CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S GUIDE TO

ENJOY A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES IN NEWHAM’S PARKS, LEISURE CENTRES AND LIBRARIES CONTENTS

Hi! The Newham Show also returns on 13 and 14 July. Get family, friends and neighbours of all ages together for a 04-50 FAMILY FUN I firstly wanted to wish weekend filled with workshops, a funfair and giant pools. I - NEWHAMSHOW you a happy and enjoyable really want our young people to get involved this year – it’s upcoming summer school not just for your kid brothers and sisters! And if music is - UNDER THE STARS holidays. I bet you’re your thing, then don’t miss our two-day music extravaganza - SUMMER READING CHALLENGE looking forward to a Under the Stars which is back from 10–11 August. It’s going relaxing break, especially to be really special this year. - MEET THE AUTHOR if you’ve had tests or - LEARNING WITH COMMUNITY NEIGHBOURHOODS exams this year (I hope As a young person in our borough, your well-being, they went well)! happiness and safety is very important to us, and we want to give you as many positive opportunities to enjoy. It’s part 52-53 SUMMER AT THE FARM I remember being super excited about the time I’d have of our plan for Newham to become the best place in the off from school when I was your age as it meant six world for a young person to grow up, and that’s why you adventurous and fun weeks! are at the heart of everything we do. 54-57 HEADSTART

I’d spend my time hanging out with my mates, having a So click through the guide to view everything Newham has laugh playing in Park or going on picnics with my to offer for you and your friends. 58-61 SPORTS family and friends. I also spent time every day enjoying all the activities at the local library, including the Summer We would love to share your summer fun, so don’t forget to Reading Club. I read a lot of books! tag us in all your photos via Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat. 62-65 VOLUNTEERING Use the hashtag #SummerinNewham. To make sure your summer has plenty of memorable moments in Newham, like I did when I was growing up So here’s wishing you a great summer holiday of adventure, 66 here, we’ve got hundreds of fun and interesting activities for laughter and fun! There’s a chance that I may even bump you to enjoy. into you at one of the activities organised across the borough as I’ll be itching to join in! 68-69 YOUTH ZONES Our summer event programme offers a great range of activities and events for you, your mates and members of Enjoy yourself and stay well. your family to experience. Once again this summer most of 70-73 PARKS & PARKLIVES them are completely free.

Our Youth Zones are back with a range of fun and fabulous 74-75 SUMMER AT QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK activities including multi-sports, arts, music technology, video games and hair and beauty. As well as providing an opportunity to try something different with your friends, 76-77 FAMILY LEARNING you can also get to meet new people, develop a talent or discover an interest that will keep you busy even when summer is over. 78-79 NEWHAM GIVING Rokhsana Fiaz The very popular Summer Reading Challenge returns Mayor of Newham

to your local library and there’s a range of fun sports 80-81 VENUES activities across Newham’s parks. As well as that, the Discover Children’s Centre in Stratford offers free entry to all Newham’s residents. @rokhsanafiaz Rokhsana_Fiaz rokhsanafiaz

If you want to pick up a new skill, get ahead of the game @newhamlondon newhamlondon newhamlondon at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with exciting courses and programmes at Stadium Learning and East lbnYouthZones newhamyouthmovements Summer School. You could become the next big thing in hip-hop, film making, fashion and much more.

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FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES THE NEWHAM This year the Children’s Area will have a Peter Pan theme, FREE so join Peter and Wendy as we fly off to our very own SHOW Neverland. We’ll also be welcoming back old Newham Show family Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July favourites. The funfair will be bigger and better this year 12noon to 6pm and the ever-popular beach will also be returning.

Central Park, High Street South, Other attractions include: , E6 • A picnic area. 13 & 14 JULY, 12 - 6PM • A victorian bandstand. CENTRAL PARK, EAST HAM E6 • A bazaar where local traders will be showcasing Newham’s biggest FREE event, The Newham their products. Show, returns to East Ham’s Central Park on • The food village for tantalizing street food and 13 and 14 July. It’s an opportunity for families, homemade products. friends and neighbours to come together and • A big top. enjoy the summer. See our website for more details Every year we want The Newham Show to be the • YOUTH ZONE • FUNFAIR www.newham.gov.uk/newhamshow • CHILDREN’S AREA • BIG TOP best one yet! That’s why we’re doing things a little newhamevents • BANDSTAND • FOOD VILLAGE • PICNIC AREA differently this year. We’re putting you at the heart of • MUSIC • BAR • PLUS MUCH MORE @newhamlondon the event and turning the fun up to a hundred! newhamlondon newhamlondon People at the Heart of Everything We Do #NEWHAMSHOW NEWHAMLONDON NEWHAMLONDON NEWHAMEVENTS @NEWHAMLONDON #NEWHAMSHOW YOUTH ZONE At the centre of the show this year will be the Youth Zone.

This will feature: • An indoor creative Youth Studio which will be run by the borough’s amazing young people. • DJ and production workshops and a mini youth film festival. • A graffiti wall. And much more!

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UNDER THE STARS

Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August Central Park, High Street South, East Ham, E6

Our FREE outdoor music spectacular Under the Stars will return to East Ham’s Central Park on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August 2019. With music for every taste, there’s sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. So come around and bring your friends and family for a night under the stars.

