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Beths Grammar School Prospective Year 7 Open Events We are holding our Open Evening from 17.00-20.00 on Tuesday 17 October 2017 and our Open Mornings from 9.15-10.45 on Thursday 12 and Thursday 19 October 2017 The Headteacher will be speaking at 17.30, 18.15 and 19.00 on the evening and at 9.30 on the mornings. Beths Grammar School, Hartford Road, Bexley DA5 1NE admin@beths.bexley.sch.uk; 01322 556538 www.beths.bexley.sch.uk ‘Promoting educational excellence and leadership skills.’

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Dear Readers 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!

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Hayley and Miriam have spent the last few weeks finding all the hundreds of listings that we have published. We’re sorry if we couldn’t publish everything we are sent but the summer magazine is our biggest of the year and with so much going on we simply run out of space. As many of you will know, we publish comprehensive Open Day tables in the September magazine in our Choosing your New School feature. These are aimed at Year 5 and Year 6 pupils but are handy for everyone to think about. Do look out for that magazine which will be published on 4 September.

Have a fantastic summer

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As we are distributed through primary schools this means that this magazine is the last one that our Year 6 readers will receive. We wish you the very best of luck in going to secondary school. Thank you for taking our magazines home, entering our competitions, sending us artwork and all the lovely comments you send us. We will miss you.

Publishing Editor: Peter Watson Sales: Sarah-Jane Chapple, Gill Pearce, Andrew Langridge & Clarry Frewin Listings: Hayley Hughes & Miriam Theobald Editorial: Anna Stringer & Dunya Simões Production: Alison Watson Office Manager: Chris Blower Administrators: Claire Wood & Tina Love Proof Reader: Catherine Draisey Social Media: Rachel Benson

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Don’t miss out on our Choosing your New School feature in our Back to School issue published on 4 September 2017

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Primary Times is independently published and distributed free in primary and junior schools throughout the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich. Its aims are to inform families and children of current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses and attractions and to give teachers, pupils and parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its contents or joining in the competitions which we run. It is NOT our intention to publish any racist, sexist or politically based material whatsoever. We also undertake not to carry any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children. The opinions expressed in either the editorial or advertisements within this publication are not necessarily those held by the editor or publisher. While we take great care with the compilation of information within this magazine, neither the editor nor publisher will accept any liability for the accuracy of the editorial or advertising contained within the publication. We welcome listings being sent to us for inclusion in our What’s On section. Free listings are dependent on available space and we cannot guarantee to print all the listings we are sent. Please send them to listings@primarytimes.biz Primary Times would like to thank all the schools in the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich for their assistance in distributing the magazine and for their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where you can. No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may be reproduced, in part or in whole, without the express written permission of the Publishing Editor. Primary Times is currently publishing over 2.5 million copies per issue under franchise licences throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Primary Times South East London is operated under franchise licence.

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It may not seem like it all of the time, with our wonderfully unpredictable British weather but summer is just around the corner. Isn’t the summer a wonderful time? Sun shining, children laughing, precious family time... experiences that children and young people benefit from, value and deserve. For twenty years, Chrysalis Care have provided high quality care to children from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, young people on remand and parent and child placements on a short or long term basis. Having a diverse team of foster carers helps Chrysalis Care to respond to the needs of so many children. Do you have a spare room, a zest for life and room in that life for a child or young person? Yes? Then call 020 8298 2800, email info@chrysaliscare. org or visit www.chrysaliscarefostering.org.You can also engage with Chrysalis Care on Twitter or Facebook.

Make sure you try the Sushi Bar where, using recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation, chefs prepare authentic Japanese Sushi. At the Teppanyaki Bar watch in awe as expert chefs prepare your meal with flair, creativity and a touch of showmanship! The chef takes your choice of fresh ingredients and transforms them on the sizzling hotplate into delicious creations. Food cooked in a wok at the Noodle & Wok Bar is as healthy as it gets as it uses a very small amount of oil – so go on, have a second or third helping. At the Dim Sum counter, each dim sum has been handmade and filled with ingredients from traditional recipes. The art of creating dim sum took centuries to evolve and develop - no wonder they taste so delicious. Don’t forget to leave room for one or a few indulgent desserts! Remember you can enjoy as much as you like for one set price. Book your table now at www. jrc-globalbuffet.com

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Locale Blackheath is a favourite place for all get-togethers be it with your work colleagues, friends or family. Locale’s full planning service offers everything required for your party, event, celebration or wedding day. From your initial meeting with the events team to the moment you toast your celebration you will have a dedicated team working with you all the way. Locale is set in the heart of the stunning Blackheath village and offers true distinction and style for any occasion. The exquisite building with its fully stocked cocktail bar, elegant staircase, dramatic ceiling, majestic chandeliers and picture windows make for a truly unique setting for any event. The main dining room is suitable for lunch or dinner for up to 120 guests seated or 140 standing. The private dining room, The Olive Room, is an intimate space that lends itself to exclusive celebrations from cocktail parties, small wedding breakfasts, hen parties and celebratory occasions providing room for 36 guests seated or 50 standing. Give Locale a call on 020 8852 0700 to speak to one of the team who will be happy to help you or email Blackheath@localerestaurants.com.

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Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall

Why toddle when you can dance? Celebrating 5 years of baby boogieing on London’s Southbank, join the resident dj-mumma, Monski Mouse and her Dancers for 50 minutes of bopping family fun. It’s time to get heads, shoulders, knees and toes bopping along to lashings of swing, pop, rock, latin and more. The Baby Disco Dance Hall is a super-fun session of dancing and play with your little ones. Dress to impress in disco style and get your dancing shoes on (that means mums and dads too!) Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco is suitable for 0-5 year olds and is running at 3pm on selected Sundays until 24 September. To book your space or find out more, visit www.underbellyfestival.com or call 08445 458 252.

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Ongoing Every Sun

Until 20 Aug

Adventures in Moominland, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

12.30-2.30pm. Join in this girls rugby club for school years 7-11. For more information and to join call Sandra on 07768 182 434.

Climb into and get lost inside the eccentric world of Moominland as you explore the internationally renowned Moomin stories through the life of its author, Tove Jansson. Ages 7+. For more information and to book visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Until 31 Jul

Until 3 Sep

Girls Rugby, Dartfordians RFC, Bexley, DA5 1LW

The Sky Tonight, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ A show presented by an astronomer who takes visitors on a tour of what can be seen in the night sky on the day of their visit and the months ahead. The journey takes in stars, planets and moons. Ages 5+. For times, more information and to book visit www.rmg. co.uk/royal-observatory

Space Safari, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ Follow the adventures of Ted as he searches the Solar System for the great big bear in the sky, visiting the Sun, Moon and Planets. Ages 0-7. Charges apply. For times, more information and to book visit www.rmg.co.uk/royalobservatory

Eltham Music Festival Month, Various Locations in Eltham There will be lots of exciting music events taking place over the month. For more information and to view the full programme of events visit www. elthamarts.org

Breaking the Chain, Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE A once in a lifetime chance to see the Battle of Medway story told through a wonderful collection of historic art, objects and manuscripts. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.thedockyard.co.uk

Until 30 Sep

Underbelly Festival, 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. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.underbellyfestival.com

Until 20 Oct

Defend the Tower, The Tower of London, EC3N 4AB

11.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm. England’s greatest medieval fortress is under attack from all sides! You must help the heroic guards defend the mighty castle

Meet the Neighbours, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ Meet our neighbours in space in this entertaining, interactive show where you can decide which planets to visit. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For times, more information and to book visit www.rmg. co.uk/royal-observatory

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against its most dangerous enemies from 200 years of medieval conflict. For more information visit www.hrp.org.uk/ tower-of-london

Until 28 Oct

The Magic Garden, Hampton Court Palace, KT8 9AU

10am-5.30pm. Experience the legendary world of the Tudor tournament in this imaginative play garden setting. Discover something new around every twist and turn and explore a mysterious secret grotto. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.hrp.org.uk/ hampton-court-palace

Oasis Farm, enjoy live jazz and summery drinks. Free. For more information visit www.oasiswaterloo.org

Bat, Moth and Owl Prowl, Sydenham Hill Wood, SE26 6LS 9-11pm. Join in for a guided walk to discover bats, moths and tawny owls. Using bat detectors, the site warden and volunteers will reveal a hidden, nocturnal world in urban south London. Meet inside the Crescent Wood Road gate. For more information visit www. wildlondon.org.uk

Fri 7 – Sun 9 Jul

Foodies Festival, Blackheath Common, SE3 7AP From 11am. Go along to the UK’s biggest celebration of food, drink and wellbeing. Feast in the Street Food Avenue, enjoy yoga in the park with The Yoga Space, learn to bake in the Cake and Bake Theatre and lots more. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.foodiesfestival.com

Fri 7 – Sun 16 Jul

International Youth Arts Festival, Various Locations

July Thurs 6 – Sun 16 Jul

Sydenham Arts Summer Festival, Various Locations in Sydenham

The festival will be a celebration of poetry, drama, music, comedy and visual arts. For more information and to view the full programme of events visit www. sydenhamarts.co.uk

Fri 7 Jul

Barbeque on the Farm, Oasis Farm, Waterloo, SE1 7LG

4pm. There will be lots of child-friendly entertainment, food, and a chance to explore and meet the animals. From 6pm until late, visitors will be able to explore the tranquil green space that is

Visit the UK’s biggest multi-arts festival showcasing rising stars under 26. For more information and to view the full programme of events visit www. iyafestival.org.uk

Sat 8 Jul

Barn Dance, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP 7.30pm. Go along to the annual barn dance with music by Skinners Rats and in an actual barn! Get those dancing shoes out as you enjoy an evening of live music. Take along your own food and drink. For more information and to book visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust. org

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Your empty beds could be earning you EXTRA MONEY Have you thought about hosting foreign students for short stays? Groups visit throughout the year and pay rates are good. The children arrive at their meeting point at around 6.00pm for their evening meal. In the morning, after their breakfast, they go back to their coach between 8.00 and 8.30am. They then spend the day out with their teachers sightseeing in London and come back to you in the evening - hosts will be provided with a full programme of arrival and departure times. Students must be dropped off every morning and picked up every evening and you will need your own transport unless you live within walking distance of the meeting point. Students can be met at : ELTHAM (station); WELLING (behind the Nag’s Head) PLUMSTEAD (Old Mill Road on Plumstead Common) THAMESMEAD (Carlisle Road) London or BEXLEYHEATH (Albion Road car park). You choose the area that suits you!

