South East London May 2019 Primary Times by Alison Watson

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May Half Term Edition Issue 120 13 May - 30 June 2019

in South East London

A FREE DAY OUT! A CONTEMPORARY TWIST ON THE TRADITIONAL VILLAGE FETE

SUNDAY 19 MAY 2019 11AM—7PM

FAMILY FUN DESIGN ART

MUSIC WORKSHOPS

The Best Family Guide to What’s On

What’s On

What’s On Your family diary for May and June Ongoing Daily

All Hands Children’s Gallery, National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF

Explore maritime skills and technologies past and present in a hands-on gallery for older children. Fire a cannon and shoot down a dastardly pirate ship in a brilliant interactive game. Ages 6-12. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Journey across the Great Map, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 9NF

10am-5pm. Take one of the museum’s tablet devices and set sail across The Great Map to explore distant lands and discover treasures from around the world. Free. For times and more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Cutty Sark Characters, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11am, 12noon, 1.30pm and 2.30pm. Hear Cutty Sark’s incredible stories brought to life by characters from the ship’s past. Meet Captain Woodget, Emma Louise Ray or Nannie the Witch. Each has an extraordinary story to tell. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

The Sky Tonight, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

(Selected dates) A show presented by an astronomer who takes visitors on a tour of what can be seen in the night sky on the day of their visit and the months ahead. The journey takes in stars, planets and moons. Ages 5+. For times, more information and to book visit www.rmg.co.uk

Every Sat

Character Encounters, National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF

12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Meet a different character from history with their own fascinating story to tell about collections in the museum. An exciting performance and journey bringing maritime history to life. For more information visit www.rmg. co.uk

Every Sun

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

Until 2 Jun

Soundpit, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Families can feel in a whole new way by playing an immersive musical instrument that links the senses, created by artist Di Maidstone. Charges apply. For more details visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Until 16 Jun

Spanish Flu Exhibition, Florence Nightingale Museum, SE1 7EW Journey back in time to a field hospital in 1918 and explore the experiences of those that lived and died during the deadliest pandemic in human history, and discover if a similarly devastating pandemic could happen again today. For more details visit www.florence-nightingale.co.uk

Until 15 Jul

Dragon Babies, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Let your Dragon Babies shake, rattle and gong in this music-making session for children aged 3–5 years old. Charges apply. For more details visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Until 27 Jul

Family Gamelan Taster Session, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Take your family and friends to play a Javanese gamelan percussion orchestra. Playing the gamelan is a rewarding musical and social experience, inspiring self-confidence, improving coordination and sharpening listening skills. Charges apply. For more details visit www. southbankcentre.co.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

13 May - 30 June ‘19

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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

May Wed 1 – Fri 31 May

Highlight Tours: May, 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 there with their family and friends. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/red-house

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

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

Plumstead Community Market, St Mark’s Church Hall, SE18 1QE 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

Parachutes, Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP 10am-4pm. Discover the connection between Tower Bridge and the parachute regiment, then make your own parachute to take home. All participating families will receive a pass, entitling them to free entry on any Family Activities Day in the next 6 months. To book visit www. towerbridge.org.uk

Playing Up, Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG

12noon-5pm. Dress up as an imaginary animal, protest for what you believe in, and be inspired by art and artists. Playing Up is a game for kids and adults to play together. For more details visit www.tate.org.uk

Sun 19 May

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

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

Mon 20 May – Mon 30 Sep Happy Birthday Sir Horace, Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP

10am-4pm. Celebrate the 200th birthday of Tower Bridge architect Sir Horace Jones, at his Big Birthday Bash in the historic Engine Rooms. Featuring family friendly games, a birthday activity table, treasure hunt and Victorian photo opportunity. Admission applies.Visit www. towerbridge.org.uk

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Contents

inside this issue.... What’s On.................................2 Latest News..............................4 Family Theatre..........................6 Here Comes the Sun....................11 Education News....................... 16 Out of School Activities........... 18 Competitions........................... 21 All Your Own Work!.................23

Have a fun and relaxing half term. We’ll be in schools again the week beginning 1 July.

Peter and the Primary Times Team

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13 May - 30 June ‘19

Latest News

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Almost half a million people across the UK spent an hour watching the birds that visit their garden or outdoor space as part of the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch earlier this year, counting more than 7.5 million birds in total. The house sparrow remains at the top of the UK Big Garden Birdwatch rankings with almost 1.2 million sightings throughout the weekend but for many species fewer birds were recorded than in 2018. In Greater London, the top three most common garden visitors, in order, were house sparrow, wood pigeon and starling. House sparrows showed a 3.5% increase across London gardens, keeping them top of the charts for London. UK house sparrow numbers, reported by participants since the Big Garden Birdwatch began, have fallen by 56%, but in recent years, national numbers have slowly started to rise again, giving conservationists hope that at least a partial recovery may be happening. For a full round-up of all the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch results and to see which birds were visiting gardens where you live, visit www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch Photo credit: Ray Kennedy (rspb-images.com)

Strawberry Ripple Ice Cream

As the weather gets warmer (we hope!), what better way to cool yourselves down than a delicious, healthy ice-cream straight from your own kitchen? Mrs Bun the Baker shares her secrets on this healthy sweet treat from her book ‘Baking with Mrs Bun the Baker’. The easy-to-follow, child-friendly cookbook is packed with favourites and tried and tested, approved and munched recipes from the Young Buns who attend the award-winning cookery school. This book gives children an insight into how exciting baking can be and will inspire conﬁdence in adults who have never baked before.

Repeat for all the strawberries. Avoid creating big pieces as they will only end up as lumps of ice in the ﬁnal ice-cream.

Ingredients – you will need:

container and place this into the freezer. Be patient as you will need to leave it for at least 6 hours before you can eat the ice-cream! If you take it out 10 minutes before you want it, the ﬁnished ice-cream will be easier to scoop.

FROM KITCHEN ZERO

TO BAKING HERO!

15 strawberries 225ml double cream: use extra thick cream, if you prefer – you don’t need to whip it! 100ml sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 75ml single cream 2 tablespoons icing sugar: optional

Method

1. Have a 500ml freezer-friendly container at hand 2. Wash the strawberries and remove their stalks. Get a strawberry,

hold it between your thumb and ﬁnger, and squish it into a bowl.

3. Pour the double cream into a jug. Whisk the cream until it’s sticking to the whisk - it should look like ice-cream on top of a cone. Add in the condensed milk, vanilla essence, single cream and the strawberries. 4. Mix the ingredients up for a ripple effect – but don’t over mix or you’ll have pink ice-cream with no swirls! Have a taste. If it’s not sweet enough for you, add in some or all of the icing sugar. 5. Pour the mixture into a 500ml freezer-friendly plastic

Variations

Use other berries such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries – or use lots of different berries together. Add some fudge pieces and squeeze in some toffee sauce before it goes in the freezer. For chocolate-chip ice-cream, add chunks of your favourite chocolate: plain, milk or white. Or, again, mix them together. Chop and mash a banana for a delicious banana ice-cream. Baking with Mrs Bun the Baker is available for £12.99 online and from all good book stores. For more information, please visit www.mrsbunthebaker.net

13 May - 30 June ‘19

Family Theatre

birthday in 2019, and is making its way off the page and onto the stage.

