South London October Half Term 2017 Primary Times by Alison Watson

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in South London October Half Term Edition • Issue 109 • 9 Oct - 19 Nov 2017

By Hans Christian Andersen Adapted by Mike Kenny Directed by Roman Stefanski

Fri 17 Nov – Sun 4 Feb

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The Best Family Guide to What’s On

What’s On Your family diary for October and November Ongoing Until 29 Oct

Thunderbirds Are Go, Emirates Air Line Cable Car, E16 1FA Enjoy an iconic flying experience with the much-loved kids TV series Thunderbirds Are Go this autumn, celebrating the eagerly awaited new episodes, coming to ITV and CITV. For more information and to book visit www.emiratesairline. gttix.com

Until 31 Oct

The People’s Revolt, Tower of London, EC3N 4AB (Selected dates) 6pm, 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.25pm and 7.50pm. Infiltrate the Tower of London after hours with the People’s Revolt, an immersive, interactive experience from ground-breaking theatre company differencEngine in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.hrp.org.uk/towerof-london

Until 4 Nov

Black Sound, Black Cultural Archives, Brixton, SW2 1EF Overcoming the majority status quo of the music industry, Black British music has migrated from the margins to re-master the mainstream. This exhibition celebrates the pioneers that made it happen – the players, the promoters, the producers and the punters that changed Britain’s cultural history. Free. For more information visit www.bcaheritage. org.uk

October Mon 9 Oct

Code Club, Lewisham Library, SE13 6LG 5.30-6.30pm. Learn to code your own computer game or website. Suitable for ages 8-13. Free. Book on 020 8314 8430. For more information visit www.lewisham. gov.uk

Sat 14 Oct

Treasure Hunt, Various Locations 12noon. Back for a third time, the treasure hunt will be taking in 20 years of Quay Players History. Dress according to the weather, and wear sensible shoes. All ages welcome. £5 per person, up to 4 on a team. For more information visit www.quayplayers.org.uk

Animal Fantastical Family Rave, Fire, Vauxhall, SW8 1RT 2-4.30pm. World famous, award winning, Glastonbury Festival performing, family rave sensation BFLF throws the ultimate family event in a new South London venue with an ‘Animal Fantastical’ themed rave. For more information and to book visit www. bigfishlittlefishevents.co.uk

Astrohead, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ 12noon-2pm.You’ll be in space again this week to celebrate the Laika production. Join in to make your very own galaxy gallery starring your head. Ages 6+. Free. For more information visit www. unicorntheatre.com

Sat 14 – Sun 15 Oct

Poetry Craft for Families, Royal Festival Hall, SE1 8XX 12noon. Work with an artist to record your own dreams and hopes for the future in light, inspired by Morten Søndergaard’s Wall of Dreams. This event is free, drop-in and suitable for all the family. For more information visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Sun 15 Oct

Diwali Festival, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN 1-7pm. Celebrate the 16th anniversary Diwali Festival, with its lively music and dance stage line up alongside an authentic street food market, craft and community stalls plus dance,

Mon 9 – Tues 31 Oct

Cutty Sark Characters, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT (Selected dates) Climb aboard to hear Cutty Sark’s incredible stories brought to life by characters from the ship’s past. Ages 3+. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark

9 Oct - 19 Nov ‘17

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Junior Lions Fun Day, Millwall Football Club, SE16 3LN 10am-2pm. Located in the Millwall Community Trust, Junior Lions members/Junior ST Holders can gain free entry to a day of fun on production of their card. There will be bouncy castles, an inflatable penalty shootout, arts and crafts and lots more. Non-members can join on the day for a cash payment of just £10. For more information visit www.millwallfc.co.uk

Sunday Pizzas, Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses, Herne Hill, SE24 0PA 12.45-2.30pm. Choose your toppings and enjoy a delicious pizza that will be cooked in the cob oven. For more information and to book visit www. brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk

Moyses dos Santos, Polka Theatre, SW19 1SB 11am. Stories and music from Brazil and South America will be performed live on stage by worldclass musicians, Moyses dos Santos and friends. Take along all the family to enjoy some Sunday morning fun and laughter. Ages 3-7. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.polkatheatre.com

Low Tide Walk, Creekside Discovery Centre, Deptford, SE8 4SA 2-4pm. Wade in a wild river and experience a different perspective of London history and urban wildlife. Ages 9+. For more information and to book visit www.creeksidecentre.org.uk

Mon 16 – Tues 31 Oct Spooktacular Half Term, Oxygen FreeJumping, Croydon, CR0 4RQ

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Thurs 19 – Sat 21 Oct

Virtually Blackfriars, Various Locations starting from Platform (behind Southwark tube station) 12.30pm and 6pm. Enter a world of pixelated people, puppetry and playfulness by throwing on a pair of ‘not-so-high-tech’ goggles and going on a madcap tour through the history of London’s Blackfriars. Ages 8+. For more information and to buy tickets visit www. virtuallyblackfriars.co.uk

Fri 20 Oct

Kofi and the Magic Shaker, Durning Library, SE11 4HF 2pm. Join in this specialist storytelling session developed for children with additional needs using special props to tell stories. Book on 020 7926 8682. For more information visit www.lambeth. gov.uk

Sat 21 Oct

Awesome Autumn, Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses, Herne Hill, SE24 0PA 10.30am. Explore the autumn delights of the garden on a scavenger hunt, taste test the apple harvest, let your imagination run wild with leaf creatures, and make a seeded pine cone bird feeder to help the birds through the autumn months. To book visit www. brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk

Spice of Africa Market Day, Tate South Lambeth Library, SW8 1QP 10am-4pm. All are welcome to come and enjoy the Tate Community Market, featuring Spice of Africa. There will be food stalls and fashion from local African and Caribbean businesses and live music and dance. For more information visit www.lambeth. gov.uk

Big Draw Festival, Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP 10.30am-4pm. Join in this mark making workshop with artist Grace Holliday, where you’ll be up in the high level walkways looking out at the vibrant life of the River

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Dear Readers

for families with primary aged children

in South London October Half Term Edition • Issue 109 • 9 Oct - 19 Nov 2017

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Sparkly Fireworks Night will soon be here. There are some really useful guidelines available for firework safety on the Fire Service website. Take a look at www.fireservice.co.uk/safety/ firework-safety. They have tips on how to keep children safe, who should use sparklers, where to buy fireworks, which ones to buy, how to set them off and what you will need on the night. The main thing is Be Safe, not Sorry.

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Primary Schools Making Truffula Flowers

This autumn, 300 students from eight Primary schools in Lambeth and Southwark are creating ‘Truffula flowers’ in response to The Old Vic’s production of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax. These flowers will be exhibited in the front of house areas of the theatre with messages to audience members watching the show about looking after our planet and the limited resources available to us. Under the leadership of Designer Fin Redshaw and Workshop Director Toby Peach, all ‘Truffula flowers’ created by the students will be made predominantly from recycled materials from the schools and the theatre. The workshop looks at the importance of trees and why we have to look after them, just like the Lorax looks after the Truffula Trees. Primary Schools Club is a gateway to theatre for 10 local schools classes each year. Introducing them to The Old Vic’s iconic building and extraordinary theatre productions, they strive to engage young, local audiences in unforgettable experiences that will ignite a love of theatre for years to come. Look out for the Truffula flowers exhibited across the theatre throughout the run of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax from 15 October to 5 November. Photo credit: Manuel Harlan 4

9 Oct - 19 Nov ‘17

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Parrots Don’t Live in the City!

