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July/August 2022

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CONTENTS

Welcome

In this issue

6 Summer activities 11 Holidays 16 Summer days out Well, Families has you covered. We have plenty 18 Craft of low-cost summer entertainment ideas and 20 Screen-free kids’ screen-free projects for the kids in this issue. fun We hate to mention the words “school” at this 24 Summer food time of year so all we will say is – September is (unfortunately) closer than you think so keep the 25 Make-Do Play necessary preparations in mind. Check out our 28 What’s on recommendations for school bags and pencil The long summer holiday is nearly here, bringing with it both the prospect of holidays and fun with the family – and the challenge of keeping the kids entertained for six weeks!

cases for the new school year.

Finally, in this issue, we have loads of giveaways including cool kids’ backpacks and copies of the book Helping your Child Cope with Change.

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Performing and developing key life skills with PQA

Whether it be diving into their dressing up box or stepping onto the stage, performing is important to children and young people, although its benefits can often go unnoticed. Performing arts can teach children and young people key skills that can be used in everyday life.

Creativity Naturally imaginative, pretend play and make believe come easily to kids and can assist their social and emotional development, helping them form new ideas and develop resourcefulness.

Problem solving Solving problems creatively within the safety of a performing arts environment can help kids deal with issues in everyday life. If children feel comfortable exploring and dealing with problems in a non-linear way, this makes them more confident overall.

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Overnight Stays Relax with Dinner, Evening Activities & Breakfast

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We are currently recruiting hosts who can offer a spare bedroom, three meals per day and the required lessons and activities.

You choose who to host and when to host!

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Free printable activities for all ages

Solve the “I’m bored!” problem - remember to take a stash of these with you when your family is out and about!

Seaside Holiday Activities

Stargazing Live Activity Pack

The Usborne Unworry Pack

Including word searches, I Spy Seaside and more.

Activities to explore the night sky from the BBC Stargazing LIVE team.

Collection of fun, mindful activities to help children calm their minds.

Road Trip Games

There Once is a Queen Jubilee Activity Pack

My Holiday Book

Fun-packed games including bingo, word search and maze.

Reading Reward Chart

Encourage the kids to keep reading during the holidays with this chart.

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Celebrate Jubilee year with this activity pack.

Ladybird Activity Pack

Bumper activity pack with over thirty pages of fun.

Fun games and activities to entertain kids ages 3-5 on holiday.

Puffin Activity Pack

Word searches, activities, experiments and more.

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EDUCATION

A royal treat for The Queen Her Majesty the Queen is in for a royal treat with a gift from the children of North London.

Children across Enfield wrote poems for a book in a competition run by Edmonton Noor, 7, signs the Green Shopping letter to the Queen Centre to allow local children to play their part in history and to create a wonderful gift for the Queen. Entrants have been presented with their own copy of the book.

“I felt really honoured to be part of the celebrations to mark our wonderful Queen’s Platinum Jubilee,” said Elliot of West Grove Primary School, Southgate. Seven of children at the school have had their work published and a letter from the children was sent to the Queen with the book.

Children’s Poetry for Her Majesty costs £5.99 from Amazon. Proceeds will go to local charity Time to Help.

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Les Trois Oursons in Paddington

Ages 10 months – 4 years

4 Collins Yard, (off Islington Green), LONDON N1 2XU

Lower Ground Floor, 170 Gloucester Terrace, LONDON W2 6HS

Calling all young Scientists!

Help us discover how babies & kids learn!

We’re recruiting infants from birth to school age to take part in fun studies at Birkbeck’s Babylab & ToddlerLab in central London. Our prime locations are easy to reach and we refund travel expenses. We also have online studies you can do from the comfort of home www.cbcd.bbk.ac.uk/online-studies

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Low-cost summer fun Something different

Out and about

Enjoy a wild swim When it warms up, take a dip at your local wild swimming spot.

Let’s fish!

The Canal and River Trust is running free fishing expert guided taster sessions.

Borrow a doggy Join Borrow My Doggy to bond with a dog in need of love while their owners are at work.

Free tennis coaching and court usage The LTA is running free tennis sessions or coaching at venues across Britain.

Cinema deals Odeon and Cineworld will be running kids’ screenings with tickets priced from £3.25.

Hop on board the train. Have a rail adventure. Visit somewhere new on the cheap using a Family and Friends Railcard.

Visit a pet store Kids will enjoy checking out the pets for sale. Some stores run animal handling sessions and other activities.

Pick your own berries Gather a heap of juicy strawberries, raspberries or other summer fruit.

Fresh air

Safer sleeping outside for little ones!

Join in National Play Day Join in one of hundreds of community events that celebrate the importance of play.

Go fly a kite!

Cheap and easy to buy or you can even make your own. Read up on tips about how to fly them.

Find the Gruffalo There are themed walks based on the books up and down the country.

Woodland adventure Explore your nearest woodland, enjoy adventure play, off-road cycling and create a den.

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North Bridge House

Join our Saturday Open Day Fairs

North Bridge House is on a constant journey of getting to know and understand every child as an individual, realising their true academic and personal potential through specialist provision at every school stage.

NURSERY & PRE-PREP WEST HAMPSTEAD 2 - 7 YEARS SAT 17 SEPTEMBER

NURSERY & PRE-PREP HAMPSTEAD 2 - 7 YEARS SAT 1 OCTOBER

PREP SCHOOL REGENT’S PARK 4 - 13 YEARS SAT 24 SEPTEMBER

SENIOR HAMPSTEAD 11 - 16 YEARS SAT 17 SEPTEMBER

SENIOR CANONBURY 11 - 18 YEARS SAT 24 SEPTEMBER

Book an open day at northbridgehouse.com/open or call 020 7428 1520 Subject stalls, school tours, taster activities and talks from the Senior Leadership Team.

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Best holiday activity books for kids Want something to occupy the kids on the plane, train, in a café or restaurant or if they just need a quiet ten minutes? You can’t go past these brilliant activity and sticker books.

What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday Sticker Book

Dinosaurium Activity Book

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Nature Sticker and Colouring Book

Find Tom in Time

Never Get Bored Activity Book

Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Unicorns

Ages 7-9. £9.29

Ages 2-3. £5.57

Age 6+. £7.43

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Ages 6-10. £9.28

100 Things for Little Children to Do on a Journey Age 3+. £6.50

Age 3-5. £6.73

Age 6+. £9.29

Sticker by Letter: In the Wild Activity Book

Age 4+. £5.57

Holiday Puzzles and Games Age 7+. £6.50

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HOLIDAYS

Perfect eco-friendly swimwear for summer Mix tops and bottoms to suit the occasion. Protect your child’s precious skin in a shortie suit or watch them cartwheel in a cossie!

If we had to pick one ‘can’t live without’ item, it would be the Power Poncho with its fast-drying fabric and hidden game on the inside.

Whatever your summer vibe, Grass&Air has got your family covered. Just add water.

More info HERE. This summer, Grass&Air is coming with you and your kids on every single adventure.

Its new Sun+Swim collection for kids ages 1 to 10 is bursting with clever ideas. Made using recycled plastic bottles and fabric offcuts, each piece has been designed for maximum enjoyment, whether kids are splashing in the paddling pool or doing karate kicks at big waves in the sea.

The Grove

Nursery and Preschool Space to Explore and Grow

Specialist providers of education and childcare for 0-5 year olds The Grove 91 Shepperton Road Islington London N1 3DF Tel: 02072264037 www.thegrovenursery.co.uk Familiesonline.co.uk

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HOLIDAYS

Here comes the holiday childcare jigsaw w For many parents, the long summer holidays can cause a massive childcare headache. If you know you’re facing the school holiday puzzle soon, here are some of the pieces that you might be a summer childcare WhatsApp group able to fit together in your jigsaw.

Private nursery Nurseries attached to schools usually follow school term dates but many private nurseries, such as The Grove, Islington, continue as normal throughout the summer. Some private nurseries will take on younger children for the summer holidays. The Grove (https://thegrovenursery.co.uk) opens all year, Monday to Friday 8am-6.30pm, for children from 4 months to 5 years, with five rooms allowing age-specific activities, sensory room and soft play area, as well as yoga, diddi dance, languages and other offerings.Contact private nurseries now to enquire.

Share the care Family members, typically grandparents, are often more than happy to share the childcare burden but if you don’t have family close by, teaming up with other parents and taking turns to care is a great way to spread the load. But it requires forward planning - so get in now. Try setting up 12 July/August

with the parents of your child’s friends.

Nanny share A nanny share or “home childcarer” can let families share the costs and responsibilities of employing a nanny to look after your children in your home.

Look out for one registered with ANA (Association of Nanny Agencies) or the British Au Pair Agencies Association (Bapaa).

Holiday Camps or Workshops See the next page for Who’s Doing What Where.

Holiday playschemes Playschemes are usually for children of primary school age. Run by schools, councils, youth clubs and community groups, they provide a range of activities and typically cost around £30 a day although this can vary widely, with subsided prices offered for lowincome households.

Whatever you choose, the secret to getting the provision you want is to book quickly as places go fast.

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HOLIDAYS

Who’s doing what where?

Holiday Camps or Workshops Run by private providers, these can be multi-activity day camps focusing on a variety of sport and/ or creative activities, such as Future In Your House which has a varied and imaginative programme aimed a giving children skills as well as being fun-filled. It offers an earlybird discount for booking before July 17. https://futureinyourhouse.co.uk Single-activity camps can be great for those with a passion for a particular sport or activity. Performing arts camps broaden horizons and skills.

