Archive for May, 2008
{ May 30, 2008 @ 9:09 pm }
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{ 12-18 years, 8-12 years, Bristol Venues, Family info }
{ Tags: family, half term, zoo }
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Failand Road
Wraxall
Bristol
BS48 1PG
Full disabled access
Saturday February 9th 2008 – Saturday November 1st 2008.
Open from Monday to Saturday, ALL SEASON.
10:30 am – 5:00 pm
From their website:
“To celebrate half term Noah’s Ark is running a fancy dress contest. Children dressed in their favourite animal costume get in half price all week (26th May – 31st May). Join in the fancy dress competition at 3.30pm daily in the Ark Arena and you might win a cool prize!
Whether holding baby chicks, rabbits and guinea pigs or feeding the deer and camels, Noah’s Ark offers a truly ‘hands-on’ experience!
We have over 85 types of animal here, including rhinos, reptiles, rabbits, rheas and rosellas to name a few!
With so much to see and do here, a visit typically lasts from 2-5 hours. Some of our season ticket members have been known to visit 30 or 40 times in a year!
Our daily animal shows, reptile and rhino encounters can teach you fun new facts about animals while getting up close!
There’s plenty of space to let off steam, indoors as well as outdoors – the rain doesn’t have to keep you couped up!
We have play equipment for all ages. Our outdoor adventure play areas may even challenge the oldies!”
| Admission prices for 2008 (valid until November 3rd 2008) |
| Child (Aged 2-16) |
£8 |
| Babies (Under 2) |
FREE |
| Adults |
£10 |
| Concessions |
£9 |
| Family (2+2) |
£33.00 |
| Family (1+3) (1+3) |
£31.00 |
| Free car parking |
{ May 30, 2008 @ 8:48 pm }
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{ 12-18 years, 8-12 years, Bristol Venues, Free }
{ Tags: free half term family fun }
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From their website:
Going Underground: Hands on Activity
Sunday 1 June
10am-4pm
Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery
FREE
Handle real objects and get creative with a range of activities all themed to the weird and wonderful things you can find beneath your feet. Check out what other people have dug up and revealed from the earth we walk on.
Children must have adult supervision at all times.
Suitable for up to 10 years.
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Steaming! Train rides along the harbourside
Trains depart from ss Great Britain
Saturday 7, Sunday 8 June 2008
11am – 5pm
Our impressive steam train chugs into action once again. From as little as £2 for a single, visitors can take a ride on Britain’s only dockside steam railway, taking in the sites along the water.
The train will depart from the ss Great Britain on the harbourside every 40 minutes between 11am-5pm Prices are £3 return £2 single. Under 6s Free. ss Great Britain ticket holders receive £1 off.
For dates throughout the year click here.
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Find Alfred the Gorilla at Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery
One of Bristol’s Museums, Galleries & Archives star attractions- Alfred the Gorilla will be leading the way at Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery with the launch of fun signs directing visitors to his home in the World Wildlife Gallery.
‘Where is Alfred the Gorilla?’ is one of the most frequently asked questions at the museum so, as a response, the famous ape will be seen in a variety of cheeky poses directing visitors to his display.
Come along and discover more old and new favourites at the museum today!
Don’t forget to bookmark our family fun pages- we will keep these updated with all the wonderful things we have planned for families over the next few months.
www.bristol.gov.uk/museumfamilyfun
{ May 29, 2008 @ 8:06 am }
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{ 12-18 years, 8-12 years, Bristol Venues }
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http://www.flyingsaucers.co.uk/
A lovely painting pottery cafe located near the triangle. Ideal to spend a wet afternoon.There are a variety of items to paint – mugs,plates,piggy banks,bowls.A variety of paints,brushes and tools are provided to create different designs,and staff are very friendly.
Cost =£5 for adults and £4 for children to use the painting materials
+ the cost of individual items ranging from £9 -£15.
{ May 28, 2008 @ 1:28 pm }
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{ 12-18 years, 8-12 years, Bristol Events, Bristol Venues, Disability News, Family info }
{ Tags: Disability sports }
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To find out about organised sports for disabled young people in Bristol, go to this link.
{ May 28, 2008 @ 1:17 pm }
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{ 0-8 years, 12-18 years, 8-12 years, Bristol Venues, Disability News, Family info, Venue }
{ Tags: swimming }
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Venue: Henbury Leisure Centre
When: Sunday afternoons
Time: 4pm-5pm
Cost: £1.50 (Junior) £2.50 (Adult, volunteers should be free?)
Age: All ages
{ May 27, 2008 @ 1:55 pm }
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{ 0-8 years, 12-18 years, 8-12 years, Bristol Events, Family info, Free }
{ Tags: Bristol Events }
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The Festival will be launched with a music concert at St. Georges Bristol and a celebration of music and wildlife. Find out more and book tickets.
Download the 2008 Festival of Nature Programme
Entry to the Festival is free and all activities have wheelchair access. Please arrive 15 minutes before any scheduled activities; seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Some activities are subject to a small charge and advance booking is necessary.
Animal encounters, science experiments, solar observation, exploration and creation of wildlife habitats, and the opportunity to try your hand at being a
TV presenter are just some of the many things you can do at the Festival of Nature. There are activities for all ages and interests.
Please check the website for any change to the schedule (www.festivalofnature.org). For more information, please contact the Festival office on 0117 370 0971 or info@festivalofnature.org.
