February 2017

What to do
Museums
ABC Photography opens at the Museum of
Childhood on 11 February. Each letter of the
alphabet introduces an image alongside a key
word from the field of photography. Plus, on the
same day, Children's Book Swap.
Free drop-in activities at Museum of Childhood,
including arts 'n' crafts, tours, trails & storytelling.
For ages 3-12 years. Cambridge Heath Road, E2.
From 1 Feb: teenage bedroom exhibition,
Geoffrye Museum.
Music and Drama
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.
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?
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
Music with Maddy at the Hackney Museum every
from 10am-11am. Reading Lane, E8.
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.
Hand-throwing classes at Wonderland
Ceramics every Friday evening. The classes are
suitable for ages 12+. 6-9pm, £20 per session.
wonderlandceramics.com
Follow us on
Book your
FREE
taster class
today
See www.actingbugs.co.uk
for our timetable and venues
and to book a free taster class
Tumbling & Climbing
Tumbling Bay playground, north of the Olympic
Park: rock pools, tree houses, wobbly bridges.
To the south there's the gigantic red rocks to
climb, oversized swings and giant sandpits. Then
walk over to Here East canalside for some light
refreshments at The Breakfast Club or any of the
other great eateries springing up there.
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