May Half-Term Events and Activities 2017
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May Half-Term Events and Activities 2017 Saturday 27th May 2017 Peppa Pig : My First Cinema Experience, Theatr Clwyd - Running from 27th May until 3rd June - Join Peppa in this exciting new preschool cinema experience, with plenty of snorts, giggles and jumping up and down in muddy puddles! Leading with ‘Peppa Visits London’, the first of the never-before-seen episodes, Peppa and her friends hop on board a double- decker red bus as the Queen takes them on an unforgettable tour of iconic London landmarks including Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square. The other new ‘oink-tastic’ episodes include ‘The Police, ‘Canal Boat’, ‘The Zoo’, ‘Move to the Music’ and a four-part story in which viewers will join Peppa on an Australian holiday to visit her old friend, Kylie Kangaroo. Visit www.theatrclwyd.com for times and to book your tickets, or call (01352) 701521 for further details. Big Bug Hunts, Erddig - Running everyday throughout the half term from 10.00am-5.00pm - Normal admission charges apply. Follow the cuddly bug trail to find 10 naughty pests we like to keep out of the house. Alternatively, search around our grade one listed gardens to find seven chainsaw carved bugs by world renowned artist Simon O’Rouke. Back by popular demand. Our house team is always on the hunt for bugs that could damage our special collection. A local craft expert has created 10 brilliantly big bugs which we have hidden around the house. In addition this year, world renowned chainsaw carver Simon O’Rouke will be creating seven bugs for us to hide around the garden. Seek them out and learn some more about the creepy crawlies we find in our garden. Booking not needed. Contact (01978) 355314 or email [email protected] for further details. Ride Above the Clouds - Mr Phoebus penny farthing experience days, Erddig - Running from 27th May to Monday 29th May 2017, 10.00am-5.00pm - Normal admission charges apply. Follow in Phillip Yorke III shoes and experience Victorian Penny Farthing riding. Teenagers and adults from 10yrs to 85yrs can enjoy with ease the “EasyRide” Penny Farthings with robust design, pneumatic tyres and brakes and all of the characteristics of the Iconic machine. Children as young as four can ride the Junior Penny Farthings, dress Victorian with our Authentic dressing up clothes, and experience sitting up on one of our full sized Bicycles handcrafted to an exact 1887 design. Please do be prepared for the property to be busy and there may well be a queue. Booking not needed. Contact (01978) 355314 or email [email protected] for further details. Roald Dahl Week, Wrexham Library - Running until Saturday 3rd June - Suitable for ALL ages - 2017 marks the Year of Legends in Wales, and May is the month to celebrate Welsh writers. Wrexham Library are celebrating the work of the famous Welsh author Roald Dahl. Come along and see the Roald Dahl display and selection of books. There will also be colouring sheets, puzzles and word searches. Also, there will be a story writing competition for the under 12’s. Contact Wrexham Library on (01978) 292090 for further details. Butterfly & Caterpillar Spring Trail, Loggerheads Country Park - 10.00am-4.00pm - Suitable for ALL ages - Price: £2.50 per child. What have the hungry caterpillars in Loggerheads been eating? Follow the trail to find out and claim your prize. Contact (01824) 712757 or email [email protected] for further details. Roman Day, Greenfield Valley Heritage Park - 10.30am-3.30pm - Drop in event suitable for ALL ages - Normal admission charges apply. Join Legion XX and learn all about life in the Roman Army. Watch Roman drills, be a Roman soldier and have a go at making your own shield and helmet ready to go into battle. Visit www.greenfieldvalley.com or call (01352) 714172 for prices and further details. Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WrexhamFamilyInformationService for updates and further activities. Whilst every effort has been taken to confirm details, please check with the organiser before attending Saturday 27th May 2017 (continued….) th Geronimo Festival, Arley Hall, Northwich - Running until Monday 29 May - Geronimo is back and 2017 sees the addition of glamping and camping and a new venue. Join us for a magical adventure. This year's theme is princesses, knights and dragons so don your finest costumes and come and enjoy a fantastic family day out or even a weekend. Set against the wonderful woodland backdrops of one of England’s premier visitor attractions, Geronimo will yet again be delivering an exciting array of acts, amazing experiences and wonderful adventures, including lots of new attractions – all resulting in a fantastic family day weekend. Expect a line up jam packed with some of the biggest names