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Where has my Little Girl Gone?

10 Summer in North London 12 Get your Kids Busy

Regular Features 4

News

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Five of the Best Outdoor Family Events

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17 Eating Out 18 Dudley Does‌ Pond dipping

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19 Out & About Families North Magazine PO Box 56943, London N10 9AE Tel: 020 8815 1351 Proprietor/Editor: Harriet Taylor Web Manager: Melanie Carpigo melanie@familiesnorth.co.uk Advertising: advertising@familiesnorth.co.uk Listings: Contact Kathy Brown on listings@familiesnorth.com Distribution: distribution@familiesnorth.co.uk Design: Positive2 020 8444 5050 Print: Bishop’s Printers Next issue: Sep/Oct 2011 Issue 92 Focusing on: Back to School / Open Days Deadline: 1 August 2011

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SAVE BELMONT CHILDREN’S FARM! Belmont Children’s Farm has been overwhelmed by the huge amount of public support shown by children, their families and local schools since the farm launched its ‘Save Belmont Children’s Farm’ Campaign recently.

Despite a farm being on the site and open to the public for over 100 years, Barnet Council is now claiming that the Children’s Farm needs planning permission.

Shane Harrison, Manager of Belmont Children’s Farm, said: ‘We will have around 70,000 visitors this year, yet Barnet Council is choosing to listen to a small handful of

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residents. There has been a farm on the site for over 100 years, with facilities for parking and a café. The council are trying to force us into an unnecessary process which will be lengthy, costly and bureaucratic.’

‘Please show your appreciation for the farm by visiting our website www.belmontfarm.co.uk and registering your support. Meanwhile, until the next round table discussions with the council, the farm is open for business as usual and we are looking forward to our owl and stork eggs hatching very soon.’

Gary Richardson, Chief Executive, The Countryside Foundation for Education & Farms for Schools: ‘I firmly believe that Belmont Children’s Farm is an asset to North London and the surrounding area, allowing children, families and schools to enjoy London’s countryside and to learn about animals and the environment.

Seldom have I been so impressed with a project that shows such vision and thought.’

Belmont Children’s Farm is open 7 days a week from 9am – 6pm. For further information see www.belmontfarm.co.uk.

CALLING ALL YOUNG RANGERS! The Rookie Rangers Wildlife Club on Hampstead Heath is open to children 8-12 years old, and the rest of the family can even take part in parallel activities.

Meeting one Sunday per month, and during the school holidays, children learn about wildlife, outdoor games, bush skills, natural art and more. Contact 020 7482 7073 or heath.education@cityoflondon.gov.uk Visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ hampsteadheatheducation for details of education sessions.

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CHILDREN DISCOVER SECRET MAGICAL CASTLE IN NORTH LONDON! Groups of children (and their parents) have discovered what, is probably, the best-kept secret in London. Tucked away behind a small park in a fashionable corner of Islington is Kinloch Castle, London’s most amazing children’s party venue. Home to Fairies, Pirates and every character from every story your child may have read, watched or imagined!

Kinloch Castle is the brainchild of Su Forrester-Brown and through her company Birthday Dreams, she arranges mystical and magical parties for your child, in the most painstaking and detailed way. And that is not all! If you live in a land far, far away and cannot reach the magical land of Kinloch, Su and her band of characters will be happy to bring the Birthday Dreams magic to you, within the kingdom of London.

Contact 0207 700 2525 www.birthdaydreams.co.uk

NCT PHONE APP What do you do when you’re out for the day, your baby needs changing and you don’t know where the nearest changing rooms are? NCT Babychange is a new phone app by the NCT. Free to download, it allows you to locate the nearest changing facility in the area with sites including supermarkets, train stations, shops, restaurants and libraries. Selecting a particular facility will bring up its name and current ‘star’ hygiene rating and there are over 5,000 facilities on the app including Asda, Café Rouge, Debenhams, Giraffe, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Nandos, Pizza Hut and Sainsbury’s. The app is now available from www.apple.com and will also be available to non-iPhone users via the NCT website later on in the year. www.nct.org.uk

GET SET FOR SCHOOL Easy 2 Name are giving away 5 handy ‘Back to School’ sets (worth £17.90) to Families North readers. In addition, every reader can get 10% discount off any order placed, by entering ‘Families North’ at the checkout. www.easy2name.com.

To win one of the ‘Back to School’ sets, simply log on to www.familiesnorth.co.uk/competitions, register your details and enter.

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LITTLE LIONS IS EXPANDING Following 7 years of entertaining over 1,000 pre-school babies and toddlers in Edgware and Mill Hill, Little Lions is expanding into Whetstone and Cockfosters from Sept 2011.

Little Lions is a fun, high energy and interactive music and movement group for children aged 3 months to 4 years. Develop their confidence, social and musical skills, through songs, nursery rhymes, dance, toys, instruments and bubbles.

Jason Peters, owner of Little Lions, says ‘We have a great formula and over the years have received lots of interest from people keen to attend our classes. Following a recent re-brand, we are ready to expand into new locations.’

Call today to book a free trial class or to take advantage of an offer for Families North magazine readers entitling you to 20% off the term’s fees at one of our new locations.

Telephone 07826 020 908 or visit www. thelittlelions.co.uk for more information.

HELP WITH POTTY TRAINING Two entrepreneurial mums have created a unique new product to help with toilet training. Dry Like Me pads fit in a child’s own pants and are designed to capture small accidents, helping children and parents manage the stress and mess of toilet training. Judith Hough and Diane Titterton came up with the discreet pads – perfect for older children who may have accidents or when children start school and need extra confidence – which are cheaper than many other

PARENTS TIRED OF FEELING TIRED! Feeling tired is probably the most common complaint of parents with young children, and tiredness really can affect the stress levels within the family unit.

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SPEAKING OUT ON BEHALF OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN The Right Honourable John Bercow MP, Speaker of the House, welcomed disadvantaged children from projects supported by 95.8 Capital FM’s charity Help a Capital Child to the Speaker’s Chambers recently. The reception, sponsored by Barclaycard, was held in celebration of a record- breaking year for the charity: who awarded over £1.6 million in funding in 2010/11 to projects across London working with disadvantaged and vulnerable children and young people.

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Where has my little girl gone?

Padded bras for sevenyear-olds, dolls dressed in high heels and pole dancing kits for kids.

From every angle, our daughters are bombarded by messages about looks and sexuality they are too young to understand.

Even primary school girls feel pressured to conform to a thin, ‘sexy’ ideal, leading to self-destructive behaviour, ranging from eating disorders and self-harm to anxiety and low self-esteem. But while girls are fast-tracked though childhood, parents feel drowned out by the internet, retailers, the media and peer pressure.

Even though there’s lots of discussion of the problem, so far there’s been nothing for mums and dads on what to do to protect their girls.

That’s why parenting author and mum to two young girls Tanith Carey set about interviewing psychologists, experts, teachers and families to find the best way forward for her new book Where Has My Little Girl Gone?.

The good news is that she found parents are far from powerless. There really are lots of practical steps you can take today to inoculate our daughters against the worst effects of the X-rated society.

Tanith believes that just by becoming

a more aware parent today, you can help protect your daughter against sexualisation. Just the two minutes you take to show your daughter how an image of an ultra-skinny model has been airbrushed, you’ve taught her not to try and live up to an image of perfection that doesn’t exist.

The book contains hundreds of practical tips for parents, but here are a selection from the section on how to keep your daughter safer on Facebook: Fight your corner: many parents argue they should leave Facebook to their children because it’s like reading their diary. But Facebook is a public forum – and lapses in judgement quickly escalate into real world problems like bullying and provocative posing. A remark in a diary is private and easily forgotten. An ill-judged post or picture on Facebook is seen by hundreds and can’t easily be removed.

Join up: you don’t have to participate but you need to be present to understand Facebook. Certainly at the start, tell your child that one of the conditions of being on there is that she makes you a friend.

If she wants to block you, ask why. If it’s because she’s embarrassed by you, offer to go on under another name. Be open about your involvement. It’s essential she maintains trust in you.

