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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, Jordan Harris, Gill Pearce & Catherine Dillon Listings: Catherine Draisey & Hayley Hughes Production: Alison Watson Office Manager: Chris Blower Administrators: Claire Wood & Tina Love Proof Reading: Christopher Fox Editorial Assistants: Dunya Simões & 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.

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So here’s to the first edition of Primary Times in 2020.

Christmas and the New Year holiday seem a long time ago now and in what looks like no time at all we are already at the first school break for 2020.

Having looked for some ideas on what is happening over the next couple of months, there are some exciting things coming up as well as some slightly stranger things...

Charles Dickens would have been 208 years old on Friday 7 February. For Dickens fans there is a Charles Dickens Museum in London - see www.dickensmuseum.com for details. Then on Monday 10 February it is ‘Umbrella Day’ - don’t forget to take yours with you to school that day! Valentine’s Day is on Friday 14 February, followed by delicious pancakes for Shrove Tuesday on 25 February.

World Book Day is on Thursday 5 March. Check out www.worldbookday.com to find out about the 12 special World Book Day books available at £1 each.

Sport Relief is back on Friday 13 March. This time they’re asking you to help them take on poverty and injustice in the UK and across the world by getting your kit on and raising some life-changing cash. So whether you walk, dance, swim, floss or round up your mates for a match, order your free fundraising pack, have fun and help to make a real difference. It’s Game On. Visit www.sportrelief.com for the latest details.

Our Easter magazine is published on Monday 16 March so look out for it in schools that week - just in time for World Poetry Day on Saturday 21 March, Mother’s Day/Mothering Sunday on 22 March and Spanish Paella Day on Friday 27 March....! What a busy Spring time we’re going to be having.

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World Book Day is the registered charity behind the world’s biggest annual celebration of children’s books, with a mission to offer every child and young person the opportunity to read and love books. It is sponsored by National Book Tokens and supported generously each year by the publishing industry, book trade, authors and illustrators. Every year, with a host of publishers, World Book Day curates a list of bespoke £1 books for children and young people across the UK and Ireland, which they can choose for

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free at their local bookshop or supermarket using their £1 World Book Day book token.

This year’s list of £1 books is the most diverse to date and packed with best-selling authors and illustrators. International bestseller Anthony Horowitz returns to the secret world of MI6 with new classified files from Alex Rider. Onjali Q Raúf, founder of Making Herstory and multiaward-winning author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, shares The Day We Met the Queen.

For older readers there is empowering new non-fiction from author of You Are Awesome, award-winning journalist and former Olympian, Matthew Syed. The Kissing Booth (one of Netflix’s most successful films of 2018) continues in The Kissing Booth: Road Trip! by Beth Reekles, and Split, a powerful new story by the author of I Am Thunder and winner of the Branford Boase award, Muhammad Khan, will also be available.

Share a Story is the theme at the heart of a three year World Book Day campaign, encouraging parents and carers to go beyond dressing up to read and share stories with their children for ten minutes every day.

Sharing stories together – anywhere, anytime – for just ten minutes a day has long-lasting effects on a child’s future. World Book Day aims to inspire new reading habits for adults and children, underlining just how important this shared time is.

The organisation is bringing together some of the most influential people in the country - from celebrities and TV presenters, to politicians and sports stars - to promote reading for pleasure and asking them to #ShareaStory on 5 March. The day also sees children bringing books to life through an array of organised events and activities in schools, bookshops, libraries and at home.

World Book Day will be taking place on the 5 March. For more information, please visit www.worldbookday.com.

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Film Preview Guide Dolittle After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle (Robert Downey Jr.), famed doctor and veterinarian of QueenVictoria’s England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company.When the young queen falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers wondrous creatures.

The doctor is joined on his quest by a young apprentice as well as many animal friends including an anxious gorilla, an enthusiastic duck, a bickering duo of an ostrich and a polar bear and a headstrong parrot who serves as Dolittle’s most trusted advisor and confidante. Robert Downey Jr. electrifies in this vivid reimagining of the classic tale. Dolittle will be in cinemas from 7 February. For more information, please visit www. universalpictures.co.uk.

Paw Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue It’s the Adventure Bay 500! The pups have built an awesome race track and are ready to be the pit crew for their race hero,The Whoosh! But when the legendary racer is unable to drive in the championship race, he calls on his biggest fan-pup Marshall to take the wheel and race in his place! Marshall has to overcome his lack of confidence and his dastardly competition,The Cheetah, to fulfil his dream of becoming the fastest race-pup ever! Get ready to race and rescue! We sent a family of Primary Times readers to see the movie.They told us,“It’s the perfect movie for children that are just starting to experience cinema in all its glory but has the comfort of familiarity with characters they know and love. I would whole-heartedly recommend this movie to parents with young children. It really does not disappoint.”

Sonic the Hedgehog Based on the global blockbuster video game franchise from Sega, Sonic the Hedgehog tells the story of the world’s speediest hedgehog as he embraces his new home. Sonic has come to Earth to escape malevolent forces seeking to harness his power of super-speed.

After accidentally causing a massive power outage and hiding out in the town of Green Hills, Sonic is targeted by the government, who then hire the tyrannical roboticist Dr Robotnik (Jim Carrey) to hunt him down. Meanwhile, ex-SFPD officer-turned-Green Hills Sheriff, Tom Wachowski (James Marsden), meets Sonic and decides to help him evade capture and collect his rings. In this live-action adventure comedy, Sonic and his newfound best friend must stop Robotnik from using Sonic’s powers for world domination. Sonic the Hedgehog will be released in cinemas on 14 February. Photo credit: Courtesy Paramount

WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN To be in with a chance of winning one of five Maleficent: Mistress of Evil DVDs, send an email to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘Maleficent’ as the subject by Friday 28 February.

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Imagine Children’s Festival This February half term, take the whole family to Southbank Centre for the Imagine Children’s Festival, which has been running for 19 years. This year, Michael Rosen, Dermot O’Leary and Nick East,YolanDa Brown, Cressida Cowell, Konnie Huq, and comedic duo Sam and Mark will participate. The largest festival of its kind in the UK, Imagine Children’s Festival is dedicated to families experiencing and enjoying all kinds of art and culture together.

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo offers budding paleontologists the chance to witness, live and in motion, an amazing array of creatures from bygone eras. Meanwhile, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show brings Eric Carle’s beloved children’s book to the stage and Stella tells the magical story of a young woman on the moon.

Celebratory events invite you to take part in the adventures of Harry Potter and Pippi Longstocking. And don’t forget, there’s also lots of free fun to be had including a pirate-themed party and an illustration workshop.

From 12 to 23 February, get ready for 12 days of the best international performance, music, literature, comedy, creativity, parties, participation and free fun for children aged 0–11 and grown-ups alike. Across the festival, there are accessible events integrated into the programme including SEND, BSL and Relaxed Performances.

For more information, visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Konnie Huq Supports the Where’s Wally? Fun Run at the Olympic Park

In an exciting Olympic year, on 15 March, the annual Where’s Wally? Fun Run will be coming to the iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the first time.

Supported by Walker Books, the home of the London Olympics will see hundreds of runners, families and book lovers dressed up as the popular children’s book character, Wally, all running, jogging or walking to raise money for the National Literacy Trust.

The event is a fun day out for the whole family and includes a 10k and 5k run with a 1k version for kids under 12.

What’s more, families will also be able to meet children’s author, and former Blue Peter presenter, Konnie Huq. Konnie will be at the Olympic Park on race day to cheer on the runners and sign copies of her debut children’s book, Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World.

Last year, around 1,000 participants aged 10 months to 84 years donned their stripes and made their way around Clapham Common to raise over £30,000 for the charity. All proceeds from the event help to change the life stories of disadvantaged children in the UK through literacy.

Konnie Huq described the day to Primary Times as, “What a fun and fab way to incorporate both exercise and reading - I can’t wait to see and cheer on all the ‘Wallys’ running! It’ll be a vision in stripes!”

Find out more and register for the 2020 Where’s Wally? Fun Run at www.literacytrust.org.uk/.

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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy prides itself in being a community of learners where both students and teachers constantly seek to improve.

Consequently, teachers model the academy belief that there is no substitute for hard work and that this is the key to success.

The teachers are experts in their academic fields. Their aim is to enable every child to master key concepts and skills, as well as expose them to the very best that has been said and written within their respective subjects. The academy’s curriculum is both broad and deep. Ark Evelyn Grace children not only devote extra time to becoming literate and numerate, but are also eloquent, knowledgeable and thirsty to know more.

