Fun in Brum Summer Holiday Activities 2009 Details of Playschemes and Inclusive Playschemes are available separately. Please call 0121 303 3521 for details

Please note that some activities are only available to children and young people living in specific areas. Please contact activity organisers to check availability. Safeguarding Statement This list of events has been compiled by the Family Information Service for information only. It is up to the parent/carer to decide what is most appropriate for their child. Birmingham City Council has not vetted any of the organisations listed here, nor does it recommend or endorse any of them. It is the responsibility of parents/carers to carry out their own checks and to feel completely satisfied with the safety of their child and the quality of the service offered. Family Information Service, Central Library, B3 3HQ 0121 303 3521 Page 1 of 30

10 July 2009

Family Saturday Drop-in: activity responding to Carmen Herrera exhibition. 01/08/09

2pm-5pm

Tel: 0121 248 0708 E: [email protected] Web: www.ikon-gallery.co.uk 1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HS 0121 248 0708

Children's Summer Singing Course, Bournville! Fun packed weeks of activity for children aged 6-16 years old. During each week the children work towards an exciting musical production, which they perform at the end of the week to family and friends. The week includes: art, drama, music, singing and dance. 2 week course. Children must bring a packed lunch, a pencil, comfortable clothing and shoes. 10am-3pm

03/08/09 - 15/08/09 £100 per child, per week 6-16yrs old

25 hours of tuition, £4 per hour Reduced price is available for children attending both weeks of the course and families with more than one child attending the course. Course will take place at: St. Francis Primary School, Teazel Avenue, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1LZ. Contact Laura for details: 0781 761 7923

Twilight Sessions Working with the Park Ranger Service we will create a mini - camp. Participants will need to register their interest with staff in advance and parents will be required to complete a consent form 03/08/09; 10/08/09;17/08/09 & 24/08/09

4.00pm - 8.30pm

Free 9+ 0121 464 4772

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Photo Opportunity Come and meet our goats, bring your camera to record the moment 10:30am

04/08/2009 Adults £3.00, £2 concessions, Children 5-15 yrs £1.00, Under 5s Free All All children must be accompanied by an adult Birmingham Nature Centre Pershore Road, B5 7RL 0121 472 7775

Baby Signing & Messy Play Baby Signing running for 4 weeks. Every Tuesday, 2 sessions. 10am-11am or 11am -12pm. Free Messy Play running for 3 weeks. Every Tuesday, starting 4th August. 1.30pm 2.30pm. Under 5's. Varies

04/08/2009 - 25/08/2009 Free Booking essential. Contact: 0121 675 3408, for further information. Featherstone Children's Centre & Nursery School, 29 Highcroft Road, Birmingham, B23 6AU. 0121 675 3408

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Pirates Ahoy me hearties…make a terrific telescope, create an eye patch and cut throat cutlass, talk like a pirate and plunder your way to the buried treasure in our pirate trail! 04/08/2009-16/08/2009

Tue-Fri, 10:00am-5:00pm, Sun, 2:00pm-5:00pm

Adults £3.50, Concessions £2, Children £1.50, Family £9 All Wicked Workshops at Selly Manor SHIP SHAPE- Make a model Tudor ship! - 18th August LAVENDER BAGS- Sew your own with supplies from the garden- 19th August MAKE A KITE- Make and decorate your very own kite- 20th August TOY TINKERING- Make your own traditional toys including a cup & ball- 25th August JESTER SKILLS & TUDOR GAMES- Learn juggling, diablo and plate spinning skills- 26th August MARVELLOUS MEDICINES & ROTTEN REMEDIES- Make your own mini knot garden, and historic concoctions- 27th August Booking essential, call 0121 472 0199 or email [email protected]. Workshops run at 10am and 1pm on the stated day and last for one and a half hours. Workshops are suitable for children aged 5-11 and cost £3.50 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Selly Manor Maple Road Bournville Birmingham B30 2AE 0121 472 0199

National Playday 05/08/09

11.00am - 4.00pm

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Fantasy Writing Shop Story work. Write your own adventure story. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Suitable for 8-12 year olds. 06/08/2009

2pm-3.30pm

For further information call: 0121 303 2421 Centre for the Child - Ground Floor, Central Library Chamberlain Square 0121 303 2421

