South London Easter 2019 Primary Times by Alison Watson

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

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The Best Family Guide to Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On

Sensational shows this Easter Tabby McTat

Sat 6 – Sat 13 Apr See Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s heart-warming tale about a musical cat. The purrrr-fect treat for the whole family, presented by Freckle Productions.

Soundpit

Until Sun 2 Jun Touch or walk upon the sand. Play in giant sandpits illuminated by beautiful graphics, creating music with each movement. Explore sound, vision and touch.

Kaleidoscope

Tue 9 – Thu 11 Apr Fill your little one’s world with colour at an immersive experience with mirrors, lights and sounds, inspired by research into how a baby’s sense of sight develops.

For ages 0 – 11

Plus free events

Sat 6 – Mon 22 Apr DJ sets with Anna Greenwood, live bands Dizney Rascal and Boogie Monsters and a dance takeover with HomeBros.

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Here in the office we are getting egg-stremely egg-cited at the thought of all that chocolate coming our way. We’re hoping that it will be an egg-ceptional eggstravaganza..... No eggs-aggeration! March - May is a busy period with lots happening. Don’t forget Mother’s Day on Sunday 31 March. Home-made presents/cards always go down well... Bad news for mothers this year though as the clocks go forward on 31 March so one hour less to celebrate. Then Easter Weekend is 19-22 April. As you can tell our office love chocolate so that’s one we’ll be getting egg-cited about. Looking up dates we came across National Teachers’ Day on 7 May. It says “a day for honouring teachers and recognising the lasting contributions they make to our lives.” Time to make your teacher feel special. As usual we have lots of competitions to enter in this issue. Entries can be sent by post to the address to the left or they can be emailed to competitions@ primarytimes.biz but please always mention the competition you are entering and include your personal details so that we can send you your prize if you win one. Have an egg-cellent (sorry!) holiday and we’ll be back on 13 May.

Contents

inside this issue.... News.........................................4 Underbelly Festival...................6 Family Theatre..........................8 What’s On................................. 10 Spring Adventures..................... 11 Out of School Activities........... 14 Education.................................17 All Your Own Work!.................23

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

Dulwich Festival

The Dulwich Festival returns this Spring from 10 to 19 May. The festival is a celebration of the Arts, Music and Literature for all the family. This year’s theme is ‘Belonging’ and for the Children’s Art Competition they’d like to know what that means to you. Award-winning children’s theatre will be on offer with the fantastical tale of Tommy Foggo – Superhero - a magical multimedia tale of a life saved by music, based on a true story, composed by awardwinning Stephen Deazley and the multi- talented cellist, baritone and actor, Matthew Sharp. This is a family entertainment not to be missed. The Festival Fair on Goose Green on Sunday 12 May will provide fun for all the family with a wide range of stalls and activities including pom-pom making and the much-loved donkey rides. The Love West Dulwich and Dulwich Park Fairs will take place on the final weekend of the Festival with a whole host of excitements for all the family. For tickets and more information, see the website. www.dulwichfestival.co.uk or www.facebook.com/dulwichfestival. Follow the festival on twitter at @dulwichfestival or on Instagram, @dulwichfestival. 4

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

Enormous Elephant Fun Run The hugely popular Enormous Elephant Run is returning to Clapham Common on Saturday 8 June. Organisers are inviting Clapham’s families, animal lovers and fitness fans to take on their unique 5k or 10k challenge and raise much-needed funds for the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Since family and fun is all important to baby elephants, there will also be a 1k kids’ fun run. As well as the main event, the family and dog-friendly fun run will host facepainting and offer elephant costumes (for a small fee as part of registration) to any runner willing to go the extra mile and dress up as an elephant. Now in its sixth year, organisers of the run hope to raise £50,000 through the event for the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s conservation projects which include providing specialist care to orphaned milk dependent elephants so that they can return back to the wild when grown. One of East Africa’s oldest and most pioneering conservation charities, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust operates a world-famous Nursery for orphaned elephants. Early bird registration starts from £22 per adult and £9 for children. Dressing up is not required. For more information, please visit www.enormouselephantrun.com. Photo credit: Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

News

YolanDa Brown

Award-winning musician and broadcaster,YolanDa Brown, has launched a new upbeat children’s music entertainment show on CBeebies,YolanDa’s Band Jam in which YolanDa shares her love of music with an audience of 5 to 7 year olds. Across a series of 20 episodes, they are introduced to various instruments and styles of music and encouraged to get involved through dance, musical games and jamming with the live band. A wide range of musical guests join YolanDa and her house band ‘The Band Jaminals’ throughout the series for live performances on the show. Each episode culminates in the ‘Big Band Jam’, where guests are invited to join in with the band for a special musical session. YolanDa’s Band Jam is currently airing on CBeebies and iPlayer. A sense of BELONGING might be found in a place, an activity or time with friends. What does BELONGING mean to you?

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The Dulwich Festival is inviting children of all ages to enter this year’s Children’s Art Competition. Please check the Dulwich Festival website for details. Deadline 4pm, Friday 3 May.

