Half Term activities in Formby

Take the stress out of the upcoming half term with a roundup of all the exciting activities and programmes taking place in Formby and across the borough.

Formby Library

Monday 15th February:

Formby Library - Monday, February 15, Rhyme Time, 10.30am and Story Time, 2.15pm

Thursday 18th February:

Formby Library will also be hosting a Toddler Time on Thursday, February 18 at 10.30am

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Unite Martial Arts in Formby Half Term Camp

United Martial Arts are running another half term camp this February. It will run from

Feb 15th to Feb 19th.

Monday to Friday 9am-3pm. A packed lunch is needed and lots of water. The days consist of lots and lots of games.

There are also themed days too.

Book your places now. Call Tel: 07887691504 or 01704 879580

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Half Term Multi Sports Camp for boys and girls aged 4yrs to 11yrs

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Bowlers Riding School Half Term Activities

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Freshfield Children's Centre

We still have a couple of spaces on our FREE Act Amazing pre-school drama session in half term.

A mixture of drama, singing and dancing, taking the children on a magical pirate adventure! Aimed at age 2½ -5 years.

Thursday 18th February 1:30-2:15pm, all children age 2½-4 years welcome. Call or email Freshfield Children's Centre to book your place asap.....

Book a place at Reception asap as numbers limited. Call 01704 876567 or email ccadmin.freshfield@schools.sefton.gov.uk

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National Trust Red Squirrel Fun Day

Squirrel Fun Day 17th Feb

Make your own Tufty Squirrel Ears - meet our rather large squirrel - find out top tips for Squirrel Spotting - become a squirrologist and simply enjoy yourself.

Book your free tickets: Call Tel: 01704 878591 to let us know you are coming and to check directions or drop in between 11am and 2pm to join in the fun. Some items available for purchase.

Event is free, normal admission charges apply.

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Half Term activities around Sefton by Sefton Council

First up is a return of the popular Be Active programme for children and young people age 3-16yrs. Activities include Football Academy, Dance Workshop, water sports at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre and Splash and Swim sessions at Dunes Splash World in Southport plus much more.

For more information, you can visit the sefton.gov.uk/beactive or contact the team at Active Sefton on 0151 288 6286.

There will be no ‘ssshhh’ in Sefton’s libraries as they continue to be a hive of activity over half-term.

Netherton Library will be taking part in a ‘Birds and Beasts’ themed week with packs available to visitors at the counter, while Southport will be hosting a ‘Surprise!’ theme day on Friday, February 19 at 10.30am.

The popular Baby Bounce sessions, where parents can share nursery rhymes, sing action songs, play bouncing games and use simple musical instruments with their baby or toddle, will be taking place throughout the week at:

• Crosby Library - Tuesday, February 16, 10.30am

• Bootle Library - Thursday, February 18, 2pm

• Netherton Library – Friday, February 19, 11.15am

Story and Rhyme Time session, aimed at under 4s but older siblings welcome, will be taking place at:

• Formby Library - Monday, February 15, Rhyme Time, 10.30am and Story Time, 2.15pm,

• Bootle Library - Tuesday, February 16, 2pm

• Southport Library - Tuesday, February 16 and Wednesday, February 17, 10.30am

• Netherton Library - Wednesday, February 17, 2pm

• Meadows Library (Maghull)- Thursday, February 18, 10.30am and 2pm

• Crosby Library - Story Time, Thursday, February 17, 2.10pm and Rhyme Time, Friday 19, 2.10pm

Formby Library will also be hosting a Toddler Time on Thursday, February 18 at 10.30am while there will be drop-in craft sessions taking place at Netherton and Southport libraries throughout the week.

For more information visit sefton.gov.uk/libraries

Across the borough’s parks and green spaces a number of fun, outdoor activities will be taking place, including:

• Volunteer Activity Days at Botanic Gardens, Southport – Monday, February 15 and Friday, February 19, 9.30am

• Volunteer Spring Clean at Hesketh Park Specimen Garden, Southport – Tuesday, February 16, 10am

• Volunteer Spring Clean at The Stray, Southport – Thursday, February 18, 10am

• Home Tweet Home (Bird Box Workshop) at Waterloo Seafront Gardens – Thursday, February 18, 1pm

• Skate park events at Potters Barn in Waterloo – Thursday, February 18 and Friday, February 19, 5.30pm

• Volunteer Activity Day at Botanic Gardens, Southport – Friday, February 19, 9.30am

• Practical Volunteer Sessions at Hapsford Road Park, Litherland – Saturday, 20 February, 10am

• Practical Volunteer Sessions at Mellanear Park, Litherland – Saturday, 20 February, 1pm

The Atkinson, Southport, is hosting Make It, a free family arts and crafts activities session, in the Art Box on Monday, February 15 from 11.30am – 3pm.

There is also a chance to get up close and personal with the objects from the Ancient Egypt exhibition at one of the two Hands On! sessions taking place on Tuesday, February 16 at 11.30am – 1pm and 1.30pm – 3pm.

For more information visit theatkinson.co.uk

Splash World, Southport’s indoor water park, will be extending its opening hours to 10am-5pm, Monday to Friday and 10am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday.

For more information visit splashworldsouthport.com