Activity Programme November 2012 by steve tims

Activity Programme November 2012

TOURS

PARTIES FRIDAY 2ND NOVEMBER FRIDAY 2ND NOVEMBER

FRIDAY 9TH NOVEMBER

Covent Garden Underground Station £8 ADVANCE

10pm-3am

TICKETS £10 ON THE DOOR

WITH THE ENGLISH BUS

Elephant & Castle Underground Station

WED 14TH NOVEMBER

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£10 ON THE DOOR

£59

VOUCHER CODE

MINISTRY OF SOUND

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£10DISCOUNT

BELGIUM A DAY IN BRUGES

FRIDAY 23RD NOVEMBER

Oxford Circus Underground Station FREE ENTRY

Sunday 11th November

GO TO WWW.THEENGLISHBUS.COM

ADVANCE 10.30pm-5.30am £8TICKETS

GUANABARA

10.30pm

HOW TO BOOK

9.30pm 2.30 pm

10.30 AND 11.30PM

£8 ADVANCE

£59

£64

£54

TICKETS £10 ON THE DOOR

BATH, STONEHENGE AND SECRET PLACES

BOAT PARTY

MADDOX

Sunday 4th/18th November

Saturday 3rd/10th/17th/24th

Temple Underground Station

£49

OXFORD, STRATFORD AND COTSWOLDS VILLAGES

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Drawing Club Join Liz and share your love of drawing. The class is every Tuesday from 4.15 to 5.15pm in room 3.5 at 77 Gloucester Road.

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Sunday 4th/18th November

£35

Film Club Come and watch a movie in English. Every week on Wednesday. This is a great opportunity to practise your English and meet new friends. Meet in room 3.2 at Gloucester road at 4.15 pm. Bring your own pop-corn!

£35 OXFORD

CAMBRIDGE

HOW TO BOOK WITH ANDERSON TOURS GO TO WWW.ANDERSONTOURS.CO.UK/?LINKID=FRANCESKING SEARCH YOU TOUR BY DATE, LOCATION OR TYPE OF TRIP BOOK ONLINE

Sunday 4th November

Amazing discounts on attraction tickets.

£35

BRIGHTON BY COACH

MADAME TUSSAUDS

Saturday 17th November

SAVE

Sunday 11th November

£45

LEEDS CASTLE AND ROCHESTER

Sunday 18th November

33%

£20

£49

YORK

£49

ISLE OF WIGHT

BY RAIL

HOW TO BOOK WITH

UNIVERSAL STUDENT TOUR

38%

SAVE

£15

SAVE

10%

SAVE

£13

20%

£4

BOOK AT RECEPTION

Sunday 24th November

IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT UNIVERSAL STUDENT TOUR DESTINATIONS

£37 LILLE

VISIT WWW.UNIVERSALTOURS.CO.UK

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14%

£18

SAVE

17%

£14

SAVE

31%

£18

HOW TO BOOK WITH EUROPEAN TRAVEL SERVICES GO TO WWW.EUROENCOUNTERS.COM SELECT YOUR TOUR FILL THE FORM WRITE “FRANCESKING”IN THE ADDITIONAL INFO BOX

Fri 16th- Sun 18th November

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14%

£19

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£17

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£18

£159

Fri 23th - Sun 26th November

PARIS

3 DAY TOUR

£185

EDINBURGH 3 DAY TOUR

IF YOU ARE A VISA HOLDER CHECK YOUR VISA BEFORE BOOKING YOUR TRIP OUTSIDE THE UK

...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 Go to: www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/ and follow the instructions.

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 £20 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.

November WHAT’S GOING ON IN LONDON.... VETERAN CAR RUN 2012

BONFIRE NIGHT IN LONDON 2012 Sat 3rd - Mon 5th

Tuesday 6th

From 10am till 3.30pm around 100 of the participating veteran vehicles will be on display with many of the drivers and passengers in period costume. During the display the veteran vehicles are judged for the best-in-class in their participating category. For more info visit www.veterancarrun.com

Also known as 'Fireworks Night' and 'Guy Fawkes Night', Bonfire Night is celebrated in London and across the United Kingdom on November 5th 2012. Events include a series of spectaular firework displays in parks and public places across the capital. Find out about time and locations on www.londonevents2012.com Kilburn Park

WINTER WONDERLAND From Friday 23rd

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ICE RINK From Friday 2nd

Hyde Park goes all Christmassy with the sparkly additions of rides and attractions including a Giant Observation Wheel and two circuses. Winter Wonderland's ice rink, the biggest outdoor rink in the UK, surrounds the Victorian bandstand and is illuminated with more than 100,000 lights.

