Summer Days Out

by Community Focus | 25 July 2022 | Children's Group, Community Event, Community Focus, Sherwood

Kings Park

Retford

Panto in the Park
Performed by the fantastic Talegate Theatre.

Thursday 4th August, 2.00pm: The Queen’s Knickers
Saturday 13th August, 2.00pm: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Monday 22nd August, 2.00pm: Jack and the Beanstalk

Free

Retford Arts Hub

Churchgate, Retford DN22 6PA
info@retfordartshub.com
01777 860414

Creative Craft Workshops
These free workshops for children aged eight to 12 years take place every Monday and Thursday in August from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. They are free to attend due to funding from the Arnold Clarke Community Fund. Numbers are limited so booking early is advised and essential. The themes are:

Monday 1st August: On a Roll (making a cloth brush / pencil holder on the sewing machine)
Thursday 4th August: Finger Painting Arts
Monday 8th August: Friendship / Festival Wrist Bands
Thursday 11th August: Pictures with Pebbles
Monday 15th August: Creative Sewing Crafts
Thursday 18th August: Mini Wooden Houses
Monday 22nd August: Creative Sewing Crafts
Thursday 25th August: Hand Stitching / Badge Making.

Worksop Library

Memorial Avenue S80 2BP
worksop.library@inspireculture.org.uk or 01623 677200 for general enquiries
www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/worksop-library/

Summer Reading Challenge 2022: Gadgeteers
Saturday 9th July to Sunday 4th September, library opening hours
The challenge, aimed at children aged four to 11 years, is to read six or more library books over the summer. The challenge features the Gadgeteers – six fictional young innovators who, using creative thinking and teamwork, plan a party for their town’s summer fair celebration. For every book read, children will pick up stickers (some are smelly!) along with other rewards and every child who completes the challenge receives a medal and certificate.
Free

Theatre-Rites presents: Recycled Rubbish
Thursday 11th August, 10.30am to 11.20am
Join our two excavators as they scuttle through the muck finding treasures hidden amongst a world of rubbish. A magical world where, at the touch of a puppeteer’s hand, the contents of a bin bag can transform before your eyes. Recycled Rubbish was created in response to the pressure we all face to throw things away and update as often as possible. The show explores themes of recycling, the environment and the value of friendships. For children aged 5+ and their families.
Library members £3.00, non-library members £6.00. Pre-booking highly advised

Retford Library

Churchgate, Retford DN22 6PE
retford.library@inspireculture.org.uk or 01777 710020
www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/retford-library/

Recycled Rubbish
Thursday 11th August, 3.30pm to 4.20pm
Theatre-Rites presents:
Join our two excavators as they scuttle through the muck finding treasures hidden amongst a world of rubbish. A magical world where, at the touch of a puppeteer’s hand, the contents of a bin bag can transform before your eyes. Recycled Rubbish was created in response to the pressure we all face to throw things away and update as often as possible. The show explores themes of recycling, the environment and the value of friendships. For children aged 5+ and their families.
Library members £3.00, non-library members £6.00. Pre-booking highly advised

Library Labs Workshop
Saturday 13th August, 10.00am to 11.30am
Celebrating the collaboration between an artist and author. Join Inspire’s artist in residence Pete Gray and author in residence Alice Harman for a workshop packed with smart sketches and spectacular science facts. Pete will reveal the secrets behind his illustrations, and he will share some clever tricks that are guaranteed to make drawing super easy and great fun! Hunt for fun facts with Alice and turn scientific information into a creative and entertaining double page book spread! For children aged four to 11 and their families.
Free but booking essential.

Ollerton Library

Forest Road, New Ollerton NG22 9PL
www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/ollerton-library/

Edwinstowe Library

High Street, Edwinstowe NG21 9QS
www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/edwinstowe-library/

Theatre-Rites presents: Recycled Rubbish
Wednesday 10th August, 3.30pm to 4.20pm
Join two excavators as they scuttle through the muck finding treasures hidden amongst a world of rubbish. A magical world where, at the touch of a puppeteer’s hand, the contents of a bin bag can transform before your eyes. Recycled Rubbish was created in response to the pressure we all face to throw things away and update as often as possible. The show explores themes of recycling, the environment and the value of friendships. For children aged 5+ and their families.
Library members £3.00, non-library members £6.00. Pre-booking highly advised

Harley Gallery

Welbeck S80 3LW
01909 501700 or shop@harleygallery.co.uk

Children aged five to 12 are invited to visit The Harley Gallery and Foundation this summer to enjoy weekly creative workshops in their specialist countryside Education Studio. The Hands on Holidays Summer Sessions will run every Tuesday throughout August, with both morning and afternoon sessions available:

Tuesday 2nd August: Nature
Tuesday 9th August: Recycled Materials
Tuesday 16th August: Colour
Tuesday 23rd August: Ceramics

Booking is essential as places are limited.
£12.50 for half day or £20.00 for full day

Thoresby Park

Thoresby NG22 93P
www.whatsonatthoresby.co.uk

Gloworm Festival
Saturday 13th August to Sunday 14th August
The Festival is a brilliant two-day event that has been especially created for grown-ups and their little (or not so little) people. You are invited to go and play in a warm, welcoming and creative environment, loose your inhibitions, let your hair down and have some fun. With performances and meet and greets from some of the UK’s most loved TV stars, live music, workshops and more, there really is something for everyone to enjoy.
Weekend tickets £70.00 adults, £50.00 children and £250 family ticket
www.glowormfestival.co.uk/book-tickets/

Lincolnshire Showground

Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln LN2 2NA
01522 522900 or
www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk

Lincolnshire Steam and Vintage Rally
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August
Go back to yesteryear and discover magnificent machinery from steam engines, vintage vehicles and motorcycles to tractors and stationary engines. This event is a fun family day out raising money for local charities.
£10.00 per adult, under 16s free

Gainsborough Town Centre

Market Place, DN21 2BY
The Merrye Olde Market
Saturday 13th August, 9.00am to 3.00pm
A free day of vintage entertainment for all generations. A historic market with fairground attractions and costumed characters in Gainsborough’s historic Market Place. A carousel, organ, Punch and Judy show and side-stands will all be offering free rides and entertainment alongside the regular Farmer’s and Craft Market.

Gainsborough Model Railway

Florence Terrace, DN21 1BE

Open Day
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August 1.30pm to 5.30pm
See one of the largest model railways in ‘O’ gauge, depicting The East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Leeds Central. The building of the present railway commenced in 1953 and covers 2500 square feet, has over 1200 feet of main line track and needs ten operators.
Adults £4.00, children and seniors £3.00, family ticket £10.00

Trinity Arts Centre

Gainsborough DN21 2AL
01427 676655 or
www.trinityarts.co.uk

Film: Minions: The Rise of Gru (U)
Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August, 3.00pm
In the 1970s, young Gru tries to join a group of supervillains called the Vicious 6 after they oust their leader – the legendary fighter Wild Knuckles. When the interview turns disastrous, Gru and his Minions go on the run with the Vicious 6 hot on their tails. Luckily, he finds an unlikely source for guidance – Wild Knuckles himself – and soon discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.
Tickets: £6.50, £5.50 for concessions, family of four £22.00

Bransby Horses

Cowdale Lane, Bransby, Lincoln LN1 2PH
www.bransbyhorses.co.uk

Pixies and Gnomes Trail
Monday 1st to Wednesday 31st August, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Children can dive into the enchanted world of pixies and gnomes and their fun and fabulous homes. All they need to do is solve the clues to discover who lives in which house to receive a special prize.
There is no need to book – simply ask in the Gift Shop – and claim your prize for completing the trail.
£3.50 per person

The Venue

Roses Sports Ground, North Warren Road, Gainsborough DN21 2TU
www.gainsboroughtrinityfoundation.com or enquiries@gainsboroughtrinityfoundation.com

Gainsborough Trinity Football Holiday Clubs
1st to 4th August, 8th to 11th August, 15th to 18th August, 22nd to 25th August, 10.00am to 3.00pm
Gainsborough Trinity Holiday Clubs are aimed at children of all abilities, aged between five and 11. There will be a variety of activities including competitions and themed days.
£40.00 for full week or £14.00 per day

All Saints Parish Church

Gainsborough, DN21 2JS
Family Fun Day
Saturday 27th August, 11.00am to 5.00pm
Connexions Community Hub’s Family Fun Day with inflatables, music, food and drink, local business stalls, local charities, performances, face painting, character appearances and more.
Free

Marshall’s Yard

Beaumont Street, Gainsborough DN21 2NA
www.marshallsyard.co.uk

Flower Fairy Fun
Thursday 18th August, 10.30am to 1.30pm
Have some fun the with the flower fairy, with bubble popping and more this is something to keep the little ones entertained.
Free

Dream A Little Dream Character Singalong and Meet and Greet
Friday 26th August
Check the Marshall’s Yard website nearer the time for details.

