Easter 2017 South West London Primary Times by Alison Watson

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for families with primary aged children

in South West London Easter Edition • Issue 105 • 20 March - 14 May 2017

The Best Family Guide to What’s On

One of the most successful tennis academies in Great Britain is looking for their next generation of champions. Could it be your child? See page 21 for details

Film & DVD Preview Guide Beauty and the Beast Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs.“Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within. “Beauty and the Beast” is released in the UK and Ireland on 17 March.

The Boss Baby Meet a most unusual baby. He wears a suit and speaks with the voice and wit of Alec Baldwin.‘The Boss Baby’ is a hilarious story about how a new baby’s arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator, a wildly imaginative seven-year old named Tim.Tim is jealous of his fast-talking, briefcase-carrying baby brother.When he embarks on a mission to win back the affections of his parents, he stumbles upon a secret ploy by the CEO of Puppy Co. that threatens to destroy the balance of love in the world. Tim and his brother must come together to stop the dastardly scheme.With a sly, heart-ﬁlled message about the importance of family,The Boss Baby is an authentic and broadly appealing original comedy for all ages. DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Boss Baby’ will be released in cinemas on 7 April.

Zip and Zap and the Marble Gang

Two iconic Spanish comic strip characters Zip and Zap come to life in this exciting adventure. Brothers Zip and Zap thought they would get to enjoy their summer holidays. But after they’re sent away to summer school, they soon realise their summer isn’t going to be any fun after all.The headmaster is a oneeyed, patch-wearing man whose motto is ‘no play is allowed’ who, along with his chief security guard, runs the school with strict discipline. Zip and Zap quickly make friends and form ‘The Marble Gang’ with the aim to wreak havoc around the school by creating mischief and playing pranks whilst everyone sleeps. During one of their adventures, they discover that the headmaster is hiding a mysterious secret - one the brothers are just itching to solve…Zip and Zap is in cinemas from 31 March 2017.

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Nicholas on Holiday

It’s the end of the school year.The long-awaited holidays have ﬁnally arrived. Petit Nicolas (Mathéo Boisselier) and his family head to the sea and move into the Beau-Rivage Hotel. At the beach, Nicolas wastes little time making new friends, and they set about causing havoc in the holiday resort. He also attracts an admirer in the form of Elizabeth, a little girl who follows him everywhere. Nicolas is really going to enjoy a holiday to remember. In French with English subtitles, Nicholas on Holiday is available on DVD from 27 March.

Smurfs: The Lost Village

A mysterious map sets Smurfette and her best friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting and thrilling race through the Forbidden Forest ﬁlled with magical creatures to ﬁnd a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. Embarking on a rollercoaster journey full of action and danger, the Smurfs are on a course that leads to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history! Smurfs:The Lost Village is released in cinemas on Friday 31 March.

Win Special Molly Monster Cinema Tickets

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as Molly Monster, the latest film from Enchanted Animation, comes to cinemas nationwide on the 21 April. In Monsterland, when the mothers lay their eggs, baby monsters only hatch on Egg Island so when Molly finds out she is going to be having a new brother or sister, she knows her family is off on a trip. However, Molly Monster is too young and too little to join her parents on the journey to Egg Island which leaves her feeling upset and disappointed. A determined Molly sets out on a journey to be reunited with her family – and it is longer and far more difficult than anything she could have ever imagined. Accompanied by Edison, her best friend and toy, Molly learns what it means to be a family and most importantly what it means to become a big sister! There’s a special screening of Molly Monster at Cineworld Haymarket on Saturday 15 April at 11am and we’ve got 10 family tickets to give away. There will be Fun in The Foyer activities before with balloonists and face paint artists. For your chance to win, tell us where Monster mothers hatch their eggs. Send your answer along with your name, age, school, address and phone number to Molly Monster Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG or email your answer and details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘Molly Monster’ as the subject by Friday 7 April. For thousands more ideas visit www.primarytimes.net

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for families with primary aged children

in South West London Easter Edition • Issue 105 • 20 March - 14 May 2017

The Best Family Guide to What’s On

The weather is getting warmer, the sun is shining every now and then, the trees have begun blossoming and Spring is on its way, finally, so welcome to our Spring/Easter magazine. We’ve tried our best to get in the mood for this egg-cellent time of the year with an eggstra-ordinary magazine with egg-citing listings, egg-specially for all our readers ... no more eggs I promise unless they’re of the chocolate variety!

One of the most successful tennis academies in Great Britain is looking for their next generation of champions. Could it be your child? See page ?? for details

As usual we have loads of events to choose to go to over the Spring break. Hayley and Miriam have had their heads down beavering away getting you the very best of things to go to. If you do visit any of these places we would love you to mention that you read about them in Primary Times. Look out for our fantastic Brighton Fringe competition too where you could end up winning a weekend in Brighton with accommodation, a meal, tickets to the Fringe and wonderful memories. To be in with a chance of winning this competition there’s one simple question to answer and you could be off on a very jolly weekend with your family and we could be receiving a pretty postcard from a very happy reader!

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Harry Potter comes to the Barnes

Barnes Children’s Literature Festival, London’s largest dedicated children’s literature festival, returns to Barnes Pond on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 May. There are more than fifty fun events over the weekend for young book fans and their families. The former Children’s Laureates Michael Rosen and Anthony Browne, star author/artists Nick Sharratt and Tony Ross, the illustrator of the megabestselling books by David Walliams, and Horrid Henry creator Francesca Simon are just some of the big names that will be part of this year’s Barnes Children’s Literature Festival programme. They’ll be joined by a few famous faces including comedian David Baddiel, popular television presenters Clare Balding and Lucy Worsley, and the radio personality Christian O’Connell among many, many others. Another highlight will be a brand new interactive stage show, Boy. Wizard. Hero. Celebrating the Harry Potter Books, which explores the magical world of the Harry Potter books. There’s also a new musical production of Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes and three clay-mazing workshops by Aardman Animation, the Oscarwinning studio behind Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep. The full programme can be found at www.barneskidslitfest.org and tickets are on sale now.

Katie’s Classroom

A local teacher and mum of three has launched the UK’s answer to affordable tutoring for just £10 a month. Katie delivers online video tutorials for primary school children and their parents in the comfort of your own home. She is launching with Year 4 Mathematics and has filmed over 180 video tutorials covering all the learning objectives in the National Curriculum and 8+ exam syllabus. Katie is dedicated to supporting parents and shows you how to do it and how to approach the problem if your child doesn’t get it. The great thing about Katie’s Classroom is that Katie shows you how and talks you through subject areas and topics. It’s all about learning through seeing and doing, not just playing or practicing like other educational video sites. Katie’s Classroom is really easy to use.Your child logs into watch a series of tutorials lasting 3-4 minutes each, complete a worksheet, and watch a lesson summary, which goes through further examples. The tutorials are perfect for revising a tricky concept, building confidence and preparing for an important exam. Each child can choose a personal avatar, has an individual profile page and is able to see how many tutorials they have watched and worksheets they have completed. Each video tutorial page has a Parent Tab, which shows extended tutorial information and parents can access the answers. For more information or for a free trial, visit www.katiesclassroom.com. 4

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Easter means different things to different people. Whether that’s chocolates, chicks, bunnies or time to reflect on the value of life, it’s a time for spending with family. Perhaps you have wondered about helping children and young people to make wonderful family memories by becoming a foster carer. Chrysalis Care are experts at developing foster carers, providing training and supervision, so that foster carers offer safe and nurturing homes for vulnerable babies, children and young people. They need people from a range of cultural, religious/ethnic backgrounds, mixed ages and single people/couples. If you want to know more about becoming a foster carer, have a spare room and room in your life for a child or young person, Chrysalis Care want to hear from you. Please call 020 8298 2800, email info@chrysaliscare.org or visit www. chrysaliscarefostering.org.

Kidz Bop World’s leading children’s music brand Kidz Bop is launching in the UK this spring. Following a UK-wide talent search, a British Kidz Bop group has been formed, made up of five talented children aged 8-12. The group will release two albums this year through Universal Music, the first of which will be released on 7 April. The albums will follow the same format as the US, featuring the UK Kidz Bop group performing child-friendly cover versions of today’s biggest hits “sung by kids for kids”. The ethos of Kidz Bop is to connect with kids and families through its bestselling music albums. In the US Kidz Bop is the top music brand for kids. Over 17 million Kidz Bop albums have been sold and over 1 billion songs streamed since the family-friendly music brand debuted in 2001.

Milo Murphy’s Law is Coming to the UK From creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh of BAFTA nominated animated series “Phineas and Ferb” fame, comes Milo Murphy’s Law. Milo Murphy is the fictional 13 year old great-greatgreat-great grandson of the Murphy’s Law namesake, and he’s the personification of the law which says that anything that can go wrong – will go wrong. Milo Murphy is always expecting the unexpected and prepares for every possibility. He was born with Extreme Hereditary Murphy’s Law condition (EHML), a trait that has affected the men in the Murphy family for generations. Armed with knowledge, a backpack of supplies, and an endless sense of optimism and enthusiasm – Milo can turn any catastrophe into an adventure. Each 22 minute episode comprises of two 11-minute stories, where Milo and his best friends Zack and Melissa find ways to think outside of the box while enjoying life’s obstacles. Milo Murphy’s Law will premiere in early 2017 on Disney Channel. Visit www.disney.co.uk/disney-channel and start getting excited.

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Space warriors had lots of fun at The Good Ship Lollypop playing the new laser tag games last half term holiday so, due to space warrior demand, the centre will be running the laser tag sessions all through the Easter holiday. The action packed 15 minute sessions allow each space warrior a chance to experience the excitement of playing laser tag. After the tag session space warriors can chill out in the urban jungle to prepare for the next attack. If you fancy your chances as a space warrior, there’s no need to book, simply go and join the fun at The Good Ship Lollypop in Morden. For more information please call 07703 566 411 or visit www.thegoodshiplollypop.co.uk.

