Activity Programme August 2015
Activity Programme August KENWOOD HOUSE AND HAMPSTEAD
Sat 8th Aug
Highlights
GODS AND MONSTERS
GREAT BRITISH BEER FESTIVAL
Tue 11th Aug
Sat 15th Aug
IRANIAN RESTAURANT
STRAVINSKY’S RITE OF SPRING
Wed 26th Aug
Thu 27th Aug
GLOSSARY gem (n) a jewel, something precious or valuable. renowned (adj) well-known, famous.
This hidden gem stands in 74 acres of gardens and woodland on the edge of Hampstead Heath. The house has great views of the City of London and a renowned collection of paintings. And it served as one of the locations in the famous film Notting Hill.
Gods and Monsters explores the mythologizing power of the portrait and the shifting qualities of fame. From Hollywood studio portraits through to the rise of the paparazzi, countercultural influence and the new rock ‘n’ roll aristocracy.
The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) is an annual beer festival organised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). It presents a selection of cask ales and other alcoholic drinks from the UK and beyond.
When we went there in October everyone had a good time! The food has some similarities to Turkish and Middle Eastern food and is delicious. You can take your own wine!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Pronunciation 41thst Games
3 rdth Chelsea Walk nd
Historical facts aplenty on this walk around one of the most exclusive parts of London. Meet the FK leader at Sloane Square Underground station at 3.30pm. Free event
10
th
Westminster River Walk
Take our guided walk along the South Bank of the River Thames and see some of the best views that London has to offer. Meet the FK Leader inside Westminster Underground station at 3.30pm Free event
17
th
Harry Potter Walk
Join us as we trace the footsteps of the young wizard around the more mysterious streets of old London town! Meet the FK wizard leader inside Temple Underground station at 3.30pm. Free event
24
th
Music Walk
See where famous pop and rock stars have left their mark on London. The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga - all have a place in the capital’s music history. Meet the FK Leader downstairs, inside Bond Street Underground station (near the ticket machines) at 2.30pm. Free event
Improve your accent! Learn some tips on how to sound more natural and discuss issues about spoken English. It could help you to make your English clearer. Meet the FK leader in room 3.6 at Gloucester Road at 3.15pm Free event
11
th
Gods and Monsters
Photographic Exhibition of portraits of famous personalities at Getty Images Gallery. Meet the FK Leader outside Topshop, Oxford Street (very near Oxford Circus) at 3.00pm. Free event
18
th
Writing Skills Workshop
Improve your writing by learning a few tips on how to communicate better. Now including Q and A session so you can ask all the questions you ever wanted to ask about writing! Meet the FK leader in room 3.6 at Gloucester Road at 3.15pm Free event
25
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The Old Bailey Visit
We sit in the Public Gallery of the famous Old Bailey criminal court. Meet the FK Leader inside St Paul's Underground Station at 2pm. Free event
52th
Turkish Restaurant
The Blues Night has now become an FK favourite!
12
13
Fish and Chips
Join us at the Golden Hind, London’s ‘best provider of the national dish’.Their fried haddock and chips are highly recommended. Meet the FK Leader downstairs, inside Bond Street Underground station (near the ticket machines) at 6.30pm.
19
th
Indian Restaurant
14th
Museum of London
Learn about the history of London from pre-historic times to the Romans, the Great Fire, World War II and the present day. Meet the FK Leader inside St. Paul’s Underground station at 3.30pm.
20
th
21
Over 18s only Bring drinks money and ID
26
th
Iranian Restaurant
Try some of the Persian delights on offer at a great, authentic Iranian restaurant. ‘Alounak’ is reasonably priced and high quality. ’the best kebabs in London?’’ Meet the FK Leader inside High Street Kensington Underground station at 6.30pm £12 approx.
27
th
28
th
Kenwood House and Hampstead
Come to this beautiful area and visit lovely Kenwood House. Meet the FK Leader inside Hampstead Underground station at 10.30am. Bring £12 for a pub-lunch or bring your lunch Free event
Come and try beers from around the world! Meet the FK Leader inside High Street Kensington Underground station at 12.00 midday. Entrance £10 Over 18s only. Sat Sun
by ... ndth Greenwich 22 boat
Enjoy the boat trip to Greenwich. See the craft market, the Royal Observatory and Maritime Museum all in Greenwich. Meet the FK Leader inside Westminster Underground Station, by the ticket barriers, at 10.30am. 1-way boat fare with Travel Card £8 Return by Underground Sat
Serpentine Galleries
Village & ... thth Brixton 29 Windmill
7 tickets to sell Buy a ticket quickly for this BBC Proms concert! Meet the FK Leader inside South Kensington Underground Station at 6.30pm. Please pay at Reception £11 (restricted view)
2 good exhibitions, a temporary pavilion, all in beautiful Kensington Gardens!
