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NHS Roadshows are back by popular demand for 2015! Thank you to everybody who has taken part in one of our roadshows. Your voices have truly made a difference - and here’s how. You wanted better GP access. We now have a number of GP services available on Saturday and Sunday.

But there’s so much more we can do. What would you like to see? Come to our stand at Paddington Festival and tell us! We will be at: l Westbourne Festival, at Westbourne Canal, on June 7

You wanted more convenient mental health care. This year we launched Take Time to Talk, providing easy-access talking therapies and other support.

l Lebanese Festival Day at Paddington Green, on June 14

You wanted better support for people who speak English as a second language. We now offer, among other things, translations of our reading materials, and talking therapies in Farsi and Arabic.

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l Queens Park Festival at Queens Park Gardens, on August 1, from noon – 7pm Visit West London CCG’s website www.westlondonccg.nhs.uk for more information.

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Treat simple health problems at home. Call NHS 111 free for advice and details of local services.

Events and activities are listed in date order.

Find out what’s on during the Paddington Festival in our weekly listings guide and find your way there using our map on pages 18-19. Events are listed by week.

Ongoing activities..................................Page 5 6th - 12th July..........................................Page 15

There are lots of free and low-cost events and activities taking place every week throughout the summer. We have also included arts and culture events taking place across the city.

13th - 19th July........................................Page 15 20th - 26th July........................................Page 20 27th July - 2nd August............................Page 26 3rd - 9th August......................................Page 29

We hope you find this guide useful in planning your summer. Take a look at what’s on and come along to support this vibrant festival taking place on your doorstep.

10th - 16th August.................................. Page 30 17th - 23rd August...................................Page 32 24th - 30th August.................................. Page 34

If you have any questions about the listings please contact the organiser or venue directly. Some activities have age restrictions or require booking so please check beforehand if you’re unsure.

Activities should be open to all people including those with disabilities. If you or your child has a disability and you are unsure if you will be able to access some of the events or activities, please call the venue or organisation to check.

More listings will be available after we’ve gone to print so visit paddingtonfestival.co.uk or sign up to the festival enewsletter by emailing paddingtonfestival@ westminster.gov.uk for all the latest news.

There’s no need to book unless otherwise indicated in the specific listing. Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult. We have tried to ensure this programme is correct at the time of going to print, but some events may change so please check with the organiser beforehand.

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Ongoing activities throughout the summer Throughout the week Drop-in at Queen’s Park Children’s Centre It is a great pleasure to introduce the 2015 edition of the Paddington Festival brochure which is now in its third year of publication. Our readers will know that we aim to improve year-on-year and we are pleased to note that our reputation has now been endorsed by the Cabinet Office in Whitehall and the Leader of Westminster City Council. Our approach is simple – we invest in the local talents and aspirations of our community by invigorating the unique Paddington identity - in a similar way to the Edinburgh Festival. Our belief is that this helps to create a thriving, safe and healthy place in which to live and work. We will give further recognition to these values in 2015 by offering awards for individual and organisational merit. We continue to consolidate parts of the programme that have been received well by local people - ward based festivals, dance, music, sport, children’s summer play and older people’s activities. The Paddington Film Festival, which proves to be ever popular, has grown yet again with even more local partners taking part, showing films for all ages. Last year we piloted the idea of a Book Festival to add to Westminster Libraries Summer Reading Challenge, which attracts large numbers of local children. We are pleased to announce that, in conjunction with our

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library staff, a Paddington Book Festival will take place again in September – along with a few pre-book festival events during the summer. The Paddington Festival helps to bring together a set of community events and activities that take place throughout the area of Paddington in July and August. For the past couple of years it has mainly focused on Harrow Road, Queen’s Park and Westbourne Wards. However, events also take place in other Paddington locations: Paddington Green, Paddington Recreation Ground, Paddington Basin, North Paddington Boys’ Club and beyond. A significant main stage event being the Lebanese Festival held at Paddington Green just before the start of our festival in June. So, we will also help to promote local talent in those areas as well. We would, of course, like to thank our festival sponsors – without whom the Paddington Festival would not exist:

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Supervised fitness in the gym. Each junior will be given a suitable activity programme to achieve their goals. Date: Monday-Friday, 4-6pm and weekends, 12 midday-4pm Age: 11-15 Venue: Jubilee Sports Centre, Caird Street, W10 4RR Tel: 020 8960 9629 Email: jubilee.enquiries@gll.org Cost: £2.95 per session with a Westminster City Save or ActiveWestminster card or £15 per month direct debit Tube: Queen’s Park, Westbourne Park, Kensal Green Bus: 18, 28, 36, 52, 302, 98, 452

Summer holidays basketball camp Four fun days filled with sport specific coaching and games. Participants must bring a packed lunch. All equipment is provided. Date: Tuesday-Friday from 28th July-28th August, 10am-3pm Age: 5-15 Venue: Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD Tel: 020 7641 3642 Email: padrec.sportsdevelopment@gll.org Website: better.org.uk/paddingtonrec Cost: £29.28 per week for Westminster residents or £55.96 for non-residents Bus: 16, 332, 316, 31, 36, 98, 328, 6, 187, 414, 228 Tube: Maida Vale, Kilburn Park b

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Date: Monday-Friday, 9.30-11.30am and 1-3pm Age: 0-5 Venue: Queen’s Park Children’s Centre, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL Tel: 020 7641 5838 Email: officeqpcc@westminster.gov.uk Cost: Free Bus: 6, 18, 28, 36, 187, 316, 228 Tube: Queen’s Park, Westbourne Park

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Cllr Guthrie McKie, Harrow Road

Visit us: If you have a local issue you would like to raise with your councillor, you can visit a drop-in surgery on the dates below. No appointment is necessary. Mondays, The Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL from 2-4pm. Tuesdays, Register Office, 317 Harrow Road, W9 3RJ from 7-8pm.

Drop-in activities including action rhymes and singing for babies, toddlers and children under five. The garden is also available for outdoor activities. Please bring a piece of fruit which will be shared at snack time. Plus a dad’s drop-in every third Saturday from 10am-12 midday.

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£10 OFF SWIMMING LESSONS with Better Swim School This summer is the perfect opportunity to get your kids signed up to Swimming Lessons with Better Swim School at your local leisure centre. New joiners will receive £10 off their booking when signing up online using the voucher code ‘PADFEST’. With lessons running 50 weeks a year, including the summer period, there’s no need to wait for the new academic year to get your kids swimming.

Venues: All council swimming pools including Jubilee Sports Centre, Caird Street, W10 4RR and The Porchester Centre, Queensway, Bayswater, W2 5HS Terms and conditions: The offer is only available to new customers of Better Swim School who sign up online. Full terms and conditions can be found at better.org.uk Tel: 020 8960 9629 (Jubilee Sports Centre) or 020 7792 2919 (Porchester Centre) Email: jubilee.enquiries@gll.org or porchester.enquiries@gll.org 5

Summer holidays cricket camp

Open Age creative writing and play reading

Four fun days filled with sport specific coaching and games.