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Win an Amazing Brighton Fringe Package for Your Family Here at Primary Times we are celebrating another year as the Family Friendly Media Partner of the Brighton Fringe and what better way to celebrate than a fantastic competition for our readers. The Brighton Fringe is the largest Arts Festival in England full of a huge variety of fun and quirky events and shows for the whole family to enjoy. It takes place in many venues across Brighton from 6 May to 5 June. We have an incredible prize for the lucky winner. You and your family will win a mini break in Brighton during the May half term. This will include a night’s stay in a family room at the ibis Hotel on the first Sunday of half term [Sunday 28 May]. The ibis Brighton City Centre Hotel is ideally located close to Brighton train station, offering 140 modern rooms with the innovative new ‘Sweet Bed by ibis’ for your ultimate comfort. The prize also includes a meal for four at Polpo. Polpo is a bàcaro. This is a Venetian word to describe a humble restaurant serving simple food and good, young Italian wines. They offer tasty small plates in a setting that reflects the gloriously faded elegance of Italy. On top of all this we are giving away a family ticket [up to 2 adults and 2 children] to two Brighton Fringe family shows of your choice on either Sunday 28 or Monday 29 May [subject to availability].

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

Ongoing Weekends and School Holidays

Art Activities, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS Create a piece of art inspired by your visit to Ham in the below stairs rooms. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hamhouse-and-garden

Until 25 Mar

Mini Yoga, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY

9am every Sat, these classes are always based around a story which unfolds (much to the children’s delight!) and is acted out using Hatha yoga postures. Many of the activities support the Early Years foundation framework. Ages 2-8. For more information and to book visit www. thebrightemporium.com/whats-on/ mini-yoga

Until 31 Mar

Winter Tours, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS

12noon-3pm. Choose from a selection of new tours and demonstrations focusing on different elements of Ham House’s history. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/ham-house-and-garden

Tutus for Tots, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY 9.15-9.45am every Fri. Baby Ballet classes provide a magical arrangement of activities. An array of different narrative settings, aided by the use of props, is used to enable the children to learn through play and explore through dance. Ages 2½+. For more information and to book visit www.thebrightemporium. com/whats-on/tutus-for-tots

Until 1 May

Adventures in Moominland, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Climb into and get lost inside the eccentric world of Moominland as you explore the internationally renowned Moomin stories through the life of its author, Tove Jansson. Ages 7+. For more information and to book visit www.southbankcentre. co.uk

March Fri 24 Mar

Red Nose Day 2017, Nationwide

Do something funny for money at home, school or work to help raise vital funds for people living tough lives across the UK and Africa. For fundraising ideas, to sign up for your fundraising kit, and to donate visit www.comicrelief.com

Fri 24 – Sat 25 Mar

Mum’s the Word, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

10am-12noon and 3-5pm. Plant a special present to take home to Mum for Mothers’ Day. Activity based in the Garden Centre. Charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/morden-hall-park

Sat 25 Mar

Hop It!, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ

12noon-2pm. The Velveteen Rabbit is back for Easter. Join in some bunny themed finger puppet crafts and make your own bunny to take hopping home. Ages 5+. For more information visit www. unicorntheatre.com

Earth Hour, Nationwide

Splash Bubbles and Balloons Show, Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell, RG12 7QW

11am, 12noon, 2pm and 3.15pm. This bubbling and explosive show is not to be missed. Watch as water is made to disappear and gravity is defied with floating bubbles and antics with balloons. Charges apply. For more information visit www.bracknellforest.gov.uk

Until 21 May

Storytime Sunday, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY

10.30am-12noon every other Sunday. A popular community event which allows children to interact, create and spend time with their favourite authors and illustrators, sharing the joy of storytelling. For more information and to book visit www. thebrightemporium.com/whats-on/ storytime-sunday

Until 20 Aug

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8.30-9.30pm. WWF is calling for everyone to sign up and take part in Earth Hour - an annual global demonstration where millions around the world switch off their lights for one hour to show they care about the future of our planet and to call for action on climate change. To sign up visit www.wwf.org.uk/ earthhour

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Harlequins v Newcastle Falcons, Twickenham Stoop Stadium, TW2 7SX

Watch the Harlequins go against the Newcastle Falcons in a safe, atmospheric and family friendly environment. A great way for families to watch top class premiership rugby together. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.quins.co.uk

Time Explorer Station, Kensington Palace, W8 4PX

11am-4pm. Explore the palace and discover its stories using the palace’s themed activity bags, games, trails and make and takes. Pick up your choice of story adventure from the Time Explorer Station inside the palace. For more information visit www.hrp. org.uk/kensington-palace

Mothers’ Day, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS

10am-5pm.Visit Ham for a special Mothers’ Day, with activities and lunches throughout the day. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/ham-house-and-garden

Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave, The Bedford Arms, Balham, SW12 9HD 2-4.30pm. World famous, award winning, Glastonbury Festival performing, family rave sensation BFLF throws the ultimate family event in South London. Optional fancy dress: Pop Stars and Rock Stars. For more information and to buy tickets visit www. bigfishlittlefishevents.co.uk

Mothers’ Day, Osterley Park and House, Isleworth, TW7 4RB

11am-5pm. Treat the most important person this Mothers’ Day. Enjoy a visit to the House and Gardens and there’s free entry for all mums. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/osterley-parkand-house

Sat 25 – Sun 26 Mar

Mum Goes Free for Mothers’ Day, London Wetland Centre, Barnes, SW13 9WT

9.30am-3.30pm. Create a beautiful planter this Mothers’ Day (charges apply). There will also be a free flower maze activity for you to take part in where you will receive a sticker and a chance to win a prize. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Thurs 30 Mar-Mon 3 Apr

Mothers’ Day Planting Weekend, Squires Garden Centre, Twickenham, TW2 5PA

Sat 25 Mar – Sat 27 May Mini Yoga, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY

Sun 26 Mar

Objects in Focus, The View from The Shard, SE1 9SG

10.30am-4pm. Join in a complimentary object-handling session, run by the Museum of London. See and touch artefacts discovered on the foreshore of the River Thames and archaeological finds from the London 2012 Olympic site. To buy tickets visit www. theviewfromtheshard.com

Treat your Mum to a relaxing day out with a walk to watch the wildlife flitting among the gardens and meadows, followed by lunch in the Water’s Edge Café. Quote ‘Mothers’ Day’ at admissions, for free entry for Mum when accompanied by a paying child or adult. For more information visit www.wwt.org.uk/wetlandcentres/london

The Moscow State Circus, Richmond Old Deer Park, TW9 2SF The circus returns to the UK with their exciting new production, ‘Gostinitsa’. For more information and to buy tickets visit www. moscowstatecircus.com

Fri 31 Mar – Fri 26 May

Tutus for Tots, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY 9.30am and 10.05am every Fri. Baby Ballet classes provide a magical arrangement of activities. An array of different narrative settings, aided by the use of props, is used to enable the children to learn through play and explore through dance. Ages 2½+. For more information and to book visit www.thebrightemporium. com/whats-on/tutus-for-tots

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Easter Cooking - Small Chocolate Nest Cakes Easter is the perfect time to get children involved in food preparation as many of the cakes and sweet treats are quick, easy and involve a minimal amount of ‘cooking’. Chocolate ‘Nest’ cakes come in a variety of guises, all pretty simple to make – even for younger children. The simplest ‘Nest’ cakes are rice crispy/cornflake cakes decorated with mini eggs etc. For a particularly ‘nesty’ look shredded wheat can be used. 200g Milk Chocolate Small Chocolate Nest Cakes (serves 12) 200g White Chocolate Ingredients: Plain Chocolate 200–250g Decorations (in this case, various colours of mini-eggs works best.) Shredded Wheat, crushed approx. 85g Method: Method: Buy or bake a round sponge cake. Melt the chocolate in a big bowl over boiling water. Once melted, remove the bowl from Break the milk chocolate into pieces the water and start to mix in the Shredded and melt over a bowl of boiling Wheat. Once all of the cereal has been water. coated in chocolate place the mixture evenly Place broken up Shredded Wheat in 12 paper cases. Decorate as appropriate in a bowl and mix with melted and place in the fridge for a minimum of 1 chocolate until the cereal is completely covered. Leave to one side. hour to set. Melt the white chocolate in a bowl and leave it to cool. Variations: Rice Krispies, Cornflakes, both approx. 85g (use as When the white chocolate has cooled pour it onto the centre of the much or as little as you need for all individual krispies or flakes to be sponge and smooth it over the top and sides of the cake. It does covered). Many recipes use golden syrup and butter but we’ve opted not need to be neat! to keep things simple. If you prefer a sweeter taste use melted Mars Place the milk chocolate ‘nest’ around the sides of the sponge and Bars instead of plain chocolate. The great thing about these cakes is press into place making sure it sticks! that you can experiment with different cereals and chocolate. Cover the top of the cake with mini-eggs. Large Chocolate Nest Cake. Place the cake in the fridge for at least one hour. Ingredients: If bits of the nest don’t stick, melt a little bit more chocolate, let it A round, standard size, sponge cake (classic or chocolate) cool and use that to anchor the nest. 2 large Shredded Wheat

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What’s On

More What’s On Your family diary across the Spring season

April Sat 1 – Thurs 13 Apr

Easter Holiday Fun, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS 10am-5pm. Join in the fun this Easter break. There’ll be art activities, storytelling, spring trail and a range of 50 things activities. Charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house-andgarden

Sat 1 – Mon 17 Apr

Easter Holiday Family Fun, Osterley Park and House, Isleworth, TW7 4RB 11am-4pm. Enjoy family time this Easter with trails around the gardens and Bunny ‘hide and seek’ in the house. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/osterley