Sportszone Summer Holiday Sports Camps Exciting sports camps during summer 2009. Camp 1 - mon/10/aug - wed/12/aug Camp 2 - mon/17/aug - wed/19/aug Camp 3 - mon/24/aug - wed/26/aug 9.30am - 3.30pm

10/08/09 - 26/08/09 £2.50 per day 8-11yrs old

For more information and to book a place on the camps, ring chirs coley on: 07976 724 952 Benson Community School, Benson Road, Birmingham, B18 5TD. 0121 554 4913

Build a Bug Come and make a bug using junk materials, the materials will be provided. 2:00pm

10/08/2009 Adults £3.00, £2 concessions, Children 5-15 yrs £1.00, Under 5s Free All All children must be accompanied by an adult Birmingham Nature Centre Pershore Road, B5 7RL 0121 472 7775

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10 July 2009

Animation Storyteller Animation storyteller, Susannah Willets will be at the library. 10.30am - 11.30am

10/8/09 Free All ages

All our activities are suitable for all/most children with disabilities. If your child has disabilities, please call for further information on: 0121 464 4210 Glebe Farm Library, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 9NA 0121 464 4210

Summer Play Weeks 10th Aug - 14th Aug: Under 11yr olds 24th Aug - 29th Aug: Over 11yr olds 10am - 2pm

10/8/09 - 29/8/09 £1.50 a day Varies

If your child has physical disabilities, please call Jill Buckley for further information on: 0121 783 3972 Hallmoor Special School, Hallmoor Road, Birmingham, B33 9QY 01217 833972

Look at me now! The challenge this week is to devise, practise and perform a piece of theatre to be performed on the final afternoon. Young people will experience a number of workshops in theatre, music and movement with professionals in the fabulous REP theatre. 10/8/09-14/08/09 Free 13-17 year olds Booking essential. First come first served basis. Booking Line: 0121 212 9838 Download booking form: www.ufa.org.uk or email [email protected] University of the First Age, St Paul's Cottages, 59/60 Water Street, The Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B3 1EP. 0121 212 9838

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Trust Me I'm a Tour Guide @ Back to Back houses & the Custard Factory Working within a team at this award winning National Trust property, Young People will make new friends, gain confidence and discover how to draw an audience into the fascinating world of the characters that lived in each of the wonderful Birmingham Back to Back houses. 10/8/09-14/08/09 Free 16-20 yr olds Booking essential. First come first served basis. Booking Line: 0121 212 9838 Download booking form: www.ufa.org.uk or email [email protected] University of the First Age, St Paul's Cottages, 59/60 Water Street, The Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B3 1EP. 0121 212 9838

Summer Workshops For families of children aged 5 and under: Tue 11 Aug, 2-4pm FREE Tue 18 Aug, 2-4pm FREE 11/08/09 & 18/08/09

2pm - 4pm

Tel: 0121 248 0708 E: [email protected] Web: www.ikon-gallery.co.uk 1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HS 0121 248 0708

The Forgotten Teddy Bear Show The story of a teddy bear left in the bin, who with the help of some magic and lots of friends finds a home! Two Showings. 14/8/2009

10am-11am & 11.30am-12.30pm

£1 per ticket Booking essential. Contact: 0121 675 3408, for further information. Featherstone Children's Centre & Nursery School, 29 Highcroft Road, Birmingham, B23 6AU. 0121 675 3408

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History Day Guided Walk Lets do the time walk again to 1823 when it all began - and finish back in the present at the lodge. 15/08/2009

2:00am

Buses: 8, 66 Edgbaston Reservoir 115 Reservoir Road Ladywood, B16 9EE 0121 454 1908

Solar Party Take part in safely observing the sky during the day with the help of Birmignham Astronomical Society. This event is part a series of events celebrating the International Year of Astronomy. For further information check online at www.birmingham-astronomy.co.uk 16/8/09

10am-5pm

Tel: 0121 355 6370 Web: www.birmingham.gov.uk/suttonpark Buses: 68, 71, 104/A, 105, 111, 114, 115, 196, 366, 377, 451, 902, 904, 905, 914, 915 Sutton Park National Nature Reserve, The Visitor Centre, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2YT 0121 355 6370

Story Spinning Come story spinning with Jo and Lorraine and create the Glebe Farm Quest seekers story! 10.30am - 11.30am

