We have been chatting for a while about getting some new head shots done and we finally managed to book a date with Amber from Parker Wilson Photographers. So many people have said they would love to see more of us on our socials, and now we finally have some great new photos to share We wanted our headshots to really reflect Newbury / West Berkshire, so we chose a relaxed walk and talk shoot along the canal. Amber was brilliant from start to finish and put us completely at ease and even with the unpredictable weather (at least it wasn’t raining for once!), the whole experience felt easy and enjoyable. Nothing felt awkward or posed, and she captured us so naturally. We finished up with a coffee at the Waterside Centre and spent the next hour chatting about life, business, and motherhood - it honestly felt more like catching up with a friend than being on a photoshoot, which says everything about how comfortable she makes you feel. Amber offers a range of photography packages, including the most beautiful family and newborn sessions, as well as her new mini photoshoots! We honestly cannot recommend her enough. If you are looking for relaxed, natural images that really feel like you or you want to capture special moments for you and your family book Amber today! ✨ WBFL members receive an extra digital image free with their base package (worth £35). ✨ If you have been putting off new photos — this is your sign 📸

VICTORIA PARK The playground at Victoria Park  is one of Newbury’s most popular family destinations.Located right in the centre of town, alongside the Kennet & Avon Canal and close to Parkway Shopping, the playground is easy to reach. The park has some great features (some are currently out of action and are being repaired). The park has 2 areas, for younger and older age groups. It has a great climbing frame for the little ones with 3 slides, 4 swings, a zip wire, and plenty more for all ages. There is also many more things to do in Victoria Park: Adventure Golf Boating pond Skatepark Children’s splash park from May to September Bandstand with events throughout the spring and summer months Play areas suitable for toddlers and older children including an accessible roundabout and seesaw Tennis courts Outdoor gym equipment NATURE DISCOVERY CENTRE, THATCHAM If you’re looking for a family day out that mixes play, nature, and adventure , the Nature Discovery Centre  in Thatcham is hard to beat. There are 2 great playgrounds playground, where little explorers can climb, swing, and slide while you enjoy the fresh air (and maybe a takeaway coffee from the café!). The walk around the lake is perfect for toddlers. The cafe sells duck food, so do grab some before you head out on a walk! Keep your eyes peeled for dragonflies, herons, and even the odd kingfisher. The on-site café  has you covered with sandwiches, cakes, and coffee. There’s indoor seating with a little activity area, as well as a viewing area upstairs. The outdoor terrace is lovely when the sun is out, and looks over the lake. Don’t miss the year-round children’s activities . Seasonal trails, bug hunts, craft workshops, and the much-loved Nature Tots  sessions give kids a chance to get hands-on with wildlife and learn through play.