Lucy Reynolds and Jenna Herman are two South London mums but they are also an author/poet and illustrator respectively. Parrots Don’t Live in the City! is the first in a series of children’s storybooks from the pair. The idea was planted after Lucy spotted a parakeet in Burgess Park but her husband wouldn’t believe her. A few weeks later she found a brilliant green feather hiding amongst the leaves, and the seed for the story was sown. Two years and lots of scribbles, doodles and cups of tea later, they have a successful first title under their belts and more in the pipeline coming soon. They’ve read their books to hundreds of children in schools, nurseries and playgroups across the capital, and they’ve been blown away by their reaction. Perfect for two to six year olds, the book is written in easy rhyming couplets, with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations, which lead young readers into a world of hidden birds and minibeasts in search of one very special creature…

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More What’s On Your family diary for October and November

October Thames and London’s skyline and adding to the Tower Bridge collage. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. towerbridge.org.uk

Sat 21 – Sat 28 Oct

Space Race Workshop, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ (Selected dates) 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Join the space race with your very own rocket pack.You and your grown-up will have help building the best rocket pack this side of Saturn, then ship it off to collect moon rocks. Ages 6-10. For more information and to book visit www.unicorntheatre.com

Sat 21 – Sun 29 Oct

Pumpkin Trail, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ Purchase a quiz sheet upon entry and use the clues to work out, and find, which animals have put out pumpkins this Halloween Half Term. Charges apply. For more information visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Sun 22 Oct

FUNharmonics Family Concert, Royal Festival Hall, SE1 8XX 12noon. See The Gruffalo’s Child on the big screen, with live music performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Sun 22 – Sat 28 Oct

The Marvellous Menagerie, Tower of London, EC3N 4AB 11am-3.30pm. Follow a trail and draw the animals you spot around the Tower, bring the animals right off the page at the drop-in puppet making station and listen to ‘Animal Tales’ stories from the Menagerie. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.hrp.org.uk/ tower-of-london

Mon 23 Oct

Funky Monkey’s Frightful Fingers, John Ball School Early Years Suite, Blackheath, SE3 0TP 10am-2pm. A spookily splendid all-round introduction to the electronic keyboard for beginners aged 4-8 years old. Learn how to write and play notes C-G and try some famous tunes. There will be Theory, keyboard games, quizzes and art activities all based around music. To book visit www. funkymonkey.info

9 Oct - 19 Nov ‘17

3 Day Children’s Workshop, Walworth Methodist Church, SE5 0EW (Also 25 and 27 Oct) This workshop is to teach children about the history and culture of African, Caribbean and other diaspora communities represented within the church and local community. This event is open to children in Southwark and the surrounding boroughs. For more information visit www.southwark. gov.uk

Funky Monkey’s Frightful Fingers, St Philip/St James Church Hall, Herne Hill, SE24 0BS 10am-2pm. A spookily splendid all-round introduction to the electronic keyboard for beginners aged 4-8 years old. Learn how to write and play notes C-G and try some famous tunes. There will be Theory, keyboard games, quizzes and art activities all based around music. To book visit www. funkymonkey.info

Magic!, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB 11am-5pm. Be wowed by some professional magic acts, learn some tricks of the trade yourself with practical demonstrations, get the chance to ask the experts some questions, and finally get started by checking out the brilliant magic shop. Ages 8+. For more information and to book visit www.polkatheatre.com

Mon 23 – Wed 25 Oct

Flight School, ML Community Enterprise, Brixton, SW9 7UH 10.15am-12.45pm. A new venture for Primary school aged children focusing on science, technology, engineering and maths. At Flight School they will learn: How things fly, why they fly and lots more. Ages 5-9. (Course booking deadline 16 Oct). For more information visit www.littlestems.london

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Mon 23 – Fri 27 Oct

The Big Draw, The Bank of England Museum, EC2R 8AH

10am-4.30pm. As part of the nationwide Campaign for Drawing, the Museum invites its younger visitors to get creative by designing a banknote. Enter your drawing into the competition, which has a prize for the best entry. Free. For more information visit www. bankofengland.co.uk/museum

The Big Draw, Garden Museum, Lambeth, SE1 7LB 2-4pm. Join artist Katie Spragg in creating stop-frame animations inspired by nature. Katie will show you how to ‘draw in threedimensions’ using clay before bringing your creation to life using stop-frame animation and sound-effects. Ages 3-110. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www.gardenmuseum.org.uk

Mon 23 – Sat 28 Oct

She Tells Sea Tales, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT 10.30am-4pm. The storytelling festival of high seas adventure returns to Cutty Sark this Half Term. Those feeling inspired by the stories can make their own pop-up book and learn storytelling skills in the story corner. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.rmg.co.uk/ cuttysark

Mon 23 Oct – Sun 3 Dec

Paddington’s Pop-up London, Various Locations To celebrate the film release of Paddington 2 this autumn, interactive installations will spring up in locations across the city at selected famous landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and London Bridge. For more information visit www. visitlondon.com/paddington2

Tues 24 Oct

African Kuduro Dance Workshop, Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ 2.30pm. Join Nzinga Dance ensemble as they take you through the techniques of the contemporary dance known as Kuduro. Suitable for ages 5 and above. Book on 020 7926 1056. For more information visit www. lambeth.gov.uk

The Reading Corner with Casey Elisha Books, Blue Anchor Library, SE16 3UG 2-3pm. Come and enjoy this reading corner that aims to inspire and celebrate diversity within children literature. For more information visit www.southwark. gov.uk/libraries

Hedgehog Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ The PTES (People’s Trust for Endangered Species) are visiting the zoo for today’s Hedgehog themed activities, there will be: hedgehog arts and crafts, hedgehog story time, a chance to chat with a hedgehog rescuer and meet a real hedgehog. For times and booking details visit www.batterseaparkzoo. co.uk

Half Term Activities Day, South London Botanical Institute, SE24 9AQ 10am-12noon and 2-4pm. Join in the fun this Half Term and make some crafty creations using autumn leaves. Book on 020 8674 5787. For more information visit www. slbi.org.uk

Friendly Bacteria, Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses, Herne Hill, SE24 0PA 10.30am and 1pm. Join in the fun at the greenhouses this October Half Term where you will be exploring the amazing world of friendly bacteria. For more information and to book visit www. brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk

Funky Monkey’s Frightful Fingers, Immanuel Church (Back Entrance), Streatham, SW16 3PY 10am-2pm. A spookily splendid all-round introduction to the electronic keyboard for beginners aged 4-8 years old. Learn how to write and play notes C-G and try some famous tunes. There will be Theory, keyboard games, quizzes and art activities all based around music. To book visit www. funkymonkey.info

Tues 24 – Thurs 26 Oct Autumn Cooking Camp, Garden Museum, Lambeth, SE1 7LB

11am-1.30pm. During Half Term join in this 3-Day Cooking Camp where you will make recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world. Suitable for children aged 6-10 who will need to be accompanied by an adult. For more information and to book visit www.gardenmuseum.org.uk

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Family Theatre

Polka Theatre, Wimbledon

The Old Vic SE1

Box Office: 020 8543 4888 Until 15 Oct

Child of the Divide

Summer 1947 and 16 million people are on the move between India and the newly-formed Pakistan. Amid the upheaval young Pali’s fingers slip from his father’s hand, and his destiny changes forever. Ages 7-14.

