reading children's festival 2011
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Reading Children's Festival 2011TRANSCRIPT
A vibrant three week festival of events and activities for children of all ages at
venues across Reading, including:
Saturday 14 May – Sunday 5 June 2011
See inside...and much more!
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Reading Children’s Festival R
eading Children’s F
estiv
al 1
4 May - 5
June 2011
This year’s festival celebrates its 22ndanniversary with three fun packed weeksof events and activities for children all overthe borough. Kicking off with MeadowMadness on Saturday 14 May, Reading’sChildren’s Festival promises to bring plentyof fun, mayhem and madness.
From sport and circus workshops to fundays with art and craft sessions, take yourpick from the many exciting events takingplace at venues across Reading.
Use this diary as your guide to makingsure you don’t miss out on any ofthe fun, and remember many ofthese activities are free!
Every effort was made to ensure that the details in thispublication were correct at the time of going to print.However, Reading Borough Council cannot acceptresponsibility for any changes, amendments orcancellation of events or activities listed, nor anyinaccuracies that may have been printed in error.Adverse weather conditions may cause some events tobe cancelled, relocated or rescheduled. If in doubt, youare strongly advised to confirm details with venuesbefore leaving home.
For enquiries relating to this publication, call 0118 937 2771.
Special Events and Carnivals4-9 Meadow Madness16 Fostering - Time to Care21 Reading Community Carnival22 Children’s Festival Film day30-33 Town Centre Day
Story Telling & Literature10-12 Join in the fun at Reading Libraries
Family Fun20 Children’s Olympics at the
Milestone Centre20 National Family Week21 Reading Community Carnival Steam Up35 The Big Lunch34 Coley Park Funday
Children’s Specials23 Thames Rivercruise34 Reading Blooms Schools Challenge
Discovery & Workshops10-14 Reading Museum and Reading Libraries14-15 Reading Contemporary Art Fair15 Band Academy16 Beatroots17 Reading Dance Act Sing with Theatre Train25-26 Half Term Fun at The Museum of
English Rural Life36 Reading Scrapstore29 Origami and Japanese Culture Workshops
Sport and Leisure21 Come and Try Canoeing22 Half Term Playclubs24 Go Bananas at RSL Centres18 The Reading Dance Showcase27 Steel Band Workshops28 Asian Dance Workshops28 Mini assault Course
Theatre and Music19 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra28 Readipop29 Access All Areas36-37 Reading Arts
CELEBRATING 22 YEARSOF FUN!
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Reading Children’s Festival R
eading Children’s F
estiv
al 1
4 May - 5
June 2011
This year’s festival celebrates its 22ndanniversary with three fun packed weeksof events and activities for children all overthe borough. Kicking off with MeadowMadness on Saturday 14 May, Reading’sChildren’s Festival promises to bring plentyof fun, mayhem and madness.
From sport and circus workshops to fundays with art and craft sessions, take yourpick from the many exciting events takingplace at venues across Reading.
Use this diary as your guide to makingsure you don’t miss out on any ofthe fun, and remember many ofthese activities are free!
Every effort was made to ensure that the details in thispublication were correct at the time of going to print.However, Reading Borough Council cannot acceptresponsibility for any changes, amendments orcancellation of events or activities listed, nor anyinaccuracies that may have been printed in error.Adverse weather conditions may cause some events tobe cancelled, relocated or rescheduled. If in doubt, youare strongly advised to confirm details with venuesbefore leaving home.
For enquiries relating to this publication, call 0118 937 2771.
Special Events and Carnivals4-9 Meadow Madness16 Fostering - Time to Care21 Reading Community Carnival22 Children’s Festival Film day30-33 Town Centre Day
Story Telling & Literature10-12 Join in the fun at Reading Libraries
Family Fun20 Children’s Olympics at the
Milestone Centre20 National Family Week21 Reading Community Carnival Steam Up35 The Big Lunch34 Coley Park Funday
Children’s Specials23 Thames Rivercruise34 Reading Blooms Schools Challenge
Discovery & Workshops10-14 Reading Museum and Reading Libraries14-15 Reading Contemporary Art Fair15 Band Academy16 Beatroots17 Reading Dance Act Sing with Theatre Train25-26 Half Term Fun at The Museum of
English Rural Life36 Reading Scrapstore29 Origami and Japanese Culture Workshops
Sport and Leisure21 Come and Try Canoeing22 Half Term Playclubs24 Go Bananas at RSL Centres18 The Reading Dance Showcase27 Steel Band Workshops28 Asian Dance Workshops28 Mini assault Course
Theatre and Music19 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra28 Readipop29 Access All Areas36-37 Reading Arts
CELEBRATING 22 YEARSOF FUN!
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MEADOW MADNESSSaturday 14 May, 11am-4pmChristchurch Meadows.George Street, (Reading Bridge)
Supported by
MEADOW MADNESS RETURNS FOR THE EIGHTHYEAR RUNNING AS THE LAUNCH EVENT TOREADING CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 2011. This fantastic riverside setting is the perfect venuefor kids to have fun in. It has the added value of aplay area and loads of green space to run around in.Attractions on the daywill include children’sentertainment andworkshops, charity andinformation stalls,tombolas, refreshments,face painting, arts andcrafts, balloon modellingand that’s not all.
This year’s event has a Royal Theme in celebration ofthe recent Royal Wedding. Why not join in themany regal games and activities and try to spot ourspecial Royal visitors on the day.
Join in the fun at the ‘Larger than Life’ Circusworkshop running throughout the day. Try yourhand at juggling, uni-cycling, hand-held stilts,diabolos, spinning plates and even walking thetight-wire. Also stick around to see John Caudreyperform his very own juggling show at 2pm in thearena.
You won’t want to miss the Hairy Chairs, two GIANTwalking armchairs complete with fluffy slippers andcarrying two very special friends! Why not findthem wandering the Meadow on the day and find
out who issitting in thechairs andwhy they’veended up atChristchurchMeadows?
4 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
MEADOW MADNESS Saturday 14 May, 11am-4pm
Saturday 15 May, 1
1am-4pm
MEADOW MADNESS
0118 937
2771
Also look out for the King & Queen of Hearts, thisregal couple bring a towering love to Meadowmadness. They are truly all heart!
Look out for Reading BoroughCouncil’s Play Rangers andtheir It’s a Knockoutthemed RoyalOrienteering Challenge,test your skills and findall the clues to solvethe royal mystery, youcould win a prize if youare the fastest to solve it!
Meadow Madness Performance Schedule
11am – 11.15am Street Feet Dance
11.15am – 11.45am Read Dance and Theatre
11.45am – 12.15pm Beatroots Bateria
12.15pm – 12.45pm Read Dance and Theatre
12.45pm Berkshire Maestroes – Reading Music Centre
1pm – 1.30pm Beatroots Bateria
1.30pm – 1.45pm Berkshire Maestroes – Reading Music Centre
1.45pm – 2pm Berkshire Maestroes – Reading Music Centre
2pm – 2.30pm John Caudrey, juggler extrodinaire
2.30pm – 2.50pm Cloudglider
2.50pm – 3.10pm Bengali Cultural Society
3.10pm – 3.40pm Theatretrain performance and workshop
3.40pm – 4pm Cloudglider
Join Read Dance and Theatre Company in the arenaat 11.15am and 12.15pm where you can watch astreet dance performance from students of theCompany. Come and join in by leaning some newmoves and getting groovy in the meadow – themore the merrier!
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MEADOW MADNESSSaturday 14 May, 11am-4pmChristchurch Meadows.George Street, (Reading Bridge)
Supported by
MEADOW MADNESS RETURNS FOR THE EIGHTHYEAR RUNNING AS THE LAUNCH EVENT TOREADING CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 2011. This fantastic riverside setting is the perfect venuefor kids to have fun in. It has the added value of aplay area and loads of green space to run around in.Attractions on the daywill include children’sentertainment andworkshops, charity andinformation stalls,tombolas, refreshments,face painting, arts andcrafts, balloon modellingand that’s not all.
This year’s event has a Royal Theme in celebration ofthe recent Royal Wedding. Why not join in themany regal games and activities and try to spot ourspecial Royal visitors on the day.
Join in the fun at the ‘Larger than Life’ Circusworkshop running throughout the day. Try yourhand at juggling, uni-cycling, hand-held stilts,diabolos, spinning plates and even walking thetight-wire. Also stick around to see John Caudreyperform his very own juggling show at 2pm in thearena.
You won’t want to miss the Hairy Chairs, two GIANTwalking armchairs complete with fluffy slippers andcarrying two very special friends! Why not findthem wandering the Meadow on the day and find
out who issitting in thechairs andwhy they’veended up atChristchurchMeadows?
4 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
MEADOW MADNESS Saturday 14 May, 11am-4pm
Saturday 15 May, 1
1am-4pm
MEADOW MADNESS
0118 937
2771
Also look out for the King & Queen of Hearts, thisregal couple bring a towering love to Meadowmadness. They are truly all heart!
Look out for Reading BoroughCouncil’s Play Rangers andtheir It’s a Knockoutthemed RoyalOrienteering Challenge,test your skills and findall the clues to solvethe royal mystery, youcould win a prize if youare the fastest to solve it!
Meadow Madness Performance Schedule
11am – 11.15am Street Feet Dance
11.15am – 11.45am Read Dance and Theatre
11.45am – 12.15pm Beatroots Bateria
12.15pm – 12.45pm Read Dance and Theatre
12.45pm Berkshire Maestroes – Reading Music Centre
1pm – 1.30pm Beatroots Bateria
1.30pm – 1.45pm Berkshire Maestroes – Reading Music Centre
1.45pm – 2pm Berkshire Maestroes – Reading Music Centre
2pm – 2.30pm John Caudrey, juggler extrodinaire
2.30pm – 2.50pm Cloudglider
2.50pm – 3.10pm Bengali Cultural Society
3.10pm – 3.40pm Theatretrain performance and workshop
3.40pm – 4pm Cloudglider
Join Read Dance and Theatre Company in the arenaat 11.15am and 12.15pm where you can watch astreet dance performance from students of theCompany. Come and join in by leaning some newmoves and getting groovy in the meadow – themore the merrier!
Join the team from the Jelly for a‘right royal’ arts and craftssession. Help make an extraspecial wedding cake or why notcreate your very own Royalportrait?