Natural History Museum once again provides the backdrop for this 1,000-metre-square outdoor ice rink. Returning this year is a rinkside fairground carousel, and spectators can take in the scene with a hot chocolate or mulled wine from the balcony café bar overlooking the ice. www.nhmskating.com

www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

Warren Street

Warwick Avenue

Edgware Marylebone Road Edgware Road

Paddington

3 Marble

Bond Street

Knightsbridge

High Street Kensington

Hyde Park Corner

Holborn

29 7 12

Liverpool Street

Aldgate

Mansion House

Monument

Aldgate East

Tower Hill

London Bridge Southwark

Westminister

17 1

Borough

Lambeth North

Elephant & castle

South Kensington Sloane Square

Kennington

Pimlico

West Brompton

Vauxhall

30 Every Tuesday morning. Coffee Tour at 9.30 am

Monday 29 JAPANESE

Come and try some good, cheap Japanese food in Chinatown! Meet the FK Leader inside Leicester Square Underground station at 6.30pm. £14 approx.

5 FISH & CHIPS

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

OLD 30 VISIT THE Experience a real trial at

31 JACK THE RIPPER

of “Jack”, the Whitechapel murderer, in this atmospheric area. Meet the FK Leader at Whitechapel Underground station (by the ticket barriers) at 3.30pm. Free.

7 SOHO WALK

the famous Old Bailey criminal court in the public gallery. Please note that drinks, anything electronic, big bags, cameras & mobiles CANNOT be taken in. Entrance subject to capacity. Meet the FK Leader inside St Paul's Underground station at 2.30pm Free.

Join fish aficionados at the Golden Hind, London’s ‘best provider of the national dish’. Meet the FK Leader downstairs, inside Bond Street Underground station (near the ticket machines) at 6.30pm. £11 approx.

12 INDIAN RESTAURANT

US/UK ENGLISH WORKSHOP

On US Election Day, this workshop is all about these two types of English: American and British. Discover the grammar, vocabulary and spelling differences. Meet the FK Leader in room 3 at FK Wetherby Gardens at 4.15pm. Free

13 NATIONAL GALLERY

Join us for a trip to Masala Zone for a quality, reasonably priced meal in Soho. Meet the FK Leader inside Leicester Square Underground station at 6.30 pm. £14 approx.

19 TURKISH RESTAURANT

26 IRANIAN

RESTAURANT

Try some of the Persian delights on offer at a great, authentic Iranian restaurant. Alounak is reasonably priced and high quality. Bring your own wine/beer. Meet the FK Leader outside 77 Gloucester Road at 6.30pm. £12 approx.

October activities

WALK Follow in the footsteps

Join this walk to discover some well known facts about this famous London area. Meet the FK Leader inside Leicester Square Underground station at 3.30pm. Free.

Expand your art history horizons during this guided tour of the National Gallery. Meet the FK Leader at 2.00pm at Embankment Underground station. Free.

MARYLEBONE VILLAGE WALK Enjoy this walk along the

Regent’s Canal. See an Area of London that is full of surprises and points of interest. See the switching on of the Christmas lights this afternoon too. Meet the FK Leader downstairs inside

Bond Street Underground station near the ticket machines at 3.30pm. Free.

20 VICTORIA & ALBERT 21 BEATLES WALK

Come and try delicious Turkish mezze –a mix of different meats, vegetables and bean dishes - in a good, cheap restaurant. Meet the FK Leader inside Angel Underground station at 6.30pm. £15 approx.

MUSEUM

The Victoria and Albert museum is dedicated to design and has a brilliant collection from all around the world. Meet the FK Leader outside 77 Gloucester Road at 3.00pm. Free.

Take our ‘fab’ Beatles walk. Facts and fun all about one of the 60s’ best bands. Meet the FK Leader outside Tottenham Court Road Underground station (Dominion Theatre exit) at 3.30pm. Free.

OF 27 MUSEUM LONDON

CRIME 28 MAYFAIR WALK

Learn about the history of London from pre-historic times to the present day. Meet the FK Leader inside St Paul’s Underground station at 3.30pm.

