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Tue Jan 3 - Fri Feb 10 | Kids Go Free Weekdays Only at Tropical Wings Zoo  Maximum 3 children per 1 paying adult. Excludes school/group bookings, no refunds, not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. See website for details. http://www.tropicalwings.co.uk/

Wed Feb 8 | Little Bo Peep's Troublesome Sheep Session:  1100-1200 So where are those troublesome sheep hiding?  Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep so she goes to the library to borrow a book on finding sheep. But who else is browsing through the shelves? Come into the library and find out! Meet all your favourite nursery rhyme characters......, including Little Boy Blue, Mother Goose, the Big Bad Wolf and the Queen of Hearts.   A fun packed story and craft session for pre-school children aged 2+. Just Imagine Story Centre, Chelmsford.  Limited to 8 places.  Tickets £4.50  Tel 01245 267748 www.justimaginestorycentre.co.uk

Sat Feb 11 | Pants Party at Just Imagine Story Centre  Open: 1030-1200 Riotous rhymes, facinating knicker facts. For ages 4+.  Tel 01245 267748 www.justimaginestorycentre.co.uk

Sat Feb 11 | Scarecrow Making at RHS Hyde Hall, Rettendon Sessions: 1015, 1145 & 1315.  Old fashioned family fun. RHS provides the scarercrow kit, you provide the clothes.  Garden admission plus £7 per kit.  Tel 0845 612 1253 www.rhs.org.uk/hydehall

Mon Feb 13 - Fri Feb 17 | Books, Cooks and Scarecrows at Barleylands  Each day throughout February half-term there will be a different book and a different recipe in the Barleylands Kitchen, you will also get a chance to make a scarecrow.  The session will start with a fun cooking session followed by story time.  Once your pizza, muffin or scone is cooked you can take it home or eat it there and then!!
Monday: Pizza
Tuesday: Pizza
Wednesday: Carrot & Orange Muffin
Thursday: Carrot & Orange Muffin
Friday: Cheese Scone
Cooking sessions take place daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.  There will also be extra activities throughout the day in the Farm Park.
Hungry Caterpillar Trail.  Story time.  Craft activity.  http://www.barleylands.co.uk/

Mon Feb 13 - Fri Feb 17 | Free Family Fun at Lakeside Open: 1100-1700 (Drop in any-time during these hours).  Visit the Monster Garden by Debenhams daily during the half-term week and join in the free activities including creating your very own monsters from modelling clay. www.lakeside.uk.com 

Mon Feb 13 | Hedgehog Club at Hanningfield Resevoir Open: 1000-1200   Join the new Hanningfield Hedgehogs Club and enjoy themed wildlife activities on the nature reserve. This event is for 4 - 8 year olds, and children must be accompanied by an adult. £5 donation per child.   Visit website

Mon Feb 13 | Mega Inflatables Indoor FUN DAY in South Woodham Ferrers Bouncy Castles, Slides, Fun Runs, Activity Units,  £4 wristbands includes unlimited use of inflatables and entertainment.  Join children's entertainer MR HAPPY perform a 30 minute magic show, and Nicky Trix with balloon modelling, music, games, puppets and more.
Call Free on 0800 170 0059 for info and to resevre your ticket.  South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre.   http://www.megainflatables.co.uk

Tue Feb 14 - Sat Feb 18  | Cinderella Panto, Sandon This is the story of Cinderella who is put upon by her 2 ugly sisters, Alexis and Esmeralda.  They live with their father Baron Hardup in the village of Muddle-cum-Mare. Cinders helps an old lady, Mother Goodheart, and gives her wood for her fire, little realising the reward that she will get for her kindness.  Prince Charming and Dandini both play their parts in the story whilst Buttons does his best to help everything to turn out alright for Cinderella.  This Panto is presented by by ST ANDREWS YOUTH FELLOWSHIP, Sandon Village Hall, Woodhill Rd, Sandon. Peformances are on daily from Tue Feb 14 until Sat Feb 18. ADULTS £4 CONCESSIONS £3
FAMILY TICKET (2+2) £12  Email  tinaj1108@virginmedia.com or Tel  01245 604732

Tue Feb 14 - Sat Feb 18 | George's Marvellous Medicine at the Civic Theatre, Chelmsford Check the Theatre Listings page for times, prices and further details.

