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MAC: Summer Fun - Cornelius and Jones, 13.00-15.00Most Wednesdays (during school holidays only) and Sundays throughout July and August, between 1pm - 3pm in the courtyard mac provides FREE performances for families and friends to enjoy together. Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady is medieval storytelling through puppetry, music and dance. Venue: Outer Courtyard
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Sutton Park (Town Gate): Sutton Coldfield Carnival: 11.00-17.00Sutton Coldfield Carnival is one of the biggest events that takes place in Sutton Coldfield every year. It's located in Sutton Park at the town gate, and has a variety of fun and entertainment for anyone that wishes to come along. There are fayre rides, carnival stalls, games, singers, karaoke, food, drink and much more. It's a free event and is wholly organised by a group of local volunteers. The profits from the carnival go to charities and community groups based in Sutton Coldfield.
http://www.suttoncoldfieldcarnival.co.uk/
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Moseley Park: Mozfest - Music in the Park, The Big Dance and Street Theatre, 12.00-20.00The last day of Moseley Festival 2007 goes with a big shebang in Moseley Park. Free entertainment for all the family.
http://www.moseleyfestival.org.uk/
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens: Birmingham Concert Band, 14.00Live music in the bandstand. Normal admission charges apply
http://www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk
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The Old Rep: Oliver, 14.30 and 19.30Oliver, an orphan, is living in a workhouse run by the mean Mr Bumble and Widow Corney. Like all the other boys he is underfed and hungry. Unable to bear it any longer Oliver asks for a second helping of gruel. In asking this question Oliver is sold on the street and embarks on a huge journey where he finds love in the end. Presented by Brit Youth Theatre Tickets: £12.00. Tel: 0121 303 2323
http://www.oldreptheatre.org.uk
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Sutton Park: NSPCC Sponsored Big Bike Ride, 10.30-15.00This is an open event. We welcome everyone to register to take part in a sponsored bike ride for UK's loved charity -NSPCC. With the added attraction of the carnival taking place on the same day this is geared to be a great day out for all. Call Sanita on 0870 3362915 to register your interest. £2.50 per adult, £5 per family
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/suttonpark
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Coombe Country Park, Coventry: German Folk Fest, 11.00-10.00Bringing the tastes and sounds of Germany to a new audience. Free Event. Follow signs to Folks Fest Parking. For more information contact: 024 7683 2368. Park of Coventry's "Positive Images Festival 2007". The Festival has been running annually for 13 year and it provides a fantastic opportunity for all the different communities to come together to celebrate the amazing diversity of the City of Coventry.
http://www.coventry.gov.uk/positiveimages
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Garden Organic Ryton: Community Day, 10.00-17.00Free entry for local residents of Warwick, Leamington Spa and Kenilworth at Garden Organic Ryton, Warwickshire. Visitors need to bring a utilities bill showing they live in the local area to gain admission. Usual admission price applies for others. Adults £5, Concessions £4.50, Kids £2.50, Garden Organic members free.
http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/
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Weston Park: Barnardo's Big Toddle, all dayCould your children give other children the chance to play? Join in the UK's biggest sponsored toddle and help us help children who do not get the chance to play. If you want to take part in the Barnardo's Big Toddle then you can do so at Weston Park during the week of 2nd - 6th July 2007 at a reduced entry rate for under 5 year olds - free of charge. You will find lots of fun things to do and help Barnado's at the same time. To find out more or to take part, please visit http://www.bigtoddle.co.uk
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Showroom Cinema, Sheffield: Showcomotion - Young People's Film FestivalOnce again it's time for young film fans to 'do the Showcomotion' as the film festival for children and young people returns to the Showroom Cinema. This year's event will be crammed with premieres, special guests, competitions and fun-packed workshops.
Full length films include; Azur And Asmar: The Princes' Quest, a preview of the beautiful feature by the French animation master, Michel Ocelot; preview of Opal Dream, the new family drama by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty); UK premiere of new skateboard feature, Sk8 Life, previously screened at Sundance in 2007; preview of summer release Firehouse Dog; Impy's Island, a cute dinosaur animation for the youngest of film fans and Little Heroes, an adventure drama from Israel.
Younger film fans can join in the family fun weekends (30 June & 7 July) with face painting, arts and crafts and model making and can see Thomas & Friends, Bob The Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu and Shaun The Sheep on the big screen. Workshops include Lego Fun, Go Create Go Animate!!, Sixty-Second Movie Making, Make A Skate Vid and the Millennium Galleries Film Making Workshop. For full calendar of events see Showcomotion's webpage.
http://www.showcomotion.org.uk
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The Old Rep: Oliver, 19.30Oliver, an orphan, is living in a workhouse run by the mean Mr Bumble and Widow Corney. Like all the other boys he is underfed and hungry. Unable to bear it any longer Oliver asks for a second helping of gruel. In asking this question Oliver is sold on the street and embarks on a huge journey where he finds love in the end. Presented by Brit Youth Theatre Tickets: £12.00. Tel: 0121 303 2323
http://www.oldreptheatre.org.uk
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Barnford Park, Oldbury: Music in the Parks, 6.30pm - 8.30pmSandwell Youth Brass Band and the William Henry Harrison High School Band from Indiana, USA. FREE admission. Info: 0121 569 3440
http://www.laws.sandwell.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/leisure-and-culture/events-in-sandwell/
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The Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park: Solihull Real Nappy Network Nappuchino, 13.00-15.00 Do you use cloth nappies? Have you considered using cloth nappies? Did you know that using cloth could save you £££££s? Want to know more? Come to Solihull Real Nappy Network's first Nappuchino!
http://www.solihull.gov.uk/events
http://www.solihullrealnappynetwork.org.uk
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Showroom Cinema, Sheffield: Showcomotion - Young People's Film FestivalOnce again it's time for young film fans to 'do the Showcomotion' as the film festival for children and young people returns to the Showroom Cinema. This year's event will be crammed with premieres, special guests, competitions and fun-packed workshops.
Full length films include; Azur And Asmar: The Princes' Quest, a preview of the beautiful feature by the French animation master, Michel Ocelot; preview of Opal Dream, the new family drama by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty); UK premiere of new skateboard feature, Sk8 Life, previously screened at Sundance in 2007; preview of summer release Firehouse Dog; Impy's Island, a cute dinosaur animation for the youngest of film fans and Little Heroes, an adventure drama from Israel.
Younger film fans can join in the family fun weekends (30 June & 7 July) with face painting, arts and crafts and model making and can see Thomas & Friends, Bob The Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu and Shaun The Sheep on the big screen. Workshops include Lego Fun, Go Create Go Animate!!, Sixty-Second Movie Making, Make A Skate Vid and the Millennium Galleries Film Making Workshop. For full calendar of events see Showcomotion's webpage.
http://www.showcomotion.org.uk
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The Old Rep: Oliver, 19.30Oliver, an orphan, is living in a workhouse run by the mean Mr Bumble and Widow Corney. Like all the other boys he is underfed and hungry. Unable to bear it any longer Oliver asks for a second helping of gruel. In asking this question Oliver is sold on the street and embarks on a huge journey where he finds love in the end. Presented by Brit Youth Theatre Tickets: £12.00. Tel: 0121 303 2323
http://www.oldreptheatre.org.uk
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Weston Park: Barnardo's Big Toddle, all dayCould your children give other children the chance to play? Join in the UK's biggest sponsored toddle and help us help children who do not get the chance to play. If you want to take part in the Barnardo's Big Toddle then you can do so at Weston Park during the week of 2nd - 6th July 2007 at a reduced entry rate for under 5 year olds - free of charge. You will find lots of fun things to do and help Barnado's at the same time. To find out more or to take part, please visit http://www.bigtoddle.co.uk
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Coventry City Centre (Lower Precinct): Chinese Cultural Celebration, 12.00-14.00Come and join Coventry's Chinese Community in a celebration of the community music, dance and arts. Organised by the Coventry and Warwickshire Chinese Community Association, this annual celebration for Coventry's Positive Images Festival includes Dragon Dance, Music, Dance, Singing, Tai Chi, Martial Arts and calligraphy. To find out more contact CWCCA on 024 7623 0930
http://www.coventry.gov.uk/positiveimages
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Orphan James is sent to live with his aunts, Spiker and Sponge, after his parents are killed in a tragic accident involving a rhino, but the aunts treat him horribly. One day he meets an old man who gives him a bag containing the strongest magic in the world. When James accidentally spills it near the old peach tree the most marvellous thing shappen and this is just the start of his adventures. With his new friends - Centipede, Earthworm, Grasshopper, Ladybird and Spider - James sets off on an incredible journey in the Giant Peach across the ocean top New York. All tickets £5.
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West Bromwich Town Hall: Sandwell Youth Music Junior Brass Festival, 7.30pm - 9pmYoung Brass players from across the borough, joined by the William Henry Harrison High School Band from Indiana, USA. Refreshments available. Admission: £5, concessions £3. Info: 0121 569 8502
http://www.lea.sandwell.gov.uk/music/
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Showroom Cinema, Sheffield: Showcomotion - Young People's Film FestivalOnce again it's time for young film fans to 'do the Showcomotion' as the film festival for children and young people returns to the Showroom Cinema. This year's event will be crammed with premieres, special guests, competitions and fun-packed workshops.
