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The Best Family Guide to What’s On 

Primary Times, West London • Easter Holiday 2016 

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Primary Times, West London • Easter Holiday 2016

Easter Holiday 2016 : Contents 

Dear reader... 

Welcome to our Bumper Easter issue! 

Spring is such a wonderful season – 

a time of new beginnings and when 

daffodils introduce bright colours back 

into our gardens. As the Easter school 

holidays get nearer you might be 

wondering how you can fill the holiday weeks with 

your children. Primary Times is delighted to help with that 

problem, our regular Roundabout guide is brimming with 

fantastic activities and “eggs-tra” special events to keep your 

children happy – many are either free or of little cost. A day 

out having fun does not need to be expensive! 

Our Theatre section, offers child friendly productions that 

are going to be on stage over the coming months. A trip to 

the theatre is always so exciting and a great excuse for the 

children to get dressed up in their favourite character costume! 

Competitions in this issue include a 2 night stay at a themed 

hotel in Europa-Park and tickets to Odds Farm Park! See page 

15 for more details and good luck! 

Don’t forget to send in your news stories or events – including 

pictures – to marion@schoolspublishing.co.uk and we will try 

to include them in our May issue which will be out just before 

half term! 

Have an egg-citing time! 

Marion, Jackie, Marie, Julie & Carol 

News & Views 

Family Days Out this Easter 

Roundabout 

Competitions 

Focus on Education 

Bookstore 

Theatre 

Loopy Library 

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News & Views West 

London 

Experience all of Europe in one day 

The 2016 season at the world’s favourite theme park will be fully attuned to nature and 

families. The 95 hectares site offers over 100 attractions and shows and 14 European 

themed areas. 

Whether it’s England, Iceland or Ireland, visitors to Europa-Park will discover 14 

European countries in one day. The themed areas offer detailed architecture, countryspecific 

vegetation and authentic gastronomy. Numerous attractions will get rollercoaster 

fans’ pulses racing, those brave enough should try out the wooden coaster in Iceland, 

or be shot through the air at 100 km/h on the catapult Megacoaster. 

Those who like things a bit calmer can expect a 

vibrant range of entertainment, float through the air in 

Italy in the new 4D film and embark on an adventurous 

journey through the past. The family attraction Arthur, 

visitors experience 7 fantastic kingdoms with all their 

senses and get up close with tremendous natural 

scenery on a 550 metre flight 

over the subterranean universe. 

Fun and relaxation in the Europa-Park hotels 

The park’s own five 4-star hotels offer guests 

everything that could be desired for a perfect family 

holiday, uniquely charming atmosphere and decor, and 

will round off this breath-taking stay with their variety of 

culinary offerings. For the more adventurous the Camp 

Resort offers another exceptional option 

for an overnight stay in log cabins or Teepees. 

For more information visit www.europapark.com 

Chrysalis Care – 

Transforming Lives 

Easter is a time for gratitude, reflection and growth. 

It’s an exciting time for Chrysalis Care as potential 

foster carers come forward to help transform the lives 

of children aged between birth to eighteen years. 

For 18 years Chrysalis Care have provided nurturing 

environments for children and young people who 

often just need to be shown care and compassion. 

Chrysalis Care are looking for foster carers to 

join their diverse team. People are needed from a 

range of cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds, 

including mixed age groups and both single people 

and couples. 

If you want to know more about becoming a fully 

trained foster carer whilst receiving 24 hour support 

and have a spare room in your house and space in 

your life for a child, then Chrysalis Care are waiting to 

hear from you. Please call 020 8298 2800, email 

info@chrysaliscare.org or visit www.chrysaliscare 

fostering.org for more information. 

We can provide you with a great 

opportunity to help transform 

children’s lives 

You don’t have to be married 

You don’t need to be employed 

You don’t need a big house 

You do need a spare room and space in 

your life to help a vulnerable child to 

achieve 

As a Chrysalis Care foster carer you will 

receive: 

24-hour professional support 

Excellent remuneration 

Job satisfaction 

Comprehensive training 

Access to a range of children’s services 

We are also looking for specialist foster carers who can provide a home to 

teenagers, a parent and child, children with disabilities and carers who are 

interested in remand fostering. 

If you are considering becoming a foster carer, or would like to find out 

more about us, 

please call: 020-8298 2800 

or visit our website: 

www.chrysaliscarefostering.org 

Have a Dinosaur Golf Adventure 

Visit Dinosaur Escape Adventure 

Golf and wander safari style 

through dinosaur territory to watch 

near life size predators move, 

breathe and ROAR! For just £26 

for a Family Explorer Group ticket 

you can battle through 18-holes of 

educational Adventure Golf action 

and encounter a bloodthirsty T-Rex 

or ferocious Spinosaurus and 

observe our lumbering herbivores 

Stegosaurus and Triceratops 

feasting on the fresh ferns. 

Based in the London borough 

of Ealing, next to the West London 

Golf Centre, Dinosaur Escape 

Adventure Golf is a monster day 

out for the whole family to enjoy 

whatever the weather. 

With packages to suit everyone 

from first time explorers to 

seasoned mini golf adventurers, 

kids of all ages will have a roaring 

time discovering the journey of 

the dinosaurs. Ticket prices start 

at £3.25 for Mini Explorers (age 

3 and under), to £6.50 for Junior 

Explorers (age 4-11) and £8.75 for 

Explorers (age 12 and over), so the 

whole family can join in the fun. 

Remember not to stray 

from the fossil rock paths or 

you could come across some 

hungry prehistoric predators. Go 

along and visit Dinosaur Escape 

Adventure Golf for a Triassic 

triumph on an 18-hole course 

which will leave you hungry for 

history and eager for your next 

adventure. 

If you want more action, 

Dinosaur Escape Adventure Golf 

also hosts birthday parties for 

Jurassic celebrations. Visit www. 

dinosaurescape.co.uk for more 

information, opening times and 

seasonal offers. 

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Book now for Horrible Histories 

at Hampton Court Palace 

Birmingham Stage Company are presenting Horrible 

Histories – Live on Stage! - Terrible Tudors at Hampton Court 

Palace from 26 May to 2 June. From the horrible Henrys to 

the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legend (and the lies!) about 

the terrifying Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless 

wives and his punch-up with the Pope. Have a sizzling time 

with Queen Mary and meet the Groom of the Stool! Will you 

whip the whipping boy or save poor King Ed? Try to survive 

the Spanish Armada as they launch their attack. It’s history 

with the nasty bits left in! 

Tickets cost £10 for adults and £5 for children. Children 

under 5 are free. You must also have a Palace ticket. This is 

a family event at Hampton Court Palace suitable for all ages. 

Performances last 1 hour and take place in the East Front 

Gardens of the Palace. All performances are open-air and 

with unreserved grass seating – you are welcome to bring 

a blanket. 

Visit www.hrp. 

org.uk/hampton 

courtpalace 

to find out how 

to save money 

on a ticket to 

the Palace with 

your Horrible 

Histories ticket. 

Superhero Easter Weekend at LDO 

Stuck for ideas to keep the little 

ones entertained over Easter? Well 

look no further, as a FREE weekend 

of superhero fun will be taking off 

at London Designer Outlet (LDO). 

Over four fun-filled days, families 

with children of all ages are invited 

to release their inner hero and meet 

superhero characters at London’s 

only outlet centre, in Wembley Park. 

From 25th to 28th March, from 

11am until 4pm daily, kids can have 

their picture taken on a superhero 

set, show off their superhero powers 

on our bouncy castle and look like 

Batman or Superman thanks to 

LDO’s amazing face painters. All for 

FREE! LDO’s team will be on hand 

with Polaroid cameras to capture the 

moment (first come, first served) and 

there will also be on-the-spot prizes 

for those who dress up. 

You can also enjoy the 50 outlet 

stores offering year round savings 

(up to 70% off RRP) – including 

family favourites like M&S, Next, 

GAP, H&M, Guess, Nike, Skechers, 

Clarks and The Works. There’s a 

fabulous children’s playpark and 

20 restaurants and coffee shops 

to choose from. You could also 

catch the latest movie - Batman vs 

Superman: Dawn of Justice at the 

9-screen Cineworld cinema. 

For more information see 

www.londondesigneroutlet.com 

SUPER EASTER SAVINGS? 

HELLO LDO. 

FREE SUPERHERO ACTIVITIES FROM 25-28TH MARCH. 

PLUS UP TO 70% OFF RRP ALL YEAR ROUND. 

