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Meet Angelina Ballerina
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 08/04/2011 10:24:03
The ballet dancing mouse is coming to John Lewis stores
Tuesday April 12, 11am–4pm Peter Jones in Sloane Square Saturday April 16, 10am–4pmWestQuay Southampton Saturday April 17, 11am–4pm Cheadle Saturday April 23, between 10am–3pm
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See this stage show: Kindur
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 16/04/2012 12:38:58
Join a woolly odyssey with this interactive performance
: The adventurous life of Icelandic sheep is on National Tour May 10–June 23. Catch it at: Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival, Burnton Theatre, Musselburgh May 10–12Eden Court, Inverness May 16Pavilion Dance, Bournemouth May 19Norfolk And Norwich Festival May 23
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Love Parks Week 2011
By Fiona McKim on 25/07/2011 17:14:56
Get outdoors this week and enjoy Britain’s gorgeous green spaces
The sun is shining (on-and-off!) and school's out for summer, so the timing couldn’t be better for Love Parks Week 2011. From July 23–31 everyone can enjoy the best their local park has to offer with a whole host of outdoor activities up and down
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Barefoot Books Big Weekend
By Fiona McKim on 27/09/2011 18:09:43
Celebrate the power of storytelling at this enchanting arts event
In 1992, two young mothers decided to start up a unique publishing house with eco-friendly values and an imaginative output which would “spark curiosity, inspire creativity” and “instil a respect for the diversity of the planet”.Nearly two decades
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JUST SO FESTIVAL August 19–21
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:07:21
Junior's Guide to the Best Family Festivals checks out the Just So Festival
JUST SO FESTIVAL August 19–21 is Near Leek, Staffs Capacity 6,000 What’s the vibe A boutique, weekend-long festival of creativity for families. Musical interludes There’s music, dance and street theatre, plus the chance for your family to take part
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Theme Park Thrills
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 05/07/2011 14:41:47
The latest rides and attractions at the UK's theme parks
Alton TowersTh13teen – the world’s first free fall drop rollercoaster, which sends both train and track plummeting towards earth – is the star new attraction at the Staffordshire theme park. For those who prefer not to be scared out of their skins
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Jolly January Outings In Northern Ireland
By Zoe Dickens on 04/01/2012 13:33:23
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
Experience the AuroraJanuary 2Experience the thrill of the Northern Lights at Armagh Planetarium this year with this fabulous new family show for 2012 – an out of this world day out!Robots From TV And The MoviesUntil January 12Children with a taste
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Autumn Days Out In London
By Fiona McKim on 15/09/2011 13:00:06
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
sessions, open to all ages. The whole family can get their groove on to samba and carnival beats at Sutton House, Hackney, with guidance from the world-class Rambert Dance Company. Disney Princess ParadeOctober 2Welcome Rapunzel as she takes up her role
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This month in Manchester…
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 04/08/2010 14:16:53
Three fun family activities for the holidays
3AZ; www.thelowry.comEATTeddy Bear’s PicnicWhat: Bears, eats and Build-a-Bear goodie bags for the first 100 child/teddy bear duos to arrive.Why: It’s alfresco eating at it’s most child-friendly.When: August 8, 12–4pm.Where: Piccadilly Gardens; www
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May/June Half-term events for London
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:52:09
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
, design an outfit for a fashion show, plus, more at Maggie & Rose in South Kensington.Lego InventorsMay 31, June 1, 2 A plentiful supply of Lego will be at the disposal of budding young inventors as part of the Science Museum’s building extravaganza
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