Family Activities
Monthly groups at Rastrick Library
Rastrick Library would like to invite you and your family to our recurring events. We have something for everyone, take a look!
These events are running on a monthly basis.
Stay and Play Wednesday 10:30 – 12 / For babies and preschool children – term time only
Poetry Group 3rd Thursday every month 2:30 Readers Group 3rd Thursday every month Family Board Games 2nd Saturday every month 10:45 Craft Group 2nd Tuesday every month 10:30 Rastrick Local History Group 2nd Tuesday every month Photography Group 4th Saturday every month 10:30 Knit and Natter 1st and 3rd Saturday every month 10:30 History help afternoon every Tuesday 2 – 5 Digital help afternoon every Thursday 2 – 4:30 |
For more information, please contact Rastrick Library on 01484 714858 or just walk in!
Address: 38 Crowtrees Ln, Brighouse HD6 3NE
Please note: On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays the Library closes between 1pm – 2pm.
Monthly groups at Rastrick Library
Rastrick Library would like to invite you and your family to our recurring events. We have something for everyone, take a look!
These events are running on a monthly basis.
Stay and Play Wednesday 10:30 – 12 during termtime
For babies and preschool children
Poetry Group 3rd Thursday every month
Next on 18/11/2021 at 2:30pm
Family board games 2nd Saturday every month
Next on 13/11 10:30am
Rastrick Local History Group 2nd Tuesday every month
Next on 9/11 at 5pm
Photography Group 4th Saturday every month
Next on 27/11 10:30
For more information, please contact Rastrick Library on 01484 714858 or just walk in!
Address: 38 Crowtrees Ln, Brighouse HD6 3NE
Please note: On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays the Library closes between 1pm – 2pm.
Sparks! Half Term Fun – Spooky Shibden
Join us for spooky stories around Shibden Hall and then make a spooky decoration for your own house onThursday 27 October from 11am to 12pm, 1pm to 2pm and 2pm to 3pm.
At Shibden Hall, Lister’s Road, Halifax, HX3 6XG
Adults: £4.50 / Children 5-16 years, Senior Citizens, Passport to Leisure: £3.50 / Family (2 adults, 2 children): £12.50 / Group of 10 or more: £3.50 per person
To book a place please call 01422 352246
FREE fun at Eureka for children with visual impairments aged 3 to 11 this Sunday
Enjoy 2 hours of FREE family activities and fun at the Eureka Super Sunday Club for children aged 3 to 11 with visual impairments.
Sunday 11 September – 10am to 12noon
At Eureka Children’s Museum, Discovery Road, Halifax, HX1 2NE
All families attending will be given a free annual pass to Eureka! – To book your place call Coral on 01422 330069
The adventures of Walter Lemonface – FREE interactive show
Ever wanted to control what happens in a cartoon?
Now you can in this fun-filled experience for the whole family.
Join adventurer, fearless inventor and connoisseur of carrots, Walter Lemonface as he hunts for Rhubarb Ogres, battles ghosts and finds adventure around every corner.
Wednesday 17 August – FREE 20 minute shows
At Halifax Central Library, Northgate, Halifax, HX1 1UN
Sure Start summer activities in Brighouse
Enjoy a family gathering or penalty shoot out in Lower Valley with Sure Start summer activities for all the family next month.
Family Gathering on Friday 12 August – 10am to 12pm
All things fun One off event for children up to age 8 years at Whinney Hill Community Centre, Whinney Hill Park, Brighouse, HD6 2NQ – Book by contacting the Training Team on 01422 266197
Penalty Shoot Out on Thursday 25 August – 10am to 11.30am
Fun for the entire family at this one off event suitable for children aged 2 to 6 at Wellholme Park Children’s Centre, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 4AF – Book by calling 01484 714768
For other events and news from Sure Start Children’s Centres visit surestartchildrenscentresnhp.org.uk
Summer Thursdays at Kershaws Garden Centre
Kershaws Garden Centre are once again holding the popular children’s craft sessions to entertain the younger members of the community over the coming holiday period.
Join in anytime between 10am and 12noon on the following dates’
- Thursday 28 July – Paint a Pot
- Thursday 4 August – Pirates & Fairies
- Thursday 11 August – Dinosaurs & Butterflies
- Thursday 18 August – Scarecrows
- Thursday 25 August – Ocean Porthole
- Thursday 1 September – Paint a Pot
There will be a £1 charge for materials and extra for large pots. For information contact Kershaws Garden Centre on 01484 713435
Free Super Sunday & Holiday Clubs at Eureka
Eureka has places available at its free clubs and they’d love for you to join them! The clubs last two hours starting at 10am and involve a mix of play, craft activities and gallery exploration. Oh, and remember, they’re completely FREE!
Clubs coming up are:
- Sunday 2 October – Autism Early Years Club
- Sunday 6 November – For children with autism, aged 7-11
- Sunday 4 December – For children with Down Syndrome, aged 3-11
Clubs are run by trained, dedicated Enablers. The whole family is welcome and clubs are not only great fun, but also an opportunity to meet other families, chat and share experiences.
Places must be booked in advance and clubs are often fully booked, so if you’d like to go along please call on 01422 330069 as soon as possible.