Learn the craft of writing fiction or fact as well as writing and reading plays together.

Date: Tuesday-Friday from 28th July-28th August, 10am-3pm Age: 5-15 Venue: Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD Tel: 020 7641 3642 Email: padrec.sportsdevelopment@gll.org Website: better.org.uk/paddingtonrec Cost: £29.28 per week for Westminster residents or £55.96 for non-residents Bus: 16, 332, 316, 31, 36, 98, 328, 6, 187, 414, 228 Tube: Maida Vale, Kilburn Park

Date: Mondays in July, 1-2pm Age: 50+ Venue: Warwick Community Centre, 300 Harrow Road, W2 5HG Tel: Jemma or Alistair on 020 3713 8737 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: £1 Bus: 18, 36 Tube: Royal Oak

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Mondays Open Age beginner’s internet and email Queen’s Park resident, Linnette Genus is a member of Open Age. “I have been to the Paddington Festival many times over the years. I have made lots of friends by going to the festival and I still see them frequently. It’s great because it helps people to get out and join in with the rest of the community. “I take part in most of the festival events and love getting involved with the dancing and singing. I always sing along to the musical acts.

Learn how easy it is to send emails and surf the net. Date: Mondays, 11.30am-1.30pm Booking is required. Age: 50+ Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Rd, W10 4NE Tel: Elaine or Gill on 020 7266 2776 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: £2 Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Queen’s Park b

Open Age collage class Explore the art of scissors and paper; use your imagination to reimagine pictures and texts with our tutor Emily. Date: Mondays in July, 12 midday-1.30pm Age: 50+ Venue: Warwick Community Centre, 300 Harrow Road, W2 5HG Tel: Jemma or Alistair on 020 3713 8737 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: £1 Bus: 18, 36 Tube: Royal Oak b

“It’s a good way to find out about what’s going on in the local area and I’ve started going to things such as an Open Age exercise group after having found out about it at the Queen’s Park Festival.

Open Age Tajii 18 stance Qigong Date: Mondays, 1.30-3pm Age: 50+ Venue: Portgate Hall, 19 Portgate Close, W9 3DL Tel: Elaine or Gill on 020 7266 2776 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: £1.50 Bus: 6, 18, 28, 31, 36, 228, 328, 414 Tube: Queen’s Park

Open Age sewing group Use machines and hand stitching to create cushions, bags, garments and more. Date: Mondays in July, 2-4pm Age: 50+ Venue: Warwick Community Centre, 300 Harrow Road, W2 5HG Tel: Jemma or Alistair on 020 3713 8737 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: £1 Bus: 18, 36 Tube: Royal Oak

WECH London Tigers Youth Club Date: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9pm Age: 13-19 Venue: Chantry Close, Athens Gardens, W9 3RS Tel: 020 7289 3395 Email: info@londontigers.org Website: londontigers.org Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park /Royal Oak

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Learn how to transform beads, gems and string into jewellery you can wear with pride. Date: Tuesdays in July, 11am-1pm Age: 50+ Venue: Hardy House, 64 Great Western Road, W11 1AA Tel: Jemma or Alistair on 020 3713 8737 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: £2 Bus: 28, 31, 328 Tube: Westbourne Park

Open Age exercise to music This class will improve your stamina and strength and help you to burn calories. Date: Tuesdays, 12.30-1.30pm Age: 50+ Venue: WECH Community Centre, Chantry Close, Elgin Estate, Elgin Avenue, W9 3RS Tel: Armand on 020 8962 5584 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 18, 36 Tube: Westbourne

Open Age chair exercise Gentle seated exercise that stretches and tones the whole body. Date: Tuesdays, 2-3pm Age: 50+ Venue: WECH Community Centre, Chantry Close, Elgin Estate, Elgin Avenue, W9 3RS Tel: Armand on 020 8962 5584 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 18, 36 Tube: Westbourne

Open Age ballroom and Latin bliss Learn all your favourite dances in a beautiful setting. Date: Tuesdays, 2-3pm Age: 50+ Venue: Portgate Hall, 19 Portgate Close, W9 3DL Tel: Armand on 020 8962 5584 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 6, 18, 28, 31, 36, 228, 328, 414 Tube: Queen’s Park

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Learn how to lipread from an entertaining and skilled tutor plus advice on how to deal with hearing aids. Date: Tuesdays in July, 2-3.30pm Age: 50+ Venue: Quiet Room, Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: Jemma or Alistair on 020 3713 8737 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: £1.50 Bus: 6, 187, 414 Tube: Westbourne Park

Open Age Yoga

Third Age counselling Feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed? Talking confidentially about your problems with a professional can help. Date: Wednesdays, one-hour sessions run all day Age: 50+ Venue: Bruneil 50+ drop-in, Housing Office, 1 Sunderland House, Brunel Estate, W2 5UX Tel: 020 7976 6667 Cost: Free Bus: 7, 28, 31, 70, 328 Tube: Westbourne Park b

Energising class that promotes good health for body, mind and soul. Date: Tuesdays, 2.30-3.30pm Age: 50+ Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: Armand on 020 8962 5584 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 6, 187, 316 Tube: Queen’s Park

The Avenues girl’s group Girls only group designed to support and encourage young women to be creative, empowered and have a fun space to make friends. Date: Tuesdays until 18th August, 4-7pm Age: 8-21 Venue: The Avenues Youth Project, 3-7 Third Avenue, Queen’s Park, W10 4RS Email: info@avenues.org.uk Website: avenues.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Queen’s Park

Open Age intermediate computer class Improve your IT skills by learning Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Date: Wednesdays, 10am-12 midday Booking is required. Age: 50+ Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: Elaine or Gill on 020 7266 2776 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: £2 Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Queen’s Park b

Open Age Westbourne melody makers Come along for a lovely sing-along with Alistair and his ukulele, and sing some of your favourite songs. Date: Wednesdays in July, 11am-12 midday Age: 50+ Venue: Westbourne Ward Hub, Paddington Arts, 32 Woodfield Road, W9 2BE Tel: Jemma or Alistair on 020 3713 8737 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: £1 Bus: 18, 28, 31, 36, 228, 328 Tube: Westbourne Park

Open Age Spanish for all Stretch your holiday Spanish beyond Hola and Adios with native Spanish speaker Maria. Date: Wednesdays in July, 12.30–1.30pm Age: 50+ Venue: Warwick Community Centre, 300 Harrow Road, W2 5HG Tel: Jemma or Alistair on 020 3713 8737 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: £1 Bus: 18, 36 Tube: Royal Oak

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Open Age Zumba Gold

Open Age Salsa dancing

Enjoy this fun dance fitness session with lively music.

This fun dance class will get you moving and help coordination and memory.

