Christmas/Winter 2019 South London Primary Times by Alison Watson

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CHRISTMAS/WINTER 2019/20 25 NOV 2019 - 2 FEB 2020 ISSUE 124

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Thursday 5th December 2019 6:45 – 7:45pm

St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, St Margaret Street, London, SW1P 3JX

Evening Reception: 7:45 – 9:00pm We would like to formally invite you to our Christmas carol service and reception in celebrating Evelina London’s 150th birthday. Closing out what has been a very special year by celebrating 150 years of care and research made possible at Evelina London.

Guests have the option to join us for drinks, canapes and celebrations at the prestigious One Great George Street, a short walk from St. Margaret’s.

For more information visit www.supportevelina.org.uk/carols or contact info@supportevelina.org.uk

Evelina London Children’s Hospital is part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundaton Trust. Registered charity no. 1160316. Company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales No. 9341980.

Hi Readers

Welcome to the Christmas/New Year issue of Primary Times. It has been a real pleasure putting together our magazine for you and rounds off the year nicely! This magazine isn’t just for Christmas as it covers all the way up to just before February Half Term so don’t throw us out with all the wrappings.

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Congratulations to Ebenezer Wilson from St Matthew Academy who won our 2019 Christmas Card competition. The card goes to all our schools and our fantastic advertisers so we will be very busy over the next few weeks sending out over 2,500 cards. The card is a charity card and the charity we’ve been supporting this year is CLAPA The Cleft Lip and Palate Association. We’ve enjoyed being able to work with them this year and we are delighted to keep them as our Charity of the Year for 2020 too! At this time of year we need to thank some lovely people for all their help this year. Firstly we owe a very big thank you to all our advertisers who have supported us over the last year and enabled us to deliver the magazine free to 363,810 families seven times a year. That’s a lot of support we need and we have some fantastic advertisers so do please support them too. We also want to give a really big thank you to all the amazing school staff who help distribute Primary Times. We couldn’t do it without you and are very appreciative. Finally a big thank you also to all our readers who enter our competitions, support the magazines and say such lovely things about us.

Contents

inside this issue.... Latest News..............................4 What’s On.................................6 Family Theatre.......................... 7 Winter Days Out............................11 Out of School Activities........... 14 Education News...................... 16 Competitions........................... 19 All Your Own Work!.................23

Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

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What’s On

What’s On Your family diary for November, December and January

Ongoing Until 6 Jan

Chessington Winter’s Tail, Chessington World of Adventure, KT9 2NE

(Selected dates). Celebrate Christmas with the Gruffalo and Stick Man, and meet Father Christmas in his magical grotto. Plus enjoy some family favourite rides, including the Vampire and meet some of the amazing animals at Chessington’s Zoo and Sea Life Centre. Don’t miss this special offer for Primary Times readers – tickets are just £10 per person on selected dates until 6 Jan using code LOCALXMAS. For more details and to book visit www.chessington.com

November

Mon 25 Nov–Tues 24 Dec Santa’s Grotto, Woodcote Green, Wallington, SM6 0SU

Journey through Christmas past and visit Santa in his magical grotto at Woodcote Green. Peer through the little shop windows and see the animated shopkeepers busy at work preparing for Christmas before you meet Santa in his cosy cabin and receive a gift. For more information visit www.woodcotegreen.com

Mon 25 Nov-Sun 12 Jan Ice Skating, Somerset House, WC2R 1LA

Now in its 20th year, Skate at Somerset House with Fortnum & Mason returns, promising a spectacular season of celebration in the heart of London. For more details and to buy tickets visit www. somersethouse.org.uk

Mon 25 Nov-Sun 19 Jan

Spanish Flu Exhibition, Florence Nightingale Museum, SE1 7EW Find out how the pandemic spread across the globe, the strange and often dangerous ‘treatments’ and discover how nurses, inspired by the work of Florence Nightingale, were the only thing that helped. For more information visit www.florencenightingale.co.uk

Tues 26 Nov

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

(Also 3 and 10 Dec). 5-6pm. A weekly disability community multi-sports club for all disabled children aged 5-11. Opportunity to have fun, make friends and try Paralympic sports such as boccia, sitting volleyball, athletics and more. For more information visit www. disabilitysportscoach.co.uk

25 Nov ‘19 - 2 Feb ‘20

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

Free Lantern Making Workshop, Beormund Centre, Bermondsey, SE1 2AN 6.30pm. Make your own lantern in preparation for the Lantern Processions. Part of the Illuminate Rotherhithe Festival. For more information visit www. illuminaterotherhithe.co.uk

Tues 26 Nov – Sun 5 Jan

Christmas by the River, London Bridge City, SE1 2AA 10am-9pm. This year’s market will see a stunning array of boutique vendors bring Christmas glow to London Bridge City, along with delicious pop-up food and drink stalls. A magical riverside retreat. For more information see their Facebook page.

Wed 27 Nov

Creative Art Club, The Conservatoire, Blackheath, SE3 9RQ

(Also 4 Dec). 12.30-2pm weekly (Wed only). Students of all levels will be able to pursue their own individual projects with the support of artists. The class follows the ethos of people learning at their own pace. Ages 8-14. For more information visit www.conservatoire.org.uk

Thurs 28 Nov

London Bridge Carols Parade, City Hall, SE1 2AA

4.30-5.45pm. The Parade sees children from local primary schools singing carols, lighting their own crafted lanterns and switching on Christmas lights as they parade through the area. Starts in Potters Fields, ends in London Bridge Station. For more information visit www. teamlondonbridge.co.uk

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Rotherhithe Lantern Procession, Various Locations

The Procession starts at 4.30pm from St Mary’s Churchyard Gardens, arriving at St James’s Churchyard Gardens, Bermondsey. Take along your own lanterns. Part of the Illuminate Rotherhithe Festival. For more information visit www. illuminaterotherhithe.co.uk

Bermondsey Lantern Procession, Various Locations

The Procession starts at 3.30pm from The Blue Marketplace, finishing at St James’s Church. Take along your own lanterns. Part of the Illuminate Rotherhithe Festival. For more information visit www. illuminaterotherhithe.co.uk

Sat 30 Nov

Hands on Base, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 11am-12.30pm. Toys - find out why toys and playing are so important then have fun playing with some of the toys from the collection. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Art Makers, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 1.30-2.15pm, 2.45-3.30pm. Leaf Rubbing Headdress – have fun making leaf rubbings and then use them to make a special headdress. Ages 3+. For more information visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Illuminate Rotherhithe Community Show, Finnish Church, Albion Street, SE16 7HZ

7.30pm. Enjoy music, poetry, cabaret, folk music, choirs, other performance and merriment. For more information visit www.illuminaterotherhithe.co.uk

A Festive Family Sing-a-Long, Blackheath Halls, SE3 9RQ 3pm. An afternoon of festive singing for the whole family to join in and enjoy. Sing your heart out, along with the choirs, to all your favourite Christmas songs in this upbeat and fun family event. For more information visit www. blackheathhalls.com

Blackheath Village Day, Various Locations

10.30am-4.30pm. The Community will come together for the turning on of the Village Christmas Lights and festive activities throughout the day. Enjoy different events at different locations around Blackheath. For more information visit www. blackheath.org

Young Farmers’ Saturday Club, Vauxhall City Farm, Lambeth, SE11 5HS

10.30am-1pm. An opportunity to increase knowledge of animals, nature and the environment whilst developing personal, social and practical skills through a mix of tasks such as caring for the animals, making butter, craft and more. Ages 8-14. For more information visit www. vauxhallcityfarm.org

