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Half-term events Feb 2007

February half-term, 2007

Monday 12th - Friday 16th February: Lightworks - Peterborough Museum

There is a wide range of fun activities during half-term week, Monday 12th – Friday 16th February to occupy all the family at Peterborough Museum on Priestgate, with an interactive Science exhibition 'Lightworks' and daily family activities. The activities are being produced with Peterborough Family Learning.

'Lightworks' is a touring hands-on exhibition about the properties of light. Visitors can see how mirrors alter their reflection, find out how spectacles work, mix colours in light or have a go at targeting lasers with a variety of interactive displays. The exhibition provides fun and interest for all the family as well as tying in with the national science curriculum for schools.

Visitors can also meet a costumed character each day representing one of history's most famous scientists, Galileo, the creator of the telescope. Each morning Galileo will be in the Lightworks exhibition helping visitors with the displays, whilst each afternoon between 2pm and 4pm he will be leading 'inventing' workshops for children, creating mechanical marvels with junk materials.

Contact the museum on (01733) 343329 or check the website for more details.

Tuesday 13th - Thursday 15th February: Fun filled days for teenage girls - CWRC

The Cambridge Women's Resource Centre (CWRC) is hosting a free event for teenage girls during half-term at their centre in Hooper Street, Cambridge.

All 13-19 year-old girls are welcome to come and take part in these fun-filled days. The activities include kick-boxing, digital photography, dance, art, hair-braiding, music, drama, bead-making and many more. The activities are scheduled throughout all three days, and participants are welcome to come for all or some of the days. The event is free and lunch is provided.

Please call 01223 321148 for more information or to book a place; Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th February, 10.30am - 3.30pm @ Hooper Street, Cambridge.

Tuesday 13th - Saturday 17th February: Oklahoma! at The Cambridge Arts Theatre

Rehearsing for the big numbers!

Presented by The Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society, Oklahoma! tells the story of cowhand Curly and his romance with farm girl Laurey, who has also sparked the interest of Curly's rival, the farmhand Jud. It's a story of community, hope, love and of course a good ol' hoedown! So grab your family and swing on down to Oklahoma at The Arts Theatre (13th - 17th Feb). Performances are at 7.45pm with additional shows on Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm.

Get more information and watch some of the cast in action: It's a musical feast! > "Oooo...klahoma..." > Play the video of rehearsals in action! > Audio and Video links on this page require Realplayer Cambridge Arts Theatre > The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites

Tuesday 13th February: Humpty Dumpty, Haverhill Arts Centre

Humpty Dumpty and the Incredibly Daring Rescue of the Alien Princess in Deep Space. There are two performances of this pantomime-style musical at 11am and 2pm.

Wednesday 14th February: Valentine Crafts, Ely Museum

Valentine crafts workshop for children aged 8 to 14. Admission is £1.50 per child. The event is happening between 2pm and 4pm.

Wednesday 14th February: Hearty Arty Party - Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

The Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, near Ely, is holding a Hearty Arty Party for children aged between 3 and 12-years-old. The event includes fun valentines arts and crafts. There are two sessions: 10.30am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4pm. The cost is £4.25 per child.

Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th February: Noddy at Cambridge Corn Exchange

Come to Noddy's tea party at The Cambridge Corn Exchange. Noddy plans a tea party for his friend Big Ears and PC Plod but the naughty goblins Sly and Gobbo try to spoil the big surprise. The show is ideally suited to 2 to 6 year olds and is full of fun, humour and audience participation for all the family. On Wednesday 14th there is a 3.30pm performance. Thursday 15th has two performances, 10.30am and 1.30pm.

Thursday 15th February: Twilight at the Museums - University of Cambridge Museums

Enjoy an opportunity to view some of the University of Cambridge's museums in a different light during this special free twilight opening event between 4pm and 7.30pm. All of these museums are participating: The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Museum of Classical Archaeology, Scott Polar Research Institute Museum, Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, Whipple Museum of the History of Science, University Museum of Zoology. Entry is free.

Friday 16th February: Wildlife Wonders at Wicken Fen

The Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve near Ely is holding a Wildlife Wonders event for children aged between 5 and 12-years-old. The event includes investigating owl pellets and the winter wildlife of the fen. Also, children can make some cake to take home for their feathery friends. The cost is £4.25 per child.

Friday 16th February: Animal Storytime, Soham Library

Soham Library invites you to come and listen to animal stories, poems and rhymes between 10.30am and 11.30am. Children will meet all sorts of animals, including a toothless shark, a naughty rabbit, noisy jungle animals, scary wolves and some very strange pets. The event is aimed at 3 to 7-year-olds but all ages are welcome. Children are also given a puzzle pack to take home with them.