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PARENTING • EDUCATION • DAYS OUT • NEWS & REVIEWS 

SUMMER ISSUE 

4 JULY – 4 SEPTEMBER 2016

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Dear Reader 

Welcome to our bumper Summer issue. 

We have gathered together a host of fun activities and events 

to keep your family entertained over the summer holidays 

in our WOW, What’s on and Where, section. There are many 

more great events going on across our region that we could 

not fit into this issue which you can find by checking out our 

website www.primarytimes.net/north_london. 

Our bumper summer issue offers lots to do in the holidays. 

From summer fun at your local museum, farm and wildlife 

park to football camps and sporting activities – there 

is something for everyone in our magazine. On a quiet 

afternoon why not host your own picnic and celebrate trees 

– see page 17 for more details, and don’t forget to enrol your 

children in a fun summer camp. 

Other regular features include Box Office which offers theatre 

productions perfect for the under 12s plus some fantastic 

competitions for you to enter on pages 21 and 25 with some 

great prizes to be won. 

We hope you have a wonderful fun-filled 

summer holiday. 

Marion, Frances, Tina, Sally & Catherine 

Don’t forget to 

visit us online at 

www. primarytimes.net 

/north_london 

Contents 

4 WOW: What’s on Where 

14 Get set for the Olympics 

20 Pinboard: News & Tips 

24 Box Office: Your Family Theatre Guide 

30 Tuition 

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CONTENTS 

We are the ideal place 

for children aged 2 -18 

years old with an interest 

in performing to learn 

Pop Singing, Street 

Dance, Musical Theatre 

& Drama 

For more information contact your closest Razzamataz School: 

Barnet 01923805846, email barnet@razzamataz.co.uk 

Hackney 07456868266, email hackney@razzamataz.co.uk 

Hampstead 02081507198, email hampstead@razzamataz.co.uk 

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4WHAT’S ON WHERE 

ONGOING 

Daily 

TREASURES OF THE BRITISH LIBRARY 

The British Library, NW1 2DB. Exhibition. The world’s 

most beautiful and influential books and documents, 

from Codex Sinaiticus to the Beatles. Free event. For 

more information visit www.bl.uk 

ICE RINK 

Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY. Enjoy ice skating all year 

round at one of London’s most iconic landmarks. The 

Alexandra Palace ice rink provides a stunning location 

for family ice skating, professional ice skating lessons, or 

simply to ice skate for fun. For more information and to 

book visit www.alexandrapalace.com 

SKATE PARK 

Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY. Bring your skateboard and 

challenge yourself on the ramps, funboxes and grinds 

or go and watch proper skaters at Ally Pally Skate Park 

located in the park next to the ice rink. 

For more information and times visit 

www.alexandrapalace.com 

BOATING LAKE 

Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY. Take a ride on a Dragon, be 

elegant with a Swan or race in a car. Whatever you fancy 

the boating lake at Ally Pally has it all. But make sure 

you’re fit enough to race each other by paddling full 

steam ahead. Charges apply. For more information visit 


MAKE A 3D FACE MUG 

Art 4 Fun, West Hampstead, NW6 1SD. How about a mug 

in the likeness of your face! Your face will be scanned 

to create a fabulous facemug. Charges apply. For more 

information and times visit www.art4fun.com 

4D THEATRE 

RAF Museum, Colindale, NW9 5LL. If you have ever 

wondered how it actually feels to soar amongst the 

clouds or participate in an intense aerial battle wonder 

no more. You can now experience all the thrills of a 

powered flight by entering the 4D Theatre. Ages 4+. For 

more information and times visit 

www.rafmuseum.org.uk 

FIRST WORLD WAR IN THE AIR 

RAF Museum, Colindale, NW9 5LL 

The compelling story of the First World War in the 

Air has been revealed in a new exhibition in the 

Claude Grahame-White Hangar. For times and more 

information and visit www.rafmuseum.org.uk 

JUDAISM: A LIVING FAITH 

Jewish Museum, Camden Town, NW1 7NB 

An exhibition of a collection of rare and beautiful 

ceremonial art objects. The gallery explores Jewish 

religious practice and traditions in the home and 

synagogue, using multimedia and hands-on displays to 

engage visitors. For more information visit 

www.jewishmuseum.org.uk 

Every Mon (Term Time) 

STREET DANCE 

Rose Bowl Centre, Islington, N1 2PT. 5.30-6.30pm. Styles 

embrace hip hop, funk and many more. Lock, pop and 

find your beat. Open to both boys and girls, beginners 

welcome. Ages 8-12. Free. For more information visit 

www.rosebowlislington.org.uk 

ARTS AND CRAFTS 

Rose Bowl, Centre, Islington, N1 2PT. 4.30-6pm. Make 

and create artwork and decorations for the new-look 

Rose Bowl. Make your mark with painting, sculptures, 

claywork, sewing, knitting and photographs. Ages 8-11. 

Free. For more information visit 

www.rosebowlislington.org.uk 

We check listings carefully but details 

and prices may be subject to change. 

Please always check with the venue. 

Every Tues 

YOUNG FARMERS CLUB 

Belmont Farm, Mill Hill, NW7 1QT. 4-5pm. The club 

provides the chance for children to gain hands on 

experience with the animals. Charges apply. Meet the 

alpaca or perhaps build an assault course for the bunnies. 

Ages 6+. To sign up email info@belmontfarm.co.uk. For 

more information visit www.belmontfarm.co.uk 

Every Tues (Term Time only) 

YOUNG FARMERS CLUB 

Belmont Farm, Mill Hill, NW7 1QT. 4-5pm. There are lots 

of new and exciting activities and sessions planned for all 

mini farmers that would like to experience what it is like 

to work on a real farm with real farm animals. Charges 

apply. For more information and to sign up email 

info@belmontfarm.co.uk 

Every Wed 

YOUTH CLUB 

Queen’s Crescent Community Association, Camden, NW5 

4QE. 6.30pm. Enjoy yourself at this youth club taking 

place on Wednesdays. A chance to meet new friends, 

hang out and have fun. Ages 8-13. For more information 

visit www.qcca.org.uk 

Every Wed (Term Time only) 

FINE ART 4 KID 

Burgh House, Hampstead, NW3 1LT. 4-5pm. Dedicated 

to teaching children all aspects of fine art using the 

influences and techniques of the great masters. Each 

week, your child will learn how to apply materials and 

create an image that will be incorporated into a final 

piece. For more information and to book visit 

www.burghhouse.org.uk 

YOUNG ILLUSTRATORS 

Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End, N8 8PL. 4-4.45pm 

7-9 years, 5-5.45pm 9-12 years. Do you love drawing and 

stories? Go along to do exactly this at this illustration 

workshop for budding young artists. Charges apply. 

For more information visit 

www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk 

Every Wed and Sun 

POTTERY CLASSES 

Hackney City Farm, E2 8QA. 2-4pm Wed, 11am-1pm and 

2-4pm on Sun. Children’s pottery sessions are run on a 

drop in basis and there is no need to book. When you are 

done why not explore the farm and meet all the animals. 

Charges apply. For more information visit 

www.hackneycityfarm.co.uk 

Every Thurs 

PIRATE CASTLE CLUB 

The Pirate Castle, Camden Lock, NW1 7EA. 4.30-6.30pm. 

Fun and Adventure on the water. Sessions can include 

Canoeing, Kayaking, Bell Boating and land based 

activities. Ages 8-17. Charges apply. For more information 

and to book visit www.thepiratecastle.org 

Every Fri 

GIRLS SPORTS CLUB 

Coram’s Fields, WC1N 1DN. 5-7pm. The club’s aim is 

to increase the number of young women playing and 

enjoying sport and to enhance their personal and 

social development. Regular, competitive matches 

and tournaments. All abilities welcome. For more 

information call 020 7837 2609 or visit 

www.coramsfields.org 

Every Fri (Term Time only) 

MINI MOZART 

Burgh House, Hampstead, NW3 1LT. 9.30am. Aims to 

introduce babies and toddlers to the different elements 

of music – pitch, rhythm, dynamics and tempo – through 

fun musical games and exercises. For more information 

and to book visit www.burghhouse.org.uk 

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Every Sat 

THE MINI FARMERS CLUB 

Hackney City Farm, E2 8QA. 10.30am-12.30pm. A great 

way for younger kids to learn about nature, make 

arts and crafts and get to know the animals, under 

the careful supervision of the livestock worker. Ages 

8-12. Free sessions. Book on 020 7729 6381. For more 

information visit www.hackneycityfarm.co.uk 

SATURDAY DROP IN 

Rose Bowl, Centre, Islington, N1 2PT. 2-4pm. Tinker 

with your bike, try out some photography, play in 

the garden and grab a cup of tea and a chat with the 

team. Activities are open to all ages. Children must be 

accompanied by their parents or carers. Free. For more 

information visit www.rosebowlislington.org.uk 

PIRATE CASTLE CLUB, 

The Pirate Castle, Camden Lock, NW1 7EA. 2-4pm. 

Fun and Adventure on the water. Sessions can 

include Canoeing, Kayaking, Bell Boating and land 

based activities. Ages 8-17. Charges apply. For more 

information and to book visit 

www.thepiratecastle.org 

FRAMED FILM CLUB 

Barbican Centre, EC2Y 8DS. 11am. Framed Film 

Club is the new year-round programme of film 

and learning for young people taking place every 

Saturday morning. Charges apply. For more 


www.barbican.org.uk 

KIDS KINO CLUB 

Regent Street Cinema, W1B 2UW. Enjoy family-friendly 

films, including recent releases and old favourites in 

one of Britain’s oldest cinemas right in the heart of 

London for just £1.75. For more information and to 

book visit www.regentstreetcinema.com 

EVERY SAT AND SUN 

PONY RIDES 

Kentish Town City Farm, NW5 4BN. 1.30pm (Weather 

permitting). Enjoy a pony ride at the farm, a great 

opportunity for children to get on a horse. There are 

also other animals to visit. Please call on the day to 

make sure that pony rides will definitely take place. 

Ages 4+. Charges apply. For more information visit 

ktcityfarm.org.uk 

EVERY SUN 

FARMERS MARKET 

Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY. 10am-3pm. North 

London’s famous Farmers Market at Ally Pally takes 

place most Sundays near Muswell Hill entrance to the 

park with free parking. Fantastic local produce. Lots of 

fun for the whole family. For more information visit 


FAMILY ACTIVITIES 

Bruce Castle Museum, Tottenham, N17 8NU. 2-4pm. 

Drop-in Sundays; family art and craft activities. All 

children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 

No adult admitted without an accompanying child. 

Ages 5-13. Free event. For more information visit 

www.haringey.gov.uk 

SUNDAY FAMILY WORKSHOPS 

Parasol Unit, Islington, N1 7RW. Lots of fun in these 

workshops which are linked to the current exhibitions. 

There will also be storytelling and much more. Ages 

5-15. For more information and to book visit 

www.parasol-unit.org 

MAGIC CARPET STORYTELLING 

The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN. 10.30-11am and 

11.30am-12noon. Fly away on the magic carpet, 

which comes to land in front of a different painting 

every Sunday. Enjoy stories inspired by pictures in the 

National Gallery. Ages 2-5. For more information visit 

www.nationalgallery.org.uk 

FAMILY SUNDAYS: ART WORKSHOP 

The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN. 11am and 2pm. 

All sessions are free and all materials are provided. 

Workshops and drawing sessions. Meet in the 

Pigott Education Centre Foyer. Ages 5-11. For more 

information visit www.nationalgallery.org.uk 

Mon – Fri 

SPORTS PROGRAMME 

Coram’s Fields, WC1N 1DN. 4-5pm. The main objective is 

to engage young boys and girls in a fun way and all the 

sessions involve learning new and exciting sports skills in a 

fun and safe environment. Free event. All abilities welcome. 

Ages 6-12. For more information call 020 7837 2609 or visit 

www.coramsfields.org 

Until 4 Sep 

THE BEACH IS BACK 

Brent Cross Shopping Centre, NW4 3FP. Visit the biggest 

urban beach in London this summer. For more information 

visit www.brentcross.co.uk 

Until 9 Oct 

CLANGERS, BAGPUSS AND CO 

V&A Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green, E2 9PA. As 

well as telling the story of Bagpuss and The Clangers, the 

exhibition will go behind the scenes of some of Oliver 

Postgate’s voice and Peter Firmin’s other creations - Pogles 

Wood, Noggin the Nog and Ivor the Engine. Free admission. 

For more information visit www.vam.ac.uk/moc 

Until 31 Dec 

BOND IN MOTION EXHIBITION 

London Film Museum, WC2E 7BN. 10am-6pm Mon-Sun 

and 10am-7pm Sat. Bond in Motion is the official exhibition 

of James Bond vehicles that feature in the renowned film 

series. It is the largest display of its kind ever staged in 

London. Charges apply. For more information and to buy 

tickets visit www.londonfilmmuseum.com 

JULY 

Wed 6 Jul 

PUPPET TALES 

JW3, Finchley Road, NWQ3 6ET. 4.15pm. Children love 

puppets and the enchanting worlds they take us to. Join in 

for stories, fun and specially designed handmade puppets 

being brought to life. Charges apply. For more information 

and to book visit www.jw3.org.uk 

Fri 8 Jul 

PEDAL UP 

Lee Valley VeloPark, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 

3AB. (Also 10, 15, 17, 22 and 24 Jul) Using fun games and 

activities, this session teaches children aged 5-7 basic skills 

for all four cycling disciplines for when they’re old enough 

and tall enough to try them for real. Charges apply. For 

more information and to book visit 

www.visitleevalley.org.uk 

Sat 9 Jul 

DALSTON MUSIC FESTIVAL 

Gillett Square, N16 8JN. 12noon–10pm. Enjoy a one day 

summer festival in the heart of Hackney. Gillett Square and 

8 surrounding venues will feature a wide variety of great 

music and delicious food stalls. For more information visit 

www.gillettsquare.org.uk to buy tickets visit 

www.dalstonmusicfestival.com 

EID FESTIVAL 

Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. 12noon-6pm. The festival 

will celebrate and host a variety of special activities for the 

whole family to enjoy. Highlights include a food festival, live 

music and exclusive performances. For more information 

visit www.london.gov.uk 


Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP. 10.30am-4pm. Join in 

some fun family activities inside Tower Bridge Exhibition. 

All activities are included in the price of your admission 

ticket. For more information and to buy tickets visit 

www.towerbridge.org.uk 

Sun 10 Jul 

NEMO AND DORY UNDERWATER PARTY 

JW3, Finchley Road, NWQ3 6ET. 2pm. You’ll be protecting 

Nemo and Dory’s reef by making fresh coral and creating 

crazy sea creatures, clownfish, turtles and sharks - avoiding 

the divers and fishing nets! Ages 2+. Free. For more 

information and to book visit www.jw3.org.uk 

NEW FAMILY STORYTELLING 

ArtHouse Crouch End, N8 9BT. 10am. Be transported to 

another time and place while listening to tales of The Story 

Bag and The Golden Goose - told by professional storyteller 

Wendy Shearer. Charges apply. For more information and to 

book visit www.arthousecrouchend.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON WHERE

WHAT’S ON WHERE 

Mon 11 – Wed 13 Jul 

AEROSPACE CAMP 

Mini Engineers, St John’s Wood Church, NW8 7NE. 