Come along to the Readipoppagoda and find
out more Information aboutReadipop's projects includingCaversham Festival, BandAcademy, Summer BandAcademy and Saturday SambaSchool. Also meet Readipop'steam of professional musiciansand have go at playing on a drumkit, bass and electric guitar or makefunky electro beats with kaoss padsand cool synths. The Readipoppagoda will also feature live setsfrom local young bands, singers and DJs.
Reading YMCAwill be providinga wide range of soft playequipment, there will also be abiscuit icing activity as well as abric-a-brac stall.
The team from Citrus Studiowillbe there to help you getcreative with an exciting art and
photography workshop where you can get creativewith glitter, sequins, paint and much more.
Prepare to be amazed as Beatroots Bateria performtwo very special sets in the arena on the day at11.45am and 1pm. Beatroots Bateria is Reading’scommunity drumming group. Beatroots playsenergetic carnival style samba mixing African, Asianand Latin-American rhythms influenced by theBahian rhythms of Salvador Brazil. Beatroots Bateriais one of the UK's longest established communitysamba groups and has performed at major eventsand festivals including WOMAD, The Thames Festivaland Live Earth at Wembley.
The MAD Academywillrun four free 15 minutetaster sessions for kidscombining music anddance with carefullystructured learning.Sessions will run at12.15pm (walkers to 5 years), 1.15pm (Babies), 2.15pm(Walkers – 3 years) and 3.15pm (walkers to 5 years).Sessions can be booked on the day or in advance on0118 977 0050.
Take part in fun and games at The Dingley Familyand Play Therapy Group tent. There will be a rangeof royal arts and crafts for you to take part in.
Look out for ABC to read,whose special Children’sFestival storyteller will entertain all ages throughoutthe day.
Be entertained by Cloudgliderwho will beperforming in the arena at 2.30pm and 3.40pm.They will perform a whole host of favourite songs toentertain the whole family!
Pop into the art marquee and paint your ownspecial Children’s Festival sun-catcher or lanternwith Gladys Glass.
Reading Music Centre (the Berkshire Maestros) willbe performing at 12.45pm, 1.30pm and 1.45pm in thearena.
Reading 107fm will be handingout free giveaways from theirpromo car and ReadingFootball Club will be providingsome skills coachingthroughout the day.
Join Theatretrain in the main arena at 3.10pm whowill perform some highlights from their 2011 show.This will be followed by a dance masterclass thateveryone can join in!
Reading Scouts provide fun,challenge and adventure toadults and children across thetown, come along and try someof the activities they have to
offer; and find out why Scouts isn’t just for kids!
76 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
Saturday 14 May, 1
1am-4pm
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EADOW MADNESS Saturday 14 May, 11am-4pm
Join the team from the Jelly for a‘right royal’ arts and craftssession. Help make an extraspecial wedding cake or why notcreate your very own Royalportrait?
Come along to the Readipoppagoda and find
out more Information aboutReadipop's projects includingCaversham Festival, BandAcademy, Summer BandAcademy and Saturday SambaSchool. Also meet Readipop'steam of professional musiciansand have go at playing on a drumkit, bass and electric guitar or makefunky electro beats with kaoss padsand cool synths. The Readipoppagoda will also feature live setsfrom local young bands, singers and DJs.
Reading YMCAwill be providinga wide range of soft playequipment, there will also be abiscuit icing activity as well as abric-a-brac stall.
The team from Citrus Studiowillbe there to help you getcreative with an exciting art and
photography workshop where you can get creativewith glitter, sequins, paint and much more.
Prepare to be amazed as Beatroots Bateria performtwo very special sets in the arena on the day at11.45am and 1pm. Beatroots Bateria is Reading’scommunity drumming group. Beatroots playsenergetic carnival style samba mixing African, Asianand Latin-American rhythms influenced by theBahian rhythms of Salvador Brazil. Beatroots Bateriais one of the UK's longest established communitysamba groups and has performed at major eventsand festivals including WOMAD, The Thames Festivaland Live Earth at Wembley.
The MAD Academywillrun four free 15 minutetaster sessions for kidscombining music anddance with carefullystructured learning.Sessions will run at12.15pm (walkers to 5 years), 1.15pm (Babies), 2.15pm(Walkers – 3 years) and 3.15pm (walkers to 5 years).Sessions can be booked on the day or in advance on0118 977 0050.
Take part in fun and games at The Dingley Familyand Play Therapy Group tent. There will be a rangeof royal arts and crafts for you to take part in.
Look out for ABC to read,whose special Children’sFestival storyteller will entertain all ages throughoutthe day.
Be entertained by Cloudgliderwho will beperforming in the arena at 2.30pm and 3.40pm.They will perform a whole host of favourite songs toentertain the whole family!
Pop into the art marquee and paint your ownspecial Children’s Festival sun-catcher or lanternwith Gladys Glass.
Reading Music Centre (the Berkshire Maestros) willbe performing at 12.45pm, 1.30pm and 1.45pm in thearena.
Reading 107fm will be handingout free giveaways from theirpromo car and ReadingFootball Club will be providingsome skills coachingthroughout the day.
Join Theatretrain in the main arena at 3.10pm whowill perform some highlights from their 2011 show.This will be followed by a dance masterclass thateveryone can join in!
Reading Scouts provide fun,challenge and adventure toadults and children across thetown, come along and try someof the activities they have to
offer; and find out why Scouts isn’t just for kids!
76 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
Saturday 14 May, 1
1am-4pm
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EADOW MADNESS Saturday 14 May, 11am-4pm
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EADOW MADNESS Saturday 14 May, 11am-4pm The activities include a climbing
tower, bunjee spiderweb, tentpitching competition and bushcraft!
Also join the National CyclingOrganisation who will be providingbikes, trikes and disabled bikes foranyone to come and have-a-go!
Join Rugbytots Berkshire who willbe providing
rugby themed playprogramme taster classes.
Go Kart Party will bejoining in the action toowith their extra specialchildren’s go-karts, whynot have a go or just watchthe fun at the specialMeadow Madness racecourse?
Reading Borough Librarieswill be on hand with a special ‘Meadow Madness’bookstart goodies and freebies. There will also bea range of toys from the Toy Library for you to tryout!
Join the Bengali Cultural Society who will beperforming in the arena at 2.50pm. They willpresent ‘Melodies from Kolkata’ which willcomprise of dances and instrumental piecesreflecting life in Kolkata, West Bengal in India.
Also joining in the fun on the day will be theExplore Learning team, Heart FM, League ofFriends of Royal Berkshire Hospital, theCaversham Children’s Centre, The Apollo Club,King’s Meadow Campaign and The PakistanCommunity Centre.
And as if that’s not enough, there will also be aBBQ, children’s funfair rides, free face paintingand free balloon modelling all day long!
So why not pack up a picnic and make a day of it?We look forward to seeing you there!
0118 937 2771 www.reading.gov.uk/childrensfest
Follow us on facebookwww.facebook.com/readingchildrensfestival
98 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
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EADOW MADNESS Saturday 14 May, 11am-4pm The activities include a climbing
tower, bunjee spiderweb, tentpitching competition and bushcraft!
Also join the National CyclingOrganisation who will be providingbikes, trikes and disabled bikes foranyone to come and have-a-go!
Join Rugbytots Berkshire who willbe providing
rugby themed playprogramme taster classes.
Go Kart Party will bejoining in the action toowith their extra specialchildren’s go-karts, whynot have a go or just watchthe fun at the specialMeadow Madness racecourse?
Reading Borough Librarieswill be on hand with a special ‘Meadow Madness’bookstart goodies and freebies. There will also bea range of toys from the Toy Library for you to tryout!
Join the Bengali Cultural Society who will beperforming in the arena at 2.50pm. They willpresent ‘Melodies from Kolkata’ which willcomprise of dances and instrumental piecesreflecting life in Kolkata, West Bengal in India.
Also joining in the fun on the day will be theExplore Learning team, Heart FM, League ofFriends of Royal Berkshire Hospital, theCaversham Children’s Centre, The Apollo Club,King’s Meadow Campaign and The PakistanCommunity Centre.
And as if that’s not enough, there will also be aBBQ, children’s funfair rides, free face paintingand free balloon modelling all day long!
So why not pack up a picnic and make a day of it?We look forward to seeing you there!
0118 937 2771 www.reading.gov.uk/childrensfest
Follow us on facebookwww.facebook.com/readingchildrensfestival
JOIN IN
THE FUN R
EADING LIB
RARIES
Join in the fun atReading Libraries
BOX OF DELIGHTS – CREATIVEWRITING SESSIONSaturday 21 May, 12noon – 4pm
Reading Central Library, Abbey Square
Creative writing workshop in partnership withthe National Federation of Children’s BookGroups.
Suitable for children aged between 8 – 13years. 0118 937 5950www.readinglibraries.org.uk
MIFFY THEMED STORIES AND CRAFTS
Friday 27 May,
2.15pm – 3pm
Reading Central Library,Abbey Square
Miffy Themed Stories
and Crafts
Suitable for under 5 years
For more information ring0118 937 5950
www.readinglibraries.org.uk
MAKING SUMMER FLOWERSTuesday 31 May, 2.30pm – 3pm
Southcote Library, Coronation Square,Southcote Lane
Come along and make some lovely summerflowers. Suitable for children aged between 6– 10 years. Booking essential.
0118 937 5109 www.readinglibraries.org.uk
TISSUE PAPER FLOWERSTuesday 31 May, 3pm – 4pm
Tilehurst Library, School Road
Come along and make beautiful tissue paperflowers. Suitable for all ages.
0118 937 5112 www.readinglibraries.org.uk
CLOWN FACESThursday 2 June, 10am – 11am
Palmer Park Library, St Bartholemews Road
Come along and make happy and sad clownfaces.
Suitable for children aged 5 years and over.
Booking essential.
0118 937 5106 www.readinglibraries.org.uk
ONE MADE THIS!Thursday 2 June 2.15pm – 3.15pm
Caversham Library, Church Street, Caversham
Come along and make your own Royal crown!
Suitable for children aged between 3 - 8 years
0118 937 5103 www.readinglibraries.org.uk
1110 For full details visit www.reading.gov.ukFor full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
READING LIBRARIES JOIN IN THE FUN
JOIN IN
THE FUN R
EADING LIB
RARIES
Join in the fun atReading Libraries
BOX OF DELIGHTS – CREATIVEWRITING SESSIONSaturday 21 May, 12noon – 4pm
Reading Central Library, Abbey Square
Creative writing workshop in partnership withthe National Federation of Children’s BookGroups.
Suitable for children aged between 8 – 13years. 0118 937 5950www.readinglibraries.org.uk
MIFFY THEMED STORIES AND CRAFTS
Friday 27 May,
2.15pm – 3pm
Reading Central Library,Abbey Square
Miffy Themed Stories
and Crafts
Suitable for under 5 years
For more information ring0118 937 5950
www.readinglibraries.org.uk
MAKING SUMMER FLOWERSTuesday 31 May, 2.30pm – 3pm
Southcote Library, Coronation Square,Southcote Lane
Come along and make some lovely summerflowers. Suitable for children aged between 6– 10 years. Booking essential.
0118 937 5109 www.readinglibraries.org.uk
TISSUE PAPER FLOWERSTuesday 31 May, 3pm – 4pm
Tilehurst Library, School Road
Come along and make beautiful tissue paperflowers. Suitable for all ages.
0118 937 5112 www.readinglibraries.org.uk
CLOWN FACESThursday 2 June, 10am – 11am
Palmer Park Library, St Bartholemews Road
Come along and make happy and sad clownfaces.
Suitable for children aged 5 years and over.
Booking essential.
0118 937 5106 www.readinglibraries.org.uk
ONE MADE THIS!Thursday 2 June 2.15pm – 3.15pm
Caversham Library, Church Street, Caversham
Come along and make your own Royal crown!
Suitable for children aged between 3 - 8 years
0118 937 5103 www.readinglibraries.org.uk
1110 For full details visit www.reading.gov.ukFor full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
READING LIBRARIES JOIN IN THE FUN
SUMMER CRAFTS! PART OFTOWN CENTRE DAYFriday 3 June, 10am – 12noon
Reading Town Centre
Come along to Broad Streetand find the Reading Librariesstand where you can make aregal crown and royal collage.
Suitable for under 7 years.
0118 937 5950www.readinglibraries.org.uk
BEADS AND BOOKMARKSFriday 3 June, 10.30am – 11.30amWhitley Library, Northumberland Avenue
Come along and make colourful beadedbookmarks. Suitable for ages 9 years andunderBooking essential. 0118 937 5115www.readinglibraries.org.uk
DECORATED CRESS POTSFriday 3 June, 2pm – 3pm
Battle Library, 420 Oxford Road, Reading
Come along and decorate a pot for growingcress seeds.
Suitable for children aged between 6 – 9years. Booking essential
0118 937 5100 www.readinglibraries.org.uk
READING MUSEUMDon’t forget to visit ReadingMuseum during the festival for fun,free activities for all the family.Throughout the May half term wewill have our activity cart out foryou to enjoy a range of art andcraft activities. We also have arange of trails and worksheets availablethroughout the year.
RETRO 60’s TOYSTuesday 31 May, 10am; 11.15am; 1pm &2.15pm – 1hour sessions
Reading Museum and Town Hall, BlagraveStreet
Cost - £2 (pay on day)drop inSuitable for children aged 5+ and families
0118 937 3400www.readingmuseum.org.uk
VICTORIAN SCHOOLROOMEXPERIENCETuesday 31 May, 11am, 1.15pm and 2.30pm
Reading Museum and Town Hall, BlagraveStreet,
Meet a Victorian schoolteacher and re-learnthe ‘3Rs’. A 45 minute experience for adultsand children over 5 in our unique Victorianclassroom.
£1, drop in (35 places max per session)
Suitable for all ages
0118 937 3400 www.readingmuseum.org.uk
MAKE & TAKE: 60’s Superhero MasksWednesday 1 June, 10am – 12noon & 1-3pm(2 hour sessions)
Drop in Suitable for all families
0118 937 3400 www.readingmuseum.org.uk
12 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
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USEUM OF READING
SUMMER CRAFTS! PART OFTOWN CENTRE DAYFriday 3 June, 10am – 12noon
Reading Town Centre
Come along to Broad Streetand find the Reading Librariesstand where you can make aregal crown and royal collage.
Suitable for under 7 years.
0118 937 5950www.readinglibraries.org.uk
BEADS AND BOOKMARKSFriday 3 June, 10.30am – 11.30amWhitley Library, Northumberland Avenue
Come along and make colourful beadedbookmarks. Suitable for ages 9 years andunderBooking essential. 0118 937 5115www.readinglibraries.org.uk
DECORATED CRESS POTSFriday 3 June, 2pm – 3pm
Battle Library, 420 Oxford Road, Reading
Come along and decorate a pot for growingcress seeds.
Suitable for children aged between 6 – 9years. Booking essential
0118 937 5100 www.readinglibraries.org.uk
READING MUSEUMDon’t forget to visit ReadingMuseum during the festival for fun,free activities for all the family.Throughout the May half term wewill have our activity cart out foryou to enjoy a range of art andcraft activities. We also have arange of trails and worksheets availablethroughout the year.
RETRO 60’s TOYSTuesday 31 May, 10am; 11.15am; 1pm &2.15pm – 1hour sessions
Reading Museum and Town Hall, BlagraveStreet
Cost - £2 (pay on day)drop inSuitable for children aged 5+ and families
0118 937 3400www.readingmuseum.org.uk
VICTORIAN SCHOOLROOMEXPERIENCETuesday 31 May, 11am, 1.15pm and 2.30pm
Reading Museum and Town Hall, BlagraveStreet,
Meet a Victorian schoolteacher and re-learnthe ‘3Rs’. A 45 minute experience for adultsand children over 5 in our unique Victorianclassroom.
£1, drop in (35 places max per session)
Suitable for all ages
0118 937 3400 www.readingmuseum.org.uk
MAKE & TAKE: 60’s Superhero MasksWednesday 1 June, 10am – 12noon & 1-3pm(2 hour sessions)
Drop in Suitable for all families
0118 937 3400 www.readingmuseum.org.uk
12 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
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USEUM OF READING
READING CONTEMPORARY ART FAIRSaturday 14 and Sunday 15 May, 10am – 6pmRivermead Leisure Complex, Richfield AvenueCome along and viewinspirationalcontemporary art at itsvery best, with over 100artists and galleriesexhibiting. Especially
for this year’s Children’s Festival there willbe free workshops for children run by theJelly as well as children’s art fairquestionnaires – with prizes for all thefamily!
Entry: Under 12s free, Adults £6 andConcessions £5 0175 359 1892
www.readingcontemporaryartfair.co.uk
BAND ACADEMY – MUSICEDUCATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLESaturday 14 May, 10.30am – 2pm
Plugnplay Studios, 35 Milford Road
Readipop introduces its very own BandAcademy - bringing together thebest elements of instrumentaltuition, band skills, musicworkshops and performance.Band Academy is a newapproach to learning music,featuring instrumental tuition,band skills and playing together.
Band Academy - officially launched Saturday14 May - takes place 10.30am-2pm. Sessionsare open to young people aged 11-16, and areaimed at beginner/intermediate levelguitarists, singers, bass players anddrummers. Absolute beginners also welcome.
Special taster workshops and open studiosessions for young people aged 11-18, willtake place on Thursday, 4 June, from 10.30am-4pm.
£25 a week (10 week term).
Readipop is offering 10% discount to anyonewho mentionsChildren’s Festival orwho shows a copy ofthe brochure whengoing along to asession.
www.readipop.co.uk
1514 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
Reading Children’s F
estiv
al 1
4 May - 5
June 2011
14 May - 5 June 2011 Reading Children’s Festival
TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC: READING, STEADYTEDDY!Thursday 2 June, 10am– 12noon &1pm – 3pm
ReadingMuseum andTown Hall,Blagrave Street
Calling all bears; bring your ownersalong to the Forbury Gardens whereyou can make groovy 60s craft andjoin in with some games. Don’tforget your marmalade sandwiches (in theevent of bad weather please come to theMuseum).
Drop in Suitable for all families.
0118 937 3400 www.readingmuseum.org.uk
TOWN CENTRE DAYFriday 3 June, 10am – 3.30pm
Broad Street
Don’t miss the Museum’s stall at this year’scelebrations.
Free event, drop in. Suitable for all families.
0118 937 3400
www.readingmuseum.org.uk
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READING CONTEMPORARY ART FAIRSaturday 14 and Sunday 15 May, 10am – 6pmRivermead Leisure Complex, Richfield AvenueCome along and viewinspirationalcontemporary art at itsvery best, with over 100artists and galleriesexhibiting. Especially
for this year’s Children’s Festival there willbe free workshops for children run by theJelly as well as children’s art fairquestionnaires – with prizes for all thefamily!
Entry: Under 12s free, Adults £6 andConcessions £5 0175 359 1892
www.readingcontemporaryartfair.co.uk
BAND ACADEMY – MUSICEDUCATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLESaturday 14 May, 10.30am – 2pm
Plugnplay Studios, 35 Milford Road
Readipop introduces its very own BandAcademy - bringing together thebest elements of instrumentaltuition, band skills, musicworkshops and performance.Band Academy is a newapproach to learning music,featuring instrumental tuition,band skills and playing together.
Band Academy - officially launched Saturday14 May - takes place 10.30am-2pm. Sessionsare open to young people aged 11-16, and areaimed at beginner/intermediate levelguitarists, singers, bass players anddrummers. Absolute beginners also welcome.
Special taster workshops and open studiosessions for young people aged 11-18, willtake place on Thursday, 4 June, from 10.30am-4pm.
£25 a week (10 week term).
Readipop is offering 10% discount to anyonewho mentionsChildren’s Festival orwho shows a copy ofthe brochure whengoing along to asession.
www.readipop.co.uk
1514 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
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4 May - 5
June 2011
14 May - 5 June 2011 Reading Children’s Festival
TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC: READING, STEADYTEDDY!Thursday 2 June, 10am– 12noon &1pm – 3pm
ReadingMuseum andTown Hall,Blagrave Street
Calling all bears; bring your ownersalong to the Forbury Gardens whereyou can make groovy 60s craft andjoin in with some games. Don’tforget your marmalade sandwiches (in theevent of bad weather please come to theMuseum).
