Summer Activities for Monday 5 to Sunday 11 August

Summer Sports Camps

Monday 5 August 2024

• 8.30am-5pm

Barry Leisure Centre, Greenwood Street, Barry CF63 4JJ

Fun sports games, activities, air toy fun, arts and crafts, swimming and fun dancing. Children are required to bring a packed lunch, snack and water bottle.

Cost: £28 per child per day payable after booking

Age: Mini Camp 5-7 years Big Camp 8-11 years

Booking is in person at the centre or call for more information.

• 01446 403000 option 2

Gymnastics Camp

Monday 5 August - Thursday 8 August 2024

• 9am-3pm

Little Stars, Unit 13 Llandough Trading Estate, CF11 8RR 

A full day of activities such as  team games, sports, and use of our fully equipped Gymnastics hall for Gymnastics, dance, sports, trampoline, parkour and den making. All tax free childcare, childcare vouchers and childcare offer accepted.

Cost: £25 

Age: 4 - 15 years

Booking details for Gymnastics Camp

• 02922 337709
• planetsportandcommunity@gmail.com
• www.planetsportandcommunity.co.uk

• Planet Sport and Community

The Tiny Treehouse

Monday 5 August 2024

• 9.30am-11am

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

Stay and Play must be prebooked, all tickets include 1.5 hours of child led play at The Tiny Treehouse plus a hot drink and biscuit for every booked adult. 

Cost: From £3.75 baby under 1, £7.50 1-3 years. £2.50 additional adult. £15 family 2 adults and max 3 children same family. 

Age: 0 - 4 years

Booking details for The Tiny Treehouse

Walk and Talk

Monday 5 August 2024

• 10am

Barry

A walk in the community of Barry (meet at The Gallery, Broad Street, Barry CF62 7AA

Cost: Free

Age: 18+ years

Booking for Walk and Talk via email

• lisa@cubecentre.co.uk
• www.cubecentre.co.uk

Moo, Brew and Play

Monday 5 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

All Saints Church Hall, Barry, Park Road, CF62 6NU

2 hours of moosical fun with over an hour to let the children play in a fun, safe environment whilst you have a chat and a hot cuppa.

Cost: £8 sibling/twin discount available

Age: 0 - 8 years

Booking details for Moo, Brew and Play 

• kirsty@moo-music.co.uk 
• Moo Music website

• Vale Moo Music

Born to Perform Dance Day

Monday 5 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

MCD Studio, YMCA Hub, Court Road, Barry CF63 4EE

Learn and create a dance

Cost: Free if living in wards of multiple deprivation or £10 per day or £30 for 4 days

Age: 5 - 7 Years

Booking Information

• 07725038778
•  info@motioncontroldance.com 
• motioncontroldance.com)

Mini Olympics Monday

Monday 5 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

Victoria Park, Barry 

Mini Olympics Monday - Try some different sports alongside some time for free play 

Cost: Free

Age: walking - 4 years, 5 -7 years, 8 - 10 years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Mini Olympics Monday

Monday 5 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

Victoria Park, Barry 

Mini Olympics Monday - Try some different sports alongside some time for free play 

Cost: Free

Age: 11+ years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Suzan Ruben-Alderton's ‘The Fairy who lived in a Pop Can’ Book Launch

Monday 5 August 2024

• 11am
• 12.30pm
• 2.30pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

This beautifully illustrated educational picture book about a little girl and a quirky fairy. It is heartwarming, a tiny bit sad and comical. The book aims to encourage children to be environmentally friendly and to take pride in their communities, to make sure all insects, small animals and of course fairies have safe and beautiful places to live. Pop to the Orangery where book reading by Suzan will be.

Cost: Free activity

Age: For all the family

No need to book  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Counrtry Park

The Tiny Treehouse

Monday 5 August 2024

• 11am-12.30pm

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

Stay and Play must be prebooked, all tickets include 1.5 hours of child led play at The Tiny Treehouse plus a hot drink and biscuit for every booked adult. 

Cost: From £3.75 baby under 1, £7.50 1-3 years. £2.50 additional adult. £15 family 2 adults and max 3 children same family. 

Age: 0 - 4 years

Booking details for The Tiny Treehouse

Kidzfun

Monday 5 August 2024

• 11am-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Summer craft day, paint your own pottery and sand art bottles, glitter tattoos available. Meet in the Orangery Gardens beside the Children’s Village.