Full length films include; Azur And Asmar: The Princes' Quest, a preview of the beautiful feature by the French animation master, Michel Ocelot; preview of Opal Dream, the new family drama by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty); UK premiere of new skateboard feature, Sk8 Life, previously screened at Sundance in 2007; preview of summer release Firehouse Dog; Impy's Island, a cute dinosaur animation for the youngest of film fans and Little Heroes, an adventure drama from Israel.
Younger film fans can join in the family fun weekends (30 June & 7 July) with face painting, arts and crafts and model making and can see Thomas & Friends, Bob The Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu and Shaun The Sheep on the big screen. Workshops include Lego Fun, Go Create Go Animate!!, Sixty-Second Movie Making, Make A Skate Vid and the Millennium Galleries Film Making Workshop. For full calendar of events see Showcomotion's webpage.
http://www.showcomotion.org.uk
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Highbury Little Theatre: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS by Jules VerneProduction by Highbury Youth. Freely adapted by Phil Willmott (book, music, lyrics) & A L Thomas (music and arrangements). A delightful musical adventure story for all of the family.
http://www.highburytheatre.co.uk/
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Central Library Theatre: Poetry Workshop for Young People, 18.00Do you rap, or write or perform poetry? Are you an emcee? Want to get some advice on your writing or some hints on performance techniques? Or have you never tried before and just want to have a go? Get expert help from two Birmingham Poet Laureates!
Current Birmingham Poet Laureate Spoz and Birmingham Poet Laureate for 2005-6, Richard Grant (aka Dreadlockalien) have joined forces to give you all the help you could need. Come along and join in the fun each month from 6pm at the Library Theatre. The workshops are on the first Wednesday of the month and the next session will be on Wednesday 4 July. The Library Theatre is just a couple of minutes walk round the corner from Central Library - ask at Central Library entrance foyer for directions.
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/writepoetry
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The Old Rep: Oliver, 19.30Oliver, an orphan, is living in a workhouse run by the mean Mr Bumble and Widow Corney. Like all the other boys he is underfed and hungry. Unable to bear it any longer Oliver asks for a second helping of gruel. In asking this question Oliver is sold on the street and embarks on a huge journey where he finds love in the end. Presented by Brit Youth Theatre Tickets: £12.00. Tel: 0121 303 2323
http://www.oldreptheatre.org.uk
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Weston Park: Barnardo's Big Toddle, all dayCould your children give other children the chance to play? Join in the UK's biggest sponsored toddle and help us help children who do not get the chance to play. If you want to take part in the Barnardo's Big Toddle then you can do so at Weston Park during the week of 2nd - 6th July 2007 at a reduced entry rate for under 5 year olds - free of charge. You will find lots of fun things to do and help Barnado's at the same time. To find out more or to take part, please visit http://www.bigtoddle.co.uk
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Orphan James is sent to live with his aunts, Spiker and Sponge, after his parents are killed in a tragic accident involving a rhino, but the aunts treat him horribly. One day he meets an old man who gives him a bag containing the strongest magic in the world. When James accidentally spills it near the old peach tree the most marvellous thing shappen and this is just the start of his adventures. With his new friends - Centipede, Earthworm, Grasshopper, Ladybird and Spider - James sets off on an incredible journey in the Giant Peach across the ocean top New York. All tickets £5.
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Showroom Cinema, Sheffield: Showcomotion - Young People's Film FestivalOnce again it's time for young film fans to 'do the Showcomotion' as the film festival for children and young people returns to the Showroom Cinema. This year's event will be crammed with premieres, special guests, competitions and fun-packed workshops.
Full length films include; Azur And Asmar: The Princes' Quest, a preview of the beautiful feature by the French animation master, Michel Ocelot; preview of Opal Dream, the new family drama by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty); UK premiere of new skateboard feature, Sk8 Life, previously screened at Sundance in 2007; preview of summer release Firehouse Dog; Impy's Island, a cute dinosaur animation for the youngest of film fans and Little Heroes, an adventure drama from Israel.
Younger film fans can join in the family fun weekends (30 June & 7 July) with face painting, arts and crafts and model making and can see Thomas & Friends, Bob The Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu and Shaun The Sheep on the big screen. Workshops include Lego Fun, Go Create Go Animate!!, Sixty-Second Movie Making, Make A Skate Vid and the Millennium Galleries Film Making Workshop. For full calendar of events see Showcomotion's webpage.
http://www.showcomotion.org.uk
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The Old Rep: Oliver, 19.30Oliver, an orphan, is living in a workhouse run by the mean Mr Bumble and Widow Corney. Like all the other boys he is underfed and hungry. Unable to bear it any longer Oliver asks for a second helping of gruel. In asking this question Oliver is sold on the street and embarks on a huge journey where he finds love in the end. Presented by Brit Youth Theatre Tickets: £12.00. Tel: 0121 303 2323
http://www.oldreptheatre.org.uk
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Highbury Little Theatre: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS by Jules VerneProduction by Highbury Youth. Freely adapted by Phil Willmott (book, music, lyrics) & A L Thomas (music and arrangements). A delightful musical adventure story for all of the family.
http://www.highburytheatre.co.uk/
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Orphan James is sent to live with his aunts, Spiker and Sponge, after his parents are killed in a tragic accident involving a rhino, but the aunts treat him horribly. One day he meets an old man who gives him a bag containing the strongest magic in the world. When James accidentally spills it near the old peach tree the most marvellous thing shappen and this is just the start of his adventures. With his new friends - Centipede, Earthworm, Grasshopper, Ladybird and Spider - James sets off on an incredible journey in the Giant Peach across the ocean top New York. All tickets £5.
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Weston Park: Barnardo's Big Toddle, all dayCould your children give other children the chance to play? Join in the UK's biggest sponsored toddle and help us help children who do not get the chance to play. If you want to take part in the Barnardo's Big Toddle then you can do so at Weston Park during the week of 2nd - 6th July 2007 at a reduced entry rate for under 5 year olds - free of charge. You will find lots of fun things to do and help Barnado's at the same time. To find out more or to take part, please visit http://www.bigtoddle.co.uk
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Bullring Beach, Central Birmingham, 10.00-11.30This summer there’s a beach at Bullring, with perfect white sand, deckchairs for lounging in and 160 of the finest shops in the midlands, Bullring Beach is the place to be this summer. From 6th June - 31st August, Bullring Beach will be open to all, every day, free of charge. With a variety of events and activities for children and adults alike. Including prizes and giveaways from Galaxy/Heart FM. Wednesday 6 Jun 07 to Friday 31 Aug 07 - Open daily from 12.00 - 17.00 to the public, Fridays 10.00 - 11.30 for mums and tots only St Martin’s Square (next to Selfridges), Bullring, Birmingham B5 4BU
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Orphan James is sent to live with his aunts, Spiker and Sponge, after his parents are killed in a tragic accident involving a rhino, but the aunts treat him horribly. One day he meets an old man who gives him a bag containing the strongest magic in the world. When James accidentally spills it near the old peach tree the most marvellous thing shappen and this is just the start of his adventures. With his new friends - Centipede, Earthworm, Grasshopper, Ladybird and Spider - James sets off on an incredible journey in the Giant Peach across the ocean top New York. All tickets £5.
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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery: Family activities, 11.00-16.00Demonstration of Textile based sculpture in the How Art is Made gallery - with artist Amanda Goode.
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The Old Rep: Oliver, 19.30Oliver, an orphan, is living in a workhouse run by the mean Mr Bumble and Widow Corney. Like all the other boys he is underfed and hungry. Unable to bear it any longer Oliver asks for a second helping of gruel. In asking this question Oliver is sold on the street and embarks on a huge journey where he finds love in the end. Presented by Brit Youth Theatre Tickets: £12.00. Tel: 0121 303 2323
http://www.oldreptheatre.org.uk
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Showroom Cinema, Sheffield: Showcomotion - Young People's Film FestivalOnce again it's time for young film fans to 'do the Showcomotion' as the film festival for children and young people returns to the Showroom Cinema. This year's event will be crammed with premieres, special guests, competitions and fun-packed workshops.
Full length films include; Azur And Asmar: The Princes' Quest, a preview of the beautiful feature by the French animation master, Michel Ocelot; preview of Opal Dream, the new family drama by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty); UK premiere of new skateboard feature, Sk8 Life, previously screened at Sundance in 2007; preview of summer release Firehouse Dog; Impy's Island, a cute dinosaur animation for the youngest of film fans and Little Heroes, an adventure drama from Israel.
Younger film fans can join in the family fun weekends (30 June & 7 July) with face painting, arts and crafts and model making and can see Thomas & Friends, Bob The Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu and Shaun The Sheep on the big screen. Workshops include Lego Fun, Go Create Go Animate!!, Sixty-Second Movie Making, Make A Skate Vid and the Millennium Galleries Film Making Workshop. For full calendar of events see Showcomotion's webpage.
http://www.showcomotion.org.uk
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Highbury Little Theatre: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS by Jules VerneProduction by Highbury Youth. Freely adapted by Phil Willmott (book, music, lyrics) & A L Thomas (music and arrangements). A delightful musical adventure story for all of the family.
http://www.highburytheatre.co.uk/
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Weston Park: Barnardo's Big Toddle, all dayCould your children give other children the chance to play? Join in the UK's biggest sponsored toddle and help us help children who do not get the chance to play. If you want to take part in the Barnardo's Big Toddle then you can do so at Weston Park during the week of 2nd - 6th July 2007 at a reduced entry rate for under 5 year olds - free of charge. You will find lots of fun things to do and help Barnado's at the same time. To find out more or to take part, please visit http://www.bigtoddle.co.uk
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Hillfields Village Square, Victoria Street, Coventry: 'Make a Giant Map of Africa', 10.00-16.00This fun activity will be suitable for all the family! Come along to our interactive arts events around the weekend of Hillfields Gala Day, learn about some of Coventry's African communities, where they came from and what their countries are like. Help local artist Amie Hayden create a Giant Map of Africa cloth jigsaw for use in schools. (Warning: this activity will include painting, so don't wear your best clothes!!) For more information: www.heaventreepress.com For bookings/information: 024 7671 3555 or events@heaventreepress.com. Part of Coventry's Positive Images Festival.
http://www.coventry.gov.uk/positiveimages
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Handsworth Park: Classroom in the Park, 11.00-15.00Now in its ninth year, this event attracts school children and families from all around. An educational and fun event with activities and performances on the band stand and a chance to enjoy the history, fauna and flora the Park has to offer.
