Summer Fun

School is out, the fun is here! Come along to join in with these great activities.

Rhythm and Rhyme
Ensemble Suavis play classical music with a literary twist. This is a National Year of Reading tie-in event.
Fun for all the family.
Thursday 10 July 12.30 – 2.30pm

Yoga Bugs
Stretch the imagination with Yoga fun for toddlers with stories. This is a National Year of Reading tie-in event.
Fun for ages 2 – 5 years.
Monday 28 July 10 – 10.45am

Cartoon Workshop
Come and learn to draw cartoons with ace cartoonist Steve Marchant. Everybody gets their own cartoon portrait to take away.
Fun for ages 6 – 16 years.
Monday 28 July 2 – 4pm

Teddy Bears Picnic
If you come down to the store today you are in for a big surprise!!! Bring along your teddy bear and have some fun.
Fun for ages 5 years and under.
Tuesday 29 July 10.30am – 12noon

Busy Biscuits
Ice your own biscuits, create your own design then eat your masterpiece or take them home.
Fun for ages 4 – 14 years.
Thursday 31 July 2 – 4pm

Yoga Bugs
Stretch the imagination with Yoga fun for toddlers with stories.
Fun for ages 2 – 5 years.
Monday 4 August 10 – 10.45am

Badge Making
Design and take away your own badge or keyring. This is a National Year of Reading tie-in event.
Fun for ages 4 – 12 years.
Tuesday 5 August 2 – 4pm

Foxy the Funky Genie
Come and join Foxy for fun, magic and balloon games.
Fun for ages 3 – 14 years.
Thursday 7 August 2 – 4pm

Family Art Workshop
Come and enjoy this art workshop suitable for all the family! Paint, draw and learn tips from our instore artist. This is a National Year of Reading tie-in event.
Fun for all the family.
Saturday 9 August 2 – 4pm

Grant Museum
Skulls, skeletons, teeth and bones all for you to come and see for yourself at the Idea Store!
Fun for all the family.
Monday 11 August 2 - 4pm

Flower Pot Painting
Paint your own flower pot then plant some seeds, take it home and wait for it to grow!
Fun for ages 4 – 14 years.
Wednesday 13 August 2.30 – 4.30pm

Sock Puppets
Come and make a sock puppet or soft toy – we have got the socks or you can bring your own.
Fun for ages 4 – 14 years.
Friday 15 August 2 – 4pm

Games Zone
Lots of different games to play on Wii and Playstation challenge your friends and join in the fun. Join in the Olympic fever. This is a National Year of Reading tie-in event.
Fun for ages 6 – 16 years.
Monday 18 August 2 – 4pm

Pippin Puppets
Come and see Henry the hedgehog and his friends, watch their adventures and hear their tales.
Fun for ages 3 – 9 years.
Thursday 21 August 2 – 4pm

Special Summer Party
Join us in a party to celebrate the summer – bring your friends and have a good time with face painting, games, singing and stories.
Fun for all the family.
Saturday 23 August 2 – 4pm

T-Shirt Printing
Come and design your own T-shirt with your favourite band, footballer or even YOU, it’s your choice!
Fun for ages 5 – 12 years.
Thursday 26 August 1.30 – 3pm

Once Upon a Rhyme Time
Come along to join us and sing along in our story time fun.
Fun for ages 5 years and under.
Wednesday 27 August 10.30am – 12noon

Arts and Crafts
Come along and show off your art and craft skills at our wonderful arts and crafts afternoon with a chance to paint, draw, glue and glitter and much more.
Fun for all the family.
Thursday 28 August 2.30 – 4.30pm

Friday, August 29, 2008

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