Cost: prices start from £4, card payments accepted

Age: For all the Family

No need to book  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Counrtry Park

Born to Perform Dance Day

Monday 5 August 2024

• 1pm-3pm

MCD Studio, YMCA Hub, Court Road, Barry CF63 4EE

Learn and create a dance

Cost: Free if living in wards of multiple deprivation or £10 per day or £30 for 4 days

Age: 8 - 11 Years

Booking Information

• 07725038778
•  info@motioncontroldance.com 
• motioncontroldance.com)

Playful Libraries

Monday 5 August 2024

• 2pm-3.30pm

Barry Library, 160 Kings Square, Barry, CF63 4RW

Celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge 2024 at your local library with Vale Play Team. This Summer Reading Challenge’s ‘Marvellous Makers’ theme celebrates children’s creativity. Join Vale Play Team for a FREE junk modelling session in your local library this summer. 

Cost: Free

Age: 5+ years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Mini Olympics Monday

Monday 5 August 2024

• 2pm-4pm

Cwrt Y Vil, Penarth

Mini Olympics Monday - Try some different sports alongside some time for free play 

Cost: Free

Age: walking - 4 years, 5 - 7 years, 8 - 10 years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Mini Olympics Monday

Monday 5 August 2024

• 2pm-4pm

Cwrt Y Vil, Penarth

Mini Olympics Monday - Try some different sports alongside some time for free play 

Cost: Free

Age: 11+ years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Drop in Gymnastics session

Monday 5 August 2024

• 4pm-5pm

Little Stars, Unit 13 Llandough Trading Estate, CF11 8RR 

A drop in one hour session to practice skills/ try out Gymnastics.

Cost: £5 

Age: 3 - 12 years

Booking details for drop in Gymnastics session

• 02922 337709
• planetsportandcommunity@gmail.com
• www.planetsportandcommunity.co.uk

• Planet Sport and Community

Summer Sports Camps

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 8.30am-5pm

Llantwit Major Leisure Centre, Ham Lane East, Llantwit Major CF61 1TQ

Fun sports games, activities, air toy fun, arts and crafts, swimming and fun dancing. Children are required to bring a packed lunch, snack and water bottle.

Cost: £28 per child per day payable after booking

Age: Mini Camp 5-7 years Big Camp 8-11 years

Booking is in person at the centre or call for more information.

• 01446 403000 option 4

The Tiny Treehouse

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 9.30am-11am

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

Stay and Play must be prebooked, all tickets include 1.5 hours of child led play at The Tiny Treehouse plus a hot drink and biscuit for every booked adult. 

Cost: From £3.75 baby under 1, £7.50 1-3 years. £2.50 additional adult. £15 family 2 adults and max 3 children same family. 

Age: 0 - 4 years

Booking details for The Tiny Treehouse

Open Access Community Playscheme

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

Palmerston Community Learning Centre, Cadoc Crescent, Barry, CF63 2NT

Open Access Playschemes run from community buildings in the Vale. They are an opportunity for children and young people to take part in a range of indoor and outdoor play opportunities including: junk modelling, den building, multi-sports, group games, muddy kitchens and lots more! 

Cost: Free

Age: 4 - 11 years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Summer Holiday Youth Tennis Camps

Tuesday 6 August 2024 

• 10am-3pm

Windsor LTC, Larkwood Avenue, Penarth CF64 3JJ

Tennis Coaching, Games and MultiSports

Cost: £36 per day

Age: 6 - 11 years

Booking details for Summer Holiday Youth Tennis Camps 

• 02920 705348

• windsor@tennissquad.net

• Tennis Squad

• Penarth Windsor Lawn Tennis Club

Experimental Science Radical Rockets

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 10.30am
• 12.30pm
• 2.30pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Watch a mini rocket show then make your own rockets and LAUNCH them into space!! Book on bookwhen.com/experimentalscienceevents. Meet in the Orangery Gardens by the children’s village. This is an outdoor event that will go ahead even in wet weather.

Cost: Free Activities – donations welcome. 

Age: All ages

Booking details for Experimental Science Radical Rockets

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Country Park

Storybabies

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 10.30am-11.15am

Dinas Powys Library & Activity Centre. Fairoaks. Dinas Powys. CF64 4QU

Storytime

Cost: Contact Emma for details

Age: 0 - 6 months

Booking essential please contact Emma

• 07889 866495
• emma@story-babies.co.uk

Make your own Puppet Theatre

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 10.30am-11.30am

Old Hall, High St, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AH

Make your own puppet theatre and strut on your own stage.