For the latest on Under the Stars visit newham.gov.uk/uts

And don’t forget to follow us on social media for latest act announcements

www.newham.gov.uk/uts newhamevents @newhamlondon newhamlondon newhamlondon

UNDER THE STARS

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The Crystal Kids’ Summer

Tuesdays – Saturdays 10am – 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm) Splash , 1 Siemens Brothers Way, E16 1GB 27 July – 30 August 7+ years , E16 1AH All ages Visit one of the world’s most sustainable buildings and step into the year 2050 by exploring technologies that Royal Victoria Dock will once again become a home for can help keep our cities clean and green! With immersive family fun this summer. Running over the school summer and interactive exhibits and fun games to play – there’s holidays, Kids’ Summer Splash will feature a kids’ paddling something for everyone. pool, double the size of last year’s pool, and a place to buy those all-important snacks and ice-creams! Run a virtual city for 40 years in our simulator, construct smart buildings, create energy by jogging on our kinetic The Royal Docks Team are also working in partnership with pads, calculate your water footprint, and see how major National Open Water Coaching Association to provide a cities around the world may look in the future. swimming area that will make swimming in the dock safe and accessible. Free entrance for all Newham residents and under 18s – please bring proof of address. Kids’ Summer Splash is free to enter so whether it’s building a sandcastle with the family or simply relaxing on a deck Call 020 7055 6400, email [email protected] or visit chair, it has something for all the members of the family. www.thecrystal.org For more details visit www.royaldocks.london

8 9 Free Entry to Discover Children’s Story Centre Spend smart Saturday 27 July to Monday 12 August 10am – 5pm 0 – 8 years and save

In partnership with Newham Council, entry to Discover Children’s Story Centre is FREE to anyone living or working in Newham, from Saturday 27 July to Monday 12 August. this summer Adventure into magical Story Worlds; through light-up caves, into spaceships and under a sparkling rainbow. Make up stories for resident space alien Hootah or slide down a monster’s tongue in our sunny Story Garden.

This year’s immersive exhibition takes you into the world of Judith Kerr – with The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat. Join the Tiger for tea and hear the tale of his surprise visit to Sophie and her mummy, then open the door and take a trip into the world of Mog.

Enjoy all this and Discover’s usual packed schedule of Savvy summer spending tips from MoneyWorks author and illustrator visits, storytelling, crafts and more.

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CANNING TOWN LIBRARY LUNAR LEGO 18 Rathbone Market, Barking Road, E16 1EH Library Space Chase: Come and have a go at building spaceships Monday – Friday: 8am – 8pm powered by pull back motors and all things space related Saturday: 9.30am – 8pm in our super space-themed Lego workshops as part of Opening Times 020 3373 0854 Summer this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, Space Chase. All Lego provided. STRATFORD LIBRARY CUSTOM HOUSE LIBRARY Reading Booking is advisable to avoid disappointment. (Library closed between Thursday 27 June - Prince Regent Lane, E16 3JJ 5+ years Wednesday 24 July) Monday – Tuesday: 9.30am – 5.30pm Challenge 2019 3 The Grove, E15 1EL Thursday: 1pm – 8pm Green Street Library Monday – Friday: 9am – 8pm Saturday: 9.30am – 5.30pm The theme for the 2019 Summer Reading Challenge is Monday 29 July 10am Saturday: 9.30am – 8pm Wednesday and Friday: Closed Space Chase, inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Sunday: 1pm – 5pm 020 3373 0855 moon landing, Space Chase will take young readers Plaistow Library 020 3373 0826 on an out-of-this-world adventure with our super Monday 29 July 12pm GLOBE LIBRARY space family, The Rockets. PLAISTOW LIBRARY 1 Kingsford Way, E6 5JQ East Ham Library Your space mission this summer is to read six books and North Street Plaistow, E13 9HL Monday – Friday: 10am – 8pm Monday 29 July 2pm and 4pm collect some super space-themed rewards, medal and Monday, Tuesday and Saturday: 9.30am – 5.30pm Saturday: 10.30am – 8pm certificate when you finish. Wednesday: 9.30am – 5pm 020 3373 0853 North Library Thursday: 1pm – 8pm Tuesday 30 July 10am The challenge lands in all Newham Libraries this summer. Friday: 9.30am – 5pm LIBRARY 020 3373 0859 Visit your local library to register for this year’s Summer Beckton Library 5 Pier Parade, Pier Road, E16 2LJ Reading Challenge and join in on all the fun, free, creative Tuesday 30 July 12pm Monday – Tuesday: 9.30am – 5.30pm activities. MANOR PARK LIBRARY Thursday: 1pm – 8pm Stratford Library 685-693 Romford Road, E12 5AD Wednesday and Friday: Closed Tuesday 30 July 2pm and 4pm Monday – Friday: 10am – 8pm Saturday: 9.30am – 5.30pm Saturday: 10.30am – 8pm 020 3373 0843 020 3373 0858 Manor Park Library Tuesday 6 August 10am GREEN STREET LIBRARY Library 337-341 Green Street, Upton Park, E13 9AR Tuesday 6 August 12pm Monday – Friday: 10am – 8pm Saturday: 10.30am – 8pm Custom House Library 020 3373 0857 Tuesday 6 August 2pm

FOREST GATE LIBRARY Library 2-6 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, E7 0QH Tuesday 6 August 4pm Monday – Friday: 8am – 8pm Saturday: 10.30am – 8pm 020 3373 0856

EAST HAM LIBRARY 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT Monday – Friday: 8am – 8pm Saturday: 9.30am – 8pm 020 3373 0827