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Family Theatre

The Old Vic SE1 Box Office: 08448 717 628 7 Sep – 5 Oct

Tales from the Shed

Chickenshed’s vibrant, interactive show is full of colourful puppets, live songs and enchanting stories, and is perfect for young children.

Family theatre guide Blackheath Halls SE3 Box Office: 020 8463 0100 9 Sep

Wind in the Willows

A beautiful new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s much loved classic by award winning theatre company Box Tale Soup, featuring handmade puppets, props and costume, and a charming original score.

Churchill Bromley Box Office: 020 3285 6000 10 Jul

The Scarecrows’ Wedding

This truly heart-warming adaptation of Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s bestselling book is bursting at the seams with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable style and promises wit, drama, and wedding bells.

7 – 9 Aug

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Museum of London Docklands West India Quay museumoflondon.org.uk/ museum-london-docklands 2 – 31 Aug

Underbelly Festival, Southbank Box Office: www. underbellyfestival.com Until 24 Sep

Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall

Celebrating 5 years of baby boogieing on London’s Southbank, join our resident dj-mumma, Monski Mouse and her Dancers for 50 minutes of bopping family fun. Ages 0-5.

22 – 27 Jul

Children are Stinky

The tea-guzzling tiger is back Time Tunnellers on the road in this delightful (Selected dates) Prepare to family show, packed with go on a journey of discovery oodles of magic, singand become an archaeologist a-long songs and uncovering clues to Enjoy clumsy chaos. London’s hidden past. Ages 3+. the show! Ages 0-5 and 5+.

Expect daredevil stunts, incredible acrobatics, lightning fast hula hoops, loads of laughs and mischievous fun, leaving adults and children with their jaws on the floor hooting for more. Ages 3+.

24 – 26 Aug

Box Office: 08442 481 125 Until 3 Sep

And don’t Southbank forget to say The Wizard you saw it in Centre SE1 of Oz Primary Box Office: 020 7960 Join Dorothy Times! 4200 and her unlikely 29 – 30 Jul set of new friends as they make their journey to the wonderful land of Oz to meet the Wizard whom, they hope, will give them their hearts desire.

The Wind and the Sun

Watch a two-person outdoor circus theatre show that celebrates the British weather, by way of Aesop’s fable - an imaginative narrative for all ages.

The Vaults, Waterloo Adventures in Wonderland

In this interactive experience, you’ll get to tumble with the Tweedle twins, follow the White Rabbit and take tea with the Hatter at the Maddest Tea Party of all. Ages 5-10.

Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax Suitable for ages 6 and above, this is the tale of one little Lorax and his friends as they set out on a mission to protect the earth and save the beloved Truffula Trees. But fuelled by dreams of big buzzing factories, bumper-to-bumper motorways and fridges so big you could eat your dinner in them, how will they stop the mighty Once-ler and his treechopping ways? Perfect for exploring environmental and social issues, this story of friendship, greed and saving the planet is brought to life with rhyming verse, inventive puppetry, spellbinding sets and exhilarating music – all combining to make this a truly spectacular show. Following its world premiere at The Old Vic in 2015, the show went on to receive an Olivier Award nomination for Best Entertainment & Family Show and was hailed by The Guardian as “the best family show since Matilda.” Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax™ is a brilliant riot of eye-popping colour, gorgeous puppetry and infectious music to enchant adults and children alike. The show is running from 15 October to 5 November. Visit the website for more information at www.oldvictheatre.com 8

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4-29 Jul................Extravaganza Macabre (8+)................................................ Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, SW11 5TN..................www.bac.org.uk/020 7223 2223 7 Jul......................The Comedy of Errors....................................................... The Temple, Wanstead Park, Epping Forest, E11 2LT..............020 7332 1911 9 Jul......................A Midsummer Faery Den................................................... Folkestone Gardens, Trundleys Rd, Deptford, SE8 5JE ..........www.teatrovivo.co.uk 9 Jul......................The Wind in the Willows................................................... The Temple, Wanstead Park, Epping Forest, E11 2LT..............020 7332 1911 9 Jul ....................Merry Wives of Windsor.................................................... The Rookery, Streatham Common, SW16 3BX......................020 8764 8656 9 Jul......................The Comedy of Errors....................................................... Ham House, Richmond, TW10 7RS............................................www.tlcm.co.uk 10 Jul...................Merry Wives of Windsor.................................................... The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Rd, Croydon CR0 6BR................020 8686 6023 11 Jul...................Romeo & Juliet...................................................................... Wandsworth Common, SW18 1DE..........................................www.eventbrite.co.uk 14 Jul...................The Comedy of Errors....................................................... The Temple, Wanstead Park, Epping Forest, E11 2LT..............www.illyria.co.uk 21-29 July...........Macbeth.................................................................................. St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, WC2E 9ED.........................www.iristheatre.com 22 Jul–28 Aug....The Wind in the Willows................................................... Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AE................www.theatreonkew.co.uk/tickets 22 Jul-31 Aug.....Alice in Wonderland (5+)................................................... Brockwell Park, Norwood Road, SE24 9BS..............................www.sixteenfeet.co.uk 23 Jul...................Three Little Pigs & Goldilocks and the Three Bears.... Jubilee Park, Canary Wharf, E14 5JP...........................................www.canarywharf.com/arts-events 24 Jul...................Romeo and Juliet.................................................................. Jubilee Park, Canary Wharf, E14 5JP...........................................www.canarywharf.com/arts-events 29 Jul-28Aug......The Dream Fairies: Bubble Land....................................... Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AE................www.theatreonkew.co.uk/tickets 30 Jul...................The Wind in the Willows................................................... Jubilee Park, Canary Wharf, E14 5JP...........................................www.boxtreeproductions.co.uk 3 Aug...................A Midsummer Night’s Dream........................................... Hall Place and Gardens, Bexley, DA5 1PQ................................www.thepantaloons.co.uk 3 Aug-3 Sep........Hansel Gretel........................................................................ St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, WC2E 9ED.........................www.iristheatre.com 4-7 Aug...............Alice in Wonderland (5+)................................................... Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, SM4 5JD......................www.sixteenfeet.co.uk 7 Aug...................A Comedy of Errors........................................................... Jubilee Park, Canary Wharf, E14 5JP...........................................www.illyria.co.uk 9 Aug...................The Comedy of Errors....................................................... Dolphin Square Gardens, Pimlico, SW1V 3ND.......................www.illyria.co.uk 9-10 Aug.............Pride and Prejudice.............................................................. Dean’s Yard, Westminster Abbey, SW1P 3PA............................www.illyria.co.uk 9 Aug-3 Sep ......The Odyssey (Weds-Sun only)......................................... The Scoop, Queen’s Walk, SE1 2DB...........................................Free 10 Aug.................The Emperor’s New Clothes............................................ The Temple, Wanstead Park, Epping Forest, E11 2LT..............www.illyria.co.uk 10-14 Aug...........Alice in Wonderland (5+)................................................... Streatham Rookery, Covington Way, SW16 3BX....................www.sixteenfeet.co.uk 14 Aug.................The Taming of the Shrew.................................................... Jubilee Park, Canary Wharf, E14 5JP...........................................www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk 16-20 Aug...........Alice in Wonderland (5+)................................................... Osterley Park, Jersey Road, Isleworth, TW7 4RB....................www.sixteenfeet.co.uk 18 Aug.................The Comedy of Errors....................................................... Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, SM4 5JD......................www.tlcm.co.uk 20 Aug.................The Comedy of Errors....................................................... Eltham Palace, Court Yard, SE9 5QE...........................................www.tlcm.co.uk 20 Aug.................Pride and Prejudice.............................................................. The Temple, Wanstead Park, Epping Forest, E11 2LT..............www.illyria.co.uk 24 Aug.................Pride and Prejudice.............................................................. Fulham Palace, Bishops Avenue, SW6 6EA................................www.illyria.co.uk 28 Aug.................Billionaire Boy (7+).............................................................. St George’s Garrison Church, Woolwich, SE18 6XJ ..............www.glypt.co.uk 30 Aug.................Peter Pan................................................................................ Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Rd, Bexley, DA5 1PQ..............www.chapterhouse.org

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Fun Days Out with the Family

Banknote Detectives

Calling all banknote detectives! The Bank of England Museum needs your help this summer to solve the case of the mysterious banknote forger. Could you tell a real banknote from a fake? News has spread that a man who goes by the name of ‘Old Patch’ is forging banknotes, and they look very real. The museum has a drawing of the suspect, but they need your help to reveal his true identity. He was last seen sneaking around the Museum. If you’re lucky he may have left some fingerprints which could be used for evidence.

Banknote Detectives

Grab your detectives badge and use your magnifying glass to explore the Museum looking for clues to solve the puzzles. While you’re at the Museum, there are plenty of attractions to make sure you have a fun family day out including a banknote jigsaw, a roller ball game and the opportunity to take part in some safe cracking.You can even hold the museum’s genuine gold bar, which might take you by surprise – it weighs in at an impressive 13 kilos! Activity sheets are also available for children of all ages, with a small prize for everyone who takes part. Admission and all activities are free. Banknote Detectives runs from 24 July to 1 September.You’ll find the Bank of England Museum on Bartholomew Lane attached to the Bank of England. It’s open Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm).

Summer at the Museum of Childhood Visit the V&A Museum of Childhood, home of the national childhood collection, this summer and enjoy a new exhibition showcasing one of Britain’s best love story makers. Michael Morpurgo: A Lifetime in Stories opens on 22 July. Explore the secrets behind Michael’s storytelling through his original drafts, adaptations, scripts and unpublished manuscripts. See the notebooks and manuscripts that became the classics we know today including War Horse, Private Peaceful, Kensuke’s

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michael morpurgo A Lifetime in Stories Author of War Horse

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lots for kids to make and do. There is also a series of free events happening every Friday in August. Summertime Story Weaving Family days will be led by artists, writers and musicians, celebrating children’s literature and storytelling. See the website for details on all exhibitions, events and family activities happening this summer at www.vam.ac.uk/moc/whatson. Find the V&A Museum of Childhood in Cambridge Heath Road, London E2. The nearest tube is Bethnal Green.