Cost: £1

Age: 8+ years

Please telephone Cowbridge Library to book. Limited places, booking essential

• 01446 773941
• cowbridgelibrary@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

• Cowbridge Library

Baseball Softball Gwalia Inclusive Sessions

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 11am-12.15pm

Colcot Sport Hall, Barry 

Baseball Softball Gwalia Inclusive Sessions - suitable for disabled children / young people ( 1:1 support cannot be provided) 

Cost: Free

Age: 11+ years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Baseball Softball Gwalia Inclusive Sessions

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 11am-12.15pm

Colcot Sport Hall, Barry 

Baseball Softball Gwalia Inclusive Sessions - suitable for disabled children / young people ( 1:1 support cannot be provided) 

Cost: Free

Age: 8+ years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

The Tiny Treehouse

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 11am-12.30pm

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

Stay and Play must be prebooked, all tickets include 1.5 hours of child led play at The Tiny Treehouse plus a hot drink and biscuit for every booked adult. 

Cost: From £3.75 baby under 1, £7.50 1-3 years. £2.50 additional adult. £15 family 2 adults and max 3 children same family. 

Age: 0 - 4 years

Booking details for The Tiny Treehouse

Have a go at Archery

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 11am-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

With the Margam Archery Club. 3 arrows £1. Meet at the BBQ site at the rear of the Castle.

Cost: £1, parking charges apply

Age: For all the Family

No need to book  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Counrtry Park

Lucy Lost-it 

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 11.30am-12pm
• 1pm-.30pm
• 2.30pm-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Prepare for a journey beyond the ordinary as you enter the captivating world of Lucy Lost-it. Lucy Lost-its show is a dazzling spectacle filled with enchanting magic, delightful balloons, mesmerizing puppetry, and awe-inspiring circus skills. Brace yourself for a laughter-filled experience that will accompany you on the entire journey home. In the Orangery. 

Cost: Free Activities 

Age: For all the Family

No need to book   

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Country Park

Storybabies

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 11.45am-12.30pm

Dinas Powys Library & Activity Centre. Fairoaks. Dinas Powys. CF64 4QU

Storytime

Cost: Contact Emma for details

Age: 6 months - walkers

Booking essential

• 07889 866495
• emma@storybabies.co.uk

Baseball Softball Gwalia Taster Sessions

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 1pm-2pm

Barry Rugby Club, Barry 

Baseball Softball Gwalia Taster Sessions

Cost: Free

Age: 5 - 9 years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Baseball Softball Gwalia Taster Sessions

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 1pm-2pm

Barry Rugby Club, Barry 

Baseball Softball Gwalia Inclusive Sessions - suitable for disabled children / young people ( 1:1 support cannot be provided) 

Cost: Free

Age: 11+ years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Open Access Community Playscheme

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 1pm-3pm

Palmerston Community Learning Centre, Cadoc Crescent, Barry, CF63 2NT

Open Access Playschemes run from community buildings in the Vale. They are an opportunity for children and young people to take part in a range of indoor and outdoor play opportunities including: junk modelling, den building, multi-sports, group games, muddy kitchens and lots more! 

Cost: Free

Age: 4 - 11 years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Pokemon

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 2pm-4pm

Dinas Powys Library & Activity Centre. Fairoaks. Dinas Powys. CF64 4QU

Parents do not need to stay with children for this activity

Cost: £1 per child

Age: 6 - 10 years 

Booking is essential as we have only 10 spaces available

Please ask at library desk

• 02920 512556
• info@dinaspowyslibrary.wales

Baseball Softball Gwalia Taster Sessions

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 2.30pm-4pm

Barry Rugby Club, Barry 

Baseball Softball Gwalia Taster Sessions

Cost: Free

Age: 10 - 13 years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Woodland Fairy Door

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 3pm-4pm

Llantwit Major LIbrary, Boverton Road, Llantwit Major CF61 1XZ 

Make a beautiful fairy door using natural elements

Cost: £1 per child

Age: 4+ years

Book in the Library

• 01446 792700

Cartwheel and handstand workshop

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 3pm-5.30pm

Little Stars, Unit 13 Llandough Trading Estate, CF11 8RR 

A focused workshop to learn Cartwheels, handstands and their progressions

Cost: £10 

Age: 4 - 15 years

Booking details for Cartwheel and handstand workshop

• 02922 337709
• planetsportandcommunity@gmail.com
• www.planetsportandcommunity.co.uk

• Planet Sport and Community

Llantwit Youth Sports Festival

Tuesday 6 August 2024

• 3pm-6pm

Windmill Field, Llantwit Major

Archery, Gloves in the gym, Basketball, Dance, Tai Chi, Football, Wellbeing Zone, Welsh Youth Worker available and lots more!

Cost: Free

Age: 11 - 17 years

• valeyouthservice@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Summer Sports Camps

Wednesday 7 August 2024

• 8.30am-5pm

Barry Leisure Centre, Greenwood Street, Barry CF63 4JJ

Fun sports games, activities, air toy fun, arts and crafts, swimming and fun dancing. Children are required to bring a packed lunch, snack and water bottle.

Cost: £28 per child per day payable after booking

Age: Mini Camp 5-7 years Big Camp 8-11 years

Booking is in person at the centre or call for more information.

• 01446 403000 option 2

Summer Holiday Youth Tennis Camps

Wednesday 7 August 2024 

• 9.30am-12pm

Barry Athletic LTC, Paget Road, Barry Island

Tennis Coaching, Games and MultiSports

Cost: £15 per day

Age: 6 - 11 years

Booking details for Summer Holiday Youth Tennis Camps 

• 02920 705348
• barry@tennissquad.net
• Tennis Squad

• Barry Athletic Tennis Club

Monkey Music 'Weather'

Wednesday 7 August 2024

• 9.45am

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

45 minute musical workshop for mixed ages.

Cost: £12

Age: mixed ages

Booking details for Monkey Music 'Weather' 

• vale.bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk
• http://www.monkeymusic.co.uk

• Monkey Music Vale and Bridgend

Monkey Music 'Weather'

Wednesday 7 August 2024

• 10.45am

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

45 minute musical workshop for babies.

Cost: £12

Age: 0 - 1 years

Booking details for Monkey Music 'Weather' 

• vale.bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk
• http://www.monkeymusic.co.uk

• Monkey Music Vale and Bridgend

Seagull Special

Wednesday 7 August 2024

• 11am-12pm

Dinas Powys Library & Activity Centre, Fairoaks, Dinas Powys, CF64 4QU

Parents do not need to stay for this activity

Cost: Free

Age: 5 - 11 years

Booking is necessary as we only have 20 spaces available.  Please ask at Library desk.

• 02920 512556
• info@dinaspowyslibrary.wales

National Play Day

Wednesday 7 August 2024

• 11am-3pm

Gladstone Gardens, Gladstone Road, Barry CF62 8DD

National Play Day will be celebrated across the UK in August under the theme of 'Play – the culture of childhood: Supporting play, fun and friendships'. The day aims to highlight the important role that play has on children and young people’s physical health, mental health and relationships. Join us to celebrate National Play Day in the Vale where we will be joined by partners for a day packed with inclusive, fun activities for all to enjoy. Activities will include: Junk Modelling, Cardboard City, Outdoor Games, Small Worlds, Den Building, Muddy Kitchens and lots more! 

Cost: Free

Age: Fun for all the Family

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Have a go at Archery

Wednesday 7 August 2024

• 11am-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

With the Margam Archery Club. 3 arrows £1. Meet at the BBQ site at the rear of the Castle.

Cost: £1, parking charges apply

Age: For all the Family

No need to book  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Counrtry Park

Medieval Magic

Wednesday 7 August 2024

• 11.30am-12pm
• 1pm-.30pm
• 2.30pm-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Prepare for a journey beyond the ordinary as you enter the captivating world of Lucy Lost-it. Lucy Lost-its show is a dazzling spectacle filled with enchanting magic, delightful balloons, mesmerizing puppetry, and awe-inspiring circus skills. Brace yourself for a laughter-filled experience that will accompany you on the entire journey home. In the Orangery. 

Cost: Free Activities 

Age: For all the Family

No need to book   

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Country Park

Moo, Brew and Play

Wednesday 7 August 2024

• 1.30pm-3.30pm

St.Peter's Church, Church Road, Rhoose, CF62 3EX

2 hours of moosical fun with over an hour to let the children play in a fun, safe environment whilst you have a chat and a hot cuppa.

