Thursday, August 29, 2013

What's On: Ely and Area Family Events - September 2013

Sunday 1 September

Welney WWT: Summer holiday activities, 9.30am-5.00pm
Daily activities include arts and craft, self-led pond-dipping, stamp trail and butterfly discovery trail. There is a timetable of led activities available each week at WWT Welney Wetland centre over the summer holidays. See website for details.

Monsters University (U): Ely Cinema, 3.00pm
In this prequel to Disney’s hugely successful Monsters, Inc., we find Mike Wazowski (Crystal) and James ‘Sulley’ Sullivan (Goodman) aspiring to frighten the bejesus out of sleeping children and learning their craft at the infamous Monsters University.

Kettle’s Yard: Studio Sundays, 1.00-4.00pm
Drop in practical art workshops for all ages. Join us to make your own artwork inspired by our exhibitions and collection. A chance to explore, chat, sketch, make and play.

Museum of Cambridge Summer Holiday Trail: 'Travels, Tales and Adventures'
Go on a postcard trail around the Museum to discover tales and adventures of travellers heading to mystery locations. Also enjoy your own family holiday adventure into the past with games and activities along the way.

Church Farm: Summer Holiday Fun, 10.00am-5.00pm
Themed animals weeks, crafts, games, animal encounters and more.... Free crafts Monday – Friday. Prize quiz each week - Odd one Out! Games and animal encounters every day. Pig Racing is held every day at 2.30pm.

Monday 2 September

Welney WWT: Summer holiday activities, 9.30am-5.00pm
For information, see 1 September

Church Farm: Summer Holiday Fun, 10.00am-5.00pm
For information, see 1 September

Tuesday 3 September

Welney WWT: Summer holiday activities, 9.30am-5.00pm
For information, see 1 September

Church Farm: Summer Holiday Fun, 10.00am-5.00pm
For information, see 1 September

Wednesday 4 September

Ickworth: A world of wings display, 1.30-2.30pm
One of the most unique bird displays & experiences in the UK. A world of wings join us for a display of some of their birds. With parrots, kingfishers, birds of prey, crows, and more this is a real treat to see these magnificent creatures in action.

Welney WWT: Summer holiday activities, 9.30am-5.00pm
For information, see 1 September

Church Farm: Summer Holiday Fun, 10.00am-5.00pm
For information, see 1 September

Thursday 5 September

Church Farm: Summer Holiday Fun, 10.00am-5.00pm
For information, see 1 September

Friday 6 September

Church Farm: Summer Holiday Fun, 10.00am-5.00pm
For information, see 1 September

Saturday 7 September

40th Haddenham Steam Rally & Heavy Horse Show, from 9.00am
Haddenham Steam Rally is a traditional steam and country fair and has something for everyone. Whether you are an avid steam enthusiast or just looking for a day out with the family there is something for all to enjoy. There are over 600 exhibits from steam engines, Vintage Cars, stationary engines, vintage tractors and Lorries, to the old tyme fair. The extremely popular Heavy Horse Show will celebrate its 26th anniversary on Sunday 8th September, with competitors coming from all over the country to compete.

Fitzwilliam Museum: Family First Saturdays, 2.00-4.00pm
On the first Saturday of each month visit our Fitz Family Welcome Point (Courtyard Entrance) and collect drawing materials, activities and trails to use throughout the Museum, exploring a variety of themes.

Cambridge Botanic Garden: Love Lavender, 11.00am-3.00pm
Fill your house with the smell of lavender. We'll be making lavender hearts, bags and bundles and giving you lots of tips on how to grow and harvest it.

The Duxford Air Show, 8.00am-6.00pm
The Duxford Air Show features an amazing array of aerial displays, from legendary historic aircraft to dynamic aerobatics. IWM Duxford will be open from 8am to 6pm. The flying display will start at 2pm and finish at approximately 5.30pm, leaving plenty of time in the morning to explore the whole of the museum, take part in activities across the site and soak up the atmosphere provided by trade stands.

