New 11 - 18 Secondary School in north Reading

W: www.cobbsplaybarn.co.uk

Where’s The Hare?

Opening

To

Year 7 in September 2024 river@maidenerleghtrust.org river-academy.co.uk

We are proud to be opening this exciting new secondary school located in Richfield Avenue, benefitting from a multi-million pound building programme and state-ofthe-art facilities.

Have a child joining Year 7 in September 2024?

If you have a child joining Year 7 in September 2024 and you would like to receive further information about River Academy please contact one of our team or visit our website where you can register your interest and request details of future Open Events.

Find out more about hares at The Nature Centre, Thatcham. 10am-2pm. W: www.bbowt.org.uk/events

Movie in the Hall – Peter Rabbit

A battle of wills between Peter Rabbit and one of Mr. McGregor’s relatives who is less than thrilled to discover a family of rabbits in his new home. Shaw House, Newbury.

W: https://booking.westberks.gov.uk

Wednesday 5th Family Activity Day

Using paint pens, draw an Easter or Spring design on a small squishy egg. Shaw House, Newbury.

W: https://booking.westberks.gov.uk

Shreddy The Sheep Rockers and Paper Roll Bunnies

Craft session at Reading Museum. £1 per person.

W: www.readingmuseum.org.uk/ whats-on

Dinosaur Egg Hunt

Add a twist to your egg hunt this Easter, by looking for Dinosaur eggs!10am-2pm. Windsor Great Park Environmental Centre.

W: www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk

We take great care to ensure this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip…or promise!

Friday 7th

Explore Day

A day of taster workshops including circus skills, Street Dance, Steel Pan band, creative play, Funky Monkeys Dance, make chocolate lollipops, and magic. Single workshop £4.50, explore pass £16. 9.30am-4pm. Norden Farm Centre.

W: https://norden.farm

Easter Boat Hire

Hire a range of pedalos, paddleboards, canoes, single and double kayaks starting from £8 for half an hour. With 94 acres of lake there is plenty of space to enjoy the sunshine at a safe distance from others. Running until 10th April. Dinton Pastures, Wokingham.

W: www.wokinghamcountryside. co.uk/activities/activities-forfamilies/boat-hire

Saturday 8th April

Easter Family Fun Day

Organised by the Maidenhead Bridge Rotary Club from 11am -3pm at Grenfell. This is a free event and aimed at 2-12 years. Easter treasure hunt, fun fair rides and face painting. Find out more at

W: www.maidenheadbridgerotary. org.uk/easterfunday

Sunday 9th April

Easter Afternoon Tea

Cruises, Whittingtons

Tea Barge, Reading

On 9 & 10th April, Whittingtons

Tea Barge, Reading will be running River Cruises with full afternoon tea, consisting of sandwiches, our beloved homemade cakes, scones with jam & cream and tea/coffee plus 2 hours cruising the beautiful River Thames. £35 for adults and , children under 10 are just £17.50. Easter Sunday and Monday, there are two timeslots available 12:00pm-2:00pm & 2:30pm-4:30pm. W: www.whittingtons-teabarge.co.uk

Tuesday 11th

Planetary Playdough

Craft session at Reading Museum. £4 per person. W: www.readingmuseum.org.uk/ whats-on

Wednesday 12th

Family Activity Day

Mini-beast mansions. Decorate a wooden insect or mini-beast mansion with paint pens. Shaw House, Newbury. W: https://booking.westberks.gov.uk

Family Bat Walk and Talk

Join the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) for a short talk and introduction on bats. At dusk, explore the woodland on a guided walk using bat detectors to see what you can see and hear. There will also be some games and activities for the family. Children must be accompanied.

W: www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk

Thursday 13th

Life Below Water –Artist-Led Drop in Workshop

Explore the theme of ‘Life Below Water,’ focusing on the importance of protecting life in our rivers and canals. Help create a wonderful joint artwork, inspired by Reading’s rivers. Part of Museums Partnership Reading’s Our Green Stories campaign, this workshop will also run at Reading Museum on 12th April. The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX. Ages 5+, 10am-3pm.

W: merl.reading.ac.uk/whats-on

Miniature Hanging Garden

Craft session at Reading Museum. £4 per person.

