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Here's a ton of events for today : ) Please check them before you go as we haven't had time to this morning. Have fun xS...
19/07/2014

Here's a ton of events for today : ) Please check them before you go as we haven't had time to this morning. Have fun x

Sat 19th Jul Family Art Trolley
mima Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, Centre Square, Middlesbrough, TS1 2AZ. From 1pm – 4pm. FREE.
Children of all ages and their families can enjoy mima’s popular art trolley. Get involved, create and make something to take home.
www.visitmima.com t:01642 726 720

Sat 19th Jul Quinta, Timequest and Ancient Craft
Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Baring St, South Shields, NE33 2BB.
From 11am - 3pm. Free entry.
Part of the festival of Archaeology.
www.arbeiaromanfort.org.uk t:0191 454 4093

Sat 19th Jul Kiddiwinks’ Market
Stockton Parish Gardens, off the High Street, Stockton, TS18 1SP.
From 10am – 3pm.
From bumps to babies and tots to tweenies this new market will be a haven of toys, teddies, clothes and free kiddiwinks’ activities.
www.stockton.gov.uk/events

Sat 19th Jul Make N Take Crafts and Cupcakes
Rising Sun Countryside Centre, Whitley Road, Benton, Newcastle, NE12 9SS. From 12pm - 2pm.
£1 (cupcakes) £3.50 (crafts) - pay on the day. Booking required.
Decorate a cupcake or make your own bead bracelet, flowery headband or funky keyring. Suitable for over 3s.
To book t:0191 643 2241

Sat 19th Jul Festival of British Archaeology
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH. From 1pm - 4pm.
Spaces limited - booking required. Admission charges apply.
Join us for this special event where children can learn and use a range of practical skills including excavating, archaeological drawing etc Be prepared to get muddy!
Please call t:0191 334 5691to book.

Sat 19th Jul Cullercoats Harbour Day
Cullercoats RNLI. From 11am
Entertainment, live music, stalls and refreshments.
For more information call 0191 253 2658

Sat 19th - Sun 20th Jul Kite over Druridge
Druridge Bay Country Park, NE61 5BX.
From 10.30am - 12pm. Free.
Northumberland Kite Display - a spectacular air show.
E:mail [email protected] or t: 01670 760968

Sat 19th - Sun 20th Jul Forest Weekend
Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens, Ponteland, NE20 0AQ.
From 10am-4pm. Admission charges apply.
Come along have a go at our forest treasure hunt. Activities including identifying trees, making insect habitats, looking for animal trails and monitoring our local wildlife. www.kirkleyhallzoo.co.uk or t: 01670 841 235

Sat 19th - Sun 20th Jul Sir Gawain and the Green Knight ( Hands on History – Wild Crew) Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, Belsay, NE20 0DX. From 11am – 5pm. Admission charges apply.
Sir Gawain, a knight from King Arthur’s Round Table, will entertain visitors. This fascinating tale reveals lessons of honour and chivalry, noble traits that we’ll be teaching visitors during chivalry school and courtly dancing. www.english-heritage.org.uk or t: 01661 881636

Sat 19th - Sun 20th Jul Tanabata Tree
Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RN
From 1pm - 3pm. Admission charges apply.
Celebrate the Japanese star festival by making decorations to hang on a tree. Activities generally suitable for children aged 5 - 11 yrs.
www.durham.ac.uk/palace.green t:01913342932

Sat 19th - Sun 20th Jul Knights Tournament
Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, NE66 1NQ.
From 10am - 5.30pm - check the ‘what’s on’ board at venue for times.
Free with admission.
Immerse yourself in the drama and pageantry of medieval foot combat! Accompanied by their squires and musicians, these four bold knights will complete in a variety of disciplines.
www.alnwickcastle.com t: 01665 511 100

Sat 19th & Sun 20th Jul A Soldier’s Life
Housesteads Roman Fort, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, NE47 6NN.
11.30 – 4.30pm. Admission charges apply.
What was life like living on the edge of the Roman Frontier? Meet our Roman Legionary stationed at the famous Housesteads Roman Fort. Dramatic presentations with costumed actors will take place throughout each day. www.english-heritage.org.uk t:01434 344363

Sat 19th Jul – Mon 25th Aug Hands on History: Wild Crew
Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, Belsay,NE20 0DX.
11am – 5pm. Admission charges apply.
Our Wild Crew will take you back to the good ol’ wild days with a range of wild children’s interactive activities including mural painting, mask making and many more.
www.english-heritage.org.uk or t:01661 881636

