4 fun family time things to do in Inverness this weekend
Younger ones get a chance to hang out at Inverness Museum, catch up with Hiccup and Toothless in How To Train Your Dragon 2, explore Nairn and get set to try out some orienteering...
1 On Thursday, May 4, at Inverness Museum Museum Minis between 10.30-11.15am is an activity session being trialled as sessions for pre-school age children and their families which will be relaxed sessions including object handling, a story and an easy craft activity. But places are limited and booking is required. Please email, or call 01349 781730. The next one will be on Thursday, June 1.
2 See them roar!
This Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April 29-May 1 it's How To Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) and it's the thrilling second chapter of the epic trilogy which brings us back to the fantastical world of Hiccup and Toothless. Five years after the two have successfully united dragons and Vikings on the island of Berk. 10.15am, 12.50pm and 3.30pm n those days.
3 Want to catch the flavour of Nairn?
Head for A Taste Of Nairn celebrating all the best things about the town this weekend, from Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30. On Friday, why not visit Nairn Museum to learn all about the town’s fishing and farming history at Viewfield House Viewfield Drive,from 10am to 4pm Adults £4, but children go free. Check out the Food & Drink Market on Saturday which will showcase food, drink and other local producers from across the region and there will also be live demos at Nairn Community & Arts Centre. 10am to 4pm. And who could resist this tasty event on Sunday – Marshmallow Toasting at Nairn Community & Arts Centre (10am to 4pm)?
4 A new way to get out there?
Now that the weather is getting better and the great outdoors is looking pretty irresistible again, this is a great idea for beginners run by the Inverness schools orienteering league with three local events designed to suit beginners. Organiser Dagmar Borrowman who is the active schools coordinator at Charleston Academy and a member of INVOC (Inverness Orienteering Club) explained: The aim is to navigate between checkpoints or controls marked on a special orientering map. There is no set route so the skill and fun comes from trying to find the best way to go!" Pupils new to the sport are able to learn map-reading skills at school before the events. The events are being held in the late afternoon/ early evenings at Craig Phadraig on May 3; Ord Hill on May 17; and Culloden on May 31.
EMAIL: schools@invocmail.org.uk
