Upcoming Events Accross the Country |
Shakespeare's Globe on Tour - 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (Leeds Castle) - 30 June - 5 July
Enjoy a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream by Shakespeare's Globe on Tour in the beautiful grounds of Leeds Castle. Pack a rug and join the travelling players for this stripped down version of Shakespeare's most wild and inventive comedy, true to the old principles of touring theatre. Key to the Castle tickets are not valid to this event.
30th June; 3rd and 4th July at 7.30pm
Matinees 4th July at 2.30pm and 5th July at 5pm
Tickets: Adults £20; Children (under 16yrs) £15
Box Office: 01622 880008
Brigantia in the Dales Amark (Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes) - July 2nd – 12th 2009
A mark of quality in Art, Craft and Design from Yorkshire. Work on show and for sale.
Tel. 01969 666210 or visit the Website.
Cliffhanger - The Outdoor Event For Outdoor People - 11 & 12 July 2009 - 10.30am to 18.30pm
Cliffhanger is the UK's biggest 'outdoors' adventure festival, based in one of Sheffield's biggest green spaces: Millhouses Park covers an area of 100,000 metres.
There will be over 100 exhibitors. The festival aims to inspire and involve its visitors with adventure sport. Sheffield was the UK's first National City of Sport; a status Cliffhanger enhances through hands-on fun.
Tel. 07912756312 or visit the Website for more info.
Interactive Exhibition (Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes) - July 18th – Sept 3rd 2009
Our own interactive exhibition on the themes of sustainability, climate change and recycling. To incorporate National Parks Week 27th July – 2 August
Tel. 01969 666210 or visit the Website.
HANGING BASKETS (MAKING IT! DISCOVERY CENTRE Littleworth, Mansfield) - Fri 24 July 2009 10am – 12noon
Start the Summer holidays planting up a full size hanging basket and watch the plants grown into a mass of flowers over the school holidays - you will also be making a Bean Maze. ALL SESSIONS £6.50 - PLACES ARE LIMITED
Tel. 01623 473297/473200 or visit the Website.
Little Princess at Longleat – Sat 27th - Sun 28th June 2009
Award winning star of the TV series and Tony Ross books, Little Princess will be making regular ‘Meet and Greet’ appearances around Longleat over both days.
Tel. 01985 844400 or visit the Website.
LazyTown’s ‘Get Active with Sportacus’ - Mon 27th July – Sun 16th Aug 2009
The official UK Sportacus is making special daily appearances in the Longleat marquee at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. Performances will be followed by a ‘Meet & Greet session. Active participation required. Prepare to ‘Get Active’ with imagination and flair! www.lazytown.co.uk
Tel. 01985 844400 or visit the Website.
Carlton Lodge Outdoor Centre - 27 – 31 July & 18 -20 August 2009
During the holidays booking are invited for our activity days for children. Children aged 6 - 14 only. Drop off from 8.30am, pick up by 5.30pm. Activities 9.30am – 4.30pm. £20 per child. The children will be able to enjoy four activities in the day.
Call 01845 522145 or email lindsay@nyy.org.uk for a flyer
BUTTERFLY FLIER (MAKING IT! DISCOVERY CENTRE Littleworth, Mansfield) - Wed 29 July 2009 10am – 12noon
Create this large colourful butterfly which flies from person to person by means of pulling on lengths of wool – decorate with coloured stones, buttons, sequin, coloured tissue paper etc. ALL SESSIONS £6.50 - PLACES ARE LIMITED
Tel. 01623 473297/473200 or visit the Website.
TALENT TUESDAY (MAKING IT! DISCOVERY CENTRE Littleworth, Mansfield) - Tue 4 August 2009 10am- 12noon
For three consecutive weeks we will be running a “Mansfield’s Got Talent” Competition – come prepared to perform in your Costume with props. Solo or small group. 1st £25, 2nd £10, 3rd £5. (see flyer or website for further information) ALL SESSIONS £6.50 - PLACES ARE LIMITED
Tel. 01623 473297/473200 or visit the Website.
FURRY FRIENDS (MAKING IT! DISCOVERY CENTRE Littleworth, Mansfield) - Wed 12 August 2009 10am – 12noon
Come along and meet live rescued animals from a local Animal Sanctuary – hedgehog, squirrel, ducks – you never know what you will see. You will also be making a “Furry” Caterpillar to take home. ALL SESSIONS £6.50 - PLACES ARE LIMITED
Tel. 01623 473297/473200 or visit the Website.
Carlton Lodge Fun Day - Saturday 15th August 2009
Families, Youth Groups and individuals are welcome to spend a day, 10am – 4 pm, to try our activities including High Ropes, Zip Wire, Canoeing, Archery, Bouncy Castle, Bungee Run. Have a picnic or take advantage of the snack bar. Cost is £20 per family (2 Adults 2 Children) or £10 per Adult, £5 per child 5 – 15, under 5’s free. No need to book, just turn up on the day at Carlton Lodge, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4NJ.
Call 01845 522145 or email lindsay@nyy.org.uk for a flyer
MONSTERS & ALIENS (MAKING IT! DISCOVERY CENTRE Littleworth, Mansfield) - Thurs 20 August 2009 10am- 12noon
Design your own Monster and Alien hand puppets using different materials and textures. You will also be going on a Monster hunt to find “gooey” creatures and things to eat. (Don’t be late for the hunt - 10am prompt) ALL SESSIONS £6.50 - PLACES ARE LIMITED
Tel. 01623 473297/473200 or visit the Website.
SUMMER PARTY TIME (MAKING IT! DISCOVERY CENTRE Littleworth, Mansfield) - Tues 25 August 2009 10am- 12noon
Have fun at the Party – lots of summer games for prizes, design and make your own cocktail – bring your shades and sun hat. Dig in the sand for buried treasure. ALL SESSIONS £6.50 - PLACES ARE LIMITED
Tel. 01623 473297/473200 or visit the Website.
UP UP AND AWAY! (MAKING IT! DISCOVERY CENTRE Littleworth, Mansfield) - Thurs 27 August 2009 10am- 12noon
Create your own design for a hot air balloon – make a basket, put ropes on it and fill the balloon with helium gas and hold tight! Themes to choose from include High School Musical, Ben Ten and Disney Characters. ALL SESSIONS £6.50 - PLACES ARE LIMITED
Tel. 01623 473297/473200 or visit the Website.
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