Saturday 8th August. The Handlebards present 'As You Like It'. Northumberlandia, Cramlington www.nwt.org.uk Saturday 8th August. Slaley Show. Enjoy a fun-filled day at the Slaley Show, a traditional agricultural show celebrating rural life and community spirit, in a beautiful traditional village. www.slaleyshow.org.uk Sunday 9th August. Game on! FREE EVENT. Arcade games for the buttonbashers. A Lego station for the tiny architects. Board games for the thinkers, the gigglers and the quietly ruthless. All with a lively playlist keeping the room buzzing. Glasshouse, Gateshead. Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th August. Twice Brewed Beer Festival. Family Fun Day includes live music and children's entertainment. www.twicebrewedinn.co.uk Summer Reading Challenge. This is a FREE holiday activity for children aged 4-12 years. Children can read anything they like and in return for their efforts, collect free rewards. You can sign up at your local library or online on the official website. www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk Friday 14th August. Summer nature celebration. FREE EVENT. Celebrate the summer with a fun-filled family day. The Lighthouse Project, Byker. Kids Eat Free. Keep an eye out for restaurants, cafes, pubs and supermarkets across the UK offering free children's meals or £1 dining deals during Summer. Raring2go! WHAT'S ON Friday 14th to Saturday 15th August. Derwent Fest at Derwent Waterside Park. A family-friendly music event with camping option. Day and weekend tickets available. www.watersideparksuk.com Sunday 16th August. The (almost) Complete History of Britain Mud, blood and stiff upper-lips! Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive show that tells the entire story of Britain in under 2 hours. Washington Old Hall www.nationaltrust.org.uk Wednesday 19th August. After the Fire: Hands-on archaeology. FREE EVENT. A fun, interactive activity for families to explore Roman life through real Jh archaeological techniques. UJ'i.. Arbeia Roman Fort, South Shields ·.. .. f/ Saturday 22nd August, NE1's Quayside Carnival. An action-packed family fun day on Newcastle's quayside. FREE, but some activities may require prebooking. Keep an eye out for more details! www.getintonewcastle.co.uk Saturday 22"d & Sunday 23'd August The North East Dog Festival. Kirkley Hall. Under S's FREE. A brilliant end-ofsummer outing for families and dog enthusiasts. There will be dog shows and competitions, demonstrations, stalls and exhibitors, workshops, familyfriendly entertainment and a variety of food and drink stalls to choose from. Tickets can be purchased online. 11
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