South East London Easter 2019 Primary Times by Alison Watson

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Easter/Spring Edition Issue 119 25 March - 12 May 2019

in South East London

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Here in the office we are getting egg-stremely egg-cited at the thought of all that chocolate coming our way. Primary Times in South East London 7 Southbrook Mews We’re hoping that it will be an egg-ceptional eggLondon SE12 8LG stravaganza..... No eggs-aggeration! Tel: 020 8318 0400 March - May is a busy period with lots happening. Don’t Email: office@primarytimes.biz forget Mother’s Day on Sunday 31 March. Home-made Website: www.primarytimes.co.uk presents/cards always go down well... Bad news for Twitter: @PT_LondonSandE mothers this year though as the clocks go forward on Instagram: @primarytimesse 31 March so one hour less to celebrate. Then Publishing Editor: Peter Watson Easter Weekend is 19-22 April. As you can tell Sales: Lola Olowofela, Gill Pearce, our office love chocolate so that’s one we’ll be Andrew Langridge & Catherine Dillon Listings: Dingile Kasote getting egg-cited about. Looking up dates Production: Alison Watson we came across National Teachers’ Day Office Manager: Chris Blower on 7 May. It says “a day for honouring Administrators: Claire Wood & teachers and recognising the lasting Tina Love contributions they make to our lives.” Editorial Assistant: Dunya Simões Proof Reader: Catherine Draisey Time to make your teacher feel special. Social Media: Rachel Benson As usual we have lots of competitions to enter in Primary Times is independently published and distributed free in primary this issue. Entries can be sent by post to the address and junior schools throughout the boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest. Its aims are to inform families and children of current educational issues, to the left or they can be emailed to competitions@ forthcoming events, courses and attractions and to give teachers, pupils and parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its primarytimes.biz but please always mention the contents or joining in the competitions which we run. It is NOT our intention to publish any racist, sexist or politically based material whatsoever. We competition you are entering and include your also undertake not to carry any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children. personal details so that we can send you your prize if The opinions expressed in either the editorial or advertisements within this publication are not necessarily those held by the editor or publisher. While we take great care with the compilation of information within this magazine, you win one. neither the editor nor publisher will accept any liability for the accuracy of the editorial or advertising contained within the publication. We welcome Have an egg-cellent (sorry!) holiday and we’ll be back listings being sent to us for inclusion in our What’s On section. Free listings are dependent on available space and we cannot guarantee to print all the listings we are sent. Please send them to listings@primarytimes. on 13 May. biz. Primary Times would like to thank all the schools in the boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest for their assistance in distributing the magazine and for their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where you can. No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may be reproduced, in part or in whole, without the express written permission of the Publishing Editor. Primary Times is currently publishing over 2.5 million copies per issue under franchise licences throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Primary Times East London is operated under franchise licence.

Contents

inside this issue.... What’s On.................................6 Family Theatre..........................8 Spring Adventures................... 11 Out of School Activities................19 Education News.......................22 Competitions...........................25 Family Travel Ideas.................26 All Your Own Work!................. 31

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Worth’s Bakery

Established since 1930, Worth’s Bakery on Welling High Street specialises in bespoke and traditional birthday cakes and wedding cakes. Find them on Facebook and Instagram @worths_cakes, where you’ll see a selection of their amazing cakes, or call them on 020 8303 3777. Worth’s Bakery has created the ultimate Soft Play party space for your little ones! You’ll find absolutely everything under one roof for you - no stress and mess free parties. Hire the space with or without food and as a Primary Times reader they’ll throw in a free tea and coffee machine. Worth’s have packages to suit all budgets. The bakery will be running some Easter parties in the Easter holidays. They will be selling tickets online and in the store on Welling High Street. The parties will include a 2 hour session with snacks and Easter bunny biscuit decorating, face painting and crafts, as well as a visit from the Easter bunny herself. Parties are scheduled for 8 and 10 April but watch out for more dates being added. Call Dee for more information on 020 8303 3777 or find them on Facebook @worthssoftplaypartyvenue.

Make the most of the long weekend and spend this Easter with the family enjoying a wonderful feast at JRC Global Buffet. If you love great food and don’t want to spend a fortune, JRC Buffet is the perfect place for an Egg-citing Easter. With hundreds of freshly prepared dishes from all over the world, you’ll find all your old favourites as well as new dishes for you to enjoy. Families love visiting JRC Buffet as there’s something for everyone – it’s also a great opportunity for parents to encourage their children to be adventurous and try new flavours. Even the fussiest eater will find new dishes they’ll love. With a wide selection of Live Cooking Stations, where expert chefs prepare dishes right in front of your eyes, it’s a dining experience like no other. If you aren’t too full from trying all the main dishes, you will love the wide selection of mouth-watering desserts, all beautifully presented.Visitors young and old love dipping marshmallows and fresh fruit into the Chocolate Fountain and Easter’s the perfect excuse to overindulge. Don’t forget you can also enjoy as much food as you like for one set price. To hear about the latest news and offers, visit www.jrcglobalbuffet.com and sign up to the newsletter.

Peppa Pig on the Big Screen Don’t miss your chance to see Peppa Pig on the big screen this spring when Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun comes to a cinema near you to mark the 15 year anniversary of the nation’s favourite little piggy. With all new stories, characters and lots of jumping in muddy puddles, catch Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun in cinemas nationwide from 5 April. The hour-long theatrical release gives preschool audiences a gentle introduction to the cinema, with 10 brand new and neverbefore-broadcast episodes featuring a two-part festival special. Little piggies can look forward to a whole hour of snorts and giggles with songs to sing along to and dances and movements to join in with, making it the perfect cinema outing for pre-schoolers and all the family to enjoy. Each of the 10 brand-new episodes will be connected with never-before-seen interactive entertainment, featuring little ones singing and playing along with their favourite on screen characters. Get excited for the upcoming festival season with the release of Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun and join Peppa and George in their brand new ‘oink-tastic’ adventures as they dance in the mud at a children’s festival, celebrate Grandpa Pig’s birthday at a restaurant for the first time, and take a trip to the cinema to see Super Potato’s big movie feature. For more information, please visit www.peppapigfestivaloffun.co.uk. 4

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The Acorn Group have been supporting and sponsoring local schools, charities and communities for a number of years but in 2018, the Group’s Corporate and Social Responsibility team embarked on a project quite unlike any other. Following a chance meeting between Acorn’s CEO Rob Sargent and Jo Chandler, Head of Governors at St Saviour’s School, the Acorn CSR team offered to refurbish the Lewisham Primary School’s uninspiring library facility and transform it into a colourful, engaging and vibrant space to learn. Both the staff and students were involved in the creative design, and thousands of brilliant books were donated by the public to stock the new space. Having been blown away by both the quality and quantity of books donated, The Acorn Group decided to develop the book collection idea into an ongoing initiative, and at the end of 2018 the Acorn Book Club launched. The Acorn Book Club (or ABC) works with the public, their staff and clients throughout The Acorn Group to ensure preloved children’s books get into the hands of local schools, hospices and organisations that do not have sufficient funding to purchase them from new. Donations are accepted at any Acorn, Langford Russell or John Payne office within the Group’s extensive London and Kent branch network. These books are then redistributed locally, with the aim of promoting a life-long love and passion for reading! If you’d like any further information please visit www.acornbookclub. co.uk, or to express an interest in a donation of books, please contact Emma Fox emma.fox@acornbookclub.co.uk.

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What’s On

Your family diary for March, April & May Ongoing Every Tues and Weds (Term Time)

Busy Bees, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

10am, 10.45am, 11.30am. Lively sessions for under-5s and their parents/carers during term-time. Activities include storytelling, art and craft and outdoor play. These sessions are not suitable for nursery school groups. For more details visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Every Sat

Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 11am-12.30pm. Discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Each week these fun family sessions will explore a different theme using objects from the Handling Collection, from flying animals to musical instruments. Ages 3+. (Excl. 20 Apr) For more details visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Every Sat and Sun

Ted’s Space Adventure, Royal Observatory and Planetarium and Astronomy Centre, SE10 9NF

11am. Join Ted the Teddy Bear on a journey throughout the Solar System, learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. A planetarium show for under 7s. Charges apply. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Every Sun

Hands on Base: Open for All, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 11am-12.30pm. Touch and explore real Museum objects ranging from costumes to thumb pianos in our Hands on Base. (Excl. 21 Apr). For more details visit www.horniman. ac.uk

Until 28 Apr

Exhibition: The Mouse and His Child, NOW Gallery, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 0SQ

Go along and visit sculptural space containing a library of children’s fiction written by adult fiction authors, named after the children’s novel The Mouse and His Child by Russell Hoban. Curated by creative duo Studio Morison. For more details visit www.nowgallery.co.uk

Until 5 May

Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year, National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF

This special exhibition celebrates ten years of outstanding images taken by astro-photographers worldwide. The 31 spellbinding winning images of the cosmos from this year’s competition will be on display. Charges apply. For more information visit www.rmg. co.uk

Until 12 May

Hubble Vision, The Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

10am-5pm.View an incredible selection of Hubble Space Telescope images in this new exhibition. From nearby planets to distant galaxies, these images demonstrate how important Hubble has been to growing our understanding of the universe. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Until 27 Oct

Brick Wonders, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

In this exhibition discover amazing wonders from around the world made entirely from LEGO® bricks. Build your imagination at the interactive play areas, and don’t miss two special models of Horniman icons created especially for the show. Charges apply.Visit www.horniman. ac.uk

Until 14 Apr

Anansi the Spider: Jamaican Superhero, The Sydenham Centre, SE26 5QF

(Selected dates) Go along and hear the story of Anansi the Spider, by far the naughtiest creature in the Village and his constant rivalry with Tukkuma the Dragonfly. Suitable for families with children aged 3-10. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.spontaneousproductions. co.uk

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Mon 25 Mar – Fri 5 Apr Sustrans Big Pedal 2019, Nationwide