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Underbelly Festival 2019

Underbelly Festival Southbank’s 2019 programme is shaping up to be its most exciting and diverse to date, with over forty more shows added to the line-up bringing some of the very best circus, comedy, cabaret, variety, live podcasting and family entertainment to the banks of the Thames. The Festival will present its most extensive ever family line-up this year, kicking off with Family Fest throughout the Easter Holidays and continuing for the length of the festival. Acts include maritime sketch comedy madness from The Noise Next Door: At Sea, a post Brexit How Does This Politics Things Work Then? and the first ever stage adaptation of a CBeebies smash hit: Twirlywoos Live. Be prepared for your favourite characters to be brought to life with beautifully innovative puppetry, mischief, music and plenty of surprises. Now in its eleventh year on the Southbank in the heart of the world’s cultural capital, Underbelly Festival has become a staple of London’s live entertainment scene – the original, biggest and best pop-up festival provides world class performance at affordable prices across two distinctive and atmospheric venues. There is a sumptuous array of street food and drinks, and some of London’s finest outdoor bars. Underbelly Festival runs from 5 April - 29 September. For more information, please visit www.underbellyfestival.com. Photo credit: Dee McCourt (Borkowski Arts)

Shark in the Park

Timothy Pope is looking through his telescope, but wait. Is that a Shark? In the Park? From the creative team behind The Hairy Maclary Show, see all three of Nick Sharratt’s Shark in the Park books live on stage. Featuring the entire series - Shark in the Park, Shark in the Dark and Shark in the Park on a Windy Day, this fin-tastic, family musical follows Timothy Pope and his telescope on three exciting adventures. Shark in the Park will be running at Underbelly Festival from 23 – 28 July. For more information and to book your tickets, please visit www. underbellyfestival.com.

You can expect a wide range of music in the hour-long show designed to keep all ages bopping along, including songs from The Greatest Showman, Frozen, Katy Perry, The Jungle Book, Little Mix and more. The show is the brainchild of The Massaoke Band, who have been getting audiences to ‘bring the sing’ to their acclaimed shows all across the UK and around the globe for several years. It’s set to be a fun (and safe!) way to introduce your kids to the excitement of a live music gig. There’ll be something for everyone, from Disney to Queen. You have two chances to see The Massaoke Family Show, on Saturday 6 and 13 April at 3.30pm at the Underbelly Festival. For tickets and information visit www.underbellyfestival.com or www.massaoke.com.

MONSTERSAURUS!

This brand new production is MONSTER-ously good and will be ROARRR-ing onto London’s Southbank this Easter Holiday! Follow the young inventor Monty as he creates a whole world of whacky inventions and incredible monsters. But now he has made them, how is he going to get rid of them all??? MONSTERSAURUS!, from the creators of Aliens Love Underpants, is an energetic show full of thrills, spills, magic and mayhem and will delight the whole family. There’s original music and lots of audience participation so there’s plenty of chances for everyone to get involved.

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The Massaoke Family Show

A brand new live music show for parents and kids launches at the Underbelly Festival on the Southbank during the Easter holidays. The Massaoke Family Show sees a brilliant live band perform familyfriendly hits with lyrics on a giant screen and the audience singing and dancing along together.

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BRING THE SING TO HITS FROM THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, FROZEN, ARIANA GRANDE, KATY PERRY, THE JUNGLE BOOK, LITTLE MIX, BEAUTY & THE BEAST AND POP CLASSICS FROM ABBA, QUEEN AND MORE!

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Director Adam Bampton-Smith told Primary Times, “This is a wonderful show for young ones and there’s also lots to keep the grown-ups entertained! The reaction of children all over the country to the monsters has been fantastic because it really brings the book to life right in front of their eyes.” We also heard from two young theatre-goers. Philip, age 7, said, “I thought the monster-making machine was fantastic!” and Zoe, age 5, told us, “My best bit was when the little monsters were fighting and then the big monster came in!”

Chores

After sold-out seasons at Brighton and Edinburgh Fringes in 2018, Chores is coming back to the UK, and this time the boys are going everywhere! Their first stop is Underbelly Festival in Southbank. From 16 to 19 April, check out the enthusiastic fun that is Chores. A comedy-circus show from Australia, Chores is the story of two brothers who have to clean up their messy room so they can ride their bicycles. A storyline we can all relate to, this show is jam-packed full of cool stunts, acrobatic flips, unicycles, juggling, and the infamous toilet paper guns! Chores performer Julian told Primary Times, “Chores is the return to the good old days of pure entertainment, where bringing joy is priority number one. Operating at an extremely high LPM, (laughs per minute), we love it when parents enjoy the show as much as kids do!” Last year Chores was proud to receive a few awards, including a nomination for Best Children’s Show at Perth Fringe, A Weekly Award for Best Kids show at Adelaide Fringe, and the Audience Choice Award at Prague Fringe. This year, they are heading off on a huge tour, starting in London finishing in Edinburgh. Head over to their Facebook page or Instagram - both Choreshooplaclique – to check out cool videos and photos and see all the venues they are heading for. Photo credit: Embellish Photography

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Family Theatre

vivid imagination of ten-year-old Loretta; a lonely girl in a busy world. Ages 7+.

19 May

Southbank Centre SE1

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

Box Office: 020 3879 9555 30 Mar

FUNharmonics: Conducting Science Voice Box

The best shows around... Albany Deptford Box Office: 020 8692 4446 31 Mar

The Boy and the Mermaid

Join three shanty singing fisherman as they weave a fishy tale of musical merfolk, menacing monsters and spectacularly bad town planning. Ages 5+.

Underbelly Festival Southbank Box Office: www.underbellyfestival.com 6 & 13 Apr

The Massaoke Family Show

Go along and enjoy an hour-long party for all ages, with hits from The Greatest Showman, Disney films, modern pop megamixes from the likes of Ariana Grande and classics from Queen. Ages 6+.

15 – 22 Apr MONSTERSAURUS!