1 Jun

8 Jun

Based on the classic children’s book series by David McKee, which is celebrating its 30thbirthday in 2019, this show is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter.

Little Grimm Tales

Beasts and breadcrumbs, wolves and witches, frogs and fairies all join the fun in a stunning new adaptation of Grimm’s most magical tales. Ages 3+.

Elmer The Patchwork Elephant Show

Mycenae House Blackheath

Greenwich Theatre

Box Office: 020 8858 1749 Box Office: 020 8858 8 Jun 7755 The Ugly Duckling Enjoy 26 – 28 May Feeling different, teased the show! by his friends and not The Tiger And don’t accepted by his family, Who forget to say the Ugly Duckling is sad Came To you saw it in and lonely. Through

Bathway Woolwich

Blackheath Halls

Peace at Last/ Whatever Next

The Enormous Turnip

Box Office: 020 8331 8115 15 Jun

Chiffchaff Children’s Theatre presents Jill Murphy’s tales of a daddy bear looking for a quiet place to sleep and a baby bear who wants to go to the moon.

Box Office: 020 8463 0100 18 May 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

Tea

Primary

Join the Times! 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+.

Southbank Centre SE1 Box Office: 020 3879 9555 27 – 28 May

Stick By Me

29 May

Card Ninja

adventures he soon learns who he really is and his family realises it doesn’t matter what you look like but how good your heart is.

Javier Jarquin, otherwise known as Card Ninja, is back in town. Expect deadly and risky fun as he performs his extreme cardflicking stunts. Ages 10+.

When I wake up you are there. Ready? Let’s run, play, and hide. Follow me. Don’t get lost. I will stick by you if you stick by me. Enjoy a quirky show about friendship and play. Ages 3-6.

Summer Outdoor Theatre in London Date Production 27 May-1 Jun 1 Jun 8-9 Jun 15-16 Jun 15 Jun 16 Jun 19-21 Jun 19 Jun-27 Jul 23 Jun 2 Jul 7 Jul 10 Jul 10 Jul 12 Jul 16 Jul 1 Aug-1 Sept 4 Aug

Location

Website/Box Office

The Wind in the Willows Royal Observatory Gdn, Greenwich Pk, SE10 8QY www.quantumtheatre.co.uk The Hunter’s Grimm (2pm only) Stratford Circus Arts Centre, E15 1BX www.stratford-circus.com The Hunter’s Grimm (2pm only) Broadway Theatre, Catford, SE6 4RU www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk The Hunter’s Grimm (2pm only) Broadway Theatre, Catford, SE6 4RU www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk A Midsummer Night’s Dream Osterley Park, Isleworth, TW7 4RB www.tlcm.co.uk A Midsummer Night’s Dream Fulham Palace, SW6 6EA www.tlcm.co.uk Shakespeare’s Globe On Tour Globe Theatre, Bankside, SE1 9DT www.shakespearesglobe.com Hamlet St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, WC2E 9ED www.iristheatre.com A Midsummer Night’s Dream Valentines Mansion Gardens, Ilford, IG1 4XA www.oddsocks.co.uk The Winter’s Tale St George’s Garrison Church, Woolwich, SE18 6XJ www.changeling-theatre.com Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Fulham Palace, SW6 6EA www.illyria.co.uk A Midsummer Night’s Dream Chiswick House & Gardens, W4 2QN www.tlcm.co.uk Sense and Sensibility Hall Place & Gardens, Bexley, DA5 1PQ www.thepantaloons.co.uk The Winter’s Tale St Paul’s Church, Clapham, SW4 0DR www.changeling-theatre.com The Winter’s Tale CLF Art Café, Peckham, SE15 4ST www.changeling-theatre.com The Hunchback of Notre Dame St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, WC2E 9ED www.iristheatre.com The Tempest Fulham Palace, SW6 6EA www.illyria.co.uk

13 May - 30 June ‘19

Half Term at Greenwich Theatre

This May Half Term Greenwich Theatre has lots of exciting family theatre for all to enjoy. They have children’s classics, a magical ninja and outer space; what more could you ask for? Join the tea-guzzling tiger in the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Packed with oodles of magic and sing-a-long songs, this is a stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem. Elephants, as everyone knows, are big, have trunks, and are grey. But Elmer is a patchwork of brilliant colours! Featuring a menagerie of 21 loveable puppets, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Show tells the tale of an elephant that stands out. Want to see a Ninja in action? Using genuine playing cards, comedian Javier Jarquin will dazzle audiences in Card Ninja with extreme precision, impeccable timing and astonishing speed and distance, you will not believe what you’re seeing. Finally, let’s take a trip into outer space with The Big Space Show. Join the crew from The Science Museum as the astronauts travel into deepest space.Visit the space station, defy zero gravity and explore our solar system. Marvel at the Astronaut as space walking and gravity is explored through Hip Hop dance. For ticket and more information, visit www.greenwichtheatre. org.uk.

Free Tickets for Jill Murphy Double -Bill

This season sees a series of free performances at University of Greenwich’s Bathway Theatre in Woolwich under the banner of What About Us – an initiative run by University of Greenwich in partnership with the ROMEL Foundation and Gale Force Productions Universal, so that local people can both watch and participate in cultural activity. On Saturday 15 June at 3pm, the programme will feature free performances of Jill Murphy’s Peace At Last and Whatever Next, presented by Chiffchaff Children’s Theatre. From the writer of The Worst Witch, the performance brings together Murphy’s tales of a daddy bear looking for a quiet place to sleep and a baby bear who wants to go to the moon, in a special double-bill for under 5s. Free tickets can be booked through Eventbrite by searching “Jill Murphy”.

Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! The Musical

Children who enjoy the CBBC show and Mums and Dads who remember the comics are all going to be excited to hear that Beano Studios and Selladoor Theatre Company are creating a family musical based on the TV show. The family-friendly show will launch in 2020 on a year-long tour of 40+ theatres and venues across the UK and Ireland. It is due to feature Dennis and Gnasher’s hallmark slapstick comedy and ageless humour delivered with a repertoire of songs. Keep your eyes peeled for Dennis and the gang hitting a theatre near you.

