JW3 Families & Youth Sep-Dec

WHAT’S ON FAMILIES & YOUTH September - December 2016 www.jw3.org.uk

WHAT’S ON FAMILIES & YOUTH Events for children & teenagers, Family Fun Sundays, Parenting & Early Years September – December 2016 JW3London

FAMILY FUN SUNDAYS

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Enjoy unique performances, exciting workshops, engaging after school activities and more at JW3 this season.

Our Family Fun Sundays include Storytelling and Story Writing workshops, Cable Street Graffiti Mural making and Rosh Hashanah Baking. Plus there’s a performance of the award-winning Bec and Tom’s Awesome Laundry, taking you on a journey of friendship, courage and persistence.

Celebrate Chanukah with us at Chanukah Funukah on 25 December, featuring crafts, music, doughnuts and dancing. Young people can bring out their inner scientist with After School Science Club or practice their hip-hop moves at our Street Dance classes. For younger children there’s a wide selection of activities including Family Music Time, Baby Yoga and JW3 Playgroup.

We have it covered for parents too, from Antenatal and NCT classes to one-off talks with helpful parenting tips.

We’re holding a wide variety of High Holiday and Chanukah events. Look out for our Jewish Festivals symbol j highlighting these, in this and our other season guides.

We look forward to seeing you!

CONTENTS Family Fun Sundays p1 Chanukah p8 After School Activities p9 Early Years p10 Parenting p13

See what else is going on at JW3 in our other season guides:

What’s On

Classes & Courses

Ivy House Music & Dance

JW3 is a non-profit charitable community centre and arts venue, reliant on the generosity of donors.

For further information on how to support us, please contact our development team at: info@jw3development.org.uk or call 020 7433 8962

Family Fun Sundays Sunday 18 September

Sunday 25 September

TECH-SPLOSION!

K’MO B’BAYIT FOR HAGEI TISHREI

2-3pm, 3.30-4.30pm, £6 per child, £3 per adult

10.30-11.15am under 2s, 11.30am-12.15pm ages 2-5, £6 per child, £2 per adult j

Join Jewish Interactive for a fun filled afternoon of tech-citement! Our iPad and computer sessions blend digital technology with Jewish tradition and education. Learn how to create a fun, interactive game – we’ll provide the iPads, the computers and the fun, all you have to do is come along!

For ages 4-7 and 8-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

An Israeli get-together designed especially for Rosh Hashanah and Succot! We’ll celebrate just like home - with Shlomit and her succah, Shana Tova songs, pomegranate and lots of dancing and fun. We’ll meet with old and new friends, enjoy some family time and feel at home. Session in Hebrew.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday 18 September

CRAFTERNOON: DESIGN A NEW LONDON BUILDING! 2-5pm, FREE If you could design a building for London what would it look like? Make your creation as tall, short, wide or narrow as you like.

The only rule is that it has to stand up.

Part of JW3’s Open House London event.

For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday 25 September

STORYTELLING 2-2.45pm, £5 per child, £3 per adult Come and enjoy acclaimed and popular storyteller Vanessa Woolf weaving wonderful words into magical interactive tales.

For ages 4-7. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday 25 September

STORY WRITING 3-4pm, £5 per child

Sunday 18 September

IMAHOT V’AVOT 3-5pm, £5 per adult

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Imahot v’Avot is a social group for families with one or more parent who identifies as Jewish and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or Questioning (LGBTQQ). Join us for a fun Rosh Hashanah afternoon and a great opportunity to meet other like-minded families and share experiences.

For ages under 7. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

An exciting creative writing session for kids. Always wanted to create your own story? Now is your chance!

For ages 8-11. This is a drop-off event.

CRAFTERNOON: Join us to make books and bookmarks, 2-5pm, FREE.

