Families North London Issue 110 Sept/Oct 2014 by Families Magazine

Issue 110 Sept/Oct 2014

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Contents Issue 110 | Sept/Oct 2014 | Families North London

This Issue 4

Education

11 Special Needs 14 Halloween

Regular Features 10 Ed’s Reading Room

12 Annabel Karmel

15 Clubs & Classes 27 Places to Go

Welcome Families North London Magazine 120 Brent Street, Hendon, London NW4 2DT For all news and features contact: editor@familiesnorth.co.uk or call 020 8202 2034 For all advertising enquiries contact: adverts@familiesnorth.co.uk or call 020 8202 2034 For all web enquiries contact: melanie@familiesnorth.co.uk or call 020 8202 2034 For all listing enquiries contact: listings@familiesnorth.co.uk

to our Autumn Issue. Now that the summer is over and holidays finished we look forward to all the joys of the autumn season ahead. We hope you enjoy the magazine. Until next time…

Sharon Editor

Families North London Ltd cannot accept responsibility for unsolicited submissions, manuscripts and photographs. While every care is taken, details are subject to change and Families North London take no responsibility for omissions or errors. We reserve the right to publish and edit any material. All rights reserved.

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School Open Days Small Independent School Girls 3-11 years Open Mornings Contact the school office for current dates or to arrange a special visit.

HABERDASHERS’ ASKE’S BOYS’ SCHOOL Butterfly Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3AF 020 8266 1700 habsboys.org.uk Independent School Boys 4-18 years Open Day October 11 Main school and Preparatory School will be open. Contact the admissions office for an appointment.

CAMDEN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Sandall Road, NW5 2DB 020 7485 3414 camdengirls.camden.sch.uk

Senior School September 18, October 6, 14, November 12 Open days held in the summer and autumn terms for Year 7 entry. Online booking required.

State School Girls 11-18 Co-educational Sixth Form

Sixth Form Open Evening October 1 Visits need to be booked.

Open Day Main School September 17, 19, 23 Open Day Sixth Form November 25 Ticketed event apply online.

CHANNING SCHOOL The Bank, Highgate, N6 5HF 020 8340 2328 channing.co.uk Independent School Girls 4-18 years Junior School Open days held in the Summer Term.

CITY OF LONDON BOYS Queen Victoria Street, EC4V 3AL 020 7489 0291 clsb.org.uk Independent School Boys 10-18 years Open Afternoons September 23, 25, October 9, 14, 16, November 4, 6, 11, 18, 20, December 2 Early booking recommended. Contact the Admissions Department

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to reserve a place. Four entry points at 10+, 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry at 16+.

CITY OF LONDON GIRLS St Giles’ Terrace, EC2Y 8BB 020 7847 5500 clsg.org.uk

Senior School Open Evening October 7

Open Morning 7+ September 10, 16 Early booking required via email.

Sixth Form Open Afternoon October 8 Booking required.

Open Morning 11+ September 24, October 3, 16 No booking required. Open Afternoon 16+ September 19 Email the admissions department to reserve a place. Whole School Open Evening Held in the summer term.

Independent Co-educational School for 3-13 years. Nursery from 2½ years.

our exceptional independent school for boys and girls

OPEN MORNING SATURDAY 4th OCTOBER 11.00-1.00 For full list of open mornings, enrolment and fee details contact 020 7228 3933 Thames Christian College, Wye Street, London SW11 2HB

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Independent School Girls 4-18 years

Independent School Girls 7-18 years

DEVONSHIRE HOUSE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 2 Arkwright Road, NW3 6AE 020 7435 1916 devonshirehouseschool.co.uk

Thames – passion for learning, inspiration for life

HABERDASHERS’ ASKE’S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Aldenham Road, Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3BT 020 8266 2300 habsgirls.org.uk

Open Morning October 15, 16 Whole school including The Oak Tree Nursery for parents only. No advance booking required. Contact the admissions secretary for further information.

GRANGE PARK PREPARATORY SCHOOL 13 The Chine, Grange Park, N21 2EA 020 8360 1469 gpps.org.uk

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Senior & Junior School Open Day October 11 Talks and guided tours, visit classrooms, meet staff and watch performances. 10am start for Junior School and 2pm start for Senior School.

HARROW SCHOOL 5 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex HA1 3HP 020 8872 8007 (admissions) harrowschoool.org.uk Independent Boarding School Boys 13-18 years Open Morning September 13, October 4, December 6 For non-registered boys. Book a place online. Open Morning September 20, November 8 For registered boys. Book a place online. HIGHGATE SCHOOL North Road, N6 4AY 020 8340 1524 (Senior) highgateschool.org.uk Coeducational Independent School 3-18 years.

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education kingalfred.org.uk Coeducational Independent School 4-18 years Middle & Upper School Open Morning September 23 Email to reserve a place. Sixth Form Open Evening September 29, November 17 Register via email. Lower School Open Morning October 16 Email to reserve a place.

Open Evening September 10 16+ entry. Book a place online, email or contact the Admissions office. Open Day October 11 11+ and 13+ entry. Book a place online, email or contact the Admissions office. Junior School Tours held throughout the year and parents are invited to attend an open morning on application.

KING ALFRED SCHOOL Manor Wood, North End Road, NW11 7HY 020 8457 5200

LYNDHURST HOUSE SCHOOL 24 Lyndhurst Gardens, Hampstead, NW3 5NW 020 7435 4936 lyndhursthouse.co.uk Independent Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School for boys 4-13 years. Open Morning October 15, 29 Guided tours and talks. No advance booking required – sign in on the day.

MILL HILL SCHOOL FOUNDATION The Ridgeway, Mill Hill Village, London NW7 1QS 020 8959 1176 (Senior) millhill.org.uk Co-educational

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Grimsdell – Day School 3-7 years Belmont – Day School 7-13 years Mill Hill School – Boarding and Day School 13-18 years. Foundation Open Morning October 11 Tours, talks and pupil activities from three schools. No advance booking required. Individual tours can be arranged by appointment.

NORTH LONDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ 020 8952 0912 (Senior School) nlcs.org.uk Independent School Girls 4-18 years Open Day September 20 Junior and Senior School – talks, tours and activities. No appointment required to attend the open day.

PALMERS GREEN HIGH SCHOOL 104 Hoppers Road, London N21 3LJ 020 8886 1135 pghs.co.uk Independent School Girls 3-16 years Open Morning – Main School October 11 No appointment necessary. Visits to the school at other times can be arranged by appointment. Opening Morning – Alice Nursery Wednesdays Call to book an appointment.

QUEEN’S COLLEGE LONDON 43-49 Harley Street, W1G 8BT 020 7291 7000 qcl.org.uk Independent School Girls 11-18

Taster Afternoons 11+ entry September 23, 30, October 2 Call or email the admissions officer to book a place. Sixth Form Open Day October Attendance is by appointment only. Dates yet to be confirmed. School in Action Morning 4+ & 7+ entry. Booking required. Dates to be confirmed online.

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education Open Days September 17, 18, October 14, November 12 Book a place in advance by phone or email.

Senior School: 3 Maresfield Gardens, London NW3 5SS 020 7435 2899 shhs.gdst.net

Open Day Sixth Form October 2 Call or email the admissions secretary to book a place.

Independent Girl’s School GDST 4-18 years

SOUTH HAMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL Junior School : 5 Netherhall Gardens, London NW3 5RN 020 7794 7198

Open Mornings Junior School Tours arranged throughout the year. Contact the school for dates and appointments.

020 7485 1958 cavendishschool.co.uk

Independent School Boys & Girls 11-16

Open Day October 4

Independent Preparatory Girls 2 years 9 months-11 years. Sibling Boys up to 7 years.

Open Mornings September 25, October 4, 8 Contact the school to arrange a visit, to receive a prospectus or to request dates of open days.

THE CAVENDISH SCHOOL 31 Inverness Street, NW1 7HB

THE LATYMER UPPER SCHOOL King Street, W6 9LR 020 8629 2024 latymer-upper.org Independent Co-educational School 7-18 years

Mars Montessori Bilingual Nursery

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Open Days Senior School October Register interest online. Dates yet to be confirmed.

THAMES CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Wye Street, SW11 2HB 020 7228 3933 thameschristiancollege.org.uk

4-11 primary school opening in Kilburn in September 2015 › Choosing the best approaches from state schools and private schools › Rich learning environment full of arts, drama, sport, music and academic rigour › No fees, our school is free to attend Kilburn Grange School plans to open at the former College of North West London Kilburn campus, Priory Park Road, just off Kilburn High Road, NW6 7UJ.

Apply for a 2015 Reception place through your Local Authority in line with other schools.

Confidence, team work, self motivation, numeracy skills, pupil voice, responsibility, healthy lifestyle, employability skills

Register your interest and view upcoming events at: www.kilburngrangeschool.org.uk Telephone: 0845 459 0113 Email: info@kilburngrangeschool.org.uk or find us on Facebook

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education Open Days 11+ Entry September 13, November 8 Entry at 11+. For tickets to attend and further information contact the admissions office. Sixth Form Open Evening October 8 For tickets to attend and further information contact the admissions office.

THE SWAMINARAYAN SCHOOL 260 Brentfield Road, Neasden, NW10 8HE 020 8965 8381

swaminarayan.brent.sch.uk Independent Day School – Preparatory & Senior School Open Day September 27

THE UCL ACADEMY Adelaide Road, London NW3 3AQ 020 7449 3080 uclacademy.co.uk Academy School sponsored by UCL Open Day September 23, 25 Further details online.

Day school 3-18 years Junior Branch Boys & Senior School Boys + mixed Sixth Form. Open Evening Junior Branch September 11, October 2 Call or email to book a place in advance.

