Families North London Issue 113

Issue 113 Mar/Apr 2015

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North London

Easter Special

Clubs & Classes Places to Go

Keren’s Nursery ENROLMENT NOW OPEN FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 BOOK A NURSERY VISIT TO FEEL THE MAGIC OF KEREN’S!

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Maths & English tuition centre For 5 to 14 year olds of all abilities • Courses mapped to the National Curriculum.

• Adapts to the individual needs of your child.

• Convenient for families - Open 7 days a week.

• Award-winning tuition - voted Education Investor Supplementary Education Provider of the Year.

“Explore Learning members’ improvement in maths was 30% higher than that of the comparison group after controlling for gender, age, year group and special educational needs.”

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Contents Issue 113 | Mar/Apr 2015 | Families North London

This Issue

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4 School Open Days 6 Special Needs Classes 7 The UK’s First Babysitting App 7 Parties

Regular Features

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8 Clubs & Classes 14 Ed’s Reading Room 15 Places to go

Welcome 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: adverts@familiesnorth.co.uk or call 020 8202 2034 For all listing enquiries contact: listings@familiesnorth.co.uk

to our Spring Issue. Hopefully better weather is on its way and with it a whole lot of renewed positivity for the months ahead.

I hope you enjoy our magazine!

Wishing you all a joyful Easter holiday. Until next time…

Sharon Editor

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.

Confidence Building Fun

Call 0845 400 1274 or visit perform.org.uk to find your nearest venue.

Try a Free Drama Class To advertise in Families North London please call on 020 8202 2034 or email adverts@familiesnorth.co.uk

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School Open Days QUEEN’S COLLEGE LONDON 43-49 Harley Street, London W1G 8BT 020 7291 7000 qcl.org.uk Independent School Girls 11-18 Open Day April 29 For September 2016 entry. Advance booking recommended. Contact the Admissions Secretary for details.

THAMES CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Wye Street, SW11 2HB 020 7228 3933 thameschristiancollege.org.uk Independent School Boys & Girls 11-16 Open Mornings Contact the school for a full list of open mornings and admissions information.

CITY OF LONDON BOYS Queen Victoria Street, EC4V 3AL 020 7489 0291 clsb.org.uk Independent School Boys 10-18 years Open Afternoons April 30, June 18, 25 School tour and questions and answers sessions. Call or email the Admissions Department to reserve a place.

FARADAY SCHOOL Old Gate House, 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf, E14 OFH 020 8965 7374 (admissions) faradayschool.co.uk Independent Prep School 4-11 years Open Days March 25 Book a place on an open day held every term. Register details online. Individual tours can also be arranged.

GRANGE PARK PREPARATORY SCHOOL 13 The Chine, Grange Park, N21 2EA 020 8360 1469 gpps.org.uk Small Independent School Girls 3-11 years Open Mornings Contact the school office for current dates or special visits.

HALLEY HOUSE SCHOOL 52-58 Arcola Street, E8 2DJ 0845 459 0113 halleyhouseschool.org.uk info@halleyhouseschool.org.uk Primary school 4-11 years.

Opening in September Non-fee paying, non-selective, non-denominational, co-educational school. Apply for a reception place in addition to the Local Authority process.

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KEBLE SCHOOL Wades Hill, Winchmore Hill, N12 1BG 020 8360 3359 kebleprep.co.uk Preparatory School Boys in Years 1-8 Spring Term Open Morning Register via email for dates and information on admissions.

KILBURN GRANGE SCHOOL Priory Park Road, NW6 7UJ 0845 459 0113 kilburngrangeschool.org.uk info@kilburngrangeschool.org.uk Primary school 4-11 years.

Opening in September Non-fee paying, non-selective, nondenominational, co-educational school.

Apply for a reception place through the Local Authority.

KING ALFRED SCHOOL Manor Wood, North End Road, NW11 7HY 020 8457 5200 kingalfred.org.uk Coeducational Independent School 4-18 years Middle & Upper School Open Morning May 7 Year 7-11. Booking required.

Lower School Open Morning May 21 Reception-Year 6. Booking required.

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 20 Tours and talks. Sign in on the day.

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MAPLE WALK SCHOOL 62A Crownhill Road, NW10 4EB 020 8965 7374 maplewalkschool.co.uk Independent Prep School 4-11 years Open Days March 12 Open days take place every term.

Non-selective school with emphasis on literacy and numeracy. Reception to Year 6. Call the Registrar for information on pupil vacancy and enquiries about open day dates.

MILL HILL SCHOOL FOUNDATION The Ridgeway, Mill Hill Village, London NW7 1QS 020 8959 1221 (Admissions) millhill.org.uk Co-educational Grimsdell – Day School 3-7 years Belmont – Day School 7-13 years Mill Hill School – Boarding and Day School 13-18 years.

Foundation Open Morning April 25 Belmont, Grimsdell and Mill Hill School open morning with tours, talks and activities. No advance booking required.

Individual tours can also be arranged by appointment.

PALMERS GREEN HIGH SCHOOL 104 Hoppers Road, N21 3LJ 020 8886 1135 pghs.co.uk Independent School Girls 3-16 years Open Mornings/Afternoons Contact the school office for dates and bookings for open days.

Prospective parents and their children can visit the school at other times by appointment.

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WATLING PARK SCHOOL Burnt Oak Area, Barnet 0845 459 0113 watlingparkschool.org.uk info@watlingparkschool.org.uk Primary school 4-11 years.

Opening in September Free to attend. Register interest for details of open events and how to apply for a Reception place.

Free maths and English activities – 31st March and 14th April!

Explore Learning centres provide maths and English tuition to 5-14 year olds of all abilities. Explore fits easily around family life; the centres are open 7 days a week, with children able to attend up to twice a week on a drop-in basis.

On the 31st March or 14th April, your local Explore Learning centre will be hosting a day of free workshops for children ages 5-14 in the local community.

Spaces are limited so call your local centre to reserve your place.

Call your local centre to book a free trial, or visit www.explorelearning.co.uk.

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Mars Montessori Bilingual Nursery

Islington Green (Angel). 2-5 year olds.

8.00 am - 6.00 pm 2 days, 3 days or 5 days a week 47 weeks a year

020 7704 2805 www.marsmontessori.com

French-English Bilingual Nursery School 39 Budd Close, London, N12 8SQ

0208 446 3838

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)

LITTLE TREES BILINGUAL NURSERY

小樹苗 中英幼兒園 The Only North London Bilingual MandarinEnglish Nursery

London N7 0ND 020 7697 8110

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• Babysitting • Flexible Daytime Childcare • Temporary Nannies • Part Time Nannies • Permanent Nannies Holiday Nannies

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TUTORING & ASSESSMENTS

Why leave your child’s education to chance?

Thames – passion for learning, inspiration for life our exceptional independent school for boys and girls

7+, 11+, GCSEs, A Levels

OPEN MORNING TUESDAY 28th APRIL 11.00-13.00 For full list of open mornings, enrolment and fee details contact 020 7228 3933 Thames Christian College, Wye Street, London SW11 2HB

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Classes for children with Special Needs in North & East London Theatres

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ARTS DEPOT

Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, N12 OGL myvue.com Autism Friendly Screenings March 29 – Paddington March 31 – NT Live Treasure Island Special screenings where changes are made to suit customers with autism.

Check online for times and prices.

Family Workshops JW3 341-351 Finchley Road, NW3 6ET ( Finchley Road) 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk info@jw3.org.uk Autism: Early Signs and Coping April 1 Talk on early signs in autism spectrum and early parenting intervention. Book a free place.

Museums NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY St Martin’s Place, WC2H OHE ( Leicester Square) 020 7306 0055 npg.org.uk Creative Art Workshop Artist-led workshops for vulnerable and disabled young people. Book a free workshop at the Gallery or at an outside organisation in London.

ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS Burlington House, W1J OBD ( Green Park) 020 7300 8000 royalacademy.org.uk Family Workshop April 14 Creative workshop for children with special educational needs. Booking required. Free.

Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N12 OGA ( West Finchley & Woodside Park) 020 8369 5454 artsdepot.co.uk Discover Art in Recovery Exhibition April 23-May 5 Using art as a form of emotional expression – exhibition of art from people recovering from mental distress and who use services in Barnet.

