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Film Classes for Budding Young Movie Stars
Exciting weekly film classes and school holiday workshops for children aged 7 - 16, based in Wilmslow.
As members, children develop their own film
productions, learning lots of new creative skills including acting,
directing, camera, editing, and costume design as well as building
up their confidence, teamwork skills and imaginations.
There’s an exclusive 20% discount for Kidsguide
users
– simply quote ‘Kidsguide Cheshire’ when
booking!
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Theatretrain Summerschools
It’s not too early to plan your summer activities.
Theatretrain’s popular themed
Summerschools return to The Forum Studio Theatre in Chester this
August. Children from age five to eighteen can enjoy week-long
programmes of singing, dancing and acting. They will also create
a show to present to family and friends at the end of the week.
The price is only £110 per week with generous discounts for
siblings. This year’s themes are:
DISNEY - week comm. 5th August 2013 THE SOUND OF MUSIC - week comm. 12th August 2013 LES MISERABLES - week comm. 19th August 2013 To book your place contact Steve Davies on 01978 311446 or e-mail chester@theatretrain.co.uk Full details are also available at www.chestersummerschool.co.uk
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LIPA 4:19 Knutsford Summer School
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Betley Court Farm, Betley Holiday schools are priced at £18 per day for Academy students and £20 per day for non Academy students, with morning and afternoon refreshments provided.
For more information
and to enrol please call 01270 821293 or email
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featured event The
Actors' Lab Summer School 2013
£199 per person Less than £30 per day! Sibling
discount available. £50 deposit required on booking, balance due 1st
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featured event The
Actors' Lab Summer School 2013
£199 per person Less than £30 per day! Sibling
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Aug. |
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| w/c 29th July |
Theatretrain Summerschools
Theatretrain’s popular themed
Summerschools return to The Forum Studio Theatre in Chester this
August. Children from age five to eighteen can enjoy week-long
programmes of singing, dancing and acting. They will also create
a show to present to family and friends at the end of the week.
The price is only £110 per week with generous discounts for
siblings. ANNIE - week comm. 29th July 2013 DISNEY - week comm. 5th August 2013 THE SOUND OF MUSIC - week comm. 12th August 2013 LES MISERABLES - week comm. 19th August 2013 To book your place contact Steve Davies on 01978 311446 or e-mail chester@theatretrain.co.uk Full details are also available at www.chestersummerschool.co.uk |
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| Until 2nd August |
Stagecoach Nantwich Summer Workshop
Our workshops are very popular and great fun each summer. Children aged 4-16 years are invited to join us for a week of dancing, singing and acting fun as they work towards putting on a show at the Nantwich Players Theatre for family and friends on the last day of the workshop. All children are welcome regardless of experience and you don't need to be a stagecoach student to join us. Every child will be given a part suitable to their age and ability and they will all get their chance to shine. Main school (6-18 years) 10am -4pm Junior Performers (4-6 years) 9.30am -1pm 01782 392659 |
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| Until 2nd August |
WiSPA (Wilmslow School of Performing Arts)
Musical Theatre Summer School. 8 - 18 yrs. 29th July to 2nd August. Dean Row Community Centre. Cost £130 (Siblings £100) 07968 770913 |
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| Until 16th August |
Holiday School Full Time!