Date: Wednesdays, 1-1.45pm Age: 50+ Venue: WECH Community Centre, Chantry Close, Elgin Estate, Elgin Avenue, W9 3RS Tel: Elaine or Gill on 020 7266 2776 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: £1 Bus: 18, 36 Tube: Queen’s Park

Date: Wednesdays, 2-3pm Age: 50+ Venue: Warwick Community Centre, 300 Harrow Road, W2 5HG Tel: Armand on 020 8962 5584 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 18, 36 Tube: Westbourne

Open Age steady and stable A tried and tested fun programme to improve balance, muscle strength, help reduce falls and maintain mobility and independence. Date: Wednesdays, 1-2.15pm and 2.15-3.30pm Age: 50+ Venue: Portgate Hall, 19 Portgate Close, W9 3DL Tel: Matthew on 020 8962 4537 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 6, 18, 28, 31, 36, 228, 328, 414 Tube: Queen’s Park b

Open Age digital photography and editing with iPads Learn how to take and edit stunning photos with your digital camera. Must bring a digital camera. Date: Wednesdays, 1-3pm Age: 50+ Venue: Open Age Office, Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: Elaine or Gill on 020 7266 2776 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: £2 Bus: 6, 187, 316 Tube: Queen’s Park

The Zone at The Avenues Enjoy snacks, games, Judo, trips and more. Date: Wednesdays until 15th July, 3.30-5.30pm Age: 8-14 Venue: The Avenues Youth Project, 3-7 Third Avenue, Queen’s Park, W10 4RS Email: info@avenues.org.uk Website: avenues.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 18 Tube: Westbourne Park, Queen’s Park

The Avenues senior youth group Join us for activities including cooking, photography, dance, radio, recording studio, beauty, fashion, movies, PS3, table tennis and pool. Date: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays until 21st August, 6.45-9pm Age: 14-21 Venue: The Avenues Youth Project, 3-7 Third Avenue, Queen’s Park, W10 4RS Website: avenues.org.uk Email: info@avenues.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Queen’s Park

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Anne Evans has lived in Westminster for over 30 years. “I have been going to the Queen’s Park Festival on many occasions and now help out on the Open Age stall. “I used to buy things on the different stalls and find out about local services. I remember that the library service, the police and even a local bee keeper used to be on hand to answer any questions that you might have. “For people who don’t see much of their neighbours, the Paddington Festival is a great way to meet people.” “Nowadays there is live music and children can enjoy playing on the bouncy castle. “People often find it hard to meet people when living in London. For people who don’t see much of their neighbours, the Paddington Festival is a great way to meet people. It’s one of the many good things about living in Westminster.”

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Practicing meditation is proven to make you calm, content and less anxious or depressed. Date: Thursdays, 11am-12 midday Age: 50+ Venue: Portgate Hall, 19 Portgate Close, W9 3DL Tel: Elaine or Gill on 020 7266 2776 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: £1 Bus: 6, 18, 28, 31, 36, 228, 328, 414 Tube: Queen’s Park

Open Age chair exercise A gentle head-to-toe hour of exercise to music. Get fitter whilst having fun.

Date: Thursdays in July, 11am–12 midday Age: 50+ Venue: Hardy House, 64 Great Western Road, W11 1AA Tel: Jemma or Alistair on 020 3713 8737 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: £1 Bus: 28, 31, 328 Tube: Westbourne Park

Open Age guitar lessons

All levels are welcome to learn and improve their guitar skills. Please bring a guitar. Date: Thursdays, 12.30-1.30pm Age: 50+ Venue: Open Age Office, Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: Elaine or Gill on 020 7266 2776 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: £1 Bus: 6, 187, 316 Tube: Queen’s Park

Open Age ukulele lesson Ukulele enthusiasts at any level are welcome to join this instructive class. Date: Thursdays, 2.30-4pm Age: 50+ Venue: Warwick Community Centre, 300 Harrow Road, W2 5HG Tel: Jemma or Alistair on 020 3713 8737 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: £1.50 Bus: 18, 36

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Boules, badminton, table tennis and more Popular mixed game and sports session – great fun to practise informal skills at various sports. Date: Thursdays in July, 5-6pm Age: 50+ Venue: Academy Sports Centre, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: Jemma or Alistair on 020 3713 8737 Cost: £1 Bus: 18, 36 Tube: Royal Oak Paddington Festival 2015 • paddingtonfestival.co.uk

WECH London Tigers Youth Club Date: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9pm Age: 13-19 Venue: Athens Gardens, Chantry Close, NW8 8RZ Tel: 020 7289 3395 Email: info@londontigers.org Website: londontigers.org Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Royal Oak

The Avenues senior youth group Join us for activities including cooking, photography, dance, radio, recording studio, beauty, fashion, movies, PS3, table tennis and pool. Date: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays until 21st August, 6.45–9pm Age: 14-21 Venue: The Avenues Youth Project, 3-7 Third Avenue, Queen’s Park, W10 4RS Website: avenues.org.uk Email: info@avenues.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Queen’s Park

Fridays Open Age Tai Chi Improve your balance and stability as our tutor guides you through this ancient Chinese physical art – relaxing and strengthening. Date: Fridays in July, 10.30-11.30am Age: 50+ Venue: Westbourne Ward Hub, Paddington Arts, 32 Woodfield Road, W9 2BE Tel: Jemma or Alistair on 020 3713 8737 Cost: £1 Bus: 18, 28, 31, 36, 228, 328 Tube: Westbourne Park

Open Age monthly trip A rolling programme of exciting trips to London museums, galleries and heritage sites. Please make sure to pack your Freedom Pass. Date: Third Friday of every month, 11am Age: 50+ Venue: Westbourne Ward Hub at Paddington Arts, 32 Woodfield Road, W9 2BE Tel: Jemma or Alistair on 020 3713 8737 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28, 31, 36, 228, 328 Tube: Westbourne Park

Water splash Water based exercises that will improve your stamina and strength. Date: Fridays, 12 midday-1pm Age: 50+ Venue: Jubilee Sports Centre, Caird Street, W10 4RR Tel: Armand on 020 8962 5584 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28, 228 Tube: Queen’s Park

First Friday film club Jolly monthly film club with a large screen at Westminster Academy with refreshments. Date: First Friday of every month, 2.30-5pm Age: 50+ Venue: Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: Jemma or Alistair on 020 3713 8737 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 18, 36 Tube: Royal Oak

WECH Juniors Club Date: Fridays, 5.30-7.30pm Age: 8-12 Venue: Chantry Close, Athens Gardens, W9 3RS Tel: 020 7266 3347 Email: info@avenues.org.uk Website: wech.org.uk Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park/Royal Oak

The Avenues senior youth group Join us for activities including cooking, photography, dance, radio, recording studio, beauty, fashion, movies, PS3, table tennis and pool. Date: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays until 21st August, 6.45–9pm Age: 14-21 Venue: The Avenues Youth Project, 3-7 Third Avenue, Queen’s Park, W10 4RS Website: avenues.org.uk Email: info@avenues.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Queen’s Park

