Bizykidz eMag Oct 2013

Half TermOct/Nov 2013

INCLUDING HALLOWEEN & FIREWORKS

WHAT’S ON THISHALF TERM?WHAT’S ON THISHALF TERM?

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3-7 ‘What’s On?’ All/Most of the week

6 Halloween facepainting ideas

7 Cinema times

8-17 ‘What’s On?’ Daily listings. 25th Oct - 8th Nov.

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Hello! Welcome to the firstBizykidz online eventslisting for families inand around Swindon.We will try very hard to bring you auseful online listing like this beforeeach school holiday.The more people who help byletting us know what’s going on inthe local area, the better futurelistings will be. So, everybody,please get in touch! Thank you.

We have tried very hard to makesure everything in this listing iscorrect. However, mistakes dohappen, so please confirm openingtimes, costs and other detailsyourself before travelling to any ofthe listed events or activities.

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19th October - 4th NovemberLegolandBrick or treatHead down to the Enchanted Forest toenjoy themed activities, lashings of LEGOand 2000 brick orange pumpkins!Children can build LEGO pumpkins toadd to the LEGO Pumpkin Patch for thewhole Resort to see!http://www.legoland.co.uk

From 19th OctoberSteamHalf-Term Activity TrailEvery Day, 10.00am – 5.00pmHave fun with all the family exploring theMuseum in a creative way to stretch allimaginations!Get £5.00 off a standard family ticketfrom 19th October - 3rd November.http://www.steam-museum.org.uk

19th October - 4th NovemberLongleatHalloween SpooktacularFestivalAdmissionincludescreepy crawlyshows,Dracula’s BatCave, theghost train toWitchesWood and apumpkin trail with FREE chocolate treatsto be won. Additional charges apply forpumpkin carving and spooky housetours.http://www.longleat.co.uk/halloween

23rd October -3rd November

ROVES FARM: PumpkinsCarve a pumpkin to take home and leave us with themess and wrap up warm and head out on the tractor ride!*small extra cost applies for pumpkin carving.http://www.rovesfarm.co.uk/

On for all/most of the week...

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26th October - 3rd NovemberBristol ZooHalloween FestivalYou’ll have a ghoulish day out at BristolZoo with a brand new, spine-tingling trickor treat trail around the Zoo. Prepare tobe spooked with creepy animalencounters and join in making Halloweenlanterns ready for a spectacular lanternparade (no lantern making or lantern paradeon 2nd/3rd November).Halloween face painting at an extra charge.£5 entry for children dressed head to toein Halloween fancy dress! (age 2-14 witha full paying adult)http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk

26th October - 5th November

Bowood House & GardensHalf Term Funenjoy extra activities taking placethroughout the week including; Pumpkinhunts, freaky face painting, spookyscarecrow trails, arts and crafts andfancy dress competitions with prizes(Fancy dress and prizes on 26th & 27thOctober and 2nd & 3rd November only).Entry is included in admissions ticket.Tel: 01249 812102http://www.bowood.org

28th October - 31st OctoberLydiard House & ParkCelebrate the SeasonTrailAn Autumn investigation around LydiardPark. Two trails are available - one forunder 5s and the other for 6-12 yearolds. £1 per trail, on sale at the ForestCafe from 11am to 3pm.http://www.lydiardpark.org.uk

30th October - 2nd NovemberSwindon Museum and Art GalleryMummies and MonstersWorkshop11.00am - 3.00pm each dayFREE. Drop in, no need to book.http://www.swindon.gov.uk/events

26th October - 2nd NovemberCotswold Wildlife ParkHowl-o-weenJoin in the spooky fun at the CotswoldWildlife Park this Howl-o-ween! Your day ticket includes a spooky trainride, a Wolverine Talk (2.30pm daily)and the Pumpkin Patch, where thegardeners have worked their magicand turned pumpkins into animals,people and ghosts!http://www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

On for all/most of the week... (contd)....

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HALLOWEENfacepainting ideas to try...

Thanks for letting us use your brilliant photos Mel and Jodie!Mel’s Fun Faces: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mels-Fun-Faces-Glitter-Tattoos/131112770299869 Tel: 07402 272054

Smart Face Art: https://www.facebook.com/smartfaceart Tel: 07900 988856

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28th October - 1st November

Tenpin SwindonSchool’s Out! Eat & Play2 games of bowling with a meal at agreat price. Junior £6.99, Adult £9.99.Available Monday to Friday during theschool holidays until 5pm.http://www.tenpin.co.uk/half-term-offers/

21st October - 4th November

Laserquest SwindonExclusive Bizykidz OfferThis October school holiday get 3 gamesof Laserquest for just £6 whilst the kidsare off school. At nearly two hours ofentertainment it's fantastic value.To qualify, please mention ‘Bizykidz’ atreception and bring a print out of thispage with you. Valid for groups of up to 5players, between 21st Oct - 4th Nov2013 inclusive.Standard terms and conditions apply & the offer isnot to be used in conjunction with any other offer.Games are not transferable between players.Booking is not available. Management reserve theright to refuse entry.

http://www.lqswindon.co.uk/

On for all/most of the week... (contd)....