Lincoln Castle

Castle Square, Lincoln LN1 3AA
www.lincolncastle.com

The Story Generator
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August, 10.00am to 5.00pm
Friends of CS Lewis have arrived at the prison in order to create magical and fantastical tales inspired by his famous book ’The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe’. Bring your imaginations and help them write a new dramatic story. Choose the plot and the adventure to take a role in your own magical story.
Usual admission fees apply

Victorian Dragon Hunters
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August, 10.00am to 5.00pm
Miss Perdita Worthy, noted collector of Fairy Tales and Dragon hunter needs your help! Along with her uncle, Major Flinders Worthy, she has come to Lincoln to seek a sighting of Lucy, the Castle’s Dragon. BUT Dragon hunting is expensive, and the Major has been thrown in prison until he can pay off his debts. Help entertain them while they wait for more funds to arrive by designing dragons of your own. You can also join Perdita Worthy and the Major to hear stories of the skills and techniques used by these mighty Dragon Hunters!
Usual admission fees apply

Flux Rotherham

At various parks in Maltby and Hellaby
Alison Ward 07596 857387

Family Fun Day
Join Flux Rotherham and friends on a family activity afternoon of fun and art in your local park. Go early and take a picnic.

Monday 1st August, 1.00pm to 3.00pm: China Town (green space on Farquhar Road)
Tuesday 9th August, 1.00pm -3.00pm: Cherry Tree Park
Thursday 18th August, 1.00pm -3.00pm: Manor Fields
Friday 26th August, 1.00pm -3.00pm: Lyme Tree Park
Wednesday 31st August, 1.00pm to 3.00pm: Cenotaph Park

Free

Wickersley Library

286 Bawtry Road, Wickersley, S66 1JJ
01709 544134

Maltby Stepping Stones Family and Children’s Centre

Maltby, S66 7NQ

Travelling Farm
Friday 5th August, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Go and meet the animals. Organised by the Rotherham Early Help South, suitable for all ages and no booking required.
Free

Maltby by the Sea Summer Fun Day
Wednesday 17th August, 11.30am to 2.30pm
Organised by the Rotherham Early Help South, suitable for all ages and no booking required.

Craft Session
Monday 22nd August, 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Organised by the Rotherham Early Help South, suitable for eight to 11 year olds and advance booking is essential.

Cherry Tree Park

Lee Croft, Maltby, S66 7JS

Story and Rhyme Time
Monday 8th August, 12.30pm to 2.00pm
Organised by the Rotherham Early Help South, suitable for 0-6 year olds and no need to book. Free book for every child.
Free

Sports session
Tuesday 23rd August, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Organised by the Rotherham Early Help South, suitable for 10 to 19 year olds and no booking needed

Flash Lane Field

Bramley S66 1TS

Sports session
Tuesday 16th August, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Organised by the Rotherham Early Help South, suitable for 10 to 19 year olds and no booking needed

Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Wednesday 31st August, 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Take a blanket, a teddy and your lunch. Organised by the Rotherham Early Help South, suitable for all ages and no booking required.

Wickersley Park

Wickersley S66 2NY
Story and Rhyme Session
Monday 15th August, 12.30pm to 2.00pm
Organised by the Rotherham Early Help South, suitable for 0-6 year olds abd no need to book. Free book for every child.
Free

Dalton Family Centre

Foljambe Primary School, Foljambe Dr, Dalton, Rotherham S65 4HQ
Family Fun Day
Tuesday 9th August, 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Games, sports, prizes and more. Organised by the Rotherham Early Help North, suitable for ages 0-12 and no booking required.
Free

Maltby Library and Neighbourhood Hub

Braithwell Road, Maltby, Rotherham S66 8JE
Summer Reading Challenge 2022: Gadgeteers
Saturday 9th July to Sunday 4th September, library opening hours
The challenge, aimed at children aged four to 11 years, is to read six or more library books over the summer. The challenge features the Gadgeteers – six fictional young innovators who, using creative thinking and teamwork, plan a party for their town’s summer fair celebration. For every book read, children will pick up stickers (some are smelly!) along with other rewards and every child who completes the challenge receives a medal and certificate. One booked in you are eligible to book on to weekly craft sessions.
Free

Clifton Park Museum

Clifton Lane, Rotherham S65 2AA
01709 336633
www.rotherham.gov.uk/events

Print your own footy shirt
Wednesday 24th and 31st August, 10.30am to 1.30pm
Got an old footy shirt or t-shirt you no longer wear? Are you a fashionista keen to make your mark? Upcycle and revamp your merch with simple alterations, a personalised logo, lettering and numbers assisted by graphic artist, Alastair and his heat press! Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Advance booking required as places are limited
Free

Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

Mallard Way, Doncaster DN4 8DB
01904 659570 www.ywt.org.uk

Summer on the Wild Side
Tuesday 26th July to Friday 2nd September, 9.30am to 5.00pm
From den building to nature trails and wildlife spotting activities, enjoy a different adventure each time you visit. Complete all eight self-led activities and earn your Wildlife Watch Award.
Normal admission fees apply

Wild in the Woods
Wednesday 17th and Tuesday 30th August, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Experience the woods in a new light; take on the challenge of lighting a fire, building a shelter and cooking a tasty snack on the campfire whilst nestling in this gorgeous woodland setting.
Adult £12.00, child £8.00 (Family £32.00)

Bassetlaw Museum

Amcott House, 40 Grove Street, Retford DN22 6LD
01777 713749 or www.bassetlawmuseum.org.uk

Summer Tour
Thursday 18th August, 10.30am to 3.30pm
CHaOS, Cambridge Hands-On Science is putting on a summer roadshow! They provide public events with hands-on science demonstrations to enthuse children and the public.
Free

Summer Holiday Activities at the Museum
All activities run from 10.00am-12.00pm then 1.00pm-3.00pm unless otherwise stated. No booking required but please be aware they may be a wait for some activities if it is busy. Open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult and remain under their supervision. Activities are free but donations are always welcome!

Monday 1st August, 10.00am to 3.00pm: Playmobil. Egyptians and Stone Age sets to play with.
Tuesday 2nd August, 10.00am to 3.00pm: Outdoor Games. Enjoy the garden and outdoor toys.
Wednesday 3rd August: Beads and Bracelets. Craft a splendid piece of bespoke jewellery!
Thursday 4th August, 10.00am to 2.00pm: The Queens Knickers. Come and make a big pair of pants to take to the Panto in the Park!
Friday 5th August, 10.00am to 3.00pm: Lego Day. Lots of Lego for you to create with!

WETU II Week
Help create a fantastic sculpture around the Museum’s Wetu, based on the elements of Fire, Earth, Air and Water. Working with artists, create fantastic crafts and art pieces that will be displayed on the Wetu sculpture or taken home!

Monday 8th August: Air. Birds, feathers, windchimes and dream catchers.
Tuesday 9th August: Earth. Weaving, drums, sensory bottles.
Wednesday 10th August: Water. Willow Fish, rainsticks.
Thursday 11th August: Fire. Smoke swirls, spin drums, mini fire pits.
Friday 12th August: Wetu decoration and final pieces.
Monday 15th August: Card Craft Day. Make a beautiful card for someone special!
Tuesday 16th August: Clay Day. Come and get messy and create with squishy clay!
Wednesday 17th August: Giant Bubbles Workshop. Have a go at making giant bubbles with our secret recipe!
Friday 19th August, 10.00am to 3.00pm: Lego Day. Lots of Lego for you to create with!
Monday 22nd August: Animals of the world. DB Animal Therapy will be bringing some cute critters from around the world!
Tuesday 23rd August, 10.00am to 3.00pm: Playmobil Day. Lots of different sets to play with!
Wednesday 24th August: Printing. Big prints, little prints, potato prints, hand prints!
Thursday 25th August: Woolly weaving. Weaving, pomp oms and other wonderful woolliness!
Friday 26th August, 10.00am to 3.00pm: Lego Day. Lots of Lego for you to create with!
Tuesday 30th August: Mermaid / dragon in a jar. Create a nightlight for your bedroom.
Wednesday 31st August, 10.00am to 3.00pm: Outdoor Games. Enjoy the garden and outdoor toys.

Clumber Park

Worksop S80 3AZ
01909 511070
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park/whats-on

Summer Days
Saturday 23rd July to Sunday 4th September, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Want to know what’s on during your visit to Clumber Park this summer? We’ve put together a handy schedule of what’s happening on a weekly basis:

Mondays

Sensory Nature Club, 11.00am – 12.00pm, Discovery Centre.

Wednesdays

Storytelling Wednesdays, 11.00am – 12.30pm and 1.00pm – 3.00pm, Parsonage Lawn

Thursdays

Nature Explorers, 11.00am – 3.30pm, Discovery Centre

Saturdays

Clumber Playlist, 12.00pm – 3.00pm, Parsonage Lawn.
Lawn Games, 10.00am – 4.00pm, Parsonage Lawn.

Every day

Summer Sports and Games, 10.30am – 4.00pm, Front Field
Pavilion of Play (Let’s Play at Clumber Park), all day, Cow Pastures (Parking Field)
Meadow Moments, all day, Cow Pastures Picnic Area and Duke’s Orchard
Discovery Centre Activities, 10.00am – 4.00pm, Discovery Centre
50 Things to do before you’re 11 and 3 / 4, 10.00am – 4.00pm, Discovery Centre
50 Things to do when you’re a little bit older, 10.00am – 4.00pm, Discovery Centre

Free, usual park admission charges apply. No booking required.