Ark Evelyn Grace Academy provides a rich and diverse curriculum with a particular focus on the core subjects, maths, English and science, as well as the humanities, arts and sport. A mix of traditional and modern subjects are also offered, from geography, history and religious education, to ICT and Mandarin, so students get a broad and rich education. The curriculum is extremely rigorous, with regular assessments to track and inform student’s progress.

The enrichment opportunities offered beyond the curriculum are second to none. These include many clubs, including Mandarin, Portuguese, Duke of Edinburgh, an academy choir, brass band, dance and basketball, to name but a few. The academy’s sports facilities are excellent and team achievements are impressive.

At Ark Evelyn Grace, the ethos is that there is no substitute for hard work and this, above all else, will help students understand and achieve excellence. The teachers want to help each student gain a firm knowledge and understanding of their subjects, so that their passion grows.

Raheem is London School Chef of the Year

Raheem Morgan, chef at Coopers Lane Primary School in Grove Park, has been crowned LACA London School Chef of the Year 2020 against stiff competition from school chefs from all over the capital. Raheem’s Mexican spiced chicken with a tomato rice and flatbread with roasted cauliflower and dry slaw followed by winter spiced crumble slice - a berry and apple crumble slice with vanilla sauce - wowed the judges and showed how far school catering has moved over the last few years.

Competitors had 90 minutes to prepare, cook and present four portions each of a two course imaginative meal suitable for serving en masse to 11 year olds in primary or secondary schools.

Raheem will now move on to the national finals in March where he will compete against all the other regional winners. We’re all rooting for you Raheem and don’t forget that in the Primary Times office, we can always be bribed with food.

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Pupils Plant Green Screen to Protect their Playground

Pupils from Ilderton Primary School in Southwark have been helping to plant a new green screen and flower beds around their school to help protect them from harmful traffic fumes and noise.

The school has a playground that is lower than the busy Ilderton Road, which runs alongside it, and as a result pollutants were able to easily enter the school playground.

Now, thanks to support and funding from the council, the school has a barrier of ivy, evergreen trees and planting between the road and the playground, plus extra flowerbeds and trees on the other side of the area.

Carol Askins, Headteacher at Ilderton School, told Primary Times, “The new landscaping looks great and will make a real difference. We are really pleased with the work so far and the pupils are excited to see it when it is finished.”

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Evelina Hospital Made from 60,000 LEGO Bricks The Evelina Children’s Hospital has been brought to life with a model replica made from 60,000 LEGO pieces. The 1/50th scale re-creation of the hospital building features more than 200 different LEGO Minifigures.

It was unveiled with the help of patient Marina Yaqobi, who placed the final minifigure on the model, which was created to look like her. Last year, Marina spent eight months at Evelina London receiving treatment for a serious lung problem and kidney failure.

The LEGO model was donated by Fairy Bricks, a charity with one simple objective, to get LEGO into the hands of children in hospital. They work closely with hospital play specialists to assist them in their vital role in helping children recover more quickly from an illness. The model was designed and constructed by ergonomics consultant Gary Davis, who has volunteered for Fairy Bricks for several years.

The aim of the design was to create the most accurate representation possible and capture the colourful and vibrant feel of the building – which includes a replica of the atrium’s distinctive glass ceiling. The model has countless recognisable interior details including the main entrance, reception areas and central walkway on the ground and first floor. Staff got involved by making beds for the wards out of LEGO bricks and creating different minifigures to represent staff members and patients.

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What’s On Your family diary for February and March February Tues 4 – Sun 9 Feb

Herne Hill Kids’ Lit Fest 2020, Various Locations

Fri 14 – Sun 23 Feb February Half Term, Chessington World of Adventures, KT9 2NE

Why not treat your little explorers to a roarsome February Half Term A festival of poetry, performance, break? With so much to enjoy, writing and illustrating, bringing including selected rides and the zoo together leading lights in children’s and SEA LIFE centre, they’ll be kept literature to share and celebrate very busy. Watch out for Rainforest stories in all their forms. With a Land opening in March this year too. packed programme of events for all For more information visit www. ages, don’t miss out. For more details chessington.com visit www.stationhallhernehill.org/ Sat 15 Feb stepping-into-stories

Sat 8 Feb

Mini Maestro Family Concert, St Martin in the Fields, WC2N 4JJ

8.30-10.30am. Get a free MOT for your bike. The fully qualified Dr Bike cycle mechanics will check your bike and fix minor faults such as brakes, chain, cables, gears and tyre pressure.

Simply take your bicycle along to the Cow Shed in Norman Park. For more information visit www.bromley.gov.uk

mini-symphony for strings, called ‘A Little Night Music’ is full of action, vitality and drama for all to enjoy. It’s also one of the most popular pieces ever composed. For more details and to book visit www.LMAorchestra. com/mini-maestro

11am-3pm. Trace a route through the old wood taking in Streatham Common, Norwood Grove, Biggin Wood, Spa Wood, Grangewood Park, Beaulieu Heights and Stambourne Wood before ending up in Crystal Palace Park. Free. Meet at the Rookery Cafe. For more details visit www.wildlondon.org.uk

Bridge. All activities are included in the price of your admission ticket. For more details visit www.towerbridge. org.uk

Dr Bike Cycle Maintenance Session, Norman Park, BR2 9SX 4.30pm-5.30pm. Mozart’s brilliant

Family Activity Day, Tower Great North Wood Walk, Bridge, SE1 2UP Streatham Common to Crystal 10am-4pm. Go along and enjoy some Palace Park fun family activities inside Tower

The Little Island, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

11am, 1.30pm. Author Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Illustrator Robert Starling share their inspiring picture Wallington Farmers’ Market, book The Little Island, a current Old Town Hall and Library fable about coming together, and the power of friendship, tolerance Gardens, SM6 0NB and cooperation. Ages 4-6. For 9am-1pm. Established in 1999 it is one of the borough’s oldest Farmers’ more information visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk Markets and hosts around 28 local producers stalls every month. For Look Up!, Southbank Centre, more information visit www.ecolocal.

SE1 8XX org.uk 2pm. Author and illustrator Nathan Tues 11 Feb Bryon and Dapo Adeola host an out-of-this-world event featuring their Disability Sports Coach Club, debut picture book, Look Up! Full of Brixton Recreation Centre, storytelling, fun facts and top drawing SW9 8QQ tips. Ages 3-7. For more information (Also 25 Feb, 3, 10, 17 Mar) 5-6pm. visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk A weekly disability community multiStory Seekers, Imperial War sports club for all disabled children aged 5-11. Have fun, make friends and Museum, SE1 6HZ try Paralympic sports such as boccia, (Also 17, 19, 22 Feb) Your family can sitting volleyball, athletics and more. get hands-on with real artefacts and For more information visit www. disabilitysportscoach.co.uk

Disability Sports Coach Club, Caius House Youth Centre, SW11 3RL

(Also 25 Feb, 3, 10, 17 Mar). 5-6pm.

A weekly disability community multisports 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

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enjoy moving and surprising stories from people who braved sharkinfested waters to ingenious nurses and those who built machines of conflict. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www.iwm.org.uk

Ship Shape Saturdays, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

(Also 22 Feb) 11am-1pm, 2-4pm. The whole family is invited to help keep HMS Belfast in tip-top condition.

Drop in to learn about what it takes to conserve the ship. Work through specially assigned tasks alongside expert conservators. Free, drop-in.

For more information visit www.iwm. org.uk

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Feb

Parallax ‘Art’ Fair, Kensington Town Hall, W8 7NX

11am-5pm. The largest artist and designer fair in Europe with over 300 exhibitors from 30 countries.

Includes fine art, textiles, ceramics, glassware, jewellery and more. Also food served by De Ritz to the chilled music of Jazz Lane. For more details and to book your free ticket visit https://parallaxaf.co

Sat 15 – Sat 22 Feb

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 75 years ago on D-Day. Work together to find hidden messages, predict the weather for sailing, discover ship life and crack Morse code. Free, drop-in.