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Sundays Pad Juniors Designed for young football players wanting to learn the basics and improve their skills in a fun and friendly environment. Date: Sundays from 5th-26th July, 10-11.30am (ages 5-7) or 11.30am-1pm (ages 8-11) Age: 5-11 Venue: Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD Tel: 020 7641 3642 Email: padrecsportsdevelopment@gll.org Website: better.org.uk/leisure/ paddington-recreation-ground Cost: £2.60 per session Bus: 16, 332, 316, 31, 36, 98, 328, 6, 187, 414, 228 Tube: Maida Vale, Kilburn Park

Weekly listings Saturdays The Avenues Saturday under 15’s club No need to sit at home watching TV, come along to our under 15’s club with activities such as Lion’s Quest, homework club, judo, cooking or cheerleading. Date: Saturdays until 22nd August, 1.30-4pm Age: 8-14 Venue: The Avenues Youth Project, 3-7 Third Avenue, Queen’s Park, W10 4RS Email: info@avenues.org.uk Website: avenues.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Queen’s Park

Open Age badminton for over 50s These sessions cater for all skill and experience levels and are an excellent way to meet future playing partners. Date: Saturdays, 3-4pm Age: 50+ Venue: St. Augustine’s Sports Centre, Oxford Road, NW6 5AW Tel: 020 7641 3642 Email: padrecsportsdevelopment@gll.org Website: better.org.uk/leisure/ st-augustine-s-sports-centre Cost: £1 per session Bus: 16, 32, 316, 31, 98, 328, 206 Tube: Kilburn Park, Maida Vale, Kilburn High Road

1st - 4th July Puppet Theatre Barge: Fowl Play – a farmyard adventure Join us for a farmyard adventure, featuring carved animal marionettes with exciting lighting and soundscape. Date: Saturday 4th July, 11am and 3pm; Sunday 5th July, 3pm; Saturday 11th July, 11am and 3pm and Sunday 12th July, 3pm Age: 3+ Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge, Little Venice, Blomfield Road, W9 2PF Tel: 020 7249 6876 Email: puppet@movingstage.co.uk Website: puppetbarge.com Cost: £8.50 children, £10 concessions and Westminster City Save card holders £10, £12 adults. Bus: 6, 16, 98 Tube: Warwick Avenue b

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Your child will develop confidence and co-ordination and improve fitness, concentration and communication skills whilst having fun and making friends.

Date: Tuesday 7th and 14th July, 4pm (3 to 5-year-olds) or 4.45pm (6 to 9-year-olds) Age: 3-9 Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: 07957 384 591 Email: creativedance@hotmail.co.uk Website: malachergatheatre.weebly.com Cost: £1.50 for 3 to 5-year-olds or £2.50 for 6-9 year olds Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Queen’s Park b

Variables: Summer Families’ Activity

A participatory space offering multiple variables and possibilities for your creative expression. Come along, make your personal creative contribution to the collective transformation of the space, and revisit to watch it grow over the summer. Date: Saturday 11th July-Sunday 13th September Age: All Venue: Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1P 4R Cost: Free Bus: 87 (Millbank), 8, C10 (John Islip), 2, 36, 185, 436 (Vauxhall Bridge Road) Tube: Pimlico, Vauxhall, Westminster

Bring the worlds of fact and fiction together. Take part in the Summer Reading Challenge and see what weird, wonderful and wacky records you will discover.

13th - 19th July Paddington Arts Summer Show A Paddington Festival event A spectacular showcase of young talent.

Your nearest libraries are Paddington, Queen’s Park and Maida Vale libraries. For a full list of free events visit westminster.gov.uk/library-events

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Date: Wednesday 15th-Friday 17th July Age: 6-26 Venue: Paddington Arts, 32 Woodfield Road, W9 2BE Tel: 020 7286 2722 Email: info@paddingtonarts.org.uk Cost: £4 or £2.50 for under 12s Bus: 18, 31, 36, 328 Tube: Westbourne Park b

Local artist: Tim Stocks Local artist Tim Stocks has been painting for seven years from his studio in North London. His work is used throughout this brochure.

Harrow Road Community Choir at Wigmore Hall All Sing Harrow Road Community Choir performs in ‘Reimagining King Arthur’, a community chamber opera at Wigmore Hall with children from St. Edwards and Edward Wilson Primary Schools and pupils from St. Marylebone School and Marylebone Boys’ School. Date: Thursday 16th July, 6.30pm Age: All Venue: Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, W1U 2BP Tel: 020 7935 2141 (box office) Website: wigmore-hall.org.uk Cost: £5 or £3 concessions Tube: Bond Street, Oxford Circus b

Paddington’s Got Talent A Paddington Festival event Open showcase to discover local talent. Date: Saturday 18th July Age: 5+ Venue: Maida Hill Market, junction of Harrow Road and Elgin Avenue, W9 3EU Tel: 020 7286 2722 Email: info@paddingtonarts.org.uk Website: paddingtonarts.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 18, 31, 36, 328 Tube: Westbourne Park b

WECH Summer Festival A Paddington Festival event Activities include face painting, games, a climbing wall, mini animal petting zoo and plant potting, family learning workshop, a bouncy castle and a space hopper race. Date: Sunday 19th July, 1-5pm Age: All Venue: Tamplin Mews Gardens, corner of Chippenham and Warlock Road, W9 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park

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To find out more email timedward13@ gmail.com or visit his Facebook page at facebook.com/tim.stocks.94. He says: “You cannot sell art, you can only hope people fall in love with it.”

OFFER FREE dance class for 6 to 9-year-olds with Mala CHERGA Theatre Our classes develop confidence, creativity, musicality and listening skills. They improve concentration, co-ordination, flexibility and fitness whilst having fun. Children work with experienced teachers, professional dancers and choreographers in a safe and friendly environment with children’s development at the heart of our activities. With energetic games, magical stories, a wide variety of stimuli and music our workshops provide a unique learning experience that inspires and encourages. Date: We are offering a free creative dance class on Tuesdays from 4.45-5.45pm Age: 6-9 Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL How to claim: Please visit our website and fill in the form to receive a voucher for your free dance class. Email: creativedance@hotmail. co.uk Website: malachergatheatre.weebly.com 15

NHS profile

Louise Proctor is Managing Director of NHS West London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Dr Naomi Katz is a GP in Queen’s Park and Vice Chair of the Governing Body for West London CCG. The NHS is the main sponsor of this year’s festival. Why are you supporting the Paddington Festival? Louise: “We wanted to play a part in this year’s festival as it’s a brilliant opportunity to speak face-to-face with residents, especially people we don’t otherwise connect with so easily. Patients told us it’s something they wanted us to do more of. Self-care is a big part of staying healthy, so it makes a huge difference if people have access to the right information, provided in a way that makes sense to them.” Naomi: “There are people living in Paddington with whom it is vital for us to communicate – for example, people with English as a second language. With these groups, we know that direct contact is so much better than any number of leaflets or letters.” If you could make sure patients and residents attending the festival take away one important message from West London CCG, what would it be? Louise: “Too often, patients end up in hospital or using emergency services, when there are other care options which would be much better. For example, we now have GP

practices open seven days a week which allow patients to walk in or book a same day appointment. For illnesses and injuries that need treatment immediately but aren’t life-threatening, there is no need to visit A&E; we have urgent care centres available at St. Charles Health and Wellbeing Centre, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital on Fulham Road, and at Charing Cross Hospital on Fulham Palace Road.” Naomi: “Pharmacists are able to provide a wide range of care services really quickly; they can give out some medication, and they provide highly qualified confidential advice on all sorts of issues from skin irritations to sexual health. Your pharmacist can supply things like antihistamines and nasal sprays, which can be especially important for self-care during the summer months if you suffer from things like hay fever and asthma.”

