Half term fun with Peppa Pig

This February half term, some very special guests are coming to Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre, Wrexham…Peppa Pig & George.

The cheeky little piggies will be at Eagles Meadow on Tuesday, February 17th, and will be making appearances at various intervals between 11am and 4pm.

Peppa Pig and George will appear separately with Peppa Pig making appearances at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm and George making appearances at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm.

Don’t forget to wrap up warm and bring your camera for this free, outdoor event.

Peppa and George will be arriving a few days after the duo make their big screen debut in Peppa Pig: The Golden Boots, at Eagles Meadow’s Odeon cinema on Valentine's Day, February 14th.

The cinema experience sees Peppa appear in her first ever 15 minute special episode to be shown in movie theatres. It follows Peppa's desperate quest across land, sea and even into space to find her missing golden boots before the "big Puddle Jump Competition".

To find out more about Peppa Pig: The Golden Boots at Odeon Cinema visit http://www.odeon.co.uk/films/peppa_pig_the_golden_boots/15688/

If you’re stuck for half-term ideas then this is the perfect solution to a cold February afternoon!

http://www.eagles-meadow.co.uk/events-digwyddiadau/583-see-peppa-pig-george-this-half-term

Half term family festival at The Stiwt

There are lots of family fun activities on offer at The Theatre Stiwt, Rhos this half term including:

Frozen Sing a Long -

Cinderella Puppet Show

Piccolos and the Story Teller 

Experimentrics (suitable age 5+)

Most shows around £5 per ticket for children.

Visit The Stiwt website for more information

Halloween at Ty Mawr - 30 Oct

An afternoon of spooky Halloween fun for all the family at Ty Mawr Country Park on 30th October 2014, between 1.30 - 3.30pm.

Halloween fun at The Plassey - 25 Oct

Join in the Halloween themed fun day at Plassey Leisure Park on Saturday 25th October with Halloween crafts, including paintings and jewellery making, 'horrid hair', face painting, a bouncy castle and a Halloween disco.

Children are encouraged to dress up in their best Halloween costumes.

Visit The Plassey website for more information or Tel: 01978 780277

October events at Wrexham parks

28th October 2014, 1.30-3.30pm
Autumn Leaf Decorations - create an autumnal decoration at this fun drop-in session for all the family (£2.50)
Nant Mill Country Park, Wrexham

29th October 2014, 1.30 - 3.30pm
Spooky Masks - Create a scary mask at this fun drop-in session for all the family. (£2.50)
Alyn Waters Country Park, Gwersyllt, Wrexham

RAF Cosford - Half-term activities 27-31 October

Family activities for the autumn half term are programmed in at Cosford from Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October 2014 as follows:

Monday 27th October - Parachutes & Gliders
Choose from one of our designs or make your own gliders and see how far they fly.  You can also decorate and make your very own parachute with all materials supplied.  This activity costs £1.00 per person to participate. 

Tuesday 28th October 2014 - Parachutes & Gliders
Choose from one of our designs or make your own and see how far they fly.  You can also decorate and make your very own parachute with all materials supplied.  This activity costs £1.00 per person to participate.

Wednesday 29th October - Airfix Model Making
In association with Airfix families can work together to build a World War One Sopwith Pup or Albatross to take home. The activity costs £3.00 per person and materials will be supplied. 
Please note: This activity is not suitable for children under 5.  Children will need to be supervised by an adult and will require assistance with the model making.

Thursday 30th October - Halloween Crafts
As Halloween approaches our activities turn spooky with funky foam 'trick or treat' pots and key rings.  This activity costs £1.00 per person and includes materials.

Friday 31st October 2014 - Halloween Crafts
On All Hallow's Eve our activities turn spooky with funky foam 'trick or treat' pots and key rings.  This activity costs £1.00 per person and includes materials.

All activities will be taking place in Hangar 1 from 11.30am to 3.30pm.  Tickets can be purchased from the Visitor Centre on arrival. 

Free admission to RAF Cosford (although car parking charges apply)

http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford/whats-going-on/events/half-term-activitie/

Spooky times at Park Hall Farm 24 Oct - 2 Nov

Park Hall Farms's spooky spectacular event starts on 24th October until 2nd November, 10-4.

Will you escape from the Halloween maze or will you fall victim to the ghostly surprises in there?

For a not quite so scary experience try the fun Halloween themed games and pumpkin carving.

Normal entry fees apply (pumpkin carving costs extra but you do get to keep your creations).

Visit Park Hall Farm website for more information

Spooky Science at Techniquest

Join in some of the most startling science experiments around at Techniquest Wrexham on 18-19th October and 25th-31st October 2014.