For more information visit www.iwm. org.uk

Sat 15 – Sun 23 Feb

Mission Explore, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE

Round up the troops and get the whole family involved in this fun February Half Term activity. Pick up a trail leaflet on arrival and navigate the site to crack the clues – will you be able to solve the puzzle, decrypt the code and receive a reward? For more information visit https://thedockyard. co.uk

Living with Nature, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Watch the falconry displays and learn about the work of different wildlife charities as well as take part

in children’s activities. Follow the nature trail in the grounds, create a ladybug or bumble bee in a free craft workshop. For more information visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

You’re Never Too Old to Change the World, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX 3.15pm. Hear 15 minutes of stories about real life kids and fictional characters who’ve battled unfair rules and tackled problems that stumped the grown-ups around them, including children like Greta Thunberg, Malala Yousafzai, Neville Longbottom and more. For more details visit www.southbankcentre. co.uk

Sat 15 – Sat 29 Feb

Book Buzz, Various Libraries across Bexley

Bexley’s Literary Festival is in its third year. Highlights for children include ‘Horrible Science’ shows, an interactive code breaking session and comic illustration workshops.

There will also be storytelling, comedy, poetry shows and more.

For more information visit www. bexleybookbuzz.com

Sat 15 Feb – Sun 25 Oct

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

Sun 16 Feb

All Hands on Deck, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

1.30pm. A rollicking pirate-themed party, featuring crafts, dancing and the chance to wear the best pirate outfit.

With Just Vibes DJs on the decks to provide a jolly atmosphere, it’s an afternoon of ocean adventuring.

For more information visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

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

11am-1pm. A guided adventure for adults and accompanied children ages 9+ in Deptford Creek. Wade in a wild river and experience a different perspective of London history and urban wildlife. Equipment provided.

Booking essential. For more details visit www.creeksidecentre.org.uk

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Family Theatre

Family Theatre

Southbank Centre

15 Mar – 3 May

Why Beethoven Threw the Stew

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+.

Box Office: 020 7960 4200 16 Feb

Hear some of Beethoven’s most famous orchestral pieces and discover the real man behind the music. Why was he so grumpy? Why did he rarely have a bath? And more important questions…

The best shows around...

Albany Deptford

sense of it. Be entertained and informed so you can shout at the telly. Ages 7+.

Roald Dahl and the Imagination Seekers

18 – 19 Feb

Box Office: 020 8692 4446 8 Mar

All around the world Roald Dahl’s words are disappearing, not only from books but from children’s minds too. Only The Ancient Guild of Tale Tenders can save them and they need your help. Ages 5+.

Broadway Catford

Box Office: 020 8690 0002 14 Feb

Chinese New Year Extravaganza

Welcome the Year of the Rat with a spectacular line-up of Chinese acrobatics including skilled jugglers, mesmerising magic, illuminating Dragon Dance, live instruments and more.

Greenwich Theatre Box Office: 020 8858 7755 16 Feb

Mimi and the Mountain Dragon

One morning Mimi discovers something extraordinary – a baby dragon asleep in the woodshed, lost and frightened.

How did he get there and what happens if his mother comes looking for him? Ages 3+.

17 Feb

The Crow’s Tale

In the middle of a snowy winter, a crow with colourful rainbow feathers travels to the sun to ask for warmth, as all the animals are cold and hungry. Ages 3+.

18 Feb

How Does This Politics Thing Work Then?

Politics is boring, complicated and for adults. Rubbish! Actually it’s super important and can be fun if you know how to make 8

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Peace at Last and Whatever Next Peace at Last is a gentle adventure story about a daddy bear looking for a quiet place to sleep. Whatever next is the story of Baby Bear who wants to go to the moon. Ages 2-5.

22 Feb

Musical Roots

Trace the history of clever composers on a musical adventure with the BBC Concert Orchestra, for ages 6+ and accompanying family members.

Unicorn SE1

Box Office: 020 7645 0560 Until 1 Mar Enjoy The Bee in Me the show!

One ordinary boy living an ordinary And don’t life. Every day the forget to say same: parents still you saw it in asleep, late again

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Ensonglopedia of Animals

for school, can’t find his clean trousers. But today is different. Today is a game. Today he has wings.

Ages 8-12.

Gulliver’s Travels

Churchill Bromley

Box Office: 020 3285 6000 15 – 16 Feb

Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever!

Get ready for a road trip full of adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all the family and their friends to enjoy.

Churchill Studio Bromley

Box Office: 020 3285 6000 21 Feb

The Adventures of Bo Peep

Counting her sheep always sends Bo Peep off to sleep by bedtime, but with no sign of them yet she’ll be up all night searching. Help Bo Peep to save her little lambkins from danger in time for bed.

Twenty-six animal songs, one for each letter of the alphabet.

Expect distressed damselflies, curious corals, batty birds and more. Expect the unexpected and expect it to rhyme. Ages 5+.

22 Feb

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Adrift

Two children are in a boat.

They play, laugh and argue.

They dream of catching a fish so big it will capsize the boat.

This show is a celebration of the resilience and imagination of childhood. Ages 5+.

8 Mar

The Naughty Fox

Snuggle up with comfy creatures Honk, Splash and TaWit TaWoo as they teach The Naughty Fox a very important lesson: it’s better to share. Ages 0-5.

15 Mar

The Bear

One night when she’s fast asleep Tilly is visited by an enormous bear. It has a black tongue and a yawn as big as your head. But Tilly’s not scared.

Ages 3+.

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C H I L D R E N ’S F E ST I VA L WITH F LOADS O FREE EVENTS

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21 Feb

Earth Activity Trail

Cerrie Burnell and Friends: A Story of Your Own

Collect an activity sheet and lead your family on a do-it-yourself eco adventure created by artist Anna Bruder. Follow the footprints and enjoy the puzzles on a greeninspired wander through Imagine Children’s Festival, packed with discoveries galore. Ages 5-11.

15 Feb

Slime

Slug and Caterpillar are very hungry, and the only leaf left in the garden is just out of reach. Slug thinks they should work together but Caterpillar has other ideas.

Things get sticky!

15 Feb

The Little Island

Find out what happens when the geese decide to leave their farm in an event featuring fun readings, games and live illustration. Told with humour, warmth and most importantly hope.

15 Feb

Look Up!

Meet Rocket – she’s going to be the greatest astronaut, star-catcher, space-traveller that has ever lived.

Can she convince her big brother to stop looking down at his phone and look up at the stars?

15 Feb

The Amazing Supertato

Join bestselling picture book creators Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet for a spud-tastic family show. Performing new adventures with old favourites like Supertato and the Evil Pea, and new friends like Cake. Ages 3-6.

15 – 18 Feb

Duckie

This version of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling has a message of tolerance and selfacceptance. Watch Duckie triumph when he discovers his differences are his strengths. Ages 4+.

15 – 21 Feb

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo

Have you ever met a dinosaur?

Now’s your chance at a spectacular show for budding palaeontologists.

Erth’s dinosaurs include cute babies and some of the largest dinosaurs.

Ages 5+.

15 – 23 Feb

Face Painting with The Glitterbox

Get glitzy, colourful and creative.

Add some sparkle to your festival visit with rainbows, tigers, ice queens, or just heaps of glitter and glitz. Let your imagination run wild.

Ages 2+.

17 Feb

Poems Go Green!

Poets Ed Boxall, Carole Bromley and Martin Kiszko share planetfriendly poems on disappearing tiger, talking rubbish and ‘poo power’. Ages 5-7.

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17 Feb

Poems from a Green and Blue Planet Adventure into snowy mountains and deep blue oceans with poems celebrating the world you live in. Poet Sabrina Mahfouz is the editor of this new anthology all about the wonders of the earth.

17 Feb

Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet

Spark ideas on how to make a positive impact at a workshop with illustrator, author and suffragette descendant Kate Pankhurst. Draw, dress up and get lots of inspiration on how to change the world. Ages 8-12.

17 – 19 Feb

The Curious Scrapbook of Josephine Bean

Everything is flat, pressed, squished. A dusty, musty smell mixes with the scent of old lavender and a string lifts a flap to reveal a hidden door. A curious life unfolds before you, but who was Josephine Bean? Ages 7+.

18 Feb

Edible Books Craft Workshop

Get an appetite for adventure at a mouth-watering workshop inspired by the story of Pippi Longstocking. She’s the strongest girl in the world and makes plenty of delicious feasts. Ages 3+.

18 Feb

Where the River Runs Gold

Sita Brahmachari gets her ideas from the artwork, creativity and nature she sees everywhere, from graffiti and murals to community gardening projects. Hear about her latest book. Ages 8-11.

