Families East Issue 79 May-June 2014

Issue 79 May/June 2014

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Contents Issue 79 | May / June 2014 | Families East London

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What is Parkinson’s?

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How to burn Kids’ Energy

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Regular Features 6

Annabel Karmel

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Ed’s Reading Room

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Clubs & Classes

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Welcome

Welcome to our May/June issue. We look forward to the weather improving and the half-term holidays, with fun-filled days spent out and about with loved ones and family. I hope you take some inspiration from our How To Burn Energy article and that you plan some great fun activities for the days ahead. I look forward to seeing you next time. Best wishes.

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What is Parkinson’s?

Julia Keogh, who works directly with people with Parkinson’s, discusses the challenges people face, and a new range of books aimed to help young children understand more about the condition.

Parkinson’s affects 127,000 people in the UK, is progressive, and there is currently no cure. Parkinson’s develops when dopamine producing nerve cells in the brain die, and typical symptoms are stiffness, tremor and slowness of movement. Alongside the physical problems, a host of less-visible symptoms can develop, like anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, bowel and bladder disorders, and dementia. It is a very individual condition, and no two people will experience living with Parkinson’s in the same way. The right medication can help many people to control the symptoms, and keeping active for as long as possible and eating healthily can all help to make life enjoyable.

Although Parkinson’s is often seen as a condition that only affects older people, that is not always the case. One in twenty people will be diagnosed under the age of forty. What is certain is that with an ageing population, the number of people with conditions like Parkinson’s can only grow.

This will be a huge challenge for our health and social care services.

As an Information and Support Manager for the charity Parkinson’s UK,

working across the London region, I offer one-to-one support to many people with the condition. My team and I see firsthand the difficulties that people face, and try to help the whole family come to terms with what a diagnosis of Parkinson’s can mean.

Parkinson’s in the family It can be particularly difficult for family members, particularly the young, to understand that underneath the sometimes scary public face of Parkinson’s, their relatives are still the same person. Responding to this need, Parkinson’s UK have produced a new range of books aimed specifically at younger children aged between three and seven, which explain Parkinson’s in simple terms. The four books, written by newspaper columnist and agony aunt Virginia Ironside, aim to make it easier for parents and grandparents to sit down, and share the storyline with younger family members. The plain language and bright illustrations by Matthew Dodd should help children to understand why their relatives with Parkinson’s behave and act as they do, and this can only improve family life.

Top TIps for eXplaInInG parKInson’s To CHIldren • Keep things simple • Only talk about the symptoms that currently affect the family member • Don’t look too far ahead, there is no way of knowing what the future will hold The books, My Mum has Parkinson’s, My Dad has Parkinson’s, My Gran has Parkinson’s, My Grandpa has Parkinson’s, are free, and can be ordered by calling 0845 121 2354 or emailing resources@ parkinsons.org.uk. They can also be downloaded from www.parkinsons.org. uk. For more information about living with Parkinson’s, call the freephone helpline on 0808 800 0303.

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How to burn kids’ energy The half-term holidays are approaching and, if your kids are anything like ours, after just an hour indoors they’ll be climbing the walls.

But don’t despair! There are so many things to do, from play centres to sports clubs to creating your own fun, and many of them are free!

Check out our guide to burning off some of your kids’ energy.

• Why not try a new, fun activity? From cricket to tennis, football to drama, athletics to trampolining or even dry-slope skiing, there are hundreds around. Many clubs and classes offer free trials, why not try one, and then book an ongoing class?

• Visit a museum. From the British Museum to the V&A, museums offer a huge range of activities, almost all of which are free. Museums don’t have to be quiet or sedentary activities – most of them run children’s workshops, some of which can be very energetic! Visit the Vikings at the British Museum, go for treasure hunts in the Geffrye Museum gardens, go on an

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expedition at the Horniman Museum, explore army life at the National Army Museum, and much, much more.

• Don’t forget the park. Acres of room to run around in, trees to climb and most with children’s playgrounds. Best of all, they are free!

• Or the lido… Often inexpensive, lidos can make a great day out when the weather is good. Many parks also have paddling pools too.

• If the weather is not so great why not try an indoor swimming pool or go-karting or even ice skating? Indoor play centres can seem pricey, but if you get there early before they get busy and stay for most of the day, they can be great value for money • Make up your own games! It’s creative, you’ll have great fun with your kids, and it’s completely free. Organise a treasure hunt in the park, have a trampolining competition in the garden or set up an obstacle course, invite some friends over and give them a scavenger hunt to get stuck into. Go geocaching (similar to a treasure hunt, where you use a GPS to find a hidden treasure), divide your brood into two teams and start a water fight, fly a kite,

pitch a tent and fill the paddling pool, or run your own Sports Day • If it’s bucketing down there’s still plenty of fun to be had (and energy to be expended) indoors. Have a Games Day and challenge your kids to get through a number of board games or table tennis sessions in a day. Make dens or castles out of cardboard boxes, then decorate them. Have a disco – all you need is your best dancing queen outfit and an iPod. Treasure hunts can be just as fun indoors as out, or you can even get the kids running up and down the stairs if you’re really stuck!

Make a movie or build a den or just put on the wellies and waterproofs and go splashing about in the rain The real trick to have peace, bizarrely, is to have MORE children at your place. They are more likely to engage in games and run around than if they are with you only!

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Party Food Party food can be as wild and whacky as you want it, a real excuse to let out your inner child and make food with as much embellishment as you like.

