South London October Half Term 2021 Primary Times

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OCTOBER HALF TERM 2021 11 OCT - 28 NOV 2021 - ISSUE 131

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Dear Readers Welcome to the first half term issue of the year. For all our new readers we publish two weeks before each school Primary Times in South London holiday so once you see us appear in school you know a 7 Southbrook Mews break is on it’s way.

London SE12 8LG There are so many things to do during half term from Tel: 020 8318 0400 activities in local parks and family friendly farms, sports Email: office@primarytimes.biz clubs, craft clubs, multi activity day camps, museums, Website: www.primarytimes.co.uk galleries and so much more. This half term magazine also Twitter: @PT_LondonSandE covers Halloween and Fireworks Night. Whatever you end Instagram: @primarytimesse up doing, have fun!

Publishing Editor: Peter Watson We prepare our listings a long time in advance so Sales: Andrew Langridge, My Yen Doyle, do remember to check each event before turning up, Ty Smith & Catherine Dillon especially with all the Covid19 uncertainty.

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Contents

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Competitions.............................3 Local News...............................4 What’s On.................................6 Fun Days Out with the Family.. 7 Family Theatre...............................11 All Your Own Work!................... 18 Education News...................... 19 After School Activities.............22

Peter and the Primary Times team

Win Tickets to the Grand of Win a Family Ticket to Premiere Hever Castle Hever’s outdoor celebration of AutumnShow Colour heralds a theannual CBeebies Christmas stunning time in the 150 acre grounds with fun for all the family.

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Get into a grand in a Halloween spirit this October Half Term (23-31 premiere October) with family friendly spooky interactive trail,Leicester garlic bulb planting Square onand Ghoul School audio trail (£1).

Sunday 28 November.

For your chance to win a family ticket and a Hever goody bag,

Primary have five to see the premiere in tell us Times what colour thefamily Bostontickets ivy turns in autumn.

See details Leicester Square 28 November.Photo For your chance to&win, credit: Hever Castle Gardens below of how to on enter. tell us which poem this year’s show is based on.

Send your answer to us along with your name, age, address, school and phone number to CBeebies Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London SE12 8LG or email your answer together with your details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘CBeebies’ as the subject by Friday 12 November.

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Win a Family Ticket to Hever Castle Hever’s annual outdoor celebration of Autumn Colour heralds a stunning time in the 150 acre grounds with fun for all the family.

The historic Castle is arguably at its romantic best in the autumn when the Boston ivy adorning the front of the Castle turns a vivid shade of red. Visitors will be treated to glorious displays of autumn colour. Pack your walking boots or wellies and head to Hever Castle to enjoy the crunch of leaves underfoot and spectacular autumn tints.

For younger visitors, the newly created obstacle course and woodland area in Woodland Walk off Lake Walk provides a fantastic forest experience this autumn. Get into the Halloween spirit this October Half Term (23-31 October) with a family friendly spooky interactive trail, garlic bulb planting and Ghoul School audio trail (£1).

For your chance to win a family ticket and a Hever goody bag, tell us what colour the Boston ivy turns in autumn. Send your

answer to us along with your name, age, address, school and phone number to Hever Castle Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London SE12 8LG or email your answer together with your details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘Hever Castle’ as the subject by Friday 12 November.

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Pantosaurus and the Power of PANTS Margaret Gallagher, NSPCC Service Head of Local Campaigns, tells Primary Times readers about the NSPCC’s new book.

“Since the NSPCC launched its Talk PANTS campaign in 2013, it has sparked over 1.5 million conversations between adults and their children to help keep them safe from abuse.

“The campaign’s mascot is the bright yellow dinosaur called Pantosaurus. He already has his own animated music video and now he has his own book! The very first book we’ve ever published at the NSPCC. “Titled Pantosaurus and the Power of PANTS, the book was launched following a crowdfunding campaign that took place last year which saw NSPCC supporters raise £46,440 for the project.

“The book, written

by Rebecca Girlings and illustrated by Fhiona Galloway and Jamie Nash has been published in partnership with Ladybird.

There’s even going to be an audio book, voiced by actor and NSPCC Ambassador for Childline, Natalie Dormer.

“The book will help children learn about the PANTS rules which aim to help keep them safe from sexual abuse. From P through to S, each letter of PANTS provides a simple but valuable rule - that their private parts are private, their body belongs to them, and that they should tell an adult they trust if they’re worried or upset.

“In the book, children will read about Pantosaurus getting a new pair of pants and Dinodad tells him that they will give him special powers. Pantosaurus then experiences a problem at school and just as Dinodad told him, his super pants give him the power to speak up.

“You can get your copy from selected Matalan stores or at www.matalan.co.uk, selected Blakemore Retail SPAR stores or our NSPCC online shop and all profits from the sale of this book will support our vital work.

“This bright and playful picture book is perfect for reading with younger children. Not only will they love Pantosaurus and his roarsome story, it’s also a fantastic tool for parents and carers to spark conversations with their little ones to help keep them safe.

“Thanks to all the generous crowd funders who helped us create this essential book so we can empower families to talk to children about this difficult topic in an age appropriate way.”

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Young Market Traders On Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 October, 100 children from 20 London primary schools set out their stalls and sold fruit and vegetables grown from seed at Borough Market’s Harvest Sale. In a welcome return to the live event which had to be held in the schools’ playgrounds during the pandemic, every £1 raised by the school children will provide six meals for vulnerable families across the capital.

The Young Marketeers programme, run as a partnership with campaigning food education charity School Food Matters, is now in its tenth year at Borough Market, and the Harvest Sale has seen 1,617 children taking their produce from seed to stall. To date, nearly 50,000 children from over 182 London schools have helped grow fruit and vegetables at their school to raise money for food distribution charities, FareShare and The Felix Project, providing almost 50,000 meals for those in need.

Borough Market traders shared their selling secrets with the budding stallholders and schools were supported with growing tips from experienced horticulturists. Our picture shows children from Charles Dickens Primary School in Southwark with some of their vegetables.

School Chef of the Year Congratulations to Raheem Morgan, a school chef from Lewisham, who is to represent London at the 2021 School Chef of the Year National Final. Raheem also reached the National Final in 2020 and succeeded in taking second place nationally.

Raheem is school chef at Torridon Primary School, Lewisham.

The 2021 national final, which takes place between 12 and 13 October at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, is expected to be a fiercely fought cook off. Eleven regional finalists will be competing.

CBeebies Christmas Show The annual CBeebies Christmas Show is back and this year it’s an adaption of the classic poem, The Night Before Christmas. The show will be sprinkled with plenty of CBeebies magic, festive music, stunning dance performances and a star cast of CBeebies presenters and on-screen talent. Follow the adventures of Holly and her brother Jack on Christmas Eve, as they send their wishes to Father Christmas.

But then they have to deal with the mischievous Wish Taker who steals those wishes. The CBeebies Christmas Show will be in local cinemas on the weekend of 4 and 5 December.

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On Friday 22 October, Lewisham borough is hosting The Walk, a travelling festival of art in support of refugees. At the heart of The Walk is Little Amal, a giant puppet of a nine-yearold Syrian refugee whose search for her mother takes her on an epic journey from her homeland right across Europe.

Amal’s first stop in London will be in Deptford. She’ll be greeted by a family-friendly interactive celebration, during which Amal will explore the bustling market with hundreds of local children who will teach her about life in Lewisham and learn about her journey. Expect live samba music, magical surprises and hundreds of bubbles of all sizes.

Get Creative this October with Kids Creation Station

Throughout October the Elephant and Castle Virtual Community Hub is hosting free online arts and crafts workshops for kids aged 2 - 10 years old. Join the Creation Station on 7, 14 and 20 October at 4.30pm in creating flying rockets, autumnal leaf prints and your very own Halloween decorations. On Sunday 31 October at 10.30am they will be celebrating Halloween by making scary masks and experimenting with super slimy art.

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Give Little Amal a Huge Welcome

The hub recommends that your child has access to coloured pencils, pens, crayons or chalk, child safety scissors, paper and card in different colours and watercolour paint if you have some. A glue stick or PVA is also useful.

