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Looking for something fun for the whole family? Come along to our FREE community day event at our Ashington Campus! 👨👩👧👦
Everyone is welcome - we're bringing the local community together to take part in a range of activities, from circus skills to racing simulations.
📍 Ashington Campus
🗓️ Saturday 29th June
⏰ 10am
No tickets needed - just come and see us!
Refugee Week 🧡
Family Fun Day! Sunday 30th June:
Live music, children’s entertainment, bouncy castles, face painter, baking, ice-cream and street food (+ a fantastic selection of beer for the grown-ups🍺)
🎟️ £12 Adults, £7.50 4-7yrs, under 4’s free
Plan your visit with our Festival site map 🎉
Twice Brewed Beer Festival 2024 🍺
Join us Friday 28th, Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June 2024. Hosted a stones throw from Hadrians Wall, with incredible countryside views. Held in beautiful rustic tents and woodman huts - there’s something exciting for everyone.
🍺 Epic entertainment & extraordinary beer.
🎟️ www.twicebrewedinn.co.uk
Hello everyone,
The school summer fair is on Friday, June 28th. Please see the attached flyer for more details 😊. All welcome!
We would greatly appreciate any help with raffle prizes. If you can, please ask around or reach out to businesses you know that might be willing to donate. That would be amazing! If you can donate please get in touch with the school on 01661 824 853 or email [email protected]
We also have space for more stall holders. If you're interested or know someone who is, please spread the word! It's just £15.00 to secure a spot.
The more prizes and stall holders we have, the better the event will be, and the more funds we can raise for our school 😜🤞.
Thank you for your support!
FREE taster sessions running for schools and nurseries this half-term! TAG your school, your Early Years staff, your teacher friends - let them know. Send an email over to [email protected] to get your free hour booked in. Share the FUN of rugbytots today.
Suitable for schools and nurseries in all NE postcodes 🤩
Calling Mam's and Dad's to be!💗
Our next Preparing for Parenthood Course starts soon:
📍At Hadston
⏰Weekly for 6 weeks from Monday 10th June
😃From 4-6pm
📞If you have any questions, please private message us!
FAMILY | Don't miss this weekend's family show 'The (not so) Big Bad Wolf!
🐺Join Little Red on a mission to debunk the myths around her so called nemises, The Big Bad Wolf.
🐺Suitable for all the family, but best enjoyed by those aged 4+.
🐺Due to a last minute addition to our programme, tickets are only £5. Don't miss out!
https://alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/the-not-so-big-bad-wolf/
Win the Flip 4-in-1-Leopard Print Ergonomic Baby Carrier by Infantino
Infantino are giving one lucky person a chance to win the Leopard print Ergonomic Baby Carrier!
Making babywearing truly adaptable, accessible, affordable, and stylish, this much-loved carrier is a must. From fashion led prints and classic looks, to its eco conscious design, there is a Flip for everyone!
Offering four convertible ergonomic carrying positions that can be used at appropriate developmental milestones from newborn to toddler. So, whether families are walking in the park with little one facing-in or exploring a museum with a toddler supported in back carry position, hands-free convenience and close bonding moments are always within reach. Plus, the carrier is customisable to ensure a comfortable fit for both baby and parent.
To be in with a chance of winning this fabulous competition just click the link below!
https://raring2go.co.uk/competitions/win-the-flip-4-in-1-leopard-print-ergonomic-baby-carrier-by-infantino/
🐮Not long now until our big day, OPEN FARM SUNDAY!
It’s on the 9th June and we have so much to share with you!🚜
Tractor and trailer rides 🚜
Walking farm tours to view our Milking parlour 🥛 🚶♂️
See where we make our delicious Jersey ice cream 🍦 👀
Meet our animals! See our cows, hold a chick, stroke a lamb and donkey! 🐥 🐮 🐑
- Face Painting 🎨
NO BOOKING NEEDED.
Please see our full website for ALL details.
👀WIN a School Visit for your Class below!👀
Booking is OPEN for Academic Year 2024-25 (Link in comments)
🐾 FREE Workshop matched to your curriculum objectives
🐾 Take advantage of off-peak pricing
🐾 Social Story to help prepare your class for their visit
🐾 Post-trip competition run half-termly to win an adoption pack for your class
🐾 FREE staff spaces (within ratio)
🐾 Keeper Talks and Animal Displays
🐾 Discretionary Transport Fund applications
🐾 Hands-on practical experiences for Higher GCSE and A-Level Students (not animal related)
🐾 Free pre-visit admission for up to two teaching staff
If you'd like the chance to WIN a FREE school trip for your class please write a comment below with the name of the school and why your class would like to win this amazing prize.