18 Oct – 11 Feb

Albany Deptford Box Office: 020 8692 4446 19 Nov

23 Oct

Aleena’s Garden

Join Aleena in her beautiful garden, help bring the seeds to Goblin’s Peter and the life, meet the animals that live Wolf there, watch the flowers and Peter and Grandad have trees bloom and the seasons gone camping for the change. Ages 0-3. Enjoy weekend. Grandad the show! 24 Oct says stick to the And don’t campsite but ME Peter has other forget to say This early years’ ideas. Join him favourite is a lovely you saw it in on a hilarious and touching story Primary adventure through about a parent and Times! their love for their child the fields and forest. Ages 4+. by much loved children’s author Emma Dodd. Ages 2+.

Ambassadors Theatre WC2 Box Office: 020 7395 5405 13 Dec – 7 Jan

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Author/illustrator Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since the book was first published in 1969, now the timeless classic has made its way off the page and onto the stage.

Canada Water Culture Space SE16 Box Office: 020 8692 4446 27 – 28 Oct

The Enormous Turnip

After heaving, tugging and generally getting rather out of breath, Rosie learns of a magical secret hidden deep below the earth that will help her to achieve her enormous turnip dream. Ages 3+.

Greenwich Theatre Box Office: 020 8858 7755 23 Oct

The Three Musketeers

Chaos, mayhem and stupidity reign supreme as children’s comedy trio the Three Half Pints swish their swords, buff their boots and flourish their feathers in their most ridiculous adventure yet. Ages 5+.

26 Oct

Yana and the Yeti

After premiering at Nordland Visual Theatre in Norway, the internationally acclaimed Pickled Image bring their new family show to Greenwich for two special performances. Ages 8+.

My Brother, My Sister and Me This playful new Polka show is based on conversations with young children about their own sibling relationships, and has been designed to keep children aged 2–5 enthralled throughout.

20 – 22 Oct

Dr. Zeiffal, Dr. Zeigal and The Hippo That Can Never Be Caught! Expect belly laughs, belly flops, surreal slapstick and fantastical falling over in this interactive family comedy created by Mouths of Lions. Ages 4-11.

24 – 28 Oct

Princess Charming

Princess Charming explores gender stereotypes for children aged 7-11 in a fun, questioning and celebratory way using a variety of acts and toys, skits and dressing-up. Ages 7-11.

8 year old Lexi doesn’t make friends as easily as some. Inspired by Grandad’s hippy stories from the swinging 60s, she decides to fight the powers that be and the class bully, Suzy. Ages 5-11.

Box Office: 020 7498 4699 25 Nov – 17 Dec

Zeraffa Giraffa

An emotionally engaging tale that explores what it is like to be different. Based on the book by award-winning children’s author Dianne Hofmeyr. Ages 4-8.

Box Office: 020 7645 0560 Until 5 Nov

Beowulf

Little Red Riding Hood

Until 12 Nov

Join two performers as they retrace Red Riding Hood’s path in the shadowy woods, constantly swapping characters – as if playing a game. But of course, they are really vying to be The Wolf! Ages 3-8.

Laika

A moving sci-fi adventure, inventively and beautifully told using puppetry, movement and music. Ages 6-12.

17 Nov – 31 Dec

The Velveteen Rabbit

A heart-warming story about a very shy toy rabbit who longs for After being lost at sea and nothing more than to become stranded on his tiny island, Gracie real. And then, one day, he is and Daniel begin to unravel the rediscovered and all his hopes Birdman’s secrets to learn why start to come true. Ages 5+. the whales came to the island. Ages 7-12. 22 Nov – 31 Dec

Why the Whales Came

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The Snow Queen

Kai and Gerda are best friends, as close as if they were brother and sister. Together, with their friends, they reimagine the thrilling adventure of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic winter fairy-tale.

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Mimi and the Mountain Dragon

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25 – 29 Oct

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Lose yourself in the magic and escapism of this puppet and live action show featuring heroes, magic, a mythical wolf, and Mr William Morris himself. Ages 6+.

Adapted for the stage by David Greig with music and lyrics by Charlie Fink, Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax is a brilliant riot of eyepopping colour, gorgeous puppetry and infectious music to enchant adults and children alike.

An exciting, adventurous and atmospheric new interpretation of the longest surviving epic poem in Old English, performed with live music. Ages 8-13.

Box Office: www. skewbaldtheatre.com 29 Oct

Vikings and Valkyries

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Join Skewbald Theatre for an exciting story packed full of adventure, snow and dragons. With lively songs and magical puppets bringing to life Michael Morpurgo’s beautifully atmospheric tale. Ages 3+.

This piece of dance-theatre captures the delirious excitement of two boys waiting for Father Christmas to arrive on the most magical night of the year. Ages 2-6.

Waddon Leisure Centre Croydon Box Office: www. thecroydonpanto.com 7 – 31 Dec

Jack and the Beanstalk

Go on a magical adventure with hapless Jack as he discovers some magic beans which lead him to find an enchanted beanstalk … and a rather illtempered and mean Giant.

Q Productions once again brings the much-loved tradition of pantomime to Croydon this Christmas featuring Britain’s Got Talent Runner-Up Jonny Awsum as Jack’s hapless and unlucky-in-love brother Billy Trott and Paisley Billings, from E4’s Tattoo Fixers, as the super sassy Fairy. Join in the fun and scale the beanstalk all the way to the magical land of Croydonia as you follow Jack, his mum Dame Trott and their treasured cow Daisy on the journey of a lifetime. Supported by a cast of West End performers and with as much live music and glitter as you can fit into the theatre, Jack and the Beanstalk is set to be the giant of all pantomimes! The pantomime will be running at Waddon Leisure Centre on Purley Way from Thursday 7 to Sunday 31 December. Tickets for schools and groups are just £12 per person and every 11th ticket is free. Plus, there’s free ice cream for every child in the group. Call the schools and groups bookings number now on 01494 917 519 to book your tickets or visit www. thecroydonpanto.com.