Join in with the UK’s largest interschool cycling, walking and scooting challenge inspiring pupils, staff and parents to choose human power for their journey to school. To register and for free fun and interactive resources visit www.bigpedal.org.uk

Wed 27 – Sun 31 Mar

Highlight Tours: March, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

11am, 11.30am, 12noon, 12.30pm, 1pm. This tour will share the highlights of Red House and the stories of the 5 years that William and Janey Morris spent with their family and friends. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/red-house

Fri 29 Mar

Wear A Hat Day 2019, Nationwide

Brain Tumour Research would like you to join the thousands of other children, parents and teachers across the country joining in to create entertaining and colourful hatthemed fundraising events. To register and get your free fundraising pack visit www.wearahatday.org

Sat 30 Mar

Sourpuss Workshop, Blackheath Halls, SE3 9RQ

12noon. Go along and make your own shadow puppet based on one of the characters in the show – a cat, robin or a bumblebee. Charges apply. For more details visit www. blackheathhalls.com

Art Makers: Walrus Model, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

(Also 6 Apr) 1.30-2.15pm, 2.453.30pm. Celebrate International Day of the Seal by using modelling materials to make a walrus friend and an icy rock for it to sit on. Ages 3+. Charges apply. For more details visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Mothers’ Day Weekend: Pots and Picnics, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

(Also 31 Mar) 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Treat Mum and the family to a day at Red House this Mothers’ Day weekend. Have a family picnic in the gardens, while children can have fun with a craft activity. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ red-house

Sat 30 – Sun 31 Mar

Mothers’ Day Weekend, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Show your mum just how much you love her with a wonderful family day out on Mothers’ Day Weekend. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

April

Tues 2 – Sun 14 Apr

London Games Festival, Various Locations across the Capital

Join in one of the world’s biggest games festivals. The aim of the event is to promote and celebrate the games and interactive entertainment sector in the UK capital. For more information and to view the full programme of events visit http:// games.london

Wed 3 – Sun 28 Apr

Highlight Tours: April, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

(Selected dates) 11am, 11.30am, 12noon, 12.30pm, 1pm. This tour will share the highlights of Red House and the stories of the 5 years that William and Janey Morris spent with their family and friends. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/redhouse

Thurs 4 – Mon 22 Apr

Zippo’s Circus, Blackheath, SE3 0UA The brilliant Zippo’s Circus presents “The Magnificent Top Hat” celebrating 21 years since Norman Barrett’s first performance. For show times, booking and details visit www. zipposcircus.co.uk

Fri 5 Apr

Made in Thamesmead Pop Up Market, The Link, SE2 9BS

11am-3pm. Go along and indulge in great food. Local businesses will be selling their unique items.Vendors sell products ranging from jewellery to bath products to books to hair accessories. Charges apply.Visit www. bexley.gov.uk/events

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Family Theatre

Cadell will amaze you with impossible tricks and sidesplitting jokes.

Southbank Centre SE1

11 – 12 May

FUNharmonics: Conducting Science Voice Box

Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom

The best shows around... Blackheath Halls

Bob Hope Eltham

Box Office: 020 8463 0100 30 Mar

Box Office: 020 8850 3702 27 – 30 Mar

Sourpuss

The Sound of Music

Follow the adventures of a very grumpy, ginger cat and watch his journey of discovery, learning the secrets of the great outdoors. Ages 3+.

The hills are alive with the sound of music. Sidcup Musical Productions are happy and excited to present this much loved, unashamedly sentimental and entertaining musical.

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20 Apr

Journey to Oz

Inspired by well-loved Aladdin JR. musicals The Wizard In The Wings Enjoy of Oz, Wicked, Production and Liz the show! and The Wiz, this Burville Performing And don’t performance is Arts present a forget to say sure to transport show based on you saw it in you to the merry the Academy Primary old Land of Oz in Award®-winning Times! film about the a whirl. diamond in the rough street 28 Apr rat that learns his true worth.

Mother Goose Suite

Blackheath Halls Orchestra presents a relaxed classical family concert for children of all ages including babies and toddlers.

Churchill Bromley

18 May

Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and can’t fall asleep without them. Watch the woolly adventures of Bo Peep unravel as she tries to rescue her fleeting bleaters.

The Enormous Turnip Enjoy unswerving energy, eccentric puppetry and live music in a re-potted version of this world-famous and much loved children’s story. Ages 3+. 25 May

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show The much-loved children’s favourite is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2019, and is making its way off the page and onto the stage.

Box Office: 020 3285 6000 9 – 18 Apr

The Adventures of Bo Peep

13 – 14 Apr

Bing Live Join Bing, Sula, Coco and Pando as they find out how to tell stories by pretending, dressing-up and singing songs. Going to the theatre… it’s a Bing thing! 22 Apr

Sooty’s Magic Show Direct from their hit ITV series, Sooty, Sweep and Soo and TV’s Richard

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Join Ben and Holly on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family.

Box Office: 020 3879 9555 30 Mar

Join expert presenter Helen Arney for more on-stage experiments with the whole Orchestra, astounding facts and extraordinary musicmaking. Ages 6+. 6 – 13 Apr

Tabby McTat

Tabby is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend with a guitar. Together they sing their Alice in Wonderland Enjoy a musical performance favourite songs delighting based on Alice’s Adventures the crowds, until one day in Wonderland and Through Fred disappears. the Looking Glass by Lewis 28 Apr Carroll. OAE Tots: A World of Magic

Erith Playhouse

Box Office: 01322 350 345 17 – 20 Apr

Greenwich Theatre Box Office: 020 8858 7755 8 - 9 Apr

Hansel and Gretel This brand-new puppet musical promises memorable songs, puppetry and audience participation. Breadcrumbs will lead you to the Witch’s cottage which is made of all your favourite sweets. Ages 2+. 26 – 28 May

The Tiger Who Came To Tea Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem. Ages 3+.

Michael Edwards Studio Theatre, Cutty Sark Box Office: 020 8312 6608 25 Apr

Seaspeak The National Maritime Museum’s Musician in Residence, Joe Danks, will perform music he has written, sourced and arranged as part of his yearlong residency at the museum. Ages 8+.

Journey to a dream world inspired by Mozart’s fairy tale opera, The Magic Flute, in an interactive concert for your youngest music-lovers. Ages 2-5. 19 May

Southbank Sinfonia Family Concert As you leap between centuries, see how the orchestra has grown, hear how its instruments have changed and share in the amazing imagination of some of the world’s greatest ever composers. Ages 5-11.

Unicorn SE1 Box Office: 020 7645 0560 Until 28 Apr

The Show in Which Hopefully Nothing Happens Welcome to the most boring show in history: an actor who never gets to perform and a security guard who just hopes nothing will occur. Ages 6-10. 26 Mar – 28 Apr

The Polar Bears Go, Go, Go! Join the two very loveable but slightly hapless Polar Bears on their holiday adventures. Will they ever reach their destination? Or are they just going around in circles? Ages 2-5.

Zippo’s Circus is back on the road with a nationwide Big Top tour – The Magnificent Top Hat - celebrating 21 years since Ringmaster Norman Barrett MBE first appeared at Zippo’s. Famous as the World’s Greatest Ringmaster, Norman will present a spectacle like no other as astonishing acrobats and aerialists, amazing contortionists, clever comics and daredevil motorcyclists come together for this year’s magnificent production. The thrilling Brazilian Lucius Team of five motorcyclists in the famous Globe of Death will take centre stage. And returning by popular demand is Paulo Dos Santos– a brilliant 3 foot 6 inches (107 cm) tall showman, acrobat and martial artist. They will be joined by a colourful troupe of artists from all around the world including foot jugglers, Kenyan tumblers, Cuban springboard acrobats, knife throwers, contortionists and dancers. Zippo’s Circus will come to Blackheath Common for performances from Thursday 4 to 22 April (Easter Monday), to Figge’s Marsh, Tooting from Wednesday 1 – Monday 6 May and to Beddington Park, Wallington from Thursday 23 – Tuesday 28 May. Advance booking is recommended - book online and check tour dates at www.zippos.co.uk Photo credit: Piet-Hein Out

an interval and audience members are welcome to make use of the bar area beforehand where colouring sheets of all the books’ favourite characters will be available for children to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.blackheathhalls.com.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar at Blackheath Halls Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a production at Blackheath Halls this summer. The much-loved children’s favourite has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 43 million copies worldwide. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and faithfully adapts four of Eric Carle’s stories - Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Blackheath Halls are presenting two performances of the critically acclaimed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show on 25 May. They will be the first ever large scale staged family theatre shows at the venue making use of the new raked theatre-style seating. Audience members young and old will be able to enjoy good views of the main stage. The production will last for 55 minutes without Follow us on Twitter - @PT_LondonSandE

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Your family diary for March, April & May

April Vegan Vibes GMT, Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ 6.30-10pm. Enjoy London’s best vegan street food stalls under one roof. The cool and tasty menus, delicious recipes and you will be spoiled for choice with so many options to choose from. Fun for the whole family with live music too. For more details visit www. greenwichmarket.london

Fri 5 – Thurs 11 Apr

Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun (U), Various Cinemas Nationwide Don’t miss your chance to see Peppa Pig on the big screen this spring when Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun comes to a cinema near you to mark the 15 year anniversary of the nation’s favourite little piggy. For more details visit www. peppapigfestivaloffun.co.uk

Fri 5 Apr – Sun 29 Sep Underbelly Festival 2018, Southbank, SE1 8XX

The festival will bring the best in live circus, comedy, cabaret and family entertainment to the heart of London. There’s an amazing line-up of shows, international street food and

a true festival atmosphere. To view a full programme of events and for tickets visit www.underbellyfestival. com

Sat 6 Apr

World Autism Awareness Family Fun Day, Deptford Market Yard, SE8 4BX

10am-3pm. A community family fun day. All are invited free of cost. Expect games, sensory fun, therapy dogs, stalls, entertainment and more. For more details contact almaaustism@ hotmail.com

