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2D Saturdays: MiniMovers
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A chance for wee ones to burn off some energy with a bit of a boogie as well as learning about movement, rhythm and creative play. Must be accompanied by an adult (mum and dad encouraged to dance along!) Ages 3–5.
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18 Feb–24 Mar Sat 10–11.15am Kilmardinny Arts Centre, Glasgow
2D Saturdays: Streetfleet
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Saturday dance classes with a professional tutor. No experience needed; just comfy clothes. Ages 6–9 at 11.30am; ages 10–12 at 1.30pm.
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18 Feb–24 Mar Sat 11.30am–1pm & 1.30–3.30pm Kilmardinny Arts Centre, Glasgow
50 Things To Do Before You're 11 3/4
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A range of activities in the garden.
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2 Aug–31 Aug From Aug 1, Thu–Fri 1.30pm–4pm, ends Aug 31 National Trust: Quebec House, Westerham
ABC Club (Ages 2-4)
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Sing songs with actions, listen to a story and take part in simple craft activities.
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7 Feb–28 Feb Tue 10.30am
6 Mar–27 Mar Tue 10.30am
3 Apr–24 Apr Tue 10.30am 		Upper Norwood Joint Library, London SE19
Aberdeen Youth Choir
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Aberdeen's only children's show choir, who sing and dance at the same time.
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2 Feb–22 Mar Thu 6–7.30pm Northfield Community Education Centre, Aberdeen
Aberdour Festival
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The picturesque seaside town plays host to an action-packed family-friendly festival. There's something for all ages and all tastes, from a beach day with a sandcastle competition for children and raft race for adults, to food and wine tastings with twinned towns in Italy and France, as well as sports, magic shows, children's activities and live music over the course of ten days.
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20 Jul–29 Jul Times vary Various Venues, Aberdour
Aberfeldy Festival
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A bigger and better version of previous years, with plans to expand the literary strand of this community affair. Saturday features a Family Fun Day and Traders Market, while the rest will be curated by a special guest, following up the work of last year's ideas man: Ian Rankin.
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2 Nov Times vary Various Venues, Aberfeldy
Acting the Goat
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Acting classes for older kids with activities spanning the range from games and songs to improvisation and role play. For ages 5–7.
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23 Feb 3.45pm Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles
Active Aboyne
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A week of events based around the natural and cultural heritage of Deeside. Daytimes are spent in the great outdoors with mushroom walks, horse riding, hill walks, gliding, kayaking and more, while evenings offer indoor inspiration in the form of a series of talks, which this year are themed around the International Year of Sustainability and the 125th anniversary of mountaineering society the Cairngorm Club. Already booked to appear is Stephen Venables, notable as the first Briton to climb…
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15 Sep–24 Sep Times vary Various Venues, Aboyne & Deeside
Adventure Day (Ages 8-14)
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15 Feb Feb 15, 9am–3pm Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton
Aerial skills for Children and Teens
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Aerial skills classes including spins, swings and climbs on trapeze, ropes and silks, in six-week blocks offering a perfect release for the energies of Edinburgh's little monkeys.
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23 Feb–29 Mar Thu 4–6pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
African Drumming Village
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Scotland's only festival dedicated to drumming, with African beats echoing around the landscape of Glenisla. With the emphasis on friendly, relaxed fun, workshops are provided for all the family to learn how to sing, play and dance African style.
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31 Jul–4 Aug Times vary Glenisla, Perth
After School Art
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Exciting after school art classes. Explore your visual art skills, experience a number of styles and have a lot of fun. Ages 7–10 at 5.30pm and ages 10–14 are at 7.15pm. Booking is essential.
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8 Feb–28 Mar Wed 5.30–6.45pm & 7.15–8.30pm
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 5.30–6.45pm & 7.15–8.30pm 		Howden Park Centre, Livingston
Afternoon Rhymetime For Baby And Toddlers (Under 2s)
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Mothers and babies can learn new rhymes and make new friends.