Alternatively you can make your own glue by mixing one part flour with one part water until you get a thick glue-like substance. Add some more water if it’s too thick and keep on mixing to remove all of the lumps.

Top of Their Game!

The Lewisham Primary Schools District Team won the ESFA Danone Nations Cup final in September, beating Wolverhampton 4-2. It’s the most prestigious competition for district school teams, and the Lewisham team have won three times in the last seven years – more than any other district team! Well done Lewisham.

The Kids Creation Station is a great way to encourage kids to be creative this autumn. To join any of the workshops, please email juliascoble@ thecreationstation.co.uk, or to find out more about other activities at the Elephant and Castle Virtual Community Hub, please visit www.communityhubse1. co.uk.

The team is made up of twelve of the best footballers from Lewisham primary schools across the borough. The same team of under 11’s are also Inner London champions, having beaten Greenwich 3-0 in the Inner London/County FA final.

Get creative this October with Kids Creation Station!

FREE virtual arts and crafts workshops for kids aged 2-10 years old Thursday 7th October 4.30pm: Celebrate Space Week by creating a flying rocket Thursday 14th October 4.30pm: Autumnal colours with leaf printing and painting with conkers Wednesday 20th October 4.30pm: October Halloween decorations inc. bat bunting, paper pumpkin lanterns, and hanging ghosts Sunday 31st October 10.30am: Halloween masks and some super slimy art experiments.

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WHAT YOU NEED: You will need coloured pencils, pens,

crayons or chalk, child safety scissors, paper and card in different colours or white, watercolour paint, PVA glue and any decorations you may have at home sparkles, sequins, buttons, foam shapes, etc..

Don’t worry if you don’t have some of the above you can always use other materials.

HOW TO JOIN: For child protection, please request the Zoom meeting ID prior to the live session by emailing:

juliascoble@thecreationstation.co.uk

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What’s On

What’s On Your family diary for October and November

Due to Covid 19 restrictions please do check with the venue that the listing is up to date before planning your visit.

Ongoing Weekends

Thames Tunnel, The Brunel Museum, Rotherhithe, SE16 4LF

(Selected dates) 11am-5pm. Go 16m underground in a tour of the Thames Tunnel Shaft with the volunteer guides, find out why Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s first project was almost his last and join in a walking tour to discover areas of London shaped by this engineering marvel. To buy tickets visit www. thebrunelmuseum.com

Until 16 Oct

Mini Makers Film Club, BFI Southbank, SE1 8XT

10.30am-12.30pm. A Saturday filmmaking club at BFI Southbank with film-making activities for 8 to 11 year olds. For more information and to book visit https://whatson.bfi.org.uk

Until 31 Oct

Mission Explore: Climb the Ranks, Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TZ

Join the crew as a cadet on your first visit and climb the ranks’ by completing fun challenges to earn your stripes. Unlock new missions and update your membership card on each visit. For more information visit www.thedockyard.co.uk

Call the Midwife Official Location Tours, Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TZ

If you’re a fan of the hit series, a trip to see where Call the Midwife is filmed should be top of your bucket list. Walk in the footsteps of Nurse Trixie Franklin, Sister Julienne and Dr Turner and explore where the real drama happens. For more information visit www.thedockyard. co.uk

Pirate Stew Discovery Trail, Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TZ

Join Long John McRon, Ship’s Cook, on a new discovery trail this October.

Pick up your special recipe booklet and treasure map on arrival and if you can unscramble the anagram and work out what’s for dinner, you’ll receive a special prize. For more information visit www.thedockyard. co.uk

Selected Dates in Dec

Christmas at Gulliver’s Land, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DT

(Selected dates) Escape to Gulliver’s Land at Christmas time for a festive family adventure. Look out for

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Elfie mischief, fairy fun and snowy surprises. For more information and to buy tickets visit www. gulliverslandresort.co.uk

Until 31 Dec

Bing & Flop, Gulliver’s Land Resort, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DT

Bing and Flop will be making special appearances each day at Gulliver’s Land Milton Keynes, until 31 December . Check the information board for appearance location and times upon arrival. Book tickets early and save more. For more information visit www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk

October Thurs 14 Oct

Kids Cooking Classes, Beckenham Place Mansion, BR3 1SY

4pm. All of the ingredients, equipment and an apron are provided. Children also take home a recipe card along with their dish, so you can re-create it together at home. For more information and to book visit www. beckenhamplace.org

Get Creative, Kids Creation Station Online Event

4.30pm. Join in a free virtual arts and crafts workshop for kids aged 2-10 years old. Today you will be discovering autumnal colours with leaf printing and painting with conkers. For more information and to sign up email Juliascoble@ thecreationstation.co.uk

Fri 15 Oct

Just One Tree Day, Nationwide Schools throughout the UK and around the globe have already committed to this international nonuniform day that encourages children to bring in £1 to plant a tree and help reforest the planet. To sign up and for more information visit www. justonetree.life.

Our listings are prepared a long time in advance.

To make sure you have the latest details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure they haven’t changed

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Young Farmers, Vauxhall City Farm, Lambeth, SE11 5HS

(Also 23 Oct) 10am & 1pm. Take part in this Saturday club which inspires young people, aged 7-14 to get involved in all aspects of the farm and take part in some great indoor and outdoor activities. For more information and to book visit www. vauxhallcityfarm.org .

Relaxed Opening, Tower Bridge Experience, SE1 2UP

10.30am, 10.50am, 11.10am. Explore the Towers, Glass Floor and Engine Rooms and take part in a family trail in a calm, tranquil atmosphere. For people with autism and other special needs, as well as their siblings, families and carers. To book visit www. towerbridge.org.uk

Catford Arts Trail, Wild Cat Wilderness, Catford, SE6 4PL

11am-4pm. There will be a series of free outdoor community workshops for all ages using natural materials.

Drop in. Last entry 3.30pm. For more information and to book your place visit www.wildcatwilderness. org

Wed 20 Oct

Get Creative, Kids Creation Station Online Event

4.30pm. Join in a free virtual arts and crafts workshop for kids aged 2-10 years old. Today you will be creating Halloween decorations including bat bunting, paper pumpkin lanterns, and hanging ghosts. For more information and to sign up email Juliascoble@thecreationstation. co.uk

Thurs 21 Oct

Kids Cooking Classes, Beckenham Place Mansion, BR3 1SY

4pm. All of the ingredients, equipment and an apron are provided. Children also take home a recipe card along with their dish, so you can re-create it together at home. For more information and to book visit www.beckenhamplace.org

Sat 16 – Sun 17 Oct

Fri 22 Oct

Sign up to the 2021 virtual RBC Race for the Kids, supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital. Take on your own race of 1km, 3km, 5km 10km or 15km, do it alone or with friends and family. Run, walk, wheel or scoot your own race. For more details visit www.rbcraceforthekids. com

From 10am. Meet Little Amal, a 3.5-metre-tall puppet of a young refugee girl, created by the acclaimed Handspring Puppet Company. Representing all displaced children, many separated from their families, Little Amal will travel over 8,000km embodying the urgent message “Don’t forget about us”.

For more information visit www. thealbany.org.uk

RBC Race for the Kids, Various Locations

Commando Series, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Pick your experience, from the toughest level ‘Treat me like a Commando’ to the more supportive ‘Just get me round’ and ‘We are Family.’ There are different level obstacles and the event is open to everyone from 8 years of age. For more information and to sign up visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Sun 17 Oct

Summer Music, Ruskin Park, Denmark Hill, SE5 8EL

3-5pm. Sit back, relax and enjoy the Crystal Palace Band perform on the bandstand. Free. For more information visit www.hernehill.org. uk

The Walk, Various Locations in Deptford

Fri 22 Oct - Sun 9 Jan

ILLUMINATURE, WWT London Wetland Centre, Barnes, SW13 9WT

4-9pm. A unique opportunity to see a different side of the wetlands while enjoying an immersive art experience after-dark. Take along the kids, get the family together, or join friends you haven’t seen in too long, for a special evening. To buy tickets visit www.wwt.org.uk/wetlandcentres/london

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October Half Term at the Brunel Museum

Descend into the darkness this half term and discover the dangers of the Brunel family’s engineering masterpiece, the Rotherhithe Tunnel, from explosions to floods.

