Ahoy there Cosmic Pirates!

Step into our treasure trove of storytelling, craft workshops, creative activities and opportunities to play – supported by Suffolk Libraries! Workhops and all activities are free and the fun takes place in our Cosmic Pirates Teepee and Cosmic Pirate tent.

Workshops and activities are taking place across the Cosmic Pirates Tent and Teepee, and are all drop-in and free!

Cosmic Pirates Teepee with Suffolk Libraries

Saturday 22 June

13:00 – 13:00 Song Time on the Beach
14:00 – 14:45 Life’s A Beach by Kirsty Tallent (BSL)
15:00 – 15:45 Song Time on the Beach
16:00 – 16:45 Winter Moon by Lorna Heap (BSL)
17:00 – 17:45 Bedtime Stories on the Beach (BSL)
17:45 – 18:00 Chill Out Space – Bedtime Playlist

19:00 – 19:30 Nature Silent Disco for Kids

20:00 – 20:30 Nature Silent Disco for Kids

Immerse yourself in the sounds of nature with Suffolk Libraries relaxing nature silent disco. Whether you’re listening solo or along with family and friends, join fellow nature lovers for this relaxing experience which will uplift your spirit and ignite your audio senses.
This event is suitable for children aged 11+ accompanied by an adult. 
Only 30 places available, please arrive on time to ensure you get a headset.
Seconds of Sound (S.O.S) urges you to dedicate moments to listening. Seconds of Sound was created by Martin Scaiff as Environmentalist in Residence for Suffolk Libraries. The purpose of the residency is to explore environmental responsibility with the community, using creativity as an instrument to inspire change in ways that are accessible to all. The residency is generously supported by Arts Council England.

Sunday 23 June 

10:00 – 10.45 Raymond Antrobus (BSL)
10:45 – 11:00 Home & Colours performed by Gainsborough Library Girls (BSL)
11:15 – 12:00 Life’s A Beach by Kirsty Tallent (BSL)
12:00 – 12:45 Song Time on the Beach
13:00 – 13.45 Chill Out Space – Lunchtime Lullabies (Gentle activity for parents with babies)
14:00 – 14.45 Story Time on the Beach (BSL)
15:00 – 15.45 The Misbehaving Letters by Layla Bradbeer (BSL)

Cosmic Pirates Workshop Tent

Saturday 22 June
12:00-14:30
Extra Time Workshop with Suffolk Artlink
Workshops with Suffolk Artlink

15:00-17:00
Little Beats free play space will be hosted by Suffolk Artlink’s early years music project and project partner Magic Acorns who will be providing free flow musical play for 0-5’s and their families.

17:30-20:00
Crafts with Susanna Wallis and Max Clements.

Sunday 23 June
10:00-13:30
Workshops with Woodworks Art Café

14:00-16:00
National Literacy Trust workshops

Access

The Cosmic Pirates Teepee and Workshops are located on the beach away from trackway and on the sand, and so are not wheelchair accessible.

BSL interpretation will be available for some events.

 

Cosmic Pirates Highlights

Song Time on the Beach

Cosmic Pirates - 23/06/2024
12:00-12:45

Song Time on the Beach

Cosmic Pirates - 22/06/2024
13:00-13:45, 15:00-15:45

Life’s A Beach

Cosmic Pirates - 22/06/2024
14:00-14:45

Life’s A Beach

Cosmic Pirates - 23/06/2024
11:15-12:00

Winter Moon

Cosmic Pirates - 22/06/2024
16:00-16:45

Bedtime Stories on the Beach

Cosmic Pirates - 22/06/2024
17:00-17:45

Bedtime Beats

Cosmic Pirates - 22/06/2024
17:45-18:00

Nature Silent Disco for Kids

Cosmic Pirates - 22/06/2024
19:00-19:30

Raymond Antrobus: Terrible Horses

Cosmic Pirates - 23/06/2024
10:00-10:45

Home & Colours Poetry

Cosmic Pirates - 23/06/2024
10:45-11:00

Lunchtime Lullabies

Cosmic Pirates - 23/06/2024
13:00-13:45

The Misbehaving Letters

Cosmic Pirates - 23/06/2024
15:00-15:45