Some great things for kids to do.

Friday, August 6

THE Swifts Junior Open promises to be a great golf competition for kids at the Sands Centre, in Carlisle. Entrants (eight to 16 year olds) can compete against the best from their age group for trophies. Call 01228-625511 to register.

FOLLOWING a week of music workshops at Dowdales School, Forum 28 in Barrow will play host to a showcase of young talent in a fest of rock and alternative music from 7.30pm. Contact Dowdales School on 01229-475055 for more details of the performance and workshops.

Sunday, August 8

IT IS mud all the way for you messy creatures today at St Catherine's National Trust Office, at Windermere. Spend the morning playing environmental games then get your hands dirty making amazing mud sculptures after lunch. Tel 015394-46402 for details.

A FULL day of fun will keep seven to 11 year olds busy at Rheged, near Penrith, today. The action kicks off at 10am with a football workshop, followed by circus fun with the Berzerak Circus and the chance to see the centre's latest earth-moving film, Forces of Nature, on the giant screen. Youngsters under the age of six can also enjoy a range of activities geared up especially for them. For details, call 01768-860090.

Monday, August 9

EXPLORE with maps to solve the puzzle and recreate a night on Wildcat Island - just like the book Swallows and Amazons (from 1pm). Suitable for eight to 13 year olds, call the Lake District Visitor Centre, at Brockhole, on 015394-46601 to book a place.

BANANAS in Pyjamas will entertain fans young and old at Forum 28, in Barrow, with two shows starting at 1pm and 3.30pm. With singing, dressing up and well-known nursery rhymes in for good measure, this colourful production is not one to miss. More details on 01229-820000.

A THREE-day Adventurous Activities event at St Martin's College, Ambleside, begins today. Youngsters aged between six and 11 can take part in various orienteering and problem-solving tasks. For more information, call Nicola Nixon (from 1pm) on 015394-30210.

Tuesday, August 10

DROP-IN kite making workshops are being held at the Dock Museum, in Barrow, today and tomorrow. Kids of any age are welcome to join Bob and Bob Jobbins between 10.30am-12.30pm and 2pm-4pm. Call 01229-894444 for details.

EXPLORE the shapes and colours of leaves and make a leaf print to take home at Kendal Museum from 11am-12.30pm. For four to seven year olds, call 01539-721374.

Wednesday, August 11

MAKE a dream catcher to bring you good luck and sweet dreams. Weave your own magical web with willows, dyed feathers, shells and beads during the two sessions (1pm and 3pm) at the Lake District Visitor Centre, at Brockhole. More information on 015394-46601.

Thursday, August 12

FROM 11am-12.30pm, youngsters can find out more about ancient writing and discover the secrets of Runes, Ogham and Hieroglyphics with a Reading the Past event at Kendal Museum, for ages eight to 12. More information on 01539-721374.