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News Pupils preserve time - Newland House School’s clever contribution to time capsule project Pupils from Newland House School in Twickenham handed over a time capsule at the Teddington Riverside residential scheme on the site of the historic Teddington Studios which will be buried in the grounds and opened in 50 years’ time.

Toys, school newspapers, drawings of life in Teddington in 2019, a school blazer and a CD of the school choir were just some of the items placed in the special vessel that is engraved with the name of the school and the date it was buried.

Eugenie Ropner, Head of Sales and Marketing at Pinenorth Properties said: “It was great to have the children from Newland House School here and see the items they have chosen to put into the capsule. The Community is important to us and we really enjoy involving people from Teddington in the project,” she added.

Head of Pre-prep, Tracey Chong commented: “We were delighted to be asked to contribute to this very special history project to help fill the time capsule being buried in the grounds of the new Teddington Riverside development on the site of the old Teddington Studios.

“As part of the project, children in Year 2 captured the essence of the studios, the history of Teddington and of course the school, and they learned more about the significance of our local landmarks and we discussed olden times and the River Thames.

“In the classroom we tend to focus on literacy and numeracy in the mornings, but this investigation fed well into our afternoon topicbased learning.The children loved being creative and their imaginations were piqued by images of the old studios which were demolished in 2016.

“Before long they had created plenty of material for the time capsule and a few members of the school council were chosen to visit the site and hand over the time capsule at Teddington Riverside. This was an excellent learning project for the school and we were most grateful to the owners of Teddington Riverside for giving us this opportunity,” added Mrs Chong.

Teddington Riverside has donated £250 to the school to be used for a history learning initiative.

Ban cars from idling near our schools

Foster a child and make a difference Foster Care Fortnight™ runs from 13 to 26 May and is the UK's biggest foster carer awareness raising campaign, delivered by leading fostering charity, The Fostering Network.

The campaign showcases the commitment, passion and dedication of foster carers. It demonstrates that 'foster care transforms lives' - not just the lives of the young people who are fostered, but also those of foster carers and their families and friends.

Undoubtedly fostering is challenging but there are tremendous rewards including making a positive difference to a vulnerable child or young person, opportunities to expand skills through training courses, the chance to develop relationships that can last a lifetime and generous financial incentives.

The satisfaction and pride in helping a young person with difficulties develop into a rounded individual is the ultimate reward for the majority of foster carers. www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/couldyoufoster

Ban cars from idling near our schools Cars should not be allowed to idle with engines on when parked near schools, a report has proposed.

Public Health England has recommended local authorities “consider a range of interventions” to protect children from the harmful impacts of air pollution.

The report says air pollution is the biggest environmental threat to health in the UK. Air pollution is linked to up to 36,000 premature deaths in the UK each year and more than 2,000 schools and nurseries are near to roads with damaging levels of motor emissions.

YouGov subsequently conducted a survey of teachers which found that nearly twothirds would support a ban on cars outside school gates during school drop off and pick

up times. More than half (59%) of the teachers surveyed want the Government to take urgent action to improve air quality near schools.

Small steps, big gains - National Walk to School Week brings benefits of health and happiness Thousands of children across the UK will celebrate the benefits of walking during national Walk to School Week from 20 to 24 May. Families will be encouraged to walk to school for the whole week to see the big differences that come from small steps: from healthier and happier children, to fewer cars outside the school gates.

Walking to school is an easy way for children to fit more activity into their day whilst also helping them to develop vital road safety skills.

As awareness grows of the dangers of air pollution on our health, walking to school is a positive action people can take to help clean up our air.

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Early Years SOS: Toddlers behaving badly!

Max Walker’s top tips for terrible tyrannical tantrums Raising a toddler can be one of the most challenging stages of your life as a parent.

Many toddler behaviours can feel extreme, if not downright wicked. But take heart. Tantrums, hitting, biting, throwing things, screaming and other such behaviours are normal for children between the ages of 1 and 4 years.

Here are a few tips on how to manage some of these difficult behaviours.

TANTRUMS Don’t panic Sometimes you may worry that you are raising a tyrant. But at this age it is unlikely that your child is throwing a fit to be manipulative. It is more likely that your child is trying to express themselves and finding it difficult. They feel frustrated, and the frustration is expressed as a tantrum.

Find out why?

Your child may be tired or hungry; in which case the solution is simple. They could be feeling frustrated or jealous of another child. They may need time, attention and love, even though they're not being very loveable.

Find a distraction Children have short attention spans.

Giving them something else in place of what they can’t have or starting a new activity can move your child through their frustration.

Don’t give in If you’ve said no, stick to your guns otherwise your child may start to think tantrums can get them what they want.

In the same way, don’t bribe them with sweets or treats. If you give in in order to end the tantrum, that won’t help in the long term.

Wait for the tantrum to stop Losing your temper or shouting back won't end the tantrum. Ignore the looks you get from people around you and concentrate on staying calm.

Talk and ask questions even when they are aggressive...

Children often go through phases of being upset or insecure and express their feelings by being aggressive.

Tugging hair, kicking, biting and hitting are ways your child can express themselves and try to exert control over their immediate environment Finding out what’s worrying them is the first step in being able to help.

Don’t retaliate physically This could make your child think it’s acceptable to be aggressive. Instead, make it clear that what they’re doing hurts and you won’t allow it. familiesonline.co.uk

Show it doesn’t work One of the key ways to suppress your child’s aggression is to demonstrate that it will get them nowhere. For example, if your child pulls a playmate’s hair to get a toy, hand the toy back to the friend as you explain to your child: “We don’t pull hair.”