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/GenerateContent?CONTENT_ITEM_ID=17503&CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE=0&MENU_ID=11903
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Himley Hall and Park: Dudley Performing Arts Summer Festival 2007 - Rock the Castle, 16.00-22.00'Rock the Castle' is designed specifically for and by the Borough's teenagers. Thousands flock to Himley Park to see DPA's 'Rock the Castle' event held each summer in July. This year's 'Rock the Castle' event will be on Fri 6th July, 4pm-10pm as the opener to DPA's annual Summer Festival which incorporates a whole weekend of arts festivities performed by the local community, for the local community. The Over 18's Bar will be available at RTC and throughout the Saturday and Sunday events. Please note that attendees are prohibited from bringing their own alcohol to this Friday event.
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IKON Gallery: Drop in creative workshop, 14.00-17.00Join Ikon's Education and Interpretation Team for an afternoon of painting, drawing and garden related activity in response to Lisa Milroy's exhibition. Expect to wander, make mess and explore real and imaginary gardens. Open to all ages (adults positively welcome), this series of creative activities will engage, challenge and inspire. No need to book, just drop in – please note that children should be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery: Family activities, 11.00-16.00Round the world craft activity (America) in the Activity Zone, 11.00-14.00. Art activity in How Art is Made gallery 13.00-16.00
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Orphan James is sent to live with his aunts, Spiker and Sponge, after his parents are killed in a tragic accident involving a rhino, but the aunts treat him horribly. One day he meets an old man who gives him a bag containing the strongest magic in the world. When James accidentally spills it near the old peach tree the most marvellous thing shappen and this is just the start of his adventures. With his new friends - Centipede, Earthworm, Grasshopper, Ladybird and Spider - James sets off on an incredible journey in the Giant Peach across the ocean top New York. All tickets £5.
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Highbury Little Theatre: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS by Jules VerneProduction by Highbury Youth. Freely adapted by Phil Willmott (book, music, lyrics) & A L Thomas (music and arrangements). A delightful musical adventure story for all of the family.
http://www.highburytheatre.co.uk/
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Coughton Court (National Trust): The Tremendous Tudors Weekend, 11.00-16.00A family fun weekend focussing on Coughton's Tudor History. Have a go at Tudor games, wattle and daub, craft activities and see a Tudor apothecary! Small charge for some craft activities (in addition to entrance fee).
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-coughtoncourt/
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Himley Hall and Park: Dudley Performing Arts Summer Festival 2007 - Festivities, Performance and Carnival, 11.00-21.00Experience a multitude of Arts on a medley of stages and platforms! Dance, choirs, orchestras, bands... and 2007 will introduce our dedicated Drama Theatre to inspire budding luvies, sponsored by Tipton & Coseley Building Society! Create works of art and have a taster in dance and instruments in our workshop tent. Have fun at the Fair and round off the day by joining in with our Carnival procession! Bring a picnic and stay for the day: 11am till 9pm with non-stop performances. *New for 2007* BBC WM's 'Summer Star Search' comes to DPA's Summer Festival on Saturday 7th July between 2pm and 4pm. Rock bands will be performing live in front of a panel of BBC WM judges and the winners will then go on to star on stage at the Robin 2 in Bilston on Saturday 14th July, and to perform at Radio WM.
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Broadfield House Glass Museum: Glass Handcasting, 12.00-16.00Make a treasured memento, a hand or foot cast in glass. Pre-booking essential (01384 812745). £12.
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Bilston Craft Gallery: Stay and play at Craftplay, 11.00-12.30 and 13.30 - 15.00FREE. Booking advised as there are limited places. Craftplay is our award winning, creative play project for 0-7 year olds. It has a specially designed activity space with craft handling pieces and a wealth of materials for sensory and creative exploration. Our Stay and Play sessions are suitable for carers with 0-7 year olds. Please contact the Gallery on 01902 552507 or email bilstoncraftgallery@dsl.pipex.com to secure your place. Please note bookings are only taken in the week before the session.
http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston
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Sandwell Valley RSPB Reserve: Bat and Moth Night, 21.00-24.00Not all of Sandwell Valley’s wildlife disappears after dark. Come with us on a walk around the reserve to discover our wonderful nocturnal wildlife. Join us in search of bats feeding overhead and trapping moths which are released safely after the event. Adults £3.50, RSPB members £2.50, Children and concessions £2, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £1.50. Booking essential on 0121 357 7395. RSPB Sandwell Valley, 20 Tanhouse Avenue, Great Barr, Birmingham West Midlands B43 5AG
http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/s/sandwellvalley/index.asp
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Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery: Monster Fun Day, 12.00-16.00To open the gallery's 'Sharks' exhibition, there will be lots to see and do, with a 'monstery' theme. FREE Admission. Info: 0121 556 0683
http://www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk
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Broadfield House Glass Museum: Saturday Family Craft Club, 13.30-15.30Come along and have a go at being messy and getting sticky... and we tidy up! Free. This month's theme: Tissue Kites.
http://www.dudley.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums--galleries/kids-zone
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Showroom Cinema, Sheffield: Showcomotion - Young People's Film FestivalOnce again it's time for young film fans to 'do the Showcomotion' as the film festival for children and young people returns to the Showroom Cinema. This year's event will be crammed with premieres, special guests, competitions and fun-packed workshops.
Full length films include; Azur And Asmar: The Princes' Quest, a preview of the beautiful feature by the French animation master, Michel Ocelot; preview of Opal Dream, the new family drama by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty); UK premiere of new skateboard feature, Sk8 Life, previously screened at Sundance in 2007; preview of summer release Firehouse Dog; Impy's Island, a cute dinosaur animation for the youngest of film fans and Little Heroes, an adventure drama from Israel.
Younger film fans can join in the family fun weekends (30 June & 7 July) with face painting, arts and crafts and model making and can see Thomas & Friends, Bob The Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu and Shaun The Sheep on the big screen. Workshops include Lego Fun, Go Create Go Animate!!, Sixty-Second Movie Making, Make A Skate Vid and the Millennium Galleries Film Making Workshop. For full calendar of events see Showcomotion's webpage.
http://www.showcomotion.org.uk
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The Old Rep: Oliver, 19.30Oliver, an orphan, is living in a workhouse run by the mean Mr Bumble and Widow Corney. Like all the other boys he is underfed and hungry. Unable to bear it any longer Oliver asks for a second helping of gruel. In asking this question Oliver is sold on the street and embarks on a huge journey where he finds love in the end. Presented by Brit Youth Theatre Tickets: £12.00. Tel: 0121 303 2323
http://www.oldreptheatre.org.uk
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Acocks Green CarnivalStalls selling crafts, food, plants, bric-a-brac, etc. Information stalls, historical society, bird fanciers and breeders, gardeners, armed forces, scouts, etc. Youth stage performances, sport displays, various performing events to amuse the family. Traditional procession with floats & brass bands through Acocks Green village to the recreation ground, carnival site at 1pm. All welcome to join us for a great day. always fun with plenty to do.
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Shirley Park: Shirley Carnival, 12.30-17.00An old local traditional family event with entertainment, stalls and rides and refreshments for all to enjoy. Come along to support the event. Cost: £1 Adults / 50p per child.
http://www.solihull.gov.uk/events
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Wolverhampton Art Gallery: Art 4 Kids, 10.30-11.30 and 12.00-13.00Drop-in. Workshops are suitable for children aged 7- 11. All children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. FREE
http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves
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West Park: Wolverhampton City Show, 11.30-18.00Two days of family entertainment including funfair, stalls, flower and vegetable show, craft show, cheerleaders,sheepdogs and birds of prey. Also in attendance will be The Black Knights, The Royal Artillery Parachute Display Team and a motorcycle stunt show. Free.
http://www.wolvescivic.co.uk/index.asp?loc=od_wolvesshow
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Hawkstone Park Follies: 13th Century Living History WeekendCheerful and fascinating entertainment for the entire family, with a medieval court of justice, encampments, battles, traders, have a go archery and craft demonstrations. Come if you dare!
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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery: Family activities, 13.00-16.00Family craft activity in Activity Zone.
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Coughton Court (National Trust): The Tremendous Tudors Weekend, 11.00-16.00A family fun weekend focussing on Coughton's Tudor History. Have a go at Tudor games, wattle and daub, craft activities and see a Tudor apothecary! Small charge for some craft activities (in addition to entrance fee).
