Christmas Treasure Hunt


Solve a series of festive clues to earn a chocolate prize! Morning or afternoon events available. Events run 10-11.30am or 1-2.30pm. £3. Meet at the Gazebo on grass field, Ambarrow Court, Wokingham Road, Sandhurst. T: 01344 354441


Leighton Park School Holiday Activity Scheme


As well as all the usual activities, over the Christmas holidays Leighton Park will also have Santa’s Grotto (including a gift from Santa), Christmas dress up with prizes for best costume and themed arts & crafts. Leighton Park School. T: 0118 987 9538 W: www.leightonpark.com/enterprises


Festive Get Arty


Festive themed crafts for children aged 12 and under. Drop in. Wokingham Library. W: www.wokingham.gov.uk


Santa’s Grotto at IKEA Reading


Santa has just enough time left, before the big day, to welcome your very excited little ones at IKEA Reading. IKEA Family Card members have the chance to visit Santa in his grotto for free this year, for timings see www.ikea.com/gb/en/store/reading/ events-reading for more details.


Saturday 23rd


Christmas Racing Weekend Family day at Ascot Racecourse, under 18’s free. Father Christmas pays a visit at 11.15am. Racing also takes place on Friday 22nd December. W: www.ascot.co.uk


Wednesday 27th


Kidz Enterprise Holiday Fun Runs during school holidays at Cippenham Primary School, Slough. Running until 3rd January. T: 07973 791419 W: www.kidzenterprise.co.uk


Crazy Entertainers at Odds Farm Park


Join in the mayhem with the crazy entertainers, with several shows daily and included in the entry price, combined with the giant indoor play barn, acres of outdoor play and lots of furry friends there is plenty to do. Odds Farm Park near Beaconsfield. W: www.oddsfarm.co.uk


Bounce off some steam at RedKangaroo


Visit this fantastic trampoline park in Reading so that the kids can use up some of their energy! Prices from £8. W: www.redkangaroo.co.uk


Thursday 28th Dec


MERL is open! Breaking news! This year, The Museum of English Rural Life in Reading will be open for the first time between Christmas and New Year (28th-29th December). It’s the perfect, weather- proof place to go when you need to head out of the house to entertain friends, visitors and family this Christmas! W: www.merl.reading.ac.uk


Saturday 30th


Family Raceday at Newbury Racecourse


Start off your New Year’s celebrations early at Betfred Challow Day. As well as seven thrilling jump races, there will be live music, entertainers, face painters and mascot Harry the Horse at what promises to be a fun day out for all the family. Children go free. T: 01635 40015 W: www.newburyracecourse.co.uk


February


Saturday 3rd Foraging and Campfire Cookery


A morning of finding free wild food (foraging) followed by cooking tasty and nutritious recipes over a campfire. Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham. W: www.bbowt.org.uk


Windsor & Royal Borough Museum


Visit us in Windsor!


Take part in our holiday activities this November and December


Children’s themed disco parties with games!


Friendly, flexible and reliable service, from a local, CRB-checked teacher. Fully insured and all equipment PAT tested.


13 – 17 DEC


OAKWOOD CENTRE WOODLEY


07580 891904 ticketsource.co.uk/berzerkproductions


School discos also available.


Please contact Danny: 0118 946 4236 07765 222 848 deegeesparties@live.co.uk www.deegeesparties.com


Guildhall High Street Windsor SL4 1LR Tel: 01628 685686


http://windsormuseum.org.uk/


Events details on our website below or please phone us.


Christmas events may be on multiple days over the holidays, so


it’s worth checking out the relevant website, so you don’t miss out!


January


Saturday 6th Foraging and Campfire Cookery


A morning of finding free wild food (foraging) followed by cooking tasty and nutritious recipes over a campfire. Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham. W: www.bbowt.org.uk


Saturday 13th


Bayeux Tapestry Tours Enjoy a guided tour of the famous full-size facsimile tapestry. All ages, 2.15-3pm, drop in. Reading Museum. T: 0118 937 3400


Yucky You


A fun show for all the family! Why do we burp? What happens to the food we eat? Running until 29th April. The Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell. T: 01344 354400


Sunday 31st


New Year’s Eve Join Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa, Ascot for your New Year’s celebrations to kick start the New Year in style! W: www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/berystede


Gallery Tours: Reading Abbey Quarter


Join trained volunteers for an introductory tour to the galleries. This will be followed by a fascinating insight into some of the objects the Museum has on display. All ages, 12- 12.45pm, drop in. Reading Museum. T: 0118 937 3400


Saturday 10th


Wellington Country Park Re-opens


Wellington Country Park re-opens today for the 2018 season, see the website for their jam-packed events calendar. W: www.wellington-country-park.co.uk


Tuesday 13th


The Great Maidenhead Pancake Race


Watch businesses compete in the classic frying-pan flippin’, pancake tossing race. King Street outside the Odeon, Maidenhead. W: www.enjoymaidenhead.com


Terrific Tuesdays


Free children’s entertainment at the Nicholsons Shopping Centre, Maidenhead. W: www.nicholsonsshoppingcentre.co.uk


Saturday 17th


Chinese New Year Celebrate the Year of the Dog with children’s activities in the Nicholsons Centre, Maidenhead between 11am and 3pm and the traditional Lion Dance and parade at 1pm in the High Street. With the Chinese and Oriental Community Association and Eagle Claw Kung Fu School UK. W: www.nicholsonsshoppingcentre.co.uk


We take great care to ensure this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip …or promise!


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