SADLER’S WELLS & LILIAN BAYLIS STUDIO Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN ( Angel) 0844 412 4322 sadlerswells.com The Show Must Go On March 20, 21 Presented by Candoco Dance Company – contemporary dance company of disabled and non-disabled performers. Cost £12, £20, £27. =dance March 21, 22 At Lilian Baylis Studio. Work created and performed by deaf and disabled artists with workshops and discussions.

Cost £6-£12.

UNICORN THEATRE 147 Tooley Street, London SE1 2HZ ( London Bridge) 020 7645 0560 unicorntheatre.com The Velveteen Rabbit April 15, 19 Relaxed performance April 18, 21 ISIP Performance A very shy toy rabbit longs to become real and loved. 4+ years.

Cost £16/£10. 20% discount for families for 4 tickets.

0844 482 7777 hrp.org.uk

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS WEEK

Descriptive Sessions Descriptive tours of the Jewel House for blind and visually impaired visitors. Warders will talk through the objects and use tactile books for touch and feel experience.

Advance booking required. Tour included in admission price.

autism.org.uk March 27-April 2 A week of activities and fundraising to increase awareness about those with autism, especially children.

Also seminars and educational events for families.

Register your child at Tinies Nursery Finchley today!

Call 020 8343 8500 Email nchley@tinies.com Open 7:30am-6pm daily • Places available for 0-5’s • Located within David Lloyd on Leisure Way

Special Events TOWER OF LONDON EC3N 4AB ( Tower Hill) CALLING ALL PARENTS! Our business is exploding and we need help!

We are busy parents working together to help busy parents find the ideal work/life balance. � Would an £200 to £400 per month make a difference to the family budget?

0845 644 5452

� Do you need an extra income in order to give your kids more activities and treats? � Is finding flexible work proving difficult whilst juggling parenthood?

We are looking for parents who want a challenge while running a business from home.

Interested? Call Charlene on 07813353647

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The UK’s First Babysitting App Like Minders (www.likeminders.co.uk), London’s favourite babysitting and flexible childcare agency has today launched its very own app. This is the UK’s first babysitting app.

Commenting on the new app, director Georgie Jones said: ‘At Like Minders we know time is precious, especially for parents and this is why we’ve created an app to halve the time it takes clients to make a booking. Now our clients will be able to book our babysitters on the go, with the touch of a few buttons, and in less than 30 seconds.

We know parents are busy people and so with this in mind the app will be efficient, flexible and reliable – just like the Like Minders service so many people rely on.’

The app will be free but here is an outline of Like Minders fees: • • • •

Membership only £12 per month Booking fee £4 Non-member booking fee is £22 Babysitter rate £7.50 per hour (with a minimum of four hours on any booking)

About Like Minders Like Minders is London’s favourite babysitting and flexible childcare agency providing direct and stressfree access to high quality babysitters and childcarers throughout London and Surrey. Like Minders has over 15 years’ experience in childcare and offers a wide range of safe, flexible and affordable childcare services including:

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Parties

All you need to have a great party

Babysitting, Flexible daytime care Part time nannies Temporary nannies Emergency childcare Holiday nannies

Ensuring a safe service for you and your children All child carers are DBS checked and interviewed and registered through a stringent screening process to ensure they match strict standards and levels of experience. The result is a trusted source of the very best baby sitters and child carers including primary and nursery school teachers, trained nannies, medical students, and Ofsted registered child minders.

Service Details Bookings can be made through the app or online 24 hours a day and the office is open from 8.00am-5.30pm Mon-Fri and 9.30am-6pm Saturdays.

Our babysitters and child carers can be available for child care 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

For further details on these, Like Minders and the services on offer, please contact Like Minders on 0844 879 7189, info@likeminders.co.uk

Children’s birthday parties at artsdepot A trip to the theatre is a great way to celebrate a child’s birthday. With family shows at artsdepot almost every weekend all you need to do is choose a show (www.artsdepot.co.uk) and order your party food: £7.50 per child.

There’s plenty to entertain all ages at the spacious arts centre; from free soft play for little ones, to coffees and freshly baked pastries for adults. There’s also free live music on selected Sundays and gallery exhibitions during school holidays.

Show tickets start from £7. Call the Box Office on 020 8369 5454 to reserve tickets.

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Clubs & 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

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children. Monthly master classes and Saturday cookery club for children 6+ years. Check website to sign up for a newsletter.

COMMUNITY FOCUS Project Manager James Hughes 07948 111 748 communityfocus.co.uk james.hughes@communityfocus.co.uk ARTiculate Programme Drama, music production, digital photography, visual arts and dance. 16-25 year olds living in Barnet can participate in creative art projects to support their mental health and emotional well-being.

COOKIE CRUMBLES 020 8876 9912 cookiecrumbles.co.uk Cooking Fun with food – cooking parties and classes. Whisking, baking and rolling.

4-16 years.

FOOD CLINIC Muswell Hill 07813 923433 thefoodclinic.org alison@thefoodclinic.org

Dance CHANTRAINE SCHOOL OF DANCE NW6 020 7435 4247 chantrainedance.co.uk info@chantrainedance.co.uk Dance Classes Weekday and Saturday classes in contemporary, classical, jazz – creativity, choreography and more. Classes for children and teenagers. First class free.

JUMP UP DANCE ACADEMY The Rooms Above NW6, St Luke’s School NW3, UCL Academy, Mill Hill Music Complex NW7 07946 581933 jumpup.co.uk erna@jumpup.co.uk

Crew members increase in confidence, make new friends and develop their filmmaking skills as they produce their own films in highly practical sessions each week. Get in touch for more information or to book a free trial session.

REGAL BALLET St Johns Wood, Primrose Hill, Hampstead, Hackney, Islington, Stoke Newington, Fulham, Maida Vale 07704 290 479 regalballet.com therese@regalballet.com

Superhero Film Shoots – Easter Workshop March 30-April 2 Held at Broomwood Hall School, Balham, SW12 8NR. Save the world this Easter!

Inspired by celebrated comic book films this workshop is a chance to try filmmaking on an epic scale. Create magical green screen effects, dazzling stunts and action set pieces to make a spectacular superhero movie over 4 days. 7+ years. Cost £195.

Ballet Classes Classes taught by professional ballerinas and qualified teachers.

RAD exam class offered. Book a free trial lesson. 18 months-14 years.

Film School STUDIO FILM SCHOOL

020 7101 9329 studiofilmschool.co.uk Dance Classes info@studiofilmschool.co.uk RAD ballet, ISTD modern, ISTD tap in a Cookery Classes Summer Term wide range of ages and abilities. Take part ALEGRIA SPANISH CLUB Nutrition consultancy and cookery school Join in the fun and meet other in shows on a regular basis with invited 07971 426902 based in Muswell Hill. Help with diet young filmmakers aged 7-18 years guests and work towards RAD ballet Advert Dramarama Families North 87x62_Layout 1 19/12/2012 13:50 Page Danny Grant Families ad 87x62_Layout 1 19/12/2012 13:50 Page 1 every Saturday morning in Highgate. and wellbeing. Suitable for adults and alegriaspanishclub@gmail.com examinations. 3-18+ years.

Drama

Street Dance

Musical Theatre

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Stage School Exciting Holiday Performing Arts Courses

Star in exciting Plays, Street Dance Shows and Musicals!

Plus term-time Drama, Drama Exam & Street Dance classes on Saturdays in Hampstead.

Attention boys & girls aged 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7-10 & 11-14.

Join our fun-packed term-time and holiday courses.

Drama or Street Dance Parties also bookable!

020 8446 0891

Contact us for more details www.dramarama.co.uk

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

Non-stop football fun! Develop fitness & football skills! Exciting matches each day!

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.

Call for more details!

info@dgsoccer.co.uk

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clubs and classes Learn Spanish Achieve a high standard through interesting and fun activities. 3-16 years.

ANGLO-RUSSIAN 16 Abbey Road, St John’s Wood, NW8 9HD Hyde Park, Regent’s Park & St John’s Wood 07851791024 anglorussian.org.uk Bilingual Pre-School Early years bilingual programme taught in Russian and in English. One, two or three days a week. 2-5 years.

CLUB PETIT PIERROT St John’s Wood, Notting Hill, Chelsea & Putney 020 7385 5565 clubpetitpierrot.co.uk Easter Holiday Club March 30-April 2 At Notting Hill, The Crypt, The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St Sophia, Moscow Road, W2 4LQ. Fun activities all in French with qualified native teachers. Arts and crafts, singing, dancing, theatre, language games and Treasure Hunt on the last day.