Achieve Arts, one of the top LAMDA Speech and Drama Schools in North London, has created an action-packed course, where children will learn from industry professionals from TV and London’s West End. https:// achievearts.co.uk Perform has Peter Pan summer courses throughout July and August. www. perform.org.uk/peter pan Stage Academy has Wizard of Oz, 4-7s, and Week In The

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West End, 8+, workshops. https://stageacademy.co.uk Stagecoach Highgate explores Latin American with Encanto & Coco, 6-11s, and West Side Story and In The Heights, 11+. www.stagecoach.co.uk/ highgate See the flipside with Circus School.

The National Centre for Circus Arts Summer School offers flying trapeze, silks, acrobatics, balancing, juggling and more, with a class for 8-11 years, and beginner or intermediate classes for 12-18 years. From July 26-29. Prices from £280. info@nationalcircus.org.uk www.nationalcircus.org.uk/summerschools-2022 JOIN US THIS SUMMER HOLIDAY FOR AN ACTION-PACKED MONTH OF FUN AND FRIENDSHIP Multi-Activity Camp for Ages 4 to 13 Monday 26th July – Friday 19th August 2022 St Andrews CE Primary School Southgate, 297 Chase Road N14 6JA

Indoor & Outdoor Games

From £32/day*

Group Activities

Singing, Drama & Dance

Team Sports

Arts & Crafts

To book a day, a week, or the entire 4 weeks: CALL NOW ON 020 4534 3939 FUTUREINYOURHOUSE.CO.UK

*Standard daily rate for one week booking. To secure rate, book by Sunday 17th July 2022.

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SUMMER CAMP LATINO MUSICALS

This summer, Stagecoach Highgate brings you a fun filled week performing arts workshop for children. Come and join in the fun with singing, drama and dancing with have lots of fun.

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Age: 6 - 14 year olds Time: Mon - Fri, 10.00am - 4.00pm Performance: Fri 4.00pm Cost: £200 (£150 for siblings) Venue: St Michael’s C of E Primary School, N6 4BG ENROL NOW FOR SEPTEMBER TERM! Ages 4-16yrs

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HOLIDAYS

How to holiday responsibly We all need to do our bit for the planet so we asked our friends at Tested by Tots for their ideas for some eco-friendly holiday products that can easily be substituted for traditional alternatives.

Beeswax wraps

Washable & reusable for up to six years.

15% discount - TOTS15

Reef-friendly sunscreen

Switch to biodegradable spray from Nivea, freefrom ingredients that damage ocean life.

Beachwear

Frugi clothing uses GOTS certified organic cotton or recycled materials.

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Reusable BBQs

Shampoo bars

Sustainable toys

Bamboo nappies and wipes

Saves space and is as The Landmann Piccolino effective as the runny BBQ comes in two stuff. Trial sizes available. colours for under £70.

These use recycled materials and are vigorously safety tested.

10% discount -10GREENTOYS22

Sustainable teethers

Decompose much more quickly than regular products.

50% off newborn starter kit - NBTOT50

Eco sunglasses

Made from sustainable wheat straw.

Made from natural, plantBiodegradeable. Four based rubber. colours for kids ages 5-9.

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HOLIDAYS

Go, Go Gadget readers

Achieve Arts Stage and Screen Skills Summer School

This Summer’s Reading Challenge is called Gadgeteers and is themed on science. It encourages children age 4 to 11 to read six library books during the long summer holiday and collect rewards, such as stickers, on their way to receiving their challenge certificate and medal.

Book your child’s place today at

The challenge launches in libraries on July 9.

Sibling Discount Available Spaces are limited

www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk Find events in your local libraries: www.barnet.gov.uk/libraries/library-events www.camden.gov.uk/childrens-activitiessuggestions www.haringey.gov.uk/whatson www.enfield.gov.uk/services/libraries/ information-for-parents For activities in Haringey parks go to bit.ly/ HarParks

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UNLOCK YOUR INNER CREATIVITY WITH THE ACHIEVE ARTS TEAM THIS SUMMER! DURING A FIVE DAY ACTION PACKED COURSE, YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN FROM INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS FROM THE WORLD OF TELEVISION AND LONDON’S WEST END. THEY WILL JUMP INTO THE WORLD OF PUPPETRY, SCRIPTWRITING, VOICEOVER ANIMATION , SHAKESPEARE AND ENJOY SPECIAL GUEST WORKSHOPS FROM THE TOP MUSICALS IN TOWN. IT’S GOING TO BE A WEEK NOT TO BE MISSED!

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HOLIDAYS

DAYS OUT

Days out – put the kids in charge!

There are so many advantages to this including increased confidence for your kids and less brain work for you!

Benefits

Tips

Builds confidence that can then be applied in other areas eg school morning routines.

Set a budget and be clear what it covers eg entry fees, travel costs and food.

Provides valuable source of additional thinking and planning for you!

Spell everything out. Make sure they understand exactly what they are being asked to do.

Research and planning

On the day

Ensure they gather all relevant information eg opening times, entry fees, travelling times etc.

Let them navigate, whether that’s using a phone, map, tube map or street directory.

Suggest they plan the day including time for departure, arrival, journey and food breaks.

Be tolerant; making mistakes is all part of the learning.

Allows kids to exercise independence and test their abilities.

Offer incentives such as bonus spending money for any savings they achieve.

Keep it up Build on the confidence your child has gained by introducing new family responsibilities.

Get them to plan the weekly dinner menu or help draw up the shopping list.

Start a fun day out ideas jar that everyone contributes to. Pull one out every weekend or holidays.

Put ONE child in charge. Others will get their turn IF they cooperate with their sibling.

Try to back off and not interfere too much but be there in case guidance or intervention is needed.

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FAMILY LIFE

Make 2022 the year you foster!

Jennifer’s story!

Jennifer and her Husband have fostered for Barnet since 2018. Here she reflects on how fostering has transformed her family’s outlook on life and improved the prospects of her foster daughter Ella.

Fostering in our home For me, fostering feels the same as caring for my own children, Ella is part of the family and is treated no different. Up for school, home for teatime, homework, and bed whilst our weekends are filled with fun activities.

Fostering has been positive for all our family. My girls have learnt to share their home, their family and our love. It has been nice giving back. Although Ella may be due to move onto independent living when she turns 18, I would like us to remain a ‘family’ beyond her time in foster care with us.

What it takes to Foster Why I chose to foster I feel blessed to be healthy and to have had a lovely family and wanted to give other children the same opportunity. I had also wanted to foster for many years before, but my husband wasn’t quite sure at the time, and we needed both of us to be on board and on the same page.

I started out applying to be a short-term carer but have since taken on caring for a girl called Ella who is with us long term now, we felt our family would be a perfect match for her. She is in year 10 and will still be with us when she goes off to university.

Fostering takes caring personalities, especially people who would like to find a home for every child. There is never going to be a right time so would encourage people to just do it now. You can help Barnet provide a home for every child.

It definitely is a rewarding, purposeful journey.

Case study *names have been changed for confidentiality.

Our offer to you:

• 24/7 support • Extensive training • Dedicated Earn up to social worker £581 • Peer support per week

Being a foster carer is humbling and rewarding as you can really make a difference to a young person’s life.

Join our fostering community today and see how you can change a child’s life: Email: fostering@barnet.gov.uk www.BARNET.GOV.UK/ FOSTERING • 020 8359 6274

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CRAFTS

Have a crafty summer!

Help the kids with these bright and beautiful ocean and summerthemed craft projects this holiday season.

Paper plate aquarium

Ocean dioramas

Butterfly finger puppet

Recycled plastic jelly fish mobile

Fish soap carving

Cupcake liner crabs

Egg carton bumble bee

Sea turtle

Wooden spoon mermaid

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COMPETITIONS

WIN!

Little Hotdog Watson Hats

Let the sun shine

Get your hands on a stylish kids hat that is has become an Instagram hit! Little Hotdog Watson hats keep kids - and adults - cool and covered with fun designs. The brand is a growing British success story with exclusive designs now in Selfridges.

Each hat is made from high-quality cotton, fully machine washable and incorporates smart design technology to protect young explorers from the Sun, keep away bugs and the fabric adapts to keep your child’s head the perfect temperature. Available in three styles: the Cub, the Adventurer and Classic Baseball, from £20. See littlehotdogwatson.com.

WIN!

Families North London has teamed up with Little Hotdog Watson to give FIVE lucky readers the chance to win one. Competition closes July 31.

To enter CLICK HERE See T+Cs at bit.ly/HotdogTCs

Fine Feather Puzzle

Dive into nature

Let your children lose themselves in nature this summer with these beautiful puzzles.

Each one is made with sturdy pieces and includes a doublesided poster with colouring-in on one side and information on the other. At 500 pieces and 55cm in diameter, they are ideal for children and families to get stuck into over the holiday.

Made by Fine Feather Press, a company on a mission to inspire a love of nature in children, In Search of Sealife and In Search of Insects feature a strong ecological

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message and are plastic-free.

They are available from Bookshop.org, Hive, Amazon or any good bookshop, but Families North London has three of these lovely puzzles to be won – and winners can choose which one they prefer.

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SCREEN FREE

No-screen kids’ summer projects

Desperate for ideas to get your kids away from screens and exploring something in the real world? Check out our top recommendations.

Garage sales

Toy purge

A great way to declutter, reuse unwanted household items and make some money. Help the kids choose a date, decide what to sell, organise the items for easy browsing and label and price everything. You can then get them drawing posters to advertise the event. You can help by posting on social media.

TIPS

Disposing of old toys can be challenging but is worthwhile for children and parents alike. If your child is resistant to parting with old favourites, challenge them to play with them for an appropriate amount of time or donate them to charity. Involve your child in taking their toys to the local charity shop.

