Come and join us at The Rocketship for Here Be Mermaids and Monsters Day on 16th July! Joining us will be middle-grade author, Alex Cotter for a fun activity session based around her new novel The Mermaid Call. Alex will also be signing copies of...
Aimed at children aged between 8 and 11, young coders will get the chance to make their very own obstacle avoidance game, whilst learning about game design and important coding concepts. We will be using Scratch which is free to use and no prior experience...
Join Tracy Darnton, author of teen/YA thriller Ready or Not, in a summer creative writing workshop. Are you ready to write but not sure where to start? This fun and supportive workshop is full of writing prompts to generate new ideas. This workshop is suitable for ages 11+ Tickets...
Join us on Wednesday 10th August as we welcome the author, Hannah Moffatt, to the Rocketship to celebrate her new novel, Small!, with a Giants themed day! About Small! - Harvey is a small boy in a giant world. On stilts! When Harvey accidentally sets...
We are excited to welcome friend of the Rocketship, Jo Clarke, to the shop on 24th August* for a creative writing workshop! *This event was originally due to take place on 17th August. If you have already purchased a ticket for this event, it will...
Join us as we welcome picture book author, Emma Perry, back to The Rocketship for a special storytime and craft session. Emma will be reading from her wonderful picture book, Puddling, and will also be hosting a craft session where you can colour in your...
Join author Jo Clarke as she hosts a creative writing workshop based on her new novel, Libby and the Highland Heist. Learn how to create your own heist story in this fun, interactive workshop suitable for children ages 6+ Tickets for this event are £2...
Make a map of a magical land with us on Thursday 1st June! Drop in and see us between 11am-1pm for this free event. There's no need to book, just bring your imagination! This event is suitable for children aged 6+
Join us for this event as Jo helps you create a unique story using well known characters, places and scenarios. This event is suitable for ages 6-11. This event is £2 and booking is essential. You can book your ticket here - Ticket There is...
Join Jez from First Coding as he hosts a special 3D Printing Workshop as The Rocketship! In this workshop, children will learn the basics of 3D designing before being taught how designs are 3D printed. During the workshop, everyone will work towards designing their...
Join Tash Bell, author of Middle-Grade novel, The Swish, for a Festive Fashion Upcycling Workshop! On Saturday 9th December, The Rocketship turns into Santa’s sustainable style studio. Get creative, and learn how to transform an old sweater into a Christmas jumper. Turn your fave T-shirt festive,...
Jo Clarke is the author of The Travelling School Mysteries series, Libby and the Parisian Puzzle, Libby and the Highland Heist and Libby and the Manhattan Mystery. If you want to learn how to plot the perfect mystery, create brilliant settings and develop believable characters, then...