With super-big savings on big brands, and FREE superhero activities for 

kids all weekend, you could be the hero who saves this Easter. We’re open 

all Easter weekend, including Easter Sunday. * So fly by and say hello LDO. 

*Exclusions apply. See website for details. 

Wembley Park 

HA9 0RX 

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Family Days 

Out this Easter 

Your guide to a great Easter break starts here! 

From ballet to duck hunting – Keep the kids busy 

with these great activities and family days out... 

Enjoy a family day out at 

St John’s Hospice Easter Fayre 

Hop along to St John’s Wood Church Gardens on the 19th and 20th 

March and help to raise vitals funds for St John’s Hospice. 

Attractions include fairground rides, over 60 stalls selling delicious 

food, as well as clothing, jewellery, toys, books and much more. 

The fayre is open 11am-6pm and entry is free! There will be a BBQ, 

a meet and greet with TV character Peppa Pig as well as an Easter 

Egg Hunt. Last year the charity’s community fayres raised more than 

£150,000. This year they hope to raise even more to ensure patients 

continue to receive the highest standards of care. 

For more information please visit www.stjohnshospice.org.uk 

Laugh your pants off with Spongebob! 

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? You’re invited to join the subsea 

silliness this Easter at intu Uxbridge. Get ready to laugh your pants off at 

SpongeBob SquarePants’ Laughter Party. 

Dive into SpongeBob SquarePants’ world of Bikini Bottom to join the 

ultimate sea bed laughter party, packed 

with interactive fun and games including 

the Giggle Groove silent disco, Snail 

Slalom racing, laughter limbo and much 

more on selected dates from Saturday 

26th March to Friday 8th April. 

And get ready to laugh your pants 

off as you come face to face with the 

ocean’s funniest Sponge on 26th March. 

For more information visit 

www.intu.co.uk/spongebob 

Popular outdoor Museum re-opens 

If you’re looking for something 

fun and educational to do with 

the kids this Easter holiday then 

head down to Chiltern Open Air 

Museum in Chalfont St Giles. This 

award-winning outdoor museum 

opens its gates to the public for 

the 2016 season on 25th March 

with a four day Traditional Easter 

event. Children can make a 

delicious traditional Easter treat to 

take home, take part in an Easter 

trail and have fun with Easterthemed 

craft activities. There will 

be folk singers, historic cooking 

demonstrations and costumed reenactors 

in the Museum’s historic 

buildings carrying out Easter 

traditions from various points in 

history. 

Visitors can enjoy exploring the 

Museum’s 45 acre site, unspoilt 

woodland and over 30 rescued 

historic buildings. Children are 

encouraged to discover and touch 

the artefacts and there are plenty 

of opportunities to dress up, play 

with historic toys and games, and 

build models of the barns. 

The Museum will hold over 30 

special events this year including 

their famous Terrific Tuesdays 

during school holidays. Events in 

April and May include Lambing, 

Suffragettes, Elizabethans, 

‘Enchanted Museum’ (part of 

the national ‘Museums at Night’ 

campaign) and Roman Gladiators 

who are frequently used in CBBC’s 

Horrible Histories. 

Full event details can be 

found at www.coam.org.uk 

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Give your children their first taste of ballet 

This Easter, prepare to be enchanted by My First Ballet: Sleeping Beauty, a magical 

version of the fairy tale ballet created especially for children aged three upwards. 

From Aurora’s christening in the grand hall of the palace, to her jubilant wedding 

celebrations, the popular fairy tale comes alive on stage. 

With a narrator to help the young audience follow the 

story, and a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous 

music, this is the perfect introduction to the beauty of ballet, 

and a fantastic family day out. 

This unique collaboration between English National Ballet 

and English National Ballet School is created by English 

National Ballet’s Associate Artist George Williamson and 

performed by second year students from English National 

Ballet School. 

My First Ballet: Sleeping Beauty runs at the Peacock 

Theatre from Thu 24 March - Sat 2 April. Book your 

tickets now at peacocktheatre.com or call 020 7863 8222. 

Enjoy the Grand 

Easter Steam Up! 

Celebrate Easter with our Great 

Easter Egg Hunt at this year’s 

Spring Steam Up. Kids can see 

live chicks hatching and make 

their own special Easter bonnet 

before they hunt for eggs around 

our historical site. With lots of watery 

fun to be had in the Splash 

Zone it the perfect day out for the 

families this Easter. 

From March 25th – 28th 

we will be firing up our historic 

Lancashire Boiler to steam all our 

mighty Cornish and Rotative engines 

for the Grand Easter Steam 

Up. Families can have fun riding 

behind Thomas Wicksteed, our 

narrow gauge locomotive and our 

steam powered Shand Mason 

Steam Fire Engine will also be in 

action to make sure this event will 

end with a big SPLASH! 

For more information visit 

www.waterandsteam.org.uk 

Family Fun At 

Odds Farm Park 

Guaranteed to give you the 

Ahhhh factor, there’s plenty of 

Family Fun this Easter at Odds 

Farm Park! Children can Bottle 

Feed Kid Goats, jump on board 

the daily Tractor & Trailer Rides* 

for a fun tour of the farm and 

from 25 March until 10 April 

solve the Spring Trail to earn a 

yummy treat. Plus, there will be 

plenty of opportunities to see the 

Easter Lambs; you may be lucky 

enough to watch one being born! 

Elsewhere, you can meet the 

farmers and get extra close to the 

animals in the Undercover Animal 

Barns! Stroke bunnies, hand feed 

goats and sheep, meet cheeky pigs 

and take part in the Daily Animal 

Activities Programme. 

Within the Giant Indoor Playbarn, 

you’ll find a massive adventure play 

area including a 4 lane Astra Slide, 2 

large drop slides, a netted area with 

zig zag chicanes & tunnels, swinging 

ropes and much more. With special 

Toddler and Under 5’s areas, there’s 

bags of fun for all ages. And adults 

can relax too with a delicious coffee 

from Marmalade’s Tea Room! 

Combined with the outdoor play, 

including the Adventure Maze, 

Go-Karts, Log Play Areas, Sand & 

Water Play and Crazy Golf, there’s 

so much to do. 

Award winning Odds Farm Park is 

located just minutes from Junction 2 

of the M40, near Beaconsfield. 

For more details call 01628 520188 

or visit www.oddsfarm.co.uk 

*(April-October, Weather Permitting). 

Join in the Giant Easter Duck Hunt 

at WWT London Wetland Centre 

Some ducklings have gone missing, can you help find them? 

Follow the Easter Giant Duck Hunt around WWT London Wetland 

Centre to discover where the eight big yellow ducklings are hiding, 

disguised as real ducks. If you discover them all you’ll win a prize. 

As well as tracking down the missing ducklings you can also buy 

your own LEGO brick duckling to build and take home as an Easter 

souvenir. Or join in the Easter arts & crafts such as egg-painting. 

Spring is a wonderful time to visit WWT London Wetland Centre 

as new life is bursting out all around with babies, bugs and buds in 

abundance. Try your hand at pond dipping and who knows what 

mini-beasts you’ll find coming to life after their long winter sleep? 

With a fun range of Easter egg-tivities, birds singing and 

springtime flowers, you can’t beat London Wetland Centre as a fun 

day out this Easter. Find out more about WWT London Wetland 

Centre at www.wwt.org.uk/london 

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Roundabout 

Your family diary of what’s on and when 

You’re invited to SpongeBob SquarePants’ 

Laughter Party 

30 March - 1 April 

For all the details, 

visit intu.co.uk/spongebob 

© 2016 Intu Properties plc. © 2016 Viacom International Inc. 

All Rights Reserved. Created by Stephen Hillenburg. 

DAILY DIARY: MARCH 

Sat 19 March 

British Library, NW1 

SoundHoppers Family Workshop 

Explore different qualities of sound 

through interesting games and listening 

exercises using specially constructed 

Soundboxes. Ages 5+. 1pm-2.30pm. 

Free. www.bl.uk 

Harrow Libraries 

Easter Fun 

Harrow libraries will be hosting Easter 

craft activities throughout the holidays, 

for all ages. At Kenton Library on 19 

March; Wealdstone Library on 24 

March; Roxeth Library on 31 March. 

