There's no excuse for kids to cry "Mum, I'm bored!" in Islington this Easter as Islington Council announces a host of activities for kids of all ages this holiday in parks, childrens centres and playgrounds.<br><br>Cllr Terry Stacy, Executive Member for Housing and Communities, Islington Council said: "With so much to do this Easter, there really is something for everyone, whether you want to be sporty, arty, green fingered or just visit a new park.<br><br>"And for mums and dads with little ones, we've got more childrens centres than ever before meaning more family facilities within pram pushing distance."<br><br>Islington Council is organising holiday play schemes for 10-19 year olds from 2-15 April with fun activities including music, dance, art and sports coaching - in addition to three adventure playgrounds that will be open. Many of the activities are free. Call 020 7527 5641 for details.<br><br>In the parks, there's nature walks, craft workshops and environment days including: <br><br>Tuesday 3 April <br>*Guided Nature Walk - New River Walk<br>*Willife Mask Making - Islington Ecology Centre<br>*Egg Painting - Fortune Street Park<br><br>Wednesday 4 April<br>*Wild Easter Egg Hunt - Islington Ecology Centre<br>*Easter Bunny's Egg Hunt - Spa Fields<br>*Fashion Workshop for Kids - i-recycle centre<br><br>Thursday 5 April<br>*Easter Bunny's Egg Hunt - Barnard Park<br><br>Friday 6 April<br>*Wild Child - Kings Square<br><br>Tuesday 10 April<br>*Community Planting Day - Edward Square<br>*Mini-beast modelling - Islington Ecology Centre<br><br>Wednesday 11 April<br>*Pond Investigator - Islington Ecology Centre<br>*Under 16s chess tournament - Arlington Square<br><br>Thursday 12 April<br>*Easter Art Fair -Highbury Fields<br><br>Details can be found in the Greenspace Events Guide for Spring and Summer 2007. Or call Islington Ecology Centre on 020 7354 5162.<br><br>For more information contact the Childrens Information Service on 020 7527 5959 or visit www.islington.gov.uk/children<br><br>ENDS<br><br>
Page Last Updated: 17 December 2009