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-coughtoncourt/
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MAC: Summer Fun - The Brassketeers, 13.00-15.00Most Wednesdays (during school holidays only) and Sundays throughout July and August, between 1pm - 3pm in the courtyard mac provides FREE performances for families and friends to enjoy together. Brass quartet – music and fun from these lively musicians to entertain the whole family. Venue: Outer Courtyard
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Himley Hall and Park: Dudley Performing Arts Summer Festival 2007 - Festivities, Performance and Classical Spectacular, 11.00-21.00Land of Hope and Glory rang out across the Park in 2006, whilst hundreds looked on at the jam-packed main stage joining in with all those 'Last Night at the Proms' classics. We wondered how we could top this Summer Festival finale for 2007 but our musicians have come up trumps, once again, with a superb Classical Spectacular! All the Arts are on show throughout the day, including Fair rides and stalls. Bring a picnic and enjoy a day out with the whole family with performances continuously on show from 11am til 9pm.
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens: New Washboard Syncopators, 14.00Live music in the bandstand. Normal admission charges apply
http://www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk
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Black Country Living Museum: Sunday School Anniversary, 10.30 and 14.00Friends of the Museum throw open the doors to the 1837 Darby Hand Chapel and invite visitors to join them as they re-enact a traditional Sunday School Anniversary Service. Children in traditional costume head a procession along Canal Street to the Chapel where they will lead the congregation in hymns. Services take place at 10am and 2pm; the afternoon service will, in keeping with tradition, be preceded over by a woman. (Limited seat availability)
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Soho House: Soldiers and Scoundrels, 11.30 - 16.00Come and see a swordfighting duel between a Russian Hussar and a Soldier, meet a Georgian scoundrel, hear live music from ladies playing flute and violin and discover the vices of gambling and drinking with the Georgian Dandy! Children's craft activity: Design and decorate your own sword hilt
http://www.bmag.org.uk/index.php?type=event&maincat=3&subcat=0&subelement=0&eventid=213
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West Smethwick Park: Music in the Parks, 14.30-17.00Black Country Brass. FREE admission. Info: 0121 569 3440
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Showroom Cinema, Sheffield: Showcomotion - Young People's Film FestivalOnce again it's time for young film fans to 'do the Showcomotion' as the film festival for children and young people returns to the Showroom Cinema. This year's event will be crammed with premieres, special guests, competitions and fun-packed workshops.
Full length films include; Azur And Asmar: The Princes' Quest, a preview of the beautiful feature by the French animation master, Michel Ocelot; preview of Opal Dream, the new family drama by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty); UK premiere of new skateboard feature, Sk8 Life, previously screened at Sundance in 2007; preview of summer release Firehouse Dog; Impy's Island, a cute dinosaur animation for the youngest of film fans and Little Heroes, an adventure drama from Israel.
Younger film fans can join in the family fun weekends (30 June & 7 July) with face painting, arts and crafts and model making and can see Thomas & Friends, Bob The Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu and Shaun The Sheep on the big screen. Workshops include Lego Fun, Go Create Go Animate!!, Sixty-Second Movie Making, Make A Skate Vid and the Millennium Galleries Film Making Workshop. For full calendar of events see Showcomotion's webpage.
http://www.showcomotion.org.uk
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Bromsgrove Market Hall: Bromsgrove Baby & Toddler Fair, 10.00-16.00This is a one stop shop for parents-to-be and parents of babies and toddlers. We have over 20 exhibitors selling everything from maternity lingerie, baby any toddler clothes, toys & books to nursery equipment. There will also be a number of exhibitors giving advice and information including the NCT and Breastfeeding Support Group. We will be holding a prize draw with some fantastic prizes and the first 200 visitors will receive free goody bags.
http://www.realnappyness.co.uk/
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West Park: Wolverhampton City Show, 11.30-18.00Two days of family entertainment including funfair, stalls, flower and vegetable show, craft show, cheerleaders,sheepdogs and birds of prey. Also in attendance will be The Black Knights, The Royal Artillery Parachute Display Team and a motorcycle stunt show. Free.
http://www.wolvescivic.co.uk/index.asp?loc=od_wolvesshow
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Hawkstone Park Follies: 13th Century Living History WeekendCheerful and fascinating entertainment for the entire family, with a medieval court of justice, encampments, battles, traders, have a go archery and craft demonstrations. Come if you dare!
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Various venues in central Birmingham: National Festival of Music for Youth 9 - 14th July 2007 The National Festival of Music for Youth is the largest event of its kind in the world. 12,000 young musicians and singers perform 800 different works at this six-day celebration of young people’s music making. Every style of music is represented and the young music makers come from every corner of the UK. The 2007 National Festival takes place at Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham Conservatoire, CBSO Centre and Carling Academy 2.
http://www.mfy.org.uk/National-Festival.asp
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Showroom Cinema, Sheffield: Showcomotion - Young People's Film FestivalOnce again it's time for young film fans to 'do the Showcomotion' as the film festival for children and young people returns to the Showroom Cinema. This year's event will be crammed with premieres, special guests, competitions and fun-packed workshops.
Full length films include; Azur And Asmar: The Princes' Quest, a preview of the beautiful feature by the French animation master, Michel Ocelot; preview of Opal Dream, the new family drama by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty); UK premiere of new skateboard feature, Sk8 Life, previously screened at Sundance in 2007; preview of summer release Firehouse Dog; Impy's Island, a cute dinosaur animation for the youngest of film fans and Little Heroes, an adventure drama from Israel.
Younger film fans can join in the family fun weekends (30 June & 7 July) with face painting, arts and crafts and model making and can see Thomas & Friends, Bob The Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu and Shaun The Sheep on the big screen. Workshops include Lego Fun, Go Create Go Animate!!, Sixty-Second Movie Making, Make A Skate Vid and the Millennium Galleries Film Making Workshop. For full calendar of events see Showcomotion's webpage.
http://www.showcomotion.org.uk
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Showroom Cinema, Sheffield: Showcomotion - Young People's Film FestivalOnce again it's time for young film fans to 'do the Showcomotion' as the film festival for children and young people returns to the Showroom Cinema. This year's event will be crammed with premieres, special guests, competitions and fun-packed workshops.
Full length films include; Azur And Asmar: The Princes' Quest, a preview of the beautiful feature by the French animation master, Michel Ocelot; preview of Opal Dream, the new family drama by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty); UK premiere of new skateboard feature, Sk8 Life, previously screened at Sundance in 2007; preview of summer release Firehouse Dog; Impy's Island, a cute dinosaur animation for the youngest of film fans and Little Heroes, an adventure drama from Israel.
Younger film fans can join in the family fun weekends (30 June & 7 July) with face painting, arts and crafts and model making and can see Thomas & Friends, Bob The Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu and Shaun The Sheep on the big screen. Workshops include Lego Fun, Go Create Go Animate!!, Sixty-Second Movie Making, Make A Skate Vid and the Millennium Galleries Film Making Workshop. For full calendar of events see Showcomotion's webpage.
http://www.showcomotion.org.uk
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Various venues in central Birmingham: National Festival of Music for Youth 9 - 14th July 2007 The National Festival of Music for Youth is the largest event of its kind in the world. 12,000 young musicians and singers perform 800 different works at this six-day celebration of young people’s music making. Every style of music is represented and the young music makers come from every corner of the UK. The 2007 National Festival takes place at Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham Conservatoire, CBSO Centre and Carling Academy 2.
http://www.mfy.org.uk/National-Festival.asp
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mac: The Typ-Tap Festival, 10.30-19.45The Typ-Tap Festival is the culmination of the TYPES scheme, a scheme to develop adult writers in the Midlands in the field of children’s theatre funded by Arts Council West Midlands and run jointly by mac and SCRIPT. The scheme has involved seven writers attending festivals and performances of plays for young people, taking part in discussions and seminars looking at the theory and practice of young people’s theatre and being mentored by experienced playwrights to write their own theatre pieces. These pieces will be shown over the two days of the festival, together with other events looking at this exciting area of new plays and playwriting. Typ-Tap is two packed, varied, and involving days looking at new theatre writing for a young audience. Directors Nick Fogg, Steve Johnstone & Jenny Stephens lead professional actors presenting 5 new plays in script-in-hand performances by writers from the TYPES project. Also in the 2 days: discussion events, a play from the TV Workshop, a compelling ghost story, stand-up comedy for kids & dinky duets. Prices:All events both days £35 including lunches & tea/coffee. All events one day £20 including lunch & tea/coffee.Individual events £5.
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mac: The Typ-Tap Festival, 10.30-19.45The Typ-Tap Festival is the culmination of the TYPES scheme, a scheme to develop adult writers in the Midlands in the field of children’s theatre funded by Arts Council West Midlands and run jointly by mac and SCRIPT. The scheme has involved seven writers attending festivals and performances of plays for young people, taking part in discussions and seminars looking at the theory and practice of young people’s theatre and being mentored by experienced playwrights to write their own theatre pieces. These pieces will be shown over the two days of the festival, together with other events looking at this exciting area of new plays and playwriting. Typ-Tap is two packed, varied, and involving days looking at new theatre writing for a young audience. Directors Nick Fogg, Steve Johnstone & Jenny Stephens lead professional actors presenting 5 new plays in script-in-hand performances by writers from the TYPES project. Also in the 2 days: discussion events, a play from the TV Workshop, a compelling ghost story, stand-up comedy for kids & dinky duets. Prices:All events both days £35 including lunches & tea/coffee. All events one day £20 including lunch & tea/coffee.Individual events £5.