Limited places, book early. 3-6 years. Cost £36 per session or £130 for four.

Term Time French songs, rhymes, dance, arts & crafts, games & exercises. Parent & toddler groups, after-school classes, Saturdays & holidays. 8 months-8 years old.

LA PETITE ÉCOLE DES CROCODILES Round Chapel, Powerscroft Road, Hackney E5 OPU 07749 973 791 info@les-crocodiles.org French French classes for francophone children 0-14 years on Tuesdays & Wednesdays; French for English speaking children on Mondays; Drama in French 8+ years on Saturdays and French library twice monthly.

Play, songs and stories for young children; writing, grammar, spelling, reading and drama classes for older children.

LES PETITES ETOILES St George’s Hall, Crayford Road, N7 OND 020 7697 8110 lespetitesetoiles.co.uk French – English Bilingual Nursery School. Organic 4-course lunches. 1-5 years.

LITTLE TREES BILINGUAL NURSERY 39 Budd Close, N12 8SQ 020 8446 3838 Mandarin North London bilingual Mandarin-English Nursery.

MARS MONTESSORI BILINGUAL NURSERY Islington Green 020 7704 2805 marsmontessori.com Bilingual Nursery 2 days, 3 days or 5 days a week.

2-5 years.

SPANISH LESSONS Claudio Blanco HVCA, 60 Mayfield Road, N8 9LP 07981 233268 spanishforkids.info enquiries@spanishforkids.co.uk Lessons Spanish lessons for children 3-11 years. Free taster groups.

SPANISH NURSERY & CHILDREN’S CENTRE FOR CULTURE & LANGUAGE Ingestre Road Community Centre, NW5 1UX ( Tufnell Park) 020 7482 3622 thespanishnursery.com Easter Holiday Club April 16, 17 Call or check details online.

Learning & tuition AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING CENTRE 1 Oakwood Parade, Bramley Road, N14 4HY ( Oakwood) 020 8440 8586 afterschoollearningcentre.com Tuition Sessions in English, Reading, Maths and Science tuition focusing on exam success.

4-18 years.

EXPLORE LEARNING Crouch End 020 3375 4245 Finchley 020 8150 2218

Islington 020 3597 7856 New Barnet 020 3375 4248 Palmers Green 020 3597 7858 West Hampstead 020 7993 1309 Enfield 020 3713 9721 explorelearning.co.uk

tutoring for all children. 7+, 11+, GCSEs and A Level. Mock 11+ exams designed to help prepare students sitting 11+ secondary school entrance exams.

Tuition Centres Tailored courses to support children to become confident and engaged learners, providing Maths, English and 11+ tuition to 5-14 years of all abilities. Children attend centres twice a week on a drop-in basis.

Enfield N21 1PP Northwood Hills HA5 2LX Edgware HA8 8DE 01992 651 300 leadersarereaders.co.uk

FLEET TUTORS 0845 644 5452 fleet-tutors.co.uk Tuition Help students reach their potential with private home tutoring.

JADERBERG KRAIS

LEADERS ARE READERS

Tuition English, Maths and Learning to Read programmes. 4+, 5+, 7+ and 11+ preparation, Saturday schools, summer and winter schools. Free assessments and trial lessons on open days. Check online for dates. 3½-11 years.

READING EGGS readingeggs.co.uk

Online Programme Online lessons in literacy skills with fun interactive activities, reading lessons and games.

For children 3-7 years or older Tuition Highgate Advert.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2014 13:09 with Page 1 children struggling reading.

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Highgate 020 7272 8108

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Fun, confidence-building, educational classes in acting, singing and dance.

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clubs and classes 020 8447 4530 jigsaw-arts.co.uk Classes Weekend dance, drama and singing classes with shows and performances.

Two week trial available. 3-18 years.

(PQA) THE PAULINE QUIRKE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS Enfield, Hampstead & Highgate, Muswell Hill, Woodford Green 084567 32022 pqacademy.com Theatre Workshops Weekend performing Arts tuition.

Book a free taster session. Call or visit online to book. 4-18 years.

PERFORM Highbury, Primrose Hill, Hampstead, Belsize Park, St John’s Wood, Barbican, Hackney, Stoke Newington, Woodford Green 0845 400 4000 perform.org.uk/venue enquiries@perform.org.uk

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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.

Performing arts ALL SORTS DRAMA Hampstead, Knightsbridge & Notting Hill 020 8767 5298 allsortsdrama.com Drama Classes Weekly drama classes, holiday courses and drama parties. 4-18 years.

CRAZEE KIDS Jacksons Lane, Archway Road, N6 5AA 020 8444 5333 07958 501919

Term Time Dance, drama, music and art classes tailored to the different age groups. Held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. 3-10 years.

DRAMARAMA STAGE SCHOOL North & North West London 020 8446 0891 dramarama.co.uk Easter Courses April 7-10, 13-17 At South Hampstead High School.

All action fun-packed drama and stunning plays, musicals and street dance. 3-12 years.

Term Time Wide range of Saturday Performing Arts Classes, including drama, dance exams, musical theatre and street dance. Birthday parties also bookable. 3-4 years, 5 & 6 years and 7-12 years.

JIGSAW PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL Camden, Crouch End, Finchley, Enfield, Hendon and Winchmore Hill

The Jungle!

Weekly workshops in drama, dance and singing – through the Jungle to explore tropical rainforests. Free trial sessions available. 4-8 years.

Pirates and Princesses Easter holiday course in drama, dance and singing.. Run down the palace steps to defeat the fiery dragon or set sail for treasure on the high seas. 4-7 years.

Check online for dates and venues.

RAZZAMATAZ THEATRE SCHOOLS Barnet 01923 805846 07788 592171 Hampstead 020 8150 7198 07875 331254 razzamataz.co.uk Drama Classes Musical theatre, dance and drama.

Razz Tots aged 2-3 years. Trial sessions available. 4-18 years.

STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS SCHOOLS Highgate 020 7272 8108 stagecoach.co.uk/highgate highgate@stagecoach.co.uk Theatre Workshops Fun confidence building, educational

classes in acting, singing and dance. After school classes, weekend workshops and holiday clubs. 4-18 years.

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

020 7682 1403 annafiorentini.com Theatre & Film School Drama, singing, dance, film, set and costume design with shows, competitions, annual Oscar Night and holiday schools.

Students get the chance to be considered for professional work. Classes on Saturdays in North London and Hackney, Tuesdays in Bethnal Green, Wednesdays in Docklands and Thursdays in Lewisham.

Fiorentini Weenies for 3-6 years and drama qualifications also available. Check online for ‘taster day’ dates. 4-18 years.

THEATRE TRAIN Held at Copthall School, Pursley Road, NW7 2EP 020 8202 2006 07828 914127 theatretrain.co.uk millhill@theatretrain.co.uk Theatre Workshops Professional training in performing arts – dance, act and sing. Saturday classes.

6-18 years.

Sports AQUA SWIM At Colindale Primary 020 8931 1811 07925 954 144 aquaswim.org Aqua Style Private swimming lessons. Small groups, one to one, babies, children, adults and ladies only swim classes available.

DANNY GRANT SOCCER SCHOOL NW3 & N12 020 8446 0891 dgsoccer.co.uk info@dgsoccer.co.uk Easter Courses April 7-10, 13-17 Non-stop football fun at UCL Academy, NW3 3AQ. 3-12 years.

Term Time Football classes on Saturday mornings for 3-4 years and 5-7 years. Weekly football training sessions for 7-12

The MultiSports Group Change your game

MultiSports Crouch End MultiSports Mill Hill Weekend sports for boys & girls aged 4-16 of all abilities

Tel: 0844 3350450 www.themultisportsgroup.co.uk 18 sports a year – professional coaches – Ofsted registered Little Sporties for 4 & 5 years – Main school for 6 -16 years

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clubs and classes KIDDIKICKS N8, NW1, NW8, N16 020 7937 7965 kiddikicks.co.uk Football Training sessions, courses and parties to encourage participation, improve ball control and motor skills. 18 months to 7 years. years (School Year 3-6). Teams play in The Camden and Regents Park Youth League. New players welcome to join at any time. Sports birthday parties also bookable.

LEE VALLEY ATHLETICS CENTRE 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton, N9 OAR 020 8344 7230 visitleevalley.org.uk

ENJOY – A – BALL

Star Track March 30-April 2 Holiday event to take part in a range of athletics skills. 8-12 years and 6-8 years.

