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Gloucestershire: News - November 2023
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Guilt-free fun for toddlers and parents!
30th November 2023
Rugrats and Half Pints in Cirencester offers a wide range of sensory and soft play activities under one roof. Founded by Caroline Bevan, this “unique” activity centre is designed to provide exciting and stimulating play for all age groups and, in the process, provide a supportive and guilt...
Join the Frozen circus!
30th November 2023
The Winter Wonderland: Frozen Circus & Dance Camp from Tue 2 Jan-Thu 4 Jan promises to be jam-packed day of circus and dance for children, with Cirque du Dance teaching aerial hoop and silks skills, or dance moves to songs from ‘Frozen’, plus winter-themed arts and crafts. It takes place...
Get them cooking at Christmas!
30th November 2023
Cookstars Stroud and West Gloucester hosts children’s Christmas cooking workshops on Sat 9 Dec, Sat 16 and Fri 29 Dec. Children will make, bake and decorate their own Chocolate Yule Log. Arts and crafts will include their own snow globe and decorating a Christmas cracker. They will also be gifted...
Children's wellbeing with Mel
30th November 2023
Children’s wellbeing coach Mel Cordall (pictured) offers sessions for children between 5 and 15 years old to support wellbeing and mental health. Her methods are approved by the ‘Relax Kids’ and ‘Cosmic Kids’ yoga coaching programmes. Children can take part at home or in...
Open mornings at the Crypt
30th November 2023
Parents and their children are invited to discover the “impressive” academic, pastoral and extra-curricular offerings at the Crypt School, Gloucester, at their open mornings on Wed 20 Mar 2024 and Wed 26 Jun 2024. Introductory talks by the headmaster are at 9.30am and 11.30am, followed by...
There's a party down the rabbit hole!
30th November 2023
Make your child’s party more memorable with a visit from their favourite fictional character, provided by Down the Rabbit Hole Entertainment. The cast of characters includes singing princesses, superheroes, mascots and all sorts of animated movie favourites. They also have bouncy castles, bobble...
Pets are not for Christmas but GAWA vouchers are
30th November 2023
Cheltenham Animal Shelter hosts regular animal days for children, teaching them about pet care and life at the shelter. Run by Gloucestershire Animal Welfare Association, the days are a great way to encourage your child to understand what it means to own a pet. And, if you want to give them an unforgettable...
Bushcraft adventure escape
29th November 2023
Fat Squirrel Outdoor opens at Notgrove near Cheltenham in March 2024 offering activities perfect for families and groups of friends. Escape to the woods for a bushcraft day including axe throwing, fire lighting and campfire. It’s a great way to get outdoors and have fun together. All experiences...
Wilderness discovery
29th November 2023
A school trip to the Wilderness Centre is an experience that stays with your child for a lifetime. Set in 30 acres of grounds in the Forest of Dean, with spectacular views over the River Severn, the Cotswolds and the Malverns, the centre has everything a class needs to develop team-building and friendships. Activities...
A Cheltenham Christmas
29th November 2023
Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with The Cheltenham Trust's Christmas family programme. The magical line-up of events and activities launches on Sat 25 Nov with the Christmas lights switch-on festivities at Pittville Pump Room, including performances by ‘Frozen’...
Dance, sing, be dramatic … and find your child’s creative courage for life
29th November 2023
Every step, every word, and every note is an adventure! Join the Stagecoach family, where dreams take flight, friendships bloom, and every child is the hero of their own story! Embark on an exhilarating journey with Stagecoach Performing Arts, where the spotlight shines on fun, creativity and boundless...
Get your little monkeys active!
29th November 2023
Go Bananas is an all-weather indoor play centre offering Stroud and Gloucestershire a fun alternative to get children involved in physical exercise. It has something for the whole family from little monkeys to fully-grown orangutans. The centre hosts popular two-hour visits, as well as parties and...
Discover enchantment in Painswick
29th November 2023
Make memories this Christmas as you meet willow-sculptured dancing fairies, mischievous boggarts, magical unicorns and friendly dragons, all elegantly illuminated against the background of the beautiful Painswick Rococo Garden. The garden is a hidden gem in the Cotswolds. Designed in the 18th century...
Twixmas climbing thrills
29th November 2023
Set on the edge of the Cotswolds between Cheltenham and Gloucester, 270 Climbing Park is home to one of Europe’s tallest and the UK’s most challenging ropes courses! The park offers High Ropes for adrenaline seeking families and older children across five different levels and Low Ropes,...
Help find the elves!
29th November 2023
Meet Santa and find the missing elves at Batsford Arboretum this Christmas Santa is returning to his magical grotto at Batsford. Meet him over the first three weekends of December, when 30-minute slots are available to book via the arboretum’s website. Children visit Santa in small groups of...
Get camping for New Year!
29th November 2023
Gloucestershire children’s camp provider Camp 4-2-11 hosts New Year celebration camps this January at Balcarras Senior School, Cheltenham, and Dinglewell Junior School, Gloucester. The company accepts children from age 3 and runs camps in two age groups, 3 to 6 (Camp 1) and 6 to 14 (Camp 2), from...
11+ preparation made simple!
29th November 2023
Are you thinking about entering your child for the 11+ test and don't know where to start? Don't worry, help is at hand! Cotswold Education has a range of courses and events to take the stress out of grammar school preparation. There is online group tuition, 11+ mock tests, short courses,...
Best beast in the West!
28th November 2023
Welcome to the ultimate timeless tale of enchantment and love, where magic meets merriment in the heart of a traditional family pantomime, ‘Beauty and the Beast’! Join The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury this Christmas for a journey to a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. As the...
The hit shows keep coming!
28th November 2023
I bet you didn’t know Tweedy is taking the starring role in ‘Mother Goose’, the blockbuster panto at The Everyman, Cheltenham, from Fri 24 Nov to Sun 7 Jan? “Oh, yes we did!” Ok, so let’s move on to the other great family shows coming up at the theatre. Alternative...
The Winter edition of Primary Times Gloucestershire is being delivered now!
18th November 2023
The latest edition of Gloucestershire Primary Times, which covers the winter holiday period, is being delivered to schools and families now, slightly earlier than usual, so families can discover all the seasonal light trails and Santa visits taking place in the weeks before Christmas. It's...