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Customise Your Shoes with Mythical Canvas

With Mythical Canvas, children can use their incredible imagination to customise a special pair of plimsolls with vibrant, colourful designs, bringing their drawings to life. Your kids will love the Mythical Canvas Combo Pack, which includes a pair of white canvas plimsolls with changeable straps (extra straps are provided), fabric pens and stencils, all for £29.99.You’ll love seeing all of the kids’ creative designs and encouraging them to customise their plimsolls with the pens provided, switch straps, have fun and remember… there are no mistakes in art! For more information, visit www.mythicalcanvas.co.uk or check out their social media accounts @mythicalcanvas.

Elephant in my Kitchen!

What would you do if there was an elephant in your kitchen? Or a gorilla in your bedroom? Or a tiger in your toilet? This is a funny, silly and hugely topical picture book, with an unexpected twist ending. Elephant in my Kitchen! is perfect for introducing little ones to the issues affecting the planet in an accessible way.The book is written by Smriti Halls, who worked for the BBC and began a career in children’s publishing and television as a writer and commissioning editor. She started writing her own books in 2012 and is now published in more than 30 languages worldwide. Elephant in my Kitchen! will be available online and from all good bookstores for £6.99 from 2 April.

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Dino Dump is an easy game with a bunch of scratch-n-sniff world’s impressive women with Inspirational dino-poomost forfeit stickers.The aim of thethis game is to lose all Women jigsaw puzzle from Ridley’s Games. Each beautiful your Dino Cards as fast as possible. Get caught with any in illustration accompanied by a short your handisby the end of th biography so you can learn more about some of history’s most amazing women and their incredible achievements. The circular nature of the puzzle means that wherever you are sitting around the table you will be able to participate. Featuring 54 inspirational icons, it’s both educational and perfect for everyone who enjoys jigsaws. The 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle is available online for £20. For more information, visit uk.wildandwolf.com.

Grab Millions in Bank Attack

Bank Attack is a new, intense and addictive cooperative game for all the family. Work together as criminal masterminds to crack the vault and release the gold hidden inside.You’ve got just ﬁve minutes to pull off the heist of the century. Pick your role in the group - hacker, money man, look out or explosives expert - and use your special talents to break the bank. Select a difﬁculty level, then follow the spoken commands without delay. Grab the right tools, pass them on at the right moment, use them quickly and grab the millions. Bank Attack is for 2 to 4 villains aged 7+ and available to buy at Argos, Smyths, Amazon and The Entertainer for £24.99.

Geomag - Playing Together for a Healthier Planet Geomag products explore the incredible potentialities of magnetism, adding movement and magical effects to your creations. Achieve a limitless number of shapes, geometric ﬁgures and models of every kind. While Geomag Classic is an inventive system of simple construction made of rods and spheres, Geomag Panels offers new-found stability, versatility and design potential. Geomag’s new green strategy means that products will be made of 100% recycled materials to provide lower environmental impact. The Classic (60 to 93 pieces) will be available to buy online from March and the Classic Panels (52 to 78 pieces) will be available to buy online from June. For more information, visit www.geomagworld.com.

Magicube – Fun Construction that Aids Learning Magicube is a cutting-edge construction system that turns the concept of traditional building blocks into something extra magical. Developed for different age groups, the Magicube collection provides a supply of fun SOS Dino activities that reinforce those basic skills and a handsSOS Dino is a cooperative children’s game for up to on approach to learning. For a greater understanding four players. Help Marie, Freddy, Nessie and Louis of learning principles, the Math and Word Building reach safety by avoiding the lava flows and meteorites, Magicubes offer activities helping to reinforce a child’s collecting the eggs and seeking shel first numeracy and literacy skills.These activities encourage number and letter recognition as well as first sums and words. For more information, visit www.geomagworld.com.

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Hi Readers Primary Times in South London 7 Southbrook Mews London SE12 8LG Tel: 020 8318 0400 Email: office@primarytimes.biz Website: www.primarytimes.co.uk Twitter: @PT_LondonSandE Instagram: @primarytimesse Publishing Editor: Peter Watson Sales: Andrew Langridge, Kathy Jordan, Catherine Dillon & Gill Pearce Listings: Catherine Draisey & Hayley Hughes Production: Alison Watson Office Manager: Chris Blower Administrators: Claire Wood & Tina Love Proof Reading: Christopher Fox Editorial Assistant: Eleanor Getting Social Media: Rachel Benson Primary Times is independently published and distributed free in primary and junior schools throughout the boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham & Southwark. 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 Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham & Southwark 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 London is operated under franchise licence.

Welcome to our Spring/Easter magazine. I’m writing this letter to you in lovely sunshine, a blue sky, not too much cloud and not so cold that I have to wear a thick jumper. Long may it continue. Spring has a real positive feel to it, with flowers and tree blossom starting, warmer days breaking through and lots of fun days out to look forward to in the school holidays. Do look through all our hundreds of listings. Some of them are free to enter but all include contact details so do check the events before visiting. We prepare our listings a long time in advance and details do change. Spring is a busy time of the year. Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday is on 22 March. Easter Weekend is 10-13 April. The London Marathon is on Sunday 26 April. Brighton Fringe is from 1-31 May. Then there’s St Patrick’s Day on Tuesday 17 March and St George’s Day on Thursday 23 April. Not forgetting Save the Frogs Day on Saturday 25 April! Don’t forget that the May Day Bank Holiday has changed from Monday 4 May to Friday 8 May to celebrate the 75th VE Day anniversary. Whatever you are celebrating, enjoy the next few weeks. We always have lots of great competitions for you to enter but sometimes we can’t give the prizes out to the actual winner as they haven’t included contact details for themselves. We don’t pass contact details on to any other companies so please do remember to include them with your competition entries. Entries can be sent by post or by email. See our Competitions Page for more details. We’ll be back the week beginning Monday 11 May. Happy Easter!