The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen is a magical, memorable adventure of friendship and self-discovery. Kai and Gerda are best friends. Not brother and sister but as close as if they were. Together, with their friends, they re-imagine the thrilling adventure of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic winter fairy-tale. Let your imagination soar as a dusty attic is transformed into the Snow Queen’s icy palace. Follow their epic journey of self-discovery as they try to save Kai from the icy spell of the Snow Queen’s cold kiss. Can Gerda melt his heart before he forgets her forever? The Snow Queen is

recommended for the whole family aged 5+. The Snow Queen will be at Polka Theatre from 17 November to 4 February. All Ages Welcome shows are also available. For tickets call 020 8543 4888 or visit the website for more details www.polkatheatre.com.

Autumn at Ovalhouse

Ovalhouse is a lively theatre on the Kennington Oval, opposite the famous cricket ground. For the past 50 years, it has been part of the London fringe, providing performance space to experimental and radical artists. In 2016, Ovalhouse launched a new Family Theatre programme and have since made it their mission to create a programme for young audiences that reflects the same ideals as their adult one - to tell powerful and important stories about the world we live in through surprising and innovative works. Their 2017 Autumn Season includes two wonderful family shows for Half Term fun. Spun Glass Theatre’s Princess Charming is a cabaret for kids which explores gender stereotypes in a fun, questioning and celebratory way using a variety of toys, skits and dressing-up. Children are invited to join in with Spun Glass Theatre’s cabaret extravaganza! Dr Zeiffal, Dr Zeigal and the Hippo that Can Never Be Caught, by Mouths of Lions, uses the simplest design to illustrate how much you can do with pure invention and a playful attitude. Help the forgetful Dr Zeiffal catch the crafty Hippo with her patented Hippo Instruments. Expect belly laughs, belly flops, surreal slapstick and fantastical falling over in this award-winning interactive family comedy. For bookings go to www.ovalhouse.com or call the Box Office on 020 7582 7680.

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Sail with Santa

City Cruises’ Sail with Santa is sure to be top fun for all the family. Santa has swapped his sleigh for a boat this year and invites everyone on board. He will cruise up and down the Thames on a one-hour journey from Tower Pier. He will bring lots of treats, including a present, a soft drink and a biscuit for the kids. Adults can enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. A comfortable City Cruises boat is magically transformed into a beautiful grotto and Santa’s Elves will help Santa hand out presents and treats. Kids can get into colouring and Santa will tell a Christmas story along the way. For Mums and Dads there will be picture opportunities aplenty, with spectacular London landmarks as a backdrop. Should you feel like drinking hot chocolate or Champagne, rest assured, there is a café-bar to hand. Everyone will have fun, as it’s a great experience for both children and adults (and even teenagers, we are told!). Sail with Santa cruises run on Saturday and Sunday 2, 3, 9, 10 December and then daily from 16 December to the 23rd.Visit www.citycruises.com for more information.

Monthly Family Feasts run on Saturday mornings from 11am1.30pm. The aim of these sessions is for families to cook, eat and learn together and of course vegetables will be involved. On Saturday 28 October they’ll be carving some pumpkins and making delicious soups. (£5 adults, £2.50 children) During Half Term the museum are holding a 3-Day Cooking Camp making recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world. These sessions are ideally suited to children aged 6-10 who will need to be accompanied by an adult. Adults will also be donning an apron and getting involved and everyone will eat together. Sessions cost £3 per participant and bookings can be made via the website. The Garden Museum is near Lambeth Bridge and next door to Lambeth Palace on the south side of the Thames. It can be reached by bus (344, 3, 77, 507, C10) and the nearest tube stations are Vauxhall and Lambeth North. For more information, visit www.gardenmuseum.org.uk.

She Tells Sea Tales: Lost at Sea

She Tells Sea Tales, the Cutty Sark’s storytelling festival of high-seas adventure returns this October Half Term. It runs from Monday 23 to Saturday 28 October, 10.30am – 4pm daily. The storytellers have been busy crafting wonderful stories on the theme of ‘lost and found at sea’ inspired by the ship, her crew and her many journeys.

Monday 23rd October – Friday 27th October Open to families. Ages 3-110 Drop-in 2-4pm daily. Free. Join artist Katie Spragg in creating stop- frame animations inspired by nature.

Autumn Cooking at the Garden Museum

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Brace yourself for tales of freak storms, giant waves, and mysterious stowaways as well as the adventure of the luckiest sailor who sailed aboard Cutty Sark and only just survived to tell his tale. Join the team beneath the ship’s hull for a whole host of epic activities, all inspired by these stories. You can make a pop-up book to take home with you or even try out your own story-telling skills in the story corner. See characters from Cutty Sark’s past brought to life – like Nannie the Witch, Captain Woodget or the ship’s cook James Robson – and meet them as they come on board throughout the week to share their real-life tales. All activities are free with an admission ticket to the ship and are suitable for children up to 8 years (and for their grown-ups too) Activities vary throughout the week so please check the website for details www.rmg.co.uk

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October Half Term, Florence Nightingale Museum, SE1 7EW

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Join in a variety of family events this Half Term. There will be storytelling and interactive sessions, art activities, trails and much more. There will also be an opportunity to meet Miss Nightingale in an interactive performance. For more information visit www.florencenightingale.co.uk

Wed 25 Oct

Introducing Hip and Hop, Royal Festival Hall, SE1 8XX 12noon. Join illustrator Sav Akyuz for a storytelling session and drawing workshop packed with colourful artwork and hip-hop inspired rhythms and rhymes. For more information and to book visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Creepy Crawly Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ Enjoy a day themed around mini beasts. Activities include: Ugly Bug story time at 11.45am and 2.15pm. Drop in between 11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm to meet some bugs and make your own mini beast puppet to take home. For more information visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Puppetry Party, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB 10.30am-3.30pm. Spend the day learning about different styles of puppetry and make your very own puppet to bring to life for family and friends at the end of the day. Ages 5-7. For more information and to book visit www.polkatheatre.com

What Lives in the Soil, Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses, Herne Hill, SE24 0PA 10.30am and 1pm. Be prepared to get muddy as you hunt for mini-beasts, forage for natural materials, dig under the autumn leaves and unearth the secrets

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of the compost pile. For more information and to book visit www.brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk

Thurs 26 Oct

Slithery Snake Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ Enjoy a day themed around our slithery snake friends. Activities include Snake Story Time with the chance to meet a real one at 11.45am and 2.15pm. Also, drop in between 11am-12.30pm and 1.303.30pm to make your own snake puppet. For more information visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Stop Motion Animation, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB 10.30am-3.30pm. Back by popular demand, join a professional animator and film maker to create your very own stop frame animation short film. Ages 7-11. For more information and to book visit www.polkatheatre.com

Fri 27 Oct

Museums at Night, The Bank of England Museum, EC2R 8AH 5.30-9pm. Listen to the mysterious tale of the Bank Nun and many more ghostly stories from the Bank of England’s past.Visitors can also enjoy a variety of gallery talks and chat to the gold and banknote experts. Free. For more information visit www. bankofengland.co.uk/museum

