Families North London Issue 114

Issue 114 May/June 2015

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North London

Spring into summer

Health & Happiness Clubs & Classes Places to Go

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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.

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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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Contents Issue 114 | May/June 2015 | Families North London

This Issue

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4 School Open Days 7 Wellbeing 12 How to Survive a Sleepover Party

Regular Features 8 Clubs & Classes

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14 Ed’s Reading Room 15 Places to Go

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Welcome

to our May/June Issue. As we look forward to a hopefully glorious summer ahead we hope you enjoy the magazine and all its features.

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The Ice Queen Summer holiday fun for 4–7s Put on a fantastic show at our fun-packed drama, dance and singing courses and have the coolest summer ever!

Call 0845 400 1274 or visit perform.org.uk/icequeen

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School Open Days

Grammar school/ Academy Girls 11-18 years.

Open Days May 20, June 3 Open days are held every term.

Register online. Individual tours can also be arranged.

July Open Day Talks, tours and information packs.

Check online for confirmed date.

GRANGE PARK PREPARATORY SCHOOL

HIGHGATE SCHOOL North Road, N6 4AY 020 8340 1524 (Senior) highgateschool.org.uk

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

Coeducational school Pre-Prep, Junior and Senior Schools 3-18 years.

Small Independent School Girls 3-11 years

Sixth Form September 9 Book online or call the Admissions office to reserve a place – for 2016 entry requirements.

Open Mornings Contact the school office for current dates or special visits.

HABERDASHERS’ ASKE’S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

CHANNING SCHOOL The Bank, Highgate, N6 5HF 020 8340 2328 channing.co.uk Independent School Girls 4-18 years Junior School Open Day June 3, 17, September 16 Early booking required.

Senior School Open Day July 1, September 17 Book a visit online.

Email the admissions department to book a place.

Open Events – 7+ June 24 September 9, 15 Email the admissions department to book a place.

Open Afternoon – Senior School & Sixth Form July 2

FARADAY SCHOOL

Independent School Girls 7-18 years Open Afternoon – Sixth Form June 18

Independent Prep School 4-11 years

Opening September Non-fee paying, non-selective, non-denominational, 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 Lower School Open Morning May 21 Reception – Year 6. Booking required.

HARROW SCHOOL

Open Afternoon July 16 Admissions information, activities and meet the staff and students.

Old Gate House, 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf, E14 OFH 020 8965 7374 (admissions) faradayschool.co.uk

Open Morning July 4 Junior School open morning and Summer Fete.

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

DAME ALICE OWEN’S SCHOOL

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

St Giles’ Terrace, EC2Y 8BB 020 7847 5500 clsg.org.uk

Primary school 4-11 years.

Primary school 4-11 years.

Independent School Boys 10-18 years

CITY OF LONDON GIRLS

Independent School Girls 4-18 years

HALLEY HOUSE SCHOOL

Queen Victoria Street, EC4V 3AL 020 7489 0291 clsb.org.uk

Open Afternoons June 18, 25 Call or email the Admissions Department to reserve a place.

Priory Park Road, NW6 7UJ 0845 459 0113 kilburngrangeschool.org.uk info@kilburngrangeschool.org.uk

52-58 Arcola Street, E8 2DJ 0845 459 0113 halleyhouseschool.org.uk info@halleyhouseschool.org.uk

Dugdale Hill Lane Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 2DU 01707 643441 damealiceowens.herts.sch.uk

CITY OF LONDON BOYS

KILBURN GRANGE SCHOOL

Aldenham Road, Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3BT 020 8266 2300 habsgirls.org.uk

THE LATYMER SCHOOL

5 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex HA1 3HP 020 8872 8007 (Admissions Office) harrowschoool.org.uk

Haselbury Road, Edmonton, N9 9TN 020 8807 4037 latymer.co.uk

Independent Boarding School Boys 13-18 years

Selective Grammar School Boys & Girls 11-18 years.

Open Morning June 13, September 12, 19 Book a place in advance online.

Open Evening June 29, 30 Year 7 admissions for September 2016.

For parents only to attend.

HENRIETTA BARNETT SCHOOL

School Tours July 1, 2 For parents and children to attend.

Registration forms online from June 30-July 6 with assessment tests taking place on September 12.

Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW11 7BN 020 8458 8999 hbschool.org.uk

Maria Montessori School - Hornsey Rise Authentic Montessori education for children 2 to 6 years old

Places Available!

Come to one of our Open Days to find out more Fri. 22 May

2.30pm-4.30pm

Sat. 13 June 10am-12pm

Sat. 11 July 10am-12pm

St Mary’s Church Hall, Ashley Road, N19 3AD Contact us for further details:

0207 435 3646 schools@mariamontessori.org www.mariamontessori.org

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education LYNDHURST HOUSE SCHOOL 24 Lyndhurst Gardens, Hampstead, NW3 5NW 020 7435 4936 lyndhursthouse.co.uk Independent Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School for boys 4-13 years Open Morning May 20 Pupil guided tours and introductory talks.

Sign in on the day.

Independent Girl’s School GDST 4-18 years Open Days 4+ June 11, 18 Open Evening Yr 5 June 17

THAMES CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

MAPLE WALK SCHOOL 62A Crownhill Road, NW10 4EB 020 8965 7374 maplewalkschool.co.uk

Wye Street, SW11 2HB 020 7228 3933 thameschristiancollege.org.uk

Independent Prep School 4-11 years Open Days June 11, July 2 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.

Independent School Boys & Girls 11-16 Open Mornings Contact the school for a list of open mornings or to request a prospectus and to arrange a visit.

WATLING PARK SCHOOL

NORTH LONDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL

Burnt Oak Area, Barnet 0845 459 0113 watlingparkschool.org.uk info@watlingparkschool.org.uk

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

Primary school 4-11 years.

Independent School for Girls 4-18 years School in Action Mornings June 10 By appointment only for 4+ and 7+ entry.

Look around the Junior School with a tour and talk.

QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOOL Queens Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 4DQ 020 8441 4646 qebarnet.co.uk

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

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL

What makes Jaderberg Krais tutoring different?

We are passionate about learning. Our agency is run by two experienced, senior teachers who will be there for you 24/7 with advice, support and tutors ready to teach your child and get the results they deserve.

We want your child to succeed. We will always tell you the truth about your child and create a bespoke package around their needs.

All children are different and no one job is the same.

We will assess your children and guide them in the right direction.

Our assessments will not only tell you the academic level your child is working at but how they compare against others nationally and also if they are reaching their full potential. Based on this we can then support them with the 11+ exams and signpost them to the right secondary schools where they will be happy and reach their full potential. We meet with many of the local head teachers and know the type of child they are looking for in their schools.

Your child is our priority.

Jaderberg Krais is about excellence and your child deserves the best. Our business is built on recommendation and repeat custom.

We know how important these school years are, both academically and emotionally, and we are there to support the whole family.

Jaderberg Krais offer educational advice, assessments and tutoring for all children, including the 11+. What makes us unique is our bespoke service.

If you would like more information contact Lorrae Jaderberg and Katie Krais on: 020 3488 0754 at www.jaderbergkrais.co.uk

Frognal, Hampstead, NW3 6XH 020 7435 2215 (Senior School) ucs.org.uk Day school 3-18 years.

Junior Branch Boys & Senior School Boys + mixed Sixth Form.

