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Quiz Corner

Why did the mouse stay inside?

Because it was raining cats and dogs!

Can you spot 10 differences?

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What do rodents say when they play bingo?

Eyes down for a full mouse!

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What did the mouse say when his friend broke his front tooth?

Hard cheese!

What goes dot, dot, dash, squeak?

Mouse code!

What’s small, furry and brilliant at sword fights?

A mouseketeer!

Why did the mouse eat a candle?

For some light refreshment!

Can you draw a picture or write a poem about anything to do with mice, squirrels or other rodents.

Make it as wacky and colourful as you can!

Send it to us to have a chance of winning a Primary Times Tee Shirt AND seeing your prize winning entry published in the next Primary Times! Categories: ages 4-7 and 8-11 Name: Age: Address:

Postcode: School:

Send your entry together with this completed form to:

Annie's Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG or scan them both and email them to:

competitions@primarytimes.biz Closing date 24 April 2020. Good Luck!

Help the mice get home...

What mouse was a Roman Emperor?

Julius Cheeser!

What kind of cheese do rodents like?

Mousearella!

How does a mouse feel after it takes a shower?

Squeaky clean!

Did you know...

All rodents have two front teeth that keep growing every day.

Most rodents are small but the South American Capybara can weigh up to 115 pounds.

Rodents usually only live 3-4 years.

There are 56 known species of rats.

Most rodents are herbivores.

Rat pups can reproduce every 3 weeks.

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Welcome to our Spring/Easter magazine. I’m writing this letter to you in lovely sunshine, a blue sky, not too much cloud and not so cold that I have to wear a thick jumper.

Long may it continue.

Spring has a real positive feel to it, with flowers and tree blossom starting, warmer days breaking through and lots of fun days out to look forward to in the school holidays. Do look through all our hundreds of listings. Some of them are free to enter but all include contact details so do check the events before visiting. We prepare our listings a long time in advance and details do change.

Spring is a busy time of the year. Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday is on 22 March. Easter Weekend is 10-13 April. The London Marathon is on Sunday 26 April. Brighton Fringe is from 1-31 May. Then there’s St Patrick’s Day on Tuesday 17 March and St George’s Day on Thursday 23 April. Not forgetting Save the Frogs Day on Saturday 25 April! Don’t forget that the May Day Bank Holiday has changed from Monday 4 May to Friday 8 May to celebrate the 75th VE Day anniversary. Whatever you are celebrating, enjoy the next few weeks.

We always have lots of great competitions for you to enter but sometimes we can’t give the prizes out to the actual winner as they haven’t included contact details for themselves. We don’t pass contact details on to any other companies so please do remember to include them with your competition entries. Entries can be sent by post or by email. See our Competitions Page for more details.

We’ll be back the week beginning Monday 11 May. Happy Easter!

Contents

inside this issue....

Katie Clown...............................2 Local News...............................4 What’s On.................................6 Family Theatre................................8 Out of School Activities............... 11 Spring Adventures.................. 15 Education News......................20 All Your Own Work!.................23

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Aiming to Support Your Community

GLL, the UK’s largest leisure charitable social enterprise, supports local community projects and talented athletes, through its two foundations – the GLL Community Foundation and GLL Sport Foundation.

Under its social enterprise ethos, GLL reinvests financial surpluses from its sport, leisure and cultural facilities – operated nationwide under the Better brand – to help improve lives in the communities that it serves, including investment in communities and local people through GLL’s foundations: GLL Community Foundation (GCF) The community foundation provides grant funding and practical ‘in kind’ support with a value of up to £5,000 per individual project, to a wide range of community schemes, including the creation and renovation of public spaces such as parks or gardens, running sports tournaments or supporting cultural or community events.

Greenwich Royals Gymnastics Club raised a massive £5,500 to purchase much needed gymnastics equipment.

The community foundation was able to help assist fundraising by offering event space to raise funds, engagement prizes and £1500 in cash!

GLL works in partnership with crowdfunding platform Spacehive to bring community ideas to life. This innovative way of raising money allows for projects to reach a wide audience and funders.

GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) The Foundation helps talented young athletes reach their sporting potential and is the UK’s largest independent athlete support programme in the UK. GSF provides athletes with financial support, physiotherapy and free gym memberships at GLL operated facilities across the country.

In 2019, GSF supported over 3,000 athletes across 117 sporting disciplines, taking its total investment to £11 million in 11 years.

Previously, this support has contributed to the success of athletes including Olympic and World Champion Anthony Joshua and Greenwich Olympic weightlifter Zoe Smith.

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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’ll 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.

As a special Easter treat, kids can eat for £1 at JRC all through the Easter holidays. The offer is valid from 5.30 to 8.30pm, Monday to Thursday from Monday 6 April to Thursday 16 April. Terms and conditions apply. To hear about the latest news and offers, visit www.jrc-globalbuffet.com and sign up to the newsletter.

St Michael’s Young Choir Festival

Southeast London already has several well-respected choir festivals achieving high standards. Sarah Burnard, founder and co-ordinator of St Michael’s Young Choir Festival at St Michael’s Church, Blackheath Park, has decided on a new approach.

Sarah told Primary Times, “Our special focus is on getting young children involved in music for the first time. All our singers are in school years 3 to 6, and we have one competition just for newly formed choirs, with others for more experienced groups. We aim to help schools who would love to bring music into their children’s lives but are prevented by lack of budget. So, unusually for a choir festival, we have no entry fee. A choir which has only been going for a few months can get free top-level professional help and advice, plus a written report on their performance. Music is one of God’s great gifts and we think that getting it into young lives is very important.”

The Festival (which is British and International Federation of Festivals approved) will take place on 13 June. Entries close on 31 March. Non-competitors pay a small entry fee of £3 and under 12s go free. For more information, contact Sarah at sarah@ rosepeach.co.uk or call 020 8852 7887.

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2020 Mini Marathon

The 2020 Mini Marathon in aid of Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice will return to Royal Greenwich Park on Sunday 3 May. This 2.62-mile sponsored fun run is for children aged between 5 and 16 years old.

Since 2013, more than 8,000 local heroes have taken part in the Hospice Mini Marathon and raised an incredible £398,000. The charity supports local families, making sure that they don’t have to face a terminal illness alone. They have helped families receive the support and care that they need and deserve at a very difficult time in their lives.

There are only 1,800 Mini Marathon places available and the event has sold out in the recent years, so by signing up early you can guarantee that your child has a place. Competitors will need to arrive at 9.15am for a 9.45am warm up. The fun will begin at 10am. Children aged between 5 and 7 years old must run with a responsible adult.

Registration costs £7.50 per child, which includes a medal and a JLL sponsored goody bag. Online registration will close at 4.30pm on 17 April. Registration will not be available on the day.

For more information, visit www.communityhospice.org.uk.

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What’s On Your family diary for March, April and May March Until 19 Apr

Jawsome Sharks and Friends, SEA LIFE Brighton, BN2 1TB

Calling all budding rangers. SEA LIFE Brighton is on the hunt for brave adventurers who are enthusiastic about all things aquatic and are totally Top Trumps mad. Join the quest to help Professor Finn find the missing Top Trumps cards. For more information visit www.visitsealife.com

Until 1 Nov

bar from their choice of flavours and then decorate it just for mum.

Free, first come first served. For more information visit www. thewalnutsshoppingcentre.com

Food Festival, Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Sidcup, DA14 5BQ

11am-4pm. As well as tasty treats to indulge in, there’ll be all the fun of the fair, with a selection of stalls, games and interactive stands for all the family.

For more information visit www. ruxley-manor.co.uk

Treasure Jars, Old Royal Naval Life Before the Dinosaurs, College, Greenwich, SE10 9NN Horniman Museum and 11am-1pm. A fun drop-in session for Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ families with autistic children. Enjoy a In this fascinating, family-friendly exhibition you can sift through interactive dig pits, follow an adventure trail, and get creative in an art area as you discover more about this mysterious time period.

