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Thursday 10 June 2021

Heatwave - How To Cope In Hot Weather

Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long, there are health risks. When hot weather hits this summer, make sure it does not harm you or anyone you know.

For tips on coping in hot weather please click HERE

Friday 4 June 2021

Things to do; Domaine de Claire Fontaine

 
Outdoor swimming area's One of our favourite is Domaine de Claire Fontaine; Only 25 minutes away, it has a beach area, large lake for swimming with pontoons and slides, children's paddle area, good playground, mini-golf, pedal boats, zip line and tree climbing course.
 
 
 

 

Outdoor swimming area's will also start to open up over the next two weeks. One of our favourite is  
 
Domaine de Claire Fontaine; Only 25 minutes away, it has a beach area, large lake for swimming with pontoons and slides, children's paddle area, good playground, mini-golf, pedal boats, zip line and tree climbing course.
 
Open; Playground opens 1st June, Bathing lake opens 15th June.
 
 
 
Distance from SHAPE; 25 minutes by car
 
Cost; Prices can be found here. Prices are around 2.5 euro for children and 4.5 euro for adults. https://www.domainedeclairefontaine.be/en/fun-swimming-area/
 
Dogs; Are not allowed in the bathing area or park. They are allowed in other areas. 
 

For lots of other idea's of things to do this weekend, please see what's on, at the HIVE; http://shapehive.blogspot.com/search/label/What%27s%20On

Tuesday 1 June 2021

Summer Bucket List - over 100 ideas for children

For other ideas of things to do over the summer

https://www.facebook.com/thebestideasforkids/posts/1297250240684709
 

Thins to do; Huy Town, Citadel and Cathedral

 
Huy - just near Namur is a great afternoon out.

The Citadel of Huy occupies a high position in the town, overlooking the strategic Meuse  river. The current fort dates to1818 during the period of Dutch rule in Belgium and took five years to build.

The Citadel was frequently used to house political prisoners. The citadel was a Nazi occupied prison during WWII holding over 7000 prisoners. Many were sent to concentration camps.

Huy cathedral has the largest circular stained glass window in wallonie. The museum is free entry. It was also the filming location for BBCs the missing with James Nesbit. 

There is also a grand place with lots of cafes and shops to enjoy.



 

 

 

 

 

                                                Pictures of inside the Citadel

Citadel Prices; Adults: €4; Children (6 to 12 years old): €2. Free for all on the first Sunday of the month and on July 21.

Opening times; 9.30- 6.00 every day

More details on prices and opening times; https://www.huy.be/loisirs/musees/fort/horaire-et-tarifs

Maphttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Huy/@50.503281,5.0863724,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x47c1a914dcef9941:0x40099ab2f4d69a0!8m2!3d50.5187153!4d5.2396656

Distance from SHAPE; One hour by Car

Parking; https://www.google.com/maps/dir/50.5175071,3.9994516/parking+in+Huy/@50.5951978,4.0296069,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c1a99d5bdfd0e1:0xaa7dac99545a6159!2m2!1d5.2422674!2d50.5203506

Toilets and Cafes; Yes available. Cafes now open to sit outside, there are many available in the Huy Grande Place