Tue Feb 14 | Hatchlings Club at Hanningfield Resevoir Session: 1000-1200 Come and join the Hanningfield Hatchlings. Fortnightly pre-school group for the under 5's including wildlife activities on the nature reserve, games, crafts and music in the centre. Drink and snack included. £5 donation per child, £3 per sibling, babes in arms free. Visit website

Wed Feb 15 | Cookery & Craft Workshops Class, Brentwood Times: 1000-1400  Themed cooking and craft workshops for children aged 5+.  www.bakeitmakeit.co.uk

Wed feb 15 | Kite Making Workshop  Session: 1100-1300  Must book this session at Make Do & Mend.  £12 materials are provided.  http://makedomend.com/

Wed Feb 15 | Lemons Are Not Red at Just Imagine  Session: 1100-1200  Exploring colour craft and story workshop for children aged 2+  Tickets £4.50 Booking by phone Tel 01245 267748 or visit www.justimaginestorycentre.co.uk

Wed Feb 15 | Victorian Photo Shoot at Essex Police Museum
Drop in from 10am – 4pm.  Come along to our Victorian Photo Shoot and dress up as a Victorian Police Officer, and make a frame for your photo.  All ages welcome, £1 each, no need to book.  http://www.essex.police.uk/museum/

Thurs Feb 16 | Dance!  Come and try a range of dance styles on Thursday 16 February 2012 at The Boswells School in Chelmsford... Dance sessions will include Street, Cheerleading, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Disco, and more.  Children aged 4 to 6, can choose from three classes from 10am to 12.45pm. Parents are asked to stay if their child requires assistance with going to the toilet.  The price is £9 in total whether doing one, two or three classes.  Booking in advance is essential. Download a booking form from www.chelmsford.gov.uk/dance! or call 01245 606979 (9am to 4.30pm weekdays only)

Thurs Feb 16 | Pottery Painting Drop In Workshop Open: 1100-1700 Potery Painting at make Do & Mend. No need to book - just drop in! Starts from £3.  http://makedomend.com/

Fri Feb 17 | Jack & the Beanstalk - The Musical  Show, Hylands House Time: 1330-1430 (This show is now SOLD OUT) New Show added: 1130AM.  Fe Fi Fo Fum! HENs Theatre returns to Hylands for another wonderful adaptation of a childhood favourite.  Jack & the Beanstalk - the Musical will delight the whole family but watch out for the giant...he's behind you! Tickets: £10 adults, £6 children, under 3's on laps free. Booking essential. www.chelmsford.gov.uk/hylands

Sat Feb 18 | Jumble Sale in Galleywood in aid of the J's Hospice  Come along to The J's Hospice Jumble Sale - lots of bargains to be found!  Entrance donation - 20p. Keene Hall, Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford CM2 8PT http://www.thejshospice.org.uk/

Tue Feb 21 | Baby Massage Course starts at Creepy Crawlies This course is starting Tuesday Feb 21st @ 10am. 5 weeks course £30. Free entry to Play Centre after class. Call 01245 322288 with a contact tel number to book as limited spaces. http://www.creepycrawlies.co.uk/

Sat Feb 25 | NEW Weekend Family Time Session at Chelmsford Childrens Centre Perryfields Open: 1000-1130  We will be offering a range of activities including messy play, arts and crafts, singing and physical fun. This is a new session and will be piloted for three months. Come along - it's free of charge!  Spool down for March session.  http://www.chelmsfordchildrenscentres.co.uk/index.php?page=perryfield 

Sat Feb 25 | Nearly New Sale at The Little Acorns Pre-School Priority Viewing: 1030 (£1) Standard Entry 1100-1300 (50p Children Free) Clothes, toys, books, baby equipment. If you would like to sell at the sale or for further info please contact Little Acorns on 07880 547854   Refreshments will be available.  The Little Acorns Pre-Sch, St Lukes Church Hall, Gloucester Ave, Chelmsford. 

Sat March 10 - Sun March 11 | Mothers Day Present Making at Barleylands Calling all Dads! Let mum have the day off and bring the children along on the weekend before Mothers' Day to make handmade gifts that are sure to impress mum on her special day. http://www.barleylands.co.uk/

Tue March 13 | Tuesday Toddle at Hylands House Sessions: 1000-1130 / 1300 - 1430 Join us on this popular session for accompanied pre-sch children.  Following a gentle stroll around the garden areas we head inside to make something fabulous to take home. Please ask for a Welcome Pack if this is your first toddle.  Tickets £5 per adult & child, £3 per additional child. Max 3 children per adult.  Tel 01245 605523

Sat March 24 |  NEW Weekend Family Time Session at Chelmsford Childrens Centre Perryfields Open: 1000-1130 We will be offering a range of activities including messy play, arts and crafts, singing and physical fun. This is a new session and is being piloted for three months. Come along - it's free of charge!
 http://www.chelmsfordchildrenscentres.co.uk/index.php?page=perryfield 

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