Sea Signs, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-4pm. Enjoy a fun-filled day of family craft activities, storytelling, character performances and guided

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The Dinosaur Department Store Feisty heroine Eliza Jane isn’t your average child. Some called her wilful, some called her wild. Instead of a fluffy bunny, Eliza Jane has her heart firmly set on a prehistoric pet. Join her and her family on a marvellous magical tour of their local dinosaur department store. From huge, stomping sauropods stretching their necks to a pair of loved-up Ankylosaurs called Maud and Frank, there are plenty of amazing dinosaurs for Eliza Jane to choose from. But this wild child is hatching a mischievous plan of her own. With the potential to inspire an interest in STEM fields such as palaeontology (the study of dinosaurs) or protecting species in the wild (conservation), this really wild, fun and adventurous picture book encourages further learning through an introduction to dinosaur names and characteristics. The final page features fun ‘selfies’ of the dinosaurs mentioned in the text and a pronunciation guide to help children learn how to say their names. Using witty rhyming text by author Lily Murray and the rich and vivid art of bestselling illustrator Richard Merritt, this roaring tale will appeal to adventurous children everywhere. The Dinosaur Department Store is available online and from all good high street retailers for £6.99. 10

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Boogie Monsters, Under 1 Roof, Woolwich, SE18 6SR

3.45-4.45pm. Awesome pop and rock chart hits mashed up with funky nursery rhymes and rocked-up action songs that will get everyone on the dance floor, all played live by brilliant professional musicians. Charges apply. For more details visit www. under1roofkids.com

Megson Family Folk Show, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

tours for deaf and hearing families. Activities are either BSL-led or supported by BSL interpreters. Ages 4+. For more details visit www.rmg. co.uk

1pm. Hear award-winning folk duo Megson’s infectious mix of heavenly vocals and lush harmonies in this gentle, entertaining concert for children. Ages 3+. For details visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Cutty Sark Tour in British Sign Language, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

Fly the Flag, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11am-12noon, 1.30-2.30pm. Join deaf historian John Wilson for a tour of Cutty Sark and her history in BSL. Explore the 1869 clipper, celebrated for her record-breaking passages around the globe and find out about life on board. Assistance dogs welcome. Ages 5+.Visit www. rmg.co.uk

Oceans, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

11-12.30pm. Find out about different creatures that live in the Ocean and then get up close to some amazing objects from the museum’s collection. Ages 3+. For more details visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Sat 6 – Sat 20 Apr

Easter Eggtravaganza, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

This Easter, expect a fun-packed holiday of activities. From Doc.Yard’s Secret Lab to giant rope eggs hidden across the site for an Easter egg hunt. Charges apply. For more details visit thedockyard.co.uk

Sat 6 – Mon 22 Apr

Hop into Easter Fun, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Enjoy lots of family fun this Easter with various activities to put a spring in your step. Hunt for the colourful carrots around the grounds in a free, fun Easter trail or spot the bunnies. Celebrate spring by making and decorating an Easter bonnet at daily craft workshops with a chance to showyou’re your creations in a parade. Children can also have their faces painted or explore the Tudor Towers adventure playground with its own moat, drawbridge and three turrets. Admission charges apply. For more details and times visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Sat 6 – Sun 28 Apr

Easter Garden Trail, Hall Place and Gardens, Bexley, DA5 1PQ 10am-4pm. Pick up your trail sheet from the visitor centre and find out which bunnies are competing in the Egg-Olympics and the sports they’re playing. Charges apply. For more details visit www.hallplace.org.uk

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Learn how to send a coded message using signal flags and design your own flag in this fun family workshop. What will your messages say? Ages 4+.Visit www. rmg.co.uk

Sun 7 – Sat 13 Apr

Family Rise and Rave, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Wake up and rave at an all-singing, all-dancing party for the whole family with DJ Anna Greenwood, playing classic dance tunes to start the day right. For details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Sun 7 – Sun 21 Apr

Join the Hunt, National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF

11am-1pm, 2-4pm. Have you explored every corner of the National Maritime Museum yet? This Easter, go along and hunt for hidden stories and mystery objects in a series of free workshops. Charges apply. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Sun 7 – Mon 22 Apr

Easter Adventure Quest, Eltham Palace and Gardens, SE9 5QE

(Selected dates) 11am-5pm. Join the hunt for dragon eggs on a legendary quest. Crack the clues as you and your family follow the trail. Intrepid adventurers who track down the dragon egg will get a certificate and a sticker. Charges apply. For more information visit www.englishheritage.org.uk

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Easter Soft Play Party, Worth’s Party World, Welling, DA16 3PB

(Also 10 Apr) Let the kids go wild at a fun-filled Easter party. Activities include face painting, cookie decorating and a visit from the Easter bunny herself. Charges apply. Call Dee for more information on 020 8303 3777 or find them on Facebook @worthssoftplaypartyvenue.

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Finally the Horniman Easter Fair takes place on 20 and 21 April. Enjoy an Easter Trail, storytelling, crafty workshops, face painting and lots more fun. The Horniman Museum and Gardens is based in Forest Hill in south east London. Entry is free. There is a charge for Brick Wonders and selected attractions and activities. Please check www.horniman. ac.uk for exact dates and times of activities.

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Enjoy a great day out at the Horniman Museum and Gardens this Easter with exhibitions, daily activities, free galleries and beautiful gardens. Brick Wonders is a new exhibition featuring amazing wonders from around the world made from over 500,000 LEGO® bricks. See ancient and modern marvels from an Egyptian pyramid to Old London Bridge, the Great Barrier Reef to the International Space Station, as well as models of two special Horniman icons, and visit the interactive play areas. In Horniman’s Gardens you can immerse yourself amongst free-flying butterflies in the Butterfly House, visit the Animal Walk or simply enjoy the views and landscapes. Returning for Easter is the family-friendly crazy golf course in partnership with Plonk Crazy Golf. Other activities during the holidays include free art and crafts, pond dipping, minibeast sessions and opportunities to handle real museum objects.

World of Work Trails

Unpack all our city has to offer with the London Curriculum World of Work Trails and take the family out to explore some exciting areas of London this spring and summer. Last year, the Mayor’s London Curriculum team launched a series of World of Work trails for schools and families. The aim is to inspire children to start thinking about careers in London and what’s on offer in this brilliant city. The trails cover different areas of London – Southwark, Covent Garden, Old Street, Shoreditch and Stratford, with Brixton coming soon! Each trail has a different theme and includes all kinds of activities and information about types of work that children might do when they’re older. Children will learn about jobs from the past, discover the work people do today and imagine what work might be like in the future. The London Curriculum is a fun way of teaching young people about the city using London as a classroom. Schools in London are already enjoying free primary and secondary teaching resources. With these trails, parents and carers can join in too. Find out more at www.london.gov.uk/world-ofwork-trails and www.london.gov.uk/london-curriculum

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Feria de Londres

Returning to the UK for its third year, Feria de Londres is back, with colourful ‘casetas’ popping up in the aptly named Bernie Spain Gardens on the picturesque South Bank, serving up delicious Spanish delights. Taking place from 24 - 26 May, the three-day festival, inspired by Andalusia’s traditional spring fairs, is a resplendent celebration of Spanish cuisine and entertainment. Throughout the weekend, there will be chances for everyone to fully immerse themselves in the celebrations. Flamboyant dancers from London’s best flamenco schools will lead Sevillana dance lessons and flamenco rhythm workshops, while children can enjoy activities like face painting, fan making and kids’ flamenco dance lessons. Alongside the entertainment, a variety of food stalls will be serving an array of tasty treats and Iberian delicacies - try some traditional tapas and flavourful paella from seasoned aficionados. Taking place over one of London’s busiest weekends, Feria de Londres is a unique and free event that invites Londoners and tourists alike to experience first-hand the warmth, vitality and exuberance of Spanish culture. For more information, visit www.feriadelondres.com. Photo credit: M Montiel

With a 20-minute show from Bunsen on his favourite experiments and over 10 hands-on experiments available for you to try at your own speed, there will be plenty of interactive science fun. The fun doesn’t stop there once you’ve finished the experiments, families can pick up their special Easter trail that will see young explorers hunt for the sounds of the Dockyard. Don’t forget to book a free timed ticket to visit Secret Lab on the day of your visit and don’t forget to arrive early to avoid disappointment. Visitors can also book their free tours of The Victorian Ropery to learn the ropes and HM Submarine OCELOT to experience life on board. The Secret Lab and Easter Trail activities are all included in the price of your ticket which is valid for 12 months of Dockyard fun.Visit thedockyard.co.uk for details of all the activities at Easter and beyond.

Cyclopark

Cyclopark is Europe’s largest purpose built cycling facility lying just off the A2 in Gravesend. It offers a BMX track, a traffic-free road track, over six kilometres of track for mountain biking, a large skate park, group fitness activities, a children’s playground and much more. Bike hire is available on site. Opening for Easter 2019 will be a new addition to the park. “Cycloland – a beginners’ cycling experience” is going to be perfect for small children starting their cycling journey. Children will be able to use balance bikes in a purpose-built town complete with mini roads, roundabout road signs and even a petrol station and shop.

The Mini Marathon - Powered by Local Heroes The Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice Mini Marathon has become the running event every child wants to be part of. Taking place on Sunday 12 May in Royal Greenwich Park by the famous London Marathon bandstand, it is a 2.62 mile sponsored fun run for children aged between 5 and 16 years old.

This year marks 25 years of the Hospice caring for local people in their own home, the Hospice and in hospital. The 25th anniversary is an incredible achievement credited to the amazing people of Greenwich and Bexley who have given their support in a variety of different ways. They are local heroes and the Mini Marathon is powered by little local heroes, who raised more than £80,000 following last year’s event.

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The registration fee is £7.50 per child, which includes a medal and a goody bag. As a special thank you, Bill’s Greenwich has kindly given 20% off all food for all Mini Marathoners. A limited number of T-shirts are also available for £5.50 each.