9 – 10 Apr

The Noise Next Door: AT SEA!

28 Apr

Hansel and Gretel

OAE Tots: A World of Magic

This contemporary retelling of the classic fairy tale finds our two young heroes lost in London, overwhelmed by the sights, sounds and smells. Ages 5+.

Box Office: 020 7525 2931 30 Mar

The Boy and the Mermaid

Join three shanty singing fisherman as they weave a fishy tale of musical merfolk, menacing monsters and spectacularly bad town planning. Ages 5+.

4 May

25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

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

Unicorn SE1 Box Office: 020 7645 0560 Until 28 Apr

The Show in Which Hopefully Nothing Happens

Welcome to the most boring show in history: an actor who never gets to perform and a security guard who just hopes nothing will occur. Ages 6-10.

26 Mar – 28 Apr

The Polar Bears Go, Go, Go!

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

Canada Water Theatre

16 – 19 Apr Chores

Timothy Pope is looking through his telescope, but wait. Is that a Shark? In the Park? From the team behind The Hairy Maclary Show, see all three of Nick Sharratt’s Shark in the Park books live on stage.

Tabby McTat

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

16 – 17 Apr

23-28 Jul Shark in the Park

6 – 13 Apr

Join this crazy crew for an adventure on the high seas as you help us chase down the fearsome Captain Bloodbeard. Ages 8+.

Follow the young inventor Monty as he creates a whole world of whacky inventions and incredible monsters. Now he has made them all, what is he going to do with them?! Ages 2-8.

Two brothers must hurry to clean their room before their mum comes back. What could possibly go wrong? A circuscomedy for the whole family, all the way from Australia! Ages 2+.

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

Southbank Sinfonia Family Concert

Random Selfies Written by Mike Kenny Directed by Owen Calvert-Lyons Designed by Rachana Jadhav

20 MAR – 6 APR

Sourpuss

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

“In one of the biggest cities on the planet I’m never alone But I am lonely”

Bird’s Nest Billy

Billy is a little boy with a big brother called Bo. One day, when his big brother is at school and Billy has no-one to play with, a magical bird chirps out of his big, curly, bird’s nest hair and grants him three wishes. Ages 3-7.

Take a digital journey with Loretta, a ten-year-old girl grasping the busy world around her.

Ovalhouse Theatre SE11 Box Office: 020 7582 7680 Until 6 Apr

Random Selfies

Performed on a digitally animated set, Random Selfies by award-winning playwright Mike Kenny brings to life the

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Head to the Southbank Centre this Easter for sensational shows and free family fun. Enjoy original songs and a sprinkling of magic in the heart-warming family show Tabby McTat, based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Tabby McTat is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend with a guitar. But one day his friend disappears and he sets off on an adventure to find him. This is the purrrr-fect treat for the whole family, presented by Freckle Productions. Adults and children alike will love the giant sandpits at Soundpit. With interactive graphics and melodies, this is creative play that stimulates the senses. Have you ever wondered what sound feels like or what music looks like? Now you can find out. Fill your little one’s world with colour at Kaleidoscope – an immersive experience with lights, mirrors and sounds. There will be two exclusive performances for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). There will also be free events daily, including DJ sets with Anna Greenwood, live bands Dizney Rascal and Boogie Monsters and a dance takeover with HomeBros. Easter at the Southbank Centre will run from 6 – 14 April. For more information, please visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk. Photo credit: Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

The thrilling Brazilian Lucius Team of five motorcyclists in the famous Globe of Death will take centre stage. And returning by popular demand is Paulo Dos Santos– a brilliant 3 foot 6 inches (107 cm) tall showman, acrobat and martial artist. They will be joined by a colourful troupe of artists from all around the world including foot jugglers, Kenyan tumblers, Cuban springboard acrobats, knife throwers, contortionists and dancers. Zippo’s Circus will come to Blackheath Common for performances from Thursday 4 to 22 April (Easter Monday), to Figge’s Marsh, Tooting from Wednesday 1 – Monday 6 May and to Beddington Park, Wallington from Thursday 23 – Tuesday 28 May. Advance booking is recommended - book online and check tour dates at www.zippos.co.uk Photo credit: Piet-Hein Out

Family Theatre

Easter at Southbank Centre

The Show in Which Hopefully Nothing Happens

This Easter, the Unicorn Theatre welcomes the most boring show in history - an actor who never gets to perform and a security guard who just hopes nothing will occur. Originally created in the Netherlands by highly acclaimed, maverick theatre-makers Theater Artemis, The Show in Which Hopefully Nothing Happens is aimed at ages 6–10 and has become a cult classic with families across Europe. This incredibly surreal, deliciously funny, absurdist show, recreated with a British cast, is premiering in the UK for the first time. In a world where increasingly nothing seems to make sense, step inside, take a seat and enjoy this excellently crafted, masterpiece of hope, humour and failure. Playing from now until 28 April, this perfect treat – that pretends to be anything but – is a brilliantly boring day out for children and parents during the Easter holidays! Tickets range from £10 - £16 and you can save 15% when booking four tickets at once with the theatre’s Friends and Family Offer. For more information and to book tickets, be sure to visit www.unicorntheatre.com/TheShow

Roll Up! Roll Up! For Zippo’s Circus Zippo’s Circus is back on the road with a nationwide Big Top tour – The Magnificent Top Hat - celebrating 21 years since Ringmaster Norman Barrett MBE first appeared at Zippo’s. Famous as the World’s Greatest Ringmaster, Norman will present a spectacle like no other as astonishing acrobats and aerialists, amazing contortionists, clever comics and daredevil motorcyclists come together for this year’s magnificent production.