See what all the fuss is about! Brixton Village is the best new place to relax, eat and shop. Also, we will visit a working Windmill!
Meet the FK Leader outside 77 Gloucester Road at 3.15pm.
Meet the FK Leader inside Brixton Underground Station at 11.00am.
Only 7 tickets
Free event
National Portrait Gallery
Saatchi Gallery FK Leader Steve
7th
The Wallace Collection
12th
FK Leader Steve
21st
Tin Pan Alley FK Leader Steve
Seven Dials Walk
Free event
14th
FK Leader Steve
26th
Chinatown and Soho Walk FK Leader Steve
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19 th
The leader will wait 15 minutes.
Belgravia Walk and Pub-stop
Join us as we walk around this historic area- Buckingham Palace on one side and Knightsbridge on the other- and stop at 1 or 2 unusual pubs! Meet the FK Leader downstairs inside Hyde Park Corner Underground station at 4.15pm. Over 18s only. Bring drinks money and ID.
Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring
FK Leader Steve
You can call the activity programme phone number: 07584487962
Sat
8 th
Over 18s only Bring drinks money and ID st
£14 approx
choreography (n) the sequence of steps and movements in dance.
British Beer 15ththGreat Festival
Meet the FK Leader outside 77 Gloucester Road at 4.15pm.
Live Jazz Night
Meet the FK Leader at 6.30pm inside Leicester Square Underground station.
avant-garde (adj) introducing new and experimental ideas and methods.
Sat Sat
Soho Classic Pub Tour
Join us for a tour of 4 classic pubs in Soho. From lavishly decorated Victorian extravaganzas to charming street corner ‘locals’.
Free event
Join us as we enjoy some live jazz at the Effra Hall pub. Drums, double bass, sax, trumpet, electric guitar. Meet the FK Leader inside Brixton Underground station at 8.30. Good bar food.
Join us for a trip to Masala Zone for a fun, quality, reasonably priced meal in a Soho restaurant. Discover new tastes and flavours.
Meet the FK Leader outside 77, Gloucester Road at 4.15 Over 18s only Bring drinks money and ID
Over 18s only Bring drinks money and ID th
Local Pub Time
Join us for a drink and a chat in our local pubs: The Stanhope Arms and The Hereford Arms. Learn how to order at the bar like an expert!
Meet the FK Leader outside Apple store, Regent Street at 8.00pm.
£12 approx
BOOK ACTIVITIES AT RECEPTION AND TAKE YOUR LANYARD TO EVERY EVENT! Limited numbers please book early
If you plan to use the Underground on any weekend, please note that there is often maintenance work happening and some lines may be closed or partclosed. Please check on the website before you travel: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/livetravelnews/realtime/track.aspx?offset=weekend
7 th
6thrd Live Blues
cask (n) barrel
Sat/Sunday
Friday
The amazing food and real Turkish atmosphere combine with a reasonable price to make a meal with friends at the famous “Galipoli” restaurant a must! Meet the FK Leader inside Angel station at 6.30. Mixed meze 16 dish extravagaza. only £12.50 plus drink & service th
A ballet and orchestral concert work by the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. When first performed, on 29 May 1913, the avant-garde nature of the music and choreography caused a sensation and a near-riot in the audience. It is widely considered to be one of the most influential musical works of the 20th century.
mythologizing (adj) creating an exaggerated or idealized image of.
FK Leader Steve
28th
Embankment Gardens Walk FK Leader Steve
All Coffee Mornings begin at 9.45am every Wednesday and Friday. Please see posters for more information.
TOURS
ATTRACTION TICKETS
Please ask for prices at reception FROM £20
MADAME TUSSAUDS FROM £13
KENSINGTON PALACE FROM £15.50
THE SEA LIFE LONDON AQUARIUM FROM £14.50
FROM £13.50
WARWICK CASTLE
FROM £19.50
LONDON EYE
THE LONDON DUNGEON
BELGIUM - A DAY IN BEAUTIFUL BRUGES!