Cost: £8 sibling/twin discount available

Age:0 - 8 years

Booking details for Moo, Brew and Play 

• kirsty@moo-music.co.uk 
• Moo Music website

• Vale Moo Music

Somersault and Vaulting workshop

Wednesday 7 August 2024

• 3pm-5.30pm

Little Stars, Unit 13 Llandough Trading Estate, CF11 8RR 

A focused workshop to learn Cartwheels, handstands and their progressions

Cost: £10 

Age: 4 - 15 years

Booking details for Somersault and Vaulting workshop

• 02922 337709
• planetsportandcommunity@gmail.com
• www.planetsportandcommunity.co.uk

• Planet Sport and Community

Marvellous Makers Coding Extravaganza

Wednesday 7 August 2024

• 3.30pm-5pm

Old Hall, High Street, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AH

Learn to code using Micro Bits and MK3 Buggy’s.

Cost: £1

Age: 9 - 13 years

Please telephone Cowbridge Library to book. Limited places, booking essential.

• 01446 773941
• cowbridgelibrary@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

• Cowbridge Library

Summer Sports Camps

Thursday 23 July 2024

• 8.30am-5pm

Llantwit Major Leisure Centre, Ham Lane East, Llantwit Major CF61 1TQ

Fun sports games, activities, air toy fun, arts and crafts, swimming and fun dancing. Children are required to bring a packed lunch, snack and water bottle.

Cost: £28 per child per day payable after booking

Age: Mini Camp 5-7 years Big Camp 8-11 years

Booking is in person at the centre or call for more information.

• 01446 403000 option 4

Monkey Music 'Weather'

Thursday 8 August 2024

• 9.45am

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

45 minute musical workshop for mixed ages.

Cost: £12

Age: mixed ages

Booking details for Monkey Music 'Weather' 

• vale.bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk
• http://www.monkeymusic.co.uk

• Monkey Music Vale and Bridgend

Cooking Session

Thursday 8 August 2024

• 10am

The Gallery, Broad Street, Barry, CF62 7AA

A fun cooking session with Sarah and special guest.

Cost: £2

Age: 6+ years

Booking for Cooking Session via email

• sarahg@cubecentre.co.uk
• www.cubecentre.co.uk

Open Access Community Playscheme

Thursday 8 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

Palmerston Community Learning Centre, Cadoc Crescent, Barry, CF63 2NT

Open Access Playschemes run from community buildings in the Vale. They are an opportunity for children and young people to take part in a range of indoor and outdoor play opportunities including: junk modelling, den building, multi-sports, group games, muddy kitchens and lots more! 

Cost: Free

Age: 4 - 11 years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Summer Holiday Youth Tennis Camps

Thursday 8 August 2024 

• 10am-3pm

Windsor LTC, Larkwood Avenue, Penarth CF64 3JJ

Tennis Coaching, Games and MultiSports

Cost: £36 per day

Age: 6 - 11 years

Booking details for Summer Holiday Youth Tennis Camps 

• 02920 705348

• windsor@tennissquad.net

• Tennis Squad

• Penarth Windsor Lawn Tennis Club

Finger Puppets

Thursday 8 August 2024

• 10.30am-11.30am

Old Hall, High Street, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AH

Make your own finger puppets.

Cost: £1

Age: 8+ years

Please telephone Cowbridge Library to book. Limited places, booking essential

• 01446 773941
• cowbridgelibrary@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

• Cowbridge Library

Monkey Music 'Weather'

Thursday 8 August 2024

• 10.45am

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

45 minute musical workshop for babies.

Cost: £12

Age: 0 - 1 years

Booking details for Monkey Music 'Weather' 

• vale.bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk
• http://www.monkeymusic.co.uk

• Monkey Music Vale and Bridgend

Kidzfun

Thursday 8 August 2024

• 11am-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Sea life themed paint your own pottery and sand art bottles, glitter tattoos available.  – meet in the Castle 

Cost: prices start from £4, card payments accepted

Age: For all the Family

No need to book  

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Counrtry Park

Open Access Community Playscheme

Thursday 8 August 2024

• 1pm-3pm

Palmerston Community Learning Centre, Cadoc Crescent, Barry, CF63 2NT

Open Access Playschemes run from community buildings in the Vale. They are an opportunity for children and young people to take part in a range of indoor and outdoor play opportunities including: junk modelling, den building, multi-sports, group games, muddy kitchens and lots more! 