21 MAR – 28 APR A Unicorn / Theater Artemis Production

THE SHOW IN WHICH HOPEFULLY NOTHING HAPPENS Created and directed by Jetse Batelaan Originally devised with cast members Martin Hofstra and René Geerlings

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25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

What’s On

Your family diary for March, April & May Ongoing Daily

Explore HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

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

Documentary Challenge, IWM London, SE1 6HZ Create, film and feature in your own mini-documentary. IWM London is full of stories ranging from spies to bomb shelters and from refugees to ration books. Which stories will your family tell? Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. iwm.org.uk

Until 14 Apr

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

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

Until 2 Jun

Soundpit, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

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

Every Mon (Term Time)

Until 16 Jun

10-11.30am. An activity-based session for under 5s and their parents or carers that focuses on nature, gardening and conservation. Children are encouraged to get dirty, relax, play and learn in an outside environment. Charges apply. For more information visit www. myattsfieldspark.info

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

NaturActive, Myatt’s Fields Park, SE5 9RA

Spanish Flu Exhibition, Florence Nightingale Museum, SE1 7EW

Every Tues and Weds (Term Time)

Until 27 Oct

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

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

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

Every Sat

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

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

March Fri 29 Mar

Wear A Hat Day 2019, Nationwide

Brain Tumour Research would like you to join the thousands of other children, parents and teachers across

Every Sun

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

25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

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

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day out on Mothers’ Day Weekend. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

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the country joining in to create entertaining and colourful hatthemed fundraising events. To register and get your free fundraising pack visit www.wearahatday.org

(Selected dates) 11am-1pm. In these family-friendly sessions, meet veterans and eyewitnesses from home and overseas who have lived through periods of conflict and hear more about their experiences. Free event, drop-in. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. iwm.org.uk

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Sat 30 Mar

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

Fingerprint Bouquets, Unicorn Theatre, SE1 2HZ

You’ll be stopping to smell the roses with fingerprint flower crafts. It’s messy and it’s fun. Ages 3+. For more details visit www.unicorntheatre.com

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

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

Family Workshop, Museum of Croydon, Croydon Clocktower, CR9 1ET 11am-4pm. Make horse-drawn wagons inspired by the Surrey Iron Railway. Ages 5-11. For more details visit www.museumofcroydon.com

FUNharmonics: Conducting Science, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

10am-12noon. Join expert presenter Helen Arney for more on-stage experiments with an orchestra, astounding facts and extraordinary music-making. Charges apply. For more details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

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We Were There, IWM London, SE1 6HZ

Thurs 4 – Mon 22 Apr

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

Fri 5 Apr

Bat Walk, Riddlesdown, Purley, CR8 1DF

7.45-9.30pm. Join the rangers for a guided night-time walk around Riddlesdown in search of bats. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Charges apply. Booking is essential. For more details visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ citycommons-17228025876

Fri 5 – Thurs 11 Apr

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

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

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

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

Fun Days Out with the Family Brick Wonders at the Horniman

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

World of Work Trails

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

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Battersea Park Children’s Zoo

Kids will have a ball at the magical Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, located in the heart of Battersea Park in London. Here they can learn about endangered species such as native hedgehogs and the very rare Scottish wildcat, as well as enjoying the playful antics of capuchin monkeys, Asian short-clawed otters, cotton-top tamarins, meerkats and more. Visitors will be able to say hello to Dusty and Smokey, the Zoo’s friendly donkeys, and Feather, the Shetland pony. Ant and Dec the Emus are fun to watch, along with the playful coati, the beautiful ring-tailed lemurs with their cute faces, or the busy harvest mice.You can also see birds, insects and reptiles up close, such as bearded dragons, rare Bali starlings and Muckle the barn owl. With regular story times and plenty of fun-packed activities, plus a life-sized helicopter, tractor and fire engine to play on too, the Zoo is a world of wonder for little ones. This Easter, The London Bee Keepers Association are collaborating with the Zoo to bring exciting honey bee themed events, including candle rolling, dressing up as a bee keeper, yummy honey tasting and much more. The Honey Bee Day will take place on Thursday 11 April. Prices and times vary. For more information about Battersea Park Children’s Zoo and the events they have on, please visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk.

Behind the Scenes at the Zoo

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

Hop into Easter Fun at Hever Castle

Family fun at Hever Castle & Gardens throughout the Easter holidays between 6 and 22 April promises to put a spring in your step. Hunt for the colourful carrots around the grounds in a free, fun Easter trail or spot the bunnies in the Castle (free with Castle entrance).

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As well as the Easter-themed activities a visit to Hever Castle in spring offers a great chance to explore the stunning gardens.Visitors can enjoy a dazzling display of spring blooms from daffodils to hyacinths, camellias and early tulips. Visitors aged 7-14 can explore the Tudor Towers adventure playground with its own moat, drawbridge and three turrets. It features three slides and two poles and lots of interactive elements including musical instruments, a maze and hidden boxes to find. The under 7s can enjoy the natural play area, Acorn Dell with its 2 metre high living willow structure, a giant sandpit, a mound with tunnels to clamber in and a climbing frame.