9.30am-12.30pm. Your mini-astronauts and pilots will 

build entire airports, space stations and satellites and 

find out how to launch rockets and rovers out of the 

atmosphere and set up new camps in faraway planets. 

Ages 5-11. For more information and to book visit 

www.mini-engineers.com 

MINECRAFT STOP MOTION CAMP 

Mini Engineers, St John’s Wood Church, NW8 7NE 

1.15-4.15pm. Does your child love Minecraft? Do they 

have aspirations to be the next Stephen Spielberg? 

This fantastic 3 day camp will bring their Minecraft 

adventures to life. Ages 8-11. For more information and 

to book visit www.mini-engineers.com 

CREATIVE DANCE WITH HILARY 

STAINSBY 

The Place, WC1H 9PY. 1pm and 3pm. Enjoy a creative 

dance session for families that lets you explore 

movement freely and explore different tasks through 

music, pictures and rhymes. Charges apply. For more 

information and to book visit www.theplace.org.uk 

THE SHAPE PARADE – THE SUMMER 

SESSIONS 

Pancras Square Library, N1C 4AG. (Also 13 Aug) 2-5pm. 

Taking inspiration from Roald Dahl, invent your own 

splendiferous shape and play with mathematical words 

to give it a name. You can also join in some activities 

to complement The Big Friendly Read-Summer 

Reading Challenge. Ages 5-12. Free, drop in. For more 

information visit www.mathsontoast.org.uk 

Thurs 14 Jul 

FENTON INSIDE AND OUT 

Fenton House and Gardens, Hampstead Grove, NW3 6SP. 

6.30-8.30pm. Explore Fenton House and Garden after 

hours with this special evening tour, both inside and out. 

Charges apply. For more information and to book tickets 

visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ 

fenton-house-and-garden 

VELOBALANCE 

Lee Valley VeloPark, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 

E20 3AB. (Also 23, 30 Jul and 1, 2, 4 and 6 Aug) Younger 

children can learn to ride a bike in the iconic velodrome 

using balancing and coordination techniques on special 

balance bikes which are powered by their feet. Ages 2-5. 

For more information and to book visit 


Fri 15 – Sun 17 Jul 

HYPER JAPAN FESTIVAL 2016 

Olympia Grand, W14 8UX. Enjoy the latest videogames, 

anime or manga, the best of everything kawaii as well 

as entertainment like live stage performances of the 

hottest J-Pop music and more. Charges apply. 

For more information and to buy tickets visit 

www.olympia.london 

Sat 16 – Sun 17 Jul 

GREAT BRITISH TENNIS WEEKEND 

Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Eton Manor, E20 

3AD. Over the weekend there will be an action packed 

programme of activities, from coaching to just free 

play sessions. All equipment will be provided. For more 

information and to book your place visit 


Sat 16 Jul 

SOMETHING HAPPENING FOR 

THE KIDS FESTIVAL 

The Place, WC1H 9PY. The Place building will be 

completely taken over by an explosion of colours 

and dance in all its forms. Enjoy a whole day of fun, 

performances, workshops, activities and surprises. For 

more information, to view the full activity programme 

and to book tickets visit www.theplace.org.uk 

DANCE AND IMPROVISATION 

WITH RICK NODINE 

The Place, WC1H 9PY. 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Join Rick 

and Jamie and try out spontaneous dance and sound 

games with your children. Enjoy your time in the studio 

together finding out: How does a sound shower feel? 

What does your voice sound like when you are upsidedown? 

What would a dance stampede look like? Ages 

2+. Charges apply. For more information and to book 

visit www.theplace.org.uk 

STREET DANCE WITH JUST 

US DANCE THEATRE 

The Place, WC1H 9PY . 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Join Just 

Us Dance Theatre for a little two step, funk, groove 

and a lot of smiles. You might even get to dance like a 

robot! Suitable for all ages. Charges apply. For more 


FAMILY YOGA WITH 

ANOUSKA ANDERSON 

The Place, WC1H 9PY. 11am and 2pm. Join Anouska for 

a family yoga session open to all ages and levels. Poses 

and flow that are so much fun you won’t even realise you 

are doing exercise. Suitable for all ages. Charges apply. 


www.theplace.org.uk 

POPPIN’ WORKSHOP WITH 

JUST US DANCE THEATRE 

The Place, WC1H 9PY. 12noon and 2pm. Get your house 

dance on! Learn to pop and melt down to the floor 

with Just Us Theatre. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For more 


ALL HANDS WITH FREDDI OPOKU-ADDAIE 

The Place, WC1H 9PY. 12noon, 1pm and 3pm. In this 

workshop Freddie Opoku-Addaie orchestrates a kind of 

musical chairs. You will be invited to move and shape 

your bodies in response to inanimate sculptures in space, 

be spectators relating to one another in space, wonder 

and share your experience of animating patterns taking 

place. For more information and to book visit 

www.theplace.org.uk 

PLAY TENNIS FOR FREE 

Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Queen Elizabeth 

Olympic Park, E20 3AD. 2-4pm. Children of all ages can 

take part in fantastic free sessions. Just turn up and play. 

For more information visit www.visitleevalley.co.uk 

Sun 17 Jul 

OLD TIME GAMES 

Keats House, Hampstead, NW3 2RR. 1-4pm. Join in at 

the garden for bubble blowing, skittle scattering and 

hula-hooping hi jinks. There’ll be games for all ages and 

a chance to make and take home your very own medal. 

Free, drop in event. For more information visit 

www.cityoflondon.gov.uk 

MUSIC ON THE LAWN 

Forty Hall & Estate, Enfield, EN2 9HA. 12noon-6pm. Back 

by popular demand this family event is a great day-out! 

Children will love the activities on offer including bee, 

butterfly and ladybird workshops, croquette and bouncy 

castle. Kids go free. For more information and to buy 

tickets visit www.fortyhallestate.co.uk 

SPACE EXPLORERS! 

JW3, Finchley Road, NWQ3 6ET. 2pm. Go along in your 

finest space-themed outfits: as robots, aliens or sci-fi 

film characters. You’ll be flying into hyperspace, 

making mini light sabres and space mobiles and 

hanging out with droids. Free. Ages 2+. 

For more information and to book tickets visit 

www.jw3.org.uk 

CAMDEN MELA 

Coram’s Fields, WC1N 1DN. 12noon-6.30pm. 

Enjoy music, food stalls a funfair, kids activities and lots 

more. Free entry. For more information visit 

www.facebook.com/MelaUK 

CRAFTY KIDS NATURE WORKSHOP 

Woodberry Wetlands, N16 2RH. 10.30am-12.30pm. 

A unique programme designed to engage your child 

with his/her natural surroundings by integrating the 

environment into imaginative and enjoyable activities. 

Charges apply. For more information and to book visit 

www.woodberrywetlands.org.uk 

OPEN DAY 

Stoke Newington Fire Station, N16 0AP. 11am-5pm. 

Celebrate 150 years of London Fire Brigade at this 

family open day. Meet your local fire fighters and 

life-sized Playmobil ones, see exciting fire and rescue 

demonstrations plus receive fire safety advice and enjoy 

toys and activities galore. For more information visit 

http://bit.ly/PLAYMOBIL_LFB 

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SUNDAY BEST SCOOTERFEST 

Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, EN1 4RQ. 10am-5pm. A 

fabulous day out for scootering enthusiasts and families 

alike. Enjoy live bands, plus DJ’s playing original vinyl 

throughout the day, scooter parts stalls, vintage stalls, 

clothing stalls, food, drink and ice cream. Charges apply. 


www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk 

GIVE IT A GO! FESTIVAL 

Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR. 1-5.30pm. 

Take part in games, sports coaching, dance, well-being, 

children’s fun activities, displays and music at the 

bandstand. For more information visit 

www.cityoflondon.gov.uk 

to explore the galleries and to create a collaborative 

artwork in response. Go along and get creative in the 

RA galleries this summer. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For 

more information and to book visit 

www.royalacademy.org.uk 

Fri 22 – Sat 23 Jul 

LONDON ANNIVERSARY GAMES 

The Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2ST 

Expect a host of electrifying performances from Bolt 

and many more global stars, as this will be the last 

opportunity for athletes to put the finishing touches on 

their preparations for the biggest stage of all. For more 

information and to buy tickets visit 

www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk 


BUILD A BRIDGE 

Royal Institution, W1S 4BS. 10.30am-12.30pm. This 

workshop with David Jazani will take you hands-on into 

the different processes involved in building a bridge: 

design, construction, and of course stress testing. Ages 

7-11. Charges apply. For more information and to buy 

tickets visit www.rigb.org 

CITADEL 

Victoria Park, E3 5TB. Visit London’s brightest new 

festival - a refreshing one-dayer that aims to combine 

the finest music, food, theatre, arts and entertainment 

to reflect the cream of the city’s talent. For more 

information, to view the full programme of events and 

to buy tickets visit citadelfestival.com 

A BIGGER PORTRAIT 

Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly, W1J 0DB. 11am-3pm. 

Drop in and see the world from Hockney’s perspective 

in an immersive drawing workshop inspired by ‘David 

Hockney RA: 82 Portraits and 1 Still-life’. Free. For more 

information visit www.royalacademy.org.uk 

Mon 18 – Fri 22 Jul 

LONDON TRANSPORTATION CAMP 


9.30am-12.30pm. This summer camp covers a whole 

range of the amazing transport options that London has 

to offer, from building an underground tube network to 

the iconic London Black Cab or brand new Route Master 

Bus. Ages 5-11. For more information and to book visit 


RIO 2016 OLYMPICS CAMP 

Mini Engineers, Mini Engineers, St John’s Wood Church, 

NW8 7NE. 1.15-4.15pm. Whether you’re an expert on all 

things Olympic or just love a party, enjoy a thrilling ride 

through Brazil as you journey through Olympic villages 

and stadiums as well as the famous Rio De Janeiro. Ages 



Tues 19 Jul 

LUNA CINEMA PRESENTS CASABLANCA 

Kenwood House, Hampstead, NW3 7JR. Doors 7.30pm. 

Rewind back to the 1940s and enjoy the black and white 

classic Casablanca, out in the open air. Take along a 

picnic or enjoy the fantastic hot food and full bar on site. 

Charges apply. For more information and to book tickets 

visit www.thelunacinema.com 

Wed 20 Jul 

LUNA CINEMA PRESENTS THE GOONIES 

Kenwood House, Hampstead, NW3 7JR. Doors 7.30pm. 

Enjoy a screening of this ultimate 80s classic out in 

the open air. Take along a picnic or enjoy the fantastic 

hot food and full bar on site. Charges apply. For more 

information and to book tickets visit 

www.thelunacinema.com 

Thurs 21 Jul 

STORIES FROM THE SEA 

British Museum, WC1B 3DG. (Also 25 Jul) 11.30am- 

12noon, 1-1.30pm and 2-2.30pm. Throughout the 

summer holidays, families can experience special 

interactive storytelling in the BP exhibition Sunken 

cities: Egypt’s lost worlds. Ages 5+. Under 16s free. 

Booking advised. For more information visit 

www.britishmuseum.org 

Fri 22 Jul 

GALLERY WORKS FAMILY WORKSHOP 

Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly, W1J 0DB. (Also 27 

and 29 Jul) 11am-1pm. This is a chance for families 

Sat 23 Jul 

SUMMER FESTIVAL 

Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, N22 7AY There will be 

an outdoor cinema, street food, family raves with Big 

Fish Little Fish, kid’s activities, a fun fair, ice skating, a 

giant waterslide and so much more to keep the whole 

family entertained. Free entry, some activities inside 

the festival require a ticket. For more information visit 

summerfestival.alexandrapalace.com 

MAGNIFIED MOMENTS 

The Foundling Museum, WC1N 1AZ. 10.30am-12noon, 

1-2.30pm and 3-4.30pm. Using magnifying glasses 

and sketching, explore the corners and ordinary 

spaces of the Museum with artist Jan Cullen. Ages 

5+. Sign up on the day to reserve a place. For more 

information visit 

www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk 

HACKNEY VILLAGE FAYRE 

Hoxton Square, N1 6PB. The fayre will include food 

stalls from some of London’s most popular restaurants, 

all of which generously support Magic Breakfast. 

There will also be traditional fayre games for all 

the family and live music so you can while away a 

summer’s afternoon in complete happiness! For more 

information visit www.magicbreakfast.com 

CREATURE CREATIONS 

Grant Museum of Zoology, WC1E 6DE. 1-4pm. Create 

works of art inspired by some of the weird and 

wonderful animals that call the Grant Museum home 

or invent your very own brand new animal, give it a 

name and add it to the collection in this family art day 

with a Museum artist. Free. For more information visit 

www.ucl.ac.uk/museums/zoology 

HAPPY 150TH BIRTHDAY 

BEATRIX POTTER! 

North Library, Islington, N7 6JX. 2.15-4.15pm. The 

creator of Peter Rabbit is 150 years old on 28 July. 

Celebrate at this special themed tea party with nibbles, 

crafts and a treasure hunt. Under 11s. Free. Limited 

places. For more information call 020 7527 7840 or 

visit events.islington.gov.uk 

TALES BIG DAY OUT 

Chickenshed, Southgate, N14 4PE. 10am-12noon and 

2.30-4.30pm. Children will have the opportunity to 

take part in a great interactive workshop and watch a 

fun performance of Tales from the Shed, then everyone 

will come together for a huge Tales extravaganza 

outside in the amphitheatre. Under 6s. For more 


www.chickenshed.org.uk 

Sat 23 – Sun 24 Jul 

STREET FOOD AND 

CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL 

Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, N22 7AY. 11am-late. 

