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Hope Hunters with Catherine Johnson
WHERE: The Story Museum, Oxford WHEN: 15th January, 14.30 Author and self-confessed axolotl lover, Catherine Johnson presents an adventure through the world of her award-winning novels including Sawbones and Race to the Frozen North. £7.00 Ages 9+ www.storymuseum.org.uk 01865 790050
Hope Hunters with Joseph Coelho
Blue Bell Walk
WHERE: Oxford Botanic Garden WHEN: Thursday 10 February, 11am - 12pm Join expert horticulturalists on a stroll among swathes of unique snowdrops and other winter and spring bulbs in the Botanic Garden collection. This walk is aimed at an adult audience, and anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. £15.00 www.obga.ox.ac.uk/
WHERE: The Story Museum, Oxford WHEN: 22nd January, 14.30 Join award-winning performance poet Joseph Coelho as he shares a cast of hilarious characters from the world of Fairytales Gone Bad. £7.00 Ages 8+ www.storymuseum.org.uk 01865 790050
Pinocchio Lambing Time
WHERE: Roves Farm, Swindon WHEN: 7th – 10th January See all their expectant ewes and the new born lambs keeping cosy in the lambing shed - you might even be able to see one being born! Children’s prices start at £4.50 www.rovesfarm.co.uk/
Nature Tots
WHERE: Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre WHEN: 17th & 21st January and 14th & 18th February , 9.30 (and 12.30 on Fridays) Join friendly Nature Tots staff and volunteers to explore the nature reserves and enjoy wildlife themed activities suitable for children aged 18 months to 4 years. £7.00 (90 minutes) www.bbowt.org.uk/events/
Hey Diddle Diddle
WHERE: The Oxford Playhouse WHEN: Every Monday from 17th January – 11.00 Introducing music, dance and performance skills to early years children, kick-starting their excitement for creativity and imagination. New theme each week. £3.00 for child and adult www.oxfordplayhouse.com 01865 305305
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National Storytelling Week
WHEN: 29th January – 5th February Throughout National Storytelling Week stories will be told in schools and theatres, pubs, museums, village halls, community centres and in many other places across the UK. To find a local event visit www.sfs.org.uk
WHERE: The Story Museum, Oxford WHEN: 22nd and 23rd February Pinocchio is coming alive one more time but this time with PAPER characters in a beautiful giant Victorian Toy Theatre. Chance to meet the puppets and see how the crankie-style theatre works afterwards. £10.00 Ages 5+ www.storymuseum.org.uk 01865 790050
Flotsam and Jetsam’s Adventures to the Trash Vortex
WHERE: Cornerstone Art Centre, WHEN: 24th February, 11 & 14.00 Landlubbers, come along for bottle top treasure, sea shanties and a giant plastic bag squid. An interactive experience with the odd movie reference for all the family about recycling, with a pirate twist. £9.50 www.cornerstone-arts.org
Tom Thumb
WHERE: The Story Museum, Oxford WHEN: 30th January, 11.30 and 14.30 One night tiny Tom overhears his parents planning to leave him and his six brothers in the forest. But Tom shows everyone that even though he’s small, he’s still mighty and can outwit them all. Don’t miss this beautiful family show from Lyngo Theatre. £10.00 Ages 3+ www.storymuseum.org.uk 01865 790050
Big Garden Birdwatch
WHERE: Green space near you WHEN: 28th – 30th January Take part in the nation’s biggest bird watch exercise and be wowed by your local wildlife. Simply count the birds you see in your garden, from your balcony or in your local park for one hour. FREE ww2.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/ birdwatch familiesonline.co.uk
