Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
Get cooking, get cool and get an eco-badge!
Among the famous children’s authors and illustrators appearing at Stroud Book Festival, there are some amazing hidden gems. Your children will have fun and remember what they learn at these three events for the rest of their lives:
GREEN KIDS COOK: GOOD FOR YOU, GOOD FOR THE PLANET
Saturday 6th November, 15.30 - 16.30
Tie on your aprons and join in this fantastic cookery workshop in which food writer and author Jenny Chandler – whose fans include Steve Backshall and Anna Jones – will teach you how to make simple, no-cook Vietnamese spring rolls, based on a recipe from her new book “Green Kids Cook: Simple, Delicious Recipes & Top Tips”, which is full of recipes for nutritious family food.
Jenny also gives tips on using knives safely in the kitchen, and encouraging us to cook and eat food that is as good for us, as it is for the planet.
30 places only.
Ages 8–14
Venue: The Pavilion at the Museum in the Park, Stroud
Tickets: £8
Facebook event link: https://fb.me/e/1HJmU54eE
HOW TO BE COOLER THAN COOL
Sunday 7th Nov, 10.00 - 10.45am
Put on your sunglasses (yes, we know it’s November!) and become one of the coolest people in Stroud, as you join author Sean Taylor for some brilliant picture book fun featuring riddles and rhymes, some silly songs, and a reading of his brand-new book HOW TO BE COOLER THAN COOL.
Sean is the award-winning author of 60 books for children, including HOOT OWL MASTER OF DISGUISE, I WANT TO BE IN A SCARY STORY, KISS THE CROCODILE and DON’T CALL ME CHOOCHIE POOH.
Don’t miss this COOL event, with more COOL on top!
Ages 3 – 7
Venue: Lansdown Hall, Stroud
Tickets: £5
FB Link: https://fb.me/e/2BQuQjs6W
THE EXTRAORDINARY BOOK THAT EATS ITSELF
Saturday 6th November, 14.00 - 15.00
Most books are designed just to be read, but “The Extraordinary Book That Eats Itself” is no ordinary book. In fact, every single page transforms into a project that helps the environment and recycles the book in the process.
In this combined event and workshop, you’ll meet Penny Arlon and Susan Hayes, the authors of ‘The Extraordinary Book That Eats Itself’, who give you lots of brilliant ideas for small things you can do to make a difference. They also show you how to make your own pine cone bird feeder to take home, along with an eco-badge to help spread the word.
Ages 6+
Venue: Lansdown Hall, Stroud
Tickets: £5
FB Link: https://fb.me/e/1STkxRCqo