Summer health “Summer is a great time of year to be more physically active. If you’re out in the sun all day, drink plenty of fluids and wear sunscreen, especially if you have light or sensitive skin. If you’re worried about how the sun is impacting your health, or if you think might need to go to A&E, you can call NHS 111 at any time and they will advise you about the right care.” Naomi Katz

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20th - 26th July Summer at The Avenues Additional activities and trips throughout the summer holidays. Please see the website for the final programme.

Monika Pawlowska is a Community and Health Project Officer for Paddington Development Trust. She works alongside the West London NHS Clinical Commissioning Group to help people in Paddington live healthy and active lifestyles. “I run the North Westminster Community Network which brings together local community, voluntary organisations that provide health services and the NHS. “It’s important that people know about health services. People often only go to the doctors when they’re in pain but prevention is better than cure. “We run a Community Champions project and are always looking for volunteers. Community Champions are local people who spread important health messages. We appreciate the effort our champions put in and we repay them through training and support with their careers. “We ran a Health Roadshow in Queen’s Park Gardens with the Community Champions and West London NHS Clinical Commissioning Group. Over 1,000 people came along to join in rock climbing, take part in a health quiz and find out about healthy eating. We’ve been working with a nutritionist to make healthy snacks which will be sold outside King Solomon School at home time. We’re hoping other schools will come on board. “Thanks to the hard work of the Community Champions people in the area are becoming healthier. They even helped one gentleman to lose 26 kilos. This summer we’re hitting the streets doing a door-to-door health survey. “The PDT in partnership with the Westbourne Forum and local partners organise the Westbourne Summer Festival which took place by the canal on 7th June this year. Some activities even took place on a barge! It’s a great community event with a live stage and free activities. We were joined by the NHS who gave out health advice and information to festival goers.” To find out more about the Paddington Development Trust visit pdt.org.uk

Date: Monday 20th July-Friday 21st August, 12 midday-4pm Age: 8-21 Venue: The Avenues Youth Project, 3-7 Third Avenue, Queen’s Park, W10 4RS Website: avenues.org.uk Email: info@avenues.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Queen’s Park

EDUTAIN holiday activities An inclusive sports and arts based holiday programme for young people to keep fit, stay safe and have fun. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis on the day. Date: Weekdays from Wednesday 22nd July-Friday 21st Aug, 10am-3pm Age: 8-13 Venue: Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Tel: 020 7641 2012 Cost: £1 per day Bus: 18, 26 Tube: Royal Oak

Baby rhyme time Celebrating ‘World Records’ with ‘biggest rhymes’. Date: Wednesday 22nd July, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak

Paddington Film Festival with Queen’s Park Library: Fantastic Film A Paddington Festival event Munch on some free popcorn while you watch one of 2015’s most popular films. For film title information please contact the library nearer the time. Date: Wednesday 22nd July, 3.30–5.30pm Age: 5+ Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

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A Paddington Festival event A free family fun day with a cook and eat lunch, bouncy castle, goodie bags and live music plus special guests.

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Paddington Book Festival 2015

Date: Thursday 23rd July, 10am–5pm Age: All Venue: The Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: 020 8825 1067 Email: beethovencentre@a2dominion.co.uk Cost: Free Bus: 18, 6, 316, 187 Tube: Queen’s Park

Giant craft Celebrating ‘World Records’ with a craft workshop of ‘Giant Craft’ from famous giant stories. Date: Thursday 23rd July, 2-3pm Age: 5+ Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak

A Paddington Festival event The Estonian author talks about her book Portrait of a Secret Agent, a biography of a secret agent called Brian Giffey. Date: Thursday 23rd July, 6.30-8pm Age: All Venue: Paddington Library, 45 Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Email: paddingtonlibrary@westminster.gov.uk Cost: Free b

Amazing animals Meet some of the grumpiest and naughtiest animals in Dear Zoo, and then make an animal mask. We’ll also be singing and rhyming. Date: Friday 24th July, 10.30-11.30am Age: 0-5 Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

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Toddler time Celebrating ‘World Records’ with ‘biggest rhymes’ and craft. Date: Friday 24th July, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak

PIP music performance A Paddington Festival event A music performance by the students of Pursuing Independent Paths, a local organisation that supports adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. Date: Saturday 25th July, 12 midday Age: 19-40 Venue: Maida Hill Market, junction of Harrow Road and Elgin Avenue, W9 3EU Tel: 020 8960 4004 Email: adamp@piponline.org.uk Website: piponline.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 36, 31, 328, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park

In its second year, the festival celebrates the written word in our libraries and the communities of Paddington. gton n y i d d a P t a r s t n e a Taster ev er: r m m u s s i h b y i Library t m p 8 r – 0 3 L a July 6. h t 3 2 y e r y m a p d s 8 – l 0 r 3 Thur . 6 b t s a i a th Augu 5 y a r d V L s e n d We a ib n ry

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Volunteer profile

Fiona (pictured right) with Philip Andokou, Queen’s Park Community Councillor and Jackie Kuforiji from the Beethoven Centre

Fiona Doherty is the Community Centres Co-ordinator at the Beethoven Centre and a festival volunteer.

parents – tight rope walking, juggling and plate spinning. We also had a session with Chinese lion dancers who gave the children mini Chinese lion heads to wear.

“I’m responsible for letting people know what’s going on during the summer and I’m also the main organiser of the film festival. We’ve got a huge cinema screen at The Beethoven Centre so I’ve always wanted to do something around films. We run it with CityWest Homes and St. Luke’s Church and this year we also have Open Age and libraries on board.

“The Queen’s Park Festival is one of my favourite festival events. I’ve been going since it first started and now I’m on the planning committee. It’s lots of fun with great live music on stage. Last year we had an acoustic area in the rose garden which was really popular with lots of local bands playing. Adrian Leung, a music teacher from Essendine School, played on stage and in the acoustic area. This year we’ve invited him to do a workshop for our kid’s camp.

