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Contents Message from H&F Youth Mayor There’s no need to be bored this summer! Page 5
Footie, make-up, drama & more Aged 11 to 18? Loads of free events on offer Pages 6-16
Summer Reading Challenge
Got a baby or toddler?
Young bookworms invited to get reading at libraries Pages 14-15
Events and family support for younger children Pages 18-30
Guide to events Age
Cost
Website
Booking required
Bus routes
No booking required
Nearest tube stations
Location
Learning difficulties Disabilities
Phone
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Don’t be bored this summer! Hammersmith & Fulham Council is hosting hundreds of free or low-cost events across the borough and west London. Invite your friends and family! We’ve got plenty of inspiration to make your summer a great one. Summer in the City has something for everyone and what you’re holding has just some of the highlights. There are plenty more online. You can take your friends or family, or attend the activities by yourself, and many are accessible for people with disabilities. There’s no excuse for a dull day! It’s a great chance to meet new people and make new friends. Everyone will make you feel welcome and you might find a new hobby you’ll love. Why not take a look at this guide and then check out our website? I know you’ll be glad that you did. Visit www.mysummerinthecity.org.uk and it’s worth checking back often as the site is always being updated.
Have a great summer!
Federica Del Brollo Youth Mayor Hammersmith & Fulham
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Week 1
Week 1
Sport & Wellbeing
Sport & Wellbeing
Kayaking
Boxing @ Kids on the Green
Test the waters, will you stay afloat? 26 July 1pm to 3pm 11 to 18 years
Get fit and strong over summer with boxfit style sessions 27 July 4pm to 6pm
Free
11 to 18 years
Yes, places must be pre-booked! Fulham Reach Boat Club London W6 9GX
Free
020 3475 75 11 info@letmeplay.co.uk www.holidayactivities.uk
No Edward Woods Community Centre London W11 4TX 020 3475 75 11
72, 220, 283, 295
info@letmeplay.co.uk
Hammersmith
www.holidayactivities.uk 31, 49. 72. 94. 95. 148. 220. 228, 237, 260, 272, 295, 316, 607, C1 & N207 Shepherd’s Bush, Shepherd’s Bush Market, Latimer Road
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Performing Arts & Music
Circus Skills @ Kids on the Green Using an outside aerial rig challenge yourself learning circus skills
Week 2
Sport & Wellbeing
27 July 2pm to 4pm
Aerial Circus
11 to 18 years
Enjoy hanging on ropes and hoops with this taster to aerial. Place must be pre-booked!
Free No Edward Woods Community Centre London W11 4TX
30 to 31 July 4pm to 6pm 11 to 18 years
020 3475 75 11
Free
info@letmeplay.co.uk
Yes Aerialand London W6 0JD
www.holidayactivities.uk 31, 49, 72, 94, 95, 148, 220, 228, 237, 260, 272, 295, 316, 607, C1 & N207 Shepherd’s Bush, Shepherd’s Bush Market, Latimer Road
020 3475 75 11 info@letmeplay.co.uk www.holidayactivities.uk 27, 190, 266 Hammersmith, Ravenscourt Park
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Week 2
Art & Fashion
Hair & Beauty Get creative with a range of fun arts, craft, hair and make up activities. 30 July to 3 August 10am to 3pm 11 to 18 years Free No Phoenix Fitness Centre London W12 0RQ 020 3475 75 11 info@letmeplay.co.uk
Week 3
Sport & Wellbeing
Tennis Inspired by Wimbledon, grab your racket and a pal and meet us on the court. 10 August 1pm to 4pm
www.holidayactivities.uk
11 to 18 years
95, 283
Free
Wood Lane, White City
No Brook Green London W6 7PB 020 3475 75 11 info@letmeplay.co.uk www.holidayactivities.uk 72, 220, 283 Shepherds Bush
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Performing Arts & Music
Beatboxing Masterclass Learn to spit the beats and rap to songs. 6 August 2pm to 5pm 11 to 18 years Free No Wood Lane Estate London W12 7DP 020 3475 75 11 info@letmeplay.co.uk www.holidayactivities.uk 72, 95, 148, 220, 272 Shepherd’s Bush Market, Wood Lane
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Summer in the city 2018 Week 5