For more information visit www. horniman.ac.uk

fun and relaxed session of creativity where children can make treasure jars. Also a sensory tent, tactile shapes to play with and more. All members of the family are welcome. For more information visit www.ornc.org

Wed 18 - Sun 29 Mar

1-3pm. Unleash your creativity outdoors with this crafting and exploration session. From clay play, free flow painting and junk modelling to pirates and treasure hunts, to forging connections to nature. All ages.

Drop-in. Free. For more information visit www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Highlight Tours, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

Play in the Park – Crafts, Greenwich Park, SE10 1PQ

(Selected dates) 11am-2pm. This guided tour will share the highlights of Red House and stories of the 5 years that William and Jane Morris spent there with their family and friends. Booking advisable. For more LGBTQ+ Family Network, details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ National Maritime Museum, red-house

Fri 20 Mar – Mon 13 Apr

Great British Spring Clean, Various Locations

Take part in the Great British Spring clean and demonstrate that you love where you live. Pledge to pick up litter while you’re walking the dog or doing the school run, host a clean-up, or join someone else’s clean up. For more information visit www. keepbritaintidy.org

Sat 21 Mar

Astronomy and Islam: Family Special, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ

10-10.45am. Held before the predicted sighting of the next New Crescent Moon, join a Royal Observatory Astronomer to discover Arabic tales about characters and creatures that people imagined by joining together the bright stars in the sky. Ages 7+. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Greenwich, SE10 9NF

10am-12noon. A safe space for local LGBTQ+ families to meet one another, get involved in creative activities for all ages and explore the stories within the collection. Families with children of all ages are welcome.

For more information visit www.rmg. co.uk

World Poetry Day

World poetry day is an invitation to reflect on the power of language and the full development of each person’s creative abilities. Celebrate in your school by organising poetry readings or investigate types of poems such as the Haiku. For more information visit www.un.org/en/events/poetryday

Sat 21 – Sun 22 Mar

Mothers’ Day, Walnuts Shopping Centre, Orpington, BR6 0TW 10am-4pm. Meet the Chocolatier who will show children how to make a very special chocolate

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To make sure you have up to date details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure the information hasn’t changed.

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Young Astronomers Workshop, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ (Also 28-29 Mar). 11am-2.30pm.

Drop-in workshops facilitated by Observatory Explainers mixing demonstrations with make and do activities. Ages 7+. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Sun 22 Mar

jacket, or bag or an item of clothing.

A perfect workshop for budding young fashion designers. Charges apply. Ages 6+. For more information visit www.ottieandthebea.com

Sat 28 – Sun 29 Mar

Family Space, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ 10.10am. Find out more about our place in space in the planetarium and afterwards explore the hidden histories of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Sun 29 Mar

Frog Day, Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park, SE10 0QZ

Children’s Art Exhibition, The Conservatoire, SE3 9RQ

11am-3pm. A frogtastic free day to celebrate all things amphibian. With a host of free frog-themed activities, including pond dipping, froggy art, a Meet the Amphibians session, toadly awesome quiz trails and the famous Good Pond Bad Pond workshop.

For more information visit www.tcv. org.uk

Mothers’ Day Afternoon Tea, Hall Place and Gardens, Bexley, DA5 1PQ

April

11am-1pm. A lovely chance to explore the work created on the various children’s art courses during the spring term. Friends, family and curious members of the public are all very welcome. For more information visit www.conservatoire.org.uk

12.30pm. Spoil your mum with a special afternoon tea at Hall Place.

Enjoy a traditional tea with finger sandwiches, cake, scones, jam and cream. Who would not want to indulge? Booking required by 2 Mar. For more information visit www. hallplace.org.uk

Fri 27 Mar

Wear A Hat Day, Nationwide

Wear A Hat Day is one of the UK’s biggest and most important brain tumour research fundraising and awareness-raising days. Join thousands of people across the UK and organise your own amazing event. For more details and to sign up visit www.braintumourresearch.org

Sat 28 Mar

Beckenham Easter Fayre, Beckenham Place Mansion, BR3 1SY

10am-5pm. A free Easter egg hunt prize draw (every child will receive a small treat for participating). Also, an Easter basket making workshop (charges apply), free colouring with some fun Easter designs, craft stalls, street food and more. For more details visit www.beckenhamplace.org

Sparkle-tastic Workshop, Ottie and The Bea, Blackheath Royal Standard, SE3 7BT 2-3pm, 3-4pm. Kristal, Queen of Sparkle will be at the making table to help you Up-Sparkle your denim

Wed 1 Apr

Meet the Collection, Woolwich Library, SE18 6HQ 10.30am-1pm. Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust present a touring museum and archive pop-up programme showcasing the treasure and hidden gems of the borough. Join in for activities and object handling.

For more information visit www. greenwichheritage.org

Thurs 2 – Sun 19 Apr

Easter Family Fun, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Hunt for the colourful carrots and the Hever bunny in the free Easter trail, or take part in an Easter egg hunt in the grounds to win a chocolatey prize. Then, why not celebrate spring by creating an eggshaped decoration to hang on the Easter tree. For more details visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Zippo’s Circus, Blackheath Common, SE3 0UA

Back with a brand new 2020 show titled ‘Nomads’. Acrobats from the Mongolian steppe, astonishing aerialists, clever comics, and daredevil bikers come together to excite and astound. For more information visit www.zippos.co.uk

For lots more What’s On ideas see page 10

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TURN UP THE FUN THIS

EASTER GREAT VALUE FAMILY ACTIVITIES

For the happiest of Easter breaks, pop in to your local Better leisure centre and turn up the fun with us. We’re right here on your doorstep, the perfect antidote to chocolate crashes and screen-time grumps.

So bring out your family’s best side with a splash in the pool.

Get them climbing our walls instead of yours. Encourage them to try something new with our junior gym sessions. Or use the break to help them discover a new skill with our holiday tennis or gymnastics courses.

Better is a registered trademark and trading name of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), a charitable social enterprise and registered society under the Co-operative & Community Benefit & Societies Act 2014 registration no.

27793R. Registered office: Middlegate House, The Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SX. Inland Revenue Charity no: XR43398 VAT registration no: 219749179

For great value fun for all the family, see what’s on at better.org.uk/ activities-for-kids

Happy Easter and see you soon.

Family Theatre

Family Theatre

Greenwich Theatre Box Office: 020 8858 7755 5 Apr

Little Darling

‘All children, except one, grow up’, and Michael Darling, now 40, has grown up. He’s always wondered about his early memories of flying through the night sky… Was it all a dream?

Ages 4+.

The best shows around...

Blackheath Halls

9 – 10 May

Wild Worldly Wonders

Enjoy everyone’s favourite ragsto-riches story in a beautifully adapted new version for children aged 3 upwards, with a narrator to help the young audience follow the story. A first taste of ballet.

Box Office: 020 8463 0100 5 Apr

Treat your child to an unforgettable interactive musical learning experience as a live presenter will take you through the jungles, savannahs, seas and skies of our beautiful planet and beyond.

18 Apr

Once Upon a Musical Performance Enjoy a fabulous performance by the children who have completed the Easter Youngstars musical theatre course, presenting their very own production using songs from musicals inspired by books.

Bromley Little Theatre

Box Office: 03336 663 366 3 – 11 Apr

The Wind in the Willows

Join Ratty, Mole and Badger as they try to control the highspirited and madcap escapades of Toad. A quirky production breathing fresh life into a classic tale.

Churchill Bromley

Box Office: 020 3285 6000 1 – 4 Apr

Oi Frog & Friends!

It’s a new day at Sittingbottom School and Frog is looking for a place to sit, but Cat has other ideas and Dog is doing as he’s told. With so many rhyming rules what will happen when Frog is in charge?

