Testlands

☀️🎉 END OF SUMMER FESTIVAL 2026! 🎉☀️

We’re getting ready for a fantastic day of family fun, entertainment, activities, wellbeing, food and shopping at Testlands Wellbeing Hub! 🙌💛

🎟️ ENTRY TO THE FESTIVAL IS FREE!
All you need to do is book your FREE entry ticket using the link below.

👉 https://www.testlands.org/book-now/

✨ HERE’S JUST SOME OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT… ✨

🏰 Bouncy castles & soft play
🎯 Football darts, axe throwing, hook-a-duck & games
🏹 Archery
🥋 Martial arts
🎩 Magician & mascots
🎈 Balloon modelling
🎨 Face painting, glitter tattoos & hair glitter
🚓 Police vehicles
🎶 Music & entertainment
💪 Fitness & wellbeing activities
🌿 Wildlife & nature activities
🎨 Arts, crafts & children's activities
🛍️ Local makers, craft stalls & small businesses
🧸 Toys, sensory toys, fidgets & pocket-money goodies
🎟️ Tombolas, lucky dips & prizes
…and plenty more!

🌭🍔🍰 PLUS PLENTY OF FOOD & TREATS! 🧇☕🍿

Street food, burgers, hot dogs, chips, waffles, crêpes, cakes, brownies, cookies, candy floss, popcorn, sweets, slushies, milkshakes, barista coffee and more!

📅 Saturday 26th September 2026
⏰ 11am – 3pm
📍 Testlands Wellbeing Hub – Green Lane

🎟️ FREE ENTRY – BOOKING REQUIRED
👉 https://www.testlands.org/book-now/

Please note: While entry to the festival is completely free, some of our independent activity providers, food vendors and stallholders will be charging for their activities, products, food and services on the day

Bring your family and friends and join us for a brilliant day celebrating community, fun and wellbeing! ☀️💛

🍽️ DAY 18 - CHEESY BROCCOLI PASTA BAKE! 🥦🧀

Pasta + broccoli + plenty of cheesy goodness = today’s Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake! 😋

A comforting family meal and a tasty way to get some extra green veg onto the plate.

👩‍🍳 Get the kids involved with preparing the broccoli, mixing everything together and, of course, sprinkling that all-important cheese on top!

📸 Cook it. Share it. Win it!
Send us a photo of your finished pasta bake or tag Testlands for your chance to win! 🎁

🌐 View today’s Family Guide: testlands.org/cooktogether

🍽️ DAY 17 - MILD CHICKEN CURRY! 🍛

Today’s Cook Together Challenge is a warming Mild Chicken Curry - packed with flavour while keeping the spice family-friendly. 🌶️💛

There are plenty of jobs for little helpers too - measuring ingredients, stirring the sauce and helping choose some colourful veg to add.

👩‍🍳 Prefer a little more heat? Grown-ups can always add some extra spice to their own portion!

📸 Cook it. Share it. Win it!
Share your curry creations with us by sending a photo or tagging Testlands! 🎁

🌐 View today’s Family Guide: testlands.org/cooktogether

📣 Are you a Young Carer aged 17-25?

Here’s an opportunity to have your say and help shape better support for young carers💬

Rethink Refresh and Board in the City CIC want to hear about your experiences - what’s working, what isn’t, and what could make things better.

You can choose a private 1:1 chat or a small group session - whatever feels right for you.

💷 Payment available for taking part
☕ Refreshments provided
💬 Your experiences could help create positive change

📅 Check the graphic for the available dates and times.

Want to get involved? Contact Rethink Refresh directly:
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
📞 07360 120200
Mention **“Bridge to Support”** when you get in touch.

Know someone aged 17-25 who’s a young carer? Tag them or send this their way 💚

🍽️ DAY 16 - CRISPY CHICKEN GOUJONS! 🍗

Crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle - today we’re making homemade chicken goujons! 🙌

This is a brilliant recipe for getting children hands-on in the kitchen. Let them help coat the chicken and choose what they’d like to serve alongside it.

🥕 Add some crunchy veg, make a favourite dip and see who can create the best plate!

📸 Cook it. Share it. Win it!
Made today’s recipe? Send us a photo or tag Testlands for your chance to win! 🎁

🌐 View today’s Family Guide: testlands.org/cooktogether

☀️ FINAL WEEK OFFER - 50% OFF! ☀️

Need childcare for the final week of the summer holidays? We’ve got you covered! 🙌

🔥 BOOK MONDAY-FRIDAY & GET 50% OFF 🔥

Join us for a full week of Holiday Club fun, activities, games and more - while making a BIG saving on your childcare.

📍 Oasis Lordshill
📍 Banister Primary School

✅ Full Monday-Friday week
✅ 50% OFF
✅ Limited spaces available

It’s the perfect way to keep the kids active, entertained and having fun before heading back to school - while giving parents one less thing to worry about!

⏰ Spaces are limited and subject to availability, so book your full week as soon as possible.

👉 BOOK NOW:
https://www.testlands.org/programmes/holidayclub/

50% offer applies when booking the full Monday-Friday final week.

🍽️ DAY 15 - CREAMY TOMATO PASTA! 🍅🍝

Today’s Testlands Holiday Clubs Cook Together Challenge is a quick and comforting family favourite - Creamy Tomato Pasta! 😋

Simple, tasty and perfect for getting little helpers into the kitchen. Get them stirring, measuring and helping to bring everything together.

👩‍🍳 Don’t be afraid to make it your own - add some favourite veggies or use up something you already have in the fridge!

📸 Cook it. Share it. Win it!
Show us how yours turns out - send us a photo or tag Testlands for your chance to win! 🎁

🌐 View today’s Family Guide: testlands.org/cooktogether

🍽️ DAY 14 - CHEESY SAUSAGE PIE! 🧀

We’ve got some proper family comfort food today! 🙌

Today’s recipe is Cheesy Sausage Pie - tasty sausages topped with creamy mashed potato and plenty of cheesy goodness. 😋

👩‍🍳 Get the kids involved with mashing, sprinkling the cheese and making their own pattern on top before it goes in the oven!

💙 Today’s Family Challenge: Can you make a pattern in the mash before baking?

📸 Cook it. Share it. Win it!
We’d love to see your creations - send us a photo or tag Testlands for your chance to win! 🎁

🌐 View today’s Family Guide: testlands.org/cooktogether

🥟🍕 DAY 13 - PIZZA PASTIES! 🍕🥟

Today’s Cook Together Challenge is a fun one - we’re making Pizza Pasties!

Pick your favourite pizza fillings, pile them in, fold them over and bake until golden. The best part? Everyone can create their own combination! 🙌

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Get the whole family involved
🫑 Add your favourite fillings
🧀 Make each pasty your own
📸 Cook • Share • Win!

Today’s challenge: Who can come up with the most creative pizza pasty filling? 👀

🌐 View today’s Family Guide: testlands.org/cooktogether

Fill it. Fold it. Bake it! ❤️

DAY 12 - BUILD YOUR OWN PASTA BAKE! 🧀✨

Today’s Cook Together Challenge is all about making it your own! Choose your favourite fillings, mix them through the pasta, top with plenty of cheese and bake until golden and bubbling. 😋

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Get the whole family involved
🥦 Use up veggies or leftovers from the fridge
🧀 Mix it. Bake it. Love it!
📸 Cook • Share • Win!

What would YOUR family put in their perfect pasta bake? 👇

🌐 View today’s Family Guide: testlands.org/cooktogether