TIPS

Put on a show

Retro games day

Challenge your kids to put on a mini-play or concert or re-enact a favourite book or movie scene.

You may have a budding standup comic, magician or storyteller in the family! An old sheet can be a backdrop or curtain; reading lamps can be spotlights.

Get them making tickets and setting up seating.

TIPS

Make a list of your favourite games from your own childhood such as hopscotch, marbles, elastics, Grandmother’s Footsteps, long rope skipping, Oranges and Lemons and spend a fun filled day reminiscing with your kids. For extra nostalgia, provide some of your favourite childhood snacks and sweets.

TIPS

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SCREEN FREE

No-screen kids’ summer projects

Desperate for ideas to get your kids away from screens and exploring something in the real world? Check out our top recommendations.

Water wars

Make a movie

When temperatures rise and tempers start to fray, encourage the kids to have an old-fashioned water fight. Use buckets, sponges, watering cans or fill up some balloons (purchase refillable water balloons). You could invest in fancy water pistols or a novelty sprinkler, water play mat or water slide.

TIPS

If you are prepared to lend your phone for filming, this is a great creative holiday project for older children. A short film is ideally three to five minutes long and it can be factual or story based.

Neighbourhood Scavenger Hunt

Family Mini-Olympic Games

Create a list of landmarks for the kids to find in your street or the local park eg a distinctive house or a large tree. Write clues that help them find these landmarks.

This gets the kids active and requires little equipment. They can make a torch and have an opening ceremony. Races can include a sack race with pillowcases, a tug of war with a dressing gown belt, discus with a frisbee, shot put using bean bags or tennis balls.

TIPS

Go along with them or clearly outline the area of the hunt so they don’t wander too far.

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Advise your child to keep it simple and start with a plan or better still a script.

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SUMMER

Celtic Games are here for Summer

Warriors, prepare to face the Games - Celtic-style

Journey through time on a day out at the Celtic Games.

Embark on a quest in beautiful native woodland and explore reconstructed roundhouses at Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, from July 23 to Aug 7.

with workshops from Archery to Outdoor Cooking led by experienced educators. Limited spaces. www.celticharmony.org

Hunt the mammoth, build a den, listen to the warriors’ talks and stories, see their weapons and dress as a warrior with your own torc necklace and get your face painted, ready for the fire procession at the end of the day.

For an extra special adventure, stay overnight in your own roundhouse - with home comforts! Explore the woods at night on a bat walk before roasting marshmallows and storytelling round the fire. Gather family or friends and enjoy the camp to yourselves when you book all six roundhouses!

Exclusive this summer, stay longer on a 3-day 2-night break on a Prehistory Family Adventure from August 9 to 20 22 July/August

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Tea in the sunshine, brass band playing, historic vehicles from Whitewebbs Transport Museum and a Jubilee walkway with painted stones, donated by Barkers Landscapes. “This will be an event our children will never forget!” - Jonquil Izard- Headteacher, Forty Hill School

Circus Arts for Everyone Summer Schools Experience Days Birthday Parties Recreational Courses Corporate Workshops and much more!

Visit nationalcircus.org.uk

Coronet St. London N1 6HD

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SUMMER

FOOD

Summer lunch and picnic ideas

Whip up these delicious dishes with the kids, courtesy of Neha @squashedpickle Click on the images to watch her helpful videos!

Egg & Pea Cheesy Waffles

Sweet Pea Pasta Muffins

This three-ingredient recipe couldn’t be any easier, making it perfect for little hands! You can switch up the vegetables or even use a frozen veg mix if you prefer. The waffles are a great alternative to the usual picnic food or lunch at home.

READ RECIPE

Zac loves pasta. I used to make these a lot when he was young.

They are light on mess, freezable and make a perfect on-thego snack. Kids can learn basic kitchen techniques while they experiment with different sauces and build their own muffins.

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Pesto Cheese Twists

Pizza Croissants

These twists are super-easy to prepare and so delicious. If you are looking for a kitchen-based activity to do with the kids during the summer, this recipe is great for teaching basic cutting and pastry twists. And you’ll end up with a fabulous snack or lunch option at the end!

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This is a fun way to use ready prepared croissant dough which is absolutely delicious. You can stuff the croissants with all your favourite pizza toppings.

If you have a child who is fussy with vegetables, try including them in the stuffing. We’ve used mushrooms in this example.

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PLAY

Make-Do believe in better play

Treasure-hunting: this little one discovers there’s a world of wonder at our feet

Something very special is happening in a new community garden in Crouch Hill. Play has been given back to the children.

“We often offer messy play – paint or slime, shaving foam, a mud kitchen,” says Kerri Burton, one of the founders of Make-Do Play. “There’s definitely no rules about not mixing the paint colours here and more often than not most of the paint ends up on the children. It’s a relief for many parents who want to embrace this sort of play but find doing it at home is not manageable.”

At Make-Do Play (make-do-play.weebly.com), children are given freedom

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to explore the space in Tollyrise Happiness Garden, in the grounds of St Mary’s Church Hornsey Rise. “We fill it with open-ended activities and plenty of loose parts,” said Kerri.

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BACK TO SCHOOL

BACK TO SCHOOL

Starting school VERY soon?

Want to get organised and prepare your child socially and emotionally?

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Top pencil case picks for September Next on the list for kids, after a new school bag, is a new pencil case.

Here are our favourites for the new season.

ZIPIT Talking Monstar Large

Fun pencil case which fits up to sixty pens or pencils. £8.50

Helix Pro Athletic

Large main compartment with wide opening zip, durable material. £4.52

Rachel Ellen Girls Rule the World Stylish and colourful, made from durable neoprene. £7.99

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Maomaoyu Large Capacity

Dinosaur Colour & Learn

Smiggle Calculator Hard Top

Narwhal Plush

Durable and super-sized Fun and practical, comes pencil case with 3 zipped with wash-out fabric compartments. £8.69 pens. £12.95

Side panels with elastic pen and pencil holders. £15.50

Easthill Big Capacity Pencil Case

Makes a perfect ‘first pencil case’ for younger children. £3

Brown Paper Personalised

Roomy enough for pens, pencils, sharpeners Great for organisation. and rubbers. Can be Holds fifty pens/pencils personalised. £9.99 with a carry handle. £7.99 July/August 27

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Boost confidence with a FREE Perform class Perform’s autumn term weekly classes are packed full of fun and will get the academic year off to a brilliant start.

With a focus on self-esteem boosting activities which develop confidence, communication, coordination and concentration, Perform uses a mix of drama, dance and singing to bring out every child’s potential. Small classes, run by two professional actors, ensure plenty of individual attention.

This autumn, classes for 4-7s will enjoy a spellbinding adventure in The Magician’s Chamber, while 7-12s work on a festive adaptation of A Christmas Carol, in Ebenezer.

No obligation FREE trial at Venues in: N1, N2, N4, N5, NEW classes in N7, N8, N10, N11, N12, NEW classes in N13, N14, N19, N20, N21, N22, EN2, EN5 EC1, NW1, NW3, NW5, NW6, NW7, NW8, NW11. Coming Soon: N1 Thurs 6.05pm, N7 Tues 4pm & 5.05pm, N13 Thurs 4pm & 5.05pm, NW5 Mon 4pm & 5.05pm, NW2 Thurs 4pm & 5.05pm. www. perform.org.uk/try Perform’s Peter Pan drama, dance and singing summer courses are running across July and August. www.perform.org.uk/peter pan 28 July/August

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What’s On Family Theatre Every Friday Planet Play Until July 15. Magical, interactive songs, music and movement for 0-3s. 10am & 11.30am. Adults £7.50, children & babies, free, must book.

Chickenshed, N14 4PE. www.chickenshed.org.uk Every Saturday Tales from the Shed Until July 16. Vibrant, inclusive, informal and educational show. For 0-6s. 10am & 11.30am. Adults & children £7. Under 6mths free, must book. Chickenshed, N14 4PE. www.chickenshed.org.uk Sundays Jul 24-Aug 28 Bandstand Concerts At Golders Hill Park Bandstand and Parliament Hill Bandstand. 3pm-5pm.

Various artists. Free. www.heath-hands.org.uk Until July 31 I Want My Hat Back Trilogy A bear has lost his hat. A fish has stolen a hat. And two turtles have found a hat. Based on Jon Klassen’s classic books. 3-6s. Various times/ prices. Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2DN www.littleangeltheatre.com Familiesonline.co.uk

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July 7 Happy & Glorious Patriotic and nostalgic afternoon with over 60 songs to celebrate the Queen’s jubilee, ending with a spectacular flagwaving finale. £16.50. Millfield Theatre, N18 1PJ. www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk July 9 Baby Barrier Reef Show for 0-3s by Little Supernovas and Onceupona at Pickled Pepper Books, Enfield, EN2 6SN, 10am. Adult £11, child 9.50. Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End, N8 8PL. www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk

July 12-August 28 101 Dalmations Vibrant show packed with puppetry and brilliant songs. 4+ only. Signed, described, captioned and relaxed performances. From £25. Kids go halfprice Monday to Thursday subject to availability. Regents Park Open Air Theatre. NW1 4NU. www.openairtheatre.com July 13 Charity Showcase Part of High Barnet Chamber Music Festival. 6.30pm. Friends’ Recital Hall at QE Boys’ School, Queens Road, EN5 4DQ. Free. Retiring collection to aid Ukraine. www.hbcmf.co.uk July 13-17 Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo. Various times. From £47. The O2, Peninsula

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July 10 Influencer Hip-hop spectacular. Cast of 200 performers. Explores, through a young girl’s eyes, how social media influences young people’s self-esteem.

