Here's how to go wild with the babes this half term!

Five things you must do next week
Heartbreaking autobiographical solo show First Time debuts at The Dukes, Lancaster next weekHeartbreaking autobiographical solo show First Time debuts at The Dukes, Lancaster next week
Heartbreaking autobiographical solo show First Time debuts at The Dukes, Lancaster next week

Go Ape, Rivington, daily

Make the first school holiday of the year stand out with fun family time that brings out everyone’s inner adventure. Go Ape’s Treetop Challenge is designed to test your limits at dizzying heights on thrilling high-speed zips, free-fall swings and daring canopy-height crossings. It’s suitable for adults and families with children aged 10 plus and over 1.4m tall. Prices from £20per person. Go Ape Rivington is the only Go Ape location in the UK to feature a zip wire over water, and offers 13-metre-high platforms and a free-falling Tarzan Swing. For further information head to www.goape.co.uk/locations/rivington.

Xplorer, Astley Park, Haslam Park and Avenham Park, from Monday, February 17

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Explore the parks, find the markers, complete the challenge and have fun together. Get the kids outdoors this half term with these free, family friendly, fun navigation challenges. For full details on times and locations, see www.xplorer.org.uk.

First Time, The Dukes, Lancaster, Tuesday, February 18 and Wednesday, February 19

Award-winning HIV+ theatre-maker Nathaniel Hall brings his show to The Dukes, fresh from his critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe debut. Presented by Nathaniel Hall, Dibby Theatre and Waterside Arts, First Time is a hilarious and heartbreaking autobiographical solo show about growing up positive in a negative world. Book via www.dukeslancaster.org.

Babes In The Wood, St. George’s Church Hall, Chorley, from Thursday, February 21

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It’s panto time again with St. George’s DAMS. The story is the traditional fairy tale with Robin Hood appearing as the hero who, with his Merry Men, rescues the babes and gives the wicked sheriff his comeuppance. Aside from the main characters the show features songs and dancing from a large chorus of children and adults. Tickets are priced at £7 (£5 concessions) and can be booked on 01257 276540, or some seats may be available on the door.

Lauren Housley, Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall. Friday, February 21

UK singer-songwriter Lauren Housley is setting out on a run of intimate acoustic shows for the first half of 2020. Join the BBC Radio 2 favourite for a night of songs from her new album which will be released this summer. Three times BCMA nominee Simon James joins her in support. Book via www.skiddle.com. Photo: Eric Hobson Photography

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