If you're stuck for ideas as to what do over the half term break, we've got a few very good suggestions:

ARTS & CRAFTS
Meet Miss Spider Workshop
Draw inspiration from one of the best children’s books ever written – James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. With this fun workshop you’ll see how to make fantastic creepy-crawlies, complete with a peach to fly away on.
Tuesday, May 28, from 10am. A screening of the film adaptation of will follow at 11am.

Mask Making
Design characters, build full-head masks and use them to create a short performance. You’ll also be able to achieve an Arts Award Discover qualification.
From Tuesday, May 28 until Friday, May 31, 1pm to 4pm.

Creative Captains Workshop!
No pirate captain is complete without a hat. Come aboard to make your own, complete with jewels and gold, ready for the Pirate of the Year competition.
Wednesday, May 29 from 10am. A film The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists will follow at 11am.
All workshops at Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End.
Details:  020 8416 8989 or www.harrowarts.com

THEATRE
Robin Hood & His Very Merry Men
Join the legendary outlaw Robin Hood and his band of very merry men as they rob from the rich to save the poor in this laugh a minute adventure. Featuring live music, puppetry, buckets of mud, and a host of colourful forest characters telling their tales along the way, this is a family show not to be missed.
Thursday, May 30, from 2pm, at Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End.
Details: 020 8416 8989 or www.harrowarts.com

DANCE
Futunity Dance Show: That's A Wrap!
Don’t miss this spectacular show featuring British street dance champions Futunity UK.
This extravaganza includes breakdancing and hip hop alongside traditional dance genres ballet, tap and contemporary. The company is aged from two through to adults and includes some of the most talented dancers in Hillingdon.
Saturday, June 1. Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes. Details: 020 8561 8371 or  www.becktheatre.org.uk

FUN WORKSHOPS
Singing4Fun
Join Singing4Fun at a special one-off musical session singing songs from well-known musicals Wicked, Chicago and Avenue Q. Learn in a fun and interactive way, together with some movement to perform to the group at the end.
Thursday, May 30. Ickenham Scout Hut, Community Close, Ickenham. Details: info@singing4fun or www.singing4fun.com
 

Squire’s Create and Grow Activities
From colouring competitions to fruit and vegetable treasure hunts, to learning how to nurture lettuce and tomatoes at home. Celebrate all spring has to offer with these daily activities.
From May 28 to May 31, 9am to 11.30am. Squire’s Garden Centre, Common Road, Stanmore. Details: 020 8954 4628.

May Hem Mid-Week Madness
This wonderful workshop includes role playing, dancing, party-time lunch with lots of fun and games, plus a goodie bag to take home. There will also be a special visit from Jimmy the Jamtots bear.
Wednesday, May 29, from 10am until 3pm.  Windmill Studio Centre, Pembroke Road, Ruislip.