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Behind the Scenes at the Zoo

ZSL London Zoo is inviting children to become zookeepers this Easter at Mini Keepers, a fun packed role-playing experience for junior animal lovers. From Saturday 6 - Sunday 21 April, kids will be able to step into the role of a zookeeper. After arriving for work through a secret entrance in the Zoo, new recruits will be kitted out in uniform and given their daily checklists before being taken on a journey to the specially recreated keeper kitchen. Becoming part of the action, children will help keepers prepare lunch for the squirrel monkeys, create fun activities for the meerkats and experience the biggest job in a keepers’ daily life - mucking out. After the uniforms come off, a packed schedule of demonstrations and activities throughout the week will take families further inside the exciting world of the Zoo, explaining everything the ZSL team does to care for its 19,000 residents. Mini Keepers is part of a whole year of interactive behind-thescenes activities at ZSL London Zoo. A great value day out, Mini Keepers and all extra activities are included in the entry price. For more information, please visit www.zsl.org.

Festival of Steam and Transport

This Easter Sunday and Monday (21 and 22 April) at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, the Festival of Steam and Transport is back. This family-friendly annual event is a highlight in the Dockyard calendar and this year includes a free funfair, all included in the price of admission to the event. Visitors can ride all day on classic funfair favourites including the Gallopers, Ferris Wheel, Dodgems and many more. Lining the streets will be a variety of classic cars as well as the Dockyard’s trains steaming all weekend. The Steampunks are back by popular demand with live acts, fashion stands, photo opportunities and more all inspired by a Victorian era powered by Steam. The Dockyard will come alive with street entertainers including The Giant Balloon Show and many more. Popping up all over the Dockyard too and new for 2019, music will be filling the air from artists featured on BBC Radio Kent’s “The Kent Sessions”. After all of this you’ll need to rest your legs so head to The Mess Deck and enjoy The Dockyard’s delicious Fish & Chips and homemade cakes. Advance tickets are selling fast, so be quick to get yours with amazing online advance discounts available now. Visit thedockyard.co.uk for more details of the Festival of Steam and Transport and of all the activities at the Dockyard over Easter and beyond.

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Red House

Get out of your house this spring and enjoy the colourful blooms at Red House. There’s something for everyone to enjoy with tales of art and creativity within the house, a garden to explore and a host of family friendly activities to get involved with. Discover the art of William Morris and his friends with Red House’s Cadbury’s Easter Egg Hunt. Explore the Red House garden and discover the inspirations that William Morris took from the garden. Find all the hidden clues and claim your chocolate prize. Or for something a bit more creative, keep the whole family entertained and help nature flourish by joining the Easter craft workshops. Set in the gardens of Red House, build and decorate your own wildlife house to bring nature into your garden at home. Finish your day of exploring with a visit to the Red House shop, full of William Morris inspired gifts and treats.You could even treat yourself and the family to a slice of freshly made cake in the historic café, once the original kitchen of the Morris family home. For more information, please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Photo credit: National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

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NOW Gallery

Rediscover your favourite children’s books and introduce new stories to your kids at NOW Gallery’s installation, an enchanted reading room named after the book The Mouse and His Child by author Russell Hoban. Created by design duo Studio Morison, the gallery has been filled with a huge hand-made raspberry-ripple rug, perfect to lounge on under the giant floating globe. The unique collection of books for visitors to read with their children (or by themselves while enjoying the peaceful environment) has been hand-picked by the designers.

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The exhibition explores the relationship between adulthood and childhood through authors who are better known for writing books for adults, including Virginia Woolf, Oscar Wilde, Spike Milligan and Margaret Atwood who wrote The Handmaid’s Tale and many more.

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NOW Gallery is hosting a number of literary events as part of the exhibition, including a poetry evening on 18 April with Kate Wakeling who wrote Moon Juice. The Mouse and His Child is free to experience. The library is an inviting space which encourages families to read, explore and use their imagination. Open 7 days a week. The nearest tube and bus is at North Greenwich. Parking is available nearby. For more information visit www.nowgallery.co.uk Photo credit: Charles Emerson

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B is for Broadway!

The Broadway Shopping Centre, Bexleyheath is the Centre for families with over seventy shops and stores - including M&S, Morleys, Boots and Sainsbury’s – as well as a 1,000-space carpark and excellent travel links. With families in mind, over the Easter Half Term, younger shoppers can enjoy three days of free entertainment with Dragon-themed Slime Making Workshops on Thursday 18, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 April. Spaces will be limited, so please visit www.broadwayshoppingcentre.com for details and to book a space. And for those parents who think they have the most beautiful baby in the World, the Centre will be looking for Model Tots for Kids who have got ‘the look’! Castings will take place from Monday 13 May through to Sunday 2 June, 11am–4pm when children from newborn to twelve years old, can have their photograph taken by top photographers Nigel Barrett Photography. The competition is free to enter and there are prizes to the value of £10,000 to be won including a modelling contract. Rai Holdstock, Centre Manager of the Broadway Shopping Centre told Primary Times, “Being at the heart of Bexleyheath, we like to think that Broadway is a community centre, a place where families can shop and meet. As well as regular free family fun, we also have free wi-fi and late-night shopping every Thursday.” For more information call 020 8301 2956 or visit www.broadwayshoppingcentre.com.

Urban Village Fete

London’s hottest new creative neighbourhood, Greenwich Peninsula, is gearing up to host its fifth Urban Village Fete on Sunday 19 May, with this year being the biggest yet. Enjoy a village summer fete atmosphere in the city with the return of this free event. Curated by Hemingway Design, UVF is an alternative, contemporary twist on the traditional summer fete for the Peninsula’s pioneering residents and all Londoners. Having attracted more than 25,000 visitors in the past three years, the 2019 event looks to be a bigger, bolder celebration of the best in design, music, art, innovative events and modern craftsmanship, right at the heart of Greenwich Peninsula. Combining music and dance from Giles Peterson & Jazz Refreshed, art, workshops, cultural debate, family fun, and mouth-watering food and drink from independent street vendors, the free day out will also feature a range of curated designer marketplaces and unique pop-ups. There will be walkabout entertainment throughout and a line-up of interactive workshops for all ages. Find out more at www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk.

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There’s eggcellent fun to be had at Greenwich Market over the Easter Weekend. The market’s very chocolate-y with Easter Egg decorating, taking place on Saturday 20 April, always raises a smile as well as some very sticky fingers. Browse the Easter market and discover lots of delicious handmade Easter treats such as chocolates, cakes 16

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and biscuits as well as handmade designer maker gifts. On Monday 22 April, the Blackheath Morris Men will return for their annual Easter Monday Easter Chair Lift. Ladies beware, it will be taking place from 3pm. Vegan Vibes will return on Friday 5 April from 6.30-10pm. This monthly gathering of London’s best vegan street food stalls, all under one roof, is fun for all the family. Taste mouthwatering food from vegan pizzas and burgers to brownies and ice-creams as well as vegan prosecco and craft beers. The live music is toe tappingly good too, with Greenwich Market’s DJ playing all-time favourites – Old Skool Garage and R’n’B.Vegan Vibes will run on the first Friday of every month until October. Non-vegans are also welcome. The shops and market are open daily from 10am-5.30pm. For more information, please visit www.greenwichmarket.london.

Hop into Easter Fun at Hever Castle

Family fun at Hever Castle & Gardens throughout the Easter holidays between 6 and 22 April promises to put a spring in your step. Hunt for the colourful carrots around the grounds in a free, fun Easter trail or spot the bunnies in the Castle (free with Castle entrance). Celebrate spring by making and decorating an Easter bonnet at daily craft workshops (for a small additional charge) with a chance to show off your creations in a parade in front of the Castle every day with prizes for the best bonnets. Children can also have their faces painted (for a small additional charge).

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As well as the Easter-themed activities a visit to Hever Castle in spring offers a great chance to explore the stunning gardens.Visitors can enjoy a dazzling display of spring blooms from daffodils to hyacinths, camellias and early tulips.

by a visit to the Gift Shop stocked with Easter goodies. For more information, visit www. hevercastle. co.uk.

Visitors aged 7-14 can explore the Tudor Towers adventure playground with its own moat, drawbridge and three turrets. It features three slides and two poles and lots of interactive elements including musical instruments, a maze and hidden boxes to find. The under 7s can enjoy the natural play area, Acorn Dell with its 2 metre high living willow structure, a giant sandpit, a mound with tunnels to clamber in and a climbing frame.

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April Family Photography Day: Spring Colours, National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF

10.30am-4pm. Capture the beautiful colours of spring using cameras creatively. Learn how your camera works, which settings to use in different situations, and how to capture spring colour at their best. Ages 8+. Charges apply. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Springtime Masks, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

(Also 9 Apr) 11am-2.45pm. Celebrate spring at the Horniman by making and decorating a springtime mask. Ages 3+. Charges apply.Visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Mon 8 – Fri 12 Apr

The Bunny with the BIG Feet, Hall Place and Gardens, Bexley, DA5 1PQ

10am, 2pm. Go along and hear about the funny bunny with big feet. Make your own pop-up bunny to take home. Charges apply. For more details visit www.hallplace.org.uk

Mon 8 – Sun 21 Apr

Easter Trail, Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Sidcup, DA14 5BQ

Be on the hunt for 10 bunnies hidden around Ruxley Manor. Pop into Customer Services to pick up your Easter Trail leaflet. Receive a free Easter cupcake at the Mulberry Tree Restaurant (conditions apply). For more details visit www.ruxley-manor. co.uk

Tues 9 Apr

When The Sailors Met The King, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9NN (Also 11 Apr) 1-3pm. Take your little ones to this lively multi-sensory storytelling session. Learn about the kings, queens, monsters and sailors through role play, singing and touch. Suitable for under 5s but all ages are welcome. For more details and to book visit www.ornc.org

London Rhymes, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

1pm. Warm up your pipes, shake a leg or just enjoy the music at a free show of folk, world and original tunes for all ages. For details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Out of This World, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