Our Lady of Grace Church Halls, Fairfax Road, M25 1AS
Everyone welcome aged 4yrs - 18yrs for a week of acting, singing and dance. Themes: 'Shrek tales' 'Forever Glee' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' 10% off for Kidsguide users, Not to be used with any other offer 0161 713 3026 |
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| Until 16th August |
Holiday School Full Time! St Antony's College, Bradfield Road, M41 9PD A full time holiday school from 9.30am -4.30pm everyday! £99 for the week! Everyone welcome aged 4yrs - 18yrs for a week of acting, singing and dance. Themes: 'Shrek tales' 'Shrek tales' 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' & 'Forever Glee' 10% off for Kidsguide users, Not to be used with any other offer 0161 713 3026 |
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| Until 23rd August |
Summer Activities at the Farm Tatton Park Milking demonstrations, meet our newly born ducklings and Sally Henny Penny's chicks! Learn more about all our new arrivals at the daily farm fact talks. Mr. McGregor is searching for Peter Rabbit and his friends in the maize, can you find them before him? Try our Beatrix Potter quiz and listen in to Beatrix Potter story telling sessions, (Sundays) Closed Mons except Bank Holiday. Activities vary daily. Check website. http://events.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| Until 25th August |
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre Chester www.grosvenorparkopenairtheatre.co.uk |
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| Until 30th August |
Summer Holiday Explore The Bluecoat Thursdays/Fridays 1 - 3pm Back by popular demand, summer holiday activities for families run with support from volunteer artists with learning disabilities from our Blue Room project. Drop in for these free art activities linked to our summer exhibition. Free, donations accepted 0151 702 7324 |
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| Until 31st August |
Summer
Rides Let the children while away those long Summer days in the heart of St. Helens Town Centre. There is a great selection of rides to keep children of all ages occupied. The rides will be supplemented by the popular Summer Beach area The beach will encompass a large sand pit and a great range of outdoor play equipment. There will also be seating nearby where parents can keep a watchful eye on their children. For more information about what’s happening in St Helens go to www.whatsoninsthelens.com or telephone 01744 675492. For regular event updates go to www.facebook.com/whatsoninsthelens and ‘like’ our page or follow us on www.twitter.com/whatsonsthelens |
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Time Travellers Merseyside Travel through time and meet creatures from other galaxies this weekend at the brand new 'out of this world' Spaceport exhibition. The Time Travellers exhibition opens its doors on the 4th May and runs until 1st September and is included as part of the usual Spaceport admission price which can be upgraded and combined with a trip on the famous Mersey Ferry! So why not set sail and blast off through time at Spaceport! 0151 330 1566 Follow us on Twitter @MerseyFerries Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/spaceportuk |
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Nature Trail Beeston Castle Explore the magical Castle grounds and woodlands, in a quest to find the hidden nature-related clues. Test your knowledge and skill to win a special prize! www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/beeston-castle-and-woodland-park/events |
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The Magic of Beatrix Potter at Tatton Park Cheshire Tatton Park celebrates Beatrix potter this summer with an enchanting exhibition of family events and activities. Look out for characters and scenes from her stories and follow trails in the mansion, farm and gardens. Find out about her life and legacy of countryside conservations. Enjoy rare opportunities to see an exhibition of Beatrix potter's original watercolors and drawings, on loan from the National trust collection. Also included in the magic is story telling, outdoor theatre, dressing up and of course the chance to meet Peter Rabbit. www.tattonpark.org.uk/events_at_tatton_park/beatrix_potter_at_tatton_park.aspx |
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| 1st August |
Survival Skills Tatton Park Ever thought you could survive in the wilderness? Build a shelter in the woodland, track wild animals, play games of stealth and find out where wild foods can be found. http://events.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 1st August |
Make
Colourful Crowns |
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| 1st August |
Make Funky Junk Jewellery Ty Mawr, Wrexham Sessions from 1.30 – 3.30pm All ages. £2 |
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| 1st - 3rd August |
Summer Streets |
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| 1st - 4th August |
Disney Live! Mickey's Rockin' Road Show Echo Arena, Liverpool Disney Live! Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show is a live stage spectacular, as this original storyline unfolds, families will sing, dance and laugh along with the ever-lovable Tigger; Cinderella and her conniving stepsisters; Buzz Lightyear, Woody and friends from Disney Pixar’s Toy Story www.echoarena.com/whats_on/mickeys_rockin.asp |
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| 3rd August |
Guided Walk - Family Wildlife Walk Dunham Massey Bring all the family to discover Dunham's deer and other wildlife on a guided walk around the park. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunham-massey/things-to-see-and-do/events1/ |
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| 4th August |
Family Fun Day Chester Roodee Lots of free entertainment for children as well as an afternoon of horse racing. www.chester-races.co.uk |
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| 4th August |
VW North West Car Show Tatton Park The largest gathering of Volkswagens, both air and water cooled, in the North of England. From Beetles to Golfs, Beach Buggys to Camper Vans, you will find them all at Tatton Park VW Show. Hundreds of specialist trade stands, auto-jumble, Concours d'elegance with massive car club displays & huge VW's For Sale area. Children's rides and entertainment plus much more on the day. A great family day out! http://events.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| w/c 5th August |
Theatretrain Summerschools
Theatretrain’s popular themed
Summerschools return to The Forum Studio Theatre in Chester this
August. Children from age five to eighteen can enjoy week-long
programmes of singing, dancing and acting. They will also create
a show to present to family and friends at the end of the week.
