Family: A welcome break from home-schooling

BY Cara Cummings

VISIT BRITA IN’S BEST GELAT ERIA FOR A VERY SPECIAL FEST IVAL...

Taseer Ahmed is the UK’s top-ranking gelato maker - and the answer to every parent’s prayers this month. He’s taking part in the Sherbeth Festival, Italy’s prestigious summit of all-things-iced - and to celebrate, his Fabulous Ice Fires gelateria has transformed into a Sicilian wonderland full of delicious new flavours the whole family will love. Festival tickets include 3-6 cups of the best gelato you’ll taste this side of the Med, served by one of the most brilliantly bonkers geniuses in the borough. Not to be missed. 54 East Dulwich Rd, SE22 9AL. Tickets from £6 via sherbethfestival.it

AN EVENING WITH TO P CHILDREN’S AUTHO RS

A special online edition of south London’s leading literary event will focus on younger readers this month. Authors including Cressida Cowell, Piers Torday, Jasbinder Bilan and Finbar Hawkins - who also happens to be creative director of animation powerhouse Aardman - will read from their work and discuss writing, stories and more. A must for anyone with little bookworms. Tuesday 29 September, 7-9pm; free. Zoom link via brixtonbookjam.com

FILMMAK ING CLASS ES RESTA RT IN DULWICH

Got a budding Spielberg in the family? Great news: Sparks, south London’s movie-making school for 7-18 year olds, is kickstarting classes once again this month. Over ten weeks, participants get a full experience of filmmaking from script writing to directing scenes, all taught by industry pros. Spaces on the Saturday morning classes are limited, so early registration is advised. From 26 September at JAGS, 144 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE. £290/term, book via sparkarts.co.uk

TOTA LLY THA MES FEST IVAL 2020

There’s a whole lot of history lurking on London’s riverbanks. Explore 10,000 years of pirates, pilgrims, epic adventures and even a Medieval skeleton (who may or may not have been murdered) in this diverse, month-long celebration of the

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Thames. With family walking tours, river sports, art exhibitions and digital events, the programme promises something for everyone. 1-30 September. Thamesfestivaltrust.org

AWARD-WINN ING MUS IC CLASS ES FOR TINY MAEST ROS

Boppin’ Bunnies run live, high energy family music-making sessions led by professional musicians. Since COVID-19 struck, they’ve been offering interactive online classes for a suggested £5 donation - a pandemic silver lining, as in-person sessions normally sell out like hot cakes. Gather your homemade instruments and make the most of this fun, friendly and sensory-focused fandango without having to leave the house. Various classes throughout September; book via boppinbunnies.co.uk.

DOUB LE SLIME TIME AT SLIME PLAN ET

Gunktastic news from Loughborough Junction’s ooziest play date: a brand new double slime workshop launches at Slime Planet this month, where pintsized mad scientists can craft not one, but two pots of personalised slime - including a glow-in-the-dark option - of their own design. Perfect messy fun for kids and grown-ups alike. Workshops throughout September at 494 Rathgar Road, SW9 7EP. £15.95 per child (ages 3+), accompanying adult must wear a facemask. Book via slimeplanet.co.uk

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