South West London May Half Term 2018 Primary Times by Alison Watson

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for families with primary aged children

May Half Term Edition Issue 113 14 May - 1 July 2018

in South West London

The Best Family Guide to What’s On

What’s On Your family diary for May, June and July Ongoing Until 20 May

Dulwich Festival, Various Locations

To mark the Festival’s 25th Anniversary, this year’s theme is ‘Celebration’ and there promises to be plenty of family fun to be had including live music and children’s theatre. There will also be a children’s art competition (deadline 4 May). For more information and to view the full programme of events visit dulwichfestival.co.uk

Cabinet Secrets, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS

12noon-4pm. A rare opportunity to discover the lavish interiors of some of Ham’s magnificent 17th-century cabinet collection. Children welcome. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house-andgarden

Until 31 May

Tiptoe Through the Tulips, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS

10am-5pm. This spring Ham gardeners are creating a walkthrough display of thousands of bulbs springing to life, including a tulip maze. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house-andgarden

Until 1 Sep

Family Ties – The Adamah Papers, Black Cultural Archives, Brixton, SW2 1EF

This exhibition is an intimate presentation of a British-Ghanaian family’s rich heritage and traditions that have been delicately preserved. Follow the Adamah family’s personal journey to rediscover their kingship and regality in Ghana and to preserve their family traditions here in Britain. For more information visit www. blackculturalarchives.org

Until 30 Sep

Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall, Underbelly Festival, Southbank, SE1 8XX

(Selected dates) This international hit, early childhood event lets parents and under-fives loose on the dance floor in this friendliest of discos. Selling out shows around the world find out why Monski Mouse is a hit with the under 5s and their parents/carers. To book visit www. underbellyfestival.com

Here Be Dragons, Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AB

10am, exhibition from 10.30am. Follow the Dragon Trail and hunt for dragon sculptures around the

Gardens.You can also marvel at the exhibition showcasing Blue Peter competition entries. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.kew.org/kew-gardens

Until 3 Oct

Kitchen Garden Tour, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS 2-2.30pm. Join one of the garden guides for a free thirty minute tour of the kitchen garden. Discover more about the history of the 17th century kitchen garden and the herbs and vegetables grown by our gardeners. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house-andgarden

Until 31 Oct

Queen’s Apartment Visit, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS

(Selected dates) 12.15-3.30pm. Be honoured to access extraordinary rooms, closed for the majority of their lifetime and understand their special status with a short talk. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/ham-house-and-garden

Until 18 Nov

In the Shadows, National Army Museum, Chelsea, SW3 4HT

This major exhibition presents ideas of security and secrecy through the lens of British Special Forces. Discover who these elite soldiers are, the skills they need, and the operations they’ve undertaken. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nam.ac.uk

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Wed 16 May

Evening Bird Walk, Sydenham Hill Wood, Southwark, SE26 6LS

7-9pm. Join Sydenham Hill Wood Conservation Officer Daniel Greenwood for a guided bird walk. You will be listening to and observing the array of bird species present at the Wood. Wear suitable footwear. Meet inside the Crescent Wood Road gate. For more information visit www.wildlondon.org.uk

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Messy Toddlers, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY (Also 26 May) 9.15-10am. All the mess, all the fun, but none of the tidying up! Perfect for mini artists in the making aged 1-3. For more information and to book visit www. thebrightemporium.com

Magic Nuudles, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ 12noon-2pm. They’re squishy and they’re magic. Build anything you can imagine from these colourful little nuggets. Just add water! Ages 2+. Free, drop-in activity. For more information visit www. unicorntheatre.com

Family Learning Activity, Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP

10.30am-4pm. Go along and enjoy some fun, hands-on family activities. Buy a ticket to Tower Bridge on a family activity day and you’ll be given a complimentary Family Activity Pass which grants free access to any Activity Day over the next six months. Most appropriate for ages 6-10. For more information visit www.towerbridge.org.uk

Messy Makers, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY (Also 26 May) 10.15-11am. All the mess, all the fun, but none of the tidying up! Perfect for young artists in the making aged 3-5. For more information and to book visit www. thebrightemporium.com

Build a Story, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY (Also 26 May) 11.30am-12.15pm. Using the mighty LEGO® brick, create the landscapes, characters and plot - building up stories as you go. Ages 3-6. For more information and to book visit www. thebrightemporium.com

Free Open Day, PQA Earlsfield, Burntwood School, SW17 0AQ 9.45am-1pm. Following a brief introduction the children will be divided into age groups and will get the chance to sample classes in musical theatre, comedy, drama, film and television. A great way for your

child to get a flavour of the academy. For more information visit www. pqacademy.com

Sun 20 May

Messy, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY

(Also 27 May) 9.15-10am. All the mess, all the fun, but none of the tidying up! Perfect for budding artists in the making aged 1-5. For more information and to book visit www. thebrightemporium.com

Incredible Edible Vauxhall Walk, Various Locations

2-4pm. A guided stroll through Lambeth, finding hidden food treasures along the way, including The Ragged Canteen@Beaconsfield Gallery Vauxhall (with a stop for herbal cocktails), a little piece of countryside at the Vauxhall City Farm and ending up in Bonnington Square. Arrive early to get free access to the Garden Museum. To book visit www. chelseafringe.com

Unfolding Stories, The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN

11am-12.30pm and 2-3.30pm. Work with artist and designer Bethan Durie to experiment with contemporary drawing techniques and sketch from still-life paintings. See your visual story unfold by adding collage to create a concertina drawing series. Ages 5-11. Places allocated on arrival. For more information visit www. nationalgallery.org.uk

Cat and Hutch, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY

(Also 27 May) 10.30-11.30am. Make a drama out of the books you’ve come to love in this fun workshop. Ages 3-6. For more information and to book visit www.thebrightemporium. com

Beautiful Bouquets, Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD

2-4pm. Collage a bouquet of beautiful flowers. Take inspiration from paintings in the gallery, or make up your own flowers, using paper, photos, paint and pencils. Ages 4-12. For more information visit www. dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Dulwich Park Fair, SE21 7BQ

12noon-5pm. Now in its 10th year, the fair gets bigger and better each year! It is a traditional country style fair and will have all the popular attractions such as the Steam Fair rides,Vauxhall City Farm, Punch and Judy, the Magician and Maypole dancing. Free. For more information visit www.dulwichfestival.co.uk

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Rant over! So welcome to our May Half Term issue which covers from just before half term through to just before the beginning of the big summer break. With the weather changing May Half Term is the perfect time to start venturing outside more and exploring. Have a look through the listings for lots of ideas on what to do and where to go. Many of the suggestions are free so do look carefully through them and mark them up. If you do attend anything please mention that you read about them in Primary Times! Are you holding a summer fair at school or any events that we could help you publicise in our free listings? If so, send the details in plenty of time to listings@primarytimes. biz and we will do our very best to include them in the next magazine. We’ve got lots of competitions for you all to enter. Please do remember to include your personal details on to your entries as we can’t let you win if we don’t know how to contact you. No details are ever forwarded on, other than the winners.

Contents

inside this issue.... What’s On Guide.......................2 News.........................................4 Family Theatre.......................... 7 Here Comes the Sun...................10 Education News....................... 14 Out of School Activities........... 16 Competitions........................... 19 All Your Own Work!.................23

Have a fun and relaxing half term. We’ll be in schools again the week beginning 2 July.

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I’m typing this thinking warm thoughts of May but looking out the window all I’m seeing is puddles and a grey sky. Roll on the sunshine. It seems to have been a long cold winter and I think everyone is clamouring for the beginning of summer.

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Chrysalis Care Chrysalis Care Independent Fostering Agency is recruiting foster carers. Are you ready for an adventure?

Fruit Bowl’s Fruity Snacks Range

Eating healthily and getting fruit into your kids’ diet isn’t always easy, especially when they’re hungry or fancy something sweet. To help make eating fruit a bit easier, and without the mess or waste, Fruit Bowl have created an irresistibly tasty range of fruit snacks packed with real fruity goodness. They’re perfect to munch between meals or curb after school tummy rumblings, as well as a great addition to lunchboxes. In fact, all of the treats in the Fruit Bowl range like Fruit Peelers, School Bars, and Fruit Flakes are so fruity that they count as one of your 5 a day! Fruit Bowl also has a range of fruit snacks dipped in a deliciously creamy yogurt, perfect for a more indulgent treat. The products can be found in all major supermarkets nationwide and online in the home baking aisle. For more information about the full range of Fruit Bowl products, visit www.fruit-bowl.com.