Sat 19th Jul – Mon 25th Aug Children’s Archaeology Detectives
Chester’s Roman Fort, Chollerford, Hexham, NE46 4EU.
From 11am – 5pm. Admission charges apply.
We've got loads of Roman themed activities from colouring and games to dressing up, sword skills, armour handling, storytelling and hands on excavation!
www.english-heritage.org.uk/chestersromanfort or t:01434 681379

Sat 19th Jul - Sun 31st Aug Summer Holiday Fun
WWT Washington Wildlife Trust, Pattinson, Washington, NE38 8LE.
Everyday - check website for opening times and schedule of activities. Admission charges apply and additional charges for some activities may apply.
Get back to nature with family fun throughout the school holidays! Mini beast safaris, pond dipping, den building and craft activities.
www.wwt.org.uk t: 0191 4165454

Sat 19th Jul - Sun 31st Aug School Holiday Activities
Bede’s World, Church Bank, Jarrow, NE32 3DY.
From 10am - 5.30pm. Admission charges apply.
Join us for family crafts, trails and activities during the school summer holidays. Every week we have a different theme.
www.bedesworld.co.uk t: 0191 489 2106

Sat 19th Jul - Sun 31st Aug Mixed - Up Fairy Tale Performance
Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
Daily during school holidays - check website for details for times.
Admission charges to centre apply.
We all know what our favourite characters get up to in their own stories, but how about then they pop out of their own pages and into someone else’s?
www.sevenstories.org.uk or t:0845 271 0777 ext 300

Sat 19th Jul - Mon 1st Sep Science Quest
Cragside, Rothbury, Morpeth, NE65 7PX.
From 10am - 5pm. All Tickets £1. Normal admission charges apply.
A trail for inquisitive families. Delve into the mind of Lord Armstrong and discover the wonder of science on this one mile trail.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cragside t: 01669 620333

Sat 19th - Tue 22nd Jul Trevelyan Play at Wallington
Wallington, Cambo, nr Morpeth, NE61 4AR
Various times - check website.
Free event - normal admission charges apply.
Discover how the Trevelyan family lived and played at Wallington, with indoor activities and outdoor adventures every day.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallingtont: 01670 773 600

Sat 19th Jul – Sun 7th Sep Scales, Claws and Dinosaur Roars
Seven Stories Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ.
Drop in all day.
Free event, no booking required. Admission fee to centre applies.
To celebrate 20 years of Paul Stickland’s classic picture book Dinosaur Roar the Creation Station has been transformed into a prehistoric landscape, add your mark to the big art installation, hear your favourite stories and create some more of your own. Dress as your favourite dinosaur for the chance to win prizes all summer.
www.sevenstories.org.uk or t: 0845 271 0777 ext 300

Sat 19th Jul – Sun 7th Sep Scaly Trail
Seven Stories Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ.
Drop in all day
Free event, no booking required. Admission fee to centre applies.
Help - dinosaurs have escaped all over Seven Stories. Follow the trail and help round them up before they start munching their way through the artwork! www.sevenstories.org.uk or t: 0845 271 0777 ext 300

This weekend:  Sat 5th – Sun 6th Jul Wallsend FestivalWallsend town centre (Saturday) / The Green & Park (Sunday)Enjoy c...
30/06/2014

This weekend: Sat 5th – Sun 6th Jul Wallsend Festival
Wallsend town centre (Saturday) / The Green & Park (Sunday)
Enjoy craft and food stalls, a funfair, children’s workshops, live music, street entertainment, a falconry display and archery.
www.wallsendfestival.org or call 0191 643 6419

The Wallsend Festival is a community celebration of all that’s good in Wallsend, past, present and future. The 2014 Festival will once again be held over 2 days – Saturday July 5th in and around the town centre and then Sunday July 6th in an around the Green area of the town.

30/06/2014

We regret to inform you that the summer issue will not go ahead as planned. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and stress that the decision was not taken lightly.

After almost 7 years and 19 issues of the Little Pages we have decided to take a break to enjoy some quality time with our families over summer period.

We would like to thank you greatly for all your support!

The Little Pages will remain active via Facebook and Twitter where we will be happy to share events and family friendly information.

We will keep in touch with regards to the next publication.