Times vary - please visit the library for 

full details. Free. www.harrow.gov.uk 

Sat 19 - Sun 20 March 

St John’s Wood Church 

Gardens, NW8 

Easter Fayre 

Family fun day with attractions 

including fairground rides, stalls, BBQ, 

Easter Egg Hunt and a meet and greet 

with Peppa Pig. For more information 

see feature on p6. 11am-6pm. Free 

entry. www.stjohnshospice.org.uk 

Sat 19 - Thu 31 March 

Ealing Libraries 

Easter Crafts 

Ealing libraries will be hosting Easter 

craft activities throughout the holidays, 

for ages 5-11. At Northfields & Ealing 

Central Libraries on 19 March; Hanwell 

Library on 24 March; Jubilee Gardens 

Library on 26 March; Southall Dominion 

Centre & Library on 30 March; Wood 

End Library on 31 March. Times vary 

- please visit the library for full details. 

Free. www.ealing.gov.uk 

Sat 19 March - Sun 10 April 

Kew Gardens, TW9 

Chocolate Sensations 

Explore the story of chocolate. Take 

part in the Lindt Gold Bunny Flavour 

Trail, enjoy a Bean to Bar workshop, 

make chocolate cookies and discover 

the cacao trees in the glasshouses. 

Full programme available online. 

Admission charges apply. www.kew.org 

Sun 20 March 

Natural History Museum, SW7 

Charles Darwin 

Meet Charles Darwin, the gallery 

character, who will show you his 

collection of beetles and tell you about 

his famous theory for the evolution of 

all living things. All ages. In Hintze Hall, 

11.30am-1pm & 2-3.30pm. Free. 

www.nhm.ac.uk 

National Portrait Gallery, WC2 

Putting on the Glitz 

Create a family portrait inspired by the 

glitz and glamour of portraits in Vogue 

100. 1pm-2.30pm for ages 3+, 3pm- 

4.30pm for ages 7+. www.npg.org.uk 

Royal Academy of Arts, W1 

The Great Brush Up II 

Be inspired by Impressionist artists 

to create colourful canvases and 

illuminated masterpieces. All ages. 

Drop-in: 11am-3pm. Free. 

www.royalacademy.org.uk 

Southall Dominion Centre 

& Library, UB2 

National Storytelling Day 

Listen to stories and explore strange 

new worlds from the comfort of your 

local library! Ages 5-11. 2pm. Free. 

www.ealing.gov.uk 

Tue 22 March 

RAF Museum, NW9 

Open Cockpits Evening 

A special event in which visitors are 

invited to explore the cockpits of a 

selection of aircrafts. The RAF Museum 

is now offering children aged 10+ the 

opportunity to join in with this event. 

6.15-9.15pm. Charges apply, booking 

recommended. www.rafmuseum.org.uk 

Wed 23 March 

Institut Français du 

Royaume-Uni, SW7 

Little Maestros Drawing 

Workshop 

Can you picture music? Put your 

imagination to the test with this 

exciting creative workshop then see 

your illustrations published online. 

Ages 3-6. 2.30pm. £5 per child, 

booking recommended. 

www.institut-francais.org.uk 

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Fri 25 March 

Somerset House, WC2 

Wild Life Drawing: Easter Bunnies 

Meet and draw different species of 

rabbits! Adults and children will be led 

through drawing exercises, focusing on 

form, fur and funny ears! Learn to use 

a variety of drawing media and discover 

more about rabbits. Ages 8-12. 11am- 

1pm & 2-4pm. Charges apply, booking 

essential. www.somersethouse.org.uk 

Fri 25 - Mon 28 March 

Chiltern Open Air Museum, HP8 

Traditional Easter 

Take part in crafts, make a yummy 

treat, join the Easter egg hunt and meet 

costumed re-enactors in the Museum’s 

beautiful historic buildings. 10am- 

5pm. Entrance charges apply. Booking 

advised. www.coam.org.uk 

Kensington Palace, W8 

Your Fashion Rules 

From swords and armour to bows and 

wigs – get tips from kings and courtiers 

to create your own fashion rules. 

Activities are held throughout the day, 

including dressing-up, storytelling and 

object handling. All ages. 11am-4pm. 

Adult admission charges apply, children 

free. www.hrp.org.uk 

London Designer Outlet, HA9 

Superhero Takeover 

Release your inner hero with superhero 

themed activities! Have your picture 

taken on a superhero set, show off 

your powers on the bouncy castle and 

get your face painted like a superhero! 

Drop0in: 11am-4pm. Free. 

www.londondesigneroutlet.com 

London Museum of Water 

and Steam, TW8 

Grand Easter Steam Up 

Celebrate Easter with the Great 

Easter Egg Hunt at this year’s Spring 

Steam Up. See live chicks hatching and 

Watermans, TW8 

Performers Wanted - 6-11yrs! 

Watermans based stage school, 

Stage West, is looking for 

budding performers to take part 

in their Summer Spectacular 

2016 - HAIRSPRAY! - on stage at 

Watermans Arts Centre! To book a 

FREE TRIAL SESSION email info@ 

stagewest.co.uk or call Laura 

on 07834731132. 25% Siblings 

Discount Available. 

Plus Mini Stars Classes available 

for 3-5yrs on Saturday or Sunday 

mornings. For more details visit 

www.stagewest.co.uk 

Stage West - Experts in fun & 

confidence building! 

The Easter Bunny has 

been busy at these events! 

Go along and join in the fun 

with an Easter hunt! 

make an Easter bonnet before heading 

off to hunt for eggs around the historical 

site. Plus lots of fun to be had in the 

Splash Zone, and see all the engines in 

steam! All ages. Entrance charges apply. 

www.waterandsteam.org.uk 

Osterley Park and House, TW7 

Cadbury Georgian 

Easter Egg Hunt 

Osterley’s Georgian Bunny has left a 

map and clues all over the garden! 

Solve the clues and locate the secret 

garden for a chocolatey prize! Plus tours 

and trail around the house throughout 

the day. All ages. 10am-4pm. Charges 

apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

Fri 25 March - Sun 3 April 

V&A Museum, SW7 

Digital Kids 

Transport yourself into a Botticelli 

painting with green screen photography 

and create a postcard souvenir to take 

home. Ages 5+. Drop-in: 10.30am- 

5pm. Free. www.vam.ac.uk 

Fri 25 March - Fri 8 April 

(selected dates) 

Bentley Priory Museum, HA7 

Airfix ‘Make and Paint’ 

Make and paint a Battle of Britain Airfix 

model to take home. Ages 8+. Activity 

available on 25/26/28/30 March & 

1/4/6/8 April. Alternative activity for 

younger visitors also available. 11am- 

1.30pm. Free with museum admission. 

www.bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk 

Fri 25 March - Sun 10 April 

Odds Farm Park, HP10 

Easter Family Fun 

Follow the Easter Trail to receive 

a yummy treat! Plus a chance to bottle 

feed the lambs, enjoy tractor and trailer 

rides and have fun in the Giant Indoor 

Playbarn. All ages. 10am-5.30pm. 

Entrance charges apply. 

www.oddsfarm.co.uk 

WWT London Wetland 

Centre, SW13 

Easter GIANT Duck Hunt 

Some of the Wetland Centre’s 

ducklings have gone missing! Follow 

the GIANT Easter duck trail to discover 

where they are hiding and win a 

chocolate prize. Plus make a Lego brick 

duckling to take home and enjoy arts 

and crafts sessions. All ages. Charges 

apply. Drop-in: 9.30-5.30pm (last 

admission 4.30pm). www.wwt.org.uk 

Sat 26 March 

Foundling Museum, WC1 

Illustrated Book Binding 

Create and illustrate a story inspired by 

characters in the exhibition Drawing on 

More Roundabout 

BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS 

26 MAY – 2 JUNE 

TICKETS: ADULTS £10, CHILD £5, UNDER 5S FREE 

BOX OFFICE 0844 482 7777 

WWW.HRP.ORG.UK/HAMPTONCOURTPALACE 

Horrible Histories ® is a registered trademark 

of Scholastic Inc and is used under 

authorization. Illustration © Martin Brown. 

Join our 

easter duck hunt 

Friday 25 March to Sunday 10 April 

And buy your own LEGO ® 

brick duckling to build 

GIANT 

Find us 

and win 

a prize! 

For full details see wwt.org.uk/london 

Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, SW13 9WT 

info.london@wwt.org.uk 0208 409 4400 



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CHILTERN OPEN AIR MUSEUM 

A great family fun day out - come and explore today! 

Chalfont C.O.A.M. St Giles is a registered charity Open (no. 25272381) March - and 27 October all 

M25 proceeds Junction go 17 towards our valuable conservation work. 

www.coam.org.uk 

Roundabout 

Childhood. Learn traditional methods of 

bookmaking and produce a bound copy 

of your own story. Ages 5+. 10.30am- 

12noon, 1pm-2.30pm & 3pm-4.30pm. 

