Authors ~ Storytellers ~ Poets ~ Musicians ~ Acrobats
Discussions ~ Readings ~ Talks ~ Performances

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DAY – for all ages, children, and families, together!
Presented in association with Lower Shaw Farm Children’s Project

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Lower Shaw Farm
West Swindon SN5 5PJ
Tel: 01793 771080
10am-4pm ~ 10th May ~ £5

 

Activities include the following:

Campfire Storytelling with veteran tale-teller John Row by a crackling fire, in the open air, spinning stories old and new from here, there, and everywhere. 
 

Get Creative with Mags Parker. Swindon Museum and Art Gallery invite you to visit Mr Bomford’s Magical Imaginarium, a  pop-up art gallery with a difference, where seeing is believing! An immersive and interactive space for all the family, where you can create works of your own in an  Arts Lab activity station.

Printing Letters with Vicky Hirsch. When printing was brought to England by William Caxton in the 15th century, he made it possible for many more people to read books. Here’s a chance to design, make, and print your own capital letter, inspired by medieval illuminated initials. Open to all ages, including grownups. 
 

Balloonheads and Word Wigs Workshop – with Blue Peter badge-winner Sara-Jane Arbury and Steve Rooney. Create your very own Balloonhead with an acrostic poem of your name, or a friend’s, written as a Word Wig. Creative fun for all ages! 
 

Games Galore with Darine Flanagan - running round games, staying still games, and lots of bits in between. Watching is allowed but joining in is even better!
 

Rhyme Time show with wacky Word Wizard Sara-Jane Arbury and her helper goon Steve Rooney. They’ll take you on a jolly jaunt to the wonderful world of rhyme. Come and enjoy zany names, crazy games, and lots of words that sound the same. If you are young or old, shy or bold, this family show is a ton of fun! P.S. Sara-J and Steve will supply peas and honey but not plenty of money. 
 

Stop Not Being Silly show - with cool clowning Jackie Clementines. A deeply thought-provoking and utterly ridiculous family circus show, with hilarious audience interaction! Expect juggling, beatboxing, equilibristics, physical theatre, and most importantly – scientific reasoning! In his breathtaking acrobatic finale Jackie will attempt to do the silliest thing that anyone has ever done, aiming to show why we should never stop not being silly!

Also, look out for Giant Bubble Installation, Treasure Hunt, Word Games, Talking with Animals, Rope Swinging, and Hammock Jumping! Plenty for all to enjoy down on this farm!