Interrupt the behaviour When you catch your child with a fistful of hair, gently disentangle him, then grasp his hand and hold it while you say: "We don't pull hair. Pulling hair hurts."

Time Out in a quiet spot Place your child in a boring place. Wait for them to calm down. Consider giving one minute of time out for every year of your child’s age. When your child has calmed down, discuss the reason for the timeout and why the behaviour was unacceptable.

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WHINING Defining the Whining An irritating blend of talking and crying – a child’s whining has the ability to make almost any parent get angry or give in.

However, whining is often the only way that toddlers can express themselves when they’re tired, cranky, hungry or uncomfortable. That’s why it’s up to you to help them communicate in an acceptable manner. Point out the whining when you hear it and ask your child to use their regular voice instead.

Let them know how it sounds to you (without making fun). Explain that whining sounds unpleasant and makes people stop listening.

Acknowledge your child’s need for attention Toddlers often resort to whining when they've tried and failed to get your ear.

Trying getting down to their level to make eye contact and ask them to tell you what they want without whining.

TRIGGERS Avoid triggers Don’t take your hungry toddler somewhere without taking some healthy snacks, or better still feed them before you go. Similarly, avoid taking them on errands if they are due for a nap.

For more advice on difficult toddler behaviour, visit www.familylives.org.uk

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Vegan or Veggie?

If you’re contemplating taking a new diet direction, we’re here to show you the way

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ollowing a vegan or vegetarian diet is becoming increasingly common in the UK. People are making this choice for a variety of ethical, environmental or health reasons. But is it safe for children?

Yes is the answer, according NHS guidelines. As long as they get all the nutrients they need.

However, parents do need to be well-informed to ensure to ensure their children do not suffer nutrient deficiencies, inadequate energy or faltering growth. So what are some of the issues to be aware of?

Children need protein to grow and develop. If you’re avoiding meat or fish (vegetarian) or any food from animals (vegan), they will need good protein substitutes. These include eggs, dairy products such as milk and cheese, soya products, pulses and beans, nuts and seeds.

If a child is getting protein from just one type of bean, the particular bean may not provide every amino acid they need, so there has to be a good balance of pulses. In other words, a child who only eats chicken will get all the amino acids – but a child who only eats one type of bean may not.

Another issue is energy intake. Children need lots of energy to fuel healthy growth and development. Vegetarian and vegan foods can be higher in fibre and lower in calories than a diet that includes meat. This can mean that children get full up before they've eaten enough calories and nutrients. As children typically don’t eat a lot, getting enough calories in them can be difficult. Include energy and nutrient-dense foods like nut butters, hummus, seeds and vegetable oils in their diets.

It is especially important that children following vegetarian or vegan diets eat a wide variety of different foods from each food group to ensure they get a good balance of nutrients.

Consider supplements. According to the NHS, vitamin drops are particularly important for vegetarian and vegan children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. In particular, they may need vitamin B12 supplement.

For more information visit www.nhs.uk/livewell/eat-well

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Researchers say maths anxiety should be treated as a “real concern” because children suffering from it do not fulfil their true maths ability and can find themselves locked in a vicious circle; suffering from anxiety which harms their maths performance, which in turn leads to increased anxiety.

Even children who have normal competency levels in maths may avoid it because they feel anxious.

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Stagecoach launches a new school in Twickenham to meet the growing demand for Performing Arts.

Sarah & Will Chitty, local Principal’s of Stagecoach Teddington & Twickenham are excited to announce their NEW THURSDAY EVENING Performing Arts Classes at Waldegrave School, Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham.

Stagecoach Twickenham & Stagecoach Teddington offer weekly classes on Fridays & Saturdays with nearly 600 students learning singing, dancing and acting from an expert team of Performing Arts teachers.

Such is the popularity of these sessions that Sarah is expanding her offering, opening an additional weekday Thursday school, so that more local youngsters can enjoy the benefits of thriving in the performing arts.

Sarah says of her new position, “I’m buzzing with excitement at the opportunity to build a strong, creative syllabus that will challenge the talented children in the local area, whilst being fun, educational, stimulating and rewarding place for them to develop, have fun and make life- long friends. Stagecoach is much more than a class – it is a family and we all have a ball every week! “For more information about the 2 week trial email: Twickenham@stagecoach.co.uk or call 0208 979 5276

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Clubs and Classes Drama, dance and singing Perform is a unique children’s drama school which has an emphasis on child development. Perform uses a mix of drama, dance and singing to bring out every child’s potential. Run by energetic and inspiring actorteachers, Perform’s classes focus on developing the 4 Cs: Confidence, Communication, Coordination, and Concentration in 4-12s.

The curriculum ensures plenty of fun, using a mix of energetic games, catchy songs and funky dances. All class materials are written by Perform, with apps, music downloads and videos allowing the magic to continue at home.

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Pottering about Drop the kids off this half term for lots of crafty fun & activities! Plus lunch included!

Tuesday 28 May - Llama mosaic making Wednesday 29 May - Watermelon cereal bowl painting Thursday 30 May - Unicorn, floral or feather headband making Friday 31 May - Weaving on the loommake your own wall hanging Tuesday-Friday 10.30am-12noon for ages 6+. £20 per child.

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Team swim Team Swim School is a private, exclusive swim school in the heart of Surrey, offering outstanding swim tuition in small groups and one-to-ones. They offer a state-of-the-art swim complex, including seating and a cafe as well as a homework area so all your children’s needs can be met under one roof.

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Clubs & Classes ART & CRAFT HAPPY POTTER CERAMICS Ages: 6+ Arts and crafts café for all ages offering pottery painting, clay, T-shirt design, mosaics, foam clay and decopatch. NEW: After School Art Club, plus holiday workshops, baby prints and children’s parties. Adult workshops available also.

