Children & Families
The Ship's Cat at The Word
A free storytelling and activity session for ages 4-8 at The Word, South Shields (final date of the summer run).
Wednesday, 12 August 2026See bookingThe Word, 45 Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JFFree, booking requiredby The Word
About This Event
The Word's summer storytelling session The Ship's Cat returns for its final date, a free activity for children aged 4 to 8 at South Shields' striking National Centre for the Written Word. Booking required; a lovely free morning out for younger readers.
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