Shropshire Truck Show 2014 - 6 and 7th September

Malpas Vintage Weekend 6-7th September

The first Malpas Yesteryear Rally was held in 1972 and is now held annually on the second weekend after the August Bank Holiday. This year it is 6th-7th September; Gates open at 10am ad close at 5pm.

It is held at Hampton, Malpas, Cheshire. Alongside the A41, fourteen miles south of Chester, six miles north of Whitchurch, Shropshire. Post Code SY14 8JN.

There are about a thousand exhibits including:
- Tractors and Barn Engines
- Working Displays
- Vintage Cars and Motorcycles
- Woodsawing and Threshing
- Demonstration of steam
- Traditional skill demostrations
-  Commerical and Military Vehicles
- Bicycles / Prams
- Auto Jumble and Trace Stands
- Craft and Model Tents
- Heavy Haulage Displays
- Family Entertainment
- Refreshments and Bar Available

There is also an old time fairground and other family entertainments. Plenty for all the family to see and enjoy.

Gate prices Adult £9, Seniors £8, Children £4, under 5s free. A family ticket is £24.

Dogs welcome on leads.
Public camping available.

http://www.malpas-yesteryear-rally.co.uk/rally.htm

"Let it go!" - Sing a long with Frozen at Wrexham Odeon from Friday

As part of Odeon Kids there will be special Sing-a-Long showings of Disney's Frozen film each day from Friday 15th August until Thursday 21st August at Wrexham Eagles Meadow Odeon.

The film starts at 11am, and tickets are £2.50 per person as it is a Kids Club price - bargain!

So be prepared to join in with 'Do you want to build a snowman?' and belt out 'Let it go' for a fun time at the flicks (ear plugs not included!)!

For more information on Wrexham Eagles Meadow Odeon visit: http://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/wrexham_eagles_meadow/173/

For more information on Odeon Kids and future films planned visit: http://www.odeon.co.uk/kids/

Pay and Display parking is available at Eagles Meadow and  up to three hours is £4.40, or Crescent Road car park, which is close by, is £1.50 for three hours or more.

Dancing Diggers at MOD Stafford Open Day - 30 Aug 2014

 

Catch the only UK appearance of the JCB dancing diggers at the MOD Stafford Open Day

 

Follow JCB Kids Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/jcbkids?fref=nf

Celebrity TV characters at Eagles Meadow in August - Wrexham

Every Tuesday in August, join one of your favourite TV characters, including Mike the Knight, Leo & Raph from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Fireman Sam and Lau Lau from Waybuloo for a meet and greet event at Eagles Meadow Wrexham!

Visit the shopping centre where the characters will be appearing at intervals between 11am and 3.30pm  don't forget your camera!
- Tuesday 5th August  Mike the Knight
- Tuesday 12th August  Leo and Raph from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Tuesday 19th August  Fireman Sam
- Tuesday 26 August - Lau Lau from Waybuloo

http://www.eagles-meadow.co.uk/events-digwyddiadau/554-celebrity-summer-at-eagles-meadow-shopping-centre

Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre in Wrexham has its own underground car park but if you are happy to walk a little way for a cheaper fare, use the Council's Crescent Road Car Park which is opposite Eagles Meadow (the Debenhams side) just up the road by the Mecca Bingo which is £1.50 over 2hrs and free after 3pm. For more details on the car park see: http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/travel/car_parks/town_centre_carparks.htm

August Events at Wrexham Parks

Tuesday 5 August
Nant Mill – Big Duck Race Day
Lots of fun and games and a chance to win £50!
From 1.30pm All ages Some activities free

Wednesday 6 August
Ponciau Banks – Pop-up Puppets
Make easy pop-up puppets to amuse your friends
Drop in at the Bowling Pavilion from 1.30pm – 3.30pm
All ages £2.50

Wednesday 6 August
A|yn Waters – Finger Paint Creations
Messy & Fun
Drop in 1.30pm – 3.30pm All Ages £2.50

Thursday 7 August
Ty Mawr – Magnetic minibeasts, Make a magnet for your fridge!
Sessions from 1.30pm – 3.30pm
All ages £2.50

Tuesday 12 August
Nant Mill – Clay Birds
Drop in from 1.30-3.30pm All ages £2.50

Wednesday 13 August
Ponciau Banks – Professional BMX Coaching
A day of expert coaching.
10.00am – 3.30pm (bring packed lunch)
Age 7+ £3 Limited places.
Telephone 01978 844028 to book in advance

Wednesday 13 August
Alyn Waters – Family Orienteering
Have a go at our child friendly course
1.30pm – 3.30pm All Ages £2.50 per group

Thursday 14 August
Bellevue Park - Tennis Coaching
Learn from a qualified coach.,Meet at the courts
1.30pm – 3.30pm Ages 6-14 Free

Thursday 14 August
Ty Mawr – Puppets Pals - Make a simple puppet and star in your own show!
Sessions from 1.30pm – 3.30pm All ages £2.50

Tuesday 19 August
Nant Mill – Bug hotels -Make homes for garden creepy crawlies
Drop in from 1.30-3.30pm All ages £2.50