Pidley International Teddy Bear Freefall Competition, from 10.00am
Ten teddy bears are in the final tough stages of training for the annual Pidley International Teddy Bear Freefall Competition, raising much-needed funds for local charity Pidley Mountain Rescue Team. The charity jump starts at 10.00am on Saturday 7th September at Rookery Farm Fisheries in Pidley, near Huntingdon and is a great day out for all the family; over 500 supporters attending last year’s event with free-entry and parking. The dare-devil professional parachuting teddies, sponsored by local companies, jump one-by-one from a Cambridge Aero Club plane into the skies over Pidley village; each one focused on landing the nearest to the winning pot of honey. The event has plenty of other competitions and activities going on while we wait for the Teddy Bears to jump. Please bring your own well-loved teddy bears as supporters and dressed up in a costume to take part in the ‘Best Dressed Teddy Bear’ competition. Gulliver, our giant straw teddy-bear, returns to help our mascot Pidley Ted greet visitors as they arrive and Bomb Disposal Teddy Bear needs plenty of help in defusing a package using our giant wire buzzer game. The Somersham 1st Brownie Pack will be providing stretcher-bearer services and first-aid to the teddies and thanks also go to Cambridge Aero Club and host farmer Kelvin German at Rookery Farm for their contribution and help on the day.

Sunday 8 September

40th Haddenham Steam Rally & Heavy Horse Show, from 9.00am
For information, see 7 September. Heavy Horse Show takes place today.

The Duxford Air Show, 8.00am-6.00pm
For information, see 7 September.

Milton Country Park: Food, Farming & Countryside Show, 11.00am-3.00pm
This event includes the Milton Produce Show and the Milton Country Park Dog Show, plus local food stalls, information and activities from wildlife and countryside organisations. The Milton Produce Show: The categories include; fruit, vegetables, houseplant, home baking, handicraft and photography. The cost per entry is 50p (children's categories which are free). Please hand completed entry forms into the Visitor Centre, by Sunday 1st September. The Milton Country Park Dog Show: There will be 12 classes, which include a fun scurry, an obstacle course, a fastest sit competition plus cutest puppy, golden oldie and best trick to name but a few. Entries £1.50 per class, register on the day from 11.00am. More details on the Park website at www.miltoncountrypark.org/opus276.html

Open Day at Ely Police Station, 12.00noon-4.00pm
People have the chance to look behind the scenes at Ely Police Station at an open day this weekend.
Visitors can have their fingerprints taken and check out the CCTV systems between 12pm and 4pm on Sunday (September 8). Officers will also be on-hand to discuss local issues and there will be representatives from the ambulance service, Neighbourhood Watch and alcohol and drugs advisory services. There will also be a host of activities for children including a Speed Gun Challenge. Simply turn up on the day between 12pm and 4pm.


Wednesday 11 September

Wicken Fen: Mucky Pups...Ugly Bug Ball, 10.15-11.45am
Seasonal fun, craft and adventure for under 5s. Come and party bug style! Fun and games with an insect-inspired twist. Booking essential.

Ickworth: A world of wings display, 1.30-2.30pm
For information, see 11 September

Thursday 12 September

Wicken Fen: Mucky Pups...Ugly Bug Ball, 10.15-11.45am
For information, see 11 September

Friday 13 September

Ely Heritage weekend - Open Night at Ely Museum, 5.00-8.00pm
Take this free opportunity to visit our bright, friendly local history museum.  Displays include original prison cells, fossils to touch and Roman remains.  We will also be providing free children’s activities.   Last chance to see ‘The Old Gaol’ special exhibition. No pre-booking necessary.

Ely Heritage Weekend - Open Night at Oliver Cromwell's House, 5.00-8.00pm
Ely’s visitor attractions are opening their doors, free of charge, so you can experience these atmospheric buildings after hours. Visit this impressive historic house after dark and experience domestic life in the 17th Century in our re-created period rooms. Venture into the Haunted Bedroom if you dare! Complete your tour with a sample of Cromwell’s Cider and listen to the medieval tunes of Ely’s authentic Pied Piper. No pre-booking necessary.

Ely Heritage weekend - Open Night at Ely Cathedral, 6.30-8.30pm
The Cathedral will be offering Twilight Tours of either the historical West Tower or the world famous Octagon Tower. Places for the tours are limited to two tickets per person. Tours are free but pre booking is essential via website www.elycathedral.org

Ely Heritage weekend - Open Night at the Stained Glass Museum, 6.30-8.30pm
Housed in the South Triforum of Ely Cathedral, we are the only museum dedicated to the art of stained glass in the country. View our many stunning stained glass windows, which date from 1200 to the present day. No pre-booking necessary.

Saturday 14 September

Heritage Weekend - Open Tours
Free events/tours are taking place in the city throughout the day:
·         Old Palace – 10 am to 4 pm, departing every 40 mins
·         Ely Cathedral – West Tower Tour - 10:00am
·         Ely Museum – 11.00am
·         The Stained Glass Museum – 11.00 am and 2.00 pm
·         Ely’s City Guided Walking Tour - 11.30 am
·         Ely Tales Guided Walk - 2.30 pm
·         Oliver Cromwell’s House – 3.30 pm
See link for more details.

