For more events visit www.familiespennines.co.uk/whatson Thursday 4,11,18,25 October
Bookstart Busy Babies Halifax Baby bounce and rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers. Sessions take place on Thursday mornings at 10.00 – 10.40am and 11.00 – 11.40am. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. £2 per child or free for Passport to Leisure holders. For more information please contact Ben on 01422 392620. – Central Librar y, Northgate,Halifax HX1 1UN
Saturday 13 October
Mini Books Work with artist in residence, Anna Connor, to write & illustrate your own character in a mini book. Workshop 11am& 2pm. Ages 3-10. Tickets: £4 adult; £2.50 child. Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen’s Square, Huddersfield HD1 2SP Ring 01484 430528 www.theblt.org
Tuesday 23 October
Halifax Sparks! Design & make your own patterns for the festivals of Eid & Diwali. 1-2pm & 2-3pm. £2 per child. Booking essential. Ring 01422 368725. Halifax Visitor Centre & Art Galler y, Piece Hall, Halifax. HX1 1RE
Wednesday 24 October
Bankfield Sparks! Make your own wildlife pictures & hear some animal tales.11am12noon, 1-2pm & 2-3pm. £2 per child. Booking essential. Ring 01422 352332. Bankfield Museum, Boothtown Road, Halifax HX3 6HG
Monday 29 October – Tuesday 30 October
Creepy Crawlies Hibernation Box Making Create your own insect hibernation box in this drop-in craft workshop at Fountains Mill. £2.50 per box. 10am-12noon & 1-3pm. Booking essential. Ring 01765 643197 Fountains Abbey, Ripon HG4 3DY www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Wednesday 31 October
It’s a Monk’s Life Dress in monk’s robes & learn about their daily life on this family tour of the abbey. Ages 7+. 2-3.30pm. For information ring 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey, Ripon HG4 3DY www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Thursday 25 October
Shibden Sparks! Join the spooky visitor on a terrifying trail around the hall, create your own spell book. 1-2 & 2-3pm. Shibden Hall, Lister’s
Road, Halifax HX3 6XG Friday 26 October
Smith Sparks! Create your own bats and spiders. 1.30-2.30 & 2.30-3.30pm. £2 per child. Booking essential. Ring Fiona Willats on 01422 352334. Smith Art Galler y, Halifax Road, Brighouse HD6 2AF
Trampoline and Gymnasticplay Centre
Sunday 14 October
There was an old lady who swallowed a fly I don’t know why she swallowed a fly…but The People’s Theatre Company do! And they’ll share the answer with you through games, animal character & family fun. 2.30pm Tickets: child £8.50; adult £9.50. Family tickets available. Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax HX1 1BP Ring 01422 351158 www.victoriatheatre.co.uk
Friday 19 October – Sunday 4 November
Eureka! Ghost Town Visit our haunted town where fiendish events unfold & lost ghosts wander the streets. Free with standard admission. Eureka! Ring 01422 330069 or visit www.eureka.org.uk Discover y Road, Halifax HX1 2NE
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 October
Kirklees Light Railway 21st Anniversary Celebrations Join the celebrations to mark KLR’s special anniversary. Ring 01484 865727 www.kirkleeslightrailway.com KLR, Clayton West, Huddersfield HD8 9XJ
Bouncers Disco Dance & bounce to music at Bouncers Play Centre. £4, includes hot dog. 5.30-7.30pm. Ring 01457 810300. Bouncers Play Centre, Huddersfield Road, Diggle OL3 5PJ
Saturday 27 October
The Three Billy Pigs A blend of two classic fairy tales, The Three Little Pigs & The Three Billy Goats Gruff, using puppets, storytelling & live music. Performance 11am, 2pm & 3.30pm. Ages 3-7. Tickets: £6 adult; £4.50 child. Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen’s Square, Huddersfield HD1 2SP Ring 01484 430528 www.theblt.org
Saturday 27 October – Wednesday 31 October
Spiders & Webs Follow the clues on the trail and join in with drop-in craft activities in Swanley Grange. 11am-3pm. For information ring 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey, Ripon HG4 3DY www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Saturday 27 October – Sunday 4 November
Meet Paddington Bear A week of family activities at York’s National Railway Museum with the famous Bear. Full details www.nrm.uk/ paddingtonbear Ring 0844 8153 NRM, Leeman Road, York YO26 4XJ
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Skills for Life The Leading National Physical Play Programme ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Structured 45 minute sessions Jumping, rolling, climbing, balancing Fun songs and rhymes Specially designed children’s equipment Separate classes for ages 7 months to 7 yrs Monday and Tuesday - Sheffield Wednesday and Saturday – Huddersfield Thursday – Holme Valley Friday – Denby Dale
To book, phone 01484 689467 or visit www.tumbletots.com/huddersfield
Families Pennines tries to get the details right – but sometimes things change so please check before you travel. Want your event listing? email the details to editor@familiespennines.co.uk
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