Christmas 2016

What to do
Music and Drama
Raymond Brigg's classic The Snowman is
being performed at Trinity URC, Orford Road,
Walthamstow, on 17 December (book: https://
elb.yapsody.com/). East London Brass will be
performing Howard Blake's original score. Not to
be missed!
Piccolo singing, music & dancing for babies and
toddlers runs every Wednesday and Friday, V&A
building, Victoria Park. Toddler class 10am, baby
class 11am. Drop-in. Stefanie 07708 451314.
Baby Music Class in the Straw Bale building at
Hackney City Farm. 10-10.45am and 11-11.45am.
babymusicclass.co.uk
Diddy Bugs. Try Hackney Forge on a Wednesday
morning. Cbeebies actress Samantha Seager runs
acting classes for little tots. actingbugs.co.uk
Dancing
Try some ballet and contemporary dance
classes with the East London Dance School
at the Chisenhale Dance Space in Bow.
eastlondondanceschool.co.uk
Get those little ones moving through winter in
Chisenhale Dance Space's Creative Movement
Classes. Get those kids hopping, skipping and
jumping at chisenhaledancespace.co.uk/creativemovement/
There’s ballet for children at the Hackney Forge
on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call Mafalda
on 07550 722 693 for details and check out
mafaldaballetblog.blogspot.com
Pottery
Every Sunday there are drop-in children's pottery
sessions at Hackney City Farm. There's no need to
book, just come along ready to get messy.11am-
1pm and 2-4pm. £5. Goldsmith's Row, E2.
Follow us on
Join Cbeebies actor Samantha Seager
(Bobby, Me Too!) and her team
for fun filled, interactive drama
and storytelling sessions
for 2-5 year olds at one of our
classes in Stoke Newington,
Clapton or Victoria Park
Has your little
one got the
acting bug?
Book your
FREE
taster class
today
See www.actingbugs.co.uk
for our timetable and venues
and to book a free taster class
Hand-throwing classes at Wonderland
Ceramics every Friday evening. The classes are
suitable for ages 12+. 6-9pm, £20 per session.
wonderlandceramics.com
Museums
Free drop-in activities at Museum of Childhood,
including arts 'n' crafts, tours, trails & storytelling.
For ages 3-12 years. Cambridge Heath Road, E2.
Tumbling & Climbing
There's the Tumbling Bay playground in the north
of the Olympic Park, with rock pools, tree houses,
wobbly bridges and more. To the south of the
park there's gigantic red rocks to climb, oversized
swings and giant sandpits to keep your little ones
happy all day. When you're finished, why not
walk over to Here East canalside for some light
refreshments at The Breakfast Club or any of the
other great eateries springing up there.
Movies and stories
Catch a Disney classic on a Sunday afternoon at
Hackney Picturehouse, 3pm.
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