balloon in search of cheese! Ages 3-10 and must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in session so no need to book and the event is free. 11am - 12noon
Furry Friends Storytime Session at Fort Nelson Royal Armouries, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AN 01329 233734 Free Storytime session in the galleries featuring popular children’s tales. With a different theme each month, children are invited to gather around for a fun and interactive storytelling experience where they can look, listen, play and have fun with props. Sessions start at 11am. 17 March Tuppenny Tots Easter Decorations Pallant House Gallery 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TJ. 01243 377 780 Have fun with nature-themed arts, crafts and play activities. Get ready for Easter! Diana Tibble will also be attending to offer to free homeopathic advice relating to young children. Book in advance online, so that we can cater for materials and refreshments, and please bring wellies and coats. 10am. £5 per child (includes a drink and cake). 18 March Togis Team Toys and Games Fishbourne Roman Palace Roman WayFishbourne, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3QR. 01243 785 859 Togi’s Team is an archaeology club for children aged 6-12 years. Discover children’s games and toys from the past and find out how they were used over 2,000 years ago! Then make your own to take away. Sessions must be booked in advance www.sussexpast.co.uk. 10am to 12.30pm. £15 per session. 18 March Gosport Wildgrounds Wildlife Watch Grange Farm Little Woodham, Off Howe Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 8AB 02392 527391 Fun spring wildlife-themed and outdoor activities for children aged 5-15 years. under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Suggested donation £4 per child. 18 March – 19 March Kitchen Gardening Weekend The Petersfield Sustainability Centre The Sustainability Centre,
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Mercury Park, East Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1HR. 01730 823166 This course teaches handson practical skills as well as the theory you need to make your kitchen garden grow and keep your larder full. From crop planning to soil care, pest control to storing produce. 9.30am 5.30pm, £135. 18 March Be a Scientist SEARCH - Hampshire Museums’ Hands-On Centre, 50 Clarence Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1BU. 023 9250 1957 Hands-on science fun for British Science Week. Biologist, Zoologist, Geologist, and Palaeontologist… get into role and get hands-on with our museum specimens. 11am, £2 per participating child, adults free. 21 March Jurassic Adventures The Regis Centre 1 Belmont Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1BL. 01243 861010 Suitable for ages 3 plus. Contains mild peril and HUGE DINOSAURS! Jurassic Adventures, is a brand new production, set on a magical island, where anything might happen, with a brave cast of amazing actors, a great fun script, superb scenery, and of course DINOSAURS. 5pm. 25 March & 22 April Saturday Cycling Club with Pedal 2 Pedal The Petersfield School Cranford Road, Petersfield, GU32 3LU. Local cyclist and Level Two British Cycling Coach Hannah Attenburrow runs a Saturday Cycling Club for children at The Petersfield School which is suitable for 5-10 year olds. Email Hannah at pedal2pedal@gmail. com or call 07984 367888, or you can visit www.pedal2pedal.co.uk. 25 March ‘The Great Balloon Hullaballoo’ Storytime Special Gosport Discovery Centre High Street, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1BT, 0300 555 1387 Join in with this story time special and be inspired by Simon the Squirrel as he goes off in a hot air
25 March Comedy Club 4 Kids The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre 56 East Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700 For the first time, The Spring will have an afternoon of comedy, all for children. It will feature some of the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international comedy circuit, doing what they do best…just minus the rude bits! Recommended for ages 6 – 400 (but no vampires) 2.30pm, tickets: £8, £7 groups of four or more. 26 March Mothers Day Stansted Park Rowlands Castle, PO9 6DX. 023 9241 2265 Celebrate Mothers Day at Stansted Park with free entry to the house for all mothers and a ride on the Stansted Park Light Railway. 1-5pm 29 March – 8 April Easter Holiday Activities Peter Ashley Activity Centre, Portsdown Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 1BJ. 02392 321 223 With 25 years of experience, the centres provide a fantastic mix of physical and academic activities including; team building, archery, laser tag, mountain biking and much more. 30 March Technical Taster Workshops Chichester Festival Theatre Oaklands Park, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6AP. 01243 781 312 Find out how to work the sound board and manage a professional production. For children 12-15 years. Members of the Chichester Festival Theatre team will lead a session where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and find out how to manage sound effects. 4.30pm - 6pm, £5. 30 March Easter Party Fun City Unit 32-34, Standard Way, Fareham Industrial Park, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8XG. 01329 511055 Join in with fun, games, competitions, prizes and a hot meal for each child, all this for just £5.00 per child. Places must be booked in advance 6pm-8pm. 1 April Moving Sculptures Childrens Workshop Pallant House Gallery 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TJ. 01243 774 557 Come and take part in a fun art experience making hanging sculptures or wind chimes. Get creative with your child and
have fun making wind chimes and hanging sculptures. Use materials including mirrored tiles, clock parts, buttons and tin cans! Suitable for ages 5 to 8 years and must be accompanied by an adult. 10.15am - 12.15pm, £10. 1 April Family Spring Flower Show Tuppenny Barn Main Road, Southbourne, West Sussex, PO10 8EZ. 01243 377 780 Bring the family along to the Tuppenny Barn Family Spring Show. Includes children’s activities from the Chichester Community Wildlife Officer, a gardening tombola, homemade refreshments and cakes! Showcase flowers from your garden! Starts at 2pm. 50p entry donations and free parking. 1 April Easter Egg Hunt Holly Hill Woodland Park Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, Hampshire, SO31 7BH. 01329 231942 Enter the magical woods on a fantasy journey of discovery to meet some wonderful characters at the Mad Hatters Tea Party. 11.30am-3pm. £6 per child participating. Call 01329 231942 to book in advance. Spaces are limited so please book early. 7 April Night Dance Early Years Pallant House Gallery 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TJ. 01243 774 557 Free arts and crafts session for young children aged 0-4 years of age. Children will be encouraged to explore and play with lots of different art materials. Explore Victor Willing’s painting ‘Night’ (1978) and using a variety of props and materials, children will be falling overboard, singing, creating and dancing! Booking is required. 10.15am to 12.15pm. 8 April Represent Your Family Art Workshop Pallant House Gallery 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TJ. 01243 774 557 This is an opportunity for the whole family to have fun together and create a big piece of art work using big bold colours. Families are encouraged to develop a creative piece of work that represents their family or family life! Free to take part, children must be accompanied by adults. 10.15am to 12.15pm. 8 and 15 April Easter Bunny Boat Trips The Chichester Ship Canal Canal Basin, Canal Wharf, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8DT. 01243 771 363 Experience some Easter family fun on board the Chichester Canal Boat. All children will receive a chocolate Easter bunny and there will be refreshments on board!
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