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My First Ballet: Cinderella

The Conservatoire Blackheath Box Office: www. conservatoire. org.uk 29 Mar

7 Apr

Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday Join Sarah and Duck and a host of your favourite friends including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, as they plan a birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden. Ages 3+.

9 – 10 Apr

Rapunzel

Featuring an original book, music and lyrics, high energy choreography, loveable characters, colourful set and costumes, plus the chance Enjoy to meet the characters the show! after the show. Ages 5+.

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Jazz You Like It – Bossa Nova!

Primary Times!

In an entertaining afternoon concert for the whole family, Brazilian singer Luna Cohen and three outstanding musicians play beautiful songs of Bossa Nova and give you an idea how it’s made.

Erith Playhouse

Box Office: 01322 350 345 21 Mar

High School Musical Jr

A Playhouse Youth Group production based on the original Disney Channel Movie.

Geoffrey Whitworth Crayford Box Office: 01322 526 390 9 – 11 Apr

The Railway Children The GWT Youth Group is delighted to present this classic tale. Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis’ lives change considerably when their father is taken away and they are forced to move to the countryside.

15 – 16 Apr

Midnight

In the hours when most people are tucked up, sound asleep in their beds, Midnight the cat rules the roost, exploring the rooftops and alleyways of her town, encountering other creatures.

Ages 5+.

17 Apr

Roald Dahl and the Imagination Seekers

All around the world Roald Dahl’s words are disappearing, not only from books but children’s minds too. Now the ancient guild of tale tenders needs your help to save the stories.

19 Apr

Cirque Enfant

Rock out to the great music of Cirque Enfant as this interactive fun show brings amazing acrobats, jugglers, clowns, a singa-long and so much more to the stage.

22 – 24 May

Giraffes Can’t Dance

Gerald the Giraffe has a tall, thin neck and long, slim legs, great for reaching the shoots on the tallest trees, but not so good for dancing.

But the annual Jungle Dance is just around the corner… Ages 2+.

Southbank Centre

Box Office: 020 7960 4200 4 – 5 Apr

Comedy Club 4 Kids

The best stand-ups around do their thing for a family audience – without the rude bits. Familyfriendly, but not dumbed down, kids add their own surreal edge to the heckles.

7 – 11 Apr

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales

Meet a whole host of colourful characters from best-loved titles including Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. Ages 3+.

14 – 15 Apr

Peppa Pig: My First Concert

(Also 30-31 May) Sing and dance along with everyone’s favourite pig family in an interactive introduction to live orchestra for the whole family, taking in Mozart and ‘Muddy Puddles’.

15 – 19 Apr

Big Up!

What happens when a beatboxer, a singer and a puppeteer arrive on stage but nothing is ready? No set, no instruments, no puppets.

No rules. Ages 4+.

17 Apr

16 – 17 Apr

Bowjangles: Excalibow

intotheclouds

Bowjangles are a string quartet who can really play. They dance whilst they play. They sing whilst they play. They leap, tumble, juggle and joke whilst they play.

High in the sky, clouds sit above us, out of reach and all alone. But one day, Claud has an idea! The 11.15am performance is smaller and calmer for children with SEND needs or on the autistic spectrum.

18 Apr

9 May

Gulp!

Maya loves water! Swimming in the sea, splashing in her paddling pool. But one summer’s day she gets sucked up the bathroom tap and along the water pipes! Ages 7+.

Southbank Sinfonia Family Concert

In a live performance featuring big-screen projections, 33 energetic musicians become your guides. Hear straight from the performers and discover the ingredients of classical music.

Ages 5-11.

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This Easter sees the triumphant return of the Greenwich Children’s Theatre Festival, one of the country’s leading festivals of performance for young people. Launched in 2008, the festival now welcomes some of the UK’s leading theatre companies presenting work for families and children – and this year is no different.

Highlights of the programme, which runs from 5 to 19 April, include big names like Rapunzel and, CBBC favourite, Sarah and Duck, alongside a host of new shows. Little Darling, which launches the festival on 5 April, tells the story of Michael Darling, brother to Wendy and one-time friend to Peter Pan, who finds himself all grown-up and yearning for those days when he could fly in Neverland. Meet Me A Tree, from the acclaimed Hurly Burly Theatre Company, is a new opera for the very youngest theatregoers. Roald Dahl and the Imagination Seekers, specially commissioned by Puffin Books, is an interactive show that imagines a world where Roald Dahl’s stories are disappearing from the bookshelves and from the minds of children.

With performance workshops in drama, clowning and puppetry also planned, alongside a host of other shows, plus a circus finale from Cirque Enfant

to close the festival, this year’s line-up is looking as impressive as ever. Greenwich could be the number one family destination for the long Easter holidays.

For more information about Greenwich Children’s Theatre Festival, visit www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk.

Zippo’s Circus Back on Blackheath

Zippo’s Circus is back for Easter with a brand-new 2020 show, ‘Nomads’. Acrobats from the Mongolian steppe, astonishing aerialists, clever comics and daredevil bikers come together to excite and astound.

Centre spot goes to the thrilling Lucius Team of five Brazilian motorcyclists in the famous Globe of Death. And back by popular demand is Paulo Dos Santos, a brilliant 3 foot 6 inches (107cm) tall showman, acrobat and physical comedian. The whole show is all presented under the watchful eye of the world’s greatest ringmaster (and budgie-trainer!) Norman Barrett MBE. Visit Zippo’s Circus on Blackheath Common between Thursday 2 and Sunday 19 April. For times and discount tickets, visit www.zippos.co.uk.

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April

Sat 4 – Sun 5 Apr

Blackheath Easter Family Funfair, Blackheath Common, SE3 0UA

The Easter Funfair has lots of exciting characters visiting this year, alongside the usual rides and stalls. For more information visit www.facebook.com/ events/497015734568028/

Sat 4 Apr

Morning Stars, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ

10am. Explore the night sky live in this show specifically for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition.

Find out from a Royal Observatory Astronomer what is visible on the night of your visit and the month ahead. For more information and to book visit www.rmg.co.uk

Ship Shape, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

(Also 11, 18 Apr). 11am-1pm, 1.303.30pm. All hands on deck as you help keep this iconic warship in tiptop condition. Join a team of expert conservators as you help prevent damage, search for hungry insect pests and test packing techniques.

Drop-in. Ages 7+. For more details visit www.iwm.org.uk

Recycled Bird Feeders, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 1.30-2.15pm, 2.45-3.30pm. Celebrate World Recycling Day by turning an old juice carton into a fantastic bird feeder. Ages 3+. Charges apply, booking required. For more information and to book visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Morning Stars, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ

(Also 13 Jun). 10.10am. Children with an Autism Spectrum Condition can enjoy the historic site and workshop access. The planetarium show is specially designed to create a calm and comfortable environment with low-level lighting and guests are free to exit and re-enter. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Grand Spring Fair, United Reformed Church, Geddes Place, Bexleyheath, DA6 7DJ 9.45am-1pm. Organised by the Association of Bexley Charities ’78, local charities will be selling CDs, DVDs, jewellery, cards, books, jams, cakes, pickles, toys, model railway accessories, collectables and children’s games. Refreshments available. For more details visit www.bexleych.wixsite.com/bexleycharities-78

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Spies and Disguise, IWM London, SE1 6HZ

11am-4pm. Coinciding with the release of the latest Bond film, Spies and Disguise will put families through their paces in a crash course spy school inspired by real life spies from the Second World War to the present day. Drop-in. For more information visit www.iwm.org.uk

Quilled Ships, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Learn the art of paper rolling and make a beautiful ship to take home with you.