Tickets 020 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk

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To find out about other opportunities please contact the JW3 Development team at info@jw3development.org.uk or call 020 7433 8962 2

Tickets 020 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk

Sunday 2 October

Sunday 16 October

ROSH HASHANAH BAKING

SUCCOT STORIES

10.30-11.15am, 11.45am-12.30pm, £10 per child, £10 per adult j

10.30-11am, 11.30am-12pm, £5 per child, £3 per adult j

Taste the sweetness of Rosh Hashanah with our family biscuit baking session. There’s so much honey cake about, sometimes you just want something a bit different, so make the sweet taste of the new year with a twist and a crunch!

For ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Come and listen to stories in the succah from PJ Library. We’ll learn about Succot and get ready to celebrate the festival through the magic of storytelling.

For ages 4-7. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday 2 October

Sunday 16 October

CRAFTERNOON MORNING: ROSH HASHANAH

CRAFTERNOON MORNING: SUCCOT

10.30am-12.30pm, FREE

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10.30am-12.30pm, FREE

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It’s Rosh Hashanah and we’ve got all the materials you need to make a card to celebrate the Jewish new year.

For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring a shoebox from home to transform into a mini succah and make decorations to take home.

For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday 9 October

Sunday 23 October

CABLE STREET GRAFFITI MURAL

CRAFTERNOON MORNING: BOOKENDS

2-3pm, £7 per child, £3 per adult As part of remembering Cable Street at JW3 we’re celebrating the East End’s Cable Street Mural, painted in the late 1970s and early 80s. Yoav Segal – an acclaimed artist with a special connection to Cable Street will teach you how to graffiti, and you’ll make your own mural.

For ages 4-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

10.30am-12.30pm, FREE What better way to mark beginnings and endings? Come and make personalised bookends to take home and stand on your bookshelves.

For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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FAMILY FUN SUNDAYS Sunday 30 October

Sunday 6 November

BEC AND TOM’S AWESOME LAUNDRY

11am-12.30pm

1.30-2.30pm, 3.30-4.30pm, £10, family ticket £35 (4 tickets) Pants. It’s laundry day. But Bec’ll do anything to avoid her chores – from infectiously enthusiastic storytelling to games and paper puppetry – you name it. Will Tom be hung out to dry, or will it all come out in the wash? Join the delightful duo on a journey of friendship, courage and persistence in this award-winning family comedy show starring Bec Hill (CBBC’s The Dog Ate My Homework) and Tom Goodliffe.

For ages 4+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

INTERACTIVE CINEMA Join us for a family interactive movie experience. And who knows what tasty treats and super surprises lay in store in our special secret goodie bags?

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday 30 October

Sunday 6 November

CRAFTERNOON: AWESOME LAUNDRY

CRAFTERNOON: YOUR PET ROBOT

2-5pm, FREE

Come and get craft-happy while you make your very own pet robot! Give them buttons to push and levers to pull, and don’t forget to bring your best robot voices too!

For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The fun’s not over yet – at our Crafternoon you can make a Bec and Tom model complete with costumes and props to take home.

For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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2-5pm, FREE

Bec and Tom’s Awesome Laundry

Tickets 020 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk

Sunday 13 November

Sunday 13 November

LIGHTS, IPAD, ACTION: IPAD MOVIE MAKING

CRAFTERNOON: STOP MOTION CARTOONS

2-3pm ages 4-7, 3.30-4.30pm ages 8-11 £7 per child, £3 per adult Join Jewish Interactive for an exciting session of movie making! Are you the next Quentin Tarantino or Steven Spielberg?

Maybe you dream of making the next big Pixar hit? We’ll provide the equipment and you’ll be saying Lights, iPad, Action!

Drop-off event for ages 8+.

2-5pm, FREE Come and make your very own cartoon using one of the most fun, simple ways – a stop motion book. Either draw your own or colour in the examples provided and put it all together to create a short cartoon.

For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday 11 December – 8 January

ICE RINK Join us for a fourth spectacular year, as North West London’s most popular ice rink returns.