08452 2626 94 enjoy-a-ball.com northlondon@enjoy-a-ball.com Enjoy-a-Ball classes Sports coaching and parties for 3-9 year old in Mill Hill, Finchley, Golders Green and Muswell Hill.

LITTLE KICKERS Mill Hill, Friern, Barnet, Swiss Cottage, Hampstead, Muswell Hill, Golders Green: 020 8201 1084

Physi-ball classes Ball skills and core skills for toddlers 18months to 2 ½ years. Weekly classes in Mill Hill, Finchley and Muswell Hill.

Southgate, New Barnet, Enfield: 020 7684 7969

Enjoy-a-Ball holiday camps Islington, Hackney, Wapping & Wanstead: March 31-April 2, April 7-10 020 8958 2808 Fun, action packed camps during the school littlekickers.co.uk holidays for 3-9 year olds. Different sport Football Skills every day for 5+ years and active games for Jennifer_Muswell Hill 2012Approved 70x55 PT.HR.pdf training for kids.1 02/12/2012 3-4 years, plus arts and crafts for all ages.

18 months-7 years.

Email or check online for holiday dates.

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LONDON SCHOOL OF CAPOEIRA HERANCA Units 1-2 Leeds Place, Tollington Park, N4 3RF ( Finsbury Park) 020 7281 2020 londonschoolofcapoeira.com kids@londonschoolofcapoeira.com Capoeira for Children A capoeira school values quality discipline, health and personal development.

Develop physical abilities through dance, music, self-defence and acrobatics. After school classes. 7-16 years.

MULTI SPORTS Crouch End & Mill Hill 0844 335 0450 themultisportsgroup.co.uk Weekend Sports Take part in a variety of sports activities – 18 sports a year with professional coaches. All abilities welcome. Little Sporties for 4-5 years and Main School for 6-16 years.

POOLSIDE MANOR Finchley, N3 1TD 020 8349 1945 poolsidemanor.com enquiry@poolsidemanor.com Day Camps Multi activity day camps, swimming 17:17 classes and crash courses, after school clubs and training sessions. 3-11 years.

Swimming lessons for babies, toddlers, children and adults.

RUGBY TOTS Finchley N2, Highbury/Islington N7, Crouch End N8, Muswell Hill N10, Cricklewood NW2, Parliament Hill NW5, Queens Park NW6 07754120751 rugbytots.co.uk keith@rugbytots.co.uk Classes Rugby specific play programme designed to build confidence and enhance physical and social skills.

Led by qualified and trained coaches.

Book online. 2-7 years.

SNOZONE UK Milton Keynes snozoneuk.com salesmk@snozoneuk.com Family Lessons Skiing, ice slide and sledging sessions from 3 years old and snowboarding lessons from 7 years old. School holiday Snocamps and children’s birthday parties.

Check online for details.

VICARS MOOR LAWN TENNIS CLUB Sherbrook Gardens, Winchmore Hill, N21 2NU vicarsmoorltc.co.uk

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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

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

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clubs and classes @JW3London /JW3London Finchley Road Finchley Road & Frognal

FAMILY FUN SUNDAYS Join us at JW3 every week for a themed Family Fun Sunday.

With plays, concerts, activities, craft sessions, films and more we’re sure the whole family will have a magnificent time.

Tel: 07754120751 keith@rugbytots.co.uk

Visit www.jw3.org.uk for more information

Reservations for our next FREE Taster Days currently taking place Please visit www.annafiorentini.com or ring 020 7682 1403 for more details.

Fiorentini’s Got Talent Winner, Jermain Jackman, goes on to win The Voice!

The Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School for 3–18 years Based in North London, Hackney, Docklands, Bethnal Green and Lewisham, the award winning Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School for 3–18 year olds offers so much more than the average part-time drama school.

Apart from a weekly time-table of drama, film, dance and singing, all taught by leading industry professionals including casting directors, producers and TV directors, the school also offers: • Professional work via the agency.

Students have appeared in EastEnders, Rev, Top Boy, The Revolting World of Stanley Brown, the British feature Song for Marion and in the West End’s Oliver!, Lion King and Matilda, to name but a few.

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• Young Ambassadors – a chance to event manage and gain valuable business skills.

• Our Performance Troupe which performs in hospitals, homes for the elderly, festivals and at community events.

• Lamda Qualifications in drama which carry UCAS points • Shows at prestigious theatres such as the Hackney Empire and the Shaw Theatre • Competitions including Voice Idol, Stars in Their Eyes and Fiorentini’s Got Talent • Annual Oscar Nights • Parents’ Forums • Master classes including stagecraft, hair & make-up, stage combat and presenting • Holiday schools

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Drama, Singing, Dance, Film, Set & Costume Design for ages 3–18 Saturdays in North London & Hackney Tuesdays in Bethnal Green Wednesdays in Docklands Thursdays in Lewisham

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THEATRE FILM SCHOOL Contact us to book your free no obligation Taster Day. Hurry – Limited Places!

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clubs and classes Tennis Community Open Day Saturday 18th April (12-4.30pm) Free family event, no need to book.

Free adult, junior and munchkins (2+) tennis taster clinics all afternoon for all ages and abilities. Fun afternoon activities with BBQ from 1pm. Also weekly clinics and holiday camps for children. Visit the website for more details.

Theatre workshops ARTS DEPOT Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N12 OGA ( West Finchley & Woodside Park) 020 8369 5454 artsdepot.co.uk Arts Depot Mini & Junior Performers Weekly classes in drama, movement, games and performances. 5-12 years.

Arts Depot Messy Play Weekly messy play activities.

10 months-3 years.

PLEASANCE THEATRE Carpenters Mews, North Road, N7 9EF ( Caledonian Road) 020 7619 6868 pleasance.co.uk Young Pleasance Theatre experiences for young people in the local community with workshops, projects and performances.

UNICORN THEATRE 147 Tooley Street, SE1 2HZ ( London Bridge) 020 7645 0560 unicorntheatre.com Up Club+ April 4 Easter activities after the show with a possible visit from the Velveteen Rabbit.

Cost £4.

Up Club+ April 25 Cream tea and bunny craft session. Book with theatre ticket. Cost £8 or £5.

Toddlers & babies COLOURSTRINGS Muswell Hill, Highgate, Stoke Newington 020 8444 9435 nlcolourstrings.co.uk Music Kindergarten Active fun, musical learning for babies, toddlers and children, based on traditional and classical music. Professional musicians and specialists. Small age related classes where every child is treated as an individual.

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. Build self confidence, creativity and communication. 6 months-7 years.

DIDDI DANCE Crouch End, Highgate, Islington, Muswell Hill, Highbury, Swiss Cottage, North Finchley, Hampstead and West Hampstead.

Charlene 07892 711162. diddidance.com Classes Rhythm, moves and funky dance classes at various locations for pre-school children.

Kiddikicks Kiddikicks will keep your player match fit with their new Futsal-style Match Play training for players aged 7 to 10 years in Regents Park and London Fields this April through to August. They guarantee to improve players’ ball-control in time for the start of the new football season in September 2015. These sessions are for all boys and girls who are used to playing matches and want to develop their ball control and composure on the ball using a Futsal based approach in an outdoor environment. Bookings can be made online www.kiddikicks.co.uk or by calling 0207 937 7965. Enquiries info@kiddikicks.co.uk

Holiday Camps

JW3 341-351 Finchley Road, NW3 6ET ( Finchley Road) 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk info@jw3.org.uk

Easter Eggstravaganza!

Keep your kids active during the school holidays at a Fit For Sport activity camp, with plenty of fun sports, games and activities for kids aged 3 - 12.

PM Playgroup March 17, 24 Songs, games, chat and activities.

Under 2 years. Cost £2-£4.

The Babybabble Mornings March 17, 24 Parenting tips for mums and new babies.

Cost £5-£10.

AM Playgroup March 19, 26 Drop-in sessions for parents and under 2s. £2-£4.

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Football training for under 5s who are nuts about football Get your midfield dynamo enjoying super-skills, fun & exercise

Prices start from just £3 per hour.

Monday 30th March to Friday 10th April BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW: “a journey to an active life”

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Hi kids, parents, grandparents, teachers – and book lovers everywhere! I’m Ed and here is my Spring book selection for you to enjoy. The books are all available online and from good bookstores.