Grammar School for Boys 11-18 years Open Evening July 2

SOUTH HAMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL Junior School: 5 Netherhall Gardens, NW3 5RN

020 7794 7198 Senior School : 3 Maresfield Gardens, NW3 5SS 020 7435 2899 shhs.gdst.net

Junior Branch Open Evening June 4, September 10 Book a place via email or contact the Headmaster’s Secretary.

Senior Branch Open Evenings September 16, 21, 29 (11+ & 13+) September 17, 28 (16+) Tour and presentation.

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

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New development checks Parents are to get a complete picture of their child’s development at the age of two, as part of new reforms to help families. With over £2 million pledged to support joined-up checks

on education and health development, parents will now have a better picture of their child’s progress at this early stage. ‘No parent should be left in the dark about their child’s development,’ said Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah. ‘There should be an accessible check for all at the age of two, which is a pressure point where issues such as speech delay and behavioural problems begin to appear. Today’s announcement will mean more families can get valuable information in a more convenient way.’ Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter added, ‘We know it’s important to

check children’s health and development when they are two, so that if extra support is needed it can be identified early. Integrated reviews and the huge increase in health visitors will lead to better outcomes for children and families.’

The Integrated Review, which will be implemented nationally from September 2015, will be available to children between 24 and 30 months old.

Download your What To Expect When guide from the Foundation Years website www.gov.uk/dfe

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• Adapts to the individual needs of your child.

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“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.”

Independent Efficacy Study by the Institute of Education at Reading University (2013). See www.explorelearning.co.uk/efficacy.

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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

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Leading by example: love your children by loving yourself

By Lee McIntosh

I’m not a father, but like you, I was a child once.

As an adult I’m able to see that my relationship with my parents helped mould the person I am today.

1) Stop all criticism.

Don’t criticise yourself or others for anything.

If you make a mistake, learn from it and change the way you do things – don’t waste time putting yourself down.

2) Forgive yourself.

If there’s something your regret, it’s time to let it go and forgive yourself. You did the best you could at that time, now you are growing and changing and you are doing things differently.

3) Don’t scare yourself.

It’s easy to get caught in endless cycles of worry.

Don’t scare yourself by thinking of the worst.

Learn to recognise negative thoughts and replace them with something positive.

4) Be gentle and kind and patient.

Think of someone you love dearly. How do you feel? Learn to feel this way about yourself and be gentle and patient with yourself as you learn new ways of doing things.

5) Be kind to your mind.

If you find your inner critic telling you that

Volunteer this year Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK – and it’s taking place from the 1-7 June this year.

Volunteering can make a real difference to your own life and the lives of those around you, but it’s important for anyone thinking about giving their time to find a volunteering opportunity which is right for them, whether it’s supporting a victim of crime or helping out at a local sports club.

There are loads of events going on up and down the country to help inspire you during

For better or worse, how our children see us navigating the challenges of life affects their adult lives. Of course we teach our children a number of things, but what better way to instill confidence and self respect than to allow them to observe us showing love and respect for ourselves?

Louise L. Hay, author of the best selling book You Can Heal Your Life, has long since spoken of the connection you’re not good enough, realise that it’s only a thought and a thought can be changed. We all do it, but we don’t have to believe it.

6) Praise yourself.

Criticism breaks down the inner spirit. Praise builds it up. Praise yourself as much as you can.

Tell yourself how well you are doing with every little thing.

7) Support yourself.

Find ways to support yourself. Reach out to friends and allow them to help you. It is being strong to ask for help when you need it.

8) Be loving to your negatives.

We all have things we’d like to change about ourselves and that’s ok. Accept yourself as you are whilst you find ways to lovingly release the habits that no longer serve you.

9) Take care of your body.

Learn about nutrition. What kind of fuel does your body need in order to have optimum energy and vitality? Learn about exercise.

What kind of exercise do you enjoy?

Volunteer’s Week, or alternatively you can contact your local Volunteer Centre at any time, an ideal place to start your volunteering career.

To find out more go to volunteersweek.org or email volunteersweek@ncvo.org.uk

between our formative years and our adult lives, believing that any negative pattern that exists in adult life reflects the dynamics of relationships formed during our childhoods. Louise is considered the matriarch of the ‘self improvement’ market. Her book has sold over 50 million copies since its release in 1985 and many thousands have attended ‘Heal Your Life’ workshops based on her philosophy.

She ultimately believes that we teach our children by leading by example.

When we show our children that we can set and maintain healthy boundaries, demonstrating self-respect then ultimately our children will learn those behaviours and adopt them as their own.

Louise has created a simple 12-step guide to teach people how to love themselves. The simple steps are as follows: 10) Do mirror work.

Every time you catch sight of yourself in the mirror give yourself a compliment or say ‘I love you’. Learn to cultivate a growing sense of love and respect for yourself.

11) Love yourself. . . Do it now.

Don’t wait until you get well, or lose the weight, or get the new job, or find the new relationship.

Begin now – and do the best you can.

12) Have fun.

Do you remember the things you did as a child that gave you joy? Try to recapture that feeling now by doing things that make you smile. Try to schedule something fun at least once a week.

At the foundation of these principles is the simple belief that learning to love and accept ourselves is the key to lasting happiness. If our children learn to love and respect themselves at a young age because they’ve watched Mum and Dad doing the same, surely they will be more likely to live healthy, balanced lives in their later years.

London Holistic At London Holistic, we offer regular 1 & 2 Day ‘Heal Your Life’ workshops in London which are approved by Louise L. Hay and offer attendees a chance to go deeper into the philosophy by completing a number of inspiring exercises which include mediation, visual exercises, group and partner work.

We also run a number of ‘free introduction‘ talks for those that would like to learn more about the workshop. If you would like to attend one of these workshops, we are offering ‘Families’ readers a 25% discount on the workshop fee. Please visit our site www.london-holistic.co.uk or call Lee or Lorraine on 0203 3725 428.

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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 CAMDEN ARTS CENTRE Arkwright Road, NW3 6DG ( Finchley Road) 020 7472 5500 camdenartscentre.org Clay for Infants & Juniors May 26-29 Characters and objects from fairytale and superhuman stories. 5-11 years.

Cost £140.

Painting & Mixed Media May 26-29 Create works for an exhibition using different materials. 5-11 years.

Cost £140.

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Half Term Breakfast Club May 26-29 Early start to holiday scheme.

5-11 years. Cost £5.

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

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

Design and Make your own garment May 27-29 16-19 years. Cost £52 includes entry to Alexander McQueen exhibition.

Cookery Classes Nutrition consultancy and cookery school.

Monthly master classes and Saturday cookery club for children 6+ years.

COMMUNITY FOCUS Project Manager James Hughes 07948 111 748 communityfocus.co.uk james.hughes@communityfocus.co.uk

Family Fun Sundays Weekly themed activities with plays, concerts, films and craft sessions.

Check online for more information.

ARTiculate Programme Drama, music production, digital photography, visual arts and dance.

16-25 year olds living in Barnet.

COOKIE CRUMBLES 020 8876 9912 cookiecrumbles.co.uk

JUMP UP DANCE ACADEMY

Cooking Fun with food – cooking parties and classes. Whisking, baking and rolling.

4-16 years.

Pattern Cutting May 16, 23 13-19 years. Cost £22 per session, includes entry to Alexander McQueen exhibition.

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

Half Term Scheme May 26-29 Different themed activities each day.

8-11 years. Daily cost £27.50-£33.

