Families North Issue 108 May-June 2014

Issue 108 May/June 2014

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Contents

Issue 108 | May / June 2014 | Families North London

This Issue

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What is Parkinson’s?

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Special Needs

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Education

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24 How to burn Kids’ Energy

Regular Features 10 Annabel Karmel

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12 Ed’s Reading Room 13 Clubs & Classes 25 Places to go Families North London Magazine 120 Brent Street, Hendon, London NW4 2DT For all news and features contact: editor@familiesnorth.co.uk or call 020 8202 2034 For all advertising enquiries contact: adverts@familiesnorth.co.uk or call 020 8202 2034 For all web enquiries contact: melanie@familiesnorth.co.uk or call 020 8202 2034 For all listing enquiries contact: listings@familiesnorth.co.uk Families North London Ltd cannot accept responsibility for unsolicited submissions, manuscripts and photographs. While every care is taken, details are subject to change and Families North London take no responsibility for omissions or errors. We reserve the right to publish and edit any material. All rights reserved.

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.

Sharon Editor

Summer holiday fun For 4—8 year olds

Drama courses on the magical theme of Peter Pan Throughout July and August, our five day drama, dance and singing courses will take your child on an amazing journey to Neverland.

All material is specially written and our experienced leaders will ensure all children enjoy the fun!

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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.

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.

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Classes for children with special needs in North and East London Art & Craft RADIOMARATHON CENTRE 188 Turkey Street (Bulls Cross side), Enfield, EN1 4NW (Turkey Street ) 01992 713 297 radiomarathon.co.uk sandra@radiomarathon.co.uk Summer Festival July 12 Community event with entertainment and special events with a fun and festive atmosphere.

Entry charge adults £2/children free.

Special Needs and under 10 years are entitled to free entry. 12pm-4pm.

V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9PA ( Bethnal Green) 020 8983 5200 museumofchildhood.org.uk Museum Quiet Days June 19

Groups of children and young people with special educational needs are invited to take part in activities.

Teaching sessions include dressing up, puppets, and moving toys.

Limited places. Bookings taken at the beginning of each school term.

Family Groups ADD+UP Attention Deficit Disorders Uniting Parents addup.co.uk Local Support Action group for Havering, Barking & Dagenham and surrounding areas, to bring families together and promote awareness of ADHD.

BAL-A-VIS-X 07766 837 616 integratedbrain.co.uk School-based Programme Workshops suitable for parents of children with special needs.

Special Events EXCEL LONDON E16 1XL (Custom House DLR) 020 7069 5000 excel-london.co.uk autismshow.co.uk The Autism Show June 13, 14 Information, advice, products and services for parents, carers, professionals and individuals. One day ticket online £11/£16 on the door/accompanied children free.

KESTREL HOUSE SCHOOL 104 Crouch Hill, N8 9EA 020 8348 8500 acorncare.co.uk Co-educational school for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

5-16 years.

Open Days May 20, June 26, July 15 Tours and meet staff members.

To make an appointment contact the School Administrator.

Parent Workshops NAS Early Bird Plus programme held during the summer term for children 4-8 years. Places need to be booked.

ROYAL ALBERT HALL Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP ( South Kensington) 0845 401 5045 royalalberthall.com Romeo & Juliet June 22 at 2.30pm Seats reserved for audio described performance for the visually impaired. Pre-performance touch tour available to book.

TREE HOUSE SCHOOL The Pears National Centre for Autism Education, Woodside Avenue, N10 3JA 020 8815 5424 ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/ treehouse Ambitious about Autism May 21 Tours and observations for professionals. Call 020 8815 5169 or email to confirm a place.

Open Afternoon June 10, July 10 Special open afternoons for parents, carers and professionals.

Telephone or email the school to book a place.

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Pre-school for Palmers Green High School Located in lovely purpose-built premises Stimulating, happy and secure environment Alice Nursery girls are given priority for entry into Palmers Green High School A variety of employers’ childcare vouchers accepted Outstanding inspection report

For the latest availability for entry at age 3+, 4+, 7+ and 11+ and other year groups or to book an appointment to visit please contact: Admissions, 104 Hoppers Road, London N21 3LJ Tel: 020 8886 1135 www.pghs.co.uk Email:office@palmersgreen.enfield.sch.uk

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School Open Days CHANNING SCHOOL The Bank, Highgate, London N6 5HF 020 8340 2328 channing.co.uk

GRANGE PARK PREPARATORY SCHOOL 13 The Chine, Grange Park, N21 2EA 020 8360 1469 gpps.org.uk

Independent School Girls 4-18 years

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Senior School July 1 For prospective Year 7 – parents and girls. Visits need to be booked.

CITY OF LONDON BOYS Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 3AL 020 7489 0291 clsb.co.uk Independent School Boys 10-18 years Open Afternoons June 19, 26 Book early for tour of the school and meet the staff.

CITY OF LONDON GIRLS St Giles’ Terrace, London EC2Y 8BB 020 7847 5500 clsg.co.uk Independent School Girls 7-18 years Open Morning 7+ June 17 Booking required.

Whole School Open Evening July 3 No booking required.

Open Mornings Entry to Reception Class is nonselective and other ages places considered on an individual basis.

Check online for the current open days or contact the school office.

HABERDASHERS’ ASKE’S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Aldenham Road, Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3BT 020 8266 2300 habsgirls.org.uk Independent School Girls 4-18 years Open Morning July 5 Junior School open morning and Summer Fete.

HENRIETTA BARNETT SCHOOL Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW11 7BN 020 8458 8999 hbschool.org.uk Grammar school/Academy Girls 11-18 years.

Open Day Yr 7 July 10, 11 Talks, tours and information packs.

DAME ALICE OWEN’S SCHOOL Dugdale Hill Lane Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2DU damealiceowens.herts.sch.uk

KING ALFRED SCHOOL Manor Wood, North End Road, NW11 7HY 020 8457 5200 kingalfred.org.uk

Voluntary Aided Secondary School Boys & Girls 11-18 years.

Independent School 4-18 years

Open Afternoon July 22 Visit the school and meet the staff and students. Local priority areas apply.

Lower School Open Morning May 15 Reception – Year 6.

Book a place via email.

Middle & Upper School Open Morning May 20 Year 7-11. Book via email.

LATYMER SCHOOL Haselbury Road, Edmonton, N9 9TN 020 8807 4037 latymer.co.uk Selective Grammar School Boys & Girls 11-18 years.

Open Evening June 30, July 1 For parents only.

School Tours July 2, 3 For parents and children. Online registration available from July 2 for entrance tests.

LYNDHURST HOUSE SCHOOL 24 Lyndhurst Gardens, Hampstead, NW3 5NW 020 7435 4936 lyndhursthouse.co.uk Independent Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School Boys 4-13 years Open Morning May 21 Meet pupils and teachers.

No advance booking required.

NORTH LONDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ 020 8952 0912 (Senior) nlcs.org.uk

THAMES CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Wye Street, W11 2HB 020 7228 3933 thameschristiancollege.org.uk Independent Secondary School Girls & Boys Open Mornings Call to request a full list of open mornings and enrolment details.

THE CAVENDISH SCHOOL 31 Inverness Street, NW1 7HB 020 7485 1958 cavendishschool.co.uk Independent Preparatory Girls 2 years 9 months to 11 years.

Sibling Boys up to 7 years.

Open Day June 14 Tours, music recitals and gym displays. Request a prospectus and be invited to an Open Event.

