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Fairways Family Golf Centre
Offers many ways to play golf that everyone can enjoy. Featuring a 9-hole golf course, 9-hole Foot Golf course and one of the country’s newest and best 18-hole Disc Golf facilities. Book online: W: www.fairwaysfamilygolf.co.uk
GolfPlex Bracknell
GolfPlex, the family entertainment centre in Binfield, Berkshire, offers adventure golf with 3 courses including the new Desert course. In addition to the pyramids, golf adventurers will navigate a sphinx, numerous camels, an obelisk and a mythological serpent, as they tackle the 7 holes course. Fun for all the family. W: www.golfplex.co.uk The charity run visitor attraction is all-weather and indoors. There are free ranging animals and birds that make it feel just like a real rainforest! With free parking and a great value annual ticket, it’s a fantastic day out for families. W: www.livingrainforest.org
Go Ape Bracknell
Go Ape Bracknell is an ideal family or school trip. From super-fast zipwires and tree top crossings, to high-wire bridges and free-fall Tarzan Swings plus unforgettable children’s birthday parties. Make a day of it and explore the bike and walking trails of 2,600 acre Swinley Forest. @goapebracknell W: www.goape.co.uk
Boat Hire at Dinton Pastures
Hire a range of pedalos, paddleboards, canoes, single and double kayaks starting from £8 for half an hour. Runs weekends April-October and every day during the school holidays.11am-5pm. W: www.dinton-pastures.co.uk/
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Windsor Castle
The castle is open from 10.30am – 4.15pm (last entry 3pm) The castle is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Pre-booked tickets required. W: www.rct/visit/windsor-castle Discover a world of inspiration at The Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell, an interactive science centre perfect for a family day out. Investigate how hot air balloons work, create a flying machine or look into an infinity mirror! Visit the outdoor playground and explore acres of woodland in Swinley Forest. W: www.bracknell-forest.
gov.uk/leisure-services/look-outdiscovery-centre
West Berkshire Museum
The Museum is open every Wednesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm. The Wharf, Newbury, West Berkshire RG14 5AS. T: 01635 519562 W: www.westberkshireheritage.org
Biscuit Town: 200 Years of Huntley & Palmers in Reading
A new display examining the impact of Huntley & Palmer’s on the town and its people. Running until 25th September 2022. Museum of English Rural Life. £3 per pack, suitable for children aged 5+. https://merl.reading.ac.uk
Weekly Classes at Cobbs Play Barn
There are some fantastic classes happening at Cobbs Play Barn near Hungerford every week: Yabba Dance Class, Wednesdays £7 per child. A dance class for under 5s with a focus on promoting confidence, and ownership of their dancing impulses. Boogie Mites, Thursdays £6 per child. Music, movement, and sensory class for under 5s. There are catchy songs, lots of instruments, fun props, and bubbles for you to enjoy. To learn more visit W: www.cobbsplaybarn.co.uk
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 10th Heritage Open Day
Drop in throughout the day for talks about the history of Shaw House and West Berkshire Museum, Newbury. Visitors also have the option to book a visit to see the bake house. W: https://booking.westberks.gov.uk
LEWENDON’S TaeKwonDo
ACADEMY
SELF DEFENCE • DISCIPLINE CONFIDENCE • FITNESS
• TIGERS 4 years to 6 years • JUNIORS 7 years plus • ADULT LESSON – fitness and strength building
NEW STUDENTS VERY WELCOME
MON & THURS RADSTOCK SCHOOL RG6 5UZ TUES OWLSMOOR COMMUNITY CENTRE GU47 0TF WED SHINFIELD ST MARY’S SCHOOL RG2 9EJ PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE info@reading-tkd.com 07766 125 735
www.reading-tkd.com
KinderGym Classes
At Pinewood Gymnastics Club
• KinderGym classes and pay and play sessions are available every day. Please see our website for full details and online booking for pay and play sessions. • Consists of warm up games, gymnastic based apparatus circuits and basic gymnastic skills. • Develop balance, coordination, spatial awareness and body control. • All in a purpose built gymnastics facility.
01344 773237
Book online now www.pinewoodgymnastics.co.uk
Holiday Fun Holiday Fun
At Cippenham School
October Half Term – Monday 24th - Friday 28th October Christmas Holiday Club – Monday 19th to Friday 30th December (closed 26th & 27th)
Activities may include: Fun games, outside play area, trips, bouncy castle, themed activities including art & craft, cookery & lots more
free Breakfast for early birds 7.30am – 6pm daily Age: 4-12 years
Holiday Clubs operate during all school holidays (including Christmas)
Contact: 07973 791 419 www.kidzenterprise.co.uk Ofsted regi s tered
CHILDREN & ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS
ROOKIE LIFEGUARDS – SUPPORTS SKILLS & PHYSICAL DofE!
