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Children

Welcome to our programme

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Here is our fabulous line-up for the Hay Fever 2013 programme. For regular updates on programme developments and Hay Festival activities, join our mailing list.

Children

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Mini Grey

Paper Treasures

Event HF38 • • Venue: The Hexagon

Come and meet the much-adored creator of The Adventures Of The Dish And The Spoon and Three By The Sea. Packed full of handmade surprises, tips on how to make your very own book and a sneak peek at Traction Man and the Beach Odyssey out in July.
 
Duration 40 mins.
 
5–7 years
 
See event [HF35]
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Easy Peasy Cookery School

Workshop

Event HF138 • • Venue: Mess Tent

Join us in making freshly baked herby flowerpot bread.

Duration 60 mins.

10–14 years 

Each young person attending this workshop without an accompanying adult must fill in the Permission Form available for download here. Please send the form in advance to admin@hayfestival.org and bring a copy on the day.
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Michael Morpurgo, John Tams and Barry Coope

War Horse: A Musical Reading

Event HF39 • • Venue: Barclays Wealth Pavilion

A live storytelling of this modern classic, with music and songs from the National Theatre production.
 
7+ years & families
 
Michael regrets that due to an injury he is unable to sign books at this event. However, signed bookplates will be available and he is happy to meet with audience members, so do bring along your camera and get a photo with him.
War Horse - Michael Morpurgo
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Fiona Dunbar

Ghostorama

Event HF40 • • Venue: Starlight Stage

Enter a world of phantom science teachers, dead celebrities and some very spooky goings on... Join Fiona Dunbar on her ghostly quest with her new character Kitty Slade; together you will create a spooky mystery story... and solve it!
 
9+ years Goosebumps
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Animating The Afterlife With The British Museum

Workshop

Event HF139 • • Venue: The Hexagon

Join staff from the Samsung Digital Discovery Centre at the British Museum to create short films based around the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead. Become the star of your own film as you transform yourself into ancient Egyptian gods and creatures. Use Samsung HD video cameras and a green screen to record your masterpiece, then edit it and add special effects, before uploading to the web to share with family and friends.

Duration 120 mins.

7–10 years 

Each young person attending this workshop without an accompanying adult must fill in the Permission Form available for download here. Please send the form in advance to admin@hayfestival.org and bring a copy on the day.
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The Welsh Venison Centre

Farm Visit

Event HF122 • • Venue: Meet at Box Office for bus

Join local agronomist Jonathon Harrington and vet Barney Sampson as they explore farms in the local area. Expedition parties meet at 9am at the box office on the day of their excursion, to return at around 1pm.
On the day please wear suitable footwear and waterproof clothing in case of inclement weather.

Andrew and Elaine Morgan kindly welcome us to their deer farm, where the does will be calving; we will be travelling by tractor and trailer, and there will be opportunity to visit the farm shop.

With thanks to Andrew and Elaine Morgan of the Welsh Venison Centre.
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Axel Scheffler & Diana Quick

Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats

Event HF41 • • Venue: Llwyfan Cymru – Wales Stage

Whiskers at the ready! Live drawing from one of our most treasured illustrators, accompanied by readings of TS Eliot’s renowned poems from the beloved English actress. Dressing up actively encouraged.
 
7+ years & families
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Sarah McIntyre

Cartoon Creations

Event HF42 • • Venue: Starlight Stage

Hurrah! We’ve got our hands on this inspired illustrator and comics creator for a whole hour. So come and meet her cartoon friends and learn super-secret tips on how to invent your own characters. Bring a pad and pencil!
 
5+ years & families Rib Ticklers 
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Make A Silent Film

Workshop

Event HF140 • • Venue: The Hexagon

The BFI National Archive is home to thousands of films made in Britain before the emergence of sound in 1929, but what are the ideal ingredients of a silent film? Families are invited to pick up a camera to make their own shorts with the BFI’s Joanna van der Meer. Pluck and ingenuity a must.

Duration 60 mins.

Families
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Easy Peasy Cookery School

Workshop

Event HF141 • • Venue: Mess Tent

Join us in making mouth-watering Strawberry Shortcake with Cream, delicious! 

Duration 60 mins. 

5–9 years. Children must be accompanied.
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