THE SWAMINARAYAN SCHOOL 260 Brentfield Road, Neasden, NW10 8HE 020 8965 8381 swaminarayan.brent.sch.uk Independent Day School – Preparatory & Senior School Admissions Call to arrange a visit and an interview with the Headteacher and check online for open evening information.

Independent School Girls 4-18 years Open Evenings June 5 – City / June 17 – Kensington Learn about the admissions process and meet staff and former pupils at a location in the City & Kensington.

Taster Afternoon Those applying for a place at 11+ for September 2015 can attend taster sessions during the Summer Term. Check online for specific dates.

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education • parties Jaderberg Krais 11+ Mock Examinations Exam Preparation is critical to make sure children feel fully-confident to manage their 11+ entrance exams.

Beforehand, find out what will be in the test and the types of questions. Do lots of practice and work on test technique, which also includes practising working in test conditions.

Your child will need to know and learn the curriculum content; be familiar with the sorts of questions that may be asked; know how to answer them; have an understanding of what the examiner will be looking for and, finally, to know the formats and procedures for the tests.

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Practising past papers is very helpful and will boost confidence.

We have created the JKT 11+ Mock Exams to provide realistic practice in exam conditions.

Designed by experts, firstly to provide practice for the state selective schools, (held in June) and is suitable for children sitting for schools such as: Latymer, QE, Mill Hill County, Dame Alice Owen’s and Henrietta Barnett, and secondly the November exam, is intended for those children sitting the second round of the state selective schools and the independent schools’ entrance exams, all being held in January.

These exams include verbal and non-verbal reasoning, maths and English. They help

children practise their time-management and staying calm – even if faced with question types they have not seen before. The results are drawn-up in a report, which summarises and provides detailed recommendations for the next steps of revision, further teaching and progression.

The JKT 11+ Mock Exams have proved to be an invaluable part of children’s preparation.

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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.

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 stoned 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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Reading

Ed’s

Ed’s Reading Room is an exciting free online book and story club for primary children in homes and schools.

FOR AGES 5-7 YEARS

5-7

Cosmic Colin: Sneezy Alien Attack

The Case of the Feathered Mask

by Holly Webb (Stripes £5.99)

Ed says:

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

7+

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

n o d n o L North s and Club ses Clas

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clubs and classes In this section we feature the very best clubs and classes in North 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 CREATIVE WIZ KIDS St Peters, Belsize Square, NW3 4HT 020 7794 6797 creativewizkids.com Holiday Club May 27-31 Creative art activities. 3-9 years.

Parent & Toddler Group 1-3 years.

FINE ART 4 KIDS 020 8275 0360 fineart4kids.com Classes Art classes and holiday workshops.

5 -12 years.

LITTLE HANDS DESIGN 67 Belsize Lane, NW3 5AU ( Swiss Cottage) 020 7431 0573 littlehandsdesign.com Spring Fashion Bonanza May 27-30

Shouldn’t you be seen in the Number 1 magazine for families and young people in North London?

Contact adverts@familiesnorth.co.uk.

Use a sewing machine to design and create outfits and accessories. 6-18 years. Cost £180 full days week/ £96 half days week.

Classes Weekday and Saturday dance classes for children and teenagers – West Hampstead and Kilburn area.

Cookery

HIGHGATE BALLET SCHOOL Highgate Village, Jacksons Lane, Barnet and Hendon 020 8432 2995 highgateballetschool.com Classes Ballet and baby ballet dance classes.

3-18 years.

HACKNEY TRAINING ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATES (HTEA) Unit 24-25, The Forum, Independent Place, Shacklewell Lane, E8 2HE 020 7249 4542 htea1.com Baking Workshop Cupcake baking and decorating workshop. Includes piping, butter cream, sugar paste, cut outs and baking.

Dance

Dance Classes RAD Ballet, ISTD Modern & ISTD Tap.

LITTLE DANCE FLAVOURZ Contact Valentino 07967 826888 danceflavourz.com Dance Lessons Various style classes taught in nurseries. 2-5 years.

JUMP UP DANCE ACADEMY Kings College NW3 7ST Mill Hill NW7 2AJ 07946 581933 jumpup.co.uk erna@jumpup.co.uk

CHANTRAINE SCHOOL OF DANCE Contact Patricia 020 7435 4247 chantrainedance.co.uk info@chantrainedance.co.uk

learn co-ordination, rhythm and great moves to funky pop songs and boost confidence Classes held in Crouch End, Highgate, Islington, Muswell Hill, Highbury, Swiss Cottage, North Finchley Hampstead & West Hampstead

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Approved Football Training for Kids Aged 18 Months to 7 Years

Mill Hill, Friern Barnet, Swiss Cottage, Hampstead, Muswell Hill & Golders Green 020 8201 1084 - jlevene@littlekickers.co.uk Southgate, New Barnet, Enfield 020 7684 7969 - ehanna@littlekickers.co.uk Islington, Hackney, Wapping & Wanstead 020 8958 2808 - amarks@littlekickers.co.uk

www.littlekickers.co.uk

Amazing face painter and mural artist 07857 395591

Where Learning’s a Ball N8 NW1 NW8 N16

Football training for under 7s who are nuts about football Get your midfield dynamo enjoying super-skills, fun & exercise CRB checked & FA qualified coaches Training sessions, courses & parties across London

alessandratortone@email.it www.alessandratortone.com

Swimming Lessons with a Difference

kiddikicks.co.uk 020 7937 7965

CHILDREN Parent & Baby Adult & Child Pre-School Non-Swimmer to Competitive

The fun starts from 18 months!

CALL To FIND oUT ABoUT

Franchise Opportunities

GROUPS/PRIVATE One to One lessons Instructor in water No armbands/discs for quick learning Join at any time

Golders Green & Colindale areas

020 8819 3567 w w w . a w e s w i m . c o . u k

contactus@aweswim.co.uk

DRAMA CLASSES • HOLIDAY COURSES • DRAMA PARTIES

allsorts drama Hampstead, Knightsbridge, Notting Hill AGES 4 TO 18 www.allsortsdrama.com | info@allsortsdrama.com | 0208 767 5298

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clubs and classes Join our fun cupcake baking and decorating workshop for both children (9+) and adults.

Workshops from £20 for 4 weeks! It will include: piping, butter cream, sugar paste, cuts outs and baking! For enquiries and to book places, contact:

Don’t forget to say you saw the advert in Families North!

Hackney Training Enterprise Associates (HTEA) 020 7249 4542 www.htea1.com htea@live.co.uk Unit 24-25, The Forum, Independent Place, Shacklewell Lane E8 2HE

French-English Bilingual Nursery School Children aged 1 to 5 Organic 4-course lunches Open 8am to 6pm 47 weeks/year

St George’s Hall Crayford Road (entrance on Carleton Road) London N7 0ND 020 7697 8110

www.lespe�tesetoiles.co.uk

mi as in ‘my’ ... belonging to me; owned by me. mi sport is kids’ sport.

mi sports camps mi sport on saturday mi fc (boys and girls teams) mi parties mi ski mi race To find out more and to book online go to mi-sport.co Phone 0208 340 8208 / 07958 605561 Follow us on1twitter@mi_sport Jennifer_Muswell Hill 2012 70x55 PT.HR.pdf 02/12/2012 17:17 IcanlearnalA5

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I CAN LEARN story

drama

ANOTHER LANGUAGE

play

6 months – 7 years

Interactive storytelling and dramatic play classes • promoting skilful communication • fostering creativity • building self-confidence jennifer@debutots.co.uk 020 8442 2380 www.debutots.co.uk

French and Spanish • Rhymes for babies and toddlers • Lessons for children aged 3-18 years • Preparation for Spanish GCSE’s and A Levels • Spanish lessons for ladies

Local Venues • Nurseries • Schools • Children's Centres • Parties

020 8275 0155 info@icanlearnal.co.uk • www.icanlearnal.weebly.com

The Dance of Expression Alain & Françoise

CHANTRAINE

Dance for life! Dance for joy!

