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July Bumper Summer Edition Issue 121 1 July - 1 September 2019

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What’s On

What’s On Your family diary for the Summer Holidays Ongoing Daily

Explore HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

Explore this warship and see what life was like aboard this floating city as you weave your way through the bowels of the ship and climb up and down ladders across all 9 decks. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.iwm.org.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

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

Until 2 Sep

Summer Holiday Fun, Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts, Matlock Bath, Milton Keynes or Warrington

Get ready for non-stop rides, attractions and entertainment throughout the summer holidays. Meet your favourite UglyDolls who will be making special appearances each day. Save on your day out or short break by using the Primary Times discount advertised in this magazine. For more details visit www. gulliversfun.co.uk

Until 8 Sep

A Pirate’s Life for Me, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

A perfect day out for families to explore a variety of Pirate collections exploring the history and impact of Pirates in children’s culture through

1 July - 1 Sept ‘19

displays including toys, books, costumes, illustrations, games and photographs. For more details visit thedockyard.co.uk

Until 29 Sep

Underbelly Festival 2018, Southbank, SE1 8XX

The festival will bring the best in live circus, comedy, cabaret and family entertainment to the heart of London. There’s an amazing line-up of shows, international street food and a true festival atmosphere. To view a full programme of events and for tickets visit www.underbellyfestival. com

Until 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

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

Until 27 Oct

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

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

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Mon 1 Jul – Mon 30 Sep What If? Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP

To celebrate Fantastic Feats: The Building of London, enjoy an outdoor exhibit and fascinating glimpse at some of the alternative river crossing designs presented by over 50 architects and engineers to the City’s special committee. For more details visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

Thurs 4 Jul – Thurs 8 Aug

South London Music Sessions, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

5.30-9.30pm. Enjoy live music and DJs along with spectacular views across London at these weekly gigs on the Horniman Bandstand. For more details visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Thurs 4 Jul – Sun 22 Sep My Opera House, NOW Gallery, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 0SQ

For the fourth NOW Art Commission, Kinska has made her imaginary world come true, mirroring what’s in her mind. An installation created predominantly from ceramics which aims to take you on a journey far away from Greenwich and into a world born from the surreal mind of the Argentinean born artist. For more details visit www.nowgallery. co.uk

Tues 2 Jul

Fri 5 Jul

11am-2pm. An opportunity to have a look at the buildings and engines, to take in the exhibition and learn something of the Victorian sewer system which continues to serve the capital. Charges apply. For more details visit www.crossness.org.uk

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

Crossness Engines Guided Tour, Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works, SE2 9AQ

Tues 2 Jul – Tues 27 Aug

Family Day Crafternoons, Gerald Moore Gallery, SE9 4RW

(Tuesdays only) 2-4pm. Free dropin art activities for families to do together. All ages welcome. For more details visit www.geraldmooregallery. org

Wed 3 – Sat 6 Jul

Performing Places Project, Broadway Shopping Centre, Bexleyheath, DA6 7JJ

Visitors to this exciting event can meet with the Par-Bexian visitors from their parallel universe for some out of this world fun. For more details visit www. broadwayshoppingcentre.com

Wed 3 - Wed 31 Jul

Highlight Tours: July, 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. To book visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/redhouse

Vegan Vibes GMT, Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ

Sat 6 Jul

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

Family Open Day, Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works, SE2 9AQ

10.30am-4pm. Go along and see one of the four engines, Prince Consort, in steam. Have a look at the buildings and engines, take in the exhibition and learn something of the Victorian sewer system which continues to serve the capital. Charges apply. For more details visit www.crossness. org.uk

Rocking Rockliffe, Rockcliffe Gardens, Plumstead, SE18 2DS

2-6pm. A vibrant afternoon of local music, puppies and family fun. Rocking Rockcliffe Endurance Steel Band will be joining Greenwich Rock Choir,

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School’s Out for Summer - yes that time has finally arrived - the beginning of the long summer holidays. No more crazy mornings with the stress of getting up, dressed and off to school without being late (in my house certainly...), just long sunny, relaxing days hopefully!

Dingile has been searching for listings to make this the best ever guide for what to do this summer holiday. Many of the listings are FREE or low cost so do read through them and mark up the ones you want to go to. Our listings are prepared a long time in advance so to make sure you Publishing Editor: Peter Watson have the latest details do contact the event nearer Sales: Lola Olowofela, Gill Pearce, Andrew Langridge & Catherine Dillon the time to make sure they haven’t changed. Listings: Dingile Kasote Production: Alison Watson Office Manager: Chris Blower Administrators: Claire Wood & Tina Love Editorial Assistant: Dunya Simões Proof Reader: Catherine Draisey Social Media: Rachel Benson

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Contents

inside this issue.... What’s On.................................2 Latest News..............................4 Family Theatre..........................8 School’s Out for Summer............12 Summer Camps & Courses......20 Education News......................23 Competitions...........................29 All Your Own Work!................. 31

Have a fantastic summer.

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Fun and educational creative writing workshops Summer booster workshops for 7-11 year olds Saturday 27 July: 10am-12.00 Saturday 31 August: 10am-12.00 £15 per session The Old Chapel, 3 Queens Passage, Chislehurst BR7 5AP Prior online booking essential For further details or to book, please visit our website:

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Win Free Bouncing for the Rest of 2019

This summer Jump London are running a competition for all children under 12. They want you to design a mascot for Jump London. The competition will be split into 2 groups, 0-5 and 6-12. A winner from each age range will win a free pass until the end of 2019 for Jump London. The overall winner will have their design made into an official mascot for Jump London. They will also be invited to be the first to be pictured with the new mascot. To enter, children must draw a design of what they think Jump London’s mascot should look like, human, animal or something completely different. Let your imagination run wild. A photo of the drawing must then be added to Instagram or Facebook, tagging @jumplondontrampoline and using the #jumplondonmascot. Feel free to upload any photos of you at the park at the same time. They always love to see the smiles the trampoline park brings to everyone. The competition is open until 1 September. Winners from both age groups as well as the overall winner will be announced in early September so get drawing and good luck.

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July

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

The Dog Society Greenwich and a mix of local performers to keep you all entertained. Free.Visit www. royalgreenwich.gov.uk/events

Bermondsey Carnival, Southwark Park, SE16 2ET

12noon-8pm. Enjoy an exciting free programme of music, dance and creativity. The day includes a live music programme headlined by The Real Thing, children’s workshops, a funfair, world foods stalls and Rumble in the Jumble. For more details visit www.southwark.gov.uk

Sat 6 – Sun 7 Jul

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

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

Sat 6 Jul – Sat 31 Aug Saturday Art Club, Gerald Moore Gallery, SE9 4RW

(Saturdays only) Learn new art making skills each week from drawing, painting, sculpting, printing, collage and more. Ages 5-7 at 9.30-11am. Ages 8-11 at 11.30am1pm. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. geraldmooregallery.org

Sat 6 Jul – Sun 1 Sep

My Model City, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ This exhibition is the testing ground for a new vision of urban life, explored through an installation created by young people from Peckham Platform and the Horniman, in collaboration with muf architecture/art. For more details visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Sun 7 Jul

Family Pride, Royal Opera House, WC2E 9DD

11.30am. Go along the morning after the Pride in London parade to continue the festivities with family-friendly activities that welcome you into a world and celebrate the triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.roh.org.uk

1 July - 1 Sept ‘19

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

Trinity Laban Dance Festival, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 12noon-5pm. Enjoy a day of dance performances and workshops for all the family. Take your dancing shoes and join in the fun. For more details visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Wed 10 Jul

Art Day: Paint, Gerald Moore Gallery, SE9 4RW

9.30am-3pm. Explore the world of paint in this jam-packed day full of colours. Ages 6-10. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. geraldmooregallery.org

Fri 12 Jul

Erith Kitchen, DA8 1RQ

4-9pm. Go along to Pier Road for fantastic food and summery sounds. Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean at the Back-a-Yard Grill or a Fancy Pizza cooked to a French recipe. There’ll also be live music from local musicians from 6pm and a bar. For more details visit www.bexley.gov. uk/events

Sat 13 Jul

Chelsfield Village Fair, Chelsfield Cricket Green, BR6 7RN

From 12noon. Enjoy a fantastic family day out with flying displays, a fun fair, bouncy castles, over 70 stalls and lots more. Under 14s go free. For more details visit www.chelsfieldfair.com

Sat 13 – Sun 14 Jul

OnBlackheath, Blackheath, SE3 0UA

Go along to the perfect festival for unwinding and putting a smile on your face; showcasing the best in local and international artists, serving up amazing food, and offering a world of fun for younger visitors. To view the full programme of events and to buy tickets visit www.onblackheath.com

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Sat 13 Jul – Mon 26 Aug

Summer Jousting Tournaments, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

(Selected dates)The Knights of Royal England will be entertaining the crowds with exhilarating displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with a Royal Box. For more information visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Sun 14 Jul

Family Fun Day, Avery Hill Park, SE9 2EU

12noon-4pm. Gather with the community to enjoy the new play and picnic area. Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat or get involved with the music, dance and theatre. With the University of Greenwich Big Band, Loopy Lou’s Dance and All Arts Theatre School. Free.Visit www. royalgreenwich.gov.uk/events

Sun 14 Jul – Mon 26 Aug Disco Loco, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

The wild and wonderful family party welcomes revellers of all ages to an afternoon of DJing and performances. Boogie to back-to-back tunes from the Disco Loco Allstar DJs and marvel at live music, dance and cabaret hosted by the genial MC Chu-i. For more details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Tues 16 Jul

Crossness Engines Guided Tour, Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works, SE2 9AQ

Ukulele Kids SummerWorkshop Where: Mycenae House Fee: £20 per class When: July: Mon 29th, Tue 30th & Wed 31st August: Thurs 1st & Fri 2nd Ages groups: 3-5 & 5-7 Info & booking contact Jay Uku Group on: ukugroup76@gmail.com or 07786263012 Term time after school classes also available

Sat 20 Jul

Summer Fete and Craft Fair, Shrewsbury House Community Centre, SE18 3EG 12noon-5pm. There will be lots to see and do for the whole family plus a wide range of stall holders selling all sorts of handmade goods, from homeware and gifts to wellness products and unique treats. For more details search ‘Shrewsbury House Community Centre’ on Facebook.