13 May - 30 June ‘19

What’s On

More What’s On Your family diary for May and June

May

Greenwich Family Arts Festival, Various Locations

Greenwich Theatre and Greenwich & Lewisham Young People’s Theatre Feria de Londres, Southbank, are delighted to bring you a funpacked programme of theatre shows, SE1 9PH community events, workshops and Inspired by Southern Spain’s outdoor theatre. For more details, to traditional Spring fairs, Feria de Londres is a resplendent celebration view the full programme of events and of Spanish cuisine and entertainment. to buy tickets visit www.glypt.co.uk/ This free festival is a celebration of all shows things Andalusian and is the perfect Edwardian Life, Hever Castle, Nr place for families and groups of all Edenbridge, TN8 7NG ages. For more details visit www. Enjoy a traditional Punch and Judy feriadelondres.com show and try out games from the period including boules, tin can alley Sat 25 May and hoopla. Follow a Conan Doyle South Indian Cultural Open fairy trail; attend a school for butlers Day, National Maritime where you’ll learn how to tie a bow Museum, Greenwich, SE10 tie, clean silverware and much more. In 9NF ‘Edwardian Inventions’ find out which 11am-3.30pm. Go along for a well-known items were invented. For free drop-in event showcasing more details, timings and to book visit the colourful cultural heritage www.hevercastle.co.uk of Kathakali and Bharatanatyam. Pirates! The Historic Dockyard The event will include make-up demonstrations, costume displays and Chatham, ME4 4TE Climb on-board HMS Gannet, all a series of short performances. For transformed into our very own more details visit www.rmg.co.uk pirate ship this May Half Term! It’s Marvin’s Market Adventure, swashbuckling fun with the pirate Under 1 Roof, Woolwich, SE18 crew. The Dockyard will be filled with Pirate activities for 3-5-year olds and 6SR 5-10-year olds. Charges apply. For more 11am. Join Marvin and a whole host of fantastic characters for a fun filled details visit thedockyard.co.uk and interactive theatre experience. Sat 25 May – Sun 8 Sep Perfect for children with a range A Pirate’s Life for Me, The of additional needs and aimed at children with a cognitive age of 3-8 Historic Dockyard Chatham, years old. Charges apply. For more ME4 4TE details visit www.under1roofkids.com A perfect day out for families to explore a variety of Pirate collections Playing Up, Tate Britain, exploring the history and impact of Millbank, SW1P 4RG Pirates in children’s culture through (Also 8 Jun, 6 Jul) 12noon-5pm. Dress displays including toys, books, costumes, up as an imaginary animal, protest illustrations, games and photographs. for what you believe in, and be For more details visit thedockyard.co.uk inspired by art and artists. Playing Up is a game for kids and adults to play Sun 26 May together. For more details visit www. U Market Pamper and Craft tate.org.uk

Fri 24 – Sun 26 May

Sat 25 – Sun 26 May

Railway Weekends, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

Go along and witness locomotives which will be steaming through the site. Chatham Historic Dockyard Railway has just under 1 mile of line to operate demonstration trains and it’s the perfect photo opportunity to get up close to the railway. For more details visit thedockyard.co.uk

Sat 25 May – Sun 2 Jun

Spring Family Events, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

This May Half Term, have fun in the crafting tent creating a wild crown to wear and tick off one of your 50 things too. During the Spring craft trail learn to craft flowers from pipe cleaners. Then take the perfect portrait as spring blooms in the Red House garden. Admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/red-house

Sale, Bexley Grammar Mixed School, Welling, DA16 2BL

9.30am-2pm. Expect a wide range of local small businesses selling everything from makeup, crafts, and cakes, clothes to health and wellness and also beauty therapists offering affordable treatments. For more details visit www.bexley.gov. uk/events or email umarketevents@ outlook.com

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The 5th Great Quaggy Duck Race, Manor Park, Lewisham, SE13 5QZ

1-5pm. Go along for the highlight of the final weekend of the 2019 Hither Green Festival. Expect great prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last places. The winning Quaggy Duck will also lift the prized Quaggy Kingfisher Trophy. For more details and to register visit www.qwag.org.uk

Sun 26 – Mon 27 May

Motorsport at the Palace, Crystal Palace Park, SE19 1TY

9am-5pm. A fun filled day for the whole family, giving you the opportunity to see both old and new cars race against the clock to get the fastest time of the day. There will also be attractions including a small fun fair, food and trade stands. For more details visit www. motorsportatthepalace.co.uk

Mon 27 May

The Day The Circus Came to Town, Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP

(Also 28 May) 11am, 2pm, 4pm. Celebrate the Victorian entertainment of circus when local community arts organisation Agenci take over the Bridge. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.towerbridge.org.uk

The Fox On The Swing: Collage Workshop, Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG 2.30-3.30pm. Join illustrator Aušra Kiudulait for a crafty collage workshop. For more details visit www.tate.org.uk

Mon 27 – Fri 31 May

The Trader’s Game, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11am-4pm. Become a trader and cross the world on our board game to collect cargoes from different countries. Try to beat the other ships to buy the most sought-after cargo and beware of getting stuck in the doldrums. Ages 5+. Admission applies. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Tues 28 May Our listings are prepared a long time in advance. To make sure you have the latest details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure they haven’t changed

13 May - 30 June ‘19

Fishy Tuesday, Creekside Discovery Centre, Deptford, SE8 4SA

1-3pm. How many fish can you find in the water of Deptford Creek? Pull on a pair of waders, grab a net and find out! Then get stuck into creating fish-themed crafts. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.creeksidecentre.org.uk

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

(Also 29 May) 10am-12.30pm. Take a family trip to the Moon with a planetarium show, interactive quiz and immersive virtual reality activity. Ages 7+. Charges apply. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Hercules Half Term, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9NN

(Also 30 May) 1-3pm. In the first interactive storytelling session, focus on two of Hercules’ tasks; killing the Nemean Lion and slaying the Hydra of Lerna. In the second session focus on cleaning the stables of King Augeas and capturing the Cretan Bull. Ages 7-10. To book visit www. ornc.org

Read All About It, Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG

2.30-4pm. Join illustrator Kristyna Baczynski for a mini-magazines workshop. From animal safaris and recipes for you and your family, pick your favourite topics and get going. Suitable for ages 7-11. For more details visit www.tate.org.uk

Tues 28 – Fri 31 May Dino May, Hall Place and Gardens, Bexley, DA5 1PQ

10am, 2pm. Go along and have a roaring time, includes a hilarious story and dinosaur craft to take home. Advance booking required. Charges apply. For more details visit www.hallplace.org.uk

Wed 29 May

Passionate About Pigs, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

1-3pm. A pig activity day where you can have a go at a fun pig facts trail round the farmyard and see lovely Tamworth pigs. There will also be a chance to make a pig craft to take home. Free admission, donations welcome. For details call 020 8319 8900 or visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Shadow Puppetry Play in a Day, Churchill Theatre, Bromley, BR1 1HA

Knuckle and Joint Puppetry Company are leading an all-day shadow puppetry workshop for young creatives interested in new ways of storytelling. Ages 8+. For more details and to book visit www. churchilltheatre.co.uk

Wed 29 – Thurs 30 May Messengers of Movement, National Gallery, WC2N 5DN 11am-3.30pm. Spend a day in the life of a dance artist and try out specialist techniques. Collaborate to make colours move and shapes sway in a choreographic workshop with Siobhan Davies Dance. Ages 8+. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www. nationalgallery.org.uk

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May Thurs 30 May

Pond Dipping, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

10am-2pm. Try pond dipping to find out what lives hidden beneath the surface of a pond. Nets and trays will be provided. Booking is essential and charges apply. Sessions are hourly. For details call 020 8319 8900 or visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Park It in the Market, Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ

From 7.30pm. An evening of classic cars and bikes, great music and street food. For more details visit www. greenwichmarket.london

Holiday to Space, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

10-11.30am. Enjoy a special 20 minute Space Safari planetarium show filled with spectacular views of the planets up close and a chance to sing along to help Ted find the great big bear followed by a 30 minute workshop. Ages 4-7. Charges apply. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Despicable Mess, Under 1 Roof, Woolwich, SE18 6SR

10.30-1.15am. Bring your messy minions to one of the most anticipated parties of the year.