Cineworld, Shaw RidgeDespicable Me 2£1.50 per seat. £1 ifbooked online. Saturday 26th Oct: 10.15am.Sunday 27th Oct - Thursday31st Oct: 10.30am daily.

Planes£1.50 per seat. £1 ifbooked online. Saturday 26th Oct: 10.10am.Sunday 27th Oct: 10.10am.Monday 28th Oct - Thursday

31st Oct: 10.30am daily.

http://www.cineworld.co.uk/

Empire, GreenbridgePercy Jackson: Sea ofMonsters£1.25 per seat. Saturday 26th & Sunday 27thOct: 09:30am and 11:50am.2nd & 3rd November (Timesto be confirmed).

Planes£1.25 per seat. Saturday 26th & Sunday 27thOct: 09:30am and 11:30am

The Croods£1.25 per seat. 2nd & 3rd November (Times to be confirmed).

One ChanceParent & Baby Showing.£6.50 adult, £5.95 child. Monday 28th Oct: 10:00am

http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/


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25th October

Library StorytimeStorytime for under 5s. Moredon & Rodbourne Cheyney library:10am-10.30am.West Swindon library: 10.30 - 11am.

25th October Arts CentreMarty Macdonald’sFarmA family show with a colourful farmyardand host of loveable characters. Suitablefor 3 – 8 year olds. 1pm.Plus arts activities 12pm – 12.45pm.http://www.swindon.gov.uk/events

25th October & 26th OctoberLongleatFiendish FireworksTo celebrate Halloween there’s a spinetingling display to accompany aspecially compiled medley of tunes

under the theme ‘Spooks and Spells’.Fireworks are included with a LongleatDay Ticket or Annual Pass. Starts at 6:30pm.http://www.longleat.co.uk/fireworks

26th October The BrunelHalloween Make & DoA Halloween themed Make & Dochildren’s craft workshop is taking placeon 1st floor of the plaza between M&Sand Boots. 9.30am - 11.30am and1.30pm – 3.30pm.http://www.thebrunel.co.uk

26th October

Library StorytimeStorytime for under 5s. Central library: 11 - 11.30am.

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26th October Roves FarmBonfire and FireworkPartyA family fireworks party designedespecially for young children with NO BIGBANGS! Massive bonfire lit by longbowarchers shooting their fire laden arrows.Teeny Pops children's disco will also bethere so don’t forget your dancing shoes! Gates open 5pm, Bonfire 6.30pm,Fireworks 7pm. http://www.rovesfarm.co.uk

26th October & 27thOctoberLegolandFiendishFireworksIs it a bird, is it aplane?... no, it's aLEGO DC Universe Superheroes themedFireworks extravaganza! Book online...http://www.legoland.co.uk

28th October Lydiard House and ParkCelebrate the SeasonActivityCreate your own art work to add to agiant collage of the Park and Garden.Donations. Suitable for children aged 12years and under. Drop in between11.00am to 3.00pm.http://www.lydiardpark.org.uk/

28th October Coate WaterThe Gruffalo10am to 11am or 12noon - 1pmBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! This storytelling event will take you on a walk inthe deep, dark woods, to investigatereports of a creature at Coate Water withterrible tusks and terrible claws! Suitablefor children of all ages.Book in advance on 01793 490150.http://www.swindon.gov.uk/events


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28th October

Library Rhyme TimeEspecially for under 3s. West Swindon library: 11 - 11.30am.

28th October Pinetrees LibraryStories, Rhyme & CraftsA mix of lively stories and rhymesfollowed by colouring and fairy tale craftactivities for under 5s.10am-10.30am: Story and Rhyme Time10.30am-11am: Fairy Tale crafts. Story time is open to all, but places arelimited for family craft sessions: contactthe library in advance to secure your freeplace! Tel: 07785 454357

29th October Upper Stratton LibraryPirate Stories & Craft10.30-11am: Family Craft session11am-11.30am: Story and Rhyme time. A mix of stories and rhymes pluscolouring and craft activities for under5s. Story time is open to all, but placesare limited for the craft session: contactthe library in advance to secure your freeplace! Tel: 01793 829023 http://www.swindon.gov.uk/events

