What’s On HALF TERM & THE JUBILEE WEEKEND 5 June – JUBILEE PICNIC at Greys Court, near Henley, www.nationaltrust.org.uk Join in the royal celebration with a giant picnic along the oval lawn. Decorate a Diamond Jubilee crown to wear while you eat your picnic. Bring your own picnic or buy one there. 11am-5pm. Normal admission charges apply. 6 June – CHILDREN’S WOLF WALK at the UK Wolf Conservation Trust, Butlers Farm, Beenham, Reading, 0118 9713 330, www.ukwolf.org Join the wolves for a special children’s walk. No more than 2 adults per group. 10am, ages 6+, £13, book in advance. 6 June – MAKE AND TAKE: JUBILEE CROWNS at Reading Museum, 0118 937 3400, www.readingmuseum.org.uk Become King or Queen for the day to celebrate the Jubilee. For families, half hour sessions between 10am–12noon & 1–3pm, 50p, pay on the day, drop in. 6-7 June – HALF TERM ACTIVITIES at The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Rd, Reading, 0118 378 8660, www.reading.ac.uk/merl 6 June Marvellous milling demonstrations – come and see how flour is made with demonstrations throughout the day using museum quern stones and corn from the University farms. All ages, free, drop in. 7 June Flower pot loaves – make dough to take home and bake into bread. For families with children 2+yrs. £3 per child. Drop in, 10am-12noon & 1.30pm-3.30pm. 6-7 June – HALF TERM FAMILY ACTIVITES at the Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham, 01635 874 381 and Greenham Common, www.naturediscovery.org.uk 6 June Jubilee Bunting and Flags – make art out of recycled materials and rubbish, drop in workshops for families, £1, 11am-4pm; 7 June Absolute Beginners Guide to Birdwatching at Greenham Common - 9.30am-12.30pm, £3.50 per person, suitable for adults and older children, booking essential. 6 and 8 June – HALF TERM CRAFTS WORKSHOPS at South Hill Park, Bracknell, 01344 484123, www.southhillpark.org.uk 6 and 8 June Arts Factory - have fun using clay, collage, drawing and sculpture, 10am-12noon, ages 4-11; 6 June Potter’s Wheel - learn how to throw a pot using air dry clay, 10am-12noon for ages 6-8 & 2-4pm for ages 9-11. All workshops £17 a session/members £16, book in advance
Enjoy a gondola ride at Beale Park Boat Show, 8-10 June 6-8 June – HALF-TERM ACTIVITIES at The River and Rowing Museum, Henley, 01491 415 605, www.rrm.co.uk 6 June Drawing Inspiration - use a variety of drawing media and take inspiration from the Museum collections, ages 7-11, £8.50, 10.30am-12.30pm, book in advance; 7 June Royalty and the River – celebrate the Jubilee with lots of fun activities including making a royal barge for your favourite doll or teddy. Royal fancy dress optional – prize for the best dressed. 10.30am-4pm, free with admission; 8 June Toad Treads the Boards – create a model theatre set complete with Wind in the Willows characters and stage your own production and visit the exhibition, ages 4-7, £8.50, 10.30am-12.30pm, book in advance. 6-8 June – TASTE OF ADVENTURE DAYS at Adventure Dolphin in Pangbourne, 0118 984 3162 Taster day courses for beginners aged 8-13yrs to experience a range of activities on offer at Adventure Dolphin. Call for details and prices. 7 June – ANCIENT KINGS AND QUEENS at Ure Museum, University of Reading, Whiteknights, 0118 378 6990, www.reading.ac.uk/ure Come and celebrate the Jubilee by looking back at famous rulers through history. Find your favourite, then design and make your own crown jewels. 10am-11.30pm & 2pm-3.30pm. For families with children aged 6+. Booking required. £3 per child. 7 June - TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC at Forbury Gardens, Reading Town Centre Calling all bears! Bring your owners along to the Forbury Gardens where you can make some fun crafts based on Reading Museum’s Bikes, Balls and Biscuitmen exhibition and join in with some bear
aerobics. Don’t forget your sandwiches (in the event of bad weather please come to Reading Museum). Families, 10am–12noon & 1-3pm. Drop in, suggested donation 50p. 7-10 June – EAST READING FESTIVAL at venues around East Reading, 0118 937 2771 Four days of events and activities in the East Reading community. 8 June – HULLABALOO in Broad Street, Reading Town Centre, www.reading.gov.uk/childrensfest Finish off the half-term holidays with a trip back to the 1950s. Entertainers, traditional fairground rides and tons of family friendly events will take over Broad Street for the finale of the Reading Children’s Festival. 8-10 June – BEALE PARK BOAT SHOW at Beale Park, nr Pangbourne, 0118 976 7498, www.bealeparkboatshow.co.uk Annual boat show with a Jubilee theme! Boat displays, river trips, music, dance, crafts, produce stalls, gondola rides, children’s activities and a display of boats and cars from all decades in honour of the Diamond Jubilee plus many more attractions. Camping available. Advance tickets (before 1 June) adults £8 (£6 Friday), under 16s free. 10am-6pm (5pm Sun). 9 June – MERL JUBILEE VILLAGE FETE at The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading, 0118 378 8660, www.reading.ac.uk/merl MERL’s annual village fete has a Jubilee theme this year, with traditional games, face painting, morris dancers, vintage and modern tractors, beer tent, hog roast, jubilee teas and much more. £2.50 adults, children free. 10am-4.30pm. • See page 7 for details of how to enter the MERL Village Fete cake competition.