Jousting at Hever Castle

The Knights of Royal England will once again delight crowds at Hever Castle this year with the annual Summer Jousting Tournament beginning on 15 and 16 July. Throughout the summer spectators will be treated to exhilarating displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena

complete with Royal Box. Battling it out in the saddle and on foot in one-to-one combat, the valiant knights will compete for points to find this season’s ultimate champion. Join the procession from the Castle forecourt as Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and the Knights of Royal England make their way to the Jousting arena. Surrounded by awardwinning gardens and dating back to the 13th century, historic Hever Castle provides a picturesque setting for a fantastic day of jousting. Take a blanket or watch the joust in style from the medieval spectator stands, available for a small cost on a firstcome, first-served basis. Then choose which knights you support and cheer them to glory. Jousting tournaments take place on weekends and bank holidays throughout the summer at Hever Castle on 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 July and 12, 13, 19, 20, 25 – 28 August. Admission to the garden costs £14.20 for adults and £9 for children aged 5-15. The gardens open at 10.30am and the Castle opens at 12 noon. For more information, call 01732 865 224 or visit www.hevercastle.co.uk. Photo credit: Hever Castle & Gardens

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Kingdom and Farm Boy. Meet Joey, the original life-size West End horse puppet from the National Theatre’s award-winning stage adaptation of War Horse and see original illustrations by, amongst others, Quentin Blake and Michael Foreman. Don’t miss the annual Summer Festival on Sunday 23 July when there will be a colourful mix of entertainment including live music, dance and walkabout acts, as well as designer stalls, food, face paints, henna, rickshaw rides, games and

Come and visit the

Thames Barrier Information Centre Group talks available at the Thames Barrier Information Centre daily for pre booked groups and monthly for general public. A guide will explain how the Barrier was designed, built and how it works.

Please telephone or visit our website for opening times and prices. Tel: 020 8305 4188 www.gov.uk/the-thames-barrier We have parking on site for cars and coaches. Follow us on Twitter - @PT_LondonSandE

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Welcome to London

It’s hard to know where to start when trying to describe London to someone who’s never seen it before. Thankfully, illustrator and graphic designer, Marcos Farina, has come up with a beautiful solution. ‘Welcome to London’ is a brand new picture book that illustrates the different landmarks of the capital as well as telling readers what they are famous for. Farina’s bold and colourful images mix the hustle and bustle of London with a spot of magic to bring the city to life. This stunning picture book will be a treasured title for any young visitor to London. To help children discover the excitement of this vibrant capital city, Farina has created a set of beautiful, intricate illustrations. Playfully combining information about what to look for during your visit with magical unexpected twists, the images in this book transform the city in the most unexpected ways. Spot the bear riding in a taxi, find Sherlock Holmes on a bus and learn who guards the Queen. As well as providing endless surprises, this delightful book features lots of fun activities to keep young travellers entertained as they explore their surroundings. Whether you’re visiting or just thinking of visiting, ‘Welcome to London’ is a great way to start getting your child excited about the capital. Get your copy now for £10.99. WORDFest Harris Academy Beckenham is proud to host WORDFest which returns in its third year for an exciting celebration of the spoken and written word, with readings and discussion, poetry, song, books, plays and other writings.

WORDFest

Harris Academy Beckenham is proud to host WORDFest which returns in its third year for an exciting celebration of the spoken and written word, with 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. Why not enter the edible book competition or art competition, details of which can be found on the Harris Academy Beckenham website. The children’s area this year will feature Neverland, the fantastical world of Peter Pan. Food and drink will be available throughout the day, so do go along and join in. Harris Academy Beckenham hope WORDfest will help all age groups to enjoy and appreciate the power of words. For more information, visit www.harrisbeckenham.org.uk.

Month Silver Jubilee, you could experience the joys of fishing yourself. It doesn’t matter what age you start. Children can take part on equal terms with their grandparents.You can fish alone, with friends or in an organised group for an hour or two or for a whole day – you have the freedom to choose. Enjoy yourself this summer, get outdoors and get healthy. National Fishing Month 2017 runs between 21 July and 3 September.

Lark in the Park

Established in 1996, Lark in the Park is celebrating 21 years of ‘creating community and investing in lives.’ To celebrate, they are hosting a 16 day free community event at Sidcup Place during the summer which aims to serve the community through a variety of activities, free of charge. Lark in the Park is fully inclusive, serving all ages, abilities, faiths and backgrounds in the local area. With clubs for young children, teenagers, over 60s and children with additional needs, there is something suitable for everyone! There is also a Park Life outdoor entertainment stage, fun days, craft venue, evening events, Church in the Park and so much more available for the community. Join in the event from Saturday 22 July to Sunday 6 August. You will need to register for kids clubs, the youth venue and evening events.You can do this on site during the event, but it is recommended to do this on the website in advance. To register or to simply find out more information about Lark in the Park, visit www.larkinthepark.com

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Did you know that just about anybody can learn to fish? Fishing really is a four-season leisure pastime, and one of its joys is that in each season there are different and exciting fish to catch. Fishing transports you to the heart of nature and the many, intriguing plants and animals that live there. By attending an organised event this summer during the National Fishing 12

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Maize Maze at Stanhill Farm

Stanhill Farm in Dartford is growing their fourth 7.5 acre Maize Maze, which will open on 15 July ready for the summer holidays. Ideal for the kids to run around and lose themselves in for a couple of hours. The maze theme is Star Wars as Stanhill Farm are celebrating 40 years since the launch of the first film, with their own animal based interpretation of the story. The fearsome Imperial cloned army of Corntroopers (all sheep, all called Dolly!) have taken over the maze and are causing no end of problems. Pick up a game card and help a trusty band of rebels find the coordinates to the location of evil Bark Vader and send him back to the doghouse! 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. Pop in and see the well-stocked onsite Farm Shop which was a finalist in the Kent Life and Kent on Sunday Food and Drink Awards 2013 and 2014. For more information call 01322 669 711 or visit www. stanhillfarm.co.uk. Maze entrance fees apply. Availability of fruit and vegetables is subject to seasonal variations. PYO prices are not included in the maze entrance fees. Please check the website for current status of crops. Photo credit: www.lilymaymedia.com

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Lark in the Park Come and visit us on our 20th Anniversary at Sidcup Place, Sidcup

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22nd July - 6th August 2017 at Sidcup Place 16 days of free activities for all ages at Sidcup Place. Organised by New Generation Church and local Churches in Sidcup.

Entry fees apply. During bad weather, the ground may be unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs - please phone prior to your visit. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs please.

Feeling adventurous this summer? Ever ridden a tyre horse before? Ever climbed on a tyre Sea Serpent? Then visit our adventure trail this Summer Holiday. Purchasing a worksheet from the Farm Shop for ÂŁ4.00 is the easy part! All you have to do is answer the questions & have fun on various activities as you navigate around the edge of our woods. Open during shop opening hours from 22 July until 3 September

Stanhill Farm Birchwood Road Wilmington Dartford, Kent DA2 7HD 01322 669711 info@stanhillfarm.co.uk

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Broadditch Farm Shop, Manor Farm, Southfleet, Kent DA13 9PU 01474 834161 ~ www.broadditch.co.uk

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Enlightened Princesses

Historic Royal Palaces and the Yale Center for British Art have opened a new exhibition at Kensington Palace exploring the lives of three German princesses, Caroline, Augusta and Charlotte, whose marriage into the British royal family placed them at the very heart of 18th century Britain. From advocating the latest scientific and medical advancements to their involvement in charity work, each princess would subtly alter the role women played in the British royal family, with lasting results. To reflect the diverse range of interests pursued by Caroline, Augusta and Charlotte, the exhibition will bring together almost 200 objects owned by the princesses. Personal possessions such as Charlotte’s hand-embroidered needlework pocketbook and pastels of the royal children will be displayed alongside artworks and fine ceramics commissioned from some of the greatest artists and craftsmen of their day, giving a glimpse of the inner lives of the three remarkable women and celebrating the public roles they played in shaping ideas of a national identity. Also taking place at Kensington Palace is the ‘Family Fantastical’. Inspired by the Enlightened Princesses exhibition, the palace’s Orangery Lawn will play host to performances from the English National Ballet, awe-inspiring shows from the Science Museum and a comedy show. The Enlightened Princesses exhibition is taking place until 12 November. The ‘Family Fantastical’ performances will run from Friday 18 August – Sunday 20 August from 12-3pm. Tickets cost £12 for adults and £7 for children. For more information please visit www.hrp.org.uk. Photo credit: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2017

Military Odyssey

As Military Odyssey enters its 17th year, the show continues with re-enactment groups covering 2000 years of history and conflict. There will be numerous multi-period arena events and of course, 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 with a new woodland skirmish. Spearfish Creek will depict life in the “Wild West” with their ever-increasing display and gun fight. There will also be plenty of World War Two displays and major battles with tanks, vehicles and artillery. The event is from Saturday 26 to Monday 28 August at the Kent Showground, Maidstone with easy access from both the Channel Tunnel and Dover. To find out more information, visit www. military-odyssey.com.

Summer at The Historic Dockyard Chatham

The Doc is back this summer with more experiments and more hands on fun! Having failed to travel through time last year – the Doc has decided that maths is needed as well as science. The

Do You Know Your Oak From Your Ash?

With over 70 million visits to the nations’ forests a year, a new campaign has been launched by Forestry Commission England exploring the world of trees and revealing what an incredible contribution they make to our lives. Tree Explorer helps people to identify and learn more about the different tree species, uncovering some amazing facts that most of us probably didn’t know before. Available at 21 forests across the country, the Tree Explorer Trail challenges visitors to identify trees using their leaves, bark and seeds and delves into fascinating and entertaining old tree traditions along the way. Visitors can use the new online tree identification tool to help them identify a variety of species and entertain their kids with the Tree Explorer activity pack. Children can try their hand at being a tree scientist, step into the world of a wildlife ranger or learn about the day job of our foresters. For more information, visit www.forestry. gov.uk/treeexplorer. Photo credit: Forestry Commission England

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Bringing together collections from major national institutions, the latest exhibition, Breaking the Chain, tells the story of the Dutch raid on the River Medway 350 years ago. Combined with all the usual fun including exploring the dockyard’s submarine HMS Ocelot, making rope in the Victorian Ropery and opportunities to let off steam in three unique play areas, your summer is sorted at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

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activities that Doc.Yard and his assistant Bunsen will show this year will bring maths to life in a fun and engaging way which will include making rainbows with water fountains and learning the role that maths played in making ships at Chatham.

