Kids KINGDOM BY liane nelson
When Time Stands Still Founded by husband and wife duo Lionel and Claire Cherruault in 2009, children’s photographic studio Nousha (quirkily named after the couple’s cat) specialises in portraiture which aims to convey the personality and individual beauty of every child. A personal service with exceptional attention to detail is in place to make sure that your little one will be captured in just the right light. All post production, printing and framing is handled in-house by the team to ensure the best quality, with a bespoke framing team using traditional techniques and beautiful hand-crafted mounts. Nousha doesn’t just deliver a photograph but a memory that can be cherished forever. As Lionel himself says, you’re buying “a one-ofa-kind collection of images of your adored children that could never be repeated. When you come to think of what we do in that way you will understand the joy and the pleasure you get from such objects of beauty; they are laden with emotion. Your children will change over weeks, months and years, but those glorious naïve years will be there for all to see for years and years to come.” nousha.co.uk
Dare to Dream Returning for two weeks over the next half term with an exciting line-up to activate ideas and promote creativity, the Imagine Children’s Festival is a wonderful way for children to stay engaged during the break from school. With more than half the 2015 programme being free of charge, the festival offers families and schools access to literature, music, theatre, poetry, dance, interactive installations and workshops. As literature is a crucial part of Imagine, the festival will see an exciting appearance by Judith Kerr, author of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, who will read from her book for older children, When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit. Other highlights include the London premiere of Brundibár, the renowned children’s opera by Hans Krása, and a free family concert with the Young Orchestra for London. With such an amazing programme available, don’t let your little ones get bored at home during half term. Imagine Children’s Festival, 9-22 February southbankcentre.co.uk/imagine