Summer Fun

get silly with the silly squad www.havering.gov.uk/summeractivities

arts sports music dance stories youth clubs competitions www.havering.gov.uk

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FIND GREAT THINGS TO DO IN HAVERING

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HAVERING MUSIC SCHOOL Facebook & Twitter

HAVERINGLIBRARIES Facebook, Twitter, YouTube & Instagram

FAIRKYTES ARTS CENTRE

51 Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1AX fairkytes@havering.gov.uk

FAIRKYTESARTS Facebook & Twitter

MYPLACE

343 Dagnam Park Drive RM3 myplace@havering.gov.uk

MYPLACERM3 Facebook & Twitter DON’T MISS A THING

Follow and ‘like’ our social media pages and hit ‘subscribe’ on YouTube for lots more great stuff

HAVERING LIBRARIES INVITES YOU TO JOIN...

sillysquad

is a celebration of funny books happiness and laughter, featuring artwork from award-winning children's author and illustrator Laura Ellen Anderson.

With video content, games, quizzes, and downloadable activities, the Challenge website is free to use and a place for children to rate and review their books and work towards their reading goal.

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE... ONLINE IT’S TIME TO GET ... SILLY! This year’s Summer Reading Challenge for 4-11 year-olds is a bit different...

Children are still encouraged to read 6 books of their choice during the summer holidays with collectable rewards and a certificate for completion.

But this year, with social distancing, the challenge has gone

all-digital...

Complete the Silly Squad challenge

www.sillysquad.co.uk Continues until September

NOT A HAVERING LIBRARY MEMBER?

It’s really easy to join online www.havering.gov.uk/libraries

l Go to www.sillysquad.co.uk and create a free account (needs adult approval via email) l Set a reading goal... we suggest six books l Read anything that makes you happy – comics, joke books, poetry, fiction or non-fiction l When you finish a book, add it to your profile and write a review.

Havering Libraries can’t supply certificates or medals this year, but there are lots of online incentives, such as badges, games and videos.

HAVE FUN!!!

ABRABANANA! IT’S....

JOIN HAVERING LIBRARIES ON FACEBOOK FOR EXTREME SILLINESS

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VIRTUAL SESSIONS EVERY FRIDAY WITH HAVERING ACTIVE

STREETGAMES

OLYMPIC CHALLENGE HAVE FUN, GET ACTIVE AND REPRESENT YOUR COMMUNITY

This summer we’re inviting community sports clubs and young people to test their mettle with a series of 30 fun daily challenges.

From boxing to badminton, tennis to triathlons, there are activities to suit everyone.

SHOW THE WORLD WHAT YOU CAN DO...

Sadly the Olympic Games is postponed, but we can all come together and celebrate the power of sport.

FOLLOW HAVERING ACTIVE AND HELP YOUR BOROUGH Take on the sporting challenges posted on HaveringActive’s Facebook and Twitter pages

Tag us #TeamHavering #CreActiveAtHome

#CreActiveAtHome HAVERINGACTIVE ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK

Havering Libraries

4 00 P Summer Reading Challenge Competitions

A programme of digital and in-person holiday activities for young people of all ages

www.queens-theatre.co.uk

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING VERY ...

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h Write a short story h Make a piece of artwork h Compose a poem h Write a book review h Or maybe have a go at all of them!

Fill your entries with fun, laughter and happiness to bring us smiles, giggles and maybe even some big belly laughs.

We have lots of funny and silly books to give away as prizes. Visit our website for information on how to enter or Havering Libraries on Facebook haveringlibrariescompetitions@havering.gov.uk Closing date: Saturday 5 September 2020

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TOLD NOT TO BE SILLY? WELL, FORGET THAT...

HAVERING LBRARIES SAYS...

To celebrate our Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge, we want you to send Havering Libraries Facebook page all sorts of silliness. It could be pictures of you with your favourite funny books. Maybe you can pull a funny face or make a silly pose, or be in a funny place or eat a funny snack? Or send us your your favourite joke.

Post on our page or send a message.

RIZE

www.haveringmusicschool.org.uk

summer C POP UP CARDS

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CIRCUS SKILLS: JUGGLING

Using various art materials to create a beautiful greetings card design and learn how to make the card ‘pop up’.

Age 8+

Learn to keep all your balls in the air with this step-by-step juggling tutorial.

