AS half-term draws to a close, here's a few ideas of things to do this weekend...
The Selfish Giant, Stockton Arc, on Saturday, 11.30am and 2.30pm
Once upon a time there was the most beautiful garden. A garden where blossom hung from every tree, and the sound of birdsong echoed in every corner. A garden filled with the laughter of children playing, where the gates were always open...
But those days are long since gone. Now there is a high wall around it, built by a monstrous selfish giant, which keeps out all the children, and a sign promises that ‘Trespassers will be prosecuted’. Now people can barely even remember the garden, or the happiness that it once brought to all who played there... until a brave child dares to rediscover what lies within!
Join us as we climb through the cracks in The Selfish Giant’s wall, and find the beauty that lies within the garden, and us all.
Tickets on 01642-525199.
BIG Little Gigs Breakdance Workshop, Darlington Forum on Saturday, 2-3pm
BIG Little Gigs returns in 2018 with something a bit different. Embracing the world of break dancing with a fab, fun workshop with local break dancing legend Tim Smith.
Tim will start with a demo followed by a fun workshop session suitable for all BIG and littles to join in.
Due to space restrictions tickets will be limited for this event and will be available from The Forum on 01325-363135.
White, The Hullabaloo, Darlington, on Saturday, 11:00am, 2:30pm.
White, a playful show for young children aged 2-4 about what happens when colour enters a very white world. With the Catherine Wheels Theatre Company. Tickets on 01325-405405.
Snowdrop walk, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Ripon, on Saturday, 2:00pm-3:30pm.
The chill is starting to ebb and the days are slowly starting to get lighter as winter gradually recedes. Be sure to get outside for some fresh air to make the most of the beautifully soft winter light and keep those winter blues away.
Have a stroll through the estate and relish the spring life that's starting to take hold of the landscape. With snowdrops popping up by the bunch and decorating the abbey grounds, it's a wonderful time of year to venture into the great outdoors. 01765-643198.
LEGO show, Head of Steam Railway Museum, Darlington on Sunday, 11-3pm
Come and see Brick Alley LEGO User Group’s LEGO displays. From LEGO City to Ninjago, Technic and - of course - LEGO trains!
Normal entrance fee. 01325-460532.
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