Activity Programme October 2014
Activity Programme October THE WALLACE COLLECTION
Highlights
BBC BROADCASTING HOUSE TOUR
FISH AND CHIPS
RICHMOND DAY TRIP
BAR SALSA
Thurs 9th October
Wed 15th October
Fri 17th October
Sat 25th October
Fri 31st October
The Wallace Collection is a national museum which displays the wonderful works of art collected in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries by the first four Marquesses of Hertford. It was bequeathed to the British nation by Sir Richard's widow, Lady Wallace, in 1897.
We will go to a very good fish and chip restaurant to have battered cod or haddock with chips and mushy peasdelicious! Because the restaurant does not have a licence, you can bring a bottle of wine from a shop to drink in the restaurant.
Broadcasting House is now the BBC’s largest creative hub in the UK, generating more live output than any other BBC site to provide better and more integrated content and services for its audiences. It provides public service broadcasting to over 10million people across the UK at any one time and to a worldwide audience of more than 150 million every week.
Shimmy on down to Bar Salsa for an evening of music and mojitos. No need for a partner, no need to have danced before – lots of fun for everyone. There are classes for different levels and it’s Happy Hour until 8.30!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
The town was founded following Henry VII's building of Richmond Palace in the 16th century from which the town derives its name. During this era the town and palace were particularly associated with Elizabeth I. During the 18th century Richmond Bridge was completed and many Georgian terraces were built, particularly around Richmond Green and on Richmond Hill.
6thndth 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
13
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
20
th
Notting Hill Walk
This area is one of the most interesting areas in London. See where the film Notting Hill was filmed. Join the group and discover a new part of London.
Meet the FK leader at 2.30 inside Notting Hill Gate Underground station. Free event
27
th
Jack the Ripper Walk
Follow in the footsteps 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 event
29
th
th 71st
British
Museum
This truly iconic building houses a vast collection of art you will have seen in many guide books: the Rosetta Stone, and Canova’s ‘The Three Graces’ to name but two. Meet the FK Leader outside
Russell Square Underground Station at 3.30pm. Free admission
14
th
Photographers’
Gallery
Get inspired by the photographic exhibitions over 3 floors, and afterwards take some photos in Soho!
Meet the FK Leader outside Topshop, Oxford Street (very near Oxford Circus) at 3.00pm.
Free event
21
st
UK/US English
Workshop
Learn more about two types of English: American and British. Discover the grammar, vocabulary and spelling differences.
Meet the FK Leader in room 16 at Wetherby Gardens at 3.15pm. Free event
28
th
th 8 2
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 Underground station at 6.30pm. Mixed meze 16 dish extravaganza. only £12.50
15
th
Meet the FK Leader in Study Centre at Wetherby Gardens at 3.15pm. Free event
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 dowstairs, inside Bond Street Underground station at 6.30pm.Jubilee Line not stopping at this station. £12 approx
22
nd
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
outside 77 Gloucester Road at 6.30pm. Bring your own wine/beer. £12 approx
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.
Turkish Restaurant
29
th
Indian Restaurant
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 at 6.30pm inside Leicester Square Underground station. £14 approx
30
th
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
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Thursday
9thrd
The Wallace Collection
Set in a historic London townhouse, its 25 rooms include French 18th Century paintings, furniture and porcelain.
Meet the FK Leader inside Marble Arch Underground station at 3.15pm. Free event
16
th
CV
Workshop
Come and find out how to write a good CV in English - it could help you to find a job!
Meet the FK Leader in the Study Centre at Wetherby Gardens at 3.15pm. Free event
23
rd
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. Free event
30
th
Live Jazz Night
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 8.30pm. Good bar food. Over 18s only Bring drinks money and ID
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BOOK ACTIVITIES AT RECEPTION!