Ghostly goings-on, supernatural slime and brewing blood....fiendishly good fun for all ages!

Shows start at 1:00pm and 3:30pm and are included in the standard entry price.

Visit Techniquest website for more information

Half term fun at Ludlow castle - 29th October

October Half Term Fun Day

* Castle Tours with Lady Caroline - 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm
* Living history displays
* Try your hand at archery
* Meet meercats
* Get up close to creepy crawlies

Adults £6.50   Seniors £6.00   Children £3.00   Family £17.50

Some of these activities will be subject to the right weather conditions

Visit Ludlow Event page for more information

Cheshire's Amazed by Science events

Venues across Cheshire are hosting an 'Amazed by Science week of events for all ages:

Visit: http://amazedbyscience.co.uk/events for the various events but they include rockets, stargazing and all about bees!

Postman Pat: the movie - opening in cinemas 23rd May 2014

Postman Pat: the movie will be opening in cinemas on 23rd May 2014.

Synopsis
The film finds Pat, everyone’s favourite postman, coming face-to-face with the temptations of money, status and a shiny new suit when he enters a national TV talent show competition that threatens to tear him away from his hometown of Greendale and his family and friends.
What happens when kindness meets selfishness?   When local fame meets Global notoriety?   Will a nice cup of tea be kicked aside by a Frappacapacino?
Pat is set to find out as he falls for the age-old temptation of the grass being greener…
View the trailer at: http://www.postmanpatthemovieuk.co.uk/index.html

Oh help, oh no, it's a Gruffalo!

The Forestry Commission is helping to celebrate The Gruffalo's 15th anniversary!

Dates for your diary

• Friday 11th April to Sept: Gruffalo activity trails
• Saturday 7th June: Gruffalo's birthday party picnic
• From Friday 3rd October: Gruffalo’s child activity trails

This spring Gruffalo trails will be coming to:

• Cannock Chase, Staffordshire
• Delamere Forest, Cheshire
• Wyre Forest, Shropshire

These sites will also get a giant Gruffalo sculpture unveiled as part of the trail in June - check the website for more information

For other locations and more information visit: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/gruffalo

Half term fun at Gecko's Play Cafe - Wrexham

Join in the fun at Geckos Play Café  with Piccolos Music and come and meet the Gruffalo!! Fabulous fun with Piccolos Music. The interactive, animated story is told with the Gruffalo himself and all your favourite characters from the book. For 0 to 7 year olds.

• Friday 21st Feb at 2pm
• Wednesday 26th Feb at 11.30am
• Friday 28th Feb at 2pm

Visit their Facebook page for more information and prices

Wrexham Country Parks 2014 events

Wrexham Country Parks have now released their 2014 events:

Half term fun events include:

• Wednesday 26 February Alyn Waters – Birdy Mobiles Fun feathered creations. 1.30pm – 3.30pm All Ages £2.50

• Thursday 27 February Bellevue Park – Make a bird feeders. Meet at the bowling pavilion 1.30pm – 3.30pm All Ages £2.50

• Thursday 27 February Ty Mawr –Springwatch scrapbooks. Make a special scrapbook from recycled materials Sessions from 1.30pm – 3.30pm All ages £2.50

There are lots more planned for Easter and beyond, for the full list visit: http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/leisure_tourism/countryside_news.cfm

Half-term activites at Moreton Park Garden Centre

Keep the children entertained this half term at the Garden Centre…

Children’s Craft Session - Wednesday 19th & 26th February 10am to 11am
Charge of £3.50. Booking required. Payment will be collected on the day


Magic Show-Thursday  20th & 27th February 10am to 11am

• Magic tricks
• Audience participation
• Perfect entertainment for children aged 3 to 11

Charge of £4. Booking required. Payment will be collected on the day

To book click: http://www.moretonpark.com/halfterm

Thomas Land at Drayton Manor - 15th -23rd Feb

Thomas Land at Drayton Manor near Tamworth, re-opens following the winter closure for half-term, Saturday 15th - Sunday 23rd February 2014.

Set in 6,000 square metres of beautiful parkland, Thomas Land is a multi-million pound attraction with 12 themed rides, an indoor play area and a shop filled with fantastic Thomas & Friends merchandise.

Go for a ride on Thomas himself or for a wild adventure on the Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster!

There's the Discover Thomas -Thomas & Friends Exhibition. You can also travel down to Farmer McColls farm where you will get to experience the original set from the Thomas & Friends TV show.

Visit the website for more information: http://www.draytonmanor.co.uk/thomas-land.php