Lauren Child, Royal Festival Hall, SE1 8XX 1pm. Get inspired by UK Children’s Laureate Lauren Child, in an event exploring the magic of reading and writing via some of Lauren’s best-loved characters. For more information and to book visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Making Routes Festival, Oasis Play, Stockwell, SW8 2PD 10.30am-6pm. There will be delicious food, dancing, beatboxing, go-karting and an immersive and imaginative journey into

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Junior Lions Fun Day

Millwall Football Club’s annual Junior Lions Fun Day takes place on Sunday 15 October in the Millwall Community Trust (Lions Centre) between 10am and 2pm. Junior Lions members and Junior season ticket holders can gain free entry on production of their card to a day of fun. Non-members will also be able to join the Junior Lions on the day for a cash payment of just £10. Mascots, Zampa and Bolina, will be there alongside the first-team squad, whilst Junior Lions partner Hollywood Bowl will be on hand to offer a mobile bowling lane. A number of amusements will also be available, including bouncy castles, sumo suits (kids and adults), dart football, football pool, an inflatable penalty shootout, arts and crafts, badge making and face painting. Refreshments will be on offer from Love Grub, the MCT’s in-house café. There will be competitions including a drawing contest, where a prize of a pitch side experience for The Lions’ Sky Bet Championship match against Hull City will be up for grabs, and a raffle. Junior Lions can also become honorary members of the Fire Brigade for the day. Maintain your fire engine and sound the alarm. Limited parking in the Lions Centre will be available, with the main car park closed to the public. No more than two adults per child will be admitted, with a fee of £2 on the day. For more information email juniorlions@millwallplc.com

Tower Bridge

Step inside Tower Bridge and experience the perfect day out for all the family. Explore the Bridge’s hidden history, its iconic structure and innovative engineering. From the high-level walkways, take in stunning panoramic views and experience the thrill of seeing London life through a glass floor. Lucky visitors may even get to see the magic of the Bridge lifting beneath their feet. Follow Tower Bridge’s newest feature, the Walk of Fame, a pathway of plaques celebrating the lives of some of the unsung heroes who helped to make the Bridge the national treasure it is today. Arriving at the magnificent Victorian Engine Rooms you can marvel at the beautifully restored steam engines - historically used to power the Bridge’s opening roadways or ‘bascules’. Uncover fascinating stories of past workers, from coal stokers to cooks, from clerks to engineers, through oral histories and never before seen photographs and film in a new permanent exhibition. Don’t forget to download the free Family Trail app or pick up a copy of the Family Trail booklet to begin your day full of fun, exploration and imaginative learning. To find out more about the most famous bridge in the world, visit www.towerbridge.org.uk. Group ticket information and details about regular family learning activities can also be found on the website.

Celebrating 30 Years of Black History Month

Did you know that there was an African Roman Emperor? And, that there were black people here in Britain in the Georgian and Victorian era? Or, that thousands of black men and women served in both World Wars fighting for Britain? This year marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month. The dedicated month was established to promote and teach young people the fascinating and expansive Black History of this country. The first Black History Month celebration brought children together for a celebration of dance, music and history and this special month long dedication continues to this day. Black Cultural Archives is the UK’s only dedicated heritage centre that houses a unique archive collection that tells the many stories of black

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British history and culture. Located in the heart of Brixton, the heritage centre is free to everyone and displays exhibitions that share some of the stories from inside the archive. This October, Black Cultural Archives will spotlight on 100 years of musical history in Britain. From the early jazz musicians to the reggae bass cultures to the pioneering artists of today, the current exhibition Black Sound has something for all ages. Have your chance to explore old cassettes tapes and listen back to soulful sounds of the past and share your stories with your family. Admission is free and for just £3 you can enjoy an audio soundscape tour inside the exhibition. Black Sound is on display at Black Cultural Archives in Windrush Square, Brixton. This is a must-visit destination during Black History Month. For more information, visit www.bcaheritage.org.uk.

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London to Brighton

The 2017 Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, on Sunday 5 November will be creating an Entente Cordiale in November as the event adopts a French flavour. Germany’s Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz might have invented the world’s first horseless carriage, but the French dominated the early days of the automobile industry. In 1903 alone, more than 30,000 cars were built in France - representing almost half the world’s total production that year. The 2017 Run will welcome many of those pioneering French marques. Two of those names will be familiar to everyone – heading the entry will be cars from Renault (established 1899) and Peugeot (first car built in 1889). They will be joined by cars from more than a dozen other marques. This year, the longest running motoring event in the world will be held, as ever, on the first Sunday in November. As dawn breaks a red flag will be ceremoniously torn and the 400 entries will start their journey from capital to coast. The Run celebrates the passing into law of the Locomotives on the Highway Act in November 1896, also known as the Red Flag Act and refers to a time when these new-fangled machines had to follow a man holding a red flag. The veteran car run is open to all vehicles built before 1905. The Run is just one element of the Royal Automobile Club’s London Motor Week. A full week crammed with motoring events, awards and functions, with popular events including the free-to-view Regent Street Motor Show on Saturday 4 November. For more details of the event, please visit www.veterancarrun. com.

London’s Splendid Square Mile

Step Outside Guides are on a mission. They want families everywhere, especially those who live in or near the wonderful city of London, to get to know and love it as much as they do. The latest in the series, ‘London’s Splendid Square Mile’, discovers the City of London in the company of the two mice of Philpot Lane, Cam and Bert. The City’s rich and colourful story is explored, including the Great Fire, the Guilds, and sticking-out clocks. Adults seem to enjoy this day every bit as much as kids. This wonderful guide is small enough to fit into any bag or backpack, and as with every Step Out guide, there are clear maps to each of the locations as well as diagrams, detailed pictures and fun facts. The guide also contains useful symbols on each of the maps to help with finding good picnic spots, toilets, and accessibility options. There is also a handy ‘Rest–Your–Legs’ page to keep you entertained even when you’re having a well-earned sit down. All Step Outside guides are available online and on the high street for £5. For more information and to get your copy, visit www. stepoutsideguides.com. 14

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The Florence Nightingale Museum

Join the Florence Nightingale Museum this October Half Term for a variety of family events. Celebrating Black History Month, a wonderful new theatre door showcasing Mary Seacole in her British Hotel will be used as a backdrop to dynamic storytelling and interactive sessions. Listen to storytelling inspired by Mary Seacole’s extraordinary life by Wendy Shearer. Rachel Long will demonstrate crafting poetry in a take-away poetry session, Prescription Poems, or you can attend an interactive ‘Meet Mother Seacole’ performance.Younger children can make a nurse’s cap and take part in art activities and trails. There will also be an opportunity to meet Miss Nightingale in an interactive performance. All events take place from 24 - 28 October and are included in the museum entry price.Visit www. florence-nightingale.co.uk for more information or call 020 7188 4400.