Sat 20 – Sun 21 Jul

Community Craft Fair, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

11am-4.15pm. Go along as Red House celebrates art, crafts, and community wellbeing with a weekend of workshops, demonstrations, and a variety of activities. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/red-house

The People’s Tower, Guildhall Yard, London, EC2V 5AE

Join artist Olivier Grossetête for box building fun, creating a monumental cardboard structure inspired by the Guildhall. Over 1,000 boxes will be used to make this 20m-high masterpiece. On Sat lend a hand to construct the tower and on Sun see it toppled over and destroyed by its makers. Free event. For timings and more details visit www.cityoflondon. gov.uk

Sat 20 Jul – Sun 1 Sep

Pixie Manor, Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Sidcup, DA14 5BQ Unleash your inner fairy and pixie and experience the magic this summer within a land of enchantment as you uncover the hidden pixies, fairies and dragons. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.ruxley-manor. co.uk

Sat 20 Jul – Sat 21 Sep Maize Maze, Stanhill Farm, Dartford, DA2 7HD

9.30am-3pm. Sculpt using a range of materials including clay and cast your own body parts. Ages 6-10. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.geraldmooregallery.org

The maze is ideal for the kids to run around and lose themselves for a couple of hours. This year’s theme is Crops & Robbers, a farm theme based on the age-old battle between scarecrows and crows. They also have a Mini Maze with a further ten game stations. For more details visit www. stanhillfarm.co.uk

Fri 19 – Sun 21 Jul

Sun 21 Jul

Wed 17 Jul

Art Day: Sculpt, Gerald Moore Gallery, SE9 4RW

Real Ale Festival, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

The railway’s 7th Real Ale Festival will be held between 19 and 21 July, in association with the Campaign for Real Ale. The event has grown over the years! Expect more beers, lots of trains and more fun in 2019. To book visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Family Open Day, Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works, SE2 9AQ

10.30am-4pm. Go along and see one of the four engines, Prince Consort, in steam. Have a look at the buildings

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15 – 26 Aug

Tales of the Turntable

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Follow the beat back through time, as Eric and his grandfather take a trip through musical history at a dance and music show for all the family, by ZooNation Youth Company.

Disco Loco

Sunglasses? Check. Disco pants? Check. The wild and wonderful family party welcomes revellers of all ages to an afternoon of DJing and performances.

20 Jul

24 – 26 Aug

Peppa Pig: My First Concert

Peppa and George learn all about the different sounds that instruments make together and enjoy some of their the show! favourite music from And don’t the show played by an orchestra, perfect for forget to say children. you saw it in

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Box Office: 020 3285 6000 21 – 23 Jul

Tabby McTat

Tabby is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend with a guitar. Together they sing their favourite songs delighting the crowds, until one day Fred disappears.

27 Jul

Milkshake! Live

Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new

musical for you. But when stage fright hits, his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen.

20 – 24 Aug

In the Night Garden Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends at In the Night Garden Live. See all your favourite characters brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music.

Akademi’s NAVADAL 2019 competition culminates in an exhilarating Primary The Vaults evening Times! presenting Box Office: 08448 157 141 the rising stars of 17 Jul – 25 Aug South Asian dance in the The Falcon’s UK. Part of One Dance UK’s Malteser U.Dance Fringe. Tim is the world’s worst private 20 – 21 Jul investigator. Can the help of his clever younger brother Nick be National Showcase Witness the best young dance talent enough to crack their toughest case yet? Anthony Horowitz’s from across the UK perform in two explosive shows. Each performance hilarious novel comes alive. Ages 8+. features different dance styles including contemporary, hip-hop and South Asian.

Summer Outdoor Theatre in London

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7 Jul 7 Jul 10 Jul 10 Jul 12 Jul 16 Jul 20 Jul-26 Aug 2-5 Aug 3-4 Aug 3-4 Aug 3-4 Aug 5 Aug 7-8 Aug 7 Aug–1 Sep 7 Aug–1 Sep 9 Aug 9-11 Aug 14 Aug-21 Sep* 16 Aug 25 Aug 28 Aug 29 Aug * various dates

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Midsummer Night’s Dream Sense and Sensibility The Winter’s Tale The Winter’s Tale Alice in Wonderland Starflower Aesop’s Fables Persephone & the Pomegranate Seeds A Tale of Robin Hood A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Tempest The Sea Queen (Wed-Sun only) Twelfth Night (Wed-Sun only) The Tempest Great Expectations: Little Pip Great Expectations: Little Pip A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Wind in the Willows Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Frankenstein

Fulham Palace, SW6 6EA Ham House & Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS Chiswick House & Gardens, W4 2QN Hall Place & Gardens, Bexley, DA5 1PQ St Paul’s Church, Clapham, SW4 0DR CLF Art Café, Peckham, SE15 4ST Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AE Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD Ham House & Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS Ham House & Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS Ham House & Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS Canary Wharf, E14 5AB Dean’s Yard, Westminster Abbey, SW1P 3PA The Scoop London, SE1 2BD The Scoop London, SE1 2BD Temple Enclosure, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT Geffrye Museum, London, E2 8EA Geffrye Museum, London, E2 8EA Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD Hall Place & Gardens, Bexley, DA5 1PQ Temple Enclosure, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT Fulham Palace, SW6 6EA

www.illyria.co.uk 0344 249 1895 www.tlcm.co.uk www.thepantaloons.co.uk www.changeling-theatre.com www.changeling-theatre.com www.kew.org www.nationaltrust.org.uk 020 8940 1950 020 8940 1950 020 8940 1950 www.chapterhouse.org www.illyria.co.uk www.freeopenairtheatre.org www.freeopenairtheatre.org www.illyria.co.uk www.freetheatreuk.com www.freetheatreuk.com www.tlcm.co.uk www.quantumtheatre.co.uk www.illyria.co.uk www.illyria.co.uk

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July and engines, take in the exhibition and learn something of the Victorian sewer system which continues to serve the capital. Charges apply. For more details visit www.crossness. org.uk

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

At the farm’s biggest fundraising event of year, expect all of the usual fun, including the famous dog show, live music, dog agility, stalls, shops, hot food, kids’ rides, folk music, raffles, doggy splash, the herbivore hut, and popular fresh stone-baked pizzas. For more details visits www.foalfarm. org.uk

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

Plumstead Live! Winns Common, SE18 1PG

3-8pm. Enjoy a free family-friendly festival with live music performances. Taking your own picnic is encouraged and there will be ice cream, children’s activities and face painting to keep little ones entertained. For more details visit www.parksfest.org or www.FoPC.info

Mon 22 Jul – Mon 5 Aug ACYPS Summer Fun Zone, Christ Church School, Greenwich, SE10 0DZ

9am-5pm. Fun and exciting activities for children aged 5 to 12, including arts and crafts, football, multi-sports, board games, traditional outdoor games and more. For more details search ACYPS Acorn on Facebook.

Mon 22 Jul – Fri 30 Aug

Summer Explorer Trail, Bank of England Museum, EC2R 8AH

10am-4.30pm. Go on the explorer trail this summer to win a small prize. Make your very own gold bar shaped moneybox to decorate and take home. Assemble a banknote jigsaw, take part in some safe cracking and lift a real gold bar. For more details www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum

Wed 24 Jul

Park Life outdoor entertainment stage, fun days, craft venue, evening events, Church in the Park and so much more. You will have to register for kids clubs, the youth venue and evening events.You can pre-register online or sign up on the day. For more details visit www.larksidcup. com

Wed 24 Jul – Fri 30 Aug

Knights and Princesses School, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm. Throughout the summer holidays kids can experience what it was like to grow up and serve in a royal household in medieval times. Children will also learn how to slay a dragon before receiving their School Certificate and are encouraged to go along in costume. Suitable for ages 7-14. For more details and to book visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Wed 24 Jul – Sun 1 Sep Summer Crafts, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

11am-4.15pm. This summer, the house that inspired William Morris and his pre-Raphaelite artists’ circle wants to inspire you to get involved with arts and crafts too. Drop in to have a go and find the craft that works for you. Admission charges apply.Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ red-house

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Family Gamelan Taster Session, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Take your family and friends to play in a Javanese gamelan percussion orchestra. Ages 6+. Charges apply. For more details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Sun 28 Jul

ParksFest Summer Sunday Extravangza, Mycenae House Gardens, SE3 7SE 12noon-5.30pm. This free familyfriendly garden festival will have a live music programme with dance, theatre, arts and crafts as well as workshops and activities for all. For more details and to watch a trailer of the 2017 event visit www. mycenaehouse.co.uk

Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 2-6pm. Dance outside with your family to the greatest rave music in the beautiful Horniman Gardens surrounded by flowers, bubbles and balloons. There will food, bars, craft activities with Captain Cookie and a colour powder throw. Charges apply. To book visit www.horniman.ac.uk

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

Once Upon a Castle, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Your little ones will be able to meet Flame the Dragon and go on an adventure through the gardens to find a new shield to replace the one he has accidentally burnt. Then step into the Castle and help look for the princess’ cat and meet fairy tale creatures along the way.You will also have a chance to experience what it was like to live in Tudor England. For more details visit www.hevercastle. co.uk

Art Day: Build, Gerald Moore Gallery, SE9 4RW

9.30am-3pm. Inspired by architecture you will create buildings and design your own garden. Ages 6-10. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.geraldmooregallery.org

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Lark in the Park, Sidcup Place, DA14 6BQ There’s something for everyone! Clubs for pre-school and primary age children, teenagers, over 60s, the

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12noon-5pm. Expect a great community event with lots of free and affordable family activities. For more details search ‘Eltham Park Festival’ on Facebook.