The mess factory will be full of fun sensory activities that fans of the film will love including custard pies, banana delight, freeze ray and squid launcher. Charges apply.Visit www. under1roofkids.com

Thurs 30 – Fri 31 May Inspired By Portugal, The Garden Museum, SE1 7LB

11am-1.30pm. Each school holiday the museum hosts hands on food learning cooking workshops for children aged 6-10. Go along and explore the cuisine of Portugal. Charges apply. For details visit www. gardenmuseum.org.uk

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Low Tide Walk 21st Anniversary, Creekside Discovery Centre, Deptford, SE8 4SA

6.30-8pm. To celebrate 21 years of wading through the river, go along for a celebratory evening low tide walk. Led by a conservationist with 30 years’ experience, you are guaranteed good, muddy fun. Ages 9+. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.creeksidecentre.org.uk

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Barn Dance, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

7.30-11pm. Enjoy an evening of dancing and live music from the well-known Skinners Rats band in a traditional barn. Take your own food and drink for an evening of great fun and laughter. To book visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

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Kind Kind is a timely and inspiring new picture book with foreword by Axel Scheffler and pictures by 38 international illustrators. It celebrates kindness and humankind as well as the richness and diversity of children’s book illustration. Imagine a world where everyone is kind – how can we make that come true? This book shows readers the many ways you can be kind, from sharing toys and games to helping those from other countries feel welcome. Written by Alison Green and endorsed by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, Kind features artwork donated by international illustrators including Sir Quentin Blake, Kitty Crowther, Michael Foreman, Chris Haughton and Lydia Monks. £1 per printed copy will be donated to Three Peas, a charity which provides vital help to refugees from war-torn countries and for which Axel Scheffler is patron. Axel Scheffler told Primary Times, “Whether it’s the small acts of kindness that brighten our daily lives, or the bigger questions of how we help those in real need, we know that a kinder world is a better world.” Kind will be available online and from all good book stores from 4 April for £12.99. For more information, visit www. scholastic.co.uk, or for more information about Three Peas, visit www.threepeas.org.uk. 10

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Amazing Azulejo, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Cutty Sark was sold to a Portuguese company in 1895 and renamed Ferreira. Celebrate Portugal Day by making your own beautiful Moorish tile decoration. Ages 4+. Admission applies. For more details visit www. rmg.co.uk

Ready, Set, Action! National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 9NF

11am-3pm, 2-4pm. Have fun exploring different forms of performance and dance from around the world. Find out about Kathakali Indian dance and how sailors would perform on-board HMS Intrepid when stuck in the frozen Arctic ice. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

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Marvellous Moons, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

10am-5pm. Discover more about the moons of the Solar System in this amazing photographic exhibition.

From our familiar Moon to the lava world of Io or toxic lakes on Titan, this exhibition showcases the fantastic variety of planetary moons in our Solar System.Visit www.rmg. co.uk

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Unicorn Land Experiences, Various Locations in London

(Selected dates) This summer, unicorns are coming to London! Take part in different themed activities for children including a Great British Slime Off, unicorn riding and grooming, fancy dress racing, face painting, a theatrical show and more. For details call 020 7889 9001 and to book visit www.unicorndream.co.uk

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The Lord Mayor’s Hot Air Balloon Regatta®, City of London

(Also 9, 16 and 30 Jun) Each year fifty hot air balloons take flight across central London raising awareness and funds for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal. This event is weather dependent. For more details visit www. balloonregatta.com

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Vegan Vibes GMT, Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ

6.30-10pm. Enjoy London’s best vegan street food stalls under one roof. With cool and tasty menus and delicious recipes 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

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World Oceans Day, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 9NF

10am-5pm. A day full of indoor and outdoor activities, workshops, prizes, live music, character encounters, tours and contemporary art installations. Free entry. For times and more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Morning Stars, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ 10-10.45am. 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 more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Evening with the Moon, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

6.30-7.45pm, 7.15-8.30pm. Enjoy a live planetarium show with guidance on the Moon and stars from an astronomer before a chance to look through our largest Victorian telescope, the Great Equatorial Telescope. Ages 7+. Charges apply. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

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many times as you like using your annual ticket to do more another day. For more information about the exhibition and The Historic Dockyard Chatham please visit thedockyard.co.uk.

Avast - Pirate Fun at the Dockyard

Ahoy there me hearties - join The Historic Dockyard Chatham this May for some swashbuckling fun. Anchoring into the Dockyard is the latest exhibition from the Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood: A Pirate’s Life For Me. Straight from its home in London, the Dockyard is delighted to be the first venue for the tour of this exhibition. Entry is included in the annual ticket. The exhibition, running from 25 May - 8 September, makes a perfect day out for families wishing to explore a variety of Pirate collections, exploring the history and impact of Pirates in children’s culture through displays including toys, books, costumes, illustrations, games and photographs. Children can run around and burn off some energy whilst exploring the huge wooden pirate ship, and can even be the pirate captain and steer the ship. During May Half Term (25 May – 2 June), the Dockyard will be filled with Pirate activities for 3-10 year olds.Young buccaneers will begin their voyage with a series of exciting pirate activities in order to meet the captain at the end. Can you make a treasure map? How are your skills with using a telescope? If you don’t complete them all in one day, don’t worry, you can return as

Edwardian Life at Hever Castle

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Discover more about the Edwardian era at Hever Castle and Gardens with a host of fun half term activities.Visitors can enjoy a traditional Punch and Judy show as well as trying their hand at games from the period. Join famous author and friend of the Astor family, Arthur Conan Doyle, as he investigates reports of fairy sightings around the gardens, and learn about the roles of the household at Butler School. Inside the Castle young visitors can learn about Edwardian inventions, discover the Astor family’s ‘rags to riches’ story and listen to interviews with former ‘below stairs’ staff. Children aged 7-14 can explore the Tudor Towers adventure playground with its own moat, drawbridge and three turrets. It features interactive elements including musical instruments, a floor 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. Other things for families to enjoy include the Yew Maze or the popular Water Maze, but don’t forget to bring a towel. Half term activities at Hever Castle will take place from 25 May - 2 June. For more information, please visit www.hevercastle. co.uk. Photo credit: Hever Castle & Gardens

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Go Wild at the Opera

Let your kids go wild behind the scenes at the Royal Opera House. Each month, families can immerse themselves behind the scenes at the Royal Opera House in a series of theatrical Family Sundays. The next Family Sunday, Beat Out That Rhythm (on 30 June, 11am-3pm) will see the building transformed into a kids playground where children can make, sing and dance in a host of activities inspired by the opera Carmen. Tickets cost just £10 for adults and £8 for children and can be bought in advance or on the day. The event is particularly suitable for children aged three to ten years old. The remaining Family Sundays this Season are Sunday 7 July Family Pride, and Sunday 28 July Fabulous Creatures. For more information, visit www.roh.org.uk. Photo credit: 2018 ROH Photography by James Bellorini