Open Evenings 16+

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As the new school year starts – what can I do to help my child? At this time, parents often reflect on their aspirations and dreams for their children. Will my child reach their potential? Can I do anything to help? Of course you can, but you must be realistic. Turn your attention to your child’s school. Your positive attitude towards their teacher at school is vital. Children pick up negative attitudes and will think such an attitude is acceptable, which potentially can make problems worse and difficult to resolve. Talk about school together and help your child to develop good, independent work habits and positive attitudes towards learning. This, combined with a close and trusting relationship, will help your child develop the right aspirations. Jaderberg Krais offers educational advice, assessments and tutoring for all children, including for the 11+. If you would like more information contact Lorrae Jaderberg and Katie Krais on: 020 3488 0754 at www. jaderbergkrais.co.uk

Fun French October half-term Day Camps 27-31 Oct 2014 Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm. 30 hours per week of French immersion led by an experienced, native Frenchspeaking primary teacher (Des Ecoles francaises). After the huge success of the fun French Summer Day Camp, Et Patati Patata is returning in October with a French immersion programme based on a wide range of fun and creative activities in French blended with outdoor sport activities. Set your kid on the fast track to becoming bilingual! Register now! Also great French lessons for 2-year-olds in your area, info: caroline@etpatatipatata.com Tel: 07966893674 www.etpatatipatata.com

Kilburn Grange School is a new 4-11 primary school which plans to open in September 2015 at the former College of North West London Kilburn campus, Priory Park Road, just off Kilburn High Road, NW6 7UJ.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS SHOW Evolution Centre, Battersea Park London SW11 4NJ ( Sloane Square) schoolsshow.co.uk November 8, 9 Information on independent education – schools, nurseries and sixth form. Register online for free tickets.

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New primary schools for Kilburn and Dalston in September 2015

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The school will offer a combination of the best approaches from state and independent schools and will be free to attend. It will be run on a not-for-profit basis by Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET), a growing organisation that will have successfully opened three primary schools in London and the Home Counties by September 2014, including Whitehall Park School in North Islington. Halley House School, also run by BPET, is also scheduled to open in Dalston in September 2015. Visit www.kilburngrangeschool.org.uk and www.halleyhouseschool.org.uk to sign up to receive the schools’ e-newsletters, view upcoming events and find out how to apply for a Reception place.

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Top tips for how parents can become more involved in their child’s education By Sara Meaker, Schools Liaison Manager (and former teacher), DORE (www.dore.co.uk)

There is much evidence to show the positive impact of parental involvement on a child’s education, including learning outcomes and confidence. However, although there are a lot ways for parents to take a proactive approach to school life, such as attending meetings, volunteering in the classroom or helping with school plays, many of these are not feasible for families with busy schedules or very young children. These four top tips for how parents can become more involved in their child’s education are realistic and achievable for every family... 1. Setting small, achievable tasks There are many barriers that can stop parents being involved in their child’s education, such as a busy job or young babies at home. Sometimes parents can feel too intimidated or embarrassed to become involved, especially if they have not had a good experience of school themselves. For parents, it is so easy to feel guilty for not doing enough with their children. However, it is important for parents to know that there are so many valuable ways that they can become more involved, however small. For example parents who work long hours may not have time to come to evening events at the school; however they may have half an hour each week to read with their child or help them with

their homework. Keeping a log of this will help to remind parents that they are still playing a valuable role in their child’s education. 2. Keeping continuity between home and school Often children behave very differently in home and school environments, and this can be particularly true for children with special educational needs. Keeping contact between home and school can help to keep behaviour and performance consistent. This can be achieved by sharing learning tools and establishing routines, which will be the same at home and at school. For example, with the schools that have implemented the DORE Programme (www.dore.co.uk), a physical exercise programme for people with learning difficulties, we encourage them to schedule the exercises at the same time and in the same room each day. If parents share the exercise routine and set a time and location at home for the exercises, the child will be more likely to behave in the same way as they do at school. Likewise parents may like to share with the school if they have a particularly effective way of speaking or interacting with their child.. Continuity between home and school also creates a much more stable environment for the child, which can improve behaviour and learning outcomes. 3. Open lines of communication Communication is really important for keeping a good relationship between parents and teachers. However, a teacher’s job is to teach, and communication must not therefore take

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‘5 a day’ the children’s way! A healthy tuck shop run by your year 4-5 children not only adds to your school’s ‘5 a day’, it gives a real-world application to numerous academic and life skills. Picture a busy playground tuck shop; children apply mental maths to handle money efficiently and get through the queue before break is over – but the learning is not just about mental maths and money management, it‘s about crowd control and working under pressure,

up too much of a teacher’s time, or get in the way of day to day activities. It is helpful if, for example, parents can specify the way they would prefer to be contacted, such as text message, email or phone call, and then set a day when the teachers will be in contact each week, month or term. In this way, parents can be comfortable knowing that they are being kept in the loop without feeling like they are having to chase or push for updates. This will also help to build a trusting relationship between families and teachers, which will encourage parents to become not only more involved in their own child’s education, but also life at the school. 4. Make the most of resources that are available Education resources are no longer confined to school. Through websites such as the e-Learning Foundation’s Good for Learning Portal (www.goodforlearning.org.uk), parents have access to a wealth of resources and information which they can use with their child. The portal provides links to resources such as ePace, an online assessment tool (www.epaceonline.com) that has been designed for children aged 7 to 17 years, to find out how they learn. Through a series of fun exercises, each child registers their strengths and weaknesses in 11 different skill and ability areas. The results are instantly generated and performance is compared to national averages. Understanding how their child learns can make helping their child with their education so much easier, and can improve learning outcomes significantly. For example, if they are a visual learner, drawing a diagram or a mind map to explain a concept will work much better than describing it verbally. For further information please visit www. DORE.co.uk or phone 0333 123 0100.

about communication and customer service, about being well organised, problem solving and working together as a team. Pupils Profit offer engaging ‘Tuck Shop Enterprise’ training days, and supply a nutritious range of tasty snacks and drinks to your school, all of which are within the Children’s Food Trust guidelines and affordably priced. Founder Elizabeth Gimblett says ‘The key to a successful tuck shop lies in engagement, in selling products the children love; then rather than asking how adults can encourage children to eat more of their ‘5 a day’, you can watch the children encouraging each other!’ To find out more about the Pupils Profit Tuck Shops and other enterprise initiatives visit www.pupilsprofit.com or call 0208 671 7990, e-mail info@pupilsprofit.com.

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Hi kids, parents, grandparents, teachers – and book lovers everywhere! I’m Ed and here is my Autumn book selection for you to enjoy. The books are all available online and from good bookstores.

Ed’s Reading Room is an exciting free online book and story club for primary children in homes and schools. FOR AGES 5-7 YEARS

5-7

Hubble Bubble: The Pesky Pirate Prank! by Tracey Corderoy & Joe Berger (Nosy Crow £5.99)

Dixie O’Day and the Great Diamond Robbery

by Shirley Hughes & Clara Vulliamy (Bodley Head £9.99)

Ed Says: Ed Says:

‘Dixie and Percy book in for a luxurious holiday at the Hotel Splendide. Soon they see a Very Important Person, a pop star, drawing up outside in a limousine. Dixie isn’t impressed but Percy has been a fan of hers for years. When the VIP’s jewels are stolen they find themselves caught up in some frightening but exciting detective work. They were hoping for some holiday treats but they weren’t expecting quite such an adventure in Brightsea! ‘This is a beautifully written and illustrated book. Join in the friendship and fun with these delightful characters in this new series.’

‘Pandora comes from a family of witches – and the wackiest of them all is her Granny. When Granny waves her wand there is not usually just magic but also mayhem! Whether at school, at home or even at her uncle’s wedding, Pandora loves it when Granny is around performing magic but very often she is the one who has to make sure everything turns out well. ‘Here are three sparkling stories written and illustrated with a fantastic mixture of magic and excitement. Children can enjoy them reading on their own or reading together.’

FOR AGES 7 YEARS PLUS

Boyface and the Quantum Chromatic Disruption Machine

is 10 and on the very day he reaches that age he has quite a challenge to overcome. What will happen when he finally reaches for the Quantum Chromatic Disruption Machine? And how will he deal with a suitcase of irritable tigers? ‘Boyface is a fantastic character created by this original storyteller. The book is brilliantly illustrated – and is a real page-turner!’

Rendezvous in Russia

by Lauren St John (Orion £6.99)

Ed Says: ‘Laura and her best friend Tariq are fascinated by a film being made in their village in Cornwall. When Laura’s husky Skye saves an actress’s life, the two friends and Skye are invited to join the film crew in St Petersburg. The movie is about an art theft from The Hermitage that surely couldn’t really happen – could it? Laura has to use all her skills as an ace detective to counteract the criminals and stop them having their evil way. ‘This action-packed adventure can be enjoyed by boys and girls alike. The gripping story is full of energy and will have you on the edge of your seat.’

by James Campbell (Hodder £5.99)

Ed Says: ‘Boyface dreams of following in his father’s footsteps as a stripemonger – someone who buys and sells stripes, and removes and adheres them to other things. But he is not allowed to enter The Shop until he

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special needs BARBICAN CENTRE Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS ( Barbican) 020 7638 4141 barbican.org.uk Psst! Secrets of a White Rabbit November 1 – Relaxed Performance There’s a rabbit on the loose. 2+ years. Cost £8. SADLER’S WELLS & LILIAN BAYLIS STUDIO Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN ( Angel) 0844 412 4300 sadlerswells.com Hear! Hear! September 28 Dance festival of work by deaf and disabled artists. Workshops suitable for young deaf visitors 12-25 years. Show tickets £12. Workshops £4.

RAF Museum Autism Access Award

Classes for Children with Special Needs in North & East London Museums GEFFRYE MUSEUM Kingsland Road, E2 8EA ( Old Street) 020 7739 9893 geffrye-museum.org.uk Schools SEN Programme Learning sessions for pupils with Special Educational Needs adapted to suit children with all types of learning difficulties. The museum has an extensive handling collection of historic and multi-sensory objects, including sound and smell. Contact the Education Department to discuss requirements.

LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 7BB

( Covent Garden) 020 7565 7299 ltmuseum.co.uk SEN Mornings at the Museum October 31 Early morning openings for visitors with an autistic spectrum condition to enjoy the museum at a quieter time. Advance booking essential. Museum entrance fees apply.

ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM Grahame Park Way, NW9 5LL ( Colindale) 020 8205 2266 rafmuseum.org.uk Autism Access Award First cultural venue in the UK to be awarded the National Autistic Society’s Autism Access Award for museums and galleries committed to being autism friendly. The museum

has a dedicated quiet space, clear signage, an autism friendly trail and online resources.

Theatre Shows & Concerts ARTS DEPOT Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, London N12 OGA ( West Finchley & Woodside Park) 020 8369 5454 artsdepot.co.uk The Bounce October 14-16 Interactive show for young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities and those who are on the Autism Spectrum. On-line resources available.

THE PLACE 17 Duke’s Road, WC1H 9PY ( Euston) 020 7121 1000 theplace.org.uk The Bounce October 24, 25 New production for families with children with disabilities, using trampolines, video projections and live music. All ages. Online resources. Cost £15 for one child + adult.

Places to visit TOWER OF LONDON EC3N 4AB ( Tower Hill) 020 3166 6266 hrp.org.uk British Sign Language Activities September 20, 21, October 18, 19, November 15 BSL tours are included in the admission price. Reserve a place on pre-arranged dates. Entrance £22/£11. Online discounts.

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Back to School Help your children establish good eating habits from a young age, and it is something that can last a life time. Here are some quick and easy back to school recipes to whip up for your hungry family this autumn from bestselling cookery author Annabel Karmel.

Tuna Pasta Bake

Apple and Sultana Muffins These are fun to make together with your little one. The grated apple keeps the muffins lovely and moist. To freeze interleave with greaseproof paper and store in a plastic freezer box. Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 20-22 minutes Makes: 12 muffins Suitable for freezing Ingredients • 125g butter, softened • 125g caster sugar • 1 egg • 200 ml milk • Quarter tsp salt • 225g plain ﬂour • 1 tbsp baking powder • Half tsp ground ginger • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 150g dessert apples, peeled and grated • 75g sultanas • A little Demerara sugar Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180 C Fan / 200 C / Gas 6. Line a 12 hole muffin tin with paper cases. 2. Measure all of the ingredients into a free standing mixer and whisk until combined. Spoon into the cases. 3. Sprinkle evenly with Demerara sugar. Bake for about 20 to 22 minutes until well risen and lightly golden.

Scrambled Eggs with Tomato Salsa on English Muffin Ingredients

1 English muffin 2 eggs 2 tbsp milk A knob of butter, for cooking, plus extra for the toast Salsa 1 tomato, deseeded and diced 2 thin spring onions, sliced ¼ red chilli (optional) 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil Method 1. Slice the muffin in half and toast the two halves in the toaster. 2. Meanwhile, make the salsa. Mix all of the salsa ingredients together in a small bowl and season. 3. In a small bowl, beat the eggs with the milk and season. 4. Melt butter in a pan, and when it starts to sizzle, pour in the egg mixture. 5. Immediately reduce the heat to medium/ low and sprinkle the eggs with a little salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently, and cook over the heat for 2-3 minutes until the eggs look wet but are no longer liquid. Remove the pan from the heat. 6. Butter the toasted muffin halves and place on a plate. Top them with the scrambled eggs and then a little of the salsa.

Makes 2 portions

Ingredients 150g (5oz) penne 1 small head of broccoli, broken into bite-sized florets 1x400g can chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tbsp brown sugar 200ml (7fl oz) vegetable stock Olive oil, for frying 1 large courgette, chopped 2 red, yellow or orange peppers, deseeded and chopped ½ onion sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1x185g can of tuna, drained 200g (7oz) Gruyere, grated Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200 C/180 C Fan /400 F/Gas 6. 2. Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions. 3. About 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the broccoli. Drain well. 4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, simmer the tomatoes and puree with the brown sugar and stock. 5. In a large pan, heat a little olive oil and soften the courgette, peppers, onion and garlic. 6. Tip the tomato mixture into the softened vegetable mixture. 7. Combine the sauce, drained pasta and broccoli and tuna, place in an ovenproof dish and cover with the cheese. Bake in the oven for 8 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Makes 6 portions Suitable for freezing

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annabel karmel 2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp honey 100 ml chicken stock 2 eggs, lightly beaten A little salt 1½ tsp sunflower oil

Chinese Chicken with Rice Ingredients 175g long grain rice 50g frozen peas 1 tbsp olive oil 140g onion, finely chopped 80g red pepper, diced 1 tsp garlic purée 150g chicken breast, diced 50g tinned sweet corn Sauce 2 tsp hoi sin sauce 1 tsp ketchup

Method 1. Cook the rice in boiling water according to the packet instructions. Add the peas 4 minutes before the end of the cooking time. Drain well. 2. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and fry for 3 minutes. Add the pepper and garlic and fry for 5 minutes until soft. Add the chicken and fry until just cooked. Add the rice, peas and sweet corn. Mix all of the sauce ingredients together. Pour over the rice and fry for one minute. 3. Season the eggs with a little salt. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Make a thin omelette by pouring into the pan and then swirl the egg around the base and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until just set. Turn out onto a board and cut into thin strips. 4. Add the strips of egg to the rice and serve.

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Halloween is becoming increasingly popular every year, and it now ranks only behind Christmas and Easter in terms of consumer expenditure in this country. While it has been a family-orientated holiday in the United States for a number of years, it is only relatively recently that the UK has followed suit. Initially, it was young people and students who were the first group in Britain to really embrace dressing-up at Halloween, but more and more young families and children are starting to enjoy finding the perfect costume, attending Halloween parties, and trickor-treating. While old favourites such as vampires, ghosts and witches continue to be incredibly popular choices for kids, it’s also worth bearing in mind that with a bit of creativity any fancy dress costume can be transformed for Halloween by adding some fake blood or a few well-chosen accessories. Face paints, skin transfers or our

incredibly popular Cut Kit (which contains everything you need to create spectacularly gory effects) can be used to create scary versions of costumes you already own. A customized zombie pirate or scary clown can be really effective – and you’re guaranteed not to meet anyone else in the same outfit! There are a dizzying array of options available for kids these days, and the sky really is the limit when it comes to what they want to dress up as. A time-saving option, which often allows for far greater choice, is to order costumes online, but remember to check delivery times to avoid a last-minute panic! Angels offers next day and Saturday delivery. Top Tips for Planning a Halloween Party • Incorporate a spooky theme into other aspects of the party, whether it is the invitations, decorations or the food. Easily removable wall and window stickers look great, and sweets can be served in a bubbling witch’s cauldron! • Remember to give people enough notice, and send invitations out early. Fancy dress parties obviously require

quite a bit more preparation than other events: everyone will thank you for the extra warning. • It’s also a good idea to have some fun accessories at the door in case someone forgets about the dress code, or hasn’t quite entered the spirit of things. Witch and wizard hats, monster masks or a vampire cape are an easy way to transform an ordinary outfit and are great fun to play with. • If you are taking your children trick or treating, remember to plan your route, as well as making sure children are wearing something bright or reflective so that they can be seen. • Finally, just because you’re a grown up doesn’t mean you shouldn’t dress up – not all costumes are revealing, and it will make your children’s day to see you wearing a silly costume and joining in the fun.

More and more young families and children are starting to enjoy finding the perfect costume, attending Halloween parties, and trick-or-treating.

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Art & craft CREATIVE WIZ KIDS St Peters, Belsize Square, NW3 4HT 020 7794 6797 creativewizkids.com Half-Term Courses October 20-23, 27-31 Unaccompanied 3-9 years. Parent Toddler September 10-December 5 At Belsize Park and Poem Cafe, St Johns Wood. 1-3 years.

FINE ART 4 KIDS Crouch End 020 8275 0360 07949 293 463 fineart4kids.com emmylou@fineart4kids.com Classes Art classes and holiday workshops

Tuesdays and Thursdays. 5-12 years and teenage classes.

LITTLE HANDS DESIGN 67 Belsize Lane, NW3 5AU ( Swiss Cottage) 020 7431 0573 littlehandsdesign.co.uk Half Term October 20-24, 27-31 Halloween theme with drape inspired designs. 6 + years. Cost £225/£120 half day week.

MOTHER NATURE SCIENCE 020 8863 8832 mnature.co.uk Events Fun with hands-on science activities, demonstrations and discussions. Special Science Day workshops and holiday camps.

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Circus skills CIRCUS GLORY Primrose Hill Community Centre, 29 Hopkinson’s Place, NW1 8TN 0797 345 1603 circusglory.co.uk Circus Skills Trapeze school and workshops for children from 2 ½ years, teenagers and adults. Special workshops, parties and events also organised.

HTEA Independent Place, Shacklewell Lane, E8 2HE 020 7249 4542 htea1.com Classes Cupcake baking and decorating workshop. Children 9+ years and adults.

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CHANTRAINE SCHOOL OF DANCE West Hampstead, Kilburn 020 7435 4247 chantrainedance.co.uk info@chantrainedance.co.uk

Cooking Fun cooking parties and classes. Whisking, baking & rolling. 4-16 yrs.