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

11am. In this family concert enjoy a scintillating performance of two Russian tales with music: Peter and the Wolf and The Flaming Firebird and the Princess Vasilisa, recreated for the enjoyment of both young and old by Olga and Matthew. To book visit www.LMAorchestra.com/minimaestro

Sat 30 Nov – Sun 1 Dec

Artisan Market, St Nicholas Shopping Centre, Sutton, SM1 1AY

9am-6pm. With pretty German market huts, you’ll find 12 stands selling beautiful gifts, plus four street food outlets offering delicious food and don’t forget the mulled wine, mulled cider and a traditional hot chestnut seller. For more information visit www.stnicssutton.co.uk

Santa Specials, Epping Ongar Railway

(Also 7-8, 14-15, 19-24 Dec) Take the family along to see Santa on his special train with the fantastically festive Epping Ongar Railway Santa Specials. For more details and to buy tickets visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Havelock Walk Winter Weekend, Forest Hill, SE23 3JA 12noon-6pm.Visit the Open Studios to enjoy paintings, photography, prints, design and lots of festive fun. There will also be food and craft stalls. For more information visit www.havelockwalk.com

For lots more What’s On ideas see page 10

Family Theatre

much-loved picture book for ages 3 to 7. When Mouse is gobbled up by a wolf, the last thing he expects to find is Duck who was, until Mouse arrived, taking a nap. Turns out it’s pretty nice living inside the belly of the beast with a new friend. But if they want to keep things rosy, they must hatch a plan to keep Wolf safe. Be sure to catch the show which will be running until 5 January. Make your trip extra special by booking a post-show workshop after selected performances of each show. There are also plenty of family-friendly things to do in the local area to help you make a day of it. Don’t forget to visit the Unicornershop in the theatre foyer for Christmas stocking fillers and tasty treats. Bring your loved ones together for another Christmas of exceptional theatre at the Unicorn Theatre, situated in London Bridge. Tickets start from £12 and you can save 15% by booking two or more different shows in the 2019/20 season at one time. All details of how to book can be found at www.unicorntheatre. com.

Family Theatre Christmas at the Unicorn Theatre

This Christmas, the Unicorn Theatre is presenting spectacular family theatre for all ages. Oscar Wilde’s The Canterville Ghost is a frighteningly funny and delightfully spooky retelling of the comic novel for everyone aged 7 and over. With spine-tingling magic and ghoulish effects, this show is a warming winter treat about an ancient and terrifically tired ghost trying to spook the rational family that move into his ancestral home. The Canterville Ghost will be playing until 5 January. For younger audiences, The Wolf, The Duck and The Mouse is a new stage adaptation of the brilliantly subversive and

For ages 3 – 7

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: The Magic Cutlass at Leicester Square

Based on the award-winning book by Giles Andreae and Russell Ayto, this cracker of a show will have you sparkling with excitement this Christmas. Captain Flinn is back and is, once again, ready for a rollicking adventure. It’s all aboard for a non-stop action-packed theatrical experience with catchy live music, spectacular puppetry and dastardly dinosaurs. This is a Christmas event for all the family to treasure.

UNTIL 5 JAN

A Unicorn and New Perspectives Production

THE WOLF, THE DUCK

AND THE MOUSE By Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen | Adapted by Jack McNamara

25 Nov ‘19 - 2 Feb ‘20

Family Theatre

Leicester Square Spiegeltent

quintessential story of ghosts, greed and goodwill is given boisterous new life.

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: The Magic Cutlass

Jack and the Beanstalk

Box Office: www. Theatre Peckham christmasinleicestersquare.com Box Office: 020 7708 5401 7 Dec – 5 Jan 4 – 22 Dec

When Flinn, Pearl and Tom are in the middle of their school play their old nemesis, Mr T-Rex appears and kidnaps the children, forcing them to hunt for the secretive Magic Cutlass.

Omnibus Theatre Clapham

Family Theatre Blue Elephant Theatre Camberwell Box Office: 020 7701 0100 7 – 17 Dec

The Christmas Quest

The Letter-Machine has a very important job at Christmas, processing all the letters to Santa. When it breaks in a storm an Elf, Reindeer and Teddy set out on a quest to find the parts to fix it.

The Bridge Theatre SE1 Box Office: 08432 081 846 Until 2 Feb

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Based on the novel by C S Lewis, step through the wardrobe this winter into the magical kingdom of Narnia for the most mystical of adventures in a faraway land. Age 6+.

Burnt Ash Methodist Church Hall, SE12 0QD Box Office: rynind@aol.com 5 – 7 Dec

Mother Goose

College Park Players present their version of Mother Goose. Enjoy all the expected laughs, boos and hisses. A panto for all the family.

Blackheath Halls

Box Office: 020 8463 0100 30 Nov

A Festive Family Sing-A-Long

An afternoon of festive singing for the whole family to join in and enjoy. Sing your heart

out with the choirs to all your favourite Christmas songs in this annual, upbeat and fun family event.

1 Dec

The Nutcracker

Journey through the magical night with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince, meet the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy in the beautiful land of Sweets.

15 Feb

Shark in the Park!

Featuring all three of the ‘Shark in the Park’ series, this fin-tastic, family musical follows Timothy Pope (and his telescope!) on three exciting adventures… Age 3+.

Churchill Bromley

Box Office: 020 3285 6000 7 Dec – 5 Jan

Aladdin

Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients Churchill Theatre audiences expect, Aladdin will feature a star cast, a lamp-load of comedy, jaw-dropping special effects, sensational song and dance, and plenty of boos and hisses the whole family will enjoy.

The Shoestring Theatre, SE25 4XG

Box Office: 020 8655 1098 5 - 7 Dec

Scrooge

A musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ classic ‘A Christmas Carol’. Scrooge, an old, ghastly, cold-hearted man, is woken on Christmas Eve by the ghost of Marley. Will he change his ways?

25 Nov ‘19 - 2 Feb ‘20

Box Office: 020 7498 4699 4 – 30 Dec

The Little Prince

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, mysterious things are happening around Peckham. Will Jack save the day or will he end up in a Steak and Kiddy pie?

Theatre Royal Haymarket, SW1

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The Little Prince lives alone on his planet, frying eggs over volcanoes and weeding baobabs until one day, Rose appears and sparks a journey for The Little Prince to meet the streetwise fox, the king without any subjects and the magical snake who sees all.

Southbank Centre

Box Office: 020 7960 4200 14 Dec – 5 Jan

Black Beauty

From the cosy horsebox they call home, Andy and Andy take the bit firmly between their teeth and tell the classic tale of Black Beauty as you’ve never seen it before. Ages 5+. Relaxed performance 22 Dec.

19 Dec – 5 Jan

Circus 1903

Featuring acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, trapeze and highwire performers and more, this show captivates and transports audiences of all ages to the golden age of circus. Ages 3+.

Southwark Playhouse Box Office: 020 7407 0234 5 Dec – 11 Jan

Potted Panto

Seven classic pantomimes in eighty hilarious minutes. A madcap ride through the biggest stories and best-loved characters from the wonderful world of pantomime. Unmissable fun.

South London Theatre SE27 Box Office: 020 8670 3474 12 – 15 Dec

A Christmas Carol

Using only Charles Dickens’ extraordinary words and an ensemble of eight actors, the

Box Office: 020 7930 8800 9 Dec – 5 Jan

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful live show packed with magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. A stunning children’s play adapted from the classic family story of teatime mayhem.

The Old Vic SE1

Box Office: 08448 717 628 Until 19 Jan

A Christmas Carol

The Old Vic’s A Christmas Carol fills the auditorium to the brim with mince pies, music and merriment. A unique staging immerses the audience in this uplifting story.