Princess Party Cookbook, Ebury Press

Flower Pot Cakes from Princess Party Cookbook, Ebury Press, £12.99

Makes 4 Chocolate Cakes 110 g (4 oz) butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing 110 g (4 oz) golden caster sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of vanilla extract 85 g (3 oz) self-raising flour 4 tbsp cocoa powder Pinch of salt Decoration 280 g (10 oz) ready-made light brown regal icing, or 280 g (10 oz) ready-made white royal icing coloured brown by mixing together yellow, red and black food colouring

3 tbsp apricot jam 100 g (3½ oz) white chocolate 20 g (¾ oz) desiccated coconut Yellow and orange M&Ms Some drops of green food colouring or ½ tsp Japanese green tea powder 8 wooden skewers Icing sugar, for dusting You will also need 4 dariole moulds, a 900 g (2 lb) loaf tin, a star or flower shaped cookie cutter (about 4 cm/2 in), a tear shaped cookie cutter and some baking parchment Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF) Fan 160ºC. Grease 4 Dariole moulds and line the bases with circles of baking parchment.

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Grease the loaf tin and line with baking parchment.

Cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla then beat into the butter mixture a little at a time. Sift over the flour, cocoa and salt and fold in well. Divide between the prepared moulds to half-full. The remaining mixture goes into the loaf tin; spread it evenly, about 1 cm (½ in) thick.

Place the dariole moulds and the loaf tin in the oven and bake for 15-17 minutes until risen and firm. Allow to cool and then remove from the dariole moulds and the loaf tin to a wire rack until completely cold.

Using a rolling pin, roll out the light brown royal icing to make 20 x 30cm (8 x 12 in) rectangle. Using a sharp knife and a ruler, cut the icing to fit around the sides of the dariole cakes, so they look like pots – about 5-6cm (2-2½ in), depending on how high the cakes are – then make four thin strips, about 1.5cm (1 in) for the pot rims.

Re-roll the trimmings to make the strips, if necessary.

Warm the apricot jam gently in a small pan and brush the sloped sides of the dariole cakes with the jam. Wrap the brown icing around the cakes, and gently press to help the icing to stick to the cake.

Trim away the excess. Attach the strips of icing to make a rim on each flowerpot, using a little water if necessary.

Using a cookie cutter, cut out four flower shapes and leaves from the loaf-tin cake. Break the white chocolate into small pieces and melt over a bowl of simmering water. Dip one side of the flower cakes into the chocolate and cool on a wire rack.

Sprinkle with coconut of top and place an M&M in the centre.

Add some drops of the green food colouring or the green tea powder to the rest of the melted chocolate. Dip the leaves into the green chocolate and set aside to harden. To serve, attach the flower and the leaves to the pot using wooden skewers (remove skewers before eating).

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Tropical Smoothie Delicious fruits grow on tropical islands – mango, pineapple, vanilla and coconut.

Whizzed together they make a luscious smoothie, perfect for sipping on the beach.

You could add a squeeze of lime juice but I like the creamy sweetness of this recipe. The mangoes do need to be ripe. You can freeze the mango and banana to make a thicker drink or just use the fruit unfrozen.

Makes 2 portions (easily increased) 1 small banana, peeled and sliced into 2cm chunks 1 large, very ripe mango – peeled, pitted and cut into 2cm chunks 200ml (7fl oz) pineapple juice 2 tbsp vanilla yoghurt 2 tbsp coconut milk 1-2 tsp honey (to taste) Slices of fresh pineapple, maraschino cherries and umbrellas, to decorate Put the mango and banana in a resealable bag and freeze for 3-4 hours, until firm.

(This makes a thicker drink, but you can use the fruit unfrozen, if you prefer.) Put the fruit chunks, pineapple juice, yoghurt, coconut milk and 1 tsp honey in a blender and whiz until smooth. Taste and add the extra teaspoon of honey if needed. Pour into chilled glasses and decorate with slices of pineapple, maraschino cherries and umbrellas to serve.

Party planning – the fruit can be prepared and frozen up to 1 week in advance.

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Coconut Prawn Skewers Succulent seafood is a mainstay of the islands and perfect for a BBQ as they cook quickly.

I have threaded some red onions on to the skewers to make them look a bit more interesting, but you can leave them out if you prefer. If you butterfly the prawns (make a deep cut down the back) they curve nicely.

Leave the tails on for a more attractive presentation.

Makes 8 skewers 100ml (3½ fl oz) creamed coconut Juice 1/2 lime 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp sweet chilli sauce, or honey 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, crushed 16 extra large raw prawns (approx.

300g/11oz), shells removed and de-veined.

1 red onion, cut into thin wedges (optional) Lime wedges, to serve You will also need 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes.

Mix together the coconut milk, lime, soy and sweet chilli sauces, ginger and garlic with a little freshly ground black pepper.

Add the prawns and toss to coat, then cover and marinate in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours, or preferable overnight.

Remove the prawns from the marinade.

Thread 1 piece of red onion onto a skewer (if using), followed by a prawn, another piece of red onion, a second prawn and finally a third piece of red onion.

Barbecue the skewers over medium-hot coals for 3 minutes, then turn and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the red onions are soft.

The skewers can also be cooked under a grill that has been pre-heated to high. Serve with lime wedges.

Mini Pizza Faces Ingredients Half a small red onion, chopped (25g) 2 tsp olive oil 1 tbsp tomato puree 2 tsp sundried tomato paste 1 tbsp later 2 English muffins 2 tbsp sweetcorn 2 slices of ham 2 5g Mozzarella or grated Cheddar Suggested Toppings (enough for 2 pizzas) mushrooms, sliced and sautéed in 1 tsp olive oil 1 ring pineapple, diced Soned black olives, thinly sliced Baby courgette, thinly sliced and sautéed in 1 tsp olive oil Sunblush tomatoes, diced 1 rasher cooked bacon, crumbled Strips of sweet pepper Mini Face Pizza

If you don’t have time, you can just as much fun ‘accessorising’ food you have bought with funny faces or cut into different shapes; there is no end to the fun you can have with party food, and that is just the adults making it! Get the kids involved deciding on a theme and making food to go with it, or have a cooking party, my kids used to love doing this and all the kids would make their own toppings for pizza or decorate cupcakes.

