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Issue 137 July/August 2019 familiesonline.co.uk Welcome to the July/August issue!

CONTACT US: UPCOMING ISSUES Sept/Oct 2019 IN THIS ISSUE: — “Education 4 Families News and School Families North London 6 Education Feature plus North London Local Clubs and 8 Family Health & Classes” Wellbeing IN THIS ISSUE Summer holiday bumper Magazine Deadline : issue! 10 School Holiday Camps Including Holiday Camps, Days Out, Theatre, What’s Editor: Karen Konowalchuk 9 Aug 2019 On Plus Much More! 12 Summer Days Out

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Friary Park Junior Parkrun Are You a Woman Thinking celebrates 1st Birthday! about Starting a Business? Enterprise Enfield is running free Steps to Starting Your Own Business Taster Sessions for women in London to help them find out what’s involved in starting a business and whether it’s the right route for them. The 2-hour Taster Sessions are being held at various venues in north London in July. They are FREE to attend as they are part- funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). For more details and to register to attend visit www.enterpriseenfield.org or call Enterprise Enfield on: 020 443 5457.

Free Childcare to Attend In April 2019, Friary Park Junior Parkrun in Barnet, celebrated its Smear Tests 1st Birthday! The event was attended by over 300 locals, with 145 children completing the run. Mothers across the UK are being offered an hour’s free childcare so Eileen Rumble, a local mother of 6 and founder of the Friary they can attend a smear test. Park event, inspired by her two sporty sons, explains, “I love bringing the community together and get such a thrill from Childcare.co.uk, which claims to be seeing the children’s pride as they cross the finish line! We the largest platform for parents and childcare providers in the process their times into a national database. They can then run UK, has launched the initiative to encourage more women to to beat their own personal best.” attend a smear test to determine whether they are at risk of cervical cancer, which in 99.8% of cases is preventable with Junior Parkrun is a series of 2k events for children aged between early treatment 4 and 14, held around the UK. They are open to all, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. Parents must register their child Every year in the UK, around 3,000 women will be diagnosed on the website to take part. As well as the Barnet and Highbury with cervical cancer. In the UK, women are invited by the NHS Fields junior parkruns, there is a third North London Junior to get a cervical screening from the age of 25 to 64. However, Parkrun held at Priory Park in Crouch End every Sunday. figures show the take-up of testing of women is at a 20-year low. “As well as being of benefit physically, it is a very sociable event”, says Eileen, “We are always on the look-out for new While the test usually takes just five minutes, a free hour of volunteers to assist so do get in touch if you are interested”. childcare is being offered to allow for waiting times and travel. [email protected] Mothers can take up this offer by visiting: www.childcare. co.uk/news/free-childcare-for-smear-tests Musical Theatre Summer Schools with a Twist Come and join the award- winning Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School this Summer and explore West End to Broadway followed by Horrible Histories: We all love to learn about history, but some of us find it a bore The trouble is with history, Is that they’re not here anymore. We can only look at History through papers, online and Apps, But what if we brought History back to life, through singing, dancing & facts. We can visit the court of Henry VIII, the king obsessed with power Those poor six wives, of which only one survived, and two beheaded at the tower. The Great Fire of London of 1666, as Samuel Pepys likes to tell The smallest spark that lit up the dark that made London as ‘hot as hell’. And what about Queen Elizabeth I, whose teeth have never been forgotten. Green and black, with toxic gaps and her breath was oh so rotten. Vile Victorians, old London streets, rotten to the core, Kings and Queens & tragedies and maybe the Civil War. This is just the start of what we have in store, A week of fun for everyone, with perhaps a little more There’s singing, dance and dramas, and a little comedy too, A week of history brought to life especially by you. So let’s not make history boring, let’s bring it up to date. And at the end of the week, a performance to celebrate. Anna Fiorentini branches in Hackney, Camden, Docklands and Greenwich are also currently accepting applications for the September term. Book your obligation free taster day now. More details at www.annafiorentini.com For adults we have www.stageandthecity.com

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Space Chase - 2019 Business Opportunity with Summer Reading Families North London Challenge Magazine The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children aged 4 to 11 to read six library books during the long summer holiday. Children’s reading can decline during the summer holidays if they don’t have regular access to books or encouragement to read for pleasure. This year the challenge will focus on the theme ‘Space Chase’—an out-of-this-world adventure inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Children are challenged to read at least six library books over the school holidays and collect rewards, such as stickers, on their way to receiving their challenge certificate and medal. The Challenge will launch in libraries on Saturday 13 July 2019 in England and Wales. For competitions, book recommendations and special We have a fantastic opportunity for someone in North London online badges and rewards, visit striving for flexible, home based work which can be performed www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk during school hours and largely outside of school holidays! No previous Editorial/Magazine experience necessary, To help your child get started with but interested individuals should be business minded, self- the Summer Reading Challenge, here motivated and energised by the idea of growing a community are some great suggestions from focused business. Ideally some sales skills would be desirable, our friends at Pickled Pepper Books, but training can be provided if no sales experience. the specialist interactive children’s bookshop located in Crouch End. Candidates should able to make an equity investment. The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield (age 3-6) The incumbent Editor owns the local North London Families Written by real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield, Magazine franchise and is looking to expand to further grow ‘The Darkest Dark’ has a gorgeously vintage the business. vibe to the illustrations, as it presents the story of a young boy who overcomes his fear of the Families has been in existence for over 25 years and is a well- dark against the backdrop of the 1960s moon respected/established brand with 41 titles currently published landings. A lovely and gentle bedtime story. over the UK. The North London title has been in existence for over 20 years and has a loyal readership and customer base. Curiosity, The Story of the Mars Rover by Interested? Contact [email protected] with Markus Motom (age 4-7) Meet Curiosity, a some brief introductory background about yourself. Mars rover that has rolled across the deserts of the red planet searching for life on Mars. Let Curiosity be your guide and take you on a journey from the laboratory to Mars. Counting on Katherine by Helaine Becker (age 4-7) A non-fiction storybook about Katherine Johnson, the mathematician who helped put astronauts on the moon. With enough facts to be educational and enough imagination to be exciting, this is sure to be a firm favourite for curious minds. The Jamie Drake Equation by Christopher Edge (age 8-11) This book combines space-age exploration with a warm, emotional heart. It tackles real issues such as family break-ups, while balancing exciting science-fiction in a way that is very accessible. The short length of the book makes it a great option for reluctant readers or those struggling with heftier books.

