Document 6579896
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Document 6579896
Your Half Term Oct What’s On 2014 the family host to fun and frolics for all October half-term is set to play carving pkin pum spooky sleepovers and across Carmarthenshire; from inside Look ing! ibeast hunts and potion mak classes to bat detecting, min to find out more... DAILY Minibeast Hunt - 11am-12pm Go hunting in our purpose-developed minibeast area, complete with plant pots, old rotting logs, and other dark and damp places minibeasts love to call home! You can also make your very own sticky snail to take home! Family bird watching - 1pm to 2pm Join us in the observatory to use binoculars and a telescope to watch the birds. Use books and ID guides to identify them, and see how many different species you can spot! Pond Dipping - 2.30pm Join us at the pond zone to use nets to catch the wide variety of creatures swimming around including fish, newts & great diving beetles! @ National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne Go Bonkers for Conkers Consider yourself a conker connoisseur or a chestnut champion then you’re in luck, as we are hosting a conker competition of grand proportions this half term. Call: 01558 668768. Sunday 26 October Spooky Nature Night @ WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre the Calling intrepid young adventurers wanting to explore nd Wetla li Llanel spooky side of wetland wildlife, the WWT tial essen ng Booki e. Centre is hosting a special ‘Spooky Natur Call: 01554 741087 Organised Kaos - Circus Skills Workshop @ Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli, 11am Join in the fun, take part and learn new skills in this exhilarating and exciting. Eight-years-old and over. Call: 0845 2263510 @ Amman Valley Leisure Centre Snorkelling - Over 8’s Netball - 9-12 years Call: 01269 594517 Fo the stllow ory... @ Heatherton Park Enjoy a range of activities for the whole family. Call: 01646 652000 @ WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre Call: 01554 741087 Monday 27 October Castl Princes & es @ Brechfa, nr Carmarthen Brechfa family trail A new family bike trail has opened in Brechfa Forest. The Derwen trail enables families and beginners to enjoy the beauty of ancient natural woodland as it snakes through 10km of Brechfa forest. Call: 0300 065 3000 @ Dre-Fach Felindre, Llandysul National Wool Museum Various activities taking place including guided tours around the museum, village trails, a spinners, weavers and dyers class, crochet workshop and more. Call: 01559 370929 @ Henllan, Newcastle Emlyn Teifi Valley Railway The steam locomotives in October will be mainly diesel-hauled. Call: 01559 371077 Castles and Princes Follow the story at Swansea, Laugharne, Pembroke, Carmarthen, Carreg Cennen and Dinefwr Castles. Pinocchio @ Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli and Featuring catchy songs, stunning scenery and costumes show this try, puppe spectacular ultra violet glow-in-the-dark is a real treat for all the family! Produced by Starbright Entertainments. Call: 0845 2263510 Big Family Sports Day followed by evening entertainment with Danielle Stacey @ Gateway Holiday Park, Llanelli Call: 01554 771202 Sport activities for 6 to 11year olds @ St Clears Leisure Centre Call: 01994 231253 Find out more www.discovercarmarthenshire.com CarmarthenshireCC @Carmscouncil Tuesday 28 October Organised Kaos - Circus Skills Workshop @ Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen, 11am Join in the fun, take part and learn new skills in this exhilarating and exciting.8 years old and over. Call: 0845 2263510 Spooky Tuesday @ Ffos Las Racecourse, Trimsaran Arts & crafts & face painting for the children with under 18 going FREE when accompanied by a paying adult! The perfect fun day out for the half term holidays! Tickets from £10 when booked in advance. Call: 01554 771202 Sport activities for 6 to 11 year olds @ St Clears Leisure Centre Call: 01994 231253 Wednesday 29 October Scarlets Heritage Tour @ Parc y Scarlets Stadium, Llanelli Discover the world famous rugby club through a range of visitor experiences and learning opportunities from 1872 onwards using audio, visual and interactive. Every Wednesday and Friday afternoon. Call: 01554 783900 Sport activities for 6 to 11 year olds @ St Clears Leisure Centre Call: 01994 231253 Organised Kaos - Circus Skills Workshop @ Miners Theatre, Ammanford, 11am Join in the fun, take part and learn new skills in this exhilarating and exciting.8 years old and over. Call: 0845 2263510 Thursday 30 October Strawberry Cream Tea @ Gwili Steam Railway Carmarthen Enjoy Afternoon Cream Tea on the steam train with fresh strawberries, local preserves, clotted cream and two large scones. Meander through the Gwili valley while your afternoon tea is served in the dining car. Booking essential Call: 0845 2263510 Pumpkin Felting @ Discovery Centre, North Dock, Llanelli Discover, learn and create at Vintage Falls Emporium inside the Discovery Centre. Join needle felted artist/instructor Rhian Doyle and master the art of Felting. Cost £3 Call: 01554 777744 FREE Beginners Golf Classes for juniors @ Glyn Abbey Golf Club, Trimsaran Carmarthenshire's number one junior golf development site is offering a fantastic opportunity