Expect premium street food traders offering a huge 

range of delicious treats for even the most discerning 

foodies, all washed down with a tasty craft beer or 

cocktail. All this plus a full line-up of live music, DJs and 

entertainment. Free entry. For more information visit 

streetfood.alexandrapalace.com 

ARCHIKIDS FESTIVAL 

Various Locations. A weekend programme of 35+ free 

architectural activities located in the City of London’s 

Square Mile, aimed to inspire the next generation of 

Londoners about the great places of their city. For more 

information and to view the full programme of events 

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Sat 23 Jul – Sun 14 Aug 

STORYBOX FESTIVAL 

Foyles, Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0DT. Enjoy a three 

week programme jam-packed with events, workshops, 

performances and more! For more information, to view 

the full programme of events and to book tickets visit 

www.foyles.co.uk/storybox 

Sat 23 Jul – Thurs 1 Sep 

SUMMER HOLIDAYS AT THE FARMS 

Lee Valley Park Farms, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EF 

10am-5pm. There’ll be a whole host of animal activities 

down at the farms to keep the littles ones busy. A different 

group of animals will step into the limelight with a 

new theme every two weeks. Charges apply. For more 



Sat 23 Jul – Fri 2 Sep 

THE GREAT FIRE 

Museum of London, EC2Y 5HN. (Selected dates) 2pm and 

3pm. Be transported back 350 years with this Great Fire of 

London storytelling session. You can also get up close to 

1666 with Great Fire of London themed object handling 

for families. Free, drop in. For more information visit 

www.museumoflondon.org.uk 

Sat 23 Jul – Sun 4 Sep 

SUMMER SPECTACULAR 

Willows Activity Farm, St Albans, AL4 0PF. With a changing 

programme of summer events there’s acres of fun to 

keep the kids entertained all summer long. For more 

information, to buy tickets and to view the full programme 

of events visit www.willowsactivityfarm.com 

DRAGON TRAINING SCHOOL 

Shrek’s adventure! London, County Hall, SE1 7PB 

After your interactive adventure with Shrek, you will come 

face to face with the fearsome, yet friendly, 

Vikings who will share their knowledge in training 

dragons while a giant Toothless the dragon soars overhead 

with Hiccup aboard. To book tickets visit 

www.shreksadventure.com 

Sat 23 Jul – Fri 30 Sep 

SHH, DID YOU HEAR THAT? 

Sutton House, Hackney, E9 6JQ. (Selected dates) 

12noon-4.30pm. Open up 500 year old floorboards, 

peer up chimneys - what can you spot hidden under the 

Grandfather clock? Join Sutton House’s Borrower spotters 

this Summer to unearth a magical world of little people 

right beneath your feet. For more information visit 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sutton-house 

Sat 23 Jul – Mon 17 Apr 2017 

FIRE! FIRE! 

Museum of London, EC2Y 5HN. Discover London before, 

during and after the Great Fire of 1666 in an interactive 

exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of this infamous 

disaster. For more information and to buy tickets visit 

www.museumoflondon.org.uk 

Sun 24 Jul 

WILD ADVENTURE CLUB 

Woodberry Wetlands, N16 5HQ. 10am-12.30pm. Wild 

Adventure Club gives your child a chance to learn 

about nature and explore the great outdoors in a safe 

environment at Woodberry Wetlands. Charges apply. 



FAMILY FUN TIME 

ArtHouse Crouch End, N8 9BT. 10am. Otiz Cannelloni has 

performed across the world, combining the illusion of 

magic with his deft skill in comedy. Now he returns to 

ArtHouse bringing a guarantee of funtime for the whole 

family. Charges apply. For more information and to book 

visit www.arthousecrouchend.co.uk 

LAZY SUNDAY AFTERNOONS 

Hilly Fields Park, Enfield, EN2 9AJ. 3pm. Enjoy free live 

music for all ages on the Bandstand, supporting local 

charities. Take along the whole family and a picnic! For 

more information visit www.enfield.gov.uk 

SUMMER FESTIVAL 

V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD 

Bethnal Green, E2 9PA. 11.30am-4.30pm. The Museum 

will come alive with a buzzing programme of music, 

dance, walkabout acts, designer stalls, food, face painting, 

henna, rickshaw rides, games and lots for all to make 

and do. Drop in event suitable for all ages. For more 

information visit www.vam.ac.uk/moc 

Mon 25 – Tues 26 Jul 

LANDSCAPES & SEASCAPES 

The Wallace Collection, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN 

10.30am-3.30pm. Join artist Alison Kusner and explore 

the exquisite landscapes and seascapes, from Canaletto to 

Rubens, in this two-day workshop. Take along some photos/ 

sketches to incorporate and personalise your painting and a 

large bag or A3 folio to take your studies and final work 

home. Ages 9-12. Book on 020 7563 9527. For more 

information visit www.wallacecollection.org 

Mon 25 – Wed 27 Jul 

FUN WITH FOLK 

Cecil Sharp House, Camden Town, NW1 7AY. 10am-3.30pm. 

Enjoy a lively three-day course exploring folk dance, music 

and song. The course ends with a chance to perform 

your new skills to family and friends. Ages 6-8. Charges 

apply. Book on 020 7241 8953. For more information 

visit www.cecilsharphouse.org 

TALES WORKSHOPS 

Chickenshed, Southgate, N14 4PE. 1-4pm. Using music, 

drama, puppetry, movement and more, create your own 

stories from the world of Brer Rabbit. Ages 5-11. 

For more information and to book tickets visit 


Mon 25 – Fri 29 Jul 

GET YOUR FOLK ON! 

Cecil Sharp House, Camden Town, NW1 7AY. 10am-4pm. 

Musicians of all instruments and levels are welcome to join 

in and enjoy playing, singing, dancing and creating 

fantastic folk music. Ages 9-12. Charges apply. 

Book on 020 7241 8953. For more information visit 

www.cecilsharphouse.org 

BEMERTON SOUL 

Bemerton Estate, N1. 2.30-5pm. Take part in games, sports 

and arts and crafts on Bingfield Park. Children will compete 

in teams over the week with medals given out on Sunday 

afternoon. Ages 5-16. For more information call 

07908 718 646 or visit events.islington.gov.uk 

THE SECRET MUSEUM DIY FILM COLLECTIVE 

V&A Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green, E2 9PA 

(Also 1-5 Aug) 9.30am-3.30pm. Join the Secret Museum 

DIY Film Collective. Together, you will activate the c 

ollection, setting its toys free through film and fictional 

narratives. Ages 8-11. Charges apply. For more information 

and to book visit www.vam.ac.uk/moc 

MUSEUM OBJECTS COME TO LIFE 


(Also 1–5 Aug) 9.30am-3.30pm. Get ready for lots of 

large-scale, messy fun play creating your own crazy 

museum collection that you can actually play with. 

Ages 5-10. Charges apply. For more information 

and to book visit www.vam.ac.uk/moc 

MAKE ART AND MOVE 

Islington Arts Factory, N7 0SF. 11am-3pm. Exercise your 

creativity as you work on your own piece of dance 

theatre, create a fabulous set, design and make your 

own costumes and props and use your own dance 

moves to create a wonderful performance for family 

and friends at the end of the week. Charges apply. 


www.islingtonartsfactory.org 

Mon 25 Jul – Fri 5 Aug 

SUMMER SHED 

Chickenshed, Southgate, N14 4PE. (Selected dates) 10am-4pm. 

Take part in workshops that involve drama, dance, singing and 

story-making. Parents and friends will be invited in on 

the final afternoon to see a performance that has been 

devised throughout the week. For more information 

and to book visit www.chickenshed.org.uk 

Mon 25 Jul – Wed 31 Aug 

Every Image Tells a Story, Bank of England Museum, 

EC2R 8AH. 10am-4.30pm. Make your Museum visit a day to 

remember by creating your own photo album. 

Choose your favourite museum objects from a selection 

of images and use your creative talents to tell your 

own story. Free admission. For more information 

visit www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum

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WHAT’S ON WHERE


Explore Magical Childhood Memories 

Visit the V&A Museum of Childhood, home of the national childhood 

collection, this summer and explore magical worlds in the Clangers, 

Bagpuss & Co exhibition. 

These quirky and inventive programmes shaped the childhood memories of 

millions. The exhibition also goes behind the scenes of other series such as 

Pogles Wood, Noggin the Nog and Ivor the Engine. 

Inspired by Clangers, Bagpuss & Co, the Museum is presenting ‘Animated: 

a Family Film Festival’ on Wednesdays (27 July 

and 3, 10, 24 and 31 August). Screening 

starts at 11am and costs £6.50 per person 

(under 3s free). 

Don’t miss the Summer Festival on 

Sunday 24 July with a colourful mix of 

live entertainment including music, dance 

and walkabout acts as well as stalls and lots 

for kids to make and do. Or take part in 

‘Our Studio: Summer Events for Families’, 

running from Saturday 6 August – Sunday 

4 September, when you can enjoy 

workshops, activities and pop-up 

performances. 

You’ll find the Museum in vibrant 

East London, just 3 minutes from 

Bethnal Green tube, which is one stop 

on the Central line from Liverpool Street 

Station. Entry is free. See the website for 

details on exhibitions and events at 

www.vam.ac.uk/moc/whatson. 

Mon 25 Jul – Sun 4 Sep 

SUMMER GAMES 

Lee Valley White Water Centre, Waltham Cross, 

EN9 1AB. During the school holidays there will be a 

bouncy castle and garden games around the pavilion 

and especially for this year’s Rio Games, a beach and 

sport activities have been added. For more information 

and to book visit www.gowhitewater.co.uk 

Tues 26 Jul 

FINGERPRINTING CRAFT 

West Library, Islington, N1 1BD. 2.30-3.30pm. Did you 

know fingerprints were first used to catch criminals 

115 years ago today? Using fingerprints, decorate a sun 

hat and paint a self-portrait. Ages 5+. Limited places. 

For more information call 020 7527 7920 or visit 

events.islington.gov.uk 

MEMORY MONO PRINTS 

The Foundling Museum, WC1N 1AZ. Join artist Davina 

Drummond to investigate the importance of objects and 

memory in this family workshop. Take along 

your favourite personal object and learn how to 

enlarge it into a monoprint. Ages 5+. Sign up on 

the day. For times and more information visit 


FAMILY DAY 

Benjamin Franklin House, WC2N 5NF. 11am. As part 

of the Festival of Archaeology, children will explore 

the House’s fascinating archaeological history. Ages 

7-14. Free, donations welcome. Advance booking 

recommended. For more information visit 

www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org 

Tues 26 – Wed 27 Jul 

SUMMER QUEST AND CRAFT 

Kenwood House, Hampstead, NW3 7JR. 12noon-4pm. 

Enjoy a creative workshop where families will work 

together to try out different art and crafts whilst 

exploring the house and finding out more about its 

collections. Charges apply. For more information visit 

www.english-heritage.org.uk/kenwoodhouse 

Tues 26 Jul – Thurs 25 Aug 

SUMMER FAMILY ACTIVITY DAYS 

Charles Dickens Museum, WC1N 2LX. (Selected dates) 

10am-3pm. Join in a range of practical drop in sessions 

on Tuesdays and Thursdays alongside the regular 

family activity trails. Admission charges apply. For 

more information visit www.dickensmuseum.com 

Wed 27 Jul 

KRAZY KROCODILES 

Finsbury Library, Islington, EC1V 4NB. 2-4pm. Learn 

about the clever art of paper-folding and turn a 

simple piece of paper into your very own wacky, 

ginormous Krazy Kroc. Ages 5-11. Limited places. 



ANIMATED! FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL 


(Also 3, 10, 24 and 31 Aug) 10am activities and 11am 

screening. Take part in a craft activity and pick up a 

trail related to the films for a full experience, or just 

grab your popcorn from the café, sit back and enjoy 

the movie. To view the full programme and to book 

tickets visit www.vam.ac.uk/moc 

Wed 27 – Thurs 28 Jul 

BOBBIN 

Sutton House, E9 6JQ. 1-1.45pm, 3-3.45pm and 

4-45pm. During this interactive 45-minute show, 

Bobbin - though small in stature - will invite you 

into his world and take you on a journey of epic 

proportion. Charges apply. Booking advisable. 


www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sutton-house 

Wed 27 Jul – Mon 29 Aug 

GREAT FIRE OF LONDON FAMILY WALK 

Museum of London, EC2Y 5HN. (Selected dates) 2pm. 

Join in on a family friendly and fun tour of one of 

London’s most infamous moments - The Great Fire 

of 1666. Charges apply. For more information and to 

book tickets visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk 

Wed 27th July - Fri 26th Aug 

ART AND SCIENCE ADVENTURES - 

WALTHAM ABBEY 

Open daily during the summer holidays - for some 

designing, making and experimentation fun! There’s 

something different to discover every day, come rain or 

shine! 10am-5pm. Standard admission applies. Tel:01992 

707370. Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham 

Abbey, EN9 1JY. www.royalgunpowdermills.com 

Thurs 28 Jul 

SUMMER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP 

Forty Hall & Estate, Enfield, EN2 9HA. 10.30am-12noon, 

12.30-2pm, 2.30-4pm. Make White Gingerbreads in the 

kitchen using an historic recipe and inspiration from 

the Walled Garden. Any allergies need to be reported in 

advance. Ages 4-11. Charges apply. For more information 

and to book visit www.fortyhallestate.co.uk 

MR TWIT’S BEARD 

Central Library, Islington, N5 1PF. 2.15-4pm. Using dried 

food shapes, make a realistic beard in the style of Roald 

Dahl’s Mr Twit! Plus colouring and puzzles. Ages 5+. For 

more information and to sign up call 020 7527 6900, or 


Thurs 28 Jul – Thurs 25 Aug 


Forty Hall & Estate, Enfield, EN2 9HA. (Thursdays only) 

10.30am-12noon, 12.30-2pm, 2.30-4pm. Have fun 

learning new skills, uncover the past and make new 

friends this summer! With a different workshop each 

week from kneading dough in the historic kitchen to 

trying your hand at Tudor games, there’ll be plenty to 

do! Ages 4-11. Charges apply. For more information 

and to book visit www.fortyhallestate.co.uk 

Fri 29 Jul 


Woodberry Wetlands, N16 5HQ. 10.30am-12.30pm. 






Fri 29 – Sun 31 Jul 

LITTLE CREATURES FAMILY FESTIVAL 

ZSL London Zoo, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RY. With a packed 

schedule of animal talks, feeds and arts and crafts workshops, 

there’s so much fun to be had. Admission charges apply. For 

more information visit www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo 

Fri 29 Jul – Mon 29 Aug 

RIVER STAGE FESTIVAL 

In Front of the National Theatre, SE1 9PX. (selected dates). 

An eclectic combination of theatre, guest DJs, live music in 

the afternoon and late evening, family fun, vibrant dance 

and the very best live music acts - this is a free summer 

festival not to be missed. To view the full programme of 

events visit www.nationaltheatre.org.uk 

Sat 30 Jul 

EXPLORE ZOOLOGY 

Grant Museum of Zoology, WC1E 6DE. 1-4pm. Take along 

your budding zoologists for family hands-on specimen based 

activities and be inspired to ask the enthusiastic museum 

educators questions. Free. For more information visit 

www.ucl.ac.uk/museums/zoology 

HETTY FEATHER DAY 

WITH JACQUELINE WILSON 

The Foundling Museum, WC1N 1AZ. 11am-5pm. Join an 

exciting free art workshop inspired by Hetty and friends, 

explore the Collection through Hetty’s eyes using the new 

trail. Jacqueline Wilson will also be reading from Hetty 

Feather and signing books at 2pm (booking essential). For 

more information visit www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk 

FARM TOUR: FOCUS ON FOOD MILE 

Stepney City Farm, E1 3DG. 12noon. The tour, led by 

Super Farmers Gordon or Kevin, covers history, current 

projects, future plans and allows you to get really close 

to the animals. Charges apply. For more information visit 

www.stepneycityfarm.org 

MAKE YOUR MARK ON VICKY PARK 

Victoria Park, E3 5TB. 11am-1pm. Join the Community. Park 

Rangers to help carry out some practical conservation in the 

park. Meet at the Outdoor Classroom, near St Agnes Gate. For 

more information visit www.towerhamlets.gov.uk 

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PRUDENTIAL RIDELONDON FREECYCLE 

Various Locations in the Capital. A brilliant opportunity 

to get the whole family together to experience the fun 

and freedom of cycling on traffic-free roads in central 

London. There will be music and entertainment all along 

the route. For more information and to sign up visit 

www.prudentialridelondon.co.uk 

Sun 31 Jul 

KENWOOD STORIES 

Kenwood House, Hampstead, NW3 7JR. 12.30pm, 2pm 

and 3pm. See art collections and stories of Kenwood 

come alive through narrative and live interpretation as 

told by Kenwood volunteers. Admission charges apply. 