A unique holistic approach to all aspects of dance Including the main styles - contemporary, classical, jazz - creativity, choreography and more Classes for children, teenagers Weekday, Saturday W. Hampstead, Kilburn area CHANTRAINE SCHOOL OF DANCE Contact Patricia 020 7435 4247 email info@chantrainedance.co.uk www.chantrainedance.co.uk

Photo by Mike Massaro

Created in France since 1958, in England since 1978

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Languages CLUB PETIT PIERROT St John’s Wood, Swiss Cottage, Notting Hill, Chelsea, Putney 020 7385 5565 clubpetitpierrot.co.uk Fun French Songs, dances, stories, role-play, language games and puppets.

Free trial lesson. 8 months8 years.

Parent and toddler groups, After school and Saturday clubs.

Also private tuition at home during term-time and holidays. Book now for Summer holiday clubs taking place in July in St John’s Wood & Putney.

LA PAJARA PINTA Crouch End & Dalston 0796055 8559 eltallerworkshops.com Spanish Sing Along Traditional games, songs, rhymes and stories. Accompanied under 5’s.

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.

Learning resources & tuition EXPLORE LEARNING North London 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.

FLEET TUTORS 020 8580 3911 fleet-tutors.co.uk

LE CLUB FRÈRE JACQUES Tuition 020 8447 1565 Private home tutoring. leclubfrerejacques.co.uk clubfrerejacques@aol.com JADERBERG KRAIS Classes TUTORING Term-time after school French tuition 07956 Anna Fiorentini_19.12.12.pdf 1 111728 19/12/2012 16:31 at Chantry Hall Montessori Nursery, jaderbergkrais.co.uk N22 7UL. 3-11 years.

Tuition Individual tutoring and assessments, preparation for 11+ state selective and independent secondary school entrance examinations. 5-18 years.

PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR CHILDREN 020 8341 2000 publicspeakingforchildren.co.uk Courses Held at Jacksons Lane, N6.

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

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

Music ENFIELD MUSIC SERVICE Enfield Council enfield.gov.uk/music Lessons Music and singing lessons, instrument hire, concerts and performances.

For children and young people who live or attend schools in the London Borough of Enfield.

25% off* next term’s fees at

Fiorentini Weenies & North London Branch *Limited places. Applies to new students only

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

ANNA FIORENTINI

THEATRE

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Performing arts ACTING BUGS North & East London 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.

ALL SORTS DRAMA Hampstead, Knightsbridge, Nottinghill 020 8767 5298 allsortsdrama.com info@allsortsdrama.com Drama Classes Weekly drama classes and holiday workshops in performance skills.

4-18 years.

CRAZEE KIDS Jacksons Lane, N6 020 8444 5333 07958 501919 crazeekids.co.uk Classes Weekday and Saturday dance, music and drama classes. Summer Holiday clubs. 3-10 years.

CREATIVE MOVEMENTS Hampstead & Primrose Hill Contact Ginny 020 7435 8217 Highgate Contact Lorna 07919 038248 creativemovemens.co.uk Holiday Classes May 26-30 Stories and movement. Daily classes and holiday workshops. 16 months -9 years.

DRAMARAMA STAGE SCHOOL North & North West London 020 8446 0891 dramarama.co.uk

Term Time Dramatots, Stage One, Street Dance and Musical Theatre classes in Hampstead. Advance booking for Summer holiday courses. 3-14 years.

PERFORM 0845 400 4000 perform.org.uk enquiries@perform.org.uk Weekly Classes Drama, dance and singing sessions.

West Hampstead, Clerkenwell, Highgate, Golders Green, Kentish Town and South End Green. New Saturday classes at Parkwood Primary, N4 2HQ. 4-12 years.

Fly Away to Neverland July 21-August 15 Advance booking for Summer holiday drama clubs in Primrose Hill, Belsize Park, Highbury, Hampstead, St John’s Wood and Stoke Newington. Early bird discounts.

4-8 years.

PAULINE QUIRKE (PQA) ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS Hampstead & Muswell Hill Contact Emma 07582 174629 emma.vincent@pqacademy.com pqacademy.com Drama Classes Star in a music video, sing pop vocals, commercial dance, record with professional recording studio, learn to direct, film and edit. 6+ years. Movement, songs and dances for under 6 years.

RAZZAMATAZ THEATRE SCHOOL At Ashmole Academy, Cecil Road, N14 5RJ. 01923 805846 At St Paul’s Primary School, NW3 3DS. 020 8150 7198 razzamataz.co.uk Sessions Dancing, singing, acting, commercial and musical theatre style lessons.

Taster sessions available. 4-18 years.

Crouch END Art Classes 5-12 yrs Tuesday & Thursday pm

Teenage Art Classes Thursday pm

Highgate Wood School Art Collage & Union Church Community Centre

www.fineart4kids.com Tel: 0208 2750360 / 07949 293 463

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STAGECOACH Highgate: 020 7272 8108 Stoke Newington: 020 7354 0367 stagecoach.co.uk/highgate stagecoach.co.uk/stokenewington Theatre Classes and Workshops Performance Arts School – skills in dance, drama and singing.

After school, weekends and holiday workshops.

AMANDA’S ACTION CLUB Muswell Hill Methodist Church, Hornsey Vale Community Centre, Arts Depot 07783160745 amandasactionclub.co.uk tricia.deasy@action-club.co.uk Classes Fitness and music classes to get kids up and active. Free taster sessions June 3 and June 5. 4 months-4 years.

Pay as you go or 5 classes option.

Siblings discount.

STAGECOACH Primrose Hill 07766 227810 stagecoach.co.uk Theatre Workshops Singing, dancing and drama.

4-18 years.

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

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CIRCUS GLORY Primrose Hill Community Centre, 29 Hopkinson’s Place, NW1 8TN 0797 345 1603 circusglory.co.uk circusglory@gmail.com Circus Skills May 28 Trapeze school and workshops.

Children from 2½ years, teenagers and adults.

DANNY GRANT SOCCER SCHOOL NW3 020 8446 0891 dgsoccer.co.uk Football Term-time and holiday football

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Action-packed Holiday Football Courses for energetic & enthusiastic players aged 3 & 4, 5 & 6 & 7 to 11.

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Specialised term-time weekly football classes for 3 & 4yrs and 5 & 6yrs. Plus weekly football training and league matches for 7 to 12yrs.

Also bookable football and general sports birthday parties.

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Advance booking for Summer holiday courses. 3-11 years.

ENJOY – A – BALL 08452 2626 94 enjoy-a-ball.com Holiday Camp May 27, 28, 29 Fun action packed games and arts and crafts for 3-9 years, and sports sessions for 5+ years in East Finchley, N2 8DR. Different sport activities every day. Half day and full day sessions available. Also advance booking available for Summer Holiday Camp.

Weekly Classes Sports coaching Mondays – Saturdays for 3-9 years. Physi-ball for toddlers 18 months+ on Monday – Friday mornings in Muswell Hill, Temple Fortune, Finchley and Mill Hill.

FOOTBALL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE North London 07599 207626 fcexcellence.com footballexcellence@yahoo.co.uk Sessions Educational football development programme. 18 months-14 years.