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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

FOOD CLINIC

Dance Classes RAD ballet, ISTD modern, ISTD tap in a wide range of ages and abilities. Take part in shows on a regular basis with invited guests and work towards RAD ballet examinations. 3-18+ years.

Dance

REGAL BALLET

NW6 020 7435 4247 chantrainedance.co.uk info@chantrainedance.co.uk

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

Dance Classes Weekday and Saturday classes in contemporary, classical, jazz – creativity, choreography and more. Classes for children and teenagers. First class free.

Ballet Classes Classes taught by professional ballerinas and qualified teachers.

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

CHANTRAINE SCHOOL OF DANCE

London Academy of Gymnastics & Dance

LAGAD Muswell Hill Alexandra Palace Southgate info@lagad.co.uk 07887 367171 www.lagad.co.uk

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Film School STUDIO FILM SCHOOL Balham, Hampstead and Highgate 020 7101 9329 studiofilmschool.co.uk info@studiofilmschool.co.uk Brickbuster Adventure!

May 26-28 Highgate Primary School, Storey Road, N6 4ED. Create your own animation using brick characters and stop motion techniques like in The LEGO® Movie!

Design, model, animate and edit your own film to take home on DVD. Book online. 7-11 years.

Summer Term Join in the fun and meet other young filmmakers aged 7-18 years every Saturday morning.

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.

Languages CLUB PETIT PIERROT St John’s Wood, Notting Hill, Chelsea & Putney 020 7385 5565 clubpetitpierrot.co.uk Term Time French songs, rhymes, dance, arts & crafts, games & exercises. Parent & toddler groups, after-school classes, Saturdays & holidays. 8 months8 years old.

HENDON SCHOOL hendonschool.co.uk satlanguages@hendonschool.co.uk Saturday Lessons Learn, practice and speak a language.

Discount for siblings or second language.

Cost Junior £65 / GCSE and A’Level £75 / ten-week term.

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 and Little French Film Festival.

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.

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

Palmers Green 020 3597 7858 West Hampstead 020 7993 1309 Enfield 020 3713 9721 explorelearning.co.uk Tuition Centres Tailored courses to support children of all abilities to become confident and engaged learners, providing Maths, English and 11+ tuition. Children attend centres twice a week on a drop-in basis.

5-14 years.

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

JADERBERG KRAIS Tutoring Assessments Consultancy 020 3488 0754 jaderbergkrais.co.uk Tuition Educational advice, assessments and tutoring for all children. 7+, 11+, GCSEs and A Level. Mock 11+ exams designed to help prepare students sitting 11+ secondary school entrance exams.

Call for further information.

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

Crouch End 020 3375 4245 Tuition Finchley 020 8150 2218 English, Maths and Learning to Read Islington 020 3597 7856 programmes.

4+, 5+,Page 7+ and1 11+ Highgate Advert.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2014 13:09 preparation, Saturday schools, summer New Barnet 020 3375 4248

Highgate 020 7272 8108

www.stagecoach.co.uk/highgate

Age 4-18

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

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QUALITY TRAINING

ESTABLISHED 1988

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clubs and classes 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 Comprehensive range of online reading lessons and eBooks to teach children literacy skills and to make learning phonics and basic reading skills fun.

Hundreds of reading lessons and activities to explore. 3-13 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.

THE RHYTHM STUDIO therhythmstudio.co.uk Rock and Pop Academy Develop musical talents. All ages.

Performing arts ALL SORTS DRAMA Hampstead, Knightsbridge & Notting Hill

020 8767 5298 allsortsdrama.com

French and Drama Summer Clubs July 27-August 21 Your child wants to act? And you want them to learn French? Mix it all together!

Do an immersion week with Exchange Theatre with acting classes in the morning and Cultural and Drama related fun in the afternoon. 7+ years.

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 crazeekids.co.uk lisa@crazeekids.co.uk

Highgate 020 7272 8108 stagecoach.co.uk/highgate highgate@stagecoach.co.uk

Camden, Crouch End, Finchley, Enfield, Hendon and Winchmore Hill 020 8447 4530 jigsaw-arts.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.

Classes Weekend dance, drama and singing classes with shows and performances.

Two week trial available. 3-18 years.

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

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Summer Term From Saturday 18 April Wide range of Performing Arts Classes for 3-4, 5 & 6 and 7-12 year olds, including drama, dance exams, musical theatre exams and street dance. Birthday parties also bookable.

EXCHANGE THEATRE 46 Oxford Drive, Magdalen Street, SE1 2FB ( London Bridge) 020 8403 8560 echangetheatre.com fanny@echangetheatre.com

THE ANNA FIORENTINI THEATRE & FILM SCHOOL

Highbury, Primrose Hill, Hampstead, Belsize Park, St John’s Wood, Barbican, Hackney, Stoke Newington, Woodford Green 0845 400 1274 perform.org.uk

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.

Drama Workshops Weekly workshops in drama, dance and singing to build confidence. Free trial sessions available. 4-8 years.

RAZZAMATAZ THEATRE SCHOOLS Barnet: 01923 805846 07788 592171

FANNY@ECHANGETHEATRE.COM 0208 403 8560

The Dance of Expression Alain & Françoise

CHANTRAINE Dance for Joy!

7 to 16 year olds

Discover! a unique, creative approach to all aspects of dance including the main styles & much more! Newcomers welcome – 1st class free! Classes S & W Hampstead

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One Week Immersion www.echangetheatre.com

French and Drama Summer Clubs

Theatre and Arts

Summer Festival \31st May CHANTRAINE SCHOOL OF DANCE Tel 020 7435 4247 email info@chantrainedance.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

JIGSAW PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL

Underwater Adventure May 25-27 Dance, drama, music and art classes.

3-10 years.

Hampstead : 020 8150 7198 07875 331254 razzamataz.co.uk

Film

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clubs and classes 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 North & North West London 020 8446 0891 dgsoccer.co.uk info@dgsoccer.co.uk Summer Term From Saturday 25 April Football classes on Saturday mornings for 3 & 4 years and 5-7 years. Weekly football training sessions for 7-12 years (children in School Years 3-6). Teams play in The Camden and Regents Park Youth League.

New players welcome to join at any time.

Football or sports birthday parties also bookable.

ENJOY – A – BALL 08452 26 26 94 enjoy-a-ball.com Holiday Camp May Half Term in Finchley – check website for dates.

Different sport everyday for 5+ years and active games for 3-4 years, plus arts and crafts for all ages. Held at Shree Aden Depala Mitramandal Centre, 67a Church Lane, East Finchley, N2 8DR. Email prior to booking to check availability of places. Full and half day/weekly sessions.

Cost £24-£150.

Summer Term Classes end on 18th July. Some spaces still available before the end of term!

Play Ball – throwing, catching, bouncing and balancing.

Play Ball Level 2 – Sports Skills including basketball, baseball and touch rugby.

Year 2 – Champs: Sports skills, team work, rules and matches.

FIT FOR SPORT fitforsport.co.uk 0845 456 3233 Holiday Camps Sports, games and activities. 3-12 years.

KIDDIKICKS N8, NW1, NW8, N16 020 7937 7965 kiddikicks.co.uk info@kiddikicks.co.uk Football Training sessions, courses and parties to encourage participation, improve ball

control and motor skills. 18 months to 7 years.

Match Play Futsal-style match play in Regents Park and London Fields from April to August for those used to playing matches.