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inside this issue.... Latest News..............................4 What’s On.................................6 Family Theatre..........................8 Spring Adventures........................11 Out of School Activities.............. 16 Education News...................... 19 Competitions........................... 21 All Your Own Work!.................23

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Winners of The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards We told you in the last issue about the Laugh Out Loud Awards (“The Lollies”), a set of awards created by Scholastic, to celebrate the funniest children’s books. The winners have now been announced. The award is now in its fourth successful year. The Lollies were 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. The winners were selected from a shortlist drawn up by a panel of judges, which included head judge, Michael Rosen, children’s novelist, poet and former Children’s Laureate. Teachers and their classes, parents and children were then encouraged to get involved to read and discuss the books and cast their vote for their favourites in each category to determine the winning titles. Teachers were able to cast votes online on behalf of their class, and children were also able to vote via the PopJam app. Follow us on Twitter - @PT_LondonSandE

The winners are: Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Ten Fat Sausages by Michelle Robinson and Tor Freeman Best Laugh Out Loud Book for 6–8 year olds The World’s Worst Children 3 by David Walliams and Tony Ross Best Laugh Out Loud Book for 9–13 year olds I Bet I Can Make You Laugh by Joshua Seigal and Tim Wesson Head Lollies Judge, Michael Rosen, told Primary Times, “Funny books are a fantastic springboard into reading for pleasure for all children that’s why the Lollies Book Awards are so important. The prize is unique in that winners are selected by children themselves, and as such holds up a mirror for what they are looking for in books and what they really want to read. The prize creates a real buzz and many talking points about humour, children and of course literacy.”

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Big Pedal 2020

Junior Zookeeper Day

Happy Birthday Mog

This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of Judith Kerr’s adored cat, Mog. A special anniversary edition of Mog the Forgetful Cat is out now and a ‘Summer of Mog’ will be heralded with a brand-new Audio Collection of eight Mog titles on CD and digital download. These titles will be read by actress and artist Tacy Kneale, Judith’s daughter, bringing her mother’s stories to a new generation of listeners. In September, a celebratory title, Mog’s Birthday, will launch in hardback. HarperCollins created this special birthday story in collaboration with Judith Kerr, using a selection of pictures from across fifty years of illustrating Mog to bring this delightful story to life.

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What’s On

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

March

Until 19 Apr

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

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

Until 3 May

Making Studio: Collections of People, Tate Britain, SW1P 4RG

(Weekends and School Holidays only). 11am-4pm. Explore photography and portraits together through cut-outs, collage and performance inspired by Steve McQueen Year 3. Free, drop-in. Also, visit the storytelling oasis to read books together or listen to readings by storytellers at 11am and 12noon. For more information visit www.tate. org.uk

Until 17 May

Family Tree Trail, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

To celebrate Hayward Gallery’s Among the Trees exhibition, join the Family Tree Trail and set off on a leafy adventure (weekends, 7 Mar–17 May, and 4–19 Apr inclusive). Pick up your activity sheet from the Hayward Gallery. For more information visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Until 1 Nov

Life Before the Dinosaurs, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ In this fascinating, family-friendly exhibition you can sift through interactive dig pits, follow an adventure trail, and get creative in an art area as you discover more about this mysterious time period. For more information visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Tues 17 Mar

Disability Sports Coach Club, Brixton Recreation Centre, SW9 8QQ

(Also 24, 31 Mar, 21, 28, Apr, 4, 11 May). 5-6pm. A weekly disability community multi-sports club for all disabled children aged 5-11. Have fun, make friends and try Paralympic sports such as boccia, sitting volleyball, athletics and more. For more information visit www. disabilitysportscoach.co.uk

Fri 20 – Sat 21 Mar

Childcare Expo, Olympia London, W14 8UX

10am-4pm. A popular show for all those working in the Early Years sector, from nursery to primary

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and everything in between. Meet education experts and have your questions answered, enjoy fantastic onsite offers, special discounts and lots more. To sign up visit https:// olympia.london

Fri 20 Mar – Mon 13 Apr Great British Spring Clean, Various Locations

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

Sat 21 Mar

Water Drops, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ

12noon-2pm. Make a giant sparkly water drop for your window at home and remind everyone of World Water Day. Ages 4+. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www.unicorntheatre. com

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

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

Marvellous Machines, Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP

10am-4pm. Hidden beneath Tower Bridge are its fascinating Victorian Engines, which were used to open the Bridge up until 1976. Discover how the machines worked and meet some of the characters who worked there. For more information visit www. towerbridge.org.uk

Protest Bodies, Tate Modern, SE1 9TG

11am-4pm.Visual artist Rudy Loewe leads a session where you’ll make large-scale protest banners together using embroidery, drawing and

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painting. Create art about things that are important to you. Use text and images to create an eye-catching message. For more information visit www.tate.org.uk

Family Activity Day, Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP

10am-4pm. Go along and enjoy some fun family activities inside Tower Bridge. All activities are included in the price of your admission ticket. For more details visit www. towerbridge.org.uk

World Poetry Day

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

Sat 21 – Sun 22 Mar

Young Astronomers Workshop, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ (Also 28-29 Mar). 11am-2.30pm. Drop-in workshops facilitated by Observatory Explainers mixing demonstrations with make and do activities. Ages 7+. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Sun 22 Mar

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

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

Mothers’ Day Dining Trains, Epping Ongar Railway, Essex, CM5 9BN Why not treat your mother to a dining experience as you travel through the Essex countryside on board one of the heritage trains. There is a choice of three dining options: brunch, three course lunch, or afternoon tea. For more information and to book visit www. eorailway.co.uk

Fri 27 Mar

Wear A Hat Day, Nationwide

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

Sat 28 Mar

Good Wolf – Fairy Tales, Museum of Croydon, Croydon Clocktower, CR9 1ET

2-4pm. Join Good Wolf for Fairy tales – performed stories and craft activities inspired by the flower fairies and Neil Gaiman’s Stardust. Free. See website for booking information. For more information visit www. museumofcroydon.com

Flowering Fingers, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ 12noon-2pm.Your hand is the trunk and your fingers are the branches. What sort of tree will you be? Ages 3+. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www. unicorntheatre.com

World Heart Beat Open Day, SW18 4PP

12noon-1.30pm. An informal opportunity to drop in and trial an instrument of your choice (drums, piano, cello, guitar, trumpet, saxophone or violin) and also get advice from students and teachers. Free. Ages 5-19. For more information visit www. worldheartbeat.org

Sat 28 – Sun 29 Mar

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

Sat 28 Mar – Mon 13 Apr

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

How many lucky zoo animals have got colourful Easter eggs this year? To join in the Easter fun, simply purchase a quiz sheet on entry and use the clues to help you work out where those eggs are and win a prize. Charges apply. For more information visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

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FREE Family Activities at Guildhall Art Gallery & London’s Roman Amphitheatre

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Saturday 11 April & 9 May, 11am-4pm Guildhall Yard, EC2V 5AE cityoflondon.gov.uk/artgalleryfamilies

Brickosaurs trail 2 –2 0 April

Have a roarsome adventure In Real Life as you follow the footprints and track down our amazing life-sized toy brick dinosaurs.