Suitable for the whole family

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ON HAVERING CULTURE YOUTUBE

ON HAVERING CULTURE YOUTUBE

FOAM CLAY CREATURES

C R U I

FOAM CLAY CREATURES PREMIERE

CLAY UNICORN HANGER

Use air drying clay to make a lovely unicorn to hang as a decoration Suitable for age 5+

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ON HAVERING CULTURE YOUTUBE

MON 27 JULY 11AM

Whether you like butterflies and bunnies or monsters and dinosaurs, learn to create exciting creatures in colourful foam clay lesson Suitable for age 5+

MAKE A BUNNY HAT

Learn card skills to make a lovely hat complete with rabbit ears and whiskers Suitable for age 5+

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ON HAVERING CULTURE YOUTUBE

TAWNY OWL CLAY POT PREMIERE

ON HAVERING CULTURE YOUTUBE

THU 30 JUL 11AM

Learn the pottery skills to build a coil pot and then add fine details to create a fantastic tawny owl ready for painting.

You will need air-drying clay, water, a pointed tool such as a skewer or plastic fork and a plastic knife. Paint with acrylics.

Suitable for ages 8+

PORTRAIT DRAWING

A masterclass from an artist on the tips and techniques needed to draw realistic portraits in pencil Age 8+

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ON HAVERING CULTURE YOUTUBE

summer BEGINNERS CLAY CRAFT

Get started with the basics of clay craft by making simple but fun pinch pot monsters with air-drying clay ready to paint or colour with felt pens.

Suitable for age 5+

POINTILLISM WORKSHOP

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MON 10 AUG 11AM

ON HAVERING CULTURE YOUTUBE

DIZZY DOLPHIN CRAFT PREMIERE

ON HAVERING CULTURE YOUTUBE

MON 3 AUG 11AM

Create a beautiful Dizzy the Dolphin decoration to hang up using card, tissue paper, glue and lots of imagination.

Suitable for age 5+

PEBBLE PAINTING

Learn some great ideas for painting pebbles, such as how to create a super shark, then join Havering Arts to hide them in Havering Parks for other children to find.

Suitable for all the family

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ON HAVERING CULTURE YOUTUBE

PREMIERE

ON HAVERING CULTURE YOUTUBE Create a painting in the style of George Seurat. Learn to apply small coloured dots of acrylics in order to produce a detailed image.

You’ll need A4 white paper, paints and brush, eco-friendly cotton buds (optional), palette, water pot, protection for clothes and surfaces Suitable for age 11+

HENRI MATISSE COLLAGE

DECOUPAGE CRAFT PREMIERE

ON HAVERING CULTURE YOUTUBE

THURS 6 AUG 11AM

Develop your decorative skills with paper glue and imagination in this online craft session.

Suitable for ages 8+

FLAMINGO PUPPETS

Use card, string, tissue paper, feathers and googly eyes to create a fantastic puppet on a string in this crafty session for ages 5+

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PREMIERE

ON HAVERING CULTURE YOUTUBE

THU 13 AUG 11AM

A sticky session in which we’ll show you how to create a collage inspired by the work of Henri Matisse.

You will need an A4 piece of white card, various coloured pieces of card or paper, glue stick, scissors and a pencil.

Suitable for age 5+

We have lots of art, musical theatre, football and other fun workshops over the summer. Most will take place virtually, via YouTube or zoom. For some activities you will need to collect a pack from myplace.

myplace@havering.gov.uk MONDAY

27 JULY

RIBBON DANCING

To join this activity you will need a pack containing all the materials you need (priced £3). Collect from myplace.

SESSION 1 for 2-4 year-olds The 60-minute video will be uploaded to YouTube at 2pm.

SESSION 2 for 5-10 year-olds The 60-minute video will be on YouTube at 3.30pm.

TUESDAY

28

FINGER PAINTING

An arts workshop for toddlers aged 2-4.

The 60-minute video will be uploaded to our YouTube channel at 10am.

JULY

SESSION 1 for ages 5-7 The 60-minute video will be on YouTube at 12 noon.

FOOTBALL SKILLS

Improve your football skills with ex-professional footballer Mark Stimson, who is now manager of AFC Hornchurch. The two-hour video, aimed at 7-13 olds will be uploaded to our YouTube channel at 10am

BASKET WEAVING

Learn all the skills you need to create a basket in this 60-minute video session for 3-8 year olds, which will be uploaded to our YouTube channel at 1.30pm.

BADGE AND BRACELET MAKING

Get creative in this 60-minute video session for 6-12 year olds, which will be on YouTube channel at 3pm

FRIDAY

SESSION 2 for ages 8-13 The 60-minute video will be on YouTube at 2pm.

A 90-minute video session for 6-12 year olds will be uploaded to our YouTube channel at 3.30pm

30 JULY

DRAW A DISNEY CHARACTER

CHEERLEADING WORKSHOP

THURSDAY

31 JULY

ZOOM BEACH PARTY

Myplace Penny’s Projects

Fun for all the family will include games, dancing and mocktail making.

To join this activity you will need to collect a pack from myplace (£3).

The pack includes mocktail recipes, a beach ball and materials to make your own garland. Let us know how many children would like to take part.