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The Jargon of Secondary Education If you have a child in primary school you are probably familiar with the terms, ‘SATs’ and ‘progress’ but as you start considering the next steps in education there are a few new terms you may come across. We asked Broomfield Secondary School to explain some of these terms. The Department for Education has a new examinations measure called ‘Progress 8’. This is considered the most accurate measure of a school’s progress to date. This new measure enables parents to make accurate judgments on how a school is doing. How does Progress 8 do this? • Progress 8 does this by showing the progress of a school’s pupils with the progress of pupils in all schools nationally. • Progress 8 does this by looking at how the pupils have done in their five years at secondary school. It compares the pupils’ Year 11 GCSEs with their Year 6 SATs results. In other words, it shows the work that has taken place in the secondary school. • Progress 8 does this by looking at the pupils’ range of GCSE subjects. A good education requires that a good number of subjects is studied. • Progress 8 looks at 8 GCSE subjects, including English, mathematics and science. What is Broomfield School’s Progress 8 score? Since the introduction of the Progress 8 measure, Broomfield has consistently been placed at national average or above national average. The Progress 8 measure of Broomfield School’s GCSEs for summer 2018 is -0.07 (i.e. at the national average), in the top 68% of schools nationally. EBacc The Department for Education recommends that pupils study the core subjects of English language, English literature, Maths, Science, History or Geography and a language at GCSE. These subjects make up the English Baccalaureate (EBacc). Studying the EBacc at GCSE gives pupils access to a full range of employment options when they leave secondary school and the broad knowledge that employers are looking for. EBacc is not a test or qualification; it is a measure used to provide information about a particular range of qualifications. How many pupils at Broomfield enter the Ebacc? At Broomfield a broad and balanced curriculum is seen as vitally important for all pupils and in 2018 86% of GCSE pupils were entered for the Ebacc. Where can I find this information? To compare Broomfield School, or another school, with schools locally and nationally go to: www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk

Schools that Ban Mobile Phones Improve Results Should children be allowed to take mobile phones to school? Opinion is divided. Some advocate a complete ban because of the potential for distraction, while others promote the use of phones as a teaching tool in the classroom. Schools in England and Scotland have complete autonomy regarding their mobile phone policy, which has resulted in large differences in the timing of the introduction of bans. Schools that ban pupils from carrying mobile phones show a sustained improvement in exam results, with the biggest advances coming from struggling students, according to research published by the London School of Economics. The large-scale study found schools in Birmingham, London, Leicester and Manchester that banned mobiles enjoyed a boost in the proportion of pupils getting five good passes at GCSE, compared with schools that allowed pupils to keep their phones, even if switched off. More info at www.lse.ac.uk

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Keeping your Family Safe and Healthy this Summer By Dr Tom York As the weather gets warmer, you and your family are likely to be spending more time outside. Outdoor activities can be a lot of fun but it’s important that you’re prepared and take certain precautions to keep your family safe. Here are my tips for staying safe this summer. Be Careful around Open Waters Water starts to appear more and more inviting as the weather gets warmer. Whether you take your family kayaking on a lake, for a dip in the sea or simply for a riverside walk, the dangers of open water should not be overlooked. In 2017 there were 255 deaths from accidental drowning, and almost half of these were from people falling in the water unintentionally. The best way to prevent this is to never leave your children unsupervised when in and around water, teach them about the dangers of water and start taking them to swimming lessons from a young age. Always ensure they wear buoyancy aids if necessary. Watch Out for Open Windows Every year there children die or are seriously injured from falling out of open windows. If you open a window to keep the house cool, remember to consider if there’s any chance at all your child might be able climb up to the windowsill and fall out. Children can be surprisingly ingenious when it comes to exploring and you may not consider that they’d be able to effectively re-arrange the furniture until it’s too late. If in doubt, install a window guard but be aware that this isn’t a substitute for close supervision as children have been known to climb over these as well. Set Up a Safe Barbeque Area It won’t be long before the aromas of flame grilled food begin to fill the air in neighbourhoods up and down the country. Barbecues are a great way to enjoy the brighter evenings but pose a risk to young children who decide they wish to play with the new contraption in the corner of the garden. Explain to your children the dangers of going close to the barbecue and that the person doing the cooking needs to have plenty of space to cook safely. Take extra care to keep children away from the barbecue - you could even arrange for another adult to keep them distracted with some garden games. Prepare for British Weather Going on a long family walk can be a great way to enjoy the warm weather but ensuring you’re well-prepared can make the difference between having fond memories and an afternoon you’d prefer to forget. Plan your route, take a map rather than relying on a phone, and take your phone too in case you need to call someone in an emergency. Pack plenty of water, sunscreen, snacks and make sure everyone has appropriate clothing and footwear. Consider taking waterproofs, a towel and even a survival blanket. We all know how changeable the British weather can be and children are especially susceptible to hypothermia should they be caught in an unexpected downpour or accidentally slip into water. Beware of Biting Insects With warm weather come a multitude of biting/stinging insects. Thankfully there’s nothing too dangerous in the UK but it still pays to be prepared. Insect repellent is a good first line of defence but antihistamines and anti-itch cream are also useful. Piriton is fast acting and is safe to use in children. Eurax cream or its steroid-containing alternative Eurax Hc is good for reducing the itchiness and swelling following a sting. Bee stings are best removed by scraping them off with a finger nail or the edge of a credit card. Pinching the stinger to try and remove it causes more venom to be released so this should be avoided. Both wasp and bee stings should be washed with soap and water and then a cold pack should be applied to the skin. Watch out for any signs of allergy such as a rash, facial swelling or difficulty breathing, especially in children who may not have been stung before. Dr Tom York is a NHS-registered and private GP for www.gpdq.co.uk, the UK’s first doctor-on-demand app. Treatment Offer from Origin Orthodontic Origin Orthodontics are a private orthodontic practice located in Southgate, North London and Central Specialist Orthodontic Practice London, providing orthodontic care for over 20 years. Specialist orthodontist, Dr We are here to help you and your children Usman Qureshi and his team are focused get the healthy, happy, beautiful smiles on achieving a straight and healthy smile you deserve. whilst ensuring correct alignment of the ■ Free clinical assessments with award winning jaw. specialists. Bespoke private orthodontic treatment. Origin Orthodontics are currently offering ■ No lengthy waiting lists. Private Orthodontic Treatment, including ■ Fixed Braces for under 18s for only £2,350! ■ Interest free payment plans to suit your budget. This offer includes upper and lower removable retainers in addition to a Contact a member of our friendly team lower bonded retainer at the end of the today at Southgate on 020 8364 8038 or treatment. A payment plan that includes at out Central London clinic in Wimpole St. interest free credit for 12 months is also W1 on 020 7580 2786 to arrange your available. For this unbeatable offer call a free consultation. member of the Southgate team on 020 www.origin-orthodontics.co.uk 8364 8038 or the central London team 020 7580 2786.

