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To start off 2012 here at ‘what can we do today’ we will be having a competition for one lucky winner to receive a family ticket to the dungeons (the dungeons include such locations as London, York, Edinburgh and Blackpool). To enter for your chance to win this amazing prize you will have to answer this question:
What big group of sporting events is going to take place in London later this year, specifically for 2012?
Just post your answer below this post, but don’t worry only us here can see your answer. The closing date for this competition is Monday 6th February 2012, so there is plenty of time to get your answer in to us. We will be announcing our winners on facebook and the blog so look out, also if you could please put your email address with your answer we will find it much easier to get in contact with the winner, thank you.
Filled with grizzly, gruesome and horrible rides and activities throughout, London Dungeons will definitely give you a fright! From the torture chamber to Sweeney Todd’s Barber shop there is never a quit moment, kids will learn of London’s dark past and what went on in those times. The whole family will enjoy the experience.
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At the Charnwood Museum in Loughborough local sculptor Nita Rao will be helping children to create contemporary sculptures. By wrapping twigs, and other materials your children will have great fun producing natural art.
Opening from 10:30am-12:30pm, £5 each for 8-15 years only.
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New Year Start
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Happy New Year to you all! Starting off this year we will be bringing you more upcoming events and activities for you and the family to enjoy for a great start to your year.
On Thursday 5th January at Mountsorrel library from 2-3:30pm children will be able to make their very own kites ready for flying in the spring, there will also be other paper crafts for them to make. This workshop is free for all of ages 5 – 12 years.
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Loughborough’s market place will be filled with its usual stalls for all those that have yet to finish their Christmas shopping. With 125 traders there, there will be loads of stuff for last minute buys. With the stalls full of food for over Christmas there will be a wide selection of fruit, veg, and cheeses, and also a range of Christmas goodies like chocolate and sweets for the kids to enjoy. Open from 8am til 5pm, the market atmosphere is wonderful for Christmas Eve shoppers.
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Come to Charnwood Museum on Friday the 23rd and make great Christmas cards and presents for all your friends and family, for ages 3-12 years this workshop is a fun way to make handmade presents and enjoy the exciting days before Christmas. The workshop is £2.50 each and booking and payment need to be made in advance, to book a place please call 01509 233754.
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On Friday night at 7:30pm Mother Goose was packed full of fun, songs and dancing to join in with. As Mother Goose came flying onto the stage on her Goose Brian the audience were amazed at the entrance and fantastic costumes. Kids were enthralled with the panto and joined in with all the classic scenes such as ‘there behind you’, adults alike were found to be making just as much noise as the kids joining in with the songs and actions. With so many jokes even the cast were laughing along with the audience. All characters were great and put on a brilliant performance, especially Mother Goose. This is a great way to spend time at Christmas and is fun for the whole family.
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On the 18th December from 3pm Snibston Century Theatre will be bringing you their Victorian Christmas, with a fully costumed show filled with carols, songs, stories and tunes, and also a traditional mummer’s play (the forerunner of pantomime). Song sheets are available, so you and the family can join in the sing-along. Booking is recommended in advance as it is £6 each or on the door £8.
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On Saturday 17th December, Loughborough Charnwood museum will be holding another Artzone workshop. Children can make great decorations for their tree this Christmas, using a variety of different techniques and artforms kids will have a great time creating festive art. With experienced local artists in for the workshop children will receive help throughout to develop their skills. On from 10:30am til 12:30pm for all children aged 8 to 15 years, places are £5 each. For more information or to book a place, please call 01509 233754.
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Join Santa and his Elves for a breakfast feast at Twinlakes Winter Wonderland this December, to add that extra special magic to your child’s Christmas. This special breakfast is filled with yummy food and heaps of fun, and if you’ve been good all year a special gift to take home! PLUS you get exclusive entry to Twinlakes Winter Wonderland and all of the attractions they have to offer! So book your tickets now and enjoy a full day of magical fun!
Breakfast is from 8.30am – 10am.
Limited availability 17th and 18th December 2011 only.
£25.00 per child.
Accompanying adults only £11.99 will receive unlimited free teas and coffees plus mince pies.
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We are pleased to announce the winners of our Christmas colouring competition. Also thank you to everyone that entered, your pictures were brilliant.
There were 20 winners to choose and here are their names:
Daniel Simmons – Merton Primary Anjaili Tia Patel – Highcliffe Primary
Poppy Zann Eleanor Bull – Outwoods Edge Primary
Ella Powell – Seagrave Village Primary Amar Massali – Loughborough Cof E
Josh Wills – Swithland St.Leanords Francesca Holloway – Swithland C of E Primary
Lillie Walters – Rothley Primary Kriya Mistry – Merton Primary
Emma Gillespie – Hathern C of E Primary Hadley Musk – Merton Primary
Everlyn Murphy – Thorpe Acre Infant Timothy Stevens – Hollywell Primary
Zak Jones – Rothley Primary Molly Bartram – Pochin
Kitty Meredith – St.Bartholomews C of E Primary Ella Sutton – St. Michaels
Anna Chilley – Hall Orchard Lottie – Rothley Prmary
Here are a few of the pictures:
