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CAST FREE family funday: stay tuned!

The ORIGINAL FREE fundays and STILL the biggest...and the best!!

*Unfortunately due to the space available at The Barnes Institute, we can’t squeeze the popcorn/slushie machines in but never fear...there's plenty of entertainment plus a FREE treat bag for all kids so no-one gets left out!

In it's FIFTH year, our FREE family fundays programme was bigger and better than ever!

In 2025, our amazing CAST Planning Group secured a whopping Β£10,715 from the National Lottery Community Fund and we used every single penny to put on our biggest programme of FREE family fundays ever - just for you!

With FIVE fundays at FIVE different locations (plus a presence at the Ocean Road Mela) with all of the FREE entertainment you’ve come to expect, there was something for everyone no matter where you were in the borough!

REMEMBER - ALL OF THIS WAS FREE!

THERE WAS NO CHARGE FOR ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES OR THE POPCORN & SLUSHIE/TREAT BAGS...AND THERE NEVER WILL BE!

New to our fundays? Check out last year's round up below!

So, what did you enjoy in 2025?

Deep breath!

  • Emma's Exotic Animals - see what's creeping about! If it's creepy and crawlie, Emma's got it! Come and see (and touch) - if you dare!
  • 'Graffiti Freddie' - sick of the usual arty stuff? Come and join Freddie to make something original to take away and wow your friends with!
  • Nat & Becks - fancy a bit of footy training, some street games or a pop at cheerleading? These girls are just the job!
  • Into The Spotlight - prefer something a little less strenuous? Take in the live performances from some great local talent. More of a singer? Why not try a little karaoke?
  • Dean James - more of a musician? Try a guitar taster session with Dean!
  • Paula Wilkinson - face-painter extraordinaire! (unfortunately Paula won't be doing face-painting @ Boldon this year due to a previous booking BUT she's agreed to showcase her balloon modelling skills - and you can have a go too!)
  • JK Bouncy Castles - have a bounce on the inflatable then get over for your popcorn and slushie! (due to space, this won't be available at Whitburn but there'll be a treat bag for all the kids and still plenty of stuff to do!)
  • T&W Fire Brigade - the fire brigade will be coming to Harton, Hedworthfield and Bilton...maybe they'll set fire to something...! (due to limited space, they can't do Boldon or Whitburn fundays πŸ₯Ί)
  • June & Ted's trad games - fancy a bit of beanbag toss or hoopla? June & Ted have got you covered!
  • Prize draw entry - do you feel lucky? ALL kids attending will be entered into our free prize draw at each funday...so keep their sticky little fingers crossed!

There'll also be some 3D printing demos, craft stalls and tombolas (each venue has their own line-up) so it's a chocka block afternoon of fun!

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