Unicorn SE1

Box Office: 020 7645 0560 Until 5 Jan

The Wolf, The Duck and The Mouse

One day Mouse is gobbled up by a wolf. ‘Oh woe’ says Mouse, who fears this must be the end. But then you’ll discover Duck, who was, until Mouse arrived, taking a nap. Ages 3-7.

Until 5 Jan

The Canterville Ghost

This wonderfully witty, delightfully spooky retelling of Oscar Wilde’s comic novel is brought to life with spine-tingling magic, spectacular illusions and ghoulish effects. Ages 7+.

31 Jan – 1 Mar

The Bee in Me

One ordinary boy living an ordinary life. Every day the same: parents still asleep, late again for school, can’t find his clean trousers. But today is different. Today is a game. Today he has wings. Ages 8-12.

Potted Panto at Southwark Playhouse

Get ready for “deliciously festive fun for all ages” (WhatsOnStage) as Potted Panto heads to the Southwark Playhouse this Christmas! Join Dan and Jeff (double Olivier-Award nominees) for a journey through seven classic pantomimes in eighty hilarious minutes, hot on the heels of their world tour of Harry Potter parody, Potted Potter. In a madcap ride through the biggest stories and best-loved characters from the wonderful world of pantomime, our dastardly double act dash from

Family Theatre

When Flinn, Pearl and Tom are in the middle of their school play, their old nemesis, Mr T the T-Rex, appears and kidnaps the children, forcing them to hunt for the secretive Magic Cutlass – a sword that grants the holder any wish. The children are whisked away for another fantastic adventure to a world of devious dinosaurs, deep sea dangers and smelly sausages. Will fearless Flinn be able to outwit the pirate dinosaurs? Will pirate Pearl be brave enough to battle the dangerous dinos, and will terrified Tom be back in time for tea? Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: The Magic Cutlass will be at Christmas in Leicester Square from 7 December to 5 January. Audiences can download a free Captain Flinn activity pack online from www.lespetitstheatre.com. Photo credit: Gail Harland

rubbing Aladdin’s lamp to roaming the golden streets of Dick Whittington’s London and making sure that Cinderella gets to the ball. It’s “a hoot of a show” (Evening Standard), and unmissable fun whether you’re six or 106. Tickets start at £15 for previews, with concession rates and family tickets available to purchase. Head to www.pottedpanto. com for more information.

Black Beauty at Southbank Centre

From the cosy horsebox they call home, Andy and Andy take the bit firmly between their teeth and tell the classic tale of Black Beauty as you’ve never seen it before. Get lost in a story where loneliness gives way to hope, friends become heroes, and courage saves the day. Blending storytelling, music and puppetry, this vibrant re-telling of Black Beauty offers fun and adventure for fans of the book, lovers of the classic TV show and those brand new to the tale. Presented by Red Bridge Arts and Traverse Theatre Company, saddle up and jump on in - this is the classic tale of Black Beauty with a new lease of life. Black Beauty will run from Saturday 14 December – Sunday 5 January in the Purcell Room at Southbank Centre. Prices start from £20 for adults and £15 for children. The performance on Saturday 28 December at 2.30pm will be a British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) show and the performance on Sunday 22 December at 11am will be a Relaxed Performance. This much-adored tale of a brave horse is perfect for ages five and over. For more information, please visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk.

The Guardian

The Times

The Stage

From 14 Dec

The classic family story, as you’ve never seen it before.

For ages 5+

Presented by Red Bridge Arts and Traverse Theatre Company. Created by Andy Manley, Andy Cannon and Shona Reppe.

25 Nov ‘19 - 2 Feb ‘20

What’s On

More What’s On Your family diary for November, December and January November

December

Sat 30 Nov–Tues 24 Dec

Sun 1 Dec

11am-5pm. Take a walk through Santa’s Winter Wonderland, meet his reindeer, sneak a family selfie in Santa’s sleigh then meet Santa himself and his mischievous elves. Receive a special gift, plus an opportunity to buy photos for a great family gift. Also why not take a fun ride on the festive land train that will transport you from one end of the centre to the other. Hop aboard at the north or south (pole) entrances. For more information visit www.stnicssutton.co.uk

The making table will be full of writing paper, stickers, stamps, and glittery treasures to use to write your letter to Father Christmas. In previous years everyone has received a handwritten reply from one of Father Christmas’ Elves. At 3pm Fiona Woodcock will be reading from The Snow Dragon, which she illustrated. For more information visit www.ottieandthebea.com

Santa’s Grotto, St Nicholas Shopping Centre, Sutton, SM1 1AY

Whippersnappers’ Winter Wonderland, Dulwich College Lodge, SE21 7BQ

On arrival Santa’s Elves will greet you at the Garden Gate and lead you into a Magical Wonderland World.You’ll visit the fairy-lit Elf Café, The Toy Workshop Testing Centre and more. Don’t forget to look out for Santa’s sleigh. For more details visit www. whippersnapperswinterwonderland. co.uk

Santa is Coming, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

(Selected dates). Father Christmas and his helpers are going to the zoo. Children can play on swings and slides while they wait to see the man in red. Once they’ve told him what they’d like for Christmas they can head out to see the animals. For more details visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Santa Specials, Epping Ongar Railway

(Selected dates). Take the family along to see Santa on his special train with the fantastically festive Epping Ongar Railway Santa Specials. For more details and to buy tickets visit www.eorailway. co.uk

Sat 30 Nov – Sun 29 Dec

Bird Feed with a Warden, WWT London Wetland Centre, SW13 9WT

Father Christmas Letterbox Opening, Ottie and the Bea, Blackheath Royal Standard, SE3 7BT

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

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

Advent Calendars, South London Botanical Institute, SE24 9AQ

2-4pm. A fun afternoon creating your own very special ‘Botanical Advent Calendar’ on the first Sunday of December - the perfect date for the countdown to Christmas. Be as creative as you like and fill your calendar with exciting natural materials. For more information visit www.slbi.org.uk

Wed 4 Dec

Christmas Late Market, Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ

(Also 11 and 18 Dec). 11am-8pm. New and regular British designermakers showcasing their beautifully handcrafted gifts to inspire your gift buying journey. Eco-friendly candles, handmade jewellery, bags, leather accessories, scarves, cushions, and more. For more details visit www. greenwichmarketlondon.com

Thurs 5 Dec

Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ 6-7pm. From 5.30pm go along and join the Choir of the St Martin-inthe-Fields to sing carols around the

(Sat and Sun only) 3pm. Join wardens as they feed the beautiful water birds from around the globe. Discover more about WWT’s conservation work and the birds they are helping to save from extinction. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. wwt.org.uk/london

25 Nov ‘19 - 2 Feb ‘20

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tree, the gift to London from the Norwegian people. For more details visit www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org

Evelina London’s Carols by Candlelight, St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, SW1P 3JX

6.45-7.45pm. Enjoy a fundraising evening of carols, inspiring stories and festive readings from our supporters, and musical performances from Harmonies of Hope choir and St Margaret’s choir. Keep an eye out for special guests spreading festive cheer. Adults £20, children £5. For more details and to book visit www. supportevelina.org.uk/carols

Sat 7 Dec

The Great Christmas Pudding Race, Covent Garden, WC2E 8RF

One of the most exciting events of the Christmas season, this charity fun run takes place in London’s iconic Covent Garden helping to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK. A unique, fun-filled activity to take part in with your colleagues or friends. For details and to sign up visit www. xmaspuddingrace.org.uk

Christmas Fair, Surrey Docks Farm, SE16 5ET

11am-4pm, Get into the festive spirit at the farm with carol singing, craft stalls, mulled wine, Santa’s grotto plus a wreath making workshop. There will also be beautiful, quality Christmas trees on sale. For more information visit www. surreydocksfarm.org.uk

