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OKAY so the heatwave is over for now – but we're still forecast a long hot summer this year.
No matter what the weather you're sure to find some enjoyable activities for your whole family. You can become a great detective, enjoy a junior rally driving experience or learn more about the moon on a scientific weekend of discovery – there's something in store for everyone.
Take part in the Robot Dance World Record Attempt!
At KUBE in Dorset (formerly the Study Gallery) next weeked, you could take part in an a world record attempt for the most number of people dancing in a robot-like fashion…
This fun event is happening on Monday the 13th of July at 12 noon in the KUBE courtyard. Everyone attending must wear some form of robot attire so tinfoil and cardboard boxes are more than welcomed!
Several local schools will be participating in this event, and to help get you in the mood there will be robot-related activities such as "Talk like a Robot",fantasy zombie supertoy, make a badge, draw and much more.
To take part in this record attempt, just turn up on the day (preferably with your family and friends to help make up the 300 people required). You can also RSVP on Facebook or download a flyer from the site.
For more information, take a look at the Robot Dance page on the KUBE website.
Junior Rally Driving Experience at MGLive, Silverstone
Calling all budding young drivers! MGLive in Silverstone (in Northampton) is organising a junior rally driving experience for 12-16 year olds next weekend.
This opportunity will see junior drivers leave their computer games behind for a chance to try the real thing. Using specially-adapted MG ZR 1.4 International Group N rally cars on a gravel stage at the circuit, this event is designed to test the drivers control rather than aiming for raw speed. Participants will be fully supervised in cars with instructor cut-out controls (to prevent youngsters from driving too fast around the tight slalom circuit).
The cost for Junior participants is £50 each, which includes: one-to-one instruction in how to move off from a standing start; gear changes; steering control and the use of the hand brake for tight turns. Following their experience in the driving seat, the instructor will take control and provide a high-speed ride around the same course.
Places can be booked for the afternoon of Friday the 10th of July, or the mornings of Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, visit the MGLive events website. To book tickets, you can call 07974725574 or 02476355079.
Greenwich Beer and Jazz Festival
Here's a family-friendly event which we're sure grown-ups will enjoy too! The Greenwich Beer and Jazz festival will take place from the 8th to the 12th of July in the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Alcohol will be served for a wide range of tastes and accompanied by jazz music from The James Taylor Quartet, Los Albertos, Jandira Silva and many more.
Children are welcome to attend before 5pm on any day (the event opens at 10.30am each day) and under fives attend for free.
For more information and a full programme, visit the Greenwich Beer and Jazz Festival website.
Greenwich Film Festival
Staying with Greenwich, we'd like to tell you about the forthcoming film festival which is happening over the weekend of 24th to 26th of July.
This free festival offers a series of free events across the borough showing classic movies that celebrate Greenwich including The Railway Children and Blow Up.
To find out more and read a full programme of events, visit the Greenwich Film Festival page on the Greenwich borough website.
Detective Weekend at Blists Hill Victorian Town
Do you fancy yourself as an amateur sleuth? Perhaps your kids would love to learn more about how detectives solve the most curious of cases?
If so, get yourselves down to Blists Hill Victorian Town on the weekend of 25th to 26th of July to join Sherlock Holmes and Watson and try to solve the mystery of the stolen jewels!
Visitors can follow the trail of clues around the open air museum. Holmes and Watson will be on hand during the weekend to discuss the crime and talk to visitors about past cases, while children can enjoy taking each other's fingerprints; match plaster cast footprints to different shoes and try their hand at forensic science.
Other attractions happening over the Detective weekend include horse-drawn carriage; storytelling, and a mystery performed in mime by Kaleidoscope, Blists Hill’s visiting theatrical group.
Standard admission prices apply, though you can purchase a 12 month pass for access to all 10 of the IronBridge Gorge Museums for just £19.95 per adult and £12.95 per child to visit as many times as you like throughout the year. There are many more events planned for Ironbridge Gorge throughout the summer, so this may prove great value.
For more information about the Detective weekend, take a look at this page. You can also find out more about Ironbridge Gorge and the events happening over the summer by visiting the website.
Fleetwood Transport Festival in Blackpool
Entertainment and fun for all the family is promised at the Fleetwood Transport Festival on Sunday the 19th of July.
There will be vintage, commercial and classic vehicles, motorcycles, bands, street entertainers, dancers, fairground rides, trade & charity stalls and much more!
This free event is being hosted at Lord Street, Fleetwood in Blackpool with no need to book in advance, just turn up on the day.
For more information, pop over to VisitBlackpool.com or call 01253 871271.
Moon Weekend at the Royal ObservatoryTo celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, the Royal Observatory in Greenwich has planned a weekend of family friendly activities.
From the 25th to the 26th of July, you and your family can enjoy:
- Lunar themed shows in the Peter Harrisson Planetarium
- Build your own moon probe
- Ask an astronomer anything you like about the moon and lunar discoveries
Most events are completely free, though planetarium shows incur a small charge. Booking is not required and the fun runs from 1pm to 4.30pm each day.
Visit this page on the National Maritime Museum for more information, driving directions and full details of all events.
We hope you all enjoy the events happening across the country this month!
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