Bus will pick you up from right outside and take you direct to North Weald. The eggs for the hunt have been hidden by the Easter Bunny over a distance the equivalent of 131,579 eggs laid end to end from Ongar Station to Coopersale and you can travel on an Easter Activity Train to find them all. This special ‘Easter Express’ Activity Train will have a magician, a balloon modeller and artists on board to keep the kids happy – whatever the weather outside. All children win a full-sized Easter egg when they present their completed sheets to the Bunny’s representatives. This eggsciting combination of egg hunt, fun on board and the magic of travelling by a steam train and heritage bus must make this one of the best places to take the family this Easter. Advance online ticket prices are adults £15, children £7 and family £36. Epping Ongar Railway Family Railcards are valid too. See the website www.eorailway.co.uk for details.

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Challenge yourself in the Yew Maze and see how long it takes you to find the way out. Then round off the day with seasonal home-cooked food and mouth-watering cakes in the restaurant followed by a visit to the Gift Shop stocked with Easter goodies. For more information, visit www.hevercastle.co.uk. Photo credit: Hever Castle & Gardens

Special Easter Express Rolls into Town

The Epping Ongar Railway is the only steam railway with a direct connection to the tube at Epping. A typical journey time from Stratford is just 26 minutes. As Epping is in Zone 6, for many the off peak fare is just £1.50. When you get to Epping, a traditional London

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Celebrate spring by making and decorating an Easter bonnet at daily craft workshops (for a small additional charge) with a chance to show off your creations in a parade in front of the Castle every day with prizes for the best bonnets. Children can also have their faces painted (for a small additional charge).

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Out of School Activities Watch Your Child’s Confidence Grow with Jigsaw Arts

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

The experienced playwork team lead a variety of games and activities, including outdoor games, team sports, construction, arts and crafts, dressing up and board games to enhance children’s imagination, creativity and play. Each day is packed with fun for all and is a great way to meet new friends. Superkids is Ofsted registered with locations at John Ball School in Blackheath, St. Mary’s School in Beckenham and St. James Church Hall in Elmers End. You can check out the full holiday programme and book online at www.superkidsclub.co.uk.

Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes

Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes’ Funky Chicken workshops for beginners aged 4-8 years are a perfect opportunity to try out the keyboard and make music the fun way, all with an Easter theme. Children can learn in small groups how to write and play notes C - G and try some famous tunes using electronic keyboards. It’s a wonderful, relaxed introduction to practical and theoretical music, and with games, quizzes and art activities all based around music thrown in for good measure, you’ll be amazed how much children can learn whilst having fun. One parent told Primary Times, “Tabitha had a wonderful time at the workshop.

Kids Become Generation N*XT at Mountview

Mountview is one of the UK’s leading drama schools and recently moved to a brand new state-of-the-art home in Peckham. Every Saturday and Monday during term time, Mountview opens its doors to local young people to make use of the facilities and learn with teaching staff through the Generation N*XT programme. Offering a range of courses for ages 6-24 in everything from Ballet to Hip Hop to Film Making, these classes are all about building confidence, skills and creativity. They’re ideal for any child with an interest in or full blown passion for - performance. Budding thespians will develop their style in Acting classes and musical theatre lovers can take to the stage in West End Skills workshops. Hip Hop classes are run in partnership with Peckham’s award-winning dance company, The Movement Factory. All classes are run by a dedicated teacher in small groups in comfortable, professional studios. Generation N*XT is designed to be as accessible as possible and there are Southwark Young People’s Bursaries available too. To find out more about the classes, visit www.mountview.org.uk.

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BRIT Kids at The BRIT School offers a full day of classes from 9.30am–3.30pm. They have now gone National and are forming partnerships with other schools to offer BRIT Kids around the country. www.BRITKids.org is their new website, meaning that applying is just a few clicks away! BRIT Kids is deeply rooted in education and offers children the opportunity to explore the creative and performing arts through a safe, welcoming and fun environment. It is through this energy and

creativity that the children find a way to build confidence, make new friends and gain a feeling that they belong to something really rather special. BRIT Kids is very much part of The BRIT School, meaning that the classes are of a high standard in state of the art studios, workshops and suites. Class content is free thinking, expressive and challenging for the students. Don’t just take their word for it…. Primary Times spoke to a parent and she told us, “My daughter started at Brit Kids when she was in Year 7 and is just completing Year 13 and has thoroughly enjoyed it and was so pleased when they opened up Brit Kids to 16+ year olds. She has accepted a place to study Film Production at University a subject she may not even have thought about without her experience at Brit Kids, experience which I am sure helped her secure an offer.”

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They obviously had her complete attention - her eagerness was so obvious when I collected her. I can honestly say I’ve never seen her so enthralled by a class.” The Easter workshops run on 8, 9, 11 or 12 April from 9.30am – 1.30pm and run in Herne Hill, Streatham, Sydenham and Clapham. Workshops cost £30 or £25 with a sibling discount. For videos, full details and booking form, visit www.funkymonkey.info or call 01732 457 100.