ISA FOOTBALL NW9, NW11, NW6, NW7 07957 229518 isacoaching.co.uk george@isacoaching.co.uk Coaching Mini-soccer training sessions in Kingsbury, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Queens Park and Mill Hill.

Reception to Year 6.

LEE VALLEY ATHLETICS CENTRE Lee Valley Leisure Complex, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton, N9 OAR (Ponders End or Edmonton Green ) 020 8344 7230 visitleevalley.org.uk Star Track May 27-30 Holiday course in a range of athletics skills from javelin to long jump. 6-8 years & 8-12 years. Cost £44-£54

LITTLE KICKERS Mill Hill, Friern, Barnet, Swiss Cottage, Hampstead, Muswell Hill, Golders Green.

Contact: 020 8201 1084 jlevene@littlekickers.co.uk Southgate, New Barnet, Enfield Contact 020 7684 7969 ehanna@littlekickers.co.uk 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.

MI-SPORT Fortismere School, Muswell Hill, N10 1NE mi-sport.co/school-holiday-courses Holiday Camp May 27-30 Holiday camps with different age groups and appropriate activities.

Also term time, after school and weekend sports and physical activities. 3-13 years.

POOLSIDE MANOR Finchley, N3 020 8349 1945 poolsidemanor.com Holiday Camp May 27 Multi activity day camps and swimming crash courses. Term time swim lessons for babies, toddlers, children and adults. Early booking for Summer Term. 3-11 years.

RUGBY TOTS North London 0845 313 6703 rugbytots.co.uk

Classes Enhance physical and social skills.

Three age groups from 2-7 years.

Theatre workshops ARTS DEPOT Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N12 OGA ( West Finchley & Woodside Park) 020 8369 5454 artsdepot.co.uk Action Club amandasactionclub.co.uk Fitness classes for babies and toddlers.

Diddi Dance diddidance.com Charlene 07892711162 Dance classes for little ones.

2-4 years.

Mini Mozart minimozart.com Interactive live music class.

0-3 years.

5-12 years. Cost £6 per session or £36 for 8 workshops.

LAUDERDALE HOUSE Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG ( Archway) 020 8348 8716 lauderdalehouse.co.uk Drawing & Painting Basic drawing and painting workshops during term time.

5-10 years.

Mini Mozart 07958 970073 minimozart.com Fun music classes. Toddlers and babies.

Rucksack Music rucksackmusic.co.uk Drop-in music classes.

Up to 4 years.

JACKSONS LANE 269A Archway Road, London N6 5AA ( Highgate) 020 8341 4421 jacksonslane.org.uk Crazee Kids crazeekids.co.uk Creative drama, dance and music.

Diddi Dance diddidance.com Charlene 07892711162 Boys and girls pre-school dance classes.

Highgate Ballet School 020 8432 2995 highgateballetschool.com Weekdays and Saturday classes.

Under 5s and 5+ years.

UNICORN THEATRE 147 Tooley Street, SE1 2HZ ( London Bridge) 020 7645 0560 unicorntheatre.com Play in a Week May 27-31 Drama workshops in voice, movement, performing and script-writing with an end of week performance to family & friends. Cost £300 per week.

Sibling discounts. 8-12 years.

Toddlers & babies BABY MASSAGE & YOGA NW6, NW8 07528 688734 milestonesbabymassage.com Courses Learn to communicate through touch. Suitable from birth.

BABY SENSORY Barnet, Borehamwood, Potters Bar, Radlett and Southgate Contact Lisa 077887 700939 Finchley, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Muswell Hill Contact Karen 07825 212491 babysensory.com Baby Sensory Baby development classes.

Birth-13 months.

Toddler Sense Adventure play for children 13 months-3 years in Hampstead Garden Suburb, Harrow, Muswell Hill, Totteridge, Whetstone.

BI-LINGUAL BEATS bilingualbeats.com info@bilingualbeats.com Classes Early years fun and creative music and Spanish language skills. Under 5 years.

CHICKENSHED THEATRE Chase Side, Southgate London N14 4PE ( Cockfosters/Oakwood) 020 8292 9222 chickenshed.org.uk Saturday Shed Until July 19 Develop performance skills with drama, singing and story making.

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clubs and classes COLOURSTRINGS Muswell Hill, Highgate, Islington & Stoke Newington.

Contact Jennifer 020 8444 9435 nlcolourstrings.co.uk Classes Active, fun, musical learning for babies, toddlers and children based on traditional and classical music.

DEBUTOTS Finchley, Hampstead, Muswell Hill, Swiss Cottage 020 8442 2380 debutots.co.uk jennifer@debutots.co.uk Classes Interactive story telling and dramatic play classes to build self confidence, creativity and communication.

6 months-7 years.

DIDDI DANCE Contact Charlene 07892 711162 diddidance.com Classes Funky pre-school dance classes in Crouch End, Highgate, Islington, Muswell Hill, Highbury, Swiss Cottage, North Finchley, Hampstead and West Hampstead.

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.

Classes Music classes – singing, dancing and musical instruments.

12 months-4 years.

MINI MOZART North London minimozart.com Classes Music classes for 0-4 years.

MONKEY MUSIC North London monkeymusic.co.uk Music Classes Pre-school music group. Pick up musical concepts. Book free trial session. 3 months-4 years.

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cLUb Petit Pierrot cope with the increasing demand.

‘We are also very excited about our first residential venture with Tonbridge School. This isn’t just a camp. It is a portal to an amazing fun-filled learning experience keeping children one step ahead. Our children will be inspired by energetic, tech-savvy instructors who help them build critical 21st century skills, whilst preparing for what our industries and businesses will demand of them.

‘Go on, get on board now and give your kids a real summer treat. And remember, book as soon as you can, we get booked up very quickly.’

Locations based in the south of England including Maidenhead, Richmond, Elstree, Hampstead, Northwood & Tunbridge Wells.

To find out more about FunTech’s summer camps, visit their website at www.funtech.co.uk

sUMMer tecH caMPs for Kids & teens Wow! Have you seen what FunTech have planned for children this summer?

Established in 1996, vetted by Ofsted, featured on the BBC and Channel 4, FunTech focuses on teaching 7-17 year olds cuttingedge Tech skills. This summer there are 14 camps to choose from including Robot Programming with LEGO NXT, Java Coder, 3D Game Design, Minecraft Redstone and FunTyper®.

FunTech brings learning alive Sheineez Barber, FunTech’s Principal, says: ‘This summer is set to be a bumper time for us as we arrange our largest programme of summer camps to date. The level of interest has been tremendous and we have had to increase our number of locations in order to

Club Petit Pierrot will be having lots of fun activities as always, but this year we are offering an exciting new all-day club for 6 to 10 year olds from 10.30am to 3.30pm – ‘L’été des grands’. Activities include arts and crafts, outdoor play, music (using our wonderful new CD), cooking, theatre and role-play games, and language games for Key Stages 1 & 2. Not only is this a really fun day for the older children with varied activities, but it is also an excellent way for children to revise, or prepare for, the French curriculum. Learning French has never been more fun! The clubs will be led by our dynamic, experienced and enthusiastic team of fun native French teachers (all DBS checked). Book early to avoid disappointment as they are very popular! Call 020 7385 5565 or email admincpp@btconnect.com.

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Cycle routes across the Chilterns

Pumptrack at Aston HIll, Wendover © Cycle Chilterns

Cycling for everyone.

And that includes you!

