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What’s On from Monday 26th March to Sunday 15th THE FORBIDDEN
April. The park is open from 10:00am to
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4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm). Follow
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WEEKLY STORY TIMES with Harry Potter: A History of Magic at Leeds ST GEMMA’S Meet Father Christmas
Sun 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th Dec
Story Times and Rhyme Times Central Library. Have you ever wanted to HOSPICE Father Christmas will be making his annual
trips to meet the visitors at The Forbidden
delve into Divination, ponder the peculiarities
Various libraries citywide of Potions and discover magical creatures? Leeds - LS17 6QD Corner. You can meet Santa and tell him what
No need to book; contact your local library Now you can. In partnership with the British www.st-gemma.co.uk you are wanting for Christmas (as long as
for further details. Library, Leeds Central Library will be capturing Leeds Santa Dash 2017 10 Dec 2017 you have been nice this year!). Pre booked
Every week libraries across the city the traditions of folklore and magic at the Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? On tickets only.
present story and rhyme times for heart of the Harry Potter stories. Delving Lands Lane, we’ll be waiting, a beautiful
children. deep into their archives to bring you a display sight, seeing so many in red and white, ICE CUBE AT
Armley Thurs 10.30 -11.00 of magical treasures and tales from your dashing in a winter wonderland.
Beeston Tues 10.45 - 11.15 local area, celebrate the 20th anniversary Wear it Festive 2017 01 Dec 2017 - 31 MILLENNIUM
(Rhyme Time) 10.30- of the publication of Harry Potter and the Dec 2017
11am Philosopher’s Stone with Leeds Libraries. ‘Tis the season to be jolly and Wear it SQUARE
Calverley Thurs 2.45-3.15pm This magical exhibition will include rare books Festive to raise money for St Gemma’s Calverley Street Leeds, LS1 1UR.
on witchcraft, fantastic beasts and the dark
Central Thurs 11:00 – 11:45am arts that would not look out of place in a Hospice! From bobble hats to novelty https://whatson.leeds.gov.uk/icecube
(includes activities) Hogwarts classroom. There will also be a socks, reindeer antlers or Christmas The Ice Cube is back in Millennium Square
jumpers…..wear whatever takes your fancy
Chapel Allerton Thurs 10.30-11am series of events for all ages to bring the world and join in this festive fundraiser. Take part from 2nd to 25thFebruary with its undercover
Compton Rd Weds 2.15 - 2.45 of Harry Potter to life. Wheelchair Access any day throughout December at work, ice rink, visitor café and a wide range of
winter themed attractions for children of all
Dewsbury Rd Wed 10:30 – 11:00 with friends or at school and help raise ages including the thrilling North Pole Starflyer
Farsley Tues-Rhymtime, 2pm BABY & CHILDREN’S some merry money. Register below for and Ice Jet. New features for 2018 include
(term time) your fantastic fundraising pack including a a Penguins Club running every Sunday
Fri-storytime INDOOR MARKETS Christmas quiz, games, recipes and much, morning, offering parents and children aged
2.15 - 2.45 Baby and Children’s Indoor Markets much more! 8 and under ice skating sessions in a safe
Garforth Fri 10.30 - 11.00 Indoor table top sales for nearly new and fun environment. To find out more about
Gildersome Weds - pre-school 2.30 maternity & children’s items - PIGLET ADVENTURE session times, prices and how to book visit
https://whatson.leeds.gov.uk/icecube
After school 3.45 www.tabletots.co.uk PARK
Guiseley Tues 10.30-11am All sales start @ 1pm unless stated
(Term Time Only) Sat 3rd Feb - Wakefield York, YO32 9ST THE ARIUM LEEDS
Halton Fri 10.30-11.30 Kettlethorpe High School, Standbridge Lane 01904 499183 Thorner Lane, Whinmoor, LS14 3FB
Harrogate Fri 2.15-2.45 WF2 7EL www.thefarmerscart.co.uk Tel 0113 3789985
Children’s Library (term Sun 4th Feb - Hull FEBRUARY HALF TERM FUN. www.theariumleeds.co.uk
time only) Sirius Academy North, Hall Road Opposite Taking place from 10am – 5:30pm every Nov 20 – 26th Snow Globe making
Headingley Mon 2.00-2.30pm Tesco HU7 4WR day throughout half term from 10th to 18th Nov 27 – Dec 3rd Calendar making
(Rhyme Time)Fri 9.30- Sun 11th Feb - Leeds Feb 2018. Lots of undercover fun including Dec 4 – 10th Make your own Baubles
10.00am John Smeaton Leisure Centre, Lambing Live, there’s so much February Dec 11 – 17th Make your own Stockings
Holt Park Wed 9:30 – 10:00 Smeaton Approach, LS15 8TA Frolics family fun at Piglets Adventure Farm. Dec 18 – 24th Mixture of all of the above
See website for details.