“Our family films are always popular with around 70 people coming along to each showing – and even more for Frozen and Despicable Me. My favourite film is The Searchers with John Wayne as Ethan Edwards. I don’t think it would pull in the crowds though so it won’t be part of the film festival. “We also run a kid’s camp with lots of fun things for the children to do such as our healthy eating sessions where the children have a go at making vegetarian sushi, try out the smoothie bike and have fun making animals out of food. Last year we did an end of summer show for the first time and the children spent the whole day practising their circus skills to show their

“I’ve lived in the area all my life and as it becomes more diverse, it’s important to have the festival to bring people together. There are so many different events involved and so many people have given up their time to make sure it’s a success. “As the festival grows, I would like to see more break-off events along the canal, in the streets and in Paddington Basin. I would also like more people to get involved such as the big hotels and businesses in the area so that it attracts people from across London and beyond!”

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Baby rhyme time

A fun-packed learning session, filled with songs, stories and signing from Gymboree’s early years development programme.

Celebrating ‘World Records’ with ‘smallest rhymes’.

Date: Tuesday 28th July, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale

Mega games league A Soldier for Napoleon This event marking the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo is intended for families and children, and will enable everyone to take a hands-on look at the weapons and uniforms of the Napoleonic soldier. Date: Saturday 25th July, 1–2.30pm Age: All Venue: The Wallace Collection, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN Tel: 020 7563 9527 Website: wallacecollection.org/whatson Cost: Free Tube: Bond Street

Eid party for all Everyone’s invited to this family Eid celebration which includes food, henna and games. Date: Saturday 25th July, 2.30-4.30pm Age: All Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

27th July - 2nd August Dangerous dinosaurs Who was the fiercest of them all? Find out by making your very own dinosaur. Date: Monday 27th July, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale

How fast? How many? How high can you go? Set a record with paper planes, hula hoops, jenga towers and more to win a prize in our library league competition. Date: Tuesday 28th July, 2.30-4pm Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

Paddington Film Festival with CityWest Homes A Paddington Festival event Family film screening of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Date: Tuesday 28th July, 6.30pm Venue: St. Jude’s Community Hall, 69 Ilbert Street, W10 4QH Tel: 020 7245 2679 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

English National Ballet’s ENBYouthCo Taster Workshop Come along to a taster workshop for young people interested in dance. Advance booking recommended. An application form can be downloaded from our website.

Date: Wednesday 29th July, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak

Gymboree A fun-packed learning session, filled with songs, stories and signing from Gymboree’s early years development programme. Date: Wednesday 29th July, 10.30–11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Queen’s Park

Sketch a superhero Draw your favourite superhero, or design and name your very own. Date: Wednesday 29th July, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale

Paddington Film Festival with Queen’s Park Library A Paddington Festival event Date: Wednesday 29th July, 3.30-5.30pm Age: 11+ Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park b

Date: Wednesday 29th July, 10am–1pm Age: 14-19 Venue: English National Ballet, Markova House, 39 Jay Mews, SW7 2ES Tel: 020 7581 1245 Email: learning@ballet.org.uk Website: ballet.org.uk/learning/enbyouthco Cost: Free Bus: 52, 9, 10 stop at Royal Albert Hall Tube: Gloucester Road, South Kensington b

RCM Sparks – Create! Family

RCM Sparks Create! Family

Big bugs and miniscule mammals

Discover musical treasures in these fun hands-on sessions for all the family.

Make life-size models of some of the world’s biggest bugs or tiniest animals.

Date: Thursday 30th July, 10.30am-12 midday Age: 5+ Venue: Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, SW7 2BS Tel: 020 7591 4314 Email: sparks@rcm.ac.uk Website: rcm.ac.uk/sparks Cost: £10 for one adult and one child, £3.75 for each extra participant. Free tickets are available subject to eligibility. See rcm.ac.uk/sparks/aboutus for more details. Bus: 9, 10, 52, 70, 360, 452 Tube: South Kensington

Date: Thursday 30th July, 2.30-4pm Age: All Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

Paddington Film Festival with CityWest Homes A Paddington Festival event Family film screening. Date: Thursday 30th July, 2pm Age: All Venue: Queen’s Park Court Community Hall, corner of Droop Street and Ilbert Street, W10 4QA Tel: 020 7245 2679 Cost: Free Tube: Queen’s Park

Record quiz A ‘World Records’ quiz for children of all ages. Date: Thursday 30th July, 2-3pm Age: 5+ Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak

Under 5’s rhyme time All things BIG! Songs and stories for the little ones followed by a simple craft activity. Date: Friday 31st July, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale

Toddler time Celebrating ‘World Records’ with ‘smallest rhymes’ and craft. Date: Friday 31st July, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak

Monkey Music Songs, instruments, bubbles and lots of musical fun for under 5s and their parents. Date: Friday 31st July, 10.30–11am Age: 0 – 5 Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Queen’s Park

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Mary Charles lives near Queen’s Park and is helping out at the Paddington Film Festival this year. “I like to keep myself active and try to find out if anybody needs help or if there’s anything going on at which I can volunteer. “Being a volunteer is really enjoyable – it’s a way to meet new people, make new friends and just get active. A lot of people can feel lonely and volunteering at events like the Paddington Festival is a way of making people happy. “I really like to help out in the community. It just takes one of us to bring everybody together.”

English National Ballet’s ENBYouthCo Taster Workshop

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Date: Saturday 1st August, 11am-4pm Age: All Venue: Leighton House Museum, 12 Holland Park Rd, W14 8LZ Email: education@ benjaminfranklinhouse.org Cost: Free, donations welcome Tube: Kensington, High Street Kensington Booking: Tickets can be booked in advance at www.BFHSummerFete. eventbrite.com but families are welcome to drop-in at any time.

Queen’s Park Summer Festival A Paddington Festival event Join the Community Council for the 12th annual Queen’s Park Summer Festival, a free family fun day for all residents plus a special over 50’s event with Open Age in St. Jude’s Hall. Date: Saturday 1st August, 12 midday-7pm Age: All Venue: Queen’s Park Gardens, Ilbert Street, W10 4QJ Tel: 020 8960 5644 Email: director@ queensparkcommunitycouncil.gov.uk Cost: Free Bus: 18, 316, 6, 187, 36 Tube: Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

3rd - 9th August Monkey music Songs, instruments, bubbles and lots of musical fun for under 5s and their parents. Date: Monday 3rd August, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale

Summer activities camp at the Beethoven Centre

Gymboree A fun-packed learning session, filled with songs, stories and signing from Gymboree’s early year’s development programme. Date: Wednesday 5th August, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak

Mega monsters Make a magical mega-monster inspired by fantastical creatures in the Wallace Collection. Date: Wednesday 5th August, 2-3.30pm Age: 0-5 Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale

Minecraft and Wii tournament Join our Wii gaming challenge. Will you set the highest score?

Date: Wednesday 5th August, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park b

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The annual Benjamin Franklin House Children’s Summer Fete includes family workshops for all the family, allowing participants to print their own creation using everyday objects. There will also be a fete held in the gardens of Leighton House Museum.