In: Teddington Contact: Una 0208 973 1468 www.happypotterceramics.co.uk

DANCE JUST IMAGINE BALLET Ages: All Just Imagine Ballet is an inclusive ballet and dance school for all ages and abilities. Just Imagine values creativity and expression and focuses on the healing and nurturing aspects of the creative arts. Children can progress through four separate ballet programmes created to be in line with their physical, emotional and social development and aligned with the National Curriculum key stages. Glimmer (0−18 months), Twinkle (18 months−5 years), Sparkle (6−10 years), Dazzle (11+ years).

Plus: Tap, Contemporary, Street, Jazz, Character Dance, Classical RAD Ballet, Boys Only Ballet, Family Dance/Homeschool Classes, Holliday Camps, Birthday Parties, Adult, Silver Swans Dance (60+ years) and SHINE (SEN Dance classes, workshops and one2one sessions with a Dance Therapist).

In: Richmond, East Twickenham, St Margarets, Teddington, East Sheen, Kew Contact: The Fairy Godmother or Miss Jessica, Principal. 07813 741189 info@justimagineballet.com www.facebook.com/JustImagineBalletLondon

MUSIC & DRAMA PERFORM WEEKLY DRAMA, DANCE AND SINGING CLASSES About: Confidence building fun for 4-12s.

A unique mix of drama, dance and singing specially formulated to bring out every child's true potential. Classes are kept small to ensure lots of individual attention. Perform offer no-obligation FREE trial sessions.

Venues: Esher, Hampton, Isleworth, Kew, Kingston, Kingston-Upon-Thames, Richmond, Surbiton, Teddington, Twickenham and Weybridge.

Contact: T: 020 7255 9120 enquiries@perform.org.uk www.perform.org.uk STAGECOACH PERFORMING ARTS Ages: 4-18 Fun, educational and confidence-boosting classes in singing, dancing and drama, which cater for the varying needs of young performers, whether reserved or budding talents. Classes focus on the Performing Arts and having fun in a structured safe environment, whilst learning life skills to prepare them for the stage of life. Two-week trial available.

In: Chertsey, Cobham, Hinchley Wood, New Malden, Richmond, Staines, and Weybridge Contact: Chertsey: 0772 517 6102

Cobham: 020 3723 9702 Hinchley Wood: 01372 238238 New Malden: 020 8540 7791 Richmond: 020 8332 6741 Staines: 07802 800633 Weybridge: 0808 208 5134 www.stagecoach.co.uk

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STAGECOACH TWICKENHAM / STAGECOACH TEDDINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES Ages: 4-18 Dates and Times: Thursdays Ages 4-6 4.15-5.45pm Waldegrave School Thursdays Ages 6-18 4.30-7.30pm Waldegrave School Fridays Ages 4-6 4.15-5.45pm Waldegrave School Fridays Ages 6-18 4.30-7.30pm Waldegrave School Fridays ages 14+ 4.30-7.30pm Waldegrave Saturdays Ages 4-6 9-10.30/9.30-11/10.45-12.15/ 11.15-12.45 St Catherine’s School Saturdays Ages 4-6 9-10.30/ 9.15-10.45/ 10.4512.15 St Marys & St Peters School, Teddington Saturdays Age 6-18 10-1 and 2.30- 5.30pm St Marys & St Peters School Teddington Saturdays Ages 6-18 10-1 and 2.30-5.30pm St Catherines School Saturdays Ages 15+ 3.30-6.30pm St Catherines School Part time Performing Arts classes for children ages 4-18 offering exciting West End performance opportunities, and learning to sing, dance and act all under one roof. A dynamic and exciting extra curricular school club offering Creative Courage for Life!

Price: Ages 4-6 £168 (90 Minutes) ; Ages 6+ £336 (3 hour session) Contact Name: Sarah & Will Chitty 07824 999414 / 0208 979 5276 twickenham@stagecoach.co.uk teddington@stagecoach.co.uk www.stagecoach.co.uk/teddington www.stagecoach.co.uk/ twickenham

HOOK SWIM SCHOOL Ages: 3 months to adult Hook Swim School & Aqua Centre is a privately owned, family-run 15 metre, purpose-built teaching pool where children build in confidence through a fun and personal swimming experience through lessons which develop and perfect new skills.

In: Chessington Contact: 020 8397 7731 www.hookswimschool.co.uk

STEP ON STAGE Performing Arts – Dance, Drama, Music Ages: 3-18 Mondays to Fridays: Dance, Drama and Music at The Exchange Arts Centre, 90 London Road, Twickenham (opposite station) – Drama, Dance and Singing Classes, LAMDA, Trinity and ISTD. Saturdays: Dance and Musical Theatre at Hampton Hill Theatre, United Reform Church, Hampton Hill and St James Church, Hampton Hill – Musical Theatre, Ballet, Tap, LAMDA, ISTD and Trinity exams.

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TEAM SWIM SCHOOL Ages: 2.5yrs+ Swimming lessons for all abilities and ages. Fun and engaging classes for non-swimmers, as well as taxing for stroke improvers. Children enjoy the whole pool, not just sectioned areas. NEW: Water Polo for kids – Stage 4 swimmers and above.

Contact the school to register interest. Small groups, great results. Plus club swims available three evenings a week. Call or email to arrange a trial lesson.

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TUITION HANDWRITING WITH MRS CUTLER Ages: 4 to 11+ Achieve neat, cursive, joined-up handwriting and boost your child’s self-confidence with one-toone handwriting lessons. Half term group courses are available for pre-school and older children.