Green and Ethical Christmas Fayre, Holy Trinity Clapham, SW4 0QZ

11am-4pm. A traditional Christmas fayre with stalls selling ethically sourced gifts and food. For more information visit www. holytrinityclapham.org

Christmas 2019 Charity Fundraiser, Millwall FC, SE16 3LN

5.30pm (after Nottingham Forest at home). Help raise money for Demelza House Children’s Hospice and Evelina Children’s Hospital. Great auction/raffle prizes including signed Millwall memorabilia. For more information visit www.demelza.org. uk

Village Day Lantern Workshop, Blackheath Conservatoire, SE3 9RQ 1-3.45pm. Make a fabulous creation to parade for the switching on of the Christmas lights. The lanterns are a great make together as a family – the adults can take care of the tricky bits

while the children make it look great. For more information visit www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk

East Dulwich Christmas Cracker, SE22 8HD

11am-5pm. Full of fabulous festive spirit with musical entertainment, exclusive offers from the fantastic local traders, a wonderfully seasonal extended North Cross Road market and The Art Trail. For more information visit the East Dulwich Christmas Cracker Facebook page.

Wallington Farmers’ Market, Old Town Hall and Library Gardens, SM6 0NB (Also 11 Jan, 8 Feb). 9am-1pm. Established in 1999 it is one of the borough’s oldest Farmers’ Markets and hosts around 28 local producers stalls every month. For more information visit www. ecolocal.org.uk

Saturday Stay ‘n’ Play, Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, South Bank, SE1 9NH (Also 4 Jan, 1 Feb, 7 Mar). 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

Carshalton Frost Fair, Carshalton Ponds, SM5 2PZ

1-6pm. A traditional winter event with activities for all the family. As it gets dark the area is lit with twinkling fairy lights which help create a magical atmosphere. There will be a wide range of local food and gift stalls, including a tasty hog roast. For more information visit www.ecolocal.org.uk

Canterville Creation Workshop, Unicorn Theatre, SE1 2HZ Get on-stage straight after the show and explore the world of Oscar Wilde’s The Canterville Ghost with a professional workshop leader. For more details and to book visit www. unicorntheatre.com

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Santa Specials, Epping Ongar Railway

(Also 14-15, 19-24 Dec) Take the family along to see Santa on his special train with the fantastically festive Epping Ongar Railway Santa Specials. For more details and to buy tickets visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Wartime Meals, Imperial War Museum, SE1 6HZ 11am-4pm. Find out how war can impact food. Look back at recipes from the Ministry of Food during wartime and discover what you can make with your rations. Hear stories about food in short supply from eyewitnesses and veterans of war, and find out what people ate as sweets during wartime. For more information visit www.iwm. org.uk

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If you’re looking for something truly special on the big day itself, take your place on the Traditional Lunch cruise for the finest festive dining experience on the Thames. Sip a welcome drink then dig into a luxurious 4-course menu with a delightful, seasonal atmosphere. With City Cruises being the only company operating boats, it’s the day of the year when the river can seem as though it belongs to you. For more information on both Christmas Day Sightseeing and the Traditional Lunch cruise, please visit www.citycruises.com or call 020 7740 0400.

Christmas Day on the River Thames

Enjoy Christmas Day with your family on the River Thames. See the heart of London from a river cruise, with lots of big-name sights and open vistas as you go from Big Ben to Tower Bridge and beyond. Christmas Day Sightseeing gives you a one hour circular cruise on the River Thames, past historic riverside sights, in the comfort of a fully heated modern river boat. Informative and entertaining commentary will be provided live by the crew while a variety of drinks and snacks will be available from the on-board bar. With under 5’s travelling free, this is something the whole family can enjoy.

Have a Magical Christmas at the London Wetland Centre

Experience festive fun at the London Wetland Centre this Christmas, with an assortment of activities to get you into the festive spirit. Round off the fun with a treat in the café and visit to the shop, packed with great gifts. The Elves are a little behind schedule this year and they need help to ensure there are enough presents in time for Christmas. Drop into their workshop throughout the day to help them prepare and to make your own Christmas gifts. The workshop will be open from 10am – 4pm and a small charge may apply for some crafts.

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As an extra special treat, children will be thrilled to hop aboard for a festive husky sleigh ride through the beautiful wetland scenery. They are sure to fall in love with the friendly husky dogs, which pull their sleds barking joyfully. Running from 10am – 4pm, the husky rides are free with paid admission and are suitable for younger children ages 2 – 8. Weight restrictions apply. Christmas at the London Wetland Centre will be running on 30 November and 1, 14 and 15 December. To book and for more information, please visit www.wwt.org.uk/London.

Children aged 5 to 13 years are invited to take part in the Leeds Castle BIG Story Writing Challenge by writing an original, fictional story of no more than 900 words. There are two age groups, 5-9 and 10-13. The closing date for entries is 6 March. This year’s theme is ‘One Golden Day’. It’s inspired by an event that took place 500 years ago in 1520 when Henry VIII stayed at Leeds Castle with 5,000 of his courtiers. He was on his way to meet the King of France for a massive jamboree that has since become known as ‘The Field of Cloth of Gold’. Leeds Castle was a royal palace at the time and it was in a key position between London and Dover. Just think what your mum or dad’s reaction might be if you invited a couple of friends for tea and the fridge was empty. Think what it must have been like for the stewards of the castle with 5000 coming to stay and one of them was the King who was known to get pretty grumpy if things weren’t just right. We haven’t even mentioned all the horses and dogs or the luggage – no Easyjet luggage allowance for Henry VIII. Oh and fridges hadn’t been invented yet! Let your imagination go wild on a theme of ‘One Golden Day’.Your story can be set in the past, present or future it’s up to you! You’ll have the chance to win some great prizes! The 20 talented finalists will be invited to the Grand Awards Ceremony on 29 May 2020. Join Clare Balding, one of the judges, in the Castle for this very special day when the two overall winners will be announced. The winning story from each category will win: • A stay at Knight’s Glamping • Tickets to the Fireworks Spectacular 2020 • A hamper of fun prizes • The full collection of Clare Balding’s children’s books • Publication of the top stories on ‘Fonetti’ – the world’s first listening book shop.

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Christmas at Epping Ongar Railway

Get your family well and truly into the festive spirit with a trip to see Santa on his special train. Go along with his elves, musicians and magicians with lots of things to do.You’ll be part of a big friendly Christmas Party on a train. The Santa Special Season is the busiest time of the year for the Railway and brings in a substantial amount of its annual income that supports the running and restoration for the rest of the year. If you can’t make the Santa Specials, the Railway also runs post-Christmas Mince Pie Specials, which is a great day out. If that’s all too much for you, the Railway opens for the last day of the season on New Year’s Day. The volunteers will then take a rest and open for the February half-term when it will be Kids for a Quid. For running dates and fares, please visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Skating and Gingerbread – Just So Christmassy

Skate at Somerset House is back, promising a spectacular winter season in the heart of London. The ever-popular Skate School for adults and the Polar Bear Club for children offer sessions with National Ice Skating Association instructors. The magnificent ice rink transforms the neoclassical courtyard into an exciting winter destination, complete with a glorious 40ft Christmas tree. The rink is open to wheelchair users across all skating sessions and dedicated sessions for wheelchair users are also available. This year the Museum of Architecture’s Gingerbread City opens for the first time at Somerset House. Leading architects, designers and engineers come together to build a futuristic city made entirely from gingerbread. This year’s city will explore the theme ‘transport’ with over 100 participants expected to use their expertise (and baking genius) to create a gingerbread-based urban landscape that explores imaginative new ways of moving around our densely populated cities.Visitors to the exhibition can expect the unconventional and the mesmerising as they explore a mini, edible city inspired by cutting-edge technologies and sustainable design ideas. Skate opens on Wednesday 13 November and The Gingerbread City opens on 7 December. For further information about The Gingerbread City, visit www.thegingerbreadcity.com and for further information about Skate at Somerset House and to book tickets visit www.somersethouse.org.uk. Photo credit: David Jensen

