Primary Times BirminghamWHAT’S ON WHERE7 December – 23 DecemberMeet Father ChristmasUpton House and Gardens OX15 6HTwww.nationaltrust.org.ukSee the house in all its 1930s Christmasglory before joining in with some festivearts and crafts in the old kitchen whereyou’ll meet Father Christmas and receivea special present. Booking not needed.Admission applies. T:01295 670266.8 DecemberThe Woof RunBrueton Park, B91 3HAwww.stbasils.org.uk/thewoofrun12-3pm. Help to raise funds for St Basil’sby registering your dog to take part inthe Woof Run - a fun but challengingobstacle course for dogs and theirowners. Following a successful debut inMay, the event has returned for a secondtime. The route follows a 2.5 kilometrearea of Brueton Park and incorporatesa series of both natural and manmadeobstacles. Registration costs £10 per dogwith proceeds going to St Basil’s - allparticipants will receive a photograph ofthem crossing the finish line. See websitefor more details.Breakfast at the Elf’s WorkshopHighbury Hall , B13 8QGwww.birmingham.gov.uk8.30am - 12noon. Santa has sent alonghis Elves to set up their workshop in theMain Hall. Following breakfast the childrenwill have the chance to help the Elves indifferent workshops including, NaughtyElves Story Time and Christmas Singalong. Make your own Christmas baubles,ginger bread man decorating completion,arts and crafts and prepare your ownreindeer food ready for Christmas eve. Seewebsite for pricing and booking details.Carols in the CavernsDudley Canal and Tunnel Trust DY1 4SBwww.dudleycanaltrust.org.uk6.15 and 8pm. Come along for a musicaltour through the caverns as a small choirjoins your boat for an intimate and upliftingstart to the Christmas season. Tickets are£12.50 per person. Booking essential.T: 0121 557 6265.Creative Sunday WorkshopsThe Barber Institute of Fine Art B15 2TSwww.barber.org.uk11am-12.30pm. Mughal Masterpieces.Create intricate painting like the art in18th century India. Skills: Drawing fromartworks; painting people and patterns.For ages 4-8. Booking required.T: 0121 414 7333.Creative Sunday WorkshopsThe Barber Institute of Fine Art B15 2TSwww.barber.org.uk1.30-3pm. Mughal Masterpieces. Createintricate painting like the art in 18th centuryIndia. Skills: Painting fine detail; thinkingabout colour. For ages 8-12. Bookingrequired. T: (0) 121 414 7333.8 December – 9 DecemberChristmas MarketBantock House Museum WV3 9LQwww.wolverhamptonart.org.uk11am-4pm. Unique, original, contemporaryand wonderful gifts all under one roof.Homemade preserves, baked goods,jewellery, fashion, art, photography,papercraft, candles, children’s clothing,homewares, pamper products, textiles,floristry, woodturned goods and much,much more.10 DecemberArt StartThe New Art Gallery WS2 8LGwww.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk11am-12pm. Explore artwork in the Galleryand support your child to be creative.Sessions for pre-school children 1 year andupwards with carers. Sessions are £1.50per toddler. Book in advance on01922 654400.Wild Home School - Whittling WandsBrandon Marsh Nature Reserve CV3 3GWwww.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk2-3pm. Wild Home School sessions,happening every second Tuesday of themonth. With each session varying betweena mix of curriculum focused activities,bushcraft and nature based activities. Eachsession we’ll be heading outside to learnabout something new, with every monthhaving a different theme, aimed at homeschooled children working at a KS2 level(around 8 years and up). See website forpricing and booking details.T: 024 76 302 912.Baby Bears CreativePlayWolverhampton Art Gallery WV1 1DUwww.wolverhamptonart.org.uk11am-12noon. Creative, sensory playsessions for families with babies andtoddlers led by artists and early years’educators. Take time to relax, imagine andfind inspiration in the Gallery’s exhibitions.£3 per child and £4 for two children. Seewebsite to book.Bilston BoddlersBilston Craft Gallery WV14 7LUwww.wolverhamptonart.org.uk1-2pm. Bilston Boddlers are fun sessionsfor families with young children, whichprovide babies and toddlers with all kindsof imaginative materials and toys to build,construct, make and play with. They aim todevelop children’s cognitive development,physical movement and motor skills aswell as their creativity, to prepare themfor reception and primary school. Suitablefor 0 – 7 years. £3 per child and £4 for twochildren. See website to book.Art StartThe New Art Gallery WS2 8LGwww.