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Showroom Cinema, Sheffield: Showcomotion - Young People's Film FestivalOnce again it's time for young film fans to 'do the Showcomotion' as the film festival for children and young people returns to the Showroom Cinema. This year's event will be crammed with premieres, special guests, competitions and fun-packed workshops.
Full length films include; Azur And Asmar: The Princes' Quest, a preview of the beautiful feature by the French animation master, Michel Ocelot; preview of Opal Dream, the new family drama by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty); UK premiere of new skateboard feature, Sk8 Life, previously screened at Sundance in 2007; preview of summer release Firehouse Dog; Impy's Island, a cute dinosaur animation for the youngest of film fans and Little Heroes, an adventure drama from Israel.
Younger film fans can join in the family fun weekends (30 June & 7 July) with face painting, arts and crafts and model making and can see Thomas & Friends, Bob The Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu and Shaun The Sheep on the big screen. Workshops include Lego Fun, Go Create Go Animate!!, Sixty-Second Movie Making, Make A Skate Vid and the Millennium Galleries Film Making Workshop. For full calendar of events see Showcomotion's webpage.
http://www.showcomotion.org.uk
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Various venues in central Birmingham: National Festival of Music for Youth 9 - 14th July 2007 The National Festival of Music for Youth is the largest event of its kind in the world. 12,000 young musicians and singers perform 800 different works at this six-day celebration of young people’s music making. Every style of music is represented and the young music makers come from every corner of the UK. The 2007 National Festival takes place at Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham Conservatoire, CBSO Centre and Carling Academy 2.
http://www.mfy.org.uk/National-Festival.asp
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Redditch Palace Theatre: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, 19.30Palace Youth Theatre present C. S. Lewis’s fantasy adventure "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe". This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic set in the land of Narnia faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy who are magically transported by an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten world of Narnia. Suitable for the whole family. £6.50 (full price) / £5.50 (disc rate) / £17.50 (family ticket). Please note all tickets purchased over the phone are subject to a 50p booking fee
http://www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk/
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Blakesley Hall: The Big Toddle Fundraising Picnic, 12.00Bring along a picnic and a teddy bear and join in the Big Toddle at Blakesley Hall to help raise money for Barnardo’s Children’s Charity
http://www.bmag.org.uk/index.php?type=element&maincat=1&subcat=2&subelement=2
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Various venues in central Birmingham: National Festival of Music for Youth 9 - 14th July 2007 The National Festival of Music for Youth is the largest event of its kind in the world. 12,000 young musicians and singers perform 800 different works at this six-day celebration of young people’s music making. Every style of music is represented and the young music makers come from every corner of the UK. The 2007 National Festival takes place at Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham Conservatoire, CBSO Centre and Carling Academy 2.
http://www.mfy.org.uk/National-Festival.asp
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Newtown Shopping Centre (opposite Aldi):The Family Information Summer Roadshow 2007, all day Come and find out about childcare in your area and take home lots of interesting information. Talk to staff and have your say about childcare services in your area. Support and information for parents on benefits looking at returning to work. Lots of activities for children including musical instrument making, story sessions, face painting and funky hair. Pampering for parents. Meet Jaffa and Aqua, the friendly dinosaurs. All activities are FREE of charge! The Family Information Summer Roadshow is organised by the Childcare Information Bureau - the city's free information service for parents and carers.
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/GenerateContent?CONTENT_ITEM_ID=59589&CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE=0&MENU_ID=10969
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Showroom Cinema, Sheffield: Showcomotion - Young People's Film FestivalOnce again it's time for young film fans to 'do the Showcomotion' as the film festival for children and young people returns to the Showroom Cinema. This year's event will be crammed with premieres, special guests, competitions and fun-packed workshops.
Full length films include; Azur And Asmar: The Princes' Quest, a preview of the beautiful feature by the French animation master, Michel Ocelot; preview of Opal Dream, the new family drama by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty); UK premiere of new skateboard feature, Sk8 Life, previously screened at Sundance in 2007; preview of summer release Firehouse Dog; Impy's Island, a cute dinosaur animation for the youngest of film fans and Little Heroes, an adventure drama from Israel.
Younger film fans can join in the family fun weekends (30 June & 7 July) with face painting, arts and crafts and model making and can see Thomas & Friends, Bob The Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu and Shaun The Sheep on the big screen. Workshops include Lego Fun, Go Create Go Animate!!, Sixty-Second Movie Making, Make A Skate Vid and the Millennium Galleries Film Making Workshop. For full calendar of events see Showcomotion's webpage.
http://www.showcomotion.org.uk
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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery: Family activities, 11.00-16.00Demonstration of free standing textile sculpture with Jennifer Hankin, in the How Art is Made gallery.
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Bullring Beach, Central Birmingham, 10.00-11/30This summer there’s a beach at Bullring, with perfect white sand, deckchairs for lounging in and 160 of the finest shops in the midlands, Bullring Beach is the place to be this summer. From 6th June - 31st August, Bullring Beach will be open to all, every day, free of charge. With a variety of events and activities for children and adults alike. Including prizes and giveaways from Galaxy/Heart FM. Wednesday 6 Jun 07 to Friday 31 Aug 07 - Open daily from 12.00 - 17.00 to the public, Fridays 10.00 - 11.30 for mums and tots only St Martin’s Square (next to Selfridges), Bullring, Birmingham B5 4BU
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Redditch Palace Theatre: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, 19.30Palace Youth Theatre present C. S. Lewis’s fantasy adventure "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe". This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic set in the land of Narnia faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy who are magically transported by an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten world of Narnia. Suitable for the whole family. £6.50 (full price) / £5.50 (disc rate) / £17.50 (family ticket). Please note all tickets purchased over the phone are subject to a 50p booking fee
http://www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk/
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Various venues in central Birmingham: National Festival of Music for Youth 9 - 14th July 2007 The National Festival of Music for Youth is the largest event of its kind in the world. 12,000 young musicians and singers perform 800 different works at this six-day celebration of young people’s music making. Every style of music is represented and the young music makers come from every corner of the UK. The 2007 National Festival takes place at Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham Conservatoire, CBSO Centre and Carling Academy 2.
http://www.mfy.org.uk/National-Festival.asp
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Memorial Park, Coventry: Godiva Festival, 17.30 - lateHighlights include ‘80s synth-pop sensations The Human League, indie-rockers the Super Furry Animals and The Enemy in the Electric Tent, Ozomatli headlining the Rhythm Tent, Hip Hop with KRS-ONE, Hayley The Fire Queen in the Arena, stand up comedy from Mark Watson and a host of family fun and entertainment as well as the Godiva Carnival Procession. FREE. On the 14th and 15th of July there will be lots of activities for kids in the "Kids Tent" (12.00-19.00): Artists from Arts Exchange will be offering many fun, free workshop activities for you to make and take away, as well as the opportunity to contribute to some colourful tent decorations that will grow throughout the festival.
http://www.godivafestival.co.uk/
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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery: Paula Rego Exhibition Family Workshop, 11.00-16.00 Family Day with Celia Nancarrow. Be inspired by the wonderful and intriguing work of Paula Rego! Join us for a fun and relaxing workshop in which you can explore markmaking, etching and printing to produce your own unique artwork. All workshops are offered on an informal drop-in basis with freelance artists and museum staff in the Waterhall Seminar Room. We regret that we cannot accommodate organised groups at art and craft workshops due to space restrictions.
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Biddulph Grange Garden (National Trust): China Weekend, 11.30-17.30Make your own Willow Pattern Plate and chinese masks. Follow a China Trail
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-biddulphgrangegarden/
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Meriden Park: North Solihull Community Festival, 12.00-21.00A free festival for the local community of North Solihull with live music and attractions and free fun for all ages.
http://www.solihull.gov.uk/events
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Lickey Hils Country Park: Whistle down the wind!14.00-16.00Come and make yourself a whistle and see if you can blow up a gale! Booking essential.
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/GenerateContent?CONTENT_ITEM_ID=2895&CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE=0&MENU_ID=1749
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Market Square and Waterside (Dickens Heath Village Centre): Dickens Heath Village Centre - Summer Fete, 12.00-17.00The fete promises to be a day to remember with traditional attractions, stalls, food and activities for children and adults to enjoy throughout the day. The whole community is taking part, from the restaurants and shops to the library and the school - everyone's joining in. Attractions include: Land Train, Bucking Bronco - all proceeds donated to Variety Club children's charity, Circus Workshop, Fairground Stalls, Punch & Judy, Falconry, Steel Band, Face Painters, Giant 'Jenga' Tower and Connect 4 games, Treasure Hunt.
http://www.solihull.gov.uk/events
http://www.dickensheathvillage.com
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Newhampton Arts Centre: ALL ABOARD - Inclusive Kids Arts Festival, 10.30-17.00Exciting all day festival with lots of creative things for children and their families to see and do, inside and out. Stage acts include:
Weapons of Sound/Big Beatz
Black Eagles
Creature Feature with Plan it with the Apes
Zoot - circus performer
Major Mustard Puppets
Azaad Dhol
See www.myspace.com/allaboardarts/ for more pictures and information
£1 adults; 50p children; Under 2s free. Everyone is welcome. We can provide support and help with transport for children with language, learning or physical disabilities.
http://www.newhamptonarts.co.uk
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Redditch Palace Theatre: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, 14.00 and 19.30Palace Youth Theatre present C. S. Lewis’s fantasy adventure "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe". This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic set in the land of Narnia faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy who are magically transported by an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten world of Narnia. Suitable for the whole family. £6.50 (full price) / £5.50 (disc rate) / £17.50 (family ticket). Please note all tickets purchased over the phone are subject to a 50p booking fee
http://www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk/
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Dudley Museum and Art Gallery: Saturday Family Craft Club, 13.00-15.00Come along and have a go at being messy and getting sticky... and we tidy up! Free. This month's theme: Tissue Kites.
http://www.dudley.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums--galleries/kids-zone
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Birmingham Rep: The Very Magic Flute, 11.00 and 14.00A lost Prince chased by a dragon, a mysterious Queen of the Night, a kidnapped Princess, a lonely bird-man, and don't forget the magic flute... yet who can you trust, as things are seldom what they seem...This sparkling new musical extravaganza is packed with beautiful puppets and masks, costumes and magical transformation, and features British Sign Language.