Non-professional showcase from Streetz Ahead. 1pm & 5pm. £12, concs £10. Millfield Theatre, N18 1PJ. www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk July 11-13 House of No Escape Trapped in magical rooms, can the children solve enough puzzles to break free? Children’s Theatre 2 at Angel Shed Inclusive Theatre. Tickets £8, £4, pay what you can. 7pm. Angel Shed, Camden Road, N7 0SP. www.angelshedtheatre.org.uk Familiesonline.co.uk

125 years in comics Until 28 August 2022

Discover our free family workshops Free for under 21s Book online with code ENTRYFAM to receive 10% off admission foundlingmuseum.org.uk

New York World’s Fair Comics, Vol. 1 #2, Jack Burnley & ™ DC. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission.

Zenobia, 2016 Morten Dürr and Lars Horneman

July 6-9 Don Quixote An explosion of Spanish sunshine and vivacious comedy for all ages. Various times. July 9 2.30pm audio described performance and touch tour. From £15.

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Square, SE10, 0DX. www.theo2.co.uk July 17 Ben Tarlton & Robin Green Beethoven, Boulanger and Rachmaninoff, part of High Barnet Chamber Music Festival. 3pm. The Friends’ Recital Hall, QE Boys’ School EN5 4DQ. £10. 8-25s free. www.hbcmf.co.uk July 21-Sept 4 Room on the Broom Fun-filled musical. 3+. Various times.

From £10. Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES. https://thelyrictheatre.co.uk July 21-31 Pirates Immersive family dining experience.

Promises an amazing acrobatic performance and swashbuckling sword fights while you eat. All ages. £25, £30. Various times. Arts Depot, N12 0GA. www.artsdepot.co.uk

July 24 The Jungle Book Bagheera and Baloo help Mowgli back to the man-village. All ages. 3pm. £9. Family £32. Myddelton House Gardens, EN2 9HG. www.visitleevalley.org.uk July 26-28 The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny Oh, naughty bunnies, going into Mr McGregor’s garden! How ever will they escape? £12.50. Under 2s free.

Stephens House and Gardens, East End Road, N3 3QE. www.stephenshouseandgardens.com July 27 Hasbro Stars Live It’s the greatest talent show ever – Ben & Holly, PJ Masks, My Little Pony, Mr & Mrs Potato Head and even Mr Monopoly. 10.30am, 1.30pm. 4.30pm.

Adults £17, children £16, family £62.

Millfield Theatre, N18 1PJ. www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk

July 28 Hegley & Cannelloni Family Show July 23 & 24 Fun, laughter, music, magic, poetry Tales From The Shed on Tour and participation. All ages. 7pm. Tea At Broomfield Park, Aldermans Hill, lawn £15 pp, bench (4) £60, picnic N13 4HE. Perfect for young children.

10.30am. Adult £10, child £5, family of 5 table (6) £90. Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG £25. www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk www.fobp.events July 23 & 24 Cinderella in Boots Chickenshed Theatre gives the classic panto a modern spin. 4.30pm. Adult £14, child £8, family of 5 £35, under 2s free. Arrive early, 2.30pm-4.30pm for house plant sale, grown from cuttings in the park conservatory - cash only.

Broomfield Park, Aldermans Hill, N13 4HE. www.fobp.events 30 July/August

Ministry of Science Live!

Explosive science show proving every one can change our world for the better. 2.30pm & 6.30pm. Adults £17, children £16, family £62. Millfield Theatre, N18 1PJ. www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk July 28-Aug 21 Midsummer Mechanicals Hilarious follow-up to the play-withinFamiliesonline.co.uk

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a-play from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, for families. Various prices/ times. 5+. Plus. family workshop 9-12s, Aug 4-20, £10. Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, SE1 9DT www.shakespearesglobe.com July 29 David Walliams’ Awful Auntie Packed with fun, humour and a heartwarming message. All ages. 3pm.

Adult from £12, child £8, family from £35. Broomfield Park, Aldermans Hill, N13 4HE. www.fobp.events July 29-30 Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever A road-trip full of adventures and friends. Various times/prices. Hackney Empire, E8 1EL. www.hackneyempire.co.uk July 31 – August 14 Children’s Festival of Fun July 31 Tales Big Day Out Tales From The Shed takes over in a two-hour event with song, dance, action and workshops. 0-7s. £10, free under 12mths.

Aug 3 Storyworld Yoga 2pm 0-7s. £5.

Aug 4 Sing Sign 1.30pm 0-6. £6.

Aug 5 Storyworld 1.30pm 0-7s. £6.50.

Aug 6 Planet Play 9.30am 0-3s.

Adults £8, babies/children free.

Aug 6, 7 & 13 Making a Better World 1.30pm. Colourful musical show for 6-11s. £7.50.

Aug 10 Storyworld Yoga 2pm 0-7s. £5.

Aug 11 Sing Sign 1.30pm 0-7s. 3pm 7-11s. £6.

Aug 12 Storyworld 1.30pm 0-7s. £6.50.

Aug 13 Sound Adventures 10am.

Enter a world of cartoon noises and breath-taking visuals. 6-9s. £6.

Aug 14 Planet Play 9.30am 0-3s.

Adults £8, babies/children free.

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10% off. Chickenshed, N14 4PE. www.chickenshed.org.uk August 3-13 Cinderella in Boots Chickenshed sprinkles its magic on the tale to create a unique modern twist. 3+. Various dates, times. £8, babies under 12m free. Chickenshed, N14 4PE. www.chickenshed.org.uk Aug 4&5 The Reluctant Dragon Everyone knows St George has to battle the dragon, but what happens when the dragon simply won’t fight?

Tickets £12.50, under 2s free. Stephens House and Gardens, East End Road, N3 3QE. www.stephenshouseandgardens.com

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Aug 7 As You Like It Shakespeare’s play brought to life by an all-male cast. Suitable for all. 7pm. £10-£17. Knebworth, SG1 2AX. www.knebworthhouse.com Aug 8-18 Dr Dolittle Join Wild Immersive Theatre on a journey into the animal kingdom. MonThurs, various start times. Adult £25, child £18. Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HS. www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk Aug 9 & 10 As You Like It with Cbeebies Special Shakespeare adaptation for preschoolers and families. 11am & 2pm. 3+. Various prices. The Globe Theatre, New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. www.shakespearesglobe.com August 10 & 11 Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday Join Sarah, Duck and favourite friends.

1pm. £12-£14. Wyllyotts Centre, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ. www.tickets.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk

Aug 20 Baby Broadway Family Concert Well-known numbers performed by West End singers, plus bubbles, poetry dance and audience interaction. All ages. 10am & 11.30am, £7. Under 6m free. Chickenshed, N14 4PE. www.chickenshed.org.uk Aug 20 The Wind In The Willows Hilarious recount of how Mole, Ratty and Badger save their friend Toad and his shiny motorcar from deep trouble.

Open air. All ages. 4pm. Adult £14, conc £11, family £41, under 3s free.

Myddelton House Gardens, Enfield, EN2 9HG. www.cambridgetouringproductions. co.uk Aug 22 & 23 Storytelling: As You Like It For 5-12s. £10. The Globe Theatre, New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. www.shakespearesglobe.com Aug 24 David Walliams’ Awful Auntie

Aug 14 As You Like It Shakespeare’s play brought to life by an all-male cast. Suitable for all. 7pm. £10-£17. Kenwood, Hampstead Lane, NW3 7JR. www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/ whats-on/kenwood-as-you-like-it August 16-Sept 4 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show Four of Eric Carle’s stories brought to life using 75 puppets. 1+. Various times. From £15. Lyric Hammersmith, King Street, W6 0QL. www.lyric.co.uk 32 July/August

Fun, humour and a heart-warming message. Open air. Age 7+. 4pm. Adult from £14, child £10.

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Forty Hall, Forty Hill, EN2 9HA. www.fortyhallestate.co.uk Aug 24-26 Storytelling: Romeo and Juliet For 5-12s. £15. Sam Wannamaker Playhouse, New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. www.shakespearesglobe.com Aug 24-Sept 3 Beyond Bollywood Breathtakingly colourful journey through Indian culture, dance and music. Various times. Sept 3, 2.30pm, audio-described and touch tour. From £18. Peacock Theatre, WC2A 2HT. www.sadlerswells.com August 25 Musical Theatre Singalong with Tim McArthur A gallop through favourite songs. Join in, or go for the fun and “actalong” to great classics such as Hakuna Matata, Chitty Chitty Bang, Bang and more.

7pm. Tea lawn £15 pp, bench (4) £60, picnic table (6) £90. Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk The Railway Children Retelling of the classic. Open air. Bring a picnic. 4pm. Adult £14, conc £11, family £41, under 3s free. Myddelton House Gardens, Enfield, EN2 9HG. www.cambridgetouringproductions. co.uk Rapunzel Fast-paced new musical. 4+. 6pm.

Adult £14, child £12, family £48.

Knebworth, SG1 2AX. www.knebworthhouse.com August 29 Cinderella In the open air. Admission includes entry to gardens from 10am. Last Familiesonline.co.uk

admission £3.30pm. Show 4pm. Adult £18, child £11, family £50, under-2 free.

Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, EN1 4RQ. www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk Sept 6-10 & 12-17 Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo All-male ballet company, known for sassy spoofs, a sense of fun and flawless dance. 8+. Sept 10, 2.30pm, audio-described and touch tour. From £18. Sadler’s Wells Theatre, EC1R 4TN. www.sadlerswells.com Sept 10 The Wind in The Willows Riotous family open-air adventure, from Calf2Cow theatre with the river bank friends. 2.30pm. Adult £15, child £12, family £35, under 2s free.