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ORBITAL AUTHORS LANDS OUTER SPACE RAP ‘N’ RHYME INTER-GALACTIC ROBOT FIZZ POP SCIENCE SPACE IN NEWHAM Join award-winning children’s author, poet and REVOLUTION EXPLORATION This year we have an amazing line-up of highly acclaimed entertainer, Neal Zetter to celebrate 50 years since the Come and join one of our amazing Robotic workshops Fizz-Pop science presents: The mysterious children’s authors to delight and inspire children of all moon landing with Outer Space Rap’n’Rhyme. Take part with Preparerobo. Watch as your unique robot lurches disappearance of the library books. Some books have ages. There’s something for everyone. in some interstellar performances of ‘Martian Kids’ and to life from your imagination. All robots are under the mysteriously gone missing in the library. Help us work out See full listings on page 16 ‘The Aliens at Number 42’ with the chance to write and watchful eye of expert instructors! clues using forensic science to track them down. Beware perform your own space-themed verse. Booking essential. highly engaging and interactive workshop that’s fizzing Manor Park Library 4+ years 7+ years over with fun. Friday 2 August 2pm Booking recommended. Custom House Library Manor Park Library 5+ years Custom House Library Monday 12 August 11am Monday 19 August 10.30am – 12.30pm Tuesday 30 July 2pm Canning Town Library Canning Town Library North Woolwich Library Tuesday 27 August 11am Forest Gate Library Monday 12 August 2pm Tuesday 20 August 10am – 12pm Tuesday 30 July 2pm Custom House Library Beckton Library East Ham Library Tuesday 27 August 2pm Canning Town Library Tuesday 13 August 11am Wednesday 21 August 10.30am – 12.30pm Friday 2 August 2pm Beckton Library North Woolwich Library Forest Gate Library Tuesday 27 August 4pm Beckton Library Tuesday 13 August 2pm Wednesday 21 August 10am – 12pm Monday 5 August 2pm Manor Park Library East Ham Library Plaistow Library Wednesday 28 August 11am Green Street Library Wednesday 14 August 11am Wednesday 21 August 1pm – 3pm Monday 5 August 2pm Plaistow Library Manor Park Library Green Street Library Wednesday 28 August 2pm North Woolwich Library Wednesday 14 August 2pm Wednesday 21 August 4pm – 6pm Thursday 8 August 2pm East Ham Library Green Street Library Beckton Library Thursday 29 August 11am Plaistow Library Thursday 15 August 11am Thursday 22 August 10am – 12pm Tuesday 6 August 2pm North Woolwich Library Plaistow Library Stratford Library Thursday 29 August 2pm Thursday 15 August 2pm Thursday 22 August 10am – 12pm Forest Gate Library Stratford Library Custom House Library Friday 30 August 11am Friday 16 August 11am Thursday 22 August 1pm – 3pm Stratford Library Forest Gate Library Canning Town Library Friday 30 August 2pm Friday 16 August 2pm Thursday 22 August 4pm – 6pm Green Street Library Friday 30 August 4pm

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SIBEAL POUNDER Meet the Author Monday 5 August 2pm We have some fabulous authors lined up for you as part Beckton Globe Library, 1 Kingsford Way, E6 5JQ of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Whether you 5+ years like fantasy, poetry, mystery or general fiction there’s something for everyone. You will be able to buy books Only mermaids know how to get to the Hidden Lagoon. at each event and have them personally signed and Deep down beneath the waves, just past the NO LEGS dedicated by the author. BEYOND THIS POINT sign is a small shell, and inside that shell is a keypad made of old pearly buttons. To open the For more information on our fantastic line-up this gates to the Lagoon and all the cities within it, all you have summer, go to www.newham.gov.uk/libraryevents to do is type in the secret code... Come and unlock the secret code this summer with Sibeal Pounder, author of Bad Mermaids, but you won’t reveal it to anyone will you? SIMON PRESCOTT Tuesday 30 July TIMOTHY KNAPMAN 2pm Friday 2 August RACHEL ROONEY CHITRA SOUNDAR Custom House Library, Prince Regent Lane, E16 3JJ 2pm Tuesday 6 August Monday 5 August 5+ years Canning Town Library, 103 Barking Road, E16 4HQ 2pm 2pm All ages Plaistow Library, North Street, E13 9HL Green Street Library Author and illustrator Simon Prescott will introduce 7+ years 7+ years children to his beautiful illustrations of Marvin and Illustrated by the brilliant Sam Lloyd (author and illustrator Marigold, two mischievous but lovable mice. Children will of Mr Pusskins), Tim’s new book is the thrilling adventure Rachel Rooney is an award winning poet, but even Chitra Sounder is a closet clown, writer, teacher and have the opportunity to learn some handy drawing tips to of Peg, a girl who dreams of escape and adventure. When that doesn’t do her justice. Here’s a glimpse of one of storyteller. As a kid, she has danced in a Bollywood create their own versions of Marvin and Marigold as they the pirates won’t let her join their crew because she is her poems from her fab collection ‘A Kid In My Class’ movie, acted on stage and disliked Maths because it venture into space in this highly interactive workshop. too small, polite and reads books, she transforms herself “He thinks he’s a sub hero dude. A dude. A geezer never added up. Chitra grew up on a wholesome diet *Booking recommended. into Captain Sparklebeard, and sets out to become the who’s too cool for school uniform. Chews on mint gum. of stories from Indian myths. She hangs out in schools, greatest pirate there ever was! Climb on board and see Calls me Swot, Loser, Dumb. Tells me to chill. Thinks libraries and bookshops making up stories and regaling where the adventure will lead in this fun, interactive event. he is it. Well he’s not” . There’s a poem for every kid in everyone with tales from her books and childhood. We JOSEPH COELHO Aargh me hearties! the class; come along you might recognise yourself or are lucky enough to have her hanging out with us this Tuesday 30 July someone else... summer, don’t miss it! 2pm Forest Gate Community Centre, LAURA ELLEN ANDERSON 2-6 Woodgrange Road, E7 OQH Friday 2 August 5+ years 2pm Manor Park Library, 685 – 693 Romford Road, Joseph Coelho is fast becoming a household name for E12 5AD his children’s poetry, ‘Overheard in a Tower Block’ and 7+ years ‘Werewolf Club Rules’ as well as his picture book ‘Luna Loves Library Day’. We are so excited that he is coming When she’s not trying to take over the world or fighting to Newham this summer as part of our Summer Reading sock-stealing monsters, Laura Ellen Anderson is a Challenge programme. Joe says it was the Summer professional children’s book author and illustrator. Join us Reading Challenge which got him reading and writing for an amazingly awesome event with Laura this summer. poetry. Maybe he will inspire you too! In this highly interactive workshop learn how to draw some of Laura’s amazing creations. Simply unmissable!

