Whit Half Term

with Salford Community Leisure

Ordsall Hall

Pop-Up Performances and Family Dance Workshop

Wednesday 27th May
10:30am – 12:30pm
FREE, drop-in

Join us for a special dance takeover by students from MA Dance and Professional Practices at the University of Salford.

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Clay Play

Thursday 28th May
11am & 1pm
£3 per child, booking required

Make some weird and wonderful creations using the clay provided! Let your imagination run wild.

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Decorate our Cardboard Tudor House

Monday 1st June
11:00am – 12:00pm
Free, drop-in

We have constructed a big Tudor house out of cardboard. Come and create some characters to go inside!

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Child writing with quill pen

Meet the Servant: Tudor Writing

Tuesday 2nd June
11:00am – 12:00pm
£1.50 per child, booking required

Practice the alphabet and create a fancy Tudor signature, before helping her write some invitations.

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Tudor Outdoor Fun and Games

Wednesday 3rd June
10:30am – 12:00pm
Free, drop-in

Try your hand at Tudor dancing and games in the gardens.

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Meet the Servant: Make a Beeswax Candle

Thursday 4th June
11:00am – 12:00pm
£1.50 per child, booking required

Join one of the servants of Ordsall Hall to learn how they help keep the house running and make a beeswax candle to take home!

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Libraries

Whit Half Term at Salford Libraries

Discover the fun and exciting free craft sessions running at our libraries across the city!

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Salford Museum & Art Gallery

Decorate a Tile

Tuesday 26th May
11am, 1pm, 2pm
£3 per child, booking required

Decorate your own ceramic tile using the tiles in our Pilkington’s exhibition for inspiration.

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Pick & Mix Playtime

Wednesday 27th May
10:30am & 1:30pm
FREE, drop-in at set times

We will have a variety of zones set up with a range of materials, toys and books for kids to engage with.

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Patterns & Printing

Thursday 28th May
11am, 1pm, 2pm
£3 per child, booking required

Create wonderful patterns by trying different printing techniques.

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Toys through Time

Friday 29th May
10:30am – 12:30pm
FREE, drop-in at set times

Join us to explore toys through the ages and have a go with them yourself! How do they compare with toys today?

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Clay Play

Tuesday 2nd June
11:00am – 12:00pm
£3 per child, booking required

Make some weird and wonderful creations using the clay provided. Let your imagination run wild!

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Storytelling and Craft

Wednesday 3rd June
10:30am – 12:30pm
FREE, drop-in 

Get cosy in our gallery for a storytime, then after the story, children can take part in a simple craft activity.

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The Victorian Washday

Thursday 4th June
11:00am – 12:00pm
FREE, drop-in 

Find out all about the Victorian washday and how much hard work it was! Then see for yourself by having a go.

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Make your Mark: Spring Edition

Friday 5th June
11:00am – 12:00pm
£1 per child, booking required

Contribute to our giant artwork using the materials provided. Make your mark with paint brushes, crayons, or even use your hands and feet!

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Half Term Fun with Active Communities!

Come along and join in a range of fun activities, including football, dance, basketball drama, hockey arts and crafts and much more!

Our holiday camps are dedicated to providing a safe and engaging space, developing fundamental skills, and building confidence and self-esteem. Lunch will be provided.

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Intensive Swimming Lessons

Fast track your child's swimming skills!

It’s been proven that children learn faster and more effectively when they engage in intensive practice sessions. Enrolling your child in our intensive swimming lessons is a great way to help them improve their swimming abilities and build confidence in the water.

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