Wednesday 20 August
Alyn Waters – Fantastic Felts - Create great collages using felts.
Drop in 1.30pm – 3.30pm All Ages £2.50

Wednesday 20 August
Ponciau Banks – Lavender Bags - Make easy lavender bags to sweeten your home.
Drop in at the Bowling Pavilion from 1.30pm – 3.30pm
All ages £2.50

Thursday 21 August
Bellevue Park – Wood cookie art - Create colourful jewellery and sculptures
with wood
Meet by the play area 1.30pm – 3.30pm
All Ages £2.50

Thursday 21 August
Ty Mawr – Collage cards
Sessions from 1.30pm – 3.30pm
All ages £2.50

Tuesday 26 August
Acton – Tennis Coaching, Free Tennis Coaching
Meet at the courts
1pm – 3pm Free

Wednesday 27 August
Alyn Waters – Spoon People, Create your own spoon character.
Drop in 1.30pm – 3.30pm
All Ages £2.50

Thursday 28 August
Ty Mawr – Old Macdonald Day
See the animals, make a badge and have a tractor ride!
1.30pm – 3.30pm
All ages £3

Download the 2014 Events booklet: http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/assets/pdfs/countryside/events_2014.pdf

CarFest at Oulton Park 1-3 August

The biggest and best festival of all things to do with the motor car returns to Oulton Park in August, all in aid of BBC's Children in Need and headed up by Radio 2 DJ, Chris Evans.

With more than 40 stalls, CarFest has become one of the summer's most family friendly and fun filled festivals, with a mix of amazing cars, live music and great festival food.

For more information visit: www.carfest.org

Family Saturdays in Chester

Every Saturday throughout July and August

The perfect solution to all those ‘what on Earth can we do with the children’ dilemmas, Family Saturdays takes over Chester’s Roman Amphitheatre every Saturday afternoon throughout July and August.

Fun-tastic, family-friendly and completely free, these sunny Saturday afternoons will see the amphitheatre transformed into an arena of gigantic games, epic storytelling and…the beach? Find out the answer to that burning question – just why a raven’s like a writing desk – at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, or mark the centenary of WW1 with themed activities and workshops. You may even spot a re-enacted Roman soldier or two as Chester’s ancient history is brought marching into the 21st century.

Simply pop down anytime between 12-4pm and join in!

26th July – Over the Top
2nd August – What did the Romans do for us?!
9th August – The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
16th August – Gigantic Games!
23rd August – Summer Holidays
30th August – Fantasy, Folklore and Fairytales

Visit: http://www.mbnaguide.co.uk/familysaturdays/

Plassey's Craft and Country Fair Weekend - 26-27th July

On 26th and 27th July there will be more than 40 stalls of crafts, food and gifts joining the Plassey's resident shops.

There'll be children's crafts and activities in the tea garden, falconry displays, and a fun trail for families to complete, giving everyone the chance to be entered into a free prize draw for a children's goodie hamper.

Also, don't miss the exciting new Welsh castle themed Adventure Play Park which is free for all the children to enjoy.

Free entry and free parking.

Plassey Leisure Park, Eyton, Wrexham.  Visit: www.plassey.com

Elf and Fairy Wands - 23rd Jul 2014

Collect magical things from around the park to create your very own elf or fairy wand!

When: 23rd July 2014, 11.00-2.00

Where: Loggerheads Country Park, Mold, CH7 5LH

For more information and events visit: http://www.clwydianrangeanddeevalleyaonb.org.uk/events/ and click on the View 'Out and About 2014' directory.

July Events at Wrexham Parks

Tuesday 22 July
Nant Mill – Summer sun catchers
Drop in from 1.30-3.30pm All ages £2.50

Wednesday 23 July
Ponciau Banks – Print a Pretty Picture, Easy to do for little ones too!
Drop in at the Bowling Pavilion from 1.30pm – 3.30pm
All ages £2.50

Wednesday 23 July
Alyn Waters – Clay Play
Fun with clay Sessions 1.30pm – 3.30pm All Ages £2.50

Thursday 24 July
Ty Mawr – Community Fun Day From 1.30pm All ages
Free entry Car park £2

Saturday 26 July
Bellevue Park - Offa Carnival
Community Carnival with a range of attractions
11.00am – 3.00pm Free entry

Tuesday 29 July
Nant Mill – Animal Bookmarks
Drop in from 1.30-3.30pm All ages £2.50

Wednesday 30 July
Alyn Waters – Beautiful Butterfly’s, Create a colourful butterfly - Drop in 1.30pm – 3.30pm
All Ages, £2.50

Thursday 31 July
Bellevue Park – Colour crowns, Make your own fancy crown!
Meet by the play area
1.30pm – 3.30pm All Ages £2.50

Thursday 31 July
Ty Mawr – Clay cows and pottery pigs!, Make a clay creature to take home
Sessions from 1.30 – 3.30pm All ages £2.50

Download the 2014 Events booklet: http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/assets/pdfs/countryside/events_2014.pdf

A-Star Sports Summer Clubs

A-Star Sports, Wrexham, Oswestry & Whitchurch (WOW) are running some fun summer holiday club sessions suitable for ages 3 to 10 year olds. Lots of fun and games:

 - Coedpoeth Parish Hall (LL11 3TD) on Mondays from 9:00am - 5:00pm (morning and afternoon sessions available). Dates: July 21st and 28th and August 4th 11th and 18th. Half day £12 and Full day £24.