The price is only £110 per week with generous discounts for
siblings. ANNIE - week comm. 29th July 2013 DISNEY - week comm. 5th August 2013 THE SOUND OF MUSIC - week comm. 12th August 2013 LES MISERABLES - week comm. 19th August 2013 To book your place contact Steve Davies on 01978 311446 or e-mail chester@theatretrain.co.uk Full details are also available at www.chestersummerschool.co.uk |
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5th - 8th August |
Musical Theatre Holiday Workshop Partington Theatre, Glossop Our Musical Theatre workshop is based around 'The Jungle Book' and aimed at anyone age from 5yrs upward. Times are: 9am - 4pm with a performance at 3pm on the 8th for parents and relatives. Kidsguide users quote KG001 for 10% discount 0161 885 2075 |
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| 5th - 9th August |
LIPA 4:19 Knutsford Summer School
Looking
for something creative and exciting for your Child to do this
Summer? Do they love to Sing, Dance and Act? Then look no
further... |
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5th - 9th August |
Aim2train Day Trips and Sports Summer Camp
We will provide qualified coaching and a day trip for children aged between 6 years to 16 years of age.The start time will be 9am with a pick up time of 3pm each day. Kidsguide users quote LW1000 and will be given a 10 % reduction in price. 07785391555 |
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5th - 9th August |
Musical Theatre Summer School Manchester City Centre Nightingale Stage Academy returns to the prestigious Manchester Metropolitan University Theatre Department for another fantastic Musical Theatre Summer School. With lessons all week in singing, dancing and drama. Students will work with professional actors, singers and dancers to put together a Musical Theatre Showcase at the Capitol Theatre, Manchester. An exciting fast paced week, with top tuition, performing experience, a concert delivered by professional performers and fun for all. Fees for the whole week are £120 which includes a free T-shirt. Visit our website bookings, more information and special offers. 07532 037350 |
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| 5th -17th August |
Summer Drama Classes Fun, fast paced 2 week drama courses for all abilities, with a show on the final day. 10am - 5pm. All tutors are CRB checked and have professional industry experience. 0161 839 7983 |
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| 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th August |
Toddlertastic Toddlertastic: Adventures in Drama, Art, Music or Dance. Every Monday. 10.30 – 11.30am or 11.30am – 12.30pm. Creative sessions especially for the under fives and their grown ups.
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| 6th August |
Myth and Magic Morning Tatton Park Travel back to the Dark Ages, a time of legend and magic. Hear fantastic tales, explore the amazing power of plants and try your hand at making a scented bag to take away. Make a willow wand to take home and practice your spells. http://events.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 6th August |
Free
Qualified Tennis Coaching |
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| 6th August |
Community Duck Race Day Nant Mill, Wrexham From 1.30pm. All ages. Some activities free |
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| 7th August |
Funky Photo Frame Flower Pots Alyn Waters, Wrexham Sessions from 1.30pm – 3.30pm. All Ages. £2 |
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| 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th August |
Art Baby Every Wednesday: 10.15 – 11.15am or 11.30am – 12.30pm. Creative sensory, discovery and play sessions accompanied by a musician. Especially designed for babies before they learn to walk.