Fabulous Creatures, Royal Opera House, WC2E 9DD

11am. Step into the magical worlds of opera and ballet and discover fabulous creatures. Opera and ballet are full of fabulous creatures from magically transformed swans and the Firebird to dragons, water goblins and the Minotaur. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. roh.org.uk

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Spark in the Park, Danson Park, Bexleyheath, DA6 8HL

SPARK is a free event for children and families run by churches in Welling and Bexleyheath in Danson Park, near the playground. For more information visit www.facebook.com/ SPARKBexley

Ukulele Kids Summer Workshops, Mycenae House, SE3 7SE

Enjoy a two hour fun-filled introduction in learning the ukulele. All levels welcome. Ukuleles are provided but you’re welcome to bring your own. Suitable for children

aged 3-5 and 5-7. For more details and to book contact Jay Hammond on ukugroup76@gmail.com or 07786 263 012.

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Summer at the Dockyard, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

Fun for all the family this summer! Who needs the seaside when we have our very own GIANT beach? Doc.Yard is back too.Visit Doc and Bunsen for their summer show. For more details, a full programme and to book visit thedockyard.co.uk

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Crossness Engines Guided Tour, Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works, SE2 9AQ

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Mission Invertebrate, Hyde Park, W2 2UH

11am-3pm. Expect bug-inspired stories, mini critter crafts, planting for pollinators and hunting for bugs in the local habitats. Discovery Day activities are suitable for the whole family to enjoy, allowing you and your children to connect with nature together. For more details visit www. royalparks.org.uk

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

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Kids Pride Silent Disco, British Airways i360, Brighton, BN1 2LN

5-7pm. Celebrate the start of 2019 Brighton Pride with your children on the British Airways i360 boarding deck. Relax with a drink overlooking the old West Pier as your kids dance the evening away. Ideal for children aged 4-15. Charges apply. To book visit www.britishairwaysi360.com

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Summer Welly Walk on the Nature Trail, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

1.45-3.30pm. Enjoy a family-friendly welly walk to discover the insects, animals and plants that live at the Museum in summer. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For details visit www.horniman. ac.uk

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Red House

The Red House is celebrating William Morris’ legacy of craftsmanship this year by encouraging everyone to embrace their artistic side over the summer holidays. They’re kicking off the celebration of art and crafts with a Community Craft Fair on Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 July in the glorious Red House garden. Go along and browse exhibits of local artists and craftsman, get involved in demonstrations and discover what your local area has to offer. Throughout August you can have a go at portraiture, sculpture and embroidery with the team at Red House to bring out your inner craftsman. Keep an eye out for pebble painting workshops and take away craft kits too. Red House will be finishing the summer with their Wild Land Art event on August bank holiday Monday. Join them as the grassy lawns of Red House become a wild canvas, help to collect natural materials and create a large piece of art. Pop along to have fun with nature and view your work from the same window in the house that William Morris would design from, 160 years ago. They are looking forward to seeing you soon. Find out more at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/red-house.

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Greenwich Market is a treasure trove of fun for all the family. There is something for everyone – kids big and small! For vintage and retro collectable toys, jigsaws and books do check out the antique and collectables stalls on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You are sure to find a bargain which will give hours of old fashioned enjoyment. Or wander the arts and craft stalls where you will find gift inspiration for teachers and friends. Little Loomer’s handmade dolls, Standing on Custard books, Tigers4Tea puzzles or puppets from The Puppet Art are all guaranteed to raise a smile. Beadoir Jewellery at 12bTurnpin Lane offers a fun and unique range of handmade beaded jewellery and accessories. The creative designs cater for all ages and you can make your own too. Beadoir also run fabulous children’s jewellery making parties and workshops which can be held in your own home or at a location of your choice – just email buzz@ beadoirme.co.uk to find out more. Families are welcome at evening events too.Visit Vegan Vibes on the first Friday of the month from 6.30pm-10pm. This monthly gathering of London’s best vegan street food stalls is fun for all the family and the live music is toe-tappingly good too. The vintage car and bike meet, Park It in the Market, takes place on the last Thursday of every month. The shops and market are open daily 10am to 5.30pm. More details are available online at www.greenwichmarket.london

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For their fourth Art Commission, NOW Gallery invites everyone to explore My Opera House, the imaginary world of Argentinean born artist Kinska. The quirky installation created predominantly from ceramics takes you on a beautiful journey into her surreal mind. Earlier last year, Kinska underwent a ceramic hip replacement, processing the experience in hospital with only sketchbooks to hand. This acted as a means of both creative expression and catharsis inevitably weaving a new storyline through the sculptural pieces created post recovery. This first large scale exhibition of the artist brings together around a thousand handmade ceramic pieces presented alongside her hospital sketchbooks. The highlight is a whimsical wooden house inspired by her studio under a rainy sky of hundreds of ceramic droplets or Gotas. Children are invited to step inside and explore the house and interact with individually themed sketchbooks in which they can write, draw and express themselves. Once outside they’re greeted by an intricately illustrated ceramic table and brightly coloured dice which can be enjoyed from the comfort of a playful carpet. NOW Gallery rejoices in Kinska’s pareidolic world which is open for all to enjoy and participate in. The individually hand-painted Gotas will be available to purchase, with 10% of each sale being donated to Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. My Opera House runs from 4 July - 22 September. For more information please visit www.nowgallery.co.uk.

Family Mission at HMS Belfast

It’s 1944 and the most important day of the war so far is looming.You and your family are needed as the latest naval recruits. Working as a team, use your Kit Bag to find hidden messages, predict the weather for sailing, discover ship life and crack some Morse code. This summer holiday learn about D-Day, the biggest invasion in history, as you explore HMS Belfast. This interactive storytelling experience is based on personal stories from those who served on D-Day. While you’re there see what life was like aboard this floating city as you weave your way through the bowels of the ship and climb up and down ladders across all 9 decks. Take the helm in the Captain’s chair and help recover a downed plane in an interactive game based on a real-life exercise. Keep a lookout up on the flag deck where you can get amazing 360-degree views of London, and delve deeper into the boiler and engine rosoms 15ft below sea level. See for yourself what life on board HMS Belfast was like as you walk past rooms like the bakery, the dentist’s office, the laundry room and the sick bay. On board you can learn how war affected and impacted on the morale, resilience and determination of the 950-strong crew, through the real life stories of the people who served on the ship.

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Summer Sunday Extravaganza

Mycenae House and The Friends of Mycenae Gardens are presenting a ‘Summer Sunday Extravaganza’ on Sunday 28 July between 12noon and 5.30pm. This is part of Royal Borough of Greenwich’s PARKSfest series. This great event celebrates creativity, family, fun and local life. It will be a family festival with live music, dance, wellbeing sessions, arts & crafts and a varied programme of workshops and activities. Enjoy the musical vibes with a packed programme of live performances. Maybe take part in an art or dance workshop, let your kids explore the Play Zone, try something international from the Street Food Zone or just browse in the Stall Zone. There will be something for everyone to enjoy plus great food and drink. The superb live music line-up includes performances from The Kimberleys (folk superstars), Mississippi MacDonald (blues guitar legend), The Grizzly Mutts (country, Americana and blues), Mary & The Lost (co-writes with Ed Sheeran), Sam Winston (folk rock/alt pop), The Green Chain Quartet (60s cool, jazz & RnB) plus more. Activity highlights include: Bo Peeps Preschool, Diddi Dance, Tiptoes & Tappers, Theatre Train, Emergency Exit Arts, Language for Fun, Follies Face & Body Painting, Toddlersense, Special League Soccer, Greenwich Music School, JK Performing Arts, Ballroom Burn, Greenwich Morris Men plus much more.

British Airways i360 Viewing Tower

Do you have a budding astronaut? Or a child who wants to fly? Let your kids take off in their imagination this summer at Brighton’s British Airways i360 Viewing Tower. Glide up in the spaceship-like giant glass viewing pod to see all of Brighton and the South Coast from high above. Look down to see tiny people and cars going past. Watch a seagull soaring past the pod. Gaze out to sea to catch a glimpse of the windmills turning on the horizon. The pod is fully enclosed so it’s a great option on a wet day and it’s also airconditioned to keep you cool on really hot days. Facilities include the Nyetimber Sky Bar serving Folkington’s delicious juices and ice-cream. In the beach building, you’ll find a gift shop with a great range of toys, children’s books, games and souvenirs. You can also enjoy a snack or a meal at the West Beach Bar & Kitchen. The entire site is buggy friendly and there are several baby-changing facilities. With 24 flights a day from 10am to 10pm during the summer holidays, there is plenty of time and space to take a flight this summer on board British Airways i360. Kids’ tickets cost from £7.40 and under 4s fly free. Book online to save 10% at www.britishAirwaysi360.com

Sidcup Fringe Festival

The Sidcup Fringe Festival is in its third year. Sidcup Business Improvement District, Sidcup Partners Ltd, aims to bring businesses and the local community together and has extended

This promises to be a great afternoon out and of course entrance is FREE. The nearest station to Mycenae House and Gardens is Westcombe Park. It’s on several bus routes and parking is free.