(Also 10, 16 and 17 Apr) 10am12noon. Take a family trip to the Moon with a planetarium show, interactive quiz and immersive virtual reality activity. This session includes rock handling for a tactile experience of the Moon’s surface. Ages 7+. Charges apply. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Pond Dipping, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ (Also 16 Apr) 11am (Members only), 12noon, 2pm, 3pm. Explore nature and wildlife in the pond on the Horniman Nature Trail. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For more details visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Tues 9 – Thurs 11 Apr

Fantastic Flowers, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Celebrate the start of spring and Cutty Sark’s journeys to Wales by crafting your own daffodil. Take your creation home with you or add it to the Cutty Sark garden. Ages 4+.Visit www.rmg. co.uk

Wed 10 Apr

Fun with Pots, Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington, BR6 8AF

(Also 17 Apr) 10.30am. Discover what the Romans used for cooking, eating and drinking.You will be able to handle real Roman pottery nearly 2,000 years old. Then you can make your own clay pot to take home. Charges apply. For more details visit www.cka.org.uk/crofton-villa.htm

Big Wednesday: Spring Flavours, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

10.30am-3.30pm. Enjoy a day of family activities inspired by some of the wonders growing in our Gardens this spring. Free. For more details visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Wed 10 – Mon 22 Apr

Cadbury’s Easter Egg Hunt, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

(Selected dates) 11am-4.15pm. Natural inspirations behind some famous art and designs are hiding in the garden with a message. Find them all, discover what the message is and win your chocolatey prize. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/red-house

Thurs 11 Apr

Holiday to Space, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ (Also 18 Apr) 10-11.30am. Travel across the Solar System and help Space Ted plan for a holiday on

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another planet. Enjoy a special 20 minute Space Safari planetarium show followed by a workshop. Ages 4-7. Charges apply. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Creeping Caterpillar Puppets, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ (Also 12 Apr) 11am-2.45pm. Spring is the time for caterpillars. Have fun creating your own fantastic puppet. Ages 3+. Charges apply.Visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Minibeast Safari, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

(Also 18 Apr) 11am (Members only), 12noon, 2pm, 3pm. Join the hunt for creepy crawlies and bugs on the Horniman Nature Trail and discover the variety of insect life to be found in London in spring. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 3+. Charges apply.Visit www.horniman. ac.uk

Fri 12 Apr

Family Bat Walk, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

7-9pm. Learn more about bats, our only flying mammal. Create some bat inspired art and craft and then go on a bat hunt using real bat detectors to discover what species might be living in the Gardens. Ages 8+. Charges apply. For more details visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Sat 13 Apr

Seen and Heard: Victorian Children in the Frame, Guildhall Art Gallery,

10am-4pm. Explore artwork depicting a Victorian childhood. Family-friendly information panels will encourage young people to put themselves into the shoes of Victorian children; there is also a family room with Victorian children’s stories. For more details visit www. cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do

Easter Family Craft: Make a Home for Wildlife, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

(Also 14, 20 and 21 Apr) 11am4pm. Decorate a mammal box to take home and provide shelter for those little creatures in your garden. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ red-house

Grand Spring Fair, United Reformed Church, Bexleyheath, DA6 7DJ

9.45am-1pm. The Association of Bexley Charities ’78 is holding a Grand Spring Fair. Local charities will be selling jewellery, cards, books,

jams, cakes, toys, model railway accessories, children’s games and more. Refreshments available. Charges apply.Visit www.bexley.gov. uk/events

Morning Stars, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

(Also 11 May) 10-10.30am. This early morning show is for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition and their families and carers. Explore the sky and find out from an astronomer what is visible on the night of your visit. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For time and details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Art Makers: Frog Paper Bag Puppets, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ (Also 27 Apr) 1.30-2.15pm, 2.453.30pm. Find out about Save the Frogs Day and make a frog paper bag puppet to hop away with you. Ages 3+. Charges apply. For more details visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Spring, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 11-12.30pm. It’s the start of spring, go along and find out more about how insects help plants to reproduce. Ages 3+. For more details visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Sun 14 Apr

Lambing Day, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling DA16 3RP 11am-4pm. Don’t miss an opportunity to see newborn lambs and browse craft stalls. For more details visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Mon 15 Apr

Easter Chick Nests, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ (Also 16 and 18 Apr) 11am-2.45pm. Go along, make a chick and a cosy nest for it to sleep in. Ages 3+. Charges apply.Visit www.horniman. ac.uk

Tue 16 Apr

Stick Man Day, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling DA16 3RP 11am-3pm. Go along to the farm and try the Stick Man trail. Inspired by the Julia Donaldson tale, there will be story readings, wild art and minibeast hunts throughout the day. Charges apply. For more details visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Tues 16 – Thurs 18 Apr Dashing Dragons, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm.Visit an artist-led workshop and learn how to create your own dragon inspired by Cutty Sark’s voyages to China and Wales. Ages 4+.Visit www.rmg.co.uk

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self-esteem and personal well-being in students regardless of whether they want to go into the entertainment industry or not. The school has obligation free taster days this April. For more information, please visit www.annafiorentini.com. For adults there is www.stageandthecity.com.

Mount Mascal Stables New Intake at Anna Fiorentini

The award-winning Anna Fiorentini Theatre and Film School, for 4 -18 year olds, is gearing up for its forthcoming term, as current and prospective students are given the opportunity to audition for competition, Fiorentini’s Got Talent. Former judges have included Joseph Marcell, (Fresh Prince of Bel Air), former Fiorentini student Jayden Jean-Paul-Denis (Hank Zipzer), as well as several prestigious directors and producers. Former Fiorentini’s Got Talent winner, Jermain Jackman, went on just a few weeks later to win The Voice UK. A few places also remain at Anna Fiorentini’s Easter School. The Easter classes are inspired by the West End’s School of Rock, which one of the school’s students happens to be currently starring in. Use your school tie as a headband, graffiti those old white shirts, get a rock star attitude and for one week only become a rock legend. As an independent drama school, Anna and her team are able to devote time and commitment to ensuring the happiness and progression of each of their students. The school is widely praised and respected for nurturing young talent and instilling confidence,

Under their motto ‘Horsemanship for All’ and being an established family business for over 50 years in Bexley, Mount Mascal Stables is your best local riding school and livery yard.You’ll find top class facilities – large indoor and covered arenas with viewing galleries, private off-road riding in Joydens Wood, Clubroom and free onsite parking. Whatever the weather, fun is guaranteed. A friendly, dedicated and experienced team and lovely horses and ponies deliver a full range of services for complete beginner level upwards. With a strong focus on activities for children, there are plenty of options to choose from including one to one tuition, weekly groups, birthday parties and holiday specials like Pony Fun Weeks/Days and Mini Mornings as detailed on their advert. Mount Mascals supply and fit safety helmets free of charge for your child to get started without needing any special equipment. The stunning Horseshoe Barn venue can be hired for birthday parties for babies and younger children and also hosts regular soft play sessions, yoga and more. Check out /mountmascalstables and /horseshoebarnhire on Facebook. They’re open seven days a week year round – except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. For all enquiries, please call 020 8300 3947.

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Pony Fun Weeks – Monday to Friday 10:00-15:45 - £180

Five day programmes of fantastic fun for all pony fans – TWO riding sessions and on the yard activities every day – Plus a variety of extra activities through the week including tractor rides & woodland walks, picnics, arts & crafts and more – Lunch & drinks included – Age guideline, 6 years +

Pony Fun Days – Available on any weekday 10:00-15:45 - £42 per day

Join Pony Fun Week on any weekday to suit you – the perfect choice for one-off or more days.

Pony Fun Mini Mornings/Afternoons – Available on any weekday 09:30-11.45 or 2:00-4.15 - £25 per session A perfect pony experience for very little ones – Pat & play, greet & groom plus riding time – Finish with fruit and biscuit refreshment treat and a take home craft activity – Age guideline, 3-7 years.

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All the Arts

Award winning theatre school All the Arts have been reaching the national press this month with their pupils looking on target to reach the Number One slot in the iTunes charts. Pupils from the theatre school based in Chislehurst, Bexley and New Eltham were chosen to sing on the album of classical cross over artist Joanna Forest entitled ‘The Rhythm of Life’. The album has received a great deal of media attention, due to it being used in schools to musically inspire children. Principal Lucy Morgans told Primary Times, “We are delighted that our pupils have won the opportunity to show their brilliant singing on this album. Some of them sang solo and they are featured heavily in songs including ‘Food Glorious Food’ and ‘I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing’. It is amazing exposure to the professional world of singing and they have loved every minute”. Singing isn’t the only skill that pupils from All the Arts are excelling in. Students are also performing for The National Theatre in brand new play ‘Chaos’ which will debut at The Bob Hope and Albany Theatres over Easter. Lucy said, “We are committed to providing these exceptional opportunities for our pupils and seeing how their confidence is soaring is a joy to watch and makes us so proud”. To get involved in All the Arts Theatre School’s brilliant work with local young people visit www.allthearts.co.uk and sign up for a trial session.

Watch Your Child’s Confidence Grow with Jigsaw Arts

The sun is out, the flowers are in bloom and Jigsaw’s Summer Term is just around the corner! With more schools than ever before across London, the Home Counties and South Wales, Jigsaw Performing Arts Schools continues to be a trusted and popular choice amongst parents. Jigsaw’s dance, singing and drama classes are an excellent way to build confidence and selfesteem in children of all ages. Parents are invited to termly shows and presentations which are directed by Jigsaw’s inspirational team of experienced teachers. Booking is now open for the 2019 Summer Term, so now is the time to book a two-week trial. To book a place for the Summer Term online, visit www. jigsaw-arts.co.uk/book or call Jigsaw on 020 8447 4530 and secure your child’s place.