Dance Classes Weekday and Saturday classes in contemporary, classical, jazz –

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The Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School for 4-18 years The North London branch of the Saturday Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School is currently taking applications for the next term and its forthcoming Taster Days. The school originally opened in Hackney in 2001 and now has over 250 students aged 7-18, many of whom have gone on to secure professional work on TV, Film and in theatre. Examples include Charlie Jones and Belinda Owusu, who played Ben Mitchell and Libby Fox in EastEnders and Tahj Miles who currently plays Simba in the West End’s The Lion King. As well as providing professional training, the aim of the school is to also provide a safe and supportive environment for

all children to explore their creativity regardless of what career path they eventually choose to follow. Every week students follow a timetable of drama/film, dance and singing under the guidance of top industry professionals. As well as weekly classes, students are given the opportunity to take part in Voice Idol, Drama and Stars in their Eyes competitions, culminating in a yearly Oscar Night. The school has recruited some excellent teaching staff including: Mike Burnside (actor in The Bill, Bergerac, the RSC), Mark Short (choreograhper to Tina Turner, Peter Andre, Liberty X), Michael Buffong (director of EastEnders, Holby City, Casualty and Coronation Street), Jacob Murray (former associate artisitc director of the Royal

Exchange Manchester and teacher for National Theatre’s educational Department) and Jay Henry (X-Factor coach and voice coach having worked with Craig David, Mariah Carey and George Michael to name but a few). Celebrities such as Joseph Marcell (Jeffery in Fresh Prince of Bel Air) and Dani Harmer (Tracey Beaker), have also been amongst special guests to give master classes at this prestigious school. Students get to work with a variety of casting directors, producers and TV directors. They also get the opportunity to be considered for the agency to audition for professional work.

Lamda Qualifications in Drama which carry UCAS points also available.

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LA PAJARA PINTA Crouch End & Dalston 0796055 8559 eltallerworkshops.com

Spanish Develop music and a foreign language skill in a fun creative way. Learn music and Spanish together. Under 5 years.

Spanish Sing Along Natural exposure to Spanish. Traditional games, songs, rhymes and stories. Accompanied under 5’s.

LE CLUB FRÈRE JACQUES Chantry Hall Montessori Nursery, Muswell Hill, N22 7UL 020 8447 1565 leclubfrerejacques.co.uk clubfrerejacques@aol.com

CLUB PETIT PIERROT St John’s Wood, Notting Hill, Chelsea & Putney 020 7385 5565 clubpetitpierrot.co.uk

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HIGHGATE BALLET SCHOOL Highgate Village, Jacksons Lane, Hendon and Barnet 020 8432 2995 highgateballetschool.com info@highgateballetschool.com Classes Baby and ballet classes. Qualified teachers in friendly and beautiful spaces. Parent watch days and regular in-house and theatre performances. 3-18 years.

JUMP UP DANCE ACADEMY Kings College NW3 7ST 07946 581933 jumpup.co.uk erna@jumpup.co.uk Dance Classes Classes in RAD ballet, street dance and tap and take part in shows with invited guests. Also RAD ballet examinations. 3+ years. ZUMBA 07932 568 806

latinsoul.co.uk Kids Classes Held at Green Man Centre, Strawberry Vale, East Finchley, N2 9BA. Book in advance. 5-10 years.

ZUMBA STARS LONDON Pulse Dance Studio, Liverpool Road, N1 ORW 07970 799009 juliamain.zumba.com Classes Zumba Kids: Dance, Games and Heaps of FUN! Wednesdays 4.30pm. 4-10 years.

Languages ANGLO-RUSSIAN 16 Abbey Road, St John’s Wood, NW8 9HD 0785 1791024 anglorussian.org.uk Bilingual Pre-School Early years bilingual programme taught in Russian and in English. One, two or three days a week. 2-5 yrs.

Autumn Term 13 September to 12 December Fun lessons in French. Songs, rhymes, dances & movement, arts & crafts, games & exercises, cooking, puppets, and more! Parent & toddler groups, After-school classes, Saturdays & Holidays. Also private tuition/minigroups at home during term-time and holiday periods. 8 months8 years old. Coaching Special coaching for bilingual nannies to encourage children to speak French at home. Contact the office for information. Learn French CD Fun educational CD ‘Learn French: Original songs & rhymes for children’ is available to buy online.

I CAN LEARN ANOTHER LANGUAGE 020 8275 0155 icanlearnal.weebly.com info@icanlearnal.co.uk French & Spanish Language Lessons Rhymes for babies and toddlers, lessons for 3-18 years, Spanish GCSE, A’ levels and Spanish lessons for ladies.

French Tuition Fun and easy to learn French. After school club Tuesdays during term time. Tuition given in small groups by native teacher. 3-11 years.

LA PETITE ÉCOLE DES CROCODILES Hackney, E5 07939 013717 les-crocodiles.blogspot.co.uk les-crocodiles@hotmail.com French French classes for francophone children and English speaking children Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4.15pm. 0-13 years old. Play, songs and stories for young children; writing, grammar, spelling, reading and drama classes for older children. After-school sessions led by local native-speaking French teachers.

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clubs and classes 020 8440 8586 afterschoollearningcentre.com Tuition Sessions in English, Reading, Maths and Science tuition focusing on exam success. Experienced teachers, fun learning and free consultation to assess needs. 4-18 years.

EXPLORE LEARNING North London – Crouch End, New Barnet, Finchley, Islington, West Hampstead, Borehamwood, Edmonton, Enfield, Palmers Green 020 3713 9721 (Enfield) explorelearning.co.uk Tuition Sessions in English & Maths tailored to your child’s needs. Discounts available. All abilities welcome. Open 7 days a week. 5-14 years.

JADERBERG KRAIS TUTORING 020 3488 0754 jaderbergkrais.co.uk Tuition Tuition for 7+, 11+, GCSEs and A Level exams. Mock 11+ exams designed to help prepare students sitting 11+ secondary school entrance exams. Includes verbal and non verbal reasoning Maths & English. Individual tutoring and assessments.

LEADERS ARE READERS Enfield N21 1PP Edgware HA8 8DE Northwood Hills HA5 2LX 01992 651 300 leadersarereaders.co.uk

Music Theatre The Music Box under 4s family programme, I Can Sing! Music theatre school, CYMH instrumental school and Julian Joseph jazz academy.

Tuition English, Maths and Learning to Read programmes which help develop good study habits and build confidence. 4+, 5+, 7+ and 11+ preparation, Saturday schools and winter schools. Free assessments and trial lessons on open days. Check online. 3½-11 years.

KINDER MOZART Hampstead & Finchley Road 028 8638 0613 kindermozart.co.uk

Music ENFIELD MUSIC SERVICE Enfield Council enfield.gov.uk/music Lessons Music and singing lessons, instrument hire, concerts and performances. For children and young people who live or attend schools in the London Borough of Enfield.

HMDT MUSIC Haggerston School E2 020 8882 8825 hmdt.org.uk

Music Classes Music classes. Limited places. 3-6 years.

Performing arts ALL SORTS DRAMA Hampstead, Knightsbridge, Notting Hill 020 8767 5298 allsortsdrama.com info@allsortsdrama.com Drama Classes Weekly drama classes, holiday courses and drama parties. 4-18 years.

CRAZEE KIDS Held at Jacksons Lane, Archway Road, N6 5AA 020 8444 5333 07958 501919

crazeekids.co.uk lisa@crazeekids.co.uk Autumn Term From September 9 Workshops in art, creative dance, music and drama. 12-week courses on Tuesdays and Saturdays. 3-5 years.

DRAMARAMA STAGE SCHOOL North & North West London 020 8446 0891 dramarama.co.uk October Half Term Drama, Musical Theatre and Street Dance courses. All action fun-packed drama and stunning plays, musicals and street dance shows. Booking now for half term and Xmas. Dates and venues confirmed online. Autumn Term Starts 15 September Wide range of Performing Arts KIDS YOGA – Tuesdays 4.30 to 5.30 term time Age 6 to 11 years old Southbury Leisure Centre Email: yogakids@holisticworld.co.uk

Alegria Spanish Club Would you like your children (3-16) to achieve a high standard of Spanish through activities that are interesting, rewarding & fun and designed to help them obtain high grades at GCSE level? Call 07971426902 or email me at: alegriaspanishclub@gmail.com

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clubs and classes a free taster session. Academies run on during the weekend. Call or visit online to book. 4-18 years.

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classes for boys and girls 3 & 4 years, 5 & 6 years and 7-12 years. Book Saturday morning classes which include drama, drama exams, musical theatre and street dance. Drama, Musical Theatre and Street dance birthday parties also bookable.

(PQA) THE PAULINE QUIRKE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS 084567 32022 Enfield, Hampstead & Highgate, Muswell Hill, Woodford Green pqacademy.com Autumn Term Performing Arts tuition, movie screened at the cinema, free Trinity exams and a West End show. Book

PERFORM Highbury, Hampstead, Belsize Park, St John’s Wood, Barbican, Chigwell, Chingford, Epping, Hackney, Loughton, Stoke Newington, Victoria Park, Walthamstow, Wanstead, Woodford Green 0845 400 4000 perform.org.uk enquiries@perform.org.uk Outer Space September-December Travel through outer space on an inter-planetary adventure with the Space Queen and The Little Green Alien. On their way they’ll eat cheese with The Man on the Moon, gravity groove with The Sparkly Spaceman, and visit Venus with the beautiful Princess Star. Their mission is to confront and stop The Cruel Commander, who plans to destroy Planet Earth… but will they stop him on time?! Drama, dance and singing workshops to develop confidence, co-ordination and communication skills. Call or email to book a place. 4-8 years. RAZZAMATAZ THEATRE SCHOOLS Barnet 01923 805846 Hampstead Contact 020 8150 7198

razzamataz.co.uk Drama Classes Musical theatre, dance and drama. Trial sessions available. 4-16 years.

STAGECOACH Highgate: 020 7272 8108 Stoke Newington: 020 7354 0367 stagecoach.co.uk highgate@stagecoach.co.uk stokenewington@ stagecoach.co.uk Workshops Performance Arts School – skills in dance, drama and singing. After school classes, weekend workshops and holiday clubs.

07580 846 993 360arts.co.uk Classes Acting, singing and dancing. Build confidence, make new friends and unlock hidden talents. Book online. 3-18 years.

Sport AWESWIM Golders Green Colindale 020 8819 3567 aweswim.co.uk contactus@aweswim.co.uk

THE ANNA FIORENTINI THEATRE & FILM SCHOOL Hackney, Bethnal Green, Docklands. 020 7682 1403 annafiorentini.com

Swimming Lessons Lessons for everyone – parent and baby, adult + child, preschool and non-swimmers. Also private one-toone lessons.