For more information visit www. rmg.co.uk

Sat 4 – Fri 10 Apr

Easter Bunny Trail, Greenwich Market, SE10 8QY Join the Easter Bunny Trail, solve the puzzles and find the Easter Bunny in his nest. Certificates and chocolate for all. For more information visit www.greenwichmarketlondon.com

Sat 4 – Sat 11 Apr

Spring Extravaganza, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE

Back by popular demand, Doc. Yard returns with a new ‘spring’ extravaganza. Explore the science behind forces and mechanics through fun activities and live demonstrations that will keep the whole family entertained. For more information visit thedockyard.co.uk

Sat 4 – Sat 18 Apr

Honey Bees and Easter Egg Hunt, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

(Selected dates). Learn about the importance of honey bees and how you can look after them. Then follow the activity trail and use your new knowledge to solve a puzzle in order to win a chocolately prize. Charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/red-house

Sat 4 – Sun 19 Apr

Mission Explore: Spring Fling, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE

Step aboard HMS Gannet, wake the crew by ringing HMS Cavalier’s bell, descend into the depths of HM Submarine Ocelot or be shown the

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Family Mission: D-Day Edition, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

10am-2pm. Pick up a kit bag and learn more about the crew who served on board HMS Belfast during Operation Neptune in 1944. Find hidden messages, predict the weather for sailing, discover ship life and crack Morse code. For more information visit www.iwm.org.uk

Sun 5 – Tues 14 Apr

Sea Legs, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

11am-3pm. This new interactive family activity will explore the science and ingenuity needed to keep HMS Belfast and her crew afloat. To earn your sea legs you must solve a series of nautical puzzles around the ship. For more information visit www.iwm.org.uk

Mon 6 Apr

Story Seekers, IWM London, SE1 6HZ

(Also 8, 10-13, 15, 17, 19 Apr). Learn about the global impact of conflict, from the First World War and Second World War to today. Get hands-on with real artefacts and explore some of the most unusual and interested stories of conflict. Drop-in. For more information visit www.iwm.org.uk

Messages from Space, Metropolitan Tabernacle Baptist Church, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6SD

(Also 17-18 Apr). 10am-4pm. This free Deaf Children’s Holiday Bible Club is for children aged 8-16 and will include games, crafts, talks and a visit to Greenwich Planetarium. Deaf Sunday School runs every Sun 3-4pm.

For more details and to book email tabernacledeaf@gmail.com or call 020 7735 7076.

Mon 6 – Thurs 9 Apr

Easter Family Activities, Hall Place and Gardens, Bexley, DA5 1PQ

10-11am. 1-2pm. Enjoy a hilarious story and craft family activity. Meet in the Visitor Centre. Charges apply, booking essential. For more information visit www.hallplace.org. uk

Mon 6 – Fri 17 Apr

Easter Holiday Activities, Cyclopark, Gravesend, DA11 7NP

Over the holiday there will be lots to keep the children entertained. With Learn to Ride sessions, Novice BMX Session and a Children’s Entertainer

there’s plenty to choose from. Check website for dates of each individual sessions. For more information and to book visit www.cyclopark.com

An Easter Eggs-pedition, Bank of England Museum, EC2R 8AH (Closed 10-13 Apr). 10am-4.30pm.

Follow the Easter trail to find the brightly decorated eggs placed around the museum. Note the letter on each egg then unscramble them to find a hidden message. Also, enjoy Easter crafts. Drop-in, free. For more details visit www.bankofengland. co.uk/museum

Tues 7 – Thurs 9 Apr Sailor Craft, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Using traditional sailor skills and techniques, embroider your very own Cutty Sark souvenir merging your historical surroundings with contemporary maritime issues. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Tues 7 – Thurs 16 Apr

Easter Holiday Activities, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

Tues, Wed and Thurs only.Visit the Education Centre (10.30am12.30pm) to make some spring art and crafts as part of the bird-themed Easter holiday fun. Drop into the Hands on Base (11am-12.30pm, 2-3.30pm) to take part in fun challenges and touch amazing objects from the collections, themed around eggs. For more information visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Wed 8 Apr

We Were There: Meet Veterans and Eyewitnesses, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

(Also 15 Apr). 11am-3pm. Meet those who have lived through periods of conflict and hear their experiences.

These family-friendly sessions offer an insight into conflict that you won’t find in history books from those who witnessed it first-hand. Drop-in. For more information visit www.iwm. org.uk

Easter Baskets, Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

10am-12noon. Get ready for Easter at Woodlands Farm. Make and decorate your own Easter basket to take home. No booking required, just drop in. Charges apply.

For more information visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Easter holidays – Heroic Adventures!, Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington, BR6 8AF

(Also 15 Apr). 10.30am. Listen to unbelievable stories of ancient heroes and their fantastic adventures.Take part in a quiz and make a fabulous heroic cartoon strip to take home. For up to 11 year olds. No booking needed.

Children to be accompanied. For more details visit www.karu.org.uk

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West End to Broadway, Rock Legends to Superheroes

An amazing opportunity awaits for children wishing to create their own characters within their very own devised musicals this Easter and Summer at the Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School, one of London’s leading independent stage schools.

All weekend, evening and holiday workshops are led by West End and industry professionals seeking to nurture talent, build confidence, and foster wellbeing in children aged 4-18. Weekly inspirational quotes help to motivate the students in all areas of their life.

One parent told Primary Times, “The course and final production exceeded our expectations once again as we were left perplexed thinking how are they going to re-enact their own version of Bugsy in a week. He ended every day practising or telling us about something new he had learnt. Our son’s confidence has grown so much….”

This award-winning stage school has part-time branches in Hackney, Docklands, Greenwich and Camden. Many students have secured leading roles on TV, film and on the West End stage thanks to its agency. However, it is just as interested in those that wish to increase in confidence, self-esteem and life skills.

To book into a Holiday School or a Taster Day at one of the parttime Saturday or evening schools, visit www.annafiorentini.com or call 020 7682 1403.

For adults that also wish to have fun and learn new performing arts skills there is www.stageandthecity.com.

A Confident Start with Jigsaw Performing Arts

As the days grow longer and we hold out hope for the sun to reappear, there is some good news – Jigsaw is now open for booking for the Summer term.

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Jigsaw’s popular dance, singing and drama weekend classes for 3 to 18-year-olds develop children’s confidence, selfexpression, focus and social skills, while they have fun and make lots of new friends.

Parents share in their children’s progress and excitement with regular presentations, shows and reports from Jigsaw’s team of highly experienced teachers.

For more information or to book a two-week trial, search for your nearest school on their website, www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk.

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Step Up Free Session

Nathalie Richardson started Step Up 24 years ago whilst she was still at The Guildhall School of Music. Over the years the school has had a great deal of success, winning Comic Relief Does Glee on BBC1, appearing on Don’t Stop Believing on Channel 5, Pitch Battle on BBC1, Britain’s Got Talent, X Factor and The Voice.

Through their agency, many students have appeared in West End shows such as The Lion King, Les Misérables and Matilda. Many students who attended Step Up have gone on to have careers in the performing arts The stage school has a very personal atmosphere as well as excellent tuition. They aim to give children a wide range of experiences, from end of term shows, West End shows and Trinity Guildhall exams for all students. Step Up also runs an annual talent contest that is adjudicated by an external judge. Classes start at two years old where pupils get 45 mins of performing arts. From four years upwards they get the option of a 90-minute session or a 3-hour session. All classes are small, and the main aim is for children to develop their skills and confidence in a warm and positive environment.

You can go to a free session of Step Up any Saturday in term time. For more information visit www.stepupschool.co.uk, email stepup@btinternet.com or call 020 8293 5848.

Celebrations at All the Arts

All the Arts Theatre School are celebrating after being named Theatre School business of the year at the Young Entertainment Academy Awards, which was recently held at The Churchill Theatre. Not only this, the school’s pupils swept the board winning trophies in almost all categories, including best actor, best singer, best dancer, best musical theatre performer and the much sought after Commitment to the Community Award.