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

My Hamster is a Detective

by Dave Lowe (Templar £5.99)

Ed says: ‘Ben is hoping to have an adventure with his genius hamster Stinky.

The Tenacious Two don’t have to wait long for a mystery to solve when Delilah the kitten is cat-napped – and a neighbour’s cat also disappears. But will the ransom notes hold the clues the detective duo need and will they be able to carry out their cunning plan without their secret that Stinky can talk being discovered?

‘This is the latest hilarious story about Ben and Stinky. It is entertaining from start to finish and is complemented by amusing illustrations.’

The No 1 Car Spotter Goes to School

by Atinuke (Walker Books £4.99)

Ed says: ‘No 1 learns a lot from life around him in the African bush and especially from his grandfather.

When he and his best friend Coca-Cola meet a young American boy they realise how different their lives are. No 1 dreams of going to school and is thrilled when the opportunity arises but he now has much

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less time with his grandfather – and some things he can only learn from his grandfather, sitting under the iroko tree.

‘This is a delightful book about a charming character, with super illustrations. It is a gently humorous story, itself illustrating the power of story-telling.’

For ages 7 years PLUS

7+

Cakes in Space

by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre (Oxford £8.99)

Ed says: ‘Astra is travelling through space to her family’s new home in Nova Mundi, so far from Earth that it will take them 199 years to get there. The idea that the Nom-O-Tron Food Synthesizer can create any food is rather appealing to Astra. But when Astra asks for the most amazing cake ever, so delicious that it’s scary, she doesn’t realise how scary life could become. Can she and her robot friend Pilbeam save the spaceship from complete destruction by so many cakey fiends?

‘This is an exciting book with super characters that will delight boys and girls alike. It is a real page-turner with fantastic illustrations throughout.’

A Whisper of Wolves

by Kris Humphrey (Stripes £5.99)

Ed says: ‘A long time has passed since the kingdom of Meridina was invaded by the evil Narlaw but it seems that these sinister beings are approaching.

Only the guardians of the wild, the Whisperers and their animal companions, have any hope of defending the realm. Will Alice and her wolf friend Storm be able to protect Meridina with the help of the other Whisperers before time runs out?

‘This is a brilliant story – mysterious and atmospheric with fantastic characters. It is the first of a new series so look out for the next Guardians of the Wild book.’

The winner of Ed’s New Year Competition was William Nawn.

Congratulations William!

Ed’s Reading Room is part of www.edontheweb.com, a DTI awardwinning website. It was created by Maggie Humphreys, a teacher of more than 25 years, and Les Snowdon, who together are authors of several books on fitness walking and healthy eating.

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

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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.

Easter Holiday Activities & Workshops (More holiday events under Theatres & Museums)

ESTORICK COLLECTION OF MODERN ITALIAN ART

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM Lambeth Road, SE1 6HZ ( Waterloo) iwm.org.uk Design a 1940s Scarf March 28-April 12 Art workshop inspired by the Fashion on the Ration exhibition. 11+ years.

LAUDERDALE HOUSE

39a Canonbury Square, N1 2AN ( Highbury & Islington) 020 7704 9522 estorickcollection.com

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

Futurist Easter Bonnets April 1 Easter bonnet workshop with a futurist twist – exploding eggs and speeding rabbits! All ages. Cost £5/£3.50.

Egg Decorating, Treasure Hunt and The Great Egg Roll April 5 Create and decorate an egg; compete for prizes in the Great Egg Roll and take part in the Treasure Hunt in the park. Meet at the back of the house near the café.

Limited places. 11am start. Accompanied children. Cost £7 per child.

FENTON HOUSE Windmill Hill, NW3 6RT 020 7435 3471 nationaltrust.org.uk Cadbury Easter Egg Trail April 3-6 Easter trail around the garden and egg and spoon race on Easter Monday.

Cost £3.

HANDEL HOUSE MUSEUM 25 Brook Street, W1K 4HB ( Bond Street) 020 7495 1685 handelhouse.org Easter Trail April 5 Family fun with an interactive trail around the building leading to a chocolate surprise. Admission £6.50/children free.

KEATS HOUSE Keats Grove, NW3 2RR ( Hampstead Heath) 020 7332 3868 cityoflondon.gov.uk/keats-house Spring April 19 Poems, feather decorations and an Easter Egg Hunt to celebrate Spring. Free drop-in sessions.

KENWOOD HOUSE Hampstead Lane, NW3 7JR (Hampstead Heath ) 020 8348 1286 englishheritage.org.uk Story Telling Sundays March 29 Find out about the lives of the people in the paintings with interactive story telling sessions. Limited places. 3+ years. Free.

NATIONAL GALLERY Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN ( Charing Cross) 020 7747 2885 nationalgallery.org.uk

Estorick collection of modern Italian art.

Spring Surprise!

March 29, 30, 31, Drop-in holiday art activities based on the symbols of Spring found in the gallery.

Materials provided. Free.

SUTTON HOUSE NATIONAL TRUST 2 & 4 Homerton High St, Hackney E9 6JQ ( Bethnal Green) 020 8986 2264 nationaltrust.org.uk Cadburys Easter Egg Trail March 29, April 1-6, 8-12 Find all the answers on the clue sheet and win a Cadburys Egghead. Cost £1.50/ family (2+2) £6.

TOTTENHAM MARSHES Watermead Way, Tottenham N17 OXD (Tottenham Hale ) 08456 770 600 visitleevalley.org.uk Top Dog April 11 Dog handling training course with individual advice in control management.

Free.

Cinema HACKNEY PICTUREHOUSE 270 Mare Street, E8 1HE 0871 902 5734 ( Hackney Central) picturehouses.co.uk/hackney Kids’ Club Every Saturday with family-friendly films, events and regular competitions.

3-12 years. Membership £4 per year.

Tickets £1.50 for members/£3.50 for non-members.

JW3 CINEMA 341-351 Finchley Road, NW3 6ET ( Finchley Road) 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk info@jw3.org.uk Paddington March 22 A bear finds himself lost and alone at Paddington Station. Cost £2.50-£5.

The Prince of Egypt March 29 Animation. Cost £2.50-£5.

RIO CINEMA 107 Kingsland High Street, E8 6LJ (Dalston Kingsland )

020 7241 9410 riocinema.org.uk Children’s Films Saturday Morning Picture Club and Tuesday afternoon Playcentre Matinees.

Free membership. Cost children £2.50/ accompanying adult £3.50.

VUE ISLINGTON Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, N12 OGL myvue.com Swan Lake March 17, 22 Live screening from the Royal Opera House.

Museums & Exhibitions BANK OF ENGLAND MUSEUM Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH ( Bank) 020 7601 5545 bankofengland.co.uk Flora and Fauna From March 23 Exhibition on plants and animals connected with the Bank.

EGGstraordinary Fun! March 30-April 2, April 7-10 Easter hunts with chocolate egg prizes.

Museums at Night May 15 Enjoy an evening visit with displays and presentations. 5.30-9.30pm.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HOUSE 36 Craven Street, WC2N 5NF ( Charing Cross) 020 7839 2013 benjaminfranklinhouse.org Go Fly a Kite!

April 7, 14 Learn about the science of kite-flying and design and build a kite to take home.

7-11 years. Book in advance. Free but donations welcome.

BRITISH MUSEUM Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG ( Tottenham Court Road)

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places to go museums • exhibitions • theatres • concerts 020 7323 8000 britishmuseum.org Indigenous Australia: enduring civilisation From April 23 Exhibition charting the relationships Indigenous Australians have with the natural world and how they respond to changing historical circumstances, including a collection of Aboriginal art and craft displays. Cost £10/children free.

BRITISH POSTAL MUSEUM & ARCHIVE Freeling House, Phoenix Place WC1X ODL ( Chancery Lane) 020 7239 2570 postalheritage.org.uk Guided Tour April 8 Behind the scenes tour of the postal services archive. Limited places. Booking required. 7+ years. £2 donation.

CARTOON MUSEUM 35 Little Russell St, WC1A 2HH ( Tottenham Ct Road) 020 7580 8155 cartoonmuseum.org Spring Cartoon Family Fair March 28 Games, cartooning and workshops.

Free family event. Booking essential.

FOUNDLING MUSEUM

The Imaginary Menagerie March 28 Create an animal artwork inspired by the natural world. Drop-in event. Free.

LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 7BB ( Covent Garden) 020 7565 7299 ltmuseum.co.uk Family Station Discover the history of London’s transport network with various hands-on activities.

3-12 years. Annual ticket £15/children free.

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MUSEUM OF LONDON 150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN ( St Paul’s) 020 7001 9844 museumoflondon.org.uk Sherlock’s Night Owls Sleepover March 21 Become a detective in an after hours event to solve puzzles and unravel mysteries. 7-11 years. Cost £52.

Digital Creating March 29 Use digital technology to explore London’s history. Tickets allocated on arrival. 7+ years. Free.

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

40 Brunswick Square, WC1N 1AZ ( Russell Square) 020 7841 3600 foundlingmuseum.org.uk

Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD ( South Kensington) 020 7942 5000 nhm.ac.uk

Instrument Parade April 25 Free drop-in events to make musical instruments for Band Day inspired by the ‘Foundlings at War: Military Bands display.

Sensational Butterflies April 2-September 13 Visit the tropical butterfly house with hundreds of free-flying butterflies. Cost £4.95/family £16.95/under 4 years free.

GEFFRYE MUSEUM Kingsland Road, E2 8EA ( Old Street or Hoxton 020 7739 9893 geffrye-museum.org.uk

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Homes of the Homeless: Seeking Shelter in Victorian London March 24-July 12 Places and spaces the poor inhabited in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in an exhibition with paintings, objects and diaries. Cost £5/£3.

Gardens Galore! Easter Holiday Activities April 7-10 Celebrate the Spring opening of the gardens with special workshops and the launch of the new garden activity cart.

5-16 years. Free.

Nursery Rhyme Time April 7-10 Enjoy springtime in homes and gardens through stories, songs and craft activities.

GRANT MUSEUM OF ZOOLOGY Rockefeller Building, University College London, 21 University Street, WC1E 6DE ( Euston Square) 020 3108 2052 ucl.ac.uk Fossil Forage March 21 Hands-on activities to look and sieve for fossils. Drop-in event. Free.

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Coral Reefs March 27-September 13 Explore life beneath the waves with corals, fish and fossils. Cost £12.60/£6.30.

ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS Burlington House, W1J OBD ( Green Park) 020 7300 8000 royalacademy.org.uk Collage College March 15 Free drop-in workshop.

Tomorrow’s World April 12 Construct a house of your dreams using different printing techniques. Family workshop. Free drop-in event.

ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM Grahame Park Way, NW9 5LL ( Colindale) 020 8205 2266 rafmuseum.org.uk First World War Airfix Make and Take March 28-April 3 Airfix workshops. Materials supplied.

7+ years. Cost from £3 per kit.

Knit for Britain from Above April 4-8 Knitting and crochet events. All materials supplied. Free.

Sir Alan Cobham’s Flying Circus April 9-10 Story telling events.

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Easter holiday activities at the Geffrye Museum

First World War in the Air Current exhibition with letters, uniforms and aircraft on display.

Yeh Shen March 15 An enchanting tale of a young orphaned girl, a magical fish, a nasty stepmother and sister, and a lost shoe. 6+ years.

Cost £7.

V&A MUSEUM Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL ( South Kensington) 020 7942 2000 vam.ac.uk

Handa’s Surprise March 22 Handa journeys to the next village to see her best friend Akeyo and takes seven delicious fruits as a surprise.

Puppets, live music and audience participation. 2-6 years. Cost £7.

Holiday Activities April 3-12 Performance workshops and digital activities. Free drop-in events. 3+ years.

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs March 29 Flinn discovers a pirate hiding in the school supply closet and so starts a real pirate adventure with live music, puppetry and dastardly dinosaurs!

4+ years. Cost £10.

V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9PA ( Bethnal Green) 020 8983 5200 museumofchildhood.org.uk Paper Houses March 28-April 10 Drop-in activities to play with paper. Free.

Small Stories March 30-April 3 Workshops with David Lucas – How to turn ideas into stories and turn stories into books. Booking required. 5-12 years.

Cost £5.

The Amazing Bubble Man March 31 A unique show with bubble art, magic, science and audience participation.

4+ years. Cost £12/£10.

Shh…Bang!

April 12 Quiet and Loud live next door to each other but can they listen to each other?

Dance theatre with boings, splashes, bangs and swooshes. 3+ years. Cost £7.

Paper Light House March 30-April 3 Workshop with illustrator Frances Barry.

Booking required. 5-12 years. Cost £5.

St George’s Day April 25 English folk music, arts and crafts and Brass Band and Choir performances. Free.

The Alice Look May 2-November 1 Exhibition to mark the 150th anniversary of the first publication of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ with photographs, rare editions and illustrations.

Red Riding Hood April 19 Popular tale with a new twist – puppet theatre and original music. 4+ years.

Cost £7.

A Real Fairy Story April 26 Miss Amelia Buttersnap needs to photograph a fairy for her book and ends up in fairyland with the help of her wise cat. Shadow puppets and magic. 3+ years. Cost £7/£4.

Theatre Shows & Concerts ARTS DEPOT Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N12 OGA ( West Finchley & Woodside Park) 020 8369 5454 artsdepot.co.uk

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theatres • concerts • nct places to go Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure June 6-7 Book in advance and join the entire crew of the Octonauts live on stage for the very first time in an action-packed musical interactive show. Cost £13.50-£15.50/£54 family ticket for 4 top price seats.

JACKSONS LANE 269A Archway Road, N6 5AA ( Highgate) 020 8341 4421 jacksonslane.org.uk

‘Mrs McMoon’s Tea Party’ at the Arts Depot

The Ugly Duckling May 3 Hans Christian Andersen’s familiar tale about a duckling who looks for happier times beyond the farm gates. 5+ years.

Cost £7.

Varmints May 9 Hip hop dance theatre in a tale about one small creature’s struggle to preserve a world in danger of being lost forever.

7+ years. Cost £10.

Mrs McMoon’s Tea Party May 10 Mischief, surprise and laughter in Mrs McMoon’s cosy living room. 3-8 years.

Cost £7.

BARBICAN CENTRE Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS ( Barbican) 020 7638 4141 barbican.org.uk Giants Are Small and the New York Philharmonic – Petrushka April 19 Young People’s Concert with puppets, dancers, video animation and full orchestra. Look out for free performances and family activities. Cost £20/£10.

DUGDALE CENTRE Thomas Hardy House, 39 London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS (Enfield Town ) 020 8807 6680 enfield.gov.uk/millfield Pinocchio – Easter Panto March 25-April 12 Find out if Pinocchio becomes a real boy, if the Cricket helps Pinocchio to safety and if the Fox and Cat spoil the story! Lots of audience participation, song, dance and puppets in the Easter Panto. Cost £12.50/online £11.50/family £42/£38.

HACKNEY EMPIRE 291 Mare Street, E8 1EJ (Hackney Central ) 020 8985 2424 hackneyempire.co.uk Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom April 1-2 Games, songs and laughter in the Little Kingdom with Ben the Elf, Holly the Fairy Princess and Gaston the Ladybird. Ben and Holly help Gaston clean up his cave, go on a trip with tooth fairy Nanny Plum and plan a surprise party for King Thistle.

Cost £13.50-£15.50/£54 family ticket for 4 top price seats.

Monkey March 29 The comic adventures of a superhero written by Michael Rosen with puppets and music. 4+ years. Cost £8.95.

The Journey Home April 19 Polar Bear goes in search of a new home when the ice starts melting. 3+ years.

Cost £8.95.

Snail and the Whale April 25, 26 Story telling, music and lots of laughs.

3+ years. Cost £8.95.

Rapunzel May 10 New production of the classic fairytale.

2-7 years. Cost £8.95.

LAUDERDALE HOUSE Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG ( Archway) 020 8348 8716 lauderdalehouse.co.uk Two, Four, Six, Eight March 21 Fun with numbers. 2-7 years. Cost £4.50.

Cecil’s Starlight Safari March 28 Story telling music show with balloons.

0-7 years. Cost £4.50.

audience follow the story with shortened versions of the music.

3+ years. Cost £8-£25.

Snow White April 23-26 London Children’s Ballet based on the fairy tale and performed by dancers aged 9-16 years. Cost £14-£55. 3+ years.

UNICORN THEATRE 147 Tooley Street, SE1 2HZ ( London Bridge) 020 7645 0560 unicorntheatre.com The Caucasian Chalk Circle Until March 21 A time of terror followed by a time of peace. 11+ years. Cost £13/£10.