7-10 years.

LEE VALLEY ATHLETICS CENTRE 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton, N9 OAR 020 8344 7230 visitleevalley.org.uk Star Track May 26-29 Tuition in a range of athletic skills from javelin to long jump for 8-12 years. Also 3-day course for 6-8 years. Booking required. Charges apply.

LITTLE KICKERS North & East London littlekickers.co.uk Football Skills Approved training for kids.

18 months-7 years.

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.

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.

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,

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clubs and classes • parties Shakespearean Drama Workshop May 23 8+ years. Cost £5.

Planeta Ka Party June 4 Pre-show drop-in workshops.

Bring a soft toy animal. Under 3’s.

Cost £4.

games and performances. See shows and perform in front of family and friends.

5-12 years.

Arts Depot Messy Play Weekly messy play activities.

10 months-3 years.

UNICORN THEATRE

One Little Word and A Whole Lot of Noise!

June 13 Post show drop-in music workshops.

Bring a soft toy animal. 3+ years.

Cost £4.

Toddlers & babies

147 Tooley Street, SE1 2HZ ( London Bridge) 020 7645 0560 unicorntheatre.com

Muswell Hill, Highgate, Stoke Newington 020 8444 9435 nlcolourstrings.co.uk

Up Club May 16, 30, June 20 Saturday club with drop in activities.

4+ years. Free.

Music Kindergarten Active fun, musical learning for babies, toddlers and children, based on traditional and classical music.

COLOURSTRINGS

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.

FORTY HALL Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 9HA (M25/J25) 020 8363 8196 fortyhallestate.co.uk Storytelling Session Storytelling and themed activities on Wednesdays during term time. 5 years and under. Cost £3 per child.

KangaRooKids May 17, 31, June 7, 14, July 5 Musical adventures on Sundays with puppets, stories and activities.

Under 4 years. Cost £8.

Babybabble Mornings May 19, 26, June 2 Parenting tips for mums and new babies.

Cost £8.50-£10.

Puppet Tales May 20, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8 Popular tales with fun handmade puppets. 2 ½ to 6 years. Cost £6.

Teddy Bears Picnic June 14 Crafternoon sessions – make a teddy bear puppet. 2+ years.

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

How to… survive a sleepover party Love them or hate them, you will be asked at some point to host a sleepover.

Sarah Butters looks at how best to survive them and how to avoid repeating the experience in the future.

LATE DROP, EARLY COLLECT The thought of a sleepover is bearable if you know there is an end to it all. Make it clear at the point of invite when your hospitality begins and ends. I’ve found a late afternoon drop – co-inciding with teatime – is best with a pick up between 9 and 10am. This means your exhausted guests, now suffering from an additive hangover, can have their post sleepover meltdown in the comfort of their own home. You are left with a full day to scrape melted chocolate and squashed Haribo from your beige carpet.

HAVE A PLAN Don’t imagine that five 8 year olds will be able to occupy themselves without incident. They won’t. Well they will, but

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rest assured it will end in a lot of tired tears. Follow teatime with a fun activity – karaoke, Wii fun or a board game – before a DVD to take you through until bedtime. I have heard reports of parents putting their children through 100 bounces on the garden trampoline prior to heading upstairs to maximise exhaustion but you may feel that’s a step too far.

PREPARE FOR LATE NIGHT LEAVERS There’s a pretty high chance that one of your guests will want to leave.

The reality of a night spent away from home can be a little too much for some children. Be warned, homesickness is catching and once one begins to wobble, you could find your other guests follow.

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Make sure you have the parents contact details for all your guests if you do need to make a late night collection call.

KEEP IT SIMPLE Think camping indoors and you’ve got the perfect sleepover. One of my daughter’s favourite nights away from

One of my daughter’s favourite nights away from home saw 7 children sleeping top to toe, in sleeping bags on the bedroom floor of their friend. Not a king size Aerobed in sight.

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LAGAD London Academy of Gymnastics and Dance (LAGAD) is a North London Club offering Gymnastics and Dance in Muswell Hill, Wood Green and Southgate. The club has a number of former International Gymnasts coaching with them and they offer classes to children aged 3½-17yrs old. Classes are designed to suit the participant from fun and energetic recreational classes right up through to gymnasts representing Great Britain at International level.

Email LAGAD at info@lagad.co.uk for further information and bookings.

home saw seven children sleeping top to toe, in sleeping bags on the bedroom floor of their friend. Not a king size Aerobed in sight. We’ve invested in our new favourite wearable sleeping bag, the SLPY for sleepover invites. Get yours at www.slpy.com ADMIT DEFEAT You aren’t going to be able to stay up late enough to check your guests are all asleep. Their very purpose is to out ‘stay up’ the adults in the house so in many ways, reminding them you are still awake only makes for a later bedtime.

Lay out the ground rules when you say your final (ish) goodnight and leave them to it. Some will fall asleep, some will chat and only in the very worst case scenario will they raid your sweet cupboards in the early hours to replenish their sleep starved bodies. Removal of electrical devices is a good move – especially in tweenage girls – as the cyber world can

Ask the Expert……

Sleepover? They should be called Stay Awake-overs according to Families Leeds sleep expert Sarah Barnes from Gentle Sleep Solutions. Here’s her advice for making your night a success.

1. Only invite a small group for a child’s first sleep over.

2. Discuss with parents of invited children any allergies, medication, comfort objects or other needs.

3. Make sure you have boundaries in place to avoid chaos. Make the children aware

Don’t forget to say you saw the advert in Families North! be an inviting but frightening place in the small hours of the morning.

What do YOU think?

KEEP YOUR DIARY CLEAR Plan nothing for the following day. You will have slept like a meerkat balancing on a branch. Your child will have crashed late and woken with the lark.

In short, your family is fit for nothing and planning even the most straight forward activity is doomed to failure.

Then, as night falls, raise a glass to the fact your survived your first sleepover.

Like childbirth, you’ll need some time to forget the pain before you do it all again.

‘Most children are never any trouble, as long as you accept it will be a late night.

Only on a couple of occasions have Mums had to come and collect. Once when my middle son was just 6 it was clear his friend would not settle. I rang his Mum and she popped round, only for my son to come marching out with his coat over his pyjamas, a backpack on, saying ”Is it OK if I come back with you – it is meant to be a sleepover after all!’’’

Vicki, Mum of 3 from Yeadon

The thought of a sleepover is bearable if you know there is an end to it all. Make it clear at the point of invite when your hospitality begins and ends.

‘I hate them. My girls love them, so we have them. I don’t like the bickering and falling out while they are playing and I don’t like the fact that I have to nag them to shut up and go to sleep. I prefer to have friends individually as the noise level is lower and there is more chance of actual sleep. Big groups have me on the verge of packing a suitcase!’

Rachel, Mum of 3 from Leeds

of their bedtime, the no-go areas in the house or garden following that bedtime and the rules regarding the use of gadgets.

4. Make sure you have contact numbers for all parents in case of late night homesickness.

5. Let the sleep over guests know where you are sleeping and let them know they can wake you in an emergency.

6. Arrange a definite pick up time the next day. Children, especially younger ones are usually ready to go home and sleep!

‘They have nothing to do with sleep! It sounds like a lovely concept but the reality is that there is always one kid who gets home sick – or just sick – and no one sleeps. Your house gets trashed and you end up with a stroppy child the next day.