• Classes in Thatcham, Pangbourne & Compton • Max 6 children per class – from 3yrs. old • Instructors are Qualified, Insured with DBS • All locations have free parking – lovely pools! • Continual assessment and lane progression • We are an Institute of Aquaphobia approved
Swim School ‘Every child is different, every child is equal’ 07853 194327
Saturday 10th
Free Reading Abbey Quarter Tour
To celebrate Heritage Open Days, join the expert tour guides for a free Abbey Quarter Tour. 1½-hour tour starting at 11am, meet at Reading Museum’s reception on Blagrave Street. All ages. Book online at W: www.readingmuseum.org.uk
Sunday 18th Fobney Fun Day
Free Fobney Fun Day where you will get the chance to meet the wild creatures living around Fobney Lock and explore the Turbine House, where Thames Water will share their plans for its restoration. You may even get the opportunity to take a sneak peek inside the usually closed door! 11.30am-3.30pm. W: https://whatsonreading.com
Friday 30th
Magical Community Event – Circus Starr
Circus Starr is a not for profit organisation that tours the country staging circus shows that can be enjoyed by every child regardless of additional need or background, they can have fun at one of the performances. The next event is at the Memorial Recreation Ground, Headley Road, Woodley RG5 4JZ. Information: T: 01260 288690
Friday 21st
Wasing’s Pick Your Own Pumpkins & Woodland Trail
Follow the enchanting woodland trail through Wasing Estate’s stunning autumnal woodland & encounter creatures inspired by those living in our trees & fields, including bats, spiders & snails. Head to the pumpkin field to pick your own organic pumpkins. 21st – 30th October Tickets £5 (Adults & Children aged 2+). Under 2s free. Free parking. Wasing PYO Pumpkins, Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, RG7 4LY. E: events@wasing.co.uk W: www.wasing.co.uk/events
Saturday 22nd Halloween Festival
Head to the Pumpkin Patch this Half Term and to pick your own pumpkin ready to carve – plus see what other Spooky Surprises are in store! Running until 30th October. Odds Farm Park. W: www.oddsfarm.co.uk/special-events
Monday 25th
Junior and Teen Sailing Weeks
Learn to sail during the holidays. The Junior Sailing Weeks progress through the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stages 1-4 and are suitable for 8-16 year olds. Weeks available for ages 13-17. Dinton Pastures Country Park near Wokingham. W: www.dinton-pastures.co.uk/
activities/holiday-clubs-junior-8/ junior-sailing-weeks
Friday 28th October
The Addams Family
The Broadway musical sensation The Addams Family is on stage at the BritVic Theatre Ascot. Runs until Sunday 30th October. “They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re altogether ooky!” W: www.ticketsource.co.uk/oceantheatre
Saturday 29th October
Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday
Community event at Ascot Racecourse run in conjunction with Ascot Round Table. With over 20,000 fireworks to a pyro-musical show. Spooky activities and fairground rides alongside thrilling racing action. Tickets from £30pp, Kids Go Free with a full paying adult. T: 0344 346 3000 W: www.ascot.co.uk
MACMILLAN’S COFFEE MORNING 2021
Raise your mug for Macmillan Cancer Support’s annual fundraiser
Macmillan’s Coffee Morning is an annual event dedicated to bringing people together over a cuppa to raise vital funds for people living with cancer. This year the official event date is Friday 30th September but a Coffee Morning can be held at any time. Whatever your reason to host, no reason is too big or too small, and will help us directly support people living with cancer. Every penny raised at a Coffee Morning helps Macmillan to provide support for people with cancer, who need it now more than ever. Sign up at macmillan.org.uk/coffee or by searching Macmillan Coffee Morning and the Macmillan Team will send you a fundraising kit with top tips to get you started.
OctOber half term at SOuth hill Park
the Dinosaur Show tour 2022 Thu 27 Oct 12noon the amazing bubble man Sat 29 Oct 2pm
Box office 01344 484123 southhillpark.org.uk
Registered charity 265656 Please support the future of the arts
Open Evening
15th September 2022 5pm – 8:30pm
Come along and experience our superb facilities and resources. Talk to our friendly staff and students as they proudly showcase their work. Enrichment activities for prospective 2023 students will be available during the evening. Headteachers address at 5:30pm and again at 6:30pm.
www.forest.academy
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Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year-olds
ASCOT
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READING CAVERSHAM
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NEWBURY
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WOKINGHAM
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WINDSOR AND LANGLEY stagecoach.co.uk/windsor
