Schools Out - Half Term Activities to Keep Children Entertained
Fun, local activities to break up the homeschooling.
If your house is anything like mine, the kids are crying out for a break in the monotony of being in the house. The first time around, we entertained ourselves with the hose and the paddling pool, or going for long walks and eating ice creams, but this time that just ain't cutting it. The Beast from the East has added a little chill to the proceedings and they can't think of anything worse than going outside, which seems a fair response to the temperature!
With half term looming, many parents are left wondering how they will entertain their little cherubs while still juggling work commitments and the massive pile of laundry that has been neglected for the past few weeks. Luckily, there are some really fantastic companies locally which have us covered.
Laura Palmer
LOCAL
South Downs Night Skies Festival
The South Downs Night Skies Festival should be a date in the dairy for anyone with kids with curious minds, and although the format is different this year, the idea remains the same. Live talks with Park Rangers on nocturnal wildlife, a link into the Surrey Downs Planetarium, quizzes and stargazing all from your own back garden.
Running between the 12th and 24th of February, you can find more information at
www.southdowns.gov.uk/dark-night-skies/festival/
Haslemere Treasure Hunt
Did you know you can do a treasure trail on your doorstep? Treasuretrails.co.uk have a downloadable trail of Haslemere which begins on the High Street and takes you on a tour of just under 2 miles of Haslemere. Clues appear in landmarks and old buildings, and the kids will have fun solving them to move onto the next. What a great way to entertain them while staying close to home during the pandemic!
Treasure trails are also available for Selbourne. Alton, Petersfield and Farnham.
Trail kits are £9.99 and more information can be found at www.treasuretrails.co.uk/things-to-do/surrey/haslemere
Happy Hands Pottery
If you have a creative child, Happy Hands Pottery have you covered. After sadly having to move their business online due to COVID, they now have pottery and decoupage sets that you can create in the comfort of your own home.
For more information, visit
www.happyhandspotterypainting.com/kits
VIRTUAL
Cookery School
Keep your children occupied while learning a new skill with cookery classes from The Natural Cook Company. Based in Alton, Becca has designed a series of half term classes to suit any age, from pre-schoolers baking to Banoffee Pie Cheesecake and Butternut Dahl for older and more adventurous cooks.
For more information and to book, visit
www.thenaturalcookcompany.com/kids-cooking-classes-hampshire
Dantastic Productions
If you have a child in infant school and you haven’t yet discovered Dantastic parties, you are in for a treat. Why not have your child’s class chip in and organise a virtual party during half term? Choose from a variety of themes, the team then entertain your children for half an hour with games and dancing while you put your feet up and enjoy a warm cup of tea.
For more information, visit
www.dantasticproductions.com/virtualparties
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