Drop in Suitable for all families.
0118 937 3400 www.readingmuseum.org.uk
TOWN CENTRE DAYFriday 3 June, 10am – 3.30pm
Broad Street
Don’t miss the Museum’s stall at this year’scelebrations.
Free event, drop in. Suitable for all families.
0118 937 3400
www.readingmuseum.org.uk
A Read
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useum eve
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4 May - 5
June 2011
14 May - 5 June 2011 Reading Children’s Festival
BEATROOTS - SATURDAYSAMBA SCHOOLReadipop & Beatroots Bateria
Saturday 14 May, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
PlugnPlay Studios, 35 Milford Road
Readipop and Reading’s communitydrumming group (Beatroots) present theirenergetic and lively Samba School.
Beatroots carnival style samba mixesAfrican, Asian and Latin-American rhythmsinfluenced by the Bahian rhythms ofSalvador Brazil. The Saturday Samba Schoolis suitable for children aged 11+ and allbeginners are welcome. Go along and learnnew drumming techniques, lead instrumentsessions or even lead the whole band! Allinstruments, sticks and beaters areprovided.
£5 a week (10 weekterm)
Sessions from 2.30pm-4.30pm
Readipop andBeatroots Bateria are
offering 10% discount to anyone whomentions Children’s Festival or who shows acopy of the brochure when going along to asession. www.readipop.co.uk
FOSTERING - TIME TO CARE16 – 29 May Foster Care Fortnight
There are 50,000 children in foster care onany given day in the UK. More foster carersare needed to provide these children withsafe and caring homes while they areunable to live with their own families.Currently, there is a shortageof over 10,000 carers in the UK.
Foster Care Fortnight is anationwide annual campaignwhich raises the profile of
fostering and highlights the need for morefoster carers. Reading Borough Council’sFostering Team is using this opportunity torecruit more carers in the Reading area.
The team will be taking part in Town CentreDay on 3 June with an information stand.Come and chat with members of the team,and pick up some free giveaways forchildren.
If you are interested in finding out moreabout becoming a Foster Carer then pleasecontact the Fostering Team on 0118 9373740.
THEATRETRAIN READINGSaturday 21 May, 11.30am – 1pm
The Hill School, Peppard Road, Caversham
An opportunity to experience an excitingsession at the all new Theatretrain Reading,free of charge! Have exclusive access toTheatretrain professionals, resources andthe opportunity to perform in the West Endand 02 Arena. That’s not all, you will also beable to work alongside top professionals inspecial masterclasses, and on the 21st yourchild will be able to jump on board theTheatretrain and participate in a musicaltheatre workshop. Be inspired, build yourconfidence and have fun!
Suitable for children aged between 6-18years.
Booking essential (please quote CF02011when booking)
0118 375 0638 www.theatretrain.co.uk
1716 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
Reading Children’s F
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4 May - 5
June 2011
14 May - 5 June 2011 Reading Children’s Festival
BEATROOTS - SATURDAYSAMBA SCHOOLReadipop & Beatroots Bateria
Saturday 14 May, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
PlugnPlay Studios, 35 Milford Road
Readipop and Reading’s communitydrumming group (Beatroots) present theirenergetic and lively Samba School.
Beatroots carnival style samba mixesAfrican, Asian and Latin-American rhythmsinfluenced by the Bahian rhythms ofSalvador Brazil. The Saturday Samba Schoolis suitable for children aged 11+ and allbeginners are welcome. Go along and learnnew drumming techniques, lead instrumentsessions or even lead the whole band! Allinstruments, sticks and beaters areprovided.
£5 a week (10 weekterm)
Sessions from 2.30pm-4.30pm
Readipop andBeatroots Bateria are
offering 10% discount to anyone whomentions Children’s Festival or who shows acopy of the brochure when going along to asession. www.readipop.co.uk
FOSTERING - TIME TO CARE16 – 29 May Foster Care Fortnight
There are 50,000 children in foster care onany given day in the UK. More foster carersare needed to provide these children withsafe and caring homes while they areunable to live with their own families.Currently, there is a shortageof over 10,000 carers in the UK.
Foster Care Fortnight is anationwide annual campaignwhich raises the profile of
fostering and highlights the need for morefoster carers. Reading Borough Council’sFostering Team is using this opportunity torecruit more carers in the Reading area.
The team will be taking part in Town CentreDay on 3 June with an information stand.Come and chat with members of the team,and pick up some free giveaways forchildren.
If you are interested in finding out moreabout becoming a Foster Carer then pleasecontact the Fostering Team on 0118 9373740.
THEATRETRAIN READINGSaturday 21 May, 11.30am – 1pm
The Hill School, Peppard Road, Caversham
An opportunity to experience an excitingsession at the all new Theatretrain Reading,free of charge! Have exclusive access toTheatretrain professionals, resources andthe opportunity to perform in the West Endand 02 Arena. That’s not all, you will also beable to work alongside top professionals inspecial masterclasses, and on the 21st yourchild will be able to jump on board theTheatretrain and participate in a musicaltheatre workshop. Be inspired, build yourconfidence and have fun!
Suitable for children aged between 6-18years.
Booking essential (please quote CF02011when booking)
0118 375 0638 www.theatretrain.co.uk
1716 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
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4 May - 5
June 2011
14 May - 5 June 2011 Reading Children’s Festival
THE READING DANCE SHOWCASESunday 22 May, 10am – 6pm
Rivermead Leisure Complex, RichfieldAvenue,
An extravaganza of dance for all agesbrought to you by Reading’s dancewearstore, Dancia International. From ballet tobellydancing and ballroom to Bollywood,watch up to 50 performances from danceschools and clubs in the Reading area.
Children and adults can have fun taking partin free taster classes throughout the day,and can speak to local dance teachers faceto face in the exhibitors’ area. Win greatprizes in the hourly raffles, and buyfabulous dancewear at show prices.
Tickets - £2.50 (with profits going to charity)available on the day. Open to all ages
www.dancia.co.uk/showcase
1918 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
PETER AND THE WOLF -CHILDREN’S CONCERTREADING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sunday 22 May, 3.30pm
Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin
Reading Symphony Orchestra return to theReading Minster for their popular annualchildren's concert.
This year they will be playing the muchloved tale of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf,narrated by Hilary James and Simon Mayor.Hilary and Simon are highly regarded aspresenters, songwriters and musicaldirectors for BBC TV and Schools Radioprogrammes.
Fun for all the family and a wonderfulintroduction to the world of music.
Suitable for all ages. Tickets £5 adult, £3child, £14 Family Ticket
Tickets available from 0118 986 0707, 0118973 5517, [email protected] or on the door
www.rso.org.uk
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estiv
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4 May - 5
June 2011
14 May - 5 June 2011 Reading Children’s Festival
THE READING DANCE SHOWCASESunday 22 May, 10am – 6pm
Rivermead Leisure Complex, RichfieldAvenue,
An extravaganza of dance for all agesbrought to you by Reading’s dancewearstore, Dancia International. From ballet tobellydancing and ballroom to Bollywood,watch up to 50 performances from danceschools and clubs in the Reading area.
Children and adults can have fun taking partin free taster classes throughout the day,and can speak to local dance teachers faceto face in the exhibitors’ area. Win greatprizes in the hourly raffles, and buyfabulous dancewear at show prices.
Tickets - £2.50 (with profits going to charity)available on the day. Open to all ages
www.dancia.co.uk/showcase
1918 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
PETER AND THE WOLF -CHILDREN’S CONCERTREADING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sunday 22 May, 3.30pm
Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin
Reading Symphony Orchestra return to theReading Minster for their popular annualchildren's concert.
This year they will be playing the muchloved tale of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf,narrated by Hilary James and Simon Mayor.Hilary and Simon are highly regarded aspresenters, songwriters and musicaldirectors for BBC TV and Schools Radioprogrammes.
Fun for all the family and a wonderfulintroduction to the world of music.
Suitable for all ages. Tickets £5 adult, £3child, £14 Family Ticket
Tickets available from 0118 986 0707, 0118973 5517, [email protected] or on the door
www.rso.org.uk
Reading Children’s F
estiv
al 1
4 May - 5
June 2011
14 May - 5 June 2011 Reading Children’s Festival
THE 34TH ANNUAL READINGCOMMUNITY CARNIVALMonday 30 May, 12 noon to 7pm
Prospect Park, Liebenrood Road
Catch the colourful procession as it winds itsway through the streets of West Reading inthe early afternoon.
The procession ends at Prospect Park wherethe fun continues – stalls, fantastic food fromall over the world and live music will fill thepark. There’ll be plenty to keep the kidsamused too. 0118 937 2395
www.readingcarnival.org.uk
READING COMMUNITY CARNIVALSTEAM-UPMonday 30 May, 1pm - 5pm
Prospect Park, (Bath Road entrance - SouthEast corner of the park)
Visit the Reading Society of Model Engineersclub site in Prospect Park and ride on theminiature railway. You can also admire theworking of the detailed scale models. Kids canplay with Thomas the Tank Engine in theclubhouse. Suitable for all ages!
Entry: 50p per ride, under 5s go free
www.prospectparkminaturerailway.co.uk
COME AND TRY CANOEINGMonday 30 May; Tuesday 31 May & Wednesday1 June, 10am – 4pm (1hr sessions)
Reading Canoe Club, The Warren, Caversham,Reading, RG4 7TH
These ever popular “have a go” sessions returnto the children’s festival for 2011. This is yourchance to take part in an hour long paddlingsession. Remember to bring a towel and achange of clothes and sun cream if it’s a sunnyday. Suitable for children aged between 9-16years Booking essential 0149 162 8073www.reading-canoe.org.uk
2120 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
CHILDREN’S OLYMPICSSaturday 28 May, 1-4 pm
The Milestone Centre, Milestone Way,Northbrook Road
The Play Rangers will be hosting a children’sOlympics for children aged 2 – 12 years inpartnership with North Reading Children’sCentre.
£2 per child Suitable for children agedbetween 2 - 12 years
Booking advisable 0118 947 2689
NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK
Monday 30 May – Sunday 5 JuneNational Family Week is a new importantnational initiative to celebrate family life inBritain. Involving local councils, not-for-profit organisations, companies and familiesacross the country, the campaign willculminate in a week of activitiesencouraging families to spend timetogether.