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The St Nicholas Shopping Centre in Sutton can make all your Christmas wishes come true this year. With a magical grotto, festive land train, artisan Christmas market and a real ice rink, as well as plenty of great high street names and smaller independent shops, you won’t need to go anywhere else. Santa’s Grotto is open from 30 November right through until Christmas Eve when Father Christmas will, of course, have to leave for a very important mission. So, take your little ones along for a truly memorable experience. It costs just £7 for each child, which includes meeting Father Christmas and a gift. The St Nicolas Centre has a real ice rink this year. It’s under cover so grab your family and friends and skate, whatever the weather. Add some extra sparkle to your trip by taking a magical ride on the St Nicholas Centre land train, stopping off at the shops and activities like the grotto and ice rink. Finally, the artisan Christmas market, which is on for one weekend only (30 November and 1 December), will feature stalls up on the third floor. These will be decked out to look like traditional German Christmas market huts. There will be a dozen or so small artisans selling gorgeous gifts as well as festive food and drink including mulled wine and a traditional chestnut seller. Christmas really is all wrapped up at the St Nicholas Centre. For more information, please visit www.stnicssutton.co.uk.

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Paint by Sticker Kids: Christmas

The Paint by Stickers Kids series are creative, colourful and self-contained, evoking the calm of a colouring book and the pleasure of a puzzle. Find the sticker, place it in the right space, and voilá – the paintings come to life. Each book includes everything you need to create ten sticker paintings using sturdy card. All the pages for the paintings are perforated so you can tear out each ﬁnished work to use, frame and share.This special Christmas edition even comes with glitter stickers. Paint By Stickers Kids: Christmas is available from Amazon for £7.99.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

This original hardback picture book version of a timeless Christmas story is also a Hidden Pictures® book of puzzles, making it the perfect gift for families to enjoy year after year.You could build a whole new holiday tradition with this special Hidden Pictures® edition of the classic much-loved Christmas poem, by Clement C. Moore, illustrated by Deborah Melmon. Find more than 120 Christmas-themed hidden objects in a vibrantly illustrated storybook that can be read aloud to the whole family.This storybook is a Christmas gift that is sure to keep on giving for many festive seasons to come. It’s available online and on the high street for a recommended price of £16.99.

Merry Christmas Pop-Out Advent Calendar The countdown to Christmas just got more fun this holiday season with the Merry Christmas Pop-Out Advent Calendar from Petit Collage. The calendar features 24 pop-out characters, each nestled in its own numbered compartment waiting for their own special day. Fold down the lid to reveal a colourful playscene ﬂoor to place your new friends. Made from recycled paper, the calendar is printed with vegetable inks with the health of your child and the planet in mind. The Merry Christmas Pop-Out Advent Calendar is available for £18 from www. store.wildandwolf.co.uk.

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Out of Schoo A Confident Start with Jigsaw Performing Arts

Jigsaw is currently taking bookings for the spring term. Their popular dance, singing and drama weekend classes for 3-18-yearolds are designed to develop children’s confidence, self-expression, focus and social skills, while they have fun and make lots of new friends. Parents share in the excitement and their children’s progress with regular presentations, shows and reports from Jigsaw’s team of highly experienced teachers. For more information or to book a two-week trial, search for your nearest school on the Jigsaw website, www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk, or call them on 020 8447 4530.

Shirley Principal Awarded Stagecoach Franchisee of the Year A local businesswoman has scooped a prestigious international business award, being recognised for her contribution to the Stagecoach Performing Arts network of schools. Kim Findlay, Principal of Stagecoach Performing Arts Shirley, was awarded the Franchisee of the Year Award at the recent annual Stagecoach Conference, held at Whittlebury Hall in Towcester. She was credited for the success of the school which she took over in 2015.

A former actor and dancer, Kim has grown Stagecoach Shirley from operating just a handful of schools to running four early stages classes, three main stages and an additional further stages class for young people who wish to continue their immersion in the performing arts after they have left school. Kim has beaten over 300 other franchises across the world for the award, as well as being credited for being on track to double the size of the business in five years. Stagecoach Performing Arts Shirley is part of a network of more than 1800 extra-curricular performing arts schools worldwide. Stagecoach aims to make a difference in students’ lives by teaching Creative Courage for Life. Many children have gone on to study and work in the performing arts, from blockbuster films to countless roles in local theatre productions. Early stages classes are available for children aged four to six and main stages classes take place for six to eighteen year olds every weekend during term time. For more information, visit www.stagecoach.co.uk or call 020 8949 1116.

Aqua Wave Swim School – A Gift for Life When it’s cold outside, it’s a lovely feeling to immerse yourself in a warm 33 degree pool. That’s exactly what’s on offer with Aqua Wave Swim School at each of their private pools in the south east areas of London.

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academic potential but also develop their human potential. The Cedars’ vision, then, is of boys who always give of their best, who have a wide range of interests and a wide circle of friends, who are at ease in any surroundings because they are at ease within themselves, who have the good sense and integrity to know when to make a stand and the courage to follow through when necessary, who are able to make sacrifices for a worthwhile cause, who have the self-discipline to moderate the use of the good things around them, who share the deepest values of their parents, who have learnt to value cheerful service and who have come to realise that the secret of true happiness lies in self-giving love.

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‘Education in the Large Sense’

The recent canonisation of John Henry Newman by Pope Francis has refocused attention on Newman’s vision of education as articulated in The Idea of a University and other of his writings. Newman spoke of ‘education, in the large sense’ and it is that wider view of education to which we are committed at The Cedars School. Schools are, first and foremost, academic institutions that exist for the cultivation of the intellect. But schools should also partner with parents in bringing about a shared vision of human flourishing. At The Cedars, we see every boy as a ‘joint project’ involving family and school. The goal of that partnership is to help boys become great young men who not only achieve their

Ark Evelyn Grace Academy Receives Breakfast Boost

To celebrate 20 years of supporting school breakfast clubs, Kellogg’s has awarded Ark Evelyn Grace Academy in Lambeth £1,000 to enhance its breakfast club provision and help feed children in the morning. Ark Evelyn Grace Academy was selected to receive this boost as more and more schools are struggling to find the budget to fund this service for their pupils. Breakfast clubs help with everything from attendance and attainment to alleviating hunger and providing preschool care. A survey from Kellogg’s suggested that 68 per cent of teachers believe pupils would struggle to concentrate in class without their breakfast club. Tim Dainty, Principal at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy, told Primary Times, “We are so grateful to receive this generous donation. We are now able to purchase more exciting spreads for our bagel bar and we look forward to running special end of term breakfasts for our students. These resources will help us to provide our breakfast club services for children and their families.” For more information about Ark Evelyn Grace Academies, please visit www.evelyngraceacademy.org.