Many thanks - all the girls at the Little Pages xx

11/06/2014

Sat 28th June 2014 Prudhoe Castle First School Big Summer Fair.

Prudhoe Castle First School, Castle Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6PH, from 1pm-3.30pm

Big fun filled family day with activities and games, craft and gift stalls, refreshments tent and Tuck Shop.

Chance to win fabulous prizes like a new Barbour Jacket in your choice of size and colour, a round of golf at Longhirst Hall which recently hosted the PGA EuroPro Tour or a fabulous family day out at a great North East attraction like Beamish.

Free entry for everyone!

For further information contact [email protected] or on Facebook search for Prudhoe Castle First School FUNdraisers or t: 01661 833 122

Opportunity available - Lingotot Franchise - Newcastle West French and Spanish classes for children in community setting...
11/06/2014

Opportunity available - Lingotot Franchise - Newcastle West

French and Spanish classes for children in community settings, schools and nurseries. Children of all ages love the Lingotots fun sessions where they sing, play and hear stories, all in the target language.

This is a franchise area covers Ponteland, Kingston Park, Chapel Park/House, parts of Kenton, Fawdon, the East end of Newcastle, Throckley, Newburn, Blaydon, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Prudhoe.

This is a low cost, but potentially high reward opportunity for someone with a background in languages. Teaching experience is helpful but absolutely not essential as full training will be delivered.

For more information please visit http://www.lingotot.com/newcastle-west.html

Baby Nearly New Sale, Sunday 29th June at Marden Bridge Sports Centre, Whitley Bay, 12noon - 1.30pm. Expect to see almos...
11/06/2014

Baby Nearly New Sale, Sunday 29th June at Marden Bridge Sports Centre, Whitley Bay, 12noon - 1.30pm.

Expect to see almost new and used baby clothes, maternity clothes, washing stations, cots, prams, buggies, walkers, moses baskets, safety equipment, teddy bears, lots of large & small toys.

And at the close of the sale Recycle 4 Children will offer to take away leftover or unwanted items for recycling or sale in a SENSE charity shop.

For more information visit www.recycle4children.co.uk/ne

Booking now: The Gruffalo on Tue 24th - Sat 28th June at the Theatre Royal, Grey St, Newcastle, NE1 6BR.Direct from a sm...
02/06/2014

Booking now: The Gruffalo on Tue 24th - Sat 28th June at the Theatre Royal, Grey St, Newcastle, NE1 6BR.

Direct from a smash hit West End Season, join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.

Tickets from £12

Contact the Box Office for more details 08448 11 21 21.

http://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/the-gruffalo-0

Half term fun! Amble Puffin Festival - Mon 26th May to Sun 1st June 2014Amble Puffin Festival celebrates everything Puff...
21/05/2014

Half term fun! Amble Puffin Festival - Mon 26th May to Sun 1st June 2014

Amble Puffin Festival celebrates everything Puffin!

A week of fun and activities in the Friendliest Port takes place at the best time of year to see the Coquet Island Puffins as they care for their newly hatched pufflings.

The festival will include: guided nature walks, bird watching, local history talks, photo exhibitions, arts and crafts, watersports and live music. There will be events to interest all age groups. Events will be held in a variety of locations throughout the town.

For more information visit: http://www.amblepuffinfest.co.uk

Opening this weekend: Dinosaur Encounter exhibition at Woodhorn Museum, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Ashington, NE63...
20/05/2014

Opening this weekend: Dinosaur Encounter exhibition at Woodhorn Museum, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Ashington, NE63 9YF.

Sat 24th May until 1st Sep 2014

Adult £4.50, Child (5 - 16) £3.50, Under 5s free!

See stunning animatronic dinosaurs, visit the Explorers' Tent where you can have a go digging for fossils, or pick up a copy of the Dino Trail and explore Woodhorn's buildings to discover more fascinating dino facts.

www.experiencewoodhorn.com or t: 01670 624 455

Not to be missed!

Booking now! A new version of Pinocchio by award winning writer, poet and broadcaster Michael Rosen (We're Going on a Be...
18/05/2014

Booking now! A new version of Pinocchio by award winning writer, poet and broadcaster Michael Rosen (We're Going on a Bear Hunt) at the Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, NE38 8AB on Monday 26th May 2014.