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk11am-12pm. Explore artwork in the Galleryand support your child to be creative.Sessions for pre-school children 1 year andupwards with carers. Sessions are £1.50 pertoddler. Book in advance on 01922 654400.11 December – 15 DecemberThe Festival of Lost and FoundShakespeare’s New Place CV37 6EPwww.shakespeare.org.uk6-7.30pm. Discover the greatest show thatnever happened. Friendly showpeopleinvite you to grab a drink and marvel atthe tantalising smells, sights and soundsof their musical midwinter encampment.But as you wander among the tents youmight wonder if they’re telling you thewhole story... Bedecked with bunting anddodging the showers, our hapless cast aredetermined to put on the best show theycan: but with the rain delaying their starperformer, mulberry tokens going missing,and a stolen poem to deal with - they’vecertainly got their work cut out. 250 yearsafter heavy rain and floods washed outDavid Garrick’s legendary Shakespearepageant in Stratford, Talking Birds pullstogether an immersive, festive theatricalexperience for all the family - whatever theweather. Admission applies.T: 01789 338536.12 DecemberNature Tots at Brandon Marsh -Reindeer RacesBrandon Marsh Nature Reserve CV3 3GWwww.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk10.30am-12noon and 1.30-3pm. NatureTots aims to encourage an early interestin wildlife. With this in mind, activities areheld outdoors, in the natural surroundingsof the reserve at Brandon Marsh. Thesesessions start with fifteen minutes offun free play and everyone is there youhead outside to get stuck in with somewonderful activities based on that weekstheme, before returning to the centreto make an amazing craft you can takehome. See website for booking and pricingdetails. T: 024 76 302 912.Little Grown-upsBilston Craft Gallery WV14 7LUwww.wolverhamptonart.org.uk1-2pm. Little Grown-ups focuses onproviding families with babies and toddlersthe freedom and space to enjoy playing,from dressing-up, studying, going to work,and running a busy home pretendingthey’re all grown up. Children can createtheir very own imaginary, grown-up worlds,far away in the future. £3 per child and £4l Black Country LivingMuseum Trust: FestiveFun Dayfor two children. See website to book.13 DecemberChristmas House Tours 2019Baddesley Clinton B93 0DQwww.nationaltrust.org.uk6pm. The tour takes place throughout theground and first floor of the house which isonly accessible via stairs. T: 01564 783294 .Nature Tots at Parkridge - Reindeer RacesThe Parkridge Centre B91 3HGwww.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk10.30am-12noon and 1.30-3pm. NatureTots aims to encourage an early interestin wildlife. With this in mind, activities areheld outdoors, in the natural surroundingsof the reserve at The Parkridge Centre.The session starts with fifteen minutes offree play, when everyone is there, thenhead outside to get stuck in with somewonderful activities based on that weekstheme, before returning to the centre tomake an amazing craft to take home. Seewebsite for pricing and booking details.T: 0121 704 0768.14 DecemberChristmas Carols at CharlecoteCharlecote Park CV35 9ERwww.nationaltrust.org.uk5.30-7pm. Come along after hours forChristmas Carols in the wood yard.Wellesbourne Sings will be performing amixture of popular classics and traditionalChristmas songs with a chance to singalong. The wood yard café will be on handserving festive snacks, mulled wine andhot drinks to keep you warm throughoutthe performance and during the interval.Booking essential. T: 01789 470277.Christmas CelebrationsMuseum of the Jewellery Quarter B18 6HAwww.birminghammuseums.org.uk10.30am-5pm. Celebrate Christmas at theMuseum of the Jewellery Quarter. Childrencan take part in a self-led elf themed craftactivity, enjoy costumed guided toursamonsgt other activities. T: 0121 348 8140.Festive Fun DayThe Locksmith’s House, WV13 2DAwww.bclm.co.ukStep back in time and see what Christmaswas like for the Hodson family. Exploretheir home and see it decorated in thetraditional Edwardian style. Listen tostories by the fire, follow the festivethemed trail around the house, see livelock making demonstrations and make awish while stirring the Christmas pudding.Have a go at Christmas crafts and meetChristmas’ very own VIP... Santa. Seewebsite for pricing and booking details.10WINTER 2019 | www.primarytimes.co.uk/birmingham
Primary Times Birmingham11-15 DECEMBER 2019SHAKESPEARE’S NEW PLACEDISCOVER thegreatest showTHAT NEVER HAPPENED!For more information, show timesand to book tickets visit:shakespeare.org.uk/lost-and-foundRegistered Charity Number: 209302www.primarytimes.co.uk/birmingham | WINTER 2019 11
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