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Give the autumn term a confidence boost with Perform
A common struggle shared by many children as they start school or return after the summer break is a lack of confidence, and this can stop them reaching their full potential. Whether you’re looking for a confidence boost for your child or just a weekly dose of drama, dance and singing fun, Perform is back for the autumn term with two exciting productions for 4-7s and 7-12s. “Perform is not a stage school” stresses Perform Principal, Lucy Quick. “Our classes teach life skills using fun confidence-boosting drama games which results in a celebratory end of term production. The primary aim of our classes is to develop what we call the 4Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Coordination and Communication.” This term, Perform 4-7s will venture into The Magician’s Chamber for some confidence-building fun with Merlin the Wizard whilst 7-12s will work on a funky festive performance of Ebenezer, based on the Charles Dicken’s classic, A Christmas Carol. The term runs from September to December and children are welcome to try a free class at any point. To book a free no-obligation trial class visit www.perform.org.uk/try
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Local Perform Classes:
St Peter’s Centre, 1 Thorney Lane North, Iver SL0 9JU
4-7s Tuesdays 4pm; 7-12s Tuesdays 5.05pm
Boyne Hill Infant School, Rutland Road, Maidenhead SL6 4HZ
4-7s Saturdays 9.30am; 7-12s Saturdays 11.15am
All Saints Church Hall, The Causeway, Marlow SL7 2AA
4-7s Mondays 4pm; 7-12s Mondays 5.05pm
Hilltop First School, Clewer Hill Road, Windsor SL4 4DW
4-7s Fridays 4pm; 7-12s Fridays 5.05pm
Virginia Water Community Centre, 3 Beechmount Ave, Virginia Water GU25 4EY
4-7s Mondays 4pm; 7-12s Mondays 5.05pm
4 Marlow Road Youth and Community Centre SL6 7YR
4-7s Fridays 4pm; 7-12s Fridays 5.05pm
Contact: T: 020 7255 9120 / enquiries@perform.org.uk / www.perform.org.uk/try
Magical Merlin - the perfect half-term Halloween treat!
This October half-term, take your children on a trip back in time as they discover a world of witches, wizards, magic and mystery. In Ancient Britain, Magical Merlin is the most miraculous wizard ever. So when the baby King Arthur is born and jealous older sister, Morgan Le Fay, starts turning people into animals, it’s down to Merlin to save the day. With a spellbinding mix of magic, songs and dancing, Magical Merlin is a spectacular mini-musical sure to enchant the whole family! Suitable for 4-10 year olds, shows run from 24-30 October at The Fortune Theatre, Covent Garden WC2B 5HH. Visit www.atgtickets.com to book.
Give your creative juices a boost with a deep dive into the world of comic making at The Story Museum, finalist in the 2022 Art Fund Museum of the Year award. The Museum’s 2022 exhibition; ‘KABOOM! The art of creating comics’ takes you step-by-step through the process, from initial ideas through to fully realized story-line. With plenty of tips and tricks along the way from a host of different comic artists, you’ll be all set to go home brimming with ideas for making your own comics. The Museum is also running a series of comic-themed workshops and live events throughout the autumn. Entry to the exhibition is included with the Museum Galleries where you’ll also find a Whispering Wood full of oral stories and an Enchanted Library where you’ll be able to step into story moments from much-loved stories including Winnie-the Pooh, Narnia and The Snowman. www.storymuseum.org.uk
‘KA-BOOM! The art of Creating Comics’ Exhibition is on at The Story Museum
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Octoboom is the friendly, many-tentacled editor waiting to guide you through the KA-BOOM! Exhibition. For the chance to win a family ticket for 4 to The Story Museum Galleries, including a trip to KA-BOOM: The art of creating comics, just tell us how many tentacles an octopus has! Answers by Sept 30 to editor@familiestveast.co.uk
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THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER BEALE WILDLIFE PARK Lower Basildon RG8 9NW At Beale Wildlife Park, there are 160 species of animals – and families can get up close to some of their favourites. As well as animal experiences, the 40-acre park offers play areas, a narrow gauge train, cafes and beautiful gardens. Special events run in the school holidays. www.bealepark.org.uk
THURSDAYS IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER LITTLE LEARNERS IN THE PARK (MAIDENHEAD) Oaken Grove Park, 32 Mulberry Walk, Maidenhead SL6 6EU Messy play for 5 months - 5 years. See website for booking. Pay as you go and terms available. www.littlelearnersuk.com/franchise/messy-playwindsor-maidenhead-slough/