Easter Egg Search, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ How many lucky zoo animals have got colourful Easter eggs this year? To join in the Easter fun simply purchase a quiz sheet upon entry and use the clues to help you work out where those eggs are. Charges apply. For more information visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Easter Giant Duck Hunt, London Wetland Centre, Barnes, SW13 9WT Follow the Easter Giant duck trail around the beautiful nature reserve to discover where they are hiding. If you find them all you’ll win a chocolate prize.You can also join in arts and crafts sessions to make your very own seasonal gifts. For more information visit www.wwt.org.uk/ wetland-centres/london

Join the Moomins, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AB With the arrival of spring, the Moomins will be coming out of hibernation and visiting the Gardens for all sorts of mischief and fun. Activities will include a trail, workshops, meet and greet a moomin and more. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.kew.org

Robotics Easter Challenge, National Army Museum, Chelsea, SW 3 4HT

10.30am, 11.30am, 1.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm. Join in this Easter and see if you can master the robotic arms. Discover how the army uses technology with this robotics challenge. Can you complete the missions? Free. For more information and to book visit www. nam.ac.uk

Sat 1 Apr – Sun 21 May Celebrity Dusty Duck Trail, London Wetland Centre, Barnes, SW13 9WT

Aardman studios designed Dusty Duck to celebrate WWT’s 70th anniversary. This Easter, follow a trail of six-foot-tall Celebrity Dusty Duck sculptures around the beautiful grounds at London Wetland Centre. Charges apply. For more information visit www.wwt.org.uk/wetlandcentres/london

Sat 1 Apr – Sat 27 May

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

10.30-11am (under 4s) and 11.30am to 12noon (ages 4-8). Each week will cover a different theme, with little ones working on individual projects as well as working together on one big masterpiece which will be proudly displayed in the gallery afterwards. For more information and to book visit www.thebrightemporium.com/ whats-on/messy-mornings

Sat 1 Apr – Sat 28 Oct

The Magic Garden, Hampton Court Palace, KT8 9AU 10am-5.30pm. Experience the legendary world of the Tudor tournament in this imaginative play garden setting. Discover something new around every twist and turn and explore a mysterious secret grotto. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.hrp.org.uk/ hampton-court-palace

Sun 2 Apr

Boys Ballet Masterclass, Royal Academy of Dance, SW11 3RA Meet other boys with an interest in dance and movement in a 2-hour class designed to develop core strength, musicality and presentation in a fun and encouraging setting, with

The Palace Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt, Hampton Court Palace, KT8 9AU 11am-4pm. Go on a hunt for the Lindt Gold Bunny this Easter and discover the history of royal chocolate. Once you have found all the Gold Bunny’s hiding places, receive your delicious Lindt chocolate Gold Bunny prize. For more information visit www.hrp.org. uk/hampton-court-palace

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live pianist accompaniment. For more information and to book visit www. rad.org.uk

Lively Landscapes, Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ

2-3.30pm. Be inspired by the Stables exhibition including works of the Amazon rainforest. Then create your own collaged landscapes and artworks. Taking place in the Coach House. Charges apply. For more information visit www.richmond. gov.uk

The Cancer Research UK Oxford and Cambridge Boat Races, Various Locations

4.35pm and 5.35pm. Watched by thousands along the banks of the Tideway, between Putney and Mortlake in London, and by millions more on TV, The Cancer Research UK Boat Races are a unique sporting event between two rowing crews from Oxford and Cambridge universities. For more information visit www.theboatraces.org

Read! Make! Play!, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY

10-11am ages 5+, 11.30am-12.30pm ages 4 and under. Enjoy a Read! Make! Play! session based on We’re Going on an Egg Hunt by Laura Hughes. For more information and to book visit www.thebrightemporium. com

Mon 3 Apr

Wildlife Drawing for Families Wolves, Richmond Art School, TW9 2RE 11am-1pm. Wild Life Drawing is a drawing class with a difference. Instead of human life models, the subjects are real animals. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.racc.ac.uk

Mon 3 – Fri 7 Apr

Giants and Dream Jars, Putney Arts Theatre, SW15 6AW

10am-4pm. Enjoy an action packed week of theatre exploring Roald Dahl’s wonderful story of that very big giant. Full of dream catching, Snozzcumbers, Fleshlumpeater and much more. For more information and to book visit www. putneyartstheatre.org.uk

Mon 3 – Thurs 13 Apr Squires Garden Centre, Twickenham, TW2 5PA

(Selected dates) 10am-3.30pm. Join in some eggciting activities this Easter. Plant an Easter container and find the names of the hidden bunnies around the centre and receive a large chocolate bunny, in the Bunny Hunt. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Chicks’ Great EGGscape, Bank of England Museum, EC2R 8AH

10am-4.30pm. Join the hunt to find the hidden chicks and golden egg by following the trail around the Museum and then decorate an Easter animal mask or finger puppet to take home. There’s a chocolate egg for every child. Free. For more information visit www.bankofengland. co.uk/museum

Tues 4 Apr

Chocolate Thursday, Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS

10.30am-3pm. Enjoy craft activities, a Garden tour, chocolate tasting and the chance to create your own mixtures to take away. There’ll also be a gourmet tasting session with expert staff from Rococo Chocolates. Ages 6-10. For more information and to book visit www. chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Tadpole Tales, Sutton Ecology Centre, Carshalton, SM5 3NY

10.30am-12noon. Enjoy tadpole stories and songs, followed by pond dipping to look for tadpoles and finish off with a craft to take home. Ages 3+. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. suttonnature.wordpress.com/events

Egg-stravaganza Days, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

(Also 6 Apr) 11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm. Take part in some craft activities, work out which birds have laid which eggs in the Egg Display and learn some interesting egg facts.You can also enjoy Rabbit Story Time and meet a real rabbit at 11.45am and 2.15pm. For more information visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Wed 5 Apr

Easter Egg Adventures, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB

10-11am ages 3-4 and 11.30am12.30pm ages 4-5. Create your own magical eggs and be prepared for adventure in this drama and craft workshop. For more information and to book visit www.polkatheatre.com

Unwoven Histories, Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS

10.30am-3pm. Through a mix of story-telling, self-led exploration and practical activities Studio Cultivate will convey the exciting facts and stories surrounding silk production. Ages 7-16. For more information and to book visit www. chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Afternoon Tea with Rabbit, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ

(Also 7, 13 and 15 Apr) After the Velveteen Rabbit show, settle down centre stage for a special cream tea on the Weston stage followed by rabbit themed crafts and a visit from a surprise guest. Ages 5+. Part of the UP Club+. For times, more information and to buy tickets visit www.unicorntheatre.com

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Join the hunt to ﬁnd the chicks and golden egg by following the trail around the Museum and then decorate an Easter animal mask or ﬁnger puppet to take home. There’s a chocolate egg for every child. 10:00am–5:00pm Share your experience Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and boemuseum Bank Holidays. Entrance T: 020 7601 5545 in Bartholomew Lane, London EC2R 8AH www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum

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Aquatic Adventures Camp, Mini Engineers, Mansel Centre, Wimbledon, SW19 4AA

2-5pm. Using different kits comprising 4000+ LEGO bricks, mini-engineers will create boats and submarines that will be used to fathom out the watery wonders that lie beneath the surface. Ages 5-11. For more information and to book visit www. mini-engineers.com

Thurs 6 Apr

The Wiggly Wild Show, Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS

10.30am-12noon and 1-2.30pm. Discover the diverse and wonderful world of animals with The Wiggly Wild Show including a pygmy hedgehog, giant snails, reptiles, millipedes and much more. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Thumbs up It’s Thursday, Eden Walk Shopping Centre, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1BL 12noon-4pm. Meet Mad Hatter and White Rabbit, enjoy face painting and chocolate treats and take part in craft activities where you can make masks and hats. Free. For more information visit www. edenwalkshopping.co.uk

Quaky Races, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD 11am-3pm. Borrow one of the rubber ducks and race it down the river to see if yours will be the fastest in this Morden Hall Park classic. Charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/morden-hall-park

Wildlings Forest School Family Fun, Sutton Ecology Centre, Carshalton, SM5 3NY

10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm. Help collect the wood for a fire, have a go at fire lighting, forage for some ingredients and then enjoy cooking a feast for the group. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For more information and to book email wildlingsforestschool@ gmail.com

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Match a Track

Has an elephant just crossed your path? Or was it an echidna? Can you track down a Coyote, make out the trail of a peacock and recognise the paw print of a panda? Match a Track is a fun, simple game for families to play together, and a great way to learn about animals from around the world. Show off your best animal tracking skills in this brilliant matching game. The aim is to match 25 tracks to their animal owners. Beat your opponents by making as many matches as you can. Don’t have time for a full match? Change the number of pairs in the game depending on how much time you have. With 25 beautiful watercolour illustrations by Marcel George, and embossed paw print cards, Match a Track is captivating not only to the eye but also to the touch, making it suitable for children ages 4-7. The cards themselves are specially crafted so they stand the test of time as well as looking appealing. The game also comes in a sturdy box so you don’t have a sneaky elephant or gorilla go missing! Match a Track is an easy and wonderful way to give the family hours of fun and is available from all good toy shops priced £12.99. 10

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Choreography Masterclass, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB

10.30am-3.30pm. Work with a professional choreographer and devise your own dance piece with the group to share with family and friends at the end of the day. Ages 8-14. For more information and to book visit www.polkatheatre.com

Thurs 6 – Fri 7 Apr

Animating the Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace, SW1W 1QH 11am-3pm.Visit over the Easter holidays and create your own animated short film inspired by the history of the Royal Mews. Free with admission ticket. For more information visit www. royalcollection.org.uk

Fri 7 Apr

New Wildlings Forest School Day Camp, Sutton Ecology Centre, Carshalton, SM5 3NY 10.30am-3.30pm.You’ll be getting muddy, lighting fires, cooking your own food, using tools, foraging and making stuff – like dens and crafts. Take along wellies, waterproofs and packed lunch. Ages 8-12. For more information and to book email wildlingsforestschool@gmail.com