School principal, Lucy Morgans told Primary Times, “We are so proud of these huge successes and it’s great to be recognised, but what is equally rewarding is that we are still making huge waves with our pupils 16 years after opening our doors. Many of our former pupils are now professional performers as well as qualified dance and drama teachers, but what really makes it all worthwhile is when a shy or nervous child starts our sessions and we help them blossom into a confident young person. Having the

confidence to stand up and talk or interact well in social and school situations is immeasurable and benefits all aspects of life.”

The school is enrolling again after Easter with limited spaces for ages 3 to 19 years available. They also offer their hugely popular Summer Course in August, which is based on the hit movie Descendants.

You can book a trial session via the school’s website, www.allthearts. co.uk.

Dynamos Cricket

The ECB has launched Dynamos Cricket, a new programme to inspire children aged 8 to 11 to play cricket. Two programmes in May and July will allow up to 35,000 more children to enjoy cricket this season.

Children will take part in Dynamos Cricket in their local centres at one of two 6 to 12-week courses, which will take place during the summer term, beginning mid-May, and over the school holidays, alongside The Hundred.

Each week, participants will develop new cricketing skills including batting, bowling and fielding. They will have the chance to play a fast-paced and exciting game of countdown cricket – a new format that mirrors The Hundred.

Parents can find out more about Dynamos Cricket and sign their kids up to take part at www.dynamoscricket.co.uk or for All Stars Cricket at www.allstarscricket.co.uk.

Your Egg-citing Easter Holiday Starts Here!

Superkids holiday play scheme is bursting with fun activities from Easter bonnet making, chocolate party with alternative egg hunt and the Easter Bunny’s mystery challenge. During the second week, enjoy the Chocolate Burn-off fitness day, test your sense of direction with orienteering and be amazed by Easter egg-speriments!

The fun is led by a team of qualified staff, who are DBS checked and first aid trained. Healthy breakfasts and snacks are included, and children have free choice of craft activities, sports, construction, outdoor play, role play and traditional games.

Superkids is Ofsted registered for children aged 4 to 11 years. The clubs, all graded Good to Outstanding, are located in John Ball School, Blackheath, St. Marys School, Beckenham and St. James’ Church Hall, Elmers End. You can check out the full holiday programme and book online at www.superkidsclub.co.uk or contact 07732 305 454.

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Classes in street dance, drama and singing for children aged 2yrs to 16 yrs. Termly shows, yearly Trinity exams, Agency and small classes @ Colfes School every Saturday in term time

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Did you know? Computer coding is one of the key digital life skills that will prepare your child for the future.

As computers permeate every facet of our lives, it is a well-known fact that the digital skills gap has been increasing. In the UK alone, it’s thought that close to a million jobs will remain unfilled in 2020. Computer coding is a key digital life skill, and like spoken languages, the earlier you start, the more competent you will be.

Spark4Kids are running allday holiday workshops that introduce children to computer coding through the medium of games. Courses are available on Minecraft Modding, Roblox Coding, Robotics, Games Design, MicroBit and Arduino coding, Unity/C#, Python, HTML/CSS and JavaScript in a fun, engaging environment. The courses are available for age groups 5-7, 8-12 and 13-16 years. The holiday workshops are taking place in Dulwich from Monday 6 April through to Thursday 9 April. Visit the Spark4Kids website at www. s4k.me/2020eastercoding or call 020 8090 1444 for more details.

Any type of performance requires teamwork to succeed. At Stagecoach, children learn that “It’s not just you on stage. You are responsible for a larger group that is counting on you to do your part, so they can do theirs.”

At the end of the day, the transferable skills a child learns from performing may not be nearly as important as the experience of performing itself. Simply being part of the performance process, your child will be exposed to a new way of thinking and doing.

That alone is a success to be proud of.

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A week of professionally delivered drama, singing and dance based on the hit movie. Based on the affordable fee of just £5.00 per hour. ALMOST FULL.

Book today www.allthearts.co.uk 020 8850 2384

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Easter Holiday Computer Coding Workshops in South London

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How the Performing Arts Benefit Children

Children, who perform, gain skills that extend far beyond the standing ovation. Research shows that children who sing, dance, act and play tend to have enhanced cognitive, motor, and social development too. Stagecoach know that the act of performing on stage can enrich your child’s life in all sorts of surprising ways.

Performance skills equip children with the ability to “think on their feet”, using their creativity and imagination.

When the play goes wrong, children learn to come up with quick solutions to cover up mistakes and work as a team.

We all have moments when we feel nervous. Feeling nervous before performing is completely natural. Children learn to use nerves positively, which can put them at a huge advantage in big life moments.

Hearing the audience clap at the end of the show is an incredible feeling. Yet it’s more than just the ego boost from the fans.

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April Fri 10 Apr

Egg-cellent Easter Trail, Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

10am-4pm. It’s time for the annual Easter Trail round the farmyard. Can you find all the Easter eggs hidden around the farm? If you can then you get a chocolate egg prize. Drop-in, charges apply. For more information visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Fri 10 – Sat 11 Apr

Super Fun for Mini Superheroes!, Broadway Shopping Centre, Bexleyheath, DA6 7JN

11am-3pm. Thanos, Batman, Spiderman, Starlord and Captain Marvel will be showing their special skills, and having photos taken. Children can take part in a fancy-dress parade at 12.30pm, and also a Superhero Quest and craft activities. For more details visit www. broadwayshoppingcentre.com

Fri 10 - Mon 13 Apr

Easter Fun in the Market, Greenwich Market, SE10 8QY

There is a lot of fun and games to be had at the Market over Easter. Join in daily for different activities. Fri 10 – Easter chocolate painting workshop with Arty Party, Mon 13 – Blackheath Morris Men make their annual visit to the Market. For more details visit www.greenwichmarketlondon.com

Sat 11 Apr

Second Saturday Family Activities, Guildhall Art Gallery, EC2V 5AE (Also 9 May). 11am-4pm. Decorate eggs inspired by the ornate designs in The Enchanted Interior exhibition, and hunt for eggs amongst the artworks.Visit the story corner and dip into the book collection to discover the world of art, the Victorians, the Romans and London.

For more details visit www. cityoflondon.gov.uk/artgalleryfamilies

Sat 11 – Sun 12 Apr

Easter Fair, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 10.30am-4.30pm. Enjoy the Easter weekend with the family. Follow the Easter trail, create something crafty and dare to venture through the rabbit hole for a special storytelling performance. For more information visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Sun 12 Apr

Easter Fayre, Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Biggin Hill, TN16 3AX

1.30-4.30pm. The afternoon includes an egg hunt, biscuit decorating, games, hot food, meet the animals and more.

For more information visit www. foalfarm.org.uk

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Sun 12 – Mon 13 Apr

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

Soak up the atmosphere, see magnificent engines fill the air with steam, watch the quirky street entertainers and enjoy traditional fairground rides. The Festival provides the perfect balance of nostalgia and entertainment. For more information visit https://thedockyard.co.uk

Mon 13 Apr

Blackheath Morris Men, Greenwich Market, SE10 8QY From 3pm. Blackheath Morris Men celebrate Easter with their Easter Chair Lift – ladies beware!

For more information visit www. greenwichmarketlondon.com

Tues 14 Apr

Youngstars: Once Upon A Musical, Blackheath Halls, SE3 9RQ 10am-4pm. Led by industry professionals from the West End and beyond, enjoy five full days of singing, dancing, acting, theatre making, creating, devising and stage craft. A brand-new piece to be performed on the main stage for family and friends. For more details visit www. blackheathhalls.com

Tues 14 – Thurs 16 Apr Lights, Camera, Action!, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am, 2pm. Bring history to life by filming your own documentary at the Cutty Sark. Explore the stories and themes the ship has to offer, selecting the most interesting and exciting sections to feature in a short film. First come basis. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Wed 15 Apr

Busy Bees, Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

Discover the secret life of a busy bee. Watch them closely through the microscope or in their secured frame that the beekeeper will prepare specially for the event.