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Learning with TEENY-WEENY COSMIC STAY AND PLAY JUNIOR OPEN MIC TALES AND SOUNDS Every Tuesday and Thursday Every Fridays Every Tuesday 8.15am – 10.15am 1pm – 2pm Community 10.30am – 11.15am Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre, Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre, 2-6 Woodgrange Road, E7 OQH 2-6 Woodgrange Road, E7 OQH Neighbourhoods 2-6 Woodgrange Road, E7 OQH Under 5’s Under 13’s Under 5’s Play session for under 5’s with a selection of toys. Come along and perform your favourite song, dance, or Introduction Engaging stories and singing for under 5’s. recite your favourite poem. Newham’s Community Neighbourhoods offer the chance for people of all ages and cultures to learn, try new activities, get help and advice, improve TABLE TENNIS fitness and catch up with friends at social events. INTER-GALACTIC MOVIE TIME Mondays: 12pm – 6pm and GAMES CLUB Every Fridays Saturdays: 2pm – 6pm Every Wednesday Help your children learn and gain new skills with 4pm – 6pm Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre 3pm – 6pm Newham’s Community Neighbourhoods. An adult Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre, 2-6 Woodgrange Road, E7 OQH Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre must accompany children participating in Community 2-6 Woodgrange Road, E7 OQH All ages 2-6 Woodgrange Road, E7 OQH Neighbourhood events. All ages All ages Meet new people and try your hand at table tennis. Places on the activities are limited and will be offered on Enjoy a surround sound cinematic experience in our Compete and make friends playing board and computer a first come, first served basis. It is advisable to book a weekly movie club. games. place in advance. ASTRO QUIZ Mondays: 29 July, 5, 12, 19 August LEGO CLUB 4pm – 5pm SPACE JAM Saturdays: 3pm – 4pm and Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre, Every Saturday Wednesdays: 1pm – 3pm 2-6 Woodgrange Road, E7 OQH 12pm – 1pm Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre, 5+ years Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre 2-6 Woodgrange Road, E7 OQH 2-6 Woodgrange Road, E7 OQH SUPERNOVA STORIES 5+ years Come and test your knowledge of the universe in this fun All ages Wednesdays: 7, 14, 21, 28 August quiz session. 12pm – 12.30pm Create Lego models using a vast collection of Lego bricks. Have fun dancing to the latest songs. Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre, 2-6 Woodgrange Road, E7 OQH 5+ years FIZZ-POP SCIENCE For more information on any of the above Every Thursday CHESS CLUB activities, contact Forest Gate Community 5pm – 6pm Engaging stories and singing for over 5’s. Every Tuesday Neighbourhood Centre on 020 3373 0856. 5.30pm – 7.30pm Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre, Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre, 2-6 Woodgrange Road, E7 OQH 5+ years SPACE ARTS AND CRAFTS 2-6 Woodgrange Road, E7 OQH 5+ years Every Tuesday and Thursday Interactive educational session. Come along to conduct 4pm – 5.30pm Come and play a game of chess with other competitors. and record exciting experiments. Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre, 2-6 Woodgrange Road, E7 OQH 5+ years

Have fun exploring the world of arts and crafts.

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SPACE TREASURE HUNT TEENY-WEENY FAMILY FUN LEARNING Wednesday 21 August COSMIC TALES AND SPELL SPACE 2.30pm – 3.30pm Tuesdays: 23 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August THEMED WORDS Beckton Globe Library, 1 Kingsford Way, E6 5JQ 10.30am – 11am Monday 12 August 5+ years Beckton Globe Library, 1 Kingsford Way, E6 5JQ 11.45am – 12.45pm 0 - 5 years Beckton Globe Library, 1 Kingsford Way, E6 5JQ BECKTON GLOBE LIBRARY Collect all the planets by following the clues, solve them 6+ years and build a solar system to win a prize. Bringing stories to life through storytelling and singing, encouraging children to join in with others. Space exploration focused family learning.