Military Odyssey

As Military Odyssey enters its 19th year, the show continues with re-enactment groups covering 2,000 years of history and conflict. At this year’s event on Saturday 24, Sunday 25 and Monday 26 August, they have more groups than ever booked in, with over 105 confirmed. Visitors and collectors will also have the opportunity to browse hundreds of trader stalls. There are multi-period arena events and battlefield re-enactments. See ancient history come alive with arena battles between Saxons and Vikings with lots of sword swinging and shield bashing action. Southern Skirmish will be bringing the American Civil War to life with a major engagement on the main battlefield. New Woodland Skirmish and Spearfish Creek will depict life in the Wild West with their ever-increasing display and gun fight. There will be plenty of World War 2 displays and major battles with tanks, vehicles and artillery. There are always plenty of bangs and explosions on the battlefield for one of the biggest World War 2 battle recreations in the country. For more information visit www.military-odyssey.com

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the festival to three days this year from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 September. Everyone from local community groups, local schools and colleges, local restaurateurs and stallholders to businesses of all types and sizes, help to make this amazing, fun event so successful and enjoyable for families and people of all ages year after year. This year there will be even more entertainment alongside a free cinema, and they’re encouraging you to bring your own picnic.You’ll be able to contribute to building a giant mosaic using Lego bricks. The workshops are truly creative and give the community the opportunity to build a small piece of a much larger work of art. In addition there will be the opportunity for children to make and take a smaller item away with them. For more details about all the events in the Sidcup Fringe Festival, check the web site which will be updated regularly. www.sidcuppartners.co.uk

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Summer at Cyclopark

You’re in for an action-packed summer full of activities at Cyclopark, Europe’s largest purpose-built cycling venue. As well as Family Bike Hire and the new Cycloland play village, Cyclopark have an all-day kids club which covers cycling, multi sports and computer skills. The kids’ club sessions run from 8am6pm, which is ideal for working parents. Other activities on offer include rugby and cricket camps, a climbing experience, drama and for younger children Punch and Judy and a teddy bears’ picnic. Cyclopark also have an open air travelling theatre group in town. Check out the details on the website at www.cyclopark. com.

Why not enter the edible book competition or art competition, details of which can be found on the Harris Academy Beckenham website. The theme this year for literature-loving children is Harry Potter. Food and drink will be available throughout the day, so do go along and join in. Let WORDfest help the whole family to enjoy and appreciate the power of words. For more information, visit www.harrisbeckenham.org.uk or email wordfest@harrisbeckenham.org.uk. Follow WORDfest on twitter @wordfest2019 or like facebook WORDfestHABE.

Cyclopark is Europe’s largest purposebuilt cycling facility lying just off the A2 in Gravesend. It offers a BMX track, a traffic-free road track, over six kilometres of track for mountain biking, a large skate park, group fitness activities, a children’s playground and much more. Bike hire is available on site.

WORDfest

Harris Academy Beckenham is proud to host WORDFest which returns for its fourth year with an exciting celebration of the spoken and written word including readings and discussion, poetry, song, books, plays and other writings. WORDfest will have engaging writing and craft workshops for all ages as well as a performance space and stalls from local artists.

Historic Dockyard Chatham

From the 29 July to the 1 September, The Historic Dockyard Chatham will be jam-packed full of summer fun, whether there’s rain or sunshine. A huge beach will appear for the summer holidays, including traditional beach huts, deck chairs and plenty of sand.You’re bound to love the retro beach which will be filled with nostalgia from the British seaside holidays of the 70s and 80s. Don’t worry if you’ve forgotten your bucket and spade there will be plenty available for free with any kids’ meal at the restaurant. Once you’ve soaked up some sun and made the perfect sandcastle, why not

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Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts

See UglyDolls this summer at Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts. Your favorite UglyDolls, stars of this summer’s blockbuster movie, will be making special appearances each day! Get ready for nonstop rides, attractions and entertainment throughout the summer holidays.Visit www. gulliversfun.co.uk for more information. Gulliver’s short breaks offer families fantastic stay and play packages with theme park entry included. Book the perfect staycation for your family with a choice of accommodation themes across three UK resorts. Save on your big day out or short break by using the discounts advertised on this page and on page 7. Please see individual adverts for full terms and conditions. Photo credit: Togo Photography

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New Express Coach Service to Kent

Stagecoach South East is launching a new coach service that will enable people to travel between London and Kent, with pre-booked single tickets starting at just £6 to Medway and £7.50 to Canterbury. The Stagecoach Express service, which begins on Sunday 21 July, will link North Greenwich underground station, which is adjacent to The O2, with Canterbury Bus Station. The M2 route has pick-up points at Hempstead Valley, Chatham Bus Station and Chatham Maritime. Commuters, students and day trippers will be able to travel in comfort, all at very low cost. The cheapest option for passengers is to pre-book via the Megabus website (www.uk.megabus.com) but you can also buy a ticket on board for those last minute trips. Each coach will have air conditioning, an on-board toilet, reclinable leather seats and individual reading lights. Londoners looking to enjoy a day out in Kent will find easy access to The Historic Dockyard Chatham and the Dockside Outlet Shopping Centre, or they can continue to the historic city of Canterbury with its world-famous cathedral and river tours. Fare information and a full timetable is available at www. stagecoachbus.com/StagecoachExpressM2

Family Planning!

The Broadway Shopping Centre and Bexleyheath Town Centre is the Centre for families and this summer, with lots of activities taking place – perfect for planning events for the family! Between Wednesday 3 and Saturday 6 July, the popular Performing Places project will be returning to Bexleyheath where visitors to this exciting event can meet with the Par-Bexian visitors from their parallel universe for some out of this world fun. For those who like artisan food markets, The Broadway will be hosting a pop up market during July and August with culinary delights to eat in or takeaway, complemented by musical entertainment. On Saturday 24 August, there will be something for all the family. Between 10am and 5pm, hosted by Strongman Galaxy, ‘The Beast from the South East’ Strongman event is taking place in the town. Bodybuilders will flex their muscles and do atlas ball and car dead lifts. There are trophies for competitors and the overall winner will be crowned ‘The Beast of the South East’. For the younger family members, star of The Lego Movie, Emmet, will be visiting The Entertainer to meet his young fans between 10am and 4pm and they can have their photo taken with this iconic film character. Rai Holdstock, Manager of The Broadway told Primary Times, “There is so much going on during the summer. We are looking forward to welcoming families to the Centre and Bexleyheath.” For more information, visit www.broadwayshoppingcentre.com or call 020 8301 2956.

Mount Mascal Stables

Mount Mascal Stables is a large, modern equestrian facility set over 70 acres of stunning ground and woodland, with a track record of success and growth since 1966. Their motto is ‘Horsemanship for All’ and their goal is to share the fun, interest and excitement of their sport with you, regardless of your age, ability, background or circumstance.

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Summer is an exciting time at Mount Mascal as they have so much to offer. During school holidays they run a variety of popular activities. Mini Mornings/Afternoons for the very little people (recommended age 3+) are a great introduction to Mount Mascal’s friendly, patient ponies. Pony Fun Days (recommended age 5+) offer an abundance of pony-related fun. Both are a fab taster for riders of all abilities – complete beginners are welcome! New for this summer are Summer Activity Camps. They are the perfect solution to keep your children entertained and engaged over the six week school holidays. They offer a well organised programme with a mix of indoor and outdoor sessions for children to enjoy. Camp weeks run Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm and cost £225 to include all food and refreshments. Call 020 8300 3947 and they will be happy to discuss your booking with you.

Maize Maze at Stanhill Farm

Stanhill Farm, Dartford, is growing its sixth 8 acre Maize Maze, which will open on Saturday 20 July ready for the summer holidays, running through until Saturday 21 September. The maze is ideal for the kids to run around and lose themselves for a couple of hours. This year’s theme is Crops & Robbers - a farm theme based on the age-old battle between scarecrows and crows! The price includes a game card and map - the object of the game will be to find all the pesky crows and their swag bags within the scarecrow shaped maze to help you make a scarecrow on your game

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card. Game stations will include a question to give a final outcome at the end. They also have a Mini Maze with a further ten game stations. Fill out your game card correctly for the chance to be entered into a prize draw. After you have conquered the maze why not spend time picking some fresh fruit and vegetables straight from the plants on the Pick Your Own farm? Crops include strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, blackberries, runner beans and sweet corn but please note availability of fruit and vegetables is subject to seasonal variations – please check the website for the current status of crops. Pop in and see the well-stocked onsite Farm Shop before treating yourself to a cup of tea and a slice of cake in the Tea Tent – new for summer 2019. For more information, visit www.stanhillfarm.co.uk. Please note that no dogs are allowed anywhere on the farm. Photo credit: www.lilymaymedia.com

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Summer Camps & Courses

Summer Camps & Courses Branches in Hackney, Camden, Docklands and Greenwich are also currently accepting applications for the September term. Book your obligation free taster day now. Find more details at www. annafiorentini.com. For adults, they also have www.stageandthecity. com.