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For children from 2 ½ years old, Teenagers and Adults On Monday, Wednesday or Friday afternoons At the Primrose Hill community centre Hopkinson’s Place NW1

24/25th May – see us (and our Shoretrax course!) at the Herts County Show

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Cycling is a great way to explore the beautiful Chiltern landscape. Cycle Chilterns wants to make bicycle rides in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty easy and fun.

And that applies to all of you – experienced cyclists, sure, but we’re doing all we can to get all the ‘I’d love to cycle but I don’t know where to start’ people out on bikes; families, friends, young and old. And where to start?

Well visit our website today and discover the Chilterns – by bike! Easy and fun.

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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,

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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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North London

Your Guide to North 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

Your guide to North 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@familiesnorth.co.uk.

Cinema 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 French animation with extra film club activities.

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.

INSTITUT FRANÇAIS – CINÉ LUMIÈRE 17 Queensberry Place London SW7 2DT ( South Kensington) 020 7871 3515 institut-francais.org.uk Lost & Found May 18, 24 In French. Ciné Kids Club. £5.

The Illusionist May 25, 31 In English. 6+ years. Émilie Jolie June 1, 7 In French. 4+ years.

Baby & Kids French Tales June 7, 14, 21 0-8 years.

PHOENIX CINEMA 52 High Road, N2 9PJ ( East Finchley) 020 8444 6789 phoenixcinema.co.uk

Museums & Exhibitions

Patema Inverted May 17 Japanese fantasy film. Cost £2.

The London International Animation Festival May 24 Films from around the world.

Cost £2.

BANK OF ENGLAND MUSEUM Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH ( Bank) 020 7601 5545 bankofengland.co.uk

Up and Down May 27-June 1 An adventure with one boy and his penguin. Under 5 years.

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

REEL CINEMA 84 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EH 020 8207 2028 reelcinemas.co.uk

BRITISH MUSEUM Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG ( Tottenham Court Road) 020 7323 8000 britishmuseum.org Vikings: life and legend Until June 22 Discover the changes the Vikings made across Europe from AD 8001050. 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.

Family Trails Choose from seven different trails to explore the museum for ages 3-5 years and 6-11 years.

Reel Kids Club Morning cinema for families every weekend and every day during school holidays. Cost £1.35 for 2D films and £2.70 for 3D films.

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

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 Cost £2.50/£3.50 accompanying adult.

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

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CARTOON MUSEUM 35 Little Russell St, WC1A 2HH ( Tottenham Ct Road) 020 7580 8155 cartoonmuseum.org Family Fun Days June 14, July 12

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museums • exhibitions places to go Selection of cutting edge design for the home. Cost £5/£3.

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

JEWISH MUSEUM Raymond Burton House, 129-131 Albert Street, NW1 7NB ( Camden Town) 020 7284 7384 jewishmuseum.org.uk First World War Family Day May 18, June 15 Explore objects from WW1. Activities include stories, art, trails and touch tours. Pre-booked workshops £5.

LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2E 7BB ( Covent Garden) 020 7565 7299

Foundling Museum

Cartooning activities. Free with admission charges.

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.

Little Dickens Early Years programme with stories, music and craft, for London based and local residents. Booking required. 1-5 years.

FOUNDLING MUSEUM 40 Brunswick Square, WC1N 1AZ ( Russell Square)

020 7841 3600 foundlingmuseum.org.uk Paper Boats May 28 Create a boat inspired by seascape paintings. Artist-led activities.

Foundling Birthday Weekend June 14, 15 Tenth birthday celebrations with workshops, performances and a street party. Free.

Hetty Feather & Diamond Day July 6 A talk and book signing by Foundling Fellow Jacqueline Wilson. Online booking from June 2. £10/£7.

GEFFRYE MUSEUM Kingsland Road, E2 8EA ( Old Street) 020 7739 9893 geffrye-museum.org.uk Useful + Beautiful: contemporary design for the home April 29-August 25

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Our Tech Camps offer your child an exceptional learning experience in a fun, informal and respectful environment. Whether your child is seven or sixteen or somewhere in between we have a camp that will fire their imagination. All our staff are passionate about computer science ensuring an amazing summer learning experience for your child.

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

Family Station Choose from a range of activities as you explore the museum at weekends and during school holidays. 3-12 years.

Little Moles Toddlers Group May 14, 21, June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9 Interactive sessions. Walkers-5 years.

Advance booking required. Free.

Under 5s Storytime May 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27 July 4, 11 Story telling sessions with puppets and music.

Family Festival May 24, 25 Discover hidden London. 5+ years.

Free.

Half Term Activities May 26-30 Workshops, art activities and musical sessions with a London theme.

London Archaeological Archive & Research Centre May 27 Interactive family tours of the archive at 46 Eagle Wharf Road, N1 7ED. Booking required. 6-12 years.

Cost £3 per child/accompanying adult free.

Animated Animals June 15 Digital technology workshop.

Tickets on arrival. 5+ years. Free.

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.

Cartoon Museum cartoonmuseum.org May 15, 16, 17 Exhibition of characters from the satirical puppet show ‘Spitting Image’. Open till 8pm.

Royal Air Force Museum rafmuseum.org.uk May 15-17 Special late night 40’s, 50’s and 60’s themed entertainment with music

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The Travels of Ole’ Bill May 26-30 Meet Ole’ Bill – a very important bus who helped Britain in the First World War, and his best friend Bob the driver. Discover the adventures they shared as they journeyed across Europe. Adults £15 annual ticket/ children under 17 years free.

MUSEUM OF LONDON 150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN ( St Paul’s) 020 7001 9844 museumoflondon.org.uk Mini Moles Babies Group May 14, 21, June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9

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Learn, play and explore. 6 monthswalking. Advance booking required.

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The LighThouse Keeper’s CaT Sunday 25 May 11aM

MerLiN & The FrosT DragoN Monday 26 May 11aM

The LiTTLe ThiNgs Sunday 25 May 2pM

The BoggLe Monday 26 May 3pM

The hoLe iN The NighT Sunday 25 May 5pM

sTarBirD TueSday 27 May 11aM a LiTTLe BiT oF DiCKeNs TueSday 27 May 2pM & 4pM

The WaBBiT KiNg WedneSday 28 May 4pM The Frog p priNCe ThurSday 29 May 1pM & 3pM FrIday 30 May 11aM, 1pM SaT 31 May, Sun 1 June 11aM, 1pM & 3pM

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places to go museums • exhibitions and traditional games. Adults only.

Bank of England Museum bankofengland.co.uk May 16 Evening visit to the museum.

Open from 5.30pm-9pm.

Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology May 17 Drawing and sketching using a replica of Petrie’s drawing machine.

Booking required. From 5pm-7pm.

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY St Martin’s Place, WC2H OHE ( Leicester Square) 020 7306 0055 npg.org.uk Family Workshops May 17 Stories and fun art activities.

3+ years. Free.

Pick up a Pencil May 17 Drop-in drawing sessions. 14+ years.

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

Mammoths: Ice Age Giants From May 23 Fossils and life-size models of mammoths. Cost £9/ £5.40/family £25.

Fly Babies June 20, 23 There are more than 7,000 species of flies in Britain. Join the museum curator to learn about their lifestyles and changing forms. Free.

ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM Grahame Park Way, NW9 5LL ( Colindale) 020 8205 2266 rafmuseum.org.uk Dugdale Centre

WW1 Make and Take Activities May 26-31 Make an Airfix model or take part in art activities. Cost from £3 per Airfix kit. 5+ years.

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.