FAMILY MUSIC FESTIVAL 

The Jewish Museum, Camden Town, NW1 7NB 

10am-2pm. Enjoy a singalong session for 0-5 year 

olds, make your own gramophone workshop for 6-10 

year olds, DJing workshop for 10-15 year olds and a 

silent disco for all the family. Charges apply. For more 

information and to book tickets visit 

www.jewishmuseum.org.uk 

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD 

CELEBRATION 

Waterstones Finchley Road O2 Centre, NW3 6LU. 11am- 

5pm. Go along and celebrate the publication of Harry 

Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I and II. Compete to see 

how many golden snitches are hidden in the store, listen 

to a reading from The Tales of Beedle the Bard at 2pm 

and be in for the chance to win a prize for the best Harry 

Potter character dress at 3pm. For more information visit 

www.waterstones.com 

BEMERTON SOUL FUN DAY 

Bemerton Estate, N1. 3-5pm. Have a fun day in Bingfield 

Park with stalls, craft, food, disco and football. Free. 



READY FOR RIO! 

Lee Valley White Water Centre, Waltham Cross, EN9 1AB. 

11am-5pm. Kick off your excitement for the Rio Olympic 

Games with this free event. Join in some action packed 

activities and get a taste for all things Olympics. Free. For 

more information visit www.visitleevalley.org.uk 

MEMORYSCAPE HISTORY WALK 

Victoria Park, E3 5TB. 10am-12.30pm. Join the 

Community Park Rangers on a recorded audio trail 

around the park. Limited spaces available. To book call 

020 7364 7968. Meet at the Pavilion Café. For more 

information visit www.towerhamlets.gov.uk 

AUGUST 

Mon 1 Aug 

Meet Paul Lyalls: the BFP (Big Friendly Poet!), Central 

Library, Islington, N5 1PF. 11am-12.30pm. Laugh out 

loud poetry, inspired by Roald Dahl’s, belly buttons and 

talking sausages, will inspire you to write your own in a 

workshop. Children must be a library member. Limited 

places. Ages 5+. For more information visit 


ASTRONAUT SPACE CRAFT 

South Library, Islington, N1 2SL. 2.30-4pm. Neil 

Armstrong was the first man to walk on the Moon 

and his birthday is on Aug 5. Celebrate by making an 

astronaut model. Ages 7+. Limited places available. 



SPRITES AND FAIRIES 

Islington Museum, EC1V 4NB. 10am-4pm. Explore 

your imagination at this magical fantasy puppet 

making workshop. Ages 5-11. Book on 020 7226 1787. 


www.littleangeltheatre.com 

Mon 1 – Wed 3 Aug 

MINECRAFT STOP MOTION CAMP 


1.15-4.15pm. Does your child love Minecraft? Do they 

have aspirations to be the next Stephen Spielberg? 

This fantastic 3 day camp will bring their Minecraft 

adventures to life. Ages 8-11. For more information and 

to book visit www.mini-engineers.com 

Mon 1 – Fri 5 Aug 

AEROSPACE CAMP 


9.30am-12.30pm. Your mini-astronauts and pilots 

will build entire airports, space stations and satellites 

and find out how to launch rockets and rovers out of 

the atmosphere and set up new camps in faraway 

planets. Ages 5-11. For more information and to book 

visit www.mini-engineers.com 

Mon 1 – Wed 31 Aug 

ACTIVE AUGUST PASS 

Lee Valley Attractions. (Selected dates) Experience up 

to three exciting activities in one action packed day. 

With over 13 passes to choose from with a range of 

itineraries, the Active August passes lets you plan your 

day, ensure you have fun a nd make great savings as 

well. For more information visit 


KIDS WEEK 

Various Locations. During August, a child aged 16 or 

under can see a fantastic selection of shows for free 

when accompanied by a full paying adult. For more 

information, to find a participating show near you and 

to book visit www.kidsweek.co.uk 

Tues 2 Aug 

DIY DOLL’S HOUSE 

The Foundling Museum, WC1N 1AZ. 10.30am-12noon, 

1-2.30 and 3-4.30pm. Using the Foundling Hospital 

building as inspiration for your design, create a 

fantastic miniature house from card that you can 

take home. Ages 5+. Sign up on the day. For more 

information visit www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk 

BMX THRILLS AND 

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS 

Lee Valley VeloPark, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 

E20 3AB. (Also 4, 9, 11, 15, 23 and 30 Aug) 

Professional coaches will help young riders build 

confidence, develop valuable manoeuvring skills and 

improve on their techniques. Ages 7-16 who are able to 

ride a two wheeled bike For more information and to 

book visit www.visitleevalley.org.uk 

Tues 2 – Wed 3 Aug 








Wed 3 Aug 

IT’S FREEZING IN HERE 

London Canal Museum, King’s Cross, N1 9RT. (Also 

10 Aug) 10.30am and 1.30pm. Planned activities are 

boat trips, sliding ice cube painting, making Victorian 

ice cream, making ice and salt sculptures - plain 

and coloured, levitating ice cubes and ice trade 

sequencing. Charges apply. For more information visit 

www.canalmuseum.org.uk 

Thurs 4 Aug 


Forty Hall & Estate, Enfield, EN2 9HA. 10.30am- 

12noon, 12.30-2pm, 2.30-4pm. Use the natural 

technique of wet felting to make a mask to wear or 

hang on your wall, inspired by wildlife local to the 

Forty Hall Estate. Ages 4-11. Charges apply. For more 


www.fortyhallestate.co.uk 

Fri 5 Aug 

ANCIENT GREEK OLYMPICS 

STORYTELLING SHOW 

The Wallace Collection, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN. 

11.30am-12.30pm. Travel back in time and join High 

Priestess Xanthe in ancient Olympia as she puts young 

hopefuls through torturous training and perilous 

preparations in calamitous conditions. Ages 5+. Free 

admission. For more information visit 

www.wallacecollection.org 

BRAZILIAN THEMED EVENING 

Lee Valley White Water Centre, Waltham Cross, 

EN9 1AB. The centre will be marking the Opening 

Ceremony of the Games with live Brazilian music and 

dance plus you’ll also be able to watch the Opening 

Ceremony on the big screen in The Terrace Bar and Café. 

For more information and to book activities visit 

www.gowhitewater.co.uk 

Fri 5 – Sat 6 Aug 

READY FOR RIO 

Lee Valley White Water Centre, Waltham Cross, EN9 1AB. 

Have a go at Olympic themed activities and garden games 

while catching the sporting action from the Rio Games 

in The Terrace Bar and Café. For more information and to 

book activities visit www.gowhitewater.co.uk 

Fri 5 – Sun 7 Aug 

LATITUDE FESTIVAL 

River Stage In Front of the National Theatre, SE1 9PX 

Latitude Festival will bring a heady mix of music, 

theatre, dance and literature to the South Bank for an 

unforgettable weekend of performances. For more 

information and to view the full programme of events 

visit www.nationaltheatre.org.uk 

Sat 6 Aug 








KING’S CROSS SPORTS DAY 

Various Locations. Have a go at yoga, bootcamp training 

or rock-climbing, or try your hand at tightrope walking, 

sack racing, or even competitive egg and spoon. Events 

will be taking place all day in Granary Square and Lewis 

Cubitt Square, are completely free and suitable for all 

ages and abilities. For more information visit 

www.kingscross.co.uk 

THE QUEEN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY 

The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA. 

10.30am-4pm. Join in this family extravaganza with 

activities taking place at the Royal Mews, The Queen’s 

Gallery and Buckingham Palace. Take part in arts and 

crafts workshops, storytelling sessions, games and 

interactive talks. For more information visit 

www.royalcollection.org.uk 

GREAT DAY OUT 

Victoria Park, E3 5TB. 11am-4pm. Truly a great day out 

for all the family to enjoy. A fun-filled festival with many 

games and activities happening throughout the day. 

Located around the bandstand. For more information 

visit www.towerhamlets.gov.uk 

Sat 6 – Sun 7 Aug 

THE LUNA CINEMA 

Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, N22 7AY. The UK’s 

number 1 outdoor cinema company present two nights 

of classic cinema under the stars at one of London’s most 

beautiful settings. Choose from Star Wars the Force 

awakens on Sat or Labyrinth on Sun both from 7pm. For 

more information and to buy tickets visit 


Sat 6 Aug – Sun 4 Sep 

SUMMER EVENTS FOR FAMILIES 


11am-4pm. A series of workshops, activities and pop-up 

performances throughout the summer will mean you 

can contribute to a growing display at the Museum. 

Create and collaborate with artists, musicians, theatre 

companies and more. For more information visit 

www.vam.ac.uk/moc 

Sun 7 Aug 

FAMILY CRAFT 


Families will get to work together to try out different art 

and crafts whilst exploring the house and finding out 

more about its collections. Charges apply. 



THE LITTLE DRAW 


1.30-4.30pm. Explore the Wallace Collection through 

drawing and doodling on to discarded materials inspired 

by both the museum’s collection and building, Hertford 

House. Free drop-in drawing workshop for all ages and 

abilities. For more information visit 


SUNDAY SHORTS 

The Foundling Museum, WC1N 1AZ. 2pm. Enjoy two 

short films focusing on found objects. Albert Larimosse’s 

Oscar-winning 1956 film The Red Balloon (Cert U, French 

with subtitles) and The Way Things Go (1987). Free with 

museum admission. For more information visit 


MICHAEL ROSEN 

River Stage, In Front of the National Theatre, SE1 9PX 

1.30-2.15pm. Michael Rosen charms audiences with 

his stories, gestures and engaging sound effects. An 

experience for all ages and one not to be missed, the storyteller 

will wow audiences at the River Stage festival this 

summer. For more information visit 

www.nationaltheatre.org.uk 

Mon 8 Aug 

SAFARI PETE 

Mildmay Library, Islington, N1 4NA. 11am-12noon. Want 

to meet an owl? How about stroking a snake? Fancy saying 

hello to a meerkat? Or a millipede? Safari Pete has lots of 

scaly, feathery, furry, scary and cute animals for you to 

meet up close. Ages 3-11. Library members only. 

Places limited. For more information visit 


MONSTERS 

Islington Museum, EC1V 4NB. 10am-4pm. Explore your 

imagination at this magical fantasy puppet making 

workshop. Ages 5-11. Book on 020 7226 1787. For more 

information visit www.littleangeltheatre.com 

Mon 8 – Thurs 11 Aug 

RIO 2016 OLYMPICS CAMP 

Mini Engineers, Mini Engineers, St John’s Wood Church, 

NW8 7NE. 1.15-4.15pm. Whether you’re an expert on all 

things Olympic or just love a party, enjoy a thrilling ride 

through Brazil as you journey through Olympic villages 

and stadiums as well as the famous Rio De Janeiro. 

Ages 5-11. For more information and to book visit 


Mon 8 – Fri 12 Aug 

THE PRINCESS IN THE SKY 

Islington Arts Factory, N7 0SF. 11am-3pm. Join Hana and 

explore the Japanese myth of the Princess in the Sky as 

you take part in a class in the morning, rehearse in the 

afternoon, develop your character and present a 

magical performance at the end of the week. 


www.islingtonartsfactory.org 

LONDON TRANSPORTATION CAMP 


9.30am-12.30pm. This summer camp covers a whole 

range of the amazing transport options that London has 

to offer, from building an underground tube network to 

the iconic London Black Cab or brand new Route Master 

Bus. Ages 5-11. For more information and to book visit 


Tues 9 Aug 

MEADOW SAFARI 

Victoria Park, E3 5TB. 1.30-3.30pm. Explore the me 

adow areas and look at the flowers and mini beasts that 

inhabit them. To book call 020 7364 7968. For more 










Wed 10 Aug 

CHARLIE’S CHOCOLATE BAR 

South Library, Islington, N1 2SL. 2-3.30pm. Design a 

wrapper and decorate a tasty chocolate bar. Take along 

an apron! Limited places available. For more information 

call 020 7527 7860 or visit events.islington.gov.uk 

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616 MILLION 

SOCKS 

GO INTO 

LANDFILL 

EACH YEAR 

Help find new uses for old socks and keep 

the kids amused this summer! 

Be part of the ‘sock puppet posse’ by transforming old 

socks into funky sock puppets – they make great travel buddies 

for the kids’ adventures over the school holidays! 

Visit www.loveyourclothes.org.uk/lost-socks to download a FREE 

step-by-step guide… and you could be a winner! 

WIN 

Amazing 'family craft day' 

kits from Korbond by sharing 

your sock puppet posse summer 

adventures on Twitter and Facebook 

using #lostsocks 

my sock puppet in Paris 

WIN 

A £750 Virgin experience voucher 

towards a family adventure by sharing 

the ‘Sort Your Sock Stuff Out!’ video 

on Twitter and Facebook 

using #lostsocks 

Look out for our exclusive sock puppet 

posse video launching 10th August… 

For details on how to enter competitions or download FREE family activity packs visit 

www.loveyourclothes.org.uk/lost-socks

Get set for the 

Olympics 

It really is hard to believe that it’s 

four years since the Queen and James Bond 

parachuted into history during the 2012 

Summer Olympic Games in London. (Yes, 

we know it wasn’t really the Queen and that 

James Bond is an actor called Daniel Craig!). 

This year the Olympic torch passes to Brazil 

where the Games of the XXXI Olympiad 

(commonly known as Rio 2016) will take place 

in Rio de Janeiro. For many athletes this is the 

goal they have been training for, not only for 

the past four years, but in some cases, most 

of their lives. The 2016 Summer Olympic 

program features 28 sports, 41 disciplines and 

306 events. The games organizers expect to 

host over 10,500 athletes from 206 countries. 

British athletes have competed at every single 

Olympic games since they were revived by 

Baron Pierre du Coubertin in 1896. Coubertin 

drew his inspiration from the Ancient Olympic 

games which took place every four years from 

the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The 

origins of these games are shrouded in 

mystery and many theories have been given 

for their existence. Scholars can’t even 

pinpoint exactly when they began but 776 BC 

is the most widely accepted date. (Similarly, 

there is no agreement about when these 

ancient Games stopped – the date that is most 

agreed on is 393 AD). 

same year as the Summer Games but since 

then they now take place on a four-year cycle 

two years after the Summer Games. 