Free. www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk 

Kew Palace, TW9 

Meet a Georgian Princess 

Hear exciting stories told by costumed 

presenters and find out what life was 

like at Kew Palace. All ages. Drop-in: 

11am-4pm. Kew Gardens admission 

charges apply. www.hrp.org.uk 

Museum of Comedy, WC1 

Children’s Magic Workshops 

An fun workshop covering simple sleight 

of hand and the basics of magic, taught 

by a top Magic Circle London magician. 

Ages 7-13. 10.30-12noon & 12.30- 

2pm. £15 per child, booking essential. 

www.museumofcomedy.com 

Sun 27 March 

Handel & Hendrix in London, W1 

Easter Fun 

Enjoy an Easter Trail, family 

activities and live music. All ages. 

11am-6pm. Admission charges apply. 

www.handelhendrix.org 

Sun 27 - Mon 28 March 

Fulham Palace, SW6 

Easter Trail 

Fulham Palace museum and garden are 

full of clues! Find them all and win a 

chocolate egg. Ages 2+. 1-3.30pm. £2 

per child. www.fulhampalace.org 

Royal Mews, Buckingham 

Palace, SW1 

Easter Egg Hunt 

Make an Easter basket inspired 

by the carriages then find the Easter 

eggs hidden around the Royal Mews. All 

ages. 11am-3pm. Admission charges 

apply. www.royalcollection.org.uk 

Mon 28 - Wed 30 March 

National Gallery, WC2 

Hundreds of Hats 

Find the incredible range of hats in the 

Gallery’s paintings, and make your own 

with an Easter twist! All ages. Drop-in: 

11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Free. 

www.nationalgallery.org.uk 

Mon 28 March - Fri 1 April 


A Golden Age 

A week of ticketed and drop-in sessions 

inspired by Russian and the Arts. 

Activities include storytelling and printmaking. 

All ages. 11am-4pm. Free. 

www.npg.org.uk 

Tue 29 March 

Battersea Park 

Children’s Zoo, SW11 

Rabbit Day 

Rabbit crafts and storytelling, plus meet 

and feed the rabbits. All ages. 11am- 

3pm. Activities free, admission charges 

apply. www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk 

Sir John Soane’s Museum, WC2 

Monoprinting Mania! 

Be inspired by the temporary exhibition 

and create a surreal monoprint based 

Mon 28 March 

- Fri 8 April 

Ravenscourt Park, W6 

Easter Tennis Camps 

Join LTA qualified coach Mahmuda 

for fun and friendly tennis games 

and competitions. From beginners 

to winners - go and join in the 

fun! Ages 3-15. Daily drop-in 

sessions 10am-1pm £15; or pre 

book 10am-3pm £25. Held in 

Ravenscourt Park, Paddenswick 

Road W6 0UA. For more details 

call 07813 163 430, email info@ 

ontheballtennis.co.uk or visit 

www.ontheballtennis.co.uk 

on the ideas of Charlotte Bronte. Ages 

7+. Drop-in: 11am-3pm. Free. 

www.soane.org 

Wallace Collection, W1 

Pixel Art 

Using Hama beads, work with an 

artist to create a pixelated version of 

your favourite painting or object in the 

Wallace Collection. Ages 6+. 10.30am- 

12.30pm. £7 per child, booking 

essential. www.wallacecollection.org 

Tue 29 & Thu 31 March 

Kew Palace, TW9 

Craft Activities 

Enjoy a range of craft activities in the 

Welcome Centre in front of the palace. 

All ages. Drop-in: 11am-4pm. Kew 

Gardens admission charges apply. 

www.hrp.org.uk 

Westminster Abbey, SW1 

Shakespeare and the Abbey 

Explore the real spaces and characters 

from Shakespeare’s plays. Make 

exciting links between Shakespeare’s 

words and Westminster Abbey! Ages 

7+ 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm. Free 

but booking recommended - email 

EducationUK@westminster-abbey.org 

Tue 29 March - Fri 1 April 

Institut Français du 

Royaume-Uni, SW7 

C’est les vacances! 

Writing Workshop 

Create superbly serious or fantastically 

funny stories and poems in this French 

writing workshop. Ages 8+. 2.30-4pm. 

Free but booking recommended. 

www.institut-francais.org.uk 

We check listings 

carefully but event details 

and prices may be subject 

to change. Please check 

with the venue. 

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Kensington Palace, W8 

Georgian Hat Making 

Create a Georgian hat or bonnet. All 

ages. 11am-4pm. Adult admission 

charges apply, children free. 

www.hrp.org.uk 

Tue 29 March - Thu 7 April 

Brent Libraries 

Spring Book Trees 

Make a tree of your favourite books, 

characters or authors. Ages 5+. At 

Kilburn Library on 29 March; Willesden 

Green Library on 30 March; Harlesden 

and Wembley Libraries on 31 March; 

Kingsbury Library on 5 April; Ealing 

Road Library on 7 April. Times vary - 

please visit the library for full details. 

Free. www.brent.gov.uk 

Kensington & Chelsea Libraries 

Spring Crafts 

Make spring birds and decorate them 

in your own individual style. At North 

Kensington Library on 29 March; 

Brompton Library on 31 March; Notting 

Hill Gate Library on 1 April; Kensington 

Central Library on 5 April; Chelsea 

Library on 6 April; Kensal Library on 7 

April. Times vary - please visit the library 

for more details. Free. www.rbkc.gov.uk 

Tue 29 March - Fri 8 April 

Cartoon Museum, W1 

Easter workshops 

A range of cartooning and animation 

workshops. Sessions include: Spider- 

Potato, Puppet Animation, Cartooning 

for Beginners, Superheroes and more. 

Ages 5-16. Full programme available 

online. Charges apply, booking essential. 

www.cartoonmuseum.org 

Holland Park Ecology Centre, W8 

Spring Holiday Activities 

A range of ecology-themed activities 

including Magpie Scavenger Hunt, 

Mission Invertebrate, Gnome Homes 

and many more. 2-hour sessions 

for 5-10 year olds, 4-hour sessions 

for 8-12 year olds. Full programme 

available online. Charges apply, booking 

essential. www.rbkc.gov.uk/ecology 

Kite Studios, W12 

Easter workshops 

A range of themed creative workshops 

including puppet making inspired by 

Alice in Wonderland, etching press 

printmaking inspired by Star Wars and 

more. 10-11am for ages 4-8, 12noon- 

3pm for ages 8-13. Full programme 

available online. Charges apply, booking 

essential. www.kitestudios.org 

Wed 30 March 


50 Things Activity Day 

As part of the national 50 things to 

do before you’re 11¾ run by National 

Trust, Osterley Park and House hosts an 

activity every Wednesday in each school 

holiday. Collect a 50 things scrapbook 

from event assistants and collect 

stickers as you complete each activity. 

Adventures range from kite flying to raft 

CHILDREN’S 

BIRTHDAY PARTIES 

building. For more information about the 

50 Things challenge visit the website. 

11am-5pm. Meet at the green garden 

kiosk around the side of the house for 

garden entry. Garden admission charges 

apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

Wed 30 March - Fri 1 April 

Intu Uxbridge, UB8 

Spongebob Squarepants’ 

Laughter Party 

Dive into SpongeBob SquarePants’ 

world of Bikini Bottom to join the 

ultimate sea bed laughter party, with 

interactive fun and games including the 

Giggle Groove silent disco, Snail Slalom 

racing, laughter limbo and much more. 

11am-4pm. www.intu.co.uk/spongebob 

Thu 31 March 


Puppets - Chicken Licken 

Meet Chicken Licken and find out 

what makes her special. An engaging 

30-minute puppet show about the 

amazing world of birds. All ages. 

In Marine Invertebrates, 12noon & 

1.30pm. Free. www.nhm.ac.uk 

Pinner Library, HA5 

K’Nex models 

Use your imagination and develop 

spatial skills while you have fun building 

with K’Nex! All ages. 3pm. Free. 

www.harrow.gov.uk 

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Prices start from just £9.00 per child. 

√ 18 Holes Adventure Golf √ Party Room Available 

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Visit Dinosaur Escape Adventure Golf for a prehistoric expedition the whole family will enjoy! Come and wander 

safari style through dinosaur territory and watch our near life size predators move, breathe and ROAR! 