Theatre & Film School Drama, singing, dance, film, set and costume design. Students get the chance to be considered for professional work. Classes on Saturdays in North London and Hackney, Tuesdays in Bethnal Green and Wednesdays in Docklands. Drama qualifications also available. Limited free taster days. 4-18 years.

DANNY GRANT SOCCER SCHOOL NW3 020 8446 0891 dgsoccer.co.uk info@dgsoccer.co.uk

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clubs and classes olds in a fun, positive and noncompetitive environment. Classes run Monday-Saturday in Mill Hill, Finchley, Golders Green and Muswell Hill. Physi-ball classes Ball skills and core skills for toddlers 18months to 2 ½ years – perfect for active little ones. Classes run Monday – Friday mornings in Mill Hill, Temple Fortune and Muswell Hill.

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A range of sports and football classes for 3 & 4 years, 5 & 6 years and 7-12 years, weekday after school and on Saturday mornings. Weekly football training sessions for 7-12 years for teams playing in the Camden and Regents Park Youth League. New players welcome. Football or sports parties also bookable.

ENJOY – A – BALL 08452 2626 94 enjoy-a-ball.com northlondon@enjoy-a-ball.com

Enjoy-a-Ball holiday camps Fun, action packed camps during the school holidays for 3-9 year olds. Different sport every day for 5+ years and active games for 3-4 years, plus arts and crafts for all ages. Held at SADM, 67a Church Lane, East Finchley, N2 8DR. Email prior to booking to check availability. Full and half day weekly sessions. Cost £23-£150. Parties Enjoy-a-Ball parties are for superactive 3-9 year olds full of high energy games for boys and girls.

FOOTBALL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE North London 07599 207626 fcexcellence.com

Minithon For budding athletes from school years 3-7. Booking required. Cost £12 per child.

ISA FOOTBALL Kingsbury NW9 Hampstead G S NW11 Queens Park NW6 Mill Hill NW7 07957 229518 isacoaching.co.uk george@isacoaching.co.uk

LITTLE KICKERS littlekickers.co.uk Football Skills Approved training for kids. 18 months-7 years.

Coaching Training academy and coaching system in mini-soccer training sessions. Reception to Year 6 (Kingsbury).

For Mill Hill, Friern, Barnet, Swiss Cottage, Hampstead, Muswell Hill, Golders Green: Contact: 020 8201 1084 jlevene@littlekickers.co.uk

KIDDIKICKS N8, NW1, NW8, N16 020 7937 7965 kiddikicks.co.uk

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Football Training Super skills, fun and exercise for under 5 years and match play for under 8 years.

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LEE VALLEY ATHLETICS CENTRE Lee Valley Leisure Complex, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton, N9 OAR (Ponders End or Edmonton Green ) 020 8344 7230 visitleevalley.org.uk

MAGIC SWIMMING SCHOOL LA Fitness Highgate LA Fitness Marylebone 07791 508 826 magicswimmingschool.co.uk bookings@magicswimming.co.uk Lessons Private swimming lessons.

Star Track MI-SPORT October 27-31 Sessions Educational football development Holiday course in a range of athletics Fortismere School, Muswell Hill, Enjoy-a-Ball classes programme for toddlers and children. skills. 6-8 years & 8-12 years. N10 1NE Advert Dramarama Families North 87x62_Layout 1 19/12/2012 13:50 Page Danny Grant Families ad 87x62_Layout 1 19/12/2012 13:50 Page 1 18 months-14 years. Sports coaching for 3-9 year 020 8340 8208 Booking required. Cost £44-£54 Drama

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Plus term-time Drama, Drama Exam & Street Dance classes on Saturdays in Hampstead. Attention boys & girls aged 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7-10 & 11-14. Join our fun-packed term-time and holiday courses. Drama or Street Dance Parties also bookable!

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clubs and classes Dress to get messy. 10 months-3 years. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Going on a Bear Hunt Craft Workshop October 28-30 Fun workshops. 2+ years. Diddi Dance diddidance.com Charlene 07892711162 Dance classes for little ones on Mondays. 18 months-4 years.

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MULTI SPORTS Mill Hill & Crouch End 0844 335 0450 themultisportsgroup.co.uk Weekend Sports Take part in a variety of sports. All abilities. Little Sporties for 4-5 years and Main School for 6-16 years.

RUGBY TOTS North London 0845 313 6703 rugbytots.co.uk Classes Rugby specific play programme designed to build confidence and enhance physical and social skills. 2-7 years.

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Theatre workshops ARTS DEPOT Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N12 OGA ( West Finchley & Woodside Park) 020 8369 5454 artsdepot.co.uk Arts Depot Performers September-December Performance skills. 5-12 years. Arts Depot Messy Play September-December

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clubs and classes Drawing & Painting After school term time classes on Thursdays. 5-12 years. Cost £105.

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Up Club+ September 21, 27, November 1 Themed activities based on current shows. Book show tickets and activity sessions.

Toddler Sense Adventure play. 13 months-3 years. Hampstead Garden Suburb, Harrow, Muswell Hill, Totteridge, Whetstone.

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Jigsaw Performing Arts Schools run weekend dance, drama and singing classes for children aged 3-18 years. Children are divided into ageappropriate groups and work towards shows and presentations. Jigsaw focuses on having fun and building confidence through engaging performing arts activities. Two-week trial available. Go to www.jigsawarts.co.uk or call 020 8447 4530.

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After-School Activities By Ellen Arnison

Football or ballet, drama or Brownies – how do you know what, and how much, out-of-school activity is right for your child? Not long after your son or daughter disappears through the classroom door for the first time, the choice becomes bewildering. Their schoolbags come home stuffed with leaflets from this or that organisation promising all manner of benefits from enrolling in their classes. You may find yourself feeling guilty if you don’t sign up to everything. Please take a deep breath and relax. Extra-curricular activities are not essential; many children do perfectly well without them. However, there are some benefits from a few well-chosen groups, clubs or classes. With the best will in the world, school cannot teach all the skills you might consider essential for modern life. Swimming lessons, for example, or cycling proficiency are crucial for safety. In addition, carefully selected

activities can bring numerous other benefits that could help your child now and in the future. They will get a huge confidence boost from participating in an enjoyable activity they are successful at. A shy child, for example, may flourish in a dance class. As well as learning new skills, more subtle benefits include fostering a sense of community, increasing self-sufficiency and allowing a child – particularly one in a large family – something they feel is their own. Club time can also allow one-to-one time for other children. While these advantages are very real, care must be exercised when choosing activities. Too many and the wrong ones will only leave everyone fed up and exhausted. The easy choices are the ones your

children are desperate to do. Although beware of signing up for something just because your son or daughter’s best friend is doing it, this may not be a good enough reason. Ask yourself if your child gets something from the activity that they don’t get elsewhere and that it complements what’s already going on. For example, an active youngster who is already in the football team might be better balancing their activities with music or drama than adding another sport. Equally a child timid in the classroom may get great gains from being in a choir if it boosts their confidence. A more tricky area is an activity you’d like your child to do when they’d rather spend their after-school time at home relaxing. Only you can tell if they are genuinely exhausted by a day’s education or not. However, do take their views into account as there really is no point in forcing a child into something they hate. And some school stages are more taxing than others. After-school activities affect the whole family. No one wants to spend all their time ferrying children from one activity to another while dinner still needs to be prepared and other

As well as learning new skills, more subtle benefits include fostering a sense of community, increasing self-sufficiency and allowing a child – particularly one in a large family – something they feel is their own. To advertise in Families North London please call on 020 8202 2034 or email adverts@familiesnorth.co.uk

children become resentful. So only commit to out-of-school activities that fit comfortably into the schedule and budget. It may transpire that your time and money can be better spent on family activities at home. When you do decide on a class or club – take some time to check it out. Find out how long it has been running, do other parents recommend it, are the staff Disclosure or CRB checked? While extra classes keep your children entertained and active, it’s also important that they have some unstructured time – even that they are allowed to feel bored. If they bounce from one organised thing to the next, they’ll never learn the important skill of amusing themselves. SEN activities Children with special educational needs can benefit hugely from well-chosen extra-curricular activities. Even with the

best educational support, SEN children can often feel ‘less’ than their peers. They may be aware of their difficulties and differences and this can have a profound effect on their confidence. Therefore an activity they can participate in successfully is a huge boost to their self-esteem. For example a dyslexic child, for whom school is a struggle, may blossom as a leading light in the dance troupe. Equally there are other more educational and developmental benefits that make extra-curricular activities important. Dyspraxic youngsters, for instance, can find their co-ordination improves while doing karate or trampolining. Clubs can be important social outlets for SEN children, perhaps giving them a chance to meet others facing similar challenges. The school or local authority will be able to advise about SEN groups in your area.

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Your Guide to North London Family Entertainment!

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Welcome to our great seasonal guide of all the very best places for you to visit. We hope you enjoy all your days out. To advertise in this section call 020 8202 2034 or email adverts@familiesnorth.co.uk.

Cinema BARBICAN CENTRE Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS ( Barbican) 020 7638 4141 barbican.org.uk/film Framed Film Club Spectacular Shorts September 20 Saturday screenings. Robots (U) September 27 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) October 4 Parent & Baby Screening Pride (15) September 15

Monday morning screenings of new films for parents and babies under 1 year.

EVERYMAN CINEMAS SCREEN ON THE GREEN 83 Upper Street, London N1 ONP ( Angel) everymancinema.com Where the Wild Things Are (PG) September 20 Matilda (PG) October 4 The Love Bug (1968) (U) October 11 Mars Needs Moms (PG) October 18 CINEMAS

Ming – 50 years that changed China From September 18 Porcelain, jewellery, paintings and sculptures created by the Ming dynasty between AD 1400 and 1450.

BELSIZE PARK 203 Haverstock Hill, NW3 4QG ( Belsize Park) everymancinema.com Where the Wild Things Are (PG) September 20 Matilda (PG) October 4

The Big Draw October 26 Listen to stories, draw and design. Free drop-in event.