We will select a winner on June 23rd.
Photo: Egg box owls made at Northumberland Zoo by the Giraffe Class from Collingwood featuring Jeffrey, the tawny owl
Countdown is on for Prudhoe Community Street Fair, Sunday 2nd June 2024 11am - 4pm
With local Trade, Craft and Community Stalls, Fairground and loads more happening
Watch this space for full info about the day as its confirmed
We still have some space left for Stalls, Community, Craft & Trade available
Pop a post on here or drop us a message for more info
🍓Brocksbushes Farm Shop & Tea Room is looking for new team members. Various full and part-time roles are on offer🍓
🌞The summer issue is in the making and looking fab! Contact us today if you'd like to get your business or event in front of thousands of local families. Limited availability so be quick!
✉ [email protected]
📞07435 962320
Ponteland Community Primary School Summer Holiday Club
For Ages 3 - Year 2
Booking Information:
- School Members: Please book via our SchoolComms System Open Now.
- Non-School Members: Booking opens on 3rd June. To book, please call the school on 01661 824853 or email us at [email protected]
Storyland Family Festival returns to Sele Park, Hexham on Sunday 30th June! A full day of festival fun for the whole family. Check out the website for more information: https://www.hexhambookfestival.co.uk/festival-programmes/storyland-2024
Our friends at Alnwick Garden have a special half term offer running all week:
Get ready for a fun-filled day out this May half term at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei and SAVE with a Combined Ticket!
At The Alnwick Garden, explore the story of The Poisoned Apple 🍎
With Meet and Greets, Potion Making, Crafting activities and more - there's lots to see and do! 🧪
Over at Lilidorei, design your very own Rock Treasures to hide, find, swap or keep! 🪨
Explore the village to work out the clues in the Dwarf Discoverer, can you solve the riddle? 🔎
Take part in family friendly axe-throwing, music composing, sand play and venture on the world's BIGGEST play structure🤩
Visit www.alnwickgarden.com for more information and to book your adventure today! 💫
Happy ❤️💛
2 days to go
We have our winners! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who entered our Raring2go! competition. The Northumberland County Show will be bursting with kid-friendly attractions, live music, shopping, food and drink stalls, animal displays and so much more! It really is a great day out for all ages. For up-to-date information, please give their page a like and visit their website to book your tickets.
Raring2Go! Newcastle Raring2go Co Durham, Darlington & Teesside
🦖DINOSAUR AND DRAGON BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND🦖
🐲25th - 27th of May🐲
Join us for a roar-tastic weekend with Bowzer and Chomp, whitehouse farms friendly giants.
Catch our professional rangers for an interactive and immersive show, offering themed games, challenges and training, before the all important meet and greet at the end.
With plenty of time for photo oppourtunities, you’re in for a ROAR-some weekend!
Itinerary:
🐰10am – 4pm: Small Animal Handling (Petting Barn) (Rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice)
🪄10:30am: Magic Show (Events Barn)
🐍11am: Critter Encounter (Petting Barn)
🦖11:15am: Dinosaur and Dragon Show (Events Barn)
🍼11:15am: Bottle Feeding (Lambing Shed)
🦉11.30am: Bird of Prey Meet & Greet (Bird of Prey Area)
🪄12pm: Magic Show (Events Barn)
🪱12.15pm: Interactive Meerkat Talk & Feed (Outside Petting Barn)
🦖12:45pm: Dinosaur and Dragon Show (Events Barn)
🐐12.45pm: Groom a Goat/Pony (Petting Barn)
🍼1:15pm: Bottle Feeding (Lambing Shed)
🪄1:30pm: Magic Show (Events Barn)
🐍2pm: Critter Encounter (Petting Barn)
🦖2:15pm: Dinosaur and Dragon Show (Events Barn)
🦉2.30pm: Bird of Prey Meet & Greet (Bird of Prey Area)
🪄3pm: Magic Show (Events Barn)
🪱3pm: Interactive Meerkat Talk & Feed (Outside Petting Barn)
🍼3:30pm: Bottle Feeding (Lambing Shed)
🦖3:45pm: Dinosaur and Dragon Show (Events Barn)
🚜11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Tractor rides
🏰10am – 4pm Castle Catapult Slide
Plus!!