Digital Kids May 24-June 1 Drop-in activities in the Digital Studio. 5+ years. Free.

The Imagination Station May 24-June 1 Design activities inspired by gardens.

3+ years.

Pop-up Performance May 24-June 1 Meet William Kent the eighteenth century architect and designer. 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, 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 Victorian toy trail, stories, costumes and make and take activities. Dropin. All ages.

Artbash May 30 Messy art workshops. 5-11 years accompanied. Booking from May 12.

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.

Theatre shows ARTS DEPOT Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, London N12 OGA

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( West Finchley & Woodside Park) 020 8369 5454 artsdepot.co.uk Tales from Old Japan May 18 Enchanting and mysterious stories from Japan with puppets and music.

5+ years. Cost £7.

Pirate Gran May 23, 24 Life with Gran is never dull – she bakes, she knits but she’s also a Pirate! Come dressed up with eye patches and hats. 3+ years. Cost £11/£9.

Rock Pool June 1 Rock music and splashy dancing with Prawn and Crab. 3+ years.

Cost £7.

Meeting Mr Boom!

June 8 A journey of discovery on an inflatable set. Enjoy play time after the show. 3+ years. Cost £7.

Pop June 15 Clowning and magic show at the seaside – with a massive balloon!

3-8 years. Cost £7.

The Gruffalo June 20-22 Join mouse on an adventurous journey in the musical adaptation of the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. 3+ years. Cost £13/£11/£7.

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.

CHICKENSHED THEATRE Chase Side, Southgate, N14 4PE ( Cockfosters/Oakwood) 020 8292 9222 chickenshed.org.uk

The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cat May 25 Hamish the cat decides to run away but meets lots of scary things along the way. 3+ years. Cost £10/£8/ online discounts.

The Little Things May 25 Dance, mime, music and slapstick with water squirting worms and a cheeky dog poo tango! 3+ years.

Cost £10/£8/online discounts.

A Hole in the Night May 25 Find out what lives under the bed in this nighttime adventure. 7+ years.

Cost £10/£8/online discounts.

Merlin & The Frost Dragon May 26 Merlin travels to the frozen lands of the north to meet the frost dragon – a creature that breathes freezing air! 5+ years. Cost £10/£8/online discounts.

The Boggle May 26 Myth and folklore with the mischievous and strange creature.

4+ years. Cost £10/£8/online discounts.

Starbird May 27 Can the beautiful Starbird escape from the wicked hunter. African inspired music and dance. 3+ years.

Cost £10/£8/online discounts.

A Little Bit of Dickens May 27 Adventures of a naughty schoolboy who travels back to Victorian England. 6+ years. Cost £10/£8/ online discounts.

There’s a Monster in My Piano May 28 A delightful tale with puppets, clowning and animation. 4+ years.

Cost £10/£8/online discounts.

The Wabbit King May 28 Follow Rafe Rarebit and his fellow Wabbits in a message about bullying. 5-11 years. Cost £10/£8/ online discounts.

Tales from the Shed May 16, 17, 29, 30, June 27, 28, July 4, 5, 11, 12 Interactive theatre shows with colourful characters. 0-7 years. Cost £6/free to babies under 6 months.

The Frog Prince May 29, 30, 31, June 1 Prince Frederick is turned into a frog by a wicked water witch. Music and puppets. 3+ years. Cost £10/£8/ online discounts.

Tales Big Day Out May 24 Interactive workshops and fun performances. Book in advance.

0-7 years. Cost £8/ free to babies under 6 months.

LAUDERDALE HOUSE Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG ( Archway) 020 8348 8716 lauderdalehouse.co.uk

DUGDALE CENTRE Thomas Hardy House, 39 London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS (Enfield Town ) 020 8807 6680 dugdalecentre.co.uk

Spoon and Bottom May 10 Magic, songs and games, 2-5 years.

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Danny & his amazing Balloons May 3 Comedy, balloons and mayhem.

3-8 years. Cost £4.50.

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theatres • nct places to go The Lucky Gingerbread Man May 17 Puppet show. 2-5 years.

Kan Kan the baby Kangaroo May 24 Animal Olympics! 2-5 years.

Cost £4.50.

Smile Outside the Pocket May 31 Silent comedy with two clowns.

2-5 years. Cost £4.50.

Swizzfiggling silly Stories June 7 Interactive storytelling. 2-5 years.

Cost £4.50.

Singalong a Showtune June 14 Favourite songs. 3-8 years. £4.50.

Mozart’s Birthday June 21 Colourful guests are invited to the party. 3-8 years. Cost £4.50.

Kate Shortt’s Comedy Cello June 28 Cellist, singer and comedienne.

2-8 years. Cost £4.50.

Charlie Bear and his Smelly Socks July 5 Fun adventure. 2-5 years.

Cost £4.50.

LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE 14 Dagmar Passage, N1 2DN ( Angel or Highbury Islington) 020 7226 1787 littleangeltheatre.com Skitterbang Island Until June 15 Introduce young children to opera.

3-6 years.

Jungle Book June 18-22 Shadow puppets, music and projections. 4+ years. Cost £10/£8.

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 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 In a remote island in Finland six-year old Sophia learns about life and love with her grandmother. A show for grandparents and grandchildren.

6+ years.

NCT – North London NCT COURSES & WORKSHOPS nct.org.uk/branches Barnet, Enfield, Haringey & Tottenham branches Contact Belinda on bookings5b@ nct.org.uk Early Days Courses May1, June 1 Weekly sessions in Crouch End for parents with babies up to 4 months.

Cost £149.

Super Gran at the Arts Depot

Refresher Course May 17 For second-time parents to be.

Waterbirth June 13 Practical advice. Cost £52.

Bumps and Babies The Woodman, 414 Archway Road, N6. Thursday meetings for new and expecting mums (and dads). Contact highgate@haringeynct.org.

Book Club The Woodman, N6. Monthly.

HARINGEY BRANCH Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill, Bounds Green & Wood Green, Crouch End, East Finchley, Harringay Ladder, Highgate, Stroud Green nct.org.uk/haringey parentsupport@haringeynct.org

Running Late At Pond Square, N6. Weekly.

NCT Stay and Play@My Crèche Weekly on Tuesdays at 143 Crouch Hill, N8 9QH. Under 2’s. Babies in a sling or foldable buggy. Volunteers required to host this event.

Volunteers Needed Branch Chair, Membership Coordinator and Press & Publicity Officer. Contact branch@ haringeynct.org.

NCT Essentials Antenatal Course May 12-28 Evening classes in Enfield Highway.

NCTea @Blend, N8 @Pickled Pepper Books, N8 @Delicia, N2 on Tuesdays @Durnsford Park Café on Wednesdays. @Karamel, N22 on Mondays Contact boundsgreen@ haringeynct.org

Introducing Solids May 14, June 19 For parents of babies 3-6 months old. Cost £33.

Startup Mums Ideas sessions for business-minded mums on Mondays in N8. Contact crouchend@haringeynct.org

Mamás & Bebés Simple Spanish. To be included contact highgate@haringeynct.org Tootoomums@TooTooMoo N8. Monthly event for parents, babies and children.

Local Events Barnet BARNET SCHOOLS MUSIC FESTIVAL Held at Arts Depot, N12 OGA 020 8369 5454 artsdepot.co.uk June 16-19, 23 Young musicians from schools in

PUPPET THEATRE BARGE Blomfield Road, Little Venice, W9 2PF ( Warwick Avenue) 020 7249 6876 puppetbarge.com A Child’s Garden of Verse Until May 18 Poems and shadow puppets.