The Krazy Kat Theatre Company presents The Very Magic Flute as part of Birmingham Rep's First Stages season. Loosely based on Mozart's opera, adapted by Kinny Gardner and Alastair S Macmillan. Suitable for ages 3 to 7
Adults £6, Children £4.50, Babes In Arms £1.50, Family Package (for groups of 4 or more) £5 per adult and £4 per child
http://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/
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Various venues in central Birmingham: National Festival of Music for Youth 9 - 14th July 2007 The National Festival of Music for Youth is the largest event of its kind in the world. 12,000 young musicians and singers perform 800 different works at this six-day celebration of young people’s music making. Every style of music is represented and the young music makers come from every corner of the UK. The 2007 National Festival takes place at Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham Conservatoire, CBSO Centre and Carling Academy 2.
http://www.mfy.org.uk/National-Festival.asp
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Kings Norton FestivalThe annual Kings Norton Festival will take place in and around the Parish Church of St. Nicolas. More details to follow nearer the time.
http://www.kingsnorton.org.uk/news_events/events/
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Bilston Craft Gallery: Sensory Stay and play at Craftplay, 11.00-12.30FREE. Booking advised as there are limited places. Craftplay is our award winning, creative play project for 0-7 year olds who have special needs. It has a specially designed activity space with craft handling pieces and a wealth of materials for sensory and creative exploration. Our Stay and Play sessions are suitable for carers with 0-7 year olds. Please contact the Gallery on 01902 552507 or email bilstoncraftgallery@dsl.pipex.com to secure your place. Please note bookings are only taken in the week before the session.
http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston
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Haden Hill House & Park: Vikings & Anglo-Saxon Encampment Weekend, 12.00-16.00Come along & meet the Vikings & Saxons as they set up camp. See combat displays, living history displays, traditional craft demonstrations, and storytelling, try on the costumes and have a go at a range of free activities. Suitable for all ages. FREE Admission. Info: 01384 569444
http://www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk
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Brunswick Park, Wednesbury: Wednesbury Carnival, 12.00-18.00Judging of floats: 12 noon. Parade begins in Wednesbury Town Centre at 1pm, and processes to Brunswick Park. Dog display team, dance groups, Fun Fair, charity stalls, Warwickshire Army Band and many more attractions. FREE Admission. Info: 07766 227228
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Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery: Drop-in workshops - Shark fun, 14.00-16.00Workshops & quizzes about the beast of the sea. FREE Admission. Info: 0121 556 0683
http://www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk
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Globe House, Alcester: Drop In Anytime For..., 10.00-16.00Roman re-enactors, have-a-go crafts and activities. From 11.30am to 2.30pm Finds Liaison Officer, Angie Bolton will be on hand to identify your local finds. Take a gallery tour - sign up on the day. For more information contact Sara Wear, Warwickshire Museum (01926 412500)
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Weston Park: Miniature Railway Weekend, all dayView many narrow gauge engines visiting from around the country. Weston Park Admission Prices apply. Please note that there is an additional charge to ride on the Miniature Railway.
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Shugborough: Conquest 2007 - History In The Making, 10.00-17.00This summer, Shugborough will be hosting an event of historical proportions, taking you from Roman Times to the English Civil War and beyond. On July 14th the ground will tremble. Be there. Ticket price also includes full access to all of Shugborough including Mansion House, Farm, Museum, Gardens and Working Servants' Quarters. Visit conquest2007.com for further details and booking information. Currently offer a 10% discount if you BOOK ONLINE. Ticket prices: Adult £10.00, Concessions £8.00, Children £6.00, Family £25.00, Under 5s & Season Pass Holders FREE
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Memorial Park, Coventry: Godiva Festival, 12.00 - lateHighlights include ‘80s synth-pop sensations The Human League, indie-rockers the Super Furry Animals and The Enemy in the Electric Tent, Ozomatli headlining the Rhythm Tent, Hip Hop with KRS-ONE, Hayley The Fire Queen in the Arena, stand up comedy from Mark Watson and a host of family fun and entertainment as well as the Godiva Carnival Procession. FREE. On the 14th and 15th of July there will be lots of activities for kids in the "Kids Tent" (12.00-19.00): Artists from Arts Exchange will be offering many fun, free workshop activities for you to make and take away, as well as the opportunity to contribute to some colourful tent decorations that will grow throughout the festival.
http://www.godivafestival.co.uk/
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Coventry Transport Museum: Pit Stop for Dads, 10.30-12.00Stories - Games - Poems - Activities - Craft. This is a free drop-in activity session for Dads and Kids. Free. More information from 024 7623 4270 or julia.gandy@transport-museum.co.uk
http://www.transport-museum.com/
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Thinktank: British Sign Language DayBritish Sign Language assisted day for the whole Family. 12.15 - Storytelling from Arabian Nights, 13.00 - Islamic Astronomy Planetarium Show (additional £2 on top of entrance price), 14.30 - The Wonders of Water Science Show, 15.00 - Patterns of Islam Workshop. For further information call 0121 202 2222
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Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire: Children's Food Festival, 10.00-18.00Ok, so this isn't exactly in or near to Birmingham, but this festival of food specifically aimed at kids looks like it could still make a great day out from Birmingham. The festival, set up by an environmental charity called the Northmoor Trust, will include lots of opportunities for kids to make different food, cookery demos by Raymond Blanc and Prue Leith amongst others, food-themed comedy and entertainment and of course lots of food stalls. The event is FREE (although there is a fee for car parking), and there are shuttle buses from Abingdon and Didcot Parkway train station.
http://www.childrensfoodfestival.co.uk/
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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery: Family activities, 13.00-16.00Family craft activity in Activity Zone.
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Biddulph Grange Garden (National Trust): China Weekend, 11.30-17.30Make your own Willow Pattern Plate and chinese masks. Follow a China Trail
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-biddulphgrangegarden/
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The Shire Country Park: Hall Green Festival and Mela, 12.00-17.00Family event with live music, children's activites, stalls and local organisations.
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/GenerateContent?CONTENT_ITEM_ID=6720&CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE=0&MENU_ID=1750
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Shugborough: Conquest 2007 - History In The Making, 10.00-17.00This summer, Shugborough will be hosting an event of historical proportions, taking you from Roman Times to the English Civil War and beyond. On July 14th the ground will tremble. Be there. Ticket price also includes full access to all of Shugborough including Mansion House, Farm, Museum, Gardens and Working Servants' Quarters. Visit conquest2007.com for further details and booking information. Currently offer a 10% discount if you BOOK ONLINE. Ticket prices: Adult £10.00, Concessions £8.00, Children £6.00, Family £25.00, Under 5s & Season Pass Holders FREE
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Croft Castle and Parkland (National Trust): Teddy Bears Picnic, 12.00-17.00Picnic in the grounds children bring along your teddies, children bringing a teddy visit FREE. Teddy trail in the castle
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-croftcastle/
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Sunnycroft (National Trust): Garden Fete & The Great Edwardian Story Hunt, 13.00-17.00Step back in time and enjoy the food, drink and entertainments of a bye gone era
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-sunnycroft/
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MAC: Summer Fun - Junk Percussion Workshop, 13.00-15.00Most Wednesdays (during school holidays only) and Sundays throughout July and August, between 1pm - 3pm in the courtyard mac provides FREE performances for families and friends to enjoy together. Richard Salt: Make an instrument out of everyday rubbish! Venue: Outer Courtyard
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Upton House & Gardens (National Trust): House Heydays: Teddy Bear's Summer Outing, 12.00-16.00A day of cuddly events for the family, including: garden trails, best-dressed bear contest, bear parade. Don’t leave your bear behind! Free entry for humans accompanying a bear
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-uptonhouse/
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Aldridge Old Airport: 6th Annual Rosie’s Walk and Festival, 12.00There is a choice of two Pirate themed sponsored walks either a 3 mile or 1 mile toddle walk which is suitable for pushchairs. Both walks will be opened by Captain Jack Sparrow at 12 Noon last entries for either walk at 1pm. The Pirate festival begins at 12 Noon until 5pm with West Midlands Concert Band, Jo-Leigh School of Dance, children’s show and young pop band plus lots of fun and crafty activities for all ages throughout the afternoon. This is a charity event raising money to support children and young people’s activities within the local area, your support would be very much appreciated. Aldridge Old Airport is on the Walsall Road.
