What's on

February 2012

Rock stars!

Kempston Outdoor Centre, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston
Suitable for ages 8 plus
Climb an indoor climbing wall from 9.30-12.30pm – every day during half term week.
Booking via telephone 01234 718666

Family Fun Trail @ Wrest Park

Saturday 11 February 2012 to Sunday 19 February 2012
Time: 11am - 4pm
Join us this Febraury half term for our Family Fun Trail, find the hidden clues to solve the puzzle and win a yummy prize.

Skating Fun @ Thurleigh Farm & Adventure Playground

Skating Fun February Half Term - Saturday 11th to Sunday 19th February, daily from 9.30 a.m.

Your chance to practice ‘Skating on Ice’ or speed skating in preparation for the Winter Olympics! Join us for some open air skating on our artificial ice rink. Great fun for children and adults alike. Skates start from children’s size 8 through to adult’s size 13 (sorry mum and dad, no excuse for not joining in). Sessions are unlimited, with most of our visitors taking time out to enjoy some of the other activities on the farm before giving the skating one last try. There is a covered viewing and boot changing area. Don’t forget to bring your gloves!
 

Children £9.50
Children 3 and under £7.50 Adults £7.00
Entrance is all inclusive and includes skate hire.

Colourful creatures @ Marston Vale Forest Centre

Monday 13 February 2012
4 Sessions: 10am, 11am and 1pm and 2pm - 25 children per session.

Find out about some of nature’s most colourful creatures then design and make your own in a messy craft session.
Fun, facts and craft.  Event aimed at 4-10 year olds. All materials provided.
All children to be accompanied by an adult. £2.50 per child.  
When booking please specify names and ages of children, name of adult attending and contact phone number in case there are any changes.
Ring 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org for more details or to book your place.

Childrens Woodpecker Hunt @ The Lodge

Monday 13 February 2012 to Sunday 19 February 2012
10.00am - 4.00pm. (Half term week)
 

£1.00 per sheet
Pick up a trail sheet and head out to search for the woodpecker pictures hidden around the reserve. Look for the real ones as well! Accompanied children.
Non-members: £4 per motor vehicle. Members, and those just visiting the shop, can park for free. Please obtain a ticket from the ticket machine in the visitors car park and display it in your vehicle
The reserve is open from 7am-9pm (or sunset when earlier). The shop is open from 9am-5pm on weekdays and 10am-5pm at weekends and Bank Holidays.

 Stripy faces @ Marston Vale Forest Centre

Friday 17 February 2012
4 Sessions: 10am, 11am and 1pm and 2pm - 25 children per session

Learn about our stripy faced friend the badger and make a mask to wear home Fun, facts and craft.  Event aimed at 4-10 year olds. All materials provided.
All children to be accompanied by an adult. £2.50 per child.  
When booking please specify names and ages of children, name of adult attending and contact phone number in case there are any changes.
Ring 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org for more details or to book your place.

Stuntfest @ Santa Pod Raceway

Saturday 18 February 2012

Stunts, monster truck and fireworks for all the family at half term! An afternoon of awesome stunts and displays for all the family, featuring some of the top UK stunt drivers and riders. The perfect high octane half term entertainment for kids in Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and the Midlands.

For info on how to get tickets for this event please visit:
www.stuntfest.co.uk/tickets

March 2012

Peppa Pigs Treasure Hunt @ Bedford Corn Exchange

Saturday 24 March 2012 to Sunday 25 March 2012

Peppa Pig's Treasure Hunt
Ahoy there me Hearties! Peppa Pig and her friends are going on a treasure hunt and need your help!
Peppa, George and Danny Dog are up to fun and games on a day out on Grandad Dog's boat. Help them, with Pedro Pony, Polly Parrot and Zoe Zebra to follow the clues and find their treasure as they all enjoy a day of adventure.
Following the incredible sell-out success of Peppa Pig’s Party, Peppa is back with a brand new show featuring true to life puppets, perfect singalong songs and a new story that will charm and delight all her fans. Full sail! Ahoy! Arrrrr!

See for times www.peppapiglive.com

April 2012

Brilliant birds and marvellous migration @ Marston Vale Forest Centre
 

Thursday 12 April 2012
4 Sessions: 10am, 11am and 1pm and 2pm - 25 children per session.

Indoor games and activities to find out about the birds that are arriving in The Millennium Country Park. Fun, facts and craft.  Event aimed at 4-10 year olds. All materials provided.
All children to be accompanied by an adult. £2.50 per child.  
When booking please specify names and ages of children, name of adult attending and contact phone number in case there are any changes.
Ring 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org for more details or to book your place.