Easter Just Got Better

During the Easter holidays, Better leisure centres in Greenwich will have lots of activities for the whole family to get involved in. Fancy a splash? Why not attend a family swimming session at one of their local pools? Dedicated swimming sessions allow families to have quality time together in a fun pool environment. Small floats and toys may be available on poolside or bring your own. If you’re feeling extreme then you can take part in a Better Extreme Clip & Climb session at Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre. Simply clip onto the climbing wall and off you go. Take on challenges on each wall and if you’re feeling brave why not try the Leap of Faith too? Sessions are for ages 4 years and upwards. Holiday Clubs, jam packed with activities, run all day at the Waterfront Leisure Centre and Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre for children aged 5-11 years. It’s a great opportunity to try new sports and meet new friends. Learn to play tennis on the beautiful courts at Charlton Lido & Lifestyle Club taught by a qualified coach; sessions are available for juniors and adults. Whatever you choose everyone will be sure to have fun. For more information please contact your nearest Better leisure centre - Eltham Centre on 0208 921 4344, Greenwich Centre on 0203 795 0600, Charlton Lido & Lifestyle Club on 0208 856 7389, Thamesmere Leisure Centre on 0208 311 1119, Waterfront Leisure Centre on 0208 317 5010, Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre on 020 8294 0701 or visit www.better.org.uk.

GREAT ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS OVER THE EASTER HOLIDAYS Looking for something to keep the kids entertained during the Easter holidays? We offer a range of activities at your local Better leisure centre:

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Superkids Playscheme

Have a fun-tastic time at Superkids Playscheme this Easter! Aimed at children aged 4 to 11 years old, you will find there are activities to please everyone. Will you crack the code on a secret spy mission, or fly away with magical creatures on Unicorn and Dragons day? There are also Easter bakes and Easter makes. The experienced playwork team lead a variety of games and activities, including outdoor games, team sports, construction, arts and crafts, dressing up and board games to enhance children’s imagination, creativity and play. Each day is packed with fun for all and is a great way to meet new friends. Superkids is Ofsted registered with locations at John Ball School in Blackheath, St. Mary’s School in Beckenham and St. James Church Hall in Elmers End. You can check out the full holiday programme and book online at www.superkidsclub.co.uk.

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Learning Outdoors at Colfe’s

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Schools Gear Up for the Big Pedal

This week, starting 25 March, nearly 1,400 schools are taking part in Sustrans Big Pedal 2019 – the UK’s largest cycling, walking and scooting challenge for schools. This year’s competition is backed by Angellica Bell, British television, radio presenter and cycling advocate. Organised by the walking and cycling charity Sustrans, the competition will run from Monday 25 March to Friday 5 April and will encourage young people from across the UK to travel by bike, foot or scooter for their journey to and from school. During the 10 days, participating primary and secondary schools will compete with one another to make the most journeys by bike, foot or scooter. To coincide with this year’s event, dozens of schools across the UK will, for the first time, be closing the road outside the school gates to motor vehicles. This is to limit the volume of traffic and help reduce air pollution, while creating an environment in which cycling and walking is safe, convenient and enjoyable. The theme of this year’s Big Pedal is ‘Travelling around the body’, with pupils tracking their progress on a wall chart, learning about the human body and how active travel benefits their health as they go. This year’s competition aims to build on the success of 2018 which saw over 1,300 schools register to take part with teachers, parents, siblings and pupils making more than a million journeys to school by bike or scooter. For more information about the event, please visit www.bigpedal.org.uk Photo credit: ©Sustrans/Paul Tanner

Outdoor learning is exciting and challenging and carries enormous personal and social rewards, which is why the Junior School at Colfe’s places great emphasis on providing such opportunities across the key stages. They are at the heart of the Junior School learning journey and are highly beneficial for the children’s all-round development. Colfe’s youngest children enjoy weekly sessions in the Forest School. The curriculum embraces the ‘great outdoors’ as an inspirational place of learning where the children explore the natural world, build confidence and self-esteem. They learn new life skills develop independence and resilience. Whether engaged in growing food, whittling wood, tree climbing or finding bugs in the undergrowth, the children thrive in this unique environment. As the children move further through the school, annual residential trips become a key part of the curriculum – from activity days spent sailing, climbing and abseiling to camping in tepees. Time spent away from the classroom, engaged in fun and exciting activities, encourages a sense of personal responsibility. Relaxing and playing within a wider group is also hugely important in allowing children to develop teambuilding skills and grow enduring friendships. The breadth of these learning opportunities offered at Colfe’s serves to inspire a lifelong love of adventure. Colfe’s Junior School Open Morning is 9am–11am on Tuesday 14 May. Book now at www.colfes.com

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Wally wasn’t hard to find at Belmont Primary School this World Book Day! The children of Year 6 all dressed up as Wally and everywhere you looked there she/he was. This year was their last year of dressing up as they’re all off to secondary school in September, so they decided to go with stripes. The children had great fun dressing in Wally’s distinctive and easily recognisable outfit. They looked really good individually and amazing together. Where’s Wally? is a series of children’s puzzle books created by illustrator Martin Handford and published by Walker Books. Readers are challenged to find a character named Wally hidden in a group picture full of people. Thank you to everyone at Belmont Primary School for sharing their day with us. If your school would like to tell us about some of the things you’re doing, we’d love to hear about it.

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Knights Temple Grove (KTG) is a thriving primary school and nursery, just minutes from Grove Park station, where they are proud to serve the local community. KTG provides a happy, safe, supportive environment in which children are encouraged to grow as individuals to achieve their personal and academic potential. The school is the primary phase of Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy. The rich history and support provided by the association with Haberdashers’ Aske’s is complemented by the charitable donations of the Temple Grove Trust. This means that KTG children can benefit from a wide range of enrichment trips and experiences which enhance the high quality of classroom teaching. At KTG, they encourage every child to do their best in all aspects of school life. Within a caring environment, high expectations are set for behaviour and academic outcomes. Children are supported and challenged in their learning to ensure that they leave with the knowledge and skills required to be successful in the next stage of their educational journey. KTG encourages children to become responsible local and global citizens. In addition to a diverse curriculum, there are numerous opportunities for pupil leadership roles where children can influence the continued development of many aspects of school life. The children are proud of their school. Whether as a prospective parent, a potential colleague or a local resident, KTG would like to invite you to visit the school to see for yourself some of the exciting work happening each day at Knights Temple Grove.

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April Wed 17 Apr

SEND Sensory Backpacks, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9NN

11am-12.30pm. Use amazing multisensory backpacks to interact with the exciting paintings on the Ceiling, and explore what life was like at sea for the sailors who came to live at Greenwich’s Royal Hospital. Advise ORNC of any additional access requirements when booking.Visit www.ornc.org

Silly About Sheep, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

10am-12noon. Go along and take part in a sheep activity day. Have a go at the fun sheep facts trail and make a sheep craft to take home. There will also be the opportunity to see the newborn lambs. Charges apply. For more details visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Einstein’s Entertainers: Bath Bomb Making Workshop, Under 1 Roof, Woolwich, SE18 6SR 11am. In this hands-on workshop the children get to have fun with Volcanoes, Rockets, Chemical

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reactions and each child gets to make their own custom bath bomb to take home. Ages 4-11. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. under1roofkids.com

Thurs 18 Apr

Big Wednesday: Spring Festivals, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

7pm. For the exhibition The Mouse and His Child, NOW Gallery are inviting you to explore the relationship between childhood and adulthood through events. Kate will be reading both her children’s poems and adult poems. Free for under 11s. For more details visit www. nowgallery.co.uk

10.30am-3.30pm. A day of exciting activities showing how people around the world celebrate the start of spring with their spring festivals. Free. For more details visit www. horniman.ac.uk

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Poetry Society: Kate Wakeling, NOW Gallery, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 0SQ

Eggs-cellent Easter Trail, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling DA16 3RP 10am-2pm. Can you find all the Easter Eggs hidden round the farm? If you can, you will get a chocolate egg prize to take home. Charges apply. For more details visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

workshops. Spaces will be limited. For details and to book a space visit www.broadwayshoppingcentre.com

Fri 19 Apr

The Passion of Jesus, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN

12noon and 3.15pm. See the biblical story spectacularly brought to life at the annual performance of The Passion of Jesus in Trafalgar Square on Good Friday. Free. For more information visit www.london.gov.uk

A World of Stories, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 11am, 12.15pm, 2pm, 3.15pm. Be whisked away to faraway places and different times in these enjoyable storytelling sessions inspired by the Horniman’s collections. Ages 5+. For more details visit www.horniman. ac.uk

Fri 19 – Mon 22 Apr

Cadbury Easter Hunt, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

10am-4pm. Expect Easter fun and frolics for all the family to enjoy. Take a nature challenge to solve the clues and win a tasty Cadbury chocolate prize. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/morden-hall-park

Thurs 18 – Sat 20 Apr

Dragon Themed Slime Making Workshops, Broadway Shopping Centre, DA6 7JN Younger shoppers can enjoy three days of free entertainment with Dragon themed Slime Making

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Sun 7 – Fri 12 & Sun 14 – Mon 22 April 11am – 5pm Calling all valiant adventurers. Embark on a legendary dragon trail, crack the clues and claim your chocolate reward. Eltham, Greenwich SE9 5QE

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Win One of Five Cyclopark Family Park Tickets

Win Tickets to Zippo’s Circus and Meet the Stars

Cyclopark is Europe’s largest purpose built cycling facility lying just off the A2 in Gravesend. It offers a BMX track, a trafficfree road track, over six kilometres of track for mountain biking, a large skate park, group fitness activities, a children’s playground and much more. Bike hire is available on site. Visit www.cyclopark.com for more information. Cyclopark will also be running a kids’ club over Easter for children ages 8-12 years. A new addition to the park will be opening for Easter 2019. ‘Cycloland – a beginners’ cycling experience’ is going to be perfect for small children starting their cycling journey. Children will be able to use balance bikes in a purpose-built town complete with mini roads, roundabout road signs and even a petrol station and shop. For your chance to win one of five family park tickets worth £35, tell us where Cyclopark is. See below for details of how to enter.

