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Hello! ....and a warm welcome to our May edition. You will find lot's of events and activities taking place over the May half term break, take a look at our WOW pages throughout the magazine. The month of May is National Walking Month, we have included an article on page 6 to promote the campaign and encourage families to take on simple walking challenges. We also feature a piece from Liz Pichon award winning author and illustrator who is passionate about inspiring our young readers to embrace their imagination and their dance moves. Our regular Theatre section offers some fabulous family productions which cover the half term and beyond. We hope you have a great break! Look forward to seeing you again for our summer edition. Mandy, Paul and the team!
Local Listings
Foodbank Weekend
-17th May 2026
Venue: Gulliver’s Valley
Address: Sheffield
16th & 17th May 2026 Foodbank Weekend Gulliver’s Valley www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk Book discounted theme park tickets from £14pp* for 16th & 17th...
Half Term at Stockeld Park
-31st May 2026
Venue: Stockeld Park
Address: North Yorkshire
23rd - 31st May 2026 9:30am - 5:30pm Storybook Spring Stockeld Park www.stockeldpark.co.uk Embark on our Storybook Spring Trail where you'll meet live-action fairytale characters who'll...
A Night at the Museum
-20th May 2026
Venue: Danum Gallery, Library and Museum
Address: Doncaster
20th May A Night at the Museum Danum Gallery, Library and Museum www.dglam.org.uk Time: 4pm – 7pm Unleash your inner scientist at this year’s Night at the...
Craft Cabin
-31st May 2026
Venue: Wentworth Woodhouse
Address: Rotherham
23 - 31 May 2026 Craft Cabin Wentworth Woodhouse www.wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk 11.00am-3.00pm It’s May-hem this May Half Term as we reopen the Craft Cabin...
Cusworth Hall Walled Garden Open Day
-24th May 2026
Venue: Cusworth Hall
Address: Doncaster
24 May 26 Cusworth Hall Walled Garden Open Day Cusworth Hall www.doncaster.gov.uk Dating back to the early days of the old Cusworth manor house, this walled garden has recently been...
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