amongthe thousands of objects stored hereare steam engines, sculptures, an entirecollection of Austin, Rover and MG motorcars and even a red phone box. It is notopen to the public except by arrangement.Pre-booking is essential. T: 0121 348 8000.29 FebruaryLittle ArtistsThe Barber Institute B15 2TSwww.barber.org.uk10am-12.30pm. Touch, make and playin these early-years sessions. Discovercolour, shapes and textures and createa masterpiece every month. Enjoylearning and exploring together – let yourimaginations run wild. Booking essential.See website for admission and bookingdetails. T: 0121 414 7333.1 MarchCreative Sunday WorkshopsThe Barber Institute B15 2TSwww.barber.org.uk11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3pm. CollagraphCreatures. It’s World Wildlife Day! Createa collagraph inspired by animal patternsand textures. Session 1 for ages 4-8.Skills - exploring different textures,drawing animals. Session 2 for ages 8-12.Skills - combining textures, developingcomposition. Booking required. Seewebsite for details. T: 0121 414 7333.Free DayAston Hall B6 6JDwww.birminghammuseums.org.uk11am-4pm. Take advantage of thisfantastic one day only offer with freeentrance to Aston Hall! Explore this grandold mansion’s rich history. Please checkwith website beforehand for all entrydetails. T: 0121 348 8100.Georgian Day at SohoSoho House B18 5LBwww.birminghammuseums.org.uk11am-4pm. Celebrate the Georgians, witha focus on the women of the Georgianperiod to coincide with InternationalWomen’s Day on the 8th March. Therewill be activities and demonstrations forall ages. This event is included in theprice of admission, there is no free entryinto the grounds on this day. Pre-bookingrecommended. T: 0121 348 8150.2 MarchBrandon Marsh After School Club -Fire Lighting (4+)Brandon Marsh CV33GWwww.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk3.45-5pm. Join in every month for thisafter school club, each month you willbe outside playing games and activitiesaround a different theme. The sessions areaimed at children aged 4 years and up,but younger siblings are welcome, adultsmust accompany their children, unlessthey are aged 8 and up. Please be awareactivities occur in all weathers, so pleasedress appropriately. Booking advised.T:02476 302912.4 MarchMini Museum Engineers | ChainReactionsCoventry Transport Museum CV1 1JDwww.transport-museum.com10.30am-3.30pm. Stay, play, relax, exploreand learn in the Museum. Take the leadand investigate open-ended play stationswhile playing with and learning aboutSTEM concepts (Science, Technology,Engineering and Maths). Investigate causeand effect in this session. Can you build agiant domino chain? Designed for age 2-5,but all are welcome. T: 024 7623 4270.5 MarchWorld Book DayHerbert Art Gallery and Museum CV1 5QPwww.theherbert.orgVarious times. Celebrate World BookDay with a retelling of Eric Carle’sclassic children book, ‘The Very HungryCaterpillar’. This activity will lead yourlittle ones through an immersive sensoryexperience exploring colour, sound andsong to bring the story to life. Make themost of this annual event by taking partin a Mini Makers session on the same day.Rhymes sessions will start promptly at thetimes stated. Designed for age 0-4, but allare welcome. Drop in event. £1 per child.T: 024 7623 7521.7 MarchMakaton Sing-a-longShakespeare’s New Place CV37 6EPwww.shakespeare.org.uk11am. Join in with nursery rhymes andthen enjoy a specially created Makatontrail around the sculptures and otherinteractive parts of the site. Makaton isa language programme using signs andsymbols to help people to communicate.Get Involved: Spring 2020 - SpecialEffects Make-UpWarwick Arts Centre CV4 7ALwww.warwickartscentre.co.uk10am-4pm. Inspired by Beastly Belle,families are invited to try out somespecial effects make-up techniques. Seewebsite for more details.T: 024 7652 4524.Mini Foresters go tree planting.The Heart of England Forest CV37 8AUwww.heartofenglandforest.com2pm – 4pm A new broad leaf forestacross the heart of the country that’s foreveryone to enjoy. With guided walks,rambles, workshops, children’s Forestclubs and much more, there’s somethingfor everyone at the Heart of EnglandForest. Become a true forester for theday. Meet a real forester, learn aboutwhat trees we plant and why, beforewarming up with a hot drink. For moreinformation about the Heart of EnglandForest project, visiting the forest, or howyou can get involved, call us today onT: 01789 778541 or email us oninfo@hoef.co.uk7 March – 15 MarchJigsaw Festival 2020Coughton Court B49 5JAwww.nationaltrust.org.uk11am-5pm. Hundreds of donated jigsawson sale. All money raised goes towardsvital conservation work at Coughton. If youhave any jigsaws to donate please call theproperty on T: 01789 400777.8 MarchCountryside DayWarwick Racecourse CV34 6HNwww.