Booking is essential. |
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| 7th - 31st August |
Summer
Beach Pop on your sunglasses and flip flops and head to the Summer Beach in St. Helens, which will be in situ on Church Square between Wednesday 7 August and Saturday 31 August. Whether you choose to relax on the deck chairs beneath the swaying palm trees, or build sandcastles, there’s fun for all the family throughout the summer holidays. For the duration of the event there will be a host of FREE seaside entertainment. There will also be a selection of children’s rides including a mini Carousel, huge inflatable and the hugely popular mini motorboats. For more information about what’s happening in St Helens go to www.whatsoninsthelens.com or telephone 01744 675492. For regular event updates go to www.facebook.com/whatsoninsthelens and ‘like’ our page or follow us on www.twitter.com/whatsonsthelens |
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| 7th & 28th August |
Children's Cycling Boredom Busters Tatton Park Fundamentals of off-road skills, including a bike-safety check. Explore farmland trails and woodland single-tracks. Bring a packed lunch. Minimum age 7 years. http://events.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 8th August |
Junior Longbow Tatton Park Young people from Medieval times would practise the art of longbow. Join us at the atmospheric Old Hall, try longbow, put on armour and live the life of an archer. http://events.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 8th August |
Make Clay Creations Ty Mawr, Wrexham Sessions from 1.30pm – 3.30pm. All ages £2 |
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9th August |
Student Kitchen Altrincham Specifically aimed at those planning on flying the nest! Leaving home can be an exciting but daunting time. This course will give you the confidence to create home cooked meals without breaking the bank. Recipes have been carefully selected to give you the best start possible with your new adventure. 0161 925 2000 |
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| 10th & 11th August |
Clash of Knights! Beeston Castle Join us for the ultimate in competitive historical combat as 4 teams-each of 12 fully armoured Knights-attempt to emerge victorious from a recreated "Crest Melee". www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/beeston-castle-and-woodland-park/events |
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| 11th August |
Viking Sunday at the Old Hall
Tatton Park Renowned for their authenticity and humour as well as television and film work, the Vikings of Middle England invade Tatton's Old Hall once again. Experience skirmish and domestic life. Have a go at archery (small charge). Try on armour.War horse and falconry demonstrations. Story Telling. http://events.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 11th August |
Fun Dog Show Tatton Park 10 novelty classes including Saddest Eyes,Waggiest Tail and Scruffiest Dog plus a fun agility course (try it if you’re fit enough). ‘Show Champion’ trophy to be won and rosettes to 6th place. http://events.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 11th August |
Fun Crazy Golf In The Tea
Garden The Plassey, Wrexham 10.30am until 4.30pm CrazyGolf2Go will be at The Plassey providing fun Crazy Golf & competitions for our visitors in our Tea Garden. 01978 780277 enquiries@plassey.com www.plassey.com/news.php |
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| w/c 12th August |
Theatretrain Summerschools
Theatretrain’s popular themed
Summerschools return to The Forum Studio Theatre in Chester this
August. Children from age five to eighteen can enjoy week-long
programmes of singing, dancing and acting. They will also create
a show to present to family and friends at the end of the week.
The price is only £110 per week with generous discounts for
siblings. ANNIE - week comm. 29th July 2013 DISNEY - week comm. 5th August 2013 THE SOUND OF MUSIC - week comm. 12th August 2013 LES MISERABLES - week comm. 19th August 2013 To book your place contact Steve Davies on 01978 311446 or e-mail chester@theatretrain.co.uk Full details are also available at www.chestersummerschool.co.uk |
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12th - 16th August |
Holiday School Full Time! Wigan, Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, off Greenough rd, WN1 3SU A full time holiday school from 9.30am -4.30pm everyday! £99 for the week!
everyone welcome aged 4yrs - 18rs for a week of
acting, singing and dance. Theme foe the week 'Alice Rocks' (a tale
of Alice in Wonderland with a twist'!) 0161 713 3026 |
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12th - 16th August |
Ticket To Ride: BGSG Theatre Week Bury Monday - Thursday: 9am to 3.30pm; Friday, 10am to 7.30pm. During the week, girls and boys from Year 2 up to Year 9 perform a unique Beatles story, Ticket to Ride, making their own props and costumes, and learning dances, songs and a script. The cost for the week: £149. 0161 797 2808 |
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12th - 16th August |
Sense of Sound Summer Singing School
The Bluecoat £125. 0151 702 7324 |
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| 12th - 23rd August |
The Academy for Performing Arts presents: THE
Summer School 2013! Holiday schools are priced at £18 per day for Academy students and £20 per day for non Academy students, with morning and afternoon refreshments provided.
