Fun in Brum May Half Term Holiday 26/05/2018 to 03/06/2018
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Fun in Brum May Half Term Holiday 26/05/2018 to 03/06/2018 Safeguarding Statement This list of events has been compiled by the Early Years Service for information only. It is up to the parent/carer to decide what is most appropriate for their child. Please note that some of the events listed in this booklet are organised by third parties and neither the Early Years Service nor Birmingham City Council take responsibility if any of these events are cancelled or changed. Please note the information has been gathered to support parents/carers in accessing activities for children and that Birmingham City Council does not in any way recommend or endorse any of the organisations other than services directly delivered by the council. It is the responsibility of parents/carers to carry out their own checks and to feel completely satisfied with the safety of their child and the quality of the service offered. Early Years Service P.O. Box I6453, Lancaster Circus, Birmingham B2 2ZJ 0121 216 3514/464 4437 Email: [email protected] Fun in Brum Welcome to the latest edition of Fun In Brum produced by the Early Years Service. We hope you find the information useful. There are loads of exciting things to do for all the family and some of them are totally free. We have added contact details of Birmingham Libraries which often run activities during school holidays. The activities are listed in date order. Fun for All This edition contains a wide range of activities including some for disabled children and young people up to the age of 19 in some cases. When we have been told that an activity or event is inclusive we have added the following text - If your child or young person has a disability, please call the organisation for further information. Whilst we have been assured these activities are inclusive we would always recommend that you call ahead to discuss your child’s needs to ensure they are able to meet them. Please note that some activities are only available to children and young people living in specific areas. Please contact activity organisers to check availability. A Wrinkle In Time (PG) - mac 3681 An epic adventure based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic which takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus light and, ultimately, the triumph of love. Through one girl’s transformative journey led by three celestial guides, we discover that strength comes from embracing one’s individuality and that the best way to triumph over fear is to travel by one’s own light. Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH Contact: Sales & Information on 0121 446 3232 or visit the website www.macarts.co.uk Date/s: 26/05/18 Time: 2pm Age Range: PG Cost: Contact mac for details Dino Dig Excavation Family Activity 3724 Experience what it is like to be a palaeontologist in this fun family activity. Using tools to excavate bones, fossils and fragments, uncover our own dinosaur skeleton buried in our giant sand pit Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH Telephone No: 0121 348 8038 Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk Date/s: 26/05/18 - 28//05/18 Time: 10.45 - 11.45 & 12.15 - 1.15 & 2.45 – 3.45 Age Range: Family Event Cost: £2.00 per child Additional Information: Time slots are: 10.45 - 11.45, 12.15 - 1.15 and 2.45 – 3.45 Activity runs every Tuesday and Thursday during the May half term holiday. Please note, for capacity reasons, we may ask to restrict the number of accompanying adults with children attending the activity Page 3 of 59 Dippy on Tour:A Natural History Adventure & Dippy Family Room 3705 The Natural History Museum’s famous Diplodocus, known as Dippy, is taking a road trip to Birmingham from 26th May - 9th September 2018. The British icon is on a mission to inspire five million natural history adventures, encouraging families to explore nature on their doorstep. The full skeleton cast in its displayed pose is an impressive 21.3 metres long, 4.3 metres wide and 4.25 metres high! Our special Dippy family space is free to enter and will have plenty of great things to do for all the for the little - and of course big - Dino lovers! We'll have jigsaws, dressing up and free colouring in activities to do before or after your amazing meeting with Dippy. Our Dippy family room will be open throughout the exhibition. No booking or tickets are required. However, as a highly popular space, there will be busy times and buggy spaces will be limited. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH Telephone No: 0121 348 8038 Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk Date/s: 26/05/18 - 09/09/18 Time: 10am-5pm Age Range: Family Event Cost: Additional Information: Dippy on Tour will be a free ticketed event . Entry to see Dippy is FREE (Max 8 per booking), slots are approximately 45 minutes long. Entry to the exhibition is via the Gas Hall entrance of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Please arrive promptly, late comers may not be admitted to booked slots.We expect this exhibition to be popular, please allow a short amount of time for queuing. Advanced booking is strongly advised as this will be a very popular exhibition. If your child has a Please contact for more details disability: Free Family Fun - Ward End Park 3743 Family Activities – A range of free beginner sessions for everybody to enjoy. Including football, rounders, badminton, cricket, archery, tennis, and other games. Ward End Park, Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham. B8 2HB. Date/s: 26/05/18 & 02/06/18 Time: 11am - 1pm Age Range: Family Event Cost: Free Additional Information: Duration: 120 minutes. Location: Meet at the MUGA What to bring: Water, Suitable comfortable clothing. Please log in or sign up to ParkLives to book an activity. Www.parklives.com Page 4 of 59 Half Term Family Fun - Sarehole Mill 3750 Join us this Witsun Week for some family fun! Sarehole Mill, Cole Bank Road, Hall Green, Birmingham B13 0BD. Telephone No: 0121 348 8038 Website: www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/sarehole Date/s: 26/05/18 - 03/06/18 Time: 11.00am- 4.00pm Age Range: Family Event Cost: Trail £2.00 per child & Craft activity £2.00 per child Additional Information: Trail £2.00 per child. Please purchase your trail sheet from the shop, solve the clues around the grounds and collect your prize! Craft activity £2.00 per child. Please purchase your kit from the shop and use the craft tables to complete your craft. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Inclusive Youth Provision run by Parks for Play at Maypole Youth Centre 3759 Inclusive Youth Provision run by Parks for Play. Maypole Youth Centre, Idmiston Croft, Maypole, Birmingham B14 5NJ Date/s: 26/05/18 Time: 10.30-1pm Over 12 years & 2pm - 4.30pm Over 18s Age Range: 12 years and over Cost: £5.00 per young person; £8.00 for two young people; £10.00 for three young people. Concessions available. Additional Information: Local young people with complex or additional needs have priority access, friends & siblings are welcome. Booking is essential. Book by phone: 441 4682 or email [email protected] or call the delivery lead mobile no: 07935 702007. Page 5 of 59 Mr Silly Pancake And The Land Of Cake & Biscuits - mac 3674 Mr Silly Pancake has a dream. He longs to be the first pancake on the moon. But to get there, he needs help from children with big ideas and big imaginations… With original music, puppetry and a stunning set, this interactive show will transport young audiences to the Land of Cake and Biscuits. Visiting the Jelly Fields, Marshmallow Castle & Milkshake River, they will help Mr Silly Pancake to overcome problems and achieve his dream. Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH Contact: Sales & Information on 0121 446 3232 or visit the website www.macarts.co.uk Date/s: 26/5/2018 Time: Age Range: 6 years and under. Cost: £7.50- £9.50 Additional Information: Show Availability - Sat 26 May 4:00 PM Sun 27 May 2:00 PM - Limited Availability, Sun 27 May 4:00 PM Pinocchio - Blue Orange Theatre 3713 Geppetto, a talented toy and puppet maker wishes on the Blue Fairy’s star for a son to help him in his toy shop. She grants him that wish, but as a magic boy puppet without any strings. To become a real boy Pinocchio must show kindness, bravery, loyalty and honesty, but Pinocchio is easily persuaded in having fun at the Puppet Theatre, Pleasure Island and with the likes of Cat, Fox, Candlewick, and the naughty boys and girls who are being turned into donkeys. The perfect Half-Term treat from the Blue Orange Theatre. Blue Orange Theatre, 118 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham B18 6AD. Telephone No: 0121 212 2643 Website: www.blueorangetheatre.co.uk Date/s: 26/05/18– 02/06/18 Time: 2pm & 6pm Age Range: Family show Cost: See website for details of cost Page 6 of 59 Tennis - Brookvale Park 3742 Beginners tennis sessions, all equipment provided - everyone welcome Brookvale Park, Park Road, Erdington, Birmingham B23 Date/s: 26/05/18 & 2/06/18 Time: 12pm-1pm Age Range: Cost: Free Additional Information: Location: Meet at the courts. Please bring along a drink of water, and ensure you wear suitable comfortable clothing. Please log in or sign up to ParkLives to book an activity.