First All-Female Subbuteo Set

Congratulations to Chelsea Ladies who have won the Women’s FA Cup, beating Arsenal. To celebrate the Women’s Cup Final played at Wembley, The FA and Subbuteo have produced the first ever all-female football set to mark the occasion. The limited edition set includes 22 players and six substitutes decked in the blue of Chelsea Ladies and the red of Arsenal.

RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

This year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is promising to be fun for all ages with lots for families to do. The brand new ‘Evolve: Through the Roots of Time’ feature will take families on a journey through time, exploring the evolution of plants on Earth and the ‘RHS Growing Community Garden’ will look at how gardening can engage all ages, from growing your own vegetables and edibles to its very own wormery. There is also a family trail that is perfect for little ones to take them on a journey around the site in an engaging trail to spot giant watering cans and plant pots. This year’s Scarecrow Competition will challenge the schools of Greater London and the Home Counties to create fantastical and fun scarecrows for 2018’s theme ‘you are what you eat’. There will also be plenty of workshops to keep little gardeners busy including Fairy Flower Crown making, the Secret Adventurers’ Club and Sow N’ Grow. The show will take place from 3-8 July and each adult may bring two children aged 16 or under free of charge. For more information, please visit www.rhs.org.uk. Photo credit: RHS and Georgi Mabee 4

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As we head towards summer, you may be planning for the long summer break, sunny days of adventure and family fun and perhaps you know you have more than enough to share. There are many children and young people yearning for a family experience and perhaps, you could provide them with the short or long-term care they need? Who knows where it may lead? In 1997, a fostering family created Chrysalis Care and over more than 20 years, have helped hundreds of families share memorable experiences with children and young people in every season. Chrysalis Care is still family-run and has a stable and long-standing foundation. Foster carers are based across London, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire and benefit from expert 24-hour advice, guidance, training and support, as well as being welcomed into the Chrysalis Care family. If you want to join Chrysalis Care’s diverse pool of foster carers, in transforming lives, through fostering children and young people, from all backgrounds, please contact one of their friendly and knowledgeable staff members, by phone on 020 8298 2800, by emailing info@chrysaliscare.org or by visiting www.chrysaliscarefostering.org.

You Are Awesome How many times have your children complained because they are no good at sport, can’t do maths or really struggle with exams? If children believe they can’t do something, the chances are they won’t try. But what if they really could get better at anything they tried their hand at? Matthew Syed is setting out to help children excel at just about anything they put their mind to. You Are Awesome inspires and empowers young readers with a toolkit for developing a growth mindset and finding the confidence to realise their potential. The first children’s book from the Times journalist, two-time Olympian and bestselling mindset author Matthew Syed, takes the themes and principles of his award-winning adult novels and recasts them for a 9+ readership. Using real life stories (concerning the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams and JK Rowling) Syed demonstrates that success really is earned rather than pre-ordained, and that our abilities can be transformed through practice. With a growth mindset, based on hard work and determination, practice, selfbelief and resilience, there’s no reason why anyone can’t achieve (almost) anything. Practical, insightful and positive, this is the book to help children build resilience, embrace their mistakes and grow into successful, happy adults. Matthew Syed’s number one best-selling book You Are Awesome is available for £9.99 online and from all good high street retailers.

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Harlequins Memberships

As rugby clubs across the country enter the business end of the season, Harlequins have launched the 2018/19 UNITED WE STAND membership campaign. Starting from just £210 (Juniors from £110) for the 2018/19 season, a membership doesn’t only guarantee your seat for regular season men’s and women’s home matches, Premiership Rugby A League matches and England Women’s Test at The Stoop, it also provides members with a whole host of exciting, additional benefits. The Stoop has produced some exhilarating matches this season with dramatic wins against rivals Wasps and Saracens, while Harlequins Ladies set a UK record attendance for a women’s club rugby match against Richmond. Be part of the action and show your support for both the men’s and women’s sides. Every year Harlequins go across the A316 and swap The Stoop for Twickenham Stadium at the festive calendar’s biggest sporting event, Big Game. It’s no different next season, and a 2018/19 membership will secure one of the best seats in the house at the home of rugby. Members receive a number of extra benefits.You can use ticket forwarding and resale for matches you can’t attend. Earn exclusive matchday cashback rewards when using ecash and get access to member events, exclusive digital content and discounts from Harlequins partners.You can also enter the Six Nations ticket ballot. The Stoop provides a great day out for families and friends and from just £210, you could join their family of members next season. Tickets and memberships can be purchased by visiting www.quins. co.uk or calling their Ticket Office on 020 8410 6010.

Help your child excel at anything they put their mind to! The first childrenʼs book from Times journalist and bestselling mindset author Matthew Syed will inspire and empower young readers to find the confidence to realise their potential. ʻI loved seeing my daughter race through this book and become inspired to be the best version of her that she could be and work smarter, not harder. It is for any child who might be feeling that everyone is getting places except them, and challenges the thing that holds you back (mostly your own insecurities). My daughter cannot wait to take it into school and share it with her classmatesʼ RACHEL, PARENT REVIEWER

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Your family diary for May, June and July

May Build a Story, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY (Also 27 May) 12.30-1.15pm. Using the mighty LEGO® brick, create the landscapes, characters and plot - building up stories as you go. Ages 3-6. For more information and to book visit www.thebrightemporium. com

Thurs 24 May – Sun 3 Jun Techtopia Festival, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB

Join in a festival of theatre, workshops and debates for children and adults, which will celebrate, explore and question how technological innovation shapes all our lives. For more information, to view the full programme of events and to book visit www.polkatheatre. com

Fri 25 May

A Hive of Activity at Buzzing Borough Market, Southwark, SE1 1TL

10am-4pm. Join Borough Market for a day of un-bee-lievable inspiration on how to support urban bees. Free event part of the Chelsea Fringe. For more information visit www. chelseafringe.com

Fri 25 – Sun 27 May

Feria De Londres, Southbank, SE1 Feria de Londres will recreate the scenes seen at many of Spain’s local Ferias and there will be the chance for everyone to get involved in the celebrations. For families there will be activities in the form of face painting, hair styling, arts and crafts. For more information visit www. feriadelondres.com

Sat 26 May

Historic Scenic Walk, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS 11am-1pm. Free guided walk from Richmond Station to Ham House and Garden. Taking in the historical sights and places of interest on your way. Finish off with a visit to Ham House (admission applies). Meet at the entrance to Richmond station. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house-andgarden

Meet Miss Nightingale, Florence Nightingale Museum, SE1 7EW

Go along and meet Miss Nightingale and discover her story and how she became known as the ‘Lady with the Lamp’. Free with admission. For more information visit www.florencenightingale.co.uk

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Roof Garden Fun Day, Doddington Community Roof Garden, SW11 5HD

11am-4pm. Enjoy storytelling, strawberry-picking, slug-and-snailhunting, face-painting, food and music – all on a roof! Free event part of the Chelsea Fringe. For more information visit www.chelseafringe.com

Sat 26 – Sun 27 May

Really Wild Weekend, WWT London, Barnes, SW13 9WT

Marvel at meerkats, be amazed by armadillos, see snakes and learn about lizards. Plus, come face to face with fascinating giant bugs. For more information visit www.wwt.org.uk/ wetland-centres/london

Sat 26 – Mon 28 May

Foodies Festival, Syon Park, Brentford, TW8 8JF

From 11am. Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest food festival, returns to Syon Park in London this Bank Holiday weekend with a mouthwatering summer festival and the launch of a brand new Musicians Against Homelessness music stage and extended opening times. To buy tickets visit www.foodiesfestival.com

Sat 26 May – Sun 3 Jun

May Half Term, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS 10am-5pm. Pick up a nature-themed trail at Visitor Reception and go on a hunt for animal tracks or create some wild art. Also you can join in for a pick it, eat it, grow it workshop (28 May–1 Jun, 1-3pm) or play some outdoor games. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/ham-house-and-garden

Be a Journalist, National Army Museum, Chelsea, SW3 4HT 10.30am-4.30pm. Flex your tech skills and create a mini-documentary about some of the Museum’s objects. Discover the stories behind the objects, write a script and record your film using the Museum’s iPads. Pick up a free ticket from the Welcome Desk on a first come first served basis. For more information visit www.nam.ac.uk

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Gnomus, Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AB

Follow Gnomus the giant gnome around the Temperate House as he shares stories about the amazing plant collection inside. Admission charges apply. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.kew.org/ kew-gardens

Sat 26 May – Sun 2 Sep Cirque Bijou, Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AB