For more information: www.jw3.org.uk/icerink

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FAMILY FUN SUNDAYS Sunday 27 November

MITZVAH DAY 2-5pm, FREE

Sunday 20 November

CLASSICAL BABIES CONCERT 11am-12noon, £10 per adult Classical Babies is one of London’s friendliest concert series for babies!

Live chamber music is performed by professional musicians, for babies and their families/carers to enjoy.

For ages 0-3. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday 20 November

FRENCH CLASSICAL MUSIC WORKSHOP: LE CARNAVAL DES ANIMAUX 3-4.15pm, £7 per child Come and enjoy together the sounds of classical music (piano and clarinet) and a story told in French.

For ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Mitzvah Day has become an important part of the unofficial Jewish calendar. Come and get involved with all our Mitzvah Day activities – make cards to go to a nursing home, donate gifts for a children’s ward, come and pack boxes. JW3 will be a hub of Mitzvah Day activities, so join us and give some time as a family to help others in need Children must be accompanied by an adult.

CRAFTERNOON: Create and decorate your own Spend/Save/Give money box to take home, 2-5pm, FREE.

Sunday 4 December

COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS 2-3pm, £10 per child, £10 per adult It’s a comedy club, right, but for kids, with the international circuit’s best stand-ups and sketch acts. Family friendly, but without any patronising idiocy. In fact, it’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day and kids are allowed in.

For ages 4+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

CRAFTERNOON: Make a clay model from our selection of wintry things, 2-5pm, FREE Sunday 4 December

Sunday 20 November

IMAHOT V’AVOT

BRINGING FAIRY TALES TO LIFE

3-5pm, £5 per adult

2-2.45pm ages 4-7, 3.30-4.15pm ages 8-11, £5 per child, £3 per adult

Imahot v’Avot is a social group for families with one or more parent who identifies as Jewish and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or Questioning (LGBTQQ). Join us for a fun and musical Chanukah get-together.

For ages under 7. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Join fun and exciting theatre makers Holly and Ted for an interactive drama workshop all about fairy tales. You’ll recognise your favourites and there’ll be some surprises in there too. Learn all about how they are brought to life for the theatre.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Tickets 020 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk Sunday 11 December

Sunday 11 December

ISRAELI DANCE

K’MO B’BAYIT PRE-CHANUKAH CELEBRATION

2-2.45pm, 3.30-4.15pm, £6 per child, £6 per adult Enjoy the art of Israeli dancing with the Israeli Dance Institute. Come and learn the intricate steps and get ready to show them off at your next bar mitzvah.

For ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday 11 December

10.30-11.15am under 2s, 11.30am-12.15pm ages 2-5, £6 per child, £2 per adult j An Israeli get-together designed especially for Chanukah. We will swirl like svivonim, stand tall as candles, discover the oil and send away the darkness. Live music, Israeli songs and more festival surprises.

Session in Hebrew.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

CRAFTERNOON: ISRAELI ART 2-5pm, FREE Celebrate Israel and be inspired by artists from all over the land. Paint a scene of Jerusalem, or make something that reminds you of Israel.

For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

PARTIES, CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAYS, FUNCTIONS AND MORE AT JW3 Our flexible spaces can easily be transformed with tables, chairs and your decorations to create any party theme.

Our Hall can be the backdrop for a stylish celebration.

You can even book our 60-seat Cinema for the perfect party!

For more information about venue hire email venuehire@jw3.org.uk or call 020 7433 8989.

chanukah Sunday 18 December

Sunday 25 December

A HEALTHY CHANUKAH

CHANUKAH FUNUKAH

2-3pm, 3.30-4.30pm, £10 per child, £10 per adult

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Chanukah is always full of oily foods. Learn a healthier way to make the traditional Chanukah foods with your kids.

For ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

11am-3pm, £7 per child, £6 per adult

Sunday 18 December

CHANUKAH CRAFTERNOON 2-5pm, FREE

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Design and make your own Chanukiah and dreidl set! You can make the candles and the flames to stick onto the Chanukiah for each night. Take it home and stand it in your window for all the world to see!