Its easy to make your own ‘Healthy Fast Food’ like this mini pizza which uses split toasted muffins for the pizza base. Let your child choose his own favourite toppings and he may like to decorate it with a face.

Method Heat the olive oil and sauté the onion for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the tomato puree, sun dried tomato paste and water and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Split the muffins and toast. Preheat the grill to high and spread the tomato sauce over the muffins. Sprinkle over the ham and sweetcorn and cover with the grated cheese.

Preheat the grill to high. Cook the pizzas for 4 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden. Decorate with your favourite toppings. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Information Makes 2 mini pizzas

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Hi kids, parents, grandparents, teachers – and book lovers everywhere! I’m Ed and here is my early Summer book selection for you to enjoy. The books are all available online from Ed’s Reading Room at www. edontheweb.com

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The Case of the Feathered Mask

by Holly Webb (Stripes £5.99)

Cosmic Colin: Sneezy Alien Attack

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by Tim Collins (Buster Books £4.99)

Ed says: ‘Colin is over the moon when he and his friend Harry set off for another adventure in Harry’s spaceship but he is not at all pleased that he has to take his little brother David with him.

David is even more annoying than usual because he has a terrible cold. When they are confronted with aliens what will they do? Could David’s coughs and sneezes become an advantage for them?

‘This book in the hilarious Cosmic Colin series is very entertaining for young readers. They are sure to be enthralled by this super story with fantastic illustrations throughout.’

‘Maisie is totally fascinated by all the mysteries waiting to be solved around her in Victorian London. Professor Tobin has rooms in her grandmother’s house and Maisie enjoys hearing stories and looking at artefacts from his travels abroad. When the professor’s rare feathered mask is stolen, Maisie has to use all her powers of detection to solve this latest mystery.

‘Here is a great story that will appeal to newly confident readers who enjoy an exciting adventure. So get on the case with Maisie!’

FOR AGES 7 YEARS PLUS

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The Quirks in Circus Quirkus

by Erin Soderberg (Bloomsbury £5.99)

Ed says:

uncovering their secrets?

‘This is a crazy action-packed story with superb illustrations. The imaginative characters show how being different from others is cool!’

The Impossible Boy

by Mark Griffiths (Simon and Schuster £6.99)

Ed says: ‘Things are not always as they seem.

Blue Hills appears to be like so many other towns but on closer inspection the impossible is happening. When a new boy starts to entertain his schoolmates with inexplicable magic tricks, Gabby and Barney – aka Geek Inc – set out to investigate. They soon realise that the weird and mysterious goings-on could threaten the whole world and they mean to find out the truth.

‘This is a fantastic page-turner that is sure to entertain boys and girls alike.

Readers who enjoy a good mystery will wish they were members of Geek Inc to get in on the action.’

‘The Quirks are a very unusual family who bring a whole new meaning to the word quirky.

Each has a unique magical power that they constantly try to hide as they really want to settle in their new town – Normal in Michigan. When the circus comes to town the children learn to juggle and fly on the trapeze. But however good their circus skills are, will they be able to keep their nosy neighbour from

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You are very welcome to contact Maggie on 01753 730019 or by email at maggiehumphreys@aol.com.

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Clubs & Classes Art & craft Sport Performing arts Workshops

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clubs and classes In this section we feature the very best clubs and classes in East London. This season there is a wealth of great clubs and classes to attend. If you would like your class to feature in this section please call 020 8202 2034.

Art & Craft DISCOVER CHILDREN’S STORY CENTRE 383-387 High Street, Stratford E15 4QZ ( Stratford) 020 8536 5555 discover.org.uk Dinosaurs Dig Discover May 24-26 Special themed weekend with art activities based on dinosaurs.

All ages. Entry charges apply.

Learning & tuition CHILD PRODIGY Hornchurch, Gidea Park, Kensington, Richmond 07950 458791 childprodigy.org.uk enquiries@childprodigy.org.uk Workshops Communication skills, French, Spanish, music theory and instruments. Register online.

5-8 years.

LE PETITE ÉCOLE DES CROCODILES Hackney, E5 07939 013717 les-crocodiles.blogspot.co.uk les-crocodiles@hotmail.com

Weekday Classes Classes in French for Francophone children 3-13 years. Classes for English speaking children 7-12 years.

Classes for babies and toddlers 0-3 years.

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compete in jumping and showing classes. Free entry.

EXPLORE LEARNING Hornchurch, Lakeside, Romford, Woodford Green explorelearning.co.uk Tuition Centres Maths and English. Open 7 days a week. All abilities. Book free trial sessions. Childcare vouchers accepted. 5-14 years.

Music

MATHS DOCTOR 0845 286 7770 mathsdoctor.co.uk/families

Lessons Free instrument and singing lessons for those who live, work or study in Tower Hamlets. Guitar, bass, drums and singing, create a band and perform live. 13-19 years. Free.

Tuition Private maths tuition with professionally trained Macmillancertified tutors. Free assessments available. 7-18 years.