Story Hunt, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB

10.30am-3.30pm. Children will become story detectives for the day and help us find the stories in this fun, creative and imaginative drama workshop. Ages 5-7. For more information and to book visit www. polkatheatre.com

Easter Book Launch, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY

2pm. Join in this special Easter book launch and crafting event with debut author/illustrator Craig Shuttlewood and his brand new book Town and Country – a fun interactive book that helps children put names to the objects they see every day. Suitable for pre-school children. To book visit www.thebrightemporium.com

Sat 8 Apr

Dad Day, Whittaker Ellis Suite at Old Town Hall, Richmond TW9 1TP

10am-12noon. With workshops based upon the current exhibition in Richmond’s Riverside Gallery, Dads can have fun exploring the gallery, playing with clay, creating collages, making masks and much more. For more information visit www. richmond.gov.uk

Sat 8 – Sun 9 Apr

Cheeky Chimps Mini Farm, Centre Court Shopping Centre, Wimbledon, SW19 8YE 11am-3pm. Enjoy some eggciting free entertainment including face painting and the chance to meet rabbits, guinea pigs, fluffy yellow ducklings, baby Pygmy Goats and young lambs. Event taking place in the lower mall. For more information and to sign up visit www.centrecourtshopping.co.uk

Mon 10 – Tues 11 Apr

Peter Rabbit & Friends Egg Hunt, Sutton Ecology Centre, Carshalton, SM5 3NY

11am-2pm. Help Peter Rabbit and his friends find the eggs that cheeky rat Sammy Whiskers has stolen. Join in an Egg Hunt, Easter craft and stroke a bunny. Ages 3+. For more information visit www.suttonnature.wordpress. com/events

Mon 10 – Wed 12 Apr Hansel and Gretel’s Great Adventure, Putney Arts Theatre, SW15 6AW

10am-2pm. Hansel and Gretel journey through the enchanted forest where they stumble upon a scrumptious gingerbread house. Find out if they defeat the wicked Witch and find their way home in this holiday project. Ages 4-7. For more information and to book visit www. putneyartstheatre.org.uk

Mon 10 – Thurs 13 Apr Easter Baskets, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

10am-12noon. Make a charming Easter basket in the Garden Centre to help you collect your chocolate over the Easter holiday. Charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mordenhall-park

Mon 10 – Sat 15 Apr

Made in a Day, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ

The new Made in a Day workshops are designed to be creative, fun and challenging sessions that explore the worlds of puppetry, circus, movement and performance. Ages 7-14. For more information and to book visit www. unicorntheatre.com

Tues 11 Apr

Passion for Plants, Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS

10.30am-2.30pm. Learn some gardening tips including growing and caring for plants, taking cuttings, planting seeds and using containers.You can also go on a garden tour to see a wide selection of beautiful and amazing plants. Ages 6+. To buy tickets visit www. chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Easter Card Making Fun, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ (Also 13 Apr) 11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm. Cut out rabbit shapes and add fluffy tails to create your

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The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! The tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show - a musical play adapted and directed by David Wood, based on the book by Judith Kerr. And it’s coming to Richmond live on stage from Friday 2 – Sunday 4 June direct from a smash hit West-End season. Packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos, this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem...is certainly set to surprise. David Wood OBE is undisputedly the country’s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children. His many successes

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There’s plenty coming up at Polka for the whole family this spring. They’re welcoming the world premiere of a new stage show featuring all your favourite characters from CBeebies’ awardwinning Sarah & Duck. Told through a fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday will take you and your children on a magical adventure, running on Polka’s Main Stage from 6 April to 14 May for ages 3–6, with ‘All Ages Welcome’ performances also available.

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include The Gingerbread Man, BFG, The Witches, Meg and Mog, Spot and Babe the Sheep Pig. Watch a sneak preview at TigersTeaLive.com. The Tiger Who Came to Tea is suitable for children aged 3+.

In Polka’s Adventure Theatre, you can take on a journey over land and sea to a plentiful island in Under the Rainbow. With evocative music and a transformative set, the show gently tells the story of one woman’s courageous journey to find hope for the future. Created for ages 3–6, Under the Rainbow runs from 4 – 28 May. Looking ahead to summer, Polka are teaming up with the Royal Opera House to create a musical world to captivate ages 2–5 in Hatch. Older children can come on an extraordinary adventure of epic proportions in a vibrant stage adaptation of Mary Norton’s classic The Borrowers. Visit www.polkatheatre.com for details of Polka’s full programme of children’s shows and workshops.

Ever been to Wonderland? Well now is your chance!

The critically acclaimed interactive experience for children aged 5-10 returns by popular demand this May! Les Petits Theatre Company invite you to fall down the rabbit hole once more and join them for the magical, Adventures in Wonderland. Alice is missing in Wonderland and it’s up to you to find her. On walking into Wonderland you will be faced with tantalising decisions: ‘Eat me’ or ‘Drink Me’? Your choice will determine your path! What could be more frabjous? You’ll get to tumble with the Tweedle twins, follow the White Rabbit and take tea with the Hatter at the Maddest Tea Party of all! But all naughty children, beware! If the Queen catches you taking her tarts it will be off with your head! So what are you waiting for? Don’t miss out on this unforgettable 60-minute smash hit adventure.

For your chance to win a family ticket (2 Adults and 2 Children) to Adventures in Wonderland at The Vaults, Waterloo valid between 13 May and 3 September, simply tell us what colour the rabbit is. Send your answer along with your name, age, school, address and phone number to Adventures in Wonderland Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG or email your answer and details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘Adventures in Wonderland’ as the subject by Friday 28 April. 20 Mar - 14 May ‘17

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21 – 23 Apr

Chicken Licken

Mixed into this recipe of food, puppets and music is the story of Little Red Hen and the sly Foxy Loxy. Will she outwit him and save her stuffing? Ages 3-6.

Family theatre guide Barnes Children’s Literature Festival, Barnes Pond Box Office: www. barneskidslitfest.org 13 May

Boy. Wizard. Hero.

A celebration of J K Rowling’s much-loved books. Join Fleurble Laffalot, super assistant to the Professor of Potter, for a magical journey through the world of Harry Potter.

Colour House Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills Box Office: 020 8542 5511 Until 9 Apr

Red Riding Hood

Will she reach her Grandma’s cottage? Or will the cunning Wolf outwit poor Little Red? This is a fantastic traditional tale with a musical twist and lots of action and excitement along the way.

22 Apr – 25 Jul

Sleeping Beauty

Can a handsome Prince save the day and finally wake the Sleeping Beauty? Find out in this enchanting musical for ages 3-103.

Kitson Hall, Barnes Box Office: www. barneskidslitfest.org 14 May

Revolting Rhymes

Enjoy a wonderful production of Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes, featuring live musicians, actors and puppets.

New Wimbledon SW19 Box Office: www.atgtickets. com/wimbledon 24 – 29 Apr

Grease

It’s the original high-school musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

2 – 6 May

Wonderland

An enchanting musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, with a huge heart, a medley of magic and a whole lot of wonder. Ages 8+.

13 – 14 May

My First Ballet Cinderella Enjoy everyone’s favourite rags-toriches story, in a beautifully adapted ballet version for children aged three upwards.

Under the Rainbow

Inspired by the experiences of refugees, this new Polka production uses evocative music, puppetry and a transformative set to gently tell the story of a woman’s travels across land and sea. Ages 3-6.

17 – 21 May

There and Back Again

The ultimate source of myths and legends comes to life on stage in a lively retelling of Homer’s The Odyssey. Ages 5-11.

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Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 Box Office: 020 8543 4888 Until 2 Apr

To Dream Again

Dreams meet reality in an enchanting new play inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Ages 7-11.

24 – 26 Mar

Wow! Said the Owl

Based on the acclaimed children’s book by awardwinning author Tim Hopgood, explore the wow-world of colours with this curious owl who is determined to stay awake to see what day light brings.

1 - 2 Apr

Jack and the Beans Talk A charming and inventive adaptation of the classic fairy tale with plenty of interaction, an enormous beanstalk, bags of gold and a smelly old giant. Ages 3-7.

6 Apr – 14 May

Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday

Join Sarah and Duck and a host of your favourite friends including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, John and Flamingo and Umbrella, as they plan a birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden. Ages 3-6.

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4 – 28 May

Richmond Theatre Box Office: 08448 717 651 21 – 23 Apr

Dinosaur World

A brand new dinomite adventure. Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World in this interactive new for show all the family. Ages 3+.

2 – 4 Jun

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Ages 3+.

Rose Kingston Box Office: 020 8174 0090 5 – 16 Apr

The Twits

The Twits really are the most spiteful and revolting couple you could ever hope to meet. But not for much longer because the monkeys have a cunning plan to teach those terrible twits a lesson. Ages 6+.

17 – 21 May

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

Michael Rosen’s awardwinning book is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s funfilled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Ages 3+.

Royal Festival Hall Southbank Box Office: 020 7960 4200 26 Mar

The Jungle Book in Concert

Revisit the heart-warming story and memorable movie soundtrack in this UK premiere event, where the film is shown in HD on a giant screen, accompanied by a live orchestra. Ages 3+.

The Vaults, Waterloo Box Office: 08442 481 125 13 May – 3 Sep

Adventures in Wonderland

In this interactive experience, you’ll get to tumble with the Tweedle twins, follow the White Rabbit and take tea with the Hatter at the Maddest Tea Party of all. Ages 5-10.

Greenwich Theatre Box Office: 020 8858 7755 3 Apr

The Happy Warrior

A playful imagining based on the unbelievable true story of Private Wojtek; a Syrian Brown Bear who was enlisted into the Polish Army Corp during WW2. Ages 7+.

3 – 4 Apr

The Explorer

See The Explorer leap, swim, float into space and enjoy a rather bumpy elephant ride as she tries to find a way back home. She might need a little help along the way too. Ages 3-8.

4 Apr

Big Howard’s LOL-tastic Yukfest for Kids and WellTrained Adults

This hour of fun features standup, interactive digital animation, sound effects, jokes and lots, and lots and lots of clever nonsense (Warning! some of the clever nonsense will be extremely stupid).