For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

JW3 MEMBERSHIP Join us as a Member for as little as £45, and receive a range of great benefits, as well as being able to bask in the knowledge that you’re supporting JW3’s work: • 10% off tickets to most of our events and courses • 10% off food at Zest • Members-only promotions and advance emails about special events.

• Special offers from our partner organisations • Our season guides mailed to you three times per year Visit www.jw3.org.uk/become-member to join now

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Whilst everywhere else is closed enjoy bouncy castles, doughnuts, latkes, crafts, music and dancing at our family celebration to welcome in the first night of Chanukah!

For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Sundays. For specific dates, please contact BBYO.

BBYO WEEKLY CHAPTER MEETINGS 7-9pm, £3, £1 for BBYO members Mercaz BBYO is a new chapter based at JW3, meeting every week for a range of fun and thought-provoking activities in a welcoming atmosphere. Turn up any week you want - first time’s free!

For more info, please email BBYO at jw3chapter@bbyo.org.uk For ages 12-17. This is a drop-off event.

Mondays 12 September 12 December No classes 3, 17, 24 October

AFTER SCHOOL SCIENCE CLUB 4.30-5.30pm, £12 per session, £121 for the 11 week course Educational and fun hands-on science classes by Kids with Brains, where each week we explore a different theme through creative learning and fun experiments.

For ages 6-11. This is a drop-off event.

Thursdays. For specific dates, please contact the Tzofim.

TZOFIM 4.30-6pm Come join the Tzofim once a week for lively and fun activities. Sessions in Hebrew.

For more information and to book, contact Tzofim.London@gmail.com For years 4-5. This is a drop-off event.

Thursdays. For specific dates, please contact the Tzofim.

TZOFIKEFF 4.30-6pm Come join the Tzofim once a week for lively and fun Hebrew activities. Sessions in Hebrew. For more information and to book, contact Tzofim.London@gmail.com For ages 6-8. This is a drop-off event.

VOLUNTEER YOUTH LEADERS WANTED

Wednesdays 14 September – 7 December No classes 12, 26 October

DRAMA CLUB WITH SPENCER STAGE SCHOOL 4.30-5.15pm, £88 for 11 week course, £8 paid trial via Box Office With the help of an experienced drama teacher, children will develop their performance skills and use role play, make believe, improvisations, mime and voice development in a safe and creative environment where they can express themselves freely. LAMDA examination is optional.

For ages 4-7. This is a drop-off event.

Mondays 12 September – 12 December No Classes 3, 17, 24 October

STREET DANCE (5-8 YRS) 4.30-5.15pm, £88 for 11 week course, £8 paid trail via Box Office

Opportunities include: free DBS, free leadership training and the potential for future paid roles at JW3.

STREET DANCE (9-13 YRS)

For more information, get in touch with Karen at karen@jw3.org.uk

Try popping, locking and hip-hop moves in this inspirational street dance class.

This is a drop-off event.

5.15-6pm, £88 for 11 week course, £8 paid trial via Box Office

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early years Sundays 11 September – 11 December No classes 2, 16 October

Wednesdays 14 September – 14 December No classes 12, 26 October

FAMILY MUSIC TIME

JW3 PUPPET TALES

10.30-11.15am, £8 per child

4.15-5pm, £6 per child

Join KangaRooKids for a music session that will ignite your little one’s imagination and help to build their confidence in a fun and energetic way.

For ages under 4. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

A magical afternoon with Tiger Boat Theatre, full of stories, fun and handmade puppets designed especially for each session. Each week children will discover a different tale and be encouraged to develop their imagination, enrich their vocabulary and socialise with their friends.

For ages 2½ - 6. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Mondays 12 September – 12 December No classes 3, 17, 24 October

STREET DANCE (3-5 YRS) 3.50-4.30pm, £88 for 11 week course, £8 paid trial via Box Office A fun introductory dance class – an excellent way to learn rhythm, improve memory, coordination and muscle tone.

For ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fridays 4 November – 16 December No Class 25 November

MUSICA-LI 10-11am, £7 per child A special JW3 commission of a six-week music and storytelling series designed by a professional singer and songwriter. Each session is themed around a different story or festival from around the world and is a blend of beautiful live music, puppets, lots of imagination, participation and fun.

For ages under 5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesdays 1 November – 13 December

THE CREATION STATION 9.40-10.30am, 10.50-11.40am, £10 per child, £59.50 for 7 week course The perfect solution for all your child’s creativity needs. Each class is themed around colour, texture and shape. Children use a wide range of arts and crafts tools and materials and create something lovely to take home.

For ages 1-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

There will be three one-off Creation Station sessions throughout September. For more details www.jw3.org.uk/creationstation Thursdays 15 September – 15 December No classes 20, 27 October

JW3 COOKING TOGETHER 4.15-5.15pm, £12 per child, £60 for 6 weeks, £120 for 12 weeks Every week, children have fun with handson recipes inspired by different cultures and traditions. They’re encouraged to learn about vitamins and nutrients within our food, as well as to practice their fine motor skills and cooking techniques.

For ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Tickets 020 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk Tuesdays 27 September – 13 December No classes 4 – 25 October

Mondays 12 September – 12 December No classes 3, 17, 24 October

SHA’AT SIPUR VE’TNUA

BABY YOGA

4.30-5.15pm, £6 per child

2-3pm, £10 per child, £40 for 5 weeks

Each week children will be introduced to a range of new and classic Israeli stories and get to practice their Hebrew in an enjoyable way. Session in Hebrew.

For ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Stretch, strengthen and relax with your baby, as you do specially-adapted yoga exercises which enhance your bond with your baby and are beneficial for both parent and child alike.

For ages 3 months - Walking. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wednesdays 14 September – 7 December No classes 12, 26 October

HARTBEEPS Each course £37.50 for 5 weeks, £82.50 for 11 weeks Designed by experts, fuelled by magic and delivered with love, these are awardwinning interactive sessions for little ones to learn and have fun. Sessions comply with Early Years Foundation Stage, so parents can be confident they’re doing something amazing for their child’s development!

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

JW3 PLAYGROUP

Tuesdays 13 September – 13 December No classes 4 – 25 October 3.30-5pm, £5 per child or Thursdays 15 September – 15 December 10-11.30am, £5 per child j We love to meet new people and make new friends, so drop in for an informal play, songs, games, chat and activities for the little ones. This season we’ll be exploring many different themes: animals, fairytales, Succot, Chanukah, Winter, Shabbat and more. Each Thursday we’ll also be holding a mini Shabbat Service with fresh challah and Shabbat songs.

For ages under 2. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

HARTBEEPS HAPPY HOUSE 10-10.45am, for ages Walking to 4 years Sessions encouraging busy toddlers to explore and interact with fabulous music, colourful, sensory props and puppets.

HARTBEEPS BABYBEEPS 11-11.45am, for ages Sitting to Toddling Babybeeps encourage little ones’ language skills and physical development.

HARTBEEPS BABYBELLS 12noon-12.45pm, for ages 6 weeks – 6 months Babybells uses elements of baby yoga, massage and calming techniques alongside original remixed nursery rhymes and lullabies.

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EARLY YEARS Thursdays 15 September – 15 December No class 27 October

Mondays 19 September – 12 December No classes 3, 17, 24 October

KICK & PLAY

FUN FRENCH LESSONS: LES ATELIERS DES PETITS

10-10.45am, £54 for 6 weeks, £117 for 13 weeks, £9 paid trial via Box Office Our experienced instructors, along with our puppet friends Mimi & Pepe, take you and your little one through a world of exciting physical activity. Balance, run, kick and play – all while having a blast!.