3+ years. Cost £12/£8.50.

Joey’s Circus Comes to Town May 24-July 13 Circus fun with puppets. 3+ years.

Cost £12/£8.50.

UNICORN THEATRE 147 Tooley Street, 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.

Civil War at Forty Hall

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Camden CAMDEN ARTS CENTRE Arkwright Road, NW3 6DG ( Finchley Road) 020 7472 5500 camdenartscentre.org Taking Root Family Day May 24 Garden event making costumes and props for games and play activities.

Booking required. Free.

Make & Do Sunday craft activities based on current exhibitions.

Art Workshops at the October Gallery

Barnet. Tickets available from June 1.

BRENT CROSS SHOPPING CENTRE Hendon, NW4 3FP ( Hendon Central) 020 8202 8095 brentcross.co.uk The Moshi Monsters May 31 Character appearances.

Free tickets available on the day on a first-come-first-served basis.

Peppa Pig June 28

EAST BARNET FESTIVAL Oak Hill Park, EN4 8JS eastbarnetfestival.org.uk Programme July 5-7 Music, theatre, crafts, funfair and activities for children. Free entry.

GARDEN SUBURB THEATRE 020 7723 6609 gardensuburbtheatre.org.uk

The Winter’s Tale July 11, 12, 16-19 At Little Oak Wood, Addison Way, Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW11 6QS.

NOAH’S ARK CHILDREN’S HOSPICE 3 Beauchamp Court, Victors Way, Barnet, EN5 5TZ noahsarkhospice.org.uk Brent Cross Shopping Centre May 30 Centre Court – ground floor level.

Themed art activities and traditional crafts from around the world. 10am6pm.

Brent Cross Shopping Centre June 16 Celebrate Children’s Hospice Week with entertainment and activities throughout the day.

Hero Friday June 20 Celebrate the heroes who help children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Dress up and help raise money.

EFDSS Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road, NW1 7AY ( Camden Town) 020 7485 2206 efdss.org Family Barn Dance June 15 Live music with callers and simple instructions. Dances to suit children and adults. Booking recommended. Cost £6/£4/under 2s free.

HIGHGATE LITERARY & SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION 11 South Grove, N6 6BS 020 8340 3343 hlsi.net Antique & Craft Fair June 14, 15 11am to 4pm.

OCTOBER GALLERY 24 Old Gloucester Street, WC1N 3AL ( Holborn) 020 7242 7367 octobergallery.co.uk/education Early Years Family Art Workshops May 17, June 14 Families can learn and play together at Open Space Gardens Brunswick Centre, Coram Field Nursery, Holborn Children’s Library and Bedford House Community Centre. Free.

PETRIE MUSEUM OF EGYPTIAN ARCHAEOLOGY Malet Place, UCL, WC1E 6BT ( Euston Square) 020 7679 2884 ucl.ac.uk Festival of Pots June 7 Demonstrations, workshops and music. Free drop-in.

Enfield CHICKENSHED THEATRE Chase Side, Southgate, N14 4PE ( Cockfosters/Oakwood) 020 8292 9222 chickenshed.org.uk Enfield Council Summer Festival June 8 Sample music, performances and crafts. Free family festival.

FORTY HALL Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 9HA (M25/J25) 020 8363 8196 fortyhallestate.co.uk My Garden Trilogy Until August 3 Exhibition to mark the centenary of the publication of E.A.Bowles’ gardening books. Free.

Look Up! May 27-29 Take a look at Forty Hall’s historical ceilings and design a modern version. Accompanied children.

Cost £5.

Music on the Lawn June 1 Music, entertainment and activities to celebrate The Big Lunch. Bring a picnic.

Civil War: Uncivil Combat June 28, 29 Travel back to the English Civil War in 1643. Meet the soldiers; check the equipment; try on armour; watch performances and take part in quizzes. Free.

Alice’s Day July 5

1001 Nights at the Unicorn Theatre

A Transport / Unicorn production

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TOMORROW NIGHT I SHALL TELL YOU SOMETHING STRANGER AND EVEN MORE AMAZING… For ages 7+

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Homemade July 13 Traditional craft day – workshops and demonstrations. Free entry.

020 8365 2121 alexandrapalace.com Attractions include woodlands, open grassland, formal gardens, garden centre, Sunday Farmers Market, boating lake with paddle boats and ice skating facilities.

Fun Fair May 23-June 1 The Big Bang Fair July 8 Science and technology fair for young people.

MILLFIELD ARTS CENTRE Silver Street, Edmonton, N18 1PJ 020 8807 6680 millfieldtheatre.co.uk

FAIR IN THE SQUARE Pond Square/South Grove, Highgate, N6 5BS ( Highgate) fairinthesquare.co.uk

West Side Story June 18-21 Saint Monica’s Players production.

Cost £12-£17.50.

June 14 Fun day of community entertainment. Live performances from local groups and schools, stalls selling crafts, clothes, books and food, Punch & Judy shows and fair rides for the children. Free entry.

Watch a film and take part in madcap activities to celebrate ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ by Lewis Carroll. Free.

National Tree Day July 6 3-D sculpture workshop. Booking required. Accompanied 7+ years.

Free.

Hackney 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.

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.

HACKNEY CITY FARM 1a Goldsmiths Row, E2 8QA ( Bethnal Green) 020 7729 6381 hackneycityfarm.co.uk Pottery Classes Weekly classes for children.

Cost £5 per session.

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

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

Haringey ALEXANDRA PALACE Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY ( Wood Green)

HIGHGATE WOOD Information Hut, Muswell Hill Road, N10 3JN ( Highgate) 020 8444 6129 cityoflondon.gov.uk/highgatewood Tree Identification Walk May 17 Insect Safari June 7, July 12 Evening Bat Watch July 10 Booking required.

Islington LONDON CANAL MUSEUM 12-13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT ( Kings Cross) 020 7713 0836 canalmuseum.org.uk

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SADLER’S WELLS & LILIAN BAYLIS STUDIO Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TN ( Angel) 0844 412 4300 sadlerswells.com Sadler’s Sampled June 17-29 Festival of dance with activities before and after each show.

Cost £8-£38.

Special Events FENTON HOUSE Hampstead Grove, NW3 6SP 020 7435 3471 nationaltrust.org.uk Hampstead’s Village People Until June 29 Portraits of Cultural Icons. Entrance £6.50/£3/family £16.

HAMPSTEAD WOMEN’S CLUB Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead High Street, NW3 1NG hwcinlondon.co.uk

Nearly New Sale May 17 Annual sale to include children’s clothes, toys and equipment. Portion of proceeds given to charity.

KEATS HOUSE Keats Grove, NW3 2RR ( Hampstead Heath) 020 7332 3868 cityoflondon.gov.uk/keatshouse Trees May 18 Arts and crafts activities. Free drop-in sessions.

Find your Voice June 15 Speaking and singing. Free drop-in sessions.

ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC Marylebone Road, NW1 5HT ( Regent’s Park) 020 7873 7373 ram.ac.uk Family Play Day – The Himalayas are Alive!

May 24 Musical adventure with flautist,

Guided Tunnel Boat Trips May 25, June 8, 22 Activity Day Indoor activities and a short boat trip. Cost £4 per child/adults £4 museum entry fee.

PARASOL UNIT FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 14 Wharf Road, N1 7RW ( Angel) 020 7490 7373 parasol-unit.org My Brother the Alien May 11 Storytelling family workshop with drawing, collage and sculpture. Early booking required. 5-15 years. Cost £5 per family.

