Saturday 16th


Secret Garden at The Abbey Junior School


A free activity morning for children aged 2-5. 9.30am-12noon. W: www.theabbey.co.uk/events


Friday 29th


Wear A Hat Day 2019


Join thousands of other children, parents and teachers in creative and entertaining hat-themed events to support leading charity Brain Tumour Research. Register in advance to get your free fundraising pack. W: www.wearahatday.org


Sunday 31st


Spring Family Raceday at Ascot


Countryside inspired activities and country skills to try, animal displays and activities, meet the animals, pony rides, character appearances, craft activities and face painting. Tickets from £26 per person, Children go free. W: www.ascot.co.uk


April Think different. Live differently. DANCE!


Youth dance | Adult evening classes | Dare to Dance, over 55s | ILLUME | Yes Men Dance, for men only


Weekly @ Learning Centre, Corn Exchange, Newbury


nocturndance.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!


Free event. Working in collaboration with Medical Mavericks, children will have the chance to speak to lots of medical professionals and gain hands on experience in practical exercises such as stitching and generating ECGs. Tasks and activities link to jobs in the NHS and wider health sector. The workshops are designed to help children to become more equipped to consider a career in the healthcare sector. Workshops running 10.30am to 2.30pm. Also on 18th April. Baylab, Bayer plc, Green Park, Reading. W: www.bayer.co.uk/en/baylab


Wednesday 17th Careers within Medicine Workshops at Baylab, Green Park Reading


Get back to nature this half-term in Berkshire


Basildon Park Everyday in February & March


Wild Play Trail


Daily. Pick up a trail leaflet from visitor reception and get stuck into nature. Trail £2. Basildon Park near Pangbourne. T: 01491 672382 W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ basildon-park


Friday 1st – Sunday 31st March


Exhibition: Georgian Splendour


The house is redisplayed to emphasise the splendour of the 18th century collection and interiors, telling the fascinating stories of the Georgian residents who lived here. T: 01491 672382 W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ basildon-park


Cliveden


Early February – March (dependent on flowering)


Snowdrop Walk Follow their planned walk around the estate to see the first signs of nature awakening. T: 01628 605069 W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden


Greys Court


Wednesday 13th February Winter tree walk with


Leo the Ranger Join Leo the Ranger for a walk around Greys Court to learn to identify trees without leaves. 11am. £3. T: 01491 628529 W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ greys-court


Saturday 16th – Sunday 24th


February Half Term Activities


Windsor & Royal Borough Museum Guildhall, High Street Windsor, SL4 1LR


01628 685686 www3.rbwm.gov.uk/museum


February half-term trail


Running everyday. Explore the estate and learn about the work they do to protect it. £2. T: 01491 628529 W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ greys-court


20 FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2019 Go to www.primarytimes.co.uk/berkshire for thousands more great days out


The Vyne Pesky pest trail


Saturday 16th February until 2nd June


Pick up a trail sheet to learn about different bugs in the house. See if you can work out which guilty pest has eaten the collection item. 12noon- 3pm. Trail £1. T: 01256 883858 W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ the-vyne


Dress like a Victorian


Sat 16th February Peruse the costume rail in the house and pick a Victorian outfit to try on. 12noon-3pm. T: 01256 883858 W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ the-vyne


Victorian Children’s trail


Sat 16th February until 2nd June


Pick up a trail sheet from reception and look out for Martha Chute’s ten children in The Vyne’s gardens. 10am-4pm. T: 01256 883858 W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ the-vyne


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