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All the Arts are thrilled to be offering the chance for local youngsters to take part in Matilda the Musical.

The fully accredited week-long course runs from Monday 5 to Friday 9 August for ages 4-18 years split into groups according to age. It is taught by industry professionals who will work together to produce a spectacular end of week show for family and friends to enjoy. ATA are celebrating 15 years of holiday courses producing shows every summer in a safe and friendly environment. School Principal and former soap actress Lucy Morgans told Primary Times, “Our holiday courses are a real highlight of the year. We are very excited about Matilda and urge local youngsters to come along and join the fun.”

All the Arts have also been nominated for two Bexley Business Awards for their ongoing commitment to the community and as education specialists. Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of the cast of their next production. Visit www.allthearts.co.uk or call 020 8850 2384.

“We can’t wait for Superkids summer play scheme to begin!” The fun and engaging holiday clubs are a great place for children to spend their summer, making new friendships and having adventures. With locations in Blackheath, Beckenham and Elmers End, each holiday club provides indoor and outdoor activities and trips. This summer, Superkids has themed weeks including Super-Circus, Super-Science, Super-Chefs, Super-Summer, Super-Sports and Super-Sealife. Each week is packed with amazing activities, crafts, trips and workshops and provides countless opportunities to have fun and learn. In addition to the regular activity programme, the Blackheath club is collaborating with El-Patio Kids to introduce children to the Spanish language in a fun and interactive way. Superkids play scheme is Ofsted registered for children aged 4-11 years. Staff are DBS checked and first aid trained. Online booking is easy at the Superkids website, www.superkidsclub. co.uk. For more information please view the website or contact Superkids on 07732 305 454.

Musical Theatre Summer Schools with a Twist

Go along and join the award- winning Anna Fiorentini Theatre and Film School this summer and explore West End to Broadway followed by Horrible Histories. We all love to learn about history, but some of us find it a bore. The only trouble with history is, that they’re not here anymore. We can only look at history through papers, online and apps, But what if we brought history back to life, through singing, dancing & facts? We can visit the court of Henry VIII, the king obsessed with power. Of his poor six wives, only one survived, and two were beheaded at the Tower. The Great Fire of London of 1666, as Samuel Pepys likes to tell, The smallest spark that lit up the dark and made London as ‘hot as hell’. And what about Queen Elizabeth I, whose teeth have never been forgotten? Green and black with toxic gaps, and her breath was oh so rotten. Vile Victorians, old London streets, rotten to the core, Kings and queens and tragedies and maybe the Civil War. This is just the start of what we will have in store,

A week of fun for everyone, with perhaps a little more. There’s singing, dance and dramas, and a little comedy too, A week of history brought to life especially by you. So let’s not make history boring, let’s bring it up to date And at the end of the week, a performance to celebrate.

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For nearly 140 years, the Conservatoire in Blackheath has provided inspiring and life-enhancing opportunities for people of all ages to develop their creative potential. Whatever your age, needs or previous experience, The Conservatoire believes that an outstanding creative education is based on a positive and supportive environment, a love of learning and a culture of praise, celebration and collaboration. The Conservatoire also offers individual tuition, family concerts, a London-wide outreach programme and bursaries for those who wouldn’t be able to afford high quality arts tuition otherwise. Whatever stage you are at in your creative journey, the Conservatoire has a course to challenge, inspire and enhance your life and now you can experience its ethos at their Open Day on 28 July. The conservatoire’s production of Alice in Wonderland will be running on 7 July at 2.30pm and 4pm. Aimed at ages 6-10, all are welcome, with adult tickets costing £10 and children’s costing £5.

Free contemporary art gallery in South East London. See what’s on for your family this Summer. Mottingham Lane SE9 4RW 020 8857 0488 www.geraldmooregallery.org

Courses also run at the Conservatoire. On 31 July take part in the Slither, Gallop and Dance art workshop for 3-5 years and make a dancing creature with moving limbs. Tickets cost £20. Alternatively, on 5 - 9 August, The Big Friendly Giant drama workshop for ages 4-7 will be running. Go along for one, two or all five days. Each day costs £50 or the whole week costs £190. For more information about The Conservatoire, please visit www.conservatoire.org.uk. Photo credit: Rachel Rimell Photography

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August Sat 3 – Sun 4 Aug

Castle Canines, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Enjoy a weekend dedicated to our canine friends with demonstrations, displays and entertainment. Enter your pooch in a fun dog show with rosettes for the winners in each category. Dogs welcome on leads. For more details visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Moon Kites, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Celebrate the National Maritime Museum’s new major exhibition, The Moon, by creating a traditional Malaysian moon kite inspired by Cutty Sark’s travels. Ages 4+. Admission applies. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Railway Weekends, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

PAW Patrol Visit, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

Your favourite characters from PAW Patrol, Chase, Skye, Marshall and Rubble visit over two fantastic days and will be making appearances throughout the day. There will also be face painting and a bone colouring competition. For more details, timings and to book visit www.eorailway. co.uk

Sat 3 – Sat 31 Aug

To the Moon and Back, National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF

(Sat and Sun only) 11am-1pm, 2-4pm. Journey to the moon and back with crafts and experiments that fire up your imagination and send you rocketing into space. Learn about the realities of space. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Tues 6 Aug

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 their largest Victorian telescope, the Great Equatorial Telescope. Ages 7+. Charges apply. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

African prints and duct tape. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. geraldmooregallery.org

SEND Storytelling: The Sailor’s Last Adventure, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9NN

(Also 21 Aug) 11am. Listen to the exciting tales of exploration during Stuart sailor’s last voyage at sea in this multi-sensory story session. Learn more about the tastes, sounds and smells from around the world. This session is aimed at 4-6 year olds, but all ages are welcome. To book visit www.ornc.org

Wild Water, Hyde Park, W2 2UH

(Also 8 Aug) 11am-3pm. Activities include pond dipping, creating a water creature and a massive pond mural. Discovery Day activities are suitable for the whole family to enjoy, allowing you and your children to connect with nature together. For more details visit www.royalparks. org.uk

Wed 7 – Thurs 8 Aug Hungry Fish, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Swimming is hard work and every now and then a fish needs a snack. Go along to craft some very hungry fish and their food in this make and take workshop. Ages 4+. Admission applies. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Wed 7 – Wed 28 Aug

Horrible Habits and Costumes through the Ages, Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington, BR6 8AF

(Wednesdays only) 10.30am. Find out about horrible habits through the ages from the Celts to the Victorians. Choose to make a mask and get an information sheet from your favourite period in history to take home, and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Charges apply. For more details visit www.cka. org.uk/crofton-villa.htm

Thurs 8 Aug

Mr Gum Family Workshop: Heroes and Villains, National Theatre, SE1 9PX

(Also 14, 21 and 29 Aug) Are you a horrible hero or a victorious villain? Invent some new townsfolk for

Wed 7 Aug

West African Print Pencil Cases, Gerald Moore Gallery, SE9 4RW 10am-12noon, 1-3pm. Make your own colourful textile pencil case or purse using beautiful West

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Lamonic Bibber and create a crazy adventure story inspired by Mr Gum, in this fun performance workshop, led by staff director Hannah Noone. Ages 7-12. Charges apply. To book visit www.nationaltheatre.org.uk

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Sat 10 – Sun 11 Aug

Vintage Steam Rally, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

See a wonderful collection of steam traction engines big and small - an excellent mid-summer day out. Steam and Diesel train services too. For more details and to book visit www. eorailway.co.uk

Tues 13 Aug

Learn the Songs of Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear, National Theatre, SE1 9PX

(Also 22 Aug) 11am. Learn the hilarious and very silly songs of Mr Gum in this family workshop. Warm up your singing strings and caterwaul your way through zam-zistical melodies with music director Tarek Merchant. Ages 7-12. Charges apply. To book visit www.nationaltheatre. org.uk

Crossness Engines Guided Tour, Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works, SE2 9AQ

Orienteering, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

10am-1pm. See if you can find your way round the farm using a map. Can you find all the controls? Just make sure you don’t get lost. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Wed 14 Aug

Powerful Plant Pots, Gerald Moore Gallery, SE9 4RW

10am-12noon, 1-3pm. Be a little green-fingered and make your own beautiful plant pot. Then decorate it to take home. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.geraldmooregallery.org

The Sailor’s Last Adventure, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9NN

(Also 28 Aug) 1pm. Listen to the exciting tales of exploration during Stuart sailor’s last voyage at sea in this multi-sensory story session. Learn more about the tastes, sounds and smells from around the world. This session is aimed at 4-6 year olds, but all ages are welcome. To book visit www.ornc.org

Wed 14 – Thurs 15 Aug

Don’t Forget to Check the Rocks, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Create your own seaside rock pool. What creatures will be hiding beneath the surface or lurking on the rocks? Discover the secrets of rock pools in this make and take workshop. Ages 4+. Admission applies. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Thurs 15 Aug

Mission Invertebrate, Greenwich Park, SE10 8QY

Potty About Poultry, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

10am-12noon. Do your love chickens and ducks? Go along for a fun poultry facts trail as you learn all about them round the farm, before having a chance to decorate your own egg cup to take home. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Thurs 15 – Mon 26 Aug Tales of the Turntable, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Follow the beat back through time, as Eric and his grandfather take a trip through musical history at a dance and music show for all the family, by ZooNation Youth Company. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For more details and timings visit www.southbankcentre. co.uk