You can also taste the farm honey (and buy some). Drop-in, charges apply. For more details visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

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Permian Monsters Relaxed Opening, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

9-10am. A relaxed, accessible opening for families unable to visit when the Horniman is busy, including children with autism spectrum conditions and neurodiverse families. Free, booking required. For more details or to book, contact communitylearning@ horniman.ac.uk or call 020 8291 8725.

Sat 18 Apr

Spring Bird Nests, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 1.30-2.15pm, 2.45-3.30pm. Create a cosy nest and some little bird friends to live in it. Ages 3+. Charges apply, booking required. For more information and to book visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Lambing Day, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

London history and urban wildlife.

Charges apply. Waders provided.

For more details visit www. creeksidecentre.org.uk

Sun 26 Apr

2020 Virgin Money London Marathon, Various Locations

The mass race starts at 10am from Blackheath and Greenwich Park, winding its way around London to the finish line at The Mall. Spectators help create the atmosphere, so pop down, cheer on the runners and watch out for fun costumes.

For more details visit www. virginmoneylondonmarathon.com

Thurs 30 Apr

Park It in the Market, Greenwich Market, SE10 8QY See the gorgeous vintage cars and bikes under one roof. Quality street food and electric live music.

For more information visit www. greenwichmarketlondon.com

May Sat 2 May

Spring Bird Nests, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 1.30-2.15pm, 2.45-3.30pm. Create a cosy nest and some little bird friends to live in it. Ages 3+. Charges apply, booking required. For more information and to book visit www. horniman.ac.uk

11am-4pm. See the newborn lambs and enjoy the chance to buy quality local produce at reasonable prices, including home-made preserves, cakes and honey. Relax in the café, enjoy the treasure hunt or join in craft activities. Charges apply. For more details visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

May Queen Crowning Ceremony, Chislehurst Ponds, nr BR7 6AH

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

Sun 3 May

9.30-11.30am. Do you love birds or want to find out more about them? Meet outside the barns in the farmyard for a 90-120 minute walk.

Dress in warm clothes, wear suitable footwear and take along binoculars to enhance the experience. Charges apply. For more details visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Thurs 23 Apr

Meet the Collection, Charlton House, SE7 8RE

11am-1.30pm. Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust present a touring museum and archive pop-up programme showcasing the treasure and hidden gems of the borough. Join in for activities and object handling.

For more information visit www. greenwichheritage.org

Sat 25 Apr

Low Tide Walk, Creekside Discovery Centre, Deptford, SE8 4SA

(Also 17, 21 May). 10am-12noon. A guided adventure in Deptford Creek for adults and accompanied children ages 9+. Wade in a wild river and experience a different perspective of

The Crowning of the 2020 May Queen will take place and traditional May Pole dances will be performed. For more information visit en-gb.facebook.com/ events/188967799088936/

Mini Marathon, Royal Greenwich Park, SE10 1PQ

10am-12noon. Join thousands of local children at Royal Greenwich Park as they run their own 2.62 mile Mini Marathon to support Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice. With fancy dress, live music and plenty of activities it’s a great day out for all the family. For more details visit www.communityhospice. org.uk

Fri 8 May

West Wickham Village Day, Blake Park, BR4 0RA

10am-4pm. This year’s Village Day will be celebrating 75 years of VE Day, and you’re encouraged to go along in VE day costume. The event includes a dog show, Paladin Knights, live music and dance, sporting demos, stalls, bars and inflatable fun.

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Permian Monsters at the Horniman

Get Creative at Greenwich Market

London’s favourite arts and crafts market is a great place to bring the family to get creative as well as have a good browse and a bite to eat.

The Get Creative Festival shines a light on all the great cultural activity that takes place in local communities and encourages young and old alike to try out something new and creative. This huge annual celebration of creativity aims to give everyone the chance to get actively involved in a creative event locally.

Don’t miss out on the family fun.

There will be crayons, paper and glue at the ready for lots of fun at Greenwich Market. Activities include making a fan with The Fan Museum on 21 March, the Easter Bunny Trail Live from 4 to 10 April from 10am to 4pm, foot tapping fun with the Blackheath Morris Men on 13 April from 3 to 4pm. From 11 to 12 May, get creative and help colour in the giant Greenwich mural. For more information, visit www.greenwichmarket.london or www.getcreativeuk.com.

252 million years ago, in a period called the Permian, life on Earth was dominated by extraordinary creatures. It was a time of fearsome sabre-toothed predators, giant insects and bizarre-looking sharks which ended with a mass extinction that destroyed 90% of all life, paving the way for the Earth’s next great rulers… the dinosaurs.

Discover this mysterious time period in Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs, a fascinating, family-friendly exhibition travelling to the UK for the first time. Catch it at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in Forest Hill until 1 November.

From Dictodons to Dimetrodons, Ennatosaurus to Eotitanosuchus, the exhibition vividly brings the inhabitants of the Permian period back to life through fossil skeletons, full-size models and animatronics.Visitors can also sift through interactive dig pits, get creative in an art area, and see a collection of artwork offering a glimpse back in time through the eyes of award-winning palaeoartist, Julius Csotonyi.

The Horniman will be hosting special activities linked to the exhibition during half term. Adult tickets cost £9, child tickets cost £5, and family tickets, including 4 tickets with up to 2 adults, cost £20. See www.horniman.ac.uk for details.

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Family Friendly Urban Village Fete

Urban Village Fete on Greenwich Peninsula is a free, one-day music and arts festival that features a range of unique pop-ups, walkabout entertainment and curated marketplaces. Go along to enjoy a village summer fete atmosphere in the city and eat from London’s best street food vendors, learn a new creative craft with workshops for all ages and dance in the park with live music and DJs. Round up the troops for another get-together on Greenwich Peninsula to kick off your summer.

Urban Village Fete unites creatives from across the city to learn new skills, discover design-led products and dance the day away in Central Park, Greenwich Peninsula’s largest green space.

Curated by Hemingway Design for Greenwich Peninsula, Urban Village Fete will feature a DJ set by Gilles Peterson and talks by BBC Radio London’s Robert Elms, attracting 35,000+ attendees this spring. Immerse yourselves in the sounds of live DJs, family-friendly workshops and activities, walkabout entertainment, gourmet street food and designer fashion and gifts. It’s the ultimate city festival for all the family. Stay tuned for the full line-up.

Join in the fun on Sunday 17 May on Greenwich Peninsula. Take the bus or tube to North Greenwich. Find out more at www. hemingwaydesign.co.uk or www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk.

Meet a Superhero

Children visiting the Broadway Shopping Centre, Bexleyheath this Easter will be invited to try out their superhero skills.

On Good Friday and Easter Saturday, five larger than life superheroes - Thanos, Batman, Spiderman, Starlord and Captain Marvel - will be in the Centre demonstrating their special skills at shows between 11.00am and 3.00pm on both days, and inviting children to take part in a fancy dress parade at 12.30pm.

As well as being taught some of their powers, these Marvel-ous icons will get the children taking part in the Superhero Quest around the Centre looking for clues, and when they return to the entertainment zone, they will be given masks and cloaks. Then, it’s photo time with their favourite superhero. All photos will be beamed onto the Centre’s Facebook page, with great prizes to be won.

There will also be free craft workshops where young superheroes can show off their creativity by making superhero pen pots.

Rai Holdstock, Centre Manager of the Broadway Shopping Centre, told Primary Times, “With blockbuster films featuring superheroes and super villains, children are fascinated by people with superpowers and love to pretend that they too can emulate these icons of fiction. We hope our mini superheroes will enjoy meeting their icons and taking part in the Quest around the Centre.”