The brilliant Zippo’s Circus, “London’s Favourite”, and several times voted “Britain’s Best Circus”, is coming to Blackheath for Easter from Thursday 4 - Monday 22 April with a brand-new production, ‘The Magnificent Top Hat’.

Win a Peppa Pig Prize Bundle Join the party this spring when Peppa Pig heads into cinemas nationwide for an all-new big screen adventure to mark the 15 year anniversary of the nation’s favourite little piggy. Set for release this April, Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun is perfectly timed to entertain little ones ahead of the Easter holidays. For more information about the release, please visit www. peppapigfestivaloffun.co.uk. To celebrate the release of Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun, Primary Times has an amazing bundle of Peppa Pig goodies to give away to one lucky reader. The bundle includes a Musical Party Peppa Plush, Peppa’s Family Home, Muddy Puddle Game, Sing and Learn Microphone, an Inflatable Muddy Puddle and Peppa’s Muddy Festival book. To be in with a chance of winning, simply tell us how many years Peppa Pig has been running for. For details of how to enter, see the bottom of this page.

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Competitions The sparkling new show celebrates 21 years since The World’s Greatest Ringmaster Norman Barrett first appeared at Zippo’s Circus in his distinctive top hat and red coat. The thrilling Brazilian Lucius Team of five motorcyclists in the famous Globe of Death will take centre stage. Back by popular demand is Paulo dos Santos– a brilliant 3 foot 6 inches (107cm) tall showman, acrobat and martial artist. They will be joined by a colourful troupe of artists from all around the world. Enter our competition to win a Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children) and a pre-show Meet-the-Stars photo opportunity. We have two more Family Tickets for runners-up! For your chance to win, tell us who is The World’s Greatest Ringmaster? See below for details of how to enter. Please note the closing date for this competition is Friday 5 April.

Win a Bundle of Grinch Goodies The Grinch lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mount Crumpit. Every Christmas, the Whos disrupt the Grinch’s tranquil solitude with their celebrations, and when they declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch realises he must steal Christmas. Meanwhile, CindyLou is plotting to trap Santa Claus on Christmas Eve so that she can thank him for helping her overworked single mother. Will Cindy-Lou achieve her goal or will the Grinch succeed in silencing the Whos’ holiday cheer once and for all? Dr Seuss’ The Grinch is available now on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD from Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Primary Times has five bundles of Grinch goodies to give away to five lucky readers. For your chance to win, simply tell us where the Grinch lives. For details of how to enter, see the bottom of this page.

To enter any of the competitions send your answer along with your name, age, school, address and phone number to Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG. Don’t forget to include the name of the competition. Alternatively email your answer and details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with the competition name as the subject by Friday 26 April 2019. If you are entering more than one competition you can put all entries in the same envelope. Follow us on Twitter - @PT_LondonSandE

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Family Travel Ideas Family Highlights of Sri Lanka

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Kids can carry on learning through the school holidays with Explore’s wide range of family trips around the world.Their nine day Family Highlights of Sri Lanka itinerary is the perfect length for a getaway during half term. Kids will be able to brush-up on their animal knowledge with a day in Wilpattu National Park in search of Asian elephants, leopards, sloth bears, spotted deer, buffalo, sambar and mongoose.With short driving distances, there’s no chance of the children getting bored, especially with activities such as whitewater rafting in Kitulgala, the adventure capital of Sri Lanka, surfing lessons and an afternoon cycling around the ancient monuments in Polonnaruwa. After searching for Leopards in Wilpattu National Park, stay overnight in a tented safari camp. Raft the white waters of the Central Highlands followed by time to relax on the white sandy beaches of this tropical paradise known as ‘Buddha’s Island’. Blessed with sun soaked beaches, wonderful cultural sights and a breadth of fun activities, it’s little surprise that Sri Lanka is one of Explore’s most popular family holiday destinations. The trip is ideal for October Half Term, escaping the long winter nights, or over one of the school holidays. Explore offer an east and west coast version of the family holiday to benefit from the best weather conditions of each area, staying on the east coast over the summer holidays and October Half Term and switching to the south west coast over Christmas, February and Easter. The nine day trips run from 26 July – 4 August, 2 - 11 August, 18 - 27 October and 20 - 29 December. Prices start from £1,765 per adult and £1,425 per child and include return flights, transport, accommodation, some meals, a tour guide and local leaders. For more information, please visit www.explore.co.uk.

Through the grand stone gates, a royal adventure begins. This remarkable 800-year-old castle, widely recognised as Ireland’s top castle destination and once home to the Guinness family, is exceptional in every sense. Set in 350 acres of woodland on the shores of Lough Corrib in County Mayo, the multiaward-winning property, lovingly restored and steeped in history, has been voted ‘Best Hotel in the World’. Warm smiles will greet guests at every turn from the extraordinary characters of the castle, who passionately care about guest experiences and take pride in each and every detail. Discover exquisite interiors with unique artwork, Waterford crystal chandeliers, panelled oak walls, hand carved fireplaces, and sumptuous fabrics adorning each of the 83 individually designed rooms. Watch hawks soar at Ireland’s first School of Falconry, enjoy a round of golf on a course designed by Eddie Hackett and restore inner peace and harmony at the state-of-the-art spa. Guests can take a lake cruise to explore the stunning scenery and surrounding islands or try their hand at the ancient pastimes of archery and clay shooting. Other activities include horse riding, fishing, zip lining and tree climbing. Extraordinary dining experiences await in the Dungeon, the George V Dining Room and in the wine cellars beneath the castle, with fine Irish cuisine made from fresh seasonal produce and home grown ingredients from the estate, as well as being sourced locally from artisan suppliers. In the evening, retreat to the Billiards Room or watch a movie in the 32 seater cinema. Guests can enjoy 24-hour room service and family and pet-friendly services.

Win £1000 of Canvas Holidays Vouchers Canvas Holidays have been arranging fantastic family holidays for British holidaymakers for over 55 years. They are part of the Vacanceselect Group which is number one in the outdoor camping market in Europe with over 900 sites. Canvas is a UK based company and offers a variety of accommodation including luxury mobile homes with hot tubs and roof decks and glamping in safari tents. They have sites in wonderful locations in France, Italy and Spain, with amazing waterparks, great beaches and fantastic things to see and do. Part of the fun of a Canvas Holiday is spending time S U M together with your nearest and dearest and so their Family Extra Club isn’t just for kids, it’s for all the family W Y G to enjoy. Everyone is welcome to go and try something I C A new and have fun together. The fun-packed family M E H activity programme, which is exclusive to Canvas M C M Holidays, boasts more than 60 activities for all ages. I F V These lively sessions are led by outdoor activity specialists In2action, who have been delivering the activity N U G programmes for Canvas for over ten years. G N I www.canvasholidays.co.uk

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April Easter Egg Hunt, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

Epping Ongar Railway’s beloved Bertie Bunny will be leading what is probably the longest Easter egg hunt in Essex. Upon arrival, children will receive a sheet with clues, before being asked to find as many numbered eggs as they can. For more details and to book visit www. eorailway.co.uk

Sat 20 Apr

Ship Shape, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

11am-1pm, 2-4pm. All hands on deck! The whole family is invited to drop in to help keep the iconic warship, HMS Belfast, in tip-top condition. Discover what it takes to conserve HMS Belfast, the largest object in IWM’s collection. Free event. Admission charges apply.Visit www.iwm.org.uk

Feast of St George, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN

12noon-6pm. Celebrate St George’s Day with a feast of English food, live music and free fun for everyone. There’ll be live entertainment, an artisan craft market and a host of activities for the whole family. For more details visit www.london.gov.uk

Easter Workshop, Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ

There is lots of fun and games to be had in Greenwich Market over Easter. Enjoy a card making workshop with Papermoon. For details visit www. greenwichmarket.london

Sat 20 – Sun 21 Apr

Easter Fair, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 10.30am-4.30pm. Enjoy the Easter weekend with your whole family. Go on an Easter trail, create something crafty in workshops, sit down for some storytelling, have your face painted and join in family activities across the Gardens. Ages 3+. Charges apply.Visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Sun 21 - Mon 22 Apr

Festival of Steam and Transport 2019, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

The family favourite Easter event is back. From steam trains, to a free funfair, to food stalls to steam punks and live music, it’s an event not to be missed. Charges apply. For more details visit thedockyard.co.uk

Little Explorers, Royal Botanical Gardens Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AE

Join in for a fun-packed adventure with games, stories, crafts and dressing up.You’ll find out what makes plants grow, where your food comes from and ways to use plants in our everyday lives. Ages 2-5. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.kew.org/kew-gardens

Easter Chair Lift, Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ

3pm. Watch the Blackheath Morris Men at their annual Easter Monday visit to Greenwich Market for the Easter Chair Lift. For details visit www.greenwichmarket.london

The Feast of Saint George, Borough Market, SE1 1TL

12noon-4pm. Celebrate the Feast of Saint George at this familyfriendly day filled with food, music, storytelling and theatre. Children and adults alike can enjoy an interactive performance of St George and the Dragon from a local street theatre group. For more details visit www. boroughmarket.org.uk

Wed 24 – Tues 30 Apr Tulip Celebrations, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Visitors will be able to enjoy free daily tours with the gardeners and marvel at the 21,000 tulips, in a myriad of colours and different varieties planted in the Castle grounds and Italian gardens. Admission charges apply. To find out more visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Thurs 25 Apr

Spring Walk, Sydenham Hill Wood and Cox’s Walk, SE26 6SB

2-3.30pm. Celebrate the coming of spring in London’s ancient woodlands. Join London Wildlife Trust for a guided walk to spot the violets, bluebells, primroses and buttercups that mark a special time in Sydenham Hill Wood. For more details visit www.wildlondon.org.uk

Bat Walk, Farthing Down, Coulsdon, CR5 1DA

8-9.30pm. Join the rangers for a guided night-time walk around Farthing Downs in search of bats. Children are welcome but must