In short my sleepovers have turned into ‘tea and pyjamas evenings’ ending at 9pm!

Does that make me a bad Mummy or a clever Mummy?’

Sally, Mum of 2 from Menston

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Reading

Ed’s

Hi kids, parents, grandparents, teachers – and book lovers everywhere! I’m Ed and here is my Summer 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

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adventure in the super Foxy Tales series.

This exciting story about two fantastic characters is enhanced by brilliant illustrations.’

Rascal: Lost in the Caves

by Chris Cooper (Egmont £5.99)

FOR AGES 7 YEARS PLUS

Ed says: ‘Rascal is having a great holiday with Joel and his family. He only wants to have fun but sometimes he gets into trouble and Joel has to smooth things out.

They discover a cave which looks exciting but Rascal feels wary of going inside. However it is so tempting, the next morning they go back to explore.

Soon they find themselves in great danger.

Will they be able to find their way out of this frightening place?

‘This is the start of Rascal’s adventures with Joel. It is a real page-turner for both boys and girls. For more stories about Rascal look out for the other books in this series.’

Foxy Tales: The Great Jail Break

by Caryl Hart and Alex T Smith (Hodder £4.99)

Ed says: ‘Foxy DuBois and Alphonso the Alligator are back!

The unlikely duo come across sacks full of money which they think is fantastic but will surely only spell trouble.

They soon find themselves in front of a judge who sentences them to six months in jail. There they meet Eric-the-Evil and they try to come up with ingenious ways to escape but they soon realise they will need more than a Get Out of Jail Free card.

‘Laugh out loud as you follow the latest

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Beasts of Olympus: Beast Keeper

by Lucy Coats (Piccadilly £5.99)

arrives in the house next to their orchard she has a feeling that this summer her whole life could change. Could the spell of Twig’s family secret that makes them hide away be broken? And could Twig find herself surrounded by the family and friends she so much craves?

‘This is a beautifully written book by a highly accomplished author. You may find yourself bewitched by this magical and compelling story.’

Ed says: ‘Demon adores looking after animals. When his father, the Greek god Pan, takes him to Olympus to be a stable boy for the gods he feels as if life has changed – and not for the better.

The stables are very smelly, the creatures are extremely difficult and the food is absolutely disgusting – and Demon is really missing his home. Will he be able to sort out the chaos in the stables and make his father proud? And will the feast of the gods live up to its name?

‘This is a very funny story set in Ancient Greece. It introduces several wellknown mythical creatures and is enhanced by imaginative illustrations.’

Nightbird

by Alice Hoffman (Simon & Schuster £7.99)

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Ed says: ‘Twig loves living in Sidwell, Massachusetts, but she is quiet and shy and has never really had a friend.

When a new family

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.

Calling all Young Writers!

Do you know a young author? The National Young Writers’ Awards judges are looking for the best short story (up to 500 words) based around this years theme of ‘Strange Events and Peculiar Happenings’. The winner of the competition will receive £500 of books for their school and a trip to Disneyland Paris! The annual awards, run by tuition company Explore Learning, are now in their 7th year. This year’s judge is renowned author of the Book of Norm series of books, Jonathan Meres.

To enter visit www.explorelearning. co.uk/youngwriters

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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 (Cinema 2 in Beech Street) Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS ( Barbican) 020 7638 4141 barbican.org.uk/film/families Muppet Treasure Island (U) May 16 Framed Film Club screenings. Cost £2.

Mr Men and Little Miss Shorts Programme (U) May 23 Spirited Away (PG) May 30 The Spongebob Movie Out of Water 2D (U) June 6 Smashing Shorts (U) June 13

JW3 341-351 Finchley Road, NW3 6ET ( Finchley Road) 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk info@jw3.org.uk Family Fun Films Family screenings on Sundays.

Check website for current programmes.

Baby Friendly Screenings Thursday morning screenings in a relaxed atmosphere for mums and babies.

PHOENIX CINEMA 52 High Road, N2 9PJ ( East Finchley) 020 8444 6789 phoenixcinema.co.uk The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

May 16 Kids Club screenings with bookable activities. Cost £3.

Shaun the Sheep May 23

Museums & Exhibitions BANK OF ENGLAND MUSEUM Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH ( Bank) 020 7601 5545 bankofengland.co.uk Magical Mosaics May 26-29 Colourful mosaics decorate the ground floor of the Bank. Make a mosaic taking inspiration from animals and plants in the exhibition.

Open Door July 4, 11 Guided tours as part of the City of London Festival.

Flora and Fauna Exhibition on plants and animals connected with the Bank.

BRITISH MUSEUM Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG ( Tottenham Court Road) 020 7323 8000 britishmuseum.org Indigenous Australian Adventures May 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 Free drop-in sessions with creative activities and stories based around the exhibition.

Little Feet: Make your mark May 26 A multi-sensory session for accompanied children under 5 years. Drop-in. Free.

Indigenous Australia: enduring civilisation Exhibition charting the relationships Indigenous Australians have with the natural world. Cost £10 / children free.

CHARLES DICKENS MUSEUM 48 Doughty Street, WC1N 2LX ( Russell Square) 020 7405 2127 dickensmuseum.com May Half Term May 26 Craft activities, dressing up and exploring – make decorations and bunting.

Cally Fest June 14 Catch the Charles Dickens Museum at Cally Fest – Caledonian Road.

Queen Square Fair July 4 Museum to take part in Victorian themed festival in WC1N 3AQ.

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

‘One little Word’ at the Unicorn Theatre

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Charles Dickens Museum

Stories, songs and activities based around different types of homes. 2-5 years.

FREUD MUSEUM 20 Maresfield Gardens, NW3 5SX ( Finchley Road) 020 7435 2002 freud.org.uk Monthly Tours May 27, June 24 A tour of Sigmund Freud’s home. Tours take place on the last Wednesday of the month. Admission £7/£4/ children under 12 years free.

GRANT MUSEUM OF ZOOLOGY Rockefeller Building, University College London, 21 University Street, WC1E 6DE ( Euston Square) 020 3108 2052 ucl.ac.uk Creating Strange Creatures May 23, June 27 Be inspired by the natural world and create an animal artwork. Family event.

Free.

HUNTERIAN MUSEUM

Give Me Shelter May 26-29 Activities based on different types of shelters past and present. Make nest hats, Victorian paper dolls and animal homes.

5-16 years.

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

Nursery Rhyme Time – Safe Shelters May 26-29

Mr King – Victorian Surgeon May 26

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places to go museums • exhibitions • theatres • concerts Medical history sessions with Mr King, a surgeon in Victorian times. Book in advance. 6+ years. Cost £2.

Family Trails Free trails, worksheets and art materials available in the gallery.

NATIONAL GALLERY Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN ( Charing Cross) 020 7747 2885 nationalgallery.org.uk Musical Magic Carpet May 19 Limited places allocated on the day.

Accompanied children 2-5 years. Free.

Magic Carpet Storytelling May 24, 31 Stories inspired by the paintings in the gallery. Limited places allocated on the day. Accompanied children 2-5 years. Free.

ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS Burlington House, W1J OBD ( Green Park) 020 7300 8000 royalacademy.org.uk Summer Exhibition June 6-August 16 Annual contemporary art exhibition from emerging and established artists. Check website for family workshops on selected dates. Admission £12/ under 16s free.