Cost: Free

Age: 4 - 11 years

No need to book, just turn up and play.

• 07749 401213
• playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports and Play

• Vale Play Development 

Backflip and Walkover workshop

Thursday 8 August 2024

• 3pm-5.30pm

Little Stars, Unit 13 Llandough Trading Estate, CF11 8RR 

A focused workshop to learn Cartwheels, handstands and their progressions

Cost: £10 

Age: 4 - 15 years

Booking details for Backflip and Walkover workshop

• 02922 337709
• planetsportandcommunity@gmail.com
• www.planetsportandcommunity.co.uk

• Planet Sport and Community

Drop in Gymnastics session

Thursday 8 August 2024

• 4pm-5pm

Little Stars, Unit 13 Llandough Trading Estate, CF11 8RR 

A drop in one hour session to practice skills/ try out Gymnastics.

Cost: £5 

Age: 3 - 12 years

Booking details for drop in Gymnastics session

• 02922 337709
• planetsportandcommunity@gmail.com
• www.planetsportandcommunity.co.uk

• Planet Sport and Community

Summer Sports Camps

Friday 9 August 2024

• 8.30am-5pm

Barry Leisure Centre, Greenwood Street, Barry CF63 4JJ

Fun sports games, activities, air toy fun, arts and crafts, swimming and fun dancing. Children are required to bring a packed lunch, snack and water bottle.

Cost: £28 per child per day payable after booking

Age: Mini Camp 5-7 years Big Camp 8-11 years

Booking is in person at the centre or call for more information.

• 01446 403000 option 2

Monkey Music 'Weather'

Friday 9 August 2024

• 9.45am

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

45 minute musical workshop for mixed ages. 

Cost: £12

Age: mixed ages

Booking details for Monkey Music 'Weather' 

• vale.bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk
• http://www.monkeymusic.co.uk

• Monkey Music Vale and Bridgend

Superhero sports and games day

Friday 9 August 2024

• 10am

Romilly Park, Romilly Park Road, Barry CF62 6RN TBC

A family fun day full of sports and games, dressed as superheroes.

Cost: £1

Age: For all the Family

Booking for Superhero sports and games day via email

• charlotte@cubecentre.co.uk
• www.cubecentre.co.uk

Skateboarding Taster Session

Friday 9 August 2024

• 10am-11am

Windmill Lane, Skatepark, Llantwit Major 

Skateboarding with Skateboard Academy

Cost: Free

Age: 8 - 10 years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Family Fridays with Barry Uniting Church

Friday 9 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

Central Park, Barry, CF63 4RW

Barry Uniting Church are hosting family play sessions every Friday during the summer holidays, supported by Vale Flying Start and Vale Play Team with fun free activities for all the family.

Cost: Free

Age: All ages

No need to book, just turn up and play!

• 07703370858
• buclayworker@gmail.com
• https://www.thebridgebetween.org.uk/

• The Bridge Between

Monkey Music 'Weather'

Friday 9 August 2024

• 10.45am

The Tiny Treehouse, Unit 8, Pant Wilkins (off A48), Cowbridge, CF71 7DT

45 minute musical workshop for babies.

Cost: £12

Age: 0 - 1 years

Booking details for Monkey Music 'Weather' 

• vale.bridgend@monkeymusic.co.uk
• http://www.monkeymusic.co.uk

• Monkey Music Vale and Bridgend

Water Moo

Friday 9 August 2024

• 10.45am-11.45am

Glyndwr Community Centre, Glyndwr Road, Penarth, CF64 3ND

1 hour of water play with a variety of equipment and different types of water e.g. ice, coloured etc

Cost: £7.50 sibling/twin discount available

Age: 0 - 8 years

Booking details for Water Moo 

• kirsty@moo-music.co.uk 
• Moo Music website

• Vale Moo Music

Skateboarding Taster Sessions

Friday 9 August 2024

• 11am-12pm

Windmill Lane Skatepark, Llantwit Major 

Skateboarding with Skateboard Academy 

Cost: Free

Age: 11+ years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

'Bee Day' with the ‘Friends of Margam’

Friday 9 August 2024

• 11am-12.30pm
• 1.30pm-3pm

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Come along and meet ‘Ade our Beekeeper’ with his amazing Beehive, make a scene with Bee stickers plus lots more craft activities. Meet in the Castle. 

Cost: Free Activities – donations welcome. 