Explain what a real friend is: tell your daughter that having friends on Facebook is not the same as having real friends. Tell her to only add people if they really know them – and not to accept anyone just because they know people in common.

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French Singing For mums/dads and babies held in the Old Dairy N4. Also fun French summer course for 4 to 9 yr olds.

Please contact Claire Murat 0774 094 3372 or clairemurat@talktalk.net

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The book is published by Lion Books (ISBN: 978 0 7459 5542 1) ÂŁ7.99.

For more information on the author go to www. tanithcarey.com

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Five of the Best:

Outdoor Family Events!

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Kenwood Picnic Concerts (1, 2, 8, 9, 16 July 2011) Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane Hampstead NW3 7JR www.picnicconcerts.com Enjoy a family picnic with the fabulous backdrop of Kenwood and be entertained by world class artists including Liza Minelli, Gipsy Kings, James Blunt, George Benson.

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LolliBop Festival (5, 6, 7 August 2011) Regent’s Park, NW1 www.lollibopfestival.com Rastamouse and his crew are set to headline this unique kiddy fest in Regent’s Park. Plenty of entertainment, facepainting, food stalls, music, dancing and more.

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Adventures of Robin Hood (16 – 21 August 2011) Capel Manor Gardens, Bullsmoor Lane Enfield, Middlesex EN1 4RQ www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk How about a wonderful open-air theatre experience, staged by the brilliant Principal Theatre Company?

The classic story of Robin’s glorious exploits is set in the good old days of Sherwood Forest. Expect sword fighting, romance and plenty of adventure.

Family Cycle Ride (10 August 2011) River Lee Country Park, Off Station Road Broxbourne EN10 6LX A 15 mile leisurely circular cycle trail through the River Lee Country Park taking in the views of Lee Valley’s lakes and rivers. (The route is mainly flat with one hill). Pass Lee Valley White Water Centre and stop off for lunch at Lee Valley Park Farms café, or bring your own picnic. Book on 08456 770600

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Haringey Families Fun Day (29 July 1.30pm – 4.30pm) North Middlesex Cricket Club 185a Park Road, London N8 8JJ A fun-packed afternoon with fairground rides, bouncy castle, pony rides, entertainers and more...

Price per child £6 (members) £9 (non-members).

Adults and under 2’s are FREE. Entrance price includes everything except refreshments and prize draws. Avoid the queues with online pre-booking – go to www.haringeyfamilies.co.uk

Enjoy-a-Ball We are looking for children between the ages of 2 and 12 years to assist us in a range of fun activities investigating how children see.

The Child Vision Lab is based at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology in Central London.

We will refund any travelling costs up to £20.

020 7608 6819 www.childvisionlab.org

Sports coaching for 3-9 year olds in a fun, positive and non-competitive environment. Classes running in Finchley, Mill Hill and Hampstead Garden Suburb.

Children’s parties also available!

Call 08452 262694 to book a FREE trial session.

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Eduction news cuts already forcing families to tighten their belts, this increase is making private education less and less affordable. While the economy continues to force many private schools to shut every year and boarding schools are looking more and more to foreign pupils to fill their numbers, private school pupils fell by 786 this year. However, school leaders are insisting that the figures actually show a positive result for the private sector in the face of enormous pressure on family incomes. ‘ISC independent schools are showing remarkable resilience against a difficult economic background, reflecting the high quality of education that our schools offer to parents and the value for money that this represents,’ says David Lyscm, ISC chief executive. He continued to say that the average fee rise was the second lowest since 1994 and showed that independent schools were ‘very sensitive to the needs of parents and doing everything they can to keep fees to a minimum’.

AS FEES RISE, PUPIL NUMBERS DIP FUN FRENCH SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB Why not try Club Petit Pierrot’s fun and everpopular Summer Holiday Club taking place at St Mark’s Church Hall, Abercorn Place, NW8 in July 2011? There are Parent & Toddler groups for 1 to 3 year olds with fun activities such as songs, dances, sensorial activities, arts & crafts, sand and water play. There are also sessions for 3 to 5 year olds and 6 to 8 year olds with a special holiday programme including arts & crafts, cooking, singing, dancing, language games & role-play.

The lessons are entirely in French and the emphasis is always on the children having fun and learning French through play. Club Petit Pierrot has a dynamic team of native French teachers who are passionate about teaching French to young children. Highly recommended by BBC, Daily Telegraph, Daily Express & Time Out. Visit their informative website www.clubpetitpierrot.co.uk or call 020 7385 5565.

Fewer children are being sent to independent schools after average fees have climbed above £13,000 for the first time. According to the Independent Schools Council, the number of children in private education fell this year, dropping for the second year in a row as fees rose faster than earnings increased. Information from the ISC shows the average parent will pay £13,179 in annual fees this year which is a 4.6 per cent increase on last year, and with the economic climate and the Coalition’s

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CHANGES TO SEN Special educational needs statements will be replaced with a ‘health and care’ plan – and parents will be given a personal budget to spend on implementing it, under new government proposals. The aim is to give parents whose children have SEN more power over their care – but ministers also believe it will reduce the number of children labelled as having SEN, because they believe too many children are currently given SEN status. The new plans are being piloted from September 2011, and will be introduced nationally next year. www.education.gov.uk/childrenand youngpeople/sen/a0075339/sengreenpaper

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WHY SHOULD A GIFTED OR TALENTED BOY COME TO HARROW SCHOOL? ÂĽ Harrow is a full boarding, all boys school in Northwest London for boys aged 13-18. ÂĽ Our pupils achieve excellent exam results and also beneĂœt from a wide range of extracurricular activities which enhance their academic studies. ÂĽ Harrow offers a wealth of opportunity for boys to try new things and take risks within the protection of a close and supportive community. ÂĽ Most Harrovians go on to Oxford, Cambridge and other top universities, to prestigious Music conservatoires or to the top Art schools. ÂĽ Many of our sportsmen compete at county and national level, and win national or regional schools competitions in a wide range of sports.

We are looking for boys who have achieved excellence in academic work and music, drama, art or sport. If your son qualiĂœes, he could win a Scholarship to Harrow School.

So if your son is extremely intelligent, enthusiastic, energetic, unusually talented and will make the most of boarding life and our excellent facilities, then apply for a means-tested Peter Beckwith Scholarship from either age 11 or age 13.

Ă’It means so much to me to be a Beckwith Scholar as I feel I have been given a unique opportunity. Harrow is one of the Ăžnest schools in the country and I am proud to have received this path to a better education. The facilities that are available to the boys and the quality of teaching are unlike any other school I can think of.Ă“ Ă? A current pupil

Find out more

Click on Admissions at www.harrowschool.org.uk ÂĽ Come to an Open Morning at Harrow Contact Mr Tim Hersey on 020 8872 8007 ÂĽ Apply: deadline for 2011 entry is 1st October 2010

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Summer in North London – it’s as easy as A B C …

A

is for Alexandra Park Ice Rink.

Cool down on the newly refurbished ice rink www.alexandrapalace.com.

And how about a spot of Archery at the beautiful and relaxing Celtic Harmony camp just a short train ride from Kings Cross. Book 3 hour lessons of traditional long bow archery for both adults and children alike. www.celticharmony.org

B

is for Birds. Birds of Prey have been associated with the Royal Air Force since its foundation. Visit Brent’s RAF Museum during Falconry Fortnight 8 – 21 August 2011, and enjoy free displays from the museum’s Helipad. www.rafmuseum.org.uk. And also for B enjoy Birds of Bray, Bugs and Butterflies and the ever popular evening Bat Watch, all at Highgate Woods. Pre booking required on some events, telephone 020 8444 6129 for dates and times.

C

is for Coram Fields – adventure playgrounds for all ages in this children’s haven. Or for a rainy day why not visit the Cartoon Museum in Little Russell Street, where they have drop-in cartooning activities for families every second Saturday of the month.

D

is for Donkey Derby, and a Date for your Diary… donkey riding at the Muswell Hill Festival on Sunday 11 September 2011! Delightful…

E

is for Edmonton Carnival Parade!