18 – 19 Feb

Sea the World of Illustration

Dive into the stormy waves of Lampie and the Children of the Sea with a reading from the book and a drawing workshop. After the reading from the author, create your own illustrations inspired by her enchanting creations. Ages 8+.

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Playground of Poems Go around and around, climb and sliiiiide through playful poems by Edward van de Vendel, with a reading from the author followed by a poetry workshop.

20 Feb

Dermot O’Leary and Nick East: Toto the Ninja Cat

After months of keeping London safe from notorious animal bad guys, Toto the Ninja Cat is going on a well-earned holiday. Hear Dermot read his story and hear about the real-life Toto too. Ages 7-9.

20 Feb

The Quest for the Treasure Chest with ShayShay

Set sail for adventure with ShayShay, Sophie Brain and Mahatma Khandi in search of the greatest treasure in the world. Sing, dance and riddle-solve across the ocean. Ages 5+.

21 Feb

Wonderful things can happen when you find yourself in the story – children’s authors Cerrie Burnell, Katie Tsang, Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Sharna Jackson explore how. Ages 7-11.

21 Feb

Migrations Paper Birds with Jane Ray Take flight at a colourful workshop where you can make your own recycled paper bird with collaged feathers. Ages 5-8.

22 Feb

Sam and Mark’s on the Road Show Rib-tickling fun for the whole family awaits at a live show from kid’s TV royalty Sam and Mark. Get ready for frenetic sketches, jokes, games and gags in an afternoon for ages 5+.

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22 Feb

HomeBros School of Afro Dance

See the HomeBros dancers slide and groove through a story of the first day of school, and learn some new moves to take back the playground.

Ages 5+.

22 Feb

Science, Explosions and Scribbling with Konnie Huq

Konnie introduces you to Cookie’s adventures in a sparkling new series for ages 7+. With live draw-alongs, brainbusting quizzes and games galore, prepare for non-stop comedy fun.

The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show

Calling kids aged 5-100: join this mighty gang for an interactive show where the worlds of comedy and beatboxing collide – with electrifying results. Full of fantastic family fun and silliness galore.

21 Feb

Groove into the Woods

Follow a collection of kooky characters on a magical adventure into a fairy tale forest where they learn important lessons about who you can trust, who your friends are and who might eat you. Ages 3-7.

21 Feb

YolanDa’s Band Jam

Boogie along at a performance of crowd-pleasing songs for children with award-winning musician and CBeebies star YolanDa Brown. Ages 3+.

21 Feb

Africa, Amazing Africa with Atinuke

A captivating event full of colourful facts and stories from the rich continent of Africa, hear about the cultures, languages and traditional folk tales from where Atinuke grew up. Ages 7-12.

23 Feb

Michael Rosen: The Missing

Told through prose and poetry, The Missing is the true story of Rosen’s search for his relatives who ‘went missing’ during the Second World War. Ages 10+.

23 Feb

Repeating Patterns

Get into the rhythm with the London Sinfonietta at an event on minimalist music. Discover how repeating musical patterns can create incredible sound-worlds. Ages 7-11.

23 Feb

Chineke! Juniors

Scale the heights of a musical adventure with the junior orchestra.

In a fun-filled journey, explore musicmaking and storytelling from top to bottom. Ages 3+.

23 Feb

Same Same… But Different

Colour, dance, music and storytelling combine in a playful family show exploring difference and belonging.

Created in collaboration with a number of primary schools in Birmingham and London.

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February Mon 17 Feb

Celebrating the Harry Potter Books, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

2pm. A family-friendly journey through the books with Fleurble Laffalot who unveils fun facts about the books and takes audiences through some of the key elements of life at Hogwarts. Ages 8+. For more details visit www.southbankcentre. co.uk

Creating Magical Ideas: Cressida Cowell and Friends, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

10.45am. A talk with the author of the How to Train Your Dragon book series, discussing how important creativity is. Cowell and friends reveal the secrets behind their own inspiration and share top tips. Ages 8+. For more information visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

A Delicate Balance, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

11am, 1.30pm. How do you stick up for planet Earth? In this performance

workshop with Timberlina children are encouraged to think about the best ways to look after our world.

Ages 5+. For more information visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Sea Legs, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

11am-3pm. A new interactive STEM family activity. Families will be taken back to 1942, three years after HMS Belfast hit a magnetic mine, and will have to inspect the ship to find out if everything is shipshape and ready to go. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www.iwm.org.uk

Our listings are prepared a long time in advance.

To make sure you have up to date details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure the information hasn’t changed.

The Boy with the Saucepan Hat There’s really only one word to describe this book and that’s ‘FUN’. The Boy with the Saucepan Hat is the hilarious new book from local Kent author Martyn Harvey.

When Oliver Todd wakes up with a saucepan stuck on his head, he is obviously a bit cheesed off. But when he gets to the hospital Emergency Room, things go from bad to worse.

The book is written in charming rhyming couplets. That sounds complicated but in fact it makes it great fun to read and enhances the comedy.

Younger children will enjoy having it read to them while older ones will have a lovely time reading it for themselves. They’ll have to prise it away from their mums and dads first though! Also, if you do have to take a child to hospital, this is the book to take. It will take some of the boredom out of the wait and make the whole experience a bit less scary. Oh and watch out for the dragon or was it a crocodile?

(You’ll have to read the book to understand the significance of that).

The Boy with the Saucepan Hat by Martyn Harvey is published by Penzance Press. It has its own website www.

TheSaucepanHat.co.uk and is available from good High Street bookshops and online via Amazon, Waterstones and Foyles at recommended price of £5.99.

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Mon 17 – Thurs 20 Feb A Cabinet of Curiosities, Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7LB

2-4pm. Using recyclable materials, make an object that you think will be curious in 100 years or more for the cabinet of curiosities. Don’t forget to create a label to explain what it is and what it’s for. Ages 3-8+. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www.gardenmuseum.org.uk

Mon 17 – Fri 21 Feb

Striking Gold, Bank of England Museum, EC2R 8AH

Hear fantastic stories about the California gold rush and how someone found a way into the Bank’s gold vaults in interactive storytelling sessions (10.45am, 11.45am, 1.45pm, 2.45pm, 3.45pm).

Try safe cracking and controlling the economy. For more details visit www. bankofengland.co.uk/museum

Half Term Activities, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

Make an explosive Bath Bomb (daily 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm) with Einstein’s Entertainers. Charges apply. Or join in with MAKE! Permian Volcanoes (daily 10.30am-12.30pm, 2-4pm) for free art and crafts fun.

Or become a Horniman Explorer (daily 11am-12.30pm, 2-3.30pm) with a hands-on family session exploring real objects linked to the new Permian Monsters exhibition.

For more information visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Tues 18 Feb

Dyeing with Food Plants, South London Botanical Institute, SE24 9AQ

2-4pm. Using food plant waste, dye small fabric pieces and play with simple kitchen chemistry to change the colours and make a colourful swatch card to take home. A combination of art and science! Booking essential. Free, but refundable deposit. For more information visit www.slbi.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

Animals Surviving Winter, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ 11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm.

How do different animals survive winter? Learn about hibernation

and migration, and help your garden wildlife this winter with homemade bird feeders for you to take home. Enjoy craft making and colouring in fun. Charges apply.

For more information visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Frozen-themed Dance and Creative, The Half Moon Putney, SW15 1EU

10.30am-1.30pm. Love is an Open Door so treat your children to a magical morning with Dance Grooves where they’ll learn a cool dance routine to a song from the movie. Ages 4-10. Charges apply. For more information visit details and to book visit www.positivelyputney. co.uk

First Taste of Spring, South London Botanical Institute, SE24 9AQ

2-4pm. Create and draw your own fantasy meadow picture, using a variety of art and craft materials.

Followed by a fun flower game: How many can you reach? Prizes to be won. Booking essential. For more information visit www.slbi.org.uk

We Were There: Meet Veterans and Eyewitnesses, Imperial War Museum, SE1 6HZ

11am-1pm. A special opportunity to meet war veterans and eyewitnesses who will recount tales of their wartime life, giving visitors first-hand insights into the impact of war on people’s lives. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www.iwm. org.uk

Tues 18 – Wed 19 Feb My Family and Me, Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD

10am-12.30pm. Fancy making your very own zine? Using collage and carbon paper, spend two mornings making a magazine about you and your family. Fill it with art inspired by all that is special to you. Ages 6-9.