Age: For all the family

No need to book   

• 01639 881635
• margampark@npt.gov.uk
• Margam Country Park

Tiny Talk Baby Signing Taster Class

Friday 9 August 2024

• 11.30am-12.15pm

Dinas Powys Library & Activity Centre, Fairoaks, Dinas Powys, CF64 4QU

Baby signing taster session, we have 10 spaces available

Cost: £3 on the day

Age: Under 2 years

Booking is required please contact Jennie

• 07543 009383
• jennyspencer@tinytalk.co.uk

Crab Conservation

Friday 9 August 2024

• 11.30am-1pm

LLantwit Beach, Vale

Catch and release conservation work recording species, size, sex and health of our crabs.

Cost: £5 per person

Age: Family Class

Booking details for Crab Conservation 

• 07966 572273
• beachacademywales@gmail.com
• www.beachacademywales.com

• Beach Academy Wales

Skateboarding Taster Session

Friday 9 August 2024

• 1pm-2pm

The Knap Skatepark, Barry 

Skateboarding with Skateboard Academy 

Cost: Free

Age: 8 - 10 years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Skateboarding Taster Sessions

Friday 9 August 2024

• 2pm-3pm

The Knap Skatepark, Barry 

Skateboarding with Skateboard Academy 

Cost: Free

Age: 11+ years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Skateboarding Taster Session

Friday 9 August 2024

• 4pm-5pm

Cogan Skatepark, Penarth

Skateboarding with Skateboard Academy 

Cost: Free

Age: 8 - 10 years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Skateboarding Taster Sessions

Friday 9 August 2024

• 5pm-6pm

Cogan Skate Park, Penarth 

Skateboarding with Skateboard Academy 

Cost: Free

Age: 11+ years

Booking details

• sportsbookings@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
• Vale Sports Team

• Vale Sports Development Team 

Marvellous Makers Creative Crafts - Monsters

Saturday 10 August 2024

• 10am-12pm

Old Hall, High Street, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AH

Drop-in between 10 and 12 to craft your own Monster.

Cost: Free

Age: 3+ years

No need to book, drop-in and join the fun! Children under 8 must be supervised by an adult. 

• 01446 773941
• cowbridgelibrary@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

• Cowbridge Library

Chocolate pizza workshop

Saturday 10 August 2024

• 10am-12pm 

Sully Old School Hall, South Road, Sully CF64 5TG

Children will follow a recipe to make a pizza base . Once this is cooked they shall decorate it with lots of chcocolate toppings to take home and enjoy. All workshops included a drink, snack and an activity. 

Cost: £25

Age: 2 - 11 years

Booking details for chocolate pizza workshop

• 07473240684
• gemma@cookstars.co.uk
• Cookstars website

• Cookstars

Storytime

Saturday 10 August 2024

• 11am-11.30am

Dinas Powys Library & Activity Centre, Fairoaks, Dinas Powys, CF64 4QU

Cost: Free

Age: 2 - 5 years 

• 02920 512556
• info@dinaspowyslibrary.wales

Messy Moo

Saturday 10 August 2024

• 10.45am-11.45am

5th Barry Sea Scout Hall, Everard Street, Barry, CF63 4PW

1 hour of MESS with no cleaning up, let them explore a variety of wet and dry sensory items/food, even have a taste and it includes a cuppa.

Cost: £9 sibling/twin discount available

Age: 0 - 8 years

Booking details for Messy Moo 

• kirsty@moo-music.co.uk 
• Moo Music website

• Vale Moo Music

Seashell School

Sunday 11 August 2024

• 11am-12.30pm

Whitmore Bay, Barry Island

Learn about the seashells of the Welsh coastline and what animals made them.  

Cost: £5 per person

Age: Family Class

Booking details for Seashell School 

• 07966 572273
• beachacademywales@gmail.com
• www.beachacademywales.com

• Beach Academy Wales

The Big Cycle 

Sunday 11 August 2024

• Check website

This challenging and exciting sportive is being held annually in aid of Prostate Cymru that helps raise awareness and support for men in Wales with prostate cancer. A testing, tough and historic route awaits those who enter this fun, popular and rapidly growing event. Enjoy cycling through the breath-taking scenery of South Wales on Wales' premier sportive in aid of Prostate Cymru, the leading prostate health charity in Wales. There's a choice of two routes: 54 and 72 miles. prostatecymru.com/the-big-cycle/home/