Fri 16 Aug

Erith Kitchen, DA8 1RQ

Sat 17 Aug

Surviving Sea and Space, National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF

11am-4pm. Enjoy a fun-fuelled family day. Get active in a Haka workshop led by members of the Maori

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The Leaders are Readers award-winning summer school is fun yet educational and available for any child from age 3½ to 13 years for four hours a day. Extended care is also available. All children, regardless of resources at home, tend to lose academic skills during the summer. At the Leaders are Readers Summer School, teaching maths and English for two hours daily allows for intense focus on these subjects. This can be a big help when learning challenging topics which might have been tough to handle during regular school, with many other subjects competing for lesson and homework time. For Reception and Years 1–6, all the foundational topics in a year’s curriculum are selected and taught thoroughly over 3 weeks. 11+, 8+, 7+, 5+ and 4+ entrance exam preparation is strategically covered from the Leaders are Readers Saturday School programmes. Lessons are held daily and children are in direct contact with

Alpha childcare has been running for the past 14 years and can be described as “a home away from home” kind of setting. Alpha started off with breakfast, afterschool and holiday clubs in the Eltham area of Greenwich. They soon extended into full day childcare and now run a chain of nurseries in Hackney, Greenwich, Rainham and soon Eltham. This is as a result of the passion and drive to watch children grow and develop during the early years. The nursery strives for excellence and ensures that all children develop holistically and become confident individuals. The dedicated, warm and friendly staff make this possible by working with the EYFS to create an environment that is stimulating thereby encouraging critical thinking, problem solving and creativity in the learning journey of all children. At Alpha, every child is treated as individual and unique. This has led to many parents testifying that their children are happy, ready to learn and finding out things for themselves. The organisation strongly believe no child should be left out irrespective of their culture, background or gender while also placing the safeguarding and welfare of every child at the top of their priorities. Alpha’s aim is to ensure that any child that attends any of their settings leaves with a solid foundation and a positive start to life. They are confident, that through regular training and supervision of staff they’re able to achieve this daily. For more information, visit www. alphachildcare.com

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Face Painting Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford Academy Dartford DA1 4RS Summer School: 5th - 23rd August

Woodland Walks

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Harris Girls’ Academy Bromley

Harris Girls’ Academy Bromley is a thriving secondary school for girls in New Beckenham, with a co-educational Sixth Form. Ofsted have judged them as delivering an ‘outstanding’ education across all inspected categories. Ofsted’s report shows that students receive a brilliant all-round education that supports them to achieve their personal best, no matter what their starting point. Ofsted reported that, “Uncompromising ambition for the school is balanced by an ever-present concern for the wellbeing of pupils and staff… pupils are enthused and excited to excel” Harris Girls’ Academy Bromley have the highest expectations of all students and are incredibly proud of the progress they make during their time there. Government performance tables rank them as the top performing non-selective school in the borough for the progress of students between joining and taking their GCSEs. But a great education encompasses far more than academic results. They offer attentive pastoral support and a wide range of engaging extra-curricular opportunities, clubs and trips. The school’s motto is ‘All Can: All Will’ and this represents a belief that students will leave as confident, inquisitive and compassionate young women who can and will succeed in their chosen paths. To find out more about what this academy can offer your daughter, please visit the Open Sessions in September.

Budding Entrepreneurs at Borough Market

Borough Market will be hosting over 50 budding stall holders from 11 London primary schools at its annual Summer Produce Sale on Thursday 4 July from 11am–1.30pm in partnership with campaigning charity School Food Matters. Children from the local community will become market traders for the day, using their enterprise skills to sell school-grown fruit and vegetables in the glass-fronted Market Hall. All the proceeds will be donated to FareShare, an award-winning charity which seeks to relieve food poverty by rescuing good food that would otherwise go to waste. Every £1 raised will provide four meals for vulnerable families across the capital. To date, the ‘Young Marketeers’ programme has seen more than 7,000 primary school children growing produce in 58 different schools, with close to 800 students coming to sell 45 different varieties of fruit and vegetables at London’s 1,000 year old market.

The tiny traders will kick off proceedings in traditional style by ringing Borough Market’s iconic bell to start their sales. This is the culmination of an annual programme which starts at Borough Market in the spring, when former Blue Peter Gardener, Chris Collins, teaches the children the art of growing fruit and veg from seed. They visit various market traders to learn top tips on how to run a winning market stall - from marketing, to food hygiene, to customer service. In June, primary schools receive a visit from a skilled horticulturist and receive further tips on how to ensure a bumper crop.

Admissions from Nursery to Sixth Form

Bishop Challoner School is a thriving and dynamic place to be, led by Headteacher Paula Anderson and her dedicated staff team. The school focus on a holistic education for students in Nursery, Junior Department, Senior School and Sixth Form. At 3+ entry, the Nursery offers an exceptional introduction to learning and children are eligible to join during the term in which they have their third birthday. 4+ entry to Reception class involves an assessment session in January for September entry. The Reception class is very exciting and lively and children build on their academic, social, emotional and physical development. This is where their conﬁdence and independence are developed further as tasks are devised to challenge and inspire learning in a cooperative, caring and positive environment. The newly refurbished outdoor area and Forest School provides endless learning opportunities for the children. Make sure to pre-register online for the Open Door Morning on Saturday 28 September at www.bishopchallonerschool.com, where you can tour the Junior Department and meet key staff to discuss transition from preschool and find out about the admissions process. Contact admissions@bishopchallonerschool.com to enquire about September 2020 entry across all age groups.

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy is a vibrant, diverse 3-18 school community with an ethos that lies in their values of academic excellence and high expectations, ensuring that every child achieves their full potential. Their happy and caring environment nurtures pupils so that they mature into well-rounded, healthy young people with a passion for learning. They are a thriving and growing community and consequently they have an exciting building expansion programme for the sixth form which should be completed in November 2019 so that their pupils continue to learn in state-of-the-art facilities.

OPEN EVENING Thursday 26th September 2019: 5.00pm – 8.00pm

OPEN MORNINGS Monday 23 rd to Wednesday 25 th September 2019, Friday 27 th September 2019: 9.00am – 10.00am

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Excellent teaching and an engaging and stretching curriculum, supported by a highly skilled pastoral team enable pupils to achieve academic success. Through their involvement in enrichment programmes, such as debating, cadets, Duke of Edinburgh and book club, Knights Academy pupils develop confidence, resilience and mutual respect for others. The academy focuses on each child as an individual to draw out their strengths and talents, adding value to their spiritual, moral and cultural development and well-being. Music, sport and developing student leadership are all important skills and qualities that Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights’ pupils value and excel in through the excellent tuition, coaching and facilities. HAKA pupils are local and national champions in a wealth of arenas including athletics, football and business enterprise, presenting annually at Haberdashers’ Hall in London. Part of the wider Haberdashers’ family of schools, their pupils are able to experience unique opportunities, an innovative careers programme and financial bursaries resulting in the majority of pupils studying at university and securing high quality apprenticeships across the country. They are a school that is built on an ethos of tradition and innovation, respect and responsibility, collaboration and inclusion. It is these moral values that the academy instill in their pupils which enables them to contribute and gain from their school community and the communities in which they live. HAKA values the important relationships, collaborations and partnership between staff, pupils and parents, and they look forward to welcoming you to their Open Evening on Wednesday 25 September at 5pm. For more information, please visit www. habsknights.org.uk.

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Bookmark Volunteer Reading Programme

Literacy charity, Bookmark Reading, is looking to partner with London primary schools that want help in providing reading support to children in Years 1 to 3. Bookmark matches schools with vetted and trained volunteers from the local community, through their easyto-use digital platform. The reading programme is designed to improve children’s literacy and enjoyment of reading in the early years, when it can have the greatest impact on their future progress. The charity’s six-week reading programme provides children with two, 30-minute face-to-face reading sessions each week with a volunteer, at the cost of just £1 per session (£12 per programme) for the school. Schools have the flexibility to decide how long children stay on the programme, with the option to extend to twelve weeks or more. The charity also offers five complimentary reading programmes to each school that signs up. The sessions are designed to support the reading schemes that teachers use in the classroom, as well as encourage reading for pleasure through literacy games and activities. Sessions are booked through Bookmark’s digital platform, meaning that schools simply need to choose dates and times that suit their timetable. The charity is currently recruiting schools in London for programmes starting in September 2019 and will be rolling the scheme out nationwide in 2020. Schools wishing to register their interest, or those who are interested in volunteering with Bookmark, should visit www.bookmarkreading.org.

There Was a Black Hole That Swallowed the Universe

There Was a Black Hole That Swallowed the Universe is an original and entertaining new way to learn about the universe from the bestselling children’s author Chris Ferrie. This charmingly original book about the universe and everything in it is filled with gorgeous images from illustrator, Susan Batori, enchanting rhymes and an enthralling story, which will immerse parents and children alike. The book also includes instructions that reveal secret, invisible text and artwork that reverses the story from nothing to the scientific creation of everything. It’s the perfect first book to teach children about space. There Was a Black Hole That Swallowed the Universe will spark curious minds, begin captivating conversations and start a fascination with the incredible cosmos. Chris Ferrie is a children’s science author and founder of the Baby University series, whose fan base includes Mark Zuckerberg. Chris believes it is never too early to introduce small children to big ideas. He hopes that his series will encourage children to take an interest in these subjects even before they encounter them in school. There Was a Black Hole That Swallowed the Universe will be available from 3 September for £13.99.