for any child thinking of taking up the sport by holding free golf day.The main golf course, the 9 hole short course and practice facilities will all be available free of charge throughout the day. All tuition will be with Welsh PGA Professional of the year and Carmarthenshire Community Coach of the Year Mike Davies. Call: 01554 810278 Kiddies Game Show Day @ Gateway Holiday Park, Llanelli Call: 01554 771202 Active Story Trail - Under 8’s @ Amman Valley Leisure Centre Call: 01269 594517 Open Play Area Day @ Gateway Holiday Park, Llanelli Entry to the play area just £1 with activity stations such as face painting, arts and crafts and visits from Max and Gloria followed by an evening of entertainment with Mark Wilkes. Call: 01554 771202 Spooktacular Pool Party Over 8’s and must be able to swim a length @ Amman Valley Leisure Centre Call: 01269 594517 Kiddies talent show with adults karaoke in the evening and chance to win £25 vouchers @ Gateway Holiday Park, Llanelli - 1pm Call: 01554 771202 Active Story Trail - Under 8’s @ Amman Valley Leisure Centre Call: 01269 594517 Friday 31 October Scarlets Heritage Tour @ Parc y Scarlets Stadium, Llanelli Discover the world famous rugby club through a range of visitor experiences and learning opportunities from 1872 onwards using audio, visual and interactive. Every Wednesday and Friday afternoon. Call: 01554 783900 Halloween Party @ Discovery Centre, North Dock, Llanelli Vintage Falls Emporium is throwing a Halloween party for children. Adults can join in on the fun too, sing, dance and be silly with your kids every chance you get. Booking essential. £3 Call: 01554 777744 Hockey @ Amman Valley Leisure Centre Call: 01269 594517 Children’s Halloween Party followed by evening entertainment with Hannah @ Gateway Holiday Park, Llanelli - 5pm Call: 01554 771202 Spooky Halloween Day @ Kidwelly Castle Join in a Halloween-themed trail and listen to spooky tales. Prize for the first 50 children taking part Call: 01554 890104 Haunted Sleepover on All Hallows’ Eve @ Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandelio Calling all brave souls - Newton House will be offering a spooky sleepover for those courageous enough to brave the fourth most haunted house on the National Trust’s roster. £27pp inc. buffet dinner & breakfast Call: 01558 824512 Saturday November 1 ing Football Tournament (Boys and Girls), even y Part ween entertainment and Adults Hallo @ Gateway Holiday Park, Llanelli - 1pm Call: 01554 771202 Go Underground with the Romans @ Dolaucothi Gold Mines Step back in time by 2,000 years at the UK’s oldest known Roman gold mine. Daily underground tours throughout Half Term. Family tickets available Call: 01558 650177 Rookies Lifeguard - Over 8’s @ Amman Valley Leisure Centre Call: 01269 594517 Murder Mystery Evening @ Aberglasney Mansion Join renowned Murder Mystery Company and Orient Express regulars ‘Murder on the Menu’ for a special tour of Aberglasney Mansion, including some of the upstairs rooms not normally accessible to the public. On this tour you are the detectives working to solve the mystery of ‘Silver in the Blood’. Call: 01558 668998 Sunday 2 November ow Night Halloween Game Sh Park, Llanelli @ Gateway Holiday Call: 01554 771202 All information correct at time of print. There is a charge for some of the activities. Please check with the activity provider for further details. If you have an event taking place during the Christmas school holidays then contact [email protected] 14 November Carmarthen Xmas Lights Switch on Launching Christmas in the town with choral singing, brass band & fireworks display off the historic Carmarthen Castle 21 November Llanelli Xmas Carnival @ Spring Gardens, Llanelli Thousands join together to help Llanelli enter the Christmas period with various entertainment from live music, children’s fun fair, fireworks, Christmas light turn on and a large carnival parade. 22 November Carmarthen Reindeer Day The annual visit from the famous Cairncorn Reindeer from the Highlands of Scotland 23 November Llanelli Reindeer Parade Cairncorn Reindeer from the Highlands of Scotland visit the St Elli Shopping Centre. 21-23 November Llandeilo Festival of Senses Huge range of entertainment throughout the town with stalls brimming with Christmas present ideas. 29 November Ammanford Xmas Lights Switch on A traditional fun fair, World Record bid for most snowmen, switching on of lights, fireworks display & a visit from Father Christmas. 3 December Newcastle Emlyn Victorian Night The town joins together to enjoy late night opening, shire horse and cart rides a Victorian fun fair and stalls through the main street. Ten pin bowling • Play area • Great food Fun for all the family To book call 01267 225990 visit www.xcelbowl.co.uk Colouring competition A free bowling lane for one hour for a family of 4 is on offer to one lucky winner of the Half Term colouring competition. Colour in this picture and send it to Communication, County Hall, Carmarthen, SA31 1JP Name: ............................................... Address: ................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................... ........................................................... Tel: ............................................................ Closing date by 7 Nov 2014