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2 Feb–23 Feb Thu 2pm–2.30pm
1 Mar–29 Mar Thu 2pm–2.30pm
5 Apr–26 Apr Thu 2pm–2.30pm
3 May–31 May Thu 2pm–2.30pm
7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 2pm–2.30pm
5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 2pm–2.30pm
2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 2pm–2.30pm
6 Sep–27 Sep Thu 2pm–2.30pm
4 Oct–25 Oct Thu 2pm–2.30pm
6 Dec–27 Dec Thu 2pm–2.30pm
1 Nov–29 Nov Thu 2pm–2.30pm 		Gosport Discovery Centre, Gosport
Aliens And Monsters Day
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16 Feb Feb 16, 10am–5pm Waterstone's, Newcastle upon Tyne
All in a Spin!
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Make a bright spinning top, inspired by the vintage designs from the museum. Best suited to ages 5 years and over.
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31 Mar Sat 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh
Animal Plates
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4 Mar Mar 4, 12.30pm–3.30pm Birmingham Botanical Gardens And Glasshouses, Birmingham
Annick Valley Outdoor Festival
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Annual walking festival throughout the beautiful Annick Valley countryside with a mix of guided walks and family events. The event ties in with the region's Doors Open Day, giving visitors and locals alike the opportunity explore Kilmaurs, Stewarton and Dunlop inside and out.
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1 Sep Times vary Various venues
Aqua Tots (Ages 3 Months-18 Months)
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16 Feb–24 Feb Thu & Fri 9.40am–10am
1 Mar–30 Mar Thu & Fri 9.40am–10am
5 Apr–27 Apr Thu & Fri 9.40am–10am 		Hermitage Leisure Centre, Coalville
Archaeology Uncovered
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A chance for families and children aged 7+ to handle some real archaeological finds and learn about the work of the real Indiana Joneses of this world. Booking is essential.
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28 Jan–24 Mar Sat 11am–1pm Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow
Art & Craft With The RSPB
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15 Feb–18 Feb Feb 15, 18, 10am–4pm The World Of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Bowness-on-Windermere
Art Attack
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Create wild art from leaves, twigs and plants found in the grounds.
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13 Feb–19 Feb Mon–Sun 11am–4pm RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Dumfries
Art Cart
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Keep an eye open for the Art Cart where artists will help children notice particular aspects of the exhibitions and lead some fun activities.
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11 Feb–26 Feb Sat & Sun 2.30pm McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum, Dundee
ARThouse
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Varied and fun art workshops for kids interested in developing their creativity, skills and interests in a variety of art, design and architecture-themed projects. Ages 5–7 at 10am and ages 8–12 at 11.15am.
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14 Jan–31 Mar Sat 10–11am & 11.15am–12.15pm House for an Art Lover, Glasgow
Autumn Explorers (Ages 7-11)
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24 Oct Oct 24, 10am–12.30pm, booking essential Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Oakham
Baby And Toddler Times
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Book session for toddlers with stories, songs and rhymes.
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3 Feb–24 Feb Fri 10.30am–12noon, term time only
2 Mar–30 Mar Fri 10.30am–12noon, term time only
6 Apr–27 Apr Fri 10.30am–12noon, term time only 		Central Library, Sheffield
Baby Boogie
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2 Feb–16 Feb Feb 2, 16, 10.15am–10.45am & 11.45am–12.15pm, term time only
1 Mar–15 Mar Mar 1, 15, 10.15am–10.45am & 11.45am–12.15pm
5 Apr–19 Apr Apr 5, 19, 10.15am–10.45am & 11.45am–12.15pm, term time only
3 May–17 May May 3, 17, 10.15am–10.45am & 11.45am–12.15pm, term time only 		Jubilee Library, Brighton
Baby Booty Sale
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Table top sale of second-hand items for your baby or child. Enjoy a morning of thrifty shopping and reward yourself afterwards with a coffee and cake from the in-house cafe.