Run for Halloween

Trick or Treat Run London is back for 2017 and it’s spookier than ever! Join thousands to brave the paths of Southwark Park as its haunted horrors come to life on Saturday 28 October. Think pumpkin party, ghastly ghouls and wicked witches around our amazing 2.5km or 5km traffic free route! This Halloween extravaganza will be split into two, giving runners the option to enter either the Afternoon Spooky Run or the Evening Scare Run in the dark. With trick and treats galore and spine-chilling surprises, our eerie paths will give you an experience you’ll never forget…

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Designs on your money 23–27 October 10:00am–4:30pm

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Explore the banknote gallery and learn about the various security features. You can then design your own secure banknote. What new features will you add to make it even more secure? Your imagination is the limit! Enter our competition with prizes to be won. 10:00am–5:00pm Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and Bank Holidays. Entrance in Bartholomew Lane, London EC2R 8AH

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The Trick or Treat Run will also feature a unique dual finish, with runners having to choose their final path, which will result in either a final slimy trick or a more traditional treat after they cross the line! Everybody who takes part will receive a Trick or Treat Run glow in the dark medal, with fancy dress highly encouraged and head torches recommended for the Evening Scare Run. Southwark Park’s central location is 10 minutes from Waterloo, and is easily accessible by tube, train and bus. So getting to the start line won’t be a ghoulish experience. Sign up now at www.trickortreatrun.co.uk

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October the xenoverse. Free. For more information and to register your interest email mail@ southlondongallery.org

Jungle Jive, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB 10-11am and 11.15am-12.15pm. Get down to the beat as you explore the jungle in a lively movement, dance and craft workshop that’s perfect for all young adventurers and explorers. Ages 3-5. For more information and to book visit www. polkatheatre.com

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Fri 27 – Sun 29 Oct Making Routes Festival, Various Locations

11am-5pm. A free weekend of visual arts, theatre and play for children and families taking place at the South London Gallery, Oasis Play and Battersea Arts Centre. Email mail@southlondongallery. org to register your interest. For more information visit www. southlondongallery.org

Sat 28 Oct

Boo at the Zoo!, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ Activities include: Spooky Story Time (11.45am and 2.15pm) and drop in between 11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm to make a trick or treat bag, to have your face painted and more. Dress up as witches, monsters, pumpkins or zombies and claim a sticker upon entry. For more information visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Family Feast, Garden Museum, Lambeth, SE1 7LB 11am-1.30pm. These new monthly Family Feasts are a chance for families to cook, eat and learn together. Today, you will be carving pumpkins and making delicious soups in the new Learning Studio kitchen. For more information and to book visit www.gardenmuseum. org.uk

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Making Routes Festival, South London Gallery, Camberwell, SE5 8UH

11am-5pm. Take part in an interactive escape room, explore ways to play with giant tyres, mirrors and props and enjoy performances in the artist designed garden. Free. For more information and to register your interest email mail@southlondongallery.org

Trick or Treat Run London, Southwark Park, SE16 Creep it real with friends and family as you run, jog or sneak around this 2.5km or 5km central London course to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Care. There will be an Afternoon Spooky Run and an Evening Scare Run in the dark. For more information and to sign up visit www. trickortreatrun.co.uk

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Disco Kids Spooktacular, The Albany Theatre, Deptford, SE8 4AG 2-5pm. All little monsters are welcome so go along and unleash your most bonechilling moves on the dance floor to ghostly music from favourite DJ Jean Genie. Suitable for under 7s. For more information and to book visit www.thealbany.org.uk

Out of Schoo

New Swim School for Croydon

Angela’s Swim School is a successful franchise established by former International swimmer Angela Wilson. The Southwark and Greenwich boroughs are owned and managed by Sara Harrison, a successful business woman in her own right. Starting with one pool and two instructors three years ago, Sara now has numerous pools throughout the boroughs, employs over twenty instructors and has in excess of 700 clients swimming weekly. Oh and she also won the prestigious ‘Nat West’ New Women Franchisee of the Year award! We asked Sara what motivated her to take on the Croydon area. She told us, “the opportunity to take on two new pools at ‘St Giles School’ and ‘The Garwood Centre’ was simply something I could not ignore. They complement our existing pools especially the St Joseph’s College venue in Upper Norwood.” “Babies to Adults, beginners to improvers, we develop water confidence and swimming technique at a pace that suits the individual swimmer, with 4/5 swimmers to one instructor.” Space is limited. To find out more, email Sara on croydon@ angelasswimschool.co.uk or ring 07872 932 642.

Little STEMs

Welcome to Little STEMs, a new venture for primary school aged children focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths through playing and doing. Little STEMs was created with the belief that even young children, given a firm foundation in STEM, will go on to play an integral role in our nation’s global competitiveness and economic stability. STEM subjects foster critical thinking through problem solving and provide children with an academic edge. The half term course is on the topic of Flight where they will learn how things fly, why things fly and their design. They will learn about elasticity and electric powered thrust and also have the opportunity to decorate and throw planes! There will also be lots of fun-filled flight themed games. Little STEMs venue is in a handy Brixton location with parking. It also has outdoor space if the weather is good and an indoor sports hall.

The Big Botanical Draw, South London Botanical Institute, SE24 9AQ 11am-3pm. Draw anything and everything botanical using various media, and have an opportunity for a closer look through the microscope. The topic is based around food plants. All ages welcome. Free, donations welcome. For more information visit www.slbi. org.uk

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Helping individuals achieve confidence and life skills LAMDA Training in Communication & Performance Group and private tuition available for all ages For further information please call Tel: 020 3620 2866 Mob: 07947 545 309 jenna@curtainupdrama.co.uk www.curtainupdrama.co.uk 4 Carlton Road, Sanderstead, South Croydon, CR2 0BP

At the end of the course, children receive a certificate, a pilot’s license and two model planes - as well as all the other planes they make. The booking deadline is Monday 16 October. For more information, visit www.littlestems.london

Kerry on Dancing

It’s that time of year again! ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ is back on the TV screens. Have you ever watched the show and thought I’d love to do that or I would love my children to give it a go? Then why not try a ‘Kerry On Dancing’ class? Ballroom dance offers a long list of benefits for children and adults. It’s a great way to relieve stress, have fun and meet new people. It’s a perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction and mental stimulation. There are 10 different rhythms and dances to master such as Waltz, Rumba, Samba and Paso Doble. With so much to learn you will never get bored. The basics of the Ballroom and Latin dances are introduced. Ballroom & Latin American Dance School Once pupils have mastered ISTD Qualiﬁed Teacher the basics, they can progress •Children to taking Imperial Society of •Adults Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) •Beginners dance examinations and can also •Advanced be entered into ISTD Medallist competitions. •Dance Exams •Competitions Kerry On Dancing offers fun, •All Ballroom & exciting, structured classes for Latin Dances taught. dancers of all ages and levels. Children do not need a partner to Venues in Lee, Hither Green & Blackheath attend. For more information go www.kerryondancing.co.uk to www.kerryondancing.co.uk or Tel: 07711 255932 email: kerry@kerryondancing.co.uk email kerry@kerryondancing.co.uk.