{ May 22, 2008 @ 11:29 am }
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{ 0-8 years, 12-18 years, 8-12 years, Bristol Events, Free, holiday }
{ Tags: free bristol activities, half term Bristol }
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Tuesday 27 May 1-4 @ the Netham
Family Fun Day for all ages
Ball Games – volleyball, cricket, rounders, tennis, football
Badge Making
Hair Braiding/Henna Tattoo
Art workshop – express your creativity by making costumes
DJ with a microphone come and spit some lyrics
Wednesday 28 May 1.30-3:30 @ the Crypt
Ages 12-19
Pool competition
Music making workshop
Art workshop
Thursday 29 May 1-4 @ the Netham
Family fun day for all Ages
Teddy Bears Picnic – bring your teddy bears and a picnic!
We’ll have traditional games like sack races, tug’o’war, assault courses.
We’ll make rice crispy cakes for dessert.
DJ with a microphone – come and sing a song!
Pot painting
Attention Please
Family Fun Days on the Netham are open access, this means everybody can come and go as they please.
The activity is not a childcare service.
Children aged under 8 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.
{ May 19, 2008 @ 12:50 pm }
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{ 12-18 years, Bristol Events, holiday }
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Click image to enlarge.
Some costs apply and young people need to be supervised on trips (e.g. with their befriender). All 13-19 year olds are eligible.
Awaz Utaoh Ltd, 415-417 Stapleton Road, Eastville, Bristol BS5 6NE Tel: 9354528
{ May 18, 2008 @ 8:46 pm }
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{ 0-8 years, 8-12 years, Bristol Venues, Free }
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http://www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk/
The farm provides an excellent opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn about farming and to become actively involved in the production of their food. Animals on the farm include a variety of goats, sheep, pigs, cattle and poultry.
They work closely with local schools, taking groups on tours of the farm, explaining about recycling, the environment, animals and how food is produced. Information and worksheets are available, and we can supply fertile eggs and incubators for use in classrooms.
The community gardens are made up of plots where local residents grow their own vegetables, fruit and flowers. There are communal areas with flower gardens and an ornamental pond. The horticultural centre includes a greenhouse, polytunnel and cold frames.
Windmill Hill City Farm
Philip Street
Bedminster
BRISTOL BS3 4EA
{ May 18, 2008 @ 8:39 pm }
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{ Bristol Events, Bristol Venues }
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On Bristol’s doorstep, Leigh Woods offers wonderful views of the Avon Gorge, woodland sculptures and rare trees. The rare Wild Service Tree can be found here as well as the Bristol Whitebeam, found only in the Avon Gorge.
Access
There is a good network of hard surfaced paths suitable for wheelchairs and prams, some slopes, a car park and picnic benches.
How to get there…
You can get to Leigh Woods from the A369, Portishead to Bristol Road.
{ May 18, 2008 @ 8:33 pm }
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{ 0-8 years, Bristol Events, Bristol Venues }
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http://www.tinytearawayz.co.uk
Tiny Tearawayz is a brand new soft play centre located in the Broadwalk Shopping Centre in Knowle, Bristol. It provides a fun and active soft play environment for children, with separate play areas for toddlers and juniors. Parents can rest assured that their children will have tons of fun!
Tiny Tearawayz is the perfect place for parents to meet and for children to build confidence, make friends and learn to play in a colourful, active and safe environment.
They cater for every occasion. Birthday parties, special days out and a fun place to take a break whilst shopping with your children. Enjoy the excellent café while your children play.
Tiny Tearawayz is the one of the most affordable children’s play centres in the Bristol area. Unforgettable fun for your tearawayz, run by parents for parents.
Special Half Term Charity Fun Day on Friday 30th May 11 am – 3 pm, Face Painting Play Dough, Paper Plate Art and more.
Tuesday to Friday - 09:30 – 18:30
Saturday – 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday – 10:00 – 18:00
Last Admissions one hour before closing.
Closed Mondays
Admission Prices
Children under 1 year - £ 1.00(free if accompanied by a paying sibling)
Children aged 1 year up to 3 years - £ 3.00
Children aged 3 years and over – £ 4.00
Registered Child Minders receive 20% discount on admissions (Proof Required)
Toddler Mornings – (Term Time Only)
Tuesdays to Fridays - 09.30 – 11.30
£ 2.75 per child including cup of squash and biscuit for the child and regular tea or coffee for the adult.
{ May 15, 2008 @ 12:11 pm }
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{ Bristol Events, Free }
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This will be an occasion to celebrate 10 years of the Vassall Centre Trust when we will rejoice in the success of the Centre and of disabled people in many spheres of life. They want to welcome as many people as possible to share our entertainment, such as comedy from the TV personality; Mat Fraser, Bristol’s own Concorde Wheelchair Dancers, the BBC Returner’s Orchestra and much more. They will also have art and photography exhibitions on show with artists as diverse as Ben Loader, Shirley Britton and the collective inspirations of Artists First and Art and Power. They are delighted that a surprise special guest will open the event for us. Something not to be missed!
Those who have already been to the Vassall Centre will know that it is a barrier-free building and therefore suitable for everyone. They have arranged additional facilities on this day which will include Personal Assistance, BSL interpreters and audio describers.
Venue: The Vassell Centre, Gill Ave, Fishponds, BS16 2QQ.
Time: from 3pm until 7pm
{ May 8, 2008 @ 2:28 pm }
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{ May 2, 2008 @ 10:47 am }
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Following five successful years at Bristol Old Vic, Mayfest 2008 is spreading its wings and taking up roost in a host of venues across the city. From Southville to the harbourside, Bedminster to St Pauls; Mayfest 2008 offers a unique programme of theatre and performance that will excite, provoke, inspire and entertain a range of audiences.
http://mayfestbristol.co.uk/
Let me know if you’d like discounts negotiated!