5 Apr

Utterly Spiffing Spectacular Magic Show for Kids (and Childish Adults)

The time travelling magic duo Morgan & West present a jaw dropping, heart stopping, brain busting, opinion adjusting, death defying, outlook changing, furniture rearranging magic extravaganza.

This spring, more than 12,000 young people will see the National Theatre’s tour for younger audiences of Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth, with these productions visiting 27 schools across the capital and playing on stage at the National Theatre and Stratford Circus. The National Theatre’s latest production of Romeo and Juliet is a modern twist on Shakespeare’s classic love story set against a vibrant urban backdrop with excitement, colour, dancing and live song. A company of eight present a contemporary celebration of Shakespeare’s masterpiece suitable for children aged 8–12yrs. Lisa Burger, Executive Director at the National Theatre told Primary Times, “It is often the logistics of bringing a whole year group to the theatre which can be the barrier to young people accessing world-class theatre. By helping children to see great theatre, we are seeking to inspire children’s learning and create the next generation of audiences and playmakers.” Photo credit: Ellie Kurttz

My First Ballet Enjoy everyone’s favourite rags-to-riches story, in a beautifully adapted ballet version for children aged three and upwards. Cinderella is tormented by her stepsisters and she can only dream of attending the Prince’s glamourous ball. Abandoned to an evening of drudgery, she is visited by her Fairy Godmother who transforms her into a glittering Princess who shall go to the ball.

With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened version of Prokofiev’s ravishing score, this is the perfect introduction to the magic of ballet, and a fantastic family day out. This unique collaboration between English National Ballet and English National Ballet School is choreographed by George Williamson and performed by second year students of English National Ballet School. My First Ballet: Cinderella runs at the New Wimbledon Theatre from Saturday 13 to Sunday 14 May 2017. Book your tickets now at www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon or call 0844 871 7646. Photo credit: ASH

Unicorn Theatre Easter has arrived early at the Unicorn with brilliant shows for all the family and new holiday workshops for ages 7–14. The Velveteen Rabbit is a heart-warming story about a very shy toy rabbit who longs for nothing more than to become real. He spends his days waiting patiently on the nursery floor watching the Boy play with other toys and dreaming of being picked up and loved. And then, one day, he is rediscovered and all his hopes start to come true... Suitable for everyone aged 5+, The Velveteen Rabbit is one of the Unicorn’s biggest hits and plays from 17 March – 15 April. For more information, visit www.unicorntheatre. com.

Win Tickets to see The Twits at Rose Theatre

The Twits really are the most spiteful and revolting couple you could ever hope to meet. They spend their days playing wicked tricks on each other and mistreating Muggle-Wump monkeys. They also have a particularly sticky trick to catch Roly-Poly birds for their bird pies. But not for much longer because the monkeys have a cunning plan to teach those terrible twits a lesson! Roald Dahl’s mischievously disgusting story is the perfect Easter treat for the whole family. See the show at Rose Theatre Kingston from Wednesday 5 to Sunday 16 April. For more information, visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org.

For your chance to win one of two family tickets (up to four people per ticket plus a programme) on Thursday 6 April 2017 tell us who wrote The Twits. Send your answer, name, age, address, school and telephone number to Rose Theatre Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG or email your answer and details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘Rose Theatre’ as the subject by Friday 31 March. Artwork: Quentin Blake (used by arrangement with AP Watt at United Agents)

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own Easter card.You can also take part in Rabbit Story Time and meet a real rabbit at 11.45am and 2.15pm. For more information visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Tues 11 – Thurs 13 Apr Hatching Out, National Gallery, WC2N 5DN

11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Become a botanical explorer and create your own mini-environments inspired by the natural worlds and symbols in paintings. Free. For more information visit www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Wed 12 Apr

Art of the Garden, Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS

10.30am-12noon-1-2.30pm. A tour of the Garden will give you inspiration before the chance to try out different techniques to create your own works of art. This will include collage, sketching, rubbings as well as printing. Ages 4+. To buy tickets visit www. chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Wild Life Drawing for Families – Birds of Prey, Richmond Art School, TW9 2RE 11am-1pm. Wild Life Drawing is a drawing class with a difference. Instead of human life models, the subjects are real animals. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.racc.ac.uk

Lotions and Potions, Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS

10.30am-2.30pm. Can a food be a medicine? Can a medicine be a poison? Find out something of the history of medicine and the amazing power of plants to heal and soothe. Ages 7+. For more information and to buy tickets visit www. chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Thumbs up It’s Thursday, Eden Walk Shopping Centre, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1BL 12noon-4pm. Meet Alice and the Queen of Hearts, take part in some stick-figure crafts and enjoy some chocolate treats and face painting. There will also be a fancy dress competition at 2.30pm. Free. For more information visit www. edenwalkshopping.co.uk

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Easter Bunny Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ 11am-12.30pm and 1.30–3.30pm. Make a set of rabbit ears and complete the look with face painted whiskers and a carrot.You can also enjoy Rabbit Story Time and meet a real rabbit at 11.45am and 2.15pm. For more information visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Passion of Jesus, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN

12noon-5pm. See the biblical story spectacularly brought to life at the annual performance of The Passion of Jesus in Trafalgar Square on Good Friday. Free. For more information visit www.london.gov.uk

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Are you psyched about science? Do you love to learn? Whether your child is crazy for chemistry or bananas about biology (or let’s face it, just likes making a mess), this book is full of experiments and projects that will get kids really excited about science. Dawn Isaac’s new book is full of creative (and occasionally outrageous) ideas for budding young scientists. All projects are screen-free and hands-on, a welcome change from being glued to a TV or phone! Whether they want to launch a rocket, blow a square bubble, discover their own DNA or build a balloon powered racing car, there’s a whole wealth of fun suggestions to keep kids amused, and you never know, they might learn something along the way. Best of all, most activities can be completed with little or no adult supervision, so it’s perfect for the holidays. Plus any materials needed are either in the store cupboard, cheap or junk! ‘101 Brilliant Things For Kids To Do With Science’ is available now from £14.99, and with 224 pages of fun and creativity, you will never be stuck for things to do with your child. 14

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Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

10am-4pm. Bunny has hidden his giant Easter eggs in different habitats in the park, can you help to find them? Answer the clues and you’ll receive your delicious prize, a Cadbury chocolate Easter bunny. Charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ morden-hall-park

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Osterley Park and House, Isleworth, TW7 4RB

10am-5pm. Bunny has hidden his precious Easter eggs somewhere in Osterley’s gardens. Now you and your family need to track them down using the map he’s left to behind. Can you find them all to claim your tasty chocolate prize? For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/osterley-park-and-house

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Ham House and Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS

10am-5pm. Enjoy a special trail around the gardens to win a Cadbury Easter bunny, plus art activities and storytelling. Charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/ham-house-and-garden

Sat 15 Apr

Harlequins v Exeter Chiefs, Twickenham Stoop Stadium, TW2 7SX

Watch the Harlequins go against the Exeter Chiefs in a safe, atmospheric and family friendly environment. A great way for families to watch top class premiership rugby together. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.quins.co.uk

Easter Egg Trail, London Bridge City, SE1 2HD Created by outdoor events company Fantasy High Street, the whole family can get involved in exploring this

beautiful area on the River Thames with fun, games and, of course, chocolate eggs. Ages 5-10. Free. Limited availability. For ways to sign up visit www.londonbridgecity.co.uk/ events

Sun 16 Apr

Join the Moomins, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AB

Kew is once again teaming up with Lindt and children will be able to get their hands on some delicious chocolate treats as they enter the Gardens. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.kew.org

Easter Egg Hunt, The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace, SW1W 1QH

11am-3pm. Join in the fun in the Learning Room to make and decorate your own Easter basket and then follow a treasure trail to find Easter eggs hidden around the Royal Mews. Free with admission ticket. For more information visit www. royalcollection.org.uk

Easter Egg Hunt, Brixton Windmill, SW2 5EU

2-5pm. Hunt for Easter surprises in Windmill Gardens. There will also be arts and crafts activities for children under 11 and their families. Charges apply. For more information visit www.brixtonwindmill.org

Mon 17 – Fri 21 Apr Story Scramble, Tower of London, EC3N 4AB

11am-3.30pm. In this interactive trail and game for families, some stories about The Tower of London have been scrambled up and must be put back together again. See if you can connect the pieces as you explore 1000 years of history in a day. For more information visit www.hrp.org. uk/tower-of-london

Tues 18 Apr

Train Challenge Camp, Mini Engineers, Mansel Centre, Wimbledon, SW19 4AA

1-4pm. In this camp, each child will design and build their own carriage, which will then be used to transport bricks to build the tallest tower. Ages 5-11. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. mini-engineers.com

Sat 22 Apr

Family Activities, Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP

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

Mini Maestro Family Concert, St Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ 4.30-5.30pm. Go along to enjoy Schubert’s lightest and brightest symphony, with a sprinkling of Mozart and Handel too. For more information and to book visit www. stmartin-in-the-fields.org

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Moomin Adventures at Kew Gardens

Some of his favourite plants have gone missing from his prized herbarium collection. It’s up to Kew’s young visitors to embark on a magical Moomin mission through the Gardens to get them back. The trail will culminate in a specially created Moomin Festival Camp in the wild woodland of the Conservation Area. Here, youngsters can collect their reward, get the chance to ‘meet and greet’ a real-life Moomin costumed character and get involved with the plethora of activity workshops. On Easter Sunday itself, children will be treated to some delicious Lindt chocolate treats at the gates. Explore Kew Gardens as nature comes alive in Spring and entertain your children with Moomin fun this Easter. Admission to the festival is included in the general entrance ticket to the Gardens (Adult - £15, child - £3.50). Go to www.kew.org for more information. Photo credit: © Moomin Characters ™