Pre-school children will learn to build fine motor skills to improve strength and dexterity in their hands and fingers. The courses for older children will focus on learning how to hold a pencil correctly, letter formation, spacing and cursive handwriting.

In: Twickenham Contact: Selene Cutler 07521 554 188 selene.cutler@handwritingsupport.co.uk MRS JONES EDUCATION – 11 PLUS TUITION Ages: 8 to 11 Mrs Jones Education aims to enable your child to reach their full potential and successfully gain a place at a good senior school where they will achieve and be happy. Learning is structured to maintain your child’s enthusiasm and imagination and allow them to enjoy learning. In Year 4 children attend 11 Plus Foundation before moving onto 11 Plus Preparation in Year 5. 11 Plus Mock Exams are also available for both age groups.

In: Kingston, Surbiton, Wimbledon, South Wimbledon/Sutton, Hampton, Richmond, Twickenham, Chiswick, Ealing, Hounslow and Isleworth Contact: 020 8390 6076 www.11plustuition.co.uk familiesonline.co.uk

Summer Holiday Camps and Courses Andrew Campbell explores the options for your children The long summer holiday break is a great opportunity for children to take part in organised activities, play schemes, workshops or day camps within your local area on a daily or weekly basis or, increasingly, at an American-style residential summer Camp.

Here’s our guide to some of the options available, together with some advice on how to choose the right summer activity for your child.

Residential Camps These are independent holidays for unaccompanied children aged from 7 years and above. Children are supervised round the clock in a secure residential environment such as a boarding school. Group leaders usually take care of children’s pastoral and welfare needs whilst Instructors provide a programme of activities. Camps can offer specialist courses or a multi-activity programme. Unlike American summer camps, which (due to longer school breaks and less holiday leave for working parents) often provide a home-from-home experience, residential camps in the UK usually involve just a 7-day break. However, if your budget can be stretched there are a large number of residential camps operating throughout Europe and North America which can offer your child additional cultural and linguist experiences.

Multi-Activity Day Camps These are non-residential full-day camps running in your local area. They are for unaccompanied children from 3 years and above which usually run from Monday to Friday, offering a varied programme of sports or creative activities throughout the day.

Typically multi-activity day camps involve 4 to 6 activities per day, with each activity session lasting between 1 and 1 ½ hours. Often the sessions focus on ‘tasters’ or introductions to a range of activities such as performing arts and outdoor adventure.

Generally, children can attend for as many days as they wish, with a price discount for a full week’s attendance. Day camp arrival and departure times vary but the day usually starts between 9am and 10am and ends between 4 and 5pm. Many camps offer early drop off and late pick up options.

Sports/Activity Courses or Workshops Specialising in a specific sport or activity such as performing arts or art and craft, these courses are usually for children of 7 years and above. They generally operate for 2 to 3 hours per day, running for just one day or as a progressive course over 4 to 5 days. Sports courses are often led by qualified instructors/coaches or by local authority sports/leisure centres, specialist swim centres or riding schools. National governing body awards can sometimes be achieved. Performing arts workshops tend to be run by performing arts schools who also offer term time classes for children.

Holiday Play Schemes These offer non-residential full or part-day supervised childcare for unaccompanied children from age 3 and above but are usually run by voluntary organisations or local authorities. Activities at play schemes may be specific, such as sports or art and craft, or involve a range of different activities.

Many play schemes run off-site trips to attractions such as museums or parks. In the main, they are provided for children living in the catchment area of the venue.

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The Benefits of Summer Camps and Workshops How safe will your child be?

Most summer camps and courses are regulated by various independent bodies, or in some instances by government inspectorates such as Ofsted which monitos safety standards. Levels of inspection vary according to the type of course or camp.

Day camps and play schemes offering full day care programmes for children under the age of 8 are legally required to register with their local authority. Registered providers are subject to inspection by government inspectorates such as Ofsted.

Sports/activity Courses will not generally be registered with the local authority unless they provide tuition for under 8s. Horse riding centres are legally required to register with their local authority though.

Adventure activities run by any commercial organisation providing specific adventure activities (certain watersports, climbing, trekking and caving activities) are legally required to obtain a licence from the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA). This body inspects and monitors safety standards. Information on these inspections is available to the public from the AALA. www.hse.gov.uk/aala Residential Camps are not subject to legal registration unless they operate specific adventure activities or provide courses for under 8's. Providers who are members of the British Activity Providers Association (BAPA) are subject to an independent inspection scheme covering site safety, activity standards, staff qualifications and training, health and safety and emergency procedures. For more information, visit www.thebapa.org.uk Police Checks All registered day camps and plays schemes are required to get checks on specific staff. In England and Wales this is done via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and in Scotland via Disclosure Scotland. It is worth checking with the provider to see what their policy is in this area.

Staff Qualifications You may also want to check on staff qualifications. Most sports governing bodies have an official coaching scheme for instructors or leaders at various levels. It is a good idea to ask for further information on staff qualifications if the organisation does not explain its policy in its promotional material or on its website.

Physical Activity Much of a child’s time at school is spent sitting behind a desk so spending the day running around, swimming, hiking, or playing sport gives children a great chance to get moving.

Develop Talents and Skills At some camps, children may be given the opportunity to learn skills and take part in activities they have not encountered before.

Learning archery, painting or lacrosse may help children discover talents and interests they didn’t know they had.

Building Confidence Discovering these new talents and developing new skills will, in turn, help children to grow in confidence and self-esteem.

Learning Social Skills Engaging with children from different schools, different areas and ultimately different backgrounds, is a great way to build social skills and to make new friends.

Developing Independence Sometimes giving children the freedom to make decisions and plan their own time is a fantastic way for them to learn to be independent.