Broomfield Park, Aldermans Hill, N13 4HE. www.fobp.events Sept 11 Milkshake! Monkey’s Musical

Featuring Paddington, Daisy & Ollie.

Milo, Noddy, Pip and Posy, Blue’s Clues & You! and of course Milkshake! in a spectacular new show. 10.30am, 1.30pm, 4.30pm. Adult £17, child £16, family £62. Millfield Theatre, N18 1PJ. www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk July/August 33

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SEN sessions Some venues run sessions for children with special needs. See our page at www.bit.ly/FNLsen

Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology Amazing artefacts tell the stories of ordinary people from Ancient Egypt and Sudan. Tues-Fri 1pm-5pm. Sat 11am-5pm. Free, no booking required.

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Mac’s Indoor and Outdoor Trails Family discovery trails at Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, NW3. www. english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ kenwood/families/

The 100 Story hotel New play exhibit running alongside permanent play spaces designed The Gunpowder Plot to fire up children’s imaginations.

Immersive experience inside the Tower Must book. Discover Children’s Story of London vaults. Weds-Sun. Various Centre, Stratford, E5 4QZ times, prices. 8-12 Tower Hill Vaults, https://discover.org.uk EC3N 4EE. https://gunpowderimmersive.com Ted’s Space Adventures Planetarium show, under 7s. 11.30am, Forty Hall 2.30pm. Also Meet The Neighbours, Features interactive children’s 7+. 12.30pm. Starstruck, 7+, 3.30pm. exhibition about the lives of children The Sky Tonight, 7+, 1.30pm (may of the past. Free. Or help Rip the dog change), 4.30pm. Weekends, school find his bones and win a small prize – holidays. Adults £10, child £5. Student £2.50. Open 11am-4pm Thurs to Sun. & under 25 £6.50. Booking advised.

Forty Hall, Forty Hill, EN2 9HA. Royal Observatory, SE10 8XJ www.fortyhallestate.co.uk www.rmg.co.uk RAF Museum Family trails, interactive exhibits in RAF: First To The Future – Free entry.

And paid-for exhibits, 4D theatre, flight simulator, Spitfire Experience, Spitfire Obstacle Course 8+ and Mini-Spitfire Obstacle Course for 4-7s. Open every day. 10am -5pm. Free. Must book.

Parking charge. RAF Museum. NW9 5LL. www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london

Bring Your Baby Pub Quiz & Walks Various dates, venues throughout North London. www.bringyourbaby.org

First weekend of the month Family Fun Weekends Workshops, songs, activities and experiences for all ages. Meet characters every weekend and school hol. Cutty Sark, SE10 9HT. www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark Grant Museum of Zoology WHAT’S ON Every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday Know your dodo from your quagga.

Tues-Fri 1pm-5pm. Sat 11am-5pm. Free, Dad’s drop-in group T on The Green, Bruce Castle no booking required. UCL, University St WC1E 6DE. Park, N17. Sat 12-1.30pm, Tues and 34 July/August

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Thurs 3.30pm-5pm. Free children’s refreshments. tonthegreen.co.uk Saturdays Character Encounters Join an exciting performance and see maritime history brought to life.

Various times. National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF www.rmg.co.uk Term-time Sundays Discover Sundays Hands-on creative activities. All ages/ abilities. National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF www.rmg.co.uk Sundays Family Art & Craft Bruce Castle Museum workshops suitable for accompanied 4-12s. Little explorer gallery with interactives and dress-up. Free. Plus Mystery Manor Trail with sticker booklet £1, and Tree Trail. bit.ly/brucecastle Sundays Until July 17 Sunday Shed Stand-alone workshops, including elements of dance, drama, music and art. Booking recommended.

Little Spark! for 5-7s. 9.30-11am. £8.

Spark! for 8-11s. 11.15am-12.45pm. £8. See website for longer projects.

Chickenshed, N14 4PE. www.chickenshed.org.uk Sundays Until July 17, and Sept 4-Dec 4 Crafternoon For 3-8s and their families. 2pm4.30pm. JW3, Finchley Road, NW3.

Free, drop-in. JW3 Community Centre, NW3 6ET. www.jw3.org.uk Familiesonline.co.uk

Tuesdays in term-time Play Tuesdays Facilitated play, songs and stories for under-5s. £4. National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF www.rmg.co.uk Tuesdays and Fridays in term-time Singing and Story Sessions London Transport Museum, WC2. For under-5s. Various times. ltmuseum.co.uk Two Wednesdays a month Secret Garden Pop-Up Café Exciting activities for little ones such as Busybricks, Tales and Trails and Crafty Chefs, while you meet friends for coffee, homemade cake and lunch.

Or get creative with a craft pack.

Summer events in August, Check website. Free entry to café. Book activities. 9.45am-2pm. Salisbury House, Bush Hill Park, N9 9LA. www.thesecretgardenpopup.com Until July 17 Uniqlo Tate Play: Make Studio Embellish Rip, shape and snip to piece together your own wearable art.

Wednesdays under 5s. Weekends all welcome. 10am-6pm. Free. Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG. www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern

From July 23-August 29 Uniqlo Tate Play: The Obliteration Room Add provided stickers to transform a white room, and create your own artwork to add to an installation. Free.

Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG. www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern WHAT Until August 31 Cornelia Parker Iconic suspended artworks, an July/August 35

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exploded shed, monumental embroidery and more. Adult £16, 12-18 £5, under-12s free. Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1P 4RG. tate.org.uk Until July 15 Small is Beautiful More than 130 miniature artworks. Adult £16, child 6-12 £11.50. Closed Mons. 7985 Old Brompton Rd, SW7 3JS. https://smallisbeautifulart.com Until July 21 & Sept 8-Dec 15 Amazing Tots Developmental stay and play for under 2s with a disability or developmental delay. Free. Email Karen.RodriguesAyers@kids.org.uk. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. www.jw3.org.uk

art exhibition, ideal for introducing children to galleries. Paid entry. See workshop on July 24. Royal Academy of Arts, W1J 0BD. www.royalacademy.org.uk Until Aug 26 Earth Photo 2022 Shortlisted entrants in the society’s international photographic competition, great for sparking conversations about our world and its inhabitants. Mon-Fri. Free. Royal Geographical Society, SW7 2AR. www.rgs.org Until Aug 19 Vision & Virtuosity by Tiffany & Co Exhibit marking the jeweller’s 150th anniversary in London. Free. Booking advised. Saatchi Gallery, SW3 4RY. www.saatchigallery.com

Until July 24 Until August 28 Story Seekers Superheroes, Orphans 7 Origins: 125 Use your wits and imagination to find years in comics connections in the collections. Free.

Imperial War Museum, SE1 6HZ. www.iwm.org.uk Until Aug 7 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Daily. Adults £10, concs £6.50, child £5.

National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF www.rmg.co.uk Weekends until Aug 7 Sea Legs & Family Mission D Day Get to grips with the science and skills needed at sea in interactive family activity Sea Legs. In Mission D Day use your kit bag to find hidden messages and crack Morse code.

7+. 10am-3pm. Drop in free with admission. HMS Belfast, The Queen’s Walk, SE1 2JH. www.iwm.org.uk Until Aug 21 Summer Exhibition Eclectic, vibrant and innovative 36 July/August

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Until Aug 31 Beach Club with Chloe It’s time to discover the back stories Crafts, singing and yoga. of the legends you know and love.

Superman. Batman. Spider-Man. Black Accompanied 0-4s. Mons and Weds.

Panther. X-Men. Have you ever noticed 2pm. Free. Drop in. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. they are all foundlings, orphans, www.jw3.org.uk adoptees, and foster children? Their early life experiences impact on the stance they take over good and evil.

Until Aug 29 There are also characters from early Rooted Being newspaper comic strips, Japanese Reflects on our relationship with plants Manga and contemporary graphic novels, with examples of international and fungi. Runs alongside permanent exhibitions Being Human and Medicine comics rarely exhibited in the UK. Man. Free. The Wellcome Collection, As well as new artistic commissions NW1 2BE. by comic artists Asia Alfasi, Bex https://wellcomecollection.org Glendining and Woodrow Phoenix.

Plus Marvellous Marvel Me July 26, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm. Choose a character from the exhibition and insert yourself into the story.

Make Your Own Comic Book July 27, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm. Design and make your own comic book.

Design Your Own Superhero July 28, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm. Learn to draw your favourites.

3D Character Design July 29, 11am1pm (with BSL interpretation) & 2pm4pm. Create a 2D character in drawing and collage, then bring it to life in clay.

Find out more and book your tickets at foundlingmuseum.org.uk.

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Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ. www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk Until Aug 28 Hampstead Beach At JW3, Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sun 10am9pm. Free. No book. See guidelines.

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Football: Designing the Beautiful Game Learn how design innovation has pushed the game to new limits. Adults from £16.80, child £8.25. See multisensory tour July 2. Family ticket from £27. Must book. Design Museum, W8 6AG. designmuseum.org Until Sept Our Future Planet Exhibition exploring carbon-capture tech. Free. Must book entry to museum and entry to exhibiton. Check out Engineer Your Future, free interactive gallery for 11+ Weds-Sun. Science Museum, SW7 2DD. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk Until Sept 4 John Burningham: An Illustrated Life Discover the wild, wonderful, irreverent work of this author and illustrator of children’s books. Free.

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Until Sept 18 Superbloom Spectacular floral display in the moat, in tribute to the Queen’s Jubilee.