It’s Game On for Sport Relief On your marks, get set… Sport Relief 2020 is on its way! Sport Relief – which will take place from 9–13 March – is a firm fundraising favourite with children across the UK. There’s no better reason to bring together children, staff, families and the local community for a memorable, fun-filled, life-changing day. Money raised by Sport Relief helps to fund amazing organisations across the UK and around the world that are tackling some of the key issues of our time, including homelessness, mental health stigma and domestic abuse. Taking part in fundraising activities makes a fantastic contribution to children’s personal development, enhancing their empathy and understanding of others’ lives, as well as giving them experience of advocacy and active citizenship. Get Ahead of the Game Why not get a head start with planning your Sport Relief fun? • Get the dates on the school calendar: 9–13 March 2020. • Visit www.sportrelief.com/primary for more information and resources from January. • Pre-order your free fundraising pack at www.sportrelief.com/ primarypack. It’s got all you need to get inspired and involved, including activity ideas and stickers. Start thinking now about fundraising ideas! Remember that whatever you do, big or small, you’ll be making a difference.

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There are lots of quick and easy ways to have fun and raise money. You and the children could: • Wear sports kit for the day in return for a small fee. • Sell Sport Relief wristbands in school. • Organise a Sport Relief Mile and join thousands across the UK as they get sponsored to walk, run, hop, scoot or swim. Or why not think big for Sport Relief 2020? Here’s how Valence School in Westerham, Kent, raised the amazing total of over £3,500 last Sport Relief! Fundraising Superheroes Valence School caters for students aged 4 to 19 who have physical disabilities and complex medical needs. Long-time supporters of Sport Relief, back in 2018 the primary school was transformed into a world of superheroes and imaginary vehicles for a sponsored Mile with a difference. Children and staff arrived for the day dressed up as their favourite superheroes and were divided into houses for a creative challenge. Armed with cardboard, sticky tape, glue and a wheelchair, older and younger children worked together with imagination and ingenuity to create everything from a yellow transformer to a red plane. Excitement mounted as the vehicles approached the start line for the Sport Relief Valence Mile. With Captain America running alongside Batman and Wonder Woman pushing Spiderman, the Mile wasn’t as easy as expected. But with some brave work by the superheroes, all teams made it to the finish. As always, Sport Relief proved a fantastic experience for all involved, bringing the school community together to share in fun, worthwhile activity.

Disney’s The Lion King has launched a brand new video library to accompany its educational programme. Ten short films have been made in order to help pupils prepare for their theatre experience, as well as deepen their knowledge and understanding of the processes involved in theatre making. Since the 1999 UK premiere in London, The Lion King has entertained over 16 million theatregoers and remains the West End’s best-selling stage production and sixth longestrunning West End musical of all time. Over one million pupils have already experienced Disney’s landmark musical through its award-winning education programme. Developed by teachers, the programme is fully curriculum-linked to support subjects in Key Stages 2 – 4 and is easily adaptable. In addition to the new video library, the educational programme also includes lesson plans that can inspire crosscurricular learning in English, art and design, music and PSHE and citizenship. The Circle of Life Award empowers students to create their own social action project to benefit their community, and workshops (available to groups who have booked to attend a performance of The Lion King) give students the rare opportunity to explore the world of the production and learn content from the show. To explore a range of lesson plans, behind the scenes videos, a citizenship award programme, workshops and more, please visit www.lionkingeducation.co.uk. Photo credit: ®Disney

Meet Kensington Avenue Primary

Kensington Avenue is a Community Primary and Nursery School in Norbury. They cater for children ages 3 – 11 years and extend a warm welcome to all. Kensington Avenue is a happy school with a positive ethos. They are excited to be a part of the Manor Trust which allows them to share expertise and resources. Kensington Avenue take pride in their multi-cultural community that make them unique, coming together, aiming to achieve excellence. The school believes that all children can be encouraged to do their best in a safe, positive, hard-working learning environment now and for the future. They value each child as an individual and work closely with parents and carers to create caring attitudes, thoughtfulness, mutual respect, self-discipline and self-confidence. They give children the knowledge and skills needed as they grow into confident learners and think independently. Working with parents, staff, governors and the wider community, Kensington Avenue is confident that the school’s resources are focused on ensuring: • Children know what they need to learn and how to get there. • Cooperation is key to pupils’ success. Team work helps everyone become the best they can. • Everyone’s culture, language and religion is respected and celebrated. • A safe and secure environment for everyone. • Teaching strategies engage pupils and help them make sense of the world around them. If you would like to meet the team at Kensington Avenue Primary and Nursery School or find out more, please contact the office on 020 8764 2923 or office@kaps.croydon.sch.uk.

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Win Horrible Histories: The Movie Rotten Romans Merchandise Atti (Sebastian Croft) is a Roman teenager with brains but very little brawn. When one of his schemes falls foul of Emperor Nero, Atti is forced to join the army and sent to cold, wet Britain. Things go from bad to worse when Atti is captured by Orla (Emilia Jones), a feisty teenage Celt desperate to prove herself as a warrior. Meanwhile a furious Nero is determined to crush the British rebellion. As the Romans prepare for a historic showdown with the Celts the two new friends find themselves lined up on opposite sides of the battlefield. Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans is available on digital download, Blu-ray and DVD now. Primary Times is giving five readers the chance to win a fantastic Horrible Histories merchandise pack along with a DVD of the film. To be in with the chance of winning, simply tell us the name of Sebastian Croft’s character in the movie. See

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Primary Times are offering schools the chance to win a selection of great books for their library. We have a whole box full of titles from super stories to fun educational books. We have several boxes of books to give away and the titles in each may differ. To enter the competition send your name, address, phone number and the name of your school using the details below.

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Competitions Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora for her most dangerous adventure ever - High School. When her parents mysteriously disappear while searching for the Lost City of Gold, Dora must swing into action with her best monkey friend, Boots, and lead a group of ill-equipped high schoolers on a wild quest to save them. Hold on for a high stakes mission as Dora and her new friends navigate the jungle, outrun treasure hunters, and solve ancient puzzles to unlock the mystery of the fabled city. Dora and the Lost City of Gold will be available to download on 7 December and on Blu-ray and DVD on 9 December. Primary Times is giving five lucky readers the chance to win a DVD of the film. For your chance to win, simply tell us the name of Dora’s monkey friend. See below for details of how to enter.

Win a set of Roly-Poly Flying Pony Books Have you come across Kevin, the Roly-Poly Flying Pony, yet? Well, get set for another adventure for Kevin along with his best friend Max and sister Daisy in the second book in the series from Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre– Kevin’s Great Escape. When spooky pop sensation, Misty Twiglet, arrives in Bumbleford asking to buy Kevin, Max and Daisy make it clear that KEVIN IS NOT FOR SALE. However, after Daisy is tricked into signing over Kevin to Misty, there follows a rescue attempt involving guineapig adventurers, long-haired unicorns and a very small dragon that sneezes blue flame. The great escape is on! We have five sets of both books in the series, Kevin’s Great Escape and Legend of Kevin, for lucky Primary Times readers. For your chance to win one of these great prizes, tell us the name of the Roly-Poly Flying Pony. See below for details of how to enter.