Leaving Technology Behind As fantastic as it is that we live in a world filled with TVs, mobile phones, lap tops and other devices, it is always great to encourage children to get outside for a good oldfashioned kick about and run around.

Enjoying the Outdoors Climbing trees, changing a bike wheel, or building an outdoor camp can help ensure your child does not miss out on the learning benefits to be gained from the great outdoors and enjoy adventures they would not otherwise experience.

Offering Role Models Often the instructors on summer camps provide a rare opportunity for a child to interact with an adult who is not part of the family unit or teacher. Their leader should be trained to care for them, offer them support and advice when needed, and always be there for them throughout their attendance.

Playing!

At summer camps children have the chance to just be children, away from the pressures of school, social media and the commercial world.

Will I be able to use Childcare Vouchers or claim Tax Credits?

You may be able to claim tax credits to help pay for your child's summer activities. If you pay for them to attend and if the activity provider is registered and regulated then you can claim as you would for an after-school club or childminder.

Parents enrolled in the Childcare Voucher scheme can also use their vouchers to subsidise the cost of summer childcare options including camps and courses. However, the provider must be registered and be prepared to accept vouchers. To check what help you could get with childcare costs, visit www.gov.uk/childcare-calculator

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A day out with a difference!

Come and enjoy a great day throughout summer at Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway.

With a great programme of exciting railway events and activities, train lovers of all ages will enjoy a ride on our historic railway. Sometimes known as the 'secret railway' which nestles beside the A316, the railway is open every Sunday from March to November with trains running 10.30 to 4pm.

Prices are £3 for adults and £1 for children – under 5’s go free.

Set against the backdrop of the magnificent onsite Kempton Steam Museum housing the world’s largest working 62 feet 1,000-ton pumping engine, the railway played an important part in helping to supply clean drinking water to London in the early 1900s. But if you want to know more, just drop by Kempton Steam Museum after your journey and explore.

Our very special combined event on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June is Water Works! and promises to be great fun for families with lots of activities, involving – you’ve guessed it – water. *Kempton Steam Museum is open and working, so come along and discover our local heritage story of supplying water ‘river to tap’. There’s plenty of parking as well as countryside picnic tables and a children’s play area with a static train.

You’ll find it an unforgettable day out for families, friends and enthusiasts of steam.

Check our websites for details of our other events from March to November Only diesel locomotive running until end May/June. *Separate entry fee.

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Adventure at Bocketts There is lots of fun at Bocketts Farm this May Half Term with a jam-packed schedule of events! Try your hand at plate spinning, juggling, diablo and more in Circus Skills Workshops and exciting Circus Shows running all week. Plus, watch the magnificent Birds of Prey flying displays (Tue-Fri only) and join the fun in the Bubble Disco taking place daily. Don’t miss the brand new ‘Animal Discovery Barn’, a huge covered barn where there’s an opportunity to meet, feed and learn all about the farm animals. With a full programme of activities including small animal encounters, pony rides, tractor rides, pig racing, gold panning and more plus acres of indoor play and outdoor adventure, you can be sure of a great day out, whatever the weather! www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

Best Family Festival Camp Bestival has won Best Family Festival at the UK Festival Awards five times! Taking place from 25-28 July at Lulworth Castle, Dorset, the fourday festi-holiday offers hundreds of things to see and do for kids of all ages: headliners Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Jess Glynne and Annie Mac, family fun with Mr Tumble, Mister Maker and Shaun The Sheep, science shows and circus workshops.

For the kids, there’s tree-climbing, woodland workshops, helter skelters, giant bubble workshops and face painting while teens will enjoy poetry slams, teen-only spinning classes, sleeping out under the stars and How To… workshops.

Parents are particularly spoilt at Camp Bestival; well, they do buy the tickets! Amazing live acts and DJs, raves, discos, parties, comedy, literary talks, parenting advice and stories, cocktails, award-winning street food, likeminded people all in a big field by a castle and the sea. https://www.campbestival.net/

New children’s garden at Kew The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has embarked on its most ambitious design project in recent years, with the creation of a giant new Children’s Garden due to open to the public on 18 May 2019.

The size of nearly 40 tennis courts (10,000m²) it has been designed by Kew garden designers around the elements that plants need to grow: earth, air, sun and water.

Children will be able to play and explore as they wind their way through a landscape filled with over 100 mature trees, discovering hidden treasures and adventure, and developing their love of nature, plants and the outdoors along the way.

This unique space will not only be a hub of fun and adventure but will also stimulate imaginations, and bring a different perspective on how plants grow and why they are so important.

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Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway The friendly railway Come along and discover South West London’s secret heritage railway!

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l Exciting railway events l Birthday parties

l Kempton Steam Museum onsite* l Picnic and play area l Plenty of parking

It’s a great day out for all the family!

Call Mima: 07792 006546

Open March to November every Sunday 10.30 to 4pm www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk No booking necessary diesel only running until end May/June. *separate entry fee for Museum

Family Fun with National Children’s Gardening Week This summer, why not get involved in National Children’s Gardening week?

Happening from 25 May to 2 June, this weeklong event sees garden centres around the country providing activities and resources that offer parents a great opportunity to get children outside enjoying nature, plants and wildlife.

Gardening can play a huge part in a child’s health and wellbeing with over 1.5 million children gardening at school in the UK. As well as simply good outdoor fun, school gardening has been shown to have many benefits to health and wellbeing. These include being more physically active and feeling happier and more connected with the natural world.

There are many ways to get involved with National Children’s Gardening Week from DIY activities at home to attending an event at a garden centre.

Visit www.childrensgardeningweek.co.uk for DIY project ideas and details of local events.