FROM £15
£74
ISLE OF WIGHT BY COACH
£52
WINDSOR, STONEHENGE & SALISBURY
£65
OXFORD, STRATFORD AND COTSWOLDS VILLAGES
£69
£59
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS
LIL ADVENTURES TOUR
GO TO WWW.INTERNATIONALFRIENDS.CO.UK FILL THE FORM YOUR TOUR WRITE
SELECT YOUR TOUR GO TO WWW.LILADVENTURES.COM CLICK ON ENTER A PROMOTION CODE AND WRITE FK1
PROMOTION CODE BOX TO GET DISCOUNT
FROM £10
£30
T FROM £11.50
BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
£65
£64
BRIGHTON HAMPTON COURT PALACE
£74
CANTERBURY,WHITE CLIFFS & DOVER CASTLE
FROM £17.50
TOWER OF LONDON
KEW GARDENS
FROM £14
FROM £50
GO TO WWW.ANDERSONTOURS.CO.UK/?LINKID=FRANCESKING SEARCH YOU TOUR BY DATE, LOCATION OR TYPE OF TRIP BOOK ONLINE
£84
STONEHENGE, BATH AND SECRET PLACES
BANQUETING HOUSE
FROM £17.50
ZSL LONDON ZOO
GO TO WWW.THEENGLISHBUS.COM CLICK ON “TOURS” SELECT YOUR TOUR WRITE “FK13” IN THE VOUCHER CODE BOX TO GET £10 DISCOUNT
FROM £6
FROM £15.50
ANDERSON TOURS
THE ENGLISH BUS
£37
OXFORD
SELECT
FK10 IN THE
EDINBURGH, LOCH NESS From AND HIGHLANDS BY TRAIN 3 DAYS
£229
WINDSOR, STONEHENGE, BATH, LACOCK, DOWNTON ABBEY From FILMING LOCATIONS, COTSWOLDS & OXFORD 2 DAYS
£239
GO TO WWW.INTERNATIONALFRIENDS.CO.UK TO FIND OUT ABOUT
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE
ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
ALTON TOWERS
PARTIES
£35
CAMBRIDGE
PARIS TOUR- 3 DAYS AMSTERDAM & BRUGES COACH - 3 DAYS HORSE RIDING IN WALES - 2 DAYS WALES COAST & MOUNTAINS - 2 DAYS
DID YOU KNOW THAT.. Thursday 6th, 13th August
Under 18’s Party @ The Qube Project 7pm - 10pm £8 Advance Ticket NO TICKETS ON THE DOOR Strictly Under 18’s / Strictly No Alcohol Tube: Victoria
Monday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st August
Welcome to London Free Party @ Zoo Bar
8:30pm - 3am Free Salsa Classes 8:45pm - 9:45pm Free Entry before 10:30pm with voucher £5 After with voucher / £10 On The Door 1 Free Beer or Shot before 11:30pm / Cheap drinks Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
Friday 7th August
@The Qube Project
11pm - 5:30am £3 With voucher and £5 After 12am €15 On The Door Formerly Pacha London! Nearest Tube: Victoria
Friday 14th Agust
@7 Clubs in 1 Night! Ruby Blue/ Zoo Bar/ Verve/ Bar Soho/ Strawberry Moons/ Piccadilly Institute/ Tiger Tiger
9:30pm - 3am £5 With voucher Cheap drinks with a Lost in London wristband! Collect your wristband outside Ruby Blue and get 1 free shot at Ruby Blue before 11:30pm and 1 free shot at Piccadilly Institute between midnight and 2am! Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
...WE OFFER ONE TO ONE TUITION. Lessons are in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere, with experienced, professional and patient One-to-One teachers. They will focus on your specific needs such as: professional social skills / understanding different accents / using English in a business environment / CV and interview preparation / extra examination practice You can participate in exclusive One-to-One evening social events where you can practise speaking English over a drink or dinner in a relaxed atmosphere.
To have a look around please come up to 77 Gloucester Road and ask for Amanda, the One-to-One coordinator.
...YOU CAN APPLY FOR A STUDENT OYSTER CARD (if your course is at least 14 weeks)
Please prepare the following: Student Number (on the front of your Student Card) Digital photo on your computer Credit/Debit Card to: www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/ Ask at ClientGoServices for more details or and follow the instructions. visit our website www.francesking.ie
Saturday 22nd August @Ministry of Sound
10:30pm - 5:30am/ Lost in London hosting The Loft £6 Advance Ticket / £5 Extra after 12am Limited Tickets £26 On The Door Nearest Tube: Elephant & Castle
Friday 28th August
End of Summer Party @ Tiger Tiger 9pm - 3am Free entry before 11pm with a voucher £5 After 1 Free shot before 11pm with a voucher £10 On The Door Cheap drinks with a wristband! 1 Free Shot Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
Frances King is happy to announce its partnership with South Kensington Fitness First. As a Frances King student you can now get fitter during your stay in London and get to know Londoners by going to You can purchase your membership at our partner gym in London. reception at 77 Gloucester Road. 1 week £25 Students should go to the gym and 6 weeks £65 speak to the Sales Team Leader. The 3 months £180 prices include joining free but does not 6 months £300 include towel rental.
Activity Programme August 2015