Places to go and Things to do

Dancing Shoes on for the Queens Jubilee

Posted by admin on Thursday May 10, 2012 under Free, family fun

To celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee on 5 June 2012 Bath is staging a major celebration in Victoria Park. A stage with two giant screens will be set up at the bottom of the natural gradient in Royal Victoria Park to allow the public to picnic and watch the Jubilee celebrations. The programme will feature performances including the Bath Phil Orchestra and a host of young emerging pop artists. The evening climaxes with the leading ABBA tribute act Björn Again. The public are encouraged to dress up in retro cloths and styling from 1977 when the Queen celebrated her silver jubilee. Dancing shoes on please!

Tags : | add comments

World Heritage Day events: April 22

Posted by admin on Thursday Apr 5, 2012 under Uncategorized

There’ll be a host of activities for World Heritage Day but we liked the look of a Roman

Encampment event, which is being set up in

Victoria Park in front of the Royal Crescent. For more info contact 01225 477760.

Tags : | add comments

Calling Budding Astronomers!

Posted by admin on Friday Mar 30, 2012 under Free, Uncategorized, family fun
Free event at Victoria Park in front of No.1 Royal Crescent called Moonwatch – views of the Sun, Moon, Saturn and Mars. The events takes place on Saturday, April 28 from 8pm-10pm.

For more information contact Bath Preservation Trust on 01225 338727.

Tags : | add comments

Small Animal Weekend takes place from 6-9 April 2012 from 11am-4pm. The home’s John Hobhouse Meeting Room will be turned into a menagerie of small animals from rabbits to degus, hamsters to ferrets. Find out how to care for them, have a chance to handle them and maybe even adopt one.

Tags : | add comments

Want to make a splash with free swimming in B&NES?

Posted by admin on Tuesday Mar 27, 2012 under Uncategorized

Carers/befrienders go free with a disabled young person at Aquaterra run pools in B&NES.

A short application form needs to be completed at reception for the child. This costs £6 for a year’s membership and allows the child to have reduced admission while accompanying carers go free.

For more information contact Bath Sports Centre on 01225 486905.

Tags : | add comments

Happy Days!

Posted by admin on Wednesday Mar 21, 2012 under Uncategorized

Happy Days Children’s Charity is accepting applications from families where a child/children have a special need. It currently has a waiting list but is accepting applications now for holidays in 2013. Typically these are a one-week seaside or countryside break.

Children should be aged between 3-17 and applications can be received from carers/siblings or grandparents. For more information or an application form go to www.happydayscharity.org or phone 01582 755999.

Tags : | add comments

£1 Cinema for Juniors

Posted by admin on Friday Jan 27, 2012 under Uncategorized

Movies for Juniors are proud to present a weekly selection of classic kids’ films where you only pay from £1 per person at the Box Office. Screenings take place on Saturday mornings at 68 selected Cineworld cinemas across the UK. for more info contact your local Cineworld or go online and see whats playing near you. All movies play on a Saturday or Sunday morning from 10am.

Tags : | add comments

Next year marks Time2Shares 40th birthday. Why not celebrate by joining our team of Bath Half marathon runners?

The half marathon takes place on Sunday the 11th of March 2012. We still have a few free places left for those who can pledge to raise £200 in sponsorship.

In return for your efforts we will provide you with a fundraising support pack, race preparation support, Time2Share T-shirt, a free complimentary treatment after the race at LUSH (Bath center branch) and big cheers at the finishing line.

So why not join the Time2Share team and see what you can achieve?

For more information please call Sam or Sophie on: 0117 941 5868 or email: hello@time2share.org.uk.

Tags : | add comments

Come and see the children’s literature Festival this September. It hosts various children’s authors who you can meet and who will share their story. 

Check out their web site for the events brochure and further details of the cost and venues. http://www.bathkidslitfest.org.uk/index.aspx

Tags : | add comments

Art and Gardening Event

Posted by admin on Tuesday Aug 2, 2011 under 12-18 years, 16-18 years, Uncategorized

Event date: 13 August 2011 – 14:00 to 16:00

Type: Arts & Crafts

Organiser: Southside Youth Hub

Location: Southside Youth Hub, Kelston View, Whiteway

Postcode: BA2 1NR

Age 13- 19 years – Saturdays 2-4pm at Southside Youth Hub. Includes growing vegetables, arts projects such as mosaics and painting.

Contact Details:
Contact Jane on 07530263215 or 01225 423218 for more details.
Additional Information:
Cost 50p.
Tags : | add comments

Operation Relentless

Posted by admin on Tuesday Aug 2, 2011 under Uncategorized

Event date: 11 August 2011 – 19:00 to 21:00

Type: Holiday/ Out-of-school activity

Organiser: Southside Youth Hub

Location: Southside Youth Hub, Kelston Veiw, Whiteway

Postcode: BA2 1NR

Description:
A whole week of summer safety fun activities and workshops for 11-19 year olds.

Monday 8th August – 7-9pm – Facebook and internet safety – through a fun workshop at Southside.

Tuesday 9th August – 2-3pm – Drug and alcohol awareness.

Wednesday 10th August – 2-4pm – Property marking – taking place at Rosewarn open space as part of the Sports Fun Day. Bring your bike, scooter, phone, etc.

Wednesday 10th August – 7-9pm – Safe Sexual Health – at Southside for 13-19 year olds.