Join the Moomins for a botanical adventure at Kew Gardens this Easter, from 1-17 April. With the arrival of spring, the Moomins will be coming out of hibernation and getting up to all sorts of mischief and fun. First appearing in the 1940s, the Moomins are a family of adventurous and nature-loving creatures from the culturally iconic storybooks by Finnish writer and artist Tove Jansson. In the Gardens, families can expect an exciting Ocean Invaders: Enter the World of activity-packed day out as these beloved Jellyfish creatures come to Kew for the first time. Get ready for the latest exciting arrival at SEA LIFE London Explore the stunning Spring landscape of Aquarium this Easter 2017. Are your tentacles tingling? Kew as you join in with the interactive Are you quivering in anticipation? Well, we can reveal the Moomin trail. The botany-obsessed latest wondrous experience to float in to SEA LIFE London character of the/ Hemulen distraught. RBG Kew / Easter Moomins Primary istimes / 135 (h) x 190 (w)

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Aquarium is Ocean Invaders: Enter the world of the jellyfish.Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of the jellyfish in the new sensory experience that will enlighten you to this mysterious, fascinating and beautiful species. As you float into this new experience, you will move through three different interactive spaces. In the first area ‘Discover’ - you’ll explore the world of the jellyfish and find out about their lifecycle and incredible survival skills. Continue your gelatinous journey in the ‘Understand’ area - where you’ll get to know the various species and have the chance to create your own digital swarm while testing the strength of the jellyfish sting. Finally, enter the ‘Wow’ area where you’ll witness a jaw dropping spectacular and be completely surrounded by the jellyfish invasion. Visitors can also enjoy getting up close to over 10,000 colourful aquatic inhabitants, representing over 600 species in 65 immersive displays. Discounts and priority entry are available with online booking - visit www.visitsealife.com/london.

races running all day between 11am and 3pm so you won’t have to wait around for your race to start, and all you have to do is cheer madly as your duck bobs down the river. Hiring a duck costs £1.50. Join in with Easter craft activities from Monday 10 to Thursday 13 April (10am-12pm) and make an Easter basket ready for the Cadbury Egg Hunt. Making an Easter basket costs £2. Easter just wouldn’t be complete without the Cadbury Egg Hunt and it’s just as eggciting this year. The Bunny has hidden clues for you to find in each of the habitats in the park. Find all the clues as you learn about animal habitats and dash through the park to earn your Cadbury chocolate treat. The Cadbury Egg Hunt costs £4 per child and runs from Friday 14 to Monday 17 April, 10am-4pm. For all this and plenty more family fun this Easter, visit Morden Hall Park. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/morden-hall-park.

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Some ducklings have gone missing. Can you help find them? From Saturday 1 to Monday 17 April follow an Easter Giant Duck Hunt around WWT London Wetland Centre’s beautiful nature reserve to discover where the eight ducklings are hiding. If you discover them all, you’ll win a chocolate prize. You can also see the 14 celebrity Dusty Duck characters, made with the help of Aardman studios. Spot Steve Backshall’s Explorer Dusty and Joanna Lumley’s Absolutely Fabulous Patsy duck together with many more. Dusty was exclusively designed by the world-famous Aardman studios to help celebrate WWT’s 70th anniversary by getting children closer to nature. So put a spring in your step and go along to London Wetland Centre for an Easter adventure.You can borrow a net to try your hand at pond dipping. Who knows what mini-beasts you’ll find coming to life after their long winter sleep. Spring is a wonderful time to visit WWT London Wetland Centre as new life is bursting out all around with babies, bugs and buds in abundance. With a fun range of Easter egg-tivities, birds singing and springtime flowers, you can’t beat London Wetland Centre as the best place to be during the Easter holidays. Normal admission charges apply. The duck hunt trails are £1 each including a prize. The Dusty Duck trails are £1 each with a chance to enter a prize draw. Find out more about WWT London Wetland Centre at www.wwt.org.uk/london. Photo credit: S Morris

Join the team at Eden Walk in Kingston on 6 and 13 April to celebrate the story of Alice and her adventures in Wonderland with fun-packed days of free events at Eden Walk. Follow the White Rabbit into Eden Walk’s Wonderland Easter Event. Dare to make a hat which competes with the Mad Hatter’s or create a favourite character mask - it really doesn’t matter.

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Magical prizes await those who join in the Alice in Wonderland costume competition on 13 April at 2.30pm in the Centre Square. Put on your best Cheshire Cat grin and dress in your favourite Wonderland costume. Two winners will be picked by Eden Walk’s very own Alice and Queen of Hearts and receive a goody bag (there’s a small gift for everyone in costume while stocks last). There’s so much to do and see this Easter. Jump down the rabbit hole and step into Wonderland. Don’t be late for this very important date! For more details visit www.edenwalkshopping. co.uk or call 020 8549 9672.

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Easter Holiday Fun at Squire’s Garden Centres

Hop along to Squire’s Garden Centres this Easter holidays and you’ll discover some great activities to keep the children entertained. Children can have fun and get creative decorating a terracotta bowl, which they can fill with beautiful plants and Easter decorations to take home to brighten up the house or garden (£5.50). They can also take part in a Bunny Hunt for just £2. Simply find the names of the hidden bunnies around the garden centre and kids will receive a large chocolate bunny, yum yum. Parents can explore a wide range of quality plants and garden products as their children get into the spirit of the Easter holidays. Don’t forget to make a stop at the onsite Café Bar, serving breakfast, drinks, snacks and lunch – you can even indulge in a delicious afternoon tea. There is free parking at all of the centres, and many have a children’s play area. Squire’s ‘Create & Grow’ Easter activities take place from Monday 3 until Thursday 13 April (weekdays only). Head to the centre anytime from 10am3.30pm, there’s no need to book. Squire’s Garden Centres is a successful family-owned horticultural business that serves the local community. Squire’s has always had close connections with schools – with a particular passion for encouraging new generations of gardeners through a year-round programme of workshops for all ages and abilities. To discover your nearest centre and find out more, visit www.squiresgardencentres. co.uk

On April 7 at 2pm, The Bright Emporium will be running a special Easter book launch and crafting event with debut author/illustrator Craig Shuttlewood and his brand new book ‘Town and Country’ – a fun interactive book that helps children put names to the objects they see every day. This is definitely an event for pre-school children and their parents to enjoy. There will be creativity and crafting followed by a book signing. The session costs £10 per family. For more information, visit www. thebrightemporium. com or contact The Bright Emporium on 020 7326 9140.

Easter at Ham House

During the Easter holidays go along to Ham House to enjoy a variety of activities for all ages. For the first two weeks of the holidays there will be a 50 Things to do before you’re 11 ¾ trail to pick up at Visitor Reception along with your scrapbook and art activities below stairs. Ham House will reopen for freeflow on Saturday 1 April so you can go along and explore the house too. There will be signs of spring in the garden and you can also enjoy the River Thames themed natural play area with miniature Ham House and its own Big Ben. There are plenty of spots to enjoy

Creativity at The Bright Emporium

The Bright Emporium is a fun and creative combined gallery, boutique shop, workshop and event space, championing all things books. Born of The Bright Group, a leading illustration agency for children’s publishing, the Emporium opened in 2015 to celebrate its artists work and share it with the public. Open every weekend and with events during holidays, The Bright Emporium runs a range of workshops including Storytime Sunday workshops with storytelling and creating artwork with the creators of the books, drama and craft classes with Read! Make! Play!, Mini Yoga using story books to guide poses, and Messy Mornings, all for pre-school and primary school ages.

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Centre Court’s Cheeky Chimps Mini Farm

This Easter, Centre Court Shopping Centre are hosting a Mini Farm. Children and families alike are invited to visit from Saturday 8 to Sunday 9 April on the lower mall next to Boots and Tesco.You will be able to meet fluffy yellow ducklings, rabbits and guinea pigs as well as baby pygmy goats and young lambs. And if that isn’t enough, children will also be able to get their face painted and Mums and Dads can enjoy samples from Crabtree and Evelyn. So make sure you don’t miss out on all of the fun. With spring and summer at Centre Court looking to be bigger and better than ever before, make sure you stay up to date with everything going on. For information on how to join in all of the fun at Centre Court Shopping’s club17visit www.centrecourtshopping.co.uk WCCkids Easter Primary Times 190x135mm copy.pdf 1 28/02/2017

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a picnic and the Orangery Café serves kids lunch boxes. Pop in to the gift shop and take home a Ham souvenir or pocket money toy. For Easter weekend, there will be a Cadbury Egg Hunt round the garden for £3 per trail plus normal admission charges. Discover the gardens at Ham House, help Bunny find hidden clues and answer questions along the way. Complete this family friendly trail and you’ll receive a scrumptious chocolate bunny prize to take home with you. For more information about upcoming events, go to the website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hamhouse. By becoming a member of the National Trust you can enjoy access to Ham House and over 500 special places all year round and there is always lots happening for all of the family. Please ask when you visit to find out more.