(Weekends and Bank Holidays) 12noon-4pm. Gasp in awe at this breathtaking aerial performance in the rafters of the glorious Temperate House. Admission charges apply. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.kew.org/kew-gardens

Sun 27 May

The World of Supersaurs, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB

11.05am and 3.05pm. In this interactive workshop Jay Jay Burridge, the creator of Supersaurs will show how his first two books Raptors of Paradise and The Stegosorcerer come to life through technology and art. Can you make your own Supersaur? Ages 8-12. To book visit www.polkatheatre.com

The Not so Secret Language of Flowers, Pump House Pavilion, Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ

12noon-4pm. In this workshop, make flower prints on postcards which you can send as special messages to your friends, family or enemies. Free event part of the Chelsea Fringe. For more information visit www.chelseafringe. com

Botanical Badges, Nine Elms Pavilion, SW11

12noon-4pm. Join in this fun-filled and creative afternoon printing textile badges based on local plant life. Suitable for the whole family get the opportunity to design and print using a specialist dye process to create a uniquely patterned souvenir. Free. For more information visit www.chelseafringe.com

Fantastic Beasts, Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD

2-4pm. Get your first taste of the gallery’s new Edward Bawden exhibition with a workshop about his animal linocuts of creatures great and small, and make a print of your favourite animal. Ages 4-12. For more information visit www. dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Mon 28 May

Love Your Zoo Week, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ Help the keepers make enrichment for meerkats at 11.15am and 2.15pm. In the morning you will get the chance to make an animal badge between 11am-12.30pm and listen to an animal story at 11.45am. For more information visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Mon 28 May – Fri 1 Jun May Half Term, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

11am-4pm. Get ready for the Morden Hall Park BioBlitz by doing your own mini survey of the park. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/morden-hall-park

Love your Zoo Week, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ This May Half Term the zoo is taking part in the BIAZA Love Your Zoo week celebrations. There will be lots of animal-themed fun and visitor participation. For more information visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Woolwich Tales, What’s your Story, Various Locations

Writer Louise Page, Invites you to go along and join her, to tell her your special stories of life in Woolwich. She will be in Woolwich Library from 10am-1pm and in General Gordon Square from 2-5pm each day, waiting to hear your stories. For more information visit www.glypt.co.uk

Create & Grow, Squires Garden Centre, Twickenham, TW2 5PA

10am-4pm. Create a tasty edible vegetable box with 3 plants and mark with decorated plant labels.You can also take part in a free paperbased veggie hunt to win a sticker. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Tues 29 May

The Weird and Wonderful World of Animating Green Screen, BFI Southbank, SE1 8XT

10.30am-4.30pm. A day that is creative and crafty but also techy and offers something for children who like making things, but also those who like to know ‘how things work’. Ages 8-12. For more information and to book visit www.bfi.org.uk/ whats-on

Clean Hands, Florence Nightingale Museum, SE1 7EW

Florence Nightingale worked hard to improve standards in hospitals, including cleanliness. Find out about the importance of hand washing, and see how clean your hands are. Free with admission. For more information visit www.florence-nightingale.co.uk

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If you feel inspired by the Big Top, the Garden Centre is also running circus workshops from Sunday 29 July to Saturday 4 August. In a one hour fun-packed session children can learn to juggle, hula hoop, plate spin and lots more. If you want to make a day of it, head to the Sedum restaurant after for some yummy food. For full details about the centre and to book tickets visit www. ChessingtonGardenCentre.co.uk.

Family Theatre Chessington Garden Centre

For the first time ever, Chessington Garden Centre will be hosting a summer pantomime. Goldilocks and the Three Bears promises to be a treat for all ages, and will be hosted in a Circus Big Top.

Join Goldilocks as she makes her way through the woods where she discovers a house. Feeling hungry and tired she goes in and finds some freshly made porridge which she helps herself to and promptly falls asleep. Then, the bears return home….

Family Theatre

This hour-long fun packed show is full of audience participation and is ideal for families. Goldilocks and the Three Bears runs on selected dates from Saturday 21 July to Sunday 12 August. Tickets cost £8 (group of 4 for £28).

Double Act

Meet Ruby and Garnet. They’re twins – identical, inseparable and do absolutely everything together. However, their lives are about to change. Recently, Dad’s gone a bit weird. He’s been acting strange ever since he started dating that frizzy dizzy Rose, and now he’s gone and bought a bookshop in the country. Vicky Ireland’s funny and gripping stage adaptation is based on Jacqueline Wilson’s multi award-winning book and is the perfect summer treat for ages 7 and up. Get ready for twin trouble playing at Polka Theatre, Wimbledon from Friday 15 June to Sunday 5 August. Join the Polka for a special performance on Sunday 24 June which includes a post-show talk with Jacqueline Wilson and members of the cast. There will also be an audio described performance and relaxed performance on 28 July and a reduced price show on 17 June. To book tickets and for more information, please visit www.polkatheatre.com.

Fri 15 Jun – Sun 5 Aug

Adapted and directed by Vicky Ireland

Get ready for twin trouble…

020 8543 4888 www.polkatheatre.com Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB

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Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 Box Office: 020 8543 4888 24 – 25 May

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Family Theatre Chessington Garden Centre Box Office: www. chessingtongardencentre. co.uk 21 Jul – 12 Aug

Goldilocks & The Three Bears

like you have never seen it before. Explore the strange and magical properties of matter with fireballs, fire tornadoes and explosive chemical reactions. Ages 4+.

New Wimbledon SW19 Box Office: www.atgtickets. com/wimbledon 2 – 3 Jun

Based on the traditional Goldilocks fairy-tale but with Teletubbies Live a few extra surprises along Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laathe way this great family show Laa and Po in a show full hosted in the big top will Enjoy of love and laughter be a perfect summer as they explore the treat for everyone! the show! magical world And don’t Colour of Teletubbyland. forget to say

House Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills

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Omnibus Theatre Clapham Common

The Jungle Book Will Shere Khan get his claws on Mowgli? Will King Louie deceive the young boy into telling him how to make fire? Will Baloo and Bagheera be the heroes? Find out in this mustsee production for all ages to enjoy.

The Water Babies

The King with Dirty Feet

The Exchange, Twickenham

3 Jun

You think Science is boring? Think again; this is science 8

30 May – 1 Jun

Error 404 There’s a boy. Maybe he’s just like you – except that his best friend is a robot. Join him on a weird and wonderful interactive adventure through the deepest questions about what it means to be human. Ages 8-11.

2 – 3 Jun

The First Girl in Space

8 Jun

The touching story of a boy meeting his disabled sister for the first time, with stunning puppetry, original live music, animation and physical theatre from the award-winning Tessa Bide. Ages 5+.

Explore how shoes are represented in fairy tales and myths around the world, from magic moccasins to glass slippers, from dancing princesses to shoemaking elves. Ages 5-8.

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

As part of a three-year exploration into the impact of child loneliness, Random Selfies will be performed on a digitally animated set, which will bring to life ten-year-old Loretta’s vivid imagination. Ages 7-12.

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Close your eyes and think about the future. What do you see? What will the world look like? This play, written with and performed by young people in Merton, will answer some of these questions. Ages 5+.

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Two magicians happily start their act, doing magic tricks by pulling bananas out of iPads. But the iPad reveals itself as a cheeky prankster. Eventually, no one knows who controls who anymore! Ages 2½+.

Penguinpig Sophie reads about a Penguinpig on the Internet. Filled with delight and intrigue she sets off alone on an adventure to find the adorable creature, leading her to the zoo. But what will she find inside? Ages 3-8.

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Whatever the Weather Two whimsical characters learn to share the endlessly surprising world of an Alpine Weather House in this humorous and highly visual show for the very young. Ages 3-6.

13 – 24 Jun

This is My Bed An opera about bedtimes, bears and dreams. And a bed with a mind of its own. Suitable for young people with SEN and ASD. Ages 2-5.

15 Jun – 5 Aug

Double Act Meet Ruby and Garnet. They’re twins, identical and inseparable – and do absolutely everything together. But very soon their lives are about to change. Based on Jacqueline Wilson’s book. Ages 7+.

6 Jul – 26 Aug

The Everywhere Bear The Everywhere Bear has a wonderful time with the children in Class One, but one day he falls out of a backpack, unnoticed and embarks on his own big adventure. Ages 3-6.

Richmond Theatre Box Office: 08448 717 651 23 – 24 May

Peppa Pig’s Adventure With lunch-boxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of games, laughter and live music.

2 – 4 Jul

Cirque Berserk! Cirque Berserk! celebrates the 250th anniversary of the invention of Circus by bringing this treasured form of live entertainment bang up-to-date in a jaw-dropping spectacular created especially for theatre.