Sport & Wellbeing
Basketball Training Week 4
Art & Fashion
Arts and Crafts Get creative with a range of fun arts, craft, hair and make up activities. 13 to 17 August 10am to 3pm
Shoot some hoops, and learn some tricks, with our sports coaches. 23 to 24 August 11am to 2pm 11 to 18 years Free No Hurlingham Academy London SW6 3ED
11 to 18 years
020 3475 75 11
Free
info@letmeplay.co.uk
No Phoenix Fitness Centre Lodon W12 0RQ
www.holidayactivities.uk
020 3475 75 11 info@letmeplay.co.uk www.holidayactivities.uk 95, 283 Wood Lane, White City
28, 295 Parsons Green
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Art & Fashion
Carnival Costume Making Make and create carnival accessories and costumes! 23 August 1pm to 3pm 11 to 18 years Free No Bayonne Estate London W6 8EJ 020 3475 75 11 info@letmeplay.co.uk www.holidayactivities.uk 74, 190, 430 Barons Court
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Chelsea FC Summer Football Tournament Week 6
Week 6
Sport & Wellbeing
Sport & Wellbeing
Junior Football Tournament
Senior Football Tournament
Compete for prizes, against the very best in the area.
Compete for prizes, against the very best in the area.
29 August 1.30pm to 4pm
29 August 3.30pm to 5pm
11 to 14 years
15 to 18 years
Free
Free
No Linford Christie Sports Centre London W12 0HU
No Linford Christie Sports Centre London W12 0HU
020 3475 75 11
020 3475 75 11
info@letmeplay.co.uk
info@letmeplay.co.uk
www.holidayactivities.uk
www.holidayactivities.uk
7, 70, 72, 220, 272
7, 70, 72, 220, 272
East Action, White City
East Action, White City
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Week 6
Sport & Wellbeing
Performing Arts & Music
Summer Closing Party
Summer Closing Party
Fun and inclusive sport activities.
Dance, sing, jam with your friends, celebrate the end of summer!
31 August 12noon to 5pm 11 to 18 years Free No Hammersmith Town Hall London W6 9LE 020 3475 75 11 info@letmeplay.co.uk www.holidayactivities.uk 27, 190, 267, 391 Ravenscourt Park
31 August 12noon to 5pm 11 to 18 years Free No Hammersmith Town Hall London W6 9LE 020 3475 75 11 info@letmeplay.co.uk www.holidayactivities.uk 27, 190, 267, 391 Ravenscourt ParK
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Summer Reading Challenge Ages 4-11 For this year’s Summer Reading Challenge we’re off to Beanotown, where rumour has it there’s a treasure chest full of epic pranks waiting to be discovered… Join the challenge at your local library! Most challenges begin on Saturday 14 July when you can say hello to Pieface, Rubi, JJ, Gnasher, and the ultimate mischief maker: Dennis! The Summer Reading Challenge is fun, free and designed for all children, whatever their reading ability. And in this year’s challenge you can help the Mischief Makers find the box of tricks.
Taking part in the challenge helps children to improve their reading skills and confidence during the holidays. Children can read whatever they like for the challenge — fact books, joke books, picture books, audio books or you can download a book — as long as they’re borrowed from the library!
Booking is required for some events. Check with your local library. Contact details at www.lbhf.gov.uk/libraries or visit: www.mischief-makers.org.uk for more details
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Week 6
Art & Fashion
Summer Closing Party All day creative fun, body art, flower crowns, craft activities 31 August 12noon to 5pm 11 to 18 years Free No Hammersmith Town Hall London W6 9LE 020 3475 75 11 info@letmeplay.co.uk www.holidayactivities.uk 27, 190, 267, 391 Ravenscourt Park
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Introducin g Family Support
We’re here to help families in Hammersmith & Fulham thrive.  And our family centres are on hand so mums, dads, carers and children can make new friends and enjoy play and learning experiences together. Loving, positive and nurturing relationships help children and young people develop the healthy brains they need for future life challenges.
