Primary Times Nottinghamshire May 18

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Steaming Days at Papplewick: WW1
Weekend
Papplewick Pumping Station Nottingham
NG15 9AJ
www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk
Enjoy a fascinating day out at Britain’s finest
Victorian water works by visiting their WW1
Weekend Steaming Day. All steaming days run
from 11am - 5pm. Standard admission: adults
£10, senior or student £7.50, Children under 16
go free. Papplewick Pumping Station is open on
Sundays all year round for stactic displays.
Steaming Days at Papplewick Pumping
Station
Papplewick Pumping Station Nottingham
NG15 9AJ
www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk
Enjoy a fascinating day out at Britain’s finest
Victorian water works by visiting on one of their
Steaming Days. Adults £8 / Senior or Student £6 /
Child (5-16) £4 / Family (2+2) £20.
28 May
Wellow Maypole Celebrations
Wellow Village Green Maypole Green,
Newark, NG22
www.facebook.com/WellowMaypoleCelebrations
A wonderful traditional family day out on Wellow’s
village green! Come and see the children’s
procession, crowning of the May Queen and the
maypole dancing. Lots of free entertainment all
afternoon, including live music, plus crafts, stalls,
games and hot and cold food. A unique event not
to be missed!
Bank Holiday Specials with the Great
Central Railway
Great Central Railway Nottingham NG11 6NX
www.gcrn.co.uk
Why not join The Great Central Railway for their
Fantastic May Bank Holiday Steam Services. FREE
Goodies for all children on the trains including a
sweet treat and drink. There may even be a visit
from a favourite children’s character! (TBC). See
website for full details.
Titan the Robot
Robin Hood’s Wheelgate Park Newark NG22 8HX
www.wheelgatepark.com
Meet the intergalactic Robot appearing at various
intervals throughout the day. Titan’s unique blend
of comedy, street theatre and music creates a show
unrivalled in the world today and has led him to
appear on TV shows such as Big Brother, Daybreak
and the Gadget Show . Normal Admission applies.
All rides and attractions open as normal. See
website for full details.
28 May – 1 Jun
May Half Term Family Fun
National Justice Museum Nottingham NG1 1HN
Throughout the May, including weekends. Fairy
Tale Trials -as a family join the characters as Ariel
from The Little Mermaid has her day in court.
You can make the case for the defence, or the
prosecution. The Sea Witch is on trial for taking
away Ariel’s right to free speech! Is she guilty, or
not? Activities and crafts - we’ve got a range of
free family crafts for you to enjoy in the holidays.
Badge making: Monday 28 May: 11am-2pm. See
website for times and full details.
28 May – 3 Jun
Wheee! International Children’s Theatre
and Dance Festival 2018
Nottingham Lakeside Arts Nottingham NG7 2RD
www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Lakeside’s International Children’s Theatre and
Dance Festival has become a key event in the
regional arts calendar. In addition to afternoon,
early evening and weekend performances, there
will be a weekend of activities and performances
in the beautiful surroundings of Highfields
Park during the Family Weekend in the Park on
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 June.
29 May – 1 Jun
Knights and Princesses
Bolsover Castle Bolsover S44 6PR
www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover
Polish your armour and dust off your tiara, it’s
time to learn the tools of the trade as you become
a knight or princess for the day. You’re cordially
invited to Framlingham Castle where our courtly
experts will teach you skills in heroic chivalry and
eloquent etiquette - you’d be a jabbering jester to
miss it! Adults £11.30, concessions £10.20, children
(5-15) £7.80 family: £29.40.
28 May – 3 Jun
Rock Art Tours
Creswell Crags Museum & Heritage Centre Worksop
S80 3LH
www.creswell-crags.org.uk
This is your chance to see Britain’s only known rock
art, which was discovered by archaeologists in
2003. The tour will take you to Church Hole Cave to
view the world famous engravings, carved in to the
walls and ceiling of the cave about 13,000 years ago
by Britain’s first artists. The tour runs every weekend
between March and September, and every weekend
and daily during Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire
school holidays. Tickets: adults £9, concessions
£7.50, and child £6.