For more information or to discuss arrangements for your party please email 

dinosaurescape@adventureexperience.co.uk or call 020 8842 3438 

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Primary Times, West London • Easter Holiday 2016

Eggcellent ideas to keep the kids busy 

With the Easter break just around the corner, many parents are starting to think 

about how to entertain the kids, particularly if the weather forecast isn’t looking too 

good. With a few fun activities, some creative thinking and a bit of forward planning, 

it’s easy to keep little ones busy and active – and without breaking the bank! 

Get creative with Easter crafts 

Craft projects are brilliant for engaging children. 

Not only do they provide them with hours 

of entertainment, but they’re also ideal for 

building skills and cognitive development. 

Colouring in and painting are both great fun 

whatever the weather – kids love to get the 

crayons and paints out to create their own 

magical world of colour! Ready-made kits 

for creating jigsaws, piggy banks and picture 

frames will help to add excitement, and also 

make lovely personalised gifts if there’s a 

birthday coming up! Of course a colouring 

book with a bunch of crayons is also a great 

way to have some quality quiet time together. 

At Easter time there are loads of craft kits 

available, such as sets to make bonnets, egg 

baskets and masks. They include all the bits 

and pieces needed to set the kids loose on 

their own Easter project! A make your own 

Easter sign set will also help you decorate 

the home, ready for the big day. 

Mixing it up in the kitchen 

Kids love to get involved and the kitchen is a 

great place to spark creativity and get stuck 

in, especially on those rainy days. For kids 

that love sweet treats (and that’s all of them!), 

there’s no beating a bit of good old fashioned 

baking... just be prepared to see more mix 

on the floor than in the bowl! Whether it’s jam 

tarts, fairy cakes or gingerbread men, baking 

is a great opportunity for kids to learn new 

skills and bake their own creations. For added 

enthusiasm, a few fun-shaped colourful cutters 

will do the trick. 

Teaching children how to make meals or 

snacks from scratch can be a great way 

of increasing their understanding of the 

importance of healthy eating, and get them 

thinking about where food comes from. 

To get them interested, it can be fun to make 

dishes that the kids have never tried before 

– it could be as simple as a fruit salad filled 

with unusual fruits from around the world. 

For those lucky enough to be jetting off 

somewhere exotic this year, a whole menu 

could be created made up of dishes from that 

country... a sure bet to get everyone excited! 

Outdoor activities 

With rumours that warm weather’s on its way, 

as unlikely as it seems now, there may be 

plenty of fun to be had in the garden. Setting 

up a garden Olympics will help keep little ones 

both busy and active... think sandpit for the 

long jump and two lengths of the garden for 

the 100 metres race. They’ll tire themselves 

out whilst having a load of fun... all without 

you having to spend a penny! 

Euro 2016 is only a couple of months away 

now, so setting up the goal posts and net 

for a penalty shoot out may help them take 

an interest – just keep competitive dads well 

away! If football isn’t their thing, a tennis, 

rounders or badminton set will be just as fun. 

For not-so-sporty kids, gardening is a great 

activity no matter what age they are. Pick 

a simple activity to start with like planting 

seeds – and watch them get hooked as their 

plants start to grow. Even children who find 

it difficult to concentrate will love to track the 

development of their plants as they get taller 

and taller thanks to their care and attention. 

Some parents like to add a competitive 

element to see who can grow the tallest, 

largest or tastiest plant! Now is the perfect 

time to start thinking about growing super-easy 

sunflowers, and a pack of seeds costs less 

than a quid – great value for weeks of fastgrowing 

fun! 

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FIND YOUR LONDON 

FESTIVAL 

18 - 28 March 2016 

Over 100 events across London. 

Come and explore your city this spring! 

london.gov.uk/findyourlondon 

#findyourLDN 

New Attractions! 

Season 2016 

19.03. – 06.11.2016 

Experience.Time.Together. 

at the ‘Best Amusement Park Worldwide’ 

www.europapark.com 


Painting Portraits 

Explore portraits in the Wallace 

Collection, then learn to use acrylics to 

paint a portrait. Ages 9-13. 10.30am- 

3.30pm. Parents/carers may leave their 

children but will need to supervise them 

at lunchtime (12.30pm-1.30pm). £12 

per child, booking essential. 

www.wallacecollection.org 

Thu 31 March - Fri 1 April 

Royal Mews, Buckingham 

Palace, SW1 

Animating at the Royal Mews 

Create drawings inspired by the history 

of the Royal Mews, then use tablets to 

turn them into a short animated film. All 

ages. 11am-3pm. Admission charges 

apply. www.royalcollection.org.uk 

DAILY DIARY - APRIL 

Sat 2 April 

British Museum, WC1 

Conductive weaving 

Inspired by shoes in the Museum’s 

collection, create your own magical 

shoes that light up when conductive 

threads create a circuit. Ages 7+. 


www.britishmuseum.org 

Royal Institute of British 

Architecture, W1 

Total Wipeout! 

A day full of fun and surprises! Take 

over the RIBA headquarters and join in 

with hands on activities and tours. All 

ages. 10am-5pm. Free but registration 

required. www.architecture.com 

Sun 3 April 


Museum drop-in 

Try on Tudor costume, handle artefacts 

and learn about the history of Fulham 

Palace. All ages. Drop-in: 2-3.30pm. 

Free. www.fulhampalace.org 


Figuring Form 

Explore movement and musculature 

in Gallery paintings, then transform a 

painted image into a 3D object using 

wire, wax, and modroc. Ages 5-11. 

11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Free tickets 

available one hour before each session 

starts. www.nationalgallery.org.uk 

Royal College of Music, SW7 

Orchestra in a Day - Tchaikovsky 

and the Nutcracker 

Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara and 

the Prince as you play as part of a mini 

orchestra, supported by musicians from 

the Royal College of Music and Royal 

Albert Hall. Ages 6-9. Charges apply, 

booking essential. www.rcm.ac.uk 

Mon 4 - Sun 24 April 

Roundhouse, NW1 

CircusFest 2016 

A three-week festival of productions 

and street performances from the 

hottest names in circus. With a varied 

programme of shows and workshops - 

full details available online. 

www.roundhouse.org.uk 

Tue 5 April 


Shh! We Have a Plan 

Inspired by his book, Shh! We Have a 

Plan, join Illustrator Chris Haughton on 

an adventure to catch a bird perched 

high in a tree, using puppets and 

collage. All ages. 10.30am-12noon, 

1pm-2.30pm & 3pm-4.30pm. Free. 

www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk 

Northwood Library, HA6 

Creative Writing & 

Literacy Workshops 

Three creative workshops run by 

Explore Learning. 6-7 year olds can 

practice forming character descriptions 

and sentences, inspired by Charlie and 

Lola (11am-12noon). 5-6 year olds 

can take part basic comprehension 

activities, inspired by the crazy Cat In 

The Hat (1.30-2.30pm). 8-9 year olds 

can learn about character analysis 

and story structuring as they design 

their own comic strip (3-4pm). Booking 

essential. www.hillingdon.gov.uk 

Tue 5 & Thu 7 April 

Battersea Park 

Children’s Zoo, SW11 

Hedgehog Day 

Lots of hedgehog themed fun including 

storytime, meet a hedgehog and 

hedgehog clay model making. 

11am-3.30pm. Charges apply. 

www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk 

Wed 6 April 


50 Things Activity Day 

As before - see Wed 30 March. 

Fri 8 April 


Badge of Honour 

Look at paintings and objects that 

reflect the Spring. Draw your favourites 

and use collage techniques to create a 

badge. Ages 5+. Drop-in: 11am-1pm. 

Free. www.wallacecollection.org 

Sat 9 April 


Little Green Fingers 

Gardening Session 

Learn how vegetables and flowers 

grow, sow seeds and enjoy other 

fun gardening activities. Ages 4+. 

10.30am-12noon. £5 per child, booking 

essential. www.fulhampalace.org 


Animal Vision for families 

Discover a world only visible to certain 

reptiles and invertebrates in this fun 

30-minute show featuring live animals 

and the chance to handle some if you 

dare! Ages 7+. In Attenborough Studio, 

10.30am, 11.30am & 1.30pm. Free. 

www.nhm.ac.uk 

Somerset House, WC2 

Sculpt, Mould, Make 

Take on a three-dimensional challenge! 

Design a piece of public art and decide 

the fates and fortunes of a site specific 

sculpture. Ages 6-12. 12noon-3pm. 

Free. www.somersethouse.org.uk 

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Sat 16 - Sun 17 April 


Suffragettes 

Learn about the Women’s Suffrage 

Movement and how women fought, 

sometimes physically, for the freedom to 

vote. Watch exciting demonstrations of 

martial arts techniques from the period. 