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Childhood Constipation Dr Daniel Crespi, has been a Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist at the Centre for Paediatric Gastroenterology at the Royal Free Hospital since 2011 and sees patients of all ages, from newborn to the older teen. He has a variety of clinical interests including gastrointestinal motility conditions such as constipation and reflux, and is a member of the British Society of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (BSPGHAN) GI motility working group. Dr Crespi helped set up a successful nurse led constipation clinic across the Royal Free group. “One of the most common issues I see at all ages is constipation”, explains Dr Crespi. “A frequently quoted figure is that up to 25% of visits to a paediatric gastroenterologist are about constipation. Just recently there have been studies to show that doctors and patients don’t always refer to the same symptoms when dealing with constipation. With a thorough history I am able to clarify the situation with you and your child. A physical examination also helps to rule out other significant but rare causes. In the vast majority of children, there is no underlying anatomical or other cause for constipation. Only in some situations are investigations necessary.” “Once it is clear that constipation is the main issue, the treatment plan is multi-faceted. It consists of a mixture of education about bowel function and good toileting routines, advice regarding a Dr Daniel Crespi balanced healthy diet with adequate fluid and fibre intake and the use of laxatives. More mild cases will settle sooner and other more moderate to severe cases may need a more intense approach, sometimes including what I call a bowel clear-out.” “There are also plenty of excellent resources that I can recommend to families to help with the situation, alongside the treatment plan from clinic. These include an excellent book called the Ins and Outs of poop.” Dr Crespi is available for outpatient consultations at the Royal Free London – Private Patients Unit located in Hampstead. The Private Patients Unit at the Royal Free Hospital is part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Located in the heart of Hampstead Heath, the Royal Free London Private Patients Unit combines the convenience, comfort and personalised attention of a private hospital with the very best state-of-the-art services, technology and professional excellence you would expect from a top London teaching hospital. Please phone +44(0)207 3177751 to book an appointment.

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When the school doors close, keep children entertained School Holiday Camps and have a fun and stress-free Summer Holiday with these great ideas.

Summer Schools run by award-winning Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film London Academy of Gymnastics & Dance Summer School Musical in a Week for 7–16 yrs olds. Camp (LAGAD) Keeping children active this summer From West End to Broadway 29th July–2nd August 9.30am–4pm. with a fun-packed mix of Gymnastics, Circus and Includes West End trip to Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Aerial Skills. Morning sessions for 3–4 year olds and a variety of booking options for 5–13 year olds. Fully- Horrible History! 19th–23rd August. Includes a ticket to see Six the trained and highly qualified coaches bring out the Musical at The Arts Theatre. best in every child. All abilities welcome. Held in the purpose-built theatre at Chobham Academy; 5 mins from • Age range: 3–13 years Stratford Station. • Dates: Monday 24th July–Friday 2nd August 2019 at Tetherdown www.annafiorentini.com 020 7682 1403 Primary School, Muswell Hill (N10) • Monday 5th–Friday 9th August—Heartland High School, Wood Green (N22) Abundant Living With Autism (ALWA) Summer Play    Scheme www.lagad.co.uk/holiday-camps [email protected] 020 8883 4675 Fun filled activity sessions for children aged 8–13 yrs with Autism living in London, from Weds 24thJuly Leaders are Readers Their summer School is attended by children from to Fri 16th Aug, at Russet House School, 11 Autumn all over the world and early booking is currently on and available to Close, EN1 4JA. 10am–3 pm. £55 per day. Advance book. This year they are running from Mon 29 July–16 Aug (3 weeks) at St booking required. Andrew’s Southgate Primary School, Southgate, N14 6JA. The aim is to cover a year’s essential work in 3 weeks, fill in learning gaps and prepare We provide a safe and supportive environment in which children with children on advanced topics so they can zoom ahead when they return to Autism can engage in a variety of fun activities, tailored to their needs, school in September. 01992 651 300. and looked after by experienced specialist play workers. Children will www.leadersarereaders.co.uk/summerschool engage in outdoor play, arts and crafts, games, cooking and baking, messy and sensory play, soft play room, trampolining, music, life skills and much more. Little House of Science Summer Science Camps 2019 Daily Monday– Friday, 9.30-3.30 (8.45am early drop-off), 4–7 and 8–12 years (age www.abundantlivingwithautism.org.uk adjusted & separated groups). Location: Swiss Cottage Library, 88 Avenue [email protected] 07940 380 819 Road, London NW3 3HA July ADC Stars Dance and Theatre Summer School Ages 2-12. 29 Jul-1 Aug, • 8–12: Journey to the Centre of Biology; 10am-3pm (10am-12pm for under 5’s). 4 days jam-packed with dance and • 15–19: Think Physics; theatre fun! • 22–26: When Science meets Architecture; Students will spend mornings dancing their socks off, followed by • 29-2 Aug: Astrogeology afternoons of drama and musical theatre madness, culminating in a Aug performance for friends and family at the end of the week. Half day £20, • 5–9: The Science of Seas and Oceans; single day £40, full 4 day workshop £120. • 12–16: Engineered; Book now at www.adcstars.com/summerschool • 19–23: Science Geniuses; stars@actorsdancecollective 07726 931 310 • 27–30: Biochemistry Sept Axis Educational Trust Summer Booster Courses for 11+ and GCSE. • 2–4: Fascinating Zoology Focusing on revision and exam style questions. All classes will be delivered [email protected] or 08000 921 062 by qualified and experienced teachers. The minimum registration period www.littlehouseofscience.com, multiple/sibling booking discounts. is 2 weeks between 5th–30th August, 10am–2pm, at Axis North Finchley, Ponders End and Hendon Branches. £12 per hour. Enrol Now. Perform There’s no place like Perform this summer! 020 7607 9330 [email protected] Subject and age: • Art & Crafts for 4–10s. Highgate Cricket & Tennis Club (N8) has the following camps this • LEGO® for 4–10s. Summer Holiday: • Coding for 6–10s. • Multi-sport Camps (N8): For ages 5–11. Including tennis, cricket, uni-hoc, • Wizard of Oz courses for 4–10s. football, babminton, rounders and dodgeball. From 22–26 July. Dates: Across July and August. Three, four and five-day • Tennis summer Camps (N8): Available for all abilities, and ages 3–15, in courses. 10am to 3pm each day. beautiful surroundings with enthusiastic, professional coaches. Half and full day options. From 22 July–30 Aug. Venues: The Hall Middle School, Belsize Park (NW3); Mansergh Club, St John’s Wood (NW8); Hampstead Suburb Free Church (NW11); St John’s Early drop off/ late pick up available for all camps. Highbury Vale Primary School, Highbury (N5); Highgate United Reform www.highgate-tennis.co.uk/juniors/holiday-camps/  Church, Highgate (N5); Emmanuel Church Community Space, West [email protected] Hampstead (NW6); Union Church (N8); Primrose Hill Community Centre (NW1). Creative Wiz Kids is having a summer bonanza! Running from 15 July to 30 August in NW3: Book online at perform.org.uk/wizard. 020 7255 9120 [email protected] • Full Day (10am–4pm) clubs for 5–9 year olds • Morning Club (10am–4pm) for 3–9 year olds, • Early drop off at 9am Pickled Pepper Books Summer Workshops are back and will be keeping Activities include art, dance, music, face painting, story time, outdoor children aged 4–11 entertained all summer! Choose from science, drama, play, cake decorating and FUN! In the afternoons there will be textiles, lego and puppetry workshops between 24th July and 23rd August. illustration, dance, acting and performance, gardening, and baking. For a more detailed program and to book please visit Referral, sibling and early bird discounts available. www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk. www.creativewizkids.com 07956 592 142 Summer of Code: Python Programming for kids ages 6–10. Support your Flip Out Summer Camp 2019 Get set for the most fun summer camp child’s STEM learning with Python Programming this Summer. around! Flip Out Brent Cross Summer Camp is set to keep all 6–11 year • Beginners / Intermediate olds active over the school holidays! Expect free jumping sessions, drama, • Creating basic programs using art, back to school booster classes and much more! 8am–4.30pm. £125 a math and logic week/£27.50 a day/sibling discount 10% off a full week booking (Mon-Fri). • Creating quizzes and text based If you wish to book your child in for a week and to benefit from sibling adventure games. discount 020 8050 2391. Don’t miss out, hurry book now!  • Collaboration with other python www.flipout.co.uk/brent-cross learners to fast track your way to becoming a developer Highgate Ballet School Summer Dance Intensive 4 days of Dance, Ballet, • Encourage an interest in coding, Pointe, Contemporary Dance, Choreography, Jazz, Body Conditioning help your child get ahead with real and more, with a performance on Friday afternoon for family and friends. programming skills Suitable for ages 8 to 15. Beginners welcome! Mon 5th August–Friday 9th August 10am–3pm Tuesday 27th–Friday 30th August 2019. Daily from 9:30am–3.30pm, at [email protected] 07740 338 949 the Highgate United Reformed Church, N6 6BA. Limited places, book Facebook @codingcampsforkids now!  Venue: Firs Farm Primary School, Rayleigh Road, Palmers Green, London For more information: 020 8458 1377 N13 5QP [email protected]. www.highgateballetschool.com Yellowbird Education—Holiday Workshops for Children NOW AVAILABLE intuition Clubs To help children prepare for September in a new year IN NORTH LONDON! group, we are running tuition programmes throughout the summer. Our programmes are designed to energise and encourage children, giving The focus of all Yellowbird workshops is to inspire children and encourage them a great platform to begin their new academic year on the right creative minds whilst giving children the confidence to think differently. foot! Carefully structured classes across a number of days aim to build confidence and motivation whilst enlightening children to the joy of Sessions will be held on various dates. Please check the local timetable on learning—key to success on any educational journey. Suitable for children our website for more information www.intuitionclubs.com/summer aged 6–12 (Years 2–6). Keeping children engaged while subtly learning new skills—great way to Summer Holidays (July 8–12, 15–19, August 27–30): Creative Writing make new friends! Workshops + Comprehension & Composition Workshops (7+, 11+), 020 3092 7280 for more details or [email protected] Reasoning Workshops and Interview Skills.

