Discover the explosive world of volcanoes. An action-packed day with craft and hands-on activities dedicated to these natural forces and their impact on wildlife and humans. An event for National Science & Engineering Week.
Venue: Bristol Museum
Cost: Free
Dates: Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 March, Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 March,
Times: 10am–4pm
This is a good venue for a busy or curious child. It is also indoors so perfect for wet weekends. Volunteers can get into Explore free, but you need to phone to book ahead (say you’re a carer with Time2Share and show your Time2Share ID at the door). The child you’re with can get an education rate (which is £4.45 for Explore). Toddler time
Explore also has special toddler afternoons. Entry to carers is half-price (£4.50) during these special sessions, and children under 5 go free. Don’t miss the story-telling sessions! Suitable for children under 5 and their families.
Venue: Explore-At-Bristol
Cost: Half-price entry to carers (max. 2 adults per child). Children under 5 go free.
Dates: 3, 10, 17 March 2008
Times: 2pm to 5pm
EDCM and Contact a Family are hosting further supporter workshops for Spring 2008. The workshops are designed primarily for parent supporters but all EDCM supporters are very welcome to attend. The workshops will give supporters a full update on the government’s ‘Aiming High for Disabled Children’ programme to transform disabled children’s services. Supporters will learn and share information on how to influence the change programme locally – just as over £400 million of new funding starts to be spent across England in the next three years.
Venue: The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2QQ
Date: 28 March,
Times: 10.30am – 2.30pm
The Princess Royal Trust Carers Centre – www.carers-bs.org.uk 0117 965 2200Parents and siblings of a disabled child can get extra support from the Carers Centre. For example, on 19th March they are holding a relaxation day for parents at Emmaus House (phone to book). You can also get Spa Day vouchers and grants to help with a short holiday.
Walk Eastside – www.visiteastside.co.uk/walk Two free mp3 are available to download. They guide you around the sites of St Paul’s and Easton. You can do the walk at any time, at your own pace.
Quayside Adventure – www.visitbristol.co.uk This is another mp3 audio tour. It is inspired by Treasure Island and starts on King Street.
Down 2 Earth Group - Bristol Area Down’s Syndrome SupportThis is a new social group for young people 15+ years with Down’s Syndrome that meets every couple of months. For more information about the Bristol group contact Sandie Davis, 0117 9708324.
Down’s Syndrome and Sibling RelationshipsA university researcher is investigating coping strategies used by the siblings of children with Down’s Syndrome with the aim of producing guidance for a support service for siblings. The project needs siblings aged 7-18 to fill in a short questionnaire. For more information or to request a questionnaire contact snowdonc@coventry.ac.uk
Venue: Downend Baptist Church (Salisbury Road, Downend, BS16 5RA)Cost: FreeDates: Thursday 6 March, Wednesday 24 October Times: 7pmFor further info – call 07977 163655
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‘you know before the war in my country, I was not even thinking about coming here. I was happy. I was with my family, everything was OK. Why should I want to go? But things happen’Asylum Monologues is an account of the UK’s asylum system, told first hand by the people who have experienced it. |
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| Asylum Monologues draws much of it power from its simple and direct staging. It is easy to produce and can be performed anywhere around the country at anytime. If you would like to bring Asylum Monologues to your area, simply contact Christine Bacon, Actors for Refugees co-ordinator, to find out more. Contact: Christine Bacon + 44 (0) 207 377 5299 or 0791 351 3567 |
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Fashion Museum,Bath
http://www.fashionmuseum.co.uk/
Fashion Museum
Assembly Rooms
Bennett Street
Bath
BA1 2QHTel: +44 (0) 1225 477173
Fax: +44 (0) 1225 477743Tickets: £7 adults,£5 children under 16,
Bath & North East Somerset schools and local residents are admitted free on proof of residence or a Discovery Card. Monday 18 February, 2.00-6.00pm
Lion Dance
Enjoy a Lion Dance by the Nam Yang Pugilistic Group at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. Dances from Fun Mandarin Group and Chinese New Year activities too.
Event organised by the Museum of East Asian Art.
Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 February
11.00-12.30pm and 1.30-3.00pm
Eastern Promise
Create an outfit with eastern promise.
Tuesdays 8 and 15 April
11.00-12.30pm and 1.30-3.00pm
Fantastic fingers
Visit our gorgeous glove display then join in our family activity.
Rocky Road Show
Thursday 21 & Friday 22 February
10am-4pm
Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery A day of hands-on dinosaur and rock activities featuring a life sized Pliosaur. Bring your rocks, fossils and minerals for our experts to identify.
Bristol Museum Admission : Free Activities over half term
Love Stories
Monday 18 & Wednesday 20 February
10.30am-12.30am & 1.30pm-3.30pm
Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery
Visit the Love exhibition and discover the world of stories in the paintings. Create your very own story to take home.
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