Includes a family-friendly slide into the moat. Various prices. Viewing from path above moat is free but must be booked. Tower of London, EC3N 4AB www.hrp.org.uk Thank You Darling Exhibition by celebrated contemporary artist Lily van der Stokker, on themes of family, relationships, work and home. Good conversation starter.

Free, must book. Camden Art Centre, Arkwright Road, NW3 6DG. https://camdenartcentre.org Until October 16 Weird Sensations Feels Good: The World of ASMR Adults from £9.50. Family from £21.

Must book. Design Museum, W8 6AG. designmuseum.org Until Oct 30 Life Through a Royal Lens Exhibition. Free with admission.

Kensington Palace, W8 4PX. www.hrp.org.uk Until December Harry Kane: I Want To Play Football Exclusive display in collaboration iconic footballer Harry Kane.

And Grime Stories: From the Corner to the Mainstream, The history of Grime in East London and the community at its heart. Free, booking advised. Museum of London. EC2Y 5HN. www.museumoflondon.org.uk Until December 31 Walk Through British Art With art from 1545 to present. Tate 38 July/August

Britain, Millbank, SW1P 4RG. Free. tate.org.uk Until Jan 8 Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature Discover Potter’s life as a scientist and conservationist in this family-friendly exhibition. Adult £14, under-11s free.

V&A, SW7 2RL. www.vam.ac.uk Sorting Britain: The Power of Postcodes The Postal Museum. Discover the ground-breaking technology that changed the post forever. Plus ride the Mail Rail, or book a tunnel walk. See Dear Zoo Trail July 22. postalmuseum.org The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Activities, experiences and exhibition to mark the Queen’s connection with the armed services. Imperial War Museum, SE1 6HZ. https://www.iwm.org.uk Until April 28 Slavery & The Bank How wealth created through slavery shaped Britain. Free. Bank of England, museum entrance on Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH. www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum From July 2 Africa Fashion Exploring the global impact of a dynamic fashion scene through photos, textiles, music and visual arts. £16, under-26 £10, under-12 free. July 23-Sept 1 Family Display: Pattern Studio 11am-5pm, drop-in free. Aug 7 Pop-Up Performance: Music Makers Sing, make sounds and dance in a fun interactive workshop. Free. 11am, 1pm, 3pm. Aug 11 Wind and Weave Familiesonline.co.uk

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Workshop drop-in free, 11am-4pm.

Aug 18 Families Workshop: Body Adornment 11am-3.30pm, £5 booking essential.

V&A, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL. www.vam.ac.uk

July 8-10 Crouch End Festival Community-based arts festival.

Various locations. Check website. www.crouchendfestival.org

July 6-Aug 2 Art at Lauderdale House See Alison Blomfield’s vibrant landscapes and Blaise Thompson’s paintings inspired by doors, caves, letterboxes, windows & pockets – portals of every kind. Thurs-Tues 12noon-4pm, Weds 11am-3pm. Free.

Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk

July 10 Summer Family Disco Boogie With Ilana Banana. 11am. Adult £3.

Child £7, siblings under 6m free.

With craft, soft play and games. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. www.jw3.org.uk

July 9 Summer Sizzler July 9 & 16 Big Beat Playground’s family friendly Minecraft Masterpieces: mini-festival, with 3 DJs, inflatable Stonehenge Explore Stonehenge though Minecraft. balls, confetti, creative space, soft play and more. Child £8.25, adult Free, drop-in. July 2, 9, 16. Museum entry free, must book. British Museum, £10.25. Some activities may cost extra.

2.30pm. Artsdepot, N12 0GA. WC1E 7JW. www.artsdepot.co.uk www.britishmuseum.org

July 7 The Invisible World of Germs How germs shaped everything on our planet, and why snot, sweat and earwax are your superpower. Talk by award-winning author Isabel Thomas.

Ideal for 6-12s. 6pm. £16, £10. The Royal Institution, Albemarle St, W1S 4BS. www.rigb.org July 8 Charity Golf Day For Nightingale Cancer Support Centre. One for adult members of the family. Promises a full day of golf, food and drink at Crews Hill Golf Club, EN2 8AZ. https://bit.ly/NCSgolf Familiesonline.co.uk

Shalom Sea! A Kids’ Maritime Party on the Beach Inviting Russian-speaking families to set sail on an exciting adventure. 3pm.

0-4s £10. JW3 community centre, NW3 6ET. jw3.org.uk July 13 Mysterious Numbers: Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe Can numbers explain black holes and other cosmological problems?

In-person and livestream. For 13+.

7pm-8pm. Various prices. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. www.rigb.org July 14 Little Feet: Exhibition Explorer Focused and relaxed activities for under-5s and their adults on Feminine Power: the Divine to the Demonic.

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book free ticket to British Museum, WC1E 7JW. www.britishmuseum.org Let’s Walk! Tottenham Fun, friendly circular walk by Canal & River Trust volunteers from Tottenham Lock, going through Walthamstow Wetlands. Slow to moderate pace.

11.30am-12.30pm. Free, must book. https://canalrivertrust.org.uk

Palmers Green Food Festival 11am-6pm. Free entry. Broomfield Park, Aldermans Hill, N13 4HE. www.fobp.events

July 16 & 17 East End Canal Festival Celebrate the Regent Canal’s 200th anniversary with boat trips, making workshops, music, storytelling, carnival costumes and more. 11am5pm. Free. Art Pavilion, Clinton Road, July 16 Mile End Park and Regent’s Canal, E3 Festival of Archaeology 5QY. Day of activities. First-come first-serve. www.regentscanalheritage.org.uk/ Free. Must book entry. British Museum, canal-festival WC1E 7JW. www.britishmuseum.org July 16 & 17 Mudlarking 10.30am-5.30pm. Meet mudlarks, archaeologists and those who work and live on the river Thames.

Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, SE1 9DA. www.archaeologyuk.org The Girl Who Noticed Everything – author event Uplifting story about curiosity and caring. Storytime with author Jane Porter, and activity session. 2.30am.

2-7s. £12.99 includes book. Sibling ticket £5, redeemable against books on the day. Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End, N8 8PL. www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk

Elsyng Family Days Mystery objects, displays, quizzes & crafts on the site of a former Tudor palace of Henry VIII, lost for many years, thought to be the size of Hampton Court. Free drop-in. 11am4pm. Elsyng Palace Site, Forty Hall, Forty Hill, EN2 9HA. www.fortyhallestate.co.uk

July 16 & 17 Great British Food Festival Ticket includes access to Knebworth Park, gardens, dinosaur trail and adventure playground. From £11.50.

Knebworth, SG1 2AX. www.knebworthhouse.com

July 17 Give it a Go! Nearly New Sale Celebration of physical and mental Top-quality baby and children’s wellbeing with many free activities clothes sold by mums to mums at and sports to try. Drop in. 1pm-5.30pm. a fraction of the high street price.

Parents with outgrown goods can sell Parliament Hill, NW5 1QR. and keep 100 per cent of the proceeds. www.heath-hands.org.uk 10am-12noon. Also Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3.

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archaeological site in the world. 10am12noon. www.archaeologyuk.org

Wonderful Wildlife Weekend Drop-in free family activities with London Wildlife Trust. 10.30am-12 & 2-3.30pm. Woodberry Wetlands, New River Path, N16 5HQ. www.wildlondon.org.uk

July 22-August 31 Dear Zoo Trail Find the animals plus Dear Zoo: Storytelling Aug 4, 7, 11, 14, 11am and 12.15pm. 2-7s. Meet Rod Campbell Aug 11. Crafts: Magical Menagerie July 28, 30, 31, Aug 6. 11am-4pm. Crafts: Toucan Make a Difference Aug 13, 18, 20, 21. 11am-6pm. Crafts: Animal Suncatchers, first-come, Aug 25, 27, 28. 11.30-12.30 & 1.30pm-2.30pm. Free with admission. Play area Sorted! costs extra. See discount for booking with admission. The Postal Museum, Phoenix Place, WC1X 0DA www.postalmuseum.org

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July 23 Ride a real miniature steam train, see Family Fun Day: Science model railways and dioramas in the Spectacular Bothy Gardens, plus a Train Trail with a Talks, demonstrations and hands-on chance to win tickets to The Reluctant science. 11am-4pm £16, £10. Ideal for Dragon (see Family Theatre July 24).

7-12, siblings welcome. Gets booked 12noon-4pm. £5. Stephens House and up quickly. The Royal Institution, W1S Gardens, East End Road, N3 3QE. 4BS. www.stephenshouseandgardens.com www.rigb.org July 18 The Itch!

Youth Theatre Taster for 12-17s to create innovative theatre through workshop activities and games in an inclusive environment. 1pm-5pm. £20.

Chickenshed, N14 4PE. www.chickenshed.org.uk July 22, 29, 30 Southwark’s Archaeology Travel through thousands of years of history on a guided walk and see excavations still visible in the landscape, and handle real historical objects. Arguably the largest Familiesonline.co.uk

July 23 & 24 Barnet Summertime Daytime festival. Emerging local artists as well favourite tribute acts Flash: A Tribute to Queen, Duran, The Bowie Experience, Typically Tina, Rickie & Melvin and more. Family-friendly.

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torc necklace and have facepaint for the fire procession at the end of the day. £12.50pp. Under-4s free. Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, SG13 8NY. https://celticharmony.org July 23, Aug 6, 20 & Sept 17 Making Masks: Japan 10am-4pm. Free drop-in, must book entry. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. www.britishmuseum.org July 24 Family Studio: Have Your Voice Heard Workshop. Design slogans, banners and placards to tell the world about issues that impact you. Part of the Summer Exhibition events. 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm. Free for families. Booking advised. Royal Academy of Arts, W1J 0BD. www.royalacademy.org.uk

examines his innovative process.

