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March 2016 R Issue No F MARCH 2016 R ISSUE NO. 175 E ESTABLISHED 1996 E ® ffaammiilliieessssee..ccoo..uukk ssoouutthheeaasstt lloonnddoonn WHAT’S ON Where to go, what to do, what to see in March HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Now booking for Easter IDEK “I don’t even know” Your child’s social media slang online edition with working website links AS THE DAFFS finally raise their heads for spring, we’ve brought the Great Outdoors back to our What’s On listings so you too can show your children chicks long before they become nuggets, and that there’s wildlife beyond street foxes and pizza-pecking pigeons. Also this month proves that it is possible to put the words “fun” and “run” in the same sentence, whether Local News l email your news to [email protected] achieving a mile for Sport Relief, or donning a stripey jumper and joining the Where’s Wally crowd in Clapham. Shake a leg, everyone! Robina Cowan, editor Walk and run yourself proud for IN THIS ISSUE Sport Relief 2016 Downham Health & Leisure Centre is hosting its first ever Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 20 March, and is inviting local people to join in. Contained within the leisure centre 2-3 Local News and Views grounds on Glenbow Road BR1, the event gives participants the chance to Sport Relief comes to southeast London, OnBlackheath raise life-changing money for Sport returns in September, a magic show for the whole family, Relief 2016, and enjoy entertainment accredited nurseries, and farm-fresh food and refreshments throughout the day. For full details and to sign up for this or other places to walk, run, swim and cycle, go to www.sportrelief.com. Emma Greenslade, health and physical activity manager at Downham Health 4 Holiday Workshops & Leisure Centre said: “The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Downham is here Holiday daycamps and out of school fun for the Easter and it’s your time to walk or run yourself proud. From little ones with their mums lbreak - booking now and dads, to runners up against the clock there’s something for everyone to make themselves feel proud on this special day.” If you would like to take part but do not know how to run efficiently, Downham Health & Leisure Centre will be hosting an eight week beginners’ running course 5-7 Education News for only £10 for the course, thanks to Sportivate funding. For more information Local schools’ news, independent school open days, on this, email Emma at [email protected]. academy schools and pupil premium awards Whether you get sponsored to enter an event at the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games or fundraise with friends and family at home, work or school, you’ll help people living incredibly tough lives. Half of all the money raised by the public is 8 You and Your Teenager spent right here at home in the UK, with the other half used to make a difference in the world’s poorest communities. The Games run from 18-20 March across lDecoding the slang that our children are using on social the UK. Read more at www.sportrelief.com. networks, and staying safe online 9 The Book Page Family magic shows in Nunhead Part blog - part book review. Justine Crow talks bookshops Klassy and Amigo's Magic are joining and books forces to stage two stunning magic shows for the whole family, where live animals will be plucked from thin air l and one ‘lucky’ person will be cut in 10 What’s New half! The shows feature plenty of Parenting just like mother did, dad-friendly baby changing, audience participation; the chance to wear a hat to fund brain tumour research, and new meet Fluffy the rabbit, and a free products Bunny Copter to take home. 1-3pm or 4-6pm on Monday 28 March at The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, Nunhead SE15 3BE. Tickets £6 children, £7.50 adults, 11-15 What’s On £20 family of four; book online at www.magicmindreadingandmayhem.co.uk. Wonderful family events, shows and creative workshops to make the most of March l The Small Ads Front cover: Children’s 100% waterproof jacket & Handyman For all your household repairs and odd jobs. trouser sets come with their own attached pocket I offer a professional and courteous service inside - after being worn, the garment pushes into www.shaunthehandyman.co.uk the pocket to form an easy to carry bag. For ages 020 8249 3264 or 07913 656 502 5-6 years & 7-8 years, £24.99 from Baggers Originals, 0191 406 0070, PAINTING & www.baggersoriginals.com DECORATING Next issue Easter issue out 18 March, Interior / Exterior deadline 26 February Experienced, Reliable, Clean Fully Guaranteed / Insured 37 Families South East FREE ADVICE AND QUOTE PO Box 11591, London SE26 6WB John:- James & Lamont 020 8699 7240, www.familiesse.co.uk, 020 8462 4646 - 07802 535695 [email protected] France with the Family Families South East is part of Families Magazines Ltd a franchise company. 