Thursday 11th August – 2-4pm – First Aid Training – at Southside for under 18′s. Please call 01225 423218 to book your place.

Friday 12th August – 3-5pm – BBQ Celebration.

Contact Details:
For more information please contact Jenny on 07875 488718 or email jenny_williams@bathnes.gov.uk

Tags : | add comments

Southside Summer Programme

Posted by admin on Thursday Jul 21, 2011 under Free, Holiday activity ideas

Southside family project have organsied some summer holiday activties.  They have produced a booklet that details the range of activities they are putting on for chldren, young people and their families.  It ranges from dance and sport activties to fun days to classes and groups for parents and young people.

Check it out at:  http://www.b-active.info/info/Summer_2011_Activities.php 

Tags : | add comments

 Summer Playscheme at Bath Opportunity Pre-School

 Tel: 01225 830972

£2.50 per session (£5.00 all day)
9th, 10th & 11th and 16th, 17th & 18th August 2011
9.45am – 12.15pm and 12.15pm – 2.45pm
If attending all day please bring packed lunch.

Places are limited. For more information and a booking form please contact BOP on 01225 830972 or email: bop@threeways.bathnes.sch.uk

(3 -5 years)

Summer Playscheme at Fosse Way School
 10am – 4pm, £6 per day
3-5 year olds – 8th August – 25th August
5-11 year olds – 8th, 10th, 12th August
16th & 18th August
22nd, 24th & 26th August
11-19 year olds – 9th & 11th August

15th, 17th & 19th August

23rd & 25th August

For more information and a booking form please telephone Hannah Jones 01761 412198.

Summer Playscheme at Three Ways School and The Hut (managed by BAPP)
 
Email: enquiries@bapp.org.uk

Telephone: 01225 832479

Website: www.bapp.org.uk/hol_play.htm
£7 per day
Dates: 25th July – 4th August, 9am – 3pm (Three Ways, ages 5 – 19 years)
8th August – 18th August, 10am – 3pm (The Hut, ages 5 – 12 years)

Places can be booked by the parent/carer by completing a booking form and returning it to the BAPP office. Places are limited.

SOFA
 Telephone: 01225 832479
 

 

enquiries@bapp.org.uk
The very popular
The project will run for four weeks from 25

SOFA is an inclusive programme and we are keen to ensure that young people, who might not otherwise have the opportunity to access a project of this nature, to have the chance to do so SOFA (Summer Of Fun Activities) programme has been put together and the information/booking forms are now available. This year’s programme is designed for disabled and disadvantaged young people aged 12 -19 years and will be well supported by qualified and a dedicated staff team. th July – 19th August 2011 and will include activities such as kayaking, sailing, power boating, go-karting, fishing, caving, abseiling and horse riding. There will also be a weekly Base Camp days at Culverhay School with activities including cooking, sports, animation workshop, cheerleading and music sessions. .

www.bapp.org.uk/hol_play.htmKIDS

Holiday playscheme for 5 -19 year olds Tel: 0117 947 6111
Queens Road Methodist Centre, Queens Road, Keynsham, BS31 2NN
Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am – 3.30pm, 26th July – 25th August
Norton Radstock area. Time and dates to be confirmed. 5 day sessions. Paulton Village Hall. Time and dates to be confirmed. 2 sessions.
For more information or to book a place please telephone Helen Stockwell or Esther Reeves on the above number or email helen.stockwell@kids.org.uk
 Holiday Swim Therapy

 Tel: Pamela Galloway 01225 337555

 

 

contact@physaqua.co.uk
Sessions for any child or young person who is disabled or has special needs would benefit from Hydrotherapy or specialist swimming instruction in warm water during the school holidays. Held in a warm pool with full accessible changing facilities and led by a physiotherapist with additional training in teaching swimming to the disabled.
Hydrotherapy Pool, Three Ways School, Odd Down, Bath, BA2 5RF

25th July – 18th August, Monday and Thursday 10am – 1pm (and Wednesday 17th August 10am – 1pm).

www.physaqua.co.ukSource of all information- BANES (2011)Summer activities booklet 2011-cited on:  http://www.b-active.info/info/Summer_2011_Activities.php_Activities.php 

Tags : | add comments

Summer activities Booklet for Bath & North East Somerset

Posted by admin on Thursday Jul 21, 2011 under Free, family fun

BANES have produced a booklet that details a range of activities that you could do with your children over this summer. 

 It includes information about day trips, leisure centres, museums you could take them to and about the organsied activities for children and young people including those with disabilities.

Check it out at:   http://www.b-active.info/info/Summer_2011_Activities.php

Tags : | add comments
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
19 New King St
Bath
BA1 2BL
Time: 11am-5pm wknds, 1-5pm weekdays
Price: £5/4.50/3/2.50
Venue Tel: 01225 446 865
www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk

A special exhibition on comets celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Great Comet of 1811 as observed by William Herschel, displayed in the brand new Caroline Lucretia Gallery.

Open weekdays except Wednesdays 1pm to 5pm – last entry 4.30pm; weekends and bank holidays 11am to 5pm – last entry 4.30pm.

Adults £5, Students £3, Concessions £4.50, Children £2.50, Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £12, Groups £4.50 per person.

Registered disabled visitors £3 plus free audio guide.

source: venue online bath events http://www.venue.co.uk/component/reviews/event/1/events/bath/0/any/any/none/1425 

Tags : | add comments