Hop into Easter Fun at Hever Castle

Family fun at Hever Castle and Gardens throughout the Easter holidays promises to put a spring in your step. Hunt for the colourful carrots and the Hever bunny in their fun free Easter trail, or take part in an Easter egg hunt in the grounds. Each child will receive a chocolate for completing the trail and a mini chocolate egg for each Easter egg they find. Take part in an Easter themed trail in the Castle to learn about creatures that hatch and create an eggshaped decoration to hang on Hever’s Easter tree.

Visitors aged 7 to 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.

Under 7s can enjoy the natural play area, Acorn Dell, with its two-metre-high living willow structure, a giant sandpit, a mound with tunnels to clamber in and a climbing frame.

Challenge yourself in the Yew Maze and see how long it takes you to find the way out and try not to get wet in the Water Maze. Visitors can then round off the day with seasonal home cooked food and mouth-watering cakes in the restaurant.

Easter activities will be running at Hever Castle from 2 to 19 April. For more information, visit www.hevercastle.co.uk.

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Cyclopark, located just 5 minutes from Bluewater shopping centre on the A2, is Europe’s largest purpose built activity and cycling facility providing activities to keep all the family entertained in a safe and secure environment.

Cyclopark has facilities for all ages and abilities from the challenge of 6km of mountain bike trails to the new Cycloland adventure play park for the under 5’s complete with mini roads, roundabouts and even a petrol station.

For older children Cyclopark has a skate park which can be used by BMX bikes, skateboards and scooters along with a regular programme of entertainers, cycling sessions and activities. Check out the website www.cyclopark.com for all the latest exciting activities, adventures and attractions.

Additional activities this Easter include BMX coached sessions, special kids’ events, children’s entertainers, animal/reptile shows and an electronic skateboard session.

At Cyclopark they are really looking forward to accommodating you and your family this Easter. Visit www.cyclopark. com for more information about all the fabulous events and activities.

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An Easter Egg Hunt by Tube and Steam Train The Epping Ongar Railway has a special Easter Egg Hunt from 10 to 13 April. It stretches over 5 miles from Ongar to Coopersale with 10 eggs hidden in various places. Find them all and collect an Easter Egg prize from the shop. In addition to the hunt there will be other activities for the children including colouring sheets, a magician, face painting and, of course, the Easter Bunny.

In addition, the Epping Ongar Railway is the only steam railway with a direct connection to the tube at Epping. A typical journey time from Stratford is 26 minutes and, as Epping is in Zone 6, for many the off-peak fare is just £1.50. From Epping, a traditional London Bus will pick you up from outside the station.

This brilliant combination of egg hunt, fun onboard and the magic of travelling by a steam train and heritage bus must make this one of the places to take the family this Easter.

You can also go and see Peppa Pig and her little brother George. Take a ride on the steam and diesel trains and see the cheeky little piggies at intervals on 25 May. Tickets cost £16 for adults, £10 for children and a family ticket costs £43. Epping Ongar Railway Family Railcards are valid. For more information, visit www.eorailway.co.uk.

Easter Activities in the City of London There’re lots of ways to stay entertained this Easter in London.

The Roman London Family Quest will take place on 8 April. Hunt down the parts of Roman London that can still be seen today.

Discover London’s Roman Amphitheatre, pay your respects at the Temple of Mithras and relax at Billingsgate Roman House and Baths.

Follow the fact-filled walking map and visit the three sites in any order you choose, completing fun activities at each location to complete the quest and claim your prize.

On the Second Saturday of every month (11 April and 9 May), enjoy free family activities at Guildhall Art Gallery and London’s Roman Amphitheatre. In April, try your hand at decorating eggs inspired by the ornate designs in The Enchanted Interior exhibition.

Under 12s get into the exhibition for free, and on the second Saturday, children can bring an adult in for free too.

On the 17 April, check out the Fraud and Forgery activities at the City of London Police Museum. Could you spot fake money? Do you know how to spot a scam? Attend this masterclass to learn how to detect frauds and forgeries.

All activities run from 11am to 4pm. For more information, visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Easter at The Historic Dockyard

Spring has officially arrived at The Historic Dockyard this Easter.

The new season means warmer weather (fingers crossed!) and longer days, so break out your sunnies and let the kids release some of that stored up energy. Get outside and dive into a school holiday packed with maritime adventure.

Back by popular demand, Doc.Yard returns with a new ‘spring’ extravaganza (between 4 and 11 April). Explore the science behind forces and mechanics through fun activities and live demonstrations that will keep the whole family entertained.

Look and listen for the signs of spring around the Dockyard on the Easter trail and enjoy hands-on craft activities in No.1 Smithery (between 14 and 19 April). Whether you’re stepping aboard HMS Gannet, awaking the crew by ringing HMS Cavalier’s bell, descending into the depths of HM Submarine Ocelot or being shown the ropes by the Master Ropemaker, signs of spring are bursting up throughout the historic site.

Stroll around The Dockyard’s green spaces and see the daffodils blooming and hear the bees buzzing. The Commissioner’s Garden makes the perfect spot to sit quietly and watch nature come out to play.

All activities are included in your entry ticket. To spring into action and book your experience, visit thedockyard.co.uk.

And that’s not all - The Festival of Steam and Transport is back for Easter Sunday and Monday (12 and 13 April). Anything goes for this event. Whether you’re a steam fanatic, a classic car collector, a steampunk follower or you’re just looking for a fantastic family day out, this Festival has it all.

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Every weekend the Royal Observatory Greenwich is offering fantastic ticket deals that include an early morning planetarium show presented by an astronomer, and free access to the historic old Royal Observatory. This features the Greenwich Meridian line, telescopes and the Harrison Timekeepers. Here, Observatory Explainers are available to answer visitor’s burning space questions and highlight the hidden histories at the home of time and space (11am to 2.30pm).

In Family Space, visitors can prebook tickets to see a 10.10am Meet the Neighbours planetarium show, followed by time to explore the historic old Royal Observatory and a chance to take part in the free drop-in, crafty Young Astronomers Workshop (11am to 2.30pm).

In Morning Stars, visitors with children who experience an Autism Spectrum Condition can avail of the same historic site and workshop access. The 10.10am planetarium show is specially designed to create a calm and comfortable environment. Also, unlike a standard planetarium show, guests are free to exit and re-enter as they need and there is low-level lighting at all times.

To find out more and to book tickets, £10 for adults and £5 for children, please search for Family Space or Morning Stars at www. rmg.co.uk (For Morning Stars, carers go free).

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Ninety-five percent of parents have said that their child has gained selfconfidence at the Leaders are Readers summer school and that they have learnt how to read in a short period. Their aim at the summer school is to cover a year’s essential work in 3 weeks. 90% of children who attend the Saturday and Summer schools, who sit various competitive entrance exams to independent schools, pass, with some even being awarded scholarships.

The Saturday school also keeps children ahead of their peers. The experience of success during the summer school can provide a long-term boost to children’s self-esteem and confidence.

Call to book a trial day and free assessment at Leaders are Readers setting at Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford Academy, Dartford, DA1 4RS. For more information, call 01992 651 300 or visit www. leadersarereaders.co.uk.

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Fun Study Camp at Leaders are Readers Summer School

Over the past 10 years, the Leaders are Readers Summer Schools have become established as London and the surrounding area’s academic camp for children aged 3 to 11. Their summer school is designed to be challenging yet fun, and children develop strategies and skills in critical thinking, comprehension reading, creative writing, language and vocabulary, mathematical reasoning and verbal and non-verbal reasoning. They also prepare for 11+, 10+, 8+, 7+, 5+, 4+ and excel in these assessments.

Colfe’s School – Caring for the Environment

Colfe’s School has been educating local children in south-east London for 350 years. While proud of its history, Colfe’s is very much a school of the future and it is constantly striving to empower its pupils to look after and make a difference to their own environment.