17/8/09 Free All ages

All our activities are suitable for all/most children with disabilities. If your child has disabilities, please call for further information on: 0121 464 4210 Glebe Farm Library, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 9NA 0121 464 4210

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10 July 2009

Trafalgar Pocket Park Project Various creative outdoor activities at the pocket park. 1pm - 4pm

17/8/09 - 21/8/09 Free All ages Contact Hannah Greenwood: 0121 778 6552 Trafalgar Pocket Park, Trafalgar Road, Moseley. 0121 778 6552

Guided Walk Come and learn more about animals at the nature centre on a guided walk. 2:00pm

18/08/2009 Adults £3.00, £2 concessions, Children 5-15 yrs £1.00, Under 5s Free All All children must be accompanied by an adult Birmingham Nature Centre Pershore Road, B5 7RL 0121 472 7775

Meet the Red Panda An opportunity for you to learn more about our red Panda. 10:30am

18/08/2009 Adults £3.00, £2 concessions, Children 5-15 yrs £1.00, Under 5s Free All All children must be accompanied by an adult Birmingham Nature Centre Pershore Road, B5 7RL 0121 472 7775

Drama Workshop Drama workshop with storyteller and poet David Calcutt. Step into the magic map and let the adventure begin…. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. 19/08/2009

2.30pm

For further information call: 0121 303 2421 Centre for the Child - Ground Floor, Central Library Chamberlain Square 0121 303 2421

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Go Wild Family Fun Day Wellie wanging, duck racing and lots more antics will be taking place on this fun packed, free family fun day. 19/08/2009

10:00am-3:00pm

All Kingfisher Country Park Sports Pavilion, Kendrick Avenue Shard End Birmingham, B34 7SA 0121 748 3798

Yardley Youth Festival Event Yardley Youth Festival event. It's good to be me! 10.30am - 12.30pm

19/8/09 Free All ages

All our activities are suitable for all/most children with disabilities. If your child has disabilities, please call for further information on: 0121 464 4210 Glebe Farm Library, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 9NA 0121 464 4210

Summer Break Family and Friends Environmental Activity Days Outdoor activities and fun at Moseley Bog Local Nature Reserve, including den building, games and but hunting. Wear outdoor clothing. There will be a tarpaulin shelter if it rains. Meet at Sarehole Mill. Booking essential. Phone for further details. 19/8/09 & 25/8/09

11am-3pm

Tel: 0121 702 2739 Web: www.birmingham.gov.uk/shirecountrypark Buses: 11 and 4 to Cole Bank Road. Rail: Hall Green Railway Station, Yardley Wood Railway Station Sarehole Mill, Colebank Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 0BD 0121 702 2739

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10 July 2009

Birmingham Carnival Birmingham's colourful biennial celebration of African-Carribean culture, including a street carnival procession, live music, dancing and traditional food. The new carnival queen will be chosen in July - if you think you've got what it takes then call Professor Black on: 0121 523 7702. 1pm - 9pm

2/8/2009 Free All ages

Contact: 0121 303 3008, for general information, market stall bookings and to get involved. Perry Park, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42.

Debutots Sessions Music, dance and drama. 2 sessions. 20/8/2009 & 27/8/2009

1pm - 1.45pm

Under 5's Booking essential. Contact: 0121 675 3408, for further information. Featherstone Children's Centre & Nursery School, 29 Highcroft Road, Birmingham, B23 6AU. 0121 675 3408

Bat Night Join the Rangers for a short talk and then a walk in the dark to see which bats have made their homes at Woodgate. Booking essential. If you have a torch, bring it along. 21/08/2009

8pm - 10pm

Tel: 0121 421 7575 Website: www.birmingham.gov.uk/woodgatecountrypark Woodgate Valley Country Park - Meeting at the Visitor Centre Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS 0121 421 7575

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Teddy Bears Picnic Come and join us for a teddy bears picnic, bring your favourite teddy bear and a packed lunch. 21/8/09

12pm-2pm

Booking essential. Contact: 0121 675 3408, for further information. Featherstone Children's Centre & Nursery School, 29 Highcroft Road, Birmingham, B23 6AU. 0121 675 3408

Holiday Club Holiday Club for kids 4-8yrs old. Monday - Friday. Places Available. Please call for further information on: 0121 458 3471 22/07/09 - 28/08/09 £20 for full day 4-8yrs old Closed all week beg 31/8/09 0121 458 3471