V&A MUSEUM Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL ( South Kensington) 020 7942 2000 vam.ac.uk Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Until August 2 Exhibition celebrating the extraordinary talent and designs of Alexander McQueen from 1992 to 2010. Charges apply.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland exhibition with photographs, rare editions and illustrations.

Theatre Shows & Concerts ARTS DEPOT Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N12 OGA ( West Finchley & Woodside Park) 020 8369 5454 artsdepot.co.uk Comedy Club 4 Kids May 17 Fun comedy entertainment for families in a comedy club atmosphere. 6+ years.

Cost £7.

Dogs Don’t Do Ballet May 22, 23, 24 Biff the dog does not like chasing sticks or fetching newspapers. Instead he loves tutus, tiaras and ballet! Introduce young children to classical music. 3+ years. Cost £14/£10/£8.

Home May 24 Home is a place to live, a place to leave and a place to come back to. 1-4 years.

Cost £7.

Windibops May 30, 31 Strange sounds and amusing smells!

Investigate flatulence in a fun dance and science linked production. 5+ years.

Cost £7.

Aliens Love Underpants June 19, 21 Prepare for a bloomer-ing, knicker-tastic, pant-abulous adventure! 3+ years. Cost £12.50/£10/£8.

BARBICAN CENTRE

Imagination Station May 23-31 Family activities. 3+ years.

Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS ( Barbican) 020 7638 4141 barbican.org.uk

Pop-Up Performance May 23-31 Experience the world of Renaissance Italy with mini performances. Family event.

To Kill a Mockingbird June 24-July 25 Stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s prizewinning novel.7+ years. Cost £19-£60.

Digital Kids May 23-31 Digital art with help from experts.

Limited daily places.

Make It: Sculpture May 25-29 Plaster casting workshop. Booking required. 5-12 years. Cost £7.50 per child accompanied by one adult.

Refugee Week June 20-21 Family story telling sessions and creative workshops.

V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9PA ( Bethnal Green) 020 8983 5200 museumofchildhood.org.uk May Half Term May 25-29 Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with various activities, costumes and story telling. Book on the day. Free and ticketed events.

The Alice Look Until November 1

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CHICKENSHED THEATRE

‘Aliens love Underpants’ at the Arts Depot

0844 412 4322 sadlerswells.com

HACKNEY EMPIRE 291 Mare Street, E8 1EJ (Hackney Central ) 020 8985 2424 hackneyempire.co.uk Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure June 6-7 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.

Pirates of Penzance June 24-28 Musical classic. Cost £10-£27.50.

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

ROYAL ALBERT HALL

Shows every Saturday for children and accompanying adults. Tickets £4.50/under 2 years free.

Comedy Cello May 16 Funny songs and audience participation with cellist, singer and comedienne Kate Shortt. 2-7 years.

Amazing Mr Noah May 23 Professor Popup rebuilds the ark and tells amazing stories. 3-9 years.

Tales Big Day Out May 23 Interactive performance and workshops.

0-6 years. Cost £8/free to babies under 1 year.

Shadow Tails May 30 Songs, stories and shadow puppets.

3-9 years.

Thomas Hardy House, 39 London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS ) (Enfield Town 020 8807 6680 enfield.gov.uk/millfield Our Island May 21, 22 A man, his daughter and a variety of animals on an island far out at sea.

Original musical with puppets. Cost £10/£5.

The Great Princess Adventure June 20, 21 Sing along princess adventure and meet and greet the characters after the show.

Cost £7.

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Silver Street, Edmonton, N18 1PJ (Silver Street ) 020 8807 6680 enfield.gov.uk/millfield How The Koala Learnt to Hug May 26 Stories, sing alongs, games and lots of hugs. Cost £7.

Believe & Achieve Concert July 11 Song, dance, drama and laughter from The Young Soldierz – an international performing arts group. Cost £5.

PEACOCK THEATRE Portugal Street, WC2A 2HT ( Holborn)

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Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP ( South Kensington) 0845 401 5045 royalalberthall.com Shh…Bang!

May 26, 27 In Elgar Room. Peut-être Theatre production exploring sound and silence.

3+ years.

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

Sunday Morning Classical Concerts May 17, June 21 Children welcome. Cost £7/£1.

MILLFIELD ARTS CENTRE

PUPPET THEATRE BARGE Blomfield Road, Little Venice, W9 2PF ( Warwick Avenue) 020 7249 6876 puppetbarge.com Fowl Play May 23-July 5 Excitement and adventure down on the farm. 3+ years. Cost £12/£8.50.

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

DUGDALE CENTRE

Traces June 9-July 12 Circus theatre and contemporary dance.

Cost £15-£38. Under 16 years half price.

Covent Garden, WC2E 9DD ( Covent Garden) 020 7304 4000 roh.org.uk Family Sundays May 31, June 28 Regular events for families to explore opera and ballet with singing and dance activities. Book in advance. Tours also available to ticket holders on a first-comefirst served basis. Cost £5/£3.

Dot, Squiggle & Rest June 13-21 New children’s opera from the Polka Theatre held at Clore Studio Upstairs.

2-4 years.

UNICORN THEATRE 147 Tooley Street, SE1 2HZ ( London Bridge) 020 7645 0560 unicorntheatre.com Planeta Ka Until June 4 Discover a new environment with sound, textures and visual effects. 1-3 years. No over 3’s allowed. Pre-show workshops in the foyer. Bring a soft toy animal.

Cost £10 includes 2 adults per child / workshops £4.

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Baby Massage From June 12 Highbury N5. Course suitable for those with babies 6 weeks to crawling age.

Introducing Solids May 17, June 20 Islington N1. For those with babies aged 3-6 months.

Waterbirth Workshop July 10 N1. For due dates August to October.

Book a place.

Nearly New Sale May 16 Joan of Arc Hall, N5. Email nns.islington@ nct.org.uk

Big Sunday at Forty Hall

Henry the Fifth May 17-31 A modern, fun and inventive take on Shakespeare’s play. 8+ years. Cost £16/£10.

One Little Word June 6-21 Two characters play well together, but there’s a bit of a struggle when one of them wants to be the only captain of the ship! 3+ years. Cost £16/£10 / family 20% discount for 4 tickets.

Ancient Mechanicals June 29-July 4 Interactive exhibition – science, history and invention. 7+ years. Cost £3 per child / £5 child + adult / free teacher tickets for school visits.

NCT – North London BARNET, ENFIELD HARINGEY, TOTTENHAM BRANCHES nct.org.uk/branches/enfield nct.org.uk/courses bookings5b@nct.org.uk Introduction to Solids June 3 in Enfield June 17 in Crouch End. Workshops for parent or carer to attend with baby. Transition from milk (breast fed or bottle fed) to solids.

Waterbirth Workshop June 22 in Crouch End Practical considerations, costs and waterbirth pool – course is open to all parents expecting a baby.

HARINGEY BRANCH nct.org.uk/haringey parentsupport@haringeynct.org bookings5b@nct.org.uk Early Days Course May 14-June 18 June 8-July 6 Crouch End N8. Cost £149.

Twins and Multiples Workshops May 16, July 18 Muswell Hill. Cost £64.

Introduction to Solid Foods Workshop May 18, June 3 Crouch End and Enfield. Cost £33.

British Red Cross First Aid Course May 22 Held at Project Me, Crouch End, N8. Learn vital first aid skills. Two sessions available, maximum 15 in each so early booking is recommended. Contact firstaid@ haringeynct.org. Cost £40 /couples £70.