LEGO CLUB INTER-GALACTIC Fridays: 26 July, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August MOVIE TIME OBSTACLE COURSE SLIME WORKSHOP 4pm – 5pm Saturdays: 6, 13, 20, 27 July, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August Tuesday 6 August and Fridays: 2, 16, 30 August Beckton Globe Library, 1 Kingsford Way, E6 5JQ 3.30pm – 5pm Wednesday 28 August 12pm – 1pm 3+ years Beckton Globe Library, 1 Kingsford Way, E6 5JQ 2.30pm – 3.30pm Beckton Globe Library, 1 Kingsford Way, E6 5JQ All ages Beckton Globe Library, 1 Kingsford Way, E6 5JQ 6+ years Use your imagination and our bricks for creative construction. 5+ years Watch a film with your family and friends. Make multi-coloured slime to take home. Family fun indoor balancing and jumping obstacle SPACE CRAFT challenges. For more information on any of the above Mondays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July, MATHLETICS 5, 12, 19, 26 August activities, contact Beckton Globe Library Monday 5 August and 3.45pm – 4.45pm Tuesday 27 August SPACE LAUNCH on 020 3373 0853. Beckton Globe Library, 1 Kingsford Way, E6 5JQ 1pm – 2pm 26 July, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 5+ years Beckton Globe Library, 1 Kingsford Way, E6 5JQ 4pm – 5pm 5+ years Beckton Globe Library, 1 Kingsford Way, E6 5JQ Have fun exploring arts and crafts. 8+ years Family maths and athletics challenges. STEAM club for science, technology, maths and art.

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NORTH WOOLWICH LIBRARY SPORTING CHALLENGE FERRY FESTIVAL ARTS SPACE CRAFT Thursday 1 August AND CRAFTS WORKSHOP Saturday 10 August 2pm – 4pm Saturday 3 August 10am – 11am North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, 10am – 11am North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, TEENY-WEENY North Woolwich, E16 2LJ North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, North Woolwich, E16 2LJ COSMIC TALES 5+ years North Woolwich, E16 2LJ All ages Mondays: 29 July, 5, 12 August 3+ years 10.30am – 11am Sporting fun for everyone, including egg & spoon race, Have fun exploring arts and crafts. North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, hula hooping, flipping pancakes, hook a duck and many Create your own ferry festival artwork. North Woolwich, E16 2LJ more sporting challenges. 0 – 5 years ASTRO QUIZ TABLE TOP GAMES Monday 12 August Bringing stories to life through storytelling and singing. INTER-GALACTIC Saturday 3 August 2.30pm – 3.30pm A great interactive session for children. MOVIE TIME 2pm – 4pm North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade,

Thursday 1 August North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, North Woolwich, E16 2LJ 4.30pm – 6.30pm North Woolwich, E16 2LJ 5+ years MODEL TRAIN CLUB North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, 5+ years Monday 29 July North Woolwich, E16 2LJ Come and test your knowledge of the universe in this 2pm – 4pm 5+ years Opportunity to meet new people and play table tennis fun quiz. North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, and bowling. North Woolwich, E16 2LJ Enjoy a cinematic movie experience. 5+ years SUPERNOVA STORIES SPACE TREASURE HUNT Tuesday 13 August Help build a model village for the model train. Monday 5 August 11am – 12pm 2.30pm – 3.30pm North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, North Woolwich, E16 2LJ SOW, GROW AND CREATE North Woolwich, E16 2LJ 5+ years Tuesday 30 July & Tuesday 27 August 5+ years 2pm – 4pm Engaging stories and singing for over 5’s. North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, Follow the clues to collect all the planets, solve them and North Woolwich, E16 2LJ build a solar system to win a prize. 5+ years SLIME WORKSHOP Thursday 15 August Join in with the community garden activities and build INTER-GALACTIC 2pm – 3pm your very own mini garden. MOVIE TIME North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, Thursday 8 August North Woolwich, E16 2LJ 4.30pm – 6.30pm 5+ years North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, North Woolwich, E16 2LJ Make your own slime planet. 5+ years

Enjoy a surround cinematic experience in our weekly movie club.

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INTER-GALACTIC SPACE LAUNCH TABLE TOP GAMES SPACE MOVES MOVIE TIME Tuesday 20 August Saturday 24 August Saturday 31 August Thursday 15, 22 August 2.30pm – 3.30pm 2pm – 4pm 2pm – 4pm 4.30pm – 6.30pm North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, North Woolwich, E16 2LJ North Woolwich, E16 2LJ North Woolwich, E16 2LJ North Woolwich, E16 2LJ 3+ years 5+ years 7+ years 5+ years Create your own space model. Get active with table tennis and indoor bowling. Use our Wii console, get active and play games in space. Enjoy a surround cinematic experience in our weekly movie club.

LEGO CLUB SOW, GROW AND CREATE For more information on any of the above Tuesday 20 August Tuesday 27 August activities, contact North Woolwich Library SPACE CRAFT 3.30pm – 4.30pm 2pm – 4pm Saturday 17 August North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, on 020 3373 0843. 10am – 11am North Woolwich, E16 2LJ North Woolwich, E16 2LJ North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, 3+ years 5+ years North Woolwich, E16 2LJ 3+ years Use your imagination and our bricks for creative Community garden activities including identifying butterflies. construction. Have fun and explore our arts and crafts session. INTER-GALACTIC CRAFT WORKSHOP MOVIE TIME TABLE TOP GAMES Saturday 24 August Thursday 29 August Saturday 17 August 10am – 11am 4pm – 6pm 2pm – 4pm North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, North Woolwich, E16 2LJ North Woolwich, E16 2LJ North Woolwich, E16 2LJ 5+ years 5+ years 7+ years Make your own superhero mask and fashion accessories. Enjoy a surround cinematic experience in our weekly Get active with table tennis and indoor bowling, come movie club. have fun and win prizes!