SATURDAYS IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER LITTLE LEARNERS (FULMER) Fulmer Village Hall, Fulmer, Slough SL3 6HP Messy play for 5 months - 5 years. See website for booking. Pay as you and courses available. www.littlelearnersuk.com/franchise/messy-playwindsor-maidenhead-slough/
UNTIL OCTOBER 30 CITY OF STORIES EXHIBITION Story Museum, 42 Pembroke St, Oxford OX1 1BP Board the Story Craft and fly through a thousand years of Oxford’s story history, from ancient myths and legends to classics of children’s literature enjoyed across the world. www.storymuseum.org.uk/whats-on September
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3 MAIDENHEAD CYCLE HUB FAMILY RIDE The ride will start by the entrance to Bray Lake (SL6 2EB) 2pm. Distance 8 miles. www.cyclinguk.org/local-groups/maidenhead-cycle-hub
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3 WINDSOR CYCLE HUB GENTLE RIDE FOR FAMILIES The ride will start at The Swan, 9 Mill Lane, Windsor SL4 5JG Meet at 11am for an 11.30am start. Distance 8 miles. www.cyclinguk.org/event/gentle-ride-suitable-families-1 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3 OUTDOOR MARKET Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead SL6 4PF 12-4pm free entry. www.norden.farm
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 4 KITE FESTIVAL Boyn Grove Park, Punt Hill, Punt Hill SL6 6JD Run by Norden Farm Centre for the Arts. Bring kites created at one of their workshops, pre-owned or shop bought. As well as all the kite flying fun, there will be a bar, food stalls from local vendors, music and entertainment. Free event 12-4pm www.norden.farm/events/kite-festival-50
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10 TURNER AND HOOCH OUTDOOR CINEMA Stubbings Estate, Stubbings Lane, Maidenhead SL6 6QL Doors open at 5.30pm. Good dogs welcome! www.stubbingsnursery.co.uk/events/outdoor-cinema-turner-and-hooch-p
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10 MAIDENHEAD ROLLER DISCO Braywick Leisure Centre, Braywick Rd, Maidenhead SL6 1DE www.leisurefocus.org.uk/our-centres/braywick-leisure-centre/events
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10 MAIDENHEAD TOWN SHOW - ARE YOU A STAR BAKER? High St, Maidenhead SL6 1QA Full details below www.maidenheadshow.co.uk
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10 COX GREEN HORTICULTURE AND CRAFT SHOW Cox Green Community Centre, 51 Highfield Ln SL6 3AX Calling all children! Take part in this year’s show! Free for children. Starts 2pm www.coxgreencommunitycentre.org.uk/horticultural-show
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17 MARLOW CARNIVAL High Street & Higginson Park, Marlow, S7 Fun day for the whole family Free event 11-5pm www.marlowcarnival.com
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17 SUITCASE STORIES Story Museum, 42 Pembroke St, Oxford OX1 1BP 11am www.storymuseum.org.uk/whats-on SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18 FAMILY FUN DAY Oaken Grove Park, Maidenhead 2-6pm www.facebook.com/events/oaken-grove-park/family-funday/1469753793464516
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 20 DINO DIG WORKSHOP Natural History Museum, Cromwell Rd SW7 5BD Perform your own fossil dig and draw conclusions about how dinosaurs looked! www.nhm.ac.uk/events/schools-dino-dig.html
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 DAVID GIBB’S FAMILY JUKEBOX Story Museum, 42 Pembroke St, Oxford OX1 1BP 11am www.storymuseum.org.uk/whats-on October
SATURDAY OCTOBER 1 MAIDENHEAD CYCLE HUB FAMILY RIDE The ride will start by the entrance to Bray Lake (SL6 2EB) 2pm. Distance 8 miles. www.cyclinguk.org/local-groups/maidenhead-cycle-hub
SATURDAY OCTOBER 1 WINDSOR CYCLE HUB GENTLE RIDE FOR FAMILIES The ride will start at The Swan, 9 Mill Lane, Windsor SL4 5JG Meet at 11am for an 11.30am start. Distance 8 miles. www.cyclinguk.org/event/gentle-ride-suitable-families-1 ADVERTISEMENT PROO
SATURDAY OCTOBER 1 OUTDOOR MARKET Please find below a proof of your advertise Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead SL6 4PF 12-4pm free entry. January/February 2017 issue (No. 88) of Fa www.norden.farm
SATURDAY 1 TO MONDAY OCTOBER 31 BRICK OR TREAT Legoland Windsor Resort, Winkfield Road SL4 4AY Spook-tacular activities to celebrate Hallowe’en www.legoland.co.uk/explore/special-events/brickAny changes need to be made at this stage. or-treat Any further amendments will be charged for. SATURDAY OCTOBER 15 BABY BROADWAY Please contact us by return either to amend or Wycombe Swan, HP11 2XE advertisement. Interactive family concert for ages 0-8 Performances at 10.15am and 11.15am www.wycombeswan.co.uk
SATURDAY OCTOBER 15 SUITCASE STORIES Story Museum, 42 Pembroke St, Oxford OX1 1BP 11am www.storymuseum.org.uk/whats-on