29th October Arts CentreDon’t Let The PigeonDrive The Bus!A show full of fun & feathers for children3 years old and up. 11.30am & 2.00pm.Plus arts activity, making birdy beaks,wild wings and bus driver caps. 1pm –1.45pm.http://www.swindon.gov.uk/events

29th October Stanton ParkThe Gruffalo10am - 11am or12noon - 1pm.This storytelling eventwill take you to thedeep, darkwoods, toinvestigate reports of acreature with terrible tusks and terribleclaws! Suitable for children of all ages.To book call 01793 490150.http://www.swindon.gov.uk/events

29th October Lydiard House and ParkSpooky StoriesHear spine-tingling tales of ghostlygoings-on at Lydiard Park. £1 per child.Suitable for children 7 years and under.Sessions at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm in theCoach House Education Room. http://www.lydiardpark.org.uk

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Library StorytimeStorytime for under 5s. Central library: 11 - 11.30am.Penhill library: 10.30 - 11am.Wroughton library: 10.30 - 11am.

29th October

Library Rhyme TimeEspecially for under 3s. Highworth library: 10.30 - 11am.

29th October Covingham LibrarySpooktacular Halloween3.30-5.30pm. Dressing up competition,Halloween arts and crafts and Halloweentreats! Contact the library in advance asplaces are limited. Cost: £1.00. Tel: 01793 520125

30th October Wootton Bassett TheatreSpookley the SquarePumpkin2.30pm, 4pm, 5.30pm. Non-scaryinteractive fun for little ones aged 3-7years. Adults £5, Under 7s £6. http://www.woottonbassett-theatre.co.uk/


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30th October North Swindon LibraryLibrary StorytimeStorytime for under 5s. 11am - 11.30am.

30th October Coate WaterSpooky OrienteeringThere’s ghostly goings on at CoateWater! Follow the trail and find thespooks and ghouls, before it gets dark.Suitable for children of all ages. Drop in between 10am to 1pm. Pick up a map at Coate Water RangerCentre. Book in advance on 01793 490150.http://www.swindon.gov.uk/events

30th October Lydiard House and ParkPotions, Pestilence andApothecariesA fun craft session to create a fragrantherb sachet to protect yourself fromillness. £2 per child. Suitable for childrenaged 12 years and under. Drop in between 11am to 3pm to theCoach House Education Room.http://www.lydiardpark.org.uk

30th October Link CentreSwindon WildcatsFace off 19.45. Kids Go Free!Ice Hockey EPL League action.http://www.swindon.gov.uk/events

31st October

Library StorytimeStorytime for under 5s. Covingham library: 10.30 - 11am.Highworth library: 10.30 - 11am.

31st October & 1st NovemberSwindon & Criklade RailwayHalloween Ghost Train6pm-8.45pm. Ride the spooky ghosttrain and see how many ghouls you canspot. Adult £7, Child £5, Senior £6,Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £22. http://www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org

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31st October Jolly RogerHalloween Disco Party6pm. New scary walkthrough, disco,Pirate Pete, fancy dress competition,games. £7 per child. Adults free.To reserve your tickets call now on01793 522044.http://www.jollyrogerplay.com

31st OctoberBrinkworth Busy BeesCraft ‘n’ Play Session10am - 1pm (bring your lunch). Decorate Halloween fairy cakes, makebats and decorate finger puppets. Brinkworth village hall, £1.50 for the firstchild and 50p for each additional child.https://www.facebook.com/BrinkworthBusyBeesParentToddlerGroup

31st October Arts CentreTheo TheMouse &Wendy1.30pm. Theo theMouse and hisbest friend Wendyare coming for anafternoon of pure

family fun and laughter. Their show isfilled to the brim with jokes, songs andmagic, suitable for any little person over2 years of age. Plus arts activities at12.30pm – 1.15pm.http://www.swindon.gov.uk/events

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31st October Kidz AboutHalloween Party6.30pm - 8.30pm. Call 01793 524646.£8 per child & accompanying adult.Additional adult ticket £1.http://www.kidzabout.com

31st October Lydiard House and ParkSpooky StoriesHear spine-tingling tales of ghostlygoings-on at Lydiard Park. £1 per child.Suitable for children 7 years and under.Sessions at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm in theCoach House Education Room. http://www.lydiardpark.org.uk/

31st October Arts CentreHalloween Horrors!3.30pm – 5pm. Learn magic tricks,make masks and play group games inthe spooky Halloween themed studio!Suitable for 4+yrs and don’t forget yourHalloween costumes. Tickets £6.http://www.swindon.gov.uk/events

31st October The BrunelHalloween Fun9.30am - 11.30am, 1.30pm - 3.30pm:Twisty Tina the spooky balloon modellerwill be roaming the centre. Students willbe offering face painting, transformingyou into ghosts, vampires and monsters!http://www.thebrunel.co.uk

1st November

Library StorytimeStorytime for under 5s. Moredon & Rodbourne Cheyney library:10am-10.30am.

