Fun in Brum May Half Term 24th May - 1st June 2014 Produced by the Children's Information and Advice Service
Fun in Brum Welcome to the latest edition of Fun In Brum produced by the Children's Information and Advice Service. We hope you find the information useful. There are loads of exciting things to do for all the family and some of them are totally free. We have added contact details of Birmingham Libraries which often run activities during school holidays. The activities are listed in date order. Fun for All This edition contains a wide range of activities including some for disabled children and young people up to the age of 19 in some cases. When we have been told that an activity or event is inclusive we have added the following text - If your child or young person has a disability, please call the organisation for further information. Whilst we have been assured these activities are inclusive we would always recommend that you call ahead to discuss your child s needs to ensure they are able to meet them. 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 Children's Information and Advice Service for information only. It is up to the parent/carer to decide what is most appropriate for their child. Please note that the events listed in this booklet are organised by third parties and neither the Children's Information and Advice Service or Birmingham City Council take responsibility if any of these events are cancelled or changed. Please note the information has been gathered to support parents/carers in accessing activities for children and that Birmingham City Council does not in any way recommend or endorse any of the organisations other than services directly delivered by the council. 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. Page 3 of 21
Make & Take Art 5099 Neo Classical, Brutalist, Gothic or domestic, join us to make and decorate model cardboard buildings for Birmingham Architecture Festival. With local artist Benny Semp. 24/05/2014 Saturday 13:30 to 16:00 In the Activity Zone 1 per child Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Museum And Art Gallery Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH 0121 303 1966 Sarah.walker@birminghammuseums.org.uk www.bmag.org.uk Woodgate Valley Country Park 5083 Join the Rangers for a circular ramble around the Bartley Green area. Looking at the area's green open spaces, such as Bromwich Wood, Bartley Meadows, Senneleys Park and Woodgate Valley. Sturdy footwear is essential. 24/05/2014 0121 464 8728 www.birmingham.gov.uk/parkrangers Other Information: Meet at Woodgate Valley Country Park at 10.30am. Page 4 of 21
Float Your Boat 5090 A fun afternoon especially for families with school age children. Drop in to design and build rafts and boats. Sail them and race them on the shallow waters of the River Cole. Don't forget to wear your wellies. 25/05/2014 Sunday 12:15 to 14:15 design and build - races start at 2.15pm 1 per child Sarehole Mill Cole Bank Road, Birmingham B13 0BD 0121 777 6612 irene.deboo@birminghammuseums.org.uk www.birmingham.gov.uk/sarehole-mill Page 5 of 21
Family Activities 5101 Join us for a fun, family-friendly week of hands-on history and craft as we celebrate the re-opening of our popular Ancient Egypt gallery. With three different activities to try each day, between 11.00am and 4.00pm, there is lots to see and do at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery this half term. 26/05/2014 to 31/05/2014 1 for Egyptian Crafts activity, other activities are free Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Museum And Art Gallery Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH 0121 303 1966 Sarah.walker@birminghammuseums.org.uk www.bmag.org.uk Page 6 of 21
Rock Pool 5094 A storm leaves Prawn and Crab far from the sea in a rock pool. As the pool begins to drain they have to find a way out and get home. Performances at 11.00am and 2.30pm. 26/05/2014 Tickets - 7 MAC Birmingham M A C Birmingham Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham B12 9QH 0121 446 3232 info@macarts.co.uk www.macarts.co.uk Page 7 of 21