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What’s On - May/June 2019 ONGOING FAMILY EVENTS AT CUTTY SARK Cutty Sark, King William Walk, Greenwich, London, SE10 9HT Calling all…sailors! Take the family to Cutty Sark in Greenwich for an actionpacked day out on the fastest ship of its time. Meet characters from the ship’s past such as Captain Woodget and the ship’s cook and listen to their epic stories about life on board. Try and outwit the crew in the Sailors’ Challenge game, find your sea legs by taking the helm at the ship's wheel, follow a family trail or take part in fun workshops. Book now to save 10%. www.rmg.co.uk/cuttysark EVERY WED DURING TERM TIME PANDEMONIUM AT WATERMANS ART CENTRE 40 High St, Brentford TW8 0DS Ages: 0-2 & 2-4 Cost: £5 A popular, drop-in musical workshop with plenty of fun and games, a brilliant way to introduce music to your children and to make new friends.

020 8232 1010 www.watermans.org.uk EVERY WED MORNING PARENT AND BABY CINEMA AT WATERMANS ART CENTRE 40 High St, Brentford TW8 0DS Times: 11.30am Cost: £6.50 Screenings of the latest films for parents or carers with babies under one.

020 8232 1010 www.watermans.org.uk EVERY FRI DURING TERM TIME AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SEE SAW DROP-IN SESSIONS AT ORLEANS HOUSE GALLERY Riverside, Twickenham TW1 3DJ Ages: under 5s.

Time: 10.30am-12.30pm Cost: Child £6 (additional sibling £3) Multi-sensory sessions which include music, play materials, soft play, creative activities, stories and rhyme time in a relaxed informal environment.

020 8831 6000 www.orleanshousegallery.org EVERY SAT MORNING FAMILY CINEMA AT WATERMANS ART CENTRE 40 High St, Brentford TW8 0DS Times: 11am Cost: £5 per person Your favourite family films old and new, on the big screen. See website for details.

020 8232 1010 www.watermans.org.uk EVERY SUNDAY SUNDAY STORIES Kew, TW9 3AB Times: 1pm, 2pm and 3pm Settle down at Kew Gardens for story time and learn about the fascinating relationship between people and plants.

At Davies Exploration House (behind the Temperate House).

Price: Included with entry to the Gardens 020 8332 5655 www.kew.org EVERY SUNDAY JUNIOR PARK RUN AT OSTERLEY PARK Jersey Road, Isleworth TW7 4RB For Ages: 4-14 Time: 9-10am Enjoy a free timed run around the front lawn as part of the national Junior

Parkrun series. 020 8232 5050 www.parkrun.org.uk/osterley-juniors 3 MAY, 17 MAY, 7 JUN & 21 JUN MUSEUM MONKEYS Chertsey Museum, 33 Windsor Street, Chertsey KT16 8AT Cost: £5 per child Time: 9.30-11am Join Charlie the Chimp for singing, stories and crafts Under 5s (must be booked in advance) 01932 565764 www.chertseymuseum.org 4 MAY FAMILY FARM DAY Claremont Landscape Garden, Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9JG Time: 10.30am-4pm Go to Claremont for a family-friendly farm experience. Say hello to cute lambs, rabbits and piglets to name a few. 01372 467806 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claremontlandscape-garden 4 MAY & 1 JUN 15 MINUTES OF FUN Chertsey Museum, 33 Windsor Street, Chertsey KT16 8AT Time: 1.30-3.30pm Free family craft activities. It’s free and you don’t need to book just go along and join in! 01932 565764 www.chertseymuseum.org FROM 4 TO 6 MAY MAY DAY FESTIVAL Hever Road, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Celebrate May Day at Hever Castle & Gardens over the early May Bank Holiday. Join Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn and dance around the Maypole with brightly coloured ribbons intertwined. There’s a Green Man trail through the grounds and a duckling trail in the Castle, plus children can have their face painted.

01732 865224 www.hevercastle.co.uk 5 MAY THE STORY GAME 40 High St, Brentford TW8 0DS Time: 3pm Cost: £8 (£7); Family of 4 £30 Age: 6+yrs If you’ve ever wondered where writers get their ideas from, now’s your chance to find out – and then be inspired to use the simple, practical methods to play the Game yourself and make up your own madcap stories!

020 8232 1010 www.watermans.org.uk 6 MAY MAY FAIR Riverhouse Arts Centre, Manor Road, Walton KT12 2NZ Stalls and entertainment throughout the day. Join the parade from Cowey Sale to Riverhouse at 11.30am. Please note, the car park will be closed to the public.

01932 254198 www.riverhousebarn.co.uk 11 MAY TOUR OF REIGATE CAVES Chertsey Museum, 33 Windsor Street, Chertsey KT16 8AT Cost: £13.50 adults; £11.50 children Time: Leave Chertsey 8.45am & returning about 3.30pm The Reigate Caves, only open to the

