Things to Do In February

Things to Do In February

Children Pedal Players,Stockbridge Village Library,18th February 2019 2.30pm

Trying to find ways to keep your children entertained during half term?

‘Pedal Players: Mischief through the Ages’ is an exciting interactive play that will give children an ‘out of this world’ experience!

The time machine is broken and the Pedal Players have been stuck in a time continuum, cycling around in circles for centuries. And time is running out. This is where your help is needed…

Get ready to embark on your incredible journey, learning how to become a brave time traveller in the Non-Intergalactic Travellers (N.I.T) training programme. Along the way, you’ll be dealing with mayhem, pulling pranks, and learning cool stories, myths and legends – all while saving the world!

Told through storytelling, original songs, and instruments, and inspired by folklore and heritage, this production will send you on a magical journey across time and space.

Pedal Players is ideal for children aged seven to 11 but all of the family can get involved and enjoy the adventure.

Tickets are just £3 each which you buy in person at each library, by calling 0151 443 5353 or you can book online via Eventbrite where an extra fee applies - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-pedal-players-mischief-through-the-ages-stockbridge-village-library-tickets-54706279956?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

This play is part of the Great Emerging Marvellous (GEM) Places Initiative which is funded through Arts Council England, and brings exciting cultural events and activities to libraries in Knowsley.
 

Activities in Knowsley’s libraries

There’s lots going on for children in Knowsley’s libraries over the half term holiday. All activities are completely free.

Library Date Time Description Age
Halewood Monday 18 February 11am  to 12pm Make a spring lamb mask All ages
Halewood Tuesday 19 February 3.30pm to  4.30pm Get creative with a Bird’s Nest Collage All ages
Halewood Friday 22 February 11am to 12pm Make a love bug All ages
Huyton Monday 18 February 2.30pm to 3.30pm Rainbow themed craft All ages
Huyton Tuesday 19 February 2.30pm to 3.30pm Make your own snakes & ladders game All ages
Huyton Thursday 21 February 11.30am to 12.30pm Chinese dragon mask-making All ages
Huyton Friday 22 February 2.30 pm to 3.30pm More Chinese dragon crafts All ages
Kirkby Tuesday 19 February 10.30am to 11.30am Make a spring wreath Under 5s
Kirkby Tuesday 19 February 3pm to  4pm Crafts with paper bugs Over 5s
Kirkby Thursday 21 February 10am to 12pmDrop-in session Hosted by O2, have a go with a virtual reality headset for an ‘out of this world’ experience. Over 6s
Prescot Saturday 16 February 11am to  12pm Enjoy fun songs and party games Over 5s
Prescot Monday 18 February 3pm to 4pm Make a jester’s hat All ages
Prescot Tuesday 19 February 3pm to 4pm Make ‘Walter wiggly ears’ All ages
Stockbridge Village Tuesday 19 February 12am to 2pmDrop-in session Hosted by O2, have a go with a virtual reality headset for an ‘out of this world’ experience.  Over 6s
Stockbridge Village Tuesday 19 February 2.30pm to 3.30pm Get creative for Chinese New Year All ages
Stockbridge Village Friday 22 February 2.30pm to 3.30pm Jewellery making session Over 5s

Open Art Exhibition

Knowsley’s Open Art Exhibition is an annual showcase of visual art created by the talented people of Knowsley.

The exhibition is open to anyone who lives, works, volunteers, or studies in Knowsley, and the Young Artists Open which is part of the exhibition, is for under 18s and shows off local young talent.

The exhibition is a great way for emerging creatives to see their hard work on display. Entrants are given great creative freedom, with there being no restrictions other than that the art must be 2D and mirror-plated.

The visiting public will be voting for their favourite art piece, giving artists the chance to be awarded prizes and be recognised for their great contribution to the exhibition.

See what talent Knowsley has to offer at the exhibition in Kirkby Gallery, running from Monday 11 February to Saturday 4 May 2019.

Improve your health and wellbeing

Is your New Year’s resolution to spend more time on yourself and look after yourself a bit more, just as you deserve to? Willowbrook Hospice is offering the perfect opportunity for you to do just that.

The fantastic volunteers at Willowbrook’s Holistic Support Services are holding workshops and activities for you to improve your health and wellbeing so you can enjoy some ‘me time’, and support the brilliant charity that has provided care for thousands of local people.

There will be 10 sessions over a 10-week programme, with the first session focusing on developing your confidence, self-esteem and independence. In other sessions, themes will surround creative wellbeing and wellness. You can also take advantage of the complementary therapy on offer.

Each session costs £2 and are on every Tuesday, beginning 12 February. You can choose which ones you want to attend or if you prefer, pay just £5 to experience the programme in one day. Please view the leaflet for more information, including details about times of sessions.

Workshops and activities all take place at The Living Well on Borough Road, St Helens WA10 3RN. The programme needs to be pre-booked so if you are interested, please call Debbie Ryan on 01744 64810 or email debbier@willowbrookhospice.co.uk to book your place.

These sessions are open to anyone in Knowsley and St Helens aged 18 and over.

Willowbrook Hospice in Prescot has provided palliative care for around 8,500 people in St Helens and Knowsley, making their lives as comfortable and joyful as possible. The hospice relies heavily on fundraising efforts to continue with their great work, including providing inpatient beds, day therapy, bereavement support, therapies, and medical and outpatient services. The hospice organises many fundraising events which you can keep up-to-date with on their website.