Clumber Park Playlist
Saturdays 30th July, 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th August, 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Pack a picnic and head to Clumber Park every Saturday in the summer holiday for entertainment on the Parsonage Lawn:

Saturday 30th July, 12.00pm to 1.30pm: Robyn Wallis Johnson and 2.00pm to 3.30pm: Brad Dear
Saturday 6th August, 12.00pm to 1.30pm: Thoresby Colliery Brass Band
Saturday 13th August: part of Clumber Park’s ‘Regency’ weekend; a little something different
Saturday 20th August: Jayne Darling
Saturday 27th August, 12.00pm to 1.30pm: Paul Carbuncle and 2.00pm to 3.00pm: Amie Smith

Free, usual park admission charges apply

James Brunt: Wild Art Workshop
Sunday 7th August, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Join James Brunt as he makes Clumber Park his canvas; turning nature into art. Add your own work next to his, and transform Clumber into a wild art gallery.
Free, usual park admission charges apply

Outdoor theatre: The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Button
Thursday 25th August, 3.00pm and 4.30pm
Join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures in this enchanting adaptation of the much loved Beatrix Potter classic – a treat for all the family with Quantum Theatre.
Tickets £15.00 adults, £10.00 children and £45.00 family ticket. Book at www.quantumtheatre.co.uk/event-details/clumber-park

Rufford Abbey Country Park

Ollerton NG22 9DF
01623 821338
www.parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk/centre/rufford-abbey/events

Totally Roarsome Woodland Trail
Saturday 2nd July to Sunday 4th September, 10.00am to 3.00pm
Walk around the roarsome trail in the Rufford woodland where you will encounter displays of dinosaurs, superheroes and lots of other roarsome things!
Tickets £8.95 per person (under twos free) and must be booked in advance via www.totallytickets.co.uk/totally-roarsome-east-mids.

Sherwood Forest Country Park

Edwinstowe NG21 9HN
01623 823202
www.visitsherwood.co.uk

Robin Hood Festival
Saturday 16th July to Monday 29th August, weekends only 11.00am to 4.00pm
It’s back! As well as offering the ever-popular all-action medieval jousting displays, we’re set to be invaded by Vikings too! There will be historical re-enactments from across the Middle Ages, and this year, Sherwood will be the venue for the county’s Nottinghamshire Day celebrations on 27th August. There will be arena shows, performance, music, comedy, stalls, games and activities, including archery (of course) and each weekend has a different theme.
Events and shows are free, although there is a charge for some activities, such as archery. Parking charges apply

Outlaw Day
Wednesday 10th August and Tuesday 23rd August, 10.30am to 2.30pm
An Outlaw family experience with The Sherwood Outlaws and Notts Outdoors starts with an adventure through the beautiful Sherwood Forest where you will meet some of the famous characters from the stories of old. Visit the Major Oak, look at some of the weapons from Medieval times, and learn about crime and punishment and what life was really like in the Forest! After lunch, test your den building skills and see if you can build a den to survive in the forest. You day will end with you making a wooden medallion to remind you of your Outlaw adventure.
Adults £15.00, children £10.00. Prebooking essential

Nottinghamshire Day Festival
Saturday 27th August, 11.00am to 8.00pm
The Nottinghamshire Day festival is free to enter and offers something for everyone, including an outdoor stage, cinema screen, market stalls, live entertainment and performances, as well as an exciting interactive exhibit.
Free

Creswell Crags

Welbeck S80 3LH
01909 720378
www.creswell-crags.org.uk/events-listings/

Folklore Trail
July and August, during opening hours
Follow Will-’o-the-Wisp and find the hidden letters on the new Folklore Trail.
Sheets are £2.00 and include a Creswell Crags pencil. Trail sheets can be purchased from the museum reception.

Flintknapping for 8-14 year olds with Dr James Dilley
Monday 1st August, 10.00am to 12.30pm or 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Discover the art of the oldest craft in the world: Flintknapping. How did prehistoric people make tools to survive the Stone Age? Find out with experimental archaeologist James Dilley who will guide you through the process of making your flint tools to take home at the end. The oldest flint tools found in Britain date to around 1 million years ago, the latest around 3000 years ago so you will have the chance to try your hand at a process used for 99.7% of human presence in Britain! Pre-booking essential.
£25.00

While every care has been taken to present accurate information, things can change after we have gone to print, so please check details with the organiser before attending an event.