Reading Children’s Festival is proud to bepart of National Family Week with thefollowing events taking place betweenMonday 30 May – Sunday 5 June.
www.nationalfamilyweek.co.uk
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4 May - 5
June 2011
14 May - 5 June 2011 Reading Children’s Festival
THE 34TH ANNUAL READINGCOMMUNITY CARNIVALMonday 30 May, 12 noon to 7pm
Prospect Park, Liebenrood Road
Catch the colourful procession as it winds itsway through the streets of West Reading inthe early afternoon.
The procession ends at Prospect Park wherethe fun continues – stalls, fantastic food fromall over the world and live music will fill thepark. There’ll be plenty to keep the kidsamused too. 0118 937 2395
www.readingcarnival.org.uk
READING COMMUNITY CARNIVALSTEAM-UPMonday 30 May, 1pm - 5pm
Prospect Park, (Bath Road entrance - SouthEast corner of the park)
Visit the Reading Society of Model Engineersclub site in Prospect Park and ride on theminiature railway. You can also admire theworking of the detailed scale models. Kids canplay with Thomas the Tank Engine in theclubhouse. Suitable for all ages!
Entry: 50p per ride, under 5s go free
www.prospectparkminaturerailway.co.uk
COME AND TRY CANOEINGMonday 30 May; Tuesday 31 May & Wednesday1 June, 10am – 4pm (1hr sessions)
Reading Canoe Club, The Warren, Caversham,Reading, RG4 7TH
These ever popular “have a go” sessions returnto the children’s festival for 2011. This is yourchance to take part in an hour long paddlingsession. Remember to bring a towel and achange of clothes and sun cream if it’s a sunnyday. Suitable for children aged between 9-16years Booking essential 0149 162 8073www.reading-canoe.org.uk
2120 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
CHILDREN’S OLYMPICSSaturday 28 May, 1-4 pm
The Milestone Centre, Milestone Way,Northbrook Road
The Play Rangers will be hosting a children’sOlympics for children aged 2 – 12 years inpartnership with North Reading Children’sCentre.
£2 per child Suitable for children agedbetween 2 - 12 years
Booking advisable 0118 947 2689
NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK
Monday 30 May – Sunday 5 JuneNational Family Week is a new importantnational initiative to celebrate family life inBritain. Involving local councils, not-for-profit organisations, companies and familiesacross the country, the campaign willculminate in a week of activitiesencouraging families to spend timetogether.
Reading Children’s Festival is proud to bepart of National Family Week with thefollowing events taking place betweenMonday 30 May – Sunday 5 June.
www.nationalfamilyweek.co.uk
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4 May - 5
June 2011
14 May - 5 June 2011 Reading Children’s Festival
2322 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL FILM DAYAT HEXHAMThursday 2 June, 2pm – 6pm
Hexham Road Community Centre,Bamburgh Close
Come along and be part of this fun day offilm, games and activities for children of allages.
Refreshments served 0756 418 8086
READING PLAY PLAYCLUBSTuesday 31 May – Friday 3 June
Reading Borough Council’s Childcare Teamoffer Playclubs in and around Reading.They provide a wide range of structuredplay activities for children through May halfterm.
Venues for these activities are:
Waterloo Meadows – Katesgrove Children’s Centre, Elgar Road
St Michael’s, New Venue to be announcedsoon
Emmer Green, Venue to be confirmed
St Joseph’s School, Upper Redlands Road
Age Range – 4*-11 years
8.30am – 1pm & 1-5.30pm
(Full days available)
*(4 year olds in full time education)
Reduction for pre-bookings.
For more information and how to bookcontact 0118 937 2637
[email protected] or checkout www.readingplay.co.uk
THAMES RIVERCRUISEMonday 30 May – Friday 3 JuneThameside Promenade, off Richfield Avenue,Caversham
Thames Rivercruise are offering FREE boattrips for accompanied children aged 0-16years during the half term week ofChildren’s Festival on the following trips.
30 Minute Round Trip Cruises
Departing from Thameside Promenade,Caversham at the following times; 12 noon,12.45pm and 3.30pm
Adult £4.50 / OAP £4 / Child £3.00 Children go FREE with this brochure*
80 Minute Round Trip Cruises
Departing from Thameside Promenade,Caversham at the following times; 2pm and4.15pm (on some weekdays, the 4.15pmcruise may be substituted with a 30 minutecruise)
Adult £7 / Child £5.50 / OAP £6.50
Children go FREE with this brochure*
*Children aged 4-16 go free whenaccompanied by a fare paying adult (onechild per adult), Children 4 years and undergo free as usual, no limit on numbers.
For more information or to request abrochure please contact ThamesRivercruise.
0118 948 1088
www.thamesrivercruise.co.uk
Reading Children’s F
estiv
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4 May - 5
June 2011
14 May - 5 June 2011 Reading Children’s Festival
2322 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL FILM DAYAT HEXHAMThursday 2 June, 2pm – 6pm
Hexham Road Community Centre,Bamburgh Close
Come along and be part of this fun day offilm, games and activities for children of allages.
Refreshments served 0756 418 8086
READING PLAY PLAYCLUBSTuesday 31 May – Friday 3 June
Reading Borough Council’s Childcare Teamoffer Playclubs in and around Reading.They provide a wide range of structuredplay activities for children through May halfterm.
Venues for these activities are:
Waterloo Meadows – Katesgrove Children’s Centre, Elgar Road
St Michael’s, New Venue to be announcedsoon
Emmer Green, Venue to be confirmed
St Joseph’s School, Upper Redlands Road
Age Range – 4*-11 years
8.30am – 1pm & 1-5.30pm
(Full days available)
*(4 year olds in full time education)
Reduction for pre-bookings.
For more information and how to bookcontact 0118 937 2637
[email protected] or checkout www.readingplay.co.uk
THAMES RIVERCRUISEMonday 30 May – Friday 3 JuneThameside Promenade, off Richfield Avenue,Caversham
Thames Rivercruise are offering FREE boattrips for accompanied children aged 0-16years during the half term week ofChildren’s Festival on the following trips.
30 Minute Round Trip Cruises
Departing from Thameside Promenade,Caversham at the following times; 12 noon,12.45pm and 3.30pm
Adult £4.50 / OAP £4 / Child £3.00 Children go FREE with this brochure*
80 Minute Round Trip Cruises
Departing from Thameside Promenade,Caversham at the following times; 2pm and4.15pm (on some weekdays, the 4.15pmcruise may be substituted with a 30 minutecruise)
Adult £7 / Child £5.50 / OAP £6.50
Children go FREE with this brochure*
*Children aged 4-16 go free whenaccompanied by a fare paying adult (onechild per adult), Children 4 years and undergo free as usual, no limit on numbers.
For more information or to request abrochure please contact ThamesRivercruise.
0118 948 1088
www.thamesrivercruise.co.uk
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estiv
al 1
4 May - 5
June 2011
14 May - 5 June 2011 Reading Children’s Festival
HALF TERM FUN AT THE MUSEUMOF ENGLISH RURAL LIFETuesday 1 – Friday 4 June, 9am – 5pm The Museum ofEnglish Rural Life, RedlandsRoad, Reading
Ambridge in a box
Tuesday 31 May – Friday 3 June, 10am-12noon
Be inspired by The Archers exhibition andthe Museum displays to make your own 3Dvillage in a box. Colour it in and take ithome.
Suitable for families with children aged 3+
Drop In, £1 per child
Weaving The Archers
Tuesday 31 May – Friday 3 June, 10-11am;11.15-12.15pm; 1-2pm; 2.15-3.15pm
Help us make our own woven eco Archerslandscape using strips of recycled fabric andplastic bags.
Suitable for families with children aged 3+ Drop In
Bread & Butter
Tuesday 31 May, 10am-12noon
Take it in turns to grind corn usingour quern stones. Make dough totake home and bake bread, andmake butter to eat with it. Lovely!
Suitable for families with children aged 2+
Booking essential, £3 per child
Pressing Prints
Thursday 2 June, 10am - 11am, 11.15am –12.15pm, 1pm – 2pm, 2.15pm – 3.15pm
Learn how to use a printing press with artistMartin Andrews and make beautiful printsfrom nature. Dress for mess!
Suitable for families with children aged 4+
Booking required - £2 per child
2524 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
GO BANANAS!Tuesday 30 May to Friday 3 JuneReading Borough Council Leisure Centres
Looking for something to keep the kidsentertained over half term then why notGo Bananas at your local RSL centres!Reading Sport and Leisure (RSL) centreshave a whole host of fun-packed activitiesin store. There is something for allinterests and abilities -There's plenty forthe under 5's too. So get active thisholiday and join in the Go Bananas fun!
For more information pick up a GoBananas brochure from any RSL centre,the Civic Centre or other Council outlets.
FREE SWIMMING FOR KIDSChildren who are under 16 years old andhold a Your Reading Passport can swim forfree throughout the Reading schoolholidays at leisure centres across theborough. The offer applies at CentralSwimming Pool, Arthur Hill Pool andFitness Studio, Highdown Sports Centre,Meadway Sports Centre and AcademySport Leisure Centre from Monday toFriday.
So what are you waiting for? Grab yourswimming kit and get going! Check directlywith leisure centres for exact timings.
Charges still apply at Rivermead LeisureComplex, unless children hold a concessionaryYour Reading Passport, in which case they cancontinue to swim for free at all swimming
pools. www.readingleisure.co.uk
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4 May - 5
June 2011
14 May - 5 June 2011 Reading Children’s Festival
HALF TERM FUN AT THE MUSEUMOF ENGLISH RURAL LIFETuesday 1 – Friday 4 June, 9am – 5pm The Museum ofEnglish Rural Life, RedlandsRoad, Reading
Ambridge in a box
Tuesday 31 May – Friday 3 June, 10am-12noon
Be inspired by The Archers exhibition andthe Museum displays to make your own 3Dvillage in a box. Colour it in and take ithome.
Suitable for families with children aged 3+
Drop In, £1 per child
Weaving The Archers
Tuesday 31 May – Friday 3 June, 10-11am;11.15-12.15pm; 1-2pm; 2.15-3.15pm
Help us make our own woven eco Archerslandscape using strips of recycled fabric andplastic bags.
