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Summer activities and workshops at Seven Stories

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This summer we've a fantastic line up of activities and workshops for
you. In this edition you'll find all the latest information and don't
forget if you have any queries you can call us on 0845 271 0777 or email
info@sevenstories.org.uk.

Read on for the full programme...

Children's Workshops for 6+

Drama Mondays Exploring book characters through drama

For ages 8-12. 31 July, 7, 14 and 21 August.

Snapshots Tuesdays Story-based workshop using photography and writing
scripts or captions. For ages 8+ years. 8, 15, 22 and 29 August.

Puppetry Wednesdays Creating puppet characters for story-making. For
ages 6-11 years. 26 July, 2, 9, 16, 23 and, 30 August.

Animated Information Thursdays Illustrating your way through the world
of information. Choose your own favourite subject and create your own
information book. For ages 8-13 years. 27 July, 3 , 10 , 17 , 24 and,
31 August.

Workshops run from 11 - 12.30, 1 - 2.30, 3 - 4.30

Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Over 8s may be left in the
workshop but parents/carers will be asked to stay in the building.

Pre-booking is advisable as spaces are limited. Ring 0845 271 0777 or
email info@sevenstories.org.uk.

Special events for all the family

Family Fun weekends-Every Saturday and Sunday during the summer
holidays our special family fun weekends are filled with new activities
and storytelling based on your favourite characters from the world of
children's books.

29-30 July Rainbow Fairies

5-6 August Thomas the Tank Engine Railways

12-13 August Mr Men and Little Miss

19-20 August Happy Birthday Seven Stories

26-27 August Harry Potter


Williams Wordmonger, Man of Letters - Help our resident Wordsearcher on
his quest around the building as he hunts for jokes, rhymes and silly
sentences. Friday 28 July, 4 and 11 August, Wed 16, Friday 25 August and
1 Sept. 11-12.30 and 2-3.30.

Happy Birthday Seven Stories

Monday 14 - Saturday 19 Characters live in and around Seven Stories
but make sure you Watch Out for the Wolf! Is he really a bad guy, or can
he come to the birthday party on Saturday? It's up to you. Fun for all
the family.

Saturday 19 Join in the first birthday party fun at Seven Stories.
Cake, cards, balloons - and of course, party games! Fun for all ages
(but remember to Watch Out for the Wolf...)

A celebration of Storytelling

Catch stories old and new for all the family to listen to or join in
with. Half hour sessions.

Wed 26 July-Chris Bostock

Wed 2 August - Robin Ellwood

Wed 9 August - Claire Morgan

Wed 23rd August-Chris Bostock

Mon 28 August - Adam Bushnell


Coming soon...


Author and Illustrator Events

Check out the website for full details. Coming highlights include:

Philip Ardagh 22 August, Horrible Science Roadshow 23 Sept and Michelle
Paver 30 Sept.


Seven Stories from Seven Stories

Due to changes in scheduling the TV programme Seven Stories from Seven
Stories is now due to be aired from Sunday 3rd September for seven
weeks. For updated information log onto our website
www.sevenstories.org.uk
We hope you all have a fantastic summer holidays and see you soon!

Posted by Barbara-Ann Brown on July 25, 2006 2:38 PM

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