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Family Theatre

Unicorn SE1

16 – 17 Apr

intotheclouds

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

9 May

Southbank Sinfonia Family Concert

The best shows around... Broadway Catford

Box Office: 020 8690 0002 4 Apr

The Wizard of Oz

Starring Bobby Davro, this is a fun-filled Easter Pantomime for the whole family.

Greenwich Theatre Box Office: 020 8858 7755 7 Apr

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

9 – 10 Apr

Rapunzel

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

15 – 16 Apr

Midnight

In the hours when most people are tucked up, sound asleep in their beds, Midnight the cat rules the roost, exploring the rooftops and alleyways of her town, encountering other creatures. Ages 5+.

17 Apr

Bowjangles: Excalibow

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

18 Apr

Gulp!

Maya loves water! Swimming in the sea, splashing in her paddling pool. But one 8

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summer’s day she gets sucked up the bathroom tap and along the water pipes! Ages 7+.

19 Apr

Theatre Peckham

Box Office: 020 7708 5401 16 Apr

Cirque Enfant

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

In a live performance featuring big-screen projections, 33 energetic musicians become your guides. Hear straight from the performers and discover the ingredients of classical music. Ages 5-11.

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The Adventures of Bo Peep

Watch the adventures of Bo Peep unravel as she tries to rescue her woolly friends. Counting her sheep Primary helps Bo Peep to fall Times! asleep, but with no signs of them yet she’ll be up all Southbank Centre night. Box Office: 020 7960 4200

Box Office: 020 7645 0560 Until 3 May

Gulliver’s Travels

Blending film and live performance, this playful, funny and highly inventive production uses Swift’s biting satire to view our own world from a very different angle. Ages 7+.

17 Mar – 3 May

Wild

Wild’s home is the forest. Bears teach her how to eat, birds help her to speak, and foxes show her how to play. Then one day some new animals arrive which look oddly like her…

Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre

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The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor (Weekends only) Join Sinbad on his incredible voyages, as he tells his amazing story, from his humble beginnings in Baghdad, to sailing the seven seas in search of adventure.

4 – 5 Apr

Comedy Club 4 Kids

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

7 – 11 Apr

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales

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

A Unicorn Production

15 MAR – 3 MAY

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TRAVELS

Inspired by the book by Jonathan Swift By Lulu Raczka Directed by Jaz Woodcock-Stewart

14 – 15 Apr

Peppa Pig: My First Concert

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

15 – 19 Apr

Big Up!

What happens when a beatboxer, a singer and a puppeteer arrive on stage but nothing is ready? No set, no instruments, no puppets. No rules. Ages 4+.

FOR AGES 7+

inventive young company, How It Ended. Told with atmospheric sound, movement and puppetry, this show is for ages 2 to 6 and celebrates the free spirit in all of us. Wild will be running from 17 March to 3 May. Show tickets start from £8. For more information, visit www. unicorntheatre.com.

Easter at Southbank Centre

This Easter at Southbank Centre there is an egg-cellent programme of fantastic family shows and free events for kids, big and small. Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, four terrific tales by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are brought to life on stage with music and puppetry. Funky moves, toe-tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed in Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales. At Big Up! watch as a beatboxer, a singer and a puppeteer create a world full of joy and chaos, where objects come to life and everything is possible. Or be in stitches at Comedy Club 4 Kids, where the best stand-ups around do their thing for a family audience – without the rude bits! Far away and high on a hill, Claud builds a Cloud Factory and, with a little help from you, fluffy dreams may come true. Intotheclouds is a playful and sensory first-time theatre experience. Soundpit has been extended due to popular demand – create music with your own movements in giant musical sandpits lit up by beautiful graphics. Don’t forget the free stuff! Join in on green thumb craft events on Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden, including ClayTime, Craft an Eco Mobile and Build a Jam Jar Lantern. Get your cycle or dance on at a Pedal Power Disco or at one of the Family Folk Club free lunchtime gigs. Easter at Southbank Centre runs from Saturday 4 until Sunday 19 April. Find out more at www.southbankcentre.co.uk/Easter Photo credit: Helen Murray

The best shows around... Easter Shows at the Unicorn Theatre

This Easter, the Unicorn Theatre is presenting two exciting new shows for ages 2 to 6 and 7+. Gulliver’s Travels is an adventurefilled modern adaptation of Jonathan Swift’s surreal masterpiece that explores home, escapism and the power of stories to transform audiences’ views of the world. Gulliver’s fantastical imaginings are vividly brought to life using a video camera, intricate tabletop sets and projection in this playful, funny and highly inventive show for everyone aged 7 and over. It will be at the Unicorn from now until 3 May. Make your trip extra special by booking a post-show workshop after selected performances of Gulliver’s Travels. There are also plenty of family-friendly things to do in the local area to help you make a day of it. For younger audiences, Wild is a new stage adaptation of the glorious picture book about a little girl who lives in the forest and is irrepressibly and wonderfully wild. It is brought to life by

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Family Theatre

What’s On

More What’s On Your family diary for March, April & May

March Sun 29 Mar

The Kids’ Table, Wright Brothers, Battersea Power Station, SW8 4NN

1-4pm. An exciting pop-up children’s corner. Parents can happily enjoy a long and leisurely lunch knowing that their little ones are equally enjoying arts, crafts, games and face painting, led by childcare and entertainment experts. For more details visit www. batterseapowerstation.co.uk

April

Thurs 2 – Sun 19 Apr

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

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

Zippo’s Circus, Blackheath Common, SE3 0UA

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

Blackheath Easter Family Funfair, Blackheath Common, SE3 0UA

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

Thurs 2 – Mon 20 Apr Brickosaurs, Centrale & Whitgift, Croydon, CR0 1TY

The Centre will be transported back to the Jurassic period and become home to 15 incredible dinosaur models made up of thousands of toy bricks. Pick up a trail map and follow the dinosaur footprints, collecting egg stamps to win a prize. For more details visit www.centraleandwhitgift. co.uk

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Fri 3 – Sat 4 Apr

London Games Festival, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN

A two-day climax for the main festival, including free games experiences, huge games showcases, cosplay, music and more. For more information visit www.games.london

Fri 3 – Sun 5 Apr

Now Play This, Somerset House, WC2R 1LA

London’s leading festival of experimental games returns with a weekend of exciting gameplay for all ages to enjoy. There’ll be a host of interactive arcades, immersive displays, workshops and performances. For more information visit www.somersethouse.org.uk

Sat 4 Apr

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

10am. Explore the night sky live in this show specifically for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition. Find out from a Royal Observatory Astronomer what is visible on the night of your visit and the month ahead. For more information and to book visit www.rmg.co.uk

Ship Shape, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

(Also 11, 18 Apr). 11am-1pm, 1.303.30pm. All hands on deck as you help keep this iconic warship in tiptop condition. Join a team of expert conservators as you help prevent damage, search for hungry insect pests and test packing techniques. Drop-in. Ages 7+. For more details visit www.iwm.org.uk

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

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

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

Fermenting Fun, Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses, Herne Hill, SE24 0PA 10.30am-12.30pm. A tasting and making session about fermented vegetables. Share a story, learn about magical microbes, walk

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Sat 4 – Sun 5 Apr

Comedy Club 4 Kids, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Since 2005, Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting comedians from the international circuit to do their thing for a family audience – without the rude bits. Sun performance will be British Sign Language interpreted. Ages 6+. For more information visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Spies and Disguise, IWM London, SE1 6HZ

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

Sat 4 – Tues 7 Apr

Garland of Ragas, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX Celebrate the arrival of spring and 100 years since the birth of Ravi Shankar by making colourful paper flowers incorporating imagery from the Shankar family archives. For more information visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Sat 4 – Sat 11 Apr

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

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

Sat 4 – Sun 19 Apr

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

Step aboard HMS Gannet, wake the crew by ringing HMS Cavalier’s bell, descend into the depths of HM Submarine Ocelot or be shown the ropes by the Master Ropemaker. Easter trail and hands-on craft activities in No.1 Smithery (14–19 Apr). For more information visit https://thedockyard.co.uk

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

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

Sun 5 Apr

The Big Trip: Storytelling and Drawing, Tate Modern, SE1 9TG

11am-12noon, 2.30-3.30pm. Drop in to a free family workshop inspired by Alex Willmore’s new picture book The Big Trip, a funny tale about what can happen when you don’t think of others or watch where you’re going. Aimed at ages 3+ but all welcome. For more details visit www.tate.org. uk

Sun 5 – Tues 14 Apr

Sea Legs, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

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

Mon 6 Apr

Gulliver’s Journey Drama Workshop, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ

(Also 18 Apr). 3.45pm. Get onstage straight after the show and explore the absurd world of Gulliver with one of the professional workshop leaders. For more information visit www.unicorntheatre.com

Story Seekers, IWM London, SE1 6HZ

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

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

(Also 17-18 Apr). 10am-4pm. This free Deaf Children’s Holiday Bible Club is for children aged 8-16 and will include games, crafts, talks and a visit to Greenwich Planetarium. Deaf Sunday School runs every Sun 3-4pm. For more details and to book email tabernacledeaf@gmail.com or call 020 7735 7076.

Mon 6 – Tues 7 Apr Baby Animals Egg Hunt, Sutton Ecology Centre, Carshalton, SM6 0SH

11am-2pm. Meet some real baby animals this spring on the Egg Hunt. Follow the nature trail to discover

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An Easter Eggs-pedition at the Bank of England Museum Spies and Disguise

This Easter, put the kids through their paces with a secret agent crash course, inspired by real life spies. This free family event is taking place on 4 and 5 April between 11am and 4pm at the Imperial War Museum in London. Dress up to look the part, with top tips on altering your appearance. Learn secret coding skills to send secure messages. Get handson with historic objects connected to real spies and engage with the double agents around the museum. Finally, pull your socks up for a physical assault course and reconnaissance mission with Commando Joes. Have you got what it takes? Assemble at 11am either day for your

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Come up Top Trumps this Easter at SEA LIFE Brighton

Calling all budding rangers - SEA LIFE Brighton is on the hunt for brave adventurers who are mad on all things marine life and a dab hand at Top Trumps challenges. This Easter, SEA LIFE Brighton will be welcoming back the Jawsome Sharks and Friends quest to help Professor Finn find the missing Top Trumps cards. Find the concealed cards around the centre and claim your special prize. After that, why not pit your wits with the SEA LIFE Hosts to see who will be crowned champion in a game of creature Top Trumps. Jawsome Sharks in association with Top Trumps will be running until 19 April. From 25 April to 31 May, Romeo, Luna Girl and Ninjalino will take over SEA LIFE Brighton, causing marine mayhem. Help the PJ Masks defeat the night-time baddies and restore the aquarium back to its peaceful state. Follow the interactive trail, find five action pods hidden around the centre and receive an amazing reward. Also coming to the centre this May, SEA LIFE Brighton will be welcoming some very special, mythical creatures to the aquarium. Grab your magical mermaid moment only at SEA LIFE Brighton. For more information and to book, visit www.visitsealife.com. Book online and in advance to save up to 30%.