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk12noon. What better way to spend aSunday than to get out in the freshair, enjoying great racing as well as ahost of countryside activities. The dayis run in aid of the Warwickshire andNorthamptonshire Air Ambulance and islovely occasion for the whole family.T: 01926 405560.Creative Sunday WorkshopsThe Barber Institute B15 2TSwww.barber.org.uk11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3pm. PowerfulPortraits. Paint women heroes! Learnabout Countess Golovina on InternationalWomen’s Day. Session 1 for ages 4-8. Skills- mixing acrylic paints, painting portraits.Session 2 for ages 8-12. Skills - acrylicpaint effects, tonal painting. Bookingrequired. See website for details.T: 0121 414 7333.11 MarchMini Museum Engineers | Gears GearsGearsCoventry Transport Museum CV1 1JDwww.transport-museum.com10.30am-3.30pm. Stay, play, relax, exploreand learn in the Museum. Take the leadand investigate open-ended play stationswhile playing with and learning aboutSTEM concepts (Science, Technology,Engineering and Maths). Play with andexplore gears and cogs in this session.Join us as we figure out how to get thingsmoving. Designed for age 2-5, but all arewelcome. T: 024 7623 4270.14 MarchGet Involved: Spring 2020 - SensorySessionWarwick Arts Centre CV4 7ALwww.warwickartscentre.co.uk10am-4pm. Inspired by Jamboree, familiesare invited to visit the sensory world in theCreative Learning Space. See website formore details. T: 024 7652 4524.15 MarchCreative Sunday WorkshopsThe Barber Institute B15 2TSwww.barber.org.uk11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3pm. LayeredLanyon Landscapes. Look at the Cornishlandscape from a bird’s-eye view andcreate an abstract painting. Session 1 forages 4-8. Skills - creating textures withpaint. Session 2 for ages 8-12. Skills -layering textures with paper, combiningdifferent viewpoints. Booking required. Seewebsite for details. T: 0121 414 7333.18 MarchMini Museum Engineers | Travellingthe worldCoventry Transport Museum CV1 1JDwww.transport-museum.com10.30am-3.30pm. Stay, play, relax, exploreand learn in the Museum. Take the leadand investigate open-ended play stationswhile playing with and learning aboutSTEM concepts (Science, Technology,Engineering and Maths). How would youtravel the world – using a ship, a cycle,a car? Play with maps and transport.Designed for age 2-5, but all are welcome.T: 024 7623 4270.19 MarchBattlefield Object Handling SessionBosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre andCountry Park CV13 0ADwww.bosworthbattlefield.org.uk2.30-4pm. An exciting opportunity toget hands-on with a range of artefactsdiscovered during the search for theBattlefield. See website for admission andbooking details. T: 01455 290429.21 MarchShakespeare Week Super SaturdayFamily Fun DayThe Shakespeare Centre CV37 6QWwww.shakespeare.org.uk12-4pm. Join the annual nationwidecelebration of Shakespeare by taking partin fun-filled activities including workshopsby Horrible Histories illustrator, MartinBrown, and Ricky Martin from CBBC’s ArtNinja, as well as performances, storytellingand crafts. Part of Shakespeare Week (16-22 March), a national annual celebrationgiving primary school aged childrenopportunities for enriching and enjoyableearly experiences of Shakespeare, www.shakespeare.org.uk/visit/whats-on/shakespeare-week-super-saturday21 – 22 MarchMother’s Day WeekendGullivers Milton Keynes, MK15 0DTwww.gulliverslandresort.co.ukMums go FREE throughout Mother’s DayWeekend when accompanied by at leastone full paying person. This special offer isavailable at all Gulliver’s Theme Parks onthe Saturday and the Sunday. Experiencea wonderful weekend that’s full of familyrides, shows and attractions. Gully and thegang will be here to help you create somemagical memories that mum can treasure.Book your theme park tickets in advancetoday and save even more on your bigday out!Don’t forget to say you sawit in Primary Times12FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2020 | www.primarytimes.co.uk/warwickshire
Primary Times Warwickshire & SolihullLeamingtonMusicFamily ConcertSir Scallywag- and the -BATTLE OF STINKY BOTTOMSunday 15 March · 11.30amRoyal Spa Centre, LeamingtonEnsemble 360with Polly Ives narratorPerfect for agesbroadwayworld3 - 7independentreviewshubwhatsonstagefinancial timesTo book: call 01926 334418or visit www.leamingtonmusic.orgPhotography: Manuel HArlANThe Boy in the Dress is supported by RSC Production Circle membersElizabeth Boissevain and Andrew Jeffreys, Charles Holloway, Ms Teresa Tsai and Kathleen J. YohThe work of the RSC Literary Department is generously supported by The Drue and H.J Heinz II Charitable Trustwww.primarytimes.co.uk/warwickshire | FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2020 13
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