A lively and colourful carnival arriving at Jubilee Park on Saturday 23 July 2011, and part of the dazzling Edmonton Cultural Festival. Dress to impress! www.enfield.gov.uk

F

is for Freightliners Farm, a taste of the country in the heart of Islington.

A friendly little farm with café on site www.freightlinersfarm.org.uk

G

is for Golders Hill Park. While away the hours on a Summer’s day – mini zoo for animal spotting, plenty of rolling lawns for picnics, and a fantastic playground and well stocked café!

J

is for the Jewish Museum in Camden. Their latest exhibition ‘Entertaining the Nation’, a fascinating and untold story of Jewish participation in the British entertainment industry, from theatre and film, to television and pop music. The exhibition offers a range of fun activities for children and families including interactive displays, a dressing up box and a special exhibition trail.. www.jewishmuseum.org.uk

K

is for Keats House in Hampstead, a thriving museum dedicated not only to the poetry of John Keats, but to poetry in general. Summer holiday events and a beautiful walled garden make this a popular picnic spot for local families. www.keatshouse.cityoflondon.gov.uk

L

is for Lido, open air swimming can be so much fun! Find one at Parliament Hill, Finchley Lido, Park Road and even the Serpentine in Hyde Park. Further afield Hampton Open-Air Pool in Middlesex is well worth the journey too…

H

is for Holiday Workshops of course! Book your children onto their favourite activity courses this summer to give you a chance to catch up with the chores. Check out our round up of what’s on offer in North London: www.familiesnorth.co.uk/ summercamps

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is for Ikea! The Swedish shop that sells just about everything the family home needs! But did you know it has a great supervised crèche for your children to enjoy free of charge, including ball pool, cinema projector, puzzles, constructive play and much more. Ikea stores include Edmonton and Wembley. www.ikea.com

M

is for Merry-go-Rounds, the old fashioned sort of course. Carters Steam Fair visit North London every Summer. Check out dates for when the fair visits Stoke Newington, Hackney and Crouch End at www.carterssteamfair.co.uk

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is for Notting Hill Carnival. Don’t forget Children’s Day is 28 August 2011 and the most family friendly day to attend. Noisy but Nice.

is for Opera. But did you know the Royal Opera House run FREE BP Summer Big Screens, which are the perfect introduction to opera and ballet in a festival type setting. Watch Cinderella live at 7.30pm in Trafalgar Square on 13 July. Bring a blanket! www.roh.org.uk

is for Tennis. Check out www. tennisforfree.com and simply enter your postcode and search for the nearest tennis courts in North London. Simply turn up, and enjoy a game for free!

is for Upsy Daisy. Meet Upsy Daisy and the other lovable characters from In the Night Garden at the fabulous interactive live show. Tour includes Richmond Old Deer Park and Brent Cross. www.nightgardenlive.com

V

is for Vue Cinemas. Did you know that on Saturday and Sunday mornings and every day throughout school holidays you can book tickets from just £1? Vue Cinemas in North London include Islington and Finchley.

P

is Peter Pan and the brilliant Perform holiday courses. www.perform.org.uk tel 0845 400 1274. A packed week of drama, dance and singing to let off steam.

Q

is for Queens Wood – the wild woods opposite Highgate Woods, ideal for bear hunts, tracking games and rope swings, rounded off with home baked cakes in the café!

R

is for Regent’s Park. Great for riding scooters, running races… or enjoy the performances at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Watch Shakespeare’s ‘Pericles’, the adventures of a young prince, re-imagined for everyone over the age of six.

S

is for Seaside. How about a daytrip to Southend on Sea, just over an hours drive from North London? From Fri 5 – Sun 7 August 2011 you can enjoy traditional Punch & Judy shows on Southend Pier.

W

is for Wax Works! When you book online you can save 50% entrance fee and jump their infamous queue! A nice treat for the tweens! www.madametussauds.com NW1. And for another W, why not take the children on a Waterbus canal trip from Maida Vale….

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is for Xbox 360. From 31 July – 31 August 2011 head to Kinect Galleries at the Flower Cellars in Covent Garden to experience the amazing world of controller-free gaming. Pre-book your free slot: www.facebook. com/kinectforxbox360

For more ideas on ways to entertain the children this Summer, log on to our website www.familiesnorth.co.uk

Calling all little chefs!

A chance to experience safe, hands-on cooking and tasting in a fun and relaxed environment.

Classes run from 11th July – 12th August and other school holidays. Ages 5 – 7 and 8 – 10. £20 for 2 hour lesson in N2 area. anju@sugar-cloud.co.uk 07930 378977

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is for Yogurtry on Hampstead High Street. Treat the kids to a deliciously healthy frozen yoghurt in the fresh and funky yoghurt parlour. Tempting flavours topped with treats from their ‘healthy’, ‘naughty’ or ‘saucy’ ranges. www.yogurtry.com

Z

is for Zebra Ceramics, a high quality ceramics studio in Muswell Hill, with indoor and outdoor play-area plus café…

And of course Zebras at London Zoo?! www.zsl.org

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Beginners Classes: Wednesday 16.30 Hampstead Garden Suburb Thursdays 17.45 Swiss Cottage

020-­8445-­2588

www.panthakarateclub.co.uk info@panthakarateclub.co.uk

for children aged 5 to 14 years

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Drama Dance Singing Summer Holiday courses in NW3 Star in exciting Dance Shows, Musicals & Plays Coming Soon to NW3 and NW8, DramaBabes and DramaTots classes

Contact us for details:

020 8446 0891 info@dramarama.co.uk www.dramarama.co.uk

Don’t forget to say you saw the ad in Families North!

Dance, Music, Drama & Art Summer workshop for 3+ to 10 year olds August 1st – 5th 2011 10 am to 2pm Weston Park Primary School Denton Road, Crouch End, London N8 9WP Call 020 8444 5333 / 07958 501919 lisa@crazeekids.co.uk

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get your kids busy From drama, sports, music, arts and multi-activity camps, Families North London have put together an extensive list of both local day camps and residential camps further afield

DIRECTORY OF SUMMER WORKSHOPS &CAMPS!

www.familiesnorth.co.uk/summercamps We have it all covered!

WIN A FREE WEEK FOR YOUR CHILD AT TEAMCAMP!

Win!

TeamCamp is an exciting new day camp for 7 – 14 year olds, running in Hampstead this Summer. In addition to the usual fun activities and games, there is also a distinct focus on personal development. Children work together to complete tasks, take on leadership roles, and learn skills through fun workshops.

Activities include drama, yoga, street dance, role play and more. £190 per week

Don’t forget to say you saw the ad in Families North!

LLEAGUE LEAGU EAG EA AGU UE ONE UE Summer Holiday football courses in NW3 PLUS: Exciting football parties for 5 to 11 year olds.

We are now recruiting 7-11 year olds to join our training sessions for matches with our teams in Hampstead, Finchley, Highgate & Belsize Park.

per child, at Parliament Hill School for first three weeks of August. Book via website www.teamcamp.org.uk or by contacting 020 76844442, and don’t forget to say you heard about them through Families North!

For the chance to win a free week at TeamCamp log on to www. familiesnorth.co.uk/competitions, register your details and answer the simple question ‘Where in North London is TeamCamp set to launch this Summer?’.

F U N D A Y Friday 29th July 2011 1.30pm to 4.30pm North Middlesex Cricket Club, 185a Park Road, London N8 8JJ Price per child £6 (members) £9 (non-members) Adults and under 2’s are FREE Entrance price includes everything except refreshments and prize draws

Call for more details!

