www.hants.gov.uk/wdc

The Summer Reading Challenge

Arise, Sir Crawley of Winchester!

2 Box Office 01962 873603

How to sign up to the reading challenge

The Summer Reading Challenge is a free

national programme to support children’s

reading. Reading levels can drop over the

6 week holiday and we’re working hard to

make books and libraries fun this summer.

Sir Crawley will be visiting Schools over

the Summer term and further information

about the reading challenge, as well as our

events and activities are available at

www.hants.gov.uk/wdc

The Reading Challenge starts on the 15 July

and finishes on the 15 September.

We look forward to welcoming you this summer.

Graeme Pick

Winchester Discovery Centre Manager

1.

Visit the Winchester Discovery Centre

from the 15 July 2014.

2.

Speak to one of our friendly Summer

Reading Challenge experts – takes no

more than 3 minutes to sign up.

3.

Collect your free ticket to one of

the shows on page 3.

Each child that signs up will be eligible for

one child and one adult ticket.

NOTES TO PARENTS

Welcome to Castle Crawley!This summer the Winchester Discovery Centre is being transformed into

Castle Crawley, home of the heroic Sir Crawley of Winchester. Sir Crawley

will be our host for the Summer Reading Challenge in 2014 and will be helping kids

aged 4–11 through the Mythical Maze as they complete their challenge. Children

can join Sir Crawley on his adventures by completing the six book challenge

earning stickers, rewards, and free tickets to special events along the way.

The Reading Challenge is suitable for all abilities and totally free; children

borrow and read any six books over the summer and collect stickers to mark

their progress. To help them along their way every child who starts the Challenge

can earn a Golden Ticket to one of our exclusive Summer Reading Challenge

Events (subject to availability). We’ve also got a whole summer of fun workshops,

storytelling sessions, film screenings and lots, lots more planned.

Disabled and non-

disabled children

welcome at all events

Sir Crawley

photography by

Gilbert Yates

Supported by

Meet Horrible Science Illustrator Tony De SaullesCome and meet the amazing illustrator Tony De Saulles. Most famous for his

hilarious drawings in the Horrible Science books, find out how Tony makes his horrid

illustrations in this exclusive event. Recommended for ages 6+

Meet Sir Charlie Stinky Socks creator Kristina StephensonMeet Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and hear his wonderful creator Kristina Stephenson

talk about the Sir Charlie… books. She might even bring along a life sized Nobbly

Goblie to help her! (Stinky Socks not required!) Recommended for ages 4+

Beast Quest ShowCalling all valiant Beast Quest fans! Help the good wizard Aduro – In this interactive

event, help the good wizard Aduro solve cryptic puzzles and free the beasts from

Malvel’s evil spell and participate in a Beast Quest Tournament Also get a sneak

peek of Adam Blade’s new series, Sea Quest! Exclusive Beast Quest and Sea Quest

goodies for every contestant. Recommended for ages 7+

Event supported by Orchard Books.

Rainbow Fairies CelebrationRainbow, Jewel or Petal? Who’s your favourite fairy? Rainbow Magic is the number

one bestselling series for girls, and they’ve just marked the 10th anniversary of their

first book being published – so come along and join in the celebration! Get out

your wings and fly along for some fairy fun, glittery games and plenty of pretty

prizes. Recommended for ages 5+

Event supported by Orchard Books.

Fri1 Aug

10.30am

Golden Ticket Events

Mon18 Aug

Fri22 Aug

10.30am and 2pm

10.30am

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Meet Horrible Science Illustrator Tony De Saulles

The Summer Reading Challenge is totally free and available to

everyone aged 4–11. By simply coming into the Discovery Centre and

signing up to the challenge every child can earn a Golden Ticket for

these fab events. Numbers are limited so sign up before it is too late.

Tue29 Jul

10.30am

talk about the Sir Charlie… books. She might even bring along a life sized Nobbly

Recommended for ages 4+

Calling all valiant Beast Quest fans! Help the good wizard Aduro – In this interactive

Swords and Stories Join TreeCreeper on an epic interactive

story walk adventure where YOU control what

happens on the quest! You are also invited

to decorate and customise your very own

wooden sword to help you on this mystical

mission. Recommended for ages 4+

9.30am, 11am, 1pm

and 3pm £9 per child

(includes a sword to take home)

Tue26 Aug

happens on the quest! You are also invited

to decorate and customise your very own

wooden sword to help you on this mystical

and 3pm £9 per child

(includes a sword to take home)

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25 Jul — 27 Jul

Tue12 Aug

Mon18 Aug

Winchester Science FestivalFamily Fun at the Winchester Science Festival

Hands-on Science activities

for enthusiasts of all ages –

visit www.winchesterscifest.org or see

pages 20–21 for details.

LEGO Workshop DayCome and join the Certified LEGO Professionals

from Bright Bricks in making a giant Castle

Crawley from LEGO. Entry price includes £5

worth of LEGO to take home plus expert tuition

from the LEGO professionals. Places are limited,

so don’t miss your chance to build your own part

of Castle Crawley. For ages 5+

10am, 11.30am, 1pm,

2.30pm and 4pm £9

(includes £5 LEGO to take home)

George and the Dragon make and takeFree drop in make and take activity suitable for 8+

Make your own George and the Dragon

figures from a Medieval ‘Mummers’ play,

follow the original script or make up you own.

Will St George triumph or will the Dragon live

to fight another day? It’s up to you!

All materials provided. Parental supervision is required

at this event.

Sessions last one hour. Children under 8 MUST be

accompanied by an adult. Parents of Children 8 and over

do not have to stay but must complete a consent form. Adults

do not need to buy a ticket

Sessions last one hour and will be held on the Discovery

Centre Terrace, weather permitting, otherwise will be moved

inside. Places are limited. Tickets essential in advance.

A TreeCreeper event in association with Spinney Hollow.

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28 July

Lost and Found… and more!

Interactive storytelling for ages 3+

based on the books by Oliver Jeffers.

30 July

The Smartest Giant in Town… and more! Interactive

storytelling for ages 3+ based on

the books by Julia Donaldson.

4 August

Mog the Cat… plus meet

Mog! Interactive storytelling for

ages 4+ based on the books by

Judith Kerr.

5 August

Kipper… and more!

Interactive storytelling for

ages 3+ based on the

books by Mick Inkpen.

6 August

We’re Going On A Bear Hunt…

and more! Interactive storytelling for ages 3+

based on the books by Michael Rosen.

8 August

A Bear Called Paddington…

Interactive storytelling for ages 4+ based on the

books by Michael Bond.

9 August

Funnybones Interactive storytelling for

ages 4+ based on the books by Janet and

Allen Ahlberg.

11 August

Abney and Teal Interactive storytelling

for ages 3+ based on the CBeebies show.

16 August

Winnie the Witch… and more

– plus meet Winnie!

Interactive storytelling

for ages 4+ based on

the books by

Korky Paul.

15 August

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant… plus meet Elmer!

Interactive stoytelling for ages 3+

based on the books by David McKee.

19 August

Traditional Fairytales Interactive

storytelling for ages 4+.

Come and join our resident storyteller as we read some of the greatest children’s

storybooks of all time together on our big screen. Storytelling sessions start at

10.30am on selected days through the holidays and last for 45 minutes. Sessions

cost £2 per person or a family of 5 for £5. Tickets required in advance.

Tickets are available via the website www.hants.gov.uk/wdc by calling

01962 873603 or in person from the Discovery Centre.

Interactive Storytelling SessionsCome and join our resident storyteller as we read some of the greatest children’s

10.30am on selected days through the holidays and last for 45 minutes. Sessions

Interactive Storytelling Sessions

ages 4+ based on the books by Janet and

Interactive storytelling

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Summer Holiday

WorkshopsStitch, Stick, Sew

29 July 10am

2 hours – ages 8+ £9

Design and make a crest for your castle.

Let your imagination run wild and use felt,

material, ribbons and buttons to create your

finished masterpiece. Materials provided.

Monster T-Shirts

1, 7 August 10am

6 hours – ages 5+ £18 or two for £28

Creative writing and t-shirt printing. Bring

a light coloured t-shirt with you and combine

creative writing and design skills to create

a monster! In the morning you’ll work with a

published poet to bring your character to life,

and in the afternoon artist Lucy McLoughlin will

help you design and print a monstrous t-shirt.

Riddle Making

4 August

10am for 2 hours – ages 5–8 £9

1pm for 2½ hours – ages 8+ £10

Write rotten riddles with a published poet.

Come and see if you can solve

The rotten riddles that await

Then learn some really simple skills

So then your own you can create!

Mythical Animation Masterclass

4, 20 August 10am

6 hours – ages 5+ £18 or two for £28

Make your own animated film. Create a

short animated film using cut-out wizards,

dragons, knights and castles with a small group

of like-minded animators. The only limit is your

imagination! The completed video will be

available to download soon after the workshop.

Mythical Mask Making

5 August 9am, 1pm

15, 27 August 1pm

3 hours – ages 5+ £10 or two for £16

Design and make your very own monster

mask. Find out how creative you can be using

card and scissors to make a scary monster

mask, with the help of an ingeniously imaginative

local artist.

Junk Castle Constructors

11 August 1pm

19 August 9.30am

3 hours – ages 5+ £10 or two for £16

Make your own Castle Crawley to take

home. Are you up to the challenge of making

the kingdom’s greatest castle? With walls thick

enough to fend off a dragon-attack? If the

answer is yes, this workshop is for you. Take your

castle home with you for future battles.

Mythical Animation

Summer Holiday

Workshops

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Dragon Building

11, 27 August 9.30am

3 hours – ages 5+ £10 or two for £16

Make your own recycled dragon. Design,

decorate and assemble a fire-breathing friend

using cardboard, paper, milk bottles and scrap

material – plus plenty of imagination!

Click, Flash, Zoom!

12 August 10am

2 hours – ages 8+ £10

An introduction to photography for kids! An

inspiring and fun workshop filled with hints, tips

and tricks to take your pictures to the next level.

Learn composition, lighting and processing and

take home a print of your work. Just bring your

digital camera and your imagination!

Mythical Forest in a Box

15 August 9.30am

19 August 1pm

3 Hours – ages 5+ £10 or two for £16

Make your magical forest in a box ready to

take home. A wizard’s home? The entrance to a

haunted cave? Your forest could have anything

inside – from trees with faces to giant frogs!

Make a Giant Maze

26 August 10am, 1pm

2 Hours – ages 5+ £10 or two for £16

Get lost in a labyrinth of bright colours with

local artist Donna Vokes. Use wood, wool and

masking tape to help design a giant maze that

will take over the Discovery Centre.

Warp, Weft and Weave

28 August 10am

2 Hours – ages 8+ £10

Learn to use a Card-loom.

Learn to use a card-loom in this perfect

introduction to weaving. Make a bookmark to

help you in your Summer Reading Challenge

quest, or weave a magical bracelet to help

you find your way round the Mythical Maze!

Materials will be provided

Bag Printing Workshop

29 August 9.30am

2½ Hours – ages 5+ £10

Make your own design and print onto a bag

to take home.

Print and decorate your own cool bag (cotton

bags 38 × 42cm will be provided) to put

all your books in. Use block printing, special

transfer paint and fabric crayons, stitch and

embellishing techniques and materials.

Costume Making Workshop

29 August 1pm

2½ – ages 5+ £10

Make your own fairy or dragon wings or

perhaps you’d like to make a knight’s

costume? You’ll be using fabric, beads, wire,

felt, cardboard, paint and much more.

Please note that lunch is not

provided at these workshops.

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31 July 2pm

Cars3 August 11.30am

Wreck It Ralph7 August 2pm

Monsters Inc.10 August 11.30am

Cinderella14 August 2pm

Tangled17 August 11.30am

Up21 August 2pm

Finding Nemo24 August 11.30am

The Lion King28 August 2pm

Toy Story 331 August 11.30am

Beauty and the Beast

Little Funky Art – The Big OneOn Wednesday 20 August from 10am – 4pm

we are making space in our Performance

Hall for Little Funky Art Club big’s event! We are

stretching out a huge sheet of canvas on the

floor ready for your little ones to make as much

mess as they can and create a truly unique

piece of artwork. The finished product will be

hung in our wall space gallery for 3 weeks to

show off our creation. Come and muck in.

Free Family Film ScreeningsThe Winchester Discovery Centre Castle

Crawley has an excellent selection of DVDs to

borrow for a break between reading all those

books this summer. We have picked some of

the best family films to show on our big screen

for free in a family friendly environment. Film

Screenings are every Thursday afternoon at

2pm and Every Sunday at 11:30.

No Tickets required. Just turn up and enjoy

the best kids films on our big screen – for free.

Don’t forget to bring your library card with

you so you can join the Reading Challenge!

Little Funky Art ClubFor small children, being creative means making a mess. No inhibitions; no boundaries; no ‘not on the kitchen table’.

They just want to dive in, get sticky

and have fun.

The littlefunkyart club creates an environment

where they can do that in perfect confidence

and where you don’t have to clear up the

mess afterwards! Each session is based on

a theme, including: Hand and feet painting,

Touch and feel, craft tables, easel painting &

expressionism, moulding & glueing, Splashing

in water with bubbles (All materials provided,

as well as hands-on tuition.)

Little Funky Art Club is running sessions at the

Discovery Centre every Wednesday at 10am

and 11am. Sessions last 45 minutes and cost

£5 per child.

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