Out n About in February Half Term
Out n About this February
You may not be fully over the Christmas holidays, but the kids are already about to enjoy some more time off school. After juggling the uniform, the pens and pencils cases, the dark mornings, and everything else that the back-to-school weeks bring, February half-term means some well earned family time.
Across West Cumbria, there is a wealth of activities planned for families and here at The Guide, we have collated the best, making easy decisions that everyone will enjoy.
Feel the Force at the Beacon
Once again, The Beacon in Whitehaven has yet another family-friendly exhibition sure to blow minds this half-term. Courtesy of Science Projects Ltd, Feel the Force will take place between January 27 and March 5 and will see various interactive science workshops perfect for all the family.
Discover what’s inside mysterious black holes, learn how magnets work and get involved with the forces of nature. There’s a science behind everything that happens around us, so come and explore the world we live in. Tickets are £6 for adults, £5 for concessions, £3 for children and £16 for full family. Book online at http://www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk
Become a Solway Nature Explorer
Perfect for blowing away the cobwebs, youngsters now have the chance to get involved in a new initiative which will see them explore the Solway coast. Organised by The Solway Wetlands Landscape Partnership, which began four years ago, this new phase will see youngsters become ‘nature explorers’ getting clarty with some ‘bogsploration’, finding the shy hidden wildlife, discovering the area’s rich history and archaeology, and encouraging a love of the landscape.
From January, training sessions are being held for those who want to become learning volunteers – all that is needed is a minimum of five days’ commitment per year.
Anyone who would like to find out more, or get involved as a volunteer, should contact Chris Spencer via email at [email protected] or call 016973 33055.
Take on a Kong Adventure
Get a real rock experience this half term and pay a visit to Kong Adventure in Keswick. Not only is it the perfect way to tire the young uns’ out, the whole family can get involved. From ice climbing and rock climbing, to ghyll scrambling and caving, there are masses of activities not to miss out on and you don’t have to be a professional climber to give it a go.
Whether you fancy crawling your way through the indoor caving system or smashing up real ice on the Ice Wall you’re sure to find the right activity for you. For more information call 017687 75907. Heads Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5EZ.
Babe, The Sheep Pig – Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
The much loved story of everyone’s favourite piglet, Babe, is coming to the stage at Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake. Babe, The Sheep-Pig, the story that inspired the Oscar-winning film, is a heart-warming tale of friendship, adventure and bravery that, if possible, is even better on the stage. Babe the piglet, the trusty sheep-dog Fly and the rest of their farmyard friends and family, come alive with lots of laughter, stunning puppetry and original music.
The perfect way to entertain your flock on a rainy Monday or Tuesday this half-term.
Babe, The Sheep-Pig is showing on Monday 20th at 7.30pm and Tuesday 21st at 2pm and 7.30pm. For more information and to book tickets visit www.theatrebythelake.com/production/15440/Babe-The-SheepPig
Megacon – Richard Rose Morton Academy, Carlisle
If the kids – and perhaps the grown-ups too – are self-confessed nerds, you won’t want to miss Megacon in Carlisle. This year, hosted by a new venue, at the Richard Rose Morton Academy, Megacon returns with an array of fun and games, for a celebration of all things geek. Are you a force to be reckoned with in the Mario Kart Time Trial champion? Think you stand a chance at the world’s toughest nerd quiz? This is the place to put your techie-ness to the test.
Yu-Gi-Oh enthusiasts can take part in the annual tournament, now an officially sanctioned Regional – which would explain why it costs £15 to enter. For those just looking for a fun day out, there is also a free wrestling show, Street Fighter V tournament and tonnes of art competitions and life drawing sessions, with separate entry categories for under and over 13 year olds.
Megacon will be held on Saturday February 25 at 12pm. For more information, visit the event Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/megaconcarlisle/?fref=ts
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