Hereford Cathedral School has partnered with Hereford’s theatre and arts venue, The Courtyard, to support its ‘Family Saturdays’ programme.

The highly popular events, which The Courtyard started two years ago, and now runs every weekend, begin with a free activity for children starting at 10.30am followed by a live show, workshop or film. Hereford Cathedral School’s year-long support of ‘Family Saturdays’ will enable parents and children across Herefordshire to enjoy free workshops and fun activities run by teachers and pupils of the school, as well as free half-term activities.

This October half-term, during Herefordshire’s Family Festival, the school’s very own “Rocket Man” – physics teacher Dr Simon Rhodes – will run a magic-themed workshop at The Courtyard, called The Magic of Science.

Last year, Dr Rhodes taught free science workshops to around 1,500 pupils in around 35 rural primary schools across Herefordshire. Pupils got involved in a range of wacky science experiments, which earned Dr Rhodes the nickname of “Rocket Man.” Feedback from teachers revealed that he’s also inspired many pupils to take up science subjects for GCSE and A-level.

The Magic of Science Workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 25th at 2pm in the Studio Theatre.

Chris Wright, Headmaster of Hereford Cathedral Junior School, said: “Family Saturdays are a wonderful opportunity for children and parents to be creative together at The Courtyard.”

Join The Courtyard and Hereford Cathedral School on Saturdays from 10.30am for lots of family fun!

Forthcoming dates include:

• Winnie The Pooh (U): Saturday 14th October 2017

• The Magic of Science: Wednesday 25th October at 2pm.

• Thomas and Friends, Journey Beyond Sodor (U): Saturday 28th October 2017

• Jack and the Bean’s Talk: Saturday 11th November 2017

The Courtyard Hereford attracts over 250,000 visitors every year, housing a 436-seat main auditorium, a 145-seat studio, visual arts galleries, meeting and function rooms, a rehearsal studio and a café bar and restaurant.