Summer holidays: Part 2: August 2018

I'm running these as two separate posts, just to make it easier for me to maintain when the number of events starts increasing!

Here goes then - your survival guide to Summer 2018 :-)

WEDNESDAY 1 AUGUST

Non-stop magic show, City Central Library, 10:30-11:30 am
Suitable for children aged 5-11, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.  Places are limited, please arrive early...

Non-stop magic show, Longton Library, 2-3 pm.
Suitable for children aged 5-11, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.  Places are limited, please arrive early...

SATURDAY 4 AUGUST

Fun Summer Saturday, City Central Library (Hanley)  11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Join us at your local library for some fun stories and crafts this summer.

TUESDAY 7 AUGUST

Sublime Science, Tunstall Library, 10:30-11:30 am
From splendid smoke rings to super squidgy slime, Sublime Science has it all.  In the library this summer, we'll make mischief with science.
Places are limited, book early to avoid disappointment.  Tel Tunstall library 01782 238471

SATURDAY 11 AUGUST

Fun Summer Saturday, Stoke Library, 11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Join us at your local library for some fun stories and crafts this summer.

TUESDAY 14 AUGUST

Down on the Farm, Stoke Library, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

We're bringing the farm to Stoke Library for the day!  You will be able to feed, touch and hold the animals, join in with some super stories on our Little Library Van, create some brilliant crafts and join in with some family fun in the library.

WEDNESDAY 15 AUGUST

Exotic Zoo, City Central Library, 10:30 - 11:30 am

Take a walk on the wild side at our activity today!  Meet some incredible creepy crawlies and mischievous animals.  (If this is anything like previous similar activities, this is highly recommended) Places are limited, please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Exotic Zoo, Meir Library, 2 -3 pm

Take a walk on the wild side at our activity today!  Meet some incredible creepy crawlies and mischievous animals.   Places are limited, please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

WEDNESDAY 22 AUGUST

Sublime Science, City Central Library, 10:30-11:30 am
From splendid smoke rings to super squidgy slime, Sublime Science has it all.  In the library this summer, we'll make mischief with science.
Places are limited, book early to avoid disappointment.  Tel Hanley library 01782 238455

Sublime Science, Longton Library, 2-3pm
From splendid smoke rings to super squidgy slime, Sublime Science has it all.  In the library this summer, we'll make mischief with science.
Places are limited, book early to avoid disappointment.  Tel Longton library 01782 238424

WEDNESDAY 29 AUGUST

Exotic Zoo, Longton Library, 10:30 - 11:30 am

Take a walk on the wild side at our activity today!  Meet some incredible creepy crawlies and mischievous animals.  (If this is anything like previous similar activities, this is highly recommended). Places are limited, please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Exotic Zoo, Bentilee Library, 2 -3 pm

Take a walk on the wild side at our activity today!  Meet some incredible creepy crawlies and mischievous animals.  Places are limited, please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

FRIDAY 31 AUGUST

Non-stop magic show, Stoke Library, 10:30 - 11:30 am.
Suitable for children aged 5-11, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.  Places are limited, please arrive early...

Non-stop magic show, Tunstall Library, 2-3 pm.
Suitable for children aged 5-11, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.  Places are limited, please arrive early...

SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER (technically not August, but who's counting?)
Fun Summer Saturday, City Central Library (Hanley)  11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Join us at your local library for some fun stories and crafts this summer.

Summer holidays: Part 1: July 2018

Here we go again, summer holidays are here (already) and it's time to start looking at how to spend the summer without spending a fortune.

I've found a range of events - every time I find something else, I'll add it to the list, in date order.

SATURDAY 7 JULY

Jedi Training Academy, Biddulph Youth and Community Zone, 11-1.
£2.  Limited places, phone 01782 244288 to book.  Part of Biddulph Festival.  "Come dressed as your favourite character, under the guidance of the Jedi.  The recruits learn how to use the Force - and their wit.  Make your own lightsaber, and learn saber skills.  Refreshments include a fruit saber stick.  Every Jedi will also receive a Jedi certificate."

Crewe STEAM event - all day event
Free Science Technology Engineering and Maths event across Crewe town centre.
http://www.crewelife.net/traction-crewe/ 

SUNDAY 8 JULY

Nantwich Emergency Services Day, 11-4
http://kidswhatson.co.uk/event/emergency-services-day/ at Nantwich FC stadium CW5 5BS

SATURDAY 14 JULY

Classic Car Show, St Lawrence's Church, Biddulph, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
"Do you own a classic car or motorbike?  Just bring it along - park up.  Everyone else can come and enjoy.  Refreshments will be available."  Tel John 01782 518060 for details.
http://www.biddulphchurch.org.uk/classic-car-display/

Breathe City Church Fun Day, Abbey Hulton 12-3
Family Fun Day website
The annual Summer Fun Day is an afternoon of games, activities, competitions, face painting, food and inflatables.

MONDAY 23 JULY

Non-stop Magic Show, Bentilee Library, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Magical mischief; be amazed and inspired to learn some cool tricks yourself.  Places are limited, please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Non-stop Magic Show, Meir Library, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Magical mischief and cunning tricks; be amazed and inspired to learn some cool tricks yourself.  Places are limited, so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

SATURDAY 28 JULY

Free learn to fish in the canal at Middleport, Stoke on Trent