No excuses, no down time!
There is no reason for kids to be bored this half term, with so much going on in and around the borough.
This handy guide to half-term fun will help families plan their week.
Please let us know if you are staging an event that is not on the list. Call the newsdesk on 01895 451036.
Monday, May 26
Lunchtime Family Singalong
Be the von Trapps for an hour or so (The Sound Of Music is probably on later, it being a Bank Holiday).
This lunchtime ‘la la-fest’ at St Andrew’s Church in Hillingdon Road, Uxbridge, is great fun for all the family - and it is free! Part of Hillingdon Arts Week.
Time: 12.30pm
Denham Village Fayre
Travel back in time to a Charter Fair with its origins in the 15th century.
Where: Village Road, Denham Village, near Uxbridge
Time: 10am-4pm
Tuesday, May 27
Wild Impressions
Take inspiration from nature and dip into your artist’s materials in the park
It costs just £2.50 to participate and booking is essential.
Where: Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre, Denham Court Drive, Uxbridge
Time: 11am-12.30pm
Contact: 01895 833375
The Princess and the Frog
The famed Norwich Puppet Theatre is in town for half term, to delight four to eight-year olds with the beguiling tale of The Princess and the Frog. Tickets from £6.50
Where: Compass Theatre, Glebe Road, Ickenham
When: 11am and 1pm
Contact: 01895 673200
Wednesday, May 28
Share strawberries and meet new people.
Come and collect strawberry seedlings, learn how to grow them and the art of making Jam.
Cost: Free
Where: Minet Country Park Visitor Centre, Springfield Road, Hayes, Middlesex
Time: 10.30am-1pm
Thursday, May 29 and Friday, May 30.
Dance Yourself Dizzy.
Uxbridge college students will be taking to the retail floor for a two-hour session of zumba, jive and a lot more, all in aid of Disablement Association Hillingdon (DASH).
It costs just £3 to take part and no need to book, just show up. Part of Hillingdon Arts Week.
Where: Pavilions, Uxbridge High Street
Time: 1-3pm
Thursday, May 29
Believe In Matilda
A production of Roald Dahl’s classic, set to music. A performance by Passion Dance Academy for all the family.
Where: Winston Churchill Hall, Pinn Way, Ruislip. Part of Hillingdon Arts Week.
Tickets cost £13, or £11 with concessions.
Time: 7.30pm
River Dipping Workshop
Plunge nets into the river to see what exciting water minibeasts live in the pebbles below.
Where: Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre, Denham Court Drive, Uxbridge
Tickets cost £2.50 per child; booking is essential. Bring your wellies!
Time: 11am-12pm
Contact: 01895 833375
Royal Frog: Song and Dance Workshop
Explore the Grimm’s fairy tales in these holiday workshops for children aged five to 11.
Sessions last two hours, so bring a packed lunch and come to both workshops.
Where: Compass Theatre, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham
Tickets cost £5 per child with a £1.25 fee per booking online or £1.75 offline
Time: 10am-12pm; 1-3pm
Contact: 01895 673200
In addition, there are sports camps run by The Elms holiday sports schemes, at Ruislip High School in Sidmouth Drive, Ruislip, from Tuesday, May 27 to Friday, May 29, from 9.30am-3pm.
Run by qualified and CRB-checked coaches, the scheme offers certificates to children aged four-12 years old taking football, tennis, rugby, athletics, basketball, netball and other sports.
'Early bird' prices start at £11 for the half-day session, £20 for a whole day.
Call 020 8954 8787 or book online at www.elmsholidayschemes.co.uk