Fright Week at the Epping Ongar Railway

The Epping Ongar Railway will be running its ‘Fright Week’ services from its re-named North Weird Station to and from Ongar. Until 1994 this was part of the Central Line but for 5 zany days in the October Half Term holiday it will be taken over by ghouls, zombies and other scary creatures who would like to invite you to join them.

The Halloween specials in the October Half Term have grown in popularity and are now a regular feature at the Railway. The staff and volunteers are constantly looking to ensure that the ‘Fright Week’ experience remains good fun and this year is no different. For many of the services there is a bus to pick up passengers from right outside Epping Tube station as in previous years, but now it will whisk you off to North Weird station. Once there, you’ll find a full-sized Ghost Train to take you to Ongar and its gruesome graveyard and after that you can take the ‘Spooky Train’ to the Forest – if you dare!

Fright Week trains will be running from 27- 31 October. Adult fares are £16, children £10 and compartments for 6 are £75.You can 1 22/09/2021 10:48 find moreEOR2379-Halloween2021-94x136mm-002.pdf details on the EOR website www.eorailway.co.uk/events/ halloween.

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DARE YOU RIDE THE GHOST TRAIN

Throughout Saturday 23 October, author Robert Guidi will be doing a reading from his amazing YA novel, Isambard and the Cato Street Conspiracy – a thrilling adventure about the intersection of science and magic. Will a home-made messaging machine, a pair of telepathic stones and a talking gas be enough to help Isambard thwart the Cato Street Conspiracy?

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Fun Days Out with the Family

Then on Friday 29 October, Tunnel Skills are bringing their state of the art VR headset to the Museum to show people what tunneling is like today – a far cry from the dank, dangerous environment of Brunel’s day! Venture deep underground in the virtual reality tours of the depths and meet some real life tunnelling professionals who can tell you more about working underground today.

Outside of the events, families can still pick up a copy of the Thames Tunnel trail and explore the Tunnel Shaft and the Engine House displays.

Find out more at www.thebrunelmuseum.com. The Museum is open from 11am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sunday and every day over half term.

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Fun Days Out with the Family

Halloween Half Term at Hever Castle

Get into the Halloween spirit this October Half Term between 23 and 31 October with a family friendly, spooky, interactive trail at Hever Castle & Gardens.

Young thrill seekers can learn how to become perfect little monsters as part of the Ghoul School audio trail (£1). They will encounter a spooky array of teachers who will impart their delights, frights and a few vampire bites. Sport your spookiest costume to really get the most out of the Ghoul School trail.

Young visitors can also take part in a garlic bulb planting workshop to try and ward off vampires and spot ghostly decorations around the grounds.

For older and braver visitors, Halloween Scream also takes place in half term week with a two-part interactive experience in both the Castle and the cellars underneath after dark. The Halloween Scream experience features live actors and special effects and is designed by AtmosFEAR! Scare Entertainment. It’s for those aged 14 years and over, costs £25 and must be prebooked at www.hevercastle.co.uk.

For more information about Ghoul School and Halloween Scream visit www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on. Please note numbers are limited to Ghoul School so entry does not guarantee inclusion in the trail.

Make Christmas a Magical Experience at London Wetland Centre

Visitors will have the chance to meet Father Christmas and Ken the Grand-Elf in his tranquil wetlands’ grotto at WWT in Barnes. Children will receive a special gift, all while enjoying the fantastic backdrop of the colourful nature reserve.

Set on an award-winning nature reserve, enjoy festive fun with a difference. The weekends will take place on 27 and 28 November

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and 4 and 5 December. Make some magical memories and spend some precious time in beautiful surroundings with those you love.

Warm up in the café with a hot drink or meal, or maybe even a mince pie. The friendly team will be serving festive treats all day. Round off the fun with a browse in the shop for beautiful Christmas gifts and souvenirs. They have a fantastic range of Christmas decorations, books, toys, homeware, cards and lots more.

All the centre’s usual fun and facilities will still be open. See the adorable otters and ducks, go wild in the indoor and outdoor play areas and test your balance and bravery on the Wild Walk, the outdoor obstacle course.

More information about WWT London Wetland Centre’s Father Christmas Experience including booking information can be found on the website www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london.

Home Activities at the Bank of England Museum

Looking for things to do at home this October Half Term? Check out the Bank of England Museum’s online activities where you can learn all about money and gold.

Watch a workshop video on how to make your own banknote.

You’re free to design and colour it yourself, although you can’t use it afterwards to buy the things that you want! Play the banknote checking game to see if you’re up to the task of spotting errors on a banknote and make your own gold bar shaped money box to keep all your cash in.

Simply download the template and enjoy crafting it.

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Half Term at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo

This October Half Term, Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 October, at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo there are lots of seasonal events going on. The fun kicks off with the Pumpkin Trail, where various animals around the zoo have pumpkins with scary faces placed somewhere in their enclosure. To work out where they are and win a prize, visitors simply need to purchase a quiz sheet from the zoo shop and the clues will help to find them.

Tuesday is a day devoted to spiky hedgehog friends with the chance to learn funny hedgehog facts, get crafty, listen to a story, and meet one of Battersea’s resident hedgehogs.

Next is the turn of the night-time animals to step into the ‘torch light’! Children will learn about nocturnal animals, join in with craft making and test whether Battersea’s scorpion really does glow in the dark.

On Spider and Creepy Crawly Day children can make eight legged crafts and those brave enough will be able to meet and touch bugs.

Finally, Sunday is Halloween so go along wearing cat’s ears, or a witch’s or wizard’s hat and join in with slightly scary story time, whiskers or wart face painting and trick or treat bag making. For more details of all these great activities go to www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk.

Christmas at Gulliver’s Land Resort

Christmas adventures are closer than you think. Gulliver’s Land Milton Keynes will be hosting a festive season designed just for families. Step into a land of Christmas magic complete with rides, attractions and shows.

All festive packages will include entry to the theme park’s Winter

Discover the Wonder of Christmas at Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts!

From 3rd December 2021

Wonderland.You’ll find all the magical elements of a Christmas trail with snow-dusted trees and twinkling lights. Gulliver’s have a special surprise for Bingsters this December. Bing and Flop will be making appearances each day.

Visit Gulliver’s over half term between 23 and 31 October for ‘Fright Fiesta’, nine days of fabulous family activities, frights and theme park fun.

Go along and celebrate the spookiest season of the year at Gulliver’s.

You don’t have to travel far for a fabulous festive adventure. Gulliver’s Land Milton Keynes is less than one hour away from London when travelling by train. Visit www. gulliverslandresort.co.uk for more information and to book.

BE AMAZED BY WILDLIFE

Meet our amazing animals at this family friendly zoo in the heart of Battersea Park.

After listening to our many keeper talks and watching the feeding sessions, why not have fun on our adventure play areas.

Fun Days Out with the Family

More fun activities are available on the Museum’s website, from word searches to drawing sheets. For these activities and more information, please visit www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum.

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo Battersea Park London SW11 4NJ T: 020 7924 5826

Christmas at Gulliver’s Land Resort Join the festive fun at Gulliver’s Land Resort Milton Keynes this Christmas. Bing and Flop will be making special appearances each day throughout the festive season. Festive adventures are closer than you think, Gulliver’s Milton Keynes is less than one hour away from London when traveling by train!

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October Sat 23 Oct

October Half Term, The Brunel Museum, Rotherhithe, SE16 4LF 11am-5pm. Throughout the day author Robert Guidi will be reading from his amazing YA novel, Isambard and the Cato Street conspiracy – a thrilling adventure about the intersection of science and magic.

