Activities for Families

Saturday 5th November, 2.30pm - 3.30pm Cecily Donkey’s Bring-A-Sing-A-Picnic Sawston Library, 41 New Road, Cambridge CB22 3BP

A musical balloon animal show for children under 7 with counting, singing, movement. Tickets£4. Book on www.ukpatronbase.com.

Saturday 12th November (during library opening hours) Teen Comic and Manga Club Cambridge Central Library, Lion Yard CB2 3QD

A drop-in session for 12 to 16 year olds who love comics and want to share their art work or writing with others. Paper and some drawing materials provided. Register on www.eventbrite.co.uk.

Saturday 12th November, 12.00noon - 6.00pm Royston Board Games and Magic Day 1st Royston Scout HQ, Barkway Street, Royston SG8 9EW

Play your favourite games and learn new ones. Bring your Magic the Gathering deck along. Tickets £5.98 from www.eventbrite.co.uk.

Thursday 17th, Friday 18th, Saturday 19th November Elf the Musical, The Maltings, Ely CB7 4BB

The story of Buddy the Elf told by Ely’s Campaign Amateur Theatre. For timings and tickets visit www.ticketsource.co.uk.

Friday 25th November to Sunday 1st January, from 4.30pm Christmas at Wimpole

Wimpole Hall Estate, Arrington, Royston SG8 0BW

A magical illuminated trail with over a million twinkling lights, street food and a glimpse of Santa. Tickets £19 for NT members with parking, £27 nonmembers with parking, £14.50 child members aged 3 - 16, family tickets £64 - £72. www.christmasatwimpole.seetickets.com.

Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th November (more dates in December) Santa’s Breakfast, Dobbies, Dunsbridge Turnpike, Shepreth SG8 6RA

Choose a traditional or vegetarian breakfast or pancakes/bagel. Children’s tickets include activities and a gift from Santa. £13.99 per child, £7.39 adults. Book on www.events.dobbies.com. Compiled by Hilary Crawforth