MORE ONLINE: familiesonline.co.uk public 5 times a year, are a series of underground sand mines right under the heart of the town. The tour will take approximately two hours, after which you will have 90 mins free time in Reigate before the coach leaves at 2.30pm. 01932 565764 www.chertseymuseum.org 11 MAY SOURPUSS - PRESENTED BY LORI HOPKINS Riverhouse Arts Centre, Manor Road, Walton KT12 2NZ Time: 11am & 2pm Cost: £10 (£8 child) Ages: 3-8 yrs. Sourpuss is a very grumpy, ginger cat. Watch him on his journey of discovery and enjoy learning the secrets of the great outdoors. This playful adventure features string and shadow puppets beautifully crafted by hand. 01932 254198 www.riverhousebarn.co.uk 11 MAY MUM2MUM MARKET Teddington Baptist Church, Church Rd, Teddington, TW11 8PF Time: 2-4pm Quality second hand baby, children's and maternity clothes, and preloved baby equipment. www.mum2mummarket.co.uk 12 MAY EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY Brookland’s Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge KT13 0QN Time 9.30am-5pm Every conceivable vehicle and pieces of apparatus used in the emergency services will grace the Museum site in an impressive line-up of display vehicles. Fireman Sam™ will be making personal appearances throughout the day to see to his fans. 01932 857381 www.brooklandsmuseum.com 18 MAY BROOKLANDS VINTAGE FESTIVAL Brookland’s Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge KT13 0QN Time: 10am-9pm Brooklands Museum turn back the clock to celebrate the Music, Fashion, Style and Dancing of the 40s, 50s & 60s. There will be a vintage trade village, Vintage Aircraft Fly-ins, music and refreshments. 01932 857381 www.brooklandsmuseum.com FROM 18 TO 19 MAY MY FIRST BALLET: SLEEPING BEAUTY Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ Give children a first taste of the magical world of ballet and enjoy the classic fairy tale together, in this new version specially created for children aged three upwards.

0844 871 7651 www.atgtickets.com 20 MAY & 24 JUN LITTLE EXPLORERS Kew, TW9 3AB Cost: £10 per child.

Time: 10.30am-12pm Go along for a fun-packed adventure in the Gardens with games, stories, crafts and dressing up. Hands-on fun 90minute learning sessions aimed at children aged 2-5 and their

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parent/carer. Booking essential as places are limited.

020 8332 5655 www.kew.org 22 MAY & 26 JUN MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOR 0-2 YEAR OLDS Kew, TW9 3AB Cost: £7 per child (accompanied by one parent or carer) Time: 10.30-11.15am Children aged 0-2 and their parents or carers will take a journey around the world through hands on music making, interactive stories, songs, rhymes and dance at Kew Gardens.

020 8332 5655 www.kew.org FROM 25 MAY TO 2 JUN SPRING SPECTACULAR Bocketts Farm, Young St, Fetcham, KT22 9BS Circus Skills Workshop, Craft Corner and Panning for Gold at the Spring Spectacular at Bocketts Farm.

01372 363764 www.bockettsfarm.co.uk FROM 25 MAY TO 2 JUNE EDWARDIAN LIFE Hever Road, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG During May half term at Hever Castle you can meet costumed characters from the Edwardian era and play traditional games of the period.

Traditional Punch and Judy show and games from the period such as hoopla, tin-can alley, and boules.

01732 865224 www.hevercastle.co.uk FROM 25 MAY TO 2 JUN FAMILY GARDENING FESTIVAL RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB Get hands-on this May half-term at Wisley’s Family Gardening Festival where the whole family can get handson with garden activities and crafts. www.rhs.org.uk FROM 25 MAY TO 2 JUN MAY HALF TERM - FAMILY ACTIVITIES London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT Discover animals that live in the ponds, go on a mini-safari and much more!

0208 409 4400 www.wwt.org.uk FROM 25 MAY TO 2 JUN HALF-TERM PIRATE TRAIL. Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, Surrey GU4 7RT Time: 10am-4pm Ahoy, me hearties! Enjoy a piratethemed trail through the parkland to discover the treasure. Booking not needed.

FROM 25 MAY TO 2 JUN MAY HALF-TERM: PLANT EXPLORERS! Claremont Landscape Garden, Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9JG Investigate Claremont's very special plants and become a Plant Explorer on this fun-filled children's trail.

01372 467806 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claremontlandscape-garden FROM 25 MAY TO 2 JUN MAY HALF TERM TRAIL Winkworth Arboretum, Hascombe Road, Godalming GU8 4AD Get some fresh air as you explore the Arboretum with a family trail this half term. Booking not needed. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/winkwortharboretum

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FROM 28 TO 29 MAY WILD LEARNING Osterley Park and House, Jersey Road, Isleworth TW7 4RB Time: 10.30am-4.30pm Outdoor learning, providing a safe and supportive environment for children to explore the world and themselves, while learning new skills. Ages 5-11 years. Booking essential. Free event.

020 8232 5050 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/osterley-park 28 & 30 MAY SUMMER HALF TERM FUN Chertsey Museum, 33 Windsor Street, Chertsey KT16 8AT Holiday craft activities – build Bug Houses and Unicorn Pots!

01932 565764 www.chertseymuseum.org FROM 28 TO 31 MAY HALF TERM FAMILY FUN Brookland’s Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge KT13 0QN Time: 10am-5pm The popular car rides will be operating from 11am-1pm and from 2-4pm. Take a trip in a vintage-style car. Also, London Bus Museum will be operating bus rides around the local area.

01932 857381 www.brooklandsmuseum.com FROM 29 TO 31 MAY MARVELLOUS MAY-TIME MYTHS! Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden SM4 5JD Time: 10-10.45am Follow the storyteller as she brings the park to life with seasonal folktales!.

Booking essential, admission applies.

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30 MAY CRAFT CART: MAY HALF-TERM Osterley Park and House, Jersey Road, Isleworth TW7 4RB Time: 12-4pm Get creative and keep those little fingers busy this May half-term by joining Craft Cart. Booking not needed.

020 8232 5050 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/osterley-park 31 MAY FAMILY GARDENING CLUB: MAY HALFTERM Osterley Park and House, Jersey Road, Isleworth TW7 4RB Roll up your sleeves and grab a trowel with your family in Osterley's Little Veg Garden. Get stuck in with digging, planting, weeding and watering as you

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020 8232 5050 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/osterley-park 31 MAY MORDEN HALL PARK BIOBLITZ Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden SM4 5JD Go and get involved in a race against time to find all the wildlife you can.