10am-5pm. Entrance charges apply. 

Booking advised. www.coam.org.uk 

Sun 17 April 


Explore Islamic Patterns 

Use smartphones to explore patterns on 

the objects in the Islamic World Gallery. 

Then create a design inspired by what 

you’ve discovered. Ages 7+. 11am-1pm 

& 2-4pm. Free but limited places - sign 

up on the day. www.britishmuseum.org 


Framed 

Create a personal frame with predella 

scenes about your life and the journeys 

you have made. Ages 5-11. 11am- 

12.30pm & 2-3.30pm. Free tickets 

available one hour before each session 

starts. www.nationalgallery.org.uk 


Adventures and Inventions 

Explore and discover stories of inventors 

and adventurers in the National Portrait 

Gallery - from the inventor of the world 

wide web to the uncrowned queen of 

the desert. Ages 7+. 3pm-4.30pm. 

Free. www.npg.org.uk 

Royal Academy of Arts, W1 

Print Mania 

Grab a screen and get inky fingers in 

this portable pop up print-fest! All ages. 


www.royalacademy.org.uk 

Sat 23 April 


Spinning Tales 

Explore characters in the exhibition 

Drawing on Childhood and create an 

optical toy that brings the story of these 

child heroes to life. Ages 5+. 10.30am- 

12noon, 1pm-2.30pm & 3pm-4.30pm. 

Free. www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk 

Trafalgar Square, SW1 

Feast of St George 

Celebrate St George’s Day with food, 

music, dance, storytelling and more. The 

life and work of William Shakespeare 

will also be celebrated as we mark the 

400th anniversary of the Bard’s death. 

12noon-6pm. Free. Full details available 

online. www.london.gov.uk/feast 


Centre, SW13 

St George’s Quest 

Are you brave enough to slay the dragon 

and win a prize? Join St George on his 

Quest with help from the Blacksmith, 

the Wise Woman and other characters. 

All ages. Charges apply. 10am-4pm. 

www.wwt.org.uk 


London Museum of Water 

and Steam, TW8 

The Magic of Meccano Show 

Discover the Magic of Meccano! See the 

best of UK Meccano modelling in action, 

meet the talented model makers and 

have fun building your own Meccano 

creation. All ages. Entrance charges 

apply. www.waterandsteam.org.uk 

London Transport Museum 

Depot, W3 

The A to Z of London 

A weekend celebrating the centenary 

of the Johnston font, with calligraphy 

demonstrations, font making and 

printing on a giant scale using a vintage 

steam roller! Plus rides on the miniature 

railway, family fun workshops, tours and 

more. All ages. 11am-5pm. Adults £10, 

under 16s free. www.ltmuseum.co.uk 

Sat 30 April 


Exploring Egyptian Mummies 

Explore digital techniques used by 

Museum scientists to uncover the 

secrets of the ancient Egyptians, and 

see if you can make your own Museum 

discovery! Ages 5+. Drop-in: 11am- 

4pm. Free. www.britishmuseum.org 

DAILY DIARY - MAY 

Sun 1 - Mon 2 May 


Elizabethan Adventure 

Meet costumed re-enactors and 

discover life in the 16th Century. Watch 

Elizabethans duel and enjoy displays 

of artillery. Children can take part in 

the Children’s’ Bill Drill. 10am-5pm. 

Entrance charges apply. Booking 

advised. www.coam.org.uk 

Sat 7 - Sun 8 May 


Centre, SW13 

Weekend Family Activities 

Enjoy a pond dipping session to see 

what mini-beasts are about and creative 

with our nature crafts. All ages. Charges 

apply. Drop-in: 9.30-5.30pm (last 

admission 4.30pm). www.wwt.org.uk 

Sat 14 May 


Enchanted Museum 

An evening event with an enchanted 

theme. Meet a unicorn, enjoy stories, 

crafts and spellbinding activities in 

the Museum’s historic buildings and 

grounds, lit up by candle, lantern and 

firelight. Fancy dress encouraged! 

4pm-8.30pm. Entrance charges apply. 

Booking advised. www.coam.org.uk 

Wigmore Hall, W1 

Roald Reimagined 

Celebrate 100 year since the birth of 

Roald Dahl. Step inside the inventing 

room and create your own musical 

retelling of your favourite Roald Dahl 

story! Ages 5+. 10.30am-3.30pm. 

Charges apply, booking essential. 

www.wigmore-hall.org.uk 

Don’t forget to say 

you saw it in Primary Times! 

Our next issue is available 

from Mon 16 May. 

Competitions! 

WIN! A a 2-night stay at a themed 

hotel in Europa-Park worth £650! 

Experience all of Europe at 

Europa-Park. The site is set over 

95 hectares, with each themed 

area containing unique national 

architecture, foods, and flora. 

Adventurous visitors can experience 

13 adrenalin fuelled rollercoasters, 

whilst those seeking something a 

little calmer will be entertained by 

more than 250 international artists 

including magicians, jugglers, and 

dancers. 

This fabulous prize includes four 

passes to visit the park over three 

days (travel and food not included). 

To enter, simply answer this question: 

How many European themed 

countries are there at Europa-Park? 

Visit www.europapark.com 

Enter online at www.primarytimes. 

net/west_london/competitions 

Closing date: 1st May 2016 

WIN! 

Tickets to Odds Farm Park 

this Easter! 

Guaranteed to give you the Ahhhh factor, there’s plenty of 

Family Fun this Easter at Odds Farm Park and we have 6 

Entry Tickets for 2 Adults and 2 Children to give away! 

Children can Bottle Feed Kid Goats, jump on board the 

daily Tractor & Trailer Rides* for a fun tour of the farm and 

from 25 March until 10 April solve the Spring Trail to earn 

a yummy treat. Plus, there will be plenty of opportunities to 

see the Easter Lambs; you may be lucky enough to watch 

one being born! 

To win an Entry Ticket to Odds Farm Park for 2 Adults and 

2 Children, all you have to do is answer the question below 

What animals can you bottle feed at 

Odds Farm Park this Easter? 

(a) Goats (b) Rabbits (c) Pigs 

Enter online at 

Enter online at: www.primarytimes.net/west_london or see our 

facebook page www.facebook.com/westlondon 

Closing DatE: 23 MaRCH 2016 



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Focus on 

Education 

Help encourage your 

child to do a little maths 

practice every day! 

Getting children excited about maths can be difficult. 

Getting children to do extra maths outside of the 

classroom can be an outright battle of wills for parents! 

But some children really do need that extra bit of help 

- or even an extra challenge - to push their maths skills 

onto the next level. Here are our top tips to get your 

children practising maths outside of the classroom: 

1. Numbers are everywhere! For younger children, get them counting whenever 

you can, whether it’s the birds outside, or measuring out ingredients at home. 

2. For older children, get them calculating whenever you can - get them to help 

figure out the ‘best buy’ in the supermarket. 

3. Try online! Children who haven’t responded well to worksheets often respond 

positively to a website. A great option is Carol Vorderman’s themathsfactor.com 

The Maths Factor is an online maths homework site created by Carol Vorderman. 

Carol has designed the 30 Day Challenge to boost children’s maths skills with 10-15 

minutes of play and practice every day for 30 days. Children who complete a Maths 

Factor session every day for 30 days will receive an exclusive Maths Factor medal in 

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Exam advice at NumberWorks’n’Words 

As we march towards the next public exams I am reminded of the 

difficulties many students face in tailoring an answer to the question 

given, often a consequence of revision focussed on memory rather than 

understanding. Then, when a few keywords are spotted in a question, they 

too readily blindly regurgitate what they have remembered regardless of 

whether it actually fits the question – too often it doesn’t. Careful dissection 

of the question followed by time spent planning is what is necessary and 

what we teach our students to do. Come and see us! 

Call Jason at NumberWorks’nWords Chiswick, 0208 994 9168. 

Latymer Prep School 

With the introduction of Mandarin and Spanish into the curriculum, 

together with increased emphasis on computer programming 

and design technology, Latymer Prep continues to offer dynamic, 

progressive co-education for children aged 7-11. Other subjects taught 

include English, maths, history, geography, computer studies, religious 

studies, music, science and art. Academically selective, the school 

is recognised for its innovative approach to education, nurturing in 

our children a love of learning, and a deep commitment to the arts, 

humanities and sciences. 

As the junior school of Latymer Upper School, we are fortunate to 

have access to outstanding educational facilities including a theatre, 

music recital hall and an impressive suite of individual music rooms. 