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Our family centres Our centres offer a range of experiences for families with children. These include stay and play sessions, baby massage, health visitor clinics, English language classes, sleep workshops and much more. For older children and young people we offer access to youth provision. We are also here to support young carers and families who have special educational needs and disabilities.
Here for families Having children can be great fun but sometimes things can get hard and we are here for worries both big and small. It could be dealing with problems at home with drugs or substance abuse, struggling to cope or feeling low. Perhaps you have housing problems or need help keeping the kids active or eating well? We’re here to provide quick and easy access to support and advice. Get in touch Pop into one of our family centres, phone 020 8753 6070 or email contact@family-support. org.uk For more information, visit www.family-support.org.uk
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Baby massage: the im portance of touch Touch is the first of the five senses to develop and early touch can impact how your baby’s brain develops and how they process the world around them.
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Benefits of baby massage Massage helps to soothe your baby, promoting restful sleep. Research shows that other benefits include improving weight gain, aiding digestion, improving circulation and easing teething pain. Family Support’s baby massage guru, Ann Parry, says: “Baby massage benefits both parent and baby; it allows an uninterrupted time for bonding and for learning more about a baby’s ways of communicating before they are ready to talk.” Come along to Fulham Central, Cathnor or Melcombe Family Centres and spend some bonding time with your baby!
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Baby massage with Anna
1, 8, 15 and 22 August Wednesdays 10.30am to 12noon
Massage session to encourage bonding with your baby.
2 to 6 months Free Yes, limited spaces available Fulham Central Family Centre Tudor Rose Building Fulham Court London SW6 5PG 020 7736 4350 danni.reid@family-support.org.uk 14, 414, 391, 28, 295 Parsons Green Learning difficulties friendly? Yes, sensory light box
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Holiday Clubs Old Oak Holiday Club A holiday club for children where they take part in a range of different activities such as arts and crafts, IT, gardening, cooking, sports and trips out. The club will provide children with breakfast and a healthy afternoon snack. Children will need to bring along a packed lunch.
23 July to 17 August Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm 5 to 11 years £15 per day capped at £30 for 3 or more children Yes Old Oak Community and Children’s Centre 76 Braybrook Street London W12 0AP 020 8740 8008 oldoakcentre@peabody.org.uk lgandaa.205@lgflmail.org 72, 70,7, 272, 283 East Acton (Central Line) Yes, ramp to entrance and rear of building
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Old Oak Junior Youth Club
23 July to 31 August Every Friday 3.30pm to 6pm
Fun, activity-based club where children come together to learn new skills and make new friends. Activities include table tennis, dancing, arts and crafts. Children are encouraged to work in teams to gain confidence and learn life skills.
8 to 12 years Free No (but need to register) Old Oak Community and Children’s Centre 76 Braybrook Street London W12 0AP 020 8740 8008 oldoakcentre@peabody.org.uk 72, 70,7, 272, 283 East Acton (Central Line) Yes, ramp to entrance and rear of building
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Play is children’s work Playing isn’t just fun, it’s also the best way for young children to learn. To promote healthy brain development, children need time and attention from someone who’s happy to play with them. These positive, nurturing interactions are known as ‘serve and return’. In other words, when an infant or young child babbles, gestures, or cries, and an adult responds appropriately with eye contact, words, or a hug, connections are built in a child’s brain that support the development of communication and social skills. Come and join us at one of our Learn and Play sessions on pages 27 to 30.
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For more listings and information about Family Support, visit www.family-support.org.uk
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Circus skills workshop with Albert and Friends Children aged 5 to 12 can come along and develop skills in stilt walking, trapeze, ball walking, tightrope, juggling, unicycling and acrobatics.