W: www.readingmuseum.org.uk/ whats-on

Friday 14th

Messy Museum Day

Not Easter eggs but dinosaur eggs! Make a small set from glass or stone pebbles (subject to availability) using paint pens to decorate. West Berkshire Museum. W: https://booking.westberks.gov.uk

Saturday 15th

All About Dogs

The perfect day out for you and your dog with two days full of exciting arena displays, expert advice, shopping and lots of fun have-a-go activities including the popular Fun Dog Shows where your dog can win rosettes, K9 Aqua Sports, talent competitions and more. Also on 16th April. Newbury Showground. W: https://visitnewbury.org.uk

Get Fishing at Seven Lakes

Seven Lakes Fishery’s popular Get Fishing Awards are back for 2023 from 15th April running monthly until October they start at 9am – 1pm. All equipment provided. Seven lakes, Paices Wood Country Parkland, Aldermaston. Call Nikki to book on 0118 940 8500 W: www.sevenlakes.co.uk

Saturday 22nd

Earth

Day-

Invest in Our Planet

Join teams from Reading Museum, The MERL, Nature Nurture, BBOWT and others, for creative activities and displays on the theme of ‘Invest in Our Planet’. There will also be a chance to see the outcome of the ‘Create A Buzz’ project, part of national Art Fund programme, The Wild Escape. This event is part of Museums Partnership Reading’s Our Green Stories campaign. 12-3pm. Free, drop in. The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX.

W: merl.reading.ac.uk/whats-on

Sunday 23rd

Craft Market

Craft Market – inside at Arlington Arts, stalls start at £10, and tables can be hired at an extra cost.

Meet the Rangers and Reptiles

One of the Rangers will be near the café with some of the reptiles and amphibians that can be found on the reserves. Burnham Beeches near Slough. 2-4pm. W: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/assets/ Green-Spaces/burnham-beeches

Book and Play Indoor Climbing

A high-octane fun for all the family. Climb up to 7 meters high and explore a variety of challenges on the unique wall painted with a woodland and water scene. Equipped with 11 automatic belays, the fun holds and wildlife murals are a clip and go haven of adrenaline filled exploration. Ages 4+. Sundays from 11am-5pm. W: www.wokinghamcountryside.co.uk/ activities/activities-for-families/bookand-play-indoor-climbing

Friday 28th Spring Tree Tots at St Andrew’s, Berkshire

Pre-schoolers and parents can explore St Andrew’s’ Woodland Nursery, enjoying a selection of creative, mud-filled activities, watching the season change from the School’s spectacular woods. 9.30 –10.45am. Child-led exploration and activities are followed by a snack, story and sing-song. Book a free ticket: W: www.standrewsberkshire.co.uk/ tree-tots

We take great care to ensure this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip…or promise!

Monday 1st

Family Fun Day

Make the most of your Bank Holiday and join in an all-action day at Windsor races with fun for all the family! Alongside the thrilling racing action, kids can enjoy a host of free entertainment; garden games, live music, street performers, a craft corner, and a huge funfair. Take advantage of the fantastic value Family Ice Cream Package for just £28 which includes 2 adult admission tickets (kids go free) and two children’s ice creams from the ice cream factory. Tickets: W: www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk/ whats-on/big-bank-holiday-familyfun-day-monday-1-may

Saturday 6th

Reading Children’s Festival

2023 – Forbury Fiesta

Sunday 7th Berkshire Young Farmers Country Fayre at Newbury Showground

The Country Fayre is returning with many new attractions, trade and artisan stalls and YFC Classes showcased by YFC Members of Berkshire YFC. YFC is open to children/young adults of 10-28yrs old. Attractions include Sheep & Duck Racing, Vine & Craven Hounds, Modern Machinery Display, Vintage Machinery, Circus Skills workshops, petting farm, countryside area, a variety of trade and craft stalls and much more. Running 5th-7th May, Music fest is on 5th May. Tickets W: www.berksyfc.org.uk

Running 6th May-4th June at venues across Reading. Four weeks of events and activities for children all over the borough. The festival will open with the annual Forbury Fiesta event on Saturday 6 May in the Forbury Gardens celebrating the King’s Coronation with a programme of Royal themed activities and performances. A whole host of activities and events in and around Reading for kids of all ages. Workshops, theatre, music, fundays, arts & crafts and sport will all take place across the four weeks! W: www.reading.gov.uk/childrensfest

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Friday 12th

St Andrew’s, Berkshire Open Morning

Get a real feel for the School at our Spring Open Morning. Meet the staff of St Andrew’s, take a tour, see the children in action, and meet Head Master, Ed Graham and Head of Pre-Prep, Fiona Armstrong. 9.15 – 11.30 am. Book a place W: www.standrewsberkshire.co.uk/ book-a-visit

Saturday 13th

Get Fishing at Seven Lakes

Learn to fish at Seven Lakes Fishery, their Get Fishing Awards run monthly until October, supported by the Angling Trust. It is a fun morning, all equipment provided and Starts at 9am – 1pm. Seven lakes, Paices Wood Country Parkland, Aldermaston. Call Nikki to book on 0118 940 8500 W: www.sevenlakes.co.uk

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