Charges apply. For more information visit www.dulwichpicturegallery. org.uk

Picture It! Print It!, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

An illustrated workshop with two professional illustrators present.

Participants will create their own eco-superhero. Participants can also ask illustrators to make alternative covers for classic children’s books to be printed on site and taken home.

Ages 5+. For more details www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Tues 18 – Thurs 20 Feb A Commonwealth Celebration, Westminster Abbey, SW1P 3PA

Enjoy free interactive family tours at 11am and 1pm in the half term holiday. For more details and to buy tickets visit www.westminster-abbey. org

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Whatever the Weather Fun Days Out with the Family

The menus have been selected to cater for all tastes and include exciting items such as avocado, basil, sun-blush tomato and spinach filled roll for brunch. The lunch menu offers a tasty chicken, sage and pancetta ballotine and trio of desserts. For afternoon tea, you can enjoy a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches, a fresh scone with clotted cream and jam together with a selection of mini desserts and tea or coffee as you sit back and relax during the journey.

Services run on 22 March only and there is a connecting bus to Epping Station.Visit www.eorailway.co.uk/mothers for more details.

See London with City Cruises

A Stylish Way to Celebrate Mother’s Day

The Epping Ongar Railway had a spectacular 2019 carrying nearly 46,000 passengers. These passengers visited a range of interesting events held throughout the year including visits by Peppa Pig, the Gruffalo, dinosaurs and of course, over Christmas, by Santa and his elves.

This year for the first time, the Railway is running three special Mothers’ Day services.

Mums will be carried on one of the heritage carriages whilst enjoying a stylish brunch, lunch or afternoon tea, all with a complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival.

Half Term Running at the EPPING ONGAR RAILWAY

Kids for a Quid!

City Cruises lives for being on the river and knows how to make your trip extraordinary. The boats offer panoramic views, an openair deck and even a bar on board. With commentary on the sights, landmarks and history from experts, you will get a new perspective on this amazing city’s history. This is the best way to see the heart of London.

You’ll find a wide range of ticket types, from single journeys to a hop-on, hop-off 24h river pass. The family river pass is the best way to treat your kids and great value for money as you only pay for 2 adults and up to 3 kids go free.You can also book attractions with City Cruises and if you buy the packages online, you can save up to 20%.

To find out more, visit www.citycruises.com.

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Enjoy one of our stunning River Thames sightseeing cruises

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Sailing every day, every 40 minutes from our piers at Westminster, London Eye, Tower of London and Greenwich.

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BounceZilla!

BounceZilla is London’s premier Inflatable Assault Course for Kids.

It’s open now in Catford and is suitable for ages 4-14 years old. It’s the one hundred metre inflatable course that bites back! Are you ready to take on this hilariously outrageous challenge?

It’s BIG, it’s BOLD and it’s definitely BOUNCY! It’s time to ditch your shoes, assemble your team and prepare yourself for the most outrageous and brilliantly bonkers inflatable assault course in the UK! Bounce past obstacles, tumble through tunnels and slide your way to the finish!

Race your friends, beat course records and have fun doing it. This hard core, hands-on inflatable course is perfect for anyone aged 4+ who is looking for a fun way to try something completely different.

Complete with an amazing light show and so much more, it really is a unique day out - fun for all the family!

Refresh yourself at the on-site slush bar, with loads of exciting and tasty flavours to choose from.You’ll be energised all the way through your Air Thrill adventure.

The inflatable course is suitable for age groups between 4 and 14 years old. If you wish to accompany your child onto the course an adult ticket is only £2.95. Please note that there is no charge for adults who do not wish to accompany their children onto the inflatable. An accompanying adult is anyone over the age of 16.

Follow Air Thrill London on Facebook to find out more and visit www.universe.com/airthrill to book.

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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 at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in Forest Hill. It opens on 15 February and runs 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.

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Striking Gold at the Bank of England Museum

Spend this February Half Term at the Bank of England Museum where you can learn about everything gold. Listen to some fantastic stories about the California gold rush and how someone found a way into the Bank’s gold vaults, in a series of interactive storytelling sessions.

You can also pick up a real 13kg gold bar and make a gold bar shaped money box to take home.

Storytelling sessions will last around 20 minutes and will start at 10.45am, 11.45am, 1.45pm, 2.45pm and 3.45pm.

Families can try their hand at safe cracking and taking control of the economy through an interactive game, and children can also complete activity sheets for a small prize. This event is free but places are limited, so you are advised to get to the Museum in good time to avoid disappointment. The half term activities will run from 17 to 21 February. For more information, please visit www.bankofengland.co.uk.

Striking gold 17–21 February 2020 10.45am, 11.45am, 1.45pm, 2.45pm and 3.45pm

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SEA LEGS

Ahoy shipmates! This February Half Term it’s time to earn your sea legs and take charge of London’s warship; HMS Belfast.

Come on board for this new interactive family activity and complete fun tasks around the ship.

It’s 1942 and the ship is ready to set sail. The only thing is we’ve misplaced where we are supposed to be going!

We need your help to plot the course for the upcoming mission and make sure everything is shipshape and ready to go.

Hop on the balance board to test how steady you’ll be on choppy seas.

Figure out just how to feed 950 men on board with limited rations and even find out what kind of supplies you’ll need along the way.

Get to grips with the science and skills needed to survive on HMS Belfast, solve nautical puzzles and discover for yourself what life was like for the ship’s company during the Second World War. Sea Legs features CBBC presenter Ben Shires, host of Officially Amazing and Match of the Day: Kick About.

HMS Belfast is one of London’s most iconic landmarks.

It has been moored on the River Thames for nearly half a century. No other vessel surviving in Britain has witnessed historic events of the same magnitude as HMS Belfast. She played a major role in the Second World War, Korean War and Cold War. Visit HMS Belfast, duck through hatches, climb ladders and explore all nine decks of this floating city.

Sea Legs is part of a larger programme of family activities on board this half term. All activities are free with general admission. For full listings and to find out more visit www.iwm.org.uk/hms-belfast Save money by booking your tickets online in advance.

Sea Legs, Monday 17 February, drop-in 11am - 3pm, recommended for families with children aged 7+.

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On Your Marks, Get Set… It’s nearly time for Sport Relief! Phoebe Lill, Schools Fundraising Manager for Sport Relief, suggests ten top tips to help schools and families warm up for the event.

Sport Relief – which is coming up from 9–13 March – is a unique opportunity for children to get active, have fun, raise money and change lives.

We’re very aware of all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes for an event like Sport Relief. Whether you’re a parent baking into the wee small hours or a teacher shepherding 30 reception children around the Sport Relief Mile, we’re hugely grateful for your efforts.

Please rest assured that every penny you raise this March will be used to change countless lives, both here in the UK and worldwide. Sport Relief money funds amazing organisations that are tackling some of the most pressing issues of our time, including homelessness, mental health stigma and domestic abuse.

The bonus is that taking part in Sport Relief is a great experience for children. It’s an exciting, memorable day when everyone comes together to make a difference through the power of sport. As well as being great fun, it’s a fantastic opportunity to develop children’s empathy and help them understand that they have the potential to take action and change things for the better.

To Kick Things Off…

You’ll find everything you need at sportrelief.com/schools/primary.

Whether you’re a teacher, parent or pupil, get online and start exploring all the exciting resources on offer!

Top Ten Tips for Sport Relief Success

Keen to take part? Here are our top ten tips to make sure your children’s Sport Relief goes with a bang!

1. Get the date on the calendar. This year the Sport Relief fun and games are set to begin on Monday 9 March, culminating on Friday 13 March with TV programmes on CBBC and the live telethon in the evening.

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Make sure children understand why they’re raising money for Sport Relief. There’s a short film on the Sport Relief website about Cameron, a boy who experienced homelessness and now campaigns to help other children. Talk together about Cameron’s story – check out the learning poster and activities for more information and ideas. Explain that the money you raise for Sport Relief will be used to help people worldwide and in your own community.

3. Look out for Sport Relief wristbands on sale. Just £1 to buy, there’s no simpler (and cooler!) way for children to show their support and kick-start fundraising. If you’re a teacher, why not sell wristbands in school? With our special offer, you can pay a deposit of £6.50 for a box of 20, then settle up later. (order from: www.sportrelief.com/ wristbands) 4. If your school is organising a Sport Relief healthy snack sale, start preparing tasty treats with the children. You’ll find a range of savoury and sweet recipes on the Sport Relief website – all easy to make and good for you.