020 8446 0891 info@leagueone.co.uk www.leagueone.co.uk

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Entertainers

Face painting

Pony rides

Fairground rides

Bouncy castle

…and lots more

Avoid the queues with online pre-booking: go to www.haringeyfamilies.co.uk

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Check out the new lightspace floor game The Ultimate Indoor Adventure Park

Entertainment for kids, whatever the weather…

Free adult admission, save up to £2.95*

*Terms and conditions. Only one voucher per family, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offer valid until end of August 2011

for more information call 01708 768003 www.kidspaceadventures.com The Brewery, Waterloo Road, Romford, Essex RM1 1AU

Summer holiday courses 2011

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ALL Â COURSES AGES EARLY Â RISER Â AFTERNOON Â CLUB

9:30am – 3:30pm 5-14 years old 8:00am – 9:30am 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Mallinson Sports Centre, Bishopswood Road, Highgate, London N6 4NY Tel: 020 8342 7272

Summer dates are from 11th July through to 2nd September.

Our courses cater for children aged 5–14 years old.

Daily places are available closer to the start of each course.

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book corner News from the

Book corner Reading help needed!

Volunteer Reading Help is a National Charity whose key aim is to help children read.

The reading helpers work in local primary schools throughout North London. They share books, play games and talk, enabling the children to become more confident readers, and to see that reading is fun.

VRH particularly need reading helpers to visit schools in the Inner London area. Enquiries from all areas welcome as our branch network covers a wide variety of areas.

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by Maggie O’Brien

Richard Scarry’s Big Busy Sticker & Activity Book

by Richard Scarry (GMC)

This book is packed with more than 900 stickers and loads of fun! Featuring Richard Scarry’s beloved Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, Mr. Fix-It and other memorable characters, this chunky book offers 100 pages of playtime activities. Preschoolers and young school children will enjoy learning to draw, filling in missing words and images, completing dot-to-dots and mazes and, of course, decorating the pages with the hundreds of colourful, appealing stickers.

Spot’s Favourite Things

by Eric Hill

A real hit with pre-school children everywhere, in this board book Spot shows us round his toy collection, but which one is his favourite? Use the clues on the chunky tabs to find out things that Spot loves, including the seaside, the farm and playschool. Kids will want to read this again and again!

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CHILDREN’S LITERATURE FESTIVAL 13 August 2011 to 21 August 2011 Imperial War Museum London SE1 6HZ 020 7416 5000 www.iwm.org.uk

For further information on volunteer reading help, telephone 0845 4500331 or visit www.vrh.org.uk or www.readingforlife.org.uk

Baby’s Here! Who Does What?

By Duncan Fisher (GS Press) RRP £8.99 (All the profits go to fund Family Info Ltd)

Duncan Fisher suggests challenging tradition, taking a step back and looking at ways to accommodate both parents. Sharing care, something I think every new parent should look at. He is humorous and points out; the unrealistic ideas prospective parents have, the rut that can so easily develop, and the valid point; ‘If we haven’t been hands-on with the little ones, we are rarely in a good place when it comes to dealing with stroppy teenagers’. So true.

He looks at the laws around paid leave and how both parents can work and it’s all laid out in short burst chapters with excellent summing up.

Emotional Healing for the Inner Child (A survivor’s guide to the journey of life)

By Anne Cummings (The Book Guild Ltd) RRP £17.99

Is the way you react to your children because of your own childhood and upbringing? Do you feel inhibited by some things, possibly associating it unknowingly, with something that happened to you? Have

To coincide with the exhibition Once Upon A Wartime: Classic War Stories for Children, the Imperial War Museum London will host a Children’s Literature Festival during the summer holidays from 13 – 21 August 2011. Join authors and illustrators to take a fresh look at the art of storytelling through a host of fun-packed workshops.

you got the right work/life balance?

Anne Cummings takes us through various stages of our lives likening it to a ferry crossing, looking carefully at the beginning and the various calms and turbulences along the way. Initially sceptical about reading her book, it intrigued me. I felt like I was being counselled as I read it, even though at times, I felt slightly overwhelmed by some of her references to different psychology studies.

Stress-Free Parenting in 12 Steps

By Christiane Kutik (Floris Books) RRP £7.99

Modern day parenting, with all the pressures of 21st century life, is undoubtedly stressful and I value any book that successfully advises how to avoid the pitfalls that exacerbate the stress levels.

This book does so very well, largely because it draws on sound, traditional values with clear roles, rules and respect. Each chapter starts with a familiar challenging scenario; the author then demonstrates how deftly to handle these potentially stressful situations, remembering that the parent should always remain in control. I found this book deeply insightful and the advice, in its simplicity, so helpful and achievable, and I would highly recommend it.

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health

Essential facts on essential fats – the good, bad and the ugly

By Nutritionist Kirsten Davies BSc N.T.P B.A.N.T

Essential fats are called so because they truly are essential for optimum health. Fats have been given a bad reputation in the media and this has confused many people and even made some people become fat phobic! However not all fats are made equally.

The ugly would be the trans fats.

These are hydrogenated and they don’t provide us with any nutrients. Increased levels of trans fats has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease, stroke etc.

The bad would be saturated fats.

However this too, even classed as bad, still has its functions. Whilst it is not essential to eat saturated fats, a moderate amount is fine to consume.

The good would be the lovely essential fats which are also called Omega 3 and Omega 6. Our brains are made up of at least 60% essential fats. Rapid brain development occurs in children between the ages of four months and four years old and again from puberty to around 16, when the number of connections in the brain doubles. So you can see the importance of ensuring your children have a good supply of foods that contain essential

fats. Studies have shown that children with learning disorders such as dyslexia and dyspraxia have lower amounts of A.A, DHA and GLA in their blood plasma and red blood cells. This has led many to believe that a diet rich in essential fatty acids could help children with dyslexia, ADHD and dyspraxia.

Essential fatty acids are required for prevention of the development of degenerative diseases such as heart disease, maturity on-set diabetes, arthritis, asthma, skin problems, and obesity and many more conditions.

What food we choose to feed our children not only helps them become the best they can possibly be, it could also help protect their health later in life.

Low fat foods are not advisable for children under five, as this is a time of rapid growth. Children have a relatively small stomach in comparison to the calories they need for growth, and fats play an important role in helping children meet their nutritional energy requirements necessary for healthy growth.

Good sources of Omega3 are found in oily fish such as mackerel, herring, fresh salmon and tuna, sardines, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, brazil nuts, sesame seeds avocadoes, kale, spinach, organic eggs, ground flaxseeds and flaxseed oil.

Good sources of Omega 6 are found in flaxseeds, Corn and sunflower oils, grape seed oil, pumpkin seeds, pine nuts, pistachio nuts, olive oil, olives and chicken to name but a few.

Whilst I would recommend that food be the preferred source of essential fats for children, sometimes our diets are less than ideal, so supplementation can be a reliable way of ensuring your children have a good source of EFAs in their diet. There are many flavoured fish oils around that can be pleasant tasting for children who may have a limited diet for whatever reason. Another option would be blended oils e.g. Udos Choice is an omega 3-6-9 oil blend and an organic source of essential fatty acids. You could put a teaspoon in a fresh fruit and yogurt smoothie for children, or mix it in with yogurt. (Omega 9 is not an essential fatty acid as the body can make it when it has adequate amounts of omega 3 and 6)

Our brains are made up of at least 60% essential fats. Rapid brain development occurs in children between the ages of four months and four years old.

If you have a question you would like answered on this page please email me on thefoodremedy@yahoo.co.uk. I can only answer a few every month. If you would like a personal consultation regarding you or your child’s diet please contact me on 07780 007361 or on the above email.

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Tasty recipes to help you include essential fatty acids in your childs diet: SALMON PASTA WITH CHEESE, PEAS AND LITTLE TREES (BROCCOLI) Salmon Cheese Milk Butter Corn flour Broccoli Peas Pasta

BANANA BREAD 1¼ cups wholemeal self-raising flour ¾ cup ground flaxseed 2 3 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking power 2 eggs ¼ cup skimmed milk ¼ cup canola oil 2 large mashed bananas ½ teaspoon vanilla essence

Place salmon in an oven proof dish and top with a little butter, pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Cook for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, boil pasta and steam broccoli and peas.

To make the cheese sauce, melt the butter, stir in the flour and cook for one minute. Gradually whisk in the milk, and then continue to stir over a low heat for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Take off the heat, stir in the cheese until it’s melted.