The Love Bug (1968) (U) October 11

Magnificent Ming China October 27-31 A range of activities based on the exhibition. Free drop-in events.

Mars Needs Moms (PG) October 18

REEL CINEMA 84 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EH 01509 221155 Bookings Reel Kids Club Held every weekend and every day during school holidays. All family members welcome. Cost £1.50 for 2D films.

GEFFRYE MUSEUM Kingsland Road, E2 8EA ( Old Street) 020 7739 9893 geffrye-museum.org.uk Painted Porcelain September 20 Paint a ceramic item using patterns found in the museum. All ages. Free.

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Brilliant Bunting September 21 Create bunting for the home. All ages. Free.

BANK OF ENGLAND MUSEUM Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH ( Bank) 020 7601 5545 bankofengland.co.uk

Happy Birthday to the Geffrye! October 28-31 Half term activities to celebrate the anniversary year – creating, baking and decorating. 5-16 years.

Open House Weekend September 20, 21 Half-hour guided tours. Free. The Big Draw October 27-31 Design a new safe for the vaults. Free. Lord Mayor’s Show November 8 Face painting activities. Free.

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BRITISH MUSEUM Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG ( Tottenham Court Road) 020 7323 8000 britishmuseum.org

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GRANT MUSEUM OF ZOOLOGY Rockefeller Building, University College London, 21 University Street, WC1E 6DE ( Euston Square) 020 3108 2052 ucl.ac.uk Explore Zoology September 13, October 18, Hands-on, specimen based activities. Free family drop-in sessions. Half-Term Activities: Marvellous Mammals October 27-November 1

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in paintings and make a sculpture. 5-11 years.

Festival of Geology November 1 Fantastic fossils, marvellous minerals and remarkable rocks! Also field trips organised on the Sunday. All ages. Free.

The Big Draw October 12 Create a 3D landscape. All ages.

HUNTERIAN MUSEUM The Royal College of Surgeons, 35-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3PE ( Holborn) 020 7869 6568 (Booking) rcseng.ac.uk Tooth and Claw October 29 Look at teeth using real animal skulls to tell what they eat. Booking essential. 6-10 years. Disease Detectives October 30 Work with pathologists to make microscope slides and examine specimens to identify disease. Accompanied 10+ years.

LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 7BB ( Covent Garden) 020 7565 7299 ltmuseum.co.uk Family Station Discover the history of London’s transport network. Pick up a coin bag and choose activities to do – drawing, fold and go bus, postcards or decorate a travel card holder. 3-12 years. Annual adult season ticket £15/children under 17 years free.

MUSEUM OF LONDON 150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN ( St Paul’s) 020 7001 9844 museumoflondon.org.uk Sherlock Holmes From October 17 Exhibition with films, photography, paintings and original artefacts. Cost £12/concessions available. Half-Term Activities October 27-November 2 Craft, drama, storytelling and digital art workshops based on prehistoric London. 5+ years. Free.

NATIONAL GALLERY Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN ( Charing Cross) 020 7747 2885 nationalgallery.org.uk Magic Carpet Story Telling September 21, 28 Fly on the magic carpet to land in front of a different painting each Sunday. Places allocated on the day. 2-5 years. Saddle Up September 28 Explore how horses are portrayed

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY St Martin’s Place, WC2H OHE ( Leicester Square) 020 7306 0055 npg.org.uk Half Term Activities: Peacocks and Dragons October 27-31 Drop-in and ticketed activities with puppet making and design workshops. Free.

ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM Grahame Park Way, NW9 5LL ( Colindale) 020 8205 2266 rafmuseum.org.uk Once Upon a Time October 25-28 Story telling sessions on RAF history. 3+ years. Free. V&A MUSEUM Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL ( South Kensington) 020 7942 2000 vam.ac.uk Constable: The Making of a Master From September 20 Well-known paintings, etchings and stories. Entry £14. Digital Kids October 25-November 2 Creative sessions in the Digital Studio. 5+ years. Free. V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9PA ( Bethnal Green) 020 8983 5200 museumofchildhood.org.uk Daydreams and Diaries – The Story of Jacqueline Wilson Until November 2 Explore the life and works of Dame Jacqueline Wilson with original notebooks and extracts and artwork by illustrator Nick Sharratt.

‘Sleeping Beauty’ at the Millfield Arts Centre

activities – some booking required. All ages. Free. Wizz-Bangs & Pipsqueaks October 27-31 Drop-in sessions themed around World War One. Free.

Theatre Shows & Concerts ARTS DEPOT Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N12 OGA ( West Finchley & Woodside Park) 020 8369 5454 artsdepot.co.uk Hey Presto! September 21 Presto the cat and Monty the dog join a funfair. 3+ years. Cost £7.

It’s My Party From September 20 Installation created by a primary school in Hackney and Tower Hamlets.

Tony and Mike September 28 Puppets and music with Tony the owl and Mike the squirrel. 3+ years. Cost £7.

Play with Design September 20 Workshops to design a game. Free drop-in. Join the Big Draw Party September 28

Stick Man October 3 Adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s book, with puppets, songs and live music. 3+ years. Cost £13/£10/£8.

Creative drawing fun with Jacqueline Wilson and illustrators Nick Sharratt and Marion Deuchars to launch the Big Draw festival. A range of creative

Fun Palace Birthday Bonanza October 4 Workshops, games, films and outdoor art activities. Free.

Emily Brown and the Thing October 5 The Thing crying outside has lost his cuddly, so Emily and her grey rabbit Stanley venture into the woods to find it. 3+ years. Cost £7. Me and My Cat? October 12 Clues and mysterious events at the Amazing Kitamura Detective Agency. 6+ years. Cost £7. Room on the Broom October 17-19 A stormy wind blows away the witch’s hat, bow and wand and a helpful dog, a bird and a frog find the lost items. Songs and scary fun. 3+ years. Cost £13/£11/£8. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt October 25-November 2 A family goes on an exciting expedition. Bring along a cuddly. 2-6 years. Cost £10/£9. Shiny October 26-27 Interactive show for small children presented by Dance Umbrella. 6 months-5 years. Cost £7.

BARBICAN CENTRE Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS ( Barbican) 020 7638 4141 barbican.org.uk Psst! Secrets of a White Rabbit October 28-November 4

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There’s a rabbit on the loose. 2+ years. Cost £8.

Pineapple Arts panto. 3+ years. Cost £15.50/£10.50.

CHICKENSHED THEATRE Chase Side, Southgate, N14 4PE ( Cockfosters/Oakwood) 020 8292 9222 chickenshed.org.uk

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Tales from the Shed September 12-November 1 Interactive theatre shows especially for young children. 0-6 years. The Rain That Washes October 3 A 14 year old boy leaves Zimbabwe to join the revolution against white rule. 11+ years. Cost £10/£12.

DUGDALE CENTRE Thomas Hardy House, 39 London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS (Enfield Town ) 020 8807 6680 dugdalecentre.co.uk The Pirate Squad and the Quest for Merlin October 30-November 1 Aboard the Golden Anchor with Captain Sid and his squad. Lots of audience participation, puppets, songs and dance. 3+ years. Cost £10.50/£8.50/Family £34. Puss in Boots with Extra Sole October 30-November 1

Hugless Douglas October 5 Music, puppets and storytelling. 3-7 years. Cost £8.95. The Princess & the Pea October 12 Retelling of a familiar tale. 3+ years. Cost £8.95. The Party! October 28-November 1 Family circus show. Cost £9.95/ family (5) £42. The Queen’s Knickers November 2 Classic comedy for young children. 2+ years. Cost £9.95. The Falcon’s Malteser November 4-8 Follow the Diamond Brothers Detective agency on a thrilling case. Cost £14.95/£12.95. Michael Rosen’s Big Book of Bad Things November 9 Storytelling show full of family jokes and school disasters. 7+ years. Cost £9.95.

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LAUDERDALE HOUSE Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG ( Archway) 020 8348 8716 lauderdalehouse.co.uk Saturday morning shows at 10am and 11.30am for young children. Cost £4.50/under 2s free. Bubbles the Pirate September 20 Stories, puppets and magic. 2-7 years. Magic Book Theatre September 27 Live music and audience participation. 2-7 years. Bambolina & Dodo October 4 Story about a mechanical doll and its maker. 2-7 years. Not Such an Ugly Duckling October 11 A gentle story with a message. 2-7 years. Mrs Bubbles Goes to the Jungle October 18 Magic and music with cuddly animals. 3-7 years. Bowjangles October 25 Music, dance and comedy. 2-10 years. Spooky Magic Show November 1 Meet Reginald and Rupert in a fun magic show. 2-7 years. Old Macdonald and the Three Pigs November 8 Weaving two stories together. 2-7 years.

UNICORN THEATRE 147 Tooley Street, SE1 2HZ ( London Bridge) 020 7645 0560 unicorntheatre.com A Seesaw only Works with Two Until November 2 Explore the ups and downs of being very young. Highly visual show with little or no language. 2+ years. Cost £10-£16. The Secret Life of Suitcases September 18-October 12 Larry’s world is turned upside down – by a flying suitcase. 4+ years. Cost £16/£10. Something Very Far Away September 20-28 A tale of love, loss, space and time using puppets, music, sound and live animation. 8+ years. Cost £16/£10. How Nigeria Became: A Story, and a Spear that didn’t work October 9-November 9 Celebrating the centenary of Nigeria as part of Black History Month. 8+ years. Cost £16/£10. Triple Bill October 28-29 International dance for 8-12 years only as part of the Dance Umbrella Festival. Foyer activities. Cost £16/£10. Nosferatu October 30-November 2 Things get scary with spooky storytellers. 8+ years. Cost £16/£10. Girls Like That November 6-22 Gender equality and the digital generation. 13+. Cost £16/£10.

LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE 14 Dagmar Passage, N1 2DN ( Angel or Highbury Islington) 020 7226 1787 littleangeltheatre.com

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Fantastic Mr Fox September 13-November 9 Based on the book by Roald Dahl. 4-11 years. Cost £14/£12.