Suitable for families with children aged 3+ Drop In
Bread & Butter
Tuesday 31 May, 10am-12noon
Take it in turns to grind corn usingour quern stones. Make dough totake home and bake bread, andmake butter to eat with it. Lovely!
Suitable for families with children aged 2+
Booking essential, £3 per child
Pressing Prints
Thursday 2 June, 10am - 11am, 11.15am –12.15pm, 1pm – 2pm, 2.15pm – 3.15pm
Learn how to use a printing press with artistMartin Andrews and make beautiful printsfrom nature. Dress for mess!
Suitable for families with children aged 4+
Booking required - £2 per child
2524 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
GO BANANAS!Tuesday 30 May to Friday 3 JuneReading Borough Council Leisure Centres
Looking for something to keep the kidsentertained over half term then why notGo Bananas at your local RSL centres!Reading Sport and Leisure (RSL) centreshave a whole host of fun-packed activitiesin store. There is something for allinterests and abilities -There's plenty forthe under 5's too. So get active thisholiday and join in the Go Bananas fun!
For more information pick up a GoBananas brochure from any RSL centre,the Civic Centre or other Council outlets.
FREE SWIMMING FOR KIDSChildren who are under 16 years old andhold a Your Reading Passport can swim forfree throughout the Reading schoolholidays at leisure centres across theborough. The offer applies at CentralSwimming Pool, Arthur Hill Pool andFitness Studio, Highdown Sports Centre,Meadway Sports Centre and AcademySport Leisure Centre from Monday toFriday.
So what are you waiting for? Grab yourswimming kit and get going! Check directlywith leisure centres for exact timings.
Charges still apply at Rivermead LeisureComplex, unless children hold a concessionaryYour Reading Passport, in which case they cancontinue to swim for free at all swimming
pools. www.readingleisure.co.uk
Reading Children’s F
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4 May - 5
June 2011
14 May - 5 June 2011 Reading Children’s Festival
STEEL BAND WORKSHOPSTuesday 31 May & Thursday 2 June, 2- 3pmand 3.15pm – 4.15pm
Watlington Hall, Watlington House, 44Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RJ
Steel pan music workshops taster sessionsoffering a chance for young people to havea go at playing different styles of music onsteel pan instruments, drums andpercussion. With professional tutors to helpand all the instruments provided in a funenvironment. The workshops are verypopular so book a place for your child now!
7-11 year olds – 2 - 3pm12-18 year olds – 3.15 -4.15pm
Booking essential
0118 937 2771
www.culturemixarts.co.uk
27For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk26 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
Corn Dollies
Friday 3 June, 10am - 11am,11.15am – 12.15pm, 1pm – 2pm,2.15pm – 3.15pm
See some of the beautiful corn dollies in ourcollection and be inspired to make your own‘countryman’s favour’ out of art straws.
Suitable for families with children aged 6+
Drop in, £2 per child
MERL Village Fete
Saturday 4 June, 10am – 5pm
Part of The Archers and MERL 60thanniversary celebrations, the MERL villagefete will be a very special event for families!Fun activities, crafts, stalls, tractors, morrisdancers and more!
Suitable for families with children aged 3+
Drop in, free entry
How to book
To book places on the above workshops,please email [email protected] orcall 0118 378 8660.
Please note that children must be accompaniedby an adult. Our fun events and workshops aredesigned so that the whole family can enjoyinteresting and informative new experiencestogether.
1 May – 22 December
Everyday stories of country folk: celebrating60 years of The Archers and MERL
The Archers and the Museum of English ruralLife were both founded in 1951. This newexhibition celebrates both the serial and theMuseum, charting changes in thecountryside over the last 60 years. Followthe anniversary trail around the Musuem tosee how present day and 1950s farmingcompare. Suitable for everyone
Normal museum times – Tuesday-Friday –9am – 5pm; Weekends 2-4.30pm
0118 378 8660 www.merl.org.uk
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4 May - 5
June 2011
14 May - 5 June 2011 Reading Children’s Festival
STEEL BAND WORKSHOPSTuesday 31 May & Thursday 2 June, 2- 3pmand 3.15pm – 4.15pm
Watlington Hall, Watlington House, 44Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RJ
Steel pan music workshops taster sessionsoffering a chance for young people to havea go at playing different styles of music onsteel pan instruments, drums andpercussion. With professional tutors to helpand all the instruments provided in a funenvironment. The workshops are verypopular so book a place for your child now!
7-11 year olds – 2 - 3pm12-18 year olds – 3.15 -4.15pm
Booking essential
0118 937 2771
www.culturemixarts.co.uk
27For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk26 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
Corn Dollies
Friday 3 June, 10am - 11am,11.15am – 12.15pm, 1pm – 2pm,2.15pm – 3.15pm
See some of the beautiful corn dollies in ourcollection and be inspired to make your own‘countryman’s favour’ out of art straws.
Suitable for families with children aged 6+
Drop in, £2 per child
MERL Village Fete
Saturday 4 June, 10am – 5pm
Part of The Archers and MERL 60thanniversary celebrations, the MERL villagefete will be a very special event for families!Fun activities, crafts, stalls, tractors, morrisdancers and more!
Suitable for families with children aged 3+
Drop in, free entry
How to book
To book places on the above workshops,please email [email protected] orcall 0118 378 8660.
Please note that children must be accompaniedby an adult. Our fun events and workshops aredesigned so that the whole family can enjoyinteresting and informative new experiencestogether.
1 May – 22 December
Everyday stories of country folk: celebrating60 years of The Archers and MERL
The Archers and the Museum of English ruralLife were both founded in 1951. This newexhibition celebrates both the serial and theMuseum, charting changes in thecountryside over the last 60 years. Followthe anniversary trail around the Musuem tosee how present day and 1950s farmingcompare. Suitable for everyone
Normal museum times – Tuesday-Friday –9am – 5pm; Weekends 2-4.30pm
0118 378 8660 www.merl.org.uk
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ASIAN DANCE WORKSHOPWednesday 1 June, 2pm – 4pm
Join in an Indian dance workshop for childrenand adults.
Suitable for ages 4 and upwards.
Entry: £1 Booking essential 0118 916 8416This event was helped by a Children’s FestivalCommunity Grant
MINI ASSAULT COURSEWednesday 1, Thursday 2 & Friday 3 June,11am – 3.30pm
Challenge Sir’s all new Mini Assault Course, runby real REME soldiers. The Museum will alsohave lot of other fun activities throughout theday.
Don’t forget to bring a change of clothes.
Ticket prices – Adult £5; Child £4; Family £15.Under 5s go free. (Prices include entry tomuseum. Tickets available on the door.
Suitable for children aged between 5-12
0118 976 3254 www.rememuseum.org.uk
READIPOP: ACCESS ALLAREASThursday 2 June, 10.30am – 4pm
PlugnPlay Studios, 35 Milford Road
Band Academy taster workshops and OpenStudios sessions for young people aged 11-18
10.30am - 12 Samba drumming workshop withBeatroots Saturday Samba School. (90 minutesessions)
12 - 2pm. Band Academy vocal coach sessions.(50 minute sessions)
12 - 2pm. Band Academy beginners drum kitworkshops. (50 minute sessions)
12 - 2pm Band Academy beginners electricguitar and bass workshop. (50 minute sessions)
2 - 4pm. Open studios - Bring your band mates
and play in arehearsal room. (2 hrsession)
1 - 4pm. OpenStudios Record atrack in therecording studio. (50minute sessions)
Entry: £4 per personwww.readipop.co.uk
ACCESS ALL AREAS - UNDERAGEGIG. 14+Thursday 2 June, 7.30pmPlay, 35 Milford Road
A live music promoted by young people foryoung people. A line-up Reading's finestyoung bands including:
Moderately MessyYou Have SpokenDown We Go (tbc)Party in the Forest (tbc)plus special guests...
£5 DOORS 7.30PM - ENDS 10.30PM Advanced tickets and more info atwww.PlayinReading.com
ORIGAMI AND JAPANESECULTURE WORKSHOPSaturday 4 June, 1 – 4pm
Wycliffe Baptist Church, 233 Kings Road
Have a go on Origami-paper folding, pickingup sweets with chopsticks, trying on akimono (traditional costume) or writingyour name in Japanese!
Entry fee: 50p donation to The British RedCross Japan Tsunami Appeal
Suitable for ages 3 years + (children must beaccompanied by an adult)
Email: [email protected]
2928 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
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June 2011
ASIAN DANCE WORKSHOPWednesday 1 June, 2pm – 4pm
Join in an Indian dance workshop for childrenand adults.
Suitable for ages 4 and upwards.
Entry: £1 Booking essential 0118 916 8416This event was helped by a Children’s FestivalCommunity Grant
MINI ASSAULT COURSEWednesday 1, Thursday 2 & Friday 3 June,11am – 3.30pm
Challenge Sir’s all new Mini Assault Course, runby real REME soldiers. The Museum will alsohave lot of other fun activities throughout theday.
Don’t forget to bring a change of clothes.
Ticket prices – Adult £5; Child £4; Family £15.Under 5s go free. (Prices include entry tomuseum. Tickets available on the door.
Suitable for children aged between 5-12
0118 976 3254 www.rememuseum.org.uk
READIPOP: ACCESS ALLAREASThursday 2 June, 10.30am – 4pm
PlugnPlay Studios, 35 Milford Road
Band Academy taster workshops and OpenStudios sessions for young people aged 11-18
10.30am - 12 Samba drumming workshop withBeatroots Saturday Samba School. (90 minutesessions)
12 - 2pm. Band Academy vocal coach sessions.(50 minute sessions)
12 - 2pm. Band Academy beginners drum kitworkshops. (50 minute sessions)
12 - 2pm Band Academy beginners electricguitar and bass workshop. (50 minute sessions)
2 - 4pm. Open studios - Bring your band mates
and play in arehearsal room. (2 hrsession)
1 - 4pm. OpenStudios Record atrack in therecording studio. (50minute sessions)
Entry: £4 per personwww.readipop.co.uk
ACCESS ALL AREAS - UNDERAGEGIG. 14+Thursday 2 June, 7.30pmPlay, 35 Milford Road
A live music promoted by young people foryoung people. A line-up Reading's finestyoung bands including:
Moderately MessyYou Have SpokenDown We Go (tbc)Party in the Forest (tbc)plus special guests...