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Kids Yoga at The Lodge With a full array of classes from Kettle Bell training all the way through to Aerial Yoga and Gong Bath Meditation sessions, there really is a class for everyone at The Lodge. The new boutique gym aims to create a beautiful destination for all to enjoy and work on mindfulness and wellbeing by means of fitness, yoga and holistic treatments. In addition to a huge range of exercise classes and wellness sessions, the picturesque courtyard and kitchen interior play host to events, pop up restaurants and plenty more whilst serving fresh vibrant health food created by the in-house chef team. Hang out with your friends around a wood burner in the winter or the outdoor fire pit during the warmer summer evenings. Kids yoga classes are now running every Sunday at The Lodge space. The little lodgers class for ages 5-11 is at 3.30pm and teen lodgers (12-16) at 4.30pm. Parents are welcome to have a seat while they wait in the zen kitchen and garden and try some of the delicious hot drinks and healthy meals on offer. The Lodge is an exciting new space for everyone to enjoy and escape to. Head on down and incorporate The Lodge space into your life. Find out more at www.thelodge.space.

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St Matthew Academy Late Summer Fayre

With generosity of spirit, ‘The Friends of St Matthew Academy’ together with Academy staff, led the community in a traditional fundraising effort at the SMA Late Summer Fayre in September. This event was about the community coming together to raise money for the Academy’s chosen charity, the Children’s Ward at Lewisham Hospital, a cause for which pupils and staff at SMA have been raising money over recent terms, and to begin fundraising for a new Academy minibus.

Heidi Alexander MP, an enthusiastic supporter of St Matthew Academy, opened the Fayre with words of encouragement and celebration. Heidi referenced the wonderful GCSE results achieved by the pupils of St Matthew Academy in August – results which were the best in the Academy’s history with 70% of pupils achieving Grade 4 or better in English and Maths. Attractions at the Fayre included traditional games – shuffleboard, guess the number of sweets in the jar and throwing wet sponges at the teachers in the stocks. More modern activities included the giant bouncy cockerel slide and the smoothie bike. There was also an eagerly anticipated raffle, barbequed burgers and sausages, face painting, Lewisham Hospital and Metropolitan Police stalls – in fact a myriad of activities and prizes which any Summer Fayre would have been proud to host. St Matthew Academy and ‘Friends’ look forward to hosting more events in support of the Children’s Ward at Lewisham Hospital and other Academy goals, in the very near future. Watch this space!

Migration Museum

London’s new Migration Museum in Lambeth has recently opened its most ambitious exhibition to date - No Turning Back: Seven Migration Moments That Changed Britain. With the recent EU referendum and ongoing Brexit negotiations – there is much uncertainty about Britain and its relationship with the world. But Brexit is far from the first pivotal migration moment in Britain’s history. This exhibition looks at seven such turning points – some which brought people together, others which moved people apart – all had a profound effect on the people who lived through them and on the country as a whole. Find out more at www.migrationmuseum. org. To complement this exhibition the museum’s education team

70% of pupils achieved Grade 4+ in English and Maths St Matthew Academy is a diverse, vibrant, fully inclusive, Catholic, all through school for girls and boys aged 3 to 16. Our ambition is to provide an environment which stimulates intellectual learning and growth and which promotes excellence.

30% of pupils achieved 3 or more A*-A grades Our motto is ‘Let your light shine’. It is taken from St Matthew’s Gospel and captures our belief in the uniqueness of each individual. Our aim is to ensure that the talents and strengths of each pupil are encouraged, developed and celebrated.

Please come and visit us soon. www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk

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have created a range of facilitated workshops and self-directed activities for KS2 and above. These engage in core aspects of the curriculum, including PSHE, citizenship, history, English, art and geography. The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday 11am-5pm. To find out more or to book a school trip, please contact the Education Officer, Liberty Melly via liberty@migrationmuseum.org.

Dear Parents We would be de Events this mon lighted to welcome you to ou St Joseph’s College th exciting, innova for you to witness first-han r Open d the tive and enrich St Joseph’s College is a De La Salle Catholic school established in ing learning op we have at Har portunities ris Peckham. 1855. It is the oldest Catholic secondary school in London. Once a I am very prou boarding school, it is now an Academy educating over a thousand d Principal of Har to be the newly appointed students annually. Between 1941 and 1969 the House system was Ex ris Peckham, an d in order to en ecutive all of our studen a key aspect of life at the College. In September 2017, this important su ts ar e fu lfi lli ng part of the school’s history has returned. A new House System has their potential, re that named 2017-1 8 w th e have e year of been introduced to embody the values and ethos of the school and Aspiration and Thursday 5 A m bi tio O n. We ct 2017 1 it aims to be an integral part of the whole school community. New strongly believe 6:30pm – 1 th 9:00 house names represent the child has the ab at every ili ty school’s journey from its to O ex p ce e l, n Mornings and we will en sure that the birth in 1855 to its present le Tu ar ni es ng da en y 3 Oct 2017 vi ronment your location. The house names 9:00am – 10 child joins has represent the original :15am the highest of Wednesday 11 Oct 2017 9: ex 00am – 10:1 pe ct ations to ensure buildings from the six 5am both academic and pe school locations. rsonal developm FOen rtpsurcc Oes The first house ‘Netherton’, sps.ec t Iv e Y We are lucky to e a r 7 st u d ha ve originated in 1855, when six ex ce ptional facilitie academy, includ e s at in ou g De La Salle brothers arrived equipped worki a 3G football pitch, a superb r ng garage, hair ly from France and set up the and beauty salo training kitche n. This enables first De La Salle school in n and us to offer a ri academic and vo England as the ‘Redemptorist St Mary’s Church Elementary School’. ch variety of cational course “E ep on ally fr s, catexc om Ye ringtifo ar The brothers lived nearby in ‘Netherton House’. Then, in 1856 the 7 to Year 13. ur child well-focurseyo d school roll expanded and the school moved to ‘Brooklands’ at 49 We look forwar d to welcomin care, guidan Clapham High Street. In 1895, after just over 30 years, the school g you to Harri ce Peckham. s moved to ‘The Grange’ in Upper Tooting. A brief stay then led to and support” M s R H another move in 1897 to ‘Dane House’ in Denmark Hill. Seven years ickey Ofsted Respect for Faith later, in 1903, the ever-transient brothers bought a beautiful property Executive Princi pal at ‘Beulah Hill’ called the ‘Grecian Villa’. It is the gateway for the

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Respect for College and Community “At the heart of the college is one community with a strong sense of values. We are totally committed to academic excellence and realising the potential of each and every student in our care.”

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by author and illustrator Eric Carle, has delighted generations of readers selling more than 43 million copies worldwide. The timeless classic has now made its way off the

End stage at The Ambassadors Theatre for Christmas from 13 December – 7 January. The critically acclaimed production features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle’s stories: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show The Very Hungry Caterpillar. To find out more, visit www. hungrycaterpillarshow.com.