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Hop into Easter Fun at Hever Castle

Family fun at Hever Castle and Gardens throughout the Easter holidays promises to put a spring in your step. Hunt for the colourful carrots and the Hever bunny in their fun free Easter trail, or take part in an Easter egg hunt in the grounds. Each child will receive a chocolate for completing the trail and a mini chocolate egg for each Easter egg they find. Take part in an Easter themed trail in the Castle to learn about creatures that hatch and create an egg-shaped decoration to hang on Hever’s Easter tree. Visitors aged 7 to 14 can explore the Tudor Towers adventure playground with its own moat, drawbridge and three turrets. It features three slides and two poles and lots of interactive elements including musical instruments, a maze and hidden boxes to find. Under 7s can enjoy the natural play area, Acorn Dell, with its two-metre-high living willow structure, a giant sandpit, a mound with tunnels to clamber in and a climbing frame. Challenge yourself in the Yew Maze and see how long it takes you to find the way out and try not to get wet in the Water Maze. Visitors can then round off the day with seasonal home cooked food and mouth-watering cakes in the restaurant. Easter activities will be running at Hever Castle from 2 to 19 April. For more information, visit www.hevercastle.co.uk. Photo credit: Hever Castle & Gardens

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An Easter Egg Hunt by Tube and Steam Train

The Epping Ongar Railway has a special Easter Egg Hunt from 10 to 13 April. It stretches over 5 miles from Ongar to Coopersale with 10 eggs hidden in various places. Find them all and collect an Easter Egg prize from the shop. In addition to the hunt there will be other activities for the children including colouring sheets, a magician, face painting and, of course, the Easter Bunny. In addition, the Epping Ongar Railway is the only steam railway with a direct connection to the tube at Epping. A typical journey time from Stratford is 26 minutes and, as Epping is in Zone 6, for many the off-peak fare is just £1.50. From Epping, a traditional London Bus will pick you up from outside the station. This brilliant combination of egg hunt, fun on board and the magic of travelling by a steam train and heritage bus must make this one of the places to take the family this Easter. You can also go and see Peppa Pig and her little brother George. Take a ride on the steam and diesel trains and see the cheeky little piggies at intervals on 25 May. Tickets cost £16 for adults, £10 for children and a family ticket costs £43. Epping Ongar Railway Family Railcards are valid. For more information, visit www.eorailway.co.uk.

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This Easter climb on board HMS Belfast, London’s warship experience and take part in all the free family activities. Get hands-on and help to keep this iconic warship in tip-top condition in Ship Shape Saturdays or go beyond the history books and meet real life eyewitnesses and veterans of conflict with We Were There.

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Permian Monsters at the Horniman

252 million years ago, in a period called the Permian, life on Earth was dominated by extraordinary creatures. It was a time of fearsome sabre-toothed predators, giant insects and bizarre-looking sharks which ended with a mass extinction that destroyed 90% of all life, paving the way for the Earth’s next great rulers… the dinosaurs. Discover this mysterious time period in Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs, a fascinating, family-friendly exhibition travelling to the UK for the first time. Catch it at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in Forest Hill until 1 November. From Dictodons to Dimetrodons, Ennatosaurus to Eotitanosuchus, the exhibition vividly brings the inhabitants of the Permian period back to life through fossil skeletons, full-size models and animatronics. Visitors can also sift through interactive dig pits, get creative in an art area, and see a collection of artwork offering a glimpse back in time through the eyes of award-winning palaeoartist, Julius Csotonyi. The Horniman will be hosting special activities linked to the exhibition during half term. Adult tickets cost £9, child tickets cost £5, and family tickets, including 4 tickets with up to 2 adults, cost £20. See www.horniman.ac.uk for details. Photo credit: Gondwana Studios

Get Creative at Greenwich Market

There’s a Flash Fiction competition for all ages too. Can you write a compelling story in 400 words? For a colourful spectacle of dance, acrobatics and circus cabaret, don’t miss Glam by Etta Ermini Dance Theatre and Van Huynh Company, where audience members are encouraged to join in. The fabulous weekend fairs will be back with donkey rides at the Festival Fair on Goose Green, arts and crafts at the Love West Dulwich event and fairground rides at Dulwich Park. For tickets and more information, please see the website, www.dulwichfestival.co.uk or www.facebook.com/dulwichfestival, follow them on twitter @dulwichfestival or Instagram @dulwichfestival.

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo Easter Holiday Activities

How many lucky zoo animals have got colourful Easter eggs this year? Go along to Battersea Park Children’s Zoo and see how the animals get the chance to feature in the Easter themed fun. Children taking part in the Easter Egg Search, 28 March to 13 April, will get clues to help them find the brightly painted eggs displayed in various animal enclosures. Watch out for special events over the Easter Holidays. On Egg-stravaganza Day, 7 April, there’s the opportunity to help the zookeepers make egg shaped enrichment feeds for some of the animals. On Easter Bunny Day, 10 April, there will be the chance to become a rabbit by joining in with Easter bunny craft activities, complete with face painted whiskers. On 16 April, Cocoa Day,

London’s favourite arts and crafts market is a great place to bring the family to get creative as well as have a good browse and a bite to eat. The Get Creative Festival shines a light on all the great cultural activity that takes place in local communities and encourages young and old alike to try out something new and creative. This huge annual celebration of creativity aims to give everyone the chance to get actively involved in a creative event locally. Don’t miss out on the family fun. There will be crayons, paper and glue at the ready for lots of fun at Greenwich Market. Activities include making a fan with The Fan Museum on 21 March, the Easter Bunny Trail Live from 4 to 10 April from 10am to 4pm, foot tapping fun with the Blackheath Morris Men on 13 April from 3 to 4pm. From 11 to 12 May, get creative and help colour in the giant Greenwich mural. For more information, visit www.greenwichmarket.london or www.getcreativeuk.com.

The Dulwich Festival Returns

The Dulwich Festival returns from 8 to 17 May with a celebration of culture for everyone. The Festival theme is Sustainability and for the Children’s Art Competition they’d like to know what that means to you. This year they are launching a Schools’ Sculpture Competition with Plastic-Free East Dulwich. It’s led by local visual artist, Katrina Russell-Adams. Pupils are invited to create a sculpture made from recycled plastic reflecting ocean sustainability. 14

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Easter Duck Quest

Get outdoors this Easter at London Wetland Centre from 4 to 19 April and have fun finding giant yellow ducks hidden amongst their real life, weird and wonderful duck cousins. Pick up a trail card upon arrival and start your quest. Learn facts about the beautiful ducks in the centre’s World Wetlands while you hunt for the giant yellow ducks hidden among them. Find them all to win a yummy prize! It costs just £1 per trail including your prize. Pay at the centre. There’s no need to book. London Wetland Centre is home to a wide variety of duck species, from the brightly coloured Mandarin to adorable whistling ducks. Ducks are particularly wonderful at this time of year with male ducks displaying their bright breeding feathers. There are loads of other activities to enjoy every day. Drop into a Spotlight talk, otter feed or help feed the farmyard ducks at Duck Tales. Go wild in the indoor and outdoor play areas and test your balance and bravery on the Wild Walk. To save 10%, buy your admissions tickets online at www.wwt.org.uk/London.

