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Five children sitting together on blue chairs against a bright yellow wall, all enthusiastically reading Beano comic books. The children appear happy and engaged, with some smiling as they read. The wall behind them is decorated with colorful cartoon-style illustrations including speech bubbles, a paper airplane, and various comic book-inspired doodles.

Farshore Funny Fest

Get set to giggle and guffaw at Farshore Funny Fest, the ultimate day out this October half term.
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October Half Term

This October, we've got an eerie-sistible programme of activities to lift your spirits. From hands-on creative courses, spectacular screenings, performances and free, drop-in activities - there's something for everyone to enjoy!
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The Offbeat Sari

Open daily until Sun 2 Nov | Free entry, donations welcome | Visit this touring exhibition by the Design Museum, exploring how designers, wearers and craftspeople are reshaping the ways in which the sari is understood, designed, made and worn.
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Woman with brunette bob and earing white top and trousers. She is leaning forward with her hand out. On the right is the back of a boy's head. The screen in the background has a yellow box on it with the word 'touch screen'.

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Two little girls sit on beanbags in a cinema smiling to their left, dressed in halloween costumes

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MAC's building with their open-plan terrace in the sunshine. Trees frame the photo.

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Upcoming events

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  1. Large orange and white text with the words 'WiFi Wars'. The text is spooky and glowing. It looks like a pumpkin.

    WiFi Wars Halloween Special

    Family
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  2. Smart Play Zone

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  3. A set of DJ decks to the left, to the right there is a laptop showing a music editing software, that is beside some black headphones

    Mix Masters DJ Workshop

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Cinema highlights

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  1. We see two men - one younger man in the foreground wearing a baseball cap and hoodie, and an older man in the background. They stare at each other through a mirror.

    Plainclothes

    Cinema
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  2. A bald man in a distinctive black shirt with white tropical or pineapple patterns, holding an acoustic guitar in what appears to be a modern, well-appointed living space with bookshelves and contemporary furnishings.

    Strange Journey: The Story Of Rocky Horror

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  3. A promotional photo from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," the iconic 1975 cult musical film. The image shows three people in costume - the central figure is wearing the distinctive makeup and costume associated with Dr. Frank-N-Furter, complete with dramatic eye makeup, curly dark hair, and what appears to be a corset or fitted top. They're positioned at a microphone

    4K Film: The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 50th Anniversary

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Creative courses

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  1. A woman is rolling our clay on a table

    Ceramics Open Studio Days (ASC832)

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  2. Stop Motion Animation Camp (CSC184)

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  3. A toy monkey on a table, surrounded by crafting materials like pom poms and ribbons

    Make A Talking Puppet Camp (CSC179)

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