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More What’s On Your family diary for November, December and January December Cutty Sark Christmas, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. A make and take Christmas wreath workshop inspired by Cutty Sark’s wool cargo. Free with admission to ship. Ages 4+. For more information visit www. rmg.co.uk

SAMPLE Christmas, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 0QZ

11am-7pm. A seasonal pop-up market bringing together fashion, homeware and craft by emerging design talent. Also, seasonal food, DJs and street trucks to grab a bite or glass from. Find plenty of ways to celebrate the winter season. For more details visit www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk/ sample

Christmas Storytelling, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ (Also 14-15 Dec). 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm. Cosy up for a magical retelling of the classic fairy tale The Elves and the Shoemaker with Sandal Sticks Theatre, using storytelling, song and puppetry. Advanced booking recommended. For more information visit www. horniman.ac.uk

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Museum of Architecture’s Gingerbread City, Somerset House, WC2R 1LA

The Museum of Architecture brings its hugely popular Gingerbread City exhibition to Somerset House, which challenges leading architects, engineers and designers to create a futuristic city made entirely of gingerbread. There will also be family workshops taking place during the exhibition. To book visit www. somersethouse.org.uk

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Family Sundays, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, WC2E 9DD

11am. Discover more about opera, ballet and the Royal Opera House in fun-packed Sundays, ideal for all the family, with a range of exciting and creative activities. For more details and to book visit www.roh.org.uk

Christmas Wreath and Decoration Making, Wild Cat Wilderness, Catford, SE6 4PL

Birdwatching with a Warden, London Wetland Centre (WWT), Barnes, SW13 9WT

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9.30-11am. A practical session to help you identify different birds and understand more about them. The walk will focus on birds currently on site, their plumage, calls and behaviour. Take your own binoculars/ telescope to get most out of the walk. For more information visit www.wwt.org.uk/London

will be reading from some of his own favourites. Ages 8+. For more information visit www.oldvictheatre. com

The London Santa Dash, Brockwell Park, SE24 9BJ

Storytelling sessions run at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm. Find out how the Georgians celebrated Christmas and explore the exhibition with Lucy the storyteller. Then, create your own beautiful Christmas decorations to take home in a dropin craft workshop. For more details and to book visit www.rct.uk

11am. In a new location for 2019 this 5K or 10K fun run raises money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. The event is open to adults, children and fancydressed dogs. Teams are positively encouraged, so why not sign up now and get fundraising. For more information visit www.gosh.org/ santadash

Sat 14 Dec

Second Saturday Family Activities, Guildhall Art Gallery, EC2V 5AE 11am-4pm. Join Guildhall Art Gallery for themed family activities. A revolving programme may have you creating arts and crafts based on the Victorian paintings that surround you or heading to the Roman Amphitheatre to handle 2000-yearold artefacts. For more details visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

PJ Masks – Be A Hero Tour, Centrale Shopping Centre, Croydon, CR0 1TY

Clear your diaries, the PJ Masks are going to be at Centrale on 14 Dec! For more information visit www. centrale.co.uk

Christmas Jumper Day

Support Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice on their annual Christmas Jumper Day. A simple and cosy way to support the Hospice, so round up your friends and family and wear your brightest, funniest, craziest Christmas jumpers. For more information visit www. communityhospice.org.uk

Christmas Storytelling, The Old Vic, SE1 8NB 10am. Gather around the stage for a morning of festive storytelling magic with Michael Rosen who

10.30am-1.30pm. Make a Christmas wreath using natural materials from the Wild Cat Wilderness plus other festive decorations. Take along a wire coat hanger if possible, other materials provided. For all ages. Donations welcomed. Booking essential. For more details visit www. wildcatwilderness.org

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Sat 14 – Sun 15 Dec

A Georgian Christmas, The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA

Santa Specials, Epping Ongar Railway

(Also 19-24 Dec) Take the family along to see Santa on his special train with the fantastically festive Epping Ongar Railway Santa Specials. For more details and to buy tickets visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Sun 15 Dec

Funday TV Preview and Q&A: The Tiger Who Came To Tea, BFI Southbank, SE1 8XT

12noon. Judith Kerr’s beloved book reaches the screen in this splendid new animation. There will be Q&A with actor Clara Ross, director Robin Shaw, composer David Arnold and producer Ruth Fielding. At 10am there will also be a Funday Workshop in the Foyer. This is a drop-in workshop, free to ticket holders of The Tiger Who Came to Tea. To book visit whatson.bfi.org.uk

Brixton Windmill Festive Bake, SW2 5EU Make a festive dish using Brixton Windmill flour, then bring it, along with the recipe, to Brixton Windmill at 2pm for judging. Festive hamper to be won in each age category. For more information visit www. brixtonwindmill.org

The London Pantomime Horse Race, Various Locations in Greenwich Over 30 Panto horses, all dressed as Star Wars characters will race along the route through Greenwich, dodging obstacles as they go. 11.30am Pre-Race Ceremony with a Star Wars theme. 1pm Race starts at King William Walk (finish at Royal Hill). For more details visit www. pantohorserace.org

Christingle Carol Concert and Christmas Market, Myatts Fields Parks, Camberwell, SE5 1ET

10am-5pm Market. Stock up on a great range of locally produced crafts, foods and drinks. 4.30-5pm children can make their own Christingle during the free workshop. 5pm

Gather with the local community for a candlelit Christingle Carol Concert. For more details visit www.myattsfieldspark.info

Mon 16 Dec

Santa at Brixton, Brixton Windmill, SW2 5EU

2-5pm.Visit Santa in his unique grotto in Brixton Windmill. Enjoy face painting and seasonal craft workshops for adults and children. Recommended donation £4. No Windmill Tours. For more information visit www. brixtonwindmill.org

Thurs 19 – Tues 24 Dec Santa Specials, Epping Ongar Railway Take the family along to see Santa on his special train with the fantastically festive Epping Ongar Railway Santa Specials. For more details and to buy tickets visit www. eorailway.co.uk

Fri 20 Dec

Are You A Wolf, A Duck or A Mouse? Workshop, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ (Also 3 Jan). 12.15pm. Get the whole family on stage.You’ll be taking the themes of the show and making your own moves. Can your duck dance or your mouse move? For more information visit www. unicorntheatre.com

Sat 21 Dec

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

Mon 23 Dec

Sea Legs, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

(Also 30 Dec). 11am-3pm. 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. For more information visit www. iwm.org.uk

Wed 25 Dec

Christmas Day Traditional Lunch and Sightseeing Cruise, City Cruises, Tower Pier, EC3N 4DT It’s the day of the year when the river is at its calmest and most serene. Christmas Day Sightseeing will give you a lovely fresh hour and lots to talk about during the day. Christmas Day Traditional Lunch gives you delicious food, all the sightseeing you could ask for and Yuletide cheer with a live singer. For more information visit www. citycruises.com

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Catventures

This a-meow-sing Catventures Game from Petit Collage will test just how well you know cats and the adventures they get up to.The 51 action cards will have you answering all sorts of fun questions about cats and acting out the silly things they do. Can you and your friends walk around on your toes like cats do? Choose your cat character and play to see who comes out as top cat.The ﬁrst to the ﬁnish line wins the game. Suitable for ages 4+, Catventures is available online for £20. For more information, please visit store.wildandwolf.co.uk.

Dragon’s Revenge Thrill Coaster Building Set

Think ‘outside the blocks’ with this real working roller coaster that you can build yourself from K’NEX. Attach the tower and drawbridge pieces and assemble the dragon - his wings really ﬂap when you turn on the batterypowered motor. Will the light-up coaster car make it past or get caught in the dragon’s clutches? Watch as the car dips and dives through the burnt out tower and drawbridge, back to the working chain lift, where you can begin your quest again. The awesome Dragon’s Revenge Thrill Coaster Building Set is perfect for builders ages 7 and up and is available online and from all good toy shops for £49.99.

The Magical Underwater Activity Book

Discover the magical and playful merpeople of a secret and mystical underwater kingdom.The Magical Underwater Activity Book is the second beautiful instalment created by Mia Underwood. Beautifully illustrated with Mia’s Scandinavian-inspired artwork, the book incorporates a plethora of both real life and ﬁctitious aquatic characters.There are a huge variety of imaginative activities for children to do wherever they are.Activities include mazes, craft activities, colouring in and scenes to create, with help from the included stickers all with a mystical and magical theme. The Magical Underwater Activity Book is available online and from good high street stores for £9.99.