29 May
Finger Puppet Craft Bomb
Warsop Library Mansfield NG20 0AG
www.inspireculture.org.uk
We’re going to be making finger puppets and
joining in the Get Creative craft bomb!
29 – 31 May
Little Wickets Cricket Camp
Rushcliffe School West Bridgford NG2 7BW
www.littlewickets.com
Children of all abilities welcome. You can book a
half, a full Day or all three days at this camp. Softball
cricket fun & games. 4 – 11yrs. See website for
full details. T: 0115 924 8476.
29 May – 1 Jun
Fun Portraits Children’s Workshop
New Art Exchange Nottingham NG7 6BE
www.nae.org.uk
10am - 12pm. Free event. Inspired by artist Zanele
Muholi and their exploration of identity, use
materials and objects to represent what you enjoy in
life and create self-portraits, personalised backdrops
and your own portrait book to take home. Delivered
over four daily sessions led by local print studio,
Dizzy Ink. Suitable for 7–10yrs. Advanced booking
required. See websiite for full details.
May Holiday Club
The Mill Adventue Base Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4PA
www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
The Mill Adventure Base is a fantastic day out for
the kids - with a wide range of fun-filled activities,
they’ll get to learn new skills whilst making new
friends! This holiday club is for young people aged
8 to 12 years. With activities ranging from Archery,
Indoor Climbing , low ropes, team games, Zip wire,
tunneling and much much more! Booking essential.
See website for booing details.
29 May – 2 Jun
Life in the Ice Age Tours
Creswell Crags Museum & Heritage Centre Worksop
S80 3LH
www.creswell-crags.org.uk
Join an expert guide on a tour of Robin Hood
Cave, the largest of all the caves at Creswell Crags.
Discover what Creswell Crags was like during the
last Ice Age. For your safety please wear flat shoes,
boots or trainers. Due to the steps up to the cave
and the nature of the cave interiors we would
recommend that groups with under fives and
people who have mobility concerns or who use
walking aids seek advice when booking. Booking
is highly recommended. Tickets: adults £9.00,
concession, £7.50, child £6.00
30 May
Finger Puppet Craft Bomb
Beeston Library Beeston NG9 1AE
www.inspireculture.org.uk
Get creative at an artist led Craft Bomb workshop.
Come along and make finger puppets from
different recycled and craft materials. Knitting,
crocheting and crafting for charity is a good way to
raise awareness of issues and support good causes.
A collection of charity knitting, crochet and craft
bomb creations from library crafters, young and
old, will be displayed at Worksop Library Gallery in
summer 2018. Suitable for all ages.
A Square World
West Bridgford Library West Bridgford NG2 6AT
www.inspireculture.org.uk
Created by Daryl Beeton this brilliantly quirky
non verbal story, set to an original soundtrack,
uses simple design, object manipulation and
elements of surprise to create an ever evolving
and imaginative world. For children aged 3 - 6.
Booking advised. Library members: £3 per child |
Accompanying adults FREE. Non-library members:
£5 adult or child.
A Square World
Beeston Library Beeston NG9 1AE
www.inspireculture.org.uk
Created by Daryl Beeton this brilliantly quirky
non verbal story, set to an original soundtrack,
uses simple design, object manipulation and
elements of surprise to create an ever evolving
and imaginative world. For children aged 3 - 6.
Booking advised. Library members: £3 per child |
Accompanying adults FREE. Non-library members:
£5 adult or child.
Expedition
Learning Studio Nottingham NG7 2RD
www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Artists are often inspired by expeditions,
investigative walks, or even Grand Tours. In these
workshops with artist Gina Mollett, participants
will be venturing out into the landscape of
Highfields Park and University Park Campus to
collect ideas and make observations. Back in the
studio you will be working with unusual materials
to create a multi-sensory environment. Events are
10am - 12:30pm for seven to 11 year olds, and
1:30 - 4pm for 12 to 18 year olds. Tickets £8.
