Children & Family activities confirmed so far for 2026!
Children and Teen Morris Dancing Workshop
Come and join in the fun at our lively morris dancing workshop, perfect for beginners! Led by Mayfly Morris, Whitchurch’s local morris team, children will learn the joyful, rhythmic moves of Cotswold-style morris dancing, with live music by the Mayfly Morris musicians! This interactive and energetic group dance session is the perfect introduction to this exciting and dynamic dance form.
Merry-go-Round Storytelling
Join storyteller Amanda Kane-Smith as she brings classic tales to life with music, movement, early years drama, and lots of imaginative fun. This session will include sensory props.
Singing and Makaton
A chance to learn some Makaton signs through folk song. With Makaton Tutor, folk musician and music teacher Charles Allison.
Jack in the Green making (drop-in)
It’s time to get creative with staff from Whitchurch’s Muddy Puddle Club and help create this year’s Jack in the Green and crafting with natural materials!
The Jack in the Green will be a magical creation that will lead our traditional parade through the streets of Whitchurch, and we need your imagination to bring it to life!
So come along and use your crafting skills to be part of this unforgettable community celebration!
Junk Modelling instrument making (drop-in)
Get ready to make some noise at our Junk Modelling Instrument Making drop in! This hands-on activity invites children to create their own musical instruments using recycled materials. From shakers and drums to guitars and melodeons, the possibilities are endless!
Perfect for young music makers of all ages!
Mini Folk with Jennie Bailey
Join Early Years Educator Jennie Bailey for an introduction to the world of music; with both traditional and familiar nursery rhymes in a fun and engaging session.
Squeezebox Workshop
Come and learn to make music at this marvellous melodeon workshop! Led by the fabulous Tom Gregory from Folk Active (Folk Active is a Hampshire-based Social Enterprise and outreach music organisation). Tom will provide child-sized melodeons.