Flake the salmon, drain the pasta and vegetables, mix all together and add the cheese sauce. Delicious and very nourishing!

Preheat oven to 175°. In large bowl mix the flour, ground flaxseeds, brown sugar and baking powder together.

In food processor or bowl, mash bananas. Then add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, and mix in well together. Slowly add the flour to the banana and egg mixture until it’s all mixed together.

Grease 8½ x 4½ 2" loaf pan with butter.

Pour batter in loaf pan. Bake for about 50-55 minutes until dark brown, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let cool in the pan on a rack for at least 10-15 minutes before unmoulding to cool completely on the rack.

It is better to use butter as opposed to margarine or any other substitute, as the body recognises butter and knows how to process it more efficiently than margarine or other substitutes. Butter also contains an important fat called butyric acid, which helps maintain a healthy digestive function. Margarine and substitute butter more often than not contain hydrogenated fats know as Trans fats. Trans fats have been linked to high cholesterol, which can lead to health conditions such as heart attacks and strokes.

Eating out

The Adam & Eve The Ridgeway, Mill Hill Village, London NW7 1RL 020 8959 1553 www.adamandevemillhill.co.uk

A joyful discovery recently was the refurbished Adam and Eve, where they actively accommodate and encourage families to wonder into the stylish main bar/ dining area, and charming Victorian walled beer garden. Fresh, seasonal food – Sunday lunch highlights included an exquisite chanterelle and watercress salad, and a divine vanilla cheesecake with blood orange sorbet. At 3 courses for £22 it represents excellent value. With an extensive kids’ menu and party packs, the enclosed beer garden, replete with a tree-house, offers beleaguered parents the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed meal and even a drink or two!

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Queens Wood Café Muswell Hill Road, London N10 3JR

Sit on the enchanting wooden verandah to get the best view of this wild wood, or in the cosy simple interior where local artists display their work. The informal atmosphere is very relaxed, allowing you to let the children run around the jungle-walk way, and even tuck any canine companions under the verandah tables. In addition to simple kid friendly lunches, such as penne pasta with pesto or tomato sauce and garlic bread, you can enjoy falafels, ciabattas, wraps and cooked breakfasts and some tasty veggie curries. Great coffees and a lovely chocolate cake that is ever popular with the local families and dog walkers. Cash only though at this place.

Oak Hill Park Café Church Hill Road, Barnet, London EN4 8SY 020 8361 1013 www.oakhillparkcafe.co.uk

A really great little find in the heart of Oakhill Park, Enfield. The park itself is great, with play areas to suit all ages, a little stream, woodland walks and the all important refreshments! Inside the café itself, there is the fabulous indoor soft play centre Malibu’s that is sure to beckon... but there are plenty of tables and chairs on the patio outside too, and during good weather there is often a bouncy castle for kids to let rip on!

Children’s meals include fish fingers and chips for £4, and plenty of other snacks, pastries and sandwiches, not forgetting ice lollies!

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Pond Dipping!

Escot Education, growing in leaps and bounds

SPECIAL FEATURE

At Escot Park, Devon, the education department is blossoming and this year we have more than ever to share with you.

At Yurt Village and the Greenwood Centre, school children have been enjoying residential and day trips along with a whole host of outdoor education activities.

The village allows teachers to relax and enjoy accommodation slightly different to everyone else and gives up to 56 children a nice home-like environment in which to play and learn. We provide delicious home-cooked food, lovely hot showers, comfortable bunk beds, 1100 acres of parkland and a large range of educational activities for everyone to enjoy.

Yurt Village is also home to Escot’s holiday programme, Camp Wild. Residential programmes are booking up and we are eagerly anticipating the arrival of a hot

summer. We have a huge array of exciting activities planned for 2011 and if your children join us, they can expect to do some of the following: feed the wild boar, pond dipping, team challenges, falconry, woodland hikes, exploration and games, swamp walking and otter feeds. There will also be forest school activities like shelter building and fire lighting at the Greenwood Centre (run by Forest School Instructor and Education Officer, Alan Bruford) plus the chance to enjoy Escot’s drop slide, maze, campfires, night hikes and hang out at the village with friends.

Please visit us at www.escotcampwild. co.uk for more info and to watch our video.

I am always partial to a bit of pond dipping.

There are some wonderful species of rotten tennis ball lurking in the depths of London’s waters, and I have collected many over the course of the last few months. But my recent find pleased me very much – a beautiful orange, partially-deflated rugby ball. I trotted around the heath so proudly with that specimen, I can tell you. That’s Retrievers for you though!

My master’s children on the other hand, are not quite as sophisticated or athletic in their dipping techniques, their jaws and paws being somewhat awkward in the art of trailing and grabbing. I understand they prefer to use fishing nets, trawling for more delicate fare such as water shrimps, larvae, water scorpions, waterboatmen, waterbeetles, and all manner of green slime. I watch them transfixed as they sift through treasures excitedly. ‘If only they could just reach that large broken branch, tangled up in the rushes over yonder’ I think to myself. Such a marvelous game of catch to be had with that one…

Pond dipping can be enjoyed at Camley Street Nature Reserve in Kings Cross throughout the Summer holidays, and at Lee Valley Regional Park amongst other places. www.wildlondon.org/ naturereserves and www.leevalleypark. org.uk

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cinema ¦!museums out and about

Out & About Your guide to North London family entertainment

Cinema BARBICAN CENTRE Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS ( Barbican) 0845 120 7528 barbican.org.uk Arrietty (U) July 9 Dubbed animation from Japan. Family Film Club. Cost £3(members)/£5.

Laputa: Castle in the Sky (PG) July 16 Animation.

Kiki’s Delivery Service (U) July 23 Japanese with English subtitles.

PHOENIX CINEMA 52 High Road, N2 9PJ ( East Finchley) 020 8444 6789 phoenixcinema.co.uk Yogi Bear (U) July 9 Kids Club screening Home on the Range (U) July 16 Arrietty July 23 Ponyo July 30

SCIENCE MUSEUM IMAX 3D CINEMA Exhibition Rd, SW7 2DD ( South Kensington) 0870 870 4771 sciencemuseum.org.uk/imax July & August Born to be Wild 3D (U) Hubble 3D (U) Wild Ocean 3D (U) Deep Sea 3D (PG) Fly Me to the Moon 3D (U)

SOMERSET HOUSE Strand, WC2 ( Temple) 0844 847 2317 somersethouse.org.uk Film 4 Summer Screen July 28 – August 7 Open air cinema events.

Museums BANK OF ENGLAND MUSEUM Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH ( Bank) 020 7601 5545 bankofengland.co.uk Open Door July 2, 9 Guided tours around parts of the Bank not generally accessible. Free drop-in.

Digging Deep July 18 – 29 Archaeological display and trail.

Come Write with us July 25 – September 2 Story writing. Materials provided.

Free entry.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HOUSE 36 Craven Street, WC2N 5NF ( Charing Cross) benjaminfranklinhouse.org Festival of British Archaeology July 26 Explore and learn. Cost £5/child.

Summer Fete August 9, 16, 23 Fun printing workshops. Cost £5/ child.

BRITISH MUSEUM Great Russell Street,WC1B 3DG ( Tottenham Ct Road) 020 7323 8000 / 8181 britishmuseum.org Treasures of Heaven July 26, 28, August 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 29 Special holiday activities based on the exhibition. All ages. Free drop-in.

BRUCE CASTLE MUSEUM Lordship Lane, N17 8NU ( Seven Sisters) 020 8808 8772 haringey.gov.uk Hieroglyphs July 10 Design a message.

Festival of British Archaeology July 17, 24 Workshops and displays. 7 – 12 years. Booking required.

FOUNDLING MUSEUM 40 Brunswick Square, WC1N 1AZ ( Russell Square) 020 7841 3600 foundlingmuseum.org.uk

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM Lambeth Road, SE1 6HZ ( Waterloo) 020 7416 5000 iwm.org.uk

Family Drop-in Sessions July 2, 28, 29 Suitable for 3 – 12 years. Free entry for 2 adults with accompanying children.

