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Children had heaps of fun trying out circus skills as this year’s Summer Reading Challenge got under way in libraries across the Dales.
The circus skills workshop with colourful street-theatre group Artizani was just one of a number of events at Matlock libaray as part of the annual reading challenge.
A spokeswoman for Derbyshire County Council said: “The children enjoyed circus skills workshops with Artizani - a street theatre group from the High Peak who showed them how to juggle and balance a peacock feather on their chin, elbow or feet. They also took part in a cartoon workshop.
“We had lots of children take part, including quite a few from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Matlock.”
This year’s challenge, on a Circus Stars theme, is for children aged four to 12 to read six library books during the summer holidays, collecting stickers and giveaways along the way.
Other events include author talks, cartoon workshops and craft sessions.
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Walk The Line: James MacPherson of Artizani Street Theatre guides Ezra Barker, six, of Matlock on his first attempt at the tightrope walk during their circus skills workshop at Matlock Library. Children had heaps of fun trying out circus skills as this
In A Spin: Maisy Field, five, of Matlock tries her hand at plate spinning during the circus skills workshop with Artizani Street Theatre at Matlock Library. Maisy Field, five, of Matlock tries her hand at plate spinning during the circus skills
Local people have been promised a festival of free music and fun - for the third weekend in a row - by organisers of the Andover Vision on Saturday, 13 August There's live music from local singers, creative workshops, circus skills
Children can also learn juggling, plate spinning and Chinese ribbon at circus skills workshops, or enjoy a free magic show by children's entertainer Crazy Colin. Youngsters can meet Crazy Colin at Wood End Library, in Whitton Avenue West, tomorrow (4)
In August there are also special circus skills workshops at libraries in the Charnwood area, where children can have a go at spinning plates, juggling and other circus activities. These free morning workshops take place at Shepshed Library on Tuesday
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Kids and adults alike will be kept entertained all day long courtesy of past and present Fools of Muncaster; with music, magic, acrobatics, juggling and general tomfoolery.
In addition to the performances, there will be chances for budding young entertainers to learn a few tricks of the trade themselves, as circus skills workshops with the experts will be on offer with chances for children to try plate spinning, juggling, and many other skills.
Fools of Muncaster are chosen at the International Jester Tournament that is held each year to find the latest successor to Tom Fool, the original jester at Muncaster more than 400 years ago.
This year’s Tournament saw the title go to Japanese ‘extreme unicycling’ duo Witty Look, who were a real hit with Muncaster’s crowds.
Muncaster Castle’s Peter Frost-Pennington says: “August at Muncaster is always such great summer fun as we get to bring back some of our star performers and see them do what they do best – delighting crowds – every single day.”
As well as the foolish entertainment, Muncaster’s feathered highlights will also be on show with the World Owl Trust’s daily Meet the Birds shows at 2.30, and Heron Happy Hour at 4.30.
Performance details are as follows:
Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th August: Maynard Flip Flap (2006 winner) at 1.30pm and 3.30pm Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th August: Paul Garbanzo (2007 winner) Muncaster’s American Fool returns to perform at Muncaster at 1.30pm and 3.30pm accompanied by Sidetracked, also from the USA (performances all day in the gardens) Monday 22nd August: Jonathan the Jester (2010 Fool of Muncaster) at 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Tuesday 23rd August: Jason the Juggling Jester at 1.30pm and 3.30pmOn all other days the circus workshops, held by Joel Dickinson, Honorary Fool of Muncaster 2011 and Jason the Juggling Jester, will be at 1pm and 3.30pm.
The Castle itself is open from 12.00 to 4.30pm every day in August except Saturdays, although it will be open on Saturday the 6th and 27th of August, with Muncaster’s Gardens, World Owl Centre, MeadowVole Maze and Creeping Kate’s Kitchen open daily from 10.30am to 6.00pm.
For more information call 01229 717614 or visit: www.muncaster.co.
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