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25 Feb 10.30am Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow
Baby Bounce And Rhyme
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Songs, actions and a lot of knee bouncing.
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3 Feb–24 Feb Fri 11.30am–12noon
2 Mar–30 Mar Fri 11.30am–12noon 		Fleetwood Library, Fleetwood
Baby Bounce & Rhyme (Under 3s)
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17 Feb Feb 17, 11am–11.30am Bath Central Library, Bath
2 Mar–30 Mar Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only
6 Mar–27 Mar Tue 10.15am–10.45am, term time only
17 Feb–24 Feb Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only
14 Feb–28 Feb Tue 10.15am–10.45am, term time only
3 Apr–24 Apr Tue 10.15am–10.45am, term time only
6 Apr–27 Apr Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only
1 May–29 May Tue 10.15am–10.45am, term time only
4 May–25 May Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only 		Burton Library, Burton-on-Trent
Baby Club (Under 2s)
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17 Feb–24 Feb Fri 9.30am–10.30am
1 Mar–29 Mar Thu 9.30am–10.30am
5 Apr–26 Apr Thu 9.30am–10.30am 		Tyldesley Library, Manchester
Baby Loves Disco (Under 7s)
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An afternoon dance party for children and parents with DJs playing disco classics, as well as face painting, bubble machines and a chill-out zone.
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15 Apr Apr 15, 2pm–5pm Club Bijou, Salford
13 May May 13, 2pm–5pm Komedia, Brighton
Baby Rhyme Time
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13 Feb–27 Feb Mon 10am–10.30am
2 Apr–30 Apr Mon 10am–10.30am
5 Mar–26 Mar Mon 10am–10.30am 		North Kensington Library, London W11
13 Feb–27 Feb Mon 2pm–2.30pm
5 Mar–26 Mar Mon 2pm–2.30pm
2 Apr–30 Apr Mon 2pm–2.30pm
7 May–28 May Mon 2pm–2.30pm 		Brompton Library, London SW5
13 Feb–27 Feb Mon 2pm–2.30pm
5 Mar–26 Mar Mon 2pm–2.30pm 		Crawley Library, Crawley
14 Feb–28 Feb Tue 9.30am & 10am & 10.15am–10.45am
6 Mar–27 Mar Tue 9.30am & 10am & 10.15am–10.45am
3 Apr–24 Apr Tue 9.30am & 10am & 10.15am–10.45am 		Hampton Library, Peterborough
15 Feb–29 Feb Wed 10am–10.20am
17 Feb–24 Feb Fri 10am–10.20am
7 Mar–28 Mar Wed 10am–10.20am
2 Mar–30 Mar Fri 10am–10.20am
6 Apr–27 Apr Fri 10am–10.20am
4 Apr–25 Apr Wed 10am–10.20am 		Kensington Central Library, London W8
16 Feb–23 Feb Thu 11am–11.20am
1 Mar–29 Mar Thu 11am–11.20am 		Chelsea Library, London SW3
17 Feb–24 Feb Fri 10.30am–11am
2 Mar–30 Mar Fri 10.30am–11am
6 Apr–27 Apr Fri 10.30am–11am 		Notting Hill Library, London W2
17 Feb–24 Feb Fri 11am–11.30am
2 Mar–30 Mar Fri 11am–11.30am
6 Apr–27 Apr Fri 11am–11.30am
4 May–25 May Fri 11am–11.30am 		East Grinstead Library, East Grinstead
17 Feb–24 Feb Fri 2.15pm–2.45pm
2 Mar–30 Mar Fri 2.15pm–2.45pm
6 Apr–27 Apr Fri 2.15pm–2.45pm 		Werrington Library, Peterborough
Baby Sign
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6 Feb–27 Feb Mon 10.30am, booking essential The Cause, Chippenham
Baby Time (Under 3s)
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Soft play and stories for toddlers.