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Out of School Activities Easter Holiday Computer Coding Workshops in South London

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

Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes’ Easter Workshops

Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes’ Cheeky Chick workshops for beginners aged 4 to 8 are a perfect opportunity to try out the keyboard and make music the fun way, all with an Easter theme. Children learn in small groups how to write and play the notes C to G, as well as trying some famous tunes using electronic keyboards. It’s a wonderful, relaxed introduction to practical and theoretical music. With games, quizzes and art activities, all based around music thrown in for good measure, you’ll be amazed how much they can learn whilst having fun. Cheeky Chicks workshops will run on 6, 7, 8 and 9 April from 10am to 2pm and will take place in Herne Hill, Streatham, Sydenham and Sevenoaks. Workshops cost £35 or £30 with a sibling discount. For more information, visit www.funkymonkey.info and click on the cheeky chick or alternatively call 01732 457 100.

A Confident Start with Jigsaw Performing Arts

As the days grow longer and we hold out hope for the sun to reappear, there is some good news – Jigsaw is now open for booking for the Summer term. Jigsaw’s popular dance, singing and drama weekend classes for 3 to 18-year-olds develop children’s confidence, selfexpression, focus and social skills, while they have fun and make lots of new friends. Parents share in their children’s progress and excitement with regular presentations, shows and reports from Jigsaw’s team of highly experienced teachers. For more information or to book a two-week trial, search for your nearest school on their website, www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk.

As computers permeate every facet of our lives, it is a well-known fact that the digital skills gap has been increasing. In the UK alone, it’s thought that close to a million jobs will remain unfilled in 2020. Computer coding is a key digital life skill, and like spoken languages, the earlier you start, the more competent you will be. Spark4Kids are running all-day holiday workshops that introduce children to computer coding through the medium of games. Courses are available on Minecraft Modding, Roblox Coding, Robotics, Games Design, MicroBit and Arduino coding, Unity/C#, Python, HTML/CSS and JavaScript in a fun, engaging environment. The courses are available for age groups 5-7, 8-12 and 13-16 years. The holiday workshops are taking place in Dulwich from Monday 6 April through to Thursday 9 April. Visit the Spark4Kids website at www.s4k.me/2020eastercoding or call 020 8090 1444 for more details. Photo credit: Martin Lea Photography

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Computer Coding Workshops, James Allen’s Girls School, Dulwich

Children can learn the basics of programming using computer games, being encouraged to experiment, make mistakes, learn from the experience and take ownership of the code they write. All in their own time, at their own speed. For more details and to book visit www. spark4kids.com

Mon 6 – Fri 17 Apr

An Easter Eggs-pedition, Bank of England Museum, EC2R 8AH (Closed 10-13 Apr). 10am-4.30pm. Follow the Easter trail to find the brightly decorated eggs placed around the museum. Note the letter on each egg then unscramble them to find a hidden message. Also, enjoy Easter crafts. Drop-in, free. For more details visit www.bankofengland. co.uk/museum

Tues 7 Apr

Rangoli Workshop, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX 12noon. Try your hand at the art form of rangoli in this free drop-in workshop open to all. Rangoli uses materials like coloured rice and sand, flour and flowers to create its vibrant designs, traditionally created for celebration and observance. For more details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Eggstravaganza Day!, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ See the Egg Display and work out who laid which egg. Colour in an egg design, make egg-shaped animal enrichment feed, make a chick puppet, enjoy egg and spoon races and Egg Story Time. For more details, specific event times and any additional charges visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Tues 7 – Thurs 16 Apr

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

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

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Roman London Family Quest, Various Locations Across the City of London

11am-4pm. Discover London’s Roman Amphitheatre, the Temple of Mithras and Billingsgate Roman House and Baths. Follow the factfilled walking map, visiting the sites in any order and completing fun activities at each location. For more details and to book visit www. cityoflondon.gov.uk/artgalleryfamilies

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

(Also 15 Apr). 11am-3pm. Meet those who have lived through periods of conflict and hear their experiences. These family-friendly sessions offer an insight into conflict that you won’t find in history books from those who witnessed it first-hand. Drop-in. For more information visit www.iwm. org.uk

Wed 8 – Fri 17 Apr

Easter Activities, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

An array of free (but ticketed) eco-friendly gardening and craft workshops.Varied activities include Plant Pots in Paper Bags, Craft an Eco Mobile, Clay Time, Build a Jam Jar Lantern and more. Enjoy free Family Folk Club lunchtime concerts, including Story and Song, National Youth Folk Ensemble, The Nest Collective and more. For more details and to see which activity is running on which day visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Thurs 9 Apr

Sowing the Seed, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

Welcome the spring into your gardens by making your own ecofriendly, newspaper plant pot to take home. Learn about why plants attract certain animals and get top tips on how to rethink your green space to encourage wildlife. Charges apply. For more information visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Fri 10 Apr

The Passion of Jesus, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN 12noon and 3.15pm. See the biblical story spectacularly brought to life at the annual performance of The

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

Make a set of rabbit ears and get face painted whiskers and a carrot. Guess the number of (chocolate) rabbit droppings, make a rabbit badge and enjoy rabbit story time. For more information, specific event times and any additional charges visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Fri 10 - Mon 13 Apr

Easter Egg Hunt, Epping Ongar Railway, Essex, CM5 9BN

Bertie Bunny will be leading what is probably the longest Easter egg hunt in Essex. Running the length of the railway track, the distance covered is equivalent to 131,579 eggs placed end to end! Use the steam and diesel trains to find them all. For more details visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Sat 11 Apr

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

Sat 11 – Sun 12 Apr

Brixton Windmill Tour, SW2 5EU

1-5pm. All tours of the Windmill are led by volunteers and are free (donations welcome). A full tour lasts 35-40 minutes, and a short tour 10-15 minutes. Full tours must be booked in advance, short tours are drop-in but you may have to queue. For more information visit www. brixtonwindmill.org