A new sports centre, includes a 

stunning 6-lane swimming pool, 

sports hall, dance studio and gym. 

Two means-tested bursaries 

are available each year to children 

who perform well in our entrance 

assessment. 

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Text © D J Williams 2016 

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Debbie 

Simon Thorn and the Wolf’s Den 

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STAR 

Simon’s life isn’t easy. Brought up by 

READ 

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Alice Jones The Impossible Clue S 

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Alice is very good at maths and solving puzzles which has 

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Louie Lets Loose! - Rachel Hamilton (Oxford, £5.99) 

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Beginner’s Guide to Bear Spotting - Michelle 

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to read it and laughing out loud. I keep going back to it and laugh every 

time! 

Text © D J Williams 2016 


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Three Keepers, Lyric Hammersmith 

Your family theatre guide, March – May 

Beck Theatre, UB3 

Box office: 020 8561 8371 

www.becktheatre.org.uk 

Mon 28 - Tue 29 March 

HOW THE LION BECAME KING OF 

TINGA TINGA LAND 

A wise old bird, Banjoko, decides that 

the land of Tinga Tinga should have a 

King, so she sets off to find an animal 

worthy of the crown. Be transported 

to the African Plains through music, 

puppetry and lots of interactive 

song and dance. African fancy dress 

encouraged. Ages 3+. Mon at 2pm, Tue 

at 11am. Ticket prices vary. 


THE WIZARD OF OZ 

- EASTER PANTO 

Join Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, the 

Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion on a 

magical adventure to Oz. Packed with 

well-known pop songs, brilliant dance 

routines, lots of audience participation 

and plenty of laughter for all the family! 

Times and ticket prices vary. 

Wed 11 May 

STIG OF THE DUMP 

Join Barney and his secret friend, Stig - 

a caveman who lives in the Dump. It is 

nearly 50 years since Stig and Barney’s 

adventures first saw the light of day but 

this timeless children’s classic remains 

as charming and entertaining as ever. 

All ages. 7.30pm. Tickets £14. 

Cadogan Hall, SW1 

Box office: 020 7730 4500 

www.cadoganhall.com 

Sat 19 March 

JOANNA LUMLEY AND DAVID 

WALLIAMS - IN CONVERSATION 

A marvellous morning of stinky stories 

and quirky questions with best-selling 

children’s author David Walliams and 

the Absolutely Fabulous Joanna Lumley, 

Patron of The Peter Pan Moat Brae 

Trust. Find out why David’s Auntie isn’t 

really awful, ask questions about your 

favourite characters and take away a 

copy of Grandpa’s Great Escape and 

have it signed by David himself!. Ages 

4+. 10.30am. Tickets £25 (includes a 

copy of Grandpa’s Great Escape). 

The Cockpit, NW8 

Box office: 020 7258 2925 

www.thecockpit.org.uk 

Sat 26 March 

PLUNDERED! 

Captain Blackbeard has left a tropical 

island littered with rubbish. It’s up to two 

children - Maggie and Roy - to save it... 

but they’re really not friends. Can they 

learn to work together to restore the 

island? All ages. 2pm. Tickets £7. 

Compass Theatre, UB10 

Box office: 01895 250615 

www.hillingdontheatres.uk 

Tue 5 - Sat 9 April 

ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN 

WONDERLAND 

Join Alice and drop down the rabbit 

hole to a magical place in Wonderland. 

Keep your head firmly on your shoulders 

and stay on the good side of the Queen 

of Hearts, plus attend a tea party that 

would make anyone go mad. All ages. 

Times and ticket prices vary. 

Harrow Arts Centre, HA5 

Box office: 020 8416 8989 

www.harrowarts.com 

Tue 29 March 

CAPTAIN CALAMITY’S CRAZY 

SCIENCE SHOW! 

Join Captain Calamity for a spectacular 

show of things that ooze, bubble, fizz 

and pop! All ages. 2pm. Tickets £8/£6. 

Tue 5 April 

RAPUNZEL 

A witty, tongue-in-cheek musical, 

featuring a mother who happens to be a 

witch, a young man who happens to be 

a prince and a girl with the longest hair 

you’re ever likely to come across! All 

ages. 2pm. Tickets £8/£6. 

Sun 24 April 

THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE 

A new adaptation of a timeless tale. 

Charlie Hubble is desperate to learn 

proper magic and be a world-class 

magician. Find out what happens when 

he meets a real life Sorcerer who has a 

very special job for Charlie... 

Ages 3-7. 2pm. Tickets £8/£6. 

Jermyn Street Theatre, SW1 

www.falseimpressions.co.uk 

Box office: 020 7387 2875 

Sun 10 April 

THE FAIRGROUND MAGIC SHOW 

A traditional magic and illusion show 

set in the fairgrounds and carnivals 

of yesteryear. Marvel at ‘The Fastest 

Mathematician’. Have your fortune told 

by a ‘Fairground Clairvoyant’, Gasp 

as Medusa the snake girl makes an 

appearance… and dare you go in to 

see ‘The Man Eating Chicken’? 

2.30pm. Tickets £12/£9. 

Leicester Square 

Theatre, WC2 

Box office: 08448 733433 

www.leicestersquaretheatre.com 

Sat 26 March - Sun 3 April 

RAINBOW MAGIC LIVE 

- SAVING FAIRYLAND 

The beloved children’s books from 

Rainbow Magic come to life in a brand 

new musical stage production. Follow 

best friends Rachel and Kirsty as they 

help their fairy friends hunt for magical 

moonstones or tackle naughty goblins.... 

having lots of fun and adventures along 

the way. All ages. Times and ticket 

prices vary. 

Lyric Theatre, 

Shaftesbury Ave, W1 

Box office: 0330 333 4812 

www.nimaxtheatres.com 

www.gruffalolive.com 

From Wed 6 July 

TALL STORIES’ THE GRUFFALO 

This July everyone’s favourite 

furry monster roars back into the 

West End in celebration of his 

15th anniversary on stage! Tall 

Stories’ smash hit production of 

The Gruffalo, which first opened 

on the 12 May 2001, 18 months 

after the book was first published, 

returns to the Lyric Theatre, 

Shaftesbury Avenue from 6 July until 

4 September 2016, forming a huge 

part of this summer’s West End 

calendar. Join Mouse on a daring 

adventure through the deep dark 

wood in search of a nut. After all, 

there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo 

- is there? 

Book now! Call 0330 333 4812. 

Tickets start at £14.50 and there 

are family tickets and group rates 

available. 

Schools & Groups of 10+: £10 

each plus 11th ticket free, call 

groups on 0330 333 4817. 

Lyric Hammersmith, W6 

Box office: 020 8741 6850 

www.lyric.co.uk 

Sat 19 March 

LEAPER: A FISH TALE 

Follow one fish’s quest against the 

natural and man-made challenges of 

the sea. A show about our impact on 

the environment, with intricate puppetry 

and mesmeric music. Ages 4-8. 11am 

& 1pm. Tickets £8. 

Sat 16 April 

THREE KEEPERS 

Welcome to Flounder Rock Lighthouse, 

where three men live and work, battling 

the elements together. When a storm 

threatens will disaster strike? Will they 

run out of biscuits? A performance 

without words, using a blend of physical 

theatre, music, dance and slapstick. 

Ages 6-11. 11am & 1pm. Tickets £8. 

Paul Robeson Theatre, TW3 

Box office: 020 3743 2329 

www.hounslowartscentre.co.uk 

Wed 23 - Thu 24 March 

STIG OF THE DUMP 

It is nearly 50 years since Stig and 

Barney’s adventures first saw the light 

of day but this timeless children’s 

classic remains as entertaining as ever. 

All ages. Wed 23 at 10.30am & Thu 24 

at 7.30pm. Tickets £10/£7. 

Fri 1 - Sat 2 April 

MY FRIEND PETER - THE TALE 

OF BEATRIX POTTER 

A family friendly folk musical for all 

those who seek big adventures in little 

places. All ages. Fri 1 at 7pm & Sat 2 at 

2pm. Tickets £7/£5. 

Sun 10 April 

THE (ALMOST) COMPLETE 

HISTORY OF BRITAIN 

Mud, blood and stiff upper-lips! Join the 

critically-acclaimed Pantaloons theatre 

company for a breathless race through 

the centuries in this delightfully inventive 

show and see the whole story of our 

country told in less than two hours! All 

ages. 7pm. Tickets £10/£8. 