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1 JUN THE NOISE NEXT DOOR - AT SEA Riverhouse Arts Centre, Manor Road, Walton KT12 2NZ Time: 2.30pm Cost: £12 (£10 child) An epic new show that’s fun for the whole family! With mermaids, magic, sea-shanties and swords, this anarchic afternoon with the quickest wits in comedy is one you'll treasure forever.

01932 254198 www.riverhousebarn.co.uk 5, 12, 19 & 26 JUN TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC AND STORYTELLING Claremont Landscape Garden, Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9JG Time: 1-2pm A fun-filled picnic for every bear that ever there was, featuring delightful stories and songs. Please take your own picnic. 01372 467806 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claremontlandscape-garden FROM 5 TO 6 JUN BEN & HOLLY'S LITTLE KINGDOM Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ Join Ben & Holly, and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family!

0844 871 7651 www.atgtickets.com FROM 7 TO 9 JUN LUNA CINEMA Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden SM4 5JD Take along a blanket and settle down amongst the trees for an exciting movie experience in the park. Fri 7 Jun - "The Greatest Showman"; Sat 8 Jun - "Mama Mia 2"; Sun 9 Jun - "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". Doors open 7.45pm, Film 9:15pm. www.thelunacinema.com/mordenhall-park 8 JUN BIG CAMP Osterley Park and House, Jersey Road, Isleworth TW7 4RB Join Big Camp at Osterley this June, to re-connect with nature and sleep under the stars. Whether you're an experienced camper, or an enthusiastic novice, this is a camping experience like no other. Booking essential.

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May/June 2019 - What’s On FROM 14 TO 15 JUN FATHER & CHILD WOODLAND CAMPFIRE Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden SM4 5JD Time: 4-6pm Celebrate father’s day with woodland crafts and cooking on an open fire.

Ages 8+, booking essential. Admission applies. 020 8545 6850 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/morden-hall-park

15 JUN YOUNG ARCHAEOLOGISTS' CLUB Chertsey Museum, 33 Windsor Street, Chertsey KT16 8AT Time: 11am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 3.30pm. Cost: £5 per child Victorian Pottery. For 8 to 16 year olds must be booked in advance.

01932 565764 www.chertseymuseum.org 15 JUN OUTDOOR THEATRE: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Osterley Park and House, Jersey Road, Isleworth TW7 4RB The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the UK’s premier all male theatre company, invite you to join them this summer to celebrate their 15th year with Shakespeare’s enchanting comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Booking essential. 020 8232 5050 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/osterley-park FROM 15 TO 16 JUN STEAMING WEEKEND Kempton Steam Museum, Kempton Park Waterworks, Snakey Lane, Middlesex TW13 6XH Cost: Adults £8; concessions £7; under18s free. See the Triple in steam both days and ride on the narrow-gauge railway. Steaming times: 11:30am; 12:30pm; 2pm; 3pm. Trains run on the narrow-gauge railway all day.

01932 765328 www.kemptonsteam.org FROM 15 TO 16 JUN FATHER’S DAY SUPERCAR WEEKEND Hever Road, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Classic cars in a stunning location with a myriad of food options to boot – the perfect way to thank dad this Father’s Day is at Hever Castle & Gardens. There will be supercars on display as well as fun activities for the kids.

01732 865224 www.hevercastle.co.uk 16 JUN FATHER'S DAY Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, Surrey GU4 7RT Let dad show off his skills this Father’s Day and have a go at making a miniraft. Free entry for dads when accompanied by their children. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands-park 16 JUN FATHER'S DAY SURREY CLASSIC VEHICLE CLUB Claremont Landscape Garden, Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9JG Time: 11am-3pm Go back to a time of excitement and

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glamour with an impressive display of Surrey's fabulous vintage cars parked up on the Amphitheatre. Free admission for dads when accompanied by their children.

01372 467806 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claremontlandscape-garden 16 JUN FATHER'S DAY AT WINKWORTH Winkworth Arboretum, Hascombe Road, Godalming GU8 4AD Spend a day with Dad in the great outdoors. Go for a Father's Day walk around the Arboretum, followed by something delicious from the tearoom.

Fathers get in free when accompanied by their children. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/winkwortharboretum 22 JUN WE ARE THE VOICE: PLASTIC AWARENESS WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCE Riverhouse Arts Centre, Manor Road, Walton KT12 2NZ Time: 2pm The workshops will combine music, composition, and installation art. The workshop is free, and parents will be invited to the performance at the end of the day. Please take a discarded piece of plastic to the event, for your child to write a message on.

01932 254198 www.riverhousebarn.co.uk FROM 22 TO 23 JUN HEVER’S HOME FRONT Hever Road, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Step back in time to wartime Britain at Hever’s Home Front at this 1940s event.

Take part in a swing dance in the tea dance tent, tap your toes to music and browse stalls selling vintage wares and refreshments.

01732 865224 www.hevercastle.co.uk 23 JUN CLAREMONT'S SUMMER GARDEN PARTY Claremont Landscape Garden, Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9JG Time: 12-4pm Escape the hubbub to find simple pleasures and entertaining delights at Claremont's Garden Party.

01372 467806 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claremontlandscape-garden 29 JUN TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC Riverhouse Arts Centre, Manor Road, Walton KT12 2NZ Time: 3pm Cost: £10; under 2’s £5 Go along and enjoy a fundraising, funfilled family picnic with a story corner, craft activities, face-painting and entertainment. Sandwiches and cakes included. Suitable for all the family!

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