Children’s Literature Festival August 13 – 21 The art of story telling with author appearances and workshops.

Booking required. Various age ranges and entry fees.

FREUD MUSEUM 20 Maresfield Gardens, NW3 5SX ( Finchley Road) 020 7435 2002 freud.org.uk Open Day July 28 Celebrating the 25th anniversary since opening to the public. Free admission.

GEFFRYE MUSEUM Kingsland Road, E2 8EA ( Old Street) 020 7739 9893 geffrye-museum.org.uk Supreme Summer July 24 Family workshops and activities with 1960’s theme. Free.

Summer Activities July 26 – August 12 English and Japanese homes.

Animal Madness August 14 Animal stories, workshops and games.

GRANT MUSEUM OF ZOOLOGY Rockefeller Building, University Street, WC1E 6DE ( Euston Square) 020 3108 2052 ucl.ac.uk Big Beasts August 8 – 12 Learn about animals at the top end of the scales. Family drop-in event. Free.

HANDEL HOUSE MUSEUM 25 Brook Street, W1K 4HB ( Bond Street) 020 7495 1685 handelhouse.org A Baroque Zoo July 10 Musical concert. Cost £6/children free.

Activity Room Family quiz trails, try on costumes and write music using software.

www.familiesnorth.co.uk

JEWISH MUSEUM Raymond Burton House, 129 – 131 Albert Street, NW1 7NB ( Camden Town) 020 7284 7384 jewishmuseum.org.uk Animate This!

August 10 Animation workshop. Book in advance. All ages. Cost £10.

Puppet Making Workshop August 17 Create and design a puppet.

Bookable. 4+ years. Entrance £7.50/£3.50.

The Circus is Here!

August 25 Circus skills. 4 – 8 years. Cost £10.

Sing Along Oliver!

August 28 Family film singalong. Cost £8.50/£4.50.

LONDON CANAL MUSEUM Gatti’s Ice House, 12-13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT ( Kings Cross) 020 7713 0836 canalmuseum.org.uk Tunnel Boat Trips July 17, 31, August 14, 21 Boat trip with museum admission.

Cost £8/£6.

Ice Sunday July 24 Descend into the Victorian ice wells.

10+ years.

Activity Days August 2, 9, 16, 23 Treasure trail, craft activities and a short boat trip. Accompanied 6 – 12 years. Cost £4/£4.

MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE & MUSEUM Markfield Road, N15 4RB ( Tottenham Hale) 01707 873628 mbeam.org

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MUSEUM OF LONDON London Wall, EC2, ( St Paul’s) 020 7001 9844 museumoflondon.org.uk Toddlers Group Events July 6, 7, 11, 13, 14 Creative workshop and storytime.

1 – 5 years.

Museum Explored July 10, 24, August 7 Family tours with activities.

Festival of British Archaeology July 16 – 31 Roman themed events and activities.

Gladiator Games July 30, 31 Recreated Roman scenes in Guildhall Yard. Cost £15/£10.

Digging Deep August 20, 21, 27, 29 Hands-on workshops on archaeology.

7+ years.

MUSEUM OF LONDON – DOCKLANDS West India Quay, E14 4AL (DLR West India Quay) 020 7001 9844 museumindocklands.org.uk How to be a Pirate July 28, August 1, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 22, 25, 29 Drama performance. 3+ years.

Puppet Theatre August 23, 26, 30 Pirate stories and puppet workshop.

3+ years.

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD ( South Kensington) 020 7942 5000 nhm.ac.uk

Holiday Workshops August 4, 5, 10, 12, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26 Booking essential. 7+ years. Cost £18 (whole day) or £10 (half day).

THE WALLACE COLLECTION Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN ( Bond Street) 020 7563 9500 wallacecollection.org

Age of the Dinosaur Until September 4 Exhibition. Cost £9/£5.40.

V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9PA ( Bethnal Green) 020 8983 5200 museumofchildhood.org.uk

Junior Summer Art School July 26, 27, 28, 29 Painting and sculpture. Booking required. 10+ years. Cost £22 (2 days) or £40 (4 days)

Sensational Butterflies Ends September 11 Visit and explore the butterfly house.

Cost family £10.80.

After Hours July 29, August 26 Late night opening with music and refreshments.

OCTOBER GALLERY 24 Old Gloucester Street, WC1N 3AL ( Holborn) 020 7242 7367 octobergallery.co.uk Art Workshops July 5, 16, August 27 Join Octoby the gallery octopus for art and craft activities. Limited places.

Under 5 years. Free sessions.

ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS Burlington House, W1J OBD ( Green Park) 0844 209 0051 royalacademy.org.uk Summer Exhibition Until August 15 Annual art exhibition with family tours and workshops on special days.

Booking required. Tickets £10/£3.

Free for under 7 years.

Pirate Themed Workshops August 31 Make a pirate flag. 3+ years. Tickets on arrival.

ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM Grahame Park Way, NW9 5LL ( Colindale) 020 8205 2266 rafmuseum.org.uk

NATIONAL GALLERY Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN ( Charing Cross) 020 7747 2885 nationalgallery.org.uk

Fantasy Flight Week August 1 – 7 Tales about flight. 3 – 9 years. Free.

Magic Carpet Storytelling July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Interactive story sessions. Under 5 years. Free tickets on arrival.

Studio Sunday July 10, 17, 31 Drawing and art sessions. 5 – 11yrs.

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY St Martin’s Place, WC2H OHE ( Leicester Square) 020 7306 0055 npg.org.uk Story Telling July 16, 23 Stories and activities. 3+ years. Free tickets on the day of arrival.

Art Workshop July 16 Creative session for 5+ years.

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Falconry Fortnight August 8 – 21 Free displays and a chance to handle the birds under supervision.

4D Theatre Experience 4-dimensional theatre.

Cost £4 per film.

SCIENCE MUSEUM Exhibition Rd, SW7 2DD ( South Kensington) 0870 870 4868 sciencemuseum.org.uk Space July 23 – August 31 Trails and films on space exploration.

Free.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea Until September 4 Exhibition. Young visitors can have tea with a life-size tiger!

New Voices Festival July 16 World music, dance and workshops.

All ages.

Mog with Judith Kerr July 29 Readings and book signing. Bookable.

Summer Festival August 7 Family fun with music and stalls.

Tiger Tea Party August 12 Activities based on the book.

Feline Festival August 19 Dressing up events.

Sketch, Scribble, Squiggle August 26 Drawing workshops.

Family Workshops August 3, 5 Silk painting and sculpture. Booking required. 7+ years. Cost £7 per accompanied child.

Theatres BARBICAN CENTRE Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS ( Barbican) 0845 120 7550 barbican.org.uk South Pacific From August 15 Classic musical stage production.

Cost £15 – £85.

BLOOMSBURY THEATRE 15 Gordon Street, WC1H OAH ( Euston) 020 7388 8822 thebloomsbury.com English National Ballet School July 8, 9 Summer Performance. Cost £20.

Free Summer Fun!

Holiday Activities for 3-16 year olds 26–29 July, 2–5 August and 9–12 August Explore English and Japanese homes and gardens.

Please check website for exact times of workshops

Family Days for all ages 24 July and 14 August, 12 noon–5pm Music, dance, craft activities, stories and garden games.

Restaurant open or bring a picnic to eat on the lawn!

136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA. 020 7739 9893

www.geffrye-museum.org.uk

SIR JOHN SOANE’S MUSEUM 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3BP ( Holborn) 020 7440 4263 soane.org

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theatres ¦!workshops out and about CAMDEN FRINGE The Etcetera Theatre, 265 Camden High Street, NW1 7BU camdenfringe.org Programme August 1 – 28 Varied programme of events. Check website for special family shows.

CAPEL MANOR GARDENS Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RQ (M25/J25) 08456 122122 capelmanorgardens.co.uk millfieldtheatre.co.uk Picnic Proms August 6 Open air concert. Cost £8/children under 11 years free.

Robin Hood August 16 – 21 Open air theatre. Cost £10/£5.