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Win Tickets to Skate at the Tower of London

Say hello to the Tower of London Ice Rink and skate at the most dramatic location in the capital. Soak up the historic atmosphere at this exclusive ice rink in the grounds of the Tower of London, home to the Beefeaters. As you glide around the 1040m² rink, take in the history, magic and ambience of the Tower. Skate in style in the centuries-old dry moat in full view of the castle’s dramatic fortress walls, close to the river Thames. The action kicks off on 17 November, running through the Christmas period until 2 January. Head to www.toweroflondonicerink.co.uk to book. For your chance to win one of eight family tickets to skate at the Tower of London Ice Rink, tell us what the Yeoman Warders at the Tower are popularly called. See below for details of how to enter.

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Following on from ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days’, the events in ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul’ take place one year later. A Heffley family road trip to attend Meemaw’s 90th birthday party goes hilariously off course thanks to Greg’s newest scheme to get to a video gaming convention. Based on one of the best-selling book series of all time, this family cross-country adventure turns into an experience the Heffleys will never forget. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is available on Digital Download now and Blu-ray™ and DVD on 23 October, from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

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November Sat 4 Nov

Save our Squash!, Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses, Herne Hill, SE24 0PA 10.30am. Learn about seed saving, find out how to avoid food waste, then rescue every part of a pumpkin to cook up a delicious pumpkin soup. For more information and to book visit www.brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk

Blackheath Fireworks, Blackheath Common, SE3 0RW The fun fair will be open from 12noon, food stalls and bars will be open from 5pm and the display will commence at 8pm. The event is free however donations are appreciated. For more information or to make a donation visit www. lewisham.gov.uk.

Firework Frenzy, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ 12noon-2pm. A free event suitable for all ages. Have fun with lots of glitter and glue and create your own fantastic firework display. For more information visit www. unicorntheatre.com

Lambeth Fireworks, Brockwell Park, SE24 9BJ 5-10pm. The event opens at 5pm with live music and funfair rides. The fireworks display starts at 8pm, this year’s theme is A Night at the Movies. The epic 20 minute display will feature soundtracks from blockbuster movies. To book tickets visit www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/lambeth-fireworkstickets-35726316374

Firework Frenzy, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ 12noon-2pm. Using lots of glitter and glue create and add your fantastic firework picture to the display window. Free. For more information visit www. unicorntheatre.com

Sat 4 – Sun 5 Nov

Diwali Divas, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

Cutty Sark Characters, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT (Also 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26 Nov) Climb aboard to hear Cutty Sark’s incredible stories brought to life by characters from the ship’s past. Ages 3+. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark

Sun 5 Nov

The Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, Various Locations Starting in Hyde Park, the cars congregate from 6am with the first car departing at sunrise and the last car leaving from between 8-8.30am. Members of the public will get a rare opportunity to view 400 pre-1905 vehicles travel on mass along public roads. To view the route map visit www. veterancarrun.com

Crystal Palace Fireworks, Crystal Palace Park, SE20 8DT Gates open at 6.00pm, there will be two excellent shows. The first a children’s show set to music with less bangs and more colour at 7.00pm and then the main event at 8.30pm with bangs and more. This event is supporting St. Christopher’s, to book tickets visit www.crystalpalacefireworks.co.uk/ tickets

Fireworks Night, Southwark Park, SE16 2JH Southwark Council’s annual firework night spectacular is returning once again. Gates open at 5pm, last entry to the park will be at 6.30pm. There will be food, drink and entertainment. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.southwark.gov.uk/fireworks

Parrots Don’t Live in the City, The Old Library, West Norwood, SE27 0HY 3-4pm. Join Lucy Reynolds and Jenna Herman for a special story-time as they explore a world of hidden animals, birds and mini-beasts in search of London’s special parrots. Featuring fun craft activities and plenty of squawking. Book your place at www. dulwichliteraryfestival.co.uk

11.30am-1.30pm and 2-4pm. Celebrate Diwali at Cutty Sark by making your very own devotional diva. Take your creation home with you or leave it underneath the ship on the illuminated sari river to create a stunning Diwali display. Ages 4+. For more information and to buy ticket visit www.rmg.co.uk/ cuttysark

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A Poem for Every Day of the Year, National Theatre, SE1 9PX

6pm. A very special one-night event celebrating Allie Esiri’s hit book, featuring magical and humorous poems with a cast featuring Joanna Lumley, Stephen Mangan and more with live illustration from renowned multi-award winning illustrator Chris Riddell. To buy tickets visit www. nationaltheatre.org.uk

Fri 10 – Sun 12 Nov

Dulwich Literary Festival, Various Locations The Dulwich Literary Festival began in 2014 and has gone from strength to strength. 2017 will be the fourth edition of the festival. For more information and to view the programme of events visit www. dulwichliteraryfestival.co.uk

Sat 11 Nov

Lord Mayor’s Show Celebration, The Bank of England Museum, EC2R 8AH 11am-5pm. Professional face painters will transform young visitors into one of the well-known characters from ‘The Wind in the Willows’ by Kenneth Grahame, a former Secretary of the Bank of England. For more information visit www. bankofengland.co.uk/museum

Lord Mayor’s Show and Fireworks, Various Locations in Central London Each year the Show reinvents itself to attract a fresh audience while at the same time not losing sight of its heritage and tradition. There will be a River Pageant at 9am, a procession at 11am and fireworks at 5.15pm. For more information and to view the days itinerary visit www. lordmayorsshow.london

Fantastic Women who Changed the World, Dulwich College, SE21 7LD 10-11am. Children’s author and illustrator Kate Pankhurst leads an interactive session celebrating historic women who changed the world. The event will include fun role-play, drawing, and more. Ages 3+. For more information and to book visit www.dulwichliteraryfestival. co.uk

Astrohead, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ 12noon-2pm.You’ll be in space again this week to celebrate the Laika production. Join in to

make your very own galaxy gallery starring your head. Ages 6+. Free. For more information visit www. unicorntheatre.com

Fri 17 Nov – Tues 2 Jan

The Tower of London Ice Rink, EC3N 4AB Skate against the most dramatic backdrop in the city and soak up the historic atmosphere at this exclusive ice rink in the grounds of the Tower of London. For more information and to book visit www.toweroflondonicerink.co.uk

Sat 18 Nov

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

Sat 25 Nov

Family Feast, Garden Museum, Lambeth, SE1 7LB 11am-1.30pm. Join in this hands-on family cooking workshop. Each family will make their own pudding to take home to cook, and you’ll also cook a seasonal light lunch to enjoy together at the end of the session. Ages 4+. For more information and to book visit www.gardenmuseum.org.uk

Sun 26 Nov

The Great Big Book of Families, Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD 2-4pm. Join Ros Asquith at the gallery as she draws and reads from the extremely popular book ‘The Great Big Book of Families’. For more information visit www. dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

December Sat 2 – Sun 3 Dec

Sail with Santa, Tower Pier, EC3N 4DT (Also 9-10, 16-23 Dec) 10.45am, 12.45pm, 2.35pm and 4.35pm. Meet Santa on the river Thames as he’s swapped his sleigh for a boat! Fun for everyone with lots of treats from Santa. For more information and to book visit www.citycruises. com

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