Archive for July, 2008
{ July 31, 2008 @ 5:31 pm }
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{ Family info, holiday }
{ Tags: august, Bristol, Cinema, family, holiday }
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WallE (Rating U)- I consider this the film of this summer. Beautiful and moving,with very little dialogue. A lot of the movie is open to interpretation and has a gentle soothing and hearfelt theme.
Kung Fu Panda (Rating PG) – Some nice animation and karate action.Story is a bit predictable – unknown panda dreams of becoming Kungfu master,but it is full of comedy and good animation.
Space chimps (Rating U)-This is what the reviews say “A goofy space opera that sends three U.S. chimptronauts rocketing to a galaxy, as they say, far, far away” and “It’s a perfectly acceptable family entertainment with cute monkeys, the usual message of self-empowerment and the eye-popping animation we’ve come to take for granted”
{ July 30, 2008 @ 2:39 pm }
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{ 0-8 years, 12-18 years, 16-18 years, 8-12 years, Bristol Events, Family info, Free, holiday }
{ Tags: circus, festivals, free Bristol events, music }
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It’s time for this year’s Harbour Festival. The line up looks really good and it’s free. I know I’ll be disappointed to be missing Beth Rowley on Saturday evening. This is an ideal befriending outing as there’ll be something for all age groups and interests (unless the child you’re matched with hates noise or crowds!).
See the programme by clicking here:
{ July 27, 2008 @ 6:21 pm }
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{ Bristol Events, Family info, Free }
{ Tags: august, family, museum }
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From the website-
August
Nature’s Language : Hands on Family Activity
Sunday 3, Monday 4, Wednesday 6 August
10am-4pm
Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery
FREE
A day of activities looking at how we communicate. Humans have developed many ways to communicate, sometimes secretly! Investigate a range of fascinating artefacts! Try your hand at secret writing, cracking codes and making ‘masks’.
Archaeology Store Tour
Saturday 9 August
Sessions last 30 mins. And run at 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm.
Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery
FREE
Explore the basement of the City Museum & Art Gallery where our archaeology collections are kept. Discover objects from Medieval and Post- Medieval times.
To book contact Michael Powell on 0117 922 5612, michael.powell@bristol.gov.uk
Suitable for 4 years plus – children must have adult supervision.
Toy Time: Hands on Family Activity
Monday 11, Wednesday 13 August
10am-4pm
Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery
FREE
Explore the exciting world of play in our craft and hands-on activities for all the family.
Strike a Light: Hands on Family Activity
Monday 18 & Wednesday 20 August
10am-4pm
Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery
FREE
Discover the science of light with craft and hands-on activities exploring rainbows, colours and prisms.
Colour Crazy: Hands on Family Activity
Monday 25 & Wednesday 27 August
10am-4pm
Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery
FREE
Discover the fabulous array of colours on our weird and wonderful museum objects and find out how or why these colours exist with craft and hands on activities.
{ July 23, 2008 @ 12:48 pm }
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{ 0-8 years, 8-12 years, Bristol Events, Bristol Venues, Family info, Free }
{ Tags: funday }
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11th August @ Lockleaze Primary school 11am-3pm
FACE PAINTING
There will also be an Assault course, Music,Games,
Info Stalls, Food and lots more…
FOOTBALL
GLADIATOR ARENA
BOUNCY CASTLE
{ July 22, 2008 @ 11:31 am }
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{ Out of town venue, holiday }
{ Tags: NES }
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You maybe aware that we are currently updating www.time2share.org.uk and the new website will include area pages in the form of a blog (like this one). We are adding information for North East Somerset at the moment- if you would like to read about summer activities in North East Somerset, click here.
{ July 16, 2008 @ 12:01 pm }
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{ 0-8 years, 8-12 years, Bristol Events, Bristol Venues, Discounts, Free }
{ Tags: art, Bristol Venues }
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For those who haven’t heard about these events before, a sample session is where members and the public are invited to try out the products on sale in Artrageous. You can either ring and pre-book a slot, or come on in on the day and shop whilst you are there. There is also the cafe in the Better Food Cafe if you fancy a tasty Saturday treat whilst you are waiting. If you have any questions about the Sample Sessions please contact Ellie on 0117 908 2094 or email enquiries@childrensscrapstore.co.uk
Venue: Artrageous, Scrapstore, The Proving House, Sevier Street, St Werburghs
Cost: Free
Dates: 26th July
9th and 23rd August
6th and 20th September
4th and 18th October
Times: 11am -12.30pm and 1.30-3.00pm
{ July 10, 2008 @ 11:46 am }
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{ 12-18 years, 8-12 years, Bristol Events, Family info, Free }
{ Tags: Bristol dance, Bristol Events, free bristol activities }
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Bristol Fusion Dance will be holding free sessions over the next few weeks which are open to everyone to learn two urban fusion dance routines. In addition to the regular sessions there will be extra classes on:Sunday 6 July, 3-5pm, Easton Community Centre
Thursday 10 July, 6-8pm, The Old Fire Station, Broadmead
Friday 11 July, 10.30am-12.30pm; 1- 2.30pm; 4.30-6pm; 6.30-8pm at the Old Fire Station.
The dance routines will be performed on Saturday 12 July in the Haymarket in Broadmead at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. All participants are invited to perform and the routines will be rehearsed and taught on the day. For more information contact Cleo, ( 077 7182 5035, fusion.dancers@btinternet.com or visit www.bristolfusiondance.com
{ July 2, 2008 @ 1:56 pm }
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{ 0-8 years, 12-18 years, 8-12 years, Bristol Events, Family info, Out of town venue, holiday }
{ Tags: cycling }
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“A train service, much loved by Bristol’s cyclists, is back on the rails. The Sun and Sand Explorer runs between Bristol Temple Meads and Weymouth every Saturday until the end of AugustA similar service used to run twice daily down to the south coast, but it was not included in the latest franchise agreement between the Department for Transport and First Great Western. However, following lobbying by disappointed sun seekers, First announced that it would reinstate the service during the summer months.
It’s a reminder of how rail travel used to be. The vintage diesel locomotives that haul the train are (gosh!) reliable. The old carriages have (gasp!) lots of space. Passengers get to enjoy (wow!) comfy seats and tables. And most amazing of all (get this!) there’s a humungous guard’s van that takes bicycles.
Read the full story by clicking this link. For timetable and booking info, click here.”
(this post was copied from LifeCycle’s July ebulletin)
{ July 2, 2008 @ 1:41 pm }
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{ 12-18 years, 8-12 years, Family info }
{ Tags: cycling }
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There was good news for Bristol cyclists last week, as a total of £22.8-million (half from government, half raised locally) will be invested in cycling initiatives over the next three years. Part of this investment will go towards the Hourbike scheme. This will be a Pay-as-you-go cycle hire scheme with pick up and drop off locations around Bristol. The first 1/2 hour will be free and then it will cost £1 an hour. See http://www.hourbike.com/hourbike/home.do to register for more information and to find out the details. This new scheme will start in September, and could provide an excellent befriending activity.
You can also keep up to date with Bristol cycling news via the LifeCycle website: http://www.lifecycleuk.org.uk/events.php