For more information
and to enrol please call 01270 821293 or email
tafpa@hotmail.co.uk |
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| 13th August |
Beatrix Potter Cottage Crafts
Tatton Park Join our expert craft guild guides at the Old Hall, for an introduction to Victorian cottage crafts inspired by the tales of Beatrix Potter. Explore ideas from a time when people ‘made do' and recycled. Learn how to rag rug, have a go at weaving on a loom and drop spindle spinning and create beautiful and useful items for your home. Minimum age 8 years. http://events.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 13th August |
Professional BMX Coaching Ponciau Banks, Wrexham |
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| 13th August |
Free Qualified Tennis Coaching |
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| 13th August |
Create a Woodland Flower Fairy Nant Mill, Wrexham Sessions from 1.30pm – 3.30pm. All ages £2 |
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| 14th August |
Boredom Busters Nature Day Tatton Park Join the Rangers to hunt for mini-beasts in the park’s ponds and woodlands and take a trailer ride to get a close look at Tatton’s deer. http://events.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 14th August |
Make
Woolly Mammoths Sessions from 1.30pm – 3.30pm. All ages £2 |
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| 15th August |
Make Musical
Instruments to Shake, Rattle and Roll Sessions from 1.30pm – 3.30pm. All ages £2 |
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| 16th August |
Bat Walk and Talk Marbury Country Park, Northwich A chance to find out about the different bats that live in Marbury, followed by a guided walk with detectors by the Cheshire Bat Group. 8pm www.northwichwoodlands.org.uk |
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| 16th August |
Bat and Moth Night Moore Nature Reserve, Warrington 8.30 PM Come along to discover bats, moths and other nocturnal creatures. We will be using moth traps and bat detectors to help catch moths and identify bats. Please bring a torch as this event will continue after dark. www.fccenvironment.co.uk/moore-nature-reserve-events-2013.html |
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16th - 18th August |
Just So Festival Congleton The Just So Festival is a boutique, weekend-long festival of creativity aimed at children, young people and their families. 07714 082 190 |
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16th - 18th August |
Peter
Pan, The Never Ending Story Starring Stacey Solomon as Tinker Bell. |
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| 17th August |
Free Family Forest Fun
Free sessions taking place in a beautiful woodland
setting near Caerwys Flintshire. Each session is designed to inspire
families to spend time in the great outdoors having quality time
together learning and playing. To book your free places go to
www.bookwhen.co.uk/pdtforestschool 8th June - Woodland Walk and Tree I.D 22nd June - Tool use and Willow Work 20th July Camp-fire Cooking 17th August - Story Telling in the Woods 14th September Land Art 12th October Tool use.
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18th August |
Egremont Festival 2013 Egremont, Merseyside
This is the first festival to celebrate fun on the
shore and a sponsored walk for MacMillan, for more details email
egremontfestival2013@sky.com Free entry to all! 0151 691 1871 |
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| 18th August |
Babe the Sheep-Pig Tatton Park Babe the Sheep-Pig by Dick King-Smith. Outdoor theatre. http://events.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 18th August |
Model Aircraft
Flying Display & Come & Have A Go! The Plassey, Wrexham 10.30am until 4.30pm Plassey Model Flying Club will be providing a model aircraft flying display with the chance for our visitors to come and have a go with an experienced & qualified trainer. 01978 780277 enquiries@plassey.com www.plassey.com/news.php |
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| 18th August |
Babe the
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| w/c 19th August |
Theatretrain Summerschools
Theatretrain’s popular themed
Summerschools return to The Forum Studio Theatre in Chester this
August. Children from age five to eighteen can enjoy week-long
programmes of singing, dancing and acting. They will also create
a show to present to family and friends at the end of the week.
The price is only £110 per week with generous discounts for
siblings. ANNIE - week comm. 29th July 2013 DISNEY - week comm. 5th August 2013 THE SOUND OF MUSIC - week comm. 12th August 2013 LES MISERABLES - week comm. 19th August 2013 To book your place contact Steve Davies on 01978 311446 or e-mail chester@theatretrain.co.uk Full details are also available at www.chestersummerschool.co.uk |
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| 20th August |
Professional BMX Coaching Ponciau Banks, Wrexham |
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| 20th August |
Make Mini Scarecrows for your
Flowerpots Sessions from 1.30pm – 3.30pm. All ages £2 |
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| 21st August |
Follow a Summer Trail & Make
Woodland Crafts Sessions from 1.30pm – 3.30pm. All ages £2 |
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| 21st August |
Minibeast Hunt Moore Nature Reserve, Warrington 2.00 PM Help us catch and take a closer look at a variety of insects and other creepie crawlies. www.fccenvironment.co.uk/moore-nature-reserve-events-2013.html |
