Educational

From experience we know how much children like building marble runs from the specialist sets you can get. BUT you don’t actually need the specialist sets to create a run.…

A group or individual challenge which you can set for a session or over a set time. The challenge is using the materials provided or limited to (eg only paper…

Previously posted as ‘Final Task’Adapted from a suggestion sent in by Craig Murray A good task for raising disability/impairment awareness and encourage teamwork. You will need some blindfolds to create…

Adapted from a suggestion sent in by Craig Murray This task is aimed at breaking down barriers between younger people and pensioners and young people going into their ‘stretch zone’.…

Challenge Always a fun challenge. It’s a simple premise, as teams or individuals, design and build a catapult or machine that can throw. Decide in advance which of the following…

Also known as the Domino Code. The code is quite simple, although it looks complex. Draw a 3 x 3 naughts and crosses (tic tac toe) grid with the alphabet…

Art & Craft idea Modern inks have the advantage of intensity, colour fastness and flow, but don’t let that stop you from making and trying out your own from natural…

Although fun and Games is focussed on games and activities that are away from computer and television screens, screens are prevalent throughout most people’s lives for work, play and rest…

Fun game that’s also educational as a useful model of a chain reaction. Pick a large area for players to be able to run around in. Players pair up with…

Looking for something to do that is Christmas themed? Have a go at our Treasure Hunt. Christmas themed around the history and origins of various things about Christmas, from carols,…