You can also pick up a copy of the Thames Tunnel trail, and explore the Tunnel Shaft and the Engine House displays. To buy tickets visit www. thebrunelmuseum.com

Sat 23 – Sun 24 Oct

Houseplant Festival, Garden Museum, Lambeth, SE1 7LB

10.30am-5pm. Get ready to refresh your houseplant collection at this wonderful weekend of plant stalls, workshops, talks and more. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.gardenmuseum.org.uk

Sat 23 – Sun 31 Oct

Pumpkin Quiz Trail, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

Which animals have put out pumpkins this year? To take part in the trail, purchase a quiz sheet upon entry and use the clues to help you find which animals are taking part in the Halloween fun. A small charge applies which includes a small spooky prize. For more information visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Family Activities, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

Join in Ship Shape where you will discover what it takes to conserve HMS Belfast and take charge of the ship in an interactive family activity, Sea Legs. Families can also grab a Kit Bag and travel back to D-Day in 1944.

Ages 7+. Drop in. Activities vary daily, check details on arrival. For more information visit www.iwm.org.uk

Halloween Half Term, Hever Castle, nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Go along dressed in your spookiest outfit, spot Halloween decorations around the grounds and learn how to become the perfect monster in the ghoul school audio trail. There is also Halloween Scream, a two part interactive experience after dark for older visitors. To book visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Story Seekers, Imperial War Museum London, SE1 6HZ

10am–4pm. Families can get hands on with real artefacts and learn about the global impact of conflict, from the First World War to today. Dig

deeper into the museum’s collections and uncover the moving stories they tell, from people who braved sharkinfested waters to ingenious nurses.

Free, drop in. To book tickets visit www.iwm.org.uk

Escape to the Tropics, ZSL London Zoo, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RY

Explore the jungles of South America, the lush islands of the Pacific and the coral reefs of the Indian Ocean this half term by visiting Giants of the Galápagos and Tiny Giants: From Minibeasts to Coral Reefs.

Preschoolers can enjoy free story time sessions with TV favourites Bing and Flop. To book tickets visit www. zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo

Fright Fiesta, Gulliver’s Land Resort, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DT

Fright Fiesta is nine days of fabulous family activities, frights and theme park fun. Go together and celebrate the spookiest season of the year at Gulliver’s. To book tickets visit www. gulliverslandresort.co.uk.

Tower Family Ghost Trail, Tower of London, EC3N 4AB

10am-4pm. A team of Ghost Raiders are on site, but they urgently need your help to investigate spooky occurrences and defeat the spirit trying to capture the Tower. Ages 8-14. For more information and to book tickets visit www.hrp.org.uk/ tower-of-london

Sun 24 Oct

October Half Term, The Brunel Museum, Rotherhithe, SE16 4LF

11am-5pm. Descend into the darkness and discover the dangers of the tunnel, from explosions to floods.

Take the trail around the museum to discover the miners who worked for hours underground, followed by brave bricklayers who stopped the tunnel collapsing in on itself. To book tickets visit www.thebrunelmuseum. com

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Halloween Pumpkin Carving, Stanley Arts, South Norwood Hill, SE25 6AB 11am-3pm. It’s the weekend before Halloween so go along and get all spooky in preparation for the big night. Fancy dress is encouraged, scary or not. For more information and to book visit www.stanleyarts. org

Mon 25– Tues 26 Oct

Bushcraft, Centre for Wildlife Gardening, Sydenham Hill Wood, SE15 4EE

10am-3pm. Spend two days learning how to survive in the wild. Build your shelter, clean your water, forage for food and light a fire to keep warm in the wildlife garden. A free course for families who are Southwark residents. For more information and to book visit www.wildlondon.org.uk

Mon 25 – Fri 29 Oct Spooky Movie Making Halloween School, BFI Southbank, SE1 8XT

10.30am-4.30pm. Children will learn how some of the most gruesome and grizzly effects in horror films are created, then work together with tutors to create their very own ghostly short films. Lunch not provided. For more information and to buy tickets visit whatson.bfi.org.uk

Mon 25 Oct – Sun 20 Feb

Sowing Roots, The Garden Museum, Lambeth, SE1 7LB

This free exhibition is part of the Garden Museum’s Sowing Roots project, a first of its kind journey into the history of the gardening cultures and traditions that Caribbean people carried with them when they moved to the UK after World War II. For more information visit www. gardenmuseum.org.uk

Tues 26 Oct Our listings are prepared a long time in advance.

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Anansi the Spider – with a 21st Century Twist, Wallington Library, SM6 0HY 10.30am-12.30pm. Listen to a traditional Anansi story, design your own art and craft spiders and then incorporate them into your own animations by learning to code.

This is a creative cultural coding experience for all children aged 5+.

For more information and to book visit www.sacco.org.uk

Hedgehog Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

A day devoted to our spiky hedgehog friends. Lots of hedgehog themed activities including arts and crafts 11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm, Hedgehog Story Time 11.45am and 2.15pm, and the chance to meet a real one. For more information visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Anansi the Spider – with a 21st Century Twist, Colliers Wood Library, SW19 2HR 1.30-3pm. Listen to a traditional Anansi story, design your own art and craft spiders and then incorporate them into your own animations by learning to code.

This is a creative cultural coding experience for all children aged 5+. For more information visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/mertonlibraries-26471263771

Wed 27 Oct

Nocturnal Animal Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ Go along to the zoo today and find out which animals are out and about at night and the reasons why. Story time: 11.45am and 2.15pm. Make and decorate a hanging bat or design your own bat or owl badge between 11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm.

For more information visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Children’s Half Term Activities, South London Botanical Institute, SE24 9AQ

2-3.30pm. Take part in an apple quiz, join in a longest peel competition and create your own apple monsters to take home for Halloween.You’ll also play Guess the Variety to see just how good your taste buds really are.

Ages 5-11. For more information and to book visit www.slbi.org.uk

Wed 27 – Sun 31 Oct

Fright Week, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

Dress up in your scariest outfit and take a ride on the steam hauled ghost train from North Weird for some Hallowe’en fun. During the journey, watch out for spooky characters on board who will scare and entertain in equal measure. To book tickets visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Thurs 28 Oct

Spider and Creepy Crawlie Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

Lots of eight-legged crafts, a bug story time and the chance to meet some of the Zoo’s resident arachnids, snails and insects. Find out about the wonderful ways spiders are helpful, see if scorpions glow in the dark and handle some wiggly worms.

For more information visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

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A Beast of a Panto

Pantomime is back at The Fairfield Halls, Croydon with a beast of a panto and a beauty of a cast. They are delighted to be back this year with the ever-popular fairy tale Beauty & the Beast starring Dick & Dom and Derek Griffiths.

Dick & Dom will be known to audiences from their many hit TV shows including Dick and Dom in da Bungalow; Diddy TV; Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old; Absolute Genius with Dick & Dom and many others.

They are no strangers to the stage either having appeared in the West End production of Spamalot plus their many pantomime and festival appearances.

When it comes to pantomime legends, they don’t come much greater than Derek Griffiths who has been entertaining generation

Oliver Twist (Online)

Initially planned to tour the UK in the spring but derailed by the pandemic, this landmark co-production between Leeds Playhouse and Ramps on the Moon of Oliver Twist has been specially filmed for audiences to enjoy online between Monday 25 October and Sunday 21 November.

Ramps On The Moon is a pioneering initiative committed to putting D/ deaf and disabled artists and audiences at the centre of their work. Performances feature creatively integrated sign language, audio description and captioning.

Online streaming tickets are available from £15 via Leeds Playhouse, www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk and search What’s On. Photo credit: Anthony Robling

Polka Theatre presents

Sat 4 Dec Sun 16 Jan Ages 3-7

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after generation since the 1970’s. Derek has been a mainstay in British television since his early Play School days. He also voiced the much-loved character, SuperTed. In recent years we have seen him on the cobbles of Weatherfield as Freddie Smith in Coronation Street. Derek has appeared in countless pantomimes and in 1997 he originated the role of Lumiere in the original Disney West End production of Beauty & The Beast. This time he’s back in the pantomime version playing Belle’s father, Professor Potage. Derek says, “Drag your parents to see us, they’ll love it!”