Horse Riding

MUSIC SPACE ACADEMY The Brady Arts Centre, 192-196 Hanbury Street, London E1 5HU 020 7377 0621 cmsounds.com everyone@cmsounds.com

Performing arts

LEE VALLEY RIDING CENTRE Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7QL (Clapton ) 020 8556 2629 visitleevalley.org.uk

GDND ACADEMY Harford Multicentre, 115 Harford Street, E1 4FG (Limehouse ) 07904 424 504 gdnd.co.uk

Customer Show May 26 Watch the Riding Centre customers

Classes Street dance and ballet. Taster classes available. 4-8 years.

PERFORM East London 0845 400 4000 perform.org.uk enquiries@perform.org.uk Fly Away to Neverland July 21-August 15 Advance booking for Summer holiday drama clubs. 4-8 years.

Early bird discounts.

THE ANNA FIORENTINI THEATRE & FILM SCHOOL Hackney, Bethnal Green, Docklands.

020 7682 1403 annafiorentini.com Theatre & Film School Professional training in drama, singing, dance, film, set and costume design. Saturdays in North London and Hackney, Tuesdays in Bethnal Green and Wednesdays in Docklands. Lamda qualifications in drama also available. Limited free taster days. 4-18 years.

YOUNG & TALENTED Oxford House, Bethnal Green, E2 6HG and Broadway Theatre, IG11 7LS 020 8556 5348 youngandtalented.co.uk

CBeebies actress Sam Seager (Bobby, Me Too!) and her team bring brand new fun, interactive drama sessions for under 5’s to North and East London.

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I Can Sing! combines singing, drama and movement to build: l Confidence l Creativity l Performance Skills

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The Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School for 4-18 years The North London branch of the Saturday Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School is currently taking applications for the next term and its forthcoming Taster Days.

The school originally opened in Hackney in 2001 and now has over 250 students aged 7-18, many of whom have gone on to secure professional work on TV, Film and in theatre. Examples include Charlie Jones and Belinda Owusu, who played Ben Mitchell and Libby Fox in EastEnders and Tahj Miles who currently plays Simba in the West End’s The Lion King.

As well as providing professional training, the aim of the school is to also provide a safe and supportive environment for

all children to explore their creativity regardless of what career path they eventually choose to follow.

Every week students follow a timetable of drama/film, dance and singing under the guidance of top industry professionals. As well as weekly classes, students are given the opportunity to take part in Voice Idol, Drama and Stars in their Eyes competitions, culminating in a yearly Oscar Night.

The school has recruited some excellent teaching staff including: Mike Burnside (actor in The Bill, Bergerac, the RSC), Mark Short (choreograhper to Tina Turner, Peter Andre, Liberty X), Michael Buffong (director of EastEnders, Holby City, Casualty and Coronation Street), Jacob Murray (former associate artisitc director of the Royal

Exchange Manchester and teacher for National Theatre’s educational Department) and Jay Henry (X-Factor coach and voice coach having worked with Craig David, Mariah Carey and George Michael to name but a few). Celebrities such as Joseph Marcell (Jeffery in Fresh Prince of Bel Air) and Dani Harmer (Tracey Beaker), have also been amongst special guests to give master classes at this prestigious school.

Students get to work with a variety of casting directors, producers and TV directors. They also get the opportunity to be considered for the agency to audition for professional work.

Contact us to book your free no obligation Taster Day. Hurry - Limited Places!

Lamda Qualifications in Drama which carry UCAS points also available.

www.ANNAFIORENTINI.com Tel: 020 7682 1403

Drama, Singing, Dance, Film, Set & Costume Design for ages 4-18 Saturdays in North London & Hackney Tuesdays in Bethnal Green Wednesdays in Docklands

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clubs and classes Classes Acting, singing and dancing classes on Saturdays with theatre productions. 3-19 years.

Story Play May 17 Goldilocks & the Three Bears June 7 The Tiger that Came to Tea June 28 The Cat in the Hat Interactive storytelling workshops.

5-7 years. Cost £5 per child.

Sports BEALONIANS FC Ilford, Essex Contact Bill 07958 636493 bealoniansfc.com Football Saturday and Sunday sessions with age groups from U5 to veterans. Excellent facilities, quality coaching and social activities. Call for further details or check online.

LEE VALLEY ICE CENTRE Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL (Clapton ) 020 8533 3154 visitleevalley.org.uk IJS Free Skating/Pairs Open Competition May 26, 27 Watch as competitors take part in freestyle competition.

LITTLE KICKERS Islington, Hackney, Wapping & Wanstead Contact 020 8958 2808 amarks@littlekickers.co.uk littlekickers.co.uk Football Skills Approved training for kids.

18 months-7 years.

Theatre workshops QUEEN’S THEATRE HORNCHURCH Billet Lane, Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1QT ( Hornchurch) 01708 462362 01708 443333 Box Office queens-theatre.co.uk

RICH MIX CINEMA & ARTS CENTRE 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6LA ( Liverpool Street) 020 7613 7498 richmix.org.uk Story Craft June 23 Monthly sessions with a storyteller or poet. Parent/carer and children 2-5 years. Cost £2 per child.

The Grand Union Youth Orchestra Learn about world music, take part in performances and meet young musicians. 12+ years.

Online registration form.

STRATFORD CIRCUS Theatre Square, Stratford, E15 1BX ( Stratford) 0844 357 2625 stratford-circus.com Toddler Jam Until June 25 Weekly music and movement sessions. Cost £3 drop-in.

Baby Dance Until July 5 For babies 3-12 months.

Toddlers & babies ACTING BUGS Victoria Park, Walthamstow Village, Walthamstow, Wanstead, Stoke Newington.

07548 196722 actingbugs.co.uk info@actingbugs.co.uk Drama Classes Interactive drama sessions with CBeebies actress Sam Seager and her team. Under 5 years. Free trial.