http://www.walsall.gov.uk/events/6th_annual_rosie_s_walk_and_festival
http://www.rosieshelpinghands.org/
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Smethwick: Warley Woods Picnic, 13.00 - duskWarley Woods' Big Picnic; annual musical event and party in the park this year with displays of archival material relating to the history of the park, and the priory. Visitors will be able to view an excavation and quiz archaeologists about what they have found in the park, as well as being able to sign up to the first community dig ever undertaken in Sandwell which will take place in August. Warley Woods Community Trust, The Pavilion, Lightwoods Hill, Smethwick B67 5ED. For more information contact Viv Cole, Warley Woods Community Trust (0121 420 1061)
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Victoria Square: Latin American Festival XIIIExperience the Latin spirit through music and dance, live on stage. FREE.
http://www.abslatin.co.uk/events_latin_american_festival.htm
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens: Highley Colliery Band, 14.00Live music in the bandstand. Normal admission charges apply
http://www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk
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Weoley Castle: Annual Open Day, 13.00 - 16.00Ever popular annual event at this medieval moated manor site. Medieval knight performances, tours of the site, meet the archaeologists and children’s activities.
http://www.bmag.org.uk/index.php?type=element&maincat=1&subcat=2&subelement=6
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RSPB Sandwell Valley Reserve: Summer Stroll, 10.00 - 12.30Summer is here, and we invite you to join us on a most enjoyable stroll around the lake. We will look at the species that make summer special. Afterwards enjoy a refreshing drink with strawberries and cream and watch a short wildlife film. Adults £3.50, RSPB members £2.50, Children and concessions £2, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £1.50 Booking essential on 0121 357 7395. RSPB Sandwell Valley, 20 Tanhouse Avenue, Great Barr, Birmingham West Midlands B43 5AG
http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/s/sandwellvalley/index.asp
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Haden Hill House & Park: Vikings & Anglo-Saxon Encampment Weekend, 12.00-16.00Come along & meet the Vikings & Saxons as they set up camp. See combat displays, living history displays, traditional craft demonstrations, and storytelling, try on the costumes and have a go at a range of free activities. Suitable for all ages. FREE Admission. Info: 01384 569444
http://www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk
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Sandwell Park Farm: Breakfast Walk, 8am start, return at 10am for breakfast & drink Walk up an appetite on this early morning walk with a ranger, returning to the tearoom for breakfast. Only suitable for fit walkers. Tickets: £4 Adults, concessions £3.50, family ticket £12.50. Info: 0121 553 0220 - booking essential
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Sandwell Park Farm: Farmhouse Food Fair, 10.00-16.30Featuring a wide variety of food and drink from within a fifty-mile radius from small-scale producers. Sandwell Park Farm, Salters Lane, West Bromwich. Weekend charges apply. Info: call 0121 553 0220
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Red House Park, Great Barr: Music in the Parks, 14.30-17.00With Halesowen Brass. FREE admission. Info: 0121 569 3440
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Weston Park: Miniature Railway Weekend, all dayView many narrow gauge engines visiting from around the country. Weston Park Admission Prices apply. Please note that there is an additional charge to ride on the Miniature Railway.
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Highlights include ‘80s synth-pop sensations The Human League, indie-rockers the Super Furry Animals and The Enemy in the Electric Tent, Ozomatli headlining the Rhythm Tent, Hip Hop with KRS-ONE, Hayley The Fire Queen in the Arena, stand up comedy from Mark Watson and a host of family fun and entertainment as well as the Godiva Carnival Procession. FREE. On the 14th and 15th of July there will be lots of activities for kids in the "Kids Tent" (12.00-19.00): Artists from Arts Exchange will be offering many fun, free workshop activities for you to make and take away, as well as the opportunity to contribute to some colourful tent decorations that will grow throughout the festival.
http://www.godivafestival.co.uk/
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Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire: Children's Food Festival, 10.00-18.00Ok, so this isn't exactly in or near to Birmingham, but this festival of food specifically aimed at kids looks like it could still make a great day out from Birmingham. The festival, set up by an environmental charity called the Northmoor Trust, will include lots of opportunities for kids to make different food, cookery demos by Raymond Blanc and Prue Leith amongst others, food-themed comedy and entertainment and of course lots of food stalls. The event is FREE (although there is a fee for car parking), and there are shuttle buses from Abingdon and Didcot Parkway train station.
http://www.childrensfoodfestival.co.uk/
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Warwick Arts Centre: West Midlands Youth Ballet, 19.30This young company never ceases to amaze and delight audiences with its performances of a wide range of ballet selections from choreographers as varied as Beatty, Graham and Bournonville. For anyone wishing to introduce young or old to ballet, an evening spent in the company of these graceful and talented young people will be a real treat. "An exceptional group with a consistently wonderful standard." Peter Donohoe. £10 (Under 10s £8)
http://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
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Gorse Farm Wood, Great Barr and Sot's Hole, West Bromwich: Horses in WoodlandTwo of our woodlands have problems with bracken. Watch heavy horses working to clear it. 10am at Gorse Farm Wood & 2pm at Sot's Hole, West Bromwich. FREE Admission. Info: 0121 553 0220
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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery: Family activities, 11.00-16.00Demonstration of free standing textile sculpture with Jennifer Hankin, in the How Art is Made gallery.
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Bullring Beach, Central Birmingham, 10.00-11.30This summer there’s a beach at Bullring, with perfect white sand, deckchairs for lounging in and 160 of the finest shops in the midlands, Bullring Beach is the place to be this summer. From 6th June - 31st August, Bullring Beach will be open to all, every day, free of charge. With a variety of events and activities for children and adults alike. Including prizes and giveaways from Galaxy/Heart FM. Wednesday 6 Jun 07 to Friday 31 Aug 07 - Open daily from 12.00 - 17.00 to the public, Fridays 10.00 - 11.30 for mums and tots only St Martin’s Square (next to Selfridges), Bullring, Birmingham B5 4BU
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Erdington High Street (opposite Co-op):The Family Information Summer Roadshow 2007, all day Come and find out about childcare in your area and take home lots of interesting information. Talk to staff and have your say about childcare services in your area. Support and information for parents on benefits looking at returning to work. Lots of activities for children including musical instrument making, story sessions, face painting and funky hair. Pampering for parents. Meet Jaffa and Aqua, the friendly dinosaurs. All activities are FREE of charge! The Family Information Summer Roadshow is organised by the Childcare Information Bureau - the city's free information service for parents and carers.
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/GenerateContent?CONTENT_ITEM_ID=59589&CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE=0&MENU_ID=10969
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Sutton Coldfield Library: Harry Potter Midnight Party, 20.00-24.00To celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, we will be holding a very special event… a party to while away the hours until the book is out, an evening of magical fun and games and prizes for the best costumes! If you are over 8 years old, a member of Birmingham Libraries, have read the books and love all things Hogwarts, please register your interest with Sutton Children’s Library by 30 June , when we will hold a ‘Sorting Hat’ draw to win tickets.
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/GenerateContent?CONTENT_ITEM_ID=309&CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE=6&MENU_ID=5249
Calling all wizards, witches and muggles! Come and join us to celebrate the release of the last ever Harry Potter book. Our queue party starts at 11pm, followed by our midnight opening, so you can be amongst the first to read the new book. Further details: 0121 631 4333
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Join us from 9pm on Friday 20th July to be entertained as you queue, with quizzes, wizards and minstrels before getting your long anticipated copy at 12.01 sharp! If that's past your bedtime, come down on Saturday and be judged for our dressing up competition at 2pm - no muggles allowed! There will be Hogwarts entrance exams, hunt the snitch, readings and more. What house will you be in? Further details: 0121 633 4353
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Be the first to get your hands on the final Harry Potter book- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We are opening at one minute past midnight on Saturday morning for this special event. Reserve your copy in store for a guaranteed price of £8.99! Further details: 0121 472 3034
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Come along and join us for the launch of the long-awaited 7th and final book in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows". At 1 minute past midnight we will unveiling the book and having a party!!!! Join us for all the fun! Further details: 01527 833339
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Warwick Arts Centre: West Midlands Youth Ballet, 19.30This young company never ceases to amaze and delight audiences with its performances of a wide range of ballet selections from choreographers as varied as Beatty, Graham and Bournonville. For anyone wishing to introduce young or old to ballet, an evening spent in the company of these graceful and talented young people will be a real treat. "An exceptional group with a consistently wonderful standard." Peter Donohoe. £10 (Under 10s £8)
http://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery: Family activities, 11.00-16.00Round the World craft activity (Canada) in the Activity Zone, 11.00-14.00. Art activity in How Art is Made gallery, 13.00-16.00
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Moseley Old Hall (National Trust): The 309th Meeting of the Morris Ring of England, 12.00-16.00Get your handkerchiefs and bells ready as Moseley takes its place as one of the hosts of the 309th meeting of the morris dancing Ring of England.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-moseleyoldhall/
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Biddulph Grange Garden (National Trust): Amazing Trees, 11.30-17.30Barkrubbing, amazing tree facts and tree drawing
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-biddulphgrangegarden/
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Red House Glass Cone: Saturday Family Craft Club, 10.00-12.00Come along and have a go at being messy and getting sticky... and we tidy up! Free. This month's theme: Tissue Kites.
http://www.dudley.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums--galleries/kids-zone
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Black Country Living Museum: Steam Weekend, all dayIt's full steam ahead when the only full sized working replica of the world's first Newcomen steam engine billows into life. The colliery steam winder and fan engine will ensure there'll be plenty of hot air and enthusiasts will enjoy watching the Mamods and traction engines as they take a spin around the Museum site.