Pond Life Tablecloth - Colour in and Learn

Teeming with animal and plant life, there’s so much for the whole family to discover and enjoy as they colour this fabulous new tablecloth. Have fun learning about the life cycles of frogs and dragonﬂies, identifying species and virtual pond dipping straight from the kitchen table.Then, when you’re ready for more pond discovery, pop the tablecloth on a warm machine wash and everything washes out ready for your next adventure.The perfect fun and educational gift for nature-mad kids – the tablecloth is great for birthdays, Christmas, parties and for keeping young natural scientists busy at the kitchen table.The Pond Life Tablecloth is available from www. eatsleepdoodle.com for £22.95.

Silver Astronaut Planters

One small step for plants, one giant leap for plant kind. Here’s your chance to do your bit for the planet by decking your windowsills, night stands, coffee tables, shelves, and consoles with these Silver Astronaut Planters. Available in three sizes, these ceramic planters, with a shiny silver ﬁnish, are a constant reminder that green-ﬁngered humans make the world a better place. And while humans may not be terraforming Mars yet, there’s plenty of gardening to be done on earth, with open-top space suit planters that are just right for growing green foliage in the planet’s atmosphere. The Silver Astronaut Planters are available online from www.redcandy.co.uk. The planters come in three sizes costing from £9 - £21.

Shine Brights

This portable magnetic dress up and play set is designed to inspire girls to dream big and to shine bright. Each set includes two scenes, and more than 25 pieces, for hours of imaginative adventure. Printed with non-toxic inks, the game meets and exceeds all quality and safety standards. Shine Brights are designed for ages 3+ and come in a range of designs including Nature Studies and Space Bound.You can get your set online for £12 from store.wildandwolf.co.uk.

Small Talk Mugs

Cosy up at the weekend for a warm cuppa with Bombay Duck’s new fabulous mugs with fun, upbeat words like ‘hey’, ‘ciao’, ‘hola’, ‘love’ and ‘hugs’ on. Made from ﬁne china with a gold ﬁnish, each mug is presented in a beautiful gift box. These mugs are a cheeky addition to anyone’s mug cupboard, and perfect for a hot chocolate with marshmallows on a cold wintery night. Designed with love in London, mugs are available online from www.bombayduck.com for £14.95.

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January

Fri 27 Dec – Fri 3 Jan

Wed 1 Jan

All Hands on Deck, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

(Selected dates). 10am-2pm.You and your family are needed as the latest naval recruits. Use your Kit Bag to find hidden messages, predict the weather for sailing, discover ship life and crack Morse code. For more information visit www.iwm.org.uk

Sat 28 – Sun 29 Dec

Strange Ships and Fantastic Adventures, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Get creative with cartoons in this fun family workshop. Re-create your own adventures on-board Cutty Sark or invent a new one using simple storyboard techniques. Free with admission to ship. Ages 4+. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Sat 28 Dec – Sat 4 Jan

Story Seekers, Imperial War Museum, SE1 6HZ

(Selected dates). Families can learn about the global impact of conflict – from the First World War and Second World War to today. Get hands-on with real artefacts and explore some of the most interesting and unusual stories of conflict. For more information visit www.iwm. org.uk

Sun 29 Dec

A World of Stories, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ (Also 5, 12, 19, 26 Jan). 2-2.45pm, 3.15-4pm. Everyone loves a good story, and Horniman have got some of the best storytellers in London to whisk you to faraway places and different times with fun and interactive sessions. For more information visit www.horniman. ac.uk

Tues 31 Dec

London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks 2019, Thames Riverside, SE1

From 8pm. Welcome in 2020 in style at the Mayor of London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks. For more details and to buy tickets visit www.london. gov.uk

Tues 31 Dec–Wed 1 Jan London New Year’s Eve Fireworks 2019, Thames Riverside, Central London, SE1 8pm-12.45am. Enjoy the mayor’s spectacular London New Year’s Eve Fireworks celebration. Booking essential. For more information visit www.london.gov.uk

25 Nov ‘19 - 2 Feb ‘20

London’s New Year’s Day Parade, Various Locations

From 12noon. Celebrate the start of 2020 with this annual parade through central London, featuring thousands of performers and colourful floats from across the world. For more details including the procession route visit www.lnydp.com

Park It in the Market, Greenwich Market, SE10 8QY 2-6pm.Vintage classic car and motorbike meet. What a great way to spend the first day of the year. Market stalls are open from 11am. For more information visit www. greenwichmarketlondon.com

New Year’s Day Wildflower Hunt, Brockwell Park, SE24 9BJ

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wool just like the stuff that Cutty Sark used to carry all the way from Australia. Free with admission to ship. Ages 4+. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Sun 12 Jan

Family Sundays, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, WC2E 9DD

Tues 14 Jan

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

11am-1pm. Meet at the Clock Tower in Brockwell Park for a plant hunting walk to see how many wildflowers can be recorded at this time of year. Run jointly with the Friends of Brockwell Park. Part of the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland’s New Year Plant Hunt. For more information visit www.slbi.org.uk

(Also on 21, 28 Jan, 4, 11 Feb). 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

Sat 4 Jan

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

Hands on Base, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ (Also 11 Jan). 11am-12.30pm. Flying Animals - find out how different birds and animals fly and then touch taxidermy animals from the collection. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www.horniman. ac.uk

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

(Also 11 Jan). 1.30-2.15pm, 2.453.30pm. Paper Bag Bird Puppets – be inspired by the birds in the gardens and create your own fun feathery bird puppet. Ages 3+. For more information visit www.horniman. ac.uk

Sat 4 – Sun 5 Jan

Woolly Jumpers, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Boing and bounce a fluffy sheep made with

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Sat 25 Jan

Kids Club: Under the Sea, Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth, SW18 4TF

12noon-5pm. The 2020 Kids Club themes are centred around animals and wildlife. To cheer everybody up in January they’re getting ready for the sea world discovery event, so pop along. For more details visit www. southsidewandsworth.com

Harlequins vs Saracens, Twickenham Stadium, TW2 7BA

Kick Off TBC. A Gallagher Premiership match. For more information and to book tickets visit www.quins.co.uk

Sat 25 Jan – Mon 27 Jan RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, Nationwide

Joining in with the Big Garden Birdwatch is simple and enjoyable, and a great excuse to watch your garden birds. Grab a hot drink, your favourite biscuits and settle into a comfy chair to watch and count the birds in your garden, then tell the RSPB your results. For more details visit www.rspb.org.uk

Sun 26 Jan

Holocaust Memorial Day Ceremony, Lambeth Assembly Hall, SW2 1RW

Sat 18 Jan

4.30-5.30pm. Enjoy the scintillating sounds of Elgar’s ‘Introduction and Allegro’, a breathtaking display of virtuoso string playing by one of England’s greatest composers, and pieces by Tchaikovsky and Boccherini. For more details and to buy tickets visit www.LMAorchestra.com/minimaestro

Hands on Base, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ (Also 25 Jan). 11am-12.30pm. Chinese New Year - find out how Chinese New Year is celebrated, then try on masks and costumes from the collection. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www. horniman.ac.uk

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

(Also 25 Jan). 1.30-2.15pm, 2.453.30pm. Chinese Dragons - celebrate Chinese Year of the Rat by making a fantastic Chinese Dragon Toy. Ages 3+. For more information visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Mon 20 Jan

3-4.30pm. Remember, honour and share stories from those persecuted in the Holocaust and subsequent genocides. The theme, set by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust is, Stand Together. Attendance at the Commemoration is free and all are welcome. For more details visit www. hmd.org.uk

Wellness Weekend: Wander by the Wandle, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

9.30am-12.30pm. Grab a friend and join Ranger Richard for a relaxing and informative walk along the river Wandle. A great way to discover more about the past, present and wildlife of Morden Hall Park. Booking essential. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mordenhall-park

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