For ages 1-2. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursdays 15 September – 15 December No class 27 October

SUPER SOCCER STARS 10.50-11.40am, £54 for 6 weeks, £117 for 13 weeks, £9 paid trial via Box Office We use the ball as the vehicle to help children develop self-confidence, improve gross motor skills, socialisation, coordination and stability building. Each class includes rich language exposure and movements such as running, jumping and changing direction.

For ages 2-4. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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10.30-11.15am Do you want your child to learn or improve their French in a fun and interactive way?

Join us for French multisensory activities including singing, dancing, games, art and craft – all in French. Sessions are suitable for all levels of French. For more information and to book fo to www.clubpetitpierrot. co.uk For ages 1½ -4. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fridays 16 September – 16 December No class 25 November

AMAZING TOTS: DEVELOPMENTAL PLAYGROUP 10am-12noon, FREE This drop-in playgroup provides a structured environment for children who have developmental delays or a diagnosed/ undiagnosed disability. They can access a variety of play-based experiences and interact in a social setting. It’s also an opportunity for parents and carers to meet and share experiences. To book and for more information please email celia.roberts@kids.org.uk or telephone 020 7359 3635.

For ages under 5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets 020 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk

PARENTING

Tuesday 29 November

Thursday 10 November

HOW TO: PARENT IN THE SCREEN AGE

COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY WITH TEENAGERS

7.30-8.30pm, £10 Explore the effect of the online media revolution on the parent-child relationship with educational and child psychology consultant Doron Wittenberg, who casts light on our understanding of the fundamental changes in the interaction between children and technology. Are today’s children different? The event will conclude with a Q&A. For parents with children of any age.

Thursday 22 September

SIBLING RELATIONSHIPS: SOWING THE SEEDS 8-10pm, £15 per adult, £25 per couple This lecture explores how to initiate positive and close sibling relationships, including sensitivity and empathy toward each other and a sense of team spirit. Plus tips for how to handle sibling conflicts. Dr Kalanit Ben-Ari is a family therapist, lecturer and Chair of Imago Relationship Therapy in the UK.

8-9.30pm, £12 per adult, £20 per couple This interactive talk will give parents tried and tested communication skills for increasing understanding and cooperation and for minimising conflict.

You’ll hear plenty of examples of real-life situations and have time for questions and answers. Miriam Chachamu is a family psychotherapist with extensive experience of working with children, parents, families and professionals.

For parents of children aged 11-18.

Courses run throughout the year

ANTENATAL CLASSES 7.30-9.30pm, £230 per couple Feel confident, fully prepared and excited for the arrival of your baby, and gain a new set of friends to share your journey with.

Our invaluable antenatal course for couples covers everything you need to know about your remaining pregnancy, labour, birth and the early days of parenthood, including baby first aid. Courses run continually throughout the year. Please visit bumpandbabyclub.com or call 020 7419 8538.

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PARENTING Wednesdays 14 September – 14 December No event 12 October

Courses starting on Tuesday 13 September and Tuesday 1 November

BABY CAFÉ @ ZEST

NCT EARLY DAYS POSTNATAL GROUP

9.30-11am, FREE Come along to Zest every Wednesday morning with your little one and... relax.

We’ll add soft mats and toys and make some space for your pram so you can truly enjoy that well-deserved cup of coffee.

(Tea/coffee not included).

For ages under 2. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday 4 December

LET’S TALK ABOUT BABIES 11am-12.30pm, £5 A wonderful opportunity for parents and parents-to-be to come together and meet other new parents while gaining practical information in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. In the session we will focus on sleep and how to get more of it.

Jill Wheatcroft, co-founder of Riverside Cares, has extensive experience as a lecturer in child health and as a paediatric nursing sister.