Mini Pizza Making
Green’s Windmill Sneinton NG2 4QB
www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Tasty fun for children! Bake your own delicious
pizza, which toppings will you choose? Booking
essential!! To book a place for this activity please
call 0115 915 6878. We’re running 6 30 minute
sessions at 11am, 11.30am, midday, 12.30pm,
1pm & 1.30pm. £5. Booking essential!!
31 May
A Square World
Southwell Library Southwell NG25 0EH
www.inspireculture.org.uk
Created by Daryl Beeton this brilliantly quirky
non verbal story, set to an original soundtrack,
uses simple design, object manipulation and
elements of surprise to create an ever evolving
and imaginative world. For children aged 3 - 6.
Booking advised. Library members: £3 per child |
Accompanying adults FREE. Non-library members:
£5 adult or child.
A Square World
Newark Library Newark NG24 1UW
www.inspireculture.org.uk
Created by Daryl Beeton this brilliantly quirky
non verbal story, set to an original soundtrack,
uses simple design, object manipulation and
elements of surprise to create an ever evolving
and imaginative world. For children aged 3 - 6.
Booking advised. Library members: £3 per child |
Accompanying adults FREE. Non-library members:
£5 adult or child.
1 Jun
A Square World
Worksop Library Worksop S80 2BP
www.inspireculture.org.uk
Created by Daryl Beeton this brilliantly quirky
non verbal story, set to an original soundtrack,
uses simple design, object manipulation and
elements of surprise to create an ever evolving
and imaginative world. For children aged 3 - 6.
Booking advised. Library members: £3 per child.
Accompanying adults FREE. Non-library members:
£5 adult or child.
A Square World
Retford Library Retford DN22 6PE
www.inspireculture.org.uk
Created by Daryl Beeton this brilliantly quirky
non verbal story, set to an original soundtrack,
uses simple design, object manipulation and
elements of surprise to create an ever evolving
and imaginative world. For children aged 3 - 6.
Booking advised. Library members: £3 per child.
Accompanying adults FREE. Non-library members:
£5 adult or child.
2 Jun
Finger Puppet Craft Bomb
West Bridgford Library Nottingham NG2 6AT
www.inspireculture.org.uk
Get creative at an artist led Craft Bomb workshop.
Come along and make finger puppets from
different recycled and craft materials. Knitting,
crocheting and crafting for charity is a good way to
raise awareness of issues and support good causes.
A collection of charity knitting, crochet and craft
bomb creations from library crafters, young and
old, will be displayed at Worksop Library Gallery in
summer 2018. Suitable for all ages.
Half Term Fun - Lemon & Raisin Scones
Green’s Windmill Sneinton NG2 4QB
www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Have a go at baking your own tasty scones!
Booking essential!! To book a place for this activity
please call 0115 915 6878. We’re running six
30 minute sessions at 11am, 11.30am, midday,
12.30pm, 1pm & 1.30pm £4. Booking essential!!
2 – 3 Jun
Wheee! family weekend
Highfields Park Nottingham NG7 2RD
www.lakesidearts.org.uk
There will be lots of arts and craft activities plus
outdoor theatre and dance performances to
entertain family members of all ages. The fun will
start at mid-day (although the luminarium will be
open from 11am with the usual ticketed entry).
Suitable for all.
Cavendish’s Horses
Bolsover Castle Bolsover S44 6PR
www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover
Witness expert horsemen in flamboyant 17th
century costume, training for art and battle to
baroque music in the spectacular surroundings
of the Riding School at Bolsover Castle. Expert in
historic horsemanship Dominic Sewell and his
Historic Equitation team will reveal more about
the famous training techniques of Cavendish and
their majestic horses will demonstrate traditional
moves and skills of the time. Suitable for all,
perfect for those with an appreciation of skilled
horsemanship and an interest in the history of
riding as an art form. Adults £14.80, concessions
£13.50, children (5-15) £8.70.
7 Jun – 12 Jul
Community Learning - Family Crafts
Arnold Library Nottingham NG5 7EE
www.inspireculture.org.uk
A course for all the family to enjoy together, come
along with your children and craft together using
a variety of media. Please note children must be
accompanied and supervised at all times by an
adult. Suitable for children aged 2-5 years. Due to
size of room, places limited to 2 children per adult.
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