13+. 7pm-8.30pm. £16, £10. The Royal Institution, Albermarle Street, W1S 4BS. www.rigb.org July 26 & 28 Dippy Tales Storytelling to learn all about the nation’s favourite dinosaur for under7s. Doors open 8.30am. Various family prices. Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD. www.nhm.ac.uk July 27 & Aug 31 Tots at the Docks Free monthly play sessions for 1-4s.

11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm. Free. Drop in. Museum entry free. Can book.

Museum of London Docklands, E14 4AL. www.museumoflondon.org.uk

Ice Sunday Descend into Victorian Ice Wells – must be physically fit and 13+.

Plus, ice-related activities. Normal admission. Adult £6, child £3, family £14. London Canal Museum, New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. www.canalmuseum.org.uk

July 27, Aug 2, 29 Chocolate Workshop Learn about the cacao tree and make your own treats to take home. 1030am. Aug 2 & 29, extra session 2pm.

Adult £20, child £18, includes entry to garden. Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS. www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

July 25 & 26 Family Dressing Demonstration See how Elizabethans got dressed and try on the clothes of a gentleman or a ne’er do well. Various times. £5. The Globe Theatre, New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. www.shakespearesglobe.com

July 28-Sept 04 Lost in Wonderland Maize Maze Follow Alice down the rabbit hole to discover the topsy turvy world of Wonderland. Adult £7, child £8.50.

Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm, Galley Lane, Barnet, EN5. www.lewisoflondon.co.uk

July 26 From Faraday to the Future Michael Faraday invented the electric motor in just one day. This talk

July 28 The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness Talk. 7pm-8.30pm. 13+. Livestream.

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Pay what you can. Royal Institution.

W1S 4BS www.rigb.org July 28-Sept 10 Impossible Images: ancient Egypt Create an Egypt-themed family photo.

Free drop-in. 10am-4pm. July 28, 29, Aug 11, 12, 25, 26, Sept 10. Must book entry. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. www.britishmuseum.org July 29-30 & Aug 19-20 Big Wild Sleepout Camp at RSPB Rye Meads and experience nature after dark in this family-friendly event. Perfect opportunity to spots bats and moths. £10.50-£25.50. RSPB Rye Meads, SG12 8JS. events.rspb.org.uk/ryemeads July 30, Aug 13 & 27 Making Masks: Aztecs Design a mosaic mask inspired by Aztec gods. 10am-4pm. July 30, August 13 & 27. Free, drop-in, must book entry.

British Museum, WC1E 7JW. www.britishmuseum.org July 30 & Aug 27 Guide in a Hide Join the hide guides for advice, birdspotting tips and information. 2pm4pm. Binoculars available to hire.

RSPB Rye Meads, SG12 8JS. events.rspb.org.uk/ryemeads Aug 1 Maths Madness Exciting, joyous and slightly chaotic.

6+. 2pm. £16, £10. Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. www.rigb.org Aug 1 & 4 Botanical Soap Making Familiesonline.co.uk

Design your own botanical soap.

10.30am & 2pm. Aug 4 2pm only.

Adult £22, child £18, includes entry to garden. Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HS. www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk Aug 3 The Origin of the Universe from the Multiverse Talk. 7pm. 13+. In person £16, £10.

Livestream pay what you can. Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. www.rigb.org Aug 4 & 18 Design Your Own Plant Pot Plant a seed and design your pot to take home. 10.30am. Adult £20, child £15, includes entry to garden. Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS. www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk Aug 4-Sept 24 Minecraft Masterpieces: Rome Try your own Roman construction.

Free drop-in. 10am-4pm. Aug 4, 5, 18, 19, Sept 3, 24. Must book entry. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. www.britishmuseum.org Aug 10 Batwatch Join the rangers for a walk looking at bats. £8. Highgate Wood, Muswell Hill Rd, N10 3JN. www.heath-hands.org.uk Aug 10, 15, 25 Make Your Own Paint With Plants Learn that plants are used to make dyes, paints and pigments and make your own. 10.30am. Adult £20, child £15, includes entry to Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS. www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk July/August 43

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Aug 11 & 16 Make Your Own Plant Puppets Using foraged and plant-based materials. 10.30. Adult £22, child £18, includes entry to garden. Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS. www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk Aug 11-23 Kidz World Fun Fair 12noon-8pm. Montrose Playing Fields, The Greenway, NW9 5AT. Aug 12 The Horrible Science Show With Nick Arnold, author of the Horrible Science books. 6-12s. 6pm. £16, £10. The Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. www.rigb.org Aug 12-21 Cogger’s Family Fun Fair 12noon-9pm. Friary Park, Friary Road, N12.

Aug 13 The Fitzrovia Fete A day of free art workshops and performances, 11am-5pm, on the streets around Pollock’s Toy Museum, W1T 2HL. www.pollockstoymuseum.co.uk Aug 13-28 Family Sword Fighting Demo Various times. £5. The Globe Theatre, New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. www.shakespearesglobe.com Aug 14-27 The Nickelodeon Experience Ten activity zones include immersive experiences featuring Nickelodeon favourites, with creative and skillsbased challenges. Meet and greets, play, splash - or relax on Bikini Bottom 44 July/August

Beach. Various prices. Knebworth, SG1 2AX. www.knebworthhouse.com Aug 18 Let’s Walk: Olympic Park Family walk led by Canal & River Trust volunteers. Buggy-accessible route.

Starts at Hackney Wick Station, E9.

11am-12.30pm. Free must book. canalrivertrust.org.uk Aug 26 Explosive Food Show about about the incredible amount of energy in the food you eat.

2pm & 6pm. 6-12s. £16, £10. Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. www.rigb.org Aug 28 K-Pop Festival Music, Korean culture, funfair and more.

Family-friendly. Various prices. 12noon8pm. Barnet Playing Fields, EN5. www.kclub.tv Aug 28 & 29 Classic Motor Show Static show and arena parades.

Includes access to park, gardens, dino trail & adventure playground. £11.50.

Knebworth, SG1 2AX. www.knebworthhouse.com Sept 4 Biddall’s Family Funfair Aimed at younger children. noon-6pm.

Park, Aldermans Hill, N13 4HE. www.fobp.events Classic and Vintage Car Show 10am-5.30pm. Adults £10, child £6, Family £30, under 2 free. Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, EN1 4RQ. www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk Angel Canal Festival City Road Basin, Angel, N1 8GJ. See Familiesonline.co.uk

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website for details. https://canalrivertrust.org.uk Sept 5 Little Feet: Little Leaders Take part in a story and make a prop to take home about Feminine Power: the Divine to the Demonic. Under-5s.

10.30am-12noon. Free, drop in. Must book entry. British Museum, WC1E 7JW. www.britishmuseum.org Sept 10-11 DogFest Hay-bale racing, dog diving, fun dog show. Get training tips, advice from animal experts and enjoy all things dog.

Various prices. Knebworth, SG1 2AX. www.knebworthhouse.com Sept 10-11 Bee and Honey Show See an observation hive, roll candles and buy honey. Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, EN1 4RQ. www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk Sept 18 Apple Day Try unusual varieties, and freshly pressed juice. Broomfield honey on sale. Free. Orchard, Broomfield Park, Aldermans Hill, N13 4HE. www.fobp.events Looking Ahead...

Oct 17 The Original Harlem Globetrotter Spread Game Tour. 7.30pm. Magic Pass, to play with the Globetrotters available. The O2, SE10, 0DX. www.theo2.co.uk Oct 26 Fireman Sam Saves the Circus Millfield Theatre, N18 1PJ. www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk Familiesonline.co.uk

Dec 2-Jan 1 Christmas at Kenwood Light trail. Kenwood, NW3 7JR. www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/ whats-on/kenwood-christmas-atkenwood Dec 19-23 Dine With Santa Adults £38, children £28. Knebworth, SG1 2AX. www.knebworthhouse.com Dec 22-31 Disney on Ice: Dream Big The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10. www.theo2.co.uk Dec 24-31 The Nutcracker Aimed at families. Sadler’s Wells, EC1R 4TN. www.sadlerswells.com Oct 14, Nov 12, Dec 10 Science Fiction Astronights Space-themed sleepover for 7-11s. £70.

Science Museum, SW7 2DD. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk Keep an eye on…

Open House Festival. Popular venues get booked up. https://open-city.org.uk/open-housefestival ...And Further Afield July 29-31 Campo Sancho Festival Music, singing, dancing and art.

Family-friendly with Panic Circus, Crafty Kid’s Factory, bushcraft courses, kids disco and Teen Spirit clubhouse.

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Magic of India Hindi Classes

National Centre for Circus Arts

Speak Hindi from the first lesson.

No previous knowledge is needed. We run small group zoom classes. We have missed class: support & recording. Classes: 5 to 7 years, 8 to 14 years, 15-18 years and adult. Private lessons too. Free trial class - beginner to advanced level including an evaluation at a time suitable to you. We run quick learning Holiday clubs too. www.magicofindia.org

Little Supernovas create imaginative parties with an adventure tailored to your child’s wishes and theme and include all their favourite magical characters and stories. Holiday Clubs too. Our parties incorporate action storytelling, music, props, drama, movement and plenty of giggles. www. littlesupernovas.com/parties hello@littlesupernovas.com N-Sun Café (Ballards Lane, Finchley, N3) kids cafe with soft play, spacious venue for parties, classes and activities too.