9 June – WOODLEY CARNIVAL at the Memorial Ground, Woodley, www.woodleycarnival.org.uk 52nd annual carnival to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. Music and entertainment from 1pm, evening concert headlined by Abba tribute band through to fireworks at 10.30pm. Lots of attractions throughout the day including circus workshops, clowns, inflatables, wildlife displays, birds of prey, train rides, stalls, carnival procession and more. Advance tickets; family £15, adult £7, child £4, conc. £4. From Saturday 2nd June the ticket price will increase to family £20, adult £8, child £5, conc. £5. 9 June – FAMILY FUN DAY at Multi Activity Centre, Dinton Pastures Country Park, Hurst, www.wokingham.gov.uk See what’s on offer at the centre and have a go at everything from rock climbing to sailing, canoeing or rowing; or try out a pedalo, Segway or easy glider. 10.30am-4.30pm, drop in, £2 a go. 9 June – PARISH COUNCIL DAY OF CELEBRATION at Charvil Village Hall and grounds, Park Lane, Charvil, www.charvil.com Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with performances by entertainer Fred in the Shed at 10.30am & 1pm, free for Charvil children – see Charvil village newsletter for details. Followed by evening event for adults including band and hog roast. Evening event tickets £12 from johndavies1@ntlworld.com or 0118 934 5258. 9 June - LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ROYAL BERKSHIRE HOSPITAL SUMMER FETE at Victoria Recreation Ground, Armour Rd, Tilehurst Lots of stalls, entertainment, attractions and refreshments. 11am-4pm. 9-10 June – MARLOW TOWN REGATTA & FESTIVAL, www.marlowtownregatta.co.uk Saturday is Regatta Day with river races, riverside music, numerous craft, food, trade and charity stalls, funfair and a Riverside Bar. Enclosure tickets £5 adults, £3 children. Riverside picnic pitches £25. Sunday is Festival Day with dragon boat races and lots of stalls – non-rowing visitors pay on the door. £3 individual or £8 family. Limited parking at Pound Lane from 8am for £5. 9-10 June - FOOD FESTIVAL at South Hill Park, Bracknell, 01344 484 123, www.southhillpark.org.uk SHP’s first every food festival promises to be a great event for all the family, with local food producers providing some great culinary treats. See website for more details.
Set in fantastic countryside location
Jubilee Jets is open every school holiday from 8:00 – 18:00 for children aged 5 to 11 years. Full and half day sessions available. Supervised by a fun team of qualified staff Jubilee Jets is a great out-door adventure holiday club where the best childhood memories are made.
For further information please contact Jubilee Jets on:
0118 9701 600 www.jubileejets.co.uk
Paddock View, Rectory Rd, Padworth Common, Berks, RG7 4JD
• Feeding lambs • Biking in the woods • Cooking • Circus workshops • Henna tattoos • Trampolining • Games and races • Quad bikes • Or just hangin out with friends School Holiday Fun! Ofsted registered
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Fun summer holiday camp for children aged 4-12 years Arts & Crafts, field games, choreographed dance sessions, themed days and other exciting recreational activities to keep your child busy and entertained throughout their school break. The holiday club is open daily during all school holidays from 8am – 6pm.
Summer Club 2012 will run from Mon 23rd July 2012 – Fri 31st August 2012 Contact Christine for more details on (01491) 414434, email: nurserymanager@btclick.com Cygnets of Henley, Valley Road School, Valley Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1RR
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