The Passion of Jesus On Good Friday at 12PM in Trafalgar Square, Time Out says “Wintershall Players return with their huge (for which read horses, donkeys, doves and a cast of over 100) open-air re- enactment of 'The Passion of Jesus' on Good Friday, featuring volunteers from in and around London. Huge crowds are expected but big screens will ensure nobody misses any crucial plot twists.” - FREE

V&A Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green Saturday 28 March – Friday 1 April Monday 4 – Friday 8 April 11.00 – 16.00 Inspired by the wonderful „Small Films‟ TV classics of , the , and Nogin the Nog, create your own memorable and magical characters and stories. Bodge, mend, recycle, re-tell and animate this Easter. Easter Weekend Small Films Marathon Friday 25 – Sunday 27 March 14.00-16.00 See back-to-back screenings of and ‟s animated classics including the Clangers, Bagpuss, and Ivor the Engine. http://www.vam.ac.uk/moc/events/easter-holidays/

V&A museum Curtain Up: Celebrating 40 Years of Theatre in London and New York 9 February – 31 August 2016 – Admission FREE

Delve into the world of plays, musicals and productions to explore the craft and collaboration that creates spectacular international theatre. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Olivier Awards in April 2016, Curtain Up showcases material from multi-award-winning productions such as The Phantom of the Opera, A Chorus Line and Wolf Hall and highlights outstanding theatre practitioners http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/exhibitions/display-curtain-up/about-the- exhibition/

BBC Radio 4 podcasts http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio  'A History of Britain in Numbers' Andrew Dilnot, chair of the UK Statistics Authority, brings to life the numbers that highlight the patterns and trends that have transformed Britain  „The Life Scientific‟ where Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for mankind.

Chemnet Do your children have questions about jobs, UCAS applications, vocational routes or university courses? When they sign up to ChemNet – their dedicated chemistry network for 14–18 year olds – they‟ll find an expert, Dr Careers, ready with all the answers.

Horniman Museum Free admission to this museum. Time Out says “An anthropological museum set in 16 acres of landscaped gardens, the Horniman has a traditional natural history gallery – dominated by a bizarre, overstuffed walrus – where the exhibits are displayed in traditional cases with no computer touch-screens in sight. There's also an aquarium, a permanent gallery dedicated to African, Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian art, and a collection of around 1,600 musical instruments, with an area where people can play some of them and a display ('At Home with Music') where historical keyboards, dating all the way back to a virginals from 1555, are on show. The museum provides extensive facilities for families, including a nature trail, weekend workshops and a hands-on base where children can touch museum objects. Nature Base explores the natural world with exhibits including the Horniman beehive.” http://www.horniman.ac.uk/

A visit to Holland Park Time Out says “The history of Holland Park, one of London‟s finest green spaces, makes an interesting tale for history buffs and horticulturalists alike. The park surrounds a Jacobean mansion, Holland House, named after its second owner, the Earl of Holland, whose wife was the first person in England to successfully grow dahlias. In the 19th century, Holland House became a hub of political and literary activity, visited by Disraeli and Lord Byron amongst others, but was largely destroyed by bombs during WWII. These days, dahlias are still grown within the 55 acres of Holland Park, which also houses the Japanese-style Kyoto Gardens with its koi carp and bridge at the foot of a waterfall. Not to be missed for families is the playground, with its extensive climbing equipment, zip wire, giant see-saw and tyre swing. There‟s also a fenced- in separate play area for younger children. In summer, open-air theatre and opera are staged in the park.”