February 2022 Half Term - What's On
Wow that’s crept up on us fast hasn’t it – February half term we mean… those first 6 weeks of term just fly by. We always find this break in the school year one of the hardest to plan, given that Christmas feels like it was only two minutes ago, and we haven’t quite recovered from that yet!
So, we thought we’d give you a rundown of things happening on the doorstep and a little further afield so you can get some plans in place to keep everyone smiling this half-term.
While this one can come as a surprise in the calendar, it is definitely a break needed for those at school. There are still so many changes being flung their way, with schools using their own judgement about what is safe and best for the pupils and staff alike. So many absences are of course still commonplace with isolation taking class numbers down significantly, that’s if bubbles haven’t been reintroduced and remote learning once again taking over the home.
So, this half-term, take some time out to regroup, rest and reset…
Lots to do in Lincolnshire…
With Lincs Inspire there are plenty of sporty activities going on during half-term to keep feet off sofas and running around instead.
Five-day Football | Pick up new tricks and skills at this five-day football course for ages 5 to 13. From Monday, February 14th to Friday, February 18th February, 10am to 3pm, at Bradley FDC. With additional bolt-ons for breakfast clubs (8.30am to 10am) and extra time (3pm to 5.30pm), book here.
Crash Course Swimming | Increase your child’s confidence in the water with Swim England qualified teachers. From Monday, February 14th to Wednesday, February 16th at Immingham Swimming Pool, opt for Stage 2 – 9am to 9:30am or Stage 3 – 9:30am to 10am. To book call 01469 516003
Junior Gym | The Junior Gym for ages 8 to 15 at Cleethorpes Leisure Centre home to fitness equipment, air hockey, table tennis, VR suite, dance mats and more. From Monday, February 14th to Friday, February 18th the Junior Gym swaps to holiday times.
Lovely Lambs | If oohing over animals are how you want to spend your time over half-term, there are so many choices. One of the things we cannot not do though is see the lambs at Rand Farm Park. After two years and several lockdowns, Lambing Season returns this year to the celebrated family park. From February 12th – 20th the farm is expecting its main flock of ewes from the farm to lamb. Included in any half-term admissions will be – bottle feeding the cade lambs at 11:30, 1:30 and 3:30; meeting the spring arrivals and animals on the farm; small animal handling, tractor rides, indoor soft play; air cannon arena; outdoor adventure play. Rand Farm advises booking with spaces limited. Book here.
Free City Centre Activities | Lincoln city centre is offering up a series of pop-up free-to-all activities, ready to keep the family entertained during time off school. Running every day from February 12th – 20th, the activities are taking place in various locations in Lincoln, including the Waterside Shopping Centre and the Cornhill Quarter. All activities will be free of charge and all families are welcome to take part in the fun, which will include: Arts and crafts workshops, such as hula hooping and making balloon animals; makendoo workshops for painting and making both spring and space themed things (rockets, stars, flowers, butterfly masks etc); street performances and characters, including puppetry walkabout, Granny Turismo, speed painter Jon Hicks, physical comedian Ian Marchant and a cookery demonstration like no other from Lee Whittingstall and Hugh Fearn; circus acts offering acrobatics, stilt walking, hula hooping etc; sports such as tennis and giant cricket; experiencing Godzilla Town, which invites people to make a mask and enter the city. Exact times here.
Join Nurture Nature Forest School | Discover forest school with Nurture Nature throughout half term. On Sunday 13th Feb head to Forest School Club at Hubbards Hills for a taster session, £5 per child. On Tuesday 15th Feb and Thursday 17th Feb sees a Family Forest School morning taking place at Green Futures. Suitable from birth to 10 years, £10 (families with one child) and £15 (families with more than one child), 10am – 12pm and 9.30am – 11.45am respectively. On Wednesday 16th Feb the Family Forest School Day is taking place at Ulceby village hall. With two sessions at 9.30 – 12pm (incorporating the regular Woodland Tots session) and 1pm – 3.30pm. £10 (families with one child) and £15 (families with more than one child). Thursday 17th Feb also sees a Family Forest School afternoon at South Killingholme Community Centre. £5 (families with one child) and £10 (families with more than one child), 1pm – 2.30pm. With the final session on Sunday 20th Feb, back at Hubbard’s Hill, £7 per child, 9.30 – 12pm and 1pm – 2.30pm.
Further afield…
If you fancy skipping the border and spending some time in stunning Yorkshire this half-term there are adventures a-plenty to be had. Over on days out and travel website, https://yorkshiretodowithkids.co.uk/ there is endless inspiration for trips to take this coming half-term and beyond. From ‘18 of the best days out for toddlers in Yorkshire’ and reviews of tourist attractions, to a dedicated post all about what’s on this February half term.
Our top picks are:
Extinction at The Deep | Take a trip down The Deeps’ timeline and take a look at the History and Development of Life in the Oceans within the Awakening Seas, leaving no stone unturned. Hatch Dinosaur eggs and use your palaeontology skills to identify the species. Dive into the history, evolution and diversity of sharks, and the success of the great species. Witness the eruption of a Volcano with the use of some clever science.
Winter Olympics at William’s Den | Can you and the kids follow in the footsteps of Eddie the Eagle and break the ski jump record, or maybe you’ll be the next pioneer to reach mount Everest without getting snowballed! Or it could be you that wins a gold medal taking pride of place on William’s podium or get an Arctic award at the frosty fancy dress contest. There are loads of fun activities to keep everyone on their toes from the youngest Olympians to the grown-up medallists too!
February Family Panto and Talking Animals Week at Stockeld Park | Get ready to cheer on our furry friends as they take on their biggest quest yet! This fun-filled adventure is perfect for all the family! Book today to help them save the day! There will be 3 showings of the panto each day throughout the February Adventure. Prepare to channel your inner Doctor Dolittle to work out the answers to the adventure quiz, by listening to the animals.
