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Tuesday 18th February

Mixed-up Fairy Tale Fun

  • Story telling workshop with Hilary Robinson
  • 10.30 - 11.30am
  • Dodworth Library
  • Suitable for ages 6 and up
  • Free
  • Book tickets here

Jungle Explorer Trail

  • Visit the Family Farm for, animal encounters, Jungle Animal colouring competition and much more...
  • Wentworth Garden Centre, S62 7TF
  • Suitable for all of the family
  • Open 10am - 4pm
  • Adults £3.75, Children £3.50
  • Under 1's FREE
  • No need to book

Drop in Crafts

  • Create and Craft with us
  • Library at the Lightbox
  • 10am-12pm and 2 - 4pm
  • Suitable for all ages
  • FREE
  • Drop in, no need to book!

Drop in Crafts

  • Create and Craft with us
  • Cudworth Library
  • 10.30am - 2pm
  • Suitable for all ages
  • FREE
  • Drop in, no need to book!

Moving Caterpillar Craft

  • A family-friendly event where you can create your very own moving caterpillar on a leaf.
  • Mapplewell and Staincross Library
  • 2 - 4pm
  • Suitable for ages 6 and up
  • FREE
  • Drop in, no need to book!

Drop in at North Family Hub

  • Join us for Jewellery making, Wind Chimes, Board Games, Baking and much more
  • 11am - 1pm
  • North East Family Hub, Milefiled Primary School, Grimethorpe
  • Suitable for all the family
  • Healthy snacks provided
  • Free
  • Drop in, no need to book

Bookshop Birthday Crafts

  • Family friendly craft drop-in sessions make your own pop-up bookmark or recycle old book pages into something new.
  • Wentworth Castle Gardens
  • 11am - 3pm
  • No need to book, drop in
  • FREE

Barnsley FC Soccer Camp

  • Camps are open to boys and girls of all abilities giving the opportunity to learn new football skills, improve their techniques through a variety of activities, and most importantly, have loads of fun!
  • Suitable for ages 5 - 14 years Barnsley Football Club Indoor Training Centre, Grove
  • Street 9am - 3pm
  • Bring with you,bottled drink with name clearly labelled,packed lunch,suitable clothing/footwear for Indoor/Outdoor Astro-turf
  • £15.00 per child
  • Book places here

Children's Author Event: Mixed-up Fairy Tale Fun

  •  Join author Hilary Robinson as she guides you through how she creates stories from mixed-up fairy tales ... and then encourages you to do the same in this exciting workshop for ages 6+
  • 10.30 - 11.30am
  • Dodworth Library
  • Suitable for ages 6 and up
  • FREE
  • Tickets must be booked here

Roller Skating

  • Half Term Roller Skating
  • 12.30 - 2.30pm
  • Penistone Leisure Centre, S36 9EF
  • £4 per sperson
  • Under 4's £2.00
  • Price includes skate hire
  • Book here 

Lambing at Cannon Hall

  • Help us welcome our new lambs
  • Various times available
  • Cannon Hall Farm
  • S75 4AT
  • Under 2's FREE
  • All tickets are £13.95 per person
  • Booking is essential here

Drop in at Central Family Hub

  • Join us for Jewellery making, Wind Chimes, Board Games, Baking and much more
  • 1 - 3pm
  • Central Family Hub, Overdale Avenue, 
  • Suitable for all the family
  • Healthy snacks provided
  • Free
  • Drop in, no need to book

Craft: Ceramics for All Ages with Angie Hardwick

  •  Decorate clay features of Royston and create your town in clay.
  • 10am - 12pm
  • Royston Library
  • Suitable for the whole family
  • FREE
  • Tickets must be booked here

Drop in at South Family Hub

  • Join us for Jewellery making, Wind Chimes, Board Games, Baking and much more
  • 1 - 3pm
  • South Family Hub, Barnsley Road, S73 8HT
  • Suitable for all the family
  • Healthy snacks provided
  • Free
  • Drop in, no need to book

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