Sunday 15 September

Ely Heritage Weekend - Open Houses
Free open houses are taking place throughout the dayPlaces for the tours are limited and must be pre-booked via our website at www.elycathedral.org
·         Prior Crauden’s Chapel – 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
·         Silver Street Cottages – 11 am to 4 pm
·         St Peter’s Church – 11 am to 4 pm
·         Old Porta – Tours, courtesy of Kings School and Ely Society, will run at 2.00, 2.30, 3.00 and 3.30 pm
See link for more details.

Kettle’s Yard: Studio Sundays, 1.00-4.00pm
For information, see 1 September

Wednesday 18 September

Ickworth: A world of wings display, 1.30-2.30pm
For information, see 11 September

Saturday 21 September

Cherry Hinton Festival – Family Fun Day (Spinney School), 12.00noon-4.00pm
Enjoy our FREE activities including: Dress up as a Polar explorer with the Polar Museum and pack a Polar suitcase ready for an expedition to the South Pole; Meet some real scientists from the British Antarctic Survey and see the field camp and tent used in the Antarctic; Physics based experiments to wow the mind; An interactive LED map of the different recycling sites in East Anglia; a Victorian rubbish sorting activity and a 3D glasses making activity with The Museum of Cambridge; Guess what old farming artefacts were used for and make your own cow with the Denny Abbey Farmland Museum; Hands-on maths activities with the volunteer staff and students from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Mathematics; Try 'Smashing Plants' with the Cambridge University Botanic Garden; robot-making workshop; Learn circus skills; Come and enjoy Sausage Fest, with five different sausages for you to choose from. Plus, ice cream, tea and coffee, candy floss, face painting, inflatables and local children's groups. Remember to bring a one pence coin and we will show you how to make and launch a rocket!

Sunday 22 September

Monsters University (U): Ely Cinema, 3.00pm
In this prequel to Disney’s hugely successful Monsters, Inc., we find Mike Wazowski (Crystal) and James ‘Sulley’ Sullivan (Goodman) aspiring to frighten the bejesus out of sleeping children and learning their craft at the infamous Monsters University.

Wednesday 25 September

Ickworth: A world of wings display, 1.30-2.30pm
For information, see 11 September

Saturday 28 September

Welney WWT: Bumblebee survey, 2.30-3.30pm
Each month this summer we will be surveying the bumblebees found at the WWT Welney Wetland Centre.  Join our warden to help us conduct important conservation work for the Bee Conservation Trust. These surveys depend on good to fair weather and take place out on the reserve.

39th Soham Pumpkin Fair 2013, 1.30-5.00pm
Events include Children's Sports Races, Performances by Soham Fenlander Majorette Troupe and St. Andrew’s & The Weatheralls Primary School Pupils. There will be a Funfair along with a wide range of Stalls & Car Boot Sales, Vintage Cars, Tractors & Bygones. There will be a special visit from ‘Mr Pumpkin’!

Sunday 29 September

Kettle’s Yard: Studio Sundays, 1.00-4.00pm
For information, see 1 September

Grafton Kids’ Club, 11.00am-4.00pm
All craft activities are FREE for members of The Grafton Kids' Club – and there is no fee to join. If you would like your child to join The Grafton Kid's Club come along to one of our events, they're on the last Sunday of every month. As a member you will receive a membership card and a free gift every time you attend. Join Gordon The Grafton Gorilla and his gang on the last Sunday of every month, where he will be hosting a 'get-together' between 11am and 4pm. This month: Harvest Festival – kids make and decorate Autumn Food Hampers.

Ramsey Rural Museum: Plough and Country Fayre Day, 11.00am-5.00pm
Plough and Country Fayre Day is one of the Museums most popular days during the year, hundreds of people come from all around to watch ploughing in all its forms, machines and Horses.  The shire horses, prove to be very popular.  The day normally consists of:
·         Tractor Ploughing competitions
·         Heavy Horse ploughing competitions
·         Fun Ploughing
·         Vintage Vehicles
·         Stationary Engines
·         Craft and Trade stalls
·         Food Stalls
·         Licensed Bar
·         Miniature Steam Traction Engines and much more
·         Bargain Barn & Book Sale
·         Refreshments available
·         Children's Activity area


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