The days are starting to get longer and brighter and spring is almost in the air! Enjoy theatre productions and family-friendly shows this half term. Wrap up warm and grab some fresh air and don’t miss the chance to see the amazing snowdrops at Welford Park in full bloom! THEATRE, ARTS AND CRAFTS Shrek the Musical Where: Arlington Arts When: 14th - 19th Feb Cost: £22 plus £1 fee Looking Glass Theatre are delighted to bring Shrek the Musical to life, live on stage! Get up close to your favourite characters in this immersive retelling, the perfect family half term experience. WBFL members receive 20% off food and beverage at Arlington Arts! Terrazzo Earring Workshop Where: The Base, Greenham When: 14th Feb - 10am-12pm Cost: £30 Choose from a wide range of colours and learn the terrazzo technique to create up to 2 pairs of earrings. Street Art Workshop Where: The Base, Greenham When: 14 Feb - 2pm - 4pm Cost: £40 Suitable for ages 10 - 16 Create your own street art with street artist Kevin Waite. Children’s Glass Fusing – Decorated Heart Where: City Arts When: 14 Feb – 10am to 11am Cost: £24 This workshop is aimed at children’s 5 – 11 years old Make a fused glass Decorated Heart to be mounted on a tea light or hung as a window or wall hanging Create a Willow Heart Where: City Arts When: 15th Feb – 10am to 12 noon Cost: £20 A fun, eco-friendly activity that’s perfect for getting creative with natural materials Holiday Art Club (ages 6-11) Where: The Base, Greenham When: 16th - 19th Feb  - 10am - 12pm  Cost: £12.50 per class Mon 16: Pop Up Places Tues 17: Felt Monsters Wed 18: Animal Marionette Puppets Thurs 19: Clay games Mosaic Frames for Children Where: City Arts When: 16th February 10 am to 12 Cost: £25 Aim at ages 8+. In this fun workshop, children will start by painting a plywood frame, then design and decorate it using ceramic and glass mosaic tiles in their own colours and patterns Children Pottery Wheel Throwing Where: City Arts When: 16th Feb - 2 to 4pm Cost: £45 This workshop is suitable for children over 7 and teens Tree Stump Printing on paper and textiles Where: City Arts When: 17th Feb - 10 to 12 noon Cost: 10 to 12 noon A nature printing workshop suitable for children of all ages. Winter Print for children (Gelli Plate) Where: City Arts When: 17th Feb - 2 to 3:30pm Cost: £18 Kids will explore contact printing and Gelli plate printmaking using leaves, feathers, and other natural materials. Yarn Winding and Collage (ages 12+ ) Where: The Base, Greenham When: 22nd - 3pm Feb -4:30pm Cost: £35 Learn the art of yarn winding and make your own miniature textile artwork. Create and Make Where: Corn Exchange When: 16th - 20th Feb Cost: Standard Day £37.50 / Extended Day £42.50 Suitable for primary school children aged 4 - 11 Activities include arts and crafts, drama and more! Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show Where: Corn Exchange When: Sat 14th Feb  1:30pm and 4:00pm Cost: Full price £18.75 / Child price £17.75 / Family ticket (2 children, 2 adults) £69 Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to the Corn Exchange, bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! Arts and Crafts and Cookie decorating Where: Bucklebury Farm When: 16th,17th, 18th Feb Cost: £10 entry to the farm. £5 for cookie Decorating and £3 for arts and crafts WBFL members receive 10% off farm entry during weekends and holidays, as well as in the cafe and farm shop! Play in a Da y Where: Water Mill Theatre When: 16th Feb  9:00am and 4:00pm Cost: £45 For ages 5-11. Participants will work with two facilitators to create their own short play in just one day, which they will perform at 3.30pm. Jack and the Beans Talk Where: Shaw House When 16th Feb 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM and 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Cost: £7-£10 The performance is 45 minutes with time at the end to meet the puppets. Suitable 3-7 years, but younger and older children are welcome Stage Combat Workshop Where: Water Mill Theatre When:17th Feb  9:00am and 1:00pm (3 hours each) Cost: £25 Learn how battles are staged in theatre. Movie in the Hall: Fantastic Mr Fox Where: Shaw House When: 17th Feb. Doors open at 10am, film starts at 10.30am. Cost: Adults £5 Child £3 Family Fun Day Swallows & Amazons Where: Watermill Theatre When: 18th Feb  10:00am and 2:00pm Cost: £7 Most suitable for ages 2-7. There will be craft activities, youth theatre taster sessions, storytelling, a secret trail around the gardens and more. Cinderella 2 After the Ball Panto Where: Kennet School, Thatcham When: 19th-21st Feb Cost: £14 Family Ticket - £48 FAMILY FUN Enchanted Afternoon Tea Where: Orida Hotel Newbury When: 16th Feb Cost: One Child and Two Adults: £22.00. One Child and One Adult: £20:00 Enjoy finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and pastries as well as arts and crafts. WBFL members receive 10% off the above, as well as many other perks! Museum Explorers Where: West Berkshire Museum When: 17th Feb. 10:30-12:00 Cost: Free A relaxed morning for children with additional needs and their families to enjoy the Museum. Valentines Disco Where: Bucklebury Farm When: 20th Feb Cost: £12 per child. Adults free Valentines Disco in the Playbarn. Includes a party tea for the children ( Pizza and pasta), lots of fun, as well as admission to the farm per ticket after 3pm. Teddy Bear Take Over - Milestone Museum Where: Milestone Museum When: 14 Feb - 22 Feb Cost: Adult - £19.50, Child (Age 5 - 15) £13.50 Fairground games, Board Games, Arcade Games, Pub games and a Teddy Bear hospital. Welford Park Snowdrops Where: Welford Park When: 28th Jan - 1st March. (closed Mondays) 11:00-17:00 Cost: From £6 per child and £11 per adult (prices vary) Have a family walk around the Welford Estate and view the incredible display of snowdrops. Read more here: WELFORD PARK SNOWDROPS OUTDOORS: Naturally Curious Play: Where: YMCA activity centre, Padworth When: 17th & 20th Feb Cost: 1 child - £10, 2 children - £17 Woodland based play sessions for children under 5 years to play, explore and be surrounded by nature. ' Hop into the wild’ family trail Where: Basildon Park When: 14 Feb to 8 March Cost: This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue Discover the ‘Hop into the wild’ family trail, with storytelling and outdoor play Bale Play in the Barn Where: High Lodge Farm, Abingdon When: 14th-22nd Feb, (9am–11am, 11:30am–1:30pm, 2pm–4pm Cost: Child - £7. Adult - £3. under 1's free Bale Play in the Barn offers a safe, all-weather adventure for young explorers aged 1–14 years. With designated play spaces for under-5s, small bale play, a sandpit and ride-on toys We will continue to update the guide, so do keep checking back. Event times and dates may also change. Please confirm with the venue before heading out! Have a wonderful Half Term!

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