RECYCLING WORKSHOPS STAY AND PLAY Saturdays: 3, 31 August Monday 19 August 11am – 12pm 10.30am – 11am North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, North Woolwich Library, 5 Pier Parade, North Woolwich, E16 2LJ North Woolwich, E16 2LJ All ages 0-5 years Learn how to help the community. A free arts and crafts Interactive stay and play with toys to help build skills. workshop.

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TEENY-WEENY SPACE CREATING CRAFTS WITH WORK WITH NEWHAM’S TOTS ALIEN GARDEN PARTY FAMILY LEARNING RECYCLING TEAM Mondays 5 August Tuesday 13 August Tuesday 20 August 11.30am – 12.30pm 11am – 11.45am & 12pm – 12.45pm 2pm – 3pm 0 – 5 years Custom House Library, Prince Regent Lane, Custom House Library, Prince Regent Lane, Custom House, E16 3JJ Custom House, E16 3JJ CUSTOM HOUSE LIBRARY Listen and dance to music and rhymes. 5 – 11 years 5 – 11 years Bring along a packed lunch and blanket. Enjoy making crafts such as rockets and aliens. Bring a plastic bottle or two, newspapers and cardboard TEENY-WEENY SPACE rolls. You will be making an environmental pledge. TALES AND RHYMES Mondays: 29 July, 5, 12, 19 August CUSTOM HOUSE A VISIT FROM THE *under 8’s must be supervised. 10.30am – 11.15am GARDEN PARTY DOGS TRUST Thursday 8 August Custom House Library, Prince Regent Lane, E16 3JJ Thursday 15 August 2.30pm – 4pm 0 – 5 Years 2.30pm – 3.30pm For more information on any of the above Custom House Library, Prince Regent Lane, Custom House Library, Prince Regent Lane, activities, contact Custom House Library on Custom House, E16 3JJ Join the staff for an interactive story and rhyme session. Custom House, E16 3JJ 020 3373 0854. 0 – 11 years 5 – 11 years Bring some snacks and relax at our garden party. There will SUPERNOVA STORY READS Come along and meet our special guest. Learn about be a fun filled afternoon of music, crafts, games and more. Thursdays: 1, 8, 15, 29 August dogs and how to be a responsible dog owner. 1.30pm – 2.30pm *under 8’s must be supervised. Custom House Library, Prince Regent Lane, E16 3JJ *under 8’s must be supervised. 5 – 11 years

Share your favourite books and write a postcard to your A VISIT TO CODY DOCK favourite book character. DANCE FOR FUN Tuesday 13 August SPACE BOOGIE 9.15am – 12.30pm Monday 19 August Custom House Library, Prince Regent Lane, 2pm – 3pm INTER-GALACTIC SATURDAY Custom House, E16 3JJ Custom House Library, Prince Regent Lane, MOVIE MATINEE All ages Saturdays: 3, ,10, 17, 24 August Custom House, E16 3JJ 11am – 12.30pm All ages Visit a thriving creative community space in Canning Custom House Library, Prince Regent Lane, E16 3JJ Town. Come and explore walkways, gardens, rivers and 5 – 11 years Express yourself with some funky moves and dance your a community boat. Bring your lunch and we will find a heart away like no one’s looking. quiet space. Chill out and watch a space themed movie. *Adults will need an Oyster card. SPACE CHASE ASTRO-QUIZ *Booking required. Saturday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 1.15pm – 2pm Custom House Library, Prince Regent Lane, E16 3JJ 5 – 11 years

Test your knowledge of the solar system with our space chase astro-quiz.

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CANNING TOWN LIBRARY FUN WITH CHESS A VISIT TO CODY DOCK A VISIT FROM THE Wednesdays: 31 July, 7, 14, 21, 28 August Friday 9 August DOGS TRUST 4pm – 5pm 9.15am – 12.30pm Friday 16 August Custom House and Canning Town Community Custom House and Canning Town Community 2pm – 3pm SUMMER READING Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Rathbone Market, E16 1EH Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Rathbone Market, E16 1EH Custom House and Canning Town Community CHALLENGE SPACE 5 – 11 years 0 – 11 years Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Rathbone Market, E16 1EH CHASE 2019 LAUNCH 4 – 11 years Monday 29 July – 28 September A fun family chess session with our tutor. Visit a thriving creative community space in Canning Town. Custom House and Canning Town Community Come and explore walkways, gardens, rivers and a community Come along and meet our special guest, learn about Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Rathbone Market, E16 1EH boat. Bring your lunch and we will find a quiet space. dogs and how to be a responsible dog owner. 4 – 11 years INTER-GALACTIC SATURDAY MOVIE MATINEE *Adults will need an Oyster Card. Booking required. The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children aged Thursdays: 1, 8 ,15, 29 August 4 to 11 to read six books during the long summer holiday. 2pm – 4pm WORK WITH NEWHAM’S Custom House and Canning Town Community RECYCLE TEAM NCS SPACE CHASE Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Rathbone Market, E16 1EH SUMMER DAY Monday 19 August 5 – 11 years 2pm – 3pm Monday 12 August ASTRO QUIZ Custom House and Canning Town Community Mondays: 29 July & 19 August 11.30am – 1pm Find out which planets the aliens are on. Relax and watch Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Rathbone Market, E16 1EH 4pm – 5pm Custom House and Canning Town Community a film. 5 – 11 years Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Rathbone Market, E16 1EH 5 – 11 years Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Rathbone Market, E16 1EH Please bring a plastic bottle or two, newspapers and 5 – 11 years cardboard rolls. You will be making a environmental pledge. SPACE CHASE CRAFTS Support our young people from the National Citizen Challenge yourself and take the quiz on space, aliens Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August Service in Rathbone Square. Join in with space chase, and more. 2pm – 3pm Integrative crafts, music and fun. Custom House and Canning Town Community FABULOUS FUN SPORTS Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Rathbone Market, E16 1EH SPORTS DAY IN RATHBONE 4 – 11 years CREATING CRAFTS WITH MARKET SQUARE SUPERNOVA STORY READS FAMILY LEARNING Wednesday 21 August Tuesdays: 30 July, 6, 13, 20 August Tuesday 13 August 2pm – 4pm 11.30am – 12.30pm Use your imagination and be creative. 2pm – 4pm Custom House and Canning Town Community Custom House and Canning Town Community Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Rathbone Market, E16 1EH Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Rathbone Market, E16 1EH Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Rathbone Market, E16 1EH 5 – 11 years 5 – 11 years SPACE CHASE TEA PARTY 5 – 11 years Monday 5 August Enjoy the summer and have some fun and games in our Share your favourite book and write a postcard to your 4pm – 5.30pm Join our craft session and make space crafts, rockets and open space. Bring a drink to keep you cool. favourite book character. Custom House and Canning Town Community aliens. Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Rathbone Market, E16 1EH 5 – 11 years For more information on any of the above TEENY-WEENY SPACE TALES DANCE FOR FUN activities, contact Canning Town Library on AND RHYMES Bring a snack, dress up and have some fun at out tea party. SPACE BOOGIE 020 3373 0854. Tuesdays: 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August Thursday 15 August 9.45am – 10.30am & 10.30am – 11.30am 2pm – 2.45pm Custom House and Canning Town Community Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Rathbone Market, E16 1EH Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Rathbone Market, E16 1EH 0 – 5 years All ages