Beauty & The Beast promises to be the festive treat that the whole family can enjoy this Christmas. The pantomime will be staged in the Ashcroft Theatre and will have all of the ingredients that create the perfect pantomime, a laugh-aminute script, big song and dance numbers, lots of audience participation and a sprinkling of magic!

So book your tickets now before the last rose petal falls.

From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to English National Ballet’s Nutcracker is an unforgettable Christmas treat and a magical Christmas tradition for all the family. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring the festive classic to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and Tchaikovsky’s popular score played live.

On a sparkling Christmas Eve in a frost-dusted Edwardian London, Clara receives an enchanted Nutcracker as a present. Together, they discover a magical world where she battles with the Mouse King and meets a handsome stranger. As the air grows colder, Clara and her valiant Nutcracker take a hot air balloon ride across London to the glistening Land of Snow where a puppet theatre comes to life with dancers from around the world.

English National Ballet’s Nutcracker comes to the London Coliseum from 16 December to 8 January. To book, visit www.ballet.org.uk/ production/nutcracker Photo credit: Jason Bell

How to See Jacqueline Wilson Live this Half Term

Have you heard? The beloved children’s author, Jacqueline Wilson (plus some very special guests to be announced) is joining the BBC Symphony Orchestra and conductor Mei-Ann Chen for a unique concert at the Barbican this half term.

Her books have inspired generations of children for 30 years. Now the renowned writer joins forces with a full orchestra for a family concert that will carry you into the worlds of some of her favourite characters – the fearless Tracy Beaker, the determined Hetty Feather and many more.

Wilson believes anything can tell a story – music included. This multimedia concert will expand the imagination with miraculous music by composers past and present, including well-known tunes like the iconic circus music Entrance of the Gladiators. You can expect sorcery in Nymphs by Mason Bates, charm in Anna Clyne’s Masquerade and rhythmic drive in Hans Christian Lumbye’s Copenhagen Steam Railway Gallop, not forgetting the iconic theme from CBBC’s The Story of Tracy Beaker – newly reimagined for orchestra!

Before each show, get stuck into free creative workshops in the Barbican foyers, all themed around Jacqueline Wilson’s books.

You can see the concert at either 4.30pm or 7pm on Saturday 23 October at the Barbican Centre. If anyone in your family is deaf or hard of hearing, the first of these will also be BSL-interpreted.

Tickets cost £5 for under-18s and £10-16 for adults, plus booking fee, making it an affordable way to kick off your half term with a bang. Now you just have to think about what to do on the other eight days…

Find more details on the Barbican’s website, www.barbican.org. uk/whats-on

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Baubles and Presents at Stanley Arts

Stanley Arts is the exciting new name for Stanley Halls. Based in South Norwood, right by Norwood Junction, the beautiful building is a well-connected and inspiring venue. This Christmas at Stanley Arts, there will be baubles and presents galore, but nothing will put you in the Christmas spirit better than the timeless pantomime classic, Dick Whittington.

The show will be perfect for the whole family to enjoy together.

Written by the infamous pantomime dame Mama G, who has told stories for the South Bank Centre, Disney, Pride and more, it’s set to be a fabulous night. Dick Whittington is a Christmas classic and it will bring all the joy of the Christmas season, including magical moments, laughter, a heart-warming story of finding your feet in the world, and of course, glitter.

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The cast of four will bring some amazing voices, and with upbeat songs and a hilarious script, it will be a Christmas show to remember. This panto is perfect for children, and the young at heart! London Pub Theatres told Primary Times, “the company is dedicated to promoting life-affirming messages, especially the need to believe in ourselves as individuals and that we all have our own qualities, whoever and whatever we are.”

Dick Whittington will be running from 18 – 28 December. For more information and to book tickets, please visit www.stanleyarts.org.

Sat 23 Oct The best-selling children’s author reads from her hugely popular books in a multimedia orchestral adventure through the imagination.

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treat. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring the festive classic to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and Tchaikovsky’s popular score.

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Back into the World

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Donuts explores Smile the dynamic way Told through magical, real friendship Primary theatrical chamber evolves over Times! music and performed time, where the by exceptional musicians, friendships in classic sit-coms Smile takes the audience on a can make you feel more like an delightful musical adventure. outsider, and how music and Ages 3+ dance bring people together.

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The Ballad of Rudy

4 – 31 Dec

The Snow Queen

This vibrant musical retelling of The Snow Queen is reimagined in an exciting adventure for the whole family.

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Barbican

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Jacqueline Wilson’s Wonderful World

Join Jacqueline Wilson as she reads from her hugely popular books in a multimedia orchestral adventure. Expect sorcery, charm, rhythmic drive and hypnotic sounds from the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Battersea Arts Centre www.bac.org.uk 26 Nov – 30 Dec

Sleeping Beauty and the Beast

This hotly anticipated pantomystery will be full of original songs, live music, festive fun and interaction for all ages, with a full class of familiar fairy tale characters. All tickets Pay What You Can.

Join Rudy the Reindeer in a Christmas adventure. Enjoy live music, storytelling and puppetry combined in an original story for children aged 3 and over.

Fairfield Halls Croydon www.fairfield.co.uk 7 Dec – 2 Jan

Beauty and the Beast The show tells the story of a Prince who is cursed by an Enchantress and turned into a Hairy Beast. Will he find true love and reverse the curse?

Will Belle be able to see his true heart under his beastly appearance?

Greenwich Theatre Box Office: 020 8858 7755 19 Nov – 2 Jan

The Queen of Hearts

Meet the Knave of Hearts, a bit of a joker who’s in love with the Princess of Diamonds. The only problem is, she’s already got a boyfriend. Maybe the Queen’s secret jam recipe will win her over?

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This classic panto includes magical moments, laughter, and a heart-warming story of finding your feet in the world.

This show will be perfect for the whole family to enjoy together.

14 – 19 Dec

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Christmas with The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Award-winning Garlic Theatre, renowned for their quirky and inventive family shows, have given this familiar tale a festive twist that will fire up your imagination and get your tummy rumbling. Ages 3-7.

Polka Theatre, Wimbledon

Box Office: 020 8543 4888 Until 31 Oct

RED

The wolves have seized power from Queen Sukotai and Alpha Wolf sits on the throne. What will happen and where is RED? Help find RED and end this conflict, restoring peace to the land. Ages 6+

12 Nov – 30 Jan

Cinderella: the AWESOME Truth

With unforgettable original songs by award-winning composer Felix Hagan, Polka Theatre will be raising their brand-new roof this winter. Join in for a magical topsy-turvy adventure: you’re going to have a ball. Ages 5+

4 Dec – 16 Jan

The Night Before Christmas

Join Amber on a festive journey like no other - after all, on the night before Christmas, surprises can happen. Show being performed in the Adventure Theatre. Ages 3-7.

Royal Opera House

Nutcracker

Wolf Witch Giant Fairy

English National Ballet’s Nutcracker is an unforgettable Christmas

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When a horrible noise troubles the town of Exie the happy-ometer plummets, so Lexi sets off on her adventure to save the town and learn more about herself and others along the way. Ages 4-8.

London Coliseum www.ballet.org.uk 16 Dec - 8 Jan

collaboration between The Royal Opera and the always innovative Little Bulb, who return in this new family-friendly show for Christmas. Ages 5+

www.roh.org.uk 10 Dec – 3 Jan

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Theatre Peckham The Wonderful

Pull on your favourite kicks and ease on down Theatre Peckham’s golden pathway for a wondrous adventure this Christmas. Based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum.

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A Christmas Carol

Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne. Ages 8+

Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre

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The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor

(Selected dates) Join Sinbad on his incredible voyages, as he tells his amazing story - from his humble beginnings in Baghdad, to sailing the seven seas in search of adventure. All ages.

Unicorn SE1

Box Office: 020 7645 0560 14 Nov – 31 Dec

The Bolds

The Bolds are just like you and me.

They live in an ordinary house in an ordinary street, and they love to laugh. But there’s one slight difference… they’re hyenas! How will they keep their beastly secret under their hats? Ages 6+.