Don’t forget, tickets last for a whole year so pay once and enjoy the site repeatedly for the next 12 months.

Summer Fun at Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington, BR6 8AF ‘Roman Food & Feasting’ Every Wednesday & ‘Roman Bathtime Fun!’ Every Friday in August. www.the-cka.org.co.uk/ crofton-villa.htm 01689 860939

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July Party in the Park, Queenscroft Park, Eltham, SE9 5EL

12noon-5pm. A fun filled day with live music from local bands and activities run by local community groups. There will be bouncy castles, soft play, sports day activities for children and adults and stalls selling gifts and food. Free. For more information visit www.parksfest. org

Summerfest, Rockliffe Gardens, Plumstead, SE18

2-5pm. An afternoon of music and entertainment for all the family, focusing on mental health awareness, Rockliffe Summerfest will feature local bands and singers, craft and food stalls as well as children’s activities. Free. For more information visit www.parksfest.org

Nature Portraits, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ

12noon-2pm. Build your face or family from all that Nature has to offer. Ages 8+. Part of the UP Club. For more information visit www.unicorntheatre. com

Lewisham People’s Day, Mountsfield Park, Catford, SE6 1AN Join in a celebration of art, craft, music and community. With over 25,000 visitors a year, performances across seven stages, and over a hundred exhibitors, craft stalls and caterers you can expect a fantastic family day out. For more information visit www. lewisham.gov.uk

Chelsfield Village Fair, Chelsfield Cricket Green, BR6 7RN

From 12noon. Flying displays, arena displays, fun fair, pony rides. The best fair in the area. Entry charge applies for adults, under 14s go free. For more information visit www.chelsfieldfair.com

Snappy Opera Workshop for Children, Royal Festival Hall, SE1 8XX

2pm. Join Mahogany Opera in this free workshop session and get a taste of opera, plus try out your performing skills. Part of the New Music Biennial festival. Ages 7-11. Free. For more information and to book visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Summer Fair, Henwick Primary School, SE9 6SZ 12noon-3pm. Go along to a fun family afternoon with kids’ activities, stalls, bouncy castles and fresh home-made food. Try your hand at one of the games and your luck with a raffle. With lots of great prizes to win, this event is not to miss. For more information visit www. henwickprimary.co.uk

Sat 8 – Sun 9 Jul

Weekend Space Cadets, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ (Also 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 Jul) 12.454.15pm. Join in a weekend of family workshops and participate in a varied range of activities related to space

science and space exploration. Ages 5+. Free. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.rmg.co.uk/royalobservatory

Grand Medieval Joust, Eltham Palace and Gardens, SE9 5QE

10.30am-5pm. Soak up the medieval way of life in the colourful encampments and be entertained by the naughty court jester while your budding young knights test their strength in the field. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

Discover Sundays, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 9NF

(Also 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 Jul) 11.30am1.30pm and 2-4pm. Be inspired by our maritime past and explore your personal connections to the sea. Ask staff where the activity is on the day. For more information visit www.rmg. co.uk/national-maritime-museum

Sun 9 Jul

Festival at Shrewsbury Park, Plumstead, SE18 3HE

1-5pm. Relax and enjoy your local park with neighbours and friends featuring music and dance, canine competitions and cakes. It’s a happy mix of community activities featuring Woodlands Farm, guide dogs, craftsmen and stalls for all ages. Free. For more information visit www.parksfest.org

Books and Biscuits, Ottie and the Bea, Blackheath Royal Standard, SE3 7BT

Calling all book worms! Join in for some exciting Summer Sunday Book Fun. There will be Sunday open book club drop in’s from 11am-12noon. Free. Book your space on 020 8465 5318. For more information visit www. ottieandthebea.com

Tues 11 – Mon 31 Jul

The Lost Palace, Banqueting House, SW1A 2ER

10am-5pm. Encounter some of the most famous characters and extraordinary events from British history with the chance to hear, touch and feel the past. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.hrp.org.uk/ banqueting-house

Sat 15 Jul

WordFest, Beckenham Green, BR3 5JG 12noon-5pm. A free festival of words including live music, poetry, readings, food and drink, ‘Neverland’ themed children’s crafts and storytelling. Proudly presented by Harris Academy Beckenham. For more information visit www.facebook.com/WORDfestHABE

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Magic Nuudles, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ

(Also 19 Aug) 12noon-2pm. They’re squishy and they’re magic. Build anything you can imagine from these colourful little nuggets. Just add water. Ages 2+. Part of the UP Club. For more information visit www.unicorntheatre. com

Family Activities, Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP 10.30am-4pm. Join in some fun, handson family activities at Tower Bridge. Admission charges apply. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.towerbridge.org.uk

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Jul

Summer Jousting Tournaments, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG (Also 29 and 30 Jul) A thrilling display of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with Royal Box. Take a blanket or watch the joust in style from the medieval spectator stands, available for a small cost. For times and more information visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Lambeth Country Show, Brockwell Park, Brixton, SE24 9BJ 12noon-8pm.You can expect all the attractions of a traditional country show plus much more. Horticultural shows, sheep dog and owl displays, numerous craft and food stalls and a very own on site farm will be there for all to enjoy. Free entry. For more information visit www. lambethcountryshow.co.uk

Sat 15 Jul – Sun 3 Sep

Pixie Manor, Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Sidcup, DA14 5BQ

In the land of the magical forest meet the fairies and pixies, discover each hidden fairy door, decorate your very own wand and learn the magic oath from our Fairy Godmother before you receive your special gift. For more information and to book visit www. ruxley-manor.co.uk

Giant Maize Maze, Stanhill Farm, Wilmington, DA2 7HD

Mon-Sat 10am-3pm and Sun and Bank Holidays 10.30am-2pm. This year, the giant maze will have a Star Wars theme, with the farm’s own animal based interpretation of the story, celebrating 40 years since the launch of the first film. For more information visit www. stanhillfarm.co.uk

Sun 16 Jul

Greenwich World Cultural Festival, Eltham Palace, SE9 5QE

12.30-5pm. As part of Royal Greenwich Festivals, explore the beautiful grounds of Eltham Palace. Discover pop-up performances, live music, and creative

activities for all the family. Free. For more information visit www.royalgreenwich. gov.uk

Plumstead Live!, Winn’s Common, SE18 1PG 3-8pm. A day of open air entertainment from PARKSfest, part of Royal Greenwich Festivals. Free. For more information visit www.parksfest.org

Family Fun Day, Avery Hill Park, Eltham SE9 2PQ 12noon-4pm. There will be massive inflatables, donkey rides, punch and Judy shows, face painting, Loopy Lou’s fun factory and lots more. For more information visit www.parksfest.org

Cat in the Hat Tea Party, Foyles Bookshop, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX 1-2pm. Giggle away at the hilarious tale of The Cat in the Hat over a scrummy lunchtime picnic. Ages 3-8. Free. For more information and to book your place email rfh@foyles.co.uk

Low Tide Walk, Creekside Discovery Centre, Deptford, SE8 4SA 11am-1pm. Feel the history, explore the wildlife and celebrate the mud – in a wild urban river. Ages 9+. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. creeksidecentre.org.uk

July Festival of Archaeology, Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington, BR6 8AF 10.30am and 2.30pm. Discover the secrets of the Villa house with a guided talk and Roman artefacts. Complete a family villa quiz – with a free badge and certificate for children and a free Kent Excavations book for the adults. For more information visit www.cka.org.uk/croftonvilla.htm

Wed 19 Jul

Free Wildflowers Pop-up, Creekside Discovery Centre, Deptford, SE8 4SA 6-8pm. At the pop-up visitors will have the opportunity to see the beautiful wildflowers and find out more about the fascinating Deptford and inner London flora. Free. For more information visit www.creeksidecentre.org.uk

Thurs 20 – Sun 23 Jul

Open Days, The Big Cat Sanctuary, Smarden, TN27 8PJ 11am-5pm. Go along to support the conservation work at the sanctuary. Visit the cats, including lions, tigers, leopards and cheetahs and enjoy lots of family entertainment including: face painting, bouncy castle, arts and crafts and more. To buy tickets visit www. thebigcatsanctuary.org

Sat 22 Jul

Big Campfire, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD 6-10pm. Stay out late for the best bits about camping.You’ll toast marshmallows, go on a bat walk, play campfire games and try stargazing. Ages 8+. For more information and to book visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/morden-hall-park

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Summer Camps and Courses Fun with Anna Fiorentini

The Anna Fiorentini Theatre School is encouraging Summer Fun for 4 – 16 year olds this summer. Children, aged 7 – 16, are being urged to use their school ties as head bands, graffiti their old white school shirts and ruffle their hair as they become budding rock stars in their very own musical inspired by School of Rock, the show presently taking the West End by storm. If you would prefer your children to be tidier, the following week the Theatre School will encourage them to grab their mops, scrubbing brushes and buckets as they explore much loved musicals including Oliver and Annie. To be part of the fun filled action, go along and join the award winning Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School this summer

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for either one or two weeks. And if all of this isn’t enough excitement they will also be taking the lucky participants to the West End’s School of Rock and Annie to inspire their creativity. Fiorentini Weenies aged 4 – 6 also have their own fun filled week of musical exploration. For more details or to get an application form, visit the website at www.annafiorentini.com or call 020 7682 1403. For a 10% Discount off their summer schools, quote PT10 on your application form.

Watersports at Danson Park

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is split into two sessions and is for mixed abilities. No experience is necessary. Qualified instructors will teach the basics to get everyone on the water and

With action packed programmes and a choice of varied activities, including archery, swimming, fencing and arts & crafts, there is plenty to keep your children entertained. To book or to find out more, call on 08451 235 299 or visit www.barracudas.co.uk.

How Music Benefits Children taking part as soon as possible.

The holiday schemes run each week day during the summer holidays from Monday 24 July to Friday 1 September except for August Bank Holiday Monday. Sessions run from 10.30am - 3pm each day. The cost is £22 per day or £88 for a full week. To book a place or find out more details, contact the Centre on 020 8303 2828 or you can email watersports@bexley. gov.uk

Barracudas Summer Camps Barracudas is the UK’s No1 children’s activity camp, offering peace of mind for working parents during the Easter and summer holidays. After a very successful 2016, with 14 outstanding ratings from Ofsted, Barracudas are extremely excited to kick off 2017 with over 35 camps operating this year.