WEDNESDAY

29 JULY

For more information about how to take part in any online activity, please email: myplace@havering.gov.uk

Come and joinWe us on Zoom for Wednesday 5th August Zoom Fame workshop a have loads of art, musical theatre, football and other Musical Theatre Workshop.

We will be doing songs and dances from the musifun workshops over the summer. Most will take place cal Fame. virtually, either through a YouTube or zoom link. For This session will be for 6-13 year olds

some activities you will need to pick up a pack from And the zoom meeting will startmyplace at 12 andmyplace@havering.gov.uk will be 3 hours long and will include a 20 minute break.

MONDAY

3

AUGUST

INTERACTIVE STORY TIME

When you sign up you will be sent a pack that you can download.

Join us on YouTube for our interactive story time workshop SESSION 1: THE HUNGRY CATERPILLAR A 60-minute story for 0-3 year-olds will be on our YouTube channel at 11.30am.

SESSION 1: THE BFG A 60-minute story for ages 3-5 will be on YouTube at 1pm

THURSDAY

6

DANCE WORKSHOP

This 60-minute video session for 6-13 year-olds will be on YouTube at 3pm

TUESDAY

4

AUGUST

MAKE A UNICORN OR DRAGON CUSHION

Make something special for your room with this 90-minute video tutorial for 6-12 year olds which will be on YouTube at 10am.

ZOOM FAME WORKSHOP

Learn songs and dances Fame in this musical theatre workshop for 6-13 year-olds, The zoom meeting will start at 12 noon and lasts 3 hours long (there will be a 20 minute break).

When you sign up via myplace@havering.gov.uk you will be sent a pack to download.

SESSION 1 A 60-minute tuition video for 2-5 year-olds on YouTube at 2pm SESSION 1 A 60-minute tuition video for 6-12 year-olds on YouTube at 3.30pm Myplace Penny’s Projects

To join this activity you will need to collect a pack from myplace containing all the materials you need (priced £3).

TUESDAY

13

AUGUST WEDNESDAY

5

AUGUST

10

SAND ART

To join in this activity you will need to pick up a AUGUST pack from myplace (£3) which includes all the materials you need.

MONDAY

TEDDY

BEARS’ SESSION 2 (11.30am on Zoom) For ages 5-7

AUGUST SESSION 1 (10am on Zoom) For ages 2-4.

PICNIC

To join in you will need collect a pack from myplace that will include activities and a teddy bear to stuff (£3).

DECORATE A CANDLE OR PHOTO FRAME

This 60-minute session for 6-12 year olds uploaded to YouTube at 11am.

To join this activity you will need to collect a pack from myplace containing all the materials you need (priced £3).

We have loads of art, musical theatre, football and other fun workshops over the summer. Most will take place virtually, either through a YouTube or zoom link. For some activities you will need to pick up a pack from myplace (or it can be delivered to your home for a small fee).

FRIDAY

14

AUGUST

MASK & DANCE

Make a mask and join a dance for ages 6-12 The video will be on YouTube at 11am and will last 2 hours. Sign up via myplace@ havering.gov.uk and we’ll send a mask template to print at home.

TUESDAY

18

AUGUST

ART CLASS (Disney theme) SESSION 1 A 60-minute tuition video for 3-6 year olds on YouTube at 11am SESSION 2 For 7-12 year olds on YouTube at 2pm

To join this activity you will need to collect a pack (£3) from myplace which includes all the materials you need.

ZOOM BEACH PARTY

myplace@havering.gov.uk

MONDAY

17

AUGUST

Fun for all the family including games, dancing and mocktail making.

To join this activity you will need to collect a pack from myplace (priced £3) which includes mocktail recipes, a beach ball and materials to make your own garland.

MAKE A ROCKET THURSDAY

20

AUGUST

FRIDAY

21

AUGUST

FOOTBALL WEDNESDAY SKILLS

Skills with exprofessional Mark Stimson.

For full details, please see Wednesday 29 July

19

AUGUST

For more information about how to take part in any online myplace activity, please email: myplace@havering.gov.uk

THURSDAY

27

The 60-minute tutorial for ages 4-12 will be on YouTube at 11am.

You will need to collect a a pack of materials to makes the rocket (priced £3) from myplace

DANCE

WORKSHOP A two-hour session for 6-12 year-olds. The video will be on YouTube at midday

MONDAY

24

AUGUST

INTERACTIVE STORY TIME For full details, please see Monday 3 August SESSION 1: THE GRUFFALO For ages 0-5, 11am SESSION 2: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Ages 6-12, 12.30pm

PEBBLE PAINTING

The tutorial video will be AUGUST on YouTube at 2pm.

To take part in this activity, ou will need to collect a pack of materials from myplace (£3).

