February Half Term Diary of Family Events 2009 (From Worcester News)

February Half Term Diary of Family Events 2009

12:40pm Thursday 12th February 2009 in

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Orchard Vale Children's Centre and Evesham Library event.

Friday, February 20
11.15am to 12 noon.
This event during, February half term, is aimed at families with young children aged 3 to 5, to take part in craft activities, fruit tasting, mask making, story-time and singing.
It will be held at Evesham Library, working in partnership with Worcestershire County Council's Orchard Vale Children's Centre.
For more information, please contact Evesham Library on 01386 442291

Eastnor Pottery, at Home Farm, Eastnor

Wednesday, February 18 and Thursday, February 19

youngsters can enjoy a day of making their own silly tea cups and saucers.
A children's half term workshop - Potter and teacher Jon Williams said: "Although the children will be encouraged to make cups, mugs and drinking vessels, notions of function will be discouraged. We will be championing the sculptural, extraordinary and impractical - the most imaginative the interpretation of the brief the better."
The workshop sessions are designed for two age groups, ages four to eight on the Wednesday, and nine to 12-year-olds on the Thursday.
The cost is £14 per child although there are discounts for two or more places booked.
To reserve a space, call 01531 633886.

Tudor House Heritage Centre, Friar Street, Worcester

'Holiday History Club'

Tuesday 17th and Thursday 19th February 2009

10.00-12:00 or 1.00-3:00

£4 per child

Spring is on its way and an ancient mythical battle will be the theme of the Holiday History Club run by Discover History.
On Tuesday children can prepare for battle on the side of the Green Man. The Green Man is a representation of Spring. Originally a pagan symbol but most churches such as our very own Cathedral have a number of carved green men.
Thursday will see the green mans legendary enemy- The Frost Queen. She aims to keep her icy grip on the world, preventing Spring appearing.
Children are left with Discover History at the Tudor Heritage Centre and crafts are made with an historical theme. Historical facts are also put across making history a fun.
'Our History club meets every holiday and is a great way to learn history. In the past we have made Egyption tombs, witches ducking stools and even a medieval castle!' said Paul Harding who runs Discover History.
Due to the demand you will need to book on 07949 222137 or email on discoverhistory@aol.com

Green Frog Pottery is Malvern's paint-your-own pottery studio. Based in Barnards Green, we have everything you need to have fun creating your own ceramic masterpiece. Don't worry if you've never painted before – our friendly, experienced staff will give you all the help you need. There's no need to book (unless you are a group of eight or more).

Come along and have fun during half-term.

We are open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am until 5.30pm. Call 01684 561778 or email info@greenfrogpottery.co.uk

Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Thursday, February 19.
February Fun for Little Ones!

10.30am – 12.30pm
Frog puppets, snake plates and spotted butterflies!! Suitable for under 5’s but older siblings welcome.

In Celebration of Spring!

1.30pm – 3.30pm
Design and create your own Spring head-dress and decorate it with flowers, butterflies, jewel-like bugs! Also you can make some ‘Darling Daffodils’ to take home.
Suitable for 5-12 years and families.
Cost for workshops: £4 per child/ £6 per adult.
(Special family tickets also available)
For further information contact 01905 25371 – booking essential.

Worcester Arts Workshop.

Wednesday, February 18, Thursday, February 19 and Friday, February 20.
‘Step into Spring’
Winter is over and the world is waking up! The birds are singing and the grass is growing. So come along, get creative, and have lots of arty fun.
All materials provided.
10.30am – 12.30pm
(5 – 11’s) £6.50 per session or £16.50 for all three.
Call Worcester Arts Workshop on 01905 21095 for a booking and registration form.

Hanbury Hall, Droitwich Spa.

Tuesday, February 17.
Family Activity Day – Kite Chaos

Come along to Hanbury Hall and make your own kite, then have a go flying it in the park.
11am – 4pm
Per item £2.50 per kite kit.
Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22.

Nature Detectives – Beautiful Birds

This weekend you can make some beautiful bird boxes, which you can then take home. Also come along and do some Nature Detective work by going around the park and seeing how many birds you can spot.
11am – 4pm
Per item £3.50 Per Bird box
For further information call 01527 821214

Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove

Tuesday, February 17 to Thursday, February 19.
Half term fun – Crafty Pirates!

Come along and keep your children entertained this half term at Avoncroft Museum. Join in with our pirate themed craft activities. Make your own model ship and skull and crossbones. Have a go on the kiddie gun deck. Could you be the next person to join the Pirate Fleet?
Suitable for children aged 3+. Pre-booked tickets are advisable. An adult must accompany all children at all times.