10.30am-12.30pm Meet a network of local parents whilst gaining useful and practical parenting knowledge. To book, please contact Clare Mallors at bookings5t@nct.org.uk or on 020 8752 2472. www.nct.org.uk/courses/postnatal/early-days For parents with babies aged 6 weeks 6 months. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Activities & Events By Date ONE-OFF EVENTS

CHANUKAH

Thursday 22 September Sibling Relationships: Sowing the Seed

Sundays 18 & 25 December 8pm

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Thursday 10 November Communicating Effectively with Teenagers 8pm p13

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FAMILY FUN SUNDAYS Sundays 18 September – 11 December Family Fun Sundays p1-7

Tuesday 29 November How To: Parent in the Screen Age 7.30pm p13 Sunday 4 December Let’s Talk About Babies

11am

p14

REGULAR EVENTS & COURSES CALENDAR

Please check the relevant page for exact dates.

MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

Fun French Lessons 10.30am p12

The Creation Station 9.40am p10 10.50am p10

Baby Café at Zest 9.30am p14

JW3 Playgroup 10am p11

Hartbeeps Happy House 10am p11

Kick & Play 10am p12

Baby Yoga 2pm p11 Street Dance (3-5) 3.50pm p10

NCT Early Days Postnatal Group 10.30am p14

After School Science Club 4.30pm p9

JW3 Playgroup 3.30pm p11

Street Dance (5-8) 4.30pm p9

Sha’at Sipur Ve’Tnua 4.30pm p11

Street Dance (9-13) 5.15pm p9

Hartbeeps Babybells 12noon p11

BBYO Meetings 7pm p9

Super Soccer Stars 10.50am p12 JW3 Cooking Together 4.15pm p10 Tzofim & Tzofikeff 4.30pm p9

JW3 Puppet Tales 4.15pm p10 Drama Club with Spencer Stage School 4.30pm p9

SUNDAYS Family Music Time 10.30am p10

Hartbeeps Babybeeps 11am p11

FRIDAYS Amazing Tots 10am p12 Musica-li 10am p10 15

CINEMA AT JW3 The JW3 Cinema screens a weekly mix of the best of new releases from around the world, plus Jewish and Israeli films curated by our partner UK Jewish Film, and regular films for all the family.

Visit www.jw3.org.uk/cinema or pick up our monthly Cinema guide for full details.

JW3 would like to thank our generous donors for their support FOUNDATION BENEFACTOR Clore Duffield Foundation

JW3 Major Benefactors Sir Trevor Chinn CVO & Lady Susan Chinn CBE City Bridge Trust Dr Naim Dangoor CBE Barbara & Mick Davis The Dorfman Foundation Caroline Elton & Andrew Franklin Alan & Sabine Howard International Charitable Fund Richard & Pamela Jacobs David & Denise Joseph Clive & Helene Kahn Klein & Cantor Families The Morris Leigh Foundaton Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands Foundation Nicola & Harold Pasha Pears Foundation The Rayne Trust David & Alex Rhodes Rothschild Foundation (Hanadiv) Europe Family of Mr Basil Sandelson Donald Sussman Nick Viner & Victoria Boyarsky Garfield Weston Foundation JW3 Benefactors Richard & Patricia Beecham Elliot Bernerd Tara Bernerd & Partners The Black Family Toby & Sharon Coppel The J Isaacs Charitable Trust Jonathan Lourie Richard & Patricia Millett The Nohr Family Outset Contemporary Art Fund

Roche Bobois The Cyril Shack Trust Shoresh Foundation UJIA JW3 Patrons Susan Bernerd MBE & Roger Samuel Moss Diane & Roy Dantzic Dwek Family Charitable Trust Clare & David Kershaw Lord & Lady Kestenbaum Pauline & Lennie Lander The Jonathan Levy & Charles Rifkind Charitable Settlement Philippa & Richard Mintz Edna & Mandy Moross Deborah Querub & Eitan Schwartz Jamie & Joey Ritblat The Wigoder Family Foundation Derek & Deborah Zissman LJCC Ruth Berkowitz Charitable Trust Bertha Foundation Bertie Black Foundation Michael & Bettina Bradfield Alan & Caroline Brill The Children’s Aid Committee Charitable Fund Stanley Cohen OBE & Joy Cohen The Sidney & Elizabeth Corob Charitable Trust CST Neil & Beryl Davis The Finnart House School Trust Sir Michael & Lady Heller The Jewish Youth Fund