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Paddington Library presents Linda Stratmaan A Paddington Festival event The author talks about her recently published novel, The Children of Silence. Date: Wednesday 5th August, 6.30-8pm Age: All Venue: Paddington Library, 45 Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Email: paddingtonlibrary@westminster. gov.uk Cost: Free

Become a recycling record breaker Can you beat the world record for recycling? Join in one of our recycling races and find out. You can also make your own recycled medal, or have a go at building the highest tower of recycling. Date: Thursday 6th August, 2-3pm Age: 5+ Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Tube: Royal Oak b

Toddler time Celebrating ‘World Records’ with ‘funniest rhymes’ and crafts. Date: Friday 7th August, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak

Under 5’s rhyme time All things SMALL. Songs and stories for the little ones followed by a simple craft activity. Date: Friday 7th August, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale

Summer activities camp A Paddington Festival event Fun filled activities including multi-sports, dance, singing, arts and crafts and much more. Booking is required. Date: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am-3pm throughout August. Age: 5-12 Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: 020 8825 1067 Cost: Free Bus: 6, 187, 316, 18, 228 Tube: Queen’s Park b

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Paddington Film Festival with A2Dominion’s Beethoven Centre A Paddington Festival event A family screening of Penguins of Madagascar. Date: Wednesday 5th August, doors open 5.30pm Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: 020 8825 1067 Cost: Free – or popcorn and a drink £2 Bus: 18, 28, 6, 316, 187 Tube: Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

We’re all going on a bear hunt Enjoy your favourite songs and join us for a brilliant bear hunt, followed by a quick and easy craft. Date: Friday 7th August, 10.30-11.30am Age: 0-5 Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

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Paddington Film Festival with Open Age A Paddington Festival event Come along for a screening of a classic movie.

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Paddington Film Festival with CityWest Homes A Paddington Festival event Come along for a screening of a Disney film. Date: Friday 7th August, 2pm Venue: St. Jude’s Community Hall, 69 Ilbert Street, W10 4QH Tel: 020 7245 2679 Cost: Free Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

10th - 16th August RCM Sparks Create! Family Discover musical treasures in these fun hands-on sessions for all the family. Date: Monday 10th August, 10.30am-12 midday Age: 5+ Venue: Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, SW7 2BS Tel: 020 7591 4314 Website: rcm.ac.uk/sparks Cost: £10 for one adult and one child, £3.75 for each extra participant. Free tickets are available subject to eligibility. See rcm.ac.uk/sparks/aboutus for more details Bus: 9, 10, 52, 70, 360, 452 Tube: South Kensington b

RCM Sparks Igniting sparks Come and get creative as you learn more about fantastic music featured in The Proms. Date: Monday 10th August, 1.15-4.30pm Age: 6-9 Venue: Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, SW7 2BS Tel: 020 7591 4314 Website: rcm.ac.uk/sparks Cost: £12 plus a special £5 Prom ticket offer for course participants and their families. Free tickets are available subject to eligibility. See rcm.ac.uk/sparks/ aboutus for more details Bus: 9, 10, 52, 70, 360, 452 Tube: South Kensington b

Date: Monday 10th August, 2-4pm Age: 50+ Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: Gill/Elaine on 020 7266 2776 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 6, 187, 316, 18, 228 Tube: Queen’s Park

Let your imagination run wild – make the craziest car, plane or boat you can. Date: Monday 10th August, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale

Paddington Film Festival with Queen’s Park Library A Paddington Festival event Another chance to enjoy a blockbusting movie including free snacks. For film title information please contact the library nearer the time. Date: Monday 10th August, 3.30-5.30pm Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

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RCM Sparks - Create! Family: Mini Sparks Bang and shake, discover and create at this interactive, family music workshop.

Wacky vehicles

RCM Sparks – Igniting Sparks

Date: Tuesday 11th August, 10.30am-12 midday Age: All Venue: Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, SW7 2BS Tel: 020 7591 4314 Website: rcm.ac.uk/sparks Cost: £10 for 1 adult and 1 child, £3.75 for each extra participant. Free tickets are available subject to eligibility. See rcm. ac.uk/sparks/aboutus for more details Bus: 9, 10, 52, 70, 360, 452 Tube: South Kensington b

Zoo lab Come and meet some amazing animals and hear some record breaking facts about them. Date: Tuesday 11th August, 2-3pm Age: 5+ Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak b

Crazy Comic Club Join artist James for this workshop where he’ll show you how to create your own comics. Tips and tricks and artistic awesomeness! Date: Tuesday 11th August, 2–4pm Age: 7+ Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Queen’s Park b

Baby rhyme time Celebrating ‘World Records’ with ‘colour rhymes.’ Date: Wednesday 12th August, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak

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Date: Wednesday 12th August, 1.15-4.30pm Age: 6-9 Venue: Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, SW7 2BS Tel: 020 7591 4314 Website: rcm.ac.uk/sparks Cost: £12 plus a special £5 Prom ticket offer for course participants and their families. Free tickets are available subject to eligibility. See rcm.ac.uk/sparks/ aboutus for more details Bus: 9, 10, 52, 70, 360, 452 Tube: South Kensington b

Boo hiccup Join children’s entertainer Boo Hiccup for a comedy magic show. Date: Wednesday 12th August, 2.30-3.30pm Age: 5+ Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale

Paddington Film Festival with A2Dominion’s Beethoven Centre A Paddington Festival event A family screening of Rio 2. Date: Wednesday 12th August, doors open 5.30pm Age: Family Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: 020 8825 1067 Cost: Free – or popcorn and a drink £2 Bus: 18, 28, 6, 316 and 187 Tube: Kensal Green, Queen’s Park b

A2Dominion’s Beethoven Centre – adventure day out A fun day out at Rope Runners in Essex including climbing and tunneling. Please call into the reception at the Beethoven Centre to book a place. Packed lunch required. Date: Friday 14th August Age: 8-12 Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: 020 8825 1067 Cost: Free (a refundable £5 deposit is required)

Celebrating ‘World Records’ with ‘colour rhymes’ and craft. Date: Friday 14th August, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak

Under 5’s rhyme time All things FAST! Songs and stories for the little ones followed by a simple craft activity. Date: Friday 14th August, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale

Mini movie After lots of singing and rhyming relax with a short kids’ film and refreshments. Date: Friday 14th August, 10.30am-1.30pm Age: 0-5 Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

Unity in the Community shield - football tournament Join in this free football tournament open to teams and individuals within the community. Date: Saturday 15th August, 9.30am (under 12s mixed and under 14s boys) and 1.30pm (under 16s boys and under 19s boys) Age: Under 12s to under 19s Venue: Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD Tel: 020 7641 3642 ext. 205 Email: padrec.sportsdevelopment@gll. org Cost: Free Bus: 16, 332, 316, 31, 36, 98, 328, 6, 187, 414, 228 Tube: Maida Vale, Kilburn Park

17th - 23rd August Amazing masks Make a mask of the fiercest, strongest or biggest animal you can. Date: Monday 17th August, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale

Summer activities camp A Paddington Festival event Fun-filled activities including multi-sports, dance, singing, arts and crafts. Booking is required. Date: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am-3pm throughout August Age: 5-12 Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: 020 8825 1067 Cost: Free Bus: 6, 187, 316, 18, 228 Tube: Queen’s Park b

Make your own music workshop Create your own amazing musical instruments from recycled materials–how loud or how quiet can you make it? Date: Tuesday 18th August, 2.30 – 4pm Age: All Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Queen’s Park

Baby rhyme time Celebrating ‘World Records’ with ‘baby rhymes’. Date: Wednesday 19th August, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak

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Summer activities camp A Paddington Festival event Fun-filled activities including multi-sports, dance, singing, arts and crafts and much more. Date: Wednesday 19th August Age: 5-12 Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: 020 8825 1067 Cost: Free Bus: 6, 187, 316, 18, 228 Tube: Queen’s Park, Kensal Green b

Mega games league Test your skills at fun games. Help us make Paddington Children’s Library a ‘League Champion.’ Date: Wednesday 19th August, 2-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak b

Paddington Film Festival with Open Age A Paddington Festival event Come along for a screening of a classic movie. Date: Wednesday 19th August, 2-4pm Age: 50+ Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: Gill or Elaine on 020 7266 2776 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 6, 187, 316, 18, 228 Tube: Queen’s Park

Paddington Film Festival with A2Dominion’s Beethoven Centre A Paddington Festival event A family screening of Little Rascals. Date: Wednesday 19th August, doors open 5.30pm Age: All the family Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: 020 8825 1067 Cost: Free – add popcorn and a drink for £2 Bus: 18, 28, 6, 316 and 187 Tube: Kensal Green, Queen’s Park b

Please contact the centre to book a ticket.

Summer pastoral Make your very own toy figures inspired by the characters found in the summery paintings of Watteau and Boucher. Date: Thursday 20th August, 11am-1pm Age: 5+ Venue: The Wallace Collection, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN Tel: 020 7563 9527 Website: wallacecollection.org/whatson Cost: Free Tube: Bond Street

Terry Deary’s sea monsters (Maida Vale) Join storyteller John Kirk as he retells the tale of one small ship’s record breaking adventure on the high seas. Date: Thursday 20th August, 11.30am-12.15pm Age: 6+ Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale

Terry Deary’s sea monsters (Paddington) Join storyteller John Kirk as he retells the tale of one small ship’s record breaking adventure on the high seas. Date: Thursday 20th August, 2-3pm Age: 6+ Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak b

Tiger tales

Enjoy stories featuring the world’s biggest cat then create your own tiger collage.

Date: Thursday 20th August, 2.30-4.30pm Age: All Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

Toddler time Celebrating ‘World Records’ with baby rhymes and crafts. Date: Friday 21st August, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Royal Oak

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Come and get creative as you learn more about the fantastic music featured in the Proms.

Toddler time

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RCM Sparks - Igniting sparks

Under 5’s rhyme time All things SLOW! Songs and stories for little ones followed by a simple craft activity. Date: Friday 21st August, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale

Dinosaur roar Join in with songs and dinosaur stories then make a dinosaur collage picture. Date: Friday 21st August, 10.30-11.30am Age: 0-5 Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

Paddington Film Festival with The Story of QPR film A Paddington Festival event R Story explores the highs, lows and silver linings of Queen’s Park Rangers Football Club during the R club’s 133 year existence. Date: Friday 21st August, 4.30-5.40pm Age: All - unofficial rating of 12A, some parent attendance advisory Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Website: storyofQPR.co.uk Twitter: @StoryofQPR hashtag #RStory Email: info@storyofqpr.co.uk (for information about the project) or beethovencentre@a2dominion.co.uk (for information about the screening) Tel: 020 8354 5675 (for information about the project) or 020 8825 1067 (for information about the screening) Cost: Free Bus: 6, 18, 28, 32, 36, 136 Tube: Queen’s Park

Paddington Film Festival with Queen’s Park Library A Paddington Festival event Age: 11+ Date: Saturday 22nd August, 5-7pm Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park b

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Join the Community Sports coach for fun sport activities with a twist. Date: Monday 23rd August, 2–3pm Age: 5+ Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Queen’s Park b

Film Festival with Open Age A Paddington Festival event Come along for a screening of a classic movie. Date: Monday 24th August, 2-4pm Age: 50+ Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: 020 7266 2776 Website: openage.org.uk Cost: Free Bus: 6, 187, 316, 18, 228 Tube: Queen’s Park

Summer activities camp A Paddington Festival event Fun-filled activities including multi-sports, dance, singing, arts and crafts. Booking is required. Date: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout August, 10am-3pm. Age: 5-12 Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: 020 8825 1067 Cost: Free Bus: 6, 187, 316, 18, 228 Tube: Queen’s Park b

Record Breaking Badge Making Design and make your own brilliant badges. Date: Tuesday 25th August, 2.30–4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

World record roundup

Celebrating ‘World Records’ with ‘favourite rhymes’.

A look back at ‘World Records’ and ‘Record Breakers’.

Date: Wednesday 26th August, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Tube: Royal Oak

Date: Thursday 27th August, 2-3pm Age: 5+ Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: 020 7641 6200 Tube: Royal Oak b

Mega games league

Toddler time

Paper planes and jenga towers – how fast or high can you go? Compete against other libraries and be in with the chance to win prizes.

Celebrating ‘World Records’ with favourite rhymes and crafts.

Under 5’s rhyme time

End of summer party

All things TALL! Songs and stories for the little ones followed by a simple craft activity.

Date: Wednesday 26th August, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

Paddington Film Festival with A2Dominion’s Beethoven Centre A Paddington Festival event A family screening of the hugely popular film, Paddington. Date: Wednesday 26th August, doors open at 5.30pm Venue: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Tel: 020 8825 1067 Cost: Free – or popcorn and a drink £2 Bus: 18, 28, 6, 316 and 187 Tube: Kensal Green, Queen’s Park b

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Date: Friday 28th August, 10.30-11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Paddington Children’s Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU Tel: 020 7641 6200 Tube: Royal Oak

Date: Wednesday 26th August, 2.30-4pm Age: 5+ Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale

Help us make our end of summer party the best yet. Play games, win prizes and enjoy some delicious party food.

Thank you

Date: Friday 28th August, 10.30–11am Age: 0-5 Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale

End of summer party Songs, rhymes and stories plus simple games and party food. Date: Friday 28th August, 10.30-11.30am Age: 0-5 Venue: Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road, W10 4NE Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Bus: 18, 28 Tube: Westbourne Park, Kensal Green, Queen’s Park

Record breaker’s party

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Baby rhyme time

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Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge with food, fun and games. Date: Friday 28th August, 2.30-4pm Age: 0-11 Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT Tel: 020 7641 6200 Cost: Free Tube: Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale

Summer Reading Challenge

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