Summer Holiday Activity Trail Come along on any day over the summer holidays and have a go at our activity trail. There will be questions to answer, things to do and find with points for each. There will be a prize for the highest score each week and all entries will be entered into the end of holiday prize draw. 22/07/09 - 3/9/09

11am - 5pm

Tel: 0121 421 7575 Website: www.birmingham.gov.uk/woodgatecountrypark Woodgate Valley Country Park - Meeting at the Visitor Centre Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS 0121 421 7575

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Summer Activities Playscheme for under 5's. Bring packed lunch. 8.30am - 5.30pm

22/0720/09 - 21/08/2009 £15 a day Under 5's

Booking essential. Contact: 0121 675 3408, for further information. Featherstone Children's Centre & Nursery School, 29 Highcroft Road, Birmingham, B23 6AU. 0121 675 3408

Aspire Active Camps Physical activity based Ofsted registered childcare. Activities include Activity Camp, Razzamataz Stage Academy, Street Beats Dance Academy and Cricket Academy 23/07/2009- 28/08/2009

8:00am-6:00pm

£2 per hour Bring Packed Lunch Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road Sutton Coldfield, B74 2NH 08455 08 27 34 08455 08 27 34 08455 08 27 34

Moonwalking Discover fun space explorations with Andy Lound as part of moon week. Try on a space helmet and try your hand at rocket repairs wearing space gloves. Make a rocket and prepare for launch! 12:30pm-3:30pm

24/07/2009 Free All Contact: 0121 554 9122 for further information. Soho House Museum 5 Soho Avenue Handsworth B18 5LB 0121 554 9122

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Reptile Talk Come and learn more about our reptiles 2:00pm

24/08/2009 Adults £3.00, £2 concessions, Children 5-15 yrs £1.00, Under 5s Free All All children must be accompanied by an adult Birmingham Nature Centre Pershore Road, B5 7RL 0121 472 7775

Dragon Quest Games Dragon Quest games session for children. 10.30am - 11.30am

24/8/09 Free age 8 upwards

All our activities are suitable for all/most children with disabilities. If your child has disabilities, please call for further information on: 0121 464 4210 Glebe Farm Library, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 9NA 0121 464 4210

Native American Jewellery Hear about the traditionsof American Indian crafts and make some of your own jewellery, this will involve handling small objects. £2.50 charge for materials. Suitable for adults and older children. Booking essential. 25/07/2009

11am-1pm, 2.30pm-4.30pm

Tel: 0121 355 6370 Web: www.birmingham.gov.uk/suttonpark Buses: 68, 71, 104/A, 105, 111, 114, 115, 196, 366, 377, 451, 902, 904, 905, 914, 915 Sutton Park National Nature Reserve, The Visitor Centre, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2YT 0121 355 6370

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Wildlife Trail Follow our quiz trail trail round the reservoir, complete the activities to answer the questions. Call into the lodge to discover the score and find out how wild you are. 25/07/2009 - 26/07/2009

10:00am - 6:00pm

Buses: 8, 66 Edgbaston Reservoir 115 Reservoir Road Ladywood, B16 9EE 0121 454 1908

Reptile Talk Come and learn more about our reptiles 2:00pm

25/08/2009 Adults £3.00, £2 concessions, Children 5-15 yrs £1.00, Under 5s Free All All children must be accompanied by an adult Birmingham Nature Centre Pershore Road, B5 7RL 0121 472 7775

Summer Break Wildflowers, Butterflies an d Hoverflies. A quick survey of the Swanshurst meadows, looking for flowers and beasties. Meet at Swanshurst car park on Yardley Wood Road. 26/07/2009

11am - 1pm

Tel: 0121 702 2739 Web: www.birmingham.gov.uk/shirecountrypark Buses: 11 and 4 to Cole Bank Road. Rail: Hall Green Railway Station, Yardley Wood Railway Station Sarehole Mill, Colebank Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 0BD 0121 702 2739

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Popular Storyteller - Fran O'Boyle Fran O'Boyle as 'Julius Drake Victorian Dragon Hunter' Booking essential. 26/08/09

10.30am-11.30am

6yrs old and over Tel: 0121 464 7400 www.birmingham.gov.uk/libraries Quinton Library, Ridgacre Road, B32 2TW 0121 464 7400/ 0148

Reptile Talk Come and learn more about our reptiles 2:00pm

26/08/2009 Adults £3.00, £2 concessions, Children 5-15 yrs £1.00, Under 5s Free All All children must be accompanied by an adult Birmingham Nature Centre Pershore Road, B5 7RL 0121 472 7775

Rathayatra Festival An Indian celebration of Hare Krishna, with a colourful chariot procession followed by music, food and entertainment. 12pm-7pm

26/7/2009 Free All ages Contact: 0121 303 3008 for further information Victoria Square, City Centre, Birmingham.