MILLFIELD ARTS CENTRE Silver Street, Edmonton, N18 1PJ (Silver Street ) 020 8807 6680 millfieldtheatre.co.uk Sid’s Show Live! October 12 Adventures with Sid from CBeebies. Interactive show with games, songs, poems and magic. 3+ years. Cost £13/12/family £48. The Nutcracker Suite October 18 The Vienna Festival Ballet company. 3+ years. Cost £18.50/£15. Sleeping Beauty November 27-January 4 Advance booking for the Christmas Pantomime.3+ years. Cost from £13.50.

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nct • local events places to go babies 3-6 months. Pregnancy Courses Antenatal courses, early days and postnatal courses in Hackney & Islington. For full details contact bookings5d@nct.org.uk Bumps Plus Nights October 6, November 3 First Monday of the month at 8pm at The Canonbury, 21 Canonbury Place, N1 2NS. Parents to be to get to know other Islington parents. Contact coordinator.islington@nct. org.uk Nearly New Sale October 25 At St Joan of Arch Church Hall, Kelross Road, N5 at 2.15pm. Contact nns.islington@nct.org.uk for more information. First Thousand Days & Beyond September 25, October 20 At Full of Beans café N5. Toddler friendly venues. For more details contact coordinator.islington@nct. org.uk

HARINGEY BRANCH nct.org.uk/haringey parentsupport@haringeynct.org Expectant Parents Pub Night September 17 At The Old Dairy, 1-3 Crouch Hill, N4 for those expecting babies in the Summer/October/ November/ December. Confirm attendance. Autumn Nearly New Sale September 27 11am to 12 noon. 10.30am admission for members with valid membership card. Excellent quality baby and children’s clothes upstairs and toys and equipment downstairs. Refreshments available. NCTea@Blend N8 587 Green Lanes, N8 ORG. Every Monday 11am to 1pm for local parents and parents to be. Non-NCT members also welcome. Padres y Bebés@Blend, N8 Weekly on Tuesdays at 11am at 587 Green Lanes, N8 ORG. Spanish speaking meet-up. Contact rociostclairford@gmail.com NCT Stay and Play @My Crèche, N8 Weekly on Tuesdays at 1.45pm to 3.15pm at 143 Crouch Hill, N8 9QH. Playtime for under 2 years and meet other parents. Bring baby in a sling or foldable buggy. For more details contact parentsupport@ haringeynct.org NCTea@Delicia Weekly on Tuesdays 2.30pm to 4.30pm at Fortis Green, N2 9HP. Contact eastfinchley@haringeynct. org NCT@The Pavilion Café Weekly on Wednesdays at 10am to 12noon at Albert Recreation Ground, Wood Green, N22 7XL. Meet other families, ample buggy space and

baby change facilities. For more details contact muswellhill@haringeynct.org Running Late@Pond Square N6 Wednesday evenings running club. If attending email miss_ljwilkinson@ hotmail.com Bumps and Babies@The Woodman Weekly on Thursday 3-4pm. 414 Archway Road, Highgate N6. For new and expecting mums (and dads). Contact highgate@ haringeynct.org. NCTea@Pickled Pepper Books Weekly on Thursdays at 11am at 10 Middle Lane, Crouch End, N8 8PL. Hosts required and unwanted toys needed for the toy box. Dad’s Story Time & Coffee Morning Weekly on Fridays at 11am at Pickled Pepper Books, N8 8PL. For dads and under 2s to meet.

Local Events Barnet BARNET WALKS Paul Baker 020 8440 6805 barnetwalks.talktalk.net Battle of Barnet – Guided Walk October 19, November 9 Meet at the junction of Great North Road and Hadley Green Road. Cost £8/£4 accompanied children under 12 years. Halloween Ghost Walk October 28-November 1 Through High Barnet and Monken Hadley. Spookiest costume prizes. £8/£4 accompanied children under 12 years.

Startup Mums, N8 Monthly event for business minded mums. RSVP crouchend @haringeynct.org

BRENT CROSS SHOPPING CENTRE Hendon, NW4 3FP ( Hendon Central) 020 8202 8095 brentcross.co.uk

Book Club@The Woodman, N6 Monthly at 414 Archway Road. Contact emmae74@hotmail.com to join.

Character Visits September 27, 28, October 25 Meet favourite children’s characters. Free activities.

Mamás & Bebés Monthly meetings with Spanish songs and games. Email clarisaalonso@hotmail.com Tootoomums@TooTooMoo Monthly meetings at 12 Crouch End Hill. Family get-together and taster sessions. Contact branch@ haringeynct.org

NCT COURSES & WORKSHOPS nct.org.uk/courses contact Belinda on bookings5b@ nct.org.uk Waterbirth September 19 Held in Crouch End for any stage of pregnancy. Introduction to Solids September 22 For Crouch End parents with babies 3-6 months.

EAST FINCHLEY ARTS FESTIVAL All Saints Church & Phoenix Cinema, N2 eastfinchleyartsfestival.org.uk September 12-21 Art exhibitions, Punch & Judy and a selection of music and cinema events.

Camden EFDSS Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road, NW1 7AY ( Camden Town) 020 7485 2206 efdss.org Family Barn Dance October 12, November 9

Dances to suit children and adults of all ages. Booking recommended. Cost £7/£5/under 2s free. Holiday Courses October 27, 28 Folk dance and songs. Cost 6-12 years. £15/£12.

FENTON HOUSE Hampstead Grove, NW3 6SP 020 7435 3471 nationaltrust.org.uk Apple Weekend October 4, 5 Outdoor event with demonstrations, stalls and kids’ activities. Cost £8.50/£3. JEWISH MUSEUM Raymond Burton House, 129-131 Albert Street, NW1 7NB ( Camden Town) 020 7284 7384 jewishmuseum.org.uk The Big Draw October 29 Drawing sessions on the theme ‘It’s Our World’. Part of the Big Draw festival. Free. Young Artists Studio October 29 Design and create a poster. Booking essential. Cost £5 per child. Museum entry £7.50/£3.50. THE PLACE 17 Duke’s Road, WC1H 9PY ( Euston) 020 7121 1000 theplace.org.uk The Little Witch October 31-November 1 Dance experience. 4+ years. OCTOBER GALLERY 24 Old Gloucester Street, WC1N 3AL ( Holborn) 020 7242 7367 octobergallery.co.uk/education Family Art Day September 20, October 18 Family workshops based on current exhibitions. Under 5 years and older siblings.

Antenatal Courses Held in all areas evenings and weekends. Early Days Postnatal course for mums with babies 1-4 months old.

TOTTENHAM BRANCH nct.org.uk/branches/tottenham Nearly New Sale October 18 At Harris Primary Academy, Philip Lane, N17. 11am to 12.30pm. Good quality second hand clothes, equipment, toys etc. For more details check online or contact nearlynewsale@tottenhamnct. org.uk

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places to go local events • special events Insomnia October 28-November 1 Music, dance and theatre. 9+ years. Cost £12.

Haringey BRUCE CASTLE MUSEUM Lordship Lane, N17 8NU ( Seven Sisters) 020 8808 8772 haringey.gov.uk

SADLER’S WELLS & LILIAN BAYLIS STUDIO Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TN ( Angel) 0844 412 4300 sadlerswells.com

Family Art & Craft Activities Special activities on Sundays and selected dates during the school holidays. 5-13 years.

HIGHGATE WOOD Information Hut, Muswell Hill Road, N10 3JN ( Highgate) 020 8444 6129 cityoflondon.gov.uk/highgatewood Street Dance at Forty Hall

Enfield CAPEL MANOR GARDENS Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RQ (M25/J25) 08456 122122 capelmanorgardens.co.uk Apple Day October 19 At Forty Hall Farm. Farm animals, food stalls and apple related activities. Cost £3/£2/under 3s free.

FORTY HALL Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 9HA (M25/J25) 020 8363 8196 fortyhallestate.co.uk Magical Story Telling October 1, November 5 Stories and activities. 5 years and under. Street Dance September 19-October 24 Dance sessions. 6-12 years.

Fun Palaces October 4, 5 Creativity and fun as part of the Fun Palaces event.

HACKNEY CITY FARM 1a Goldsmiths Row, E2 8QA ( Bethnal Green) 020 7729 6381 hackneycityfarm.co.uk Pottery Classes Wednesdays & Sundays Design and make clay projects.

Chalk About November 1, 2 At Lilian Baylis Studio. How we see ourselves and others – family dance theatre show with creative dance workshops. 8+ years. Cost £7-£12. Workshops £2.

Walk to Look at Fungi October 8 Booking required.

Special Events

Autumn Guided Walk October 25

HAMPSTEAD HEATH ( Kentish Town/Hampstead) 020 7332 3322 cityoflondon.gov.uk/hampstead Rookie Rangers Wildlife Club September 21 Nature activities. Booking required Education Centre 020 7482 7073. 8-12 years. Heritage Festival & Conker Championship October 5 Parliament Hill. Zippos Circus October 9-14 Lower Fairground Site, East Heath. Spooky Secret Garden October 25 Secret Garden, Parliament Hill.

Islington LONDON CANAL MUSEUM 12-13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT ( Kings Cross) 020 7713 0836 canalmuseum.org.uk

HACKNEY SHED hackneyshed.org.uk contactsarah@hackneyshed.org.uk

Children’s Activity Day October 28 Activities include a short boat trip on the canal. Book in advance. Cost £4 per child + adult museum entry £4.

Workshops After school workshops in performing arts and theatre based at BSix College, Clapton. All welcome, no experience necessary. £20 suggested fee per term/concessions available.

PARK THEATRE Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP ( Finsbury Park) 020 7870 6876 parktheatre.co.uk

KEATS HOUSE Keats Grove, NW3 2RR

The Big Draw October 4 Art workshop. 5-11 years. Free. Rainton Pageant October 25 Parade and evening entertainment.

TOTTENHAM MARSHES Watermead Way, Tottenham N17 OXD (Tottenham Hale ) 020 8808 5612 visitleevalley.org.uk visittottenhammarshes.org Candle Making September 20 Make beeswax candles. Booking required. Cost £2-4.