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Bilston Craft Gallery: Stay and play at Craftplay, 11.00-12.30 and 13.30 - 15.00FREE. Booking advised as there are limited places. Craftplay is our award winning, creative play project for 0-7 year olds. It has a specially designed activity space with craft handling pieces and a wealth of materials for sensory and creative exploration. Our Stay and Play sessions are suitable for carers with 0-7 year olds. Please contact the Gallery on 01902 552507 or email bilstoncraftgallery@dsl.pipex.com to secure your place. Please note bookings are only taken in the week before the session.
http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston
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Birmingham Back to Backs: 3rd Birthday Celebrations, 11.00 - 16.00Summer Fete in the courtyard. Games, stalls, competitions. Come and join in the fun! Ticket price includes a number of tickets to spend on some of the games. Normal guided tours not running. Ground floors of the houses open and in use as part of event. Adult £3 Child £2 Family/Group £7 Contact:0121 666 7671. Back to Backs 50-54 Inge Street/55-63 Hurst Street Birmingham B5 4TE
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-birmingham_backtobacks/
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Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery: Drop-in workshops - Shark fun, 14.00-16.00Workshops & quizzes about the beast of the sea. FREE Admission. Info: 0121 556 0683
http://www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk
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Libraries everywhere: The Big Wild Read"The Summer Reading Challenge - The Big Wild Read" starts today and continuing throughout the summer holidays. An exciting reading challenge for children and young people. Get more involved with nature and make where you live more attractive to wildlife. Every book you read this summer will count towards a 'tree token' to plant new trees for UK woods. The more books you read the more trees will be planted! Info: Please contact your local library for more details.
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Black Country Living Museum: School Holiday Activities, all dayIt's fun and games at the Black Country Living Museum where youngsters are spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment over the school holidays. Children can hop, skip and jump back in time to the Museum's period village where the young and the young at heart can roll hoops along the cobbled street, play hopscotch on the pavement and test their skill with whip and top and skittles. A variety of parlour games are played in Station Road cottages and craft-making projects, including writing with old fashioned pen and ink, bookmark and mask-making, take place in the old-fashioned school-room.
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Lunt Roman Fort: Family Friendly Archaeology Trail, 10.30-16.30Join Maximus Mole in his search for hidden objects around the Lunt Roman Fort. Solve the puzzle and win a prize! For more information contact Adela Thomas, Coventry Arts & Heritage (02476 785304)
http://www.theherbert.org/visiting/lunt/
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St John's House Museum, Warwick: Medieval Tile Making, 10.30-12.00 and 13.00-14.30Come and make your own medieval tile. Includes a replica tile for you to take home. £1.50 per child (YAC members go free) All ages welcome, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact Rebecca Williams, Heritage Education (01926 412034)
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The Shire Country Park: 7 Wonders of Billesley Seasonal Walk, 10.30-14.00 Join the rangers and enjoy the seasonal changes of our wonderful local natural areas. Children welcome. Meet outside Warstock COmmunity Centre on Daisy Farm Road.
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/GenerateContent?CONTENT_ITEM_ID=6720&CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE=0&MENU_ID=1750
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Lunt Roman Fort, Coventry: 'Dig It!' - Family Fun Prize Trail, 10.30-15.30It's National Archaeology Weekend so drop in and join us to help Maximus Mole in his search for hidden objects around the Lunt Roman Fort. Solve the puzzle and win a prize! All activities are free but a site fee applies: adult £2, concession £1, family (2 adults and up to 4 children) £5. There is no need to book for these drop-in activities. Suitable for all ages and abilities, children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Hawkstone Park Follies: Fables, Myths and FairiesA magical weekend is in store with fairytale characters and a treasure hunt to delight both adults and children alike.
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Memorial Park, Coventry: Teddy Bear Picnic, 14.00-16.00Coventry NCT branch are having a fundraising Teddy Bear Picnic on Saturday 21st July from 2-4pm in Memorial Park (by the children's play area). Lots of fun activities for you (and your bear!) Bring your picnic and your bear and come along and join in the fun!
http://www.nct.org.uk/branches/coventry/events
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East Park, Hickman Avenue, Wolverhampton: WOLVESTOCK 13, 10.30-20.30The UK's largest FREE entry country music festival! Standby for another great weekend of line dancing and listening to live Country Music bands. There will be dance sessions between changeovers with new dances taught each day. Good food, licensed bars and stalls as always, Giant Funfair and bouncy castles for the children.
http://www.wolvescivic.co.uk/index.asp?loc=od_wolvestock
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MAC: Summer Fun - Spanner, History of England, 13.00-15.00Most Wednesdays (during school holidays only) and Sundays throughout July and August, between 1pm - 3pm in the courtyard mac provides FREE performances for families and friends to enjoy together. A voyage of madcap comedy in this chronicle of myths from England’s turbulent history of Saxons, Normans and Vikings… Venue: Outer Courtyard
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Eastnor Castle: Totally Natural - Bug Hunts & Nature Trails, 11.00am - 4.30pm (last admission 4.00pm)Come and join Herefordshire Nature Trust for a day of discovery and see what you can find around the castle grounds and lakeside trail. A fun day of learning for all the family. Adults £3.50, Seniors £2.50, Children (5-15yrs) £1.50, Family (2+3) £8.50. Prices include admission to the event and Grounds. Castle upgrades available. Information and advance ticket sales: Telephone 01531 633160
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Middleton Hall: Middleton Hall Dancers, 12.00Adults £2.50, Children free.
http://www.middletonhalltrust.co.uk/
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens: Halesowen Brass Band, 14.00Live music in the bandstand. Normal admission charges apply
http://www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk
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Oak House Museum: Robin Hood Adventures at Oak House, 12.00-16.00Travel back to the medieval era of Robin Hood and his merry men for this family fun-day. Meet Robin Hood, watch demonstrations and join in the fun and games for all ages. FREE Admission., Info: 0121 553 0759
http://www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk
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Biddulph Grange Garden (National Trust): Amazing Trees, 11.30-17.30Barkrubbing, amazing tree facts and tree drawing
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-biddulphgrangegarden/
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Black Country Living Museum: Steam Weekend, all dayIt's full steam ahead when the only full sized working replica of the world's first Newcomen steam engine billows into life. The colliery steam winder and fan engine will ensure there'll be plenty of hot air and enthusiasts will enjoy watching the Mamods and traction engines as they take a spin around the Museum site.
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Lunt Roman Fort: Family Friendly Archaeology Trail, 10.30-16.30Join Maximus Mole in his search for hidden objects around the Lunt Roman Fort. Solve the puzzle and win a prize! For more information contact Adela Thomas, Coventry Arts & Heritage (02476 785304)
http://www.theherbert.org/visiting/lunt/
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Galton Valley Canal Heritage Centre: Down the Towpath of Time, 13.00-16.00Various canalside events to celebrate the Smethwick Summit Canals. Guided walks with dramatic interludes/street theatre. Visits to the refurbished pump house and James Watt's Engine House. Barge Art Workshops, traditional Victorian children's games, and much more! For more information contact Kirsty Nichol or Jo Adams, Birmingham Archaeology and Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council on 0121 414 5513
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Forge Mill Needle Museum & Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre: National Archaeology Day, all dayCome and celebrate National Archaeology Day at the Forge Mill Needle Museum & Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre
http://redditch.whub.org.uk/home/rbc-al-forge-mill
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Coventry Transport Museum: The Secret Fairy Club, 11.00-12.30Secret Fairy Club is back! Discover your Secret Fairy name, take the Secret Fairy Pledge and earn your magic wand! Exciting activities over the six week Summer Club include:
Adopt a unicorn
Fairy School: fairy spells and wand practice
Fairy Hunt: which little people have moved into the museum this year?
Dragons: where to find them and how to avoid them!
Strictly Come Pixie Dancing: learn the latest steps from Fairyland
The Elf Olympics 2007
Fairy games, stories, songs and a different magical craft each week
The six weeks conclude with a Fairy Summer Ball including an appearance by a special fairy guest and a Wand Presentation Ceremony. Under 8s must be supervised. Refreshments and newspapers provided! Places are limited and must be booked in advance. More information at http://www.thesecretfairyclub.com. Admission fee: £7 per session includes all activties/surprises/craft materials and refreshments. Contact Karen Francisco for more information on 07956 987783 or karen@thesecretfairyclub.com
http://www.transport-museum.com/
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Lunt Roman Fort, Coventry: 'Dig It!' - Family Fun Prize Trail, 10.30-15.30It's National Archaeology Weekend so drop in and join us to help Maximus Mole in his search for hidden objects around the Lunt Roman Fort. Solve the puzzle and win a prize! All activities are free but a site fee applies: adult £2, concession £1, family (2 adults and up to 4 children) £5. There is no need to book for these drop-in activities. Suitable for all ages and abilities, children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery: Family activities, 13.00-16.00Family craft activity in the Activity Zone
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Hawkstone Park Follies: Fables, Myths and FairiesA magical weekend is in store with fairytale characters and a treasure hunt to delight both adults and children alike.
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East Park, Hickman Avenue, Wolverhampton: WOLVESTOCK 13, 10.30-20.30The UK's largest FREE entry country music festival! Standby for another great weekend of line dancing and listening to live Country Music bands. There will be dance sessions between changeovers with new dances taught each day. Good food, licensed bars and stalls as always, Giant Funfair and bouncy castles for the children.
http://www.wolvescivic.co.uk/index.asp?loc=od_wolvestock
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