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Your family diary for March, April & May

April Sat 6 Apr

Boogie Monsters, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

1pm. Take your little monsters along for a Saturday afternoon dancefloor session with Boogie Monsters, the live rock and pop band for kids. Ages 3+. For details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

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

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

Big Family Press, South London Gallery, Peckham, SE5 8PR (Also 11 May) 2-5pm. Enjoy family fun as you learn how to riso print, share stories and make a DIY publication for the archive using a range of exciting materials sourced from the local area. Ages 5-12. For more information visit www. southlondongallery.org

Brilliant Bears, Unicorn Theatre, SE1 2HZ

Make your own pal with paws to keep you company on the journey home. Ages 3+. For more details visit www.unicorntheatre.com

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

chocolate treat.Visitors aged 7-14 can explore the Tudor Towers adventure playground with its own moat, drawbridge and three turrets. Admission charges apply.Visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Colourful Carrots Easter Hunt, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG 10.30am-5pm. Hop around the gardens looking for colourful carrots to claim your prize. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Bonnet Making Workshop, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG 11am-4pm. Make and decorate an Easter bonnet in this self-led activity. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Bonnet Parade and Best Bonnet Competition, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

1pm, 4pm. Go along and show off your bonnet making skills with prizes for the best. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Castle Bunny Hunt, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

12noon-5pm. Go along and find the cute, cuddly bunnies that have been hidden round the Castle. Castle ticket required. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Face Painting, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG 11am-4pm. Go along and get your face painted by the fabulous Betty and her team. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

11-12.30pm. Find out about different creatures that live in the Ocean and then get up close to some amazing objects from the museum’s collection. Easter, Southbank Centre, SE1 Ages 3+. For more details visit www. 8XX horniman.ac.uk Go along to Southbank Centre this Easter for sensational shows and free Sat 6 – Sat 20 Apr family fun. For more details and show Easter Eggtravaganza, The times visit www.southbankcentre. Historic Dockyard Chatham, co.uk/whats-on

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

Sat 6 – Mon 22 Apr

Easter Egg Search, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

Purchase a quiz sheet upon entry to help you work out where all the colourful Easter eggs are hidden and when complete hand in your sheet to the zoo shop to collect your prize. Charges apply. For more details visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Easter Trail, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Hop through the beautiful grounds following the trail of colourful carrots to claim your delicious

Sun 7 Apr

Megson Family Folk Show, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

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

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Sun 7 – Sat 13 Apr

Family Rise and Rave, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

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

We Were There, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH (Also 17 Apr) 11am-3pm. In these family-friendly sessions, meet veterans and eyewitnesses from home and overseas who have lived through periods of conflict and hear more about their experiences. Free event, drop-in. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. iwm.org.uk

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

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

Mon 8 Apr

Thurs 11 Apr

1pm. Air guitars at the ready! Rock out with the hair-spinning, guitarrocking interactive band, playing quality tunes for the whole family. Ages 3+. For details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

1pm. The accomplished vocalist and songwriter captivates with her blend of jazz grooves, soulful reggae, spoken word, blues and world music. For details visit www.southbankcentre. co.uk

Rocktopus, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Mellow Baku, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

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

Creeping Caterpillar Puppets, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

Tues 9 Apr

Honey Bee Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

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

London Rhymes, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

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

Hedgehog Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

11am, 12noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm. Expect Hedgehog story time, Hedgehog arts and crafts, a talk from the People’s Trust for Endangered Species, and if he’s awake, the chance to meet a real hedgehog. Charges apply. For more details visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Tues 9 – Fri 19 Apr

Nature Creators (Drop-In Workshops), Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD

(Selected dates) Foxglove Forest School presents Nature Creators. Explore nature and gain confidence through crafting, storytelling and singing at these outdoor family workshops in the Gallery’s grounds. Charges apply. For more details visit www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Wed 10 Apr

Bring a Bear Workshop: Beyond Thunderdome, Unicorn Theatre, SE1 2HZ

(Also 12, 13 and 17 Apr) Take a bear to ‘The Polar Bears Go, Go, Go!’ performance and join the team after the show for a story dance session with your favourite soft toy. Ages 2-5. This event is part of UpClub+. For more details visit www. unicorntheatre.com/Easter2019

(Also 12 Apr) 11am-2.45pm. Spring is the time for caterpillars. Have fun creating your own fantastic puppet. Ages 3+. Charges apply.Visit www. horniman.ac.uk

The LBKA (The London Bee Keepers Association) are collaborating with the zoo today to bring you lots of bee-themed fun. Charges apply. For more details visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

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

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

Thurs 11 – Fri 12 Apr

Minibeast Magic, Centre for Wildlife Gardening, East Dulwich, SE15 4EE

11am-4pm. A fun-packed two days finding out about minibeasts in a lovely wildlife garden. Activities include minibeast hunting, behaviour, racing and model making. Free, booking is essential. Southwark residents only. For more details visit www.wildlondon.org.uk

Fri 12 Apr

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

7-9pm. Learn more about bats, our only flying mammal. Create some bat

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St Dunstan’s College

Girls and boys join St Dunstan’s College Senior School from a large number of preparatory and primary schools across South East London and beyond. Moving from junior school to senior school is a major milestone in a child’s life. Parents and children alike may feel nervous about the transition - so many new people to meet, new buildings to navigate and new subjects to delve into – it can seem overwhelming! However, St Dunstan’s relatively small size allows for new students to settle in very quickly. They help them along the way by running a New Joiners’ Induction Day at the beginning of each Michaelmas Term during which the College is open only to new students. During the Induction Day, students get to know their Form Tutors, subject teachers and classmates as well as how to find their classes and College facilities.

Harris Academy, South Norwood aims to provide for the most exciting future for your child. Their teachers strive so that pupils’ future will be one of both promise and achievement. They lead with professionalism and scholarship. Support staff welcome parents and provide you and your child with academic and pastoral care and advice. Harris Academy, South Norwood is a single Academy for girls and boys aged 11–19 across two sites which allows them to offer a broad curriculum. The same teachers and leaders serve both sites. There is a thriving Sixth Form. The two excellent sites, one in South Norwood and one in Upper Norwood have a single ethos. Both sites provide students with the very best in technology and resources. Their close partnership with the Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form further widens the subjects students can choose. This spring they are celebrating the sporting success of one of their members of staff, Jamie Webb, who won a silver medal in this year’s 800m European Indoor final. They’re sure that he will pass his inspiration on to the students at Harris Academy South Norwood so that all the students learn to become leaders and all grow into young adults with courtesy and ambition. They want every single student to fulfil their aspirations and to go on to lead happy, thriving and successful adult lives.