The Chair March 20-April 12 Hear tales of ghosts, fortunes found and lost, myths, rumours and rum from Cardiff’s cheapest barbers. 7+ years.

Cost £16/£10.

The Velveteen Rabbit March 28-April 26 A very shy toy rabbit who longs to become real and loved. Return of the hit show for 4+ years. Cost £16/£10. 20% discount for families for 4 tickets.

Planeta Ka May 7-June 4 A chance for very young children to discover a new environment with sounds, textures and visual effects. Bring an animal soft toy to pre-show drop-in play workshops in the foyer. 1-3 years. Older children not allowed. Cost £10 includes two adults per child. Workshops £4.

WYLLYOTTS THEATRE Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 2HN (Potters Bar ) 01707 645005 hertsmereleisure.co.uk/wyllyotts-theatre

Suddenly!

April 18 A traditional tale with a new twist.

2-7 years. Cost £4.50.

There’s a Monster in my Piano April 16 Puppets, clowning, animation, and a very highly strung monster making munching noises inside the piano. 4+ years. Cost £6.

Little Red Riding Hood and Friends May 2 Familiar stories and lots of audience participation. 2-7 years.

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MILLFIELD ARTS CENTRE Silver Street, Edmonton, N18 1PJ (Silver Street ) 020 8807 6680 enfield.gov.uk/millfield Merlin, The Sword in the Stone April 4 Adventures of Arthur, a young squire destined to become King. Guided

by Merlin, he has many adventures culminating in him successfully pulling the sword from the stone and unwittingly fulfilling the legend’s prophecy. Beautiful costumes, puppets and a sing along and a chance to participate. 5+ years. Cost £8/ online £7.

PEACOCK THEATRE Portugal Street, WC2A 2HT ( Holborn) 0844 412 4322 sadlerswells.com My First Ballet: Swan Lake April 2-12 English National Ballet and English National Ballet School in My First Ballet series featuring a narrator to help the

BARNET, ENFIELD HARINGEY, TOTTENHAM BRANCHES nct.org.uk/branches/enfield nct.org.uk/courses bookings5b@nct.org.uk Introducing Solid Foods Workshop March 16 Ref C1499 Crouch End. Waterbirth Workshop March 15 Ref C1374 Crouch End.

British Red Cross First Aid Course March 28 Held at Project Me, Crouch End, N8. Learn vital first aid skills. Suitable for parents and carers of babies and pre-school children, covering CPR, choking and burns. Contact firstaid@haringeynct.org.

Cost £40/couple £70.

Weekly Events NCTea@Blend N8 Padres y Bebés @Blend, N8 NCT Stay and Play@MyCreche, N8 NCTea@Delicia,N2 NCT@The Pavilion Café, N22 Running Late@Pond Square, N6 NCTea@Pickled Pepper Books, N8 Bumps and Babies@The Woodman, N6 Dad’s Story Time and Coffee morning @ Pickled Pepper Books, N8 Monthly Events Mamás & Bebés@Café 55, N8 Startup Mums at various locations, N8 Book Club@The Bull, N6 Lone Parents Private lone parent facebook group to provide support and friendship.

Non-NCT members also welcome.

Email comms@haringeynct.org Volunteer Vacancies PSA Link Muswell Hill and Alexandra Palace Local contact.

ISLINGTON & HACKNEY BRANCH nct.org.uk/islington nct.org.uk/courses Contact Caroline: bookings5d@nct.org.uk coordinator.islington@nct.org.uk Waterbirth April 17 Workshop in N1, suitable for due dates May – July. Booking required.

Bumps Plus Nights Informal evenings held on the first Monday of the month at 8pm at The Canonbury, 21 Canonbury Place, N1 2NS. Aimed at parents who want to get to know other Islington parents. Come on your own or with a friend. Contact coordinator.islington@nct.org.uk for more information.

Baby & Child First Aid Course Morning and afternoon sessions held every two months. Email firstaid. islington@nct.org.uk to book a place.

First Thousand Days & Beyond Coffee mornings on third Tuesdays at Full of Beans Café, aimed at parents and parents to be. Held at toddler friendly venues. Contact coordinator.islington@ nct.org.uk for dates and venues.

Homebirth Support March 29, April 26 Meet on the last Sunday of every month.

Email homebirth_hinct@yahoo.co.uk

HARINGEY BRANCH nct.org.uk/haringey parentsupport@haringeynct.org bookings5b@nct.org.uk Waterbirth Workshop March 15 Crouch End. Nearly New Sale March 21 Held at Union Church, Weston Park, N8.

Limited sellers places. Check website for booking details.

‘Yeh Shen’ at the Arts Depot

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places to go nct • local events 020 8369 5454 artsdepot.co.uk Sunday Buzz March 15, April 19, May 10 Musical sessions on Sundays. Free.

THE BULL THEATRE 68 High Street, EN5 5SJ ( High Barnet) 020 8441 5010 thebulltheatre.com Alice in Wonderland Easter Pantomime. Check online for ticket information.

‘The Ugly Duckling’ at the Arts Depot

Twins Group Monday morning meetings at St Andrew’s Church, Barnsbury. Email twins_inct@ yahoo.co.uk

TOTTENHAM BRANCH nct.org.uk/branches/tottenham Nearly New Sale April 25 Held at Harris Primary Academy, Philip Lane, N15 4AB. 11am to 12.30pm.

10.45am entry for NCT members. Good quality second hand baby and pre-schooler clothes, toys and equipment at bargain prices. Also tea, coffee and cakes for sale.

For more details check online or contact nearlynewsale@tottenhamnct.org.uk Easter Egg Hunt To take place in April – more details can be found online.

Local Events Barnet ARTS DEPOT Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N12 OGA ( West Finchley & Woodside Park)

BRENT CROSS SHOPPING CENTRE Hendon, NW4 3FP ( Hendon Central) 020 8202 8095 brentcross.co.uk Peter Rabbit Storytime March 29 Storytime sessions led by a narrator.

Free tickets to book online.

Camden BRITISH LIBRARY 96 Euston Road, NW1 2DB ( Kings Cross) 01937 546546 bl.uk Magna Carta: Law, Liberty, Legacy March 13-September 1 Exhibition to mark the 800th anniversary of the world famous document, Magna Carta with manuscripts, paintings, statues, royal relics and two of the four original 1215 Magna Carta documents. Also public events, conferences and a learning programme for schools to accompany this exhibition. Entry £12/students £5/under 18s free.

Family Trails Free trails packed with fun facts, exploration games and drawing activities to take you on a journey of discovery

across the British Library to uncover a 6ft tall atlas, a library built by a king and an optical illusion made of books! Hard copies in the library or PDF online access.

THE COCKPIT Gateforth Street, NW8 8EH 020 7258 2925 thecockpit.org.uk Blanchard’s Balloon March 28 Follow the unusual and fascinating lives of Sophie and Jean-Pierre Blanchard who pioneered the hot air balloon. Family show based on a true story. Cost £7/family (4) £24.

Discounts available for local residents and schools.

The Emperor and the Nightingale April 25 The Emperor loves to hear the Nightingale sing. Audience participation to make silly and amazing sounds, take part in the story and possibly win a prize. Cost £7/ family (4) £24. Discounts available for local residents and schools.

LAUDERDALE HOUSE Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG ( Archway) 020 8348 8716 lauderdalehouse.co.uk Sunday Morning Concerts March 29, April 26 Classical concerts with young musicians. Children welcome.

Cost £7/children £1.

Drawing and Painting Weekly classes on skills and techniques with an informal viewing for friends and family at the end of term. Cost £120 per term. 5-12 years.

Enfield FORTY HALL FARM Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 9HA (M25/J25) 08456 122122 capelmanorgardens.co.uk Lambing Weekend March 21, 22 Entertainment and craft activities. Meet newborn lambs and feed the animals.

Cost £4/£2/3 years and under free.

Hackney HACKNEY CITY FARM 1a Goldsmiths Row, E2 8QA ( Bethnal Green) 020 7729 6381 hackneycityfarm.co.uk lemonartlab.com Michelangelo April 18 Learn about the great artist. Mix paints using natural pigments and paint on the ceiling!

HACKNEY EMPIRE 291 Mare Street, E8 1EJ (Hackney Central) 020 8985 2424 hackneyempire.co.uk Run Hackney May 10 Half marathon to raise funds for the theatre. £25 registration fee.