Peacock Theatre, WC2 

Box office: 020 7863 8222 

www.peacocktheatre.com 

Thu 24 March - Sat 2 April 

MY FIRST BALLET: SLEEPING 

BEAUTY 

From Aurora’s christening in the palace 

to her jubilant wedding celebrations, 

the popular fairy tale comes alive 

on stage. With a narrator to help the 

young audience follow the story, and 

a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s 

gorgeous music, this is the perfect 

introduction to the beauty of ballet. Ages 

3-9. Times and ticket prices vary. 

Thu 21 - Sun 24 April 

LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY 

A ballet based on the tale of a poor 

American boy who discovers he is 

heir to an English fortune. Through 

his courage, charm and optimism, he 

softens the heart of his fearsome old 

grandfather and restores his broken 

family. Ages 5+. Times and ticket prices 

vary. 

More Theatre 

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Introducing the 

magic of ballet to 

children aged 3+ 

THE TIMES 

(on My First Ballet: Swan Lake) 

Thu 24 Mar – 

Sat 2 Apr 

Illustration: Mark Ruffle 

peacocktheatre.com 

020 7863 8222 



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Theatre 

The Place, WC1 

Box office: 020 7121 1100 

www.theplace.org.uk 

Tue 5 - Wed 6 April 

THE DOODLE DANCE SHOW 

Create a world populated by crazy 

birds, dancing pirates, strange 

underwater creatures and maybe 

more... A playful, interactive story-show 

that’s guaranteed to be the most fun 

you can have with your family and a 

giant piece of paper! Ages 4+. 12noon 

& 2.30pm. Tickets £8. 

Sat 9 April 

SHH… BANG! 

Two characters set out on a journey 

through a world filled with Boings, 

Whooshes, Tick-Tocks and Cacophony! 

Their journey is punctuated by silence, 

and as they are wrapped up in stillness, 

they learn to listen to that silence. Ages 

3+. 12noon & 2pm. Tickets £8. 

Polka Theatre, SW19 

Box office: 020 8543 4888 

www.polkatheatre.com 

Fri 18 - Sun 20 March 

NIPT (NARROW) 

Meet a man and a woman in a house 

that is too small. How can they live in 

such cramped conditions, especially 

when they have to perform acrobatic 

feats just to take off their coats? 

Exploring the daily routines of two 

people living in a VERY confined space, 

Nipt (Narrow) is a funny and insightful 

play, as much for adults as it is for 

Easter Holiday Fun! 

Don’t miss this... 

Fri 13 May - Sun 12 June 

RUNNING WILD 

By Michael Morpurgo. 

In an adaptation by Samuel Adamson. 

At Regents Park Open Air Theatre, NW1 

For Will, going to Indonesia isn’t just 

another holiday with mum. It’s a new 

start, and the chance to ride an elephant 

called Oona. But then the tsunami hit. 

Charging deep into the jungle, Oona 

escapes the beach with her young 

rider desperately clinging on. Miles 

from civilisation, at first there’s wonder, 

discovery and tree-top adventures 

amongst the orangutans. But, as 

thoughts turn to mum left behind on the 

beach, tigers prowl, hunger hits, and Will 

must now learn to survive the rainforest. 

Then come the hunters... 

children. Ages 6+. Fri at 7pm, Sat & 

Sun at 2.30pm. Ticket prices vary. 

Wed 23 March - Sun 10 April 

SNOW WHITE 

A fast-paced fresh take on this famous 

tale, featuring plenty of songs and 

music. Ages 4-8. Times vary. Tickets 

£13.50. 

Fri 22 April - Sun 15 May 

THE BOX OF PHOTOGRAPHS 

When Chelsea moves into a new flat, 

she finds a box of old photographs 

Sat 26 Mar // 11.30am & 2pm 

The Amazing Bubble Man 

Ages 4+ 

Sun 3 Apr // 11.30am & 2.30pm 

Morgan & West’s Utterly 

Spiffing Spectacular 

Ages 5+ 

Tue 5 Apr // 2.30pm 

Digitopia 

Ages 5+ 

Wed 6 – Sun 10 Apr // 11am & 2pm 

(Wed 2pm only, plus 4pm on Sun) 

The Bear 

Ages 2 – 7 

Sun 17 Apr // 11.30am & 2pm 

Grass 

Ages 4 – 7 

Book Now: 020 8369 5454 // www.artsdepot.co.uk 

North Finchley // London N12 // artsdepot does not charge booking fees 

Previous show at Regents Park Open Air Theatre 

With a cast of 40 directed by Artistic 

Director Timothy Sheader and original 

Chichester director Dale Rooks, and 

puppetry design and direction by 

Finn Caldwell and Toby Oli√©, both 

previous Associate Puppetry Directors 

underneath her bed. The lady who lived 

there before must have left them just for 

her… As Chelsea dreams up fantastical 

stories about the children in the photos, 

they jump out of their frame and fill the 

room. Ages 7-11. Times vary. Tickets 

£13.50. 

Puppet Theatre Barge, W9 

Box office: 020 7249 6876 

www.puppetbarge.com 

Sat 19 March - Sun 15 May 

THE TOWN MOUSE AND THE 

COUNTRY MOUSE 

These two famous cousins visit each 

other and experience new sights and 

sounds, ending up all the wiser after 

their adventures! With music, songs 

and rod puppets. Ages 3-8. Times vary, 

tickets £12/£8.50. 

Questors Theatre, W5 

Box office: 020 8567 5184 

www.questors.org.uk 

Fri 18 - Sat 19 March 

ANNIE JR 

Little orphan Annie will charm 

everyone’s hearts in this amateur 

production in the Judi Dench 

Playhouse. All ages. Times vary. 

Tickets £14/£12.50. 

Regent’s Park Open 

Air Theatre, NW1 

Box office: 0844 826 4242 

www.openairtheatre.com 

Fri 13 May - Sun 12 June 

RUNNING WILD 

Michael Morpurgo’s story of love, 

loss, loyalty and living for the moment 

is brought to life in the largest-scale 

production ever to be presented at 

the Open Air Theatre. A must-see 

show! For more information see feature 

box, above. 

Enjoy the show! 

And don’t forget to say you 

saw it in Primary Times! 

on War Horse, this is the largest-scale 

production ever to be presented at the 

Open Air Theatre. 

For more information and tickets 

visit www.openairtheatre.com 

Soho Theatre, W1 

Box office: 020 7478 0100 

www.sohotheatre.com 

Sat 26 March, Sat 9 & 23 April 

and Sat 7 May 

COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS 

Enjoy a swear-free hour with the 

international circuit’s best stand-ups 

and sketch acts. Non-patronising. Pure 

awesome. Ages 6+. 1pm. Tickets £10. 

SSE Arena, HA9 

Box office: 0844 815 0815 

www.ssearena.co.uk 

Wed 13 - Sun 1 April 

DISNEY ON ICE - SILVER 

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 

Join tour guides Mickey Mouse, Minnie 

Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and Daisy 

Duck as they visit the magical worlds 

of Disney’s The Lion King, The Little 

Mermaid, Peter Pan and Frozen. All 

ages. Times and ticket prices vary. 

Featuring award-winning skaters, 

exciting choreography and a musical 

score filled with familiar Disney hits. All 

ages. Times and ticket prices vary. 

Watermans, TW8 

Box office: 020 8232 1010 

www.watermans.org.uk 

Sun 20 March 

FLYAWAY KATIE 

Katie is all alone and feeling grey. The 

birds in the picture on her wall look 

so colourful - if only Katie could be as 

bright as them, who knows what might 

happen? an inspiring flight of fancy 

about the power of imagination based 

on the popular children’s book by Polly 

Dunbar. Ages 2-7. 3pm. Tickets £7. 

Thu 31 March 

INTO THE WEST 

Imagine a white horse comes out of 

a sea-mist and into your troubled life. 

Imagine trying to keep her on the 14th 

floor of a Dublin tower block. Imagine 

the police are after you, and your only 

escape is to ride into the west… An 

internationally-acclaimed story of grit 

and magic, love and loss, hope and 

discovery. Ages 7+. 2.30pm. Tickets £8. 

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What’s the difference 

between a musician and 

a zombie? 

One composes, the other 

decomposes! 

As’ad Wasti, aged 10 

What do you call a 

cow eating grass? 

A lawnmooer! 

Daniel, aged 6 

Why is it difficult to play 

cards in the jungle? 

Because it is full of 

cheetahs! 

Annabel, aged 8 

What do elves learn 

at school? 

The elf-abet! 

Dahri, aged 8 

Email your 

joke to: marion@ 

schoolspublishing 

.co.uk 


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