Prices: Adults £3, Children £6
For further information, contact 01527 831363 or 01527 831886

Cripplegate Park, Worcester

Parks Play Rangers – Big Play Adventure

Saturday, February 14 – 12noon to 1.30pm
At last! We will be opening the newly renovated play areas in Cripplegate Park. In addition to playing on the new areas there will be Tennis Coaching sessions (between 1pm and 3pm); Bear Hunt Activity; Den Building; Junk Music Workshop: Time Trail on the new Activity Trail and a Basketball activity.
Cost : FREE

Gheluvelt Park, Worcester

Parks Play Rangers & Duckworth Trust

Wednesday, February 18 – 10am to 12 noon and 1.30pm to 3pm
Stuck for something to do then book a place at Pump House Environment Centre to take part in either the Nature Art Workshop in the morning or Tea Light Decorations in the afternoon, OR do both.
Booking is essential, contact 01905 734980 during office hours.
Cost: FREE

Worcestershire County Museum - Hartlebury Castle

Tuesday, February 17 and Friday, February 20.
The museum, set in the grounds of the historic Hartlebury Castle, is hosting a series of Festiveal fun planned for half-term.
Worcestershire County Council's County Museum will be in festival mood later this month to help youngsters beat the half-term boredom.
Activities, which start at 10.30am each day and end at 4.30pm, include days celebrating Chinese New Year, South American Carnivals, National Nestbox Week and Spring Festivals of Light.

Children, from age four, will have the chance to make hats, cards, sequin masks, feather headdresses, claywork and origami dragons. Adults are also encouraged to take part and have a go.
The Castle Kitchen Café will be open serving light lunches, delicious cakes and drinks.
Admission to the museum is £4 for adults and £2 for children/concessions. A family ticket, which includes entrance for two adults and two children, is also available for just £10. For a day's activities there is an additional charge of £1 per child
For further information contact 01299 250416

Jinny Ring, Hanbury, Droitwich Spa

Hands on Clay – Pottery for Children at the Jinny Ring

Monday, February 16 and Wednesday, February 18.
For more information, contact Sophia on 01527 821622 or 07786 161157.

Webb’s of Wychbold

February Half Term Fun for Kids

Monday, February 16 to Friday February, 20.
Keep the children entertained with a variety of activities.
FREE Shows - daily at 2pm, 2.45pm and 3.30pm
Monday 16th: Animal Antics
Tuesday 17th: Circus Show
Wednesday 18th: Animal Antics
Thursday 19th: Circus Show
Friday 20th: Animal Encounters
Shows last 30 minutes and are most suitable for 3 - 8 year olds.

Riverside Ramble

Pick up an entry form from the Reception Desk and find the answers to the questions in the Riverside Gardens. Everyone returning a completed form will receive a prize.

10am - 5pm FREE
Professor Pepperpot will entertain with his balloon magic and silly jokes.

1pm - 4pm FREE
Funtastic Funky Facepainting
Children can become anything or anyone they want, from fairies, to animals to superheroes.
1pm - 4pm £2.50 per child

Fair Rides
Have fun on some favourite rides for youngsters
11am - 4pm £1.50 per ride
(this activity is weather dependent)
PLEASE NOTE: An adult must accompany children at all times for all activities.

Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwick

Saturday, February 14 to Sunday, February 22.
They will be open for the first time in 50 years for the February Half term. There will be a variety of fun activities throughout the week, including a treasure hunt through the woods, toasting marshmallows around a campfire in Ragley’s outdoor classroom.

The House and the Adventure Playground will also be open to explore as well as the Bodgers, the Lakeside Café.
Prices: Adults £8.50, Child (5-16) £5, Senior Citizens £7, Family (2a + 3c) £27.
For further information contact 0800 093 0290

Hatton Country World, Warwick

Saturday, February 14 to Sunday, February 22.
February Frolics – Lambing Event.
Starts at 10.30 and finishes 4pm
There will be new born lambs to see, Fun Fair rides, Arts and Crafts, Falconry displays, Uncle Zoobee – Children’s entertainer, Mad Science Farming show, and a children’s disco. All in all a full fun packed day.
Plus all day you can visit the Guinea Pig village, Pig Palace, Rare breed animals, pan for gold, bouncy castle, Adventure play, giant puzzles, tractor track etc.
Prices: £7.95 per person and applies to adults and children (under 14’s are not admitted to the Farm Village without adult supervision). Entrance to the Bouncy Barn is £2.25 per child for 1/2 hour play.
For further information contact 01926 843411.

Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Half Term activities – ‘Mini Making Moments’.
Sunday, February 15 and Sunday, February 22.
2009 is the Mini’s 50th Birthday so join in the birthday fun of Mini Making Moments, a free drop in craft activity for all the family. Children must be accompanied by and adult.
For further information contact 01926 641188.

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