The genesis of the Paralympics came in 1948 

when Sir Ludwig Guttman, in an effort to 

promote rehabilitation of soldiers wounded in 

World War II, organized a multi-sport event to 

coincide with the London Summer Games of 

that year. This event became known as the 

International Wheelchair Games. In 1960 

Guttman brought 400 athletes to compete in 

‘Parallel Olympics’ alongside the Summer 

Olympics in Rome - an event that ultimately 

became the first Paralympics. Since then the 

Paralympics has been held every four years 

alongside the Summer Games and, since 

1988, in the same host city. The Youth Games 

began in 2010 to accommodate athletes 

aged 14-18. 

The Olympic Games have been constantly 

evolving since 1896 and many of the symbols 

associated with the games have been added 

during the years since. The Olympic flag with 

the iconic five intertwined rings was first 

adopted in 1914. The five rings (blue, yellow, 

black, red and green) symbolize the five 

continents Africa, Asia, America, Oceania and 

Europe. The Olympic Torch relay was 

introduced in 1936 at the Berlin Games. 

This year, the torch began its journey in April 

when it was lit at a ceremony in Southern 

Greece and spent a week travelling the country 

to Athens. It arrives in Brazil on 3rd May and 

will then embark on a 95-day tour of Brazil, 

visiting 83 cities, 26 state capitals and 500 

towns. It is estimated that the torch will reach 

90% of the population while covering 

approximate 20,000 kilometres (over 12,000 

miles) of the country by road and 16,000 

(approximately 9,940 miles) by air. The torch 

relay will involve around 12,000 torchbearers 

and will end at the Maracanä Stadium in Rio 

on 5th August for the Games Opening 

Ceremony. 

Most people will watch the Games on 

television. The first live TV broadcast was 

in Germany in 1936, but only for a local 

audience. The first international TV broadcast 

came 20 years later with the 1956 Winter 

Olympics in Cortina, Italy. In 2012 

approximately 900 million people watched 

all or part of the opening ceremony of the 

London Summer Games on television. 

Anne Marie Scanlon for Primary Times 

The ancient Olympics took place in the 

sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, Greece, hence 

the name. These games were primarily 

religious in origin and competitors came from 

different, and rival, Greek factions. Baron de 

Coubertin founded the International Olympic 

Committee in 1894 and the very first modern 

Olympic Games took place in Athens two 

years later. The first games had participants 

from 14 nations with 241 athletes taking part in 

43 events. In the 2016 Games in Rio 

competitors from Team GB will tackle, 

amongst other events, Boxing, Canoeing, 

Cycling, Track, Diving & Swimming, Equestrian 

events, Hockey, Fencing, Football, Golf, 

Gymnastics, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting 

and Weightlifting. 

By Robbie Dale (Flickr: Sir Chris Hoy) 

Since it’s inception the Olympic movement has 

grown to include Winter Games, the 

Paralympics and the Youth Games. The Winter 

Olympics began in 1924 to accommodate 

sports that take place on snow and ice. Until 

1992 the Winter Olympics were held in the 

Many British athletes have taken home medals since the Games began. Cyclist Chris 

Hoy has won the most gold medals for Britain with 6, he also took home a silver. Hoy won three 

of his gold medals in the 2008 Summer Olympics becoming the first British athlete to take 

top prize three times in one year since swimmer Henry Taylor in 1908. Rower Steve Redgrave 

took home gold medals in five consecutive games from 1984. Redgrave also won a bronze 

medal. Cyclist Bradley Wiggins has seven Olympic medals – 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze. 

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Two wheeled fun at Lee Valley VeloPark 

Boost your child’s two-wheeled confidence and get them more active 

during the summer holidays at the world class Lee Valley VeloPark in 

Queen Elizbeth Olympic Park. 

Your toddler and young children will be inspired to become supreme riders at 

VeloBalance sessions where they can learn to ride in the centre of the velodrome. Five to 

sever-year-olds can get their cycling gear ready for action at PedalUp! As they learn about 

the FUNdaments of cycling. If grinding gears, traversing tough terrain and developing 

agility through BMX wheelies is your child’s thing them book them on to the BMX Thrills 

and Mountain Bike Skill session. This is perfect for seven to 16-year-olds who are confident 

beginners or advanced riders. Qualified coaches will teach your children techniques to 

improve dexterity and confidence. 

For those who aspire to be the next Sir Bradley Wiggins or Lizzie Artmitsted, there’s the 

Road and Track Attack holiday sessions. Suitable for 12 to 16 year-olds, older children 

will relish riding the iconic velodrome where the world’s greatest cycling have made 

history then tackling the one mile road circuit. For more information and to book go two 

visitleevalley.org.uk/velopark 



Thurs 11 Aug 


Forty Hall & Estate, Enfield, EN2 9HA. 10.30am-12noon, 

12.30-2pm, 2.30-4pm. Go on a trail to spot some of the 

unusual plaster creatures hiding in Forty Hall’s joinery 

and decorations then make a plaster moulding for your 

bedroom or home, inspired by the C17th and C18th 

ceiling decorations. Ages 4-11. Charges apply. For more 



SAFARI PETE 

Central Library, Islington, N5 1PF. 2-3pm. Want to meet 

an owl? How about stroking a snake? Fancy saying hello 

to a meerkat? Or a millipede? Safari Pete has lots of scaly, 

feathery, furry, scary and cute animals for you to meet up 

close. Ages 3-11. Library members only. Places limited. 

For more information visit events.islington.gov.uk 

PAPER FLOWERS AND FLORAL 

HEADBANDS 

Mildmay Library, Islington, N1 4NA. 2-3.30pm.. Create 

some very summery paper flowers and floral headbands. 

Ages 7+. Limited places available. For more information 

call 020 7527 7880 or visit events.islington.gov.uk 

SAVE YOUR DREAMS 

North Library, Islington, N7 6JX. 2.15-4.15pm. Make a 

dream jar, just like the BFG’s! Limited places available. 



Fri 12 Aug 

GLORIUMPTIOUS BIRDS! 


10.30am-12.15pm or 2-3.45pm. In connection with this 

year’s Summer Reading Challenge and the centenary of 

Roald Dahl’s birth, join artist Caroline Dorset to create 

your own gloriumptious birds inspired by Roald Dahl’s 

stories, and the Wallace Collection. Ages 5+. Free, 

drop-in. For more information visit 


STORIES FROM THE SEA 

British Museum, WC1B 3DG. (Also 16, 25 and 30 Aug) 

11.30am-12noon, 1- 1.30pm and 2-2.30pm. Throughout 

the summer holidays, families can experience special 

interactive storytelling in the BP exhibition Sunken 

cities: Egypt’s lost worlds. Ages 5+. Under 16s free. 

Booking advised. For more information visit 

www.britishmuseum.org 

Fri 12 – Sun 14 Aug 

MAYFEST 

River Stage In front of the National Theatre, SE1 9PX. 

Mayfest comes to the River Stage for the first time 

this August, bringing a whole host of free weekend 

entertainment. Part of the River Stage festival. For 

more information and to view the full programme of 

events visit www.nationaltheatre.org.uk 

Sat 13 Aug 

CHILDREN’S TREE TRAIL 

Victoria Park, E3 5TB. 10am-12.30pm. Join the 

Community Park Rangers on a special tree trail just 

for children. Learn about trees as you follow the map. 

Meet at the Hub Building. For more information email 

victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk or visit 

www.towerhamlets.gov.uk 

Sun 14 Aug 

FAMILY CONSERVATION WORKSHOP 

Forty Hall & Estate, Enfield, EN2 9HA. 1-3pm. Join the 

Friends of Forty Hall Park and learn how to build a 

bee insect home for your garden. Fun for the whole 

family, adults can make bee and ladybird boxes 

whilst young children create bee or ladybird masks. 

Ages 5+. Booking essential. For more information 

visit www.fortyhallestate.co.uk 




with his/her natural surroundings by integrating 

the environment into imaginative and enjoyable 

activities. Charges apply. For more information and to 

book visit www.woodberrywetlands.org.uk 

INDONESIA DAY 2016 

Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. Sample spicy food 

delights, listen to enchanting music and watch the 

graceful Indonesian folk dancers. You can also try 

your hand at traditional arts and crafts and much 

more. For more information visit 

www.london.gov.uk 

Mon 15 Aug 

DISC SPINNERS! 

Archway Library, Islington, N19 5PH. 2.30-4.30pm. 

Create fantastic colourful swirls of colour with 

a rainbow disc spinner. Ages 4+. Limited places 

available. For more information call 020 7527 7820 

or visit events.islington.gov.uk 

ELVES AND GOBLINS 

Islington Museum, EC1V 4NB. 10am-4pm. Explore 

your imagination at this magical fantasy puppet 

making workshop. Ages 5-11. Book on 020 7226 

1787. For more information visit 


Tues 16 Aug 

BADGES AND BOOKMARKS 

N4 Library, Islington, N4 2DW. 2.30-4pm. Celebrate 

the summer in style with fun-to make badges and 

bookmarks. Ages 4-11. Limited places available. 



WALTHAM ABBEY BIOBLITZ 

BONANZA 

Waltham Abbey Gardens, EN9 1XQ. 10am-12.30pm. 

Join in to explore what invertebrates, plants and 

trees are in the local area. From terrestrial and 

aquatic minibeast safaris to plant and tree snap, 

you may be surprised at what you discover. Ages 





Kenwood House, Hampstead, NW3 7JR. 12noon- 

4pm. Enjoy a creative workshop where families 

will work together to try out different art and 

crafts whilst exploring the house and finding out 

more about its collections. Charges apply. For more 

information visit www.english-heritage.org. 

uk/kenwoodhouse 

Wed 17 Aug 

DREAM CATCHERS 

Finsbury Library, Islington, EC1V 4NB. 2-4pm. You can 

be like the BFG and capture dreams, but you’ll be using 

the native American dream catcher you’ll make at this 

fun event. Ages 5-11. Limited places available. 



WORKING WATERWAYS 

London Canal Museum, King’s Cross, N1 9RT 

(Also 24 Aug) 10.30am and 1.30pm. 

Planned activities are boat trips, dressing up, simple 

spider web embroidery, making a rag rug and lots 

more.Charges apply. For more information visit 

www.canalmuseum.org.uk 

Thurs 18 Aug 



12noon, 12.30-2pm, 2.30-4pm. Play sports and 

games that children would have enjoyed in the 

past then make your own game in this fun and 

lively session! Ages 4-11. Charges apply. For more 

information and to book visit ` 


Fri 19 Aug 

GO BATTY 

Lee Valley Park Farms, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EF. 7.30- 

10pm. Learn all about night time friends with 

the Essex Bat Group and Lee Valley Regional Park, 

taking a night-time walk through the park with bat 

detectors. Find out how they live, what they eat and 

more in an illustrated talk. For more information 

and to book visit www.visitleevalley.co.uk 

Sat 20 Aug 


Woodberry Wetlands, N16 5HQ. 10am-12.30pm. 

Wild Adventure Club gives your child a chance to learn 





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BOX OFFICE


DESIGN A ROALD DAHL BOOK COVER 

Lewis Carroll Children’s Library, Islington, N1 0ST. 

2-3.30pm. To celebrate Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday, 

design your own cover for one of his books. Ages 5+. 

Limited places available. For more information call 020 

7527 7936 or visit events.islington.gov.uk 


Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP. 10.30am-4pm. 

Join in some fun family activities inside Tower Bridge 

Exhibition. All activities are included in the price of 

your admission ticket. For more information and to buy 

tickets visit www.towerbridge.org.uk 

Sat 20 – Sun 21 Aug 

STREET FOOD AND CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL 

Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, N22 7AY. 11am-late. 

Expect premium street food traders offering a huge 

range of delicious treats for even the most discerning 

foodies, all washed down with a tasty craft beer or 

cocktail. All this plus a full line-up of live music, 

DJs and entertainment. Free entry. For more information 

visit streetfood.alexandrapalace.com 

Sun 21 Aug 

CREEPY CRITTERS 

Keats House, Hampstead, NW3 2RR. 1-4pm. Creepy 

critters are lurking in the Keats House garden, waiting 

for you to discover them in this fun trail for all the family. 

Find them and make a bug bopper hat inspired by your 

favourite insects. Free, drop in. For more information 

visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk 



music for all ages on the Bandstand, supporting local 



Mon 22 Aug 

DRAGONS 

Islington Museum, EC1V 4NB. 10am-4pm. Explore your 

imagination at this magical fantasy puppet making 

workshop. Ages 5-11. Book on 020 7226 1787. For more 

information visit www.littleangeltheatre.com 

Tues 23 Aug 

FAMILY ORIENTEERING COMPETITION 

Abbey View, Waltham Abbey Gardens, EN9 1XQ. 

10am-12.30pm. Join other families in a race against 

the clock and each other, to gain as many points as 

you can in this orienteering competition with a nature 

themed twist. For more information and to book visit 










Wed 24 Aug 

MAKE A REAL ERUPTING VOLCANO! 

Lewis Carroll Children’s Library, Islington, N1 0ST 

2.30-3.30pm. Mount Vesuvius erupted on 24 Aug 

AD79. Make a real erupting volcano in the library! Ages 

8+. Free. For more information call 020 7527 7936 or 


Thurs 25 Aug 



12noon, 12.30-2pm, 2.30-4pm. Make dough in 

Forty Hall’s historic kitchen and learn to shape it into 

historic breads. Ages 4-11. Charges apply. For more 



DAHL-IGHTFUL DRESSING UP AND 

FANTASTICAL QUIRKY QUIZ 

John Barnes Library, Islington, N7 0BD. 2-4pm. Go 

along dressed as your favourite Roald Dahl Character, 

make some accessories and test your knowledge of 

this world famous author. Ages 4+. Limited places 

available. For more information call 020 7527 7900 or 


Art and Science Adventures 

27 July – 26 August Art and Science Adventures. 

The Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY 

01992 707360 www.royalgunpowdermills.com. 

Open daily in the school holidays 10- 5 (last entry 3pm). Indoors and 

outdoors. With fun themed days across nature, history and science for 

Summer Holidays there’s adventure to be had for children of all ages. On 

‘Secret Mission Mondays’ find out what it takes to be a spy. ‘Experimental 

Tuesdays’ is crazy experiments in the Mad Lab. See real rocket scientists 

launching real scale rockets on ‘Rocket Trial Wednesdays’ and learn about 

hidden history on ‘Throwback Thursdays’. On ‘Wild Fridays’ you explore the 

site’s wonderful nature and might even get a glimpse of our wild deer! Let your 

artistic side shine with our ‘Creative Weekends’ of crafts and activities. Ends 

with an explosive finale of Big Bang Weekend 27-28-29 August of pyrotechnic 

demonstrations. Guided tours, exhibitions and plentiful play space. The 

Royal Gunpowder Mills stimulates children’s curiosity and keeps the family 

entertained all day in a unique landscape of historic buildings and fascinating 

stories, come rain or shine. Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence. 