Mon 22 Apr

Easter Bouncefest, Under 1 Roof, Woolwich, SE18 6SR

9am-5pm. Get bouncing at this fun family event. Expect a bouncy castle, inflatables for different age groups and pumping music for the whole day. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.under1roofkids. com

25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

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be accompanied by an adult at all times. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ citycommons-17228025876

Fri 26 Apr

Bat Walk, Farthing Down, West Wickham Common, BR4 9DS 8-9.30pm. Join the rangers for a guided night-time walk around West Wickham Common in search of bats. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ citycommons-17228025876

Sat 27 Apr

Meet Miss Nightingale, Florence Nightingale Museum, SE1 7EW 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3pm. In this performance meet Miss Nightingale and hear all about how she became known as the “Lady with the Lamp”. Find out how she became a nurse, why she went to the Crimea and more. Admission charges apply.Visit www.florence-nightingale.co.uk

Vaisakhi 2019, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN

1-8pm. Head down to Trafalgar Square to enjoy a celebration of Sikh and Punjabi tradition, heritage and culture, in commemoration of the birth of the Khalsa (the inner core of the Sikh faith) over 300 years ago. Free event. For more details visit www.london.gov.uk

Fossils, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

11-12.30pm. Find out how fossils are formed, then touch some real fossils from the museum’s collection and see if you can name any of them. Ages 3+. For more details visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Plumstead Community Market, St Mark’s Church Hall, SE18 1QE (Also 18 May) 11am-3pm. Expect over 25 stalls offering work of local craftspeople, artists and food producers, together with hot and cold refreshments and back massage as well. For more details visit www. royalgreenwich.gov.uk/events

Sat 27 – Sun 28 Apr

Spring Diesel Gala, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

This is the first of the railway’s ever popular Diesel Galas, where the home fleet, along with some interesting visiting locomotives, come

out to be put through their paces over some of the most challenging gradients in preservation. For more details and to buy tickets visit www.eorailway. co.uk

Sun 28 Apr

OAE Tots: A World of Magic, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

10.30am, 12noon. Journey to a dream world inspired by Mozart’s fairy tale opera, The Magic Flute, in an interactive concert for your youngest music-lovers. Ages 2-5. Charges apply. For more details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Virgin Money London Marathon, Various Locations The first half of the route runs just south of the Thames through Blackheath and Greenwich. After crossing the river on Tower Bridge, runners pass some of the capital’s famous landmarks before finishing in front of Buckingham Palace.Visit www. virginmoneylondonmarathon.com

Bird Walk, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling DA16 3RP

(Also 5 May) 10am-12noon. Enjoy a guided bird walk and discover about the variety of species which use or pass through the farm. For more details visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Tues 30 Apr

Young at Heart, St George the Martyr, Borough High Street, SE1 1JA

1-2pm. Enjoy a free 45-minute lunchtime concert suitable for all ages with percussionist Rosie Bergonzi. For more details visit www.southwark.gov. uk/events-culture-and-heritage

May

Wed 1 – Mon 6 May

Zippo’s Circus, Figge’s Marsh, Tooting, CR4 3LB

The brilliant Zippo’s Circus presents “The Magnificent Top Hat” celebrating 21 years since Norman Barrett’s first performance. For show times, booking and details visit www.zipposcircus. co.uk

Wed 1 – Fri 31 May

Highlight Tours: May, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

Sat 4 May

Art Makers: Birds in Nests, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

(Also 11 May) 1.30-2.15pm, 2.453.30pm. It’ll be International Dawn Chorus Day so you’ll be using modelling materials to make a beautiful bird in a textured nest. Ages 3+. Charges apply. For more details visit www.horniman.ac.uk

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May

Sat 4 – Sun 5 May

Koinobori Flying Fish, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Celebrate the Japanese festival of Children’s Day by learning how to make a fantastic carp kite inspired by Cutty Sark’s travels to Japan. Ages 4+. Event taking place in the Sammy Ofer Gallery. For more details visit www. rmg.co.uk

Sat 4 – Mon 6 May

May Day Festival, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Traditional celebrations to welcome in the spring from the mythical Green Man of folklore and Jack-in-theGreen plus a duckling trail, children’s face painting and more. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Sun 5 May

Dinosaurs at the Railway, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

New for 2019, go along and meet Dexter the walking, roaring baby Tyrannosaurus Rex. Meet the baby dinosaurs aboard the train. Follow the dinosaur trail and take the train into the ancient Epping Forest. For more details and to buy tickets visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Mon 6 May

May Day Dew Gathering, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS

6-10am. Gather the May Dew and test its magical properties; will you be able to untie any knot, or maybe gain great beauty? Booking is essential and charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hamhouse-and-garden

PJ Masks Owlette and Romeo Visit, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN The first of the railway’s Character events for children sees Owlette and Romeo pay a visit as part of the excitement of Heroes vs Villains. The kids TV favourites will be making personal appearances at intervals on each day. For more details and to buy tickets visit www. eorailway.co.uk

Dementia Awareness Day, National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF

In partnership with Royal Borough of Greenwich there will be activities and information relating to dementia. Ages 6-12. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Fri 10 – Sun 19 May Dulwich Festival, Various Locations

The annual festival returns this spring, and this year’s theme is ‘Belonging’. There promises to be plenty of family fun to be had including live music and children’s theatre. For more information and to view the full programme of events visit www. dulwichfestival.co.uk

Sat 11 May

Children’s Concert, St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT 11am. South London symphonic winds present a fun programme of music for all the family. Come and enjoy popular tunes from fantastic films, marvellous musicals and more. Part of Dulwich Festival 2019. Charges apply. For more details visit www.dulwichfestival.co.uk

Sat 11 – Sun 12 May

Barnes Children’s Literature Festival, Various Locations

London’s largest dedicated children’s literature festival returns to Barnes Pond with over sixty fun events over the weekend for young book fans and their families. For more information and to view the full programme of events visit www.barneskidslitfest.org

Sat 11 – Sun 19 May

Cabinet Secrets, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS

12noon-4pm. Discover the secrets contained behind the door of Ham’s cabinets and enjoy a rare opportunity to view the lavish interiors of our wonderful collection, with pop up talks. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/ham-house-and-garden

Sun 12 May

Chestnut Sunday, Bushy Park, Hampton, TW12 2EJ

12.30-4pm. The parade starts on Chestnut Avenue at Teddington Gate

Wed 8 May

Kitchen Garden Tour, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS (Also 15 May) 2.30-3pm. Discover more about the history of the 17th century kitchen garden and the herbs and vegetables. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house-andgarden

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leading to the grass area in front of the children’s playground. There will be a variety of family friendly activities including a traditional fairground carousel, pony rides and a concert band.Visit www.royalparks. org.uk

The Festival Fair, Goose Green, East Dulwich, SE22 9AT 12noon-5pm. Go along and experience fun for all the family. Expect a wide range of stalls and activities including pom-pom making and the much-loved donkey rides. For more details visit www. dulwichfestival.co.uk

Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival, St Paul’s Church Garden, WC2E 9ED

11am-5.30pm. Celebrating the 357th anniversary of the first sighting of Mr Punch in England by Samuel Pepys in May 1662 with Punch and Judy Professors from all over the country and abroad in the garden of St Paul’s Church. For more details contact info@alternativearts.co.uk

The Mini Marathon, Royal Greenwich Park, SE10 8QY

The Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice Mini Marathon has become the running event every child wants to be part of. It is a 2.62 mile sponsored fun run for children aged between 5 and 16 years old. For more details and to register visit www.communityhospice.org.uk

Mon 13 – Sun 19 May

Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk, Nationwide

Join thousands across the UK and organise a Muddy Puddle Walk with your family and get sponsored to raise money for Save the Children. For more details and to sign up for a free fundraising pack visit www. savethechildren.org.uk

Thurs 16 May

Evening Bird Walk, Sydenham Hill Wood and Cox’s Walk, SE26 6SB

7-8.30pm. Join a Conservation Officer for a guided bird walk.You will be listening to and observing the array of bird species present at the Wood. Please wear suitable footwear. For more details visit www. wildlondon.org.uk

Sat 18 May

Love West Dulwich Spring Fair, Various Locations in West Dulwich 11am-5pm. Enjoy a free local community fair, celebrating the best of the area. Family-friendly activities include market stalls, arts and crafts for children, Morris, Bhangra and Maypole dancing, face painting, refreshments, fair rides, farm animals and live music.Visit www. dulwichfestival.co.uk

Sun 19 May

Dulwich Park Fair, SE21 7BQ

12noon-5pm. This community event includes a fun fair,Vauxhall City farm, Punch and Judy, a magician, interactive performances and a dog show. The stage by the café will feature local musicians, brass bands, choirs and dance acts of all ages. For details visit www.dulwichfestival. co.uk

Urban Village Fete, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 0ES

11am-7pm. The free day out will feature a range of unique popups, walkabout entertainment and curated marketplaces. Go along to eat from London’s best street food vendors, watch debates, and take part in workshops for all ages. For details visit www. greenwichpeninsula.co.uk/ urbanvillagefete

Southbank Sinfonia Family Concert, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

11.30am. Are you ready to explore more than 400 years of musical history in 45 minutes? Step into a time machine at an interactive family concert. Ages 5-11. Charges apply. For more details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Fun Walk 2019, Keston Common, BR2 6BP

St Christopher’s Hospice Fun Walk is always a fantastic day out for all ages and this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever. Rally up your family and friends, dust off your walking boots and make a difference. For more details and to sign up visit www.stchristophers.org.uk/funwalk

Thurs 23 – Tues 28 May Zippo’s Circus, Beddington Park, Wallington, SM6 7NP

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Art Makers: Bug Puppets, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 1.30-2.15pm, 2.45-3.30pm. Celebrate Biodiversity Week by making a ladybird or beetle puppet. Choose your favourite and create a fun, wiggly puppet to play with. Ages 3+. Charges apply. For more details visit www.horniman.ac.uk

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