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24 Feb Feb 24, 10am–11am, term time only
30 Mar Mar 30, 10am–11am, term time only
27 Apr Apr 27, 10am–11am, term time only
25 May May 25, 10am–11am, term time only 		Park Library, Sheffield
5 Mar Mar 5, 10am–11am
2 Apr Apr 2, 10am–11am 		Firth Park Library, Sheffield
Back to School with Miss Baxter
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If you think school is bad now, try a day at school in 1939! No trainers, iPods or skiving allowed at this actress-led re-enactment. Children must be accompanied. Places are limited so please arrive early.
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3 Mar 2pm Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow
Bags of Art
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Collect a bag of art activities from the art station, and you and your family can explore the gallery with its help and make your own art.
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19 Feb 2pm Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh
Ballater Victoria Week
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The Ballater community has been hosting Victoria Week since 1987, making this year a silver jubilee to go with the Queen's Diamond celebrations. In honour of all those years of royalty, the programme of events includes a film night, book fair, exhibitions, safari and children's disco.
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4 Aug–12 Aug Times vary Various Venues, Ballater
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
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A family-friendly day based around all things running, with a choice of lengths for the fitness minded, from a full marathon to a cheeky 5k with a 'Wee Nessie' option for under 5s. Those less inclined to lycra can still enjoy the Event Village at the finish line, with a Food and Drink Fayre and entertainment for all.
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30 Sep 10am Bught Park, Inverness
Beach Bonanza
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Find out what lives on the beach, and see how you can use the things you find there to make art.
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28 Jul–29 Jul Sat & Sun 11am–4pm RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Dumfries
Begonia
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Explore the remarkable world of the beautiful and versatile begonia.
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18 Aug–19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at John Hope Gateway Centre, Edinburgh
Bendy Bugs And Beasties
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22 Apr Apr 22, 1.30pm–4.30pm Birmingham Botanical Gardens And Glasshouses, Birmingham
Big Blashford Birdwatch (Ages 8-12)
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Children can look out for winter visitors to the reserve.
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16 Feb Feb 16, 10am–3pm, booking essential Blashford Lakes Centre & Reserve, Ringwood
Big Bug Hunt
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3 Jun–4 Jun Jun 3 & 4, 12noon–1pm & 3pm–4pm, gates 11am, wear suiatble footwear
29 Jul–30 Jul Jul 29 & 30, 12noon–3pm 		National Trust: Overbecks Museum And Garden, Sharpitor, Salcombe
Biggar Little Festival
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The name is something of a red herring as this small Lanarkshire is really punching above its weight with a programme of around 70 varied arts events put on by different community groups and local businesses, plus a couple of big name touring artists booked by the festival committee. Covering comedy, theatre, exhibitions, walks, dance and music of all kinds, the festival offers affordable local access to the arts for all.
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18 Oct–28 Oct Times vary Various Venues, Biggar
Bird Boxes (Over 5s)
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26 Feb Feb 26, 2pm–4pm, booking essential, children must be accompanied Thorndon Countryside Centre, Brentwood
Bird Prints
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1 Jul Jul 1, 1.30pm–4.30pm Birmingham Botanical Gardens And Glasshouses, Birmingham
Boat Trip Fun (Ages 6-12)
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A variety of themed learning activities for youngsters.
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7 Aug–28 Aug Tue 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30pm–3.30pm, children must be accompanied
23 Oct Oct 23, 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30pm–3.30pm, children must be accompanied 		London Canal Museum, London N1
Boogiebods Running (Ages 6 Months-4 Years)
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A music and movement session for young children, including songs, nursery rhymes and games.
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11 Feb–25 Feb Sat 11.15am–12noon
3 Mar–31 Mar Sat 11.15am–12noon 		Measham Leisure Centre, Swadlincote

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