KIDDIKICKS N8, NW1, NW8, N16 020 7937 7965 kiddikicks.co.uk Football Training Super skills, fun and exercise for under 5 years and match play for under 8 years.

MONKEY MUSIC South Woodford, Loughton & Buckhurst Hill 020 8989 7017 monkeymusic.co.uk southwoodford@monkeymusic.co.uk Music Classes Pre-school music group for babies and young children. Book free trial session. 3 months-4 years.

Bealonians FC Looking for players: Adults : Saturday Football Youth : Sunday Football Looking for football Young or Old, Bealonians FC could be the club for you! We are a large club with age groups from U5 to Veterans, we are currently recruiting for season 2013/14.

We have excellent facilities and provide quality coaching in a safe and fun environment for the younger players and for the senior members there is a good social side in addition to the football. If interested give us a call or for further details see our website.

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Your Guide to East London Family Entertainment!

Places To Go Cinema

Theatre

Further Afield

Concerts

Festivals

Exhibitions

Days Out

Special Events

Museums

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places to go cinema • museums • exhibitions

Places To Go

Your guide to East London Family Entertainment

Welcome to our great seasonal guide of all the very best places for you to visit. We hope you enjoy all your days out. To advertise in this section call 020 8202 2034 or email adverts@familieseast.co.uk.

Cinema

French animation with extra film club activities.

BARBICAN CENTRE Silk Street/Beech Street, EC2Y 8AE ( Barbican) 020 7638 4141 barbican.org.uk/film Framed Film Club with extra activities once a month. Tickets £2. No unaccompanied adults or children.

Escape from Planet Earth (U) May 17 Space adventure.

The Tales of Beatrix Potter (U) May 24 The King and the Mockingbird (U) May 31

Rio 2 (U) June 7 Hilarious new adventure.

Believe (PG) June 14 A young boy with an extraordinary gift for playing football.

Postman Pat: The Movie (U) June 21 A plot to destroy the postal service.

A Bundle of Shorts (U) June 28 Short films from around the world with film club activities.

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HACKNEY PICTUREHOUSE 270 Mare Street, E8 1HE 0871 902 5734 ( Hackney Central) picturehouses.co.uk/hackney Big Scream Screenings for parents/carers with babies under one year old. Latest releases in a safe and comfortable environment. Free membership.

Kids Club Films for children plus activities.

Membership £4, tickets £1.50.

Non-members £3.50. 3-12 years.

Toddler Time Half hour screenings for pre-school children. Cost £3 per child. Free membership.

RIO CINEMA 107 Kingsland High Street, E8 6LJ (Dalston Kingsland ) 020 7241 9410 riocinema.org.uk Mr Peabody & Sherman 3D (U) May 17 £2.50/£3.50 accompanying adult.

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Tinkerbell and the Pirate Fairy 3D (U) May 24 £2.50/£3.50 accompanying adult.

Rio 2 3D (U) May 26-30 Half Term matinees. Cost £7.50/£6/£5/family £20/£24.

Escape from Planet Earth 3D (U) May 31 £2.50/£3.50 accompanying adult.

Play Centre Matinees May 20, June 3 £2.50/£3.50 accompanying adult.

Museums & Exhibitions BANK OF ENGLAND MUSEUM Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH ( Bank) 020 7601 5545

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bankofengland.co.uk Toad Triumphant May 27-30 ‘The Wind in the Willows’ stories told by costumed story tellers.

BRITISH MUSEUM Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG ( Tottenham Court Road) 020 7323 8000 britishmuseum.org Vikings: life and legend Until June 22 Displays of swords, coins, jewellery and a lifesize replica of the Roskilde 6 Viking warship. Adults £16.50/ accompanied children under 16 years free.

Mumsnet Event May 20 Special morning visit for parents and carers with babies and very young children.

Marvellous Mummies May 26-30 Different art activities every day.

Free drop-in.

CHARLES DICKENS MUSEUM 48 Doughty Street, WC1N 2LX ( Russell Square) 020 7405 2127 dickensmuseum.com Costumed Tours May 17, June 21 Step back in time to 1839 for an exclusive guided tour. Cost £15/£8 children 6-16 years.

Holiday Activity Day May 27 Craft activities and workshops.

Admission £8/£4/under 6 years free.

DISCOVER CHILDREN’S STORY CENTRE 383-387 High Street, Stratford, E15 4QZ ( Stratford) 020 8536 5555 discover.org.uk Hands-on creative story centre for children and families. Admission £5/

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museums • exhibitions places to go family £18/under 2s free/ Newham residents £4.50.

Advance booking.

Secret Agents Spy Academy Until August 31 Attend Secret Agent training academy for special skills needed to complete the mission. Interactive family exhibition. Advance booking recommended. 6+ years. Younger brothers and sisters are welcome.

Peek-a-Boo Baby Until June 15 Fun, interactive sessions with songs and stories. 0-3 years.

Percy the Park Keeper May 17, 18 Help Percy and the park animals out of a maze or to find the treasure.

3+ years.

Dinosaurs Dig Discover May 24-26 Special themed dinosaur weekend.

Activities for 0-3 years and 4+ years.

Dinosaur Doo May 26 Author event and book signing with Andrew Weale.

Julia Donaldson Picture Book Week May 26 Tyrannosaurus Drip May 27 Superworm May 28 Cave Baby May 29 The Gruffalo May 30 A Squash and a Squeeze The Gruffalo May 29 Join Story Builders in a shadow puppet show. 3+ years.

LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 7BB ( Covent Garden) 020 7565 7299 ltmuseum.co.uk The Travels of Ole’ Bill May 26-30 Meet Ole’ Bill – a very important bus who helped Britain in the First World War. Adults £15 annual ticket/ children under 17 years free.