13 to 17 August 2018 Monday to Friday 11.30am to 1.30pm 5 to 12 years Yes (limited spaces)
Teaching everyone from complete beginners to the next generation of artistic circus performers, there’s something for everyone at Albert & Friends Instant Circus! Great for confidence and teamwork building.
Old Oak Community and Children’s Centre 76 Braybrook Street, London W12 0AP 020 8740 8008 oldoakcentre@peabody.org.uk Free 72, 70,7, 272, 283 East Acton (Central Line) Learning difficulties friendly? Yes Ramp to entrance and rear of building
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Learn and Play A stimulating environment, encouraging exploration and creativity for you and your child to play and learn together with other children. 27 July and 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 August Fridays 9.30am to 11.30am
Messy play (2 to 5 years)
0 to 5 years
Get your hands dirty and enjoy a messy play session.
Free No Flora Gardens Family Centre Dalling Road London W6 0UD 020 8741 7892 vallon@upg.org.uk 27, H91, 190, 266, 267, 391 Ravenscourt Park Station Learning difficulties friendly? Yes Accessible toilet, wheelchair access
2, 9, 16 and 23 August Thursdays 2pm to 3.30pm 2 to 5 years Free No Fulham Central Family Centre Tudor Rose Building Fulham Court London SW6 5PG 020 7736 4350 danni.reid@family-support.org.uk 14, 414, 391, 28, 295 Parsons Green Sensory light box
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Learn and Play
Fun Mondays!
A fun session using household items to encourage exploration and creativity.
Make new friends while having lots of messy fun.
Mondays and Thursdays 9.30am to 11.30am 0 to 5 years £1. Free if receiving benefits No Masbro Children’s Centre 87 Masbro Road London W14 0LR 020 7605 0800 monika@upg.org.uk Shepherds Bush Green: 72, 283, 220, 295, 94, 49 Olympia; 9, 10, 27, 28, 391 Kensington Olympia, Shepherd’s Bush, Goldhawk Road, Hammersmith Yes, accessible toilet, wheelchair access
Every Monday 9am to 11am 23 July and 13 August
Messy play
30 July and 20 August
Water play 6 August
Pimp my bike/scooter/ buggy 0 to 5 years Free No Melcombe Family Centre Fulham Palace Road Hammersmith London W6 9ER 020 8748 2939 hemma.leckraz@ family-support.org.uk 190, 211, 295, 220 Hammersmith, (Piccadilly and Hammersmith & City lines) Learning difficulties friendly? Yes
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Baby play Play, learn and have fun with songs, games and activities that help your child’s learning and development. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 August Every Wednesday 2pm to 4pm 0 to 18 months Free
Pop up and play at Emlyn Gardens Pop up and play with us at Emlyn Gardens Estate. Fun games, toys, bubbles and information about our services.
No Melcombe Family Centre Fulham Palace Road Hammersmith London W6 9ER
Thursday 23 August 10am to 11.30am 0 to 5 years Free
020 8748 2939 hemma.leckraz@ family-support.org.uk 190, 211, 295, 220 Hammersmith, (Piccadilly and Hammersmith & City lines) Learning difficulties friendly? Yes
No Emlyn Gardens Emlyn Road White City London W12 9UQ 020 8746 1808 Carly.Mcnally @family-support.org.uk 207, 607 Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush Learning difficulties friendly? Yes
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Messy play day Lots of messy activities, balloon painting, water and other messy fun! Please bring a change of clothes along with you. Thursday 30 August 10am to 12noon 0 to 5 years Free No Randolph Beresford Annex New Zealand way London W12 7PH 020 8746 1808 Carly.Mcnally @family-support.org.uk 283 White City, Wood Lane Learning difficulties friendly? Yes
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Teddy bears’ picnic and story in the park Bring your favourite story and teddy or favourite character along to the park for fun storytimes and a picnic. Thursday 9 August 10am 0 to 5 years Free No Wendell Park 83 Gayford Road White City London W12 9BY 020 8746 1808 Carly.Mcnally @family-support.org.uk 266 Shepherds bush, Goldhawk Road Learning difficulties friendly? Yes
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