There is a wealth of evidence that shows learning a musical instrument is beneficial for children, not just in building their musical skills but also aiding their cognitive, emotional and social development. Recent research from Dawn Rose from the University of Hertfordshire compared children who took part in regular group school music lessons to children who pursued individual music lessons for the first time that year. The results showed that children who had started individual music lessons developed a better awareness of their ‘aim’ and ‘force’ in relation to their own motor skills as well as improving their ‘fluid intelligence’ – which is the ability to solve new problems, use logic in new situations, and identify patterns.

The Movie Making Book

Making movies is now easier for young people than ever before using nothing more than a smartphone or a tablet along with simple editing programmes. The Movie Making Book teaches you all the skills you need to get started to make your own blockbuster, from camera angles to scriptwriting to special effects. Each project is designed to offer you the tools you need to become an accomplished movie maker at home. There are also fourteen more advanced, longer projects to put your skills to the test, and advice on safely sharing your movies online. The Movie Making Book is available in paperback from all good online and high street retailers for ÂŁ12.99

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All the Arts

All the Arts in their usual form are performing at over 10 local events this summer. The award winning theatre school’s ethos is that children learn through actual performing experience and they provide unparalleled opportunities for local children who attend their hugely successful classes.You can catch them in performances this year at Chislehurst Rocks, The London Youth Games, Sadlers Wells and Eltham Arts Festival to name just a few. They are also celebrating success again after several pupils have won West End Theatre roles including Matilda and Pinocchio as well as TV commercials for Converse, Paramount, Boots & M&S and even a couple of feature film roles. School Principal and former Brookside actress Lucy Morgans told Primary Times, “We are delighted to be able to use our contacts to provide so many amazing opportunities for our children, our casting agency is a free service that we offer to those who attend classes and we are so proud to have such huge successes. We do notice that our pupils’ confidence is boosted dramatically by taking part in regular local and West End performances and we are delighted this year to have taken out around 500 local children to participate in festivals and shows.” The accredited theatre school’s next exciting project is a week long Summer School ‘Beauty and The Beast’ and they are looking for budding young stars to cast in all roles for the production on the final day. For more information visit www. allthearts.co.uk or www.facebook.com/alltheartstheatre

Get healthy, get happy and get dancing with Kerry On Dancing. For more information on class details go to www. kerryondancing.co.uk or email kerry@kerryondancing.co.uk

Step Up Performing Arts

Did you seen ‘Soul Train’ perform on ‘Pitch Battle’ this June? The group is comprised of former students from Step Up Performing Arts, a school set up nearly 20 years ago by Nathalie Richardson. Step Up is comprised of three different branches all of which are managed by Nathalie. She told Primary Times, “The key to Step Up success is ensuring that every child is encouraged to develop their own individual skills in a nurturing and positive atmosphere. Many children have made potentially lifelong friends as a result of their time at Step Up.” Step Up successes include the winners of Comic Relief Does Glee Club on BBC1 and children in West End shows including ‘Lion King’, ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ and ‘Matilda’. Step Up has also had many successes in the pop industry and has developed some fine singers over the years. Step Up is for any child aged 4-18 years. Branches include Colfe’s School, running on Saturdays from 9am to 12pm and on Sundays from 10am to 1pm.You can attend a free trial any weekend in term time. No need to book. Just turn up and have loads of fun. For more information about the school please visit www.stepupschool.co.uk.

Hurrah for the Cha Cha Cha

Ballroom dancing is in. TV shows like ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ have put this fantastic dance genre back on the map. Children and adults are taking to the floor to learn how to Waltz, Quickstep, Rumba and Jive like never before. The benefits are that Ballroom dance is uplifting and fun, while listening to some great music. It’s a brilliant way to meet new people and it encourages team work and communication skills that can lead to wonderful friendships forming. The health benefits are endless. It improves posture and body alignment, strengthens core muscles and increases flexibility and agility. It’s also great for cardiovascular health and can aid weight loss. Dancing also improves mental acuity, self-confidence and social skills. If you’ve ever watched ‘Strictly’ and thought that you’d love to do that or that you’d love your children to have a go, now is your chance. Kerry On Dancing is a Ballroom and Latin American Dance School based in South East London. The school offers classes for all ages and level of dancer. The School is run by Kerry Tite who is a qualified ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) teacher with a successful competitive dance background. Classes are run in an exciting, structured, low pressure environment. The very basics of all the different Ballroom and Latin dances are introduced. Once the basics are understood pupils can progress to taking ISTD dance examinations and can also be entered into ISTD Medallist competitions if they wish.

Danson Park Watersports Centre provides a great way for children to stay active throughout the school holidays and gives them the chance to participate in a range of watersports. Our ‘stay a day’ holiday schemes are a mix of sailing and kayaking for 8 - 16 year olds. This is a very popular choice and fantastic way to stay active in the holidays. Each day is split into two sessions and is for mixed abilities. No experience is necessary. Our instructors will teach the basics to get everyone on the water and taking part as soon as possible. Sessions are running on all of the dates listed: July 24 – 28 July 31 – August 4 August 7 – 11 August 14 – 18 August 21 – 25 August 29 – Sept 1 Times:10.30am - 3pm. Cost: £22 per day, £88 for the week. To book a place or find out more details contact the centre on 020 8303 2828 or you can email Watersports@bexley.gov.uk

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Animal Days Out Academy

Summer is here and now is a great time to get planning fun activities. At the ADO Academy, they believe in providing fun and educational activities for children with a theme of animals, wildlife, nature, outdoor play and learning. This summer’s clubs will be going for four weeks, running from 31 July to 25 August. That’s four weeks of brilliant activities, quality childcare and endless fun for your children. They offer four weeks of special themed days including animal encounters, bushcraft, outdoor adventure and forest school activities, providing your children with a unique Holiday Club experience. The Holiday Clubs are perfect for children aged 2 to 14 years and are held at an OFSTED registered venue with first class facilities. For Early Years, Primary and Secondary childcare, the children can enjoy ADO’s own developed four acres of forest school woodland area, wildflower meadows and pond at Royal Park Primary School, Sidcup. The venue is safe and secure and all staff are qualified in their relevant field, be it childcare, forest school, bushcraft practitioners or animal care experts. All staff are also paediatric first aid qualified. Choose any one day of the 4 weeks or book all week long. The core day starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm, with options for Ballroom & Latin American Dance School working parents as well as an Early and Late club starting at 8am ISTD Qualiﬁed Teacher and finishing at 6pm. Sibling and weekly discounts are available. •Children •Adults For more information and registration forms, please visit www. •Beginners animaldaysout.com. •Advanced

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£100 for the week (based on the affordable fee of £5 per hour). Fully costumed production at the end of the week with a role for everyone. For more details visit our website.

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July Sat 22 – Sun 23 Jul

Tudor Tales and Jousting, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Step back in time and experience what it was like to live in Tudor England and enjoy a thrilling Jousting Tournament. For more information visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Sat 22 Jul – Sun 6 Aug

Lark in the Park, Sidcup Place, DA14 6BF Lark in the Park is a gift from local churches which aims to serve the community, free of charge, through a variety of activities. It is fully inclusive, serving all ages, abilities, faiths and backgrounds in Sidcup and Foots Cray. For more information visit www. larkinthepark.com

Sat 22 Jul – Mon 28 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 at Knights and Princesses School. Children are encouraged to go along in costume. For more information visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Sat 22 Jul – Sun 3 Sep

Family Wombat Trail, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF (Selected dates). 1.30-5pm. Go along to learn more about the people who lived at the Red House and their love of wombats and see if you can find all 9 wombats hiding around the house. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/red-house

Sat 22 Jul – Sun 25 Feb A Lifetime in Stories, V&A Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green, E2 9PA

Michael Morpurgo: A Lifetime in Stories will look at Morpurgo’s life and writing process as well as the lives he has created for some of his remarkable characters. Free admission. For more information visit www.vam.ac.uk/moc

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Lazy Jazz Sundays, Eltham Palace and Gardens, SE9 5QE

(Also 30 Jul) 12noon-4pm. Enjoy jazz music in the stunning surroundings of Eltham Palace and Gardens. Whether you’re picnicking with friends, or taking a summertime stroll, be transported back in time with our fantastic Jazz players. www.english-heritage.org.uk

Concert in the Park, Eltham Park South, SE9 1AH 3-4.30pm. A day of open air entertainment from PARKSfest, part of Royal Greenwich Festivals. Join in for an afternoon of wonderful music from Los Dawsons with a variety of tunes for all the family. Free. For more information visit www.parksfest.org

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Plumstead Manor School

Plumstead Manor is a thriving school, dedicated to providing a world class education to young people of all abilities and backgrounds so that they are challenged, inspired and encouraged to go beyond what they ever thought possible. From September 2018 the school will welcome a mixed intake of boys and girls into Year 7 for the first time to this fully inclusive, vibrant and diverse school. High quality teaching in a safe and friendly environment is the recipe to secure excellence and justice for all their young people. A commitment to academic scholarship lies alongside high expectations for outstanding behaviour and personal development and they are uncompromising in their dedication to these priorities.

Enjoy a Funday preview of the latest feature from Dreamworks which sees a school principal turn into an unlikely superhero. At 10.30am there will be a Funday Workshop in the foyer where children can make some stop-motion superheroes of their own. For more information and to book visit https:// whatson.bfi.org.uk

Books and Biscuits, Ottie and the Bea, Blackheath Royal Standard, SE3 7BT There will be Sunday open book club drop in’s from 11am-12noon. Today you will be chatting about Bookshop Girl by Sylvia Bishop. Copies will be available at the shop. Ages 6+. Book your space on 020 8465 5318. For more information visit www.ottieandthebea.com

Charlton Community Day, Charlton House, SE7 8RE The community will come together to celebrate with food, drink, music and much more. Free. For more information visit www.greenwichheritage.org

Summer Sunday Extravaganza, Mycenae House & Gardens, SE3 7SE 12noon-5pm. Go along for a family festival of fun with live music, dance, theatre, arts and crafts and a packed programme of workshops and activities. There will be lots of food and drink and a heavy focus on children and families. Free entrance. For more information visit www.mycenaehouse.co.uk

Open Evening

Thursday 5th October 5.00 - 7.30pm

Open Week

Monday 25 - Friday 29 September 8.45 arrival for prompt 9am start for 1½ hour tour and meet the Head Teacher.

