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Monday 13th - Friday 17th August 2012 9am - 4pm daily in Wilmslow
£225 per child (£195 siblings) For ages 7 - 16
This summer sees our fourth annual Summer Film Shoot return to create new short films with young filmmakers. This year we’ll be exploring a brand new theme and members will work together in crews to conceive and develop an original story, plan and design their film, direct, shoot and edit their masterpiece in just 5 days!
Book now to guarantee your place for our most popular
filming event, contact Studio Film School on 0845 533 3763 or visit
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Teens Cookery Club
Each Thursday during school holidays, 4 half-days. 10.00-12.00
£38 per person including lunch, tea, soft drinks. One or two parents allowed to assist. |
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Check before you go! Sometimes things change, places close down, contact details alter or we just make a mistake. There's nothing worse than disappointed kids so please contact the venue before you set off. If you do notice something wrong or out of date, please do other parents a favour and let us know. |
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Until 24th June |
Performing Arts Workshops Bidston We are offering a course for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs aged 8-19 years old which is called ‘Short Breaks’, funded by Wirral Council. Activate Arts has created the ‘Short Breaks’ project to provide children/young people with special needs with an opportunity to experience our Creative and Performing Arts workshops. The sessions are jam packed with fun – games, drama, dance, music, arts and crafts and loads of other activities and are fully supported with a Practitioner, Support Workers and care staff. Sessions take place each Sunday and will be split into Juniors ages 8-13 from (10am – 1pm) and Seniors ages 13-19 from (2pm – 5pm). Sessions take place at: Wirral Tennis and Fitness Centre, Valley Road, Bidston CH41 7EJ 0151 482 4884 |
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Until 28th June |
Performing Arts Workshops-
Dance/Movement/Drama We are offering a dance/movement/drama course for young people ages (13-19) with disabilities and additional needs which is called ‘Short Breaks’, funded by Wirral Council. Working with our experienced practitioners, children/young people will gain positive experiences independently from their families. This is a fun filled course and the aim is for the young people to have fun in a relaxed atmosphere. It is also an ideal opportunity for the young people to spend time away from their primary carers. Sessions take place each Thursday from (4-7PM) at St Michaels and All Angels Church Hall, Pensby Road, Pensby, Wirral CH61 1AF 0151 482 4884 |
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1st - 4th June |
Bolesworth Classic....A Great British Show
A great weekend filled with something for all of the family.
Numerous attractions including fair ground rides, WOW balls on the lake,
helicopter flights over the estate, dog agility classes, bird of prey
displays, zip wires over the lake and much more! 01829 782 210 |
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2nd - 10th June |
Upstairs & Downstairs Family Quiz Croxteth Hall & Country Park, Liverpool "Learning is Fun at Croxteth Hall"
Solve the clues to the crossword to find the mystery word
associated with the Queens Jubilee Celebrations and discover what also
happened 60 years ago in 1952. All correct entries will enter our prize draw
to win a unique jubilee treat of a "Royal Chocolate Crown Sculpture"
courtesy of local company, Chocarella (www.chocarella.com). |
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3rd June |
Jubilee Bike Ride
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| 4th June | Spring Bank Holiday 2012 | ||
| 4th June |
Spring Portraits in Delamere Abbeywood Gardens, Delamere, Cheshire Imagine family photos taken in the most natural way possible – no studio lights, no false poses, just stunning images created in your favourite part of Cheshire. This Spring, Cheshire children’s photographer, Helen Rae, teams up with Abbeywood Gardens in Delamere to offer mini portrait sessions in some of the most beautiful surroundings in the county. A Portrait Day session costs only a charitable donation of £20 to secure your unique 45-minute photo session in the grounds of Abbeywood, overlooking the Cheshire Plain in Delamere. All donations and 10% of all frame sales go to The SMA Trust and Diabetes UK. After your portrait session you are welcome to explore the extensive woodlands and lovely gardens, and to make the most of the delicious meals and snacks on offer at the café. Portrait Days are on 9th and 12th April and also on 4th June. All bookings must be made in advance by calling Helen Rae Photography on 01606 783000 Check the website for details: www.helenraephotography.co.uk www.facebook.com/CheshirePhotographer twitter: @HelenRaePhoto |
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4th June |
Jubilee Horse Drawn Bus Rides (subject to weather)
12-4pm Younger children can have a chance to act as a King or Queen with our special Horse Drawn Bus Rides around the Hall. don't forget your camera! Small Charge applies. 0151 233 6910 |
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| 4th - 5th June |
Jubilee Steamings at Bolton Steam Museum
Our volunteers have rescued and restored 27 old stationary
steam engines - some of the engines which once powered the cotton mills and
woollen mills of the North of England. The collection includes 2 rare beam
engines (the oldest is 180 years old!). We have a wide variety of different
types of steam engine and most will be running in steam on these 2 days
only. Come and see these magnificent monsters in action! Admission is free
(donations welcome) with free unlimited parking on the Supermarket car park Free to Kidsguide users! 01204 846490 |
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| 5th June | Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday 2012 | ||
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5th June |
Down The Mines!
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| 7th June |
Children's
Cookery Courses - Brian Mellor's Cookery School at Harthill
Tattenhall Located in a beautiful old Victorian School and home to the Masterchef of Great Britain Brian Mellor, it offers a Teens’ Cookery Club. Four carefully designed sessions that will include knife skills, bread and pasta making, sweet and savoury sauces, meat and fish dishes and hot and cold desserts. Date: 16th February, 5th April, 12th April and 7th June. Price: £38 per session. 01829 782097 www.brianmellor.co.uk |
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| 9th June |
Forest Fairies
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15th - 17th June |
The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power Cholmondeley- Cheshire SY14 8AH Motorsport Event in Cheshire, 15th-17th June 2012, includes racing cars and bikes, F2 Power Boats, air displays, military combat power, fantastic food and drink, shopping and children's entertainment, classical concert with fireworks, a great day out for families and enthusiasts. Opens daily at 8am to 6.30pm. Discount on ticket prices if bought before 31st March 2012 with 2 free children Pageant tickets with each adult Pageant ticket. KGPT10 – 10% off Adult Pageant Tickets. 01829 772 433 |
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| 17th June |
Open Farm Sunday www.farmsunday.org/ofs/home.eb |
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| 18th June | Fathers' Day | ||
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19th June |
Orienteering for
All
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20th June |
Introduction to ClimbingA chance to experience the thrills of climbing in this introductory session in partnership with Moorland Adventure and the Ranger Service. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £9. Suitable for anyone over the age of 9
7.00pm to 9.30pm |
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| 21st June |
Midsummer
evening walk
Make the most of the longest day of the year by joining Ron
as he leads you around the beautiful, 2 miles long, Haslington Conservation
walk. Ideal for families and accompanied children. |
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27th June |
Fancy a Paddle?
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| 30th June - 1st July |
Peppa Pig's Treasure Hunt Floral Pavilion, Wirral www.ticketmaster.co.uk |
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Family films - Not all films are on everyday so check with cinema for availability and times: |
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Kidsguide tipSome cinemas such offer very cheap deals for kids' films on weekend mornings. Some even let adults go free. Usually the film is one that has left the main screens so this is also a good way to catch up on any film you missed. |
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What's on for families in June 2012?
