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Half Term Activities Feb 2011
Half Term Activities Feb 2011
14th February 2011
GLOUCESTER QUAYS
23rd February
11AM, 12NOON, 2PM, 3PM
Bring the Kids to see Humungousaur from Ben 10 Alien Force at Gloucester Quays.
He’ll be having fun with the children at the times above. The event is FREE but spaces are limited for each session, so avoid disappointment by picking up your tickets before the day at the Customer Service Desk.
Ancient Folk at the Folk
Teaming up with BBC learning as part of the ancients TV series - the folk museum are holding a family fun day on Saturday 19th February. Meet Cuda the Celtic princess,who will tell you all about life in prehistoric times. Families can draw their own historic picture using ancient objects and have a go at weaving their own bookmarks.
Ancient themed story telling sessions will run at midday, 1pm and 3pm and a host of other activities will be available.
Saturday 19 February. 11am – 4pm FREE
GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL
Eager Explorers
19 February 2011 to 26 February 2011
Sat 19 & Sat 26 10.30am - 3.30pm
Sun 20 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Mon 21 - Fri 25 11am - 3pm
Come and collect your Explorer's backpack containing torch, binoculars, magnifying glass and other essential items needed to follow the trail leading you through 900 years of architectural history. Have fun!
Free (£5 returnable deposit required)
Suitable for 7 – 11 yrs
Exhibition and Whispering Gallery
Half Term holiday opening
Saturday 19 February - Saturday 26 February 11am - 3pm (closed Sunday 20 February)
Get up close to the Great East Window with our Face to Face exhibition!
The exhibition is located in the tribune gallery and shows you how and why the window was made and explains how this amazing medieval work of art managed to survive for 650 years.
Walking around the gallery enables you to view the window much closer than you can from the ground, and also lets you experience the Whispering Gallery which is great fun for children and adults alike.
Admission £2.00. Accompanied children free.
THE WAREHOUSE - PARLIAMENT STREET
Is running climbing sessions ranging from an hour and a half to two day camps. Join in the Rock Mice ( 5 – 10 yrs) or Rock Ratz ( 7 - 16 yrs) sessions.
Sessions start from £6.50
Visit www.the-warehouse.co.uk for more details and times.
TEN PIN BOWLING
Open from 10am daily. Special Half Term Offer Kids eat and play for £6.99. Visit www.tenpin.co.uk for more details
JDR KARTING AND LASER TAG
Bristol Road
Visit www.jdrkarting.co.uk for details
GLOUCESTER WATERWAYS MUSEUM
11am - 4 pm
Mon 21st Feb - Birds of Prey Demonstration
Tues 22nd and Thurs 24th - City Farm at the Museum
Sat 26th Feb - Book signing with Dick Sheppard local stunt man extraordinaire.
One grandparent gets free entry with each paying grandchild.
Price includes the event plus entry to the museum and workshop.
Adults £4.25
Senior Citizens £3.75
Children £3.25
HOLLYBUSH FARM – LONGHOPE
Tuesday 22nd Feb at 2.30pm
Special Holiday Airsoft Open Session
Airsoft is similar to paintball in that two teams run a campaign of missions and skirmishes aiming to outwit and out manoeuvre the enemy. On a purpose-built battlefield with replica weapons such as AK47’s, this is as real as it get’s! Missions are won by clear strategy and knowing the strengths of each weapon and member of your squad.
The Airsoft guns shoot small 6mm biodegradable balls and have an accurate range of 60 metres minimum.
Price - £15-25.00 a session
Includes - gun rental, magazine, soft drinks, eye and face protection, camouflage overalls and 600 rounds
Extra rounds: £5 for 600
Battlesports
Thursday 24th Feb
Times - 10.00am – 12.00 and 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Holiday Open Sessions for all the Family
- Outdoor laser Combat Missions from age 7 to adult
- Multi-acre Battlefield with Woodland
- No minimum number, just ring first to join a group
- Snacks and drinks available or bring a picnic
Missions use sniper, light and sub-machine guns and are high adrenaline, yet painfree (no projectiles)
Price - £12 for 1 hour £18 for 2 hours
Includes – gun rental, camo overalls, soft drinks
Visit www.battlesportsglos.com for booking details.
StreetGames Gloucester
Tuesday's 4.30-6.30pm at Matson Redwell Centre
Cost: Free!
Age: 8-16 years old (females and males)
StreetGames Gloucester aims to deliver free doorstep sport to local areas in Gloucester. Why don't you be part of the fun and take part in a mixture of multi sports including football, tennis, basketball and handball in a fun and relaxed environment. Sessions are run by qualified CRB checked coaches. No need to pre-book, a short registration form to be completed at the start of the session. For more information please contact 01452 396734/01452 396703.
ACE (Activity club for Everyone)
Every Wednesday: 4.30-5.30pm Stratford Park Leisure Centre
Cost: £3per child per session
Age: 6-18 years old
ACE is aimed and delivered for the benefit of children and young people with learning, behavioural and sensory disabilities. The programme delivers and array of sport and activities including parachute games, Boccia, tennis, football, cricket, circle time games and many more! The sessions offers an inclusive enjoyable environment for all and siblings are also welcome at the sessions. The programme is run by the fully trained ACE Co-ordinator. If you would like further information please contact Charlotte Galling 01453 754304.
WATERSTONES BOOK SHOP
EASTGATE STREET
Beast Quest Weekend – Sat 19th and Sun 20th Feb
ALL WEEK – Draw your favourite book characters on their massive mural.
Monday 21st Feb – Doodle day
Tuesday 22nd February – Where’s Wally, can you help by finding him?
Wednesday 23rd February – Reach for the Stars, help make a stars and moon banner
Thursday 24th February – 11am – storytime.
Friday 25th February – Super Hero day. Dress up in your favourite super hero costume and take part in super hero activities
Saturday 26th February – Fairy Day Dress up in sparkle and glitter and join in fairy day, decorate fairy cakes and join in lots of magical arts and crafts.
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