Horsforth Tuesday 10:30 11:00 Sat 17th Feb - Castleford
Hunmanby Fri 2.15-3pm Lock Lane Sports Centre, WF10 2JU EUREKA! PIECE HALL HALIFAX
Ilkley Weds 2.15 Under 5’s Sun 18th Feb Guisely
Kippax Friday 2.00-2.30pm Aireborough Leisure Centre The National Children’s Museum HX1 1RE - 01422 525200
The Green, Guisely, LS20 9BT
Middleton Thurs10.15-10.45am Sun 25th Feb Pudsey Discovery Road, Halifax, HX1 2NE www.thepiecehall.co.uk
Moor Allerton Weds 11.15-11.45am 1.30pm start Tel 01422 330069 ELVES CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP
Every Sat and Sun 2 - 23 Dec.
Morley Tues 11.00-11.30am Leisure Centre Market Place www.eureka.org.uk Festive family craft activities with the Heritage
Oakwood Thurs 2:00 – 2:30pm Leeds, LS28 7BE Christmas at Eureka! and Learning team and their very special
Weekends from 25 Nov - Sat 16 Dec –
Otley Mon 2-2.30pm Tues 2 Jan helpers. Includes a gift for each child.
Pudsey Friday 11.00-11.30am MOTHERCARE YORK Visit Eureka’s enchanted grotto, meet the A SELECTION OF STORIES FROM
Wednesday Rhymetime Clifton Moor, York,YO30 4XU friendliest elves in town, and not forgetting AROUND THE WORLD
9.30 - 10.00 the big man in red! Plus get into the 16-30 Dec (No shows 25-27 Dec)
Rothwell Sat 11:00 to 11:30am 01904 693915 festive feeling and see an interactive show A journey over the frozen mountains; a quest
Contact store for details of classes and
Selby Wed 10.30-11am (term events. exploring the wonder of light. Standard to find the warmth of Spring; an encounter
with the spirits of the Seasons themselves.
entry or free with your Annual Pass.
time only) Plus £3 for Santa’s Grotto which includes From First Nations myths to Bulgarian fairy
Sherburn every Tues 10.30-11.00 MOTHERCARE LEEDS a present. tales, master-storyteller Matthew Bellwood
Wakefield Baby Bookworms digiPlaySpace in our Spark gallery brings to life a selection of seasonal stories
Drury Lane Fri 10-11am Crown Point, Leeds, LS10 1EW Running until 15/04/18 from around the world.
Wetherby Weds 10.45-11.15am 01132 440555 Extended due to popular demand - now Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday
Yeadon Mon 2-2.20pm (term Contact store for details of classes here until Easter 2018! 16-31 Dec (No shows 25-27 Dec)
time only) and events. Don’t miss the wonder of digiPlaySpace Join Sarah and Duck and a host of your
in our Spark gallery – a totally interactive favourite friends including The Ribbon Sisters,
digital art, gaming and technology The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella,
LEEDS CENTRAL MOTHER SHIPTON’S experience. You told us how A-MAY-ZING as they plan a birthday party for Scarf Lady in
LIBRARY CAVE you think this temporary exhibition is, so their garden. Told through a fantastic blend of
puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah and
we’ve extended it until 15 April 2018 which
Room 700, Leeds Central Library, Knaresborough, HG5 8DD is after the Easter holidays next year. Duck’s Big Top Birthday will take you and
Municipal Buildings, Calverley Street, 01423 864600 Use digital animation to make a dance your children on a magical adventure.
video. Build your own robot and make
Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AB. www.mothershipton.co.uk it move. Test your coordination skills to Martin ‘Bigpig’ Mor: Funny Stuff for
Happy People
www.secretlibraryleeds.net/harry- Easter Holidays: Follow the Mother control your own beam of light and much 16-30 Dec (no shows 25-27 Dec)
potter-a-history-of-magic Shipton’s Easter Trail and meet actors more! Kids! Do you need somewhere to take your
Harry Potter: A History of Magic dressed as characters from Beatrix Potter’s adults without them getting bored and going
Peter Rabbit stories. Hop, skip and jump
3 Dec 2017 - 29 Jan 2018 through Mr McGregor’s Marvellous Easter off in a huff? Bring them to Funny Stuff for
Journey to where magic and myth began Garden. Fun for all the family every day Happy People where adults can have just as
good time as the kids. An hour of comedy,
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