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National Tenner Challenge Awards

The National Tenner Challenge awards recognise the efforts of young entrepreneurs from across the country. The winner of the Young Enterprise National Tenner Challenge 2019 award for ‘Most Profit’ in the 15–19 years category was Babington House School in Chislehurst. Year 12 ‘Sixtons’ organised a school sleepover - ‘Sleepington at Babington’. They charged Year 7 - 9 pupils to sleepover and organised entertainment, takeaway pizzas, refreshments and supervision. Great fun (but not a huge amount of sleep) was had by all. From their £10 the ‘Sixtons’ raised £813 in total in just 4 weeks and learnt a great deal in the process. Half the profits will go to Babington’s trip and outings fund with the other half reinvested in the Student Enterprise Scheme. 26,083 entries were received by Young Enterprise in total in 2019 for the Tenner Challenge across the various categories. To win an award in the National Finals is exceptional. The Lower Sixth ‘Sixtons’ students and their parents attended to the Awards Ceremony at the Bank of England. Their award was presented by Andrew Ring from Hitachi Capital UK. Tim Lello, Babington’s Headmaster, told Primary Times, “This is a fantastic achievement which demonstrates great organisational and entrepreneurial skills. Thank you to Mrs Parra for spearheading the initiative and congratulations to our Year 12 pupils on this national award.” For more information about Babington House School, visit www.babingtonhouse.com.

The Children’s Refugee Crisis

Do you sometimes find it hard to explain to your pupils or your children about the refugee crisis? A new book, Forced to Flee, in which refugee children explain, in their own words and pictures, their thoughts, feelings and experiences about being forced to flee their homes for safety has been produced by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. This children’s book focuses on three ongoing refugee situations - Syria, South Sudan and Central America. Forced to Flee explains for a young audience how each crisis came about, why children and their families had to flee, the support that they receive from UNHCR and other organisations and what life is like for them now. Harrowing and heart breaking, the artworks by child refugees vividly highlight the impact that conflict and war have on people’s lives. Forced to Flee is an educational title that will support children’s study of current affairs, raise awareness of the ongoing refugee crisis and help children to be more empathetic by thinking about the lives of other children around the world. Funds raised will contribute to supporting UNHCR and refugees.

Education News Zara Tippey says she is delighted to be joining the community at the King Henry School and has already been impressed by its friendly and purposeful atmosphere. She comes to the School with extensive classroom and leadership experience from a range of educational environments, as well as a Master’s degree in Education. She has strong ambitions for the future of the school and is looking forward to putting them into practice. Her aim is to ensure outstanding and inclusive education experiences, with high expectations, for every child who is part of the school community. She believes a significant part of her role is to spend as much time with the students and staff as possible, sharing in their learning opportunities and celebrating their many successes. Zara is driven by a passion and determination to help every child in her care to become a confident and independent member of society. “Mr Deehan and his talented team have already made huge strides since King Henry School began working within The Odyssey Trust for Education last September” she says, “most noticeably in how students conduct themselves and in attitudes to learning. I intend to continue that good work by instilling a strong work ethic in our students and staff, a pride in their school, and in appropriate academic and vocational rigour”. Zara is a firm advocate of comprehensive education and believes that schools should serve the communities in which they exist. As such, her vision for King Henry School is “that we are the hub of our local community, a first-choice for students within the area we serve. Through our values of being courteous and respectful, kind and supportive, courageous and resilient there will be no cap on ambition. Students in all year groups across the school will be offered a consistently high standard of education and will be given the potential to achieve great things”. As the headteacher, she says she will “be relentless in her approach to improving outcomes for all students of all abilities and talent”. She believes “parents and students who have done so much to support the school deserve nothing less”. She encourages parents and families to work in partnership with her. “Setting the right tone each and every day about going to school with enthusiasm and pride has a very positive impact on the students as they prepare for the day ahead”. An area she will focus on is continuing to improve students’ attendance by encouraging them to have a sense of purpose, positive self-worth and confidence in themselves as learners. “With support and commitment from parents and families, there are no limits to what students can achieve”. Zara is clear that learning at King Henry School “is not just about academic success, it is also about building independent skills to solve problems, understanding how

to explain an idea or argue a point of view effectively, it is also about making great friends and being supported when life seems more challenging. At King Henry, we offer a strong, core academic curriculum, and place equal value between academic study and specialist training as a valid educational path, equipping our young people with the skills they need and employers want”. Zara will be encouraging various community and student initiatives which put students at the heart of the school community. One such initiative is the ‘Student Leadership Passport’, which provides students with the opportunity to take part in different roles within the school, “giving students a genuine channel through which they can express their ideas and expend their energies,” explains Zara. “This initiative embraces all year groups, all abilities, and all aspects of school life, whether it is as a Student Governor, charity leader, eco leader, subject leader, sports leader, arts leader, school council membership or form captain; everyone has the opportunity to express themselves and play a full part in the life of the school.” “High expectations underpin everything,” she says. “If we get this right, if everyone from every part of the school community raises the bar on what they expect of themselves and each other, then we’ll get the outcomes we are after.” Looking to the future Zara says the focus will be on happy, healthy, focused and committed staff. “I firmly believe that the single most effective way of improving a school is by investing in developing your staff. They set the expectations and agenda for students, who will follow if they believe in what they’re seeing and hearing, as will parents and the rest of the school community. This will make us better and give us concrete foundations for future success.” She will use the skills, professionalism and enthusiasm of the staff team, to ensure that the school becomes the best it can be and that every student gets an excellent experience in their school life. “The school now has the opportunity to carve a positive reputation at the heart of Erith and become an integral part of the area of Bexley”. She also believes “students should leave with happy memories, plenty of friends and a sense of responsibility for their community. We plan to send every student out into the world with an understanding of the way it works and the empathy and drive to make it better, in whatever way they can”. “King Henry School is at a very exciting stage in its growth and development and has an extremely promising future”, states Zara. She believes in building strong links with local Primary Schools; she and intends to visit the schools as soon as possible. “Meeting the children, staff and future parents is important to me. I recognise how hard it can sometimes be when making the decision as to which secondary school to send their child to. I want families to know what a great school we have, and encourage prospective parents and their youngsters to visit, to see for themselves what a positive place of learning King Henry School is for their children”.

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Tues 20 Aug

community, learn about the unusual diets of astronauts on their way to the Moon or take a moment’s peace with family yoga. Free, drop-in. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Kids’ Sleepover, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

7pm-10am. See a different side to the Horniman with a night sleeping over at the Museum. Roll out your sleeping bag and camp out in the galleries for an unforgettable night full of fun activities, surprises and exciting exploration. Ages 5-11. Charges apply. For details visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Sat 17 – Sun 18 Aug

Family Fun Day, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

Mission Invertebrate, Green Park, SW1A 1AA

(Also 22 Aug) 11am-3pm. Expect bug-inspired stories, mini critter crafts, planting for pollinators and hunting for bugs in the local habitats. Discovery Day activities are suitable for the whole family to enjoy, allowing you and your children to connect with nature together. For more details visit www.royalparks. org.uk

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

(Also 28 Aug). 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

Featuring a magic show, balloon modelling, a treasure hunt and more. An event for the whole family. For more details and to book visit www. eorailway.co.uk

Sun 18 Aug

Community Sports Day, Queenscroft Park, Eltham, SE9 1-4pm. Go along and enjoy activities and games for kids in the park. For more details search ‘Friends of Queenscroft Park’ on Facebook.

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Read All About It Have fun making mini-magazines, or ‘zines’ for short. Read All About It: 10 Mini-Magazines, by Kristyna Baczynski, is the perfect way to get kids creating. From animal safaris and recipes to interview pages, Read All About It includes ten zines to write, illustrate, and put together, each with their own distinct theme. Zine making expert and comic artist, Kristyna Baczynski, guides readers through a self-publishing adventure in this beautifully illustrated activity book. With handy instructions, hints and tips along the way, children can level-up on their writing, drawing, lettering and collage skills to create fun, exciting zines even after the book is filled up. Kristyna Baczynski is an illustrator, comic book artist and designer who grew up in the Pennines of Yorkshire in a family from the Carpathians of Ukraine. She has received a Northern Design Award and produced work for Anorak, Fantagraphics, Metro, Etsy and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Read All About It: 10 Mini-Magazines to Make and Share is a brilliant zine-making kit for ages 7-11 and is available from Amazon for £12.99. For more information, please visit www.laurenceking.com.

