Families Oxfordshire Magazine

16/06/2024

14/06/2024

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13/06/2024

Perform weekly drama, dance and singing classes
West Oxford Community Centre, Oxford: Wednesdays.
The Northcourt Centre, Abingdon: Saturdays and Thursdays.
Didcot Methodist Church Hall: Fridays.
Benson Youth Hall, Wallingford: Saturdays.
Kingsmere Community Centre, Bicester: Wednesdays.
Marston United Reformed Church, Oxford: Saturdays

Confidence-building drama classes for 4-7s and 7-12s. A unique mix of fun drama games, dance and singing specially designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination. To book a FREE class visit www.perform.org.uk/try

[email protected] www.perform.org.uk 020 7255 9120

12/06/2024

Mathnasium Learning Centres
Summertown, North Oxford
Monday-Thursday & Saturday

By producing a tailor-structured learning plan for each student according to his/her knowledge and skill level, the Mathnasium Method can help children in Years 2 - 12 better understand maths and leap ahead. Try the FREE maths skills assessment/trial session.

www.mathnasium.co.uk/northoxford 01865 655968

11/06/2024

Lego® Master Builders Club - Brick Building Workshops for Children
Various locations

Master Builders Club fun workshops start with a short story which is “brought to life” through the models they build. They provide 1000’s of LEGO® or DUPLO® bricks to transform a room into a world of creativity.

www.masterbuildersclub.co.uk

10/06/2024

28th June
The Wizard of Oz
Cornerstone Arts

Step In Time Theatre Company Presents The Wizard of Oz youth edition.

Prices from £8.50
Ages 3 +

www.cornerstone-arts.org

08/06/2024

22nd June, 9.45 – 11.00 or 11.30 – 12.45
Science Club – Toy Factory – ages 5 – 9 plus adult
The Yang Science Centre, Abingdon School

Make your own versions of classic curiosities, spectacular sights and spinning tops! Create balancing acts, crazy climbing creations or pecking woodpeckers! Take your toy factory favourites home to impress family and friends.

£9.00

www.scienceoxford.com/whats-on/toy-factory-abingdon/ 01865 810000

07/06/2024

15th June, 10.00 – 11.30, 12.30 – 14.00 or 15.00 – 16.30
Nature Club – Minibeast Hunt - ages 5 - 9 plus adult
Science Oxford Centre, Headington

Grab a bug pot and go on a hunt to discover some of the tiniest creatures in the woodland. Identify amazing minibeasts found in different habitats; use shake sheets to see what’s in the trees, and sweep nets to hunt in the meadow plus much more!

£10.00

www.scienceoxford.com/whats-on/minibeast-hunt/ 01865 810000

06/06/2024

15th June, 14.00 – 16.00
Father’s Day Weekend Daddy & Me Brick Building Workshop
Sonning Common Village Hall

Bring your Daddy or the ‘Super Hero’ in your life to build with you at this Father’s Day workshop. This session will be an opportunity for your children to share Master Builders Club with a loved one and provide an opportunity for the grown-ups to show off their LEGO® skills.

£17.50 per child. Grown up goes free.

www.masterbuildersclub.co.uk/build-with-us/

05/06/2024

20th June, 17.00 - 19.00
Summer Solstice Family Picnic and Campfire
Sutton Courtenay Education Centre

It's the longest day of the year! Celebrate with a wild picnic, campfire, toasted marshmallows, stories and songs.

Suitable for all ages – children must be accompanied at all times.

£8 per head. Booking essential.

04/06/2024

Tuesdays to Thursdays
Weekly Groups for Babies and Toddlers
Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre

Includes a toddler group inspired by the outdoors on Tuesdays, Baby Babble group on Wednesday mornings and a family session that’s all about play on Thursdays.

Free

www.wallingfordfamilycentre.com 01491 832940

03/06/2024

There’s a real buzz at Blenheim Palace, with the opening of the Rowse Honey Bee Hive in the Walled Garden, a new interactive space where families can learn all about the importance of bees and other pollinators.

Opened this week, the Rowse Bee Hive is the latest part of an ongoing conservation project between Blenheim Palace and Rowse Honey, which includes planting wildflowers across the Blenheim Estate and Palace Gardens to help attract more pollinators and wildlife.
Photo Credit PeteSeaward

03/06/2024

16th June
The Cogges Summer Fete
Cogges Manor Farm

Lots of fun to be had with Splat the Rat, Hook A Duck, Coconut Shy, Egg & Spoon and sack racing – try and beat the legendary Human Fruit Machine! Stop off at the Cogges Kitchen café for lunch, a cuppa and cake.

Prices from £6.00 under 3’s go free

www.cogges.org.uk

02/06/2024

14th June, 9:45
Boxes
Pegasus Theatre

A sensory show developed for under threes about what our imaginations conjure when we look inside a simple cardboard box. Discover the magic when we lift the lid…encounter hidden lands and enchanting characters, brought to life through the senses and an un-extraordinary cardboard box.

Prices from £8

www.Pegasustheatre.org.uk

01/06/2024

9th June 14.00
The Selfish Giant
Cornerstone Arts

Inspired by the touching children’s story ‘The Selfish Giant’ by Oscar Wilde, Bristol's two leading family theatre experts are combining forces to explore an unusual friendship, and how even the grumpiest giant’s heart can melt when Spring finally comes.

Prices from £10
Ages 3 +

www.cornerstone-arts.org