Unicorn Land

Unicorn Land is the most magical experience your child will ever have, with memories to last a lifetime. The UK’s first ever unicorn tour is a wonderful opportunity for children to meet, groom and ride unicorns or have a memorable trip in a unicorn princess carriage. Unicorn Land is an enchanting world, with all things unicorn, including a unicorn inflatable rodeo, theatre shows, unicorn DJ, face painting, bouncy castle, unicorn dress up and the chance to take part in the Great British Slime Off competition with celebrity judges. The idea for Unicorn Land came from 9-year-old Alyssya Carrington, whose father Stafford, an award-winning entrepreneur and event organiser, took her to visit a unicorn for her birthday. When Stafford saw the huge smile on his daughter’s face, he knew he wanted other parents and children to experience the same magical feeling he did when Alyssya first saw a unicorn.

series set in South-East London. Toddlers and parents alike will enjoy a play of Jill Murphy’s Sleep At Last. The creative workshops will teach about animal eco-warriors, the environment, adventure, nature poetry and comic-making. On Sunday 16 June, the festival finale is a Greenwich Theatre double-bill of Robin Stevens, author of the A Murder Most Unladylike series, and then How to Train Your Dragon author Cressida Cowell will introduce her latest high-flying book from her Wizards of Once series. The grown-ups’ programme includes appearances from Michael Palin on Friday 14 June. Then on Saturday 15 June, there’s Tracey Thorn, Billy Bragg, an Andrea Levy tribute and some of 2019’s finest new novels, non-fiction, memoirs and poetry. Free drop-in workshops will also run on Saturday, along with a poetry jukebox. A variety of street food vans will be on hand to satisfy rumbling tummies on the beautiful Old Royal Naval College site. The festival, now in its fifth year, is hosted by the University of Greenwich and is a Royal Greenwich festival. See the full line-up and book online at www.greenwichbookfest.com

Family Fun Day at Crystal Palace

The Crystal Palace May Bank Holiday sprint weekend is being held on 26 and 27 May. The event, held on parts of the old Crystal Palace motor racing track within the grounds of Crystal Palace Park in south east London, attracts cars from 1931 right up to the most modern vehicles including classic, historic, sports and single seater cars from every generation. Up to 110 cars will take part on each day.

Unicorn Dream has partnered with Make a Wish, to make seriously ill children’s wishes come true. For every 10 Unicorn Land tickets sold, they will grant a magical wish for a very special child, giving away hundreds of tickets. During the tour, unicorns will be visiting sick children, spreading happiness and magic across the country. For 15% off your magical experience at Unicorn Land, book today using your exclusive discount code PRIME15 at www.unicorndream.co.uk. Prices are from £37 and adults go free. Tickets are selling fast so don’t miss out.

Greenwich Book Festival

The Greenwich Book Festival returns on June 13 -16 with superstar author appearances from Cressida Cowell, Robin Stevens, Axel Scheffler and Beano illustrator Nigel Auchterlounie. There will be plays, storytelling, author events and creative workshops to delight bookworms and even the book shy of all ages. On Saturday 15 June, see a Harry Potter show or Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler’s live drawing or perhaps get your kids to expand their vocabulary with Roald Dahl’s Rotsome and Repulsant Words and hear about High-Rise Mystery, Sharna Jackson’s brilliant new detective 12

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There will be lots to do for young children. Youngsters will be able to operate four ‘mini diggers’ as part of the ‘Diggerland’ experience. An inflatable race track will be created by ‘Kiddi-Karts’ for children aged between 4 and 8 years old. Among the other attractions will be ‘Reptile Rescue’ who will be able to give children opportunities for close up inspection and handling of various reptiles. There will also be small fun fair rides and the usual refreshments.

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Discounted admission tickets are now available priced at £25 for a family of four, or adults at £12, children under 16 £6. Under 5s are free. Full details are on the official website at www.motorsportatthepalace.com. Parking in the park is just £1 which goes to the local St Christopher’s Hospice.

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The two day event for all the family includes a motorcycle demonstration, car show, trade stands and various family attractions. The motorcycle demonstration has attracted a large entry of classic and historic bikes ranging from 1933 right through to the 1970s and 1980s including sidecar outfits. The event starts with practice at 9am on each day. The club are also supporting St Christopher’s Hospice with fundraising.

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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 green spaces by the 02 between 11am and 7pm 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 Gilles Peterson with live performances from Jazz Re:Freshed, an alternative sports day with Jon Hicks, drumming workshops with Kinetico Bloco, street art courtesy of Spray Skool, a Terrazzo workshop with Olivia Aspinall and so much more family fun. As well as 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.

Name a Shark

SEA LIFE Brighton is launching a state of the art new attraction called Day & Night, which will open its doors to the public early this summer. To celebrate the launch of Day & Night, SEA LIFE Brighton is offering the chance for readers to name one of their Black Tip

Reef Sharks and win a family ticket to go and experience it for themselves. To be in with a chance of winning just send an email, with your name for the shark and why you’ve chosen it, to slcbrighton@ merlinentertainments.biz. The competition closes on 26 July. Sealife Brighton is offering a 50% discount to all Primary Times readers. Quote code DNPT when booking. To use online, visit www.vistsealife.com/brighton/promotions. The offer is for a maximum of 5 people and gives 50% off the full walk up admission price.

May Half Term at Cutty Sark

Join Cutty Sark for their game-themed half term. Become a trader and cross the world on the board game to collect cargoes from different countries. Make sure to beat the other ships to buy the most sought-after cargo. The game will begin at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3.30pm, with craft activities taking place from 11.30am-4pm (Monday 27 May – Friday 31 May). On 1 and 2 June, make your own beautiful Moorish tile decoration to celebrate Portugal Day. Cutty Sark was sold to a Portuguese company in 1895 and renamed Ferreira. Discover the ship with an explorer trail or one of their under 5s backpacks. See one of the Cutty Sark characters who will bring incredible stories about the ship’s past to life. Meet Captain Woodget, the ship’s most daring master, Emma

May Half Term Holiday Activities Monday to Friday, Complete beginner level upwards

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

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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

Special Pony Fun day on Polling Day 23rd May 2019. 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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Louise Ray, the mother of a young apprentice, or Nannie the Witch, the ship’s figurehead. Each has a special story to tell. Cutty Sark characters will appear at 11am, 12noon, 1.30pm and 2.30pm. Other activities include climbing into the bunks where the crew used to sleep. All activities are free with an admission ticket to the ship and are suitable for ages 5 and above. For more information, please visit www.rmg.co.uk.

Half Term at Red House

This year at Red House they are celebrating William Morris’ legacy of craftsmanship and his love of the natural world. William Morris’ garden is coming to life in the spring sun with bluebells, wisteria, red campion, and roses in abundance ready to bloom along our tunnel walkway. If you choose to visit during May Half Term there are a variety of activities on offer. The life size garden photo frame weaved from natural hazel sticks gives you the opportunity to take the perfect portrait (or selfie) with a beautiful garden blossoming with spring flowers as your backdrop. Have a go at something quirky and creative by discovering the spring craft trail around the garden where you’ll make your own finishing prize as you go. Or even get a bit messy and wear a wild crown by decorating a mask with natural materials, adding some flair to your spring garden portrait. This will also help you complete another one of your 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾. For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/red-house. Photo credit: Oskar Proctor

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how to spot a zebu through quizzes and mini-games. Designed with Key Stage 2 students in mind, this provides the perfect post-school activity for parents who want an interactive, educational and enjoyable past-time for all the family, while raising awareness of an important topic. A shocking one in three of the world’s schools lack adequate toilets, compromising children’s human rights to sanitation and leaving them to either use dirty, unsafe pits, go in the open, or stay at home, resulting in missed school days and loss of potential. WaterAid Voices is one way that the charity hopes to get more people talking about an issue that impacts the lives of many every day, including young people in some of the world’s poorest places. Find out more on www.wateraid.org. Photo credit: WaterAid/Ernest Randriarimalala

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International aid charity WaterAid has launched its first-ever voice skill powered for Amazon Alexa. WaterAid Voices, an interactive storytelling experience for schools and families helps to educate children about the state of the world’s water, toilets and hygiene around the world. The skill will take children to a different land entirely to learn about life in the Madagascan village of Tsarafangitra. Through a series of six interactive voice messages, they will learn some handy phrases in the local language, recipes in Malagasy cuisine and

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Creating a culture of high expectations A leading independent co-educational day and boarding school offering high academic standards, excellent pastoral care and a wide extra-curricular programme within a supportive Christian environment.