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Farm Fun Day, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP 11am-3pm. Meet animals, make a farm craft and have a go at some traditional games. It will be baabrilliant. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Wed 21 – Thurs 22 Aug Plastic Bag Weaving, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Go along and enjoy eco-crafting as you upcycle ordinary plastic bags into wonderful woven creations. Ages 4+. Admission applies. For more details visit www. rmg.co.uk

Thurs 22 Aug

Diary of a Cosmic Explorer! National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF

10.30am-4pm. A one-day workshop with bestselling cartoonist James Parsons from Crazy Comic Club. Create your own mind-blowing cosmic comic memoir, explore the farthest reaches of the solar system and the cartooning universe. Ages 6+. Charges apply. To book visit www. rmg.co.uk

Fantastic Fairies, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

10am-12noon, 1-3pm. Do you believe in fairies? Take the fairy trail round the farm and look for all of their hidden homes before making your own fairy wings to take home. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Fri 23 Aug

International Slavery Remembrance Day, National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF

10am-5pm. The Museum has marked 23 August for over 15 years, highlighting transatlantic slavery as a maritime history with a series of free family-friendly events. Go along for a powerful day of commemoration through tours, workshops, performance and song.Visit www. rmg.co.uk

1812 Fireworks Spectacular, Swanley Park, BR8 7PW

Take a picnic and enjoy the various community stalls, boating lake and miniature railway from 5pm with The Rock Choir and Eynsford Concert Band performing from 7pm. Free entry. For more details visit www. eynsfordconcertband.co.uk

Strongman Event and LEGO® Movie Character Appearance, Broadway Shopping Centre, DA6 7JJ

Hosted by Strongman Galaxy, “The Beast from the South East” event is taking place from 10am-5pm. Bodybuilders will flex their muscles and do atlas ball and car dead lifts for a prize. For younger family members, star of The LEGO® Movie, Emmet will be visiting The Entertainer to meet fans from 10am-4pm, complete with photo opportunity. For more details visit www. broadwayshoppingcentre.com

Sat 24 – Mon 26 Aug

Military Odyssey, Kent Showground, The Kent Show Ground, Detling Nr Maidstone, ME14 3JF

With over 4,000 re-enactors and living history enthusiasts in attendance as well as over 250 stalls and 200 vehicles, this is the world’s largest multi-period re-enactment show. Regardless of your historical knowledge, there is something for everyone. To book visit www.militaryodyssey.com

Sun 25 Aug

Family Open Day, Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works, SE2 9AQ

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

Sun 25 – Mon 26 Aug

The Gruffalo, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

The Gruffalo is making his way to the Epping Ongar Railway to meet children at intervals on each day. Take the steam train into the deep dark wood and get up close and personal with a selection of owls too. For more details, timings and to book visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Mon 26 Aug

Wild Land Art, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

11am-4.15pm. Go along and create some land art in the garden with wild and natural materials. This event counts as one of your 50 things. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ red-house

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Win Great UglyDolls Goodies

Win an Outdoor Measure-Mate

Unconventionality rules in UglyDolls, the new animated family adventure in cinemas on 16 August. In the adorably different town of Uglyville, the free-spirited Moxy (Kelly Clarkson) and her UglyDolls friends confront what it means to be different, struggle with their desire to be loved, and ultimately discover that you don’t have to be perfect to be amazing because who you truly are is what matters most. As Kelly Clarkson says, “Moxy could not be more perfect for me. Because I’m not really that (princess) girl. I’m really this girl. We all come in different shapes, sizes and personalities, but with our own individuality.” We have a great bundle of UglyDolls goodies including an UglyDolls activity sheet, shoe laces, notepad, pencil case and canvas bag with special colouring pens, three plush character toys and more. For your chance to win all these, tell us who voices Moxy in UglyDolls. See below for details of how to enter.

Learning Resources have released the new 5-in-1 Outdoor Measure-Mate. This versatile tool is the perfect way to introduce the concept of measurement to children outside. Children will have endless fun exploring and measuring the natural landscape using five different tools including a vertical measure, callipers, a trundle wheel, spirit level and measuring stick. The 5-in-1 Outdoor Measure-Mate is perfect for ages 4 - 8 and costs £32. For more information, please visit www. learningresources.co.uk. Primary Times have Measure-Mates to give away to five lucky readers. For your chance to win, simply tell us which kind of wheel measures distances. For details of how to enter, see the bottom of this page.

Win a box of books for your school

Primary Times are offering schools the chance to win a selection of great books for their library. We have a whole box full of titles from super stories to fun educational books. We have several boxes of books to give away and the titles in each may differ. To enter the competition send your name, address, phone number and the name of your school using the details below.

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Win a Copy of Dumbo on DVD From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton comes the all-new live-action adventure, Dumbo. The movie expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Circus owner Max Medici enlists former star Holt Farrier and his children Milly and Joe to care for a new born elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughing stock in an already struggling circus. But when they discover that Dumbo can fly, the circus makes an incredible comeback, attracting persuasive entrepreneur V A Vandevere who recruits Dumbo for his newest, larger-than-life entertainment venture, Dreamland. Dumbo soars to new heights alongside a charming and spectacular aerial artist, Colette Marchant, until Holt learns that, beneath its shiny veneer, Dreamland is full of dark secrets. Dumbo is released on Digital, DVD and Blu-Ray everywhere from 29 July 2019. For your chance to win one of five Dumbo DVDs, just tell us what kind of animal Dumbo is. See below for details of how to enter.

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Horse Show and Family Fun Day, Mount Mascal Stables, Bexley, DA5 2AW

10.30am. This bank holiday Monday, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Activities on the day include pony rides, an animal area, bouncy castle and rides, face painting, balloon modelling and more. Admission is free. Parking charges apply. For more details visit www. mountmascalstables.com

Tues 27 Aug

Silent Forest Bird Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ 11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm. (Also 29 Aug) These days will include lots of bird-themed fun such as face painting, cookie decorating, feathery headdress making and more. All to help raise awareness and funds for the plight of Asian song birds. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in session. Charges apply. For more details visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Natural Dyes Workshop, Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS

10.30am-3pm. Explore the world of colour all around us. Play with the phenomenon of chromatography and create beautifully colourful natural art to take away. Ages 6+. For more details and to book visit www. chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Crossness Engines Guided Tour, Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works, SE2 9AQ

Stick Man Day, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

11am-3pm. Inspired by the Julia Donaldson story of Stick Man, try out the Stick Man trail. There will be story readings, wild art and minibeast hunts throughout the day. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust. org

Wed 28 Aug

Mr Gum Family Workshop: Write Your Own Songs, National Theatre, SE1 9PX

10.30am. Led by music director Tarek Merchant and composer Jim Fortune this workshop will get you scribbling lyrics, scrawling melodies and hunting crocodiles in two hours of joyful musical chaos. Ages 7-12. Charges apply. To book visit www.

1 July - 1 Sept ‘19

Dinner with Dinosaurs, Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS

10.30am-2.30pm. Discover the living fossils of Chelsea Physic Garden and track the greatest vegetarians to ever stomp the earth.You’ll even create your very own Mesozoic garden terrarium to take home. Ages 5-12. For more details and to book visit www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Thurs 29 Aug

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

Bat Walk, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP 7.30pm. Go along for a night walk around the farm to see if we can find some bats as well as other nocturnal wildlife. Charges apply. For details and to book visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Sat 31 Aug

Camberwell Fair, Camberwell Green, SE5 7AF 12noon-9pm. Enjoy a free entry family festival which will welcome 4000 people from Camberwell, surrounding areas and all over London to come together to meet each other, eat, drink, dance, trade and celebrate culture. For a full programme and more details visit www.camberwellfair.co.uk

Kids’ Club Graduation, Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth, SW18 4TF

12noon-5pm. Get ready to go back to school at Southside’s graduation school. Part of the Kids Club. For more details visit www. southsidewandsworth.com

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Sidcup Fringe, Various Locations in Sidcup

10am-4pm. Expect stalls, entertainment, a free cinema, face painting and more. Everyone from local community groups, schools and colleges, restaurateurs and businesses help to make this amazing, fun event so successful. For more details visit www.sidcuppartners.co.uk

September Sun 1 Sep

Grove Park Carnival and Chinbrook Dog Show, Chinbrook Meadows, SE12 9RP

Now in its 8th year, this event has evolved from just a Dog Show into a Carnival for all the family. Enjoy a family fun fair with a Country and Western Hoedown theme, a talent show, refreshments and lots more. For more details visit www. groveparkcarnival.co.uk

Classic Car Rally, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

Not just for the car enthusiast! Anyone who loves steam and diesel locomotives and buses will have a great day too. There will be an eclectic mix of some 70 classic, sports cars and other vehicles on the field at North Weald Station. For more details and to book visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Sun 1 – Sun 29 Sep

Highlight Tours: September, 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 Jane Morris spent there with their family and friends. Admission charges apply. To book visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/red-house

Sun 1 - Mon 30 Sep Totally Thames Festival, Various Locations

Totally Thames brings the river to life with a month-long season of river-related events - art, music, open days, family fun, talks, walks and boats galore. For more details and to view the full programme of events visit www.totallythames.org

Thurs 5 - Sun 8 Sep

Craft Fair, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

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

Fri 6 – Sun 8 Sep

Enjoy a new contemporary fair organised by Craft In Focus. Discover around 120 exhibitors from the UK’s finest designer makers and contemporary artists. Children aged 7+ can explore the Tudor Towers adventure playground with its own moat, drawbridge and three turrets. Charges apply. For more details visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Sat 7 Sep

Big Family Press, South London Gallery, Peckham, SE5 8PR

2-5pm. Enjoy family fun as you learn how to riso print, share stories and make a DIY publication for the archive using a range of exciting materials sourced from the local area. Ages 5-12. For more details visit www.southlondongallery.org

Sat 7 – Sun 8 Sep

Railway Weekends, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

Sun 8 Sep

Family Open Day, Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works, SE2 9AQ

London’s 60s Scene, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

The event based at the Railway’s North Weald Station will feature routes operating to local towns and villages. The regular route 339 will also run connecting Epping Underground station with North Weald at regular intervals. For more details and to book visit www. eorailway.co.uk

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What kind of snake is good at Maths? An adder!

Why are elephants wrinkled? Have you ever tried to iron one?

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What’s small and cuddly and bright purple? A Koala holding its breath! What happened to the lion that swallowed a ball of wool? She had mittens!

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