This 55-minute play for children and their families follows the original plot of the story with live music, puppetry, physical storytelling and longer and longer noses combine in a magical combination that will delight children and their grown ups.

Tickets are £6 / £20 (family, admits 4) and are available from the box office on 0191 219 3455 or by visiting http://www.artscentrewashington.co.uk/production-details.aspx?id=529

Booking now: Bare Toed Dance Company BIG BABY BOOGIE Disco - Colour Me In... Saturday 31st May, 2.30-4.30pm. Alnwick Pla...
09/05/2014

Booking now: Bare Toed Dance Company BIG BABY BOOGIE Disco - Colour Me In... Saturday 31st May, 2.30-4.30pm. Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ.

Wear your favourite colour/s and join the journey into a world of dance, colour, music and play.

There will be top tunes, a paper dance floor for dancing and drawing around bodies, glitter balls, lots of time to boogie and time to explore disco hoops and lycra loops. Easy fun games and some songs too plus space to chill out with paper, pens and cushions.

Standard Ticket admits an Adult and one child - £7.50
Extra children - £4 each & Extra Adult - £4 each
Babes in Arms/ Under 6months - free.

Minimum of one adult to a maximum of 3 children.
Maximum of 20 child places available.

Duration: 1hour 15 minutes

This event sold out in February so book early to avoid disappointment. Email nicola.stevenson@alnwickplayhouse to join the family friendly mailing list to receive offers and information on more of the family programme.

https://www.alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/673

Don't miss Timmy at Locomotion on Wednesday 28th May, 2014 making personal appearances at 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm...
08/05/2014

Don't miss Timmy at Locomotion on Wednesday 28th May, 2014 making personal appearances at 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm!

Families can also enjoy free arts and crafts activities throughout the day. Plus enjoy seeing many fantastic exhibits - play with giant games and enjoy the outdoor children's play area.

NRM Shildon, “Locomotion”,
Shildon, Co Durham, DL4 1PQ. Telephone: 01388 777 999

http://www.nrm.org.uk/PlanaVisit/Events/shildon-timmy-time.aspx

Fun for all the family at our Children's character event.

Looking for something to do over the weekend? Check out the website events page www.the-little-pages.co.uk/newsletter fo...
04/05/2014

Looking for something to do over the weekend? Check out the website events page www.the-little-pages.co.uk/newsletter for ideas. Wishing you a super weekend!

Please note: ALL events included in this guide are subject to change and cancellation. We strongly advise you to contact the event to check the age suitability, date, time and cost BEFORE you go to avoid disappointment or inconvenience. Not all events are free, admission may apply and many must be…

02/05/2014

Monday 5th May 2014 Merry May Holiday - Celebrate the arrival of May at Segedunum, Buddle Street, Wallsend, NE28 6HR.

11am - 3pm

An eclectic mix of performances and activities over the bank holiday Monday. Have a go at circus skills, with music, dance and craft activities. There will be healthy challenges too! Hopefully, the sun will shine but if not the museum buildings are brillant venues for our activities, so get out and about and make the most of the holiday.

11am – 3pm
Gloria’ Games and the Sustrans Smoothie Bike

Benfieldside Morris Dancers
11.30am - 11.50am and 12.30pm – 12.50pm

Family La Bonche circus performers
12.00pm – 12.15pm and 2.10pm – 2.30pm

Family la Bonche Circus Workshop
1.30pm – 2.00pm and 2.30pm – 2.50pm

Kids go free!

http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/segedunum-roman-fort/whats-on/events/merry-may-holiday.html

To celebrate the arrival of May we will be making merry with an eclectic mix of performances and activities over the bank holiday Monday. Have a go at circus skills, with music, dance and craft activities. There will be healthy challenges too! Hopefully, the sun will shine but if not the museum buil…

We are running (well, taking part!) in CHUF Heart & Sole 1.5k junior run. Why don't you join us? Don't miss this family ...
01/05/2014

We are running (well, taking part!) in CHUF Heart & Sole 1.5k junior run. Why don't you join us?

Don't miss this family fun day raising funds for Children's Heart Unit Foundation on Sunday 15th June 2014

Find all the details here: http://chufheartandsole.co.uk

The CHUF ‘Heart and Sole’ event will be a fantastic day for all the family, headlined by a picturesque 10k run through Newcastle’s Jesmond Dene. Celebrating all the hard work and effort that the Children’s Heart Unit Fund stands for

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