Open Mornings

Every Tuesday morning from Tuesday12 September throughout the year “We look forward to seeing you soon at one of our Open Events” Douglas Greig, Head Teacher Old Mill Road London SE18 1QF

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Local Young Writer Celebrated

A 7 year old from West Wickham has been named a regional winner in the National Young Writers’ Award. Lucy Kendall from Hawes Down Infant School fought off tough competition from children all over the region with her story. The competition, organised by tuition provider, Explore Learning, tasked children with writing a 500 word story set in 2017 in line with this year’s theme, ‘The Future’. Robots, teleports and rockets featured in many stories and the

impressive entries were judged by TV presenter and adventurer, Steve Backshall. Over 10,000 children from all over the UK entered in an effort to win a trip to Disneyland Paris and £500 worth of books for their school. As the regional winner, Lucy will receive a stationary prize bundle, a certificate to celebrate her story and personalised feedback from Explore Learning. She’s also in the running to be the overall winner – National Young Writer of the Year – which will be announced by Steve in a special school assembly. Explore Learning provides English and maths tuition to children aged 4 to 14, with 126 centres located across the country. They ran a number of creative writing workshops in libraries and schools up and down the country throughout the competition. Find out more at www.explorelearning.co.uk.

Blackheath High School Partnerships Day

Blackheath High School hosted a Sports Partnerships Day in May with Year 4 pupils from surrounding primary schools to encourage good health through sport. 180 pupils from Blackheath High, James Wolfe, Invicta Primary School, Faraday School and All Saints Blackheath took part in the day. The aim of the day was for the children to gain physical confidence and understanding whilst improving skills within sports that help an individual’s overall sporting ability. The

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Open morning Shaping Lives, Transforming Communities

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Saturday 23 September 9am - 12 noon Booking essential www.colfes.com

Saturday 16th September 2017, 10.00am - 2pm Tuesday 19th September 2017, 8.45am - 10.30am Wednesday 20th September 2017, 8.45am - 10.30am Wednesday 27th September 2017, 8.45am - 10.30am Saturday 30th September 2017, 10.00am - 12.00pm Thursday 12th October 2017, 8.45am - 10.30am For more information please visit: www.leighacademyblackheath.org.uk Follow us on Twitter - @PT_LondonSandE

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Plumstead Manor’s curriculum is broad and balanced, spanning both academic and vocational courses. They are proud to offer a full array of subjects from English to maths, taking in the sciences, the visual and performing arts, humanities, modern languages, information technology, PE and design technology along the way. All learning at Plumstead Manor is underpinned by five key qualities of curiosity, collaboration, discipline, resilience and imagination. Plumstead Manor believe these habits are central to the school and community - so much so that the rewards system is built around them making sure they are part of how pupils learn, how they think, and how they talk. The best way to find out about Plumstead Manor School is to go along and see this vibrant community at first hand and they look forward to seeing you soon at one of the school’s Open Events.

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children learned more about what they can achieve, and developed an understanding of the health benefits of participating in sport. The visiting schools had access to Blackheath High’s facilities, received expert coaching (including from Amanda Newton, England Netball Coach and Blackheath High PE teacher) and learned the importance of Speed, Agility and Quickness in all sports. The day was funded by HSBC who provided a generous grant as part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and HSBC Partnership Funding scheme for GDST schools to develop partnerships with local maintained schools. Mrs Carol Chandler-Thompson, Head of Blackheath High School, told Primary Times, “We were delighted to host this Sports Partnership Day with our neighbouring primary schools. Sport is an integral part of school life at Blackheath High and we encourage our students to develop a lifelong love of exercise.” For more information about Blackheath High School, please visit www.blackheathhighschool.gdst.net.

Dear Prospective Beths student, I am writing to tell you about Beths Grammar School. I understand that moving to a new school is never easy. We at Beths believe we can help you make that important transition from primary school. Whilst we still focus on academic achievement, more importantly, we focus on you as an individual. We want you to have the courage to take risks and learn from your mistakes. Our teachers will challenge you academically but they will work with you to make sure you get the right level of support to realise your potential. At Beths you have a voice and the School Council plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the School. Beths is renowned for its strength in Mathematics, Technology and the Sciences. Beths also has a rich Arts Culture and an impressive range of extra-curricular workshops and educational visits. As a student here, you will have the opportunity to learn Chinese and learn about the Chinese culture as well as French, German and Spanish. Sports are hugely popular at Beths too, with the students currently holding national titles in two team sports - Football (U14) and Rugby (U15). With state of the art facilities at your disposal and a picturesque setting, Beths has so much to offer you. The only limiting factor at Beths is the number of hours in the day. More and more students are extending the day to take advantage of the vast number of clubs and activities that go on before school, through lunchtimes and long into the evening and weekends. There is truly something for everyone. It is hard to pinpoint what makes Beths special but it was summed up during the School’s most recent Ofsted report where it was noted that it’s “cool to learn at Beths”. You can’t be any clearer than that. And finally, I very much look forward to meeting and welcoming you into the School. Kind regards,

Combat Summer Learning Loss

Are you still deciding whether to send your child to summer school this holiday? Take your child along to a Leaders are Readers Summer School to enhance their English and Maths skills over the break and make sure they go back to school prepared for the next year. Research about summer learning loss shows that all children, regardless of resources at home, tend to lose Maths skills during the summer. A primary focus on Mathematics instruction in the summer would benefit most. 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. Each curriculum is designed to suit the age and ability of your child, from accelerated reading programmes and entrance exam preparation, to introduction to the upcoming year’s mainstream curriculum. The Leaders are Readers award-winning Summer School is fun yet educational and available for any child from age 3 ½ to 13 years for four hours a day. Extended care is also available. Call 01992 651 300 to attend a trial day or head to www. leadersarereaders.co.uk to find your local centre and for further information.

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Farringtons School is in a unique position in that it has a thriving boarding community as well as day pupils. As well as full and weekly boarding, Farringtons is able to offer flexi-boarding to help with the busy lifestyles that many families have. If parents need to be away for business or pleasure or find themselves with urgent family commitments, pupils can board and enjoy the clubs and activities available to all our boarders. Flexi-Boarding is popular with students who have a long journey to school and want to attend before or after school clubs. It is also the perfect solution for pupils who want to prioritise studying around the exam periods or prepare prior to moving away to university. Families can opt for an occasional sleepover at school or choose to board on a regular basis of two or three nights a week. Set in twenty five acres of beautiful parkland in Chislehurst, Farringtons has excellent facilities and offers a wide range of sports and extra-curricular activities. Full, weekly or flexboarding is available to pupils at Farringtons in Years 7–13. For more information, please visit www.farringtons.kent.sch.uk.

Happy Birthday School Food Matters During June, 500 children came together at Westminster Abbey’s magical College Garden for a huge picnic to celebrate the 10th birthday of school food charity School

Food Matters. The day saw the children pedalling smoothie bikes, trying to identify exotic fruit, and enjoying a snack attack, before culminating in a picnic-off. School Food Matters aims to get children out onto farms, digging on school allotments and to learn how to create healthy meals. They also support parents to get the best possible food in their schools. To find out more about School Food Matters, visit www. schoolfoodmatters.orgTo find out more about School Food Matters, visit www. schoolfoodmatters.org

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Bishop Challoner School Shortlands

A Catholic Independent School for Girls & Boys 3-18 Years

OPEN MORNING

OPEN MORNING Saturday 23rd September 2017, 9.00 – 12.00

Saturday 30th September 2017 9.00am -1.00pm Senior Scholarships available

Welcoming all faiths

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A leading independent co-educational day and boarding school offering high academic standards, excellent pastoral care and a wide extra-curricular programme within a supportive Christian environment. Co-education Juniors 3 – 11, Seniors 11 – 16, Sixth Form 16 - 18 Perry Street, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 6LR T: 020 8467 0256

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July Mon 24 – Thurs 27 Jul

Discoveries and Inventions, Eltham Palace and Gardens, SE9 5QE

11am-5pm. Take a trip through history’s most exciting inventions from the totally practical to the downright wacky. Can you design something to add to the record books? Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. For more information visit www. english-heritage.org.uk

Mon 24 – Fri 28 Jul

Stay Active in the School Holidays, Danson Water Sports Centre, Bexleyheath, DA6 8HL

(Also 31 Jul–4 Aug, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 Aug and 29 Aug–1 Sep. Children ages 8-16 can take part in sailing and kayaking sessions for mixed abilities. A fantastic way to stay active in the holidays. For more information and to book call 020 8303 2828.

Story Scramble, Tower of London, EC3N 4AB

Uncover the past through this familyfocused interactive trail and game offering the chance to meet characters from the past, handle historic objects, and win prizes while exploring 1000 years of history in a day. For more information visit www.hrp.org.uk/ tower-of-london

Mon 24 Jul – Fri 1 Sep

Banknote Detectives, Bank of England Museum, EC2R 8AH

10am-4.30pm. The Museum needs your help this summer. Grab your detectives badge and use your magnifying glass to explore the Museum looking for clues to solve the case of the mysterious banknote forger. Free admission. For more information visit www. bankofengland.co.uk/museum

Tues 25 Jul

Pond Dipping, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP 10am-2pm. Collect your nets and trays and investigate what lives in the pond. Sessions are at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm. Charges apply. Booking is essential on 020 8319 8900. For more information visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Tues 25 – Thurs 27 Jul

Daytime Venus Watch, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

12.30pm, 1.10pm, 1.50pm and 2.30pm. Look at Venus through the Royal Observatory’s 18-tonne Great Equatorial Telescope in the daytime to find out more about this beautiful planet. Ages 7+. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.rmg.co.uk/ royal-observatory

Tues 25 – Sat 29 Jul

Brilliant Bones, Down House, Downe, BR6 7JT

11am, 12noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Step back to the 1800s and join Mary Anning,Victorian archaeological

expert, and make your own fossil to take home. Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. For more information visit www. english-heritage.org.uk

Thurs 27 Jul

Mad Hatters Tea Party, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP 10.30am-12.30pm and 2pm-4pm. Dress up and join in the celebrations as you make fun hats and decorate some biscuits, play games and generally have a fun party. Book on 020 8319 8900. For more information visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Thurs 27 Jul – Sat 12 Aug Funpark, Ashburton Park, Croydon, CR0 6RX

1-9pm. ‘Brighton’ will return to the park with giant sandpits, crazy golf, fun rides, giant inflatables and lots more. Entry by wristband only. For more information visit www. johndavisfunfairs.co.uk