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After-School Learning

The National Centre for Circus Arts is a space to explore and learn all things circus from Flying Trapeze to Tightwire to Juggling. We offer opportunities and experiences for all ages including: Experience Days, Birthday Parties, Sensory Circus, Recreational Courses, Summer Schools and Corporate Workshops.

Whether a beginner or advanced, we aim to cater for all accessibilities.

Get in touch info@nationalcircus. org.uk, 02076134141

After Sch Club/Education Ant Learning Highly recommended and sought after professional tutoring, experienced in developing and preparing children to learn, lead and succeed all around. Reading, English, Maths, verbal and nonverbal reasoning, ages 3 ½ -13. Book a trial and free assessment today 0208 050 5798. www.antlearning.co.uk 46 July/August

The After-School Learning Centre caters for all children aged 4-18 and Is totally dedicated to helping your child achieve the best grades possible in English, Maths, Science, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning and Mandarin through personalised and tailored one-to-one tutoring. Located in North London and Southgate. www.afterschoollearning.com

Axis Education Proven teaching resources, online tools and fantastic app for reporting and communication. Focusing on literacy, numeracy and exam preparation. Holiday booster courses. All classes delivered by qualified and experienced teachers.

Weekdays after school, Saturday and Sunday courses at Axis, North Finchley, Ponders End, Hendon and Walthamstow S. www.tuitioncentres.org Familiesonline.co.uk

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Performing Arts

Art appreciation lessons designed to ignite in your child, a love for art and its stories.

Art will become much more than pictures to them and your child will enter the world of wonder. We offer private lessons, holiday workshops and family sessions. Discover more www.vincentandfrida.com

Perform Classes

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Hendon Highgate Islington Muswell Hill Stoke Newington Rolling bookings... apply now to start soon!

Confidence building weekly drama, dance and singing classes for 4-7s and 7-12s.

Classes are designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination. Holiday clubs. Visit www.perform.org.uk/try to book a FREE class.

Venues: N1, N2, N4, N5, NEW classes in N7, N8, N10, N11, N12, NEW classes in N13, N14, N19, N20, N21, N22, EN2, EN5 EC1, NW1, NW3, NW5, NW6, NW7, NW8, NW11 Music Kindergartens ...

Soon: N1 Thurs 6.05pm, N7 … for Coming babies, toddlers and children!

Tues 4pm & 5.05pm, N13 Thurs 4pm & 5.05pm, NW5 Mon 4pm & 5.05pm, NW2 Thurs 4pm & 5.05pm.

Contact: 020 7255 9120 enquiries@perform.org.uk www.perform.org.uk · Enjoyable, active, fun musical learning based on traditional and classical music · Fosters social interaction, language development and self-esteem in small age-related year groups · High quality music education—broad, structured, proven methodology · Foundation for our hugely successful instrumental programme · Professional musicians, specialists in Colourstrings/ Kodaly/child development · Long-term success on instruments 5-6yrs to 19yrs

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Develop your child’s musical talent in Call Yvonne 020 8444 9435 Kodaly-based music Colourstrings … a wonderfully imaginative musical journey... kindergartens and instrumental "I saw you in Families magazine and.. " programmes from six months – 19 years. Call 020 8444 9435 for a trial Stagecoach Highgate of 3 discounted lessons or email admin@nlcolourstrings.co.uk Stagecoach www.nlcolourstrings.co.uk Highgate aims to bring out Sports & Exercise the best in your child and we’re not St Kiernan’s Gaelic Football Club just talking about Inclusive, fun environment for kids their new-found and adults to learn this high intensity skills in dancing, singing and acting. game. Teams from under-6s to senior Our students also develop excellent men and ladies of all abilities. We communication skills, grow in selfwelcome newcomers to all age groups esteem and enjoy the benefits of and the sport can be picked up easily improved confidence! We welcome from our excellent coaches. Summer children of all abilities from the age training at our new facility at King of four to 16 years and offer twoGeorge Playing Fields, Barnet Lane, week trials. To find out more visit our EN5. Winter training is at Woodhouse website at College, North Finchley. Call Chris www.stagecoach.co.uk/ Byrne on 07984 184003 or Declan highgate Ryan on 07818 023639. www.nlcolourstrings.co.uk

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Stage Academy Building selfconfidence, teamwork, ambition and responsibility, we unlock the potential inside every young person, giving them the chance to be the stars of tomorrow - on stage or off. Book a free trial to discover the Stage Academy difference - and to secure your place for September.

Act, sing, dance and succeed! https://stageacademy.co.uk

Achieve Arts Unlock creativity with our five-day action-packed holiday course.

Puppetry, scriptwriting, voiceover animation, Shakespeare, and special guest workshops. We aim to make it the best week of their summer!

MUSWELL HILL, July 25-29.

CROUCH END Aug 15-19.

Fee for week £280.00. 15% sibling discount. 6+. Book at www.achievearts.co.uk Achieve Arts run weekly LAMDA classes for ages 4 upwards.

Book a free trial at www.achievearts.co.uk

Multi-Activity Camp Future In Your House Multi-activity holiday camp.

Imaginative programme for a packed month of fun and friendship.

Earlybird discount. https://futureinyourhouse.co.uk

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Schools & Nurseries Hyland House School

A Christian, independent school, we empower our 2 to 11-year-olds to aim high and dream big. Our children are achieving excellence. Our Early Years is Ofsted-graded Outstanding. Years 1-6 are graded Good.

Please contact us for more information or to arrange a visit. Hyland House School is at 97 Holcombe Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9AB. 020 8520 4186. Email info@hylandhouseschool.org www.hylandhouseschool.org

Mars Montessori Mars Montessori in Angel is a small bilingual French-English Montessori nursery. We provide very highquality childcare in a nurturing environment in two languages. In September 2018, we introduced an Introduction to Mandarin programme, and we are proud of the brilliant take up. In April 2018, we were given the highest possible rating of OUTSTANDING by Ofsted in every category. 020 7099 0452 www.bilingualnurseries.com dark blue #1F438F

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The Grove The Grove Nursery and Preschool offers space to explore and grow with Forest school sessions, yoga, music, drama, French and Spanish.

Specialist providers of education with flexible childcare options for 0-5s. Open 8-6.30pm Monday to Friday all year round. Organic home cooked food Quality Assured, HEY (healthy early years) nursery with good and outstanding Ofsted reports. Islington, N1 3DF. 02072264037. www.thegrovenursery.co.uk

Vacations Celtic Harmony Camp Step into an adventure with an overnight stay in our prehistory settlement, with home comforts.

Enjoy a batwalk and storytelling round the fire and wake up to breakfast in our beautiful Celtic roundhouses.

Exclusive this year 3-day, 2-night break Prehistory Family Adventure with workshops, available Aug 9-20. www.celticharmony.org

North Bridge House Schools

Health & Wellbeing

Independent school for children aged 2 to 18, on six locations for different age groups.

We understand that success is not simply defined by outstanding academic achievement, but by every pupil finding a direction in life that truly reflects their unique talents and personality.

Call admissions to check for occasional immediate places on 020 7428 1520. www. northbridgehouse.com

Hadley Wood Hospital

Broomfield School Open Evening October 4 We aim to provide outstanding secondary education for our diverse and dynamic community, with emphasis on high standards, inclusion and supporting social mobility. We offer a broad, balanced curriculum and extensive enrichment activities. office@broomfield.enfield.sch.uk Familiesonline.co.uk

Expert consultants in a discreet tranquil setting. Competitively-priced diagnostics, imaging and surgery.

A dynamic healthcare facility - part of the Royal Free London - Private Patients Unit.

Positively welcoming Actively respectful Clearly Communicating Visibly Reassuring www.royalfreehadleywood.com Email rf-tr.privateenquiries@nhs.net

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Why I chose to foster I feel blessed to be healthy and to have had a lovely family and wanted to give other children the same opportunity. I had also wanted to foster for many years before, but my husband wasn’t quite sure at the time, and we needed both of us to be on board and on the same page.

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I started out applying to be a short-term carer but have since taken on caring for a girl called Ella who is with us long term now, we felt our family would be a perfect match for her. She is in year 10 and will still be with us when she goes off to university.

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Fostering takes caring personalities, especially people who would like to find a home for every child. There is never going to be a right time so would encourage people to just do it now. You can help Barnet provide a home for every child.

It definitely is a rewarding, purposeful journey.

Humpty Dumpty Singalong With live ukulele music, puppets, bubbles and more! Sessions for U-5s and U-1s. Islington and Tufnell Park.

Book at www.happity.co.uk/thehumpty-dumpty-singalong. Info thehumptydumptysingalong@hotmail. co.uk Case study *names have been changed for confidentiality.

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TOYS

Diversify your toy box Would you like your child to have toys which reflect the world in which we live? If so, take a look at the recommendations from our friends at Sheni and Teni which offers diverse books, toys and games for kids.

Sheni & Teni card games

Very Puzzled map puzzles

Cica Toys Yorupad

Our Kids Trove

Celebrate the wonders of Feature landmarks/ Africa through four loved attractions highlighting card games. notable people of colour.

Philly n Friends doll

Five African Iconic Leaders & Queens handpainted 9cm peg dolls.

Muffin Sisters

Helping children discover language through play.

An eclectic collection of culturally diverse toys and educational resources.

African-inspired elephant plush toys that encourage tactile play.

Colour Celebrations height chart

Imagine Me Stories subscription box

Learning with Ez emotions flashcards

Track your little ones height as they grow.

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Monthly subscription offering of diverse books and black history activities. Ages 0-12.

Ten double sided full colour emotion and feelings cards.

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