Family Activity Day
12 April 10:00
Shaw House
12th April 2017, 10am – 3.30pm
Theme: Springtime animals
Make a Springtime animal – rabbit or chick – out of a polystyrene egg and other craft materials. An Easter egg hunt trail will also be available.
£2 per child. For 4-11 year olds but younger and older children are welcome. No need to book, drop in.
Please note: Shaw House is a Grade I listed building and unfortunately cannot accommodate pushchairs. We have a policy where visitors are asked to please leave push chairs on the ground floor, in the safe area provided. We offer hip seats which are suitable for children from 6 months to 3 years. Thank you.
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