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familiesonline.co.uk Families North London 11 Summer Days Out Here are our top 10 day out suggestions for summer 2019. Pack up the picnic, grab the sunshine and create memories with your family! 1. Alexandra Palace and Gardens www.alexandrapalace.com Situated in North London with spectacular panoramic views of the City, you’ll be spoilt for choice as to how to spend your day here! Try out Go Ape, Ice Skating, head to the Boating Lake and hire a pedal boat, or check out the Play Area! All ages and tastes are catered for! Extensive facilities across the various attractions! Free parking but public transport recommended if there is an exhibition/event on at the Palace. Charges for each activity vary, see website for details. The Ice Rink at the palace has a special offer running from 24 July to 15 August for under 15 year olds: Bring a friend for free this Summer! Both children must skate at the same session and only Alexandra Palace available on public weekday sessions. hosts a wide range of 2. The Beach Brent Cross www.thebeachbrentcross.com activities for a day out The Beach Brent Cross is a celebration of Summer, with a sandy beach, splash pools and a whole host of Urban Beach rides as entertainment! Located next to the Brent Cross shopping centre you can go to the Beach after picking up a picnic lunch in M&S! £3 entry with tokens for rides available to purchase online (discounted) or on site. Open from 12 noon until 10pm daily.

3. Belmont Farm Mill Hill www.belmontfarm.co.uk The perfect place to experience a real working farm, hands on and meet, handle and feed a variety of animals. In total there are over 30 different animal varieties; from cows to exotic lovebirds, pet the bunnies, feed the goats, and jump aboard a tractor and trailer for a 15 minute ride! Open daily 8:30- 6pm, with a lovely café also on site, as well as picnic tables. Adults £16. Child over 3 £5.50, Child 1–3 £4, under 1s free. Bekonscot model village and railway 4. Bekonscot Model Village & Railway Beaconsfield www.bekonscot.co.uk Visit the miniature world stuck beautifully in a 1930s time warp! Now celebrating its 90th birthday, this is the world’s oldest and original model village, with 1.5acres of well kept gardens and finely detailed buildings this is a great day out for all. This is well worth a visit, with very friendly welcoming staff (they even wiped the slides dry when we visited)! Toddlers love seeing the miniature trains whizz past! Open Daily. Drop in craft activities often available, as well as a ride on train, and a lovely play area! Ticket prices (incl Gift Aid) for adults £12, children over 2 £7.80 and under 2s free.

5. Capel Manor Gardens Enfield www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk A North London Gem, Capel Manor Gardens and estate is a colourful inspiration and scented oasis surrounding a Japanese Gardens at Georgian Manor House and Victorian Stables. A great place to let the kids run wild with 30 acres of richly planted Capel Manor Gardens themed gardens including a woodland fairy walk, an Italianate Maze and selection of animals cared for by the students, including meerkats, alpacas, goats, poultry and rabbits. Facilities include picnic tables, the Terrace Restaurant, and toilets. Open daily March to Oct, 10am–5.30pm. Adults £6, children £5 (under 3’s free).