Make & Take May 26-30 Design a badge from clay and string.

MUSEUMS AT NIGHT culture24.org.uk May 15-17 May is the month when many museums, galleries and heritage sites will be opening their doors after hours with special activities and events for children and adults.

MUSEUM OF LONDON – DOCKLANDS West India Quay, E14 4AL (DLR West India Quay) 020 7001 9844 museumoflondon.org.uk/docklands Under 5s Storytime May 15, 22, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10 Story telling sessions with puppets and music.

Kipper’s Birthday Party May 31 Celebrate 25 years of Kipper books

by Mick Inkpen. 3+ years.

Little Mudlarks Toddlers Group May 12, 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7 Learn, play and explore. Walkers to 5 years. Advance booking on the Friday before. Free.

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt June 7, 8 Join Story Builder to catch a bear.

3+ years.

Half Term Activities May 26-30 London-themed workshops, art activities and musical sessions. Free.

Daddy, Papa and Me June 14, 15 Spend a day with Baby.

2-3 years.

Second Saturday Inspired by: June 14, July 12 Creative activities based around a chosen object. Events take place every second Saturday of the month.

5-11 years.

Anna Hibiscus’ Song June 14, 15 4+ years.

GEFFRYE MUSEUM Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA ( Old Street) 020 7739 9893 geffrye-museum.org.uk Useful + Beautiful: contemporary design for the home April 29-August 25 Selection of cutting edge design for the home. Cost £5/£3.

Ideal Home May 27-30 Holiday activities based on the exhibition to explore new and future home design by creating wacky wallpapers and funky fabrics.

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY St Martin’s Place, London WC2H OHE ( Leicester Square) 020 7306 0055 npg.org.uk Half Term Activities May 26-30 Explore film, photography, animations and sound. Free.

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD ( South Kensington) 020 7942 5000 nhm.ac.uk Sensational Butterflies Until September 14

Julia Donaldson Picture Book Week at the Discover Children’s Story Centre

Wander through a tropical enclosure with free-flying butterflies. Charges apply.

Fly Babies June 20, 23 Learn about species of flies in Britain.

Free.

REDBRIDGE MUSEUM 1st Floor Exhibition Area, Redbridge Central Library Clements Road, Ilford Essex, IG1 1EA 020 8708 2317 redbridge.gov.uk/museum Treasure Hunt May 20-24 Pick up a museum trail for a special treasure hunt around Central Library.

V&A MUSEUM Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL ( South Kensington) 020 7942 2000 vam.ac.uk The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014 Until July 27 Displays from leading Italian Fashion houses. Entry £12.

Half Term Activities May 24-June 1 Drop-in art and digital activities and performances. Free.

Make It – Landscape Design May 26-30 Design a garden for a grand house.

Book in advance. 5-12 years. Cost £7.50 admits one adult and one child.

V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD Cambridge Heath Road London E2 9PA ( Bethnal Green) 020 8983 5200 museumofchildhood.org.uk The Great Diary Project From May 17 Insight into children’s lives from 1813 to 1996 based on historical diaries.

Victorious Victorians May 26-30 Make and take activities. Drop-in.

All ages.

Making Jumper Monsters June 15 Father’s Day workshop. Bring an old jumper or T-shirt to transform into a monster. Booking from June 2.

Accompanied 4+ years.

New Voices Festival June 21 An exhibition as part of Refugee Week focusing on children and young refugees. Drop-in events.

All ages.

WHITECHAPEL GALLERY 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7QX ( Aldgate East) 020 7522 7888 whitechapelgallery.org Art Courses May 27, 28, 29 Documentary making and pop art. Age groups 5-8 years and 9-12 years. Advance booking.

Charges apply.

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places to go theatres • concerts • special events Drawing Workshops Drawing skills with professional guidance on Saturdays. 10-15 years.

Cost £150 per term.

Theatre shows & concerts ARCOLA THEATRE 24 Ashwin Street, Dalston, E8 3DL (Dalston Kingsland ) 020 7503 1646 arcolatheatre.com Carousel June 18-July 19 Reimagining of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musical. 10+ years.

Cost £15-£21.

BARBICAN CENTRE Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS ( Barbican) 020 7638 4141 barbican.org.uk Kiss & Cry June 25-28 Dancing hands and scaled-down sets. 8+ years. Cost £16-£28.

CHATS PALACE 42-44 Brooksby’s Walk, E9 6DF ( Homerton) 020 8533 0227 chatspalace.co.uk Captain Pancake June 7 Puppets, pirates and pastries!

7-10 years. Cost £5.

HALFMOON YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE 43 White Horse Road, E1 OND (Stepney Green/Limehouse ) 020 7709 8900 halfmoon.org.uk A Roo in My Suitcase May 14 Poetry, songs and lots of joining in.

3-7 years. Cost £6.

When Spring Comes May 28 Kathak and contemporary dance with live jazz music. 3-7 years.

Cost £6.

QUEEN’S THEATRE HORNCHURCH Billet Lane, Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1QT ( Hornchurch) 01708 462362 01708 443333 Box Office queens-theatre.co.uk Dumbs Up! May 17 Stand-up comedy for kids.

6-11 years. Cost £5.

Magical Mel June 7 Magic, dancing, games and a giant bubble. 4-7 years. Cost £5.

Mr Popcorn’s Fun-time Show June 28 Fun, games and balloon modelling.

2-6 years. Cost £5.

Science Museum Live – The Energy Show July 5, 6 Gadgets, chemicals and experiments.

7+ years. Cost £15/£12/family £48.