Refresher Antenatal Course June 5-19 Crouch End. Cost £117.

Waterbirth Workshop June 22 Crouch End. Cost £54.

Weekly Events NCTea@Blend N8 Mondays Padres y Bebés @Blend, N8 Tuesdays NCT Stay and Play@MyCreche, N8 Tuesdays NCTea@Delicia,N2 Tuesdays NCT@The Pavilion Café, N22 Wednesdays NCTea@Pickled Pepper Books, N8 Thursdays Bumps and Babies@The Woodman, N6 Thursdays Dads and Babies meet up@The Salisbury, N4 every 2 weeks.

Mamás y Bebés@Little Dinosaurs, N22 every 2 weeks.

Monthly Events Startup Mums@The Alex, N8 Book Club@The Bull, N6 Tootoomums@Tootoomoo, N8 Lone Parents Facebook group to provide support and friendship. Non-NCT members welcome to join. Email comms@haringeynct.org

Local Events Barnet ARTS DEPOT

Character Appearances May 31 Ben and Holly Storytime. Book tickets online. Free.

Camden BRITISH LIBRARY 96 Euston Road, NW1 2DB ( Kings Cross) 01937 546546 bl.uk Magna Carta (An Embroidery) From May 15 A new artwork by Cornelia Parker. Free.

A Stitch in Time June 6 A day of embroidery celebrating all things needlework.

Family Trails A journey of discovery with free trails obtainable online or from the library.

BURGH HOUSE & HAMPSTEAD MUSEUM

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

New End Square, NW3 1LT ( Hampstead) 020 7431 0144 burghhouse.org.uk

Batik & Thread Art July 2-15 Exhibition of multi-coloured batik paintings.

Imagining the Museum June 11 (9-11 years) June 23 (5-8 years) Art activities inspired by the museum collection and led by artist in residence Tess Recordon. Free.

BARNET WALKS Paul Baker 020 8440 6805 barnetwalks.talktalk.net Battle of Barnet – Guided Walk June 7, July 11 A tour of the famous Wars of the Roses battlefield of 1471. Meet at the junction of Great North Road and Hadley Green Road. Cost £9/ £4 accompanied children under 12 years.

Barnet Ghosts – Guided Walk June 21 Summer Solstice date for a spooky tour of High Barnet and Monken Hadley. Children welcome. Cost £9/ £4 accompanied children under 12 years.

BRENT CROSS SHOPPING CENTRE Hendon, NW4 3FP ( Hendon Central) 020 8202 8095 brentcross.co.uk

Kids Corner & Family Trail Discover the history of Hampstead.

Try on costumes, toy box activities or read a book in the Kids’ Corner. Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday.

Free.

EFDSS Cecil Sharp House 2 Regent’s Park Road, NW1 7AY ( Camden Town) 020 7485 2206 efdss.org Family Barn Dance June 14 Live music and simple instructions from callers. No unaccompanied children or adults. Book in advance. Cost £7/£5/ under 2s free.

FENTON HOUSE Windmill Hill, NW3 6RT 020 7435 3471 nationaltrust.org.uk

Volunteer Vacancies Events Coordinator – Muswell Hill and Alexandra Palace Local contact.

ISLINGTON & HACKNEY BRANCH nct.org.uk/islington nct.org.uk/courses 0300 330 0700 Contact Caroline on bookings5d @nct.org.uk coordinator.islington@nct.org.uk A range of courses to support parents in Hackney and Islington. Check the website or email for more information.

Kentish Town City Farm

Early Days/Postnatal From June 5 Highbury N5. Different parenting styles, sleeping, crying and dealing with changes

Family Barn Dance at EFDSS, Cecil Sharp House

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places to go local events • half term activities HIGHGATE WOOD Information Hut, Muswell Hill Road, N10 3JN ( Highgate) 020 8444 6129 cityoflondon.gov.uk/highgatewood Insect Safari June 6, July 4

Islington ESTORICK COLLECTION OF MODERN ITALIAN ART

Family workshops at Parasol Unit Foundation for Contemporary Art

Chelsea Fringe May 16 Traditional garden games for children.

Outdoor event. Cost £5.

HIGHGATE LITERARY & SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION 11 South Grove, N6 6BS ( Highgate) 020 8340 3343 hlsi.net Antiques and Craft Fair June 26

KENTISH TOWN CITY FARM 1 Cressfield Close, NW5 4BN ( Kentish Town) 020 7916 5421 ktcityfarm.org.uk Pony Rides Special pony rides on Saturdays and Sundays for 4+ years. Weekend free parking. Cost £2 per ride.

ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC Marylebone Road, NW1 5HT ( Regent’s Park) 020 7873 7373 ram.ac.uk Lightning Conductor May 23 Family play day in the Museum Piano Gallery. Music workshop 5-7 years.

Booking required. Free tickets.

Junior Academy End of Year Concert July 11 Duke’s Hall. Free event. No tickets required.

Enfield FORTY HALL Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 9HA (M25/J25) 020 8363 8196 fortyhallestate.co.uk

The Forty Hall Big Sunday June 7 Celebrate the historic Parkland with live music on the Farm, craft market and demonstrations. Community event as part of Open Farm Sunday. Bring a picnic. Free entry / workshops £3.50.

MYDDELTON HOUSE GARDENS Bull Cross, Enfield, EN2 9HG ) (Turkey Street 08456 770 600 visitleevalley.org.uk Music at Myddelton June 28 Summer picnic event with jazz music.

Booking required. Cost £9/£7.

Hackney SUTTON HOUSE NATIONAL TRUST 2 & 4 Homerton High St, Hackney E9 6JQ ( Bethnal Green) 020 8986 2264 nationaltrust.org.uk/suttonhouse Big Days Out May 31, June 28 Costume, art workshops and garden games. Free events at Sutton House and Breaker’s Yard. Check online for more details.

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 Classical Concerts June 7 Children welcome to attend. Optional tour at 6pm. Cost £12 /free for under 26 years and those with disabilities + carers.

Magical Storytelling Session Story telling and themed activities on Wednesdays during term time. 5 years and under. Cost £3 per child.

Haringey

Come a Maying May 17 Live folk music, dancers and a variety of creative workshops. Free entry / workshops £3.50

Pond Square/South Grove, Highgate, N6 5BS ( Archway) fairinthesquare.co.uk

Forty Hall Folklore May 28 Explore the exhibition ‘Numinous’ and take part in creative activities. 7-11 years.

Cost £5/ £4 in advance.

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FAIR IN THE SQUARE

June 13 Popular annual event with live music, food and gift stalls, children’s activities, Morris Dancers, Punch and Judy shows, a Sheep Show, circus workshops, fair rides, dancers and performances from local theatre groups.

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

Highgate Fair in the Square

Modigliani: A Unique Artistic Voice Until June 28 Current exhibition on the modern Italian painter. Admission £5/ workshops free for children accompanying a paying adult.

Recycled African Masks May 27 Learn about African masks inspired by the current exhibition and make a mask to take home. Drop-in workshop.

Puppets and Poses May 28 Make a moving puppet based on the exhibition. Drop-in workshop.

Zoom, Tang, Boom!

June 11 Held at Waterstones, 11 Islington Green, N1 2XH. Free activities as part of Islington Giving Week. Create a poster design and a decorated letter.