Limited numbers please book early
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’. Meet the FK Leader
outside 77 Gloucester Road at 4.15pm. Over 18s only. Bring drinks money and ID
17
th
BBC Broadcasting
House Tour
the BBC has brought together its News, Radio, Television and Online services into one central London head quarters. Meet
the FK Leader outsideTopshop, Oxford Street northside at 3.20pm (very near Oxford Circus). £10.25
Buy tickets at Reception
24
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 77, Gloucester Road at 4.15pm. Over 18s only Bring drinks money and ID
31
st
Bar Salsa on Halloween!
Join us for an evening of salsa. Lots of fun for beginners and advanced alike.
Meet the FK Leader inside Leicester Square Underground Station, at 6:15. Free entrance and classes Bring drinks money and ID-Over 18s only
3
rd
Marquess (n) an aristocrat between a duke and an earl; bequeath (v) arrange for money or property to be given to somebody after your death; battered (adj) covered in a mixture of flour, milk and eggs before frying. cod/haddock (n) the 2 most popular types of fish in fish and chips. mushy peas (n) soft, mashed peas. Georgian (adj) of or relating to the time from 1714 to 1830 when England was ruled by four kings named George. shimmy (v) dance happy hour (n) a period when drinks are sold more cheaply
Sat/Sunday
Friday
10th
GLOSSARY
Sun
Royal Parks
12th Half Marathon See the runners completing the 20km course and visit the Food & Fitness Festival: sports activities, a food market and live music!
Meet the FK Leader inside Knightsbridge Underground station at 10.00am. Free event Sat Sat
18thth
Greenwich by 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 Sun
Richmond ... 25thth Day Trip See The Green, The River Thames and the deer in Richmond Park.
Meet the FK Leader at Earls Court Underground station (Earls Court Road entrance) at 10.30am. Pay for travel to Zone 4 & £10 for pub lunch Sat Sat
Portobello ...1 stth Road Market The world’s largest antiques market selling every kind of antique and collectible. Visitors come from all over the world to discover one of London’s best loved shopping streets. Meet the
FK Leader inside Ladbroke Grove Underground Station at 10.30am. Free event Sat Sun
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You can call the activity programme phone number: 07824 304015 The leader will wait 15 minutes.
ATTRACTION TICKETS
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KENSINGTON PALACE
WARWICK CASTLE
THE LONDON DUNGEON
LONDON EYE
TOURS ANDERSON TOURS
THE ENGLISH BUS
BELGIUM A DAY IN BRUGES
£84
£74
CANTERBURY,WHITE CLIFFS & DOVER CASTLE
£65
STONEHENGE, BATH AND SECRET PLACES
£74
£64
ISLE OF WIGHT BY COACH
£52
OXFORD, STRATFORD AND COTSWOLDS VILLAGES
£69
WINDSOR, STONEHENGE & SALISBURY
£65
BANQUETING HOUSE
£59
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS LIL ADVENTURES TOUR THE SEA LIFE LONDON AQUARIUM
ZSL LONDON ZOO
TOWER OF LONDON
£30
BRIGHTON HAMPTON COURT PALACE
BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
KEW GARDENS
£37
OXFORD
From EDINBURGH, LOCH NESS AND HIGHLANDS BY TRAIN 3 DAYS
£229
WINDSOR, STONEHENGE, BATH, OXFORD & DOWNTON ABBEY From FILMING LOCATIONS 2 DAYS
£239
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PARIS TOUR- 3 DAYS SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE
ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
ALTON TOWERS
PARTIES
£35
CAMBRIDGE
DID YOU KNOW THAT..
Friday 3th October @HMS President 8:30pm - 2:00am £7 advance ticket £10 on the door Temple Underground Station
Friday 10th October @The Penthouse 10pm - 3am £7 with voucher £15 on the door Dress to Impress!!! Piccadilly Circus Underground Station
Friday 17th October
Piccadilly Circus Underground Station
@Tiger Tiger 10pm - 3am £6 with voucher £10 on the door Cheap drinks with a lost in London wristband!
Friday 24th October
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