Blackheath High School GDST’s £18 million redevelopment has been officially opened with a star-studded line-up including prominent women’s rights campaigner Caroline Criado-Perez and ITV News anchor Charlene White. Together with the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), Blackheath High School has invested £18 million over five years to provide new state of art the facilities. These include a brand-new library and resources centre, specialist teaching environments for art, design & technology and music, cutting-edge Mac suite, and Apple technology in all classrooms for teaching and expansive gallery and exhibition spaces. As well as investing in the girls’ learning development, the school has created a wellbeing Sedum roof garden for girls to relax and enjoy which sits above an architecturally designed courtyard with “Mini-Louvre” at the heart of the school. Also added is ‘The Pod’, a contemplation space for meditation and idea generation.

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Blackheath High has also boosted its sports offer by adding a brand-new top of the range fitness suite and outdoor games court to complement their existing multi acre Sports Campus, along with a brand new Sixth Form Centre to inspire a mature, pre-university atmosphere.

Selective Education Open Day

Grammar Schools: Who Will Get In? is the title of the BBC 2 documentary which featured Townley Grammar School. Concerns about entry to the most successful Grammar Schools, the selective testing and how parents can or should support their children have featured in the national debate in recent years. It can be a confusing and at times a distressing process for many. The Selective Education Open Day is the only event that will bring the real experts together to speak to parents. Representatives from Bexley Admissions, CEM (the test providers) and Townley Grammar School will be on hand to give advice and guidance.You and your daughter will get to see the type of work Year 7 students do and talk to teachers from English, Maths and Science. Townley will give you guidance on how to determine if your daughter will flourish in such an environment and advice on how to prepare for the selective tests. The aims of the day are to share insights into the benefits and challenges of a selective education, to inform parents of indicators of selective ability and thereby assist in the decision making regarding entering for selective tests, and to provide information about effective parental support for pupils of ability. If you aspire to a Grammar School education for your daughter this is an invaluable insight not available anywhere else and places are strictly limited. Due to demand this event is only open to girls in Year 5. For more information on how to apply for the event, please visit www.townleygrammar.org.uk.

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Out of School Activities

Out of School Activities colleges including Rose Bruford, LAMDA, The Brit School and Urdang. It is our dream to bring industry standard classes to the local area and we could not be prouder. Our classes are imaginative, fun and affordable, so that everyone can benefit from attending, even if it is simply for a confidence boost.”

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Join one of London’s leading drama schools this summer

for a 5-day Musical Theatre Extravaganza for 7–16 year olds. The week long courses are led by leading industry professionals and each week includes a trip to see a West End musical. Students will learn new skills in dance, singing and drama whilst building confidence, having fun and making new friends. Following the success of recent holiday schools, where parents were astounded at just how much was achieved in only 5 days, these summer schools are filling up quickly. Thinking ahead to the September term, why not sign up your little performer to a free taster at a Saturday School? They have branches in Camden, Hackney, Greenwich and Docklands and so you’re sure to find one in a convenient location for you. During the taster day you will have the opportunity to meet with the Principal and Founder Anna Fiorentini, when she will explain how the school works and all the exciting projects on offer. Although the main focus is to increase confidence and selfesteem, they are proud to say that many have gone on to gain leading roles on TV, film and the West End stage thanks to their theatrical agency. Taster days tend to fill up very quickly especially for the September term, so don’t delay in signing up today. Book the Summer School by 15 June for an Early Bird discount.

For more information and to book a trial class visit www.allthearts.co.uk

Barracudas

Barracudas Activity Day Camps offer fun activity weeks and days for children during the holidays. With over 40 locations, and over 80 activities for 4½-14 year olds, Barracudas is perfect for every family. Barracudas is a leader in the field, offering an amazing experience for children in fantastic settings. With a choice of varied activities for every session including archery, fencing, arts & crafts, motor sports and dance & drama, it’s no wonder Barracudas is the UK’s first choice. Peace of mind is priceless for parents looking for school holiday fun. All Barracudas camps are Ofsted registered, Summer Musical Theatre Course 5th-9th August 2019 Looking for young performers ages 4-18 years Affordable, professional fun in a nurturing environment

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For the tenth consecutive year All the Arts has been awarded accreditation from the CDDMT (the Ofsted equivalent for theatre schools). Actress Lucy Morgans told Primary Times, “The quality of our training is evident in our pupils’ success. We currently have six pupils in professional stage productions, as well as roles in 4 major BBC TV series. Our older pupils are also making their mark, winning places at prestigious 18

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Go-Ride Bexley are looking for new members age 8 to 14!

Barracudas is an excellent holiday childcare solution for children and parents alike. Local venues include Hayes School, Bromley, with camps running from 22 July – 16 August and Farringtons School, Chislehurst, running camps from 22 July – 23 August. If you’re interested in booking Barracudas then don’t wait around, they sell out fast. There is a money back guarantee for first time bookers and all childcare vouchers are accepted. To secure your child’s place for this summer, please call 01480 467 567 or visit www. barracudas.co.uk.

Get Cycling in Bexley

Saturday mornings 10:00-12:00 during term time. Meeting at various venues including Danson Park, Footscray Meadows, Dartford Heath and Gravesend Cyclopark Sessions are fun, enjoyable and run by fully-qualified British Cycling coaches. Fees: £5/year membership plus £30/term

Go-ride Bexley are looking for new members age 8 to 14. They meet on Saturday mornings 10am-12noon during term time, at various venues including Danson Park, Footscray Meadows, Dartford Heath and Gravesend Cyclopark. Sessions are fun, enjoyable and run by fully-qualified British Cycling coaches. The fees are £5/year membership plus £30/term. The Go-ride programme was set up by British Cycling to encourage young children to take up cycling. With most of the GB cycling team having come through the Go-ride system, there is every opportunity for young riders to enjoy and progress their cycling.

Riders’ progress is monitored through their awards scheme, which encourages the riders to challenge themselves to improve their cycling - and have fun in the process. For more information, visit www.woolwichcyclingclub.org.uk/go-ride.