PARASOL UNIT FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 14 Wharf Road, N1 7RW ( 020 7490 7373 parasol-unit.org

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Together we Create Space Sunday May 24 Sunday family workshops. Use different materials to create humorous and odd installations. Booking required. 5-15 years. Cost £5 per family.

Half Term Activities & Workshops (More half term events under Theatres, Museums Events)

MUSEUM OF LONDON 150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN ( St Paul’s) 020 7001 9844 museumoflondon.org.uk Half Term Fun May 23-31 Performances of London’s past with clowns, puppets, crafts, story telling and drama. Check Events Calendar on the website for detailed information. Free events.

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY St Martin’s Place, WC2H OHE ( Leicester Square) 020 7306 0055 npg.org.uk

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Take a Closer Look May 25-29 Learn about different ways to create a portrait using photography, printmaking, painting and animation.

Limited tickets allocated on the day. Free.

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD ( South Kensington) 020 7942 5000 nhm.ac.uk Sensational Butterflies Until September 13 Tropical enclosure with free flying butterflies. Cost £5.90/family £19.80/ under 4 years free.

Coral Reefs Until September 13 Explore life beneath the waves with corals, fish and fossils. Cost £10/£4.50/ family £24.

The Longest Journey May 23 Learn how and why butterflies travel long distances. Free Big Nature Day May 23 Celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity. Meet the scientists and take part in special events in the Darwin Centre.

Free.

ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM Grahame Park Way, NW9 5LL ( Colindale) 020 8205 2266 rafmuseum.org.uk Spot the Slang – Trail May 23-31 Visit the First World War in the Air exhibition and locate all the hidden slang words. Cost £1.

ROUNDHOUSE Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8EH ( Chalk Farm) 0300 6789 222 roundhouse.org.uk Web Design May 26, 27 Workshops for 11-14 year olds. Also a range of creative activities for 11-25 year olds on various themes.

Festivals BIG LUNCH thebiglunch.com June 7 An annual get together for neighbours and local community groups. Free starter pack available with online registration.

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festivals • special events • further afield places to go CHELSEA FRINGE FESTIVAL chelseafringe.com May 16-June 7 Gardening events, projects open days and workshops at various venues.

FESTIVAL OF BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY archaeologyfestival.org.uk July 11-26 25th anniversary celebrations to explore archaeology in local areas, coordinated by the Council for British Archaeology.

GREENWICH & DOCKLANDS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL festival.org June 26-July 5 Outdoor performing arts festival.

HAMPSTEAD SUMMER FESTIVAL hampsteadsummerfestival.com June 21-July 5 Art, cultural, community celebrations and fundraising for local charities. Final day fun fair and street circus.

OPEN FARM SUNDAY farmsunday.org June 7 Farming industry´s national open day to help understand how food is produced.

Visit a farm and take part in a range of events, walks and activities.

CITY OF LONDON FESTIVAL colf.org June 22-July 10 A range of activities, music, walks, lectures and films at various London venues.

Hampstead Heath Family Day June 28 Parliament Hill. Workshops, street theatre and family events with a mini parade around the Green. Free.

Festival Children’s Parade July 10 Final day parade with over 1000 school children taking part, and ending with music on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral.

Free.

QUEEN SQUARE FAIR WC1N 3AQ marywardcentre.ac.uk July 4 Camden local community event.

SPITALFIELDS MUSIC 61 Brushfield Street, E1 6AA ( Liverpool Street) 020 7377 1362 spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk Spitalfields Music Festival June 6-21 Free and ticketed music events including family shows from various venues around East London.

THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO Bicentenary celebrations Anniversary Concert June 5 Royal Albert Hall Waterloo Banquet Apsley House, W1J 7NT

Waterloo Related Exhibits Household Cavalry Museum, SW1A 2AX

THE CALLY FESTIVAL Caledonian Road thecallyfestival.com June 14 Dancing, arts and street market community festival. Free.

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Nr Bishop’s Stortford, Essex CM22 6NE (M11/J8) nationaltrust.org.uk Woodland Folk Wednesday May 27 Trail and activities in the woodland pixie post office, leave a letter for the fairies, make a wand and a potion. Under 5 years. Cost £3 per child.

Special Events CABBAGES & FROCKS MARKET St Marylebone Parish Church Grounds, Marylebone High Street, W1U 5BA cabbagesandfrocks.co.uk Movers & Shakers Day May 16, June 20 Movement workshop for children.

Free admission.

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HAMPSTEAD HEATH ( Kentish Town/Hampstead) 020 7332 3322 cityoflondon.gov.uk/hampstead Hampstead Heath Family Day June 28 Parliament Hill. Part of the City of London Festival activities. Free.

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

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Did you have a child through egg donation? Would you be willing to talk to me about your experience in aid of research? I want your story to be heard.

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Kids YOGA – Tuesdays 4.30 to 5.30 term time. Age 6 to 11 years old.

Southbury Leisure Centre.

Email: yogakids@holisticworld.co.uk

This May welcomes the annual National ShareA-Story Month, a rousing celebration of the power of storytelling and story sharing.

Run by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups, it is a wonderful opportunity to bring children and stories together. There are a whole host of events running across the country, from storytelling workshops to craft activities and puppet shows, and this year the theme for National Share-A-Story Month is Dragons! Find out about the culture of Chinese, Welsh and Viking dragons in stories and poems, explore myths and legends about dragons, and even discover what a dragon might like for tea. Take a look at the website for loads of ideas, activity packs, posters and Dragon competition prizes. www.fcbg.org.uk/ national-share-a-story-month

Nearly New Sale June 6 Gently used children’s clothes for sale from 0 to 10 years, DVDs, equipment and books. 10am to 2pm. Half price after 12.30pm. Entry £1 donation.

KEATS HOUSE Keats Grove, NW3 2RR ( Hampstead Heath) 020 7332 3868 cityoflondon.gov.uk/keats-house London May 17 Family day with tall tales and amazing legends of the city. Free drop-in sessions.

ROYAL ALBERT HALL Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP ( South Kensington) 0845 401 5045 royalalberthall.com Storytelling and Music Sessions May 20, 27, June 3,10,17,24 July 1, 15 Musical instruments, singing and movement sessions for babies and toddlers. 0-4 years. Cost £4 per child.

Further Afield ROCHESTER DICKENS FESTIVAL High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1LX (Rochester ) May 29, 30, 31 Annual celebrations with street entertainment, costumed parades, readings and free activities along Rochester High Street. This year’s theme is Oliver Twist.

SUMMER BONANZA 27 July – 21 August Spend your summer with FUSION at JW3 enjoying a host of activities for young people aged 5-14.

We have everything from cooking, fashion, animation and magic to movie making.

And of course we’ll be making the most of the Beach at JW3!

Book now: www.jw3 .org.u Box Office 020 7433 8988 info@jw3.org.uk JW3London JW3London

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Magical Mosaics

Free Free admission admission

26–29 May 10:00am–4:30pm

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

Ofsted Outstanding Developing self-Confidence, Self-Esteem and Independence Stimulating Curriculum Kosher meals freshly prepared daily Bi-lingual Nursery (English and Hebrew) Opening hours are 08:00-16:00 (Fri 08:00 – 14:00)

Learn about the colourful mosaics that decorate decorate the the ground floor of the Bank. Join a creative creative workshop workshop and make your own mosaic to take home, home, with with designs inspired by the animals and plants plants featured featured in the Museum’s Flora and Fauna exhibition. exhibition.

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

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