5. Children across the country will be making a donation to dress up as their sporting hero or wear sports kit on Friday 13th. To save a last-minute panic on the day, start planning outfits in advance and prepare to accessorise with face paint, wigs, deely boppers, ribbons, cheerleading pom poms, medals…

6. Get creative with the children – there are lots of ideas and templates for things to make on the Sport Relief website. You could make bunting and flags to decorate your home or the classroom and corridors. Or how about using our template for a trainer-shaped money box to add excitement to collecting sponsorship money?

7. This year’s official Sport Relief school song is a catchy number called It’s Game On! Why not learn it with the children, singing along to the video on the Sport Relief website? If you want to take your music-making really seriously, you can download the lyrics and sheet music.

You’ll even find a Makaton translation to get the children communicating through sign and song.

8. The Sport Relief Mile is the perfect excuse for everyone to get in shape together. If your school is planning to run the Mile this year, get your running shoes on and organise training sessions with the children in the run-up to the big event.

9. Help out on the day. If you’re a parent, find out what your school is going to do for Sport Relief and offer your support. Could you help to supervise the Sport Relief mile?

Could you organise a healthy snack sale? Or just shake a bucket at the school gate?

10. At the end of Friday 13th, sit down with friends and family to watch a massive night of entertainment live on the BBC, knowing that together you’ve played an active part in changing people’s lives for the better.

We hope the ideas here have inspired you to join in from 9–13 March and get set now to go, go, go! Have fun and a massive thank you for all your support. We’re excited to have you on the Sport Relief team.

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Primary Times spoke to Christina Lumley 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 Homesdale Road, Bromley on 15 February or call Christina on 020 8059 6574.

Development of St Dunstan’s College’s new Junior School, STEM building and Sixth Form Hub will begin in January. This is part of the College’s wider plans to redevelop the site and continue to offer world class education in state-of-the-art facilities.

The new development will be sited adjacent to the existing historic headmaster’s house and be connected by a glass atrium. Built over two, three and four storeys, phase one will see demolition of some existing building and the construction of the new Junior School that will provide a stimulating learning environment - with specialist facilities for art, music and performance - whilst providing unrestricted access to age-appropriate sporting facilities across the elevated playing areas and the two MultiUse Games Areas (MUGAs).

Phase two will see the delivery of the STEM Centre and Sixth Form Hub. These cutting-edge facilities will consolidate STEM subjects into a modern central space. The Hub will also provide university-style learning - including large independent study spaces, social areas and a café.

Speaking about the upcoming building works, St Dunstan’s Headmaster, Mr Nicholas Hewlett, said, “The innovative design of the buildings and the emphasis on STEM, chimes with our original purpose that education at the College should be ‘in advance of its present time’.

The project will have significant impact, not only on the education we provide here, but to our wider community, those we help to access our education, and those from across Lewisham who benefit from our facilities.”

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Out of School Activities summer camps. If your kids fancy taking to the air with their friends, aerial birthday parties are a great way to celebrate in style.

Flying Fantastic have classes available for adults and kids (and big kids) across South London. There are studios in Union Street, Battersea and Wimbledon as well as a new shiny studio in Peckham that opened only weeks ago. So what are you waiting for?

Come fly!

For more information, visit www.ffyc.co.uk or email edel@ flyingfantastic.co.uk.

Deaf Children’s Sunday School

Deaf Children’s Sunday School is part of the largest Sunday School in London, at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in Elephant and Castle, SE1. This has been running for over 200 years and teaches around 600 children (deaf and hearing) every Sunday across five sites around South London. The school welcome all children and teenagers from 3pm to 4pm every Sunday and is free of charge. Newcomers are welcome to join on any Sunday and parents can go to see what their children are taught.

Deaf youngsters have their own dedicated class, where they are taught from the Bible using BSL, speech, and SSE. The school use colourful pictures and words to make the lessons easy to understand. Every year, they have a summer outing and winter parties to which all children are invited. All teachers and regular assistants hold DBS certificates, and they operate a Child Protection Policy.

A Deaf Holiday Bible Club will also be taking place, which this year is on Monday 6, Friday 17 and Saturday 18 April. Children are welcome to any or all of these days and there is no charge. The final day will include an outing to the Greenwich Planetarium. For more information, see the school’s advert in this issue.

Life Really is Better When You’re Upside-down!

If you’ve got kids who love to climb, swing and fly - then these classes could be just what you’re looking for. Flying Fantastic offer amazing classes in aerial hoop, aerial silks, and static trapeze, giving young people aged between 4-16 years old the chance to fly whilst also improving their strength, stamina, balance, coordination and confidence in a safe and fun environment.

If your kids are into dance, circus and gymnastics or just love hanging out on the monkey bars in the local park, then they’re going to love the thrill of getting airborne and taking their first flight. No previous experience is necessary and there are trial classes available in most sessions so there’s no onward commitment.

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Get ready for non-stop fun at Superkids holiday play scheme this February half term. Aimed at children aged 4 to 11 years old, there are activities to please everyone. This half term (17 to 21 February), Superkids are going on an alien adventure, having fun with Gangsta Granny and learning the art of Taekwondo taught by superb instructors.

Each day is packed with exciting and fun-filled activities led by an experienced play work team. This includes outdoor games, team sports, construction, arts and crafts, dressing up, board games and themed days to enhance children’s natural imagination, creativity and play. A healthy breakfast and afternoon snack is included in the daily charge of £24 to £26.

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AERIAL CIRCUS SKILLS CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Get your kids airborne in our weekly youth circus classes and half term & holiday workshops in hoop, trapeze and silks. Aerial birthday party packages also available!

TRIAL SESSIONS AVAILABLE! Awesome aerial classes for ages 4-6, 7-12 & 13-16 years Classes in Peckham (SE15), Union St. (SE1) Battersea (SW11) and Wimbledon (SW19). edel@flyingfantastic.co.uk / www.ffyc.co.uk

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A Fresh Take on Swimming Lessons

Angela Wilson swam competitively for Team GB and firmly believes we all learn best when engaged and enjoying ourselves. Her insight and winning techniques have been developed over 25 years and have made Angela’s Swim School a major provider of lessons in London and the South East, with pools nearby in Dulwich and Lewisham.

Angela told Primary Times, “My dream is to see all children being taught to swim properly, for them to be happy as they learn water skills and safety, grow in confidence and enjoy a physical workout.”

To help children get the most from their ‘learn to swim’ journey, Angela has found a fresh way to engage them and has developed a badge programme. Angela’s Swim School, in partnership with The Swimstylers, offers a staged approach to

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Superkids play schemes are located in Blackheath, Beckenham Junction and Elmers End. All settings are Ofsted registered for children aged 4 to 11 years and are graded good to outstanding.

Online booking is easy on the Superkids website. For more information, visit www.superkidsclub.co.uk or call 07732 305 454.

teaching skills and stamina suitable for babies and nonswimmers, ultimately up to a 1500m swim.

The Swimstylers programme and badge levels are brought to life by inspirational child characters. The stages within Caspian, Oceana and others show beginner and more accomplished swimmers step by step how to progress with confidence and technique.

To become a Swimstyler and join Angela’s Swim School visit www.angelasswimschool.co.uk.

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There’s a year of adventures to be had at Chessington World of Adventures Resort this year with seasonal events for the entire family to enjoy, starting with Animal Adventures during February Half Term. Encounter endangered animals above and below the seas, embark on selected family favourite rides and learn ‘How to be a Zoo Keeper’ in a live show from Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 February. Tickets cost from just £15pp at www.chessington.com.

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Competitions p From Mozart to Muddy Puddles! Peppa Pig and friends are on tour this spring for a special introduction to classical music featuring a live orchestra! Learn about the sounds of the different instruments, sing along with Peppa’s favourite songs and discover orchestral pieces perfect for little ones.

Peppa Pig: My First Concert will be at Southbank Centre from 14 April to 31 May. Tickets cost £20 for adults and £16 for children, not including booking fees. For more information and to book tickets, visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk.

For your chance to win a family ticket, tell us the name of Peppa’s brother. See below for details of how to enter.

Opening in March, big adventures await in a whole new Land, the Rainforest, with three rides perfect for children in search of their first wild adventure. Explore the rainforests of the world by road on Jungle Rangers, by water on River Rafts and from the treetop canopy on Treetop Hoppers. Also this year, children’s book character, Elmer, flies in on a ride themed after everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant as the Resort launches Elmer’s Flying Jumbos.