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“Small changes make a big difference, and young voices speak the loudest truth.”

Take a journey to the top of the world in this vibrant retelling of the classic fairy tale with Wrongsemble’s The Snow Queen. The tale begins with Lumi, who is worried that the seasons aren’t behaving and it hasn’t snowed for years but the adults don’t seem to notice, or care! Declaring an emergency, she embarks on an adventure to find the Snow Queen she has heard so much about.

Along her journey she meets a host of fabulous new friends - from an overworked elf, to a pompous polar bear - as she learns that small changes make a big difference! But first she is determined to make it SNOW! This vibrant new production is created sustainably by familyfavourites Wrongsemble with original songs and music to create a theatrical treat for ages 3– 103!

Who Stole the Tarts?

Emerging from the pandemic, the team at Greenwich Theatre has made an exciting choice for this year’s pantomime. The theatre will therefore present a brand new take on The Queen of Hearts, the tale of the knave who stole the tarts.

In the show, which takes the nursery rhyme as its inspiration, the

Knave of Hearts is a bit of a joker who’s in love with the Princess of Diamonds. The only problem is, she’s already got a boyfriend – the Prince of Spades. Maybe the Queen’s secret jam recipe will win her over? But then there’s the King of Clubs who’s also desperate to get his hands on the secret recipe…

Tickets are selling fast, with a relaxed performance added this year too. Visit www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk or call 020 8858 7755 for more details.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road… to Peckham!

There’s no place like Peckham this Christmas as The Wonderful lights up the stage for a magical theatrical adventure from 1 - 22 December. Based on the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum, the show tells the story of Efe whose dreams of being somewhere different come true when a ferocious storm sweeps her and her little dog TikTok off Peckham Road into the magical African land of Ozanda.

In this tale, The Scarecrow is a mannequin, The Tin Man is a cyborg and The Lion is the mane man! All is wonderful there – so why does Efe miss home so much? Perhaps it’s time to re-evaluate her priorities and work out what really matters. Put on your favourite kicks and ease on down Theatre Peckham’s golden pathway for a wondrous adventure this Christmas.

The Wonderful is written by Geoff Aymer in collaboration with director, Suzann McLean, Nick BowersBroadbent and Jordan Xavier (composers) and Katrina RussellAdams (designer). For more information and to book, please visit www.theatrepeckham.co.uk.

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October Fri 29 Oct

October Half Term, The Brunel Museum, Rotherhithe, SE16 4LF Venture deep underground in a virtual reality tour of the depth and meet some real life tunnelling professionals who can tell you more about working underground today.

Families can also pick up a copy of the Thames Tunnel trail, and explore the Tunnel Shaft and the Engine House displays. To buy tickets visit www.thebrunelmuseum.com

Sat 30 Oct

Young Farmers, Vauxhall City Farm, Lambeth, SE11 5HS

10am and 1pm. Take part in this Saturday club which inspires young people, aged 7-14 to get involved in all aspects of the farm and take part in some great indoor and outdoor activities. For more information and to book visit www.vauxhallcityfarm. org

Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble, Centre for Wildlife Gardening, Sydenham Hill Wood, SE15 4EE

10am-3pm. Eye of newt and toe of frog. Discover the cool and slippery animals of the wildlife garden. Make potions and lanterns and bubble up something in the cauldron. All ages.

Southwark residents only. For more information and to book visit www. wildlondon.org.uk

October Half Term, The Brunel Museum, Rotherhithe, SE16 4LF

11am-5pm. Descend into the darkness and discover the dangers of the tunnel, from explosions to floods this half-term. Take the trail around the museum to discover the miners, who worked for hours underground, followed by brave bricklayers who stopped the tunnel collapsing in on itself. To book tickets visit www. thebrunelmuseum.com

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Sun 31 Oct

Halloween, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

Go along to the Zoo this Halloween wearing cats ears, or a witch’s or wizard’s hat and join in with slightly scary story time, whiskers or wart face painting and trick or treat bag making. For more information visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Get Creative, Kids Creation Station Online Event

10.30am. Join in a free virtual arts and crafts workshop for kids aged 2-10 years old. Today you will be creating Halloween masks and some super slimy art experiments. For more information and to sign up email Juliascoble@thecreationstation.co.uk

November Sat 6 Nov

Young Farmers, Vauxhall City Farm, Lambeth, SE11 5HS

(Also 13, 20 & 27 Nov) 10am and 1pm. Take part in this Saturday club which inspires young people, aged 7-14 to get involved in all aspects of the farm and take part in some great indoor and outdoor activities. For more information and to book visit www.vauxhallcityfarm.org

Sun 7 Nov

FUNharmonics Family Concert, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX 12noon. Take along your little music-lovers to explore Berlioz’s magical Symphonie fantastique in an interactive London Philharmonic Orchestra concert for ages six and above. For more information and to book visit www.southbankcentre. co.uk

London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, Various Locations

Close to 300 pioneering veteran cars dating back to the dawn of motoring have already entered this year’s very special staging of the Royal Automobile Club’s magical RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. For more information and to view the 2021 route visit www.veterancarrun.com

Sat 13 Nov

Lord Mayor’s Show 2021, Various Locations

This annual show is a joyful and diverse civic parade of over 6000 people, with dozens of marching bands, military detachments, carriages, dance troupes, giant contraptions and ceremonial displays.

For more details of this year’s show including procession route visit www. lordmayorsshow.london

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Father Christmas Experience, WWT London Wetland Centre, Barnes, SW13 9WT

Visitors will have the chance to meet Father Christmas and Ken the Grand-Elf in his tranquil wetlands’ grotto and get to receive a special gift, all while enjoying the fantastic backdrop of the colourful nature reserve. For more information and to book visit www.wwt.org.uk

Sat 13 Nov - Sun 9 Jan Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink, East Molesey, KT8 9AU

Join in to skate at one of the country’s most scenic skating settings – Henry Vlll’s historic Thames-side Tudor home - Hampton Court Palace. The open-air ice rink epitomises the very best in festive fun. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.hrp.org.uk/ hampton-court-palace

Sun 14 Nov

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, 20th Anniversary Screening, BFI Southbank, SE1 8XT

12noon. Go back to the start of Harry’s journey and enjoy the magic on the big screen. There will also be a Funday Workshop at 10.30am in the Foyer which is free to film ticket holders. To buy tickets visit whatson. bfi.org.uk

Fri 19 Nov – Sun 9 Jan

Light Fantastic, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

Go along for a wonderful experience of lights and music at Epping Ongar Railway, featuring a specially designed show to highlight the stations, rural setting and woodlands. It’s the winter experience that you will not want to miss! To book tickets visit www. eorailway.co.uk

Sat 20 Nov - Mon 3 Jan Twilight Christmas, Hever Castle, nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Wrap up warm and enjoy a walk under the stars. Witness the enchantment of the Castle, gardens and lake festooned with fabulous colours and twinkling lights, capturing the spirit of Christmas. For more information, and to book visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Sun 28 Nov

Kirikou and the Sorceress (U), BFI Southbank, SE1 8XT

1.15pm. Enjoy a family screening of Michel Ocelot’s truly stunning animation is based on West African folk tales. For more information and to buy tickets visit whatson.bfi.org.uk

December Sat 4 – Sun 5 Dec

Father Christmas Experience, WWT London Wetland Centre, Barnes, SW13 9WT

Visitors will have the chance to meet Father Christmas and Ken the Grand-Elf in his tranquil wetlands’ grotto and get to receive a special gift, all while enjoying the fantastic backdrop of the colourful nature reserve. For more information and to book visit www.wwt.org.uk

Thurs 16 Dec – Sun 2 Jan Circus 1903, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Circus 1903 is back in London this Christmas, bringing all the spectacular thrills and daredevil spills of the golden age of the big top. This extraordinary show brings all the glamour and romance of the golden age of circus to the stage to delight all the family. To buy tickets visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Sat 27 Nov

Autumn Leaf Prints, Centre for Wildlife Gardening, Sydenham Hill Wood, SE15 4EE 10am-3pm. A day for discovering the trees in the garden and using them to make different prints. Suitable for families with children of all ages.