Rose Kingston Box Office: 020 8174 0090 25 – 27 May

The Railway Children This exciting, heartfelt story by E Nesbit is given a fresh adaptation for the stage, while remaining faithful in essence to the original.

29 May – 3 Jun

What the Ladybird Heard Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the dainty dog in this glittering stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ colourful farmyard adventure. Ages 3+.

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Goldilocks and the Three Polar Bears This classic tale is transported from deep in the forest to an icy wonderland. Join the journey of friendship and snowflakes animated live with fantastic puppets that’s fun for all the family.

Underbelly Festival Southbank Box Office: www. underbellyfestival.com Until 30 Sep

Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall (Selected dates) London-based Australian DJ, Producer and Mum of two, Monski Mouse, has designed the Baby Disco Dance Hall as a super-fun session of dancing and play with your small person. Ages 0-5.

Globe-trotting Baby Disco DJ, Monski Mouse is back for her sixth consecutive summer residency at London’s favourite Southbank pop-up, Underbelly Festival. Playing 17 Sundays from 6 May to 30 September, Monski Mouse is ready to get heads and shoulders, knees and toes bopping along to her beautiful bonkers selection of tracks. Check www.underbellyfestival.com for a full list of dates and times. This unique early childhood disco is celebrated for its attention to making sure both adults and children have a fabulous time together on the dance floor. Expertly hosted by DJ Monski Mouse and her Monski Mouse Dancers who offer just enough choreography to keep the disco moving without making you feel you’ve signed up to a class. Give yourself and your little one a bopping treat this summer and see why Monski Mouse is a sell-out hit wherever she is laying down the tracks. To book tickets visit www.underbellyfestival.com or call 03333 444 167. Photo credit: Tony Virgo

Cirque Berserk at Richmond

Prepare to be thrilled by the amazing stunts in Cirque Berserk. Marking the 250th anniversary of the invention of circus, this treasured form of traditional entertainment still astounds audiences all around the world today. The spectacular show, made especially for theatre, features over thirty jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, drummers, daredevil stuntmen and most daring of all, the world famous motorcycle act the ‘Globe of Death’. Hold your breath and raise the roof as up to 4 bikers ride upside down in the globe at speeds of up to 60mph. The louder you cheer, the faster they go. Also making an appearance will be the Berserk dancers and aerial ballet. The highkicking, high-energy Hungarian Cirque Berserk dance ensemble and aerial ballet will delight audiences throughout the show.

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UK. Venues include some of the most prestigious and historically important sites in the country, from Royal Palaces, such as Hampton Court and Kensington Palace, to castles and churches such as Westminster Abbey, Leeds Castle and Kenwood House, to name a few. New venues joining the Luna season this year include Osterley House and Peckham Rye. They will also be doing a tour of London parks such as Southwark, Wimbledon and Morden Hall Parks and Tooting Common. Audiences this summer are to be treated to a fantastic choice of films, including this year’s big award winners, such as Guillermo del Toro’s masterpiece, The Shape of Water, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Dunkirk. Those who are brave enough can even enjoy Jaws while sitting in a dinghy at Brockwell Lido. To book tickets for a schedule of performances and for more information visit www.thelunacinema.com FA 0- MIL 5YYF EA UN RS !

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Luna Cinema

The Luna Cinema is marking its tenth anniversary with an incredible line up of films taking to the big screen inside and out at some of the country’s most iconic venues. Films range from new blockbusters and this year’s award winners to nostalgic cult classics. From now until October, film fans can choose from over 175 outdoor screenings taking place right across the

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May Love Your Zoo Week, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ Help the keepers to make enrichment for the Coati at their 12.15pm and 2pm feed. In the morning you will get the chance to make an animal badge between 11am-12.30pm and listen to an animal story at 11.45am. For more information visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Mythological Beasts, Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ 2-4pm. Looking at the wise Greeks, brave Romans and magical Egyptians with artist Charlotte Cranidge, explore ancient cultures and transform yourself into a mythological beast. Ages 4+. For more information and to book visit www.orleanshousegallery.org

Significant Women, The National Archives, Richmond, TW9 4DU

10.30am-12noon. Discover exciting stories about significant women and how they have helped to shape history. Explore the records to discover their stories, and then decorate your own picture frame to hold a photograph of a significant person in your life. Ages 7-11. To book visit www.nationalarchives. gov.uk

Early Years Art Safari, Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS

10.30am and 1pm.You’ll have a chance to pond-dip to see tadpoles, newts and many more creatures, as well as hunt for mini-beasts. Create art and crafts inspired by the Garden and use your senses to explore the many flavours, sounds, smells and textures. Ages 3-6. To book visit www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

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Picture Puzzle, Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD 10am-12.30pm. Over two days, make your own puzzle in the style of Edward Bawden. Create your own kooky characters, and craft an elaborate scene. Ages 6-9. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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Family Clown Class with Spymonkey, National Theatre, SE1 9PX

11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Sign up for the Spymonkey Clown Class and discover what makes you and your family funny. Develop your comedy skills through improvisation, games and clowning – and be ready to laugh until you cry. Ages 6-12. For more information and to book visit www. nationaltheatre.org.uk

Tues 29 May – Fri 1 Jun Archaeology: A Murder Mystery!, Museum of Richmond, TW9 1TP

10am-12noon. A body has been discovered! Your help is needed to finish the archaeological dig and uncover the story of the person buried long ago. For more information and to book visit www. museumofrichmond.com

May Half Term at Morden Hall Park

Morden Hall Park is the ideal place to bring city kids closer to nature. Become a nature detective with BioBlitz activities and May Half Term habitat-spotting. Do your own mini survey of the park this May Half Term and have fun making your very own habitat-spotter. May Half Term activities cost £2 per child and run from Monday 28 May to Friday 1 June, 11am-4pm. There’s no need to book, just drop in and get started. Following hot on the heels of their Half Term activities is the Morden Hall Park BioBlitz, one of the Park’s biggest annual events. Grab the chance to take part in small mammal surveying, bat walks, river dipping and more as the team race to identify and record as many species as possible in one weekend. Don’t miss out! Taking part in the Morden Hall Park BioBlitz is free, but for many events online booking is essential as places are limited. BioBlitz activities run on Friday 1 June, 8.30pm-9.30pm and Saturday 2 – Sunday 3 June, 10am-4pm. Find out more at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/morden-hall-park.

May Half Term, Florence Nightingale Museum, SE1 7EW

There are a variety of activities taking place over the Half Term including arts and craft drop-in workshop decorating nurses’ caps, a Meet Miss Nightingale performance, object handling sessions and lots more. Activities included in admission. For more information visit www.florencenightingale.co.uk

May Half Term Drop-Ins, Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD

2-4pm. Join in for a week of total fantasy. Every afternoon there will be drop-in workshops making everything from storybook illustrations and scenic models to crazy creatures. Ages 4-12. For more information visit www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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The Great British Bee Count, Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

Mon 28 May - Fri 1 Jun, 11am - 4pm

10.30am-3.30pm. Take part in the annual Great British Bee Count initiative organised by Friends of the Earth, and take part in some familyfriendly bee activities. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www. horniman.ac.uk

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Fun Days Out with the Family The Florence Nightingale Museum

The Florence Nightingale Museum celebrates the life and work of the world’s most famous nurse.You’ll find the Museum located on the banks of the River Thames, a short walk from the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and attractions along the South Bank, close to Westminster and Waterloo stations. The Museum offers formal and informal learning opportunities to discover the story of Florence Nightingale, “the lady with the lamp”, including KS1 workshops, family activities and trails. For KS1 the Museum runs ‘A Visit with Miss Nightingale’. Schools have the opportunity to meet Miss Nightingale, discover why she went to the Crimea, how she improved conditions for the soldiers and nurses and what happened as a result of her work. Dates are available for this Summer Term. The Museum also offers outreach visits, ‘Flo on the Road’. This May Half Term, Tuesday 29 May to Friday 1 June, there are a variety of activities taking place. See Florence Nightingale at the Meet Miss Nightingale performance. Meet a Crimean Officer who knew Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole. Find out what they did for the soldiers during the Crimean War. There will be an arts and craft drop-in workshop decorating nurses’ caps. Discover whether your hands are clean at the ‘clean hands’ station and join museum staff in an object handling session. Pick up a free family

