Primary Times North & East Yorkshire Feb 17

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The Deep
See our new look Lagoon of Light in its final
stages of construction from Saturday 11
February. Learn more about how this exhibit
has been created (before we add the water!)
and hear fascinating facts about the fish who
will soon be joining us.
This display will soon be home to hundreds
of brightly coloured fish including our very own
juvenile zebra sharks who were born and bred
right here at The Deep.
Representing where the rainforests meet
the reef, the lagoon will reflect the diversity of
aquatic life and unique habitats found in and
around many of the islands and archipelagos
in the western Pacific oceans, from Tropical
North Queensland to the outer islands of Palau
in Micronesia.
It will boast amazing new corals and large
mangrove trees, which are both very important
Hull2017
Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s opening
season offers plenty of family fun,
including free exhibitions and installations
such as Bowhead, an audio-visual
installation at Hull Maritime Museum, and
Blade, the first in a series of temporary
public artworks under the banner of Look
Up.
The first Back To Ours, a family festival
which takes place each half term, includes:
The Story of Mr B, a puppet show set in a
giant pop-up book; and a Roald Dahl film
festival.
Other highlights include: Telling Tales:
Musical Stories with Narration at the
University of Hull’s Middleton Hall and
Northern Ballet’s production of Goldilocks
and the Three Bears at Bridlington Spa.
www.hull2017.co.uk
to the health of a coral reef and its surrounding
coastline. They provide an essential nursery
ground for a number of species amongst their
submerged root system.
It will also feature a wave machine that
replicates the tidal movements of a true coastal
habitat so our animals feel right at home.
So if you’re look for a fun day out this half
term, The Deep is definitely the ‘plaice’ to be!”
ROLLERCOASTIVAL
FEBRUARY 18th & 19th, 2017
As part of Rollercoastival’s weekend,
children can learn circus skills, play a
surrealist drawing game and enjoy the
stories of Roald Dahl. Community musician
Sam Dunkley will help youngsters to write
and perform a brand new song, while
SCAMPS – the Scarborough Accessible
Music Project – is a singing and signing
taster. There are drop-in art sessions,
storytellers and the Pied Piper, who wants
children to join his musical trail. Plus,
don’t miss a chance to see Scarborough
painstakingly recreated in Minecraft. Most
events are free and some require booking.
See www.coastival.com for more details.
JORVIK VIKING
FESTIVAL 2017
20 – 26 February 2017
The story of Eric Bloodaxe’s last days in York will
be woven into this year’s JORVIK Viking Festival,
which takes place in York from 20 – 26 February
2016 – with new venues for even larger events
including his ultimate feast and a dramatic retelling
of the Battle of Stainmore, which can have only one
conclusion for the infamous Viking king.
The epic finale of the Festival (Saturday 25
February) will tell the story of the Battle of
Stainmore – where Eric Bloodaxe unsuccessfully
made his last stand – and will be hosted for the
first time at Rawcliffe Country Park, where a natural
arena will enable larger crowds to enjoy the furious
fiery finale, which will combine living history
displays with hundreds of warriors taking to the field
of combat to determine the fate of the Kingdom
of JORVIK. Tickets cost £13.50 for adults and £10.50
for concessions, with family tickets (two adults and
two children) for £40.50 or £52.50 for two adults and
three children.
Alongside the paid-for events, there will be a
host of free activities for visitors to enjoy, including
the annual Strongest Viking Competition, which
returns home to the Coppergate Centre, the March
to Coppergate from Dean’s Park, and the Best Beard
Competition.
Other highlight activities in this year’s festival
include:
• Have-a-go archery and sword combat in St
Sampson’s Square (Monday to Thursday from
10.00am to 4.00pm)
• Norse Nalebinding workshops, led by one of the
world’s top Viking knitting experts, Mari Wickerts
of Gothenburg Museum. Courses for beginners
and experts throughout the week.
• Lectures and workshops with author Justin Hill,
including a historical writing masterclass (23
February from 10.00am to 1.00pm
• 1066! The End of History, a new presentation by
Peter Carrington-Porter following his sell-out
performances of Beowulf.
A full calendar of events in this year’s festival is
available online at www.jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk
where tickets for key events can also be booked.
More details can also be found on social media by
using #JVF17.
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