Seeing is Believing May 25 Mystical and magical storytelling using collages and images. Early booking required. 5-15 years. Cost £5 per family.

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places to go festivals • half term activities • further afield trumpeter and story teller. Email for free tickets. 5-7 years.

WATERWORKS CENTRE Lammas Road, Leyton, E10 7QB (Leyton ) 08456 770 600 visitleevalley.org.uk Herbal Walk June 22 Local herbal plants – sample remedies and teas. Booking required.

Festivals BIG DANCE FESTIVAL bigdance.org.uk July 5-13 Dance events in unusual places across the UK – in shopping centres, galleries and parks. All ages.

BIG LUNCH thebiglunch.com June 1 Annual event to get to know people – neighbours and communities.

plants and landscapes.

CITY OF LONDON FESTIVAL colf.org June 22-July 17 Free and ticketed events around London for all ages.

Children’s Parade June 27 Children take to the streets of London in costumes based on favourite classic children’s stories.

Bank of England Museum July 5, 12 Open Door – Guided tours as part of the City of London Festival.

The Alternative Commonwealth Games July 13 At Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath.

Family day with games, music, food, arts and crafts and story telling.

FESTIVAL OF BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY archaeologyfestival.org.uk

CHELSEA FRINGE FESTIVAL 2014 chelseafringe.com

July 12-27 Nationwide events coordinated by the Council for British Archaeology with excavation open days, tours, walks and workshops.

May 17-June 8 Community garden projects, installations and performances – anything connected with gardens,

LONDON OPEN 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 Fenton House Garden, Camley Street Natural Park, Freightliners Farm, Geffrye Museum Gardens.

Half Term Activities BURGH HOUSE & HAMPSTEAD MUSEUM New End Square, London NW3 1LT ( Hampstead) 020 7431 0144 burghhouse.org.uk Make a Pinhole Camera May 29 Photography workshop. Booking required on info@burghhouse.org. uk. 5-10 years. Cost £5.

Mr King – The Victorian Surgeon May 27 Medical history. Booking required.

Accompanied 6+ years. Cost £2.

Nature Explorers – Gardening Gang May 27 Wild walk, digging and planting.

8-12 years. Cost £15.

Open Gardens May 28, 29 Explore the gardens and join in with craft activities. Part of Chelsea Fringe Festival. Free.

KENWOOD HOUSE Hampstead Lane, NW3 7JR (Hampstead Heath ) 020 8348 1286 englishheritage.org.uk Story Telling Sundays May 25 Interactive sessions for families.

May Half Term Fun May 26-30 Hands-on activities. Free.

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SUTTON HOUSE – NATIONAL TRUST 2 & 4 Homerton High St, Hackney E9 6JQ ( Bethnal Green) 020 8986 2264 nationaltrust.org.uk

HUNTERIAN MUSEUM The Royal College of Surgeons, 35-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3PE ( Holborn) 020 7869 6560 rcseng.ac.uk

ISIS EDUCATION CENTRE Hyde Park, W2 2UH ( Marble Arch) 020 7036 8056 supporttheroyalparks.org

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OSTERLEY PARK & HOUSE Jersey Road, Isleworth, TW7 4RB ( Osterley) 020 8232 5050 nationaltrust.org.uk 50 Things to do before you’re 11¾ May 24, 25, 26 Take part in silly games and challenges. Cost £4.50/£2.50/ family £11.50.

(See Theatres & Museums listings for more holiday activities)

A Young Person’s Guide to the Hunterian May 29 Family friendly tours. Limited places.

7-14 years. Free.

Radiomarathon Summer Festival in Enfield

The Frog Prince at The Dugdale Centre

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House of Critters May 25 Family day with mini-beasts – follow a trail, design a beast and make your own bug home! Free.

WILLOWS FARM VILLAGE Coursers Road, St Albans, AL4 OPF (M25/J22) 0870 129 9718 willowsfarmvillage.com Spring Special May 25-June 2 Sheep shearing, Horse & Pony displays and a full programme of farmyard fun. Entry charges apply.

Further Afield DUNSTABLE DOWNS National Trust – Chiltern Gateway Centre, Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2GY 01582 500920 Chilli Festival June 14 Everything about chillies including plants, curries, beer and cocktails, plus activities for children.

WATFORD COLOSSEUM Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17 3JN (Watford Junction station / tube Cassiobury Park Avenue) 0845 075 3993 watfordcolosseum.co.uk Peppa Pig’s Big Splash May 28, 29 Singing and dancing adventure with Peppa and her friends. Cost £16.50, £14.50/£14.50, £12.50/ family £59.

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

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+).

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

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.

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

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

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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 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.

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-

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news places to go 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 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.

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

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

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

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.

May Half Term at the London Transport Museum Monday 26 May – Friday 30 May There’s more family fun at the London Transport Museum. Join us for storytelling

Explore Learning opens new centre in Enfield (2nd May 2014) Explore Learning, the popular provider of English and maths tuition for kids has opened the doors of its new centre in Enfield.

Situated on Crown Road, the centre will provide extra tuition to children aged five to 14 and will bring around 20 new jobs to the local area.

Explore Learning has already proved hugely popular with parents in the area, running busy centres in nearby Barnet, Borehamwood, Edmonton and Palmers Green – to name a few.

The Enfield Centre Director, Claire Cordukes says: ‘We’re very excited about opening our new centre in Enfield. The success of our other centres in the nearby areas shows just how keen parents are to provide their children with extra tuition to support their school work and confidence. The thing that parents love about Explore Learning is the fact that we’re open seven days a week and we operate on a dropin basis, so our tuition can easily fit around other hobbies and activities. Children get plenty of help and attention as our maximum ratio is one tutor to six children and our tutors are so enthusiastic. Our members really look forward to coming every week and the big thing for us though is that children have fun while learning.’

The centre will also be offering parents the option of specialist eleven plus tuition. This is

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.

the latest addition to the network of tuition centres that first launched in 2001. With 91 centres nationwide, they have experienced huge growth in the past three years with more and more parents turning to extracurricular education to ensure their children not only get the education they need to progress through school, but also to encourage their love of learning.

Explore Learning already have over 24,500 children who attend their existing centres nationwide. Standard membership at Explore Learning in Enfield is £119 per month for two sessions a week in English and maths – tailored to a child’s needs. Discounts are available to families eligible for Childcare Vouchers, Working Tax Credit or Income Support or have more than one child attending.

Heather Garrick, Marketing Director at Explore Learning says: ‘Children of all abilities come to us for extra help in maths or English and we have a lively team of tutors who are so enthusiastic and really bring out the best in them.’

Recent independent research from the University of Reading into the effectiveness of Explore Learning found that a child’s improvement in maths was 30% higher than that of a child who doesn’t attend over a nine month period. Parents also said that children illustrated an increased interest in maths, while children whose parents were concerned that their English skills were falling behind before attending Explore Learning have shown a steady improvement and now fall in line with the national standard as a result of six months’ development.

The new centre is located at Explore Learning, 3 Crown Road, Enfield, London, EN1 1TH. Parents interested in finding out more can contact 020 3713 9721 or email Enfield@ explorelearning.co.uk

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SUMMER HALF TERM SHOW FROM THE TEAM BEHIND STICK MAN AND TIDDLER & OTHER TERRIFIC TALES

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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.

FRI 23 MAY 4.30PM | SAT 24 MAY 11AM A swashbuckling adventure for ages 3+ Fancy dress encouraged Tickets £11 / £9

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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

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.

Choose from track, BMX or road.

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

Age and height restrictions apply.

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