Fri 28 Jul

Henry V Workshop, Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1 9DT 11.30am. Families learn about the plot, characters and language of Henry V through active participation and play. Ages 5-8. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. shakespearesglobe.com

Fri 28 Jul – Sun 13 Aug Fun Park, Flamingo Park, Sidcup, BR7 6HL

The Fun Park will have a beach theme with sandpits, deckchairs, Punch and Judy and much more. Entry by wristband only. For more information visit www.billydavisfunfairs.com

Sat 29 Jul

Adventures in Wonderland, Foyles, Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0DT 2-3pm. Foyles invites you to fall down the rabbit hole once more and join in for a magical snapshot of the 5* smash hit interactive production, Adventures in Wonderland. Free. For more information and to book visit www. foyles.co.uk

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Doc.Yard Summer Fun, Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE Enjoy experiments and more hands on fun. The activities that Doc Yard will show this year will have a maths and measuring theme. Go along and see what wonderful creations the Doc has invented this summer. For more information visit www.thedockyard. co.uk

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Prudential RideLondon FreeCycle, Various Locations in the Capital

A brilliant opportunity to get the whole family together to experience the fun and freedom of cycling on traffic-free roads in central London. There will be music and entertainment all along the route. For more information and to register visit www.prudentialridelondon. co.uk

Sun 30 Jul

Eltham Park Festival, SE9 1AH 12noon-5pm. A family fun day with free bouncy castles for the children. There will also be local community groups, live music, food stalls and lots to do and see. Free entry. For more information visit www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Sing-a-Long-a-Frozen, Churchill Theatre, Bromley, BR1 1HA 11am. Enjoy a full screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen to help you sing along. Two Singalonga Princesses will guide you through this interactive screening, showing you how to use your free prop bag. Ages 5+. For more information and to book visit www.churchilltheatre.co.uk

Mon 31 Jul

Stop-Motion Mondays, BFI Southbank, SE1 8XT Lots of stop-motion animation techniques to explore and plenty of scope for using imagination and creativity, not to mention a chance to make new friends. Finished animations will be uploaded to the BFI’s YouTube channel. Ages 8-12. For more information and to book visit https:// whatson.bfi.org.uk

Holiday to Space with Q Pootle 5, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ 10am-12.30pm. Join award-winning children’s author and illustrator Nick Butterworth for a special Q Pootle 5 themed morning.You will have the chance to meet Nick at a book signing after the show. Ages 4+. Booking essential. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory

Mon 31 Jul – Thurs 3 Aug

Train the Troops, Eltham Palace and Gardens, SE9 5QE 11am-5pm. Become a Home Front hero and be put through your paces at Eltham Palace. Fall into step and polish your shoes or it’ll be basic rations for you. Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. For more information visit www.english-heritage. org.uk

Tues 1 Aug

Animals Around the World, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 9NF

11am-1pm, 1.45-3.30pm and 2.303.15pm. Go wild and become a mysterious creature and lifeform in this music and movement session for all the family. Free. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Tues 1 – Sat 5 Aug

HMS Beagle, Down House, Downe, BR6 7JT

11am, 12noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Set sail on a nautical adventure as you learn the ropes of seafaring, 1800s style. Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. For more information visit www. english-heritage.org.uk

Tues 1 – Thurs 24 Aug The Lost Palace, Banqueting House, SW1A 2ER

(Also 28-31 Aug) 10am-5pm. Encounter some of the most famous characters and extraordinary events from British history with the chance to hear, touch and feel the past. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.hrp.org.uk/ banqueting-house

Tues 1 – Thurs 31 Aug

The Sky Tonight, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

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

Meet the Neighbours, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

Meet our neighbours in space in this entertaining, interactive show where you can decide which planets to visit. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For times, more information and to book visit www.rmg. co.uk/royal-observatory

Wed 2 Aug

Ancient Greeks in Greenwich, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9NN 1-3pm. Discover the fascinating stories of the Ancient Greek myths that feature in the Painted Hall in this exciting hands-on family experience. Free, drop in session for families with children aged 12 and under. For more information visit www.ornc.org

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Win a Captain Underpants Goody Bag! Based on the worldwide sensation and bestselling book series, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie is released into cinemas on 24 July. It boasts an A-list cast of comedy superstars headed by Kevin Hart and Ed Helms and comes from DreamWorks Animation. This raucously subversive comedy for the entire family tells the story of two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold who spend their days creating comic books and dreaming up pranks. One day they accidentally hypnotise their school principal into thinking he’s a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dim-witted superhero named Captain Underpants whose costume consists of underwear and a cape. As if this isn’t bad enough, their newest teacher is a disgraced evil scientist bent on exacting his revenge at their school. George, Harold and Captain Underpants must band together to thwart his evil agenda. We have five great Captain Underpants Goody Bags for five lucky readers to win. For your chance to win, tell us what Captain Underpants wears. See below for details of how to enter.

Win a Copy of AniMalcolm by David Baddiel

AniMalcolm is a laugh-out-loud adventure for every child who ever wondered what it might be like to be a bit of an animal. Malcolm doesn’t like animals, which is a problem because his family love them. Their house is full of pets. What the house is not full of is stuff Malcolm likes, such as the laptop he wanted for his birthday. The only bright spot on the horizon is the Year 6 school trip but the catch is, it’s a trip to a farm. Over the next days, Malcolm changes. With the help of a magic goat, Malcolm is transformed into a whole series of animals. He thinks differently, speaks differently and eats differently. But will he end up the same as he was before? Sometimes the hardest thing to become is yourself. We have ten signed copies of this hilarious new book for lucky Primary Times readers to win. For your chance to be a winner, tell us what magical animal helps Malcolm transform. For entry details see below.

Win the Funniest Books in Children’s Literature

Competitions

Competitions Michael Rosen – children’s novelist, poet and former Children’s Laureate – recently announced the shortlist for the 2017 Scholastic Laugh Out Loud Awards (The Lollies) which celebrate the funniest children’s books. Michael Rosen and his judging panel were tasked with making the selected shortlist from over 130 books submitted by children’s publishers. The Lollies are awarded in three categories: Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book, Best Laugh Out Loud Book for 6-8s and Best Laugh Out Loud Book for 9-13s. Head online to discover the shortlisted books and crack up as you decide your favourite. The winning book in each category will be decided solely by children’s votes, with schools and parents encouraged to help kids get involved and vote via the Lollies website, www.scholastic.co.uk/lollies, or via the Scholastic channel on the PopJam app. For your chance to win all the books in the age 6-8 shortlist, just tell us your favourite book. See below for details of how to enter.

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.

To enter any of the competitions send your answer along with your name, age, school, address and phone number to Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG. Don’t forget to include the name of the competition. Alternatively email your answer and details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with the competion name as the subject by Friday 11 August. If you are entering more than one competition you can put all entries in the same envelope. Follow us on Twitter - @PT_LondonSandE

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Sun 6 Aug

Roman Food and Feasting, Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington, BR6 8AF

(Also 9, 16, 23 and 30 Aug) 10.30am and 2pm. Find out all about Roman food and feasts. Make a Roman ‘sweet’ and your very own Roman feast menu card to take home. Suitable for under 11s. For more information visit www.cka.org.uk/ crofton-villa.htm

Thurs 3 Aug

Maisy the Mouse Picnic, Foyles Bookshop, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

1-2pm. Meet Maisy the Mouse and enjoy stories, activities and some picnic treats. Maisy Mouse will also be making an extra special appearance at the end and posing for photos. Ages 3-5. For more information and to book your place email rfh@foyles.co.uk

Fri 4 Aug

Roman Bathtime Fun, Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington, BR6 8AF

(Also 11, 18 and 25 Aug) 10.30am and 2pm. Discover the secrets of having a bath in Roman times. Use your knowledge to do a quiz, make a game and colour in a Roman bathtime picture. Suitable for under 11s. For more information visit www.cka.org.uk/ crofton-villa.htm

Sat 5 Aug

Morning Stars, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

10am. This show is for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and their families and carers. Explore the night sky and find out live from a Royal Observatory Astronomer what is visible on the night of your visit and the month ahead. 7+. To buy tickets visit www.rmg.co.uk

Sat 5 – Sun 6 Aug

Castle Canines, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Enjoy a weekend dedicated to our canine friends with informative displays, entertainment and a fun dog show. For more information visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Sea Monster Puppets, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30-1.30pm and 2-4pm. Put your imagination to the test and design and make your own sea monster in this drop-in art workshop underneath Cutty Sark’s hull. Free with admission to the ship. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.rmg.co.uk/cuttysark

Weekend Space Cadets, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ (Also 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 Aug) 12.45-4.15pm. Join in a weekend of family workshops and participate in a varied range of activities related to space science and space exploration. Ages 5+. Free. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.rmg.co.uk/ royal-observatory

Lazy Jazz Sundays, Eltham Palace and Gardens, SE9 5QE

(Also 13, 20 and 27 Aug) 12noon4pm. Enjoy jazz music in the stunning surroundings of Eltham Palace and Gardens. Whether you’re picnicking with friends, or taking a summertime stroll, be transported back in time with our fantastic Jazz players. www.englishheritage.org.uk

Books and Biscuits, Ottie and the Bea, Blackheath Royal Standard, SE3 7BT

There will be Sunday open book club drop in’s from 11am-12noon. Today you will be chatting about William Wenton and the Luridium Thief by Bobbie Peers. Copies will be available at the shop. Ages 6+. Book your space on 020 8465 5318. For more information visit www. ottieandthebea.com

Intrepid Explorers, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 9NF

(Also 15 and 27 Aug) 11-11.45am and 1-2.45pm. Take part in an exploration around the galleries and follow in the footsteps of Sir John Franklin and his crew in this music and movement workshop. Free. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Mon 7 Aug

Stop-Motion Mondays, BFI Southbank, SE1 8XT

(Also 14, 21 Aug) Lots of stop-motion animation techniques to explore and plenty of scope for using imagination and creativity, not to mention a chance to make new friends. Finished animations will be uploaded to the BFI’s YouTube channel. Ages 8-12. For more information and to book visit https:// whatson.bfi.org.uk

Mon 7 – Thurs 10 Aug

Heroes and Villains, Eltham Palace and Gardens, SE9 5QE

11am-5pm. Deadly enemies and bitter battles, choose your side and start your training. Pick up your weapon to advance in the battle drill and hear astonishing tales of your favourite rogues and brave heroes. For more information visit www.english-heritage. org.uk