£5 DOORS 7.30PM - ENDS 10.30PM Advanced tickets and more info atwww.PlayinReading.com
ORIGAMI AND JAPANESECULTURE WORKSHOPSaturday 4 June, 1 – 4pm
Wycliffe Baptist Church, 233 Kings Road
Have a go on Origami-paper folding, pickingup sweets with chopsticks, trying on akimono (traditional costume) or writingyour name in Japanese!
Entry fee: 50p donation to The British RedCross Japan Tsunami Appeal
Suitable for ages 3 years + (children must beaccompanied by an adult)
Email: [email protected]
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TOWN CENTRE DAYFriday 3 June,11am – 4pm Supported by
Come and join thefun as Reading towncentre creates a veryspecial welcome toits younger visitors.
Many of the towncentre stores willmark the day withexciting discounts,special offers, give-aways and in-store activities,whilst outside,street entertainerswill create a buzzwith a selection ofexciting shows.
Catch a performance from The BlackEagles. Originally from Tanzania, The BlackEagles take to the streets of Reading towow you with their impressive acrobaticshows, set to uplifting African music.
Having performed at The Royal Albert Hall,WOMAD and Glastonbury and withappearances on Blue Peter, this is one actnot to be missed.
Bernie Bennet’sTightrope Showwill appeal tothe wholefamily. Berniestudied withBrian Andro ofCirque de Soleiland brings hisunique blend ofcomedy andheart stoppingcircus skills toBroad Street.
Frid
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Town Centre Day Friday 3 June 2011
31For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk30 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
is proud to present
TOWN CENTRE DAYFriday 3 June,11am – 4pm Supported by
Come and join thefun as Reading towncentre creates a veryspecial welcome toits younger visitors.
Many of the towncentre stores willmark the day withexciting discounts,special offers, give-aways and in-store activities,whilst outside,street entertainerswill create a buzzwith a selection ofexciting shows.
Catch a performance from The BlackEagles. Originally from Tanzania, The BlackEagles take to the streets of Reading towow you with their impressive acrobaticshows, set to uplifting African music.
Having performed at The Royal Albert Hall,WOMAD and Glastonbury and withappearances on Blue Peter, this is one actnot to be missed.
Bernie Bennet’sTightrope Showwill appeal tothe wholefamily. Berniestudied withBrian Andro ofCirque de Soleiland brings hisunique blend ofcomedy andheart stoppingcircus skills toBroad Street.
For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk32 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk 33
Children can play and explore with giantgames and soft play as the Urban PlayRangers lead activities in the ForburyGardens.
More and more attractions are being addedto the day and a full programme will beavailable soon.
Get your copy at Children’s Festival venuesor visit www.livingreading.co.uk
0118 900 1624
In partnership with
John Caudreywill amuse youwith his fantasticstreet show. Thisjuggling geniusperforms on aunicycle, with alittle more than
traditional juggling balls.
Why not ‘Become an Artist for the Day’with Jelly? Visit the open-air art studioand draw, paint, print or create a sculptureat this drop-in activity culminating in amini art exhibition.
Town Centre Day Friday 3 June 2011
For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk32 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk 33
Children can play and explore with giantgames and soft play as the Urban PlayRangers lead activities in the ForburyGardens.
More and more attractions are being addedto the day and a full programme will beavailable soon.
Get your copy at Children’s Festival venuesor visit www.livingreading.co.uk
0118 900 1624
In partnership with
John Caudreywill amuse youwith his fantasticstreet show. Thisjuggling geniusperforms on aunicycle, with alittle more than
traditional juggling balls.
Why not ‘Become an Artist for the Day’with Jelly? Visit the open-air art studioand draw, paint, print or create a sculptureat this drop-in activity culminating in amini art exhibition.
Town Centre Day Friday 3 June 2011
COLEY PARK FUNDAY Sunday 5 June 11am – 4pm
Coley Park RecreationGround, Coley Park
Come along and join in thisfamily funday. There willbe face painting, bouncy castles, 5-a-sidefootball, fun fair rides, punch and judy,magician, entertainment and lots lots more
All ages 0779 978 3352
This event was helped by a Children’s FestivalCommunity Grant
READING BLOOMS - SCHOOL’S CHALLENGE Closing date Friday 24 June Across Reading
Is your school running a gardening orenvironmental project? Do you have an afterschool gardening club and are you an eco-school? Have you improved your schoollandscape or introduced a pond or allotment?
All of the schools in the Borough of Readingare invited to enter this year's SchoolsChallenge! There are awards in landscape andenvironmental categories and we are alsolooking for the best school in the “Grow toEat” category – whether you are growingtomatoes in pots, have your own allotment oreven well-stocked greenhouses. Ask yourschool if it is getting involved - or contact us.The Schools Challenge is part of Reading inBloom 2011 and the regional In Bloom events.
www.reading.gov.uk/readingblooms
Follow us on facebook – Reading in Bloom
PARKS AND OPEN SPACESREADING’S PARKS, PLAYGROUNDSAND OPEN SPACES AREGREAT PLACES TO VISITReading boasts some beautiful open spaces -some of them in the middle of busy places,others sit on the banks of the river, and withall the play parks as well, they make a greatvenue for free Children’sFestival entertainment!
Play in the ParkThere are over 50 playparks across theborough, ranging fromthe large play areas atChristchurch Meadowsand Palmer Park to small local play parkswithin housing estates. That means whetheryou want to pop to the local park or pack up apicnic and make a day of it, there is a parkthat fits the bill! The full list of these parkscan be found by visiting www.reading.gov.uk
THE BIG LUNCHThe third annual Big Lunch will take placeon Sunday 5th June 2011. Led by the EdenProject, The Big Lunch is an initiative tocelebrate neighbourliness across the UK byencouraging communities to cometogether for lunch once a year.
Reading communities are being urged topack a picnic, head to their nearest greenspace and make friends with each other.
Instead of street parties which areexpensive to manage, Reading people arebeing encouraged to go to a nearby park oropen space, eat together, play together,dance together and get to know oneanother.
For more information on your local park oropen space call the parks department on0118 937 3848.
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14 May - 5 June 2011 Reading Children’s Festival
35For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk34 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
COLEY PARK FUNDAY Sunday 5 June 11am – 4pm
Coley Park RecreationGround, Coley Park
Come along and join in thisfamily funday. There willbe face painting, bouncy castles, 5-a-sidefootball, fun fair rides, punch and judy,magician, entertainment and lots lots more
All ages 0779 978 3352
This event was helped by a Children’s FestivalCommunity Grant
READING BLOOMS - SCHOOL’S CHALLENGE Closing date Friday 24 June Across Reading
Is your school running a gardening orenvironmental project? Do you have an afterschool gardening club and are you an eco-school? Have you improved your schoollandscape or introduced a pond or allotment?
All of the schools in the Borough of Readingare invited to enter this year's SchoolsChallenge! There are awards in landscape andenvironmental categories and we are alsolooking for the best school in the “Grow toEat” category – whether you are growingtomatoes in pots, have your own allotment oreven well-stocked greenhouses. Ask yourschool if it is getting involved - or contact us.The Schools Challenge is part of Reading inBloom 2011 and the regional In Bloom events.
www.reading.gov.uk/readingblooms
Follow us on facebook – Reading in Bloom
PARKS AND OPEN SPACESREADING’S PARKS, PLAYGROUNDSAND OPEN SPACES AREGREAT PLACES TO VISITReading boasts some beautiful open spaces -some of them in the middle of busy places,others sit on the banks of the river, and withall the play parks as well, they make a greatvenue for free Children’sFestival entertainment!
Play in the ParkThere are over 50 playparks across theborough, ranging fromthe large play areas atChristchurch Meadowsand Palmer Park to small local play parkswithin housing estates. That means whetheryou want to pop to the local park or pack up apicnic and make a day of it, there is a parkthat fits the bill! The full list of these parkscan be found by visiting www.reading.gov.uk
THE BIG LUNCHThe third annual Big Lunch will take placeon Sunday 5th June 2011. Led by the EdenProject, The Big Lunch is an initiative tocelebrate neighbourliness across the UK byencouraging communities to cometogether for lunch once a year.
Reading communities are being urged topack a picnic, head to their nearest greenspace and make friends with each other.
Instead of street parties which areexpensive to manage, Reading people arebeing encouraged to go to a nearby park oropen space, eat together, play together,dance together and get to know oneanother.
For more information on your local park oropen space call the parks department on0118 937 3848.
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estiv
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June 2011
14 May - 5 June 2011 Reading Children’s Festival
35For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk34 For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk
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READING Reading’s Play Scrapstore is a local resourceoffering arts and crafts and educationalresources for use by local community groupsworking with children and adults. The scraphas been collected from local business wastematerial.
The materials we collect range from reusableoff-cuts, over-runs, rejected materials andproduction process by-products to unwantedfinished goods of all sorts.
The scrapstore is open every Tuesday from11am – 1pm and Thursdays 2pm – 5pm and atother times by appointment. For more detailsor to arrange a visit, please call 0118 937 2636.
Annual membership - Schools £60, Groups £30,Individuals £15. Scrap is priced at £1 per bagand there are also lots of exciting arts and
crafts materials in stock which will be pricedindividually.
URBAN PLAY RANGERS This is an all year round service offering free playactivities for children aged up to 13 years of age,taking place across local parks around Reading.There are two sessions running daily; 12pm - 1pmfor the under 5’s and 3.30pm - 5.30pm for 8 - 13years. This is a free service and provides childrenwith activities such as arts and crafts, rounders,
treasure hunts, football, rockclimbing, archery, co-operativegames and much, much more.
For more information on theUrban Play Rangers and a timetable of sessionsand locations contact Andy on 0118 937 2635 orvisit www.urbanplayrangers.co.uk
37For full details visit www.readingarts.com36 For full details visit www.readingarts.com
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Sunday 15 May, 11.30am & 2pm South Street
How the Koala Learntto HugSteven Lee is author of children's favourites The Witch's Bogey and Bink And The Hairy Fairy. Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, How The Koala Learnt To Hug is a charming tale about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice hug!
Tickets £7 www.readingarts.com
Shoalin WarriorsMonday 16 May, 7.30pm Direct from China!
Returning with a brand new show before embarking on a newEuropean tour. This breathtaking theatrical Kung Fu Showvividly depicts the rarely-seen Kung Fu masters’ feats of agilitystrength and skill, using Buddhist Meditation and theirrigorous martial arts training. The show is an extravaganza,with gorgeous scenery, atmospheric music, beautiful lights,and hundreds of costumes.
Show Me Chris and PuiSaturday 4 June, 11am & 2pm
Chris and Pui are coming to town bringing songs, rhymesand sketches for pre-school children & their families.
Encourage your child to join in with their teddy, doll orcharacter toy.
Chris and Pui appear in 'Show Me Show Me' onCBeebies.
Tickets £12.50, U16's £10.50, Family ticket (for 4, max 2 adults) £42 www.readingarts.com
This is a fully choreographedspectacular that features 22professionally trained KungfuMasters; you’ll be amazed bytheir death defying Kung Fudisciplines such as qigong,animal imitation boxing,drunken boxing, and fightingwith 18 kinds of dangeroustraditional weapons.
A huge hit over 3 continents,and played to sell out audiencesand standing ovationsthroughout the UK this show is a must see for familyaudiences and martial arts experts enthusiasts alike.
Tickets £20.50, £18.50, U16s £5off, Concessions £3 off.Family Ticket £65. Groups 10+ £15. www.readingarts.com
READING ARTS - BOX OFFICE 0118 960 6060
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Reading Children’s F
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READING Reading’s Play Scrapstore is a local resourceoffering arts and crafts and educationalresources for use by local community groupsworking with children and adults. The scraphas been collected from local business wastematerial.
The materials we collect range from reusableoff-cuts, over-runs, rejected materials andproduction process by-products to unwantedfinished goods of all sorts.
The scrapstore is open every Tuesday from11am – 1pm and Thursdays 2pm – 5pm and atother times by appointment. For more detailsor to arrange a visit, please call 0118 937 2636.
Annual membership - Schools £60, Groups £30,Individuals £15. Scrap is priced at £1 per bagand there are also lots of exciting arts and
crafts materials in stock which will be pricedindividually.
URBAN PLAY RANGERS This is an all year round service offering free playactivities for children aged up to 13 years of age,taking place across local parks around Reading.There are two sessions running daily; 12pm - 1pmfor the under 5’s and 3.30pm - 5.30pm for 8 - 13years. This is a free service and provides childrenwith activities such as arts and crafts, rounders,
treasure hunts, football, rockclimbing, archery, co-operativegames and much, much more.
For more information on theUrban Play Rangers and a timetable of sessionsand locations contact Andy on 0118 937 2635 orvisit www.urbanplayrangers.co.uk
37For full details visit www.readingarts.com36 For full details visit www.readingarts.com
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Sunday 15 May, 11.30am & 2pm South Street
How the Koala Learntto HugSteven Lee is author of children's favourites The Witch's Bogey and Bink And The Hairy Fairy. Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, How The Koala Learnt To Hug is a charming tale about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice hug!
Tickets £7 www.readingarts.com
Shoalin WarriorsMonday 16 May, 7.30pm Direct from China!
Returning with a brand new show before embarking on a newEuropean tour. This breathtaking theatrical Kung Fu Showvividly depicts the rarely-seen Kung Fu masters’ feats of agilitystrength and skill, using Buddhist Meditation and theirrigorous martial arts training. The show is an extravaganza,with gorgeous scenery, atmospheric music, beautiful lights,and hundreds of costumes.
Show Me Chris and PuiSaturday 4 June, 11am & 2pm
Chris and Pui are coming to town bringing songs, rhymesand sketches for pre-school children & their families.
Encourage your child to join in with their teddy, doll orcharacter toy.
Chris and Pui appear in 'Show Me Show Me' onCBeebies.
Tickets £12.50, U16's £10.50, Family ticket (for 4, max 2 adults) £42 www.readingarts.com
This is a fully choreographedspectacular that features 22professionally trained KungfuMasters; you’ll be amazed bytheir death defying Kung Fudisciplines such as qigong,animal imitation boxing,drunken boxing, and fightingwith 18 kinds of dangeroustraditional weapons.
A huge hit over 3 continents,and played to sell out audiencesand standing ovationsthroughout the UK this show is a must see for familyaudiences and martial arts experts enthusiasts alike.
Tickets £20.50, £18.50, U16s £5off, Concessions £3 off.Family Ticket £65. Groups 10+ £15. www.readingarts.com
READING ARTS - BOX OFFICE 0118 960 6060
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VENUES
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VENUES Reading Children’s Festival
Sport andLeisure Academy SportLeisure CentreNorthumberlandAvenue 0118 937 0270Arthur Hill Pool &Fitness StudioKings Road 0118 937 5055CentralSwimming PoolBattle Street0118 937 5070HighdownSports CentreSurley Row0118 937 5095Meadway SportsCentreDunsfold Road0118 937 5060Palmer ParkSports Stadium WokinghamRoad0118 937 5080RivermeadLeisure CentreRichfield Avenue0118 937 5000Community andPlayMAPP Centre22 MountPleasant0118 916 8410MilestoneCentre,Milestone Way,NorthbrookRoad, CavershamPark Village0118 947 2589Minster Churchof St Mary theVirginSt Mary Butts0118 957 1057
South ReadingCommunityCentreNorthumberlandAvenue 0118 937 5630St JosephsConventPlayclubUpper RedlandsRoad0118 937 2635St Michael’sPlayclubSt Michael’sChurch Hall,Routh Lane0118 937 2634 /7The Hill SchoolPeppard Road,Caversham0118 937 5560WaterlooMeadowsPlayclubElgar Road0118 937 2635Arts and CultureBattle LibraryOxford Road0118 937 5112CavershamLibrary, ChurchStreet,Caversham0118 937 5103The HexagonTheatreQueens Walk0118 960 6060Jelly3rd Floor, 42Market PlaceThe Museum ofEnglish Rural LifeRedlands Road 0118 378 8660Reading Museum,Town HallBlagrave Street0118 937 3400
Palmer ParkLibraryStBartholomew’sRoad0118 937 5106Reading CanoeClubThe Warren,Caversham0118 947 8073Reading CentralLibraryAbbey Square0118 937 5950South StreetArts Centre, 21South Street0118 960 6060SouthcoteLibraryCircuit Lane0118 937 5109Tilehurst LibrarySchool Road0118 937 5112Whitley LibraryNorthumberlandAvenue0118 937 5115
OthersREME Museumof TechnologyIsaac NewtonRoad, Arborfield0118 976 3375ThamesRivercruiseThamesidePromenade,Caversham0118 948 1088
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VENUES Reading Children’s Festival
Sport andLeisure Academy SportLeisure CentreNorthumberlandAvenue 0118 937 0270Arthur Hill Pool &Fitness StudioKings Road 0118 937 5055CentralSwimming PoolBattle Street0118 937 5070HighdownSports CentreSurley Row0118 937 5095Meadway SportsCentreDunsfold Road0118 937 5060Palmer ParkSports Stadium WokinghamRoad0118 937 5080RivermeadLeisure CentreRichfield Avenue0118 937 5000Community andPlayMAPP Centre22 MountPleasant0118 916 8410MilestoneCentre,Milestone Way,NorthbrookRoad, CavershamPark Village0118 947 2589Minster Churchof St Mary theVirginSt Mary Butts0118 957 1057
South ReadingCommunityCentreNorthumberlandAvenue 0118 937 5630St JosephsConventPlayclubUpper RedlandsRoad0118 937 2635St Michael’sPlayclubSt Michael’sChurch Hall,Routh Lane0118 937 2634 /7The Hill SchoolPeppard Road,Caversham0118 937 5560WaterlooMeadowsPlayclubElgar Road0118 937 2635Arts and CultureBattle LibraryOxford Road0118 937 5112CavershamLibrary, ChurchStreet,Caversham0118 937 5103The HexagonTheatreQueens Walk0118 960 6060Jelly3rd Floor, 42Market PlaceThe Museum ofEnglish Rural LifeRedlands Road 0118 378 8660Reading Museum,Town HallBlagrave Street0118 937 3400
Palmer ParkLibraryStBartholomew’sRoad0118 937 5106Reading CanoeClubThe Warren,Caversham0118 947 8073Reading CentralLibraryAbbey Square0118 937 5950South StreetArts Centre, 21South Street0118 960 6060SouthcoteLibraryCircuit Lane0118 937 5109Tilehurst LibrarySchool Road0118 937 5112Whitley LibraryNorthumberlandAvenue0118 937 5115
OthersREME Museumof TechnologyIsaac NewtonRoad, Arborfield0118 976 3375ThamesRivercruiseThamesidePromenade,Caversham0118 948 1088
PARTNERS Reading Children’s Festival
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A big thank you to all our partners, withoutwhom Children’s Festival would not be thesame!
Please contact specific venues if youwould like details of wheelchair access etc.
ABC to Read
Active Parks
Apollo After School Club
Beatroots Bateria
Bengali Cultural Society
Caversham Children’sCentre
Caversham Park VillageSocial Club
Citrus Studio
Cloudglider
Coley Park CommunityAssociation
Dancia InternationalReading
Dingley Family & PlayTherapy Group
Explore Learning
Heart FM
Jelly
Kings Meadow Campaign
League of Friends of theRoyal Berkshire Hospital
MAD Academy
Milestone Centre
Museum of English RuralLife
Museum of Reading
National CyclingOrganisation
New Directions
North Reading Chidren’sCentre
Pakistan CommunityCentre
RASPO
RBC Play DevelopmentTeam
ReadDance and TheatreCompany
Reading 107fm
Reading Arts & Venues
Reading Blooms
Reading Buses
Reading Canoe Club
Reading CommunityCarnival Committee
Reading Contemporary ArtFair
Reading Football Club
Reading Libraries
Reading Music Centre
Reading Play
Reading Post
Reading Sport & Leisure
Reading Scouts
Reading Society of ModelEngineers
Reading SymphonyOrchestra
Reading UK CIC
Reading YMCA
Readipop
REME Museum ofTechnology
Rugbytots Berkshire
Southcote Children’sCentre
Sport Reading
Thames Rivercruise
The Oracle
Theatretrain
PARTNERS
For full details visit www.reading.gov.uk