Holiday Workshops 5064 Birmingham Hippodrome is offering workshop places for young people aged from 7-16 years old, interested in the performing arts. Working alongside a creative team of professional dancers, directors, actors and musicians in addition to Birmingham Hippodrome's professional technical team, young people can take part in our holiday workshops. 27/05/2014 to 30/05/2014 Tuesday 10:00 to 15:00 Running from Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th May 2014. Age Range: 7 to 16 years 7-11 years 12-16 years Children/Young People with Disabilities: If your child has disabilities please call for further information. 100 Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Ltd Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4TB 0844 338 5000 tickets@birminghamhippodrome.com www.birminghamhippodrome.com Other Information: Please contact Liz Leck / Rachel Sharpe on 0121 689 3064 / 0121 689 3192 for more details. Page 8 of 21
Kids Half-Term Activities 5084 It's the holidays, so go wild in the woods. Wear suitable outdoor clothing. 27/05/2014 Tuesday 11:00 to 13:00 Lickey Hills Country Park Free 0121 464 8728 www.birmingham.gov.uk/parkrangers Other Information: Meet at the Visitor Centre, Warren Lane. Booking is essential. Please call 0121 445 6036 to book your place. Old Mr Smalbroke had a Farm 5097 Did you know that Blakesley Hall was a Farm in the past? Come along, join in our family craft activities and create your own farmyard animals to take home. 27/05/2014 to 29/05/2014 Tuesday 12:00 to 15:00 Make a chicken head dress Wednesday 12:00 to 15:00 Make a beehive mobile Thursday 12:00 to 15:00 Make a sheep pendant 1 per child Large groups need to book in advance Blakesley Hall Blakesley Road, Birmingham B25 8RN 0121 464 2193 jane.mcardle@birminghammuseums.org.uk www.bmag.org.uk/blakesley-hall Page 9 of 21
Pool Dip 5085 Join the Rangers on a journey of discovery as we peer into the watery world to discover just what lies beneath. Please wear suitable footwear. 27/05/2014 Tuesday 11:00 to 12:00 Plantsbrook Nature Reserve Tuesday 13:00 to 14:00 Free 0121 464 8728 www.birmingham.gov.uk/parkrangers Other Information: Meet at the car park off Eachelhurst Road. Booking is essential. Story Tots 5065 Stories, rhymes and surprises to introduce young children and their carers to books, reading and language. 27/05/2014 Tuesday 9:45 to 10:15 Children/Young People with Disabilities: We have a range of activities that are suitable for children with disabilities. Free Stirchley Library 8 Bournville Lane, Birmingham B30 2JT Page 10 of 21
Trampoline Class 5123 This class is designed to give children aged 4-8 years an introduction to the basics of trampolining. 27/05/2014 Tuesday Age Range: 13:00 to 15:00 4 to 8 years 5 per child Pre-book with a leisure card Cocks Moor Woods Leisure Centre Alcester Road South, Birmingham B14 6ER 0121 464 1996 www.cmwlc.co.uk Children's Art Activities - Ceramics 5102 Work with local artist Lorraine Bates to create two Ancient Egyptian inspired ceramic artworks to take home and fire or dry. Sessions run from 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pm. 28/05/2014 to 29/05/2014 5 per child - places are strictly limited and must be booked in advance. Book online or call our box office on 0121 348 8007. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Museum And Art Gallery Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH 0121 303 1966 Sarah.walker@birminghammuseums.org.uk www.bmag.org.uk Page 11 of 21
Crafty Wednesday 5104 Get crafty and join us at Aston Hall for a make-and-take activity. Celebrate the sun by making a May wreath to take home. 28/05/2014 Wednesday 13:00 to 15:00 1 per child Aston Hall and Park Aston Hall Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6JD 0121 675 4722 gurminder.kenth@birminghammuseums.org.uk www.bmag.org.uk/aston-hall Fiesta Half Term Fun For All The Family 4896 Half term fun includes stalls, food, children's rides and entertainment, craft activities and trails, Villa Park Stadium Tours, open dance and music workshops with local artists. Spectacular show including: Antics Dance Crew, Birmingham's Poet Laureate Stephen Morrison-Burke, plus a host of other Birmingham talent. 28/05/2014 Wednesday 12:00 to 18:00 Free Entry. Aston Hall and Park Aston Hall Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6JD 0121 675 4722 gurminder.kenth@birminghammuseums.org.uk www.bmag.org.uk/aston-hall Page 12 of 21
Newhall Pooh Sticks 5086 Come along and decorate your very own Pooh stick before testing it against others in the Pooh stick race which will start under orders at 1.30pm. Please bring your very best cheering voice. Please wear suitable footwear. 28/05/2014 Free 0121 464 8728 www.birmingham.gov.uk/parkrangers Other Information: Event at Sutton Park. Please book in advance. Meet 1pm at the car park off Wylde Green Road. Page 13 of 21
Walk in the Woods 5087 Why are woodlands so special to us? A woodland walk taking in the 3 woods of Cannon Hill park as well as other three scape places. Looking out for spring flowers and other woodland wildlife. 28/05/2014 Wednesday 10:30 to 12:30 Cannon Hill Park Children/Young People with Disabilities: Meet at the Cannon Hill Park Tearooms. For further information telephone 0121 454 7810 or visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/rangerevents. Free 0121 464 8728 www.birmingham.gov.uk/parkrangers Other Information: Meet at the Cannon Hill Park Tearooms. Make and Take Activity 5105 Family friendly make and take craft activity. 29/05/2014 Thursday 13:00 to 15:00 Museum of the Jewellery Quarter 75-80 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6HA 0121 554 3598 victoria_emmanuel@birmingham.gov.uk www.bmag.org.uk Page 14 of 21
Pool Dip 5096 Join the Rangers on a journey of discovery as they peer into the watery world to discover just what lies beneath. Please wear suitable footwear. 29/05/2014 Thursday 11:00 to 12:00 Plantsbrook Nature Reserve Thursday 13:00 to 14:00 Free 0121 464 8728 www.birmingham.gov.uk/parkrangers Other Information: Please book in advance. Meet at the car park off Eachelhurst Road. For further information contact 0121 454 7810 or visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/rangerevents. Wildlife Hilton 5095 Join the Rangers to create a wildlife hotel within the park. 29/05/2014 Thursday 11:00 to 12:30 Perry Hall Park Free 0121 464 8728 www.birmingham.gov.uk/parkrangers Other Information: Meet at the Portacabin. For further information telephone 0121 454 7810 or visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/parks. Page 15 of 21
Family Craft Activity 5106 Join a design maker for a craft workshop suitable for all the family. 30/05/2014 Friday 13:00 to 15:00 3.00 per person. Booking essential - please call 0121 348 8140 to book your place now. Museum of the Jewellery Quarter 75-80 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6HA 0121 554 3598 victoria_emmanuel@birmingham.gov.uk www.bmag.org.uk Kids Half-Term Activities 5103 It's the holidays, so go wild in the woods. Wear suitable outdoor clothing. 30/05/2014 Friday 11:00 to 13:00 Lickey Hills Country Park Free 0121 464 8728 www.birmingham.gov.uk/parkrangers Other Information: Meet at the Visitor Centre, Warren Lane. Booking is essential. For further information or booking please telephone 0121 445 6036. Page 16 of 21
Make a Kite 5108 Get ready for lovely summer days having fun on the beach or going for lovely walks. Come along and make yourself a kite to take with you on your travels. The activity will be held in our on-site Education Room at Weoley Castle Ruins which is located on Alwold Road, B29 5RJ. 30/05/2014 Friday 12:00 to 14:30 1 per participant - drop-in activity Weoley Castle Alwold Road, Birmingham B29 5RX 0121 464 2193 blakesley.hall@birmingham.gov.uk www.bmag.org.uk/weoley-castle Page 17 of 21
Newhall Pooh Sticks 5098 Come along and decorate your very own Pooh stick before testing it against others in the Pooh Stick race which will start under orders at 1.30pm. Please bring your very best cheering voice. Please wear suitable footwear. 30/05/2014 Free 0121 464 8728 www.birmingham.gov.uk/parkrangers Other Information: Event at Sutton Park. Meet at 1pm at the car park off Wylde Green Road. Please book in advance. For further information and booking telephone 0121 454 7810 or visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/rangerevents. It's Horrible at the Hall 2748 Visit Aston Hall for a day exploring the less pleasant bits of history, from Civil War wounds and unpleasant treatments, to the pests eating the Hall today. 01/06/2014 Sunday 12:00 to 16:00 Free Aston Hall and Park Aston Hall Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6JD 0121 675 4722 gurminder.kenth@birminghammuseums.org.uk www.bmag.org.uk/aston-hall Page 18 of 21