There are a number of pupil-driven ‘ecoinitiatives’ at the school. At a recent ‘Zero Waste’ sustainable pop-up stall, caterers presented examples of ways to monitor, manage and reduce food waste. The results were delicious! During the school’s ‘Protect the Planet Day’, nursery children collected litter and made a ‘Save the Planet’ poster. Junior School ‘Eco-Champs’ have been encouraging fellow pupils to make small but important changes in their daily lives. This includes recycling and reusable water bottles, discouraging the use of single-use plastic and not accepting plastic carrier bags. Single-use plastic bottles will be banned from the school

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Walk for Wellbeing

Thousands of children across the UK will celebrate the benefits of walking during Walk to School Week from 18 to 22 May. Walk to School Week is organised by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, as part of their National Walking Month campaign each May. Families will be encouraged to walk, cycle, scoot or ‘Park and Stride’ for the whole week to see the big differences that come from healthier and happier children to fewer cars outside the school gates.

This year, the charity will specifically focus on the health and wellbeing benefits that come from being active.

Walk to School Week classroom packs will have activities for pupils to complete on the way to school and in the classroom, which focus on their wellbeing, including how walking helps with their physical health as well as their mood, concentration and creativity.

Walk to School Week also plays host to Happy Shoesday on Tuesday 19 May, when pupils wear the shoes that make them smile or design their own shoe capes and donate £1 to Living Streets’ road safety work.

For more information on Walk to School Week and to get your classroom packs, visit www.livingstreets.org.uk/wtsw.

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A Tutor that Suits You

Primary Times spoke to Stephanie Atkinson from Tutor Doctor.

She told us, “We had a simple idea and a desire to make a difference. We wondered why parents had to adjust their family’s busy schedules and drive half way across town just to put their child in another classroom with other children… when in fact it was probably the classroom experience that their child was struggling with in the first place.

“At Tutor Doctor we offer in home 1-2-1 tutoring. We create a programme that is right for your child and then match a qualified tutor who suits your child’s personality and academic needs.

We improve your child’s confidence and organisation skills, to help them be more effective and succeed in education.”

Go along and meet some of the guys from Tutor Doctor at Tesco’s in Elmers End Superstore, Croydon Road, Beckenham on 11 April between 9am and 5pm or call Stephanie on 020 8059 6574.

Tutor Doctor is running STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Maths) workshops between 4 and 5pm at Woolwich Library on Monday 30 March and 27 April (continuing on a monthly basis). Workshops will also run at Mycenae House over the Easter holidays on Monday 6, Tuesday 14, and Friday 17 April, from 10.30am-12noon.

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from the summer term. Pupils are even wearing uniforms made from recycled plastic!

The school’s ambitious plans are set to continue with a working group set up to push ahead with recycling, reducing plastic and ecofriendly planting on site.

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May VE Day Celebration, Greenwich Market, SE10 8QY Celebrate the anniversary of 75 years since VE Day with music and entertainment in the Market.

Also, see the exhibition of local photographs of Greenwich families and friends celebrating this momentous day in 1945. For more information visit www. greenwichmarketlondon.com

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Urban Tree Day, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

11am-3.30pm. Celebrate urban trees and their importance to our city.

Join in fun family activities to find out more about the trees growing in the Museum gardens. Ages 3+. Free.

For more information visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Swimming Turtle Puppets, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 1.30-2.15pm, 2.45-3.30pm. Celebrate World Turtle Day by making your own brilliant turtle puppet, then take it for a ‘swim’ around the museum.

Ages 3+. Charges apply, booking required. For more information and to book visit www.horniman.ac.uk

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See the new Greenwich Market mural come to life and create your own version to hang in the gallery.

Our listings are prepared a long time in advance.

To make sure you have up to date details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure the information hasn’t changed.

To celebrate the UK release of MY SPY starring Dave Bautista, Chloe Coleman, Kristen Schaal and Ken Jeong, we are thrilled to be hosting a competition to win an exclusive MY SPY prize bundle including a hoodie, a special spy pen, a notebook and a portable power pack.

JJ, a hardened CIA operative, finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9 year old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family. Despite his reluctance, JJ finds he is no match for Sophie’s disarming charm and wit.

The family comedy MY SPY is out in cinemas now.

For your chance to win this great prize, simply tell us how old the junior spy is. Send your answer to us along with your name, age, address, school and phone number to My Spy Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London SE12 8LG or email your answer together with your details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘My Spy’ as the subject by Friday 24 April.

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Urban Village Fete, Central Park, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 0BN

11am-7pm. A free one-day music and arts festival featuring a range of unique pop-ups, walkabout entertainment and more. Eat from London’s best street food vendors, watch debates and take part in workshops for all ages. For more details visit www.greenwichpeninsula. co.uk

of London clubland. There will be craft, face painting and more family fun. For more information visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Yoga Family Playground, Beckenham Place Park, BR3 1SY

2-3pm. Fun for the family to find calm and focus, enhance communications and bonding, and most of all play together and be light-hearted. For more information visit www.beckenhamplace.org

Sun 24 – Mon 25 May

Crystal Palace Sprint, Crystal Palace Park, SE19 2AD

The 2020 event will again feature classic and historic motor-cycles performing demonstration runs to revive the period when bikes raced at the circuit from 1927.

Also, trade stands, autojumble, car shows and various other attractions.

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Family Rave, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

2-6pm. Join this May frolic with the award winning Big Fish Little Fish for a family rave day featuring DJ legends

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Win VIP Tickets to See Zippo’s Circus 2020 ‘Nomads’ The brilliant Zippo’s Circus, “London’s Favourite”, and several times voted “Britain’s Best Circus”, is coming to Blackheath Common from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 19th April with a brandnew production titled ‘Nomads’.

The thrilling Brazilian Lucius Team of 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 an amazing and colourful troupe of acrobats from Mongolia, appearing in Britain for the very first time, all under the watchful eye of the World’s Greatest Ringmaster (and budgie-trainer!) Norman Barrett MBE. Buy discount tickets at www.zippos.co.uk or book by phone on 08712 102 100.

Use code PBH130 for up to 30% off.

Enter our competition to win a VIP Ringside Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children). Winners get free popcorn and candy floss for all four of you! To enter, tell us how tall the showman and acrobat Paulo Dos Santos is.

Send your answer to us along with your name, age, address, school and phone number to Zippos Blackheath Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London SE12 8LG or email your answer together with your details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘Zippos Blackheath’ as the subject by Tuesday 31 March.

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Faye U aged 4 Moloney competitions in our February Half Term issue. Clare Congratulations to the following people who won Hesketh.

Emilia bundles were won by Liz Phillips and is the lucky Little Mix winner. Asterix DVD and book h, Grace Englis Alex , nfield Infant School. Eloise Smith Aidan Jones won a box of books for his school - Crow Imaani Day, n Jenso a Maleficent: Mistress of Evil DVD. Masterson, Molly Mayhew and Clara de Rennes won Pig: Peppa . book Hat' copies of 'The Boy with the Saucepan Muhaimin, Ewan Freeman and Jowita Gostek won of World n ingto Chess t. Malaki Mates won a family ticket to My First Concert tickets were won by Arianne Knigh a Areeb was er winn etition for the under 8s and our older Adventures. Faye U aged 4 won Annie's drawing comp on this page and enjoy all the artwork! ers Islam, aged 8. Well done to all our competition winn If you would like to see your work displayed here then just send us a drawing, poem, riddles, jokes or short story and we'll do our very best to include it. Send it to: Good Work Page Primary Times 7 Southbrook Mews London SE12 8LG

Thank you to Amanda aged 6 for her lovely painting, Sanaya Azeem for her happy garden picture, Lusia Banbury for her illustrated poem that she must have spent a lot of time on and Emilia Narkevic for her 'best family ever'.

We love seeing your work so do please keep sending it to us.

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