For your chance to win a family ticket, tell us the name of Chessington’s new Land. For details of how to enter, please see the bottom of this page.

Win a Maleficent: Mistress of Evil DVD In Disney’s sequel to the 2014 global box office hit, Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies and dark new forces at play. The years have been kind to Maleficent and Aurora. Their relationship, born of heartbreak, revenge and, ultimately, love, has flourished.

Yet the hatred between man and the fairies still exists. When an unexpected encounter introduces a powerful new alliance, Maleficent and Aurora are pulled apart to opposing sides in a great war, testing their loyalties and causing them to question whether they can truly be family. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is available on DVD from 17 February.

Primary Times have five Maleficent DVDs to give away to five lucky readers. For your chance to win, simply tell us the name of Maleficent’s goddaughter. For details of how to enter, please see the bottom of this page.

Win an Asterix DVD and Book Bundle Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion is the newest film in the Asterix series and is available on Digital and DVD now. Asterix and Obelix embark on a quest across Gaul looking for a young druid worthy of learning the secret of the magic potion – a formula which has long helped to keep the Gaulish village safe against Julius Caesar and his invading army. However, once Asterix and Obelix begin their quest, all hell breaks loose at home as the Romans start attacking the village and an evil wizard named Demonix does everything he can to steal the potion’s secret recipe.

For your chance to win a copy of Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion on DVD and the latest book in the book series (Asterix and the Chieftain’s Daughter), simply tell us the name of the evil wizard. For details of how to enter, please see the bottom of this page.

To enter any of the competitions send your answer along with your name, age, school, address and phone number to Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG. Don’t forget to include the name of the competition. Alternatively email your answer and details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with the competition name as the subject by Friday 28 February 2020.

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February Wed 19 Feb

George IV: Art and Spectacle Sensory Day, The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA

11am-3pm. Join the brilliant storyteller as they bring the rich world of George IV to life through scent, sounds, story and sensory items. The storytelling sessions are particularly suitable for families with additional needs. For more details and to book visit www.rct.uk

wartime life, giving visitors first-hand insights into the impact of war on people’s lives. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www.iwm.org.uk

Wed 19 – Sun 23 Feb

Kids for a Quid, Epping Ongar Railway, Essex, CM5 9BN

Keep the kids entertained over half term with child tickets for just £1.

The regular steam and diesel hauled services will be in operation together with the connecting heritage buses from Epping Underground Station.

For more information visit www. eorailway.co.uk

Top Draw!, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

11am, 1.30pm. An ink-filled day celebrating illustration and storytelling. Children are invited to draw their way through fantastical lands and tongue-twisting characters.

Ages 5+. For more information visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

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

11am-3pm. A special opportunity to meet war veterans and eyewitnesses who will recount tales of their

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Wild In The City

Discover the secret lives of more than 30 extraordinary creatures that share the world’s cities. From red foxes sneaking rides on London buses to leopards prowling the backstreets of Mumbai, this book explores the clever ways animals have adapted to the urban environment and explains how you can help protect these wild neighbours.

Crammed with buildings, traffic and people, urban spaces are the last place you’d expect to see wildlife. But all kinds of animals live alongside humans in the hidden corners of towns and cities – from teeny ants living under pavement cracks to pick-pocketing monkeys and spotted hyenas being fed by locals.

Within the pages of this book, you’ll travel from city to city, across six different continents, meeting just some of these amazing animals. There are tips on where and when you might see them, what signs to look for and how you can help make cities more nature-friendly places.You’ll also see the conservation status of each animal, from those of least concern to species which are endangered.

Wild in the City, written by Kate Baker and Lonely Planet Kids and illustrated by Gianluca Foli is suitable for ages 9 to 12. It is available online and from all good high street stores for £12.99.

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Frogs vs Toads!, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ 11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm. Meet the newest arrival – Fea’s flying tree frogs. Learn about the main differences between frogs and toads and how you can best look after them and help them move around London. Charges apply. For more details visit www.batterseaparkzoo. co.uk

Hannah Lee: My Hair, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

1pm. Hannah takes you on an adventure through the hairstyles of one girl’s family and community in the run-up to a very special celebration. Join Hannah to hear the story and take part in activities inspired by the book. Ages 4+.

Charges apply. For more details visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Lotions and Potions, Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS

An introduction to herbal medicine for winter ills. Can a food be a medicine? Can a poison be a medicine? Explore a brief history of medicine and find out about the amazing power of plants to heal and soothe. Ages 7+. For more information visit www. chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Thurs 20 – Fri 21 Feb

What are You Like? Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD

10am-12.30pm. Go and tell your story - your interests, family, favourite things and more. Across two sessions you’ll fill a sketchbook with stories about yourself and explore what makes you, you. Ages 10-12. Charges apply. For more information visit www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Fri 21 Feb

Family Day, Westminster Abbey, SW1P 3PA

Enjoy a special family day at Westminster Abbey with ‘A Commonwealth Celebration’ – to celebrate a coming together of families and cultures. For more details and to buy tickets visit www. westminster-abbey.org

Sat 22 Feb

Dr Maggie’s Grand Tour of the Solar System, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

11am. An interactive journey through the solar system with space scientist and educator Dr Maggie AderinPocock MBE. Explore the magnificent sights of outer space, from planets and moons to asteroids, comets and satellites. Ages 8+. For more details visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Terrariums Workshop, South London Botanical Institute, SE24 9AQ

2-4pm. Learn how to make your very own miniature garden in a special glass vessel. Beautiful to look at, easy to look after and a perfect Mothers’ Day gift. Booking essential.

For more information visit www. slbi.org.uk

Sun 23 Feb

Bus Running Day, Epping Ongar Railway, Essex, CM5 9BN

Celebrating 50 years of London Country Bus services. Based at North Weald Station, this event will feature new routes running to local towns and villages. Expect visiting vehicles and possibly a surprise or two. Charges apply. For more information visit www.eorailway. co.uk

Meet Pippi Longstocking, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

2pm. With carrot-coloured hair and a freckly face, Pippi lives with a monkey and a horse (which she can lift above her head) in a little Swedish village. A one-woman performance with plenty of audience participation. Ages 5+. For more details visit www.southbankcentre. co.uk

Sat 29 Feb

Hooves and Horses Family Saturdays, The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace, SW1W 1QH

11am-3pm. Enjoy a fantastic variety of art activities, handling collections and trails, inspired by the people and animals who call the Royal Mews home. For more details and to book visit www.rct.uk

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

A planetarium show specifically for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition. There will also be access to the historic Royal Observatory.

Explore the night sky and find out what is visible on the night of your visit and the month ahead. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

March Sun 1 Mar

The Big Half, Various Locations

Take on this iconic half marathon and enjoy a stunning 13.1 mile course, starting at Tower Bridge and finishing at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich. If you’re not a runner why not go and support those taking part and visit the Vitality Big Festival.

For more information visit www. thebighalf.co.uk

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The Birds at the Bottom of the Garden,The Birds Down the Lane,What’s in the Wood Pile? and What’s that Coming Over the Hill? are the first four volumes in the British Wildlife Tales series, masterfully crafted by Carl Mynott.

Through a series of engrossing stories, wild adventures and dozens of playful caricatures, young readers can learn to identify over forty species of birds, bugs, mammals and more. It’s part of a wider project to excite British children about the amazing wildlife that lives in the outdoors and empower them to embrace conservation of these wonderful creatures.

The entire British Wildlife Tales series is available for £20 or you can get each book for £5.99 from www.britishwildlifetales.co.uk.

The Colour Monster

Get straight to the heart of your young one’s emotions with The Colour Monster game, based on the popular book by Anna Llenas. Suitable for children aged 4+, this beautifully illustrated game provides a great opportunity for discussing emotional wellbeing within the family. Players collaborate to help the monster figure out his emotions. As they go through the game, players collect emotion tokens by identifying emotions including happiness, sadness, anger, fear or calm. In order to place their emotion token in a jar, players are encouraged to give personal scenarios or memories where they may have experienced the feeling of their token, before adding it to the right jar.The Colour Monster is available for £38 from Amazon.

Flags of the World

This fun game challenges you to guess the country of the flags you choose. If you get stuck, you can ask for clues.

Flags of the World is a fact-packed educational card game that helps you learn about flags and countries.