STRATFORD CIRCUS Theatre Square, Stratford, E15 1BX ( Stratford) 0844 357 2625 stratford-circus.com Wash May 17 Water, bubbles and spinning!

6 months-3 years. Cost £8/ £6 concs/family £24.

A-Maze-In’ May 29-31 Half term event to make, create and watch. 1-8 years. Cost £8/£6 concs/ accompanying adult £2.

Rastamouse June 28 Rhythm, reading and storytelling.

Dinosaur Doo at the Discover Children’s Story Centre

2+ years. Cost £12/£10concs/ family £40.

UNICORN THEATRE 147 Tooley Street London SE1 2HZ ( London Bridge) 020 7645 0560 unicorntheatre.com Tickets £16/£10 under 21s. Family tickets and group discounts.

Chalk About May 16-17 Find answers to some big questions on how we see ourselves. 8+ years.

O Snap May 22, 23 Three young dancers explore friendship and loyalty. 13+ years.

The Secret of Q May 24-29 M discovers the secrets of Q when she breaks the rules and looks for

Secret Agents Spy Academy at the Discover Children’s Story Centre. Photo by Tim Mitchell.

her grandfather. 8+ years.

1001 Nights June 5-22 Shahrazad starts a new life in England and re-tells stories from her childhood. 7+ years.

The Summer Book June 7-29 A show for grandparents and grandchildren. 6+ years.

Special Events BARBICAN CENTRE Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS ( Barbican) 020 7638 4141 barbican.org.uk History Pin: Barking & Dagenham 1914-2014 Local history community project in east London inviting contributions, pictures, videos and memories from local people – culminating in an online archive and various public events.

DAGENHAM COMMUNITY DAY May 18 Outdoor events at Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club, Victoria Road, RM10 7XL.

FAIRLOP WATERS COUNTRY PARK Forest Road, Barkingside, Essex 1G6 3HN (Fairlop ) 020 8500 9911 redbridge.gov.uk Fairlop Fair July 5 Entertainment, stalls and activities.

HACKNEY CITY FARM 1a Goldsmiths Row, E2 8QA ( Bethnal Green)

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Cost £5 per session.

Farmers Club Learn about nature. Weekend volunteering sessions. 8+ years.

LEE VALLEY BOATS Broxbourne Riverside Moorings, Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Herts EN10 6LX (Broxbourne ) 01992 462 085 visitleevalley.org.uk Lakeside Walk Cruise June 8 Boat trip, cream teas and guided walk. Booking required. Cost £15/ children £10.

Father’s Day Cruise June 15 River cruise and meal. Booking required. Cost £25/children £13.

LEE VALLEY PARK FARMS Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF 01992 892 781 visitleevalley.org.uk/farms Sheep Week May 24-June 1 Sheep-tastic activities down at the farm. Cost £9/£8/under 2s free.

Petunia’s Pick – Love British Farming May 28 Family event with tractor rides, sheep shearing and British wildlife to show how nature and farming work together to protect the countryside.

Cost £9/£8/under 2s free.

Petunia’s Pick – Father’s Day June 15 Meet the farm’s fantastic fathers.

Dads enter free – check website for terms and conditions. Entry £9/£8/ under 2s free. LONDON 1001 Nights at the Unicorn Theatre

The Summer Book at the Unicorn Theatre

GARDEN SQUARES opensquares.org June 14, 15 Over 200 gardens across London Boroughs will be open to the public, some with special activities for children. Events at Eastbury Manor House, Valence House Museum and Spitalfields City Farm.

RUN HACKNEY runhackney.com Hackney Half Marathon June 22 Road closures. Start and finish in Hackney Marshes. Registration fee and sponsorship pledge.

SPITALFIELDS MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk June 6-21 Various events around East London

– Christ Church, Shoreditch Church and Wilton’s Music Hall.

Boxe Boxe June 13, 14 At People’s Palace, E1 4NS. A blend of martial arts, street and contemporary dance. Cost £12, £18, £22. Under 16s half price.

STEPNEY COMMUNITY TRUST 020 7377 5482 / 07914119282 stepney.org.uk ahmedullah@stepney.org.uk Small Space, Grow More Urban food growing project – training, planting, harvesting and cooking activities.

STEPNEY CITY FARM Stepney Way, E1 3DG ( Stepney Green) 020 7790 8204 stepneycityfarm.org

Big Lunch June 1 Family fun day with craft activities and farm tours. Bring a dish to eat together.

SUTTON HOUSE – NATIONAL TRUST 2 & 4 Homerton High St Hackney E9 6JQ ( Bethnal Green) 020 8986 2264 nationaltrust.org.uk House of Critters May 25 Family day with mini-beasts – follow a trail, design a beast and make your own bug home! Free.

THE 3 FOOT PEOPLE FESTIVAL Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex chelmsford.gov.uk/3foot June 24-26 Outdoor festival for pre-schoolers.

Art and craft, performances, storytelling, play activities and parenting information. Entry £8.50/£3 for under 2 years.

WALTHAM ABBEY GARDENS Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1XQ (Waltham Abbey ) 08456 770 600 visitleevalley.org.uk Lantern Making June 21 Make a lantern for the evening procession. Cost £3 per child.

Meridian Lantern Procession June 21 Sunset walk and lantern procession down the Meridian Line of River Lee Country Park.

Children must be accompanied.

Free event.

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Things to do in Lee Valley Regional Park during May half term

Lee Valley Ice Centre Spectators are welcome to come along for free and see competitors from across the country take part in the IJS Free Skating/ Pairs Open Competition on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 May. Watch novice, junior and senior skaters compete and be inspired to try your moves on the ice one day.