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We take every care preparing this magazine but the publishers and Contact [email protected] distributors cannot be held responsible for the claims of advertisers nor for the thenormandienest.wordpress.com Tel: 020 8480 8176 accuracy of the contents nor for any consequence. www.amigosmagic.co.uk 2 families south east - march 2016 familiesse.co.uk Easter crafts at Wigwam Toy Shop Wigwam Toy Shop is hosting a fun morning of making Easter crafts and cards, complete with yummy Easter themed cupcakes from The Dulwich Bakery. 2020 Archery Club The event will run from 10am-12noon on Saturday 19 March at the toy shop, 109 Rosendale Road, For a different way to spend weekend mornings West Dulwich, SE21 8EZ, 020 8676 4815 and is free together - how about archery? 2020 Archery is an of charge. Parents are asked to stay with join in the indoor junior archery club based at the Downside fun. See you there! Centre, London Bridge. For beginners upwards, the club is for children aged 8+, and welcomes families too. For more information or online bookings, see Petits Tigres www.juniorarchery.co.uk or email Heidi at [email protected]. Petits Tigres is a playgroup for French-speaking parents and children, who meet on the first Saturday of every month from 10am - noon at the Time & Talents centre, SE16, £3 per family. For more Bright Horizons - flying WIN a family ticket to information, email [email protected]. the flag of excellence OnBlackheath Festival Bright Horizons is the first nursery group to be OnBlackheath is back and you could win tickets for Fresh food from an app accredited by KalliKids, demonstrating a you and your family to be there! commitment to the quality of its childcare provision. The music, food and family festival, in partnership The accreditation provides a much needed, with John Lewis, returns to Blackheath Common on additional layer of reassurance and support for 10 & 11 September 2016, and Families readers have parents when looking for recommended childcare the chance to win a set of 4 tickets so they can providers. As part of the accreditation process, enjoy the full unforgettable weekend of music, food, individual references were taken involving physical entertainment and arts with their family. conversations between KalliKids and parents about This year’s their experience of Bright Horizons. music line-up Lydia Green, general manager at Bright Horizons will include told Families : “We understand that choosing the Primal right childcare for your children is one of the most Scream, important decisions you’ll ever make as a parent, Belle & and at times the process can seem overwhelming. Sebastian, To support this we like to offer all parents a tour of Hot Chip, The Food Assembly brings together shoppers who our safe and secure nurseries and the opportunity James, Róisín Murphy, and a special homecoming want to buy fresh, high-quality vegetables, fruit, to meet our highly-qualified staff teams. In addition for the one and only Squeeze. The John Lewis meat, eggs, dairy products, bread, curry kits and we also feel that it’s important to receive outside Food Village returns with food demonstrations from dried goods, beer and ales, honey and jam recognition from trusted accreditors such as some of the UK’s premiere chefs, exclusive dining directly from local farmers and foodmakers, KalliKids to further reassure parents that Bright experiences and hands-on cookery schools, with minimum fuss. Horizons is the right choice.” alongside a wealth of world cuisines from pop-up There are now over 600 Assemblies throughout Bright Horizons is the UK’s leading nursery restaurants and bars. France and the UK, with many more under network and is trusted to provide children and For younger audience members, Puffin World construction. All have a strong emphasis on families with naturally inspiring, exceptional care and of Stories will bring to life sustainable farming and production - items are education for the early years. The company has over the magical worlds of organic where possible, meat is free-range and 200 nurseries in the UK and Ireland, many of which some of the most beloved high-welfare and all items have been produced are managed in partnership with employers.
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