Mon 7 – Fri 11 Aug

Story Scramble, Tower of London, EC3N 4AB

Uncover the past through this familyfocused interactive trail and game offering the chance to meet characters

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from the past, handle historic objects, and win prizes while exploring 1000 years of history in a day. For more information visit www.hrp.org.uk/ tower-of-london

Tues 8 Aug

Extreme Fashion, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 9NF

(Also 20 and 29 Aug) 11am and 1.45pm. Learn all about the special clothing and equipment needed to experience harsh conditions in this fun two hour session. Families will also get the chance to design extreme fashion for their very own adventure. Free. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Tues 8 – Fri 11 Aug

Luna Cinema, Kensington Palace, W8 4PX

The immaculate gardens of Kensington Palace make for the ultimate setting for a night of cinema under the stars. Films include: The Goonies and Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.thelunacinema.com/ kensington-palace

Tues 8 – Sat 12 Aug

Butler School, Down House, Downe, BR6 7JT

11am, 12noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Meet the Darwin’s very own butler Joseph Parslow and learn about the etiquette of a Victorian house, from dressing a table to folding a napkin. Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. For more information visit www.english-heritage. org.uk

Wed 9 Aug

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

10am-2pm. Have a go at the orienteering trails around the farmyard or the whole farm. Just make sure you don’t get lost! Charges apply. For more information visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Amazing Animals, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9NN

1-3pm. Explore the amazing animals that feature in the Painted Hall in this exciting hands-on family experience. Free, drop in session for families with children aged 12 and under. For more information visit www.ornc.org

Wed 9 – Thurs 10 Aug

Floating Sea Creatures, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm and 2-4pm.Visit this artist-led workshop and learn how to design and make your own floating sea creatures to take home with you. Free with admission to the ship. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.rmg.co.uk/cuttysark

Thurs 10 Aug

Charity Toy and Train Fair, Falconwood Community Centre, Welling, DA16 2PG

6-9.30pm. There will be sales stands selling new and pre-enjoyed model railways (Hornby, Bachmann, Dapol, Farish, Fleishmann) and spare parts, books, photographs, stamps, die-cast vehicles, teddy bears, puzzles, birthday cards and more. For more information visit www.bexleych.wix.com/bexleycharities-78

Fascinated about Farming, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

11am-3pm. Go along for a day all about farming. Find out about the animals and why farms are important. Have a go at making things from the farm produce and complete the farm trail. For more information visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Fri 11 Aug

Make a Cress Head, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

1-3pm. Make a fun cress head to take home.You will have a chance to plant your cress seed and then decorate your head so it has a fun face ready for when his cress hair grows. Charges apply. For more information visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Sat 12 Aug

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

11am-1pm. Feel the history, explore the wildlife and celebrate the mud – in a wild urban river. Ages 9+. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.creeksidecentre.org.uk

Sat 12 – Sun 13 Aug

Summer Jousting Tournaments, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG (Also 19-20 Aug). A thrilling display of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with Royal Box. Take a blanket or watch the joust in style from the medieval spectator stands, available for a small cost. For times and more information visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Grove Park Carnival, Chinbrook Meadows, SE12

A weekend of great activities for people living in Grove Park and the surrounding areas. The idea is to have thrilling performing artists as well as skills workshops. For more information visit www.southlondonclub.co.uk

Sun 13 Aug

Marvellous Maps, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 9NF

11am-1pm and 1.45-3.30pm. The Museum’s collections hold around 100,000 historical maps and sea charts. Learn about the different ways people used these maps to navigate the globe and design a map of your own in this creative art workshop. Free. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

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What did the pine trees wear to the lake? Swimming Trunks! Where do sharks go on summer holiday? Fin-land! Why is Peter Pan always flying? He neverlands!

What’s brown, hairy and wears sunglasses? A coconut on holiday! Where do cows go on holiday? Moo York!

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Your family diary for the long summer break

August Mon 14 – Thurs 17 Aug

Ugly Bug Safari, Eltham Palace and Gardens, SE9 5QE

11am-5pm. Peer into the parterre, unearth insects near the moat and encounter gruesome bugs near the great hall. Discover the secret life of our creepy friends and create your own to take home. Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. For more information visit www. english-heritage.org.uk

Tues 15 Aug

Paper Plate Weaving, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

1-3pm. Have a go at weaving using paper plates and wool. See what beautiful pattern you can come up with and then take your creation home with you. Charges apply. For more information visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Booking is essential on 020 8319 8900. For more information visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Fri 18 – Sun 20 Aug

Family Fantastical, Kensington Palace, W8 4PX 12noon-3pm. Inspired by the Enlightened Princesses exhibition at Kensington, the palace’s Orangery Lawn will play host to performances from the English National Ballet, awe-inspiring shows from the Science Museum and a comedy show. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.hrp.org.uk/ kensington-palace

Sat 19 Aug

Family Activities, Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP 10.30am-4pm. Join in some fun, hands on family activities at Tower Bridge. Admission charges apply. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.towerbridge.org.uk

Tues 15 – Sat 19 Aug

Autism Friendly Early Opening, Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP

11am, 12noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Join the man himself, Charles Darwin, as you replicate some of his more gruesome Victorian experiments at Down House this summer. Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. www.englishheritage.org.uk

Tower Bridge will be opening its doors early for children with autism and other needs, as well as their siblings, families and carers. Families will be able to explore the Exhibition and Engine Rooms in a calm, relaxed atmosphere and also take part in a family craft activity if they wish. To book visit www. towerbridge.org.uk

Victorian Science, Down House, Downe, BR6 7JT

Wed 16 Aug

Farm Storytelling and Crafts, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

10am-12noon and 1pm-3pm. Drop in to hear a variety of stories throughout the day and make your own farm animal to take home. For more information visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Princes and Princesses, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9NN

1-3pm. Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Princes and Princesses that feature in the Painted Hall in this exciting hands-on family experience. Free, drop in session for families with children aged 12 and under. For more information visit www.ornc.org

Wed 16 – Thurs 17 Aug Once I Caught a Fish Alive, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm and 2-4pm. Make your own magnetic fishing game and practice your fishing skills in this make and take family workshop. Free with admission to the ship. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.rmg.co.uk/ cuttysark

Thurs 17 Aug

Pond Dipping, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP 10am-2pm. Collect your nets and trays and investigate what lives in the pond. Sessions are at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm. Charges apply.

Sun 20 Aug

Mon 21 – Thurs 24 Aug

Kings and Queens, Eltham Palace and Gardens, SE9 5QE 11am-5pm. Find out how to be the King’s right hand man or the Queen’s favourite lady in waiting at this school for novice nobles. Get it wrong and it’ll be off with your head! Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. For more information visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

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Animals Around the World, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 9NF

11am-1pm, 1.45-3.30pm and 2.30-3.15pm. Go wild and become a mysterious creature and lifeform in this music and movement session for all the family. Free. For more information visit www.rmg. co.uk

Tues 22 – Sat 26 Aug

Nature Explorers, Down House, Downe, BR6 7JT 11am, 12noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Discover the secret life of our creepy friends and create your own to take home. Go outdoors and peer into the borders as you follow our creepy crawly trail. For more information visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

Wed 23 – Thurs 24 Aug Sea-people Finger Puppets, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm and 2-4pm. Make a character of your own invention or take inspiration for the Cutty Sark’s own characters, such as, Clarence the young apprentice, Captain Woodget or even Nannie the ship’s figurehead. Free. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.rmg.co.uk/cuttysark

Thurs 24 Aug

Honey Bee Day, Charlton House, SE7 8RE

Go along to this bee-themed day and get involved in learning more about bees and enjoy bee-themed workshops for kids. For more information visit www. greenwichheritage.org

Thurs 24 Aug – Sun 3 Sep

Summer Holiday Fun Fair, Blackheath Common, SE3 0QS Have a great day out with all the family and enjoy rides, stalls, games, food, drink and lots more. Brought to you by the London section of the Showmen’s Guild. For more information visit www. facebook.com/BLACKHEATHFUNFAIR

Fri 25 – Mon 28 Aug

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

A thrilling display of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with Royal Box. Also Hop Through History, a Tudor encampment, reenactments and stalls. For times and more information visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Mon 28 Aug

Family Day, Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA

10.30am-3pm. Join in for storytelling sessions at Buckingham Palace to discover Rex the corgi’s adventures. Free with standard admission price. For more information and to buy tickets visit www. royalcollection.org.uk

Mon 28 – Thurs 31 Aug

Globe Trotters Safari, Eltham Palace and Gardens, SE9 5QE

11am-5pm. Explore the palace as you search for the exotic animals (and pets!) that the Courtaulds loved. Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. For more information visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

Thurs 31 Aug

Bat Walk, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP 7.30-9pm. Go on a bat walk around the farm. Woodlands Farm has a number of different species of bats, using bat detectors you will try to find some. Take along a torch and wear sturdy shoes. Book on 020 8319 8900. For more information visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

September Fri 1 – Tues 5 Sep

The Lost Palace, Banqueting House, SW1A 2ER

Sun 3 Sep

Courtaulds at Home, Eltham Palace and Gardens, SE9 5QE 11am-4pm. Meet the Courtaulds as they prepare to defend themselves for wartime Britain with military training, rationing and air raid drills. Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. For more information visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

Thurs 7 Sep – Sun 1 Oct Billy Davis Funfairs, Woolwich Common, SE18 4HB 12noon-4pm, weekends only 4-8pm. Back by popular demand, Europe’s largest mobile theme park returns to Woolwich. Have fun on the Dodgems, the Waltzers, the Twister and lots, lots more. Entry by wristband only. For more information visit www. billydavisfunfairs.co.uk

Sat 9 – Sun 10 Sep

Harvest Weekend, Down House, Downe, BR6 7JT

11am-4pm. Join the expert gardeners who’ll give you top tips from the harvest season as they draw from their experience tending Darwin’s famous garden – his ‘outdoor laboratory’. Hands-on activities are available for our younger visitors. For more information visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

Sun 10 Sep

Annual Closure, Thames Barrier, Woolwich, SE18 5NJ

Once every year the Thames Barrier is operated and the gates are closed to flood defence position. Go along to see the Thames Barrier in action at this annual test closure. For times and more information visit www.gov.uk/guidance/ the-thames-barrier

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