Half Term Hijinks and Open Day at Calderstones

May Half Term is fast approaching, which can only mean another round of Half Term Hijinks at Calderstones Mansion House! We've got lots of fun in store for little ones and the young at heart to join in with too - as well as tons of stories, there'll be rhymes, creative crafts, yummy feasts and adventure galore.

The programme is from Tuesday 27th-Friday 30th May, with each day containing different events to keep you entertained all week long. Here's a taste of what's in store:

Tuesday 27th May

Fantastic Mr Fox Feast, 11am-1pm
Age: 5-8 years
Cost: £7.50 for 1st child, £4 for each additional child thereafter

Join us for a fantastical lunchtime feast inspired by Roald Dahl's classic.

Wednesday 28th May

Sharing A Shell, 10-11.30am
Age: 2-5 years
Cost: £5

We'll be singing, rhyming and creating our own sea creatures at this special reading session.

Thursday 29th May

Catch A Star, 10-11.30am
Age: 4-8
Cost: £5

This space themed reading session will be full of adventure, stars, aliens in underpants and rocket ships!

What The Ladybird Heard, 1-2pm *SOLD OUT*
Age: 0-2 years
Cost: £5

Tiny explorers can have some farmyard fun in this special interactive reading session.

Friday 30th May

Matilda and Charlie, 12-2pm
Age: 5-10 years
Cost: £7.50 for first child, £4 for each additional child thereafter

We're exploring two of our favourite Roald Dahl books with bookworm book bags and Willy Wonka inspired feast.

Booking is required for all events and children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit our website to book your place online to each event via Eventbrite: http://www.thereader.org.uk/events
For more information, contact Roisin: roisinhyland@thereader.org.uk or call 0151 724 5000.

On Bank Holiday Monday, 26th May, we'll be opening the doors to the Mansion House for our second annual Open Day at Calderstones. Before Half Term Hijinks takes place, why not take the chance to look around and take a tour of Calderstones Mansion House? You'll be able to meet staff from The Reader Organisation and learn about our development plans as we continue to transform the building into a centre of reading and wellbeing. There'll also be lots to do on the day - take your choice from enjoying some shared reading, getting creative with our drop-in family craft workshops and munch on a tasty treat from The Reader Cafe!

The doors to the Mansion House will be open from 10am-4pm on 26th May and entry is completely FREE.

We look forward to welcoming you to Calderstones over the week!

For more about what's coming up at the Mansion House, check out our What's On guide, available to download from our website: http://www.thereader.org.uk/events/events-at-calderstones.