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June

Eid Festival, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN

Plumstead Make Merry Festival, Plumstead Common, SE18

12noon-6pm. Go along to the borough’s longest living free community festivity. Enjoy an eclectic range of entertainments and stalls, try a new skill at our workshops and sample diverse foods from around the world or even bring a picnic. There will be lots of children’s activities and a traditional funfair too. For more details visit www. royalgreenwich.gov.uk/events

St Christopher’s Food Festival and Dog Show, The Green, Green St Green, BR6 6JS

11am-4pm. The recipe for the day includes a mix of local producers, a big serving of stunning hot food, beverages; add a dash of craft and gift stalls, children’s entertainment and a paw-fect pup show for the whole family. For more details visit www. stchristophers.org.uk

12noon-6pm. Londoners and visitors are all welcome to this free annual event to celebrate the end of Ramadan and enjoy a vast selection of delicious food, live and roaming entertainment, and family-fun. Free. For more details visit www.london. gov.uk

Sat 8 – Sun 9 Jun

Open Garden Squares Weekend, Various Locations in London London’s hidden green spaces open their gates for public enjoyment and discovery. Open Garden Squares

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Be a Super Awesome Photographer Be a Super Awesome Photographer is a handy guide book for budding photographers. Children can learn the tricks to becoming a super-awesome snapper with this fantastic new book from Henry Carroll. Using real photographs for inspiration, this nifty and fun guide book has 20 exciting photo challenges to help children create their own masterpieces. All that’s needed is a camera/ smartphone and some super snapping skills. The book features clever and funny tips like how to be invisible, play with food or stop time, and takes a look at the work of photography geniuses from Carroll himself, to Elliott Erwitt, Emily Stein and many more. Henry Carroll studied photography at the Royal College of Art, and his work has been exhibited worldwide. Building on his experience teaching aspiring photographers of all ages, he founded frui.co.uk, a company specializing in photography courses, holidays and events. Henry’s clear, jargon-free style of teaching has demystified digital photography and inspired thousands to get creative with their cameras. Be a Super Awesome Photographer is available online and from all good high street stores for £9.99. For more information, please visit www.laurenceking.com. 20

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Weekend highlights some of the best gardens and green spaces that make up the rich tapestry of London’s green infrastructure. To buy tickets visit www.opensquares.org

Sat 8 – Sun 16 Jun

Children’s Art Week, Hall Place and Gardens, Bexley, DA5 1PQ 10am, 2pm. A UK wide programme to encourage children, young people, families and teachers to engage with the visual arts. For more details visit www.hallplace.org.uk

Sun 9 Jun

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

11am-1pm. Wade in a wild river and experience a different perspective of London history and urban wildlife. Ages 9+. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. creeksidecentre.org.uk

Summer Show, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

11am-4pm. As part of Open Farm Sunday enjoy a sheep shearing display, local crafts and produce stalls, children’s activities, a falconry show by Joe’s Bows, and an opportunity to try tractor-drawn trailer rides. Free admission, donations welcome. For details visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Amanda’s Action Club Family Extravaganza, Under 1 Roof, Woolwich, SE18 6SR

2.30-4.30pm. Enjoy an afternoon of music, entertainment and fun featuring Donchez from Britain’s Got Talent and Alison Wheeler from The South. Charges apply.Visit www. under1roofkids.com

Tues 11 Jun

En Plein Air, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

10am-4pm. Pick up your easel and paints and head over to Red House for a day of outdoor painting in the garden. Tea and coffee available and picnics welcome. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/redhouse

Thurs 13 – Sun 16 Jun

The Greenwich Book Festival, Various Locations in Greenwich

Expect superstar author appearances from Cressida Cowell, Robin Stevens, Axel Scheffler and Beano illustrator Nigel Auchterlounie. There will be plays, storytelling, author events and creative workshops to delight bookworms and even the book shy of all ages. For more details visit www.greenwichbookfest.com

Terrific Trees, Centre for Wildlife Gardening, Peckham, SE15 4EE

11am-4pm. A fun day out finding out about the trees on site.You’ll be looking at their leaves and the animals that live in them. Charges apply. For more details visit www. wildlondon.org.uk and to book contact dwallace@wildlondon.org.uk

Family Fun, Myatt’s Fields Park, SE5 9RA

10am-1pm. Enjoy a fun morning at the Mulberry Centre with activities such as a free bouncy castle. Cook and eat with other parents, grandparents, carers and kids. Open play indoors and outdoors. For more information visit www. myattsfieldspark.info

The 8-14s Studio Colour, Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG

12noon-2pm and 3-5pm. Work alongside artists to explore creative ideas and materials. Each artist creates their studio inspired by the way they make art.You don’t have to be an artist to join in. For more details visit www.tate.org.uk

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Jun

Fathers’ Day Weekend, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Say thank you to Dad this Fathers’ Day and spoil him with a memorable day out and meal. There will be supercars on display as well as fun craft activities and face painting for kids. For more details, timings and to book visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Railway Weekends, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

Sun 16 Jun

Southmere Sundays, Southmere Square, SE2 9XA

12noon-4pm. Go for along for a monthly Sunday food and craft market and family day. Expect local market and craft stalls, kids craft and face painting. There will be several international food vendors from gourmet hot dogs to Caribbean to Nepalese. For more details visit www.bexley.gov.uk/events

Mon 17 – Sun 23 Jun

Refugee Week, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 9NF

10am-5pm. The sea has, for centuries, played a crucial yet unforgiving role in the migration of refugees. Go along and explore the experiences of displacement as well as the ways in which communities have welcomed and embraced new arrivals. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

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Win a Copy of Bumblebee on DVD

Win a copy of Malamander by Thomas Taylor

Cybertron has fallen. When Optimus Prime sends Bumblebee (a fierce warrior from the Autobot resistance) to defend Earth, his journey to become a hero begins. Charlie Watson, a teenager on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers and repairs the battlescarred robot who is disguised as a Volkswagen Beetle. The Decepticons hunt down the surviving Autobots with the help of a secret agency led by Agent Burns, a high-ranking military officer in Sector 7, a topsecret government agency that deals with extraterrestrial technology and threats. Bumblebee and Charlie team up to protect the world in an action-packed adventure that’s fun for the whole family. Bumblebee is available now on Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Primary Times has five Bumblebee DVDs to give away to five lucky readers. For your chance to win, simply tell us which resistance Bumblebee works for. For details of how to enter, please see the bottom of this page.

Nobody visits Eerie-on-Sea in the winter. Especially not when darkness falls and the wind howls around Maw Rocks and the wreck of the battleship Leviathan, where even now some swear they have seen the slimy Malamander creep. Herbert Lemon, Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, knows that returning lost things to their rightful owners is not easy – especially when the lost thing is not a thing at all, but a girl. No one knows what happened to Violet Parma’s parents twelve years ago, and when she engages Herbie to help her find them, the pair discover that their disappearance might have something to do with the legendary seamonster, the Malamander. Malamander is ideal for readers aged 9 and over. It is available online and from all good booksellers for £7.99, and comes in paperback and as an eBook. For more information, visit https://eerie-on-sea.com. For your chance to win one of five copies, tell us who is the Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel. See below for details of how to enter.

