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Summer of Play Free family arts activities

Bring the whole family for free drop in activities as part of our Summer of Play programme. Unleash your creativity with artists from the MEND van from Lakeland Arts by creating your own "zine".

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Sharing your own stories is a wonderful way to express what's important to you and to bring to light what makes you tic! So what's a zine?

A zine is a kind of short-form magazine or booklet made by combining collage, drawing and other mark-making techniques which you then photocopy and fold into it's final shape. This makes it an easy, creative and fast way to share an idea, story or message. Come along to the MEND van to share your story by creating your very own zine and pick up some inspiration from the seaside views and wildlife on the coast.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Suitable for the whole family

Meeting point

Meet us at the Haig Car Park, CA28 9BG Grid reference: NX966176 what3words:///trend.player.lows

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather forecast with sunscreen and sunhats or rain jackets and wellies. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting muddy. This event will still go ahead in light rain showers.

Accessibility

Summer of Play activities are on level ground near Haig Pit, with some activities off the path with mown paths though the grass. The ground is pretty firm but can get soft after heavy rain.

Other

Please leave your pet at home for this event.

Contact info

North and West Lakes Office

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