in children’s entertainment, a brand new theatre and literary zone with award winning productions and a second stage featuring live music. This Children's Festival is welcoming some special guests again this year, including Justin Fletcher, Mr Bloom, Cook & Line, Andy Day and Katy Ashworth. All main stage TV super star talent will appear on Saturday and Sunday on the main stage and Monday will kick off with great shows to introduce emerging talent. Families wanting to see stars including Justin Fletcher, Mr Bloom and Swashbuckle are urged to book tickets for 27th and 28th to avoid disappointment. Monday is a great day to experience everything Geronimo has to offer for the first time. As well as a brand new venue, Geronimo Festival promises to be the best yet and new attractions include Curio-City and Spinney Hollow as well as the chance to meet some of the UK’s most popular YouTubers including Amazing Arabellla and Mini Matt Smith. EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR GERONIMO FESTIVAL STILL AVAILABLE . LAST CHANCE TODAY TO BUY TIER ONE TICKETS FOR THE ULTIMATE FAMILY FESTIVAL. Tier One tickets are still available giving families the chance to get hold of sought-after tickets at their lowest price. Geronimo Festival operates on a tiered ticket system. Ticket prices begin at their cheapest price for early birds. The three tiered pricing is set when the Festival tickets go on sale and will progress from one to three as we near closer to the actual event. The sooner you buy, the cheaper it is. Other than the price paid, there is no difference to the ticket received. Contact [email protected] for further details. th Sunday 28 May 2017 Engineering Adventure, Techniquest Glyndwr - Running from 28th May to 4th June 2017 - Let’s Go on an Engineering Adventure An interactive show where we discover the incredible engineering behind some of the most adventurous activities Wales has to offer. From whizzing down a zip line or scaling the heights of a mountain side, to zooming. Visit www.tqg.org.uk for times and prices or call (01978) 293400 for further details. Roman Day, Greenfield Valley Heritage Park - Drop in event from 10.30am to 3.30pm - Normal admission charges apply. Join Legion XX and learn all about life in the Roman Army. Watch Roman drills, be a Roman soldier and have a go at making your own shield and helmet ready to go into battle. Visit www.greenfieldvalley.com or call (01352) 714172 for prices and further details. Monday 29th May 2017 (Bank Holiday) ASD Playscheme, Garden Village Hall - 10.15am - Open to families with a diagnosis or on waiting list for diagnosis of Autism. Contact NAS Wrexham Branch via email [email protected] for further details. HomeStart Family Fun Day – Bellevue Park – 10am-4pm – Fun for all the family including Fun Fair, Ice Cream, Crafts, Cakes, Face & Nail Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Penalty Shoot Out, Stalls, Zumba Demonstration plus lots more… Contact Sharon Mason on 01978 366660 for further details. Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WrexhamFamilyInformationService for updates and further activities. Whilst every effort has been taken to confirm details, please check with the organiser before attending Tuesday 30th May 2017 Free Tennis Coaching, Acton Park - 1.00pm-3.00pm - FREE - Suitable for ALL ages. Meet at the tennis courts. Contact (01978) 763140 or email [email protected] for further details. Bird Mobiles, Nant Mill - 1.30pm-3.30pm - Price: £2.50 - Suitable for ALL ages. Drop in and make an easy bird mobile. contact (01978) 763140 or email [email protected] for further details. Film Club, Stiwt Theatr Rhos - 4.30pm - FREE - Suitable for ages 3-19 years (under 11’s to be accompanied by an adult). Refreshments available. Please visit the website at www.stiwt.com to see today’s film. Contact (01978) 841300 to book your tickets or email [email protected] for further details. Touched by Greatness: The Story of Welsh International Football, Wrexham Museum & Archives - Times: see www.wrexham.gov.uk/heritage - FREE - Suitable for ALL ages. Timed to coincide with Wales’s first appearance at an international football finals since 1958, this exhibition chronicles the heroic endeavours of the Wales’s greatest footballers. The right of a Wales team to exist has often been questioned and its stars refused permission to play; however, the team has become one of the unifiers of Wales and its star players - John Charles, Ian Rush, Ryan Giggs and Gareth Bale, some of the most famous Welshmen in the world. The event story is told through the artefacts and archives of the Welsh Football Collection. This event runs until 3rd June 2017. Contact (01978) 297460 or email [email protected] for further details. Storytime – Wrexham Library – 2.00pm-2.30pm – Come and join us at Wrexham Library for toddler storytime.