Win PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups Goodies The latest film featuring all your favourite PAW Patrol characters, PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups (Cert U) will be released in cinemas on 17 May. When Harold, Mayor Humdinger’s nephew, accidentally diverts a meteor and changes its path to hit Adventure Bay, Ryder and the pups jump into action. But when the meteor showers the pups and Harold with a mysterious green energy, they all get superpowers and become mighty pups. With his new powers, Harold schemes to become the Super Mayor of Adventure Bay and captures Ryder in the tower. Will the pups manage to work together to defeat Harold and his mega robot and save Ryder? The overall winner of our PAW Patrol competition will win a bundle of PAW Patrol goodies from Nickelodeon and seven runners-up will win a bundle of Nickelodeon family DVDs and toys, including one PAW Patrol toy. For your chance to win, tell us the name of your favourite PAW Patrol pup. See below for details of how to enter.

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Win Official Cricket World Cup Books It’s going to be an exciting summer with the ICC Cricket World Cup coming to England and Wales. It’s the world’s most important cricket tournament. The ICC Cricket World Cup England & Wales 2019: The Official Book and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Kids’ Handbook are the only official companion books, perfect for mums, dads and children. They contain everything fans need to follow and enjoy the summer 2019 tournament, with descriptions of the cities and grounds which will host games, full guides to the 10 teams and a fill-in guide for every match to create a personal memento. The books are available at www.carltonbooks.co.uk and all good bookstores. We have five sets of these lovely books for Primary Times readers to win. For your chance to win, tell us how many players there are in a cricket team. See below for details of how to enter. ™ ICC Business Corporation FZ LLC 2018. All rights reserved.

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13 May - 30 June ‘19

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June Sat 22 Jun

Windrush Day, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 9NF

10am-5pm. Go along for a day of events commemorating and celebrating the contributions of the Windrush generations to Britain. All activities have been developed in partnership with the Caribbean Social Forum. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Summer Fair, Myatt’s Fields Park, SE5 9RA

Don’t miss this annual community summer event. There will be a children’s fairground, food stalls plus free music on the bandstand all afternoon. For more details visit www.myattsfieldspark.info

Hilly Fields Midsummer Fayre, SE4 1QA

12noon-5pm. The fair will feature a wide range of arts, crafts, community, bric-a-brac and food-related stalls as well as delicious hot and cold foods, singing and dancing, charity displays, funfair, animal farm and much more. For more details visit www. brockleysociety.org.uk

Moby Dick, Guildhall Yard, EC2V 5AE

Witness an empty square transforming before your very eyes in a fusion of theatre, dance, circus and music. Enjoy a ship, a whale, a storm, a struggle and the mesmerising beat of the drum. In partnership with Greenwich+Docklands Festival. For more details visit www.festival.org

Sat 22 – Sun 23 Jun

Hever’s Home Front, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Step back in time to wartime Britain. Experience the sights and smells of the time with authentic cooking along with displays of US military vehicles. Step into the shoes of those during the time by dressing up in period costume with prizes for the best-dressed visitor. For more details, timings and to book visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Sun 23 Jun

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

and also beauty therapists offering affordable treatments. For more details visit www.bexley.gov.uk/events or email umarketevents@outlook. com

Thurs 27 Jun

Park It in the Market, Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ

From 7.30pm. An evening of classic cars and bikes, great music and street food. For more details visit www. greenwichmarket.london

Sat 29 Jun

Family Special, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ 10-10.45am. Held before the predicted sighting of the next New Crescent Moon, this special Astronomy and Islam planetarium show will use the planetarium to explore Arabic tales woven into the starry night sky. Ages 7+. Charges apply. For more details visit www. rmg.co.uk

Abbey Wood Food and Craft Market, SE2 9RH

11am-5pm. A market boasting foods from around the world to sample and buy. Craft stalls offering great products from personalised frames to knitwear, baby items and homemade fudge. For children there will be face painters, kids’ activities and a play zone.Visit www.bexley.gov. uk/events

Royal Greenwich Get Together and Armed Forces Day, Various Locations in Woolwich 12noon-8.30pm. Join in this new free community festival with lots of entertainment for the whole family from General Gordon Square down to Number One Street on the Royal Arsenal to the river. Highlights include: a carnival community style parade, children’s entertainment, an open-air cinema and lots more. Free entry. For more details visit www. royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Abbey Wood Food and Craft Outdoor Market, SE2 9RH 11am-5pm. A unique find to the area boasting foods from around the world to sample and buy and craft stalls offering great products. Face painting, live music and kids’ activities are new for 2019. Free entry. For more details visit www. royalgreenwich.gov.uk

11am-1pm. Wade in a wild river and experience a different perspective of London history and urban wildlife. Ages 9+. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. creeksidecentre.org.uk

U Market Pamper and Craft Sale, Bexley Grammar Mixed School, Welling, DA16 2BL

9.30am-2pm. Expect a wide range of local small businesses selling everything from makeup, crafts, cakes, clothes to health and wellness

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Sat 29 – Sun 30 Jun

Meet the Victorians and Family Activities, Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP Over the birthday weekend families are invited to recreate the huge flotilla that passed under Tower Bridge on its opening day in 1894, alongside a number of family activities taking place in the Learning Space. Meet the workers, engineers and passers-by that once inhabited Tower Bridge. Admission applies. For more details visit www.towerbridge. org.uk

South East London Wool and Textile Festival, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

11am-4pm. This festival is back and bigger with a more vibrant and wonderful creative flair for all those lovers of colour, art, fun and hands-on experiences.You can even take a picnic to enjoy with the family. For details visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Sat 29 Jun – Mon 30 Sep What If? Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP

10am-4pm. Part of the City of London’s architectural arts programme, Fantastic Feats: The Building of London, Tower Bridge is working with Bermondsey-based All Things Studio to create an outdoor Victorian diorama offering passers-by a glimpse into some of the alternative river crossing designs presented to the City of London’s special committee in 1876.Visit www. towerbridge.org.uk

Sun 30 Jun

Beat Out That Rhythm, Royal Opera House, WC2E 9DD

11am. Discover more about opera, ballet and the Royal Opera House in this fun-packed Sunday, ideal for all the family, with a range of exciting and creative activities. Recommended for children aged 3-10. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.roh.org.uk

friends, put on something pink and join the Race for Life. To sign up visit raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

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Vegan Vibes GMT, Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ

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Sat 6 – Sun 7 Jul

Railway Weekends, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

Magnificent Masks, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Find out about different types of masks from around the world and design your own to take home in this artist-led workshop inspired by Cutty Sark’s voyages. Ages 4+. Admission applies. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Sun 7 Jul

Bubble Rush, Avery Hill Park, Greenwich, SE9 2EU

A fun run like no other. Start in a sea of foam, and as you go around the course you’ll encounter four Bubble Stations pumping out different coloured bubbles. The course is pushchair and wheelchair-friendly and, with no age limit, the whole family can take part. To sign-up visit www.demelza.org.uk

Colour Run, Danson Park, Bexleyheath, DA6 9HL

11am. Walk, jog or dance your way round the 5km course to get covered in colour while raising money for your local hospice. There will also be Hospice refreshments available, music and face painting so you can make an afternoon of it. To sign up visit www. communityhospice.org.uk

Race for Life 5k, 10k and Pretty Muddy, Blackheath Common, SE3 0TY

10am-2pm. Join hundreds of men, women and kids at a 5k, 10k or Pretty Muddy. Gather your family and

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