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Sheldon Country Fayre Meet the farmyard animals and explore city's local farm at this traditional country fayre. 11:00am-5:00pm

26/7/2009 Free All ages Contact: 0121 303 3008, for further information

Sheldon Country Park, Ragley Drive, Church Road, Sheldon, Birmingham B26 3TU. Tel: 0121 742 0226, Web: www.birmingham.gov.uk/sheldonpark. Buses: 60,71,72,169 0121 742 0226

Circus Skills Workshop Circus skills workshop for children. 10.30am-11.30am

26/8/09 Free 8-12yrs old

All our activities are suitable for all/most children with disabilities. If your child has disabilities, please call for further information on: 0121 464 4210 Glebe Farm Library, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 9NA 0121 464 4210

Parks 4 Play Free play opportunities including arts and crafts, sports, group games and workshops. Open Access Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays per week. 1pm - 4pm

27/07/09 - 20/08/09 Free 5-11yrs old onwards

Contact Michelle Kelly on: 07882 011 295 for further information. Kings Heath Park, Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7TQ. 0121 444 2848

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Summer Acitivities Summer Playscheme 2.30pm - 4.30pm

27/07/09 - 21/08/09 50p a session 8 years plus Contact: Liz Parkes on 0121 464 6799 Shustoke, Birmingham, B34 7BA 0121 464 6779

Play in the Park Play in the park is an open event, children can attend with or without carers and play staff are available to help facilitate and resource children's play (but are not responsible for the whereabouts of participants). Staff bring along a wide variety of equipment and resources which children and carers can use. 27/07/09 31/07/09;04/08/09;07/08/09; 10/08/09 - 18/08/09; 28/08/09

2.00pm - 6.00pm

Free 5 to 13 years Chinnbrook Park 0121 464 4772

Summer Activities at Pype Hayes Children Centre Range of activities throughout the Summer for children under 5 including family fun workshops, stay and play and day trips to seaside. 27/07/09 to 31/08/09

9am

Places are limited so please call Pype Hayes Children's Centre on 0121 464 4252 to book a place or find out more information Pype Hayes Children's Centre Gunter Rd Pype Hayes B24 0RU 0121 464 2367

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Summer Activities 2pm - 2.45pm Storytime 3pm - 4pm Drop-in craft activity Dates: 27th July, 29th July, 3rd Aug, 5th Aug, 10th Aug, 12th Aug, 17th Aug, 24th Aug & 26th Aug 27/07/2009

2pm - 2.45pm & 3pm-4pm

For further information call: 0121 303 2421 Centre for the Child - Ground Floor, Central Library Chamberlain Square 0121 303 2421

Summer Break All events start at the interpretative centre and are bookable in advance. 27th July - Slugs and snails 3rd Aug - Beetles and spiders 10 Aug - Boatmen and backswimmers 17 Aug - Grasshoppers and ladybirds 24 Aug - Dragonflies and butterflies 27/07/2009-24/08/2009

11am-12.30pm & 2pm-3.30pm

Call for more information. Booking essential Plantsbrook Local Nature Reserve, The Interpretative Centre (off Eachelhurst Road), Erdington, Birmingham, B24 0QL. Tel: 0121 351 7007. Web:www.birmingham.gov.uk/plantsbrook 0121 351 7007

Reptile Talk Come and learn more about our reptiles 2:00pm

27/08/2009 Adults £3.00, £2 concessions, Children 5-15 yrs £1.00, Under 5s Free All All children must be accompanied by an adult Birmingham Nature Centre Pershore Road, B5 7RL 0121 472 7775

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Summer Activities 10am-12pm Introduction to Fantasy Role-playing Games. Descend into the darkest dungeons and join the quest to slay the ancient dragon. 2.30pm-3.30pm Storyteller Fran O'Boyle. Meet Fran's creation Julias Drake, Dragon Hunter and Conservationist. Session suitable for 6+. 27/08/2009