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| 22nd August |
Defence of the Realm! Tatton Park Your country needs you! Join our guides at the Old Hall to explore personal and national defence and daily life throughout history. Build an Anglo-Saxon fort, become a medieval archer and travel back to World War II to practice your rifle drill. A great activity for all the family http://events.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 22nd August |
Make Colourful Butterfly Masks Bellevue, Wrexham Meet outside the Rangers office by the tennis courts 1pm – 3pm. All Ages £2 |
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| 22nd August |
Make Lavender Bags To Sweeten
Your Home Sessions from 1.30pm – 3.30pm All ages £2 |
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| 23rd August |
Free Qualified Tennis Coaching Acton, Wrexham 1pm – 3pm |
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| 23rd August |
It’s Clay Play Day! Ponciau Banks, Wrexham Sessions from 1.30pm – 3.30pm. All ages £3 |
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| 23rd August |
Teddy Bears’ Picnic Marbury Country Park, Northwich Family day to enjoy fun and woodland games in the park and find the hidden bears. 1.00 pm at the Rangers’ Cabin www.northwichwoodlands.org.uk |
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23rd - 30th August |
Go Global Kids Dual Language Adventure Camp Edale, Hope Valley Dual Language Adventure Camp for English and Spanish kids aged 8-12. August 2013. |
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| 24th August |
Halton Crafters Association Mini Craft Market
Handmade items and tasty treats made by local crafters Free entry 11.00 am to 3.00 pm |
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| 24th August |
A ‘Grand Day Out’ for All Dogs Marbury Country Park, Northwich August Bank Holiday weekend activities. Kennel Club of GB Annual charity fund raising events. www.northwichwoodlands.org.uk |
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| 24th August |
Archery In The Tea Garden The Plassey, Wrexham 10.30am until 4.30pm Paul Jones from The Archery Experience will be here at The Plassey offering advice and tuition in the art of archery. Come along and join in the fun! 01978 780277 enquiries@plassey.com www.plassey.com/news.php |
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| 24th - 26th August |
English Country Weekend at the Farm Tatton Park A terrific celebration of English country life. Visit the farm for a weekend of traditonal English fayre and fun. Take part in the egg and spoon race or show your strength in the Farm's tug of war. Meet our resident Shire horses and don’t miss their fabulous ridden displays. There'll be sheep and chicken racings, sheep dog demonstrations on Sunday and morris dancing. Traditional stalls include local honey, old fashioned sweets and Tatton’s own produce. Gain an insight in to traditional country crafts with bee keeping, woodturning and dry stone walling demonstrations. A great day out! http://events.tattonpark.org.uk |
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25th August |
Pale Grey Tie - Presents: Blakemere Summer Fair 2013 Big outdoor summer fair for all the family 10am - 5pm £1 entry (under 16's FREE - all proceeds go to charity) 07852583070 |
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| 25th - 26th August |
Summer Steamings at Bolton Steam Museum 01204 846490 |
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| 27th August | Make Animal Pencil
Toppers Nant Mill, Wrexham Sessions from 1.30pm – 3.30pm. All ages £2 |
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| 27th August |
Professional BMX Coaching Ponciau Banks, Wrexham |
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| 27th - 30th August |
Drama Holiday Workshop Partington Theatre, Glossop Our drama workshop is entitled 'Shove Off Shakespeare!' and will be creating a performance using some of the works of Shakespeare. The workshop is open to anyone age 5yrs upward. Times are: 9am - 4pm with a performance for parents and relatives at 3pm on the 30th. Kidsguide users quote KG002 for 10% discount 0161 885 2075 |
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| 28th August |
Free
Crown Green Bowling Taster |
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| 28th August | Make Wooden Bows and
Arrows Alyn Waters, Wrexham Sessions from 1.30pm – 3.30pm. All ages £2 |
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| 29th August |
Holiday Pond Dip Marbury Country Park, Northwich Come and help the rangers explore the denizens of the deep here at the Ice pond at Marbury. www.northwichwoodlands.org.uk |
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| 29th August | Old Macdonald Day Ty Mawr, Wrexham See the animals, make a badge and ride the tractor trailer! 1.30pm – 3.30pm. All ages £3 |
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| 31st August | Llay Festival
Community Fun Day Alyn Water, Wrexham 12 midday – 4pm. |
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| 31st August | Small Mammals
Moore Nature Reserve, Warrington 10.00 AM A chance to take a closer look and learn more about these rarely seen animals. An expert from the Cheshire Mammal Group will be on hand to tell you all about these fascinating creatures. www.fccenvironment.co.uk/moore-nature-reserve-events-2013.html |
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What's on for families in August 2013?