MATILDA

WORKSHOP

WEDNESDAY

26

AUGUST

Join us on Zoom for a musical theatre workshop for 6-13 year olds. Learn songs and dances from Matilda. The three hour session starts at 12noon (there will be a 20 minute break). When you sign up via myplace@havering.gov.uk you will be sent a downloadable pack.

Havering Youth Service and myplace S.E.N.D. YOUTH CLUBS ON ZOOM REVELLERS Thursday evenings 6.30-8.30pm

Fun activities and support for young people with additional needs.

Aged 11-16 and 16-25 for the senior group.

SWIM AND GYM

Sundays 10.30 to 12 noon.

Zoom fitness session. Exercise and nutrition. Aged 11 plus.

YEAR 5, 6 & 7

TRANSITIONS CLUB

One-to-one support for young people concerned about going up to Secondary School. myplace@havering.gov.uk

GO GIRLS

A support group for teenagers and young adults (13-19 years). Girls can come for six weeks (one session a week) to help build their confidence, self esteem and help with life experiences.

Currently we are only taking referrals. If you would like to refer someone, please email: myplace@havering.gov.uk

For information or to take part email: myplace@havering.gov.uk

WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH CLUB 6.30-8pm, for ages 13-19.

Quizzes, games and support and an art club. We will be setting up a Covid support group to help young people with mental health concerns.

If you are interested in taking part and would like some more information email us at myplace@havering.gov.uk

HAVERING YOUTH COUNCIL Havering Youth Council meets weekly to discuss issues that young

people face in Havering and nationally. They debate, have guest speakers and campaign on specific matters. Ages 11-19 years.

Contact: kim.hills@havering.gov.uk

CHILDREN IN CARE COUNCIL YOUTH CLUB

A closed group for young people in care. Fun activities, Zoom baking, quizzes and games.

Ages 8+ Contact: lisa.kane@havering.gov.uk.

CHILDREN IN CARE TALENT SHOW

Closed session.

Share your talents online.

Music, Poetry, art and drama.

Contact: lisa.kane@havering.gov.uk or kim.hills@havering.gov.uk

FAIRKYTESLIVEPRESENTS

SINGING COMPETITION FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER For ages 11+

Information and applications

arts@havering.gov.uk

THE SEARCH FOR HAVERING’S BEST YOUNG BANDS FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER

Information and applications

arts@havering.gov.uk EVENT INFORMATION We hope to present the

above events live, if that’s not possible, they will be streamed on Havering Culture’s social media channels FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER

HAVERING ARTS DEVELOPMENT

HAVERING ONLINE ART COMPETITION FOR AGES 11-18 All suitable submitted art works will become part of an online exhibition, and may be shared on all of Havering Council’s social media accounts

arts@havering.gov.uk DEADLINE EXTENDED

Monday 14 September

ADVICE AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES POSITIVE, TRUSTED AND REALISTIC HELP FROM THE EMPOWERING PARENTS EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES HUB AND THE NHS CENTRE FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN TEAM

FIND US ON FACEBOOK Centre for Parent and Child Support

LANGTONS GARDENS FREE ACTIVITY SHEETS

Straightforward advice and support

The Havering EPEC Hub

To help you enjoy our parks this summer while social distancing, Langtons Gardens has created some FREE activity and fact sheets for the whole family.

l forest school activity ideas for children

l fact sheets for young people an adults with an interest ecology IN PDF format, they are free to download from Havering Parks Facebook page, in the Langtons group. You don't need to join the group to download:

FIND US ON INSTAGRAM cpcs_official WATCH OUR COURSES ON YOUTUBE

The Centre for Parent and Child Support NHS Channel

Featuring the ‘Baby and Us’ programme and ‘Being a Parent’, an 8 week course of 5-10 minute videos

COURSE INFORMATION

For information about referrals to our Being a Parent (of children aged 2-11) or Living with Teenagers (11-16 years) course, email: EPEC@havering.gov.uk

FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE DIRECTORY A wealth of information and resources for parents

PODCA S COMINGTS SOON

TAKE YOUR LIBRARY

ANYWHERE

Your library card gives you access to a host of online books, audiobooks, graphic novels and encyclopaedias.

We have stock tailored for young adults with a wide range of fiction novels in printed and audio form, as well as non-fiction, including study guides at GCSE and A-Level and the Student version of Encyclopaedia Britannica And don’t miss Comics Plus, unlimited access to thousands of digital graphic novels and comics on any device for free, with no wait time.

www.havering.gov.uk/libraries

VIRTUAL SUMMER PROGRAMME 2020

Havering Children’s Centres

FREE Zoom activities for children 0-11 years

e Bab Treasur y hunts gro ups Infant feeding

Craft workshops

Musical jelly beans

Startin g so li d s Q uizzes & worksh ops games

For more information go to: www.havering.gov.uk/childrencentres

www.havering.gov.uk