10am-12pm, 2.30pm-3.30pm

For further information call: 0121 303 2421 Centre for the Child - Ground Floor, Central Library Chamberlain Square 0121 303 2421

Summer activities Various sessions - each session has a theme, eg, music, animals, transport, seaside, etc. Every Tuesday 1pm - 3pm and Thursday 10am - 12pm. Varies

27/7/09 - 2/9/09 Free Under 5 yrs old Contact Debbie Ricketts on: 0121 675 6060 This event is suitable for all children, including those with disabiliites.

Kitts Green Children's Centre, 45 Ridpool Road, Lea Hall, Birmingham, B33 9RB. 0121 675 6060

Scamps (Parks 4 Play) Fun, inclusive in-door activities - games, art & crafts, etc. This scheme will be offered to the children who attend Scamps at Kings Heath Primary School. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday per week. 10am - 12pm

27/7/09 - 20/8/09 £1 3-7yrs old

Contact Michelle Kelly on: 07882 011 295 for further information. Kings Heath Park Bowls Hut, Kings Heath Park, Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7TQ. 0121 444 2848

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Golf 27th July - Learn to play in July, free golf lessons and equipment hire. 27th July - Find a Wi Tiger - junior golf in inner city parks - 4 weeks programme 17th Aug - Birmingham Junior Open Championship 1st Sept - Training for Sport - Golf Coach Education winter programme 27/7/09, 17/08/09 & 1/09/09 Tel: 0121 421 7575 Website: www.birmingham.gov.uk/woodgatecountrypark Woodgate Valley Country Park - Meeting at the Visitor Centre Clapgate Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3DS 0121 421 7575

Fire! - a multi activity week For this challenge you will be having fun with art, ICT, drama and creative writing. As well as all the activities you'll be learning more about your role as a citizen and leader in your community. 27/7/09-31/07/09 Free 10-13yrs old Booking essential. First come first served basis. Booking Line: 0121 212 9838 Download booking form: www.ufa.org.uk or email [email protected] University of the First Age, St Paul's Cottages, 59/60 Water Street, The Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B3 1EP. 0121 212 9838

RSPB Holiday Wildlife Club Summer Special. Tuesdays, 5-7yr olds Thursdays, 8-10yr olds 10am - 4pm

28/07/09 - 27/08/09 £12 per session 5-7yr olds & 8-10yr olds For further information: 0121 357 7395 RSPB Sandwell Valley, Tanhouse Avenue, Great Barr, B43 5AR. 0121 357 7395

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Summer Disco Party Summer Disco Party Suitable for all the family 28/08/09

2pm - 4pm

For further information call: 0121 303 2421 Centre for the Child - Ground Floor, Central Library Chamberlain Square 0121 303 2421

Reptile Talk Come and learn more about our reptiles 2.00pm

28/08/2009 Adults £3.00, £2 concessions, Children 5-15 yrs £1.00, Under 5s Free All All children must be accompanied by an adult Birmingham Nature Centre Pershore Road, B5 7RL 0121 472 7775

Junior Angling Tuition These events for 8-12yr old beginners will give help, tuition and guidelines on wildlife friendly angling. Sponsored by Fosters of Birmingham, angling specialists. Book with Fosters on 0121 344 3333. Booking essential. 29/07/09, 5/08/09, 19/08/09 & 26/08/09

11am - 3pm

Tel: 0121 355 6370 Web: www.birmingham.gov.uk/suttonpark Buses: 68, 71, 104/A, 105, 111, 114, 115, 196, 366, 377, 451, 902, 904, 905, 914, 915 Sutton Park National Nature Reserve, The Visitor Centre, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2YT 0121 355 6370

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Mid-week Meander A gentle walk to Cole bank and back looking out for wild flowers and wildlife on the way. S 29/07/2009

11:00am-2:00pm

Sturdy footwear recommended and light refreshments provided. Kingfisher Country Park Sports Pavilion, Kendrick Avenue Shard End Birmingham, B34 7SA 0121 748 3798

Reading Challenge and Holiday Activities Wed 29th July - Reading Challenge, 5-11yrs old Wed 5th Aug - Pack of Cards, 5-11yrs old Wed 12th Aug - Seek and ye shall find, 5-11yrs old Wed 19th Aug - Annamation Dynamic Storytelling Fri 21st Aug - St. George and the Dragon, for under 5yr olds, 11am -11.45am Wed 26th Aug - Dangerous situations, 5-11 yrs old 10.30am - 11.30am

29/07/2009 - 26/08/2009 Admission by ticket only Under 5's & 5-11yrs old Tickets available from Weoley Castle Library, in advance.

