A FIESTA OF FIREWORKS AT WINCHESTER SCIENCE CENTRE
BUBBLE-BLOWING EXTRAVAGANZA
FANTASY CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL
ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR
TREASURE ISLAND AT WINCHESTER COLLEGE
BUBBLE BLOWING , A FIESTA OF FIREWORKS AND MORE
Junior writer Ella Tighe shares this Summer ’ s must-dos for children
CHILDREN
A FIESTA OF FIREWORKS AT WINCHESTER SCIENCE CENTRE
Boom , bang , fizz ! There ’ s a fiesta of fireworks at Winchester Science Centre this Summer . Find out what makes a firework work , how metal salts give fireworks their colours and why they whizz into the sky in presenter-led experiments , demos and a show . Boom , Bang , Fizz ! runs until 1 October .
01962 863791 | www . winchestersciencecentre . org
BUBBLE-BLOWING EXTRAVAGANZA
Ever wanted to get your bubbles bigger and better ? Then sign up for a bubble workshop at The Arc on 24 July or 7 or 21 August . Find out about the science of what makes a great bubble and how they float , and make the perfect bubble mixture from simple ingredients . Then make your own wand and test your skills on The Arc ’ s terrace race .
01962 398046 | www . arcwinchester . org . uk
FANTASY CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL
Heroic deeds aplenty can be enjoyed at Dragons And Mythical Beasts at Theatre Royal Winchester from 22 to 24 July . Enter into a magical world of myths and legends and come face-to-face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the Earth . Created by the people behind Dinosaur World Live , this show is full of amazing puppetry .
01962 840440 | www . theatreroyalwinchester . co . uk
ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR
There ’ s always lots for children at the Littleton and Harestock Show , which this year takes place on 2 September , from 12pm to 5pm at Littleton Recreation Ground . As well as a traditional flower show there will be rides , Punch and Judy , a live band , activities of all kinds , craft stalls , food , drink – and candyfloss .
www . lhshow . org . uk
TREASURE ISLAND AT WINCHESTER COLLEGE
Enjoy a classic tale of treasure-seeking and piracy in Treasure Island in the grounds of Winchester College from 11 to 15 July . Can Jim Hawkins , Long John Silver and Ben Gunn find treasure on Skeleton Island ? And what part will feisty women , mischievous rats and magical mer-folk play ? Expect plenty of full-throated song , imaginative puppetry and the jollity of pantomime in this family show .
www . chesiltheatre . org . uk
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