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April Feast of St George, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN

12noon-6pm. Celebrate St George’s Day with a feast of English food, live music and free fun for everyone. There’ll be cookery demos from celebrity chefs, stalls selling mouth-watering treats, a beautiful banqueting area and a host of indoor and outdoor family games. For more information visit www.london.gov.uk

Sat 22 Apr – Sat 20 May

Saturday Pottery for Families, Richmond Art School, TW9 2RE (Sat only) 2-4.30pm. 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.racc.ac.uk

Sat 22 Apr – Sun 21 May

Weekend Family Activities, London Wetland Centre, Barnes, SW13 9WT

(Selected dates) Enjoy a pond dipping session to see what mini-beasts are about and get creative with nature crafts. For more information visit www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/ london

Sat 29 Apr

Vaisakhi Festival, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ

12noon-6pm. The packed lineup includes live performances, kirtan (spiritual music), arts, food, community groups and charities. There’ll also be fun children’s activities, turban tying and more. Free. For more information visit www.london.gov.uk

Sat 29 Apr – Mon 1 May Go Medieval at the Tower, Tower of London, EC3N 4AB

10am-5pm. Step into a medieval world and join in the festivities with plenty of fun for the whole family. Practice the art of pastry jumbles with the medieval cooks, feel the weight of a real knight’s sword and have a go at firing a crossbow. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.hrp.org.uk/tower-oflondon

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Objects in Focus, The View from The Shard, SE1 9SG

FUNharmonics, Royal Festival Hall, SE1 8XX 12noon. Jump on a tour bus of the imagination and be whisked away with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Ages 6+. For more information and to book visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

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Brixton Beer and Bread Festival, Brixton Windmill Gardens, SW2 5EU

2-5pm. Try out beers and breads from local breweries and bakeries, and see the windmill’s millstones in action. For more information visit www.brixtonwindmill.org

Sat 6 May

Westminster Morris Men, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ

2-6pm. Westminster Morris Men and Morris Dance teams from across England will join the annual Day of Dance. This free event will see teams of Morris Men dancing in Westminster’s streets and Trafalgar Square all afternoon. For more information visit www.london.gov.uk

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The Biggest Drum, St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT 11am. South London Symphonic Winds, conducted by Bob Bridges. Children are invited to put on fancy dress, join the Grand March and get the opportunity to conduct the band and play the drums. For more information and to book visit www. dulwichfestival.co.uk

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Jigsaw Performing Arts

Feed your children’s imagination and watch their confidence grow. Children across South West London have just completed another fun-filled 11 weeks of drama, singing and dance. Some dazzling end-ofterm shows and mesmerising presentations made for some very happy performing arts tutors. With one term ending and a new term just around the corner, thoughts now turn towards a theatre trip. This April, Jigsaw students and their families are jumping aboard a magic carpet ride and are off to see Disney’s Aladdin at the Prince Edward Theatre in London’s West End. Meanwhile, a brand-new Jigsaw school is opening in Bushey and children from Jigsaw’s agency, Jigsaw Arts Management, are continuing to appear on both stage and screen. All in all, it’s been an incredibly exciting spring term for Jigsaw, and staff and students alike can’t wait for the next term to get underway. For more information or to book a two week trial, visit www.jigsawarts.co.uk or alternatively you can call 020 8447 4530 and a member of the team will be more than happy to help.

Talent Search at Tennis Avenue Academy

Coaches at Tennis Avenue Academy in New Malden are inviting parents to bring along their children aged 5-9 to have them assessed for their potential, on one of two dates in April (16th or 26th). Over the past few years the academy has produced three players ranked No.1 in Great Britain for their age group (and many other national top 10 players), six players who have represented Great Britain and two Tennis Europe (International) tournament winners. Their players have also won fifteen national tournament titles in various age groups. This is probably the best recent record in the country for converting talent and potential aged 5-9 into success and results aged 10-12. The academy is now looking to find and develop its next generation of champions, starting with the Talent Search in April. Selected children will be offered up to twelve hours of intensive coaching per week, with a limited number of fully sponsored places available, meaning fees are reduced to zero. Assessment is based on future potential rather than current standard, and the focus is on attributes that can be moulded. Children of all playing standards therefore have an equal chance of selection from beginners through to advanced tournament players. Contact 07886 455 661 for details.

New Funky Monkey Centres

Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes will be opening new centres in Camberwell and Putney for Summer 2017. These action-packed, group electronic keyboard lessons are perfectly designed for 4-9 year old beginners to learn how to read and write music and play the electronic keyboard to first grade. With unique, step by step workbooks, activities galore and an instrument hire scheme, this really is a music lesson with a difference. For more details and to book, visit www.funkymonkey.info or call Ali on 01732 457 100

Creative Courage for Life with Stagecoach Every child has all kinds of abilities and capabilities, but unless they explore them, experiment and learn to express themselves, they may never realise the talents within them. Stagecoach sets out to inspire children to unleash their potential, teaching the performing arts and so much more. It’s about taking on a challenge and being unafraid to express yourself, having the courage

Camps, Courses and Classes to be yourself and let other people know it, being creative and expressive and building life-long friendships. Stagecoach calls it ‘Creative Courage for Life’. Stagecoach Performing Arts in Kingston and Surbiton offer classes in singing, dancing and acting at Surbiton High School’s Assembly Rooms and are offering a two week trial during the school Summer Term for youngsters aged four to sixteen. Classes are small which means every child is given attention and allowed to realise their potential at their own pace. The teachers all have performing arts experience and are there to lead and support youngsters as they conquer fears and rise to new challenges. Principal, Ali Manuel, has a passion for the arts and has a fantastic team of experienced teachers at her school. Classes run during school term time on a Saturday and Sunday from 22 April. To find out more about the two week trial please call Ali on 020 8873 7140 or visit www.stagecoach.co.uk.

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Get organised Starting preparations early can dramatically reduce stress and panic closer to the test date. Make sure your child has everything they need, from coloured pens to study guides. Ensure their work space at home is comfortable and quiet enough for their needs. Routine really helps – and regular breaks are vital to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Schedule in small treats and outings, and ensure they wind down properly before bed time.

Get Messy with Your Little Artistic Genius

Richmond Adult Community College have created some amazing new family learning courses to keep you busy from Easter right through the summer holidays.You can learn a new fun skill together in contemporary, purposebuilt art facilities, which are sure to ignite the imagination of your child. Activities include: • Saturday Pottery during the Summer Term • Ceramics in June Half Term, and the Summer Holidays • Creative Glass in June Half Term, and the Summer Holidays • Printmaking in the Summer Holidays • Saturday Flower Workshop in July If your child loves animals and nature, then don’t miss out on Wild Life Drawing classes, with real live animals as drawing models! Meet and draw wolves and birds of prey (not at the same time!) in the Easter holidays. Go wild in August and discover British birds, exotic mammals, mini-beasts, and reptiles. Perfect for any budding explorers.

GET MESSY WITH YOUR LITTLE ARTISTIC GENIUS! We’ve created some amazing new family learning courses to keep you busy from Easter right through the summer holidays. See www.racc.ac.uk/courses-families for full listing and to book.

Wildlife Drawing for Families - Wolves - C01923 Mon, 11:00 – 13:00, 03/04/17, 1 day, £35 Wildlife Drawing for Families - Birds of Prey - C01957 Wed, 11:00 – 13:00, 12/04/17, 1 day, £35 Saturday Pottery for Families - C00469 Sat, 14:00 – 16:30, starts 22/04/17 and 10/06/17, 5 wks, £200 Ceramics for Families - C01657 Thu, 10:00 – 15:00, 01/06/17, 1 day, £60 Creative Glass For Families - C01659 Fri, 10:00 – 15:00, 02/06/17, 1 day, £60 Family Flower Workshop - C01963 Sat, 12:00 – 14:00, 15/07/17, 1 day, £45 Printmaking for Families - C01974 Thu, 10:00 – 15:00, 03/08/17, 1 day, £60 The prices for family courses include one adult and one child. Additional children can be booked for an additional cost.

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The team at NumberWorks’nWords fear that with the controversial SATS you might think that fun has gone from learning. Eleven year olds are grappling with clauses, adverbs and prepositions. Seven year olds are expected to ‘expand’ a ‘noun clause’. They suggest several ideas to try. Write for them! Really? If your child has great ideas but struggles getting them down on paper, let them dictate them. It’ll fire up their creative juices. Budding artists often like to plan their stories through pictures. Get them to draw their story, write sentences to describe what they have drawn. Create silly poems using rhymes. Take inspiration from things around you, ‘There’s a fish on that lorry, he’s really very sorry because he left his shoe in an Irish stew.’ Write them down or just enjoy the laughs. At NumberWorks’nWords learning is fun. They get children engaged and interested in learning while adding the grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation. Their aim is to put the fun back into learning. Take your child along for a free English or Maths assessment. Call Julia 020 8543 7333 or Celia 020 8399 1234 or book online at www. numberworksnwords.co.uk.

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Richmond Adult Community College are also part of Hey Clay! and BBC Get Creative Weekend on Saturday 8 April, so check the website for event details. And don’t miss their Open Day on Saturday 15 July where you can try a wide variety of free and reduced price tasters, and explore the art studios. To find out more and book a course, visit www.racc.ac.uk/coursesfamilies or email art@racc.ac.uk

joined the CPFC Foundation at Bandon Hill Primary School in Sutton to get first-hand experience of its Healthy Eagles programme. The Healthy Eagles programme, run in partnership with Sutton Council, is aimed at inactive or less confident children who find it difficult to take part in PE lessons or go to a sports club. It nurtures children with behavioural issues, teaching them about healthy lifestyles and inspiring them to improve attainment through sport. The confidence students gain on the sports field transfers to the classroom and children learn without knowing it. The programme engages the whole family, helping children improve their health and attitude towards exercise and developing a sporting habit for life. For more information contact giannibuttice@ cpfcfoundation.org or call 020 8768 6047.

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20 Mar - 14 May ‘17

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Can you find all these words in the word search? Rabbit, Hopping, Tail, Ears, Carrots, Hay, Peter, Bouncy, Chinchilla, Warren, Hutch, Burrow, Doe, Floppy, Buck

How do rabbits travel? By Hareplane!

How can you tell which rabbits are getting old? Look for the grey hares!

What’s a rabbit’s favourite dance style? Hip Hop!

How many rabbits does it take to change a light bulb? Only one if he hops right to it!

Why was the rabbit so upset? She was having a bad hare day!

How many Easter Bunnies can you see?

Draw a picture (no larger than A4) or write a poem about anything to do with ‘the Easter Bunny’ Send it to us to have a chance of winning a Primary Times Tee Shirt AND seeing your prize winning entry published in the next Primary Times! Categories: ages 4-7 and 8-11 Name: Age: Address:

Postcode: School:

Answers How many Easter Bunnies?

Send your entry together with this completed form to: Annie's Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG Closing date: 28 April 2017. Good Luck!