CHICKENSHED Chase Side, N14 4PE ( Cockfosters/Oakwood) 020 8292 9222 chickenshed.org.uk Silent Disco July 9, 3pm – 4.30pm Dance to music on headphones.

8 – 12 years. Cost £5 + £5 deposit.

Tales Big Day Out July 23 Mini festival with performances, stalls and workshops. Under 7 years. Cost £7.50.

Mini Myths July 25 – August 5 Become part of the Tales team performance with movement and singing. 6 – 11 years. Cost £55.

Summer Shed July 25 – 29, August 1 – 5 Create a show in a week. 6 – 12 years. Cost £120.

Mini Myths July 28 – August 6 Fables and fantasy. Under 7 years.

Cost £5.25.

Chickenshed Theatre

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from Michael Morpurgo and book signing. Cost £8/£4.

Pop Up Children’s Literature Festival July 8 – 10

Le Cirque Invisible August 2 – 21 Illusions and tricks. Cost £15 – £27.

Theatre in the Park July 21, 23, 29 August 4, 6, 9 – 13 Open-air theatre.

NATIONAL THEATRE South Bank, SE1 9PX ( Waterloo) 020 7452 3000 nationaltheatre.org.uk

Watch This Space Festival July 1 – September 11 Outdoor entertainment and activities with music, dance and street performance. Free.

PUPPET THEATRE BARGE Blomfield Road, Little Venice, W9 2PF ( Warwick Avenue) 020 7249 6876 puppetbarge.com Red Riding Hood and the Wolf Who Tried to Eat Her July 2, 3, 9, 10 Cost £10/£8.50.

The Three Pigs & The Wolf July 30 – August 14 Mooring @ Richmond TW10 6UT. 3 – 7 years. Cost £10/£8.50.

Brer Rabbit & The Tar Baby August 17 – September 5 Mooring @ Richmond TW10 6UT. 3+ years. Cost £10/£8.50.

REGENT’S PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4NR ( Baker Street) 0844 826 4242 openairtheatre.org Pericles July 2 – 23 Shakespeare’s play suitable for a younger audience. 6+ years. Cost £14/family £44.

Crazy For You July 28 – September 10 Hit musical comedy with classic songs. Cost £22.50 – £49.50.

SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT ( London Bridge) 020 7401 9919 shakespearesglobe.com Summer Plays July & August As You Like It / Hamlet and more.

CORAM’S FIELDS 93 Guilford Street, WC1N 1DN ( Russell Square)

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SOUTH BANK CENTRE Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX. ( Waterloo) 020 7960 4200 southbankcentre.co.uk London Literature Festival Until July 14 Includes a family show with readings

UNICORN THEATRE 147 Tooley Street, SE1 2HZ ( London Bridge) 020 7645 0560 unicorntheatre.com Ballet Central July 14 – 16 Ballet, contemporary, jazz and Spanish dance styles. 6+ years. Cost £16.50/£10.50.

VAUDEVILLE THEATRE 404 Strand, WC2R ONH ( Charing Cross) The Tiger Who Came to Tea July 6 – September 4 Stage production based on the book.

KIDS GO FREE kidsweek.co.uk Kids Week August 12 – 26 Free theatre tickets and workshops at participating venues. One child 5 – 16 years free with accompanied full paying adult and another two children go half price. Bookings from mid-July.

Workshops CIRCUS GLORY Primrose Hill Community Centre 0797 345 1603 circusglory.co.uk Summer Workshop July 25 – 29 Varied circus skills. 3+ years. Cost £50/day.

CRAZEE KIDS 020 8444 5333 crazeekids.co.uk Summer Workshop August 1 – 5 At Weston Park Primary School, N8.

Cost £180/week.

CREATIVE MOVEMENTS At St Marys, Primrose Hill, NW3 3DJ. 020 7435 8217 creativemovements.co.uk Cinderella for Boys & Girls!

July 19 – 21 3 – 5 years. Cost £100.

The Secret Garden July 26 – 28 4 – 8 years. Cost £115.

The Wizard of Oz August 2 – 4 Rising 4 – 7 years. Cost £115.

Picture This!

August 16 – 18 4 – 8 years. Cost £115.

Tadpoles Promise August 23 – 25 Rising 4 – 8 years. Cost £115.

The Very Brave Princess August 29 – 31 Boys and girls. Rising 4 – 7 years.

Cost £115.

I Love My Little Story Book August 29 – 31 2 – 4 years. Cost £100.

CREATIVE WIZ KIDS St Lukes Church, Kidderpore Avenue, NW3 7SU 020 7794 6797 creativewizkids.com In the Jungle July 25 – 29 Treasure Island August 1 – 5 Costume and Dress Up August 8 – 12 Theatre & Performance August 15 – 19 Eco Art August 22 – 26

DRAMARAMA STAGE SCHOOL @South Hampstead School, NW3.

020 8446 0891 dramarama.co.uk Summer Courses July 11 – 15, 18 – 22, 25 – 29 August 1 – 5 Dramatots for 3 – 4 years. Cost £135/week or £30/day.

Dramarama for 5 – 6 years. Cost £145/week.

Musical Theatre for 7 – 11 years. Cost £145/week.

Also Street Dance & Hip Hop and Drama exam courses.

HARINGEY SHED Haringey Sixth Form Centre, N17 & Bernie Grant Arts Centre, N15 4RX ( Seven Sisters) 020 8801 7209 haringeyshed.org Children’s Theatre Workshops August 1 – 5, 19, 20 Workshops followed by dress rehearsal and performance. 7 – 10 years. Cost £60.

Youth Theatre Workshops August 8 – 12, 15, 18, 20 Workshops and performance. 11+ years. Cost £90.

FILM STEPS Belsize Park, NW3 5AE ( Chalk Farm) 0844 324 5414 filmsteps.com Summer Film School July 25 – 29

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out & about workshops ¦ special events Ghost Walk / Battle of Barnet July 2, August 7 Family guided walks. Cost £7/£3.

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BELMONT CHILDREN’S FARM The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, NW7 1QT 020 7318 4490 belmontfarm.co.uk

Competition UP FOR GRABS: 3 x Family Tickets to the Primitive Skills Festival at Celtic Harmony Camp, the Iron Age settlement on Bank Holiday Monday 29 August 2011. Spend the day with archers, warriors, woodsmen, crafts people and storytellers for an amazing day out for all the family.

Simply answer this question: Where is the Primitive Skills Fesitival being held?

Send your answers to Celtic Harmony, 9 The Limberlost, Welwyn, Herts, AL69TS or enter online at www.familiesnorth.co.uk/ competitions. Closing date 1 August 2011.

For more information on the Primitive Skills Festival visit www.celticharmony.org

Make a mini feature film, learn directing, camera operating and script writing. 7+ years. Cost £275. Siblings £250.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTRE 6 Park End, NW3 2SE 020 7431 9866 jcclondon.org.uk Little Tales July 6 Story sessions. 2+ years. Cost £5.

Better Parenting July 7 Session for parents with children moving to Secondary school. Cost £10.

KIDZ ON THE HILL Muswell Hill 07881 553480 kidzonthehill.co.uk Grease August 15 – 19, 22 – 26 Street dance, singing and acting.

5 – 10 years.

LEAGUE ONE SPORTS ACADEMY South Hampstead High School, Maresfield Gardens, NW3 020 8446 0891 leagueone.co.uk Summer Courses July 18 – 22, 25 – 29 August 1 – 5 Little League One for 3 – 4 years.

Cost £135/week or £30/day.

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Farm Fun August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Half price tractor rides, story telling, face painting and meet and feed the animals. Admission £4.50/£2.

BRITISH LIBRARY 96 Euston Road, NW1 2DB ( Kings Cross) 0843 208 1144 bl.uk Out of This World Ends September 25 Science fiction’s influence on scientific discovery.

BURGH HOUSE & HAMPSTEAD MUSEUM New End Square, NW3 1LT ( Hampstead) 020 7431 0144 burghhouse.org.uk

PERFORM 0845 400 4000 perform.org.uk

Landscapes & Portraits August 19 Create landscapes to frame and miniature portraits to make into a locket to wear. 3 – 9 years. Booking essential. Cost £5 per accompanied child.