Family Based Short Breaks in Islington 

We are currently looking for carers to provide regular short breaks for disabled 

children in Islington. The children live with their own families but this scheme 

gives them opportunities to meet new friends and get involved in fun activities 

while also giving the family valuable time to relax and recharge their batteries. 

We are looking for carers who can offer overnight weekend breaks at their home 

once a month or up to 26 days or more a year. The scheme provides care for 

children with a range of disabilities; some may have physical disabilities, sensory 

impairment, learning difficulties or autism and there are also children with complex 

health needs. 

You do not need any formal qualifications or experience with children with disabilities 

but you will need to be enthusiastic, patient, fun loving, flexible and ready for anything! 

Do not count yourself out by thinking you may not be suitable, as we welcome people 

from all sorts of backgrounds and lifestyles, so please get in touch 

Providing shared care is extremely rewarding as you help the whole family. Your own 

family too will benefit from establishing a positive relationship with a child and seeing 

the delight they experience, while it is a great opportunity for you to learn and develop 

new skills. As it is weekend based care it also enables carers to continue in a full time job. 

We will be there every step of the way and offer 24 hour support, specialist training 

and plenty of help and encouragement through a dedicated social worker. There are 

also regular support group meetings with other short breaks carers where you can share 

experiences and advice. There is a financial allowance to provide quality experiences for 

the child and we help with basic specialist equipment. 

You could be single, married or living together or in a same sex relationship. You could 

live in rented or owned property, with or without your own children and single parents of 

both sexes are welcome. We consider applicants from all religious backgrounds or whether 

you practice a religion or not. What matters to us is that you care about caring for disabled 

children and want to learn new skills to help them and want to keep children safe. 

If you are interested in finding out more call free on 0800 073 0428 or 

email fostering@islington.gov.uk 

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PINBOARD 

Pinboard 

Aweswim 

Aweswim offer swimming lessons for babies, pre-schoolers, 

children, competitive swimmers and adults. 

We are an established swim school and our class sizes are 

a maximum of 4 pupils and our teachers are in the water to 

provide a one to one experience in a group setting. 

Our locations are Golders Green and Kingsbury. 

Our Kingsbury location is an ideal temperature for babies and 

toddlers to learn in. 

Mixed and single sexed lessons are available at Golders Green 

Please contact our office on 020 8819 3567 or email 

contactus@aweswim.co.uk for more information. 

SPURS SUMMER SOCCER SCHOOLS 

The Tottenham Hotspur Global Coaching Team will be delivering Soccer 

School courses across seven premium venues in London, Hertfordshire, 

Essex and Buckinghamshire over the Summer Holidays. 

Juniors aged 5-15 can learn how to play ‘The Tottenham Hotspur Way’ 

under the supervision of FA and UEFA qualified coaches who will 

deliver a fun , action-packed professional football experience. 

All courses run each day from 9.30am-3.30pm, with skill-based drills, 

matches plus chances to win medals and fantastic prizes. 

Book your Spurs Summer Soccer Schools place now: 

Visit: tottenhamhotspur.com/soccer-schools or call 0208 365 5049 

Save 10% when you book online using promo code: SPURS 

Charity launches holiday club for 

disabled children in Enfield 

National deafblind charity, Sense to run a short breaks holiday and 

Saturday club programme for over 100 children with disabilities 

and complex needs in Enfield 

100 Children and young people in Enfield with disabilities and 

complex needs are set to benefit from a specialist Holiday Club 

programme provided by national deafblind charity, Sense. 

Sense is one of the newest short breaks providers for Enfield’s 

Joint Service for Disabled Children’s Team, and will be delivering 

an action packed Holiday Club programme for children and 

young people with disabilities aged 8 and over from the London 

Borough of Enfield. 

The Holiday Club, which has been timed to coincide with school 

holidays, and the Saturday Clubs, which will run during term 

time, will take place at The Hadley Centre and TouchBase South 

East, the charity’s state-of-the-art support centres located in 

Barnet, just 15 minutes from Enfield. Facilities on offer include 

a music suite, art and crafts room, a hydrotherapy pool, a multisensory 

room, rebound trampolining, and an accessible kitchen. 

The sessions have been designed to offer disabled children in 

the area the chance to make new friends, 

increase their independence and try 

new activities, whilst their families 

and carers can enjoy some respite 

from caring. 

For further information on the Holiday 

Club contact Tracy Reid on Tracy.Reid@ 

sense.org.uk or call 020 84490964. 

“Giving every child such an amazing 

experience they can’t wait to come back!” 

Superb Summer Camps at 38 Locations! ● Fantastic Range of Activities for 4.5-16 years ● 

Excellent Camp Facilities ● ‘OUTSTANDING’ Ofsted Results ● Qualified & Experienced Staff 

● Extended Hours from 8am-6pm ● A Brilliant Childcare Option for Working Parents! 

Barracudas, the UK’s No1 ultimate children’s activity camp, offering peace of mind for 

working parents during the Easter & summer holidays. We offer FUN at a FAIR price and the 

great option to use childcare vouchers as payment. You can book either individual days or 

full weeks at the camps, which are open Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm. 

After a very successful 2015, with 9 OUTSTANDING ratings from Ofsted, we are 

extremely excited to kick off 2016 with 38 locations operating this year. With action packed 

programmes and choice of varied activities including archery, swimming, fencing, motor 

sports, arts & crafts, dance & drama we have plenty to keep your children entertained! 

As well as all the above activities we have fantastic roaming equipment that visits camps 

including our bungee run and giant inflatable assault course. 

Where’s your nearest camp? Queen Elizabeth Boy’s School, Barnet 

Open: 25th July- 26th August 2016 

Our popular camps sell out fast, to secure your child’s place call us on 

0845 123 5299 or visit www.barracudas.co.uk 

Pan-Asian Festival 

For years now, JRC Global Buffet have been serving up fresh, mouth-watering dishes from all 

around the globe and all under one roof. From the colours and spices of authentic Indian dishes to 

the delicacy and simplicity of a Japanese Teppanyaki grill. From the freshest Italian pizzas to the 

traditional British roast, JRC Global Buffet take pride and care over every one of the 300+ dishes 

served and enjoyed every day at one of the 7 branches over the south of England. With the food 

being prepared and cooked live in front of your eyes, this is a buffet dining experience with a 

difference, perfect for the whole family. 

This will be a very special summer at JRC as the Watford, Ilford and Croydon branches host the 

Pan Asian Food Festival from 11 July until 11 September. There will be special dishes each week 

and free branded ice cream tubs to enjoy. Choose from menus of Chinese traditional food, as well 

as Thai, Japanese, Indian, Dim Sum and Seafood including special ingredients from Teppanyaki 

king crab and lobsters to long ribs and fine dim sum. As part of the festival, guests will receive 

vouchers for special dishes and mocktails. Discover the world of flavour at your nearest JRC 

Global Buffet and book your table today. Find out more at www.jrc-globalbuffet.com. 

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THE ANNA FIORENTINI 

THEATRE & FILM SCHOOL 

The award winning Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School 

,which offers part-time training and summer schools for 

4 – 18 year olds, is celebrating its 15th Anniversary on 1st 

October at the Hackney Empire. Current students will perform 

a variety of musical theatre numbers and extracts from famous 

shows to an audience of family, friends, casting directors and 

industry professionals. 

Although the majority of the students attend classes to 

increase in confidence, self-esteem and life skills many of the 

students have had lead roles on TV, Film and on the West End 

stage. Book your tickets via 

the Hackney Empire Box 

Office 020 8985 2424. Visit 

www.annafiorentini.com 

if you wish to sign up for 

the Summer School or new 

term starting in September. 

PINBOARD 

AT CHANNING, EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE. 

Our vision of 'Girls Enjoying Success' ensures 

that every girl feels understood, respected, 

supported and empowered to reach beyond 

her expectations. A centre of academic 

excellence in North London for more than 

130 years, Channing's students go on to 

study at the most prestigious universities 

in the UK and abroad, having benefitted 

from a highly specialised university application 

programme. Nearing completion of a multi-million pound 

development programme, Channing now offers a state-ofthe-art 

Music School, Sports Centre, Sixth Form Centre and 

soon to be completed Performing Arts Building. 

But why not see for yourself? Book an Open Day visit at 

www.channing.co.uk or telephone 020 8340 2328 

SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2016 - IT’S ALL 

HAPPENING @POOLSIDE MANOR, 

18TH JULY – 26TH AUGUST 

Multi-Activity Day Camps; children aged 3 – 12 years 

Based at St Mary’s CE primary School Finchley N3, children 

are served up a range of multi sports, arts and crafts, dance, 

drama, entertainers and of course a daily fun swim at our 

private pool is included. Early starts and late finishes available. 

Swimming Crash Courses 

Crash courses consist of a half hour swimming lesson each 

morning Monday to Friday. Classes run between 10 – 12 

am for all levels of ability from 

complete beginner to advanced 

swimmer. Maximum 6 children 

per class. Parent and toddler 

lessons run Wednesday and 

Friday mornings. 

WE LOOK FORWARD TO 

WELCOMING YOU TO 

POOLSIDE MANOR! 

Paradise Wildlife Park is voted 

hertfordshire’s no.1 outdoor attraction 

by trip advisor and set in the beautiful 

surrounding of broxbourne woods in the 

heart of the hertfordshire countryside. 

Paradise is home to over 400 exotic wild animals including the 

largest collection of small Monkeys in the UK and the largest 

Anaconda. Paradise is also the only zoo in the UK to home all 

five big cat breeds, with White Lions, Tigers, Snow Leopards, 

Jaguars and a White Tiger. Check out one of Animal Shows in 

the Jungle Theatre or have a game on our On Safari Adventure 

Golf, ride the Woodland Railway or let the kids run wild in 3 

adventure playgrounds, Tumble Jungle & Paradise Lagoon. 

The Park is 20 miles north of London, just off the M25 and 

approximately 20 minutes from London Liverpool Street by rail. The 

Park operates a Station Car service to and from Broxbourne station. 

For more information visit: www.pwpark.com 


Beat boredom this summer! 

At Wilko, we love family time and 

with the summer holidays just 

around the corner, it’s a great time 

to start thinking about activities to 

keep the kids (and adults) busy. 

Thinking of things to do to keep the 6 weeks 

action-packed can seem a bit daunting, and 

not to mention costly, but we’ve got some 

great ideas that’ll help keep the kids 

entertained, making memories that’ll last a 

lifetime and all without breaking the bank! 

As well as a host of super suggestions, 

we’re also giving your little scribblers a 

chance to win a Back to School Bumper 

Pack, which contains all the essentials, 

worth £50. You can find out more by visiting 

www.wilko.com/page/colourcomp – so what 

are you waiting for? Dig out the colouring 

pencils and get them to give it a go! 

Start with a holiday planner 

Making a plan for each week is a great starting 

point. It’ll help keep you organised, space out 

activities and give everyone in the family things 

to look forward to. It’s also handy when you’re 

working to a budget and making arrangements 

for any childcare that’s needed – or roping in 

the grandparents! 

When planning, try and schedule in craft 

days, mini sports days or themed activity 

days throughout the holidays, leaving little 

to no room for the word ‘bored’ to make 

an appearance! 

Be prepared – whatever 

the weather! 

We all know that the British weather’s 

unpredictable, raining cats and dogs one 

minute with glorious sunshine the next! So 

make sure you’ve got a few things up your 

sleeve – at your local Wilko you’ll find plenty 

of activities that can be enjoyed come rain 

or shine. 

Crafts – Crafting indoors and outdoors can be 

great fun, and craft kits are perfect for keeping 

kids busy. Visit wilko.com where we’ve got 

heaps to choose from, all at fantastic prices. 

Our favourite summer holiday heroes include 

the bumper craft kit which contains a 

whopping 700 pieces for just £5 – why not use 

it to create colourful creatures, cool cards and 

fantastic photo frames? Our scrapbooks are 

also great for keeping little ones entertained all 

summer long. Encourage them to stick in bits 

and bobs from their summer adventures – 

think family pics, tickets from days out and 

dried flowers from the garden. 

Painting – Kids love getting messy and 

painting is a great activity for encouraging 

kids to get creative. Use our colourful 

child-friendly paints to make hand prints, foot 

prints, beautiful portraits and more! You could 

even roll out a length of lining paper and get 

the whole family to run along it with painted 

feet... you may not make a masterpiece, 

but it’ll be a priceless family keepsake and 

a whole load of fun! 

Be a good sport 

It’s set to be a summer of sport with Euro 2016 

in France and the Olympic Games in Rio, 

which may inspire your little ones to kick a ball 

about, run around the garden or throw a 

javelin... ok, maybe not the last one! 

Little ones love an assault course, and they’re 

super easy to set up. You’ll just need a bit of 

equipment like a hoop to climb through, a ball 

to kick or throw into a goal and somewhere to 

run. It’s a great way to get the kids to use their 

imagination and burn off a bit of energy. 

Check out your local store or visit us online 

at wilko.com where you’ll find a huge range 

of outdoor equipment – everything from 

trampolines to tennis sets, pools to 

playhouses! 

Wow 

£12! 

Little hands, green fingers... 

There are bound to be some warm, dry days, 

so why not get the kids to help out in the 

garden? Gardening’s a great activity for all 

ages – if you can spare the space, dedicate a 

small patch that’s just for the kids, and get 

them started with our great range of compost, 

seeds and tools. 

Pass the summer holiday 

test with flying colours! 

Research shows that even a bit of learning 

during the summer can help kids get ahead, 

no matter what their age. And to give you a 

helping hand, we’ve got a great range of 

exercise and activity books, covering 

everything from basic phonics to Key Stage 

2 English, Science and Maths. 

After all that learning, why not relax with a bit of 

colouring? It’s a fantastically calming activity 

that also encourages creativity, which is crucial 

to your little one’s development – and it’s also 

great for helping adults to de-stress! So, pop 

into your local store where you’ll find a fantastic 

range of colouring books, activity books and 

stationery. For more ideas to keep the kids 

busy this summer check out our blog – life. 

wilko.com. And when it’s time to go back to 

school, visit your local Wilko store or wilko.com 

for all your stationery essentials. 

Check out the Wilko Small Sketchers 

Colouring Competition for your child’s 

chance to win a Back to School Bumper 

Pack, worth £50. Visit www.wilko.com/ 

page/colourcomp for more information. 

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£2each 

£1each 

£5craft 

multi pack 

700+ 

items 

£1each 

£3 

92cm x 92cm 

Keep the kids busy... 

All products are subject to availability. Please check with your store in advance to avoid disappointment. 

Also online at wilko.com (delivery charges may apply). 0415280 Wilko Bumper Craft Kit 700pcs. 0257779 

Gold Star Starting Phonics Book 3-5yrs. 0346773 Gold Star KS2 English 7-9yrs. 0346776 Gold Star KS2 Maths 

9-11yrs. 0416785 Wilko Let’s Create Washable Paint Red 300ml (£3.34 per 1L). 0416786 Wilko Let’s Create 

Washable Paint Yellow 300ml. 0416788 Wilko Let’s Create Washable Paint Blue 300ml. 0312626 Wilko 2 Ring 

Paddling Pool (92cm x 92cm). 0298195 Wilko Magic Bubble Wand 118ml.