Weoley Castle Library,76 Beckbury Road, Birmingham, B29 5HR. Tel: 0121 464 1664 0121 464 1664

Kids Against Crime Summer In the Park Interactive workshops, Drama, Art & Crafts, Judo. Visit to Cleone Food & Newstyle Radio. Swimming Sports and other fun activities for children ages 815yrs old. 3/8/09 - 14/8/09

9am - 3pm

8-15 yrs old Contact: Joy Turner on 0121 772 3929 Email: [email protected] Summerfield Park, Dudley Road, Winson Green, Birmingham, B18 4EJ. 0121 772 3929

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Family Learning Various activities throughout 6 weeks, including jewellery making, mendhi magic, creative crafts, ceramics, silk print making, mask making, break dancing and british sign language. 3/8/09 - 27/08/09 Contact Sharon Bridgewater (Parent Support Advisor): 0784 669 1560 Perry Beeches Methodist Church, corner of Beeches Road and Sandy Road, Great Barr,B42 2QG 0121 360 1896

Family Learning Various activities throughout 6 weeks, including jewellery making, mendhi magic, creative crafts, ceramics, silk print making, mask making, break dancing and british sign language. 3/8/09 - 27/8/09 Contact Sharon Bridgewater (Parent Support Adivsor) on: 0784 669 1560 for further details. 0121 680 4641

Walking Tall and Aiming High @ Symphony Hall Could you perform to a crowd at an outdoor event? Could you keep your balance and entertain passers-by? Could you work as a team to create something amazing? Young People who will be able to attend this week can also perform at a major outdoor event in October. 3/8/09-7/8/09 Free 14-18 yrs old Booking essential. First come first served basis. Booking Line: 0121 212 9838 Download booking form: www.ufa.org.uk or email [email protected] University of the First Age, St Paul's Cottages, 59/60 Water Street, The Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B3 1EP. 0121 212 9838

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Legal Eagles @ Wragge & Co During this week you will work as a team to deal with a number of legal and business challenges based on the construction industry. The challenge is sponsored by the law firm Wragge & Co and will be of interest to anyone interested in the legal profession. 3/8/09-7/8/09 Free 13-16yrs old Booking essential. First come first served basis. Booking Line: 0121 212 9838 Download booking form: www.ufa.org.uk or email [email protected] University of the First Age, St Paul's Cottages, 59/60 Water Street, The Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B3 1EP. 0121 212 9838

Negative to Positives Young people will explore photography using both digital and traditional filmbased equipment and techniques and also mount an exhibition at the end of the week. 3/8/09-7/8/09 Free 11-14yrs old Booking essential. First come first served basis. Booking Line: 0121 212 9838 Download booking form: www.ufa.org.uk or email [email protected] University of the First Age, St Paul's Cottages, 59/60 Water Street, The Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B3 1EP. 0121 212 9838

Summer activities Summer holiday activities for children. 10.30am - 11.30am

3/8/2009 Free 8 - 12yrs old

All our activities are suitable for all/most children with disabilities. If your child has disabilities, please call for further information on: 0121 464 4210 Glebe Farm Library, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 9NA 0121 464 4210

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Bats in the Park Come and discover some of the night time beasties that enjoy Sutton Park's night air. It is always wise to wear warm and midge proof clothing and to bring a torch. Booking essential. 30/08/2009

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Tel: 0121 355 6370 Web: www.birmingham.gov.uk/suttonpark Buses: 68, 71, 104/A, 105, 111, 114, 115, 196, 366, 377, 451, 902, 904, 905, 914, 915 Sutton Park National Nature Reserve, The Visitor Centre, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2YT 0121 355 6370

Family Storytime Every Friday and Saturday starting from Friday 31st July 31/07/2009

2pm - 2.45pm

For further information call: 0121 303 2421 Centre for the Child - Ground Floor, Central Library Chamberlain Square 0121 303 2421