Join the staff for an interactive storytelling and rhyme session. Dance like no one is looking and share some funky moves.

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FIZZPOP SCIENCE ARTS AND CRAFTS FAMILY YOGA Mondays: 29 July & 19 August Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August Tuesdays: 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August 1pm – 2pm 1pm – 2pm 5pm – 6pm Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, Upton Park, E13 9AR Upton Park, E13 9AR Upton Park, E13 9AR 5 – 12 years 5 – 12 years 5+ years SPACE CRAFT Mondays: 29 July, 5, 12, 19 August Get creative with science. Science workshops are Think and act as artists, makers and designers by working Yoga uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation. 3.30pm – 5pm practical and exciting as well as educational and intuitive. creatively and intelligently. It helps to improve health and happiness. Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, A great exercise for all the family to enjoy together. Upton Park, E13 9AR 5 – 12 years FAMILY BINGO LEGO CLUB Work creatively and intelligently as artists, makers and Thursdays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August YOGA designers. 5pm – 6pm 2 – 3pm Mondays: 29 July, 5, 12, 19 August Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, Tuesdays: 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August Upton Park, E13 9AR Upton Park, E13 9AR 6pm – 7.30pm All ages All ages Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, ARTS AND CRAFTS Upton Park, E13 9AR Thursdays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August A game in which players mark off numbers on cards as Let your imagination run wild using Legos and build away. 18+ years 3.30pm – 5pm the numbers are drawn randomly by a caller, the winner Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, being the first person to mark off all their numbers. Yoga uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation. Upton Park, E13 9AR It helps to improve health and happiness. 5 – 12 years FAMILY MOVIE Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August An opportunity to think and create like an artist, maker or SPORTS DAY PICNIC 3pm – 4.30pm designer. AND SCAVENGER HUNT Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, CHILDREN’S DRAWING Thursday 1 August Upton Park, E13 9AR COMPETITION 1pm – 3pm All ages Tuesdays: 30 July, 6, 13, 27 August Priory Park, Grangewood Street, E6 1QZ, 12pm – 1pm BOCCIA (meet near the children’s area) Movies for all the family, from gripping adventures to Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, Tuesdays: 30 July, 6, 13, 27 August All ages laugh out loud comedies. Upton Park, E13 9AR Thursdays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August All ages 2.30pm – 3.30pm Pack a blanket and some food for a relaxing picnic with Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, friends or join in the scavenger hunt. Seek and you shall Drawing competition for the whole family to join. Upton Park, E13 9AR find the hidden objects to win a prize. CHESS CLUB 5 – 12 years Wednesdays: 31 July, 7, 14, 21. 28 August 5.30pm – 7.30pm Boccia is a game of strategy and accuracy. The aim is to Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, SPACE GAMES score as many points as possible by placing your set of CHILDREN’S ZUMBA Upton Park, E13 9AR Thursdays: 1, 8, 22, 29 August coloured balls closest to the white jack ball. Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 5+ years 12pm – 1pm 12pm – 1pm Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, Come and play a game of chess. Upton Park, E13 9AR Upton Park, E13 9AR All ages All ages Interactive games for all the family. Helps develop a healthy lifestyle and fitness as a natural part of children’s lives by making fitness fun.