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With small class sizes, excellent pastoral support and plenty of friendly and helpful returning students, children quickly make friends and find their way around the school. In August 2018, St Dunstan’s College celebrated excellent GSCE grades. 82% of grades were A* B, with over 60% being A*- A. The school has also recently added an additional bus route serving the Blackheath area. St Dunstan’s College will be offering tours of the school between April and June. There will also be a Junior School Open Morning on Tuesday 30 April, 9.30am – 11.00am. More information can be found at www.stdunstans.org.uk.

Tours of the School available from April to June To book a place, please visit www.stdunstans.org.uk Stanstead Road, London, SE6 4TY 0208 516 7200

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Schools Gear Up for the Big Pedal

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

Rounders for Primary Schools

Rounders England has launched a national rounders competition for primary schools which is aimed at broadening social circles and creating a fun way to keep active. The event – Primary Ready Rounders – is designed to promote the social and fun aspects of rounders on a national scale to both broaden its appeal to players and encourage more rounders to be played within the rounders community. Rounders England has put together a programme of events and competitions, which is made up of open contests for primary, secondary and independent schools. Community teams and leagues are also being encouraged to get involved by taking part in Roundersfest, a series of standalone open competitions for local teams that play in local leagues or for new teams formed by groups of friends. Schools can find out more and register their interest in taking part by visiting www.roundersengland.co.uk where they’ll find details of the competitions taking place in their area.

LEAF Open Farm School Days

LEAF Open Farm School Days is a nationwide initiative to get children out onto farms and learning about where their food comes from. Throughout June, farms open their gates and host educational visits for children to learn about how their food is produced and to meet the farmers who grow it. LEAF Open Farm School Days run alongside the annual LEAF Open Farm Sunday - a number of farmers do both.

The 4-Step Process for Easy Creative Writing

Creative writing can be so much fun for your child when they know what to write about and how to set about writing it. 1. Find Kick-Starters Ideas could be from a direct/ indirect experience, books, films, TV or stories your child has been told. These ideas can be tweaked. For example, your child could change the human in the original story to an animal. 2. Planning So that the story flows, your child considers all the elements of their creative piece and jots them down in bullet point form, in the right order. This plan can be edited as they write their story. 3. Proper execution The next step is to get writing. The aim is to keep the reader interested from start to finish. The introduction needs to be quite interesting. Think of books read or programmes watched; how did the scenes/chapters begin? Your child should feel free to borrow phrases. Have a dictionary, thesaurus and descriptosaurus to hand. 4 Proofread Once the piece has been written, be sure to get your child to proofread it. As the parent, try not to dwell on the grammar and spelling mistakes too much, but more on the ideas in the piece. If all of the above is implemented correctly, this will set your child on the path to becoming a very competent writer. If you still need help with your child’s creative writing skills, Leaders are Readers English Programme could be the perfect solution. Call 01992 651 300 or visit www.leadersarereaders. co.uk for more information. 18

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Read All About It

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

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Teachers can find a farm to host a school by visiting www.farmsunday. org/schools. There is also useful information on organising a school visit and highlighting some of the science and technology behind farming.

Knights Temple Grove

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

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April inspired art and craft and then go on a bat hunt using real bat detectors to discover what species might be living in the Gardens. Ages 8+. Charges apply. For more details visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Captain Avery and the Cosmic Triceratops of Intergalactic Peace, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

1pm. A travelling band of space aliens spread intergalactic peace with their cosmic music in a free, interactive Friday Lunch performance. Ages 3+. For details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Fri 12 – Sat 20 Apr

Story Seekers, IWM London, SE1 6HZ

(Selected dates) 10am, 2pm. At Imperial War Museums your family can get hands-on with artefacts and find moving and surprising stories from people who braved sharkinfested waters to ingenious nurses and more. Free, drop-in. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.iwm.org.uk

Sat 13 Apr

Art Makers: Frog Paper Bag Puppets, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

(Also 27 Apr) 1.30-2.15pm, 2.453.30pm. Find out about Save the Frogs Day and make a frog paper bag puppet to hop away with you. Ages 3+. Charges apply. For more details visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Tour of Brixton Windmill, SW2 5EU

(Also 14 Apr, 11, 12 May) From 2pm. Explore the windmill with a tour guide.Visit the ‘two mills in one’ and hear the intriguing story of the Ashby family. See the original wind-powered machinery and find out how it was once used to make stoneground flour.Visit www.brixtonwindmill.org

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

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

Sun 14 Apr

Afro Dance Party with HomeBros, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Hot Sauce Society Festival, Copeland Park, Peckham, SE15 1pm. Learn all the best moves from hip-hop dance pros HomeBros at an 3SN 11am-11pm. Go along to London’s first festival dedicated to hot sauce. Tickle your taste buds with London’s best spicy dishes in the street food yard. Enjoy chilli craft workshops for kids. Free entry all day. For more details visit www.hotsaucesociety. co.uk

Ship Shape, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

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

Dizney Rascal, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

1pm. Go along on a wild journey through the world of your favourite animated classics with the band who recreate well-loved tales with a twist. Ages 3+. For details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