Hackney CHATS PALACE 42-44 Brooksby’s Walk, E9 6DF ( Homerton) 020 8533 0227 chatspalace.co.uk

‘Tony & Mike’ at the Arts Depot

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special events • festivals • half term • halloween places to go ( Hampstead Heath) 020 7332 3868 cityoflondon.gov.uk/keatshouse Kites September 21 Make a colourful kite to fly in the garden. Listen to related poems and stories. Free family event. It’s Our World October 19 Drawing, cartoons and collages. Part of Big Draw Festival. Free family event.

KENWOOD HOUSE Hampstead Lane, NW3 7JR (Hampstead Heath ) 020 8348 1286 englishheritage.org.uk Story Telling Sundays September 28, October 25 Interactive story telling sessions. 3+ years. Family First Sundays October 5, November 2 Creative workshops. Free. Holiday Activities Special themed activities during the holidays. Check online for more details. OLYMPIA LONDON Kensington, W14 8AX ( Kensington Olympia) thebabyshow.co.uk olympia.co.uk The Baby Show October 24-26 Pregnancy and parenting event with advice, offers and demonstrations of products. Tickets from £13.95.

REGENTS STREET regentstreetonline.com September 27 Traffic free day with events and live music to celebrate the American NFL game at Wembley. November 1 Free motor show with over 300 vehicles on display from Oxford Street to Piccadilly Circus. Traffic free day. TOWER OF LONDON EC3N 4AB ( Tower Hill) 020 3166 6266 hrp.org.uk Soldier’s Small Book Look for hidden stories about the First World War and record them in a memory logbook available free until 11 November. Entrance £22/£11/ family £59/online discounts. Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red An evolving installation of ceramic poppies to mark the centenary of the outbreak of WW1. Poppies available to purchase at £25.

TRAFALGAR SQUARE ( Charing Cross) london.gov.uk

Diwali 2014 October 12 Diwali is celebrated with fireworks, lights and colourful activities.

WILLOWS FARM VILLAGE Coursers Road, St Albans, AL4 OPF (M25/J22) 0870 129 9718 willowsactivityfarm.com Potato Shindig! Weekends in September Farm Village fun and harvest a free bag of potatoes and learn about where food comes from. Pumpkin Festival October 25-November 2 Free pumpkin to carve, prizes and activities. Take part in the Pumpkin Olympics, complete the pumpkin hunt and see spiders and snakes in the Zootacular Animal Show.

Festivals BIG DRAW FESTIVAL campaignfordrawing.org thebigdraw.org October Drawing events taking place around the UK throughout the month of October with the theme ‘It’s Our World’.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH October 1-30 Inﬂuential Black Londoners September 28 At Sutton House National Trust, E9 6LQ. Family day to launch the ‘Black History Month’ season. Free. How Nigeria Became: A Story, and a Spear that didn’t work From October 9 At Unicorn Theatre, SE1 2HZ. Theatre show. 8+ years.

LORD MAYOR’S SHOW lordmayorsshow.org November 8 Procession between Bank and Aldwych with colourful floats, bands, regiments and fireworks.

NATIONAL POETRY DAY forwardartsfoundation.org

Explore the mansion and visit the museum. Free. Unicorn Theatre unicorntheatre.com September 20 Guided tours of the building – the first professional purpose-built theatre for young audiences in the UK. 7+ years.

October 2 Celebration of poetry held on the first Thursday in October with special themes every year. This year’s theme is ‘Remember’.

EFDSS efdss.org

OPEN HOUSE LONDON openhouselondon.org.uk

Half Term & Halloween Events

September 20-21 Many buildings will be open to the public in an annual festival of architecture and design. London Canal Museum canalmuseum.org.uk September 19 Free entry to the museum. Geffrye Museum geffrye-museum.org.uk September 20 Free Almshouse tours – visit the fully restored eighteenth century almshouses. Myddleton House visitleevalley.org.uk September 20

September 20, 21 Hourly tours of Cecil Sharp House. Free.

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ARTS DEPOT Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N12 OGA ( West Finchley & Woodside Park) 020 8369 5454 artsdepot.co.uk Big Draw Family Day November 2 Drawing activities based around the theme ‘It’s Our World’. All ages. Cost £3.

DANCE UMBRELLA FESTIVAL 2014 danceumbrella.co.uk October 14-31 Celebrating Dance with classes, workshops and performances at various venues.

FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL familyartsfestival.com October 17-November 2 A range of events and activities for families at various venues – Royal Albert Hall, The Place, Tate Britain and Hackney Empire.

FIREWORKS DISPLAY Early November Organised local events details not yet confirmed. Check online for possible venues including – Alexandra Palace, Coram’s Fields, Crystal Palace, Enfield Town Park and Legoland.

Let your kids drive in London. Now they can drive a Tube train, climb in a bus cab and lose themselves in our exploration zone. Better still, kids go free at London Transport Museum, Covent Garden.

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places to go half term • halloween BROXBOURNE RIVERSIDE MOORINGS Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6LX (Broxbourne ) 01992 462 085 visitleevalley.org.uk Spooky Spectacular Halloween Boat October 30 Activities and games on water and land. Booking required. Cost £9/ under 2s free.

BURGH HOUSE & HAMPSTEAD MUSEUM New End Square, NW3 1LT ( Hampstead) 020 7431 0144 burghhouse.org.uk First World War October 28 Make WW1 medical themed crafts and listen to stories. Booking may be required. 3+ years. Free. Halloween Party! October 31 Spooky snacks, creepy crafts and a terrifying trail. Booking required. Accompanied 3+ years.

CADOGAN HALL 5 Sloane Terrace SW1X 9DQ 020 7730 4500 Shakespeare: Crash Bang Wallop! Magic & Mischief November 1 Family concert based on Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. Pre-concert activities. 3-8 years. Cost £10/£8/family £30. CAPEL MANOR GARDENS Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RQ (M25/J25) 08456 122122 capelmanorgardens.co.uk Halloween Howler October 26 Ghostly stories and pumpkin carving as well as traditional craft activities, face painting and tractor rides. Admission charges apply.

FORTY HALL Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 9HA (M25/J25) 020 8363 8196 fortyhallestate.co.uk Halloween Creative Writing Workshop October 30

Magical Story Telling at Forty Hall

Create spooky stories. 7-9 years and 10-12 years. Limited places. Booking required. Cost £22.50. All Hallows October 31 Evening event with workshops. Cost £7.50.

FOUNDLING MUSEUM 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ ( Russell Square) 020 7841 3600 foundlingmuseum.org.uk Family Workshops October 28, 29, 31 Free drop-in sessions. HACKNEY EMPIRE 291 Mare Street, E8 1EJ (Hackney Central) 020 8985 2424 hackneyempire.co.uk Hackney Colliery Band October 27-31 Musical workshops. 10+ years. Grand Union Orchestra November 1-2 Music from the Grand Union Orchestra and a day of family events. Charges apply. HAMPSTEAD HEATH ( Kentish Town/Hampstead) 020 7332 3322 cityoflondon.gov.uk/hampstead Hallowe’en Week Events October 27-31 Adventure playground. 5+ years. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Hallowe’en Party October 31 Adventure playground. Bring food to share. 5+ years. LAUDERDALE HOUSE Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, London N6 5HG ( Archway) 020 8348 8716 lauderdalehouse.co.uk Spooky Trail October 31 Book in advance for a spooky tour of the house and gardens Halloween fancy dress. 5-9 years. Cost £7. SUTTON HOUSE – NATIONAL TRUST 2 & 4 Homerton High St, Hackney E9 6JQ ( Hackney Central) 020 8986 2264 nationaltrust.org.uk

‘Shiny’ at the Arts Depot

Blues Storytelling October 28-30 Interactive workshop to discover Blues music. Subsidised tickets available see criteria online. Accompanied 5-11 years.

Further Afield MUSEUM OF ST ALBANS Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RR (St Albans City ) 01727 819340 stalbansmuseums.org.uk Story Time October 26 Stories for children under 7 years. Cost £1.

WHITECHAPEL GALLERY 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7QX ( Aldgate East) 020 7522 7888 whitechapelgallery.org The Weave of Textile Language November 1 Family day to make drawings in wire, cotton, string, rope, plywood and paper. Free. Crib Notes – Richard Tuttle November 4 Parents can tour the exhibition with babies and toddlers and enjoy refreshments and talks afterwards. Parents/carers with children under 5 years. Cost £5.

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Gruesome Ghouls & Wicked Witches October 26 (free entry) October 30 (charges apply) Come in fancy dress to listen to gruesome tales told by a professional storyteller.

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Holiday Activities October 27, 28 Halloween themed craft activities. Book in advance. 6-11 years. Cost £6.

ROYAL ALBERT HALL Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP ( South Kensington) royalalberthall.com

THU 9 OCT – SUN 9 NOV

HOW NIGERIA BECAME:

A STORY AND A SPEAR THAT DIDN’T WORK

For ages 8+

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Family shows every weekend including…

Fri 3 Oct

Stickman Fri 17 – Sun 19 Oct

Room on the Broom Half Term // Sat 25 Oct – Sun 2 Nov

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Sun 16 Nov

The Princess and the Pea Christmas // Wed 3 – Sat 13 Dec

Beegu

Christmas // Wed 10 Dec – Sun 4 Jan

The Gruffalo’s Child

Booking: artsdepot.co.uk // 020 8369 5454 No booking fees

artsdepot // North Finchley // N12 0GA

LONDON’S FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS SHOW Sadler’s Wells presents The Birmingham Repertory Theatre production of

The live stage show

based on Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman Music and lyrics by Howard Blake

“Sheer theatrical magic. Go see The Snowman and melt” The Times

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‘Walking in the Air’

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Psst! Secrets of a White Rabbit by florschütz & döhnert 28 Oct–4 Nov Gentle and enchanting theatre for little ones this half term Age guidance 2+ barbican.org.uk

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