1st November West Swindon LibraryLibrary Storytime10.30am-11am: Story Time 11.15am-11.45am: Fairy Tale CraftA mix of lively stories and rhymesfollowed by colouring and fairy tale craftactivities for under 5s. Story time is opento all, but places are limited for familycraft sessions. To book: 01793 465555.http://www.swindon.gov.uk/events


1st November Pinetrees Community CentreHalloween Disco andcraft party1.45pm-3.45pm for tots to 9yrs, 4pm-6pm for ages 10+yrs. Prizes for thescariest costumes. 50p per child (pay onthe door).

1st & 2nd November LongleatFiendish FireworksTo celebrate Halloween there’s a spinetingling display to accompany aspecially compiled medley of tunes

under the theme ‘Spooks and Spells’.Fireworks are included with a LongleatDay Ticket or Annual Pass. Starts at 6:30pm.http://www.longleat.co.uk/fireworks

1st & 2nd November LegolandFiendish FireworksIs it a bird, is it a plane?... no, it's a LEGODC Universe Superheroes themedFireworks extravaganza! Book online...http://www.legoland.co.uk

What’s On?

1st, 2nd & 3rd November Bristol ZooFamily FriendlyFireworksBristol Zoo’s Family Friendly Fireworkswill be back for three evenings of greatfamily entertainment. Beautiful, low-noise fireworks without the loud bangsthat might frighten your little ones or theanimals. Gates to open at 5 pm. Advance booking is essential. https://www.myonlinebooking.co.uk/bristolzoo/sessions.aspx?tid=37

2nd November

Library StorytimeStorytime for under 5s. Central library: 11 - 11.30am.

2nd November Faringdon House GroundsFireworks & Bonfire Commences 7pm. Gates open 6pm.Children’s fairground rides, coconut shy,candy floss & sweet stalls, refreshments. http://www.fireworksinfaringdon.co.uk/

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2nd November Wyvern TheatreFamily Fun Day10am - 1pm. Try your hand atillustrating in the style ofHorrible Science’s TonyDe Saulles in a freefamily workshop. Theworkshop will be a freeticketed event, will runfrom 12 mid-day to 1pmand will be followed by abook-signing by Tony. Tickets can be

reserved by phoning the WyvernTicket Office on 01793

524481.You can also decorate acupcake in the Cafe,take a backstage tour

or simply sit backand have a coffee

whilst the kids join in with thecolouring competition and get theirfaces painted. Or, at 11am at SwindonCentral Library, listen to the story ofJack and the Beanstalk told by amember of this year’s pantomime cast.You may even bump into The Gruffalo,Daisy the Cow or Mr Potato from PeppaPig. FREE event.https://www.wyverntheatre.org.uk

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2nd November Polo GroundThe Swindon Lions'Fireworks Spectacular Gates open and funfair starts: 5.30pm.Firework display: 7.15pm prompt.On the gate - Adults £8, Child / OAP £5.In advance - Adult £6, Child / OAP £4.

2nd November Lydiard ParkScouts Firework &Bonfire DisplayLive music, entertainment andrefreshments. £8 adult, £3 child,available on the gate only. Car parking atthe Hook Street entrance only.http://www.plscouts.org.uk/group/fireworks/

5th November Westlea Primary SchoolBonfire and fireworks Bonfire, BBQ and fireworks. From 5pm. http://www.westleaprimary.co.uk

5th November New Inn, StrattonFirework Fun! Opens 6pm, display 6.30/6.45pm.Fireworks, BBQ, Glow Sticks, ‘SparklerCorner’ (adult supervision required). http://www.facebook.com/events/468915729888371/

6th November Ferndale Primary SchoolFireworks Spectacular Opens 6pm. Advance tickets from theschool office: £5 per adult, £4 per child(3 to 15), Family ticket(2 adults/2children): £16. Higher prices on the gate.http://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk

7th November St Francis CofE Primary SchoolFAITH Fireworks Fireworks display. Gates 5.30pm, displaystarts 6.30pm. 01793 727624.http://www.schoolswire.org/public/stfrancis013.html.nocache

7th November Haydon Wick SchoolFirework Display Gates open at 6pm, display at 7pm.Tickets are £3.50 or 2 for £6. Ticketscan be purchased from the school orfrom the Haydon Centre. 01793 706606.http://www.haydonwick.swindon.sch.uk/home

8th November Brookfield School, ShawFirework Display Doors 6pm, display starts 7pm.Advance tickets - family (2+2) £10, £3 per person, 3 and under free.Hot and cold refreshments available.Tel 07778 365019

Please stay safe andenjoy the fireworks!


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