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

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

afternoon workshop – no experience necessary. Ages 5-11. For more details visit www.southbankcentre. co.uk

Egg Rolling Competition, Coulsdon Common, CR3 5LN

10.30am-12.30pm. Go and join a fantastic egg rolling competition. You will decorate eggs, keep one to take home and roll the other one down a massive hill to see if you can be the winner. Delicious prizes for everyone taking part. For details visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ citycommons-17228025876

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Egg-stravaganza Day! Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ Expect lots of egg-themed fun activities such as story time, an egg and spoon race, colouring-in designs and more. Charges apply. For more details visit www.batterseaparkzoo. co.uk

Wed 17 Apr

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

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

Thurs 18 Apr

An Eggcellent Easter Eggstravaganza Trail, Kenley Common, CR8 5EJ

12noon-2pm. Look for the eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny on this self-led trail, find the decorated stones scattered about and complete activities along the way. Ages 4-12. Charges apply. For more details visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ citycommons-17228025876

Cocoa Fun Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

Chelsea Physic Garden is joining forces with the zoo to celebrate all things chocolaty. Find out where it comes from, who first created it and finally come and taste some. Charges apply. For more details visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

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Fri 19 Apr

(Also 16 and 18 Apr) 11am-2.45pm. Go along, make a chick and a cosy nest for it to sleep in. Ages 3+. Charges apply.Visit www.horniman. ac.uk

11am, 12.15pm, 2pm, 3.15pm. Be whisked away to faraway places and different times in these enjoyable storytelling sessions inspired by the Horniman’s collections. Ages 5+. For more details visit www.horniman. ac.uk

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Easter Bunny Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

Easter Chick Nests, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

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A World of Stories, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

Go along and join in the bunnythemed fun. Activities include making a set of rabbit ears, whiskers and carrot, rabbit badge making, a guessing game and story time. There will also be a chance to meet a real rabbit. Charges apply. For more details visit www.batterseaparkzoo. co.uk

Bat Walk, Kenley Common, CR8 5EP

7.30-9.30pm. Join the rangers for a guided night-time walk around Kenley Common in search of bats. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Charges apply. For more details visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ citycommons-17228025876

Fri 19 – Mon 22 Apr

Easter Egg Hunt, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

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

Sat 20 Apr

Ship Shape, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH 11am-1pm, 2-4pm. All hands on deck! The whole family is invited to drop in to help keep the iconic warship, HMS Belfast, in tip-top condition. Discover what it takes to conserve HMS Belfast, the largest object in IWM’s collection. Free event. Admission charges apply.Visit www.iwm.org.uk

Sat 20 – Sun 21 Apr

Easter Fair, Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

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

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

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

Mon 22 Apr

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

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

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

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

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Win Tickets to Zippo’s Circus and Meet the Stars The brilliant Zippo’s Circus, “London’s Favourite”, and several times voted “Britain’s Best Circus”, is coming to Blackheath for Easter from Thursday 4 - Monday 22 April with a brand-new production, ‘The Magnificent Top Hat’. The sparkling new show celebrates 21 years since The World’s Greatest Ringmaster Norman Barrett first appeared at Zippo’s Circus in his distinctive top hat and red coat. The thrilling Brazilian Lucius Team of five motorcyclists in the famous Globe of Death will take centre stage. Back by popular demand is Paulo dos Santos– a brilliant 3 foot 6 inches (107cm) tall showman, acrobat and martial artist. They will be joined by a colourful troupe of artists from all around the world. Enter our competition to win a Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children) and a pre-show Meet-the-Stars photo opportunity. We have two more Family Tickets for runners-up! For your chance to win, tell us who is The World’s Greatest Ringmaster? See below for details of how to enter. Please note the closing date for this competition is Friday 5 April.

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

Win Family Passes to Chores at Underbelly

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Competitions Chores is a circus-comedy show from Australia, about two brothers who have to clean up their messy bedroom, so they can ride their new bicycles. Chores is playing for four shows only at Underbelly Festival from 16-19 April. The boys from Chores are very excited to visit the UK, and can’t wait to meet all their fans! We have three family passes of four tickets to give away, and the lucky winners can meet the performers after the show and get their photo taken with the brothers! To be in with a chance of winning one of the great prizes, tell us what chore the boys have to do so they can ride their bicycles. For details of how to enter, see below.

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

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April

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Thurs 25 Apr

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

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

Bat Walk, Farthing Down, Coulsdon, CR5 1DA

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

Sat 27 Apr

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

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

May Sat 4 May

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

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

Sat 4 – Mon 6 May

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

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

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

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

Sat 27 – Sun 28 Apr

Spring Diesel Gala, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

This is the first of the railway’s ever popular Diesel Galas, where the home fleet, along with some interesting visiting locomotives, come out to be put through their paces over some of the most challenging gradients in preservation. For more details and to buy tickets visit www. eorailway.co.uk

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

Fri 10 – Sun 19 May Dulwich Festival, Various Locations

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

Sat 11 May

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

Sat 11 – Sun 12 May

Barnes Children’s Literature Festival, Various Locations

Sun 5 May

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

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

Sun 28 Apr

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

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

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

Sun 12 May

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

Mon 13 – Sun 19 May

Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk, Nationwide

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

Thurs 16 May

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

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

Sat 18 May

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

Love West Dulwich Spring Fair, Various Locations in West Dulwich

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

Sun 19 May

Dulwich Park Fair, SE21 7BQ

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

Southbank Sinfonia Family Concert, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

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

Fun Walk 2019, Keston Common, BR2 6BP

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

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