BOX OFFICE 

Your family theatre guide... 

APOLLO THEATRE 

SHAFTSBURY AVENUE 

Box Office: www.apollo-theatre.co.uk 

5 Aug – 3 Sep 

Horrible Histories – The Best of 

Barmy Britain 

It’s time to prepare yourselves for a special 

production of Horrible Histories featuring your 

favourite characters from our barmy past to 

celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Barmy Britain in 

the West End. Ages 5+ 

ARTHOUSE CROUCH END 

Box Office: www.arthousecrouchend.co.uk 

17 Jul 

Christian Lee’s Family Magic Show 

Hot from performing on Britain’s Got Talent the 

brilliant Christian Lee returns to entertain you, with 

his unique brand of comedy magic for the whole 

family. Ages 3+ 

ARTSDEPOT NORTH FINCHLEY 

Box Office: 020 8369 5454 

www.artsdepot.co.uk 

31 Jul LazyTown Live on Stage 

Go, go, go, get up LazyTown – enjoy a non-stop, 

highly-interactive and energetic treat, jam-packed 

with singing, dancing, spectacular acrobatics, music 

and fun. 

11 Sep Comedy Club 4 Kids 

See some of the best stand-ups and sketch acts 

from the international circuit do their thing for 

an audience of children and their families… but 

without the rude bits! 

CADOGAN HALL SW1X 

Box Office: 020 7730 4500 

6 Aug – 4 Sep 

The Tiger Who Came to Tea 

Packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and 

clumsy chaos, this is a stunning stage adaptation of 

the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be 

surprised! Ages 3+ 

CHICKENSHED SOUTHGATE 

Box Office: 020 8292 9222 


27 Jul – 5 Aug 

Brer Rabbit’s Track and Field 

Naughty Brer Rabbit leaves his usual patch behind 

and travels the world, hoping to make his way to 

the sporting event of the summer taking place in 

Rio de Janeiro. Will he be able to prove himself a 

truly world-class athlete? Ages 0-6. 

FORTY HALL & ESTATE ENFIELD 

Box Office: www.fortyhallestate.co.uk 

24 Jul The Canterbury Tales 

(Also 1 Sep) Join the pilgrims for puppetry and 

poetry, music and magic, talking chickens and 

burnt bottoms. Fast-paced, physical and funny, 

this show is pure medieval mayhem for the whole 

family. Presented by the Pantaloons. 

OFFICE 

HACKNEY EMPIRE E8 

Box Office: 020 8985 2424 

20 – 21 Aug Peppa Pig’s Surprise 

It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with 

her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a 

surprise for her and George – they can’t guess what 

it is, can you? 

HACKNEY SHOWROOM E8 

Box Office: www.hackneyshowroom.com 

23 – 24 Jul 

I Got Superpowers for my Birthday 

Ethan, William and Fiona have just discovered they 

have superpowers, which is lucky because someone 

needs to protect the world from The Darkness - 

an evil overlord with plans to turn everything to 

ice. Ages 7+ 

HALF MOON YOUNG PEOPLE’S 

THEATRE E1 

Box Office: 020 7709 8900 

www.halfmoon.org.uk 

7 Jul The Girl and the Giraffe 

Charming puppetry, an enchanting soundscape and 

beautiful storytelling combine in this sensitive show 

about wellbeing and friendship, told from a child’s 

perspective. Ages 3-6. 

KINGS PLACE N1 

Box Office: 020 7520 1490 

www.kingsplace.co.uk 

10 Sep Nick Cope 

Nick Cope’s family performances are legendary! 

If you haven’t heard his songs or seen his shows 

before, go and find out what you’ve been missing. 

LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE WC2H 

Box Office: 020 7734 2222 

www.leicestersquaretheatre.com 

9 Jul - 4 Sep 

The Scarecrows’ Wedding 

Harry loves Betty, and Betty loves Harry - so they 

decide to get married. Will Reginald persuade 

Betty that he is the scarecrow for her? Will Harry 

make it back in the nick of time before Reginald 

ruins their special day? Ages 3+ 

LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE N1 

Box Office: 020 7226 1787 


13 – 17 Jul Puss in Boots 

With a host of puppets, a working windmill and an 

avalanche of fruit and nuts, go see this classic furry 

tail, it’s the cat’s whiskers! Ages 3-8. 

20 Jul The Explorer 

After crash landing on an unusual island, the brave 

Explorer encounters wild beasts, rough seas and 

futuristic technologies. Will she ever make it back 

home? A delightful new marionette show performed 

by puppeteer, Lori Hopkins. Ages 3-8. 

21 – 24 Jul Snow Queen 

This evocative production retains all the beauty and 

magic of one of Hans Christian Andersen’s best loved 

tales. Ages 4-12. 

26 – 28 Jul Cake 

Cake takes to the kitchen to tell a story of valour and 

bravery as fresh as lemon scented washing up liquid. 

A brand new object-theatre show for children and 

families. Ages 4-11. 

29 – 31 Jul 3 Little Pigs 

Building your own home is not actually very easy, the 

three little pigs discover. What’s the best material to 

use? Will it keep out the rain? Will it be Wolf Proof?!!! 

Ages 2-7. 

2 – 4 Aug Ruby Flew Too! 

Written especially for children, Ruby Flew Too! is 

brought to life using stunning scenery, original 

music, hand-made puppets and delightful 

storytelling. Ages 2-7. 

5 – 7 Aug Isabel’s Well 

Told with energetic storytelling, hand-crafted 

puppets, enchanting scenery and original music, 

Isabel’s Well is a journey into a child’s imagination… 

where anything is possible. Ages 3-7. 

9 – 12 Aug Oddly 

A fun tale based on the much-loved children’s book 

written by author Joyce Dunbar. Norwich Puppet 

Theatre’s adaptation visually re-imagines the story 

with a magical mix of puppetry, visual tricks, masks 

and original music. Ages 3-8. 

27 – 29 Aug Arnold’s Big Adventure 

Arnold the acorn is about to drop from his tree 

and begin his amazing adventure in search of 

somewhere to put down his roots. Ages 3-10. 

10 Sep – 20 Nov Emily Rising 

Emily wakes up one bright autumn morning to find 

that her feet can’t touch the ground, and no one 

can understand why. To everyone’s surprise Emily 

keeps rising higher and higher. She’s not scared at 

all – it’s fun being high up. But she’s not coming 

down… Ages 7+. 

LONDON PALLADIUM W1F 

Box Office: 0844 412 4655 

18 – 21 Aug Scooby-Doo Live! 

With crazy ghosts, perplexing puzzles and an 

abundance of Scooby Snacks, it’s Scooby-Doo and 

friends at their best, travelling across the country, 

solving mysteries wherever they go. 

LYRIC HAMMERSMITH 

Box Office: 020 8741 6850 www.lyric.co.uk 

10 Sep Christopher Nibble 

The guinea pigs of Dandeville love munching 

dandelion leaves so much that slowly but surely 

dandelions are disappearing from all over 

town. With just one dandelion left will this plucky 

little guinea pig have the flower power to save 

the day? 

LYRIC SHAFTSBURY AVENUE 

Box Office: 03303 334 812 

6 Jul – 8 Jan The Gruffalo 

Based on the award winning book by Julia 

Donaldson and Axel Scheffler this production 

continues to entertain audiences worldwide, 

bringing everyone’s favourite furry monster to life 

on stage. 

MILLFIELD THEATRE N18 

Box Office: 020 8807 6680 

www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk 

17 Sep The Chris & Pui Show - “Show 

Me Show Me” 

Catch the ‘Gingerbread Man’, marvel at the ‘Ugly 

Duckling’ becoming a beautiful swan and oooh and 

aaah as Miss Mouse attempts to zoom zoom zoom 

to the cheesy moon with her rocket. 

OAK HILL PARK ARENA BARNET 

Box Office: 08712 200 260 

10 Jul The Wizard of Oz 

You are invited to click your heels and ease on down 

the yellow brick road as Immersion Theatre proudly 

presents a brand new, Open-Air adaptation of The 

Wizard of Oz, a magical family show guaranteed to 

have you in stitches from beginning to end. 

PEACOCK THEATRE HOLBORN 

Box Office: 020 7863 8222 

www.sadlerswells.com 

6 – 10 Jul Sleeping Beauty 

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. 

THE PLACE, WC1 

Box Office: www.theplace.org.uk 

16 Jul Figurines 

A dancer sets off on a spinning journey of becoming 

by shaping and re-shaping herself continuously. 

Audience members witness the performer swirling 

through a never-ending flow of representations, to 

be led on a meditative ride where images emerge, 

fuse and disappear relentlessly. Ages 5+ 

16 Jul Camper Van of Love 

Based on the myth of Cupid and Psyche, this 

performance is a funny, musical, dancing adventure 

for all the family. 

16 Jul The Magic Fish 

ATMA Dance’s modern take on a classic Indian 

myth stimulates thought about the essentials for 

life on earth. Weaving a mix of classical Indian 

and Contemporary dance with Indian scat singing 

‘konnakol’, young audiences are introduced to their 

first taste of Bharatanatyam. There will also be a 

workshop before the performance. Ages 5+ 

PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE W1D 

Box Office: 08444 825 151 

Until 11 Feb Aladdin 

Featuring the timeless songs from the classic 

film including A Whole New World, Friend 

Like Me and Arabian Nights along with new 

music written for the production, Aladdin is an 

extraordinary theatrical event you will want to be 

amongst the first to experience. Ages 6+ 

ROYAL ALBERT HALL KENSINGTON 

Box Office: 020 7589 8212 

28 – 29 Aug CBeebies Prom 

The BBC Concert Orchestra as well as some 

of CBeebies’ best-loved presenters and characters 

team up for the CBeebies Prom – a magical, 

musical journey through time and space. 

SOUTHBANK CENTRE SE1 

Box Office: 020 7960 4200 

13 – 28 Aug Jungle Book 

Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale is brought crashing 

into the 21st century with street dance and 

circus. Ages 8+. Taking place at the London 

Wonderground. 

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE, 

WC2B 

Box Office: 08444 124 660 

Until 7 Jan 

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 

Roald Dahl’s deliciously dark tale of young Charlie 

Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy 

Wonka. Charlie wins a golden ticket to the Wonka 

Chocolate Factory. Ages 5+ 

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BOX OFFICE 

CRAFTY KIDS CAN WIN PRIZES 

WITH LOVE YOUR CLOTHES! 

It’s that time of year again, when you’re scratching your head wonderingwhat to do to 

occupy the kids over the school holidays. That’s why clothing sustainability campaign, 

Love Your Clothes, has developed a bumper packof FREE family activities that will 

provide hours of entertainment by justreusing unwanted socks! 

As part of its ‘Lost Socks’ campaign launching 28th July, Love Your Clothes are encouraging kids to find new uses for socks by making 

their very own sock puppet buddy for the summer holidays. 

Download FREE family fun activity packs and easy to follow step-by-step guides from www.loveyourclothes.org.uk/lost-socks 

to create the sock puppets. Share pictures of the sock puppets enjoying summer adventures on twitter and facebook using the 

hashtag #lostsocks for a chance to WIN a ‘family craft day kit’ from Korbond - known for their essential care & repair sewing products. 

Keep your eyes peeled for the Sock Puppet Posse ‘Sort Your Sock Stuff Out!’ music video launching 10th August 

on www.loveyourclothes.org.uk. Guaranteed to keep the whole family amused, the new music video lays 

down a list of top tips on how old socks can be reused as other things. 

Share the video on facebook and twitter using the hashtag #lostsocks to get the chance to WIN £750 

worth of Virgin Experience Days vouchers towards a family adventure! 

For details on how to enter competitions and family activity packs visit 

www.loveyourclothes.org.uk/lost-socks. Be sure to check out Korbond’s YouTube channel 

www.youtube.com/korbonduk for ‘Back to School’ 

tips that cover labelling school uniforms and mastering 

hemming. For competition terms and conditions visit 

www.loveyourclothes.org.uk/lost-socks. 

Closing date 16th September. 



Fri 26 Aug 








Sat 27 Aug 

FARM TOUR 

Stepney City Farm, E1 3DG. 12noon. The tour, led by 

Super Farmers Gordon or Kevin, covers history, current 

projects, future plans and allows you to get really close 

to the animals. Charges apply. For more information 

visit www.stepneycityfarm.org 

ROALD DAHL CRAFT FUN 

West Library, Islington, N1 1BD. 2.30-3.30pm. Make 

your own Mr Twit beard and a character puppet. Ages 

5+. Limited places available. For more information call 

020 7527 7920 or visit events.islington.gov.uk 

FOUND PHOTOGRAMS 

The Foundling Museum, WC1N 1AZ. 10.30am-11.30, 

12noon-1pm, 2-3pm and 3.30-4.30pm. Take along a 

small found object with you to this hands-on family 

workshop and learn to create a black and white 

photogram. Ages 5+. Sign up on the day. For more 

information visit www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk 

Sat 27th - Mon 29th Aug 

BIG BANG WEEKEND - 

WALTHAM ABBEY 

Explosives, rockets, science and family fun activities. 

10am-5pm. Standard admission applies. Tel: 01992 

707370. Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, 

Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY. 

www.royalgunpowdermills.com 

Sat 27 – Mon 29 Aug 

FOODIES FESTIVAL 

Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, N22 7AY. From 

11am. Visit the UK’s biggest outdoor celebration of 

food and drink. Little foodies can get creative in the 

Children’s Cookery School, where they can explore 

their taste buds and learn basic cookery skills. For more 



NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL 

Notting Hill, W11. On August bank holiday weekend, 

the streets will be lined with glitzy costumes, colourful 

floats and flamboyant performers. Don’t forget your 

dancing shoes too, as all this will be sound-tracked by 

a constant Caribbean beat. For more information visit 


SUMMER FAIR 

Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR. 12noon-9.30pm Sat and 

Mon, 12noon-7pm Sun. Enjoy the traditional, historic 

and famous Hampstead Heath Fair! Taking place 

on the Lower Fairground Site, East Heath. For more 

information visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk 

Until Sun 28th Aug 

OPEN SUNDAYS - WALTHAM ABBEY 

Indoors and outdoors, Royal Gunpowder Mills provide 

an all-day beautiful venue for the family to enjoy 

on Sundays. With science shows in the Mad Lab, 

land train tours, adventure playground, exhibitions, 

Armoury, family activities and games, and crafts. 

Café, plentiful grass play space and wildlife. Tel: 01992 

707370. Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY. 

www.royalgunpowdermills.com 

Sun 28 Aug 

KENWOOD STORIES 

Kenwood House, Hampstead, NW3 7JR. 12.30pm, 2pm 

and 3pm. See art collections and stories of Kenwood 

come alive through narrative and live interpretation as 

told by Kenwood volunteers. Admission charges apply. 