Libraries Below is a list of Libraries in Birmingham where you can go along with your children to choose their favourite books. Why not give your local library a call or visit the website www.birmingham.gov.uk/libraries for further details including any events and activities they may be running. Library Telephone Library Telephone Acocks Green Library 0121 464 1738 Kingstanding Library 0121 464 5193 Aston Library 0121 464 1184 Mere Green Library 0121 464 4592 Balsall Heath Library 0121 464 1962 Northfield Library 0121 464 1007 Bartley Green Library 0121 464 4473 Perry Common Library 0121 464 0481 Birchfield Library 0121 464 4202 Quinton Library 0121 464 7400 Bloomsbury library 0121 464 3466 Selly Oak Library 0121 464 0403 Boldmere Library 0121 464 1048 Shard End Library 0121 464 6779 Castle Vale Library 0121 464 7335 Sheldon Library 0121 464 3512 Centre For The Child 0121 303 2421 Small Heath Library 0121 464 6155 Druids Heath Library 0121 303 7171 South Yardley Library 0121 464 1944 Erdington Library 0121 464 0798 Sparkhill Library 0121 303 0732 Frankley Library 0121 464 7676 Spring Hill Library 0121 464 7422 Glebe Farm Library 0121 464 4210 Stirchley Library 0121 464 1534 Kents Moat Library 0121 464 5755 Tower Hill Library 0121 464 1948 Hall Green Library 0121 464 6633 Walmley Library 0121 464 1842 Handsworth Library 0121 464 1185 Ward End Library 0121 464 0366 Harborne Library 0121 464 1596 Weoley Castle Library 0121 464 1664 Kings Heath Library 0121 464 1515 West Heath Library 0121 464 7548 Kings Norton Library 0121 464 1532 Wydle Green Library 0121 386 5492 Yardley Wood Library 0121 464 2110 Page 19 of 21
Stories from the Web Stories from the Web (www.storiesfromtheweb.org/) is a FREE website used by children and young people from 0 to 16 years 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. Drop into your local library for a user name and password. KIDS Childminding Inclusion Project This project offers short breaks for disabled children aged 0-13 years with a registered childminder for up to 130 hours. The project aims to access a registerd childminder within the familiy's locality who can meet the requirements and needs of the young person and family. The days and times are agreed with the families, the childminder and the project, along with any other specific requirements for the placement to happen. 0121 523 0090 You can contact us on the project telephone number 0121 523 0090 or contact Karen or Carmel directly. Karen - 07818 593 601 or email: Karen.barber@kids.org.uk Carmel - 07818 593 603 or email: Carmel.bates@kids.org.uk All Birmingham children can swim for free at the council's swimming pools with a Passport to Leisure Card. For further details call your local leisure centre or visit the website www.birmingham.gov.uk/sport Page 20 of 21
Stuck for places to go? Why not visit Birmingham Museums Aston Hall - 0121 675 4722 - Guided Tours only - every Wednesday Blakesley Hall and Weoley Castle - 0121 464 2193 Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery - 0121 303 2834 Museum of the Jewellery Quarter - 0121 554 3598 Sarehole Mill - 0121 777 6612 Soho House - 0121 554 9122 Weoley Castle - 0121 464 2193 Useful websites for holiday activities www.bbc.co.uk - Search for ideas of places to go www.familydaysout.co.uk - Search for ideas for free days out www.filter.me.uk - Range of projects for arts, sports and heritage www.netmums.com - Search for a range of activities and ideas of places to go www.visitbritain.com - Search for ideas for places to visit If you would like the Fun in Brum in a larger print please call 0121 303 1888 If you have any comments or suggestions about 'Fun In Brum', or you run activities during the school holidays and would like to be listed in future editions, please email us on familyinformation@birmingham.gov.uk Page 21 of 21