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LEEDS WOOL FESTIVAL
GANGSTA GRANNY AT LEEDS GRAND THEATRE – MAY 3 – 7 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NU 0844 848 2700 www.leedsgrandtheatre.com From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the world premiere of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children. MINI MAESTROS MUSICAL WORKSHOPS AT LEEDS CITY MUSEUM – MAY 4 & THEN EVERY THURSDAY Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 8BH 0113 378 5001 www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk/Pages/eventdetails Music classes for little ones that include a mixture of rhymes and poems, singing with bounces and tickles, finger plays with puppets and movement games. Each week explore a different theme relating to the seasons and weather. For children aged 2+ but younger siblings are welcome too. Free, booking required. Call to book or email city.museum@leeds. gov.uk. Accompanying adults don’t need a ticket. 10.30am THE STORYTELLERS AT CALVERLEY LIBRARY – MAY 4 Thornhill Street, Calverley, Leeds, LS28 5PD 0113 214 6043 www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk Calverley Library's monthly Film Club “The Storytellers” will be looking at the world of film making and creating short films. Suitable for children and families. Free activity, no need to book. 3.30pm. DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL AT ROBERTS PARK – MAY 5 – 7 Higher Coach Road, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 5RN 01274 433 828 www.dragonboatfestival.co.uk Support the teams taking part in this event on the River Aire. Friday – youth day for secondary schools and youth clubs. The first of its kind in the UK. Saturday – whole community charity day (money raised will go to the Lord Mayor’s initiative). Sunday – Corporate Dragonboat Day, a colourful event which involves 30 teams of up to 17 people. 9am – 4pm. NORTHERN BALLET’S GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS AT HARROGATE THEATRE – MAY 6 Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 1QF 01423 502 710 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk With sell–out performances and hugely successful CBeebies TV adaptations, Northern Ballet’s productions especially for children are not to be missed. Now the magic continues with a brand–new retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Bringing this classic story to life, this is the perfect opportunity for little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre for the first time. 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. BECOME A GEOLOGIST AT BRIMHAM ROCKS – MAY 13 Summerbridge, Harrogate, HG3 4DW 01423 780 688 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ brimham-rocks Are you interested in rocks and stones and cannot help but wonder what life was like on Earth hundreds of millions of years ago? Join the team for a fun day of exploration and geology to find out. GUNG HO! AT TEMPLE NEWSAM – MAY 20 Temple Newsam Park, Leeds, LS15 0AE 0113 395 7400 www.begung-ho.co.uk Take part in the Seriously Fun 5K course over giant inflatable obstacles. MINECRAFT CAFÉ AT LEEDS CENTRAL LIBRARY – MAY 20 Calverley Street, Leeds, LS1 3AB 0113 247 6016 www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk Join fellow Minecrafters in the library. Share ideas and tips and enjoy challenges! Play on library devices or bring your own. The Cafe meets every four weeks on a Saturday. Free event, no booking required, 2pm.
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THEMED CRAFTS AT ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM – MAY 27 – JUNE 4 Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/museums andgalleries Daily themed trails and crafts throughout half term – from a murder mystery in the Victorian street on Monday to superhero crafts. 10am – 12pm & 2pm – 4pm. THE DINOSAUR RETURNS AT LEEDS CITY MUSEUM Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 8BH 0113 224 3732 www.leeds.gov.uk/museums andgalleries The dinosaur bones are back on the map for the holidays. Fossils to investigate, crimes to solve, costumes to wear and dino things to craft. On the spot prizes for dino-fancy dress. opening hours (including bank holiday Monday from 11am). FAIRYTALE WEEK AT LOTHERTON HALL – MAY 27 – JUNE 4 Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB 0113 378 2959 www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries Follow the traditional tales trail and get lost in Lotherton’s own fairy tale. With storytelling, crafts, dressing up and a fairytale picnic on June 1.
SUPER SEED POUCHES AT FOUNTAINS ABBEY – MAY 27 – JUNE 4 Ripon, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ fountains-abbey Pop by Swanley Grange to make a medieval styled pouch to carry precious spring seeds. SPRING ADVENTURE AT STOCKELD PARK – MAY 27 – JUNE 4 The Estate Office, Wetherby, LS22 4AN 01937 586 101 www.stockeldpark.co.uk Look out for the outdoor Roller Rink, Maze, Go Karts and Buccaneer Bumper Boats and so much more! FAMILY FESTIVAL AT FARSLEY WORKING MEN’S CLUB – MAY 28 Back Lane, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5EU 0113 256 4475 Live bands, balloon modelling, face painting, tombola and lots of family fun from 2pm. PLANT IT, GROW IT, EAT IT AT FOUNTAINS ABBEY – MAY 29 – 30 Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ fountains-abbey Plant some spring seeds with help from the gardeners and take them home to look after until they grow big enough to eat!
SILVER SERVICE FIT FOR A KING AT TEMPLE NEWSAM – MAY 27 – JUNE 4 Temple Newsam Park, Leeds, LS15 0AE 0113 395 7400 www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries Follow the silver trail throughout the house. Discover a recreated Victorian silver service banquet and try have-a-go silver crafts.
BODY LAB AT THACKRAY MEDICAL MUSEUM – MAY 29 – JUNE 2 Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7LN 0113 244 4343 www.thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk Make fake poo, sick, blood, snot and wee! Sign up on arrival at the museum. 11am.
ANIMAL ISLAND AT THWAITE MILLS WATERMILL – MAY 27 – JUNE 4 Stourton, Leeds, LS10 1RP 0113 2141 914 A week of fun exploring animal and insect life on the island, with activities suitable for all the family. There will be nature packs, art kits, and the chance to make a butterfly or dragonfly.
COMIC ART PHOTOGRAPHY AT ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM – MAY 30 – 31 Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/museums andgalleries Acclaimed photographer Sophie Lee will deliver a two-day teen workshop on comic art photography. 30 May: 11am–4pm, 31 May: 12pm – 4pm.
WELLY WALK AT BOLTON ABBEY – FROM MAY 27, EXC FRIDAYS & SUNDAY Bolton Abbey, BD23 6AL Tree climbing, tunnels, slides, bridges and beams, this is a great fun family event. The route follows the Priory Trial from the Stepping Stones to the Cavendish Pavilion. Not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Dogs are welcome on a lead. Sturdy boots or wellingtons are advisable. A spare set of clothing is suggested.
WOOLLY WONDERS AT LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM – MAY 3 – JUNE 2 Armley Mills, Canal Rd, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2QF 0113 263 7861 www.leeds.gov.uk/museums andgalleries A celebration of all things woolly, leading up to the annual Leeds Wool festival. Lots of activities with wool. Have a go at feltmaking or try weaving! 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm.