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February Half Term activities for children in Suffolk
Updated: 1/2/2014
Why not embrace all that the blustery winter has to offer rather than diving into warm hibernation? Yes, it may be dull, damp and dreary outside but by staying indoors you could be depriving yourself of many spectacles that happen every day outdoors during the winter months. Take a step past the threshold and discover what is happening in the local area this February and March...
Half Term Fun for Everyone in South Suffolk
There really is plenty to keep the children occupied this February half term with South Suffolk Leisure. Water loving children can venture pool-side and ride the slides, jump the waves and run the inflatable during the Wet N Wild sessions. Also, swimming lessons are available for babies up to adult improvers. Find out more at www.ssleisure.co.uk or call 01787 375656. For children who would prefer to stay dry there is a fantastic 4-tiered play frame to explore at Little Kingfishers. This adventure zone includes wavy and spiral slides, a large ball canyon, net bridges and rope swings. Take a look at www.littlekingfishers.co.uk to discover more or ring 01787 375656. On Monday 17, Wednesday 19 and Friday 21 February there is a Go Day Camp at Sudbury Sports Centre. Fully supervised activities will be available all day for children 5-12 years. To find out more about these day camps or to make a booking call 01787 373132
Huddle up by the Boggle Wish Bonfire this February half term
The Boggles are sprinkling a little Boggle magic on BeWILDerwood this February half term from Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 February and can’t wait for visitors to arrive. Join them as they re-light the warming bonfires and re-commence the party at the curious tree house adventure park. The ‘Boggle Wish Bonfire’ is the first weeklong event of the season – head to the ‘Big Hat’, which will be brimming with pinecones and twigs, card and tissue paper; pots and pans (borrowed from Swampy’s mum’s kitchen), and gallons and gallons of glittery glue. Children can get busy on a wish-making potion and join together at the fire pit to make their wishes come true. There is a special offer of ‘3 for the price of 2’ during half term week - ‘Like’ BeWILDerwood on Facebook or visit the BeWILDerwood website to find out details of how to access the 3 for 2 voucher. For more details go to www.bewilderwood.co.uk or Facebook.com/bewilderwood
Children Learn To Run, Cook and Count with the Bard
From 17 to 23 March, 7-11 year olds in more than 1600 primary schools across the UK will explore the stories and legacy of William Shakespeare, from how he influenced today’s modern language to what he might have eaten for his tea!
Teachers in their thousands have signed up to join in this national campaign created by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and are downloading free resources to plan fun and creative sessions that will introduce Shakespeare to children in their most formative years. From fashion, film-making and finger puppets to making a Tudor banquet and learning about the plague flea, Shakespeare will be cropping up in unusual ways across every school subject.
Children can continue their Shakespearean adventure outside school with a Passport to Shakespeare that will give them and their family exclusive discounts and access to special exhibitions, productions and events in theatres, historic sites, museums, galleries, cinemas and libraries during Shakespeare Week and beyond, across the UK. For a full line-up of happenings visit www.shakespeareweek.org.uk
February Half Term at the Energised Holiday Club
The Energised Holiday Club kicks off at Waterlane Leisure Centre in 2014 during February Half Term. Designed to help busy parents the day camps will run from 9am to 3.30pm, will be fun packed and will feature host-lead activities. Day camp options include a Commando Run – a floating inflatable assault coarse in the swimming pool, a 9m high inverted climbing wall with a daunting overhang, a bouldering cave deep within the basement of the sports centre, football challenges, badminton, squash, short tennis, dodge ball, roller-skating, table tennis, and more.
The Energised Leaders are fun, friendly, CRB checked and trained to facilitate group lead activities throughout the school holidays to keep young children entertained and active. The Energised Holiday Club is for 8-13 year olds and costs just £12.50 per day or £15 per day including a hot lunch freshly made from the on-site café The Source. Registration and parental consent is required on the first day. Call 01502 532540 to book.
A fun filled February in Felixstowe with Flip and Flop
Flip and Flop, the Felixstowe Cheeky Monkeys, are back with their great ideas for half term fun by the sea. Take a family cycle ride to spot the giant ships, get messy with art workshops, enjoy all the fun of the fair on the seafront and, notably, active kids will simply love the multi-sports days, swimming and tennis camps. Plus there are plenty of yummy ice cream sundaes and jelly belly’s to devour. For more details check out the online guide at www.visitfelixstowe.co.uk
Postman Pat visits The Ipswich Regent and Corn Exchange
Book your tickets now to see Pat and his friends live on stage in an exciting new story, ‘It’s Showtime’ on Tuesday 15 April. With songs, laughs and audience participation, together with brand new scenery and costumes, Postman Pat Live is a must see show for 3-6 year olds this year. Tickets are £14 for adults and £12 for children, whilst a Family ticket is £48 (2 adults + 2 Children). Tickets are only available from the box office - on 01473 433100
Make a unique gift for Mother’s Day
All mums adore receiving lovingly made gifts created from the fair hands of their children so a small personalised keepsake given on Mother’s Day will be truly treasured. Smallprint is the original fingerprint jewellery company, specialising in creating fine silver jewellery, capturing children's unique fingerprints, hand and footprints in fine silver. It also showcases miniature replicas of their precious drawings and doodles on its range of keepsakes.
Smallprint Ipswich was started in 2013 by local mum Kerry Spall, who welcomes families to visit her in her home studio or at one of the venues where she will be taking prints and showcasing her jewellery.
For more details visit www.smallprint.com/kerryspall or go to www.smallprint.com to view the range of charms, pendants, cufflinks, keyrings, name/birth tags, and much more.