A free, fun course for Southwark residents only. For more information and to book visit www.wildlondon. org.uk

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St Dunstan’s College, Catford, South London was delighted to officially open its new Junior School, STEM Block and Sixth Form Centre on Friday 17 September.

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New Facilities at St Dunstan’s College

The new facilities, which were built over the last 18 months, were opened by special guests Nobel Prize winner Sir Martin Evans, and Chairman of Barclays, Nigel Higgins – both former pupils of the school.

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Katharine Woodcock, Headmistress of Sydenham High School GDST, takes the positives from the pandemic: “As we head towards what we hope is the light at the end of what has been, at times, an extremely dark tunnel and into a new world that reflects some kind of normalcy, we have to be thankful for what this time has taught us. The importance of community, values and caring for one another. The new ways in which we have adapted and evolved: innovative teaching embracing technology, balanced with a deeper focus on mindfulness and staying active away from devices, meant that for the new autumn term, the school and its pupils were perhaps in a better position to thrive than ever before.

Speaking about the opening ceremony, St Dunstan’s Headmaster, Mr Nicholas Hewlett said, “It was a delight to host the formal opening of our new buildings; the culmination of years of planning. It represents the most fundamental redevelopment of our College site since 1888, and to have achieved this within the context of the pandemic is testament to the creative zeal and tenacity of so many, not least our Bursar, Mrs Clair Wilkins.

“I am most grateful to Sir Martin Evans OD, and Nobel Prize winner, for unveiling the plaque, and to Nigel Higgins OD, Chairman of Barclays, for his reflections on the school and its exciting trajectory.

At such a milestone event, I am mindful of our foundation and the wish of the governors at the time that the school be ‘ahead of the current time’. A forward-thinking approach to education is in the DNA of St Dunstan’s, and these buildings do nothing but further promote our school in that regard.”

The College’s Bursar Mrs Clair Wilkins added, “It was a real pleasure to reunite with our main contractors on Friday and enjoy the official opening of our gorgeous Junior, STEM and Sixth Form buildings, together with staff, students, parents and local partners.” Find out more about the new facilities at www.stdunstans.org.uk.

“As it stands, our pupils have the best chance in nearly two years of having an uninterrupted year of learning and being around their peers.

Mental health has become a bigger priority across the board, and over the summer we welcomed athletes role-modelling the importance of mental fitness alongside physical health. Something we have long heralded. The foundations of wellbeing at Sydenham High come from the three pillars of Body, Mind and Soul which are interwoven into school life for the wellbeing of our whole community. Throughout the pandemic our pupils learned to “keep finding joy in small things and remember for every negative situation, if you look hard enough, you can always find a positive!” which is a lesson we all can benefit from.

“The necessary adaptability required by the pandemic has fostered key skills of resilience and problem-solving which will stand pupils in good stead for the future. If another lockdown occurs, our pupils are well equipped to deal with, and overcome, the implications that come with that.

“It’s been said countless times but the past 18 months have not been easy for any of us, especially not for the children whose learning and childhoods have been interrupted. But now is the time to look forward. Now is the time to roll up our sleeves and get back to work, building something better than what came before.”

To find out more about Sydenham High School, email admissions@ syd.gdst.net, call 020 8557 7004 or visit www.sydenhamhighschool. gdst.net.

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A Proud Non-Selective School

Ark Walworth Academy is an award-winning and thriving school in the heart of central London. They serve a vibrant, diverse community, with excellent access to all the city has to offer. They’re proud to be a non-selective school catering for children of all faiths and all abilities in the community.

They’re proud of what they do at the academy: • Ofsted describe the school’s pastoral work as “exceptional” and noted that “Pupils thrive in this aspirational, challenging and caring ethos.” (2018).

• They prepare students for their future as active citizens in 21st century Britain, including taking up places in Oxbridge universities, Russell Group Universities, and securing elite apprenticeships.

• They were highly commended in the 2021 National TES Awards for their work with Community and Partnerships.

• They are fortunate to be part of a large Trust at the forefront of educational provision, enabling them to provide a laptop to every child in the school, and a contribution towards school uniform.

The academy wants to enable children to reach their full potential and to do this they provide a broad range of subjects. The offer for all the young people includes business and enterprise, computing, a mental health and wellbeing programme and a full complement of arts subjects –all with specialists to deliver to students. They teach in a state-of-the art building with cutting-edge IT facilities, featuring a purpose built dance studio, a full auditorium, a dedicated computer suite for music technology, fully operational science laboratories and dedicated spaces for art and photography studios.

They believe that education extends beyond the classroom so they provide many extra-curricular opportunities to the young people. Ark Walworth Academy work with prestigious organisations such as Hilton and DWF legal practice on their exceptional careers programme. They host regular visitors to school, such as American football team, The Jacksonville Jaguars, who train with students after school.

Ark Walworth Academy welcomes all families to join them for their Open Sessions to see what the school can offer young people.

Helping Children Learn about Remembrance

The Royal British Legion, together with the National Literacy Trust, has launched a new range of free Remembrance teaching resources to help children and teenagers understand the importance of Remembrance and its relevance to all of us today.

Designed for use in school and at home, pupils can discover how Britain’s national Remembrance traditions have evolved, engage in different community and national commemorations, and be encouraged to imagine what Remembrance might look like for them in the future.

The RBL’s 2021 teaching kits include new assembly plans, whole school projects and stories featuring award-winning authors Terry Pratchett and David Olusoga, each coming with helpful notes for parents and educators. The academic resources will enable students to learn how the poppy has become an enduring symbol of support for our Armed Forces, and can also be used in school assemblies to observe the two-minute silence on 11 November.

The Royal British Legion’s free Teaching Remembrance resources can be downloaded from the RBL’s website, www.rbl.org.uk/ teachingremembrance.

The Federation of St Joseph’s Junior, Infant and Nursery Schools

Infants & Nursery: Crown Dale, SE19 3NX Juniors:Woodend, SE19 3NU 020 8653 7195 Together We Can

Please visit our school website for further information www.stjosephsfederation.co.uk www.stjosephsfederation.co.uk/community/ celebrating-150-years​

Primary Times spoke to Mrs L Fernandes, Headteacher at St Joseph’s who told us,“Our school motto is ‘Together We Can’.As a successful, forward-thinking school, we take pride in our school and the strong partnerships that exist between home, school, and the community we serve.

“Being a caring community, nurturing young people to be the best they can be is our priority. The St Joseph’s team is creative and professional, with high expectations.

Children are independent learners and considerate informed citizens. We aim for excellence and inspire our children with the self-belief that they can achieve their dreams.

We encourage ‘pupil voice’ and our children know their views matter. They believe they can make a difference.

“High standards are set through delivery of a broad, balanced, and inspiring curriculum. Children experience learning through a variety of contexts and a range of subjects, to promote high outcomes in reading, writing and maths. We place an emphasis on learning outside the classroom and achieve this through use of our forest area, creative arts, sports and a range of visits and trips.

“We are privileged to be entrusted with the vocation of teaching young people so, the expectation is that each child’s individuality is valued, and we believe all children can and will succeed.”

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South Bank University Academy is a happy school with high standards of behaviour where students feel safe and secure. Teachers build strong relationships with every student, they nurture their personal growth and through carefully designed experiences support them to become the changemakers in their world, live a good life and improve the lives of others.

Everything the team at South Bank University Academy does is true to their values of social justice, endeavour, kindness, empathy and community. They are determined to achieve this vision and embody these values every day. If you visit the school you will see this played out in lessons where students are engaged in their learning in calm and purposeful environments. It is from their long term engagement and endeavour in these lessons that the students achieve great examination results which lead them to high value destinations in further education and university.

Through the curriculum, students explore a rich body of knowledge across a broad range of subjects.