TUESDAY OCTOBER 18 TO FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4 MAIDENHEAD SCHOOLS: ART, DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF The exhibition aims to unite Maidenhead schools and colleges by celebrating the creativity and talent of our local students. 5-10pm Free entry www.norden.farm
THURSDAY OCTOBER 20 THE HANDLEBARDS - TWELFTH NIGHT Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF A bicycle-powered, laugh-out-loud production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. 7.30pm www.norden.farm pumpkin ready to carve – plus see what other Spooky Surprises there are in store www.oddsfarm.co.uk/special-events
TUESDAY OCTOBER 25 LEGO MASTER BUILDER’S CLUB Story Museum, 42 Pembroke St, Oxford OX1 1BP 11am and 2.30pm www.storymuseum.org.uk/whats-on SATURDAY OCTOBER 29 FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR FAMILY RACE DAY Ascot Racecourse, High St, Ascot SL5 7JX Spooky activities, fairground rides and fireworks. www.ascot.com/horse-races-and-events/halloween-raceday-fireworks-spectacular/fireworks-spectacular-family-raceday
TUESDAY OCTOBER 25 TERRIFIC TUESDAY Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles HP8 4AB Autumn themed activities and crafts. Standard admission price applies. Activities run from 11am-3.30pm www.coam.org.uk/events/october-half-term-event TUESDAY OCTOBER 25
SUNDAY OCTOBER 30 HALLOWE’EN FAMILY FUN DAY Summerleaze Park, Maidenhead 2-6pm www.allevents.in/maidenhead/family-funADVERTISEMENT P day/200022264392428ROOF Please find below a proof of your adve Upcomingrtisement for the
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SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE Wycombe Swan, HP11 2XE Interactive stage show Performances at 2pm and 4.30pm www.wycombeswan.co.uk
SATURDAY 22 TO SUNDAY OCTOBER 30 DEVASTATION AND RESTORATION Pug Yard Learning Centre, Windsor Castle SL4 1NJ On the 30th anniversary of the Castle’s great fire come and learn more about the incident through crafts and workshops. Free upon admission to the Castle
SATURDAY 22 TO SUNDAY OCTOBER 30 HALLOWE’EN FESTIVAL Odds Farm Park, Wooburn Common Road HP10 0LX Head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick your own Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles HP8 4AB An evening of spooky fun for all ages in the unique and atmospheric setting of the Museum’s historic buildings and woods. 5-9pm www.coam.org.uk/events/halloween-spectacular THURSDAY OCTOBER 27 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Story Museum, 42 Pembroke St, Oxford OX1 1BP 11am and 2.30pm www.storymuseum.org.uk/whats-on SATURDAY OCTOBER 29 SILENT STORY DISCO Story Museum, 42 Pembroke St, Oxford OX1 1BP 11am and 2.30pm www.storymuseum.org.uk/whats-on
THURSDAY 3 AND FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4 TALES FROM ACORN WOOD Wycombe Swan, HP11 2XE Performances at 4pm Thursday and 10.30am and 1.30pm Friday. www.wycombeswan.co.uk FRIDAY 4 TO SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6 FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR Legoland Windsor Resort, Winkfield Road SL4 4AY www.legoland.co.uk/explore/special-events/fireworks-spectacular SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 FIREWORKS NIGHT Danesfield House Hotel, Henley Rd, Marlow-OnThames SL7 2EY Gates open 5.30pm. Display at 7pm www.mymarlow.co.uk/events/fireworks-night Thame Any changes need to be made at this stage. T: 01628 6 Any further amendments will be charged for. E: editor@ Please contact us by return either to amend or approve your 50 All Sain advertisement. Berkshire
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HOWLAND TUTORS (MAIDENHEAD/MARLOW and WINDSOR/SLOUGH areas) Expanding local agency (established in 1998 and owned by highly experienced teachers) offers individual tuition in twenty subjects including: all primary; Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, French, Geography, History, Latin, Maths and Physics. Further tutors welcome Tel. (01628) 477164 www.howlandtutors.co.uk
Stepping Notes
Music School for Children
High-quality movement- & singing-based musicianship classes for the 2s to 8s
Violin lessons Piano musicianship classes Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey
www.dally.org.uk/steppingnotes nikhil@dally.org.uk 01932 363624
HOWLAND TUTORS
(MAIDENHEAD/MARLOW and WINDSOR/SLOUGH areas) Expanding local agency
(established in 1998 and owned by highly experienced teachers) offers individual tuition in twenty subjects including: all primary; Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, French, Geography, History, Latin, Maths and Physics. Further tutors welcome Tel. (01628) 477164 www.howlandtutors.co.uk
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