Family Storytime Every Friday and Saturday starting from Friday 31st July 31/07/2009

2pm - 2.45pm

For further information call: 0121 303 2421 Centre for the Child - Ground Floor, Central Library Chamberlain Square

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Introduction to Archery Introduction to archery with an empasis on safety, etiquette and basic archery skills. Sessions are open to all age groups. No prior knowledge or skill is required. People can attend one or multiple sessions. 4/08/2009 - 13/08/2009

10.00 am - 1.00 pm , 2.00 pm 5.00 pm

£2.00 per session 8 and over. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult All equipment will be provided. No special clothing is required but loose clothing or jewellery should be avoided. Sessions will be run by an Archery GB qualified coach with experienced archers to help. All volunteers are CRB checked. Contact Derek Kelly on 0121 551 9313 or 07835055184 (evenings only) or email [email protected] King Edward VI Handsworth School, Hall Road entrance B20 2BH Tel: 0121 551 9313 0121 551 9313

Storytime Erdington Library coming in to do a session. 10.30am - 11.30am

4/8/2009 Free

Booking essential. Contact: 0121 675 3408, for further information. Featherstone Children's Centre & Nursery School, 29 Highcroft Road, Birmingham, B23 6AU. 0121 675 3408

Family Open Day Everyone welcome. Childrens stories & craft activities. Join the library, choose books, children's face painting, fancy dress for all (optional). Words on wheels bus. 10am - 3pm

5/08/09 Free Tel: 0121 464 7400 www.birmingham.gov.uk/libraries Quinton Library, Ridgacre Road, B32 2TW 0121 464 7400/ 0148

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Storytime Erdington Library doing only one session of storytime for kids. 10.30am-11.30am

5/8/09 Free Contact: 0121 675 3408, for further information.

Featherstone Children's Centre & Nursery School, 29 Highcroft Road, Birmingham, B23 6AU.

Play Together and Learn Together Activities Play Together & Learn Together, running for 4 weeks every Wednesday 5th Aug - 26th Aug. Ages 2-3yrs old for Play Together, ages 3-5yrs old for Learn Together. Fun and interactive sessions all based on play - first hour for parents only (creche provided for children). Second hour parents and children together. Play Together 10am-12pm, Learn Together 1pm-3pm. 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm

5/8/09-26/8/09 Free 2-3yrs old and 3-5yrs old

Booking essential. Contact: 0121 675 3408, for further information. Featherstone Children's Centre & Nursery School, 29 Highcroft Road, Birmingham, B23 6AU. 0121 675 3408

Gardener's Weekend The perfect day out for gardeners with attractions, show gardens and plant sales. Tickets are on sale now at the Central Library. 5/9/09 - 6/9/09 Varies All ages Advance tickets: £5 (£3 concessions), family ticket £13 On the day: £8.50 (£5.50 concessions) Contact: 0121 303 3008 for further information Kings Heath Park, Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7TQ. 0121 444 2848

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Circus Workshop Come and join the fun of the circus! 10am - 12pm

7/8/2009 £1 per child, adults free Under 5's

Booking essential. Contact: 0121 675 3408, for further information. Featherstone Children's Centre & Nursery School, 29 Highcroft Road, Birmingham, B23 6AU. 0121 675 3408

Sound Futures Free Sound Futures Drop in Music Bus with DJ workshops and music technology you can make your own beats and create your own music on a mobile bus Wed 5th August and Wed 12 August

10.00 - 12.30 and 12.30 - 3.00pm

Weds 5th August - Hunters Moon Pub Car Park Weds 12th August - Fox and Goose Pub Car Park (0121) 675-2610

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Birmingham City Council Detached Play Workers will be delivering play activities across the city for children aged 5 - 13 years. These activities will be open access so children will be free to come and go at will. For information about activities in your area please contact the Principle Play Workers Sasa Bobic or Des Ridge on 0121 675 8526

Don't forget : All Birmingham children can swim for free at the council's swimming pools www.birmingham.gov.uk/sport For more ideas of things to do and places to go visit www.ineed2know.org.uk Stories from the Web is a FREE website used by young people from around the world where you can find out about books, authors, illustrators and publishers. You can read extracts of books online and then get involved with the activities on the site.

For information about

Holiday Playschemes contact the Family Information Service

0121 303 3521 e-mail: [email protected]

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