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South London
Until June 9th
In the Night Garden Live
June 16th
Circus Experience Day for Young People A range of circus skills are on offer to try - including flying and static trapeze, tightwire and diabolo. Where: Circus Space, Coronet Street, London. Tel: 0207 613 4141 www.circusspace.co.uk
July 27th - August 12th Take a spectacular journey into the magical world of “In the Night Garden” an amazing musical theatre experience for all the family. Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and Makka Pakka are brought to life using magical puppets, full size costumes and breathtaking projections. Where: O2 Arena. Tel: 0208 463 2000 www.londondrum.com
Lewisham Big Screen
Catch all the action from the London 2012 Olympic Games on the Lewisham Big Screen, which will be showing live BBC coverage of all the sporting action. Where: Blackheath, London. Tel: 0208 314 6000 www.lewisham.gov.uk
July 27th
June - October
Olympic Opening Ceremony
Mascots of the Olympic Games is a small display showcasing over 50 mascots from past summer and winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, including this year’s mascots, Wenlock and Mandeville. These lovable creatures illustrate the identity of the host city whilst incorporating the Olympic Games brand and the traditional spirit of the event.
August 12th
Mascots of the Olympic Games V&A Museum of Childhood
Where: Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green. www.museumofchildhood.org.uk
June 1st
London Pleasure Gardens Opening on the weekend of the Queen’s diamond jubilee, London Pleasure Gardens sees the transformation of the derelict, ex-industrial Pontoon Dock into a pleasure garden featuring around-the-clock music, arts, cafés and bars, a pop-up hotel and sculpture park. Where: Pontoon Dock, Royal Docks, London www.londonpleasuregardens.com
46 - June 2012 l Rascals of London
The Opening Ceremony is a celebration showcasing the best of the Host Nation. It also features a parade of all competing nations and the highly anticipated entrance of the Olympic Flame, which ignites the Cauldron and signals the start of the Games.
Olympic Closing Ceremony The Closing Ceremony celebrates the achievements of athletes at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and includes a Handover from one Host City to the next. Where: Olympic Park, London Tel: 0207 613 4141 www.london2012.com
Every Saturday
Roller Disco Family Jam Children aged 5 - 14 can join in the fun and get their skates on at Roller Disco Family Jam, at the weekly event hosted by the Renaissance Rooms. Where: Miles Street, Vauxhall. Tel: 0207 720 9140 www.rollerdisco.com