A huge softplay
Tobogan Slide
2 Adventure Playgrounds
Go-carts
Bouncy Pillows
Pedal Tractors
Everything above is included in admission and at no additional cost!
To book click admission tickets and select the correct date (25th - 27th of May)
https://whitehousefarmcentre.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
✨ Alpaca Encounters are back by popular demand! ✨
We’re thrilled to announce that the Nero Black Alpacas will be back at Brocksbushes this Half Term on Monday 27th and Wednesday 29th of May 🦙
Spaces sold out within an hour last night when they were released, so we've added an extra session on to each day, but be quick as we cannot guarantee spaces will be available for long!
Head to the link below to book...
https://buff.ly/4bJcMv6
'Plant a Pizza' at Gibside - National Trust 🪴🍕
Children of all ages welcome. Parental supervision is required at all times. Price includes the plant pot, materials to decorate it and four young plants. Site admission is not included.
📣 TICKET OFFER! To celebrate our Christmas show announcement, you can grab £10 tickets for Kitchen Zoo's Jack and the Beanstalk on Saturday 7 December & Sunday 8 December*.
Use promo code MagicBeans for £10 TICKETS and be one of the first to see the magical retelling. Filled with humour, live music, puppets and plenty of festive fun!
🎟️ Book online: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/jack-and-the-beanstalk
* Selected dates only. Discount applied in basket when used before Monday 20 May. Subject to availability!
Come along and join us at our Open Day on Sunday 19th May.
Station tours will take place between 10.30am - 2.30pm, starting at 10.45 they will run every 30 mins (15 and 45 mins past the hour).
Our Water Safety team will be there to answer any questions you may have on keeping safe in or on the water.
Everyone welcome
🎟Don't forget to enter our competition to win 1 of 3 Family tickets worth £70 https://bit.ly/3PgqMn6 - Competition closes this Friday.
🐮Northumberland County Show is well known as a great family day out. You can read all about it on page 17 of the Raring2go! Northumberland spring issue 🌷 https://bit.ly/3xCVm4z
Just 10 Days to Go!
10 days until the Northumberland County Show! 🗓️ Mark your calendars for a day of fun, food, and festivities on May 25th.
Welcome to Sunday Funday, if you are joining us here is all you need to know 👇
GATES OPEN: 13:00
FIRST RACE: 15:07
LAST RACE: 19:00
RACE TYPE: FLAT
RACES: 8
GOING: STANDARD
*Today is a premier raceday*
Tickets are still available online or at the gate, KIDS GO FREE 👉https://brnw.ch/21wJHgT
Here’s one for the diary 🎉
New Years Eve @ Twice Brewed Inn 🎆🌌
Toast to the New Year at The Twice Brewed Inn 🥂🎉
Live music, a sizzling hog roast and fireworks illuminate the sky as the clock strikes midnight.
🐷Hog roast 7:30pm
🎵Jason Arnup Music 10:30pm
🔥Bonfire 11:45pm
🎇Fireworks display at Midnight
No need to book tickets, though booking for restaurant tables is advised. Our restaurant menu, including pizza menu, is served until 9pm.
💻www.twicebrewedinn.co.uk
☎️01434 344534
➡️NYE Music & Fireworks at Twice Brewed Inn
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☃️ The 2023/24 winter issue is out now ☃️ #raring2go #familyactivities #clubsandclasses #supportlocalbusiness #weekendaway #usefuladvice #whatsonatthetheatre
Our what’s on pages are jam packed! Looking for Easter ideas……take a 👀 https://raring2go.co.uk/area/northumberland/whats-on/
A couple of hours in Durham this afternoon, it’s free parking from 2pm so we arrived after this. We parked by Wharton Park which has play parks & lots of areas to explore. We then headed down towards the river and enjoyed a walk there.
Thanks for inviting us along today Family Fright Fest. We had a spooktacular time 👻. A fab day out for all the family, we especially loved the fire performers and scream maze. Tickets still available for next weekend 11-4 #PRinvite
Have you visited our what’s on section recently? We’ve got 100’s of events listed and add to it daily. #whatson #events https://raring2go.co.uk/area/northumberland/whats-on/#events
Wish we could visit Morpeth Park today, would be lovely in the sunshine. I took this video when I was out delivering our summer magazines earlier this week.