This is supplemented with an extensive enrichment programme of educational visits, lectures and a range of additional clubs and societies. Access to technology brings opportunities for powerful learning. Each student is provided with their own Chromebook throughout their time at South Bank UA and all of the lessons and additional resources are available to them online so they can access them at home.

The Day 10 and after school programmes involve all students with community work, educational and cultural visits and engagement with external businesses and agencies. This develops their employability and professional skills, supports their personal development and increases their social and cultural capital. The academy strives to make all enrichment opportunities available at no cost to parents. This includes trips, tutoring, musical instrument tuition and Duke of Edinburgh participation.

If you would like to visit the school then please email admissions@ southbank.org.uk.

Small School, Big Community

Prendergast Vale School is a school for girls and boys aged 3 to 16 that aims to put children on the pathway to university, leading to successful careers in the modern world.

In January 2018 Prendergast Vale received its best ever Ofsted report which described the school as “good with outstanding features”. Ofsted described the leaders of the school as having “a strong vision for the curriculum”, saying about the school, “It prepares pupils well for life-long learning. The curriculum is broad and balanced.”

The curriculum offers every student the opportunity to study academic subjects such as computer science and various humanities subjects from Year 7. From September 2021, they are looking forward to running exciting extracurricular clubs again that will support students in a truly holistic education.

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South Bank University Academy

Their motto is, ‘work hard and be nice’. Working closely with students and their families, they aim to provide an educational environment where students are happy and supported to build on and celebrate their achievements.

Please regularly check the school website for up-to-date arrangements of when you can go and visit the school to take a tour. They encourage children to attend with their families so they can see what happens in school to help them achieve their absolute best. Events being held on site may be subject to change.

Small school, big community Part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools, Prendergast Vale is an all-through school in the heart of Lewisham. Our school is for our community and of our community and we are proud to mentor our students through their school career to become responsible, independent and successful members of our society. In our small secondary phase, we aim to offer inclusive, personal support to every student.

We recognise that happy, confident students learn and grow best, and we strive for academic excellence and creativity in all we do.

To learn more about our school, visit our website: www.prendergast-vale.com or contact us via phone: 020 8297 3540 or email: admin@prendergast-vale.com

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After School Activities Funky Monkey Keyboards

Go along and waggle a witchy finger or five at Funky Monkey’s Frightful Fingers Electronic Keyboard Workshop this half term.

The half day music workshop is a brilliant all-round introduction to the electronic keyboard for 4-8 year old beginners.

It’s a carefully devised, fun-packed four hours which incorporates reading and writing notes C-G alongside learning basic keyboard technique. Wrap this around Halloween inspired activities and you have the perfect day of music making that kids love, all with a spooky twist. All equipment and a workbook are provided.

See website, www.funkymonkey.info and click on ‘Holiday Workshops’ for dates/ venues (£40 for first child, £30 subsequent siblings), or call Funky Monkey on 01732 457 100.

Be 11+ Ready with Tutor Doctor

The 11+ exam can be daunting for your child, but Tutor Doctor is here to help with confidence, planning and success.

At Tutor Doctor they offer 1:1 tutoring. They create a programme that is right for your child and match it with a qualified tutor who suits your child’s personality and academic needs.

They aim to develop both knowledge and technique for all 11+ topics including comprehension, maths and reasoning. The tutors will work systematically through the needs of each student and personalise the teaching to their needs.

Certified tutors will encourage students, reinforce strategies and create the best possible understanding of the material to be assessed and the necessary skills required on the day of your child’s 11+ exam.

Tutor Doctor has fully vetted, experienced 11+ tutors with current availability. The best tutors are in high demand so it is recommended that parents contact them soon to lock in a tutoring schedule to suit your family. Tutors helped last year’s students gain places at Bexley, Kent and Newstead grammar schools and places at competitive private schools including Colfes, Dulwich College, Eltham College, Old Palace and St Olaves.

Tutoring for an array of subjects, age groups and levels can also be provided. For more information and quotes, please call Stephanie on 020 8059 6574.

Coding and Touch-Typing Workshops In-person and Online Did you know? Computer coding and touch-typing are key digital life skills that prepare your child for the future!

As computers permeate every facet of our lives, it is a well-known fact that the digital skills gap has been increasing. In the UK alone, it’s thought that close to a million jobs remain unfilled in 2021 many of which require digital skills. Computer coding and touch-typing are key digital life skills and like spoken languages, the earlier a child starts, the more competent they will be later in life.

Spark4Kids are running in-person and online holiday workshops that

Run Like a Girl by Danielle Brown

If you’ve ever heard the words “You run like a girl!” then it’s time to smile and put your game face on.

Stand tall and be proud because they’re right.You can be strong, brave, fierce, ambitious and resilient tough… you be all these things and be them LIKE A GIRL. We’ve all been inspired by the Olympics and all over the world, there are female athletes breaking barriers, pushing limits and achieving amazing things, but where did their journeys begin? And what challenges did they have to overcome to get where they are today? Run Like a Girl is a collection of fascinating biographical stories told by 50 highly successful sportswomen, from boxing superstar Nicola Adams to record-breaking yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur and fearless mountain biker Rachel Atherton. There are so many amazing women around the world, shattering records and breaking through barriers.

In this book, for kids aged 7 – 11, Danielle tells the stories of 50 extraordinary and inspiring sportswomen, many of whom she has interviewed. Accompanied with cool illustrations, it is all written for a readership of young women who can use this inspiration to fuel their own dreams. In addition to giving an insight into the influences, motivations and achievements of these women, each story reminds us that failing can teach us just as much as winning. Success isn’t limited to the sports field and ‘running like a girl’ can lead you all the way to the top.

Run Like a Girl: 50 Extraordinary and Inspiring Sportswomen by Danielle Brown is available now from all good book shops at £9.99.

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Explore, Create and Have Fun through Dance

Take part in dance courses this half term at Central School of Ballet to develop flexibility, musicality, coordination, balance and stamina and to improve dance skills. Ballet courses are available for beginners through to more experienced and older age groups. There’s a Musical Theatre Course available, open to all abilities, with the chance to learn songs and choreography from a well-known musical. Or try a Dance Around the World Course, open to all abilities, to learn about four styles of dance from different cultures across the globe.

The dance courses take place from 25 to 28 October and are for ages 4-18 years, depending on the course and ability and located at Central School of Ballet’s stunning new studios in London’s Southwark SE1.

Find out more about age groups and ability levels, and how to book at www.centralschoolofballet.co.uk/classes-courses.

If a weekly class in ballet at a world famous ballet school is of interest, then find out more about Central’s Junior School from the website.

The in-house syllabus is tailored across eleven layers for pupils aged 3-18years. The classes provide a solid foundation for aspiring dancers to build skills and enjoy the artform.

Central School of Ballet is a world-leading professional dance training centre in London offering classes and courses for all age groups to develop skills, improve fitness and for wellbeing. Find out more at www.centralschoolofballet. co.uk. You will find the school at 21-22 Hatfields, Paris Garden, London SE1 8DJ.

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introduce children to computer coding and touch-typing through the medium of games. There are coding courses available on Minecraft Modding, Roblox Coding, Robotics, Games Design, Unity/C#, Python and JavaScript as well as touch-typing – all in a fun, engaging environment - suitable for ages 5-7, 8-12 and 13-16 years. The workshops are taking place in-person (in Dulwich) and online from Monday 18 October through to Friday 29 October.

Visit the Spark4Kids website (www.spark4kids.com/octoberworkshops) or call 020 8090 1444 for more details.

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Prep School Open Morning: Friday 19 March Senior School Open Morning: Thursday 25 March Virtual open events and taster sessions are bookable on our website. www.sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net | admissions@syd.gdst.net 020 8557 7004 | 15 & 19 Westwood Hill, London SE26 6BL

Year 7 application deadline: Monday 22 November Scholarships & Bursaries deadline: Friday 19 November Sydenham High School is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, a family of 25 schools helping to shape the future of girls’ education. Open days, taster sessions and tours are bookable on our website. sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net | admissions@syd.gdst.net | 020 8557 7004 | 15 & 19 Westwood Hill SE26 6BL