 - Canolfan Ceiriog Centre, Glyn Ceiriog  on Fridays.
July 25th and August 1st, 8th, 15th and the 29th.

 - St Margaret's Church Hall, Chester Road, Garden Village (LL11 2PW) on Mondays (9.00-11.30). Parents can leave their Children or Stay. Booking essential. Cost is £8.50. Drinks and fruit provided.


Contact Adrian on 07795691417 or email adrian.dunn@a-starsports.co.uk

Booking forms at www.a-starsports.co.uk/local-classes/wrexham-oswestry-whitchurch

Visit the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AStarSports.WOW

Summer Football Training 2014

For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/eagletsacademy

Family Fun Day at Chester Lakes - Sat 12 July, 11-4

Get messy at Wrexham Museum - 24th July

A messy craft session for three to six year olds will be held at Wrexham Museum on 24th July.

Come along to this drop in session to make two crafts to take home.

Booking is strongly advise on 01978 297460

Day out with Thomas at Llangollen

Thomas the Tank Engine is back at Llangollen Railway Station.

This fun filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas, meet the Fat Controller and enjoy trips on Thomas's friends.

2nd, 3rd, 7th and 10th August.

Visit: www.llangollen-railway.co.uk or call 01978 860979

Summer Events at Moreton Park Garden Centre

Keep the children entertained this summer at the Garden Centre…

Owl Roadshow

• Saturday 19th July
• Saturday 26th July

10am to 4pm FREE EVENT
Visit members of Owl Rescue, along with a selection of real birds. This drop in roadshow will promote an awareness of the conservation needs of owls at home and abroad and of their natural habitats within the environment. Throughout the day there will be a rare opportunity to hold the owls (small donation to the Owl Charity required).This event is hosted by Owl Rescue. This is an organization dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of owls and other birds of prey together with education of conservation and the environment to make sure that these birds are around for the next generation. For more information on the work of the Owl Rescue organisation please visit their website www.owlrescue.co.uk

 

Children’s Craft Session

• Wednesday 30th July 10am to 11 am
• Tuesday  19th August 10am to 11am

Have fun making a selection of hats and masks and other fun items all to take home

£3.50 per child BOOKING REQUIRED 

  

Pot a Plant
Thursday 7th August 10am to 11am
Decorate a terraocota pot, with paints and stickers. Pot a plant in your unique container to take home and watch grow..

£3.50 per pot. All materials included. BOOKING REQUIRED 

Variety Entertainment Show
Thursday 14th August 9.30 to 11am
A variety entertainment show including comedy, magic, and balloon modeling with audience participation.

£4 per child BOOKING REQUIRED

Reptile Roadshow
Thursday August 28th 9.30am to 10.30am
An exotic animal presentation, with around 40 animals including snakes, lizards and spiders. Touch, hold and learn about the animal environment, how they protect themselves and how adaption, natural selection and evolution have shaped the way they look and feel.

£4 per child (accompanying adult no charge) BOOKING REQUIRED 

For the online booking form and to download the summer events brochure visit: http://www.moretonpark.com/summerevents
 

 

Fun at Ty Mawr - Sun 6th July

Ty Mawr Country Park, Cefn Mawr is hosting a funday for all the family in its barn, from 1pm until 3pm on Sunday 6th July 2014.

Activities on offer will include free face painting, glitter tattoos, games and refreshments.

Entry into the barn is free, with £1 entry per family for a treasure hunt.

For more information contact Julia Chaplin on 01978 366115

Hay Rack Farm - perfect for kids (and parents) after Cheshire Oaks shopping!

Have you ever braved Cheshire Oaks Shopping Village (near Ellesmere Port) with the kids, perhaps to get kitted out for bargain clothes or Clarks shoes from the outlet store and need somewhere to chill where the kids can play?

Well we've found a small farm just a few minutes drive from Cheshire Oaks that is perfect for them to have fun and for you to unwind after shopping!

Hay Rack Café and Farm can be found at Church Farm on the A5117 approximately a mile from Cheshire Oaks so only a few minutes drive back towards the motorway, over the roundabout , take the exit signposted Stanlow, past the posh car dealerships and follow the road until you see the sign on the right (opposite the Stanlow processing plant).

There's a farm shop, a tack shop, a café which does Kelly's ice cream, homemade cakes, sandwiches and hot food, cold/hot drinks. In a corner of the café is an area where children can paint ceramics (charges apply) or for a small entry charge of £1 per adult or child over the age of 2, you can go through the café to the outside area where there is a play area with climbing frames, slides and sit on tractors as well as lots of animals to see!

Feeding the kids!

You can buy food at £1 a bag for a variety of animals including donkeys, goats, chickens, rabbits and ducks. At this time of year there are still some lambs which can be fed (supervised by staff) by the children using bottles of milk.

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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