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

Sun 12 Apr

Easter Family Fun Day, Brixton Windmill, SW2 5EU 1pm-5pm. Discover the Brixton Windmill Centre with seasonal craft workshops for adults and

children, face painting, a pop up café and an egg hunt around the Windmill Gardens. Find all of the clues and collect a prize. Free. For more information visit www. brixtonwindmill.org

Sun 12 – Mon 13 Apr

The Festival of Steam & Transport, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE Soak up the atmosphere, see magnificent engines fill the air with steam, watch the quirky street entertainers and enjoy traditional fairground rides. The Festival provides the perfect balance of nostalgia and entertainment. For more information visit https:// thedockyard.co.uk

Mon 13 Apr

Pedal Power Disco, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Pedal away and pull shapes in the Easter sunshine as the Pedal Power Disco takes over Royal Festival Hall’s Riverside Terrace. The entire disco is powered by bicycles so when the pedalling stops, the music stops. For more information visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Tues 14 Apr

Youngstars: Once Upon A Musical, Blackheath Halls, SE3 9RQ

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

Hedgehog Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ 11am, 12noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm. Lots of hedgehog themed activities: hedgehog arts and crafts, hedgehog story time and the chance to meet a real one (if he’s awake!) Bookable on the day, arrive early to avoid disappointment. Ages 3-11. For more information visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Thurs 16 Apr

Cocoa Day Fun!, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ The Zoo is combining with The Chelsea Physic Garden to bring you this chocolatey themed day. Learn where chocolate comes from, ‘Make a Chocolate Animal’ activity and take part in chocolate tasting. Charges apply, bookable on the day. Ages 3-11. For more details visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Permian Monsters Relaxed Opening, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 9-10am. A relaxed, accessible opening for families unable to visit when the Horniman is busy, including children with autism spectrum conditions and

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Sydenham High School Encourages People to Change Habits

Eco activism is thriving at Sydenham High School. As a school they are committed to making small changes to make a big difference, not only to their community but also to the planet. Pupils made it clear that environmental issues were at the forefront of their minds and so, having already banned plastic water bottles in 2017 and installing recycling bins, Sydenham started to plan their Eco Strategy. The school have worked on multiple areas to tackle their carbon footprint and impact on the environment through steps such as recycling all food waste, using biodegradable food wrappers, meat-free Mondays, planting new trees, growing vegetables and promoting ‘switch off’ days. Sydenham have not only been awarded the Silver Eco Schools Award, but they are also part of the Sustainable Schools Alliance Network. They even have London’s first UN Climate Change

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accredited teacher. This term’s Eco Week will run from Monday 16 March across the whole school with lots of exciting events and activities and a daily focus on food, trees, sustainability, transport and wildlife. The school is asking people to remember that something everyone can do, at school or at home, is change habits. Some great things are happening to build a strong and sustainable future. Pupils are again writing to the Prime Minister regarding what the Government is doing about the climate emergency and suggesting what else they can do. Perhaps you could too? For more information about Sydenham High School, go to www.sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net or why not visit them during one of their spring term open events.

Primary Times spoke to Stephanie Atkinson from Tutor Doctor. She told us, “We had a simple idea and a desire to make a difference. We wondered why parents had to adjust their family’s busy schedules and drive half way across town just to put their child in another classroom with other children… when in fact it was probably the classroom experience that their child was struggling with in the first place. “At Tutor Doctor we offer in home 1-2-1 tutoring. We create a programme that is right for your child and then match a qualified tutor who suits your child’s personality and academic needs. We improve your child’s confidence and organisation skills, to help them be more effective and succeed in education.” Go along and meet some of the guys from Tutor Doctor at Tesco’s in Elmers End Superstore, Croydon Road, Beckenham on 11 April between 9am and 5pm or call Stephanie on 020 8059 6574. Tutor Doctor is running STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Maths) workshops between 4 and 5pm at Woolwich Library on Monday 30 March and 27 April (continuing on a monthly basis). Workshops will also run at Mycenae House over the Easter holidays on Monday 6, Tuesday 14, and Friday 17 April, from 10.30am-12noon.

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What mouse was a Roman Emperor? Julius Cheeser! What kind of cheese do rodents like? Mousearella! How does a mouse feel after it takes a shower? Squeaky clean!

Did you know... All rodents have two front teeth that keep growing every day. Most rodents are small but the South American Capybara can weigh up to 115 pounds. Rodents usually only live 3-4 years. There are 56 known species of rats. Most rodents are herbivores. Rat pups can reproduce every 3 weeks.

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

Find the Spy by Zoë Armstrong and Shelly Laslo, published by Puffin on 19 March, is a fascinating introduction to the world of spies. Discover the true stories of eight spies: one who crawled across the rooftops of Paris, one who hid secrets in her wooden leg, and even the grandma-nextdoor who turned out to be a spy. With eight fiendish spotting scenes, only the most cunning reader will be able to find the real-life spies hidden throughout this book. Learn top-secret skills such as the art of disguise, coding secret messages and writing in invisible ink.

JJ, a hardened CIA operative, finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9 year old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family. Despite his reluctance, JJ finds he is no match for Sophie’s disarming charm and wit. The family comedy MY SPY is out in cinemas now. For your chance to win this great prize, tell us how old the junior spy is. See below for details of how to enter.

Win VIP Tickets to See Zippo’s Circus 2020 ‘Nomads’ The brilliant Zippo’s Circus, “London’s Favourite”, and several times voted “Britain’s Best Circus”, is coming to Blackheath Common from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 19th April with a brandnew production titled ‘Nomads’. The thrilling Brazilian Lucius Team of motorcyclists in the famous Globe of Death will take centre stage. Back by popular demand is Paulo Dos Santos– a brilliant 3 foot 6 inches (107cm) tall showman, acrobat and martial artist. They will be joined by an amazing and colourful troupe of acrobats from Mongolia, appearing in Britain for the very first time, all under the watchful eye of the World’s Greatest Ringmaster (and budgietrainer!) Norman Barrett MBE. Buy discount tickets at www.zippos.co.uk or book by phone on 08712 102 100. Use code PBH130 for up to 30% off.