6. Discover Children’s Story Centre Stratford Discover.org.uk Come rain or shine – it’s always storytime at Discover Children’s Story Centre! This summer you can visit Sophie’s kitchen to hear the story of Judith Kerr’s best-loved The Tiger Who Came to Tea – then open her door and step into the world of Mog the Forgetful Cat. With two floors of Story Worlds to navigate and a Story Garden to explore, Discover is the perfect place for an English summer day, whatever the weather! Discover is 10 minutes from London Stratford Stations, Westfield Stratford shopping centre and the Olympic Park. The centre is for 0–11 year olds and their families. The Centre includes a café and full facilities. Open daily. £6.50 pp, £22 for family of Discover Children’s four. Story Centre

7. Gulliver’s Land Milton Keynes www.gulliversfun.co.uk Designed for children aged 2-13 years, comprising thrill rides, fun rides, family rides, indoor rides, attractions, shows and play areas. From the Runaway Train in Discovery Bay to the Jungle River Ride and classic Dodgems there are plenty of exciting rides to ensure that all the family have a fun day out. Guests are welcome to take their own lunches to enjoy in the picnic areas, helping to make this an affordable family day out. Open daily 10:30-5pm. Online tickets (2 days advance required) for and adult £18, child £18. Children under 90cm free.

8. Legoland Windsor www.legoland.co.uk Atlantis Submarine Which child does not dream of becoming a knight, an explorer, a test driver or a pilot and entering into a Voyage Ride fascinating world of adventure? There are over 55 rides and attractions where children can fly through the Experience at Lego treetops to escape fearsome dragons, ride the thrilling rapids with a Viking fleet, join LEGO® divers on a magical underwater adventure on Atlantis Submarine Voyage or enjoy the UK’s only LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Land Display. Extensive facilities and open daily. From £29 p/p if purchased on line.

9. Paradise Wildlife Park Broxbourne www.pwpark.com If you are looking for a wild family day out, why not visit Paradise Wildlife Park? Set in the beautiful surrounding of Broxbourne Woods in the Heart of the Hertfordshire Countryside, it is home to over 800 wonderful animals and over 30 life size, moving animatronic Dinosaurs. You can visit the Big Cats territory to see tigers, White Lions, Jaguars, snow leopards and more. The kids can run wild in 5 indoor & outdoor play areas. Extensive facilities, open daily. Tickets prices (online): Adult: £14.20; Children £12.74; and Under 2s free.

10. Parkside Farm Pick Your Own Enfield www.parksidefarmpyo.co.uk Winner of Pick Your Own (PYO) of the year 2019! Nearly 20 different fruits and vegetables are grown exclusively Pick Your Own at for PYO between June and October. Crops include “table-top” strawberries (no bending required), raspberries, Parkside Farm in beans and sweetcorn. The farm is set in the beautiful rolling greenbelt countryside. Open Daily. Facilities include Enfield! shop selling cold drinks/ ice cream, picnic area and toilets. Minimum spend £4 per person.

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familiesonline.co.uk Families North London 13 Children’s Theatre We aim to be as accurate as possible, but these listings are compiled several weeks beforehand and may be subject to change. Please check before setting out.

For all of August, a child aged 16 or under can go to any participating show for free where tickets are available as long as they’re with a a full paying adult. Adults can buy up to two extra children’s tickets then at half price and there are no added booking fees. Kids Week is a great way of encouraging families to get into the habit of going to the theatre. The fantastic promotion includes a wide variety of London musicals, plays, comedies and children’s shows to choose from. officiallondontheatre.com/kids-week

Artsdepot N12 www.artsdepot. Little Angel Theatre N1 co.uk www.littleangeltheatre.com Mr Stink, Mon 8 Jul—King Arthur and the Knights of To Sat 13 Jul—Suffrajitsu The story of one Chickenshed the Round Table A haunting and evocative young girl and how she learns that being small performance weaving together the many doesn’t mean you can’t change the world. legends surrounding King Arthur, the noble ruler Suffrajitsu shows you that you too can change of Camelot. Ages 6+. the world, no matter who you are. Ages 7–11 Thu 15 Aug—Mr and Mrs Hake and the Magic To Sun 4 Aug—The Slightly Annoying Elephant Princess Fish Based on the Grimm Brothers’ What’s big, blue, bossy, and turns up uninvited? The Fisherman and his Wife, Mini Operas have A slightly annoying elephant, of course! This reinvented the beloved fairytale with the aims hilarious story by David Walliams is brought to of introducing opera to the very young. Ages 3+. life through puppetry. Ages 3–8. Fri 5 Jul to Sun 11 Aug—Little Angel by the Sea Leicester Square Theatre Sand play, puppet making and a whodunit WC2H mystery! Ages 3–8. Troubadour Wembley Park www.leicestersquaretheatre.com London Palladium W1 Theatre HA9 Mon 15 & Tue 16 Jul—Mad Hatter The Musical www.dinosaurworldlive.com Discover the untold story of Franklin Magellan Josephthemusical.com To Sun 8 Sep—Joseph and the Amazing Thu 18 Jul to Sun 1 Sep—Dinosaur World Live as he makes his way to Wonderland, becoming Amazing interactive children’s theatre bringing the famous “Mad Hatter.” Ages 6+. Technicolour Dreamcoat With Jason Donavon as Pharaoh! All ages. dinosaurs to life on stage. Each performance is Sat 20 Jul to Sun 1 Sep—The Scarecrows’ followed by a post-show meet and greet where Wedding Heart-warming and award-winning audience members have the opportunity to adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Lyric Theatre W1 Tallstories.org. meet the dinosaurs up close and in person. From Scheffler’s bestselling book is bursting at the uk £14. Ages 3+. seams with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable style. Ages 3+. Wed 3 July to Sun 8 Sept—The Gruffalo Join mouse on a daring adventure through the Underbelly Festival deep, dark wood in Tall Sorties’ magical, musical Chickenshed N14 www. adaption of the classic picture book by Julia Southbank SE1 chickenshed.org.uk Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. All Ages. Underbellygestival.com Fri 19 & Sat 20 Jul—Mr Stink Musical To Sun 1 Sep—Morgan & West’s Utterly Spiffing adaptation of David Walliam’s book, the tour Regents Park Open Air Spectacular Magic Show For Kids (and Childish will kick off with some special pre-performances Grown-ups) Magic and silliness abound! Ages at Chickenshed’s theatre in Southgate. Age 6+. Theatre NW1 5+. 08448 264 242 www. To 14 Jul—Shakesperience Join Shakespear’s Cockpit Theatre NW8 “Men” as they fly through Macbeth, Romeo & openairtheatre.com Juliet and Twelfth Night! Ages 5+. www.thecockpit.org.uk A Until 27 Jul—A Midsummer Night’s Dream Sat 27 Jul—Leaping Frog A puppet adventure new production, presented by Dominic Hill. Ages Tue 23 to Sun 28 Jul—Shark in the Park for all Ages. 12+. Featuring all three ‘Shark in the Park’ series! Ages 2–7. Sat 3 Aug—Rox Paper and The Scissors A fun, 2 Aug to 21 Sept—Evita directed by Jamie fast-paced and sometimes silly show about Lloyd. Ages 12+. Sat 20 & Sun 21 Jul—Elmer the Patchwork democracy. Age 8+. Elephant Based on the children’s book series by David McKee. Ages 1+. Sat 17 Aug—The Lost Luggage Adventures With The Unicorn Theatre SE1 magical puppetry and unique pop up set! Ages Sat 3 to Sat 31 Aug—The Twirlywoos The www.unicorntheatre.com Twirlywoos embark on a new adventure aboard 3+. their Big Red Boat! Ages 1+. To 4 Aug—Aesop’s Fables (aged 8–12) and WC2H Aesop’s Fables (aged 4–7) As far as we know, Garick Theatre Aesop was a slave and storyteller who lived in Vaudeville Theatre WC2R Wed 31 Jul to Mon 2 Sep—BRANIAC LIVE! ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BC. We www.nimaxtheatres.com The show that laughs in the face of science is still have over 725 of his stories. The Unicorn coming to London’s WestEnd! . Expect exploding have asked a few of their favourite writers to Wed 24 Jul to Sun 8 Sep—The Worst Witch The dustbins, supercharged spinning chairs and the select one fable and to re-tell it for today’s story of an ordinary girl who finds herself in an ultimate Airzooka challenge! Ages 6+. audience, presenting two versions of the results: extraordinary place: a school for witches. Based one for ages 4–7 and one for ages 8–12. on the book by Jill Murphy. Ages 7+.

COMPETITION LIVE ON WIN A PREMIUM FAMILY TICKET TO SEE DINOSAUR WOLRD LIVE! STAGE To win simply count how many dinosaur paw prints there are in the magazine, and enter the answer at http://bit.ly/DinoLiveFAMNL Valid for Dinosaur World Live at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London from Thu 18 Jul until Thu 1 Sept 2019, all performances excluding Saturdays & Sundays, subject to availability. The closing date for entries is midnight 1 Aug 2019. The prize is non-refundable and non-transferable. The winner will be selected by random prize draw from all entries with valid email addresses, full names and addresses. The winner will be contacted by email within 48 hours of BASED ON THE PICTURE BOOK BY

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To have your event listed on these pages What’s On email the details to listings@ Listings for all the family familiesnorthlondon.co.uk We aim to be as accurate as possible, but these listings are compiled several weeks beforehand and may be subject to change. Please check before setting out. MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND OTHER CENTRAL LONDON ATTRACTIONS We have world-class museums and galleries on our doorstep here in London. Some offer free entry, and can be great places to escape the hot summer sun of the city! Many have free admission with fantastic activities and facilities for children. Here are our pick of some of the best to check out this summer.

Children can travel free on the tube, DLR, Overground and TFL rails services when accompanied by a TOP fee paying adult. Children over 11 are entitled to a Zip Oyster card (one off £15 fee) which entitles them TIP to free travel on busses & trams and child rate or 50% rates elsewhere. To obtain a Zip Oyster head to tfl.gov.uk

London’s Royal Parks 31 Jul to FREE played in shaping the capital. Be Join interactive theatre-makers other Royal Museum Greenwich 29 Aug. Free, ages 3–11. guided through time, from the Coney in Companion: Moon, a free attractions. The world famous Uncover the fascinating world of Roman era through Medieval interactive theatre experience. 19th century tea clipper offers invertebrates which live in London’s London and right up to present 20, 26 July, 1, 8, 15, 17, 22 and 29 visitors four levels to explore. Take royal parks this summer, from bees day, narrated by the beasts August. FREE, tickets not required. in the views from the main deck and beetles to snails and spiders, themselves. Discover how animals— Family yoga classes under the and steer at the ship’s wheel, as The Royal Parks’ Mission: from lions and elephants, to horses, Moon: 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 August meet the crew who worked on Invertebrate goes on the road. rats and pigeons—have shaped the 08.45–9.30am. £14 per adult. board, explore the various cargoes Join a bug hunt, jump onboard city and its beastly history. Age 7+, Dino snores for Kids Fri 16 Aug. from wool to whiskey, and see the Bugmobile and explore insect family tickets from £20. Unique dino-themed sleepover for how tea was loaded on board habitats, learn fascinating critter www.museumoflondon.org.uk 7–11yrs. £60 p/p. through interactive displays, props, information boards and facts during interactive story-  The National Gallery (WC2) www.nhm.ac.uk animations. telling and make bug-inspired FREE crafts to take home. Budding Open daily, admission free. Royal Museums Greenwich (SE10) Moon Kites, Sat 3/ Sun 4 Aug. young environmentalists will meet With over 2,300 paintings in Royal Museums Greenwich holds Celebrate the National Maritime the hidden heroes of the parks the collection, there are hundreds the world’s largest maritime Museum’s new moon exhibition by and learn about the vital roles of reasons to visit the gallery! Free collection, housed in historic creating a traditional Malaysian they play as recyclers, pollinators hands-on Art Workshops every buildings forming part of the moon kite inspired by Cutty Sark’s and sources of food. See the event Wednesdays (check website for Maritime Greenwich World voyages. 11.30am, and 2pm starts, website for full venue and date details as vary), plus Magic carpet Heritage Site and incorporates the free with admission. details. storytellling for families every Royal Observatory Greenwich, the Sunday, 2-5 yr olds, for an hour at Hungry Fish, Sat 7/Sun 8 Aug www.royalparks.org.uk/ 17th-century Queen’s House, and Swimming is hard work and every 10:30, 11:30 and 12:30. No need to Cutty Sark. Weekend performances missioninvertebrate book, but places are limited and now and then a fish needs a snack! and workshops entertain family Come and craft some very hungry London Transport Museum (WC2) allocated on arrival up to one hour visitors, and general admission before the start. fish and their food in this make and Open daily, £18 adults (annual is free; some buildings, special take workshop. 11.30am, and 2pm pass), under 17’s free. Great All Take One Picture exhibition until exhibitions and events have an starts, free with admission. Aboard Family Play Zone with 11 Aug. See how schools have been admission fee. Baby DLR area! inspired by Joseph Wright of Derby, Plastic Bag Weaving, Sat 21/ Sun 22 Aug. Try some eco-crafting by Throughout July and August: featuring works by children from 31 primary schools in a diverse range upcycling ordinary plastic bags Future Engineers Gallery Have of media—from a multicoloured into wonderful woven creations. fun exploring the fascinating fabric print to wire sculptures! 11.30am, and 2pm starts, free with world of transport engineering in admission. Bartolomé Bermejo: Master of the the new Future Engineers gallery, www.rmg.co.uk/cuttysark which opens to the public as a Spanish Renaissance Exhibition permanent display. Test your until 29 Sept. From the glimmer Science Museum (SW7) Open skills, solve transport conundrums of a jewel to the sheen of armour, daily, admission free, charges FREE faced by modern day engineers, Bermejo’s ability to capture light, apply for some activities/ and enjoy a series of interactive colours and textures in oil painting exhibitions. exhibits. was unparalleled in 15th-century Spain. This exhibition brings The Moon Exhibition, from 19 July. Apollo Astronights On Sat 20 Jul, together seven of Bermejo’s rare Visit the UK’s biggest exhibition one-off, family-only, overnight works, six of which have never been dedicated to Earth’s celestial space spectacular. seen in the UK. neighbour. Tickets £5.85 children, www.nationalgallery.org.uk £9 adults. Ahoy! Drop into NMM’s brilliant Natural History Museum FREE children’s gallery for a boatload of (SW7) Museum open daily, fun and adventure. Stoke the boiler admission free, some activities of a steamship, land a fish and charges payable. work in the interactive boatyard. Investigate for Families, every Polar exploration, pirates and a weekend. Get a feel for how host of other maritime themes are London Stories New exhibition scientists work by having a go brought to life in this playful and featuring 100 illustrations yourself. Explore hundreds of real immersive gallery, which also has celebrating London and revealing nature specimens that form the a buggy park and easy access to some of the fascinating tales of evidence Museum scientists use in all the facilities you need to have a London life past and present. From their daily work. Drop-in, ages 3–11, stress-free visit. Ages 0–7, free and urban myths, historic events and 11am–5pm. open daily (sometimes pre-booked remarkable characters, to daily for schools groups). lives and adventurous animals, the The Great Explorer is an exhibition offers new insights into interactive game for families. the cultural history and heritage Borrow a tablet device and of London. It’s quirky, amusing and set sail across The Great Map bizarre! to explore distant lands and www.ltmuseum.co.uk discover treasures from all around the world. Where will you visit Top Secret: From Ciphers to Cyber Museum of London (EC2Y) and what will you find? Take a Security From 10 Jul onwards, Open daily, admission free FREE photo and share your adventure. break the code in the interactive for main museum. Includes 11am–4pm, free. puzzle zone! Free—booking specially-designed interactive Character Encounters, Saturdays. required. children’s galleries, free activity Museum of the Moon Join an exciting performance and Wonderlab: The Equinor bags and stimulating online journey bringing maritime history games. (CREDIT: Neil James) Gallery Open daily, feel your to life. 12 noon, 1, 2 & 3pm. imagination and immerse yourself Beasts of London on until Jan  Museum of the Moon on until www.rmg.co.uk in a world of wonder at the most 2020. Step into a tour through spectacular interactive gallery in London’s history, narrated by Jan 2020 stunning metre model Cutty Sark (SE10) Open daily, featuring meticulously detailed the world, with over 50 mind- the animals who once lived here. admission £6.30 children, £12.15 blowing exhibits, shows and Beasts of London explores the NASA imagery of the lunar surface, adults, from £24 families. Bundled fascinating role animals have ambient moonlight and an tickets are available with the evolving soundscape. FREE. Continued on page 16 familiesonline.co.uk Families North London 15 demonstrations to enjoy. Take Victoria & Albert Museum (SW7) and surprises of the museum’s for afternoon tea in line with part in live experiments at our www.vam.ac.uk story with Queen Victoria or Prince the opening of The V&A’s latest FREE Chemistry Bar, see lightning strike Open daily, admission free. Albert and Jim the Dog and find exhibition. Book this experience before your eyes, play with forces Pick up a family trail from the out about life in Victorian times at www.starhotelscollezione. on giant slides or travel through Information Desk and explore the along the way. This is a promenade com/en/our-hotels/the-pelham- space under a canopy of stars. performance for all the family that london/ museum through puzzles, drawing Science shows are performed daily. and observation. Suitable for 7-12 moves around the museum. 11am, 1 and 3pm, free. V&A Museum of Childhood FREE Driverless; Who is in Control? Until year-olds. There are also hundreds E2 Open daily, admission free. Oct, Get up close with examples of of exciting hands-on exhibits This gem of a museum houses real self-driving vehicles. From self- containing plenty to touch and try dolls, dolls’ houses, puppets, teddy driving cars to autonomous flying out. Saturdays only: pick up a back bears, games, childcare, clothing, drones and smart underwater pack and explore the museum with furniture and art and photography. vehicles like the Autosub Long fantastic jigsaws, stories, puzzles Everyday drop-in activities include Range fleet which includes ‘Boaty and games. storytelling, arts and crafts, and McBoatface’, this new exhibition Queen Victoria & Prince Albert’s trails. There’s dressing-up, role promises to delight! Bnicentenary Until 1 Sept. play and an under 3s area, an www.sciencemuseum.org.uk Celebrate the 200th anniversary of indoor sandpit, and regular special Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s events. Tower of London (EC3N) Open births with a season of events and daily. Adults £24.70, conc £19.30. Playing with Buildings until displays, including a new addition March 2020 Seventy first-year Armoury in Action Throughout to the jewellery collection - Queen July/Aug. A family friendly Mary Quant The 60’s Mod BSc Architecture students from Victoria’s stunning sapphire and UEL re-think how visitors might exhibition revealing the fascinating diamond coronet, now on display. experience, until Feb 2020 From story of arms and the armoury at miniskirts and hot pants to vibrant interact with the museum and the Tower. From shooting arrows Beatrix Potter’s Art until 17 Nov. As tight and makeup discover how designed new inventive spaces for and assembling firearms to a young girl, Beatrix Potter showed Mary Quant launched a fashion playing and learning. Pupils from brandishing swords, a thousand keen design skills. Track the revolution on the British High Morpeth Secondary School and St years of history at the Tower is development of Potter’s artistry Street! For the perfect day out for Johns Primary School have user brought to life in this exciting, through examples of her childhood Mother and daughter this summer tested their prototype designs hands-on experience. sketches and domestic projects why not see the exhibition and and created their own inventive alongside her adored, famous head to The Pelham Hotel for a responses. www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london illustrations that came later. Mary Quant Afternoon tea! The www.museumofchildhood.org.uk Pop-up performances Sats until Pelham hotel London and La 31 Aug. Dig up some of the secrets Fete have launched the playfully vibrant fashion-inspired menu NORTH LONDON LOCAL LISTINGS Sun 7 Jul & Sun 4 Aug Mon 15–Thu 18 Jul JULY Family Craft at Kenwood House 12:00–16:00, Open Air Performance of the Arms and the Wed 3 July £2 per person, no booking necessary. Man at Lauderdale House (N6) Bring a picnic! Open Air performance of Wuthering Heights www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/ 19:00. Tickets £16/ £17 on door. at Forty Hall (EN2) 19:30 Tickets: £14, Concs kenwood-house www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk £10, Children £8, Family Ticket £38 (2 Adults Mon 8–Sat 13 Jul Tue 16–Thurs 18 Jul and 2 Children) Chair Hire: £2.50. Age 9+. Refreshments available. Muswell Hill Music Festival (N10) Various Luna Cinema at Kenwood House (NW3) www.fortyhallestate.co.uk performances, with tickets around £10. Showings include Moulin Rouge, Bohemian www.mhmusicfest.co.uk Rhapsody, Doors open 19.45, film starts 21.15pm. Fri 5 July–Sun 7 Jul www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/ Thu 11 July Carter’s Steam Fair in Priory Park (N8) Free kenwood-house entry with tokens available to purchase for Matthew’s Puppet Film Club- Team America: Thu 18 Jul–Fri 30 Aug rides! Fri 14:00–18:00, Sat 11:00–20:00. World Police at Little Angel Theatre (N1) 19.30 showing of the 2004 South Park film. Bar and Artsdepot Open 2019 (N12) A fantastic Fri 5 Jul & every Friday during termtime snacks available. Ages 15+. opportunity to view, purchase and exhibit FREE Under 5s at Kenwood House (NW3) 10.30–11:30, www.artsdepot.co.uk artwork. £3000 prize available! No booking required, gallery open daily 10:00–16:00. craft making, storytelling and sing-alongs. £2 Sat 13 & 20 Jul per person. No booking necessary. www.artsdepot.co.uk www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/ Grumpy Klause the Grumpy Mouse at Picked Thu 18 Jul kenwood-house Pepper Books (N8) 30m sensory adventure performed by Gurgle Theatre. 10:00, ages NCT Cheeky Monkeys Summer Tea Party At Fri 5–Tues 16 Jul 6mths–4yrs, £8.50 per ticket. Lordship Hub, Lordship Recreation Ground Steps to Starting Your Own Business – www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk (N17) 10:00–12:00. £3 per family, everyone FREE welcome but ideal for children aged 0–3. There Taster Sessions for Women All sessions Fri 12–Sun 14 Jul 10:00–12:00. Sessions on Fri 5 (Tottenham), will be fun taster sessions for local activities, Tues 9 (Finchley), Fri 12 ( Walthamstow) and Tue Luna Cinema at Alexandra Palace (N22) goody bags, a cake stall, a raffle and much 16 (Enfield). Booking required. Showings include The Greatest Snowman, a Star more! www.EnterpriseEnfield.org is Born and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Doors open [email protected] for more details. 19.45, film starts 21.15. Sat 6 Jul www.alexandrapalace.com/s-palace/ Sat 20 Jul Four Square Patchwork Workshop at Forty Hall Sat 13 Jul Jewellery Making Class - Viking knit chain (EN2) 14:00–16:00, £45, see website for detail of (Triconopoly) at Forty Hall (EN2) 10:00–16:00. what to bring. www.fortyhallestate.co.uk Weave your own wall hanging workshop at £99 including materials; £129 including tools Forty Hall (EN2) 10:00–14:00, £60, all materials and materials. www.fortyhallestate.co.uk Outdoor Performance of ‘Much Ado About included. www.fortyhallestate.co.uk Nothing’ at Keats House (NW3) 14:00–16:00. All Comedy Intimates: Come Mek We Larf at Ages, tickets around £16. dramaimpact.com/ TogetherFest 2019 at Arts Depot (N12) 10:00– Dugdale Centre (EN2) Stand up comedy, £15 16:00, free entry, all ages. per person, 19:45. www.dugdalecentre.co.uk FREE Welcome to Hollywood at the Dugdale Centre www.artsdepot.co.uk Sat 20 & Sun 21 Jul (EN2) 14:30 & 17:30, tickets £15 (conc £12). Annual show from Young Talent Academy and Sun 14 Jul Annual Fuchsia Festival at Capel Manor Young notes Pop Choir. Gardening Morning at Stephens House Gardens (EN1) Sat is 13:00–17:00pm, Sun is www.dugdalecentre.co.uk (N3) 10:30–13:00. FREE 10:00-16:00. www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk www.stephenshouseandgardens.com/ Sat 6 & Sat 3 Aug British Gladiolus Society Southern Show and Kids Yoga at the Dugdale Centre (EN2) Led by Sunday Lunch in the House at Stephens House Gough Park Allotment Society Annual Show at YogArt, £8 per person, ages 8–12, 11:00–11:45. (N3) 12:00–15:00. Booking recommended. Capel Manor Gardens (EN1) Sat is 10:00–17:00, www.dugdalecentre.co.uk www.stephenshouseandgardens.com/ Sun is 10:00–16:00. www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk Sun 7 Jul Sundial Sundays: She’Koyokh Trio at FREE Sun 21 Jul Hampstead Summer Festival (NW3) Over Lauderdale House (N6) 14.30–16: 30. FREE www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk Annual Art in the Park Event at Downhills Park, 150 stalls and attractions. Tottenham (N17) 13:00–16:00, help with a giant Sandal Sticks Theatre at the Jewish Sundial Sundays: Rachel Sutton at FREE community piece of art! Ages 6+. FREE Museum (NW1) 10:30–12:00, ages 0–5. Lauderdale House (N6) 14.30–16:30pm. www.facebook.com/ FREE www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk Listen to two stories: Jar of Fools and The events/158110315125396/ Rain Wall. Pre-booking advised. Red Bull Soapbox Race at Alexandra Palace jewishmuseum.org.uk Sun Pictures Workshop at Forty Hall (EN2) (N22) International, amateur events where 10:00–13:00, £40 including materials. drivers race homemade soapbox vehicles! Gates Printing Patterns at Burgh House (NW3) Design www.fortyhallestate.co.uk open 10:00, first race at 12:00. your own creative print. Ages 5+. 11:00–13:00, £5 per child. Advance booking is recommended. Sundial Sundays: She’Koyokh Trio at www.alexandrapalace.com/s-palace/ FREE burghhouse.museumssites.com Lauderdale House (N6) 14.30–16:30. Mon 9 Jul www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk

Little Museum Explorers (EN2) Baking activity Summer Garden Fete at Stephens House (N3) children. £1 per child, 10:30–11:30. www.stephenshouseandgardens.com/ www.dugdalecentre.co.uk

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