Half Term Bucket List
They’re one term deep already and fuelled with excitement for the 31st, but before that is a whole week to keep the little monsters occupied.
This half-term there’s plenty going on to capture their imaginations and no, none of it involves plastic fancy dress costumes and questionable face paints. Get these dates in the diary now.
Carlisle Junior Parkrun
If the Great Cumbrian Run event has the whole family feeling inspired, then Carlisle’s Junior Parkrun might be just the thing for the kids. Taking place every Sunday at 9am in Bitts Park, the event offers a 2K run for ages 4 to 14 years. Whether they’re a budding Bolt or just testing the water, the aim is to have fun, meet some new people and blow off some steam.
And the best bit? It’s completely free.
Register at www.parkrun.org.uk
The Three Musketeers – 27th October
Join the CBeebies favourites, the Three Half Pints, as they swashbuckle their way to the Old Fire Station. Kids will love getting a glimpse into the silliness of the seventeenth century, in this new slapstick adventure of chivalry and swordplay. Kicking off at 2pm, expect all the chaos, mayhem and stupidity that the children’s comedy trio are famous for. And rumour has it, the adults will love it too.
To book tickets visit www.oldfirestation.carlisle.city
Indian Arts at Tullie House 21 – 23 October
Celebrate the Hindu festival of light, at Tullie House, with a number of exciting events planned to immerse young people – and older ones – in Indian arts and culture. On Saturday 21 at the Diwali Drop-In, from 1pm – 4pm children and families can make a decorative diwali tealight holder.At 4pm, Priya Sundar and a group of professional musicians will use spectacular movements and costumes to tell a story, in a performance of Bharatanatyam.
On Monday 23, have a go at Rangoli, an art form often created for festivals like Diwali, where decorative patterns are created using materials such as rice, flour and petals. The designs are even thought to bring good luck.
For more information visit www.tulliehouse.co.uk
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