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Competitions

Competitions This Easter, Imperial War Museum London will be putting the kids through their paces with a secret agent crash course, inspired by real life spies. This free family event is taking place on 4 and 5 April between 11am and 4pm. Assemble at 11am either day for your secret mission. For more information, visit www.iwm.org.uk. For your chance to win a copy of Find the Spy, tell us where the secret agent crash course is being held. 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.

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More What’s On Your family diary for March, April & May

April neurodiverse families. Free, booking required. For more details or to book, contact communitylearning@ horniman.ac.uk or call 020 8291 8725.

Fri 17 Apr

Fraud and Forgery, City of London Police Museum, EC2V 7HH 11am-4pm. Could you spot fake money? Do you know how to spot a scam? Attend this masterclass to learn how to detect frauds and forgeries. For more information visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ policemuseum

Sat 18 Apr

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

St George’s Day 2020, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN

12noon-6pm. Trafalgar square will turn red and white in honour of England’s national day and its patron St George. For more information visit www.london.gov.uk

Sat 18 – Sun 19 Apr

Spring Diesel Gala, Epping Ongar Railway, Essex, CM5 9BN

The first of the ever-popular Diesel Galas for 2020, 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 information visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Wed 22 Apr – Tues 5 May Sustrans Big Pedal, Nationwide

Join in with the UK’s largest interschool cycling, walking and scooting challenges inspiring pupils, staff and parents to choose human power for their journey to school. To register and for free, fun and interactive resources visit www.bigpedal.org.uk

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

(Also 17, 21 May). 10am-12noon. A guided adventure in Deptford Creek for adults and accompanied children ages 9+. Wade in a wild river and experience a different perspective of London history and urban wildlife. Charges apply. Waders provided. For more details visit www. creeksidecentre.org.uk

Sun 26 Apr

2020 Virgin Money London Marathon, Various Locations

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

May Sat 2 May

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

12noon-6pm. Join the Vaisakhi festival, a celebration of Sikh and Punjabi tradition, heritage and culture, commemorating the birth of the Khalsa (the inner core of the Sikh faith) over 300 years ago. For more information visit www.london.gov.uk

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Swimming Turtle Puppets, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 1.30-2.15pm, 2.45-3.30pm. Celebrate World Turtle Day by making your own brilliant turtle puppet, then take it for a ‘swim’ around the museum. Ages 3+. Charges apply, booking required. For more information and to book visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Kingswood House Goes Green, East Dulwich, SE21 8QR

From 10.30am. A range of Green activities for all the family. Join Zoolab to get up close to a variety of small animals, learn how to do some easy planting and join storyteller Arabella Butler for an interactive, thought provoking story. Free. For more information visit www.dulwichfestival. co.uk

Sat 9 – Sun 17 May

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

1.30-2.15pm, 2.45-3.30pm. Create a cosy nest and some little bird friends to live in it. Ages 3+. Charges apply, booking required. For more information and to book visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Meet Dexter, the walking, roaring baby Tyrannosaurus Rex. Dexter will be performing at intervals at Ongar. Also, meet the baby dinosaurs on board the train and follow a dinosaur trail. For more information visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Fishy Art, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ

Dulwich Festival Fair on Goose Green, SE22 9AT

12noon-2pm. Decorate some fishy friends, making them shiny and special. Ages 3+. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www. unicorntheatre.com

Sun 3 May

Before the Firebird, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX 12noon-1pm. Join the London Philharmonic Orchestra for some compelling storytelling and fantastic new participatory music, followed by extracts from Stravinsky’s original score. For more information visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Sat 25 Apr

Vaisakhi, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN

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12noon-5pm. Bursting with more family fun and free stuff than ever. Face painting, donkey rides and bouncy castles will keep the kids entertained whilst grown-ups enjoy gorgeous arts and crafts stalls, delicious street food and local live music. For more information visit www.dulwichfestival.co.uk

Thurs 14 May

Festival Youth Concert, Kingsdale Foundation School, SE21 8SQ

7pm. Go along to hear talented pupils from local primary and secondary schools making music of an exceptionally high standard and of an incredible variety. Charges apply. For more information visit www. dulwichfestival.co.uk

Sat 16 May

Phoenix Festival, Forster Memorial Park, SE6 1UA

12noon-5pm. The Phoenix Festival is rising once again. Attracting up to 6,000 neighbours in Lewisham and across London, it’s the annual celebration of the community. Everyone is welcome for free activities and to join the community spirt. For more information visit www.phoenixch.org.uk

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

11am-3.30pm. Celebrate urban trees and their importance to our city. Join in fun family activities to find out more about the trees growing in the Museum gardens. Ages 3+. Free. For more information visit www.horniman. ac.uk

Sun 17 May

Dulwich Park Fair, Dulwich Park, SE21 7BQ

12noon-5pm. A free outdoor event ending the week long Dulwich Festival. Includes a Fun Fair,Vauxhall City Farm, Punch and Judy, a magician, interactive performances and a dog show. Plenty of food, craft, drink and charity stalls. For more details visit www.dulwichparkfair.wordpress. com

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

2-6pm. Join this May frolic with the award winning Big Fish Little Fish for a family rave day featuring DJ legends of London clubland. There will be craft, face painting and more family fun. For more information visit www.horniman. ac.uk

Sun 24 – Mon 25 May Crystal Palace Sprint, Crystal Palace Park, SE19 2AD

The 2020 event will again feature classic and historic motor-cycles performing demonstration runs to revive the period when bikes raced at the circuit from 1927. Also, trade stands, autojumble, car shows and various other attractions. For more details visit www.motorsportatthepalace.co.uk

Mon 25 May

Peppa and George, Epping Ongar Railway, Essex, CM5 9BN

Take a ride on the steam and diesel trains and see the cheeky little piggies at intervals. A great day out for all the family – especially the younger ones. There’ll be a small Kids Market selling Peppa Pig goodies, and face painting for an additional charge. For more information visit www. eorailway.co.uk

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

Thank you to Amanda aged 6 for her lovely painting, Sanaya Azeem for her happy garden picture, Lusia Banbury for her illustrated poem that she must have spent a lot of time on and Emilia Narkevic for her 'best family ever'. We love seeing your work so do please keep sending it to us. We're happy to receive artwork from the whole class so do feel free to send us class entries.

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