Lee Valley Park Farms With half term coming up later this month you can have an action filled week packed with baaarilliant goings on during Sheep Week at Lee Valley Park Farms.

Children can enjoy seeing the sheep having their annual haircut, see the spinners at work and learn all about what can be done with wool. Besides the usual farm fun there will be something different to enjoy every day from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 1 June.

Lee Valley Park Farms will be celebrating our farmers at Love British Farming on Wednesday 28 May. There will be tours of the working dairy and arable farm, you can watch and learn how cows are milked in the milking parlour and meet the vet who cares for the cows as he will be demonstrating how he keeps their health in check. The tractor and trailer ride adds that little bit more to a great day out!

Lee Valley White Water Centre: Check out the water activities available at Lee Valley White Water Centre during half term and book today for a Go Canoeing lesson. These hour long taster sessions take place during the school holidays and are the perfect activity for children, family and friends to enjoy a paddle on the spacious flat water lake for only £5. Children need to be aged 8 and over. Alternatively, feel the thrill of Hydrospeeding or get the family to try their hand at kayaking with our Hot Dog sessions (participants must be aged 12+).

Date and time: Saturday 24 May to Sunday, 1 June (10:00-17:00) Price: Adults £9, children/concessions £8, under 2s free Address: Lee Valley Park Farms, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey EN9 2EF

To book online go to: gowhitewater.co.uk Price: Hydrospeeding: £50 per person and Hot Dog Sessions: £100 for 2 people Address: Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN9 1AB

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Lee Valley VeloPark is arguably the most exciting cycling venue in the world with four types of cycling to be experienced.

Date and Time: Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 May (08.00-1900) Price: Free for spectators Address: Lee Valley Ice Centre, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL

Lee Valley Athletics Centre If athletics appeals to you then you can try the Star Track holiday course at Lee Valley Athletics Centre which offers budding athletes of ages 8-12 years expert tuition in a range of athletics skills. Run over a series of days, the camps give young athletes the chance to test and improve their skills in all of the different athletics disciplines from hurdles to high jumps, sprints to javelin.

A three day course is also available for 6-8 year olds on Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 May (14:30-17:00).

To book a place call 020 8344 7230 or visit: visitleevalley.org.uk/athletics Date and time: Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 May (10:00-14:00) Price: £58 if booked up to seven days in advance of course start date, £68 thereafter Address: Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton N9 0AR

Lee Valley Riding Centre Lee Valley Riding Centre is holding its customer show on Monday 26 May and

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news places to go you can see its regular riders competing in jumping and showing classes on horses and ponies throughout the day.

Refreshments are available to buy from the Nosebag Café.

iconic velodrome track where Team GB triumphed, winning 13 gold medals during the London 2012 Games – kids must be aged 12-16 to experience the track. Each child will need a signed consent form.

May Half Term at the London Transport Museum Monday 26 May – Friday 30 May

Date & time: Mon 26 May (10:30-15:30) Price: free Address: Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL Lee Valley VeloPark Lee Valley VeloPark is arguably the most exciting cycling venue in the world with four types of cycling to be experienced.

This half term kids can follow in the bike tracks of cycling champions Sir Chris Hoy and Laura Trott at Lee Valley VeloPark’s Holiday Club. During the two hour taster and skills session children aged 7-16 can take on the bumps and berms on the BMX track, the smooth road circuit or the challenging mountain bike skills section. Speed around the

Date and time: Mon 26 to Fri 30 May Price: BMX, road, mountain bike £12, track £22 (includes bike and helmet hire).

There is a £4 pay and ride price on the BMX course if you bring your own bike and have passed the induction.

Address: Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3AB

For more information on all these events in Lee Valley Regional Park go to: visitleevalley.org.uk/whatson or call 08456 770 600.

There’s more family fun at the London Transport Museum. Join us for storytelling and make-and-take sessions that all the family can enjoy.

At 11:00 and 14:00 You can meet Ole’ Bill, the bus that helped Britain in the First World War. Learn about his adventures with his best friend Driver Bob. Suitable for 3-7 years.

At 11:30 and 14:30 Design a bus badge with your own cartoon driver.

Suitable for 5-12 years.

Children and young people aged 17 and under go free at London Transport Museum. Adult admission is £15.00 (£11.50 concessions) and tickets allow unlimited entry for a whole year.

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Put your cycling skills to the test this half term at Lee Valley VeloPark on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Holiday Club sessions from £12 Great two hour sessions for learning the skills of a new cycling sport.

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Taster sessions from £12 Track, BMX, road or mountain biking one hour taster sessions.

Pay and ride sessions from £4 Road, mountain bike or BMX*. *You must have passed your BMX taster / induction to BMX

A spectacular festival for all ages with authors, illustrators, visual artists, popstars and comic makers.

Including: Korky Paul John Hegley Cerrie Burnell

Bike and helmet hire is included for Holiday Club and Taster sessions.

Age and height restrictions apply.

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020 8536 5555 www.discover.org.uk 383-387 High Street, Stratford, London, E15 4QZ

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Let your kids drive in London.

Now they can drive a Tube train, climb in a bus cab and lose themselves in our exploration zone. Better still, kids go free at London Transport Museum, Covent Garden.

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Toad Triumphant 27 – 30 May 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm

The adventures of Toad, Ratty, Badger and Mole, the popular characters from ‘The Wind in the Willows’, are retold by a costumed storyteller in these interactive and fun sessions.

10:00am – 5:00pm Share your experience #BOEMuseum Monday to Friday.

Closed weekends and Bank Holidays. Entrance T: 020 7601 5545 in Bartholomew Lane, London EC2R 8AH www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum

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