November activities December activities

Every Thursday morning. Coffee Tour at 9.30 am

BAILEY

RESTAURANT

ACTIVITY PROGRAMME

Blackfriars

Temple

Victoria

Wetherby Gardens

Morgate

Bank

Covent Garden

Leicester Square Piccadilly Circus Charing 13 Cross Embankment

St. James Park

Gloucester Road

30 10 27

Chancery Lane

Waterloo

16 20 26

St Paul’s

Oxford Circus

8 9

Shoreditch High Street

Barbican

Tottenham Court Road

5 14

Queensway

15 6

Hoxton

Angel

Farringdon

Green Park

Earl’s Court

www.barbican.org.uk

Russell Square

Goodge Street

Lancaster Gate

Bayswater

Marilyn Monroe: A British Love Affair. Portraits of the glamorous movie star by British photographers, including Cecil Beaton, Baron and Antony Beauchamp, go on display alongside film stills and rare magazine covers. Free event at the National Portrait gallery. www.npg.org.uk

Old Street

Euston Square

Great Portland Street

Regent’s Park

Baker Street

Arch

Notting Hill Gate

Experience what it’s like to control the rain. Visitors can choose to simply watch the spectacle or find their way carefully through the rain, putting their trust in the work to the test. Open daily 11am - 8pm. Free admission. For more information visit:

Euston

Paddington

All month

Kings Cross

Maida Vale

Royal Oak

St. Pancras

MARILYN MONROE All month

RAIN ROOM

Alternative London guides lead a street art tour of the Brick Lane area followed by a workshop where there's a chance to create a spraycan masterpiece of your own. No experience is necessary. Materials are provided. Booking essential. £15 Transport: Aldgate East/Liverpool Street www.alternativeldn.co.uk

Mornington Crecent

St John’s Wood

Euston

STREET ART TOUR AND WORKSHOP Every Sunday

Sat/Sunday

2 BRITISH MUSEUM

Visit the beautiful 19th Century house of victorian artist Lord Leighton with its Arab Hall, gilded ceilings and walls and domed studio. Afterwards, take a walk in lovely Holland Park. Meet the FK Leader outside 77 Gloucester Road at 2.30pm. Cost £3.

This museum houses a vast collection of world art and artefacts. Meet the FK Leader outside Russell Square Underground station at 2.30pm. Free.

See the mother of all parliaments on this amazing tour inside the Palace of Westminster. The tour starts at 9.45am. Meet the FK Leader inside Westminster Underground station at 9.00am. Please pay at Reception. £10.

8 TATE BRITAIN

9 LOCAL PUB TIME

MAYOR’S 10 LORD SHOW Since 1189 there has

LEIGHTON HOUSE AND HOLLAND PARK

London art gallery housing the UK's collection of British art from 1500 to the present day and hosting special exhibitions and events. Meet the FK Leader at Pimlico Underground station at 3.30pm. Free.

15 PRONUNCIATION

GAMES 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 at 4 Wetherby Gardens at 4.15pm. Free.

Free.

If you are under 18 come to reception to pick up your additional activity programme!

Join us for a drink and a chat in our local pubs: The Stanhope Arms and The Hereford Arms. Meet the FK Leader outside 77 Gloucester Road at 4.15pm. Over 18s only. Bring drinks money.

16 ICE SKATING

been a Lord Mayor of London elected each year who represents the City of London. Horse-drawn carriages, fireworks and tradition all in one day! Meet the FK Leader at 11.00am at St Paul’s Underground station. Free

Enjoy a classic winter activity in a great location. Skate or just watch. Later, join classmates and friends for a chat and a drink in the pub. Meet the FK Leader outside 77 Gloucester Road at 3.30pm. £15.

THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT TOUR

BOAT TRIP TO GREENWICH 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 via Underground

MAJOR PHOSTADIUM 24 BOROUGH 22 CHELSEA MARKET TOUR Take a tour of Chelsea’s 23 TOGRAPHY EXHIBIEverything Was Moving: Photography from the 60s and

home ground. See the dressing rooms and TV interview studio and walk up the tunnel and behind the goals! Meet the FK Leader at Fulham Broadway Underground station, by the ticket barriers, at 2.20pm. Please book at Reception. £13

29 LIVE JAZZ NIGHT

See the streets and alleyways which hide dark secrets! Meet the FK Leader inside Hyde Park Corner Underground station at 3.30pm. Free.

Friday

Enjoy some jazz at the Effra Hall pub. Good Jamaican bar food. Music from 9.00pm approx. Meet the FK Leader inside Brixton Underground station at 8.30pm. Over 18s only. Bring drinks money.

70s presents some of the most inspiring voices in 20th century photography, in order to reflect on the world then – and now. Meet the FK Leader at Barbican Underground station, by the ticket barriers, at Please book at Reception. £7 3.30pm.

Have fun and win some DOG at the same RACING money time! Enjoy a drink and something to eat while you watch the races & hope your dog wins. Meet the FK Leader inside Tooting Broadway Underground station (Zone 3) at 7.00pm.

Borough Market is a great place to sample some fine food from around the world! Meet the FK leader inside Borough Underground station at 10.30am. Free

THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT TOUR

BOOK ACTIVITIES AT RECEPTION!

If you are running late, or can't find the leader, you can call the activity programme mobile phone number: 07584487962 The leader will wait 15 minutes.