Peter Pan July 25 – 29, August 1 – 5, 15 – 19 At Highbury, Primrose Hill and Highgate. Costumes, songs, music and final performance. 4 – 8 years.

FENTON HOUSE Windmill Hill, NW3 6RT 020 7435 3471 nationaltrust.org.uk

League One for 5 – 11 years. Cost £145/week or £35/day.

PITTA PATTA Primrose Hill Community Centre, NW1 8TN 020 8451 5707 / 07971916174 pittapattadance.co.uk

Summer Evenings in the Gardens July 7, 28 Picnics and music. Cost £4/£2.

Summer Camp August 1 – 5 Dance, drama and yoga. 5 – 8 years & 9 – 14 years. Cost £130 or £26/day.

FINCHLEY COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Finchley, N3 2NE ( Finchley Central) finchleyfestival.com

PLAYING SPACE Southgate, N14 020 3083 8887 theplayingspace.com

Festival Days July 6 – 10 Rides, entertainment, music events, food stalls and workshops – in Victoria Park.

Drama Workshops July 26 – 29 August 1 – 4, 23 – 26 Themed drama sessions. 4 – 8 years.

Cost £70 per 4 sessions. Siblings discount.

FORTY HALL Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 9HA (M25/J25) 020 8363 8196 enfield.gov.uk/fortyhall

Special Events BARNET WALKS Paul Baker 020 8440 6805 barnetwalks.talktalk.net

New River Festival July 10 Food festival with activities. Free.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream July 16, 17, 23, 24 Outdoor theatre. All ages. Cost £12/£10.

Edmonton Cultural Festival & Carnival July 23, 9.30am – 7pm Celebrate the countdown to the Olympic Games – procession from Millfield Arts Centre to Jubilee Park.

GILLETT SQUARE Dalston, N16 8AZ ( Dalston Kingsland) gillettsquare.org.uk Dance Nations Dalston July 9 Music, dance and workshops from the Barbican theatre. All ages.

Beat the Best Games Festival August 6 Summer fun!

HAMPSTEAD HEATH ( Kentish Town/Hampstead) 020 7482 7073 (bookings) cityoflondon.gov.uk/hampsteadheath Zooday!

August 4, 11, 18, 25 Golders Hill Park Wild Play Day August 9 Golders Hill Park Waterworld Water Play August 12 Adventure playground. 5 – 12 years.

Bat Walk August 12, 21 Booking required.

Bugs & Butterflies August 16 Golders Hill Park butterfly house.

Crazy Carnival August 23, 25 Golders Hill Park / Parliament Hill Bandstand.

Summer Fair August 27 – 29

HARINGEY FAMILIES haringeyfamilies.co.uk Family Fun Day July 29, 1.30pm – 4.30pm Fun packed event at North Middlesex Cricket Club, 185a Park Road, N8 8JJ. Bookable. Cost members £6/£9 per child. Adults and under 2’s free.

HIGHGATE WOOD 020 8444 6129 cityoflondon.gov.uk/highgatewood Bat Watch, Bushcraft Skills, Story Telling, The Great Green Picnic and more Telephone for dates and booking

KEATS HOUSE Keats Grove, NW3 2RR ( Hampstead) 020 7332 3868 cityoflondon.gov.uk/keatshouse Teddy Bear’s Picnic July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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special events ¦ further afield out and about Songs, poems and stories. Under 5 years.

KENWOOD HOUSE & ESTATE Hampstead Lane, NW3 7JR 020 8348 1286 0844 847 1637 (concert tickets) picnicconcerts.com Picnic Concerts July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 Liza Minnelli; George Benson; Gypsy Kings; Summer Prom with Aled Jones; Music from the Movies; James Blunt.

KINGS PLACE 90 York Way, N1 9AG ( Kings Cross) 020 7520 1490 kingsplace.co.uk Interact Weekend July 23 – 24 Family events and activities with an international theme.

Boat Trip on Tarporley July 23, 24 Canal trip. Cost £6.50/£5.

Babar The Elephant July 23 Piano recital. 4+ years. Family ticket £5/£3.

A Roo in my Suitcase July 23 Performance with poetry and songs.

3 – 6 years. Cost £6.50/£4.50

LAUDERDALE HOUSE Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG ( Archway) 020 8348 8716 lauderdalehouse.co.uk John Hegley & Otiz Cannelloni July 10 Family cabaret. 3+ years. Cost £6.

Arts & Crafts Fair July 24, August 29 Park & Crafts!

July 26 – 29 Activities around Waterlow Park. 5 – 9 years. Cost £62.

Tudor Times August 16 – 19 Painting, games and craft activities.

7 – 10 years. Cost £62.

LEE VALLEY PARK Enfield, EN2 9HG 08456 770 600 (M25/J25) leevalleypark.org.uk Wild About Wetlands July 26 Free family event in Waltham Abbey gardens.

Water Boat Trip August 25 Canal boat trip and craft activities.

Booking required. Cost £8.

LOLLIBOP FESTIVAL Regent’s Park, NW1. lollibopfestival.co.uk

www.familiesnorth.co.uk

Festival Dates August 5 – 7 Special event for families and children under 10 years. Acts include Rastamouse, Charlie & Lola, and Horrible Histories with activities and workshops. Cost £23 in advance / £30 gate. Family discounts available.

ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL St Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8AD ( St Paul’s) 020 7246 8357 stpauls.co.uk Story Trails August 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 Holiday activities. Booking essential.

Charges apply.

SHOREDITCH FESTIVAL East London Waterways, N1 & E8 ( Old Street) shoreditchfestival.org.uk Festival Days July 16 – 24 Entertainment, music, crafts, floats

and boats alongside the Regent’s Canal.

SUTTON HOUSE NATIONAL TRUST 2 & 4 Homerton High St, Hackney E9 020 8986 2264 nationaltrust.org.uk Outdoor & Indoor Treasure July 28, August 4, 11, 18 Treasure hunts, art, costumes and musical instruments. All ages.

Admission £3/£1.

Long Live Little Land July 31 Miniature modeling. Free family day.

House of Arts August 20 Create puppets and dolls. Cost £3/£1.

Butterfly Walk July 24, 11am Guided walk. Children welcome.

Further Afield COOKIE CRUMBLES Kensington, W8 6NX 020 8876 9912 cookiecrumbles.co.uk Cookery Workshops July 18, 25, 28, 29 August 3, 4, 11, 12, 15 Cooking classes. 4+ years.

EPPING FOREST Visitor Centre, High Beach, IG10 4AE ( Epping) 020 8508 0028 020 8502 8500 cityoflondon.gov.uk/epping Fantastic Mr Fox / Pirates of Penzance August 10, 21 Outdoor theatre. Cost £10.95/£5.95/ family £29.95.

Discovery weekend July 23 – 24 Hunt for treasure on Tower Beach and Tower Wharf. All ages. Free.

for 2–8 year olds

Delightful, original puppet shows, magic and games www.pippinpuppets.co.uk Tel: 02083484055

Party at your venue Tel. 0207 485 2114: 0772687 5116

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WILLOWS FARM VILLAGE Coursers Road, St Albans, AL4 OPF 0870 129 9718 willowsfarmvillage.com Summer Spectacular July 23 – September 4 Maze, races, shows, tractor rides, play barn and holiday camp. Entrance £12.50/£13.50/ under 2s free.

Cheerful Nannies & Au Pairs

0208 144 7929 Prompt & efficient service with guarantee.

Excellent, fully vetted, long term candidates available!

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Knight School July 25 – 28, August 1 – 4, 8 – 11, 15 – 18, 22 – 25, 30 – 31 Become a noble knight.

Masters of the Sword July 29, 30, 31 August 5 – 7, 12 – 14, 19 – 21, 26 – 29 Family fun with tales and demonstrations.

TOTTERIDGE FIELDS NATURE RESERVE Hendon Wood Lane, EN5 NW7 ( Totteridge & Whetstone) wildlondon.org.uk

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