THE Tower Arts Centre, Winchester, has a packed programme of creative fun lined up for the half-term holiday.

It's "Autumn Padonka" runs from Monday, October 23, to Friday, October 27, and it starts with a Christmas crafts workshop with Jo Carter.

It involves a lot of mess-making with paper, glue, paint and wire and there are sessions for different age groups up to six.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, there are workshops for eights and over with the Amazing Animation Station, learning how to use plasticine and wire to create an animated film.

The week ends in style with magical theatre and workshops as The People's Theatre Company presents "Bink and the Riddle of the Sphinx" on Friday, October 27, at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. With swashbuckling action and smash hit songs, it's a perfect feast of family theatre.

The Bink Drama Workshop, at 1.30pm and 5.30pm, gives youngsters the chance to work with the stars of the show and learn who to hiss and boo.

To book tickets, ring 01962 867986.