MEMORYSCAPE HISTORY WALK 

Victoria Park, E3 5TB. 10.30am-12.30pm. Join the 

Community Park Rangers on a recorded audio trail 

around the park. Limited spaces available. To book call 

020 7364 7968. Meet at the Pavilion Café. For more 


Sun 28 – Mon 29 Aug 

ENFIELD FOOD FESTIVAL 

Forty Hall & Estate, Enfield, EN2 9HA. August Bank 

Holiday sees the return of the Enfield Food Festival at 

Forty Hall Farm, a chance to salute the good food and 

drink produced in Enfield and its neighbouring areas, 

with lots of fun on the farm for all the family. Charges 

apply. For more information visit 


Mon 29 Aug 


The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA. 

10.30am-3pm. Join in for storytelling sessions in the 

Family Pavilion at Buckingham Palace to follow Rex the 

Corgi’s adventures. Admission charges apply. For more 

information visit www.royalcollection.org.uk 

Tues 30 Aug 

ROALD DAHL BEDROOM BEAD CURTAINS 

West Library, Islington, N1 1BD. 2.30-3.30pm. Inspired 

by Roald Dahl, make a beaded curtain for your 

bedroom. Ages 5+. Limited places available. 











Wed 31 Aug 

BAT WALK FOR FAMILIES 

Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR. 7.30- 

9.30pm. Using bat detectors you will venture onto 

the Heath to discover these amazing creatures of the 

night. Charges apply. Book on 020 7332 3773. For more 

information visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk 

SEPTEMBER 

Sat 3 Sep 

OPEN DAY 

Enfield Fire Station, EN1 4LA. 12noon-5pm. 

Celebrate 150 years of London Fire Brigade at this 

family open day. Meet your local fire fighters and 

life-sized Playmobil ones, see exciting fire and rescue 

demonstrations plus receive fire safety advice and 

enjoy toys and activities galore. For more information 

visit http://bit.ly/PLAYMOBIL_LFB 

NATIONAL PARALYMPIC DAY AND 

LIBERTY FESTIVAL 

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, E20 2ST. 

1-6pm. A fantastic free summer festival where you can 

try inclusive sports and enjoy an incredible line-up of 

deaf and disability arts. Everyone is welcome. For more 

information visit www.london.gov.uk 

Sat 3 – Sun 4 Sep 

THE GREAT FIRE ANNIVERSARY 

WEEKEND FAMILY FESTIVAL 

Museum of London, EC2Y 5HN. 12noon. Mark 350 years 

since the Great Fire of London with an extravaganza 

of free activities for families. Free, drop in. For more 

information visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk 

Sun 4 Sep 

FAMILY CRAFT 


Families will get to work together to try out different 

art and crafts whilst exploring the house and finding 

out more about its collections. Charges apply. 



PARALLEL LONDON 

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, E20 2ST. 

Everyone’s invited to join Parallel London, a disabilityled 

race around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Whether 

you want to run, wheel or walk your way, there are four 

distances to choose from. Whether you’re taking part 

or watching, enjoy a great day out. To register visit 


YIDDISH STORY AND SONG 

The Jewish Museum, Camden Town, NW1 7NB. 10am- 

1pm. Go along and celebrate the European Day of Jewish 

Culture, the theme this year is languages. Ages 4+. 

Charges apply. For more information and to book 

tickets visit www.jewishmuseum.org.uk 

CLASSIC AND VINTAGE VEHICLE SHOW 

Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, EN1 4RQ. 10am-5pm. 

Motor along to the Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show 

with cars from as far back as the 1920s, the Annual 

Rally of the North London, Middlesex Morris Minors 

Association and a variety of food stalls to enjoy a bite 

to eat. Admission charges apply. For more information 

visit www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk 

SPIRIT OF UKRAINE 

Forty Hall & Estate, Enfield, EN2 9HA. 12noon-5pm. 

The Friends of Forty Hall Park with the Association of 

Ukrainians Waltham Cross Branch present another ‘Spirit 

of Ukraine Festival’. Join in arts and crafts, children’s 

activities and face painting. Free admission. For more 

information visit www.fortyhallestate.co.uk 

Wed 7 Sep 

TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC 

Victoria Park, E3 5TB. 12noon-3pm.Take along your 

favourite teddy and a picnic and enjoy storytelling, fun 

games and music. Meet at the Hub Building. To book 

call 020 7364 7968. For more information visit 

www.towerhamlets.gov.uk 

Thurs 8 Sep 

BAT WALK FOR FAMILIES 

Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR. 7.30-9pm. 

Using bat detectors you will venture onto the Heath to 

discover these amazing creatures of the night. Charges 

apply. Book on 020 7332 3773. For more information 

visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk 

Fri 9 – Sun 11 Sep 

KING’S PLACE FESTIVAL 

Kings Cross, N1 9AG. Indulge in a variety of classical, 

contemporary, folk, jazz and world music concerts, plus 

comedy, spoken word and family performances for as little 

as £6.50 a ticket – with many events completely free. For 

more information, to view the full programme of events 

and to buy tickets visit www.kingsplace.co.uk 

Sat 10 Sep 

KIDS CAKE DECORATING 

Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG. 11am. Kids get to decorate 

their own cupcake with all the different coloured icings, 

sweets, treats and lovely things they can get on it! Adults 

allowed but only to supervise! Booking is essential for this 

free event on 020 7520 1490. For more information visit 


STORYTELLING FOR KIDS 

Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG. 11.15am. Rachel Rose 

Reid (‘Queen of the New Wave of Storytellers’ BBC Radio 

3) brings interactive songs and stories to brighten and 

enliven your morning. Join in and sing out! Free event. 

For more information visit www.kingsplace.co.uk 

COMIC BOOK WORKSHOP 

Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG. 12.15pm. Join this 

fantastic Comic Book Workshop with Ministry of Stories 

to free up your hand and fire up your imagination. 

Charges apply. For more information and to buy tickets 

visit www.kingsplace.co.uk 

THE KING, THE CAT AND THE FIDDLE 

Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG. 12.15pm. Join LMN 

Wales folk ensemble Calan for a very special interactive 

musical re-telling of this beautiful children’s story, 

co-written by Live Music Now founder and one of the 

greatest violinists of the 20th century, Yehudi Menuhin, 

alongside author Christopher Hope with illustrations 

by Angela Barrett. Charges apply. For more 



GUARDIAN FAMILY 

NEWSPAPER WORKSHOP 

Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG. 1pm. In this two-hour 

workshop your children (with some help from you) will 

select, write and edit stories, create headlines, choose 

pictures and produce a front page to a tight deadline. 

Ages 7-16. Booking is essential for this free event on 020 

7520 1490. For more information visit 


ANTHONY BROWNE AND 

TALES FROM ADRIAMUS 

Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG. 1.30pm. Anthony 

Browne and the Adriamus Ensemble bring you an hour 

of musical story-telling and musical games to play. Get to 

know Anthony and the musicians and learn how music 

can make stories even more magical. Charges apply. For 

more information and to buy tickets visit 



ALL ABOARD TARPORLEY! 

Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG. 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 

2.30pm, 4pm and 5.30pm. Get on board and enjoy a 

chilled out ride down the canal and through the locks 

on Tarporley, the community narrowboat. Meet on the 

Kings Place Canalside Terrace 15 minutes before. 

Charges apply. For more information and to buy tickets 

visit www.kingsplace.co.uk 


POTATO SHINDIG 

Willows Activity Farm, St Albans, AL4 0PF. Harvest your 

free bag of potatoes at Willows Potato Patch and enjoy a 

full day out of wholesome family fun. In addition to the 

programme enjoy potato arts and crafts, meet ‘Spuddy’ 

the potato mascot and see him in a special children’s 

show. For more information, to buy tickets and to 

view the full programme of events visit 

www.willowsactivityfarm.com 

Sun 11 Sep 

OAE TOTS: TUDORS 

Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG. 10.45am. Younger 

children will be immersed in the world of Shakespeare, 

Kings, Queens and the English court with a selection of 

authentically Tudor tunes, some of which composed by 

Henry VIII himself. Ages 2-5. Charges apply. For more 



ALICE IN WONDERLAND 

FAMILY CONCERT 

Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG. 10.45am. An informal 

introduction to Cellophony cello octet and their Alice in 

Wonderland project. Cellophony will take you through 

the classic story with an entertaining exploration of 

Richard Birchall’s original music. Charges apply. 



PUTTING ON THE SPITZ 

Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG. 12noon. Featuring an 

impressive line-up of musicians from the Spitz Music 

Collective including Arthur Lea (vocals, keys) and 

Winston Clifford (percussion), join in a journey of jazz 

and beyond for all ages. Free event. For more 

information visit www.kingsplace.co.uk 

OPEN DAY 

Islington Fire Station, N1 2TZ. 12noon-6pm. Celebrate 

150 years of London Fire Brigade at this family open day. 

Meet your local fire fighters and life-sized Playmobil ones, 

see exciting fire and rescue demonstrations plus receive 

fire safety advice and enjoy toys and activities galore. 


http://bit.ly/PLAYMOBIL_LFB 



music on the Bandstand for all ages, supporting local 



SUMMER TAKEOVER 

Camden Arts Centre, NW3 6DG. 2-4.30pm. Join in for 

an expanded Make and Do session, a drop-in ceramics 

workshop and an alternative exhibition tour. Free. 


www.camdenartscentre.org 

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The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School 

Nurturing Excellence 

Open Day 

Pre-Prep (5+) Open Day 

Saturday 5 November 2016 

10–2pm (by appointment only) 

FOCUS ON SCHOOLS 

For appointments 

t: 01727 873632 

e: preprepoffice@habsboys.org.uk 

www.habsboys.org.uk 

registered charity no: 313996 

Hazel Road, Park Street 

Herts AL2 2AH 

Pre-Prep and Preparatory School 

Executive Head – Mr M L S Judd BA 

Independent Day School for Girls aged 4-18 

Open Days 

13 October & 9 November 

9.15-11am 

Book now at 

www.channing.co.uk 

#GirlsEnjoyingSuccess 

Channing, a leading Girls’ School in Highgate, North 

London, is welcoming visitors to Open Days in 2016. 



WILLIAM ELLIS SCHOOL 

HIGHGATE ROAD, NW5 1RN 

• A thriving voluntary aided, non-denominaIonal comprehensive school 

• A small school for boys with a family feel and a unique 150 year history 

• Curriculum with a solid academic core with strong GCSE results 

• Co-educaIonal sixth-form with excellent progression to university and employment 

• Great locaIon, by the open spaces of Hampstead Heath 

• Ideally placed to make the most of London: galleries, museums, theatres, workplaces 

• Unique residenIal facility in the Surrey Hills for acIvity camps and study trips 

• Located near Gospel Oak staIon (London Overground) 

PLACES NOW AVAILABLE IN SEPTEMBER 2016 FOR YEAR 7 

Open Evening 

Thursday, 29 September 6 – 8pm 

Open Mornings 

Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th and 

Thursday 6th October, 9 – 10.30am 

www.williamellis.camden.sch.uk 

“This is a good school. Parents and students are 

right to have confidence in its future” Ofsted 2012 

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North Bridge House 

Senior and Sixth Form Canonbury 

6-9 Canonbury Place, N1 2NQ 

‘Outstanding’ North Bridge House Canonbury 

now inviting Year 7 pupils to join from 2017. 

Visit our open day to find out more. 

Book at northbridgehouse.com/open 

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‘Outstanding’ Senior and Sixth 

Form to welcome Year 7s 

Jonathan Taylor, Head of North 

Bridge House Senior and Sixth 

Form Canonbury, reveals the 

secret of his school’s success 

since its doors opened in 

2014 - and the exciting 

changes afoot for 2017. 

Head Teacher 

Jonathan Taylor 

teaches in the 

media suite. 

Since joining the North Bridge 

House family, Mr Taylor has 

looked to harness the research of 

experts in ‘Teen Development’ 

to maximise his pupils’ potential. 

“Thanks to small classes we can 

really get to know our pupils and provide each individual with teaching 

that inspires and challenges them, backed by the support required to 

help them succeed.” Jonathan Taylor explained, “In addition, we want 

to work with, not against, the needs of our teens. We take into account 

their body clocks, learning patterns and different phases of brain 

development - plus we don’t assume that just because they may look 

like an adult, they think in the same way.” 

It’s clear that the progressive approach of Mr Taylor and his 

team at the Senior and Sixth Form is paying off. According to their 

‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report, “There is compelling evidence that 

students make well above expected levels of progress over time,” 

whilst, “Highly effective teaching and support from dedicated staff 

ensure that students’ academic and personal development 

is outstanding”. 

Mr Taylor is now steering his school into new territory. “In response 

to increasing demand for more secondary education options in 

the Islington area, as well as offering year 9 and 12 entry, we will be 

welcoming Year 7 (11+) pupils to our Senior and Sixth Form in 2017.” 

He concluded, “Along with our sister Senior School in Hampstead, 

we can now provide North London Parents with a wider choice and 

an educational environment where children are nurtured to 

exceed expectation.” 

Discover an ‘Outstanding’ all-round education for your child at 

North Bridge House Canonbury. Book an open day or private tour at: 

northbridgehouse.com/open 

OUR11+ 

STUDENTS 

HAVE ACHIEVED 

AN AMAZING 

93% 

SUCCESS 

RATE! 

Keeping up momentum 

Parents often ask “How can I support my child’s learning 

over the summer?” Whether you are staying at home, 

travelling overseas or taking day trips during the summer, 

make sure you encourage your child’s curiosity about their 

surroundings – the natural environment, history, architecture 

and the people you meet. Encourage your child to write a 

holiday journal, sketch what they see and lend them your 

mobile phone to record sounds or take photographs of 

things that most fascinate them. And remember to ask your 

child to read to you every day. 

These tactics will all keep their brains active and learning 

in the most fun way, but if there’s an area of work that your 

child has been struggling with, the summer might be just 

the time to consider some help. Some short-term tutoring 

during the summer break could provide the literacy or 

numeracy support your child needs, or could provide help 

gearing up for a new school or the start of the 11+ journey. If 

you can boost their academic confidence along with having 

fun in the sun, it will be a great summer! 

JK Educate offers bespoke support for children’s learning, 

with schools advice, academic potential assessments, 

specialist subject tutoring, entrance exam preparation and 

study skills. Contact one of our experienced consultants on 

020 3488 0754 or via jkeducate.co.uk 

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North Bridge House 

Nursery – 33 Fitzjohn’s Ave. NW3 

North Bridge House’s 

‘Outstanding’ Nursery 

now enrolling for 2016 

and 2017. 

Book your private tour on 020 7267 6266 

or go to northbridgehouse.com/open 

“Children make excellent progress in their learning and development 

and are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education.” 

School Inspection Service – 2016

14th July , 22nd September and 

20th October at 9.15am 

Last year’s evening was described as 

‘outstanding’, ‘friendly’ and ‘amazing’ by the 

Year 6 pupils and 100% of parents stated, 

‘Broomfield Open Evening was informative 

and gave a positive impression of the school’ 

and ‘students that I met were polite, confident 

and helpful’. 

Wilmer Way, 

Southgate, 

N14 7HY 

@broomfieldsch broomfieldschool 

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