Complete with 200 flag cards, 6 continent boards, rules and a colourful map, this game is both challenging and great fun. Choose the flag, name the place – then put the card in its space! Flags of the World from Tactic Games is for 2-9 players aged 8+.

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I Saw It First! Ocean

I Saw It First! Ocean is an entertaining game for all the family.Three hundred ocean creatures populate the board of this carefully engineered game. Pick a counter from the box and be the first to spot that animal on the board.

Coming in a triangular box with a hexagonal double-sided board, the game features charming illustrations by Caroline Selmes. Simple to understand but addictive to play, this exciting and fast-paced board game will delight adults and children alike. I Saw It First! Ocean is available for £19.99 from Amazon. For more information, please visit www.laurenceking.com.

iKNOW Junior

iKNOW Junior is a children’s trivia game like no other.

Answer questions and perform different tasks such as simple drawing, reading and much more. In this versatile and totally unique game for 5 to 7-year-olds, the players can ask for clues and solve tasks with a friend. Full of different challenges to open up the world of learning to children, the game contains 300 tasks and 100 picture questions along with clues and beautiful, large game pieces. iKNOW Junior is available from Amazon for £22.05. For more information, visit www.tactic.net.

The Kindness Co-op

The Kindness Co-op was launched by two friends, Lucie and Charlie, with the purpose of promoting kindness towards others (especially amongst children), ourselves and the environment. In 2018 they launched The Kindness Co-op, a socially responsible brand offering organic clothing for children and adults featuring inspirational designs. Since then, the brand has grown and now also offers a range of accessories including tote bags, notebooks and badges.With every item sold, a portion of the profit is donated to the wonderful charity YoungMinds.To be part of the kindness revolution check out their full collection at www. thekindnessco-op.com.

Moochies Smartwatch Phone for Kids

Let kids make and receive calls from a parent controlled contact list and at the same time you can locate your kids wherever they are with the GPS tracking. Moochies Smartwatch Phone gives independence to children and peace of mind to parents. Kids can even accessorise their Moochies with the cool range of swappable straps and screen protectors.

With voice and video calling and class mode to keep children focused, this watch is the perfect and practical accessory for your child. In addition to this the watch is waterproof.

Moochies are available online from www.moochies.com for £99.99. But Primary Times readers can get 10% off with promotion code Primary10.

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March Family Heritage Day, Marble Hill House, Twickenham, TW1 2NL

1.30-4.30pm. Explore the rich stories and history of the house and park through interactive activities including messy play, creative arts and crafts, games and tasks in the park’s grounds.You’ll love learning about Marble Hill House together as a family. For more information visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

Sun 1- Sun 29 Mar

Highlight Tours, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

(Selected dates) 11am-2pm. This guided tour will share the highlights of Red House and stories of the 5 years that William and Jane Morris spent here with their family and friends. Booking advisable. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ red-house

Thurs 5 Mar

World Book Day

Join in this celebration of authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) a celebration of reading.

In fact, it’s the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and marked in over 100 countries all over the world. For more details visit www. worldbookday.com

Fri 6 – Sun 15 Mar

British Science Week, Various Locations

Join in a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. For more details and to view the full programme of events visit www.britishscienceweek.org

Sat 7 Mar

Family Concert, Barbican Hall, EC2Y 8DS

2.30pm. Take in the spectacle of a live symphony orchestra, sing along and join in with free workshops in the Barbican foyers before the concert.

For more details and to book visit www.lso.co.uk

10km Series, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, E20 2ST 9.30am. Go at your own pace along the beautiful route and pass through peaceful parklands and take in views of the iconic buildings from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. For more details and to sign up visit www. queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk

The Richmond Bear Adventures, Richmond Theatre, TW9 1QJ

10-11am. Frank the Richmond Bear provides the perfect introduction to the theatre. Celebrate the start of

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spring with Frank’s storytelling tour tracking Richmond Theatre’s feline friends and curious creatures. Ages 2-6. For more details and to book, email richmondcl@theambassadors. com

Amelia Fang Draw-Along, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

10am. A fantastic adventure with the author and illustrator of the wickedly funny children’s series Ameila Fang, Laura Ellen Anderson.

A fun-filled session of stories, drawings and a chance to design your own creeptacular creatures. Ages 7-10. For more details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Under 10s Feminist Corner, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

These sessions give you the chance to explore what it means for girls and boys to be equal, and discover what life is like for girls across the world. Individual sessions for boys and girls. For more information visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Saturday Stay ‘n’ Play, Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, South Bank, SE1 9NH

1-3pm. Families learn together in this relaxed, informal environment with fun activities. Just turn up. For families with children aged 0-8 years. Free.

For more information visit www. coinstreet.org

Sat 7 – Sun 8 Mar

British Science Week: Family Fun at The Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11am-4pm. Celebrate British Science Week with chances to see conservation in action. Take part in family workshops to build winches and learn how precious cargoes were loaded on to the ship. Meet the conservators, and learn about Cutty Sark’s gilding. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Fri 13 Mar

Sport Relief, Nationwide

Whether you walk, dance, swim, floss or round up your mates for a match, order your free fundraising pack, have fun and help to make a real difference. It’s Game On. For more information visit www.sportrelief. com

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Mini Maestro Family Concert, St Martin in the Fields, WC2N 4JJ

4.30pm-5.30pm. Go on an exciting journey through Spring and Summer from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, with barking dogs, chattering birds, raging storms and all the glories of nature.

For more details and to book visit www.LMAorchestra.com/minimaestro

Sat 14 – Sun 15 Mar

Mum’s The Word, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD (Also 21-22 Mar) 11am-4pm. Make a gift for your mum that keeps on growing.You’ll get to plant up your very own flower and decorate its pot for a present she’ll never forget.

Charges apply, drop-in. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/morden-hall-park

Sun 15 Mar

London’s St Patrick’s Day Festival, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN

12noon-6pm. A pinnacle event in London’s cultural calendar that showcases the best of Irish arts, performance, culture, food, and music from both Britain and Ireland. For more details visit www.london.gov.uk

Where’s Wally? Fun Run, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, E20 2ST

There’s a 5km or a 10km course to choose from, plus a 1km route for little legs. Every runner will receive a Where’s Wally? Costume, a collectible medal, chip timed results, support and a goody bag.You will also be able to meet children’s author and former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq, who is supporting the fun run this year. To sign up visit www. literacytrust.org.uk

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

11am-1pm. A guided adventure for adults and accompanied children ages 9+ in Deptford Creek. Wade in a wild river and experience a different perspective of London history and urban wildlife. Equipment provided.

Booking essential. For more details visit www.creeksidecentre.org.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 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

Sat 21 Mar

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

Spring Celebration: Marzana Doll Craft, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

11am-1pm.Visit on the first day of spring to make a traditional Polish doll made of straw, hay, cardboard, and rags to celebrate the rebirth of life and nature. Small charge applies.

For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/morden-hall-park

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 Haiku.

Sun 22 Mar

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

Mothers’ Day Afternoon Tea, Hall Place and Gardens, Bexley, DA5 1PQ

12.30pm. Spoil your mum with a special afternoon tea at Hall Place.

Enjoy a traditional tea with finger sandwiches, cake, scones, jam and cream. Who would not want to indulge? Booking required by 2 Mar. For more information visit www. hallplace.org.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

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Webb er, Kai Howard, Skye Hervey and Thomas The Movie winners were Daniel Baker, Chloe Hook s. book Pony Flying Poly Shyla Parmar all won sets of RolyRosie Partridge, Joshua Adams, Max Simmonds and was Park. Our winner for bowling and a meal at The REC e polin Tram Jessica Blackwell won a trip to Sky High won Kreka fer Jenni and 8s r unde the for n ing Competitio Collette Dawes. Charlotte Stokes won our Annie Draw enjoy all the wonderful artwork on this page. it for the older group. Well done to everyone and If you would like to see your work displayed Thank you to Nikola Jovanovski for her here then just send us a amazing HenryVIII drawing, Tiana Kulathilake drawing, poem, riddles, for her cute forest painting, Sraabon jokes or short story and Bhattacharya for his lovely house and garden we'll do our very best to painting and Ram for his deep sea drawing. include it. Send it to: We love seeing your work so do please keep Good Work Page sending it to us. We're happy to receive Primary Times artwork from the whole class so do feel free 7 Southbrook Mews to send us class entries.

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