Pinocchio Easter Panto at the Dugdale Centre

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SUTTON HOUSE MUSIC SOCIETY Held at Sutton House, 2 & 4 Homerton High St, Hackney E9 6JQ ( Hackney Central) 07505 609757 shms.org.uk/index.html info@shms.org.uk Concerts March 22, April 19, May 10 Classical concerts not necessarily aimed at children, but children are welcome to attend. 5+ years. Cost £12/free for under 26 years and those with disabilities + carers.

SUTTON HOUSE NATIONAL TRUST 2 & 4 Homerton High St, Hackney E9 6JQ ( Bethnal Green) 020 8986 2264 nationaltrust.org.uk Manic Mechanics Big Day Out March 29 Visit the Breakers Yard with 2-storey caravan and mini palace interior, and play with the Mechanic’s toolbox full of stories, fancy dress and toys. Free entry.

Free Big Day Out April 26 Costumes, games and arts and crafts.

Free entry.

Haringey ALEXANDRA PALACE Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY ( Wood Green) 020 8365 2121 alexandrapalace.com London Festival of Railway Modelling March 28-29 Model circuits and demonstrations.

Cost on the door £12/£6/family £36.

BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE Town Hall Approach Road, N15 4RX ( Seven Sisters) 020 8365 5450 berniegrantcentre.co.uk Transitions Dance – Triple Bill March 20 Contemporary dance from Trinity Laban.

Cost £15.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee April 16-25 Musical from Mountview Academy.

Cost £10.

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local events • special events • further afield places to go CHELSEA PHYSIC GARDEN 66 Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HS ( Sloane Square) 020 7352 5646 chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk Chocolate Tuesdays April 7 Family workshops. Pre-booking and payment required. 7+ years. Entrance £11.90/£9.90/£8.60/£6.60 depending on full or half day attendance.

A Passion for Plants April 8 6+ years.

‘The Emperor and the Nightingale’ at the Cockpit Theatre

Islington ISLINGTON MUSEUM 245 St John Street, EC1V 4NB ( Angel) 020 7527 2837 islington.gov.uk Art Workshops March 23, April 20, May 11 Listen to stories and take part in craft activities. Booking may be required.

Accompanied under 5 years. Free.

Pop it in the Post From March 28 Family-friendly exhibition celebrating letter writing, pillar boxes and the world’s first adhesive stamp, the Penny Black.

SADLER’S WELLS & LILIAN BAYLIS STUDIO Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TN ( Angel) 0844 412 4300 sadlerswells.com Family Weekend April 3, 4 Annual festival with performances, post-show discussions, workshops and games.

THE N1 CENTRE 21 Parkfield Street, Islington, N1 OPS ( Angel) Spring Market March 30-April 5 A variety of stalls.

Special Events BROXBOURNE RIVERSIDE MOORINGS Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6LX (Broxbourne ) 01992 462 085 visitleevalley.org.uk leevalleyboats.co.uk Mother’s Day Lunch Cruise March 15 Three hour river cruise. Cost £26/£13.

CABBAGES & FROCKS MARKET St Marylebone Parish Church Grounds, Marylebone High Street, W1U 5BA cabbagesandfrocks.co.uk Dog Day Afternoon April 25 Fashion and food stalls, pet accessories and competitions. Free admission.

Celebrate Spectacular Seeds April 9 6+ years.

HAMPSTEAD HEATH ( Kentish Town/Hampstead) 020 7332 3322 cityoflondon.gov.uk/hampstead Rookie Rangers Wildlife Club March 22, April 8, 15 Nature adventures. 8-12 years.

Booking required at the Education Centre 020 7482 7073.

Heath Fair April 3-6 Mammal Mania at the Zoo April 9 Golders Hill Park Zoo. Drop-in family event to learn about mammals and take part in craft activities.

Egg-ceptional Eggs April 14 Secret Garden, Parliament Hill. Drop-in family event to learn about eggs with experiments and activities.

Feathers, Beaks and Webbed Feet at the Zoo April 16 Golders Hill Park Zoo. Family craft activities.

LEE VALLEY WHITE WATER CENTRE Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN9 1AB (Waltham Cross ) 08456 770 606 visitleevalley.org.uk Canoe Slalom UK Championships April 3-5 Watch experts battle the rapids. Try taster canoe sessions at the end of the day.

Entry charges apply.

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March 27 Brain tumour research fundraising event. Register online for information and resources to help with fundraising.

May 14-16 After hours cultural events at museums and galleries including The Bank of England, William Morris Gallery and Royal Air Force Museum.

Festivals BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK britishscienceassociation.org britishscienceweek.org March 13-22 Science, technology, engineering and maths events around the country.

CITY READ LONDON cityread.london April 2015 Annual literature event bringing reading to life. During the month of April events, screenings and activities are organised by the London Boroughs around a chosen book title.

COVENT GARDEN PUPPET FESTIVAL St Paul’s Church Garden, Bedford Street, WC2 9ED ( Covent Garden/Leicester Square) T: 020 8800 6665 alternativearts.co.uk May Fayre & Puppet Festival May 10 Annual festival held in the garden of the actor’s church, near the spot where Samuel Pepys first saw Mr Punch in May 1662. Procession at 11am and puppet shows from 12.30pm. Free admission.

NATIONAL LEARN TO PLAY DAY learntoplayday.com March 21 Have a go at making music.

Free lessons by qualified teachers in a range of instruments with fun events organised around the day in many musical instruments shops and other venues across the country.

ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL london.gov.uk/events March 15 Celebrate the day from noon to 6pm in Trafalgar Square with Irish music, dance, food market and activities. Free event.

Further Afield DESIGN MUSEUM 28 Shad Thames, SE1 2YD ( London Bridge) 020 7403 6933 designmuseum.org Fashion, Power, Play March 29 Drop-in sessions to create fashion accessories inspired by the Women Fashion Power exhibition. 5-11 years.

Entrance £13/£6/free for under 6 years.

ROYAL MUSEUMS GREENWICH National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory, The Queens House SE10 9NF (DLR Cutty Sark) 020 8858 4422 rmg.co.uk Cutty Sark – Toddler Time March 18, 25 Songs, stories and play for young sailors 4 years and under. Admission price £13.50/£7 (5-15 years)/family (1+2) £24/ family (2+2) £35.

National Maritime Museum – Ahoy!

From March Opening of a new gallery dedicated to younger visitors under 7 years. Free entry.

National Maritime Museum – Think Space Lectures March 26 Research and developments in astrophysics. No previous knowledge necessary. 11+ years. Cost £6.

ROYAL ALBERT HALL Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP ( South Kensington) 0845 401 5045 royalalberthall.com Storytelling and Music Sessions March 18, 25, April 1, 15, 22, May 13 Music, movement and stories for babies and toddlers. 0-4 years.

Cost £4 per child.

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE Covent Garden, WC2E 9DD ( Covent Garden) 020 7304 4000 roh.org.uk Family Sundays April 19 Family event with creative activities, make-up sessions, informal performances and tours. Booking required. 6+ years.

Cost £5/£3.

28 MAR – 26 APR

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT Tickets: £10 - £16

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Family shows almost every weekend including…

Sun 29 Mar

Captain Flinn & the Pirate Dinosaurs Swashbuckling fun for the Easter Holiday Tue 31 Mar

The Amazing Bubbleman

Catch the international hit show this Easter Fri 22 – Sun 24 May

Dogs Don’t Do Ballet

A half term treat by Ballet Black Fri 19 – Sun 21 Jun

Aliens Love Underpants Intergalactic pant-tastic fun Fri 24 – Sun 26 Jun

The 3 Little Pigs

A big bad musical for ages 3+

Booking: artsdepot.co.uk // 020 8369 5454 No booking fees

EGGstraordinary Fun!

Family Weekend Aracaladanza

Saturday 4 April

30 March–2 April and 7–10 April 10:00am–4.30pm

Free admission

Constelaciones

Follow the trail to find the chicks and egg hidden in the museum. You can then decorate your own Easter animal finger puppet to take home. There is a chocolate egg for every child.

Sadler’s Wells Theatre sadlerswells.com 0844 412 4300 Angel

10:00am–5:00pm Share your experience Monday to Friday. @boemuseum Closed weekends and Bank Holidays. Entrance T: 020 7601 5545 in Bartholomew Lane, London EC2R 8AH www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum