Geofest fun day at the National Museum Wales

On Saturday 15th November, the museum is hosting Geofest, in association with the Geologists' Association South Wales Group. This is a day of hands on geologicial activities and talks for all the family, with behind the scenes tours and display stands, and it's all free.

It runs from 10am until 4.30pm and more information can be found on the National Museum website here

Thanks to Louise for the heads-up!

LLangattock Home Schooling Support

Llangattock School near Monmouth has been piloting a scheme whereby home-educated children can take part in selected classes on a Friday morning, followed by group activities, such as choir and sport in the afternoon.

"Following the success of its pilot scheme for supporting home-schooled children, Llangattock School is offering a further four mornings from Friday 14 November. The other Fridays will be the 21st and 28th of November and 5 December. The aim is to provide home-schooled pupils with an opportunity to share learning and ideas in a relaxed setting. All the children who took part in the four-week pilot opted to continue.

It is asked that you commit to all four Fridays, which in no way commits you to continue in the future."

For complete details of what the day covers, the costs and contact details, please see the SWHEN list.

Merthyr Tydfil group - beginnings

Rachel is setting up a new group in Merthyr Tydfil, hoping to have it running shortly on alternate Tuesdays from 12pm - 3pm.

She is intending the group to run on more structured lines, with planned activities for the children. The first meeting will be a planning meeting for everyone to contribute their ideas on the projects they would like to do.

The cost is dependent on the number of families taking part, but would hopefully be in the region of £2-£3.

To get involved in this new group, contact Rachel via the SWHEN list, or the contact page on the website.

Monmouth meeting - 14th November

CHANGE OF VENUE

Meeting at the new hall from 1pm to 3pm on Friday. The outdoor space is smaller, but the hall is larger, so this may be more suitable for the winter months, and until the old hall is free again.

Please bring toys and games to share.

For details and directions to the new hall, please contact Ceri via the SWHEN list, or the website.

Parkend, Forest of Dean meeting - 20th November

The Parkend meeting is held in the forest and a stream runs through the site, with plenty of space to play outside. All children remain the responsibility of their parents at all times.

Tea, coffee, milk provided, bring your own lunch.

The meeting runs from 12 - 3:30pm. All welcome. £3 per family.

Get in touch via the SWHEN list or the website for more information.

Knight Tales at Castell Coch - 18th November

Catrin has been organising an educational visit to Castell Coch.

"Curriculum-linked KS2 discovery visits programme at Castell Coch. Pupils will spend part of the visit with Sir Andrew, learning about the life of a medieval knight, and engaging in some safe swordplay. Pupils spend the remainder of the visit in the beautifully decorated drawing room, exploring Aesop's Fables through original songs, poems and stories with The Spellbinder. Groups are welcome to explore the rest of the castle and grounds as part of their visit. "

The visit is on Tuesday 18th November, from 10:45 to 12:45 and will cost £2 for the over 5's, accompanying parents and siblings free.

For more information, contact Catrin via the SWHEN list, or the contact page on the website.

Cardiff meeting - 13th November

There are two birthdays to celebrate at the Cardiff group this week, so the plan is to make party hats, have some balloons, music and nibbles too.

All welcome to join the fun.

Thursday, 12:30pm - 3pm £2 per family

Contact via the SWHEN list or the website for more information.