Wild Child Festival

Wild Child is an enchanting new family festival set in the leafy green area of Dulwich, South London, which celebrates the very best in child-focused workshops and entertainment. With an emphasis on the arts, creative play and wellbeing for 0-11 year olds and their grown-ups, Wild Child provides a fun-filled day out to entertain the whole tribe. Families can dance the day away in the Bop Along Ballroom with line-dancing, Bollywood and afternoon discos. Get tech-savvy in the Imagination Lab trying coding and exploring science or even roll up to the Little Top to learn tightrope walking or trapeze. Mini-entertainers can learn magic tricks in the Magic Hollow, have fun with interactive storytelling in the Wordy Wood or enjoy an array of live music from Classical and Jazz to Broadway and Beatboxing in the Harmony Hideaway.Visit the Playhouse for theatre and puppet shows or sit back and relax in the Wellness Warren for a spot of Yoga. Not forgetting the tiniest of festival-goers, Wild Child have designed an intimate Babes in the Burrow area especially for 0-3 year olds featuring a magical sensory play space, a creative messy play area, interactive performances and even circus workshops. The Wild Child Festival will take place 17-19 August. For more information visit www.wildchildfestivals.co.uk

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Farmyard Fun at Eden Walk

Put your wellies on for some farmyard fun at Eden Walk this Half Term.Visit their workshops and make your very own ladybird puppet or pop over to the face painting station and transform into your favourite farmyard animal, all for free. Have your photo taken with Eden Walk’s Ladybird who will entertain you with some amazing tricks and don’t forget to collect your free Ladybird Wall Crawler while stocks last. There is also an amazing competition to enter - Eden Walk have a family ticket to giveaway to see ‘What the Ladybird Heard’ at the Rose Theatre, Kingston and a runner up prize of the book and CD. For your chance to win, enter the competition on their Facebook page, or for more information, please visit www. edenwalkshopping.co.uk.

Create & Grow a Veggie Box at Squire’s

With more people focused on healthy eating, and the drive to reduce plastic food packaging, growing your own vegetables has never been so popular. In very little space you can grow delicious fresh vegetables that don’t need to be shrink-wrapped and sat on a supermarket shelf for days. Recognising this, Squire’s Garden Centres are running an activity for children during May Half Term. From Monday 28 May until Friday 1 June (10am-4pm) children can choose three tasty vegetable plants and be shown how to plant them in a wooden trough. Then they get to decorate their own plant labels and take the whole thing home to look after and watch the vegetables grow. So encourage your children to eat their veg by planting a vegetable box at Squire’s. It costs £6 plus. There’s also a free “Veggie Hunt”, where children follow a trail of questions around the garden centre and receive a sticker when completed. Each activity takes around 20 minutes and all children must be accompanied by an adult. There’s no need to book for either activity, simply turn up on the day. For more information visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

extra talks on these charismatic creatures telling of their skills, habits and status in the wild and how we can help them. Thursday sees the farm animals get extra attention and finally on Friday the cheeky monkeys will get to have their fun. The zoo has a large play area including a big sandpit with water features, climbing frames and a life size tractor and fire engine. For further details visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Ham House and Gardens

Looking for activities that the whole family can enjoy? Go along to Ham House for May Half Term. You can take part in the Ham House Recipe Challenge. The Orangery Café is making five recipes from the National Trust Cookbook. The café always uses Ham-grown produce. They still need a few ingredients to make the recipes.You need to find the missing ingredients around the garden and tick them off your list as you go. Can you find all the missing ingredients in time? The Ham House Recipe Challenge is £2 per challenge with a special badge reward, 10am-4.30pm. Be inspired to complete the Ham House Recipe Challenge and create your own delicious recipe. Enter your recipe into a competition this May Half Term to be in with a chance of having your recipe cooked in the Orange Café. The winning recipe will be cooked in the café from June 18 to 24. Not only that, but the winner and their parent or guardians will be invited to an exclusive workshop where they can make their recipe with the chefs in the Ham House Kitchen. Alongside this, Ham House will have “Plant it, Eat it, Grow it Workshops” as part of 50 things to do before you’re 11¾. These will run from Monday 28 May to Friday 1 June, 1-3pm. Come and make your own biodegradable newspaper plant pot and plant vegetable seeds to grow at home. There will also be craft activities and outdoor games on offer. Please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house-and-garden for more information.

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This May Half Term Battersea Park Children’s Zoo is taking part in the BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) Love Your Zoo campaign. This annual nationwide event is held to promote the important conservation work zoos and aquariums do. There will be lots of animal-themed fun and visitor participation, with animal badge making and animal story time. Each week day a different animal from the collection will step into the spotlight. On Monday the ever-popular meerkats get to have extra fun. Tuesday sees the coati explore something new. Wednesday the otters have their turn and as it’s World Otter Day there will be 12

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The Bright Agency is the home of some of the world’s best children’s authors and illustrators. Every weekend they open their doors, delve into their books and share their imaginative worlds and characters through creative workshops. To see the new revised summer timetable, visit www.thebrightemporium.com or check them out on Instagram. At Build a Story (ages 3-6) on Saturdays and Sundays, discover new books with an imaginative workshop. Each class is based on one of their author/illustrator’s books. Read and explore the themes, then make something wonderful with baskets and baskets of LEGO. On Storytime Sunday (ages 2-6) meet your favourite authors and illustrators and hear them read their own books in Storytime Special events advertised on their website. This original Bright Workshop, a unique opportunity to meet world famous artists and authors, have them read their books and do a craft class, is truly remarkable. These events are rare and don’t happen every week so they sell out quickly. On Sundays at 10.30am (ages 3-6) Cat and Hutch bring a ‘Drama Class inspired by Books’. The storytelling Duo are dedicated to bringing children’s books to life with Interactive Drama Workshops that include different drama games to jump into the story and discover new worlds and characters.

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The Story of Water?

The Story of Water is a new educational resource from the Thames Festival Trust in collaboration with the British Council and Thames Water for Key Stages 2 and 3. The Story of Water is full of practical activities, ideas, facts and quizzes to give students the skills to think about water issues internationally and at home in a fun and easy to digest fashion, helping them to reflect on their own habits and implement change through small steps, whilst grasping wider issues as well. Guided by Dr Plumber, Plugs and their robot helpers, the resource pack takes pupils on a journey of discovery through all things H2O including the process of water filtration, the great stink and its impact today and the international clean water crisis. To download a copy visit www.thamesfestivaltrust.org/news

Aladdin New Video Library

Disney’s hit West End musical Aladdin has launched a brand new video library to accompany its education programme. Nine short films have been made in consultation with teachers 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. Aladdin’s curriculum-linked education resources are created for Key Stage 2 with workshops for pupils aged 7+ also available. Hosted by Angellica Bell, the videos feature exclusive new footage of rehearsals and interviews with both the show’s original creative team and the London cast and crew, which have been filmed in both London and New York. The video library will give teachers and students a new insight into Aladdin’s costumes, scenic design, music, characterisation, backstage crew, the ensemble, and more. To further enrich these resources all episodes feature end card questions to spark debate and encourage further learning. The video library and education resources are available free to schools on www.aladdineducation.co.uk/ behind. Photo credit: Deen van Meer ©Disney 14

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Graveney School are holding an Open Morning for prospective Year 7 students starting in September 2019 on Thursday 28 June, 9.30am – 12.30pm. At the Open Morning there will be an opportunity to see the school and pupils at work. The day will give students and their parents the opportunity to view the school’s excellent facilities, visit subject departments and discuss courses with current pupils and staff. Graveney School offers an excellent all round education to boys and girls aged 11-19. With an experienced and well qualified staff, they are able to combine high academic standards with a wide range of sports, musical and cultural extra-curricular activities as well as outstanding Information and Communication. The school was deemed to be ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2015. They commented, “The quality of teaching and achievement of pupils is outstanding. Students have an absolute determination to succeed and be successful”. In 2017, 86% of Graveney students achieved a grade 4 (C) or above in both English and mathematics and 68% achieved a grade 5 or above. The school’s overall attainment score places them in the top 10% of schools in the country. You’ll find Graveney School in Welham Road, SW17 9BU. For more information, email info@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk or visit www.graveney.org.

Graveney School Open Morning Thursday 28th June 2018 Open Morning for prospective Year 7 students starting September 2019 9.30am – 12.30pm

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Burntwood School

Burntwood School is a highly successful, popular girl’s school with a mixed Sixth Form. The school was recently rebuilt and has won the prestigious Stirling Prize for Architecture. More importantly this means that students have access to state of the art specialist teaching facilities in the Sciences, Media, Art and Design, Performing Arts and Sport. The school strongly believes that all young people should have the opportunity to study and embrace a varied curriculum that will allow them to access academic, creative and practical subjects, thus enabling them to progress to a host of world class further education establishments. Burntwood are proud of the tradition of success that encourages their students to be independent, Principal: Helen Shorrock articulate young women who take power and control over their lives in an informed and intelligent way. The school is also identified as a Science Specialist School and has the coveted ‘Sportsmark’ and ‘Artsmark Gold’ awards. Examination results continue to be excellent at Key stage 4 and 5. Burntwood School is an inclusive community. This is recognised by the Rights Respecting UNICEF Gold Award. Opportunities are provided for all learners whether they have special educational needs or are part of the gifted and talented cohort. Students deserve the best and at Burntwood the importance of a collaborative approach between staff, students and parents, working together to support the students in reaching their full potential is understood. All of this is embodied in the school’s commitment to provide ‘The best education today for the women of tomorrow’.

YEAR 7 OPEN DAYS Burntwood is an oversubscribed Academy for Girls which proudly holds a CPD Platinum Mark, the EQualities Award, the International School Award, and has UNICEF Rights Respecting School Gold status.

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Out of School Activities

Out of School Activities Dramacube Productions Summer Holiday Workshops

Join Dramacube Productions this summer as they journey to Motunui for some three day musical theatre workshops inspired by Disney’s Moana. Workshops will take place at the new Exchange Theatre, Twickenham from 25–27 July and at St Mary’s University, Strawberry Hill from 15–17 August from 9.30am–4pm with a performance on the Friday at 3.15pm. Dramacube’s three-day workshop productions are ideal for children who love to act, sing and dance and participate in musical theatre. Working with directors and choreographers, students will learn scenes, songs and routines as they work towards a show. On day three, the cast will take to the main stage at the theatre where they will participate in a technical and dress rehearsal before giving a performance under the lights for family and friends to enjoy. In addition to holiday workshops, Dramacube produce two major shows each year with the next being their Christmas production. All performances take place at professional/purposebuilt theatres and students benefit from working with a

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director, choreographer and musical director as well as a full team of backstage industry professionals including set, costume, lighting and sound designers. For more information and to book for this summer, please visit www. dramacubeproductions.co.uk or email contact@dramacube.co.uk.

Martial Smarts

A common worry for parents is their child’s ability to concentrate. While it is true that better focus improves schoolwork, behaviour and confidence, it is not necessary to panic if your child is not yet showing good concentration, it is a skill, and like any other, it requires consistent practice and patience. Martial Smarts are committed to the education of children, and provide foundations of learning that lead to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social development of young learners. Here is one of their simple exercises to start enhancing your child’s focus. Sitting like a mountain 1. Ask your child to sit cross-legged on the floor with their back straight and hands resting on their knees 2. Set a timer for five seconds 3. Ask your child to close their eyes, keeping their hands still with no fidgeting at all for the whole five seconds

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Repeat this practice every day for a week and celebrate heartily each time your child completes the task. Try to not set longer times in this first week - longer sitting times will not lead to better concentration. Less is more. This exercise is one of the most effective and essential tools in the Martial Smarts brain development programme. Why not give it a try and see for yourself? For more help, email the Martial Smarts team at help@ martialsmarts.co.uk or visit www. martialsmarts.co.uk.

Ultimate Fun in the School Holidays

Ultimate Activity Camps provide outstanding activity day camps for 4-14 year olds in the school holidays, where the children’s welfare and having fun are the primary concern. Every day children will enjoy a brilliant mix of sports, games and creative activities led by inspiring staff at amazing locations. For flexibility, you can book by the day or week and change dates for free up to 14 days in advance.You can also use childcare vouchers to pay. For peace of mind, Ultimate Activity Camps are Ofsted registered and all staff are DBS cleared and are qualified teachers or instructors. They run from Monday to Friday with drop off from 8am and collection until 6pm. Call 03301 117 077 to ask about booking or visit www.ultimateactivity.co.uk to see all the latest offers.

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May A Musical Animation Extravaganza, BFI Southbank, SE1 8XT

10.30am-4.30pm. Make an animation and create your own soundtrack in this holiday workshop. Ages 8-12. For more information and to book visit www.bfi.org.uk/whats-on S

Mythical Creatures and Magical Processes, Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ

10am-3pm. Take inspiration from Queen Caroline’s dinner party in the Octagon Room and design your own table plan for a mythical creature’s dinner party. Ages 8+. For more information and to book visit www. orleanshousegallery.org

Print Making for Families, Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College, TW9 2RE

Join in this new course at Hillcroft to have a go at creating your own prints. This fun introductory course will enable you to explore Lino & Monoprinting and produce simple prints and images to take home. Ages 7-14. For more information and to sign up visit www.rhacc.ac.uk

A Digital Artist, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB 7pm. Author, artist and former BBC children’s TV presenter Jay Jay Burridge is keen to dispel the myths that technology and art should be divided. He believes they can and should work side by side and explains how through his new series Supersaurs. Ages 10+. To book visit www.polkatheatre.com

Love Your Zoo Week, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

Today, the otters will get their turn to be the centre of attention as it is ‘World Otter Day’. At 11am and 2.30pm feeding time there will be a talk on their status in the wild and the chance to help the keepers to make enrichment for them.You can also take part in animal badge making between 11am12.30pm and listen to an animal story at 11.45am. For more information visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Digiplay, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB

War. Explore the new object handling trolley launching this Half Term. Free with admission. For more information visit www.florence-nightingale.co.uk

Thurs 31 May

Dream Catching, Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ

10am-12noon. With a mix of materials and techniques create your very own dream catcher to catch and trap your bad dreams for good. Ages 4+. For more information and to book visit www.orleanshousegallery.org

London History Day, Various Locations

More than 70 of London’s museums, galleries and cultural spaces will open their doors to reveal special behind the scenes tours, rarely seen exhibits and one off events, celebrating the capital’s unique identity. To find a venue near you visit www. historicengland.org.uk

Jumping Buses, Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP

10am-4pm. Discover the story of Albert Gunter, the courageous bus driver, who jumped Tower Bridge. Ages 6-10. Free with admission. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.historicengland.org.uk

Justice Par-Tea, LSE Library Gallery, WC2A

11am-2pm. Explore the exhibition At Last! covering the campaign for women’s suffrage and take part in a hands’ on activity. Between 11am and 4pm, draw and make your own protest or justice tea cups and plates. Event part of London History Day. Free. For more information www. historicengland.org.uk

Jump into the Past and Spring into the Future, London Fire Brigade Pop-up Museum, SE1 7AG

10am-3pm.Visitors of all ages will be able to watch storytelling performances that will transport them back to 1666, take part in arts and crafts activities all about the Great Fire of London and dress up in historic and current LFB uniforms. For more information and to book visit www.historicengland.org.uk

10.30am. Work with a director to create your own series of plays that look at different scenarios in the digital world. Ages 8-14. For more information and to book visit www. polkatheatre.com

Wed 30 – Thurs 31 May

Crimean Solider, Florence Nightingale Museum, SE1 7EW Meet a Crimean soldier who met Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole and find out what it was like to be a soldier during the Crimean

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Free Farmyard Fun, Eden Walk Shopping Centre, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1BL 12noon-4pm. Make your very own ladybird puppet, pop over to the face painting station and be transformed into your favourite farmyard animal, have your photo taken with the Ladybird and collect your free Ladybird Wall Crawler. For more information visit www. edenwalkshopping.co.uk

Sandycombe on the Home Front, Turner’s House, Sandycombe Lodge, Twickenham, TW1 2LR

To celebrate London History Day there will be talks taking place at 11.15am and 12noon and to accompany these talks, there will be family craft activities in the basement kitchen offering the chance to make your own model ship, and goggles. To book visit www.historicengland.org.uk

Kingston Suffrage and Courage, Various Locations in Kingston

To celebrate London History Day, Kingston History Centre will be hosting a display on the important and changing role women have played in local government in Kingston. Kingston Museum will have their own exhibition on women in the war effort, women obtaining the vote and Kingston suffragettes, and a fun and crafty ‘Thumb’s Up’ event for children 2-4pm. For more information visit www.historicengland.org.uk

Love Your Zoo Week, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ Today, the farm animals at the zoo will get some special treatment with your help at 12.15pm and 3.30pm.You will also get the chance to make an animal badge between 11am-12.30pm and listen to an animal story at 11.45am. For more information visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Making Monsters, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB 10.30am. Enter the puppet laboratory and spend the day exploring the future! Play Frankenstein and create your own monster or friend, or friendly monster. Make, perform and take away your very own companion. Ages 6-7. For more information and to book visit www.polkatheatre.com

Imagining Myths and Becoming Legends, Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ

10am-12noon or 2-4pm. Explore the myths and legends of ancient cultures across the world and learn how to create your own original myth, using 3D sculpture and collage

to construct masks and become a living legend. Ages 7+. For more information and to book visit www. orleanshousegallery.org

Thurs 31 May – Fri 1 Jun

Dance, Circus and Movement Workshop, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ 9.30am. This will be a fun and challenging two day workshop that explores the world of dance, circus movement and performance. Ages 7-11. For more information and to book visit www.unicorntheatre.com

June Fri 1 Jun

Moths and Amphibians, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

8.30-9.30pm. Help get Morden Hall’s BioBlitz species count off to a flying start as you trap moths and walk the wetland boardwalk in search of newts, frogs and toads. Ages 7+. Free. For more information and to book visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ morden-hall-park

Play in a Day, National Theatre, SE1 9PX

10am-4pm. Become a playmaker for the day and treat your family to a unique theatre experience. Create characters, devise a script and make a piece of costume before weaving it all together in a performance at the end of the day. Ages 6-12. To book visit www.nationaltheatre.org.uk

First Londoners, London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE, EC4N 8AA

1-5pm. Recent excavations by MOLA on the Bloomberg site uncovered a remarkable range of objects that tell the story of the first Londoners. Join in this special family event to learn about and handle some of the amazing finds before making your own to take home. To book visit www.historicengland.org.uk

Nurses Hat, Florence Nightingale Museum, SE1 7EW

Explore the exhibition on Nightingale Training School and complete the special family trail. Make your own Nightingale Training School Nurses’ Cap. Free with admission. For more information visit www.florencenightingale.co.uk

Love Your Zoo Week, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ Help the keepers to make enrichment for the monkeys at their 11.30am and 3pm feed. In the morning you will get the chance to make an animal badge between 11am-12.30pm and listen to an animal story at 11.45am. For more information visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

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Win The Big Book of 100 Outdoor Activities

Wild Child Festival is a fantastic new outdoor family event launching in South London this summer. Set in the leafy green open spaces of Dulwich, South London, the Festival celebrates the very best in child-focused workshops and entertainment. With an emphasis on the arts, creative play and wellbeing for 0-11 year olds and their grownups, Wild Child Festival is the perfect fun-filled day out to entertain the whole tribe. Immerse yourselves in a world of theatre, circus, storytelling, dance, craft and music and let their creativity run wild. The Wild Child Festival takes place on 17, 18 and 19 August with activities running from 10am - 5pm. For more details, please visit www.wildchildfestivals.co.uk Primary Times has a family ticket for up to five family members worth £165 to give away to one lucky reader. For your chance to win, simply tell us which area of London the festival is taking place in. See the bottom of the page for details on how to enter.

There are times when keeping young children occupied and entertained can be a challenge, even for the most imaginative of parents. The Big Book of 100 Outdoor Activities provides parents with simple and quick activities and creative ideas to engage and entertain children as well as encourage them to be more curious about the world. Activities are grouped into 8 handy sections - Wildlife Spotting, In the Garden, Messy Makes, Arts and Craft, Games, Rainy Day Activities, Outdoor Cooking and Music and Dressing Up. Each one is packed with things to do. The Big Book of 100 Outdoor Activities is available online and from all good high street shops for £14.99. Primary Times have a copy of this book to give away to three lucky readers. For your chance to win, simply tell us how many handy sections the book is grouped into. See the bottom of the page for details on how to enter.

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Your family diary for May, June and July Take a Risk, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ

June Secret Spell Books, Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ

10am-3pm. Work with artist Marc Woolf to creature your own book that will secretly store your treasured things. Explore techniques of construction, marbling, printing and gilding. Ages 6+. For more information and to book visit www. orleanshousegallery.org

Join the Dots, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB

11.15am. Working in tandem with Techtopia Festival, this music and movement workshop will take you on an exciting journey through the worlds of light, colour and imagination. Ages 3-5. For more information and to book visit www. polkatheatre.com

Fri 1 Jun – Fri 31 Aug

Eat Your Flowers!, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS

10am-5pm. This living exhibition in the kitchen garden will enable you to taste flowers, learn about their nutritional value and then eat more as ingredients in the tasty Orangery café food. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hamhouse-and-garden

Sat 2 Jun

BioBlitz Late, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

8.30-10pm. As part of Morden Hall’s BioBlitz, discover winged wonders of the night as you set moth traps and go out on a bat walk around the park, including the wetland boardwalk. For more information and to book visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mordenhall-park

Messy Toddlers, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY (Also 9 Jun) 9.15-10am. All the mess, all the fun, but none of the tidying up! Perfect for mini artists in the making aged 1-3. For more information and to book visit www. thebrightemporium.com

Messy Makers, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY (Also 9 Jun) 10.15-11am. All the mess, all the fun, but none of the tidying up! Perfect for young artists in the making aged 3-5. For more information and to book visit www. thebrightemporium.com

10.30am. Unicorn Theatre have teamed up with TOOT to bring you a mini-play-in-a-day to allow aspiring young theatre makers to devise, develop and stage a piece of work they have created together. Ages 8-12. For more information and to book visit www.unicorntheatre.com

Sat 2 – Sun 3 Jun

BioBlitz, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

10am-4pm. Become a wildlife explorer for the day and discover what’s living on your doorstep. The team of local naturalists and wildlife watchers need your help to find and identify as many different species as you can before the clock runs out. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ morden-hall-park

HSBC Rugby Sevens Match, Twickenham Stadium, TW2 7BA

Focusing on families and inclusive fun, there will be tonnes of great entertainment, a huge street food market and of course the opportunity for fans to watch the England team perform for the first time since their bronze medal win at the Commonwealth Games. To buy tickets visit www.worldrugby.org

Animated Worlds with 1927, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB

10.35am. Learn how to create stop frame characters for a woodland world: see how technology and projectors can be used with actors to create an awesome animated theatre world. Ages 8-14. For more information and to book visit www. polkatheatre.com

Really Wild Weekend, WWT London, Barnes, SW13 9WT

Marvel at meerkats, be amazed by armadillos, see snakes and learn about lizards. Plus, come face to face with fascinating giant bugs. For more information visit www.wwt.org.uk/ wetland-centres/london

Sun 3 Jun

Messy, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY

(Also 10, 17 and 24 Jun). 9.15-10am. All the mess, all the fun, but none of the tidying up! Perfect for budding artists in the making aged 1-5. For more information and to book visit www.thebrightemporium.com

Build a Story, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY (Also 9 Jun) 11.30am-12.15pm. Using the mighty LEGO® brick, create the landscapes, characters and plot - building up stories as you go. Ages 3-6. For more information and to book visit www.thebrightemporium. com

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Ada Grey, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY

10.30am-12noon. To celebrate the Royal Wedding, the lovely Ada Grey, the illustrator of the Royal Baby Series will be here for a fun filled Storytime Sunday reading her latest book, ‘Being a Princess is very hard work’, followed by some fun and crafty activities. Ages 3-6. To book visit www.thebrightemporium.com

Historic Scenic Walk, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS

(Also 9, 17, 23 Jun) 11am-1pm. Free guided walk from Richmond Station to Ham House and Garden. Taking in the historical sights and places of interest on your way. Finish off with a visit to Ham House (admission applies). Meet at Richmond station. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/ham-house-and-garden

Build a Story, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY (Also 10, 17 and 24 Jun). 12.301.15pm. Using the mighty LEGO® brick, create the landscapes, characters and plot - building up stories as you go. Ages 3-6. For more information and to book visit www. thebrightemporium.com

Mon 4 Jun – Mon 9 Jul

Print Making for Families, Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College, TW9 2RE

Theatre Tour and Design Workshop, The Old Vic, Lambeth, SE1 8NB

10-11.30am. Take a tour of the auditorium and find out more about this 200-year-old building, then create your own theatre and set design. Booking essential. Ages 7-11. For more information and to book visit www.surveymonkey. co.uk/r/28BMNKQ

Sat 9 – Sun 10 Jun

Open House Families, Various Locations

London’s brand new free family festival of architecture, design and engineering will be taking place across some of the city’s most iconic buildings with 45+ exciting and hands on craft activities, engineering experiments, tours and storytelling sessions to inspire kids about their city and how they can make a difference to it. For more information visit www.open-city.org.uk

On Your Marks, Get Set, LEGO™, 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin), EC3A 8EP

11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Join this quickpaced race to build the biggest and best LEGO structure. Drop-in event suitable for all ages. Part of the Open House Families festival. For more information visit www.open-city. org.uk

Open Garden Squares Weekend, Various Locations

Feed your curiosity with over 200 gardens to explore in this magical two-day event. Gardens range from the historic and traditional to the new and experimental and can be discovered across 27 London boroughs. Charges apply. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.opensquares.org

Pop-up Cityscape, 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin), EC3A 8EP

(Mon only) 4-6pm. Join in this new course at Hillcroft to have a go at creating your own prints. This fun introductory course will enable you to explore Lino & Monoprinting and produce simple prints and images to take home. Ages 7-14. For more information and to sign up visit www. rhacc.ac.uk

11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Draw the Gherkin, and other amazing buildings in the City of London. Cut and paste, and create your very own pop-up cityscape. Add a brand-new building designed by…you! Drop-in event suitable for all ages. For more information visit www.open-city. org.uk

Sat 9 Jun

Sat 9 Jun – Sat 7 Jul

10am, with the fly-past at 1pm. The Sovereign’s birthday is officially celebrated by the ceremony of Trooping the Colour. The parade route extends from Buckingham Palace along The Mall to Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall and back again. For more information and to buy tickets visit www. householddivision.org.uk

(Sat only) 10am-12.30pm. An opportunity to create with clay together. Clay can be shaped into anything.You and your child will be introduced to many possibilities through an exciting project. For more information and to book visit www. rhacc.ac.uk

Trooping the Colour, Buckingham Palace, Westminster, SW1A 1AA

Ham Fair, Ham Common, Richmond, TW10 7DE

This traditional village fair boasts a wide variety of stalls with fun and entertainment provided by local schools and other groups. Features include a companion dog show, art display, young photographer competition, music and dancing. For more information visit www. hamamenitiesgroup.org.uk

Saturday Pottery for Families, Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College, TW9 2RE

Sun 10 Jun

Animating the Shard, The Shard, SE1 9SG

9-10am. Scale the heights of your imagination by animating the Shard with the BFI, with exclusive access only for families! For more information and to buy tickets email openhousefamilies@open-city.org.uk

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Sat 23 Jun

Cat and Hutch, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY

(Also 24 Jun) 10.30-11.30am. Make a drama out of the books you’ve come to love in this fun workshop. Ages 3-6. For more information and to book visit www.thebrightemporium. com

Let’s Build London!, 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin), EC3A 8EP 11am-4pm. Follow a real town planning brief from Chapman Taylor and 18 Degrees to design and construct your own urban fabric of buildings and spaces around the historic River Thames. Drop in event suitable for ages 7+. For more information visit www.open-city. org.uk

Monster Family Portrait Workshop, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ

(Also 17 and 23 Jun) Create a keepsake of your day with the Unicorn Theatre’s resident arts and crafts experts.You and your mini monster will get your hands dirty to create your monster family portrait. To book call 020 7645 0560. For more information visit www. unicorntheatre.com

Sat 16 Jun

Nature Portraits, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ

12noon-2pm. Build your face or family from all that Nature has to offer. Ages 8+. For more information visit www.unicorntheatre.com

Family Learning Activity, Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP

Sat 16 – Sun 17 Jun West End Live, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN

The 14th annual West End Live is back in Trafalgar Square. Enjoy performances from some of the best West End musicals, such as The Lion King, Les Misérables, Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera for free. For more information visit www. westendlive.co.uk

EID Festival, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN

12noon-6pm. Londoners and visitors are all welcome to this free annual event to celebrate the end of Ramadan and enjoy a vast selection of delicious food, live and roaming entertainment, and family-fun. Free. For more information visit www. london.gov.uk

Sat 23 Jun – Sat 7 Jul The Dark Room for Kids, Underbelly Festival, Southbank, SE1 8XX

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Spinning Rainbows, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ

12noon-2pm. Create your own crazy rainbow to mesmerise your pals. Ages 7+. For more information visit www.unicorntheatre.com

Messy Toddlers, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY

You and your family are stuck inside a live-action video game. How will you escape?! Pick options off the screen in this fun, fear-filled, text-based interactive adventure game. Will you: A) Find Light Switch? B) Scream? C) Kick a Pokemon? To book visit www. underbellyfestival.com

(Also 7 Jul) 9.15-10am. All the mess, all the fun, but none of the tidying up! Perfect for mini artists in the making aged 1-3. For more information and to book visit www. thebrightemporium.com

Sun 24 Jun

(Also 7 Jul) 10.15-11am. All the mess, all the fun, but none of the tidying up! Perfect for young artists in the making aged 3-5. For more information and to book visit www. thebrightemporium.com

Armed Forces Day, National Army Museum, Chelsea, SW3 4HT Join in to celebrate Armed Forces Day with tours, entertainment and family activities. All activities are free and there’s no need to book. Activities include: a medal making workshop, highlight tours and a musical performance. For more information visit www.nam.ac.uk

Brentford Challenge and Fun Day, Syon Park, Brentford, TW8 8JF

There are events for all abilities including a 10k run, 5k run, 5k Walk & Talk, a Primary School 1k challenge, a corporate 10k/5k challenge, an introduction to stand-up paddle boarding and a host of other sports, which can be sampled in our exciting Sports Village. To sign up visit www. brentfordchallenge.co.uk

Pop-UP Pavilion, Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD

10am-5pm. Help to create a popup Pavilion in the Linbury Room. Drop in at any time during the day to make your additions to this temporary structure.You will be using entirely recycled materials, and taking inspiration from the six shortlisted designs on display. For more information visit www. dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Sun 17 Jun

Fathers’ Day, National Army Museum, Chelsea, SW3 4HT

11am. Join in this Fathers’ Day for a range of family-friendly tours and workshops. All activities are free and there’s no need to book. Activities include: Robot Adventures Workshop, Gallery Tours and Marching Workshops. For more information visit www.nam.ac.uk

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Messy Makers, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY

Build a Story, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY (Also 7 Jul) 11.30-12.15pm. Using the mighty LEGO® brick, create the landscapes, characters and plot - building up stories as you go. Ages 3-6. For more information and to book visit www.thebrightemporium. com

July Sun 1 Jul

Cat and Hutch, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY

(Also 8 Jul) 10.30-11.30am. Make a drama out of the books you’ve come to love in this fun workshop. Ages 3-6. For more information and to book visit www.thebrightemporium. com

Historic Scenic Walk, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS 11am-1pm. Free guided walk from Richmond Station to Ham House and Garden. Taking in the historical sights and places of interest on your way. Finish off with a visit to Ham House (admission applies). Meet at Richmond station. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/ham-house-and-garden

Build a Story, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY (Also 8 Jul) 12.30-1.15pm. Using the mighty LEGO® brick, create the landscapes, characters and plot - building up stories as you go. Ages 3-6. For more information and to book visit www.thebrightemporium. com

Messy, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY

(Also 8 Jul) 9.15-10am. All the mess, all the fun, but none of the tidying up! Perfect for budding artists in the making aged 1-5. For more information and to book visit www.thebrightemporium. com

Sun 1 Jul – Mon 1 Oct

Duchess, Daughter, Socialite, Spy?, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS

12noon-4pm.Visit this special display at Ham House to discover the remarkable life of Elizabeth Murray, Duchess of Lauderdale, as the National Trust celebrates women and power in 2018. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house-andgarden

Tues 3 – Sun 8 Jul

RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, KT8 9AU

Show highlights include new planting features, an interactive evolution of plants and new show garden categories. There’s so much for all the family to enjoy including hands-on workshops, a family trail and storytelling. Kids 16 and under get in free! For more information and to buy tickets visit www.hrp.org.uk/ hampton-court-palace

Sat 7 Jul

National Meadows Day, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD 11am-3pm. Discover the amazing plants and animals in the meadow as you celebrate National Meadows Day. Have a go at sweeping the meadow with nets in search of invertebrates and make your own meadow craft to take home. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/morden-hall-park

Magic Nuudles, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ

12noon-2pm. They’re squishy and they’re magic. Build anything you can imagine from these colourful little nuggets. Just add water! Ages 2+. Free, drop-in activity. For more information visit www.unicorntheatre.com

Sun 29 Jul

Monstrous Festival, Printworks London, Surrey Quays Rd, SE16 7PJ Sessions from 9am-1.30pm or 2.30-7pm. This child-friendly festival experience for kids has a range of fantasy worlds including The Beast inflatable obstacle course and Prince & Princess Unicorn Land. For more information and to book your all-inclusive tickets, visit www. monstrouscreations.co.uk. Get 25% discount off morning sessions by using code “PT3”

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