Spot the Difference: In Picture B, there is an extra blue flower at the top. The egg shell is blue. The pink egg is missing. There are three rabbits along the bottom left. There is another chick in the middle on the left. 18

Win a box of books for your school

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

Win a Family Trip to Meet the Gruffalo at Chessington New for 2017 at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure will take you and your family on a picturesque riverboat journey with Mouse through the deep dark wood. As you splash down the lazy river, the story of The Gruffalo will magically unfold in front of your eyes with exciting twists and turns along the way. The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure will be accompanied by many other exciting Gruffalo offerings across the whole Resort, including six brand new fully themed Gruffalo rooms in the Chessington Safari Hotel, The Gruffalo Gift Shop, The Gruffalo Bites food outlet, character meet and greets and film showings at The Gruffalo Arena, plus much, much more!

Is your family ready for an adventure in 2017? Win a family day out to Chessington where you can come face to face with The Gruffalo! Plus you will also receive Fastrack tickets to the brand new Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, a world first, as well as exclusive goody bags! For your chance to win all this, tell us the name of the new riverboat ride at Chessington For entry details see the bottom of this page. Terms and Conditions apply. Please see www.primarytimes.net

Win Guinness World Records Blockbusters! Goodie Bag Lights, camera, action! Guinness World Records 2017 Blockbusters! is here, packed with the latest records from your favourite films, social media, toys and beyond… Which movies took the box office by storm? Who’s the world’s best-selling kids’ author? Which YouTube stars have the most fans? What’s the most used emoji? The latest edition of Blockbusters! holds all the answers to your need-to-know pop-culture questions. Plus, don’t miss the exclusive challenges for a chance to set your very own blockbuster record! The book is split into six handy sections and each chapter ends with a 'Top 10' page which covers anything from the largest budget movies to the fastest rollercoasters. With each new page come new mind-boggling and exciting facts to enjoy. Out to own from 23 March – pre-order now at http://amzn.to/2lGa6Jw. For more information visit www.guinnessworldrecords.com/blockbusters Primary Times has three 2017 Blockbusters! goodie bags to give away to three lucky Primary Times readers. Each bag contains a copy of the 2017 Blockbusters! book, a backpack, stopwatch, a pair of headphones and a mini chocolate egg basket. To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is complete the word search. Then fill out the form with your details and send it to the address at the foot of the page.

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To enter any of the competitions send your answer along with your name, age, school, address and phone number to Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG. Don’t forget to include the name of the competition. Alternatively email your answer and details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with the competion name as the subject by Friday 28 April. If you are entering more than one competition you can put all entries in the same envelope. Follow us on Twitter - @PT_LondonSandE

20 Mar - 14 May ‘17

What’s On

More What’s On Your family diary across the Spring season

May Laughter-Aid, St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT

3pm. Clowns Without Borders will share the performance they have been touring to refugee camps in Europe for the first time in the UK. Expect a very silly, highly visual and physical performance with lots of audience interaction. Ages 4-10. For more information and to book visit www.dulwichfestival.co.uk

The Element in the Room, Alleyn’s School, Dulwich, SE22 8SU 7pm. Marie Curie lived an extraordinary life. This is her story, replete with breathtaking breakthroughs and seriously silly songs. Ages 8+. For more information and to buy tickets visit www. dulwichfestival.co.uk

Dad Day, Whittaker Ellis Suite at Old Town Hall, Richmond TW9 1TP

over the weekend for young book fans and their families. For more information and to view the full programme of events visit www. barneskidslitfest.org

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Sat 13 – Sun 14 May

Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival, St Paul’s Church Garden, WC2E 9ED

1-5pm. National Mills Weekend celebrations return to Brixton Windmill with extended opening hours for tours. For more information and to book a guided tour visit www.brixtonwindmill.org

10.30am-5.30pm. Celebrate the 354th anniversary of the first sighting of Mr Punch in England by Samuel Pepys in May 1662 with Punch and Judy Professors from all over the country and abroad. Free admission. For more information visit www.alternativearts. co.uk

National Mills Weekend, Brixton Windmill, SW2 5EU

Sun 14 May

Festival Fair, Goose Green, Dulwich, SE22 9AN 11am-4pm. The Fair is a wonderful day out for all the family, from bouncy castles to the EDT beer tent, handmade children’s t-shirts to homemade cakes, designer jewellery to local photography and much more. For more information visit www. dulwichfestival.co.uk

Sat 13 – Sun 14 May

Barnes Children’s Literature Festival, Barnes Pond, SW13 London’s largest dedicated children’s literature festival returns to Barnes Pond with more than fifty fun events

Our listings are prepared a long time in advance. To make sure you have the latest details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure they haven’t changed

Read! Make! Play!, The Bright Emporium, Clapham, SW11 1SY 10-11am ages 5+, 11.30am-12.30pm ages 4 and under. Enjoy a Read! Make! Play! session based on I’m Hungry by Jorge Martin. For more information and to book visit www.thebrightemporium. com

Fri 19 May

Museums at Night, Bank of England Museum, EC2R 8AH 5.30-9pm. Enjoy a variety of gallery talks and chat to the gold and banknote experts. Members of the Museum and Archive teams will be revealing some unique and unseen objects from the Bank’s collection which visitors can handle. For more information visit www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum

Sat 20 May

Love West Dulwich Fair, Various Locations 10am-5pm. Activities will include market stalls, arts and crafts, maypole dancing, face painting, street food,

fair rides, farm animals, live music, and in store activities. Taking place in Park Hall Road, Croxted Road and Rosendale Road. For more information visit www.dulwichfestival. co.uk

Family Activities, Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP

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

Sun 21 May

Portraits in Clay, National Portrait Gallery, WC2H 0HE

1-2.30pm and 3-4.30pm. During the session families will have the opportunity to create a small clay head inspired by portraits in the Collection. Ages 7+. Free. For more information visit www.npg.org.uk

Dulwich Park Fair, SE21 7BQ

12noon-5pm. The stage by the café will feature local musicians, brass bands, choirs and dance acts of all ages. There will be a great variety of food from roast hog to Argentinian steaks to fresh crepes, interesting craft and charity stalls and a chance to sample local beers, wines and cider. For more information visit www.dulwichfestival.co.uk

Our next copy deadline is

28 April 2017.

If you have something you would like us to try and publicise (space permitting) please email it to

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Have Your Design Turned into a Piece of Art by Sir Quentin Blake How do you fancy having one of your designs developed by a famous artist and displayed in a major gallery? That’s exactly what we’re offering in our great competition. Sir Quentin Blake is the artist offering this prize and it’s probably best we let him explain in his own words. “My exhibition is called The Only way To Travel, and it is about ways in which people get from one place to another. None of it is real. Some people are on huge birds or other strange creatures, but most of them are on or in unlikely vehicles, with lots of wheels, wings, propellers, and they are on the ground or in the air. Some are underwater and some even have faces. If you can create some really unlikely vehicles we can have an exhibition of them at the Jerwood Gallery and when I’ve chosen one very unbelievable one, I will do a drawing of it for my exhibition.” The winner will have the chance to meet Quentin Blake at Jerwood Gallery during his private view, with up to 6 tickets for the winner and their family. The winner’s whole class can also go to the exhibition for free at a time to suit. Six runners up will have their work displayed in Jerwood Gallery Studio and they will all receive a Jerwood Gallery Notebook signed by Quentin Blake. Photo credits: Quentin Blake, The Only Way to Travel, 2016 © the artist

20 Mar - 14 May ‘17

How to Enter

Create your design for an amazing way to travel - the more unbelievable the better – no larger than A4 and send it, along with your name, age, school, address and phone number to

Jerwood Gallery Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London SE12 8LG

You can use any materials to make your picture. The closing date for entries is Friday 21 April.

Good Work Page We thought we'd print a copy of Sanjana Shunkar's poem in a larger version so that you can enjoy it. One day Julie went swimming She came upon a really huge shark Then the shark pulled Julie down Suddenly it became very dark. Up the shark's nose went her suit Achoo! Achoo! He started to sneeze At last Julie wriggled free She sprang like an artist on trapeze

Emma Anthony aged 6

A lesson she has now learnt To never swim in dangerous seas Stick to the pool or swim zones And enjoy learning to swim with ease! PS This poem has a 7,9,7,9 syllable pattern

Sanjana Shunkar aged 8 Jessica Blackwell, Theodore competitions in our February Half Term magazine. Congratulations to the following people who won and the Darkness Hex Lee won copies of Geek's Guide to Britain books. Amy Blakesley, Rosie Chitham and Koppany Csamajtin Alicia Roberts. Betty and on Matthew & Emma Seaber, Kane Gord winners were Amara & Raema Cook, Marziyah Raza, son Harri ah Puttock won tickets to Howletts. If you would like to see Brady won tickets to Port Lympne Reserve. Hann at Richmond Theatre while Matthew d Worl saur Dino see to ts ticke won urg your work displayed Rensb van and Henry Kampjes won Trolls DVDs. Glee Theo , Haler Grace els, Wess ah Alann here then just send us a e, Clark 's Colouring Competition and our Annie years 4-7 age the won 6 aged ony Anth drawing, poem, riddles, a Emm done to all our winners and enjoy the Well 8. aged kar Shun ra Sanja was er jokes or short story and winn older . page this on poem and we'll do our very best to rk artwo include it. Send it to: Good Work Page Primary Times 7 Southbrook Mews London SE12 8LG

Thank you to Niladri Kar for his imaginative drawing, Jewel Jacob for her lovely rainbow picture, Suhasini Tapadar for her fun China Dragon picture and Maya Topolski for her detailed Harry Potter picture. We love seeing your work so do please keep sending it to us.

6 Apr - 14 May MEI Theatrical and Polka Theatre present

The BAFTA award-winning CBeebies duo live on stage!

Ages

3-6

020 8543 4888 www.polkatheatre.com Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1SB Sarah & Duck Â© Karrot Entertainment Distributed by BBC Worldwide Ltd.