Kaye Family – Aimwell Charitable Trust The Kirsh Foundation Wendy Fisher The Catherine Lewis Foundation Stanley & Zea Lewis John Lyon’s Charity M&C Trust Clive Marks OBE & the Hon Adrianne Marks Michael & Jeanette Marx Joanna Millan Allan & Diana Morgenthau Pears Foundation Presidents Club Charitable Trust Rubin Foundation Edmond J SafraMarc & Emma Samuels Philanthropic Foundation K C Shasha Charitable Foundation Sheinman Family Archie Sherman Charitable Trust Harvey & Jane Spack Sir Sigmund Sternberg KC*SG Tony Tabatznik Richard & Diana Toeman MBE The Dyna & Fala Weinstock Charitable Trust Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust And our many other supporters and members.

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HOW TO BOOK TICKETS Tickets may be booked via our secure website 24 hours a day, by phone, or in person at JW3 during opening hours. We do not charge a booking fee. All listings are correct at time of going to press and may be subject to change. Check the website for more information. If an event is cancelled or abandoned, tickets will be refunded or exchanged. Please see our website for details of our latecomers, photography, video and recording policies.

CONCESSIONS & DISCOUNTS We offer concessions on many of our ticket prices for several groups, including recipients of Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Disability Living Allowance, full-time students in possession of NUS/ISIC cards, and companions/carers of people with disabilities. Please call the Box Office to book concession-rate tickets. Concessions and discounts cannot be combined.

Become a JW3 Member to receive 10% discount on most events. Visit www.jw3.org.uk/becomemember for more details.

Sibling discount: Available for many Families & Youth events in this season guide. Please ask the Box Office for details. Terms and conditions may apply to concessions and discounts.

Group booking discount: Buy nine tickets for the same event at the same time and get the tenth one free. Please call the Box Office to book.

Terms and conditions may apply to concessions and discounts.

BURSARIES Our Bursary Fund is available to those who cannot meet the full cost of a course or event.

To apply, please email Ziva Ambalo in confidence at ziva@jw3.org.uk ACCESS JW3 is an accessible building for people with physical impairments. Wheelchair accessible.

The JW3 Cinema and Howard Hall both have a hearing loop. For further details regarding access requirements and bookings, please visit www.jw3.org.uk or call the Box Office.

The Six Point Foundation survivor enrichment programme grant can, at JW3’s discretion, provide an 80% reduction for entrance to a wide range of events at JW3 for those Holocaust survivors and refugees who would like to attend but have financial needs. The Six Point Foundation grant can also assist with transport costs, carers and other relevant accessibility costs for those unable to meet these costs themselves.

PARKING Paid parking is available at the O2 Centre, 400m away. Free parking on Finchley Road and adjacent side roads after 7pm (6.30pm side roads) Mondays to Saturdays and all day Sunday.

JW3 is situated in a residential area. Please be considerate of our neighbours if parking locally, and ensure you leave adequate space for emergency vehicles to pass.

OPENING HOURS* Sunday 9am-11pm Monday-Thursday 9am-11pm Friday 9am-Various Saturday Various *Opening hours are subject to occasional variation – please check our website for full details.

JW3: 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET Box Office +44 (0)20 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk info@jw3.org.uk JW3 is a Jewish community centre with a kosher restaurant, café and bar – only food bought at JW3 can be eaten on the premises. When we are open over Shabbat or Jewish holidays, we will run a reduced ‘JW3 Unplugged’ programme and the Cinema and Zest will be closed.

Further details available on request.

JW3 Trust Ltd is a registered charity, No. 1117644.

JW3 Trading Ltd, registered company No. 7686352 (England and Wales), is a wholly owned subsidiary of JW3 Trust Ltd.