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INTER-GALACTIC SPACE BINGO MYSTICAL CRAFT SESSION MOVIE TIME Fridays: 2, 23 August GALAXY ADVENTURE Wednesday 7 August Wednesdays: 31 July, 14, 21, 28 August 2pm – 3pm Wednesday 28 August 2.30pm – 4.30pm 4pm – 5.30pm Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, 1.30pm – 2.30pm Green Street Library, 337 - 341 Green Street, Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, Upton Park, E13 9AR Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, Upton Park, E13 9AR Upton Park, E13 9AR 5 – 12 years Upton Park, E13 9AR 5 – 12 years All ages 5 – 12 years A game in which players mark off numbers on cards as Get creative with arts and crafts. Come along and watch a family movie. the numbers are drawn randomly by a caller, the winner Learn about plants and the solar system with a video and being the first person to mark off all their numbers. write your own short story. TAEKWONDO Mondays: 5, 12 August ASTRO QUIZ 1pm – 2pm Wednesdays: 31 July, 7, 14, 21, 28 August SPACE HOP RACE FACE PAINTING AND Green Street Library, 337 - 341 Green Street, 12pm – 1pm Fridays: 16, 30 August BOARD GAMES Upton Park, E13 9AR Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, 2pm – 3pm Wednesdays: 31 July, 14, 21 August 5 – 12 years Upton Park, E13 9AR Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, 2pm – 4pm 5 – 12 years Upton Park, E13 9AR Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, *Maximum of 12 people per class All ages Upton Park, E13 9AR Learn skills in Taekwondo. Test your knowledge in this literature quiz to see what you All ages know about space. Fun games for children. Join us for a fun filled afternoon of board games and For more information on any of the above face painting. activities, contact Green Street Library on

TEENY-WEENY HUNT THE ALIEN 020 3373 0857. COSMIC TALES SCAVENGER HUNT Mondays: 5, 12, 19 August Friday 9 August NCS (ARTS & CRAFT) 12pm – 12.30pm 2pm – 3pm Tuesdays 20 August Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, 11am – 4pm Upton Park, E13 9AR Upton Park, E13 9AR Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, 5 – 12 years 5 – 12 years Upton Park, E13 9AR 5 – 12 years Interactive and fun storytelling session. A fun and exciting scavenger hunt. Come and design a creative piece of craft and marvel at your handiwork. SPACE WORD GAMES BUILD YOUR Fridays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August OWN SHUTTLE 11am – 12pm Fridays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, 12pm – 1pm Upton Park, E13 9AR Green Street Library, 337 – 341 Green Street, 5 – 12 years Upton Park, E13 9AR 5 – 12 years Word games to stimulate the mind. Build your own shuttle craft session.

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ASTRO QUIZ SMART SPACE SPELL ZONE RECYCLING ROCKET AND BOARD CHALLENGE Mondays: 29 July, 5, 12, 19 August PLANET ARTS AND CRAFTS AND GAMES 3.30pm – 4.30pm Tuesdays: 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August Mondays: 29 July, 5, 12, 19 August Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL 3.30pm – 5pm 11am – 12pm 5 – 12 years Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL 5 – 12 years PLAISTOWS SPACE 8+ years Come and test your spelling skills. Use your brain, ears and CHASE LAUNCH PARTY eyes and take part in a fun interactive spelling bee that’s out Have fun being creative with our recycling arts and crafts. Saturday 20 July Test your knowledge if you dare. Take part in our fun and of this world! Certificates for the winner and the two runners Bring your cardboard boxes, bottles and scrap papers to 11am – 3pm interactive games to see what you know about space. up to be awarded at the end of the summer challenge. create your outer space masterpiece. Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL 0 – 12 years

It’s a day of celebration filled with fun activities for all BRAINBOX SCIENCE SPACE FAMILY WALKING ALIEN MONSTER children who enter the Summer Reading Challenge Mondays: 29 July, 5, 12, 19 August Tuesdays: 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August POM - POM MAKING competition. Find out what’s going on over the summer at 2pm – 3pm 10am – 11am Wednesdays: 31 July, 7, 14, 21, 28 August Plaistow Library. Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL 10am -12pm 8 – 12 years All ages Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL 5 – 8 years Test your knowledge if you dare? Take part in a fun science Come and take a stroll around Plaistow and enjoy a SPACE PLAY quiz, all you have to do is study a card for 10 seconds and refreshing summer drink on your return. Get creative and learn how to create your own alien Mondays: 29 July, 5, 12, 19 August then answer a question based on the roll of the dice. monster pom-pom. Wednesdays: 31 July, 7, 14, 21, 28 August Fridays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August TEENY-WEENY 10am – 12pm SPACE CRAFT COSMIC TALES INTER-GALACTIC MOVIE Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL Mondays: 29 July, 5, 12, 19 August Tuesdays: 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August TIME AND SPACE SNACK 0 – 5 years 3.30pm – 5pm 11.30am – 12pm Wednesdays: 31 July, 7, 14, 21, 28 August Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL 12pm An opportunity to spend fun creative playtime with your 5 – 12 years 0 – 5 years Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL children. Come along and interact with your children in a All ages stimulating environment and meet other parents. Come along and take part in our outer space arts Listen to your favourite stories and sing along to your and crafts sessions. Learn how to make your own solar favourite song and nursery rhymes. Whether a story unfolds in our own galaxy or far far away, system mobile, rocket sand bottles, draw space cards blast off into outer space with these fantastic family films and much more. and enjoy a space snack. NATURE EXPLORERS Mondays: 29 July, 5, 12, 19 August SPACE THEMED 10am – 12pm MESSY PLAY Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL Tuesdays: 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August 8+ years 12.30pm – 1.30pm Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL Nature explorers is a great place to have fun. Learn how 0 – 5 years to grow your own plants, decorate a stone and take part in creating a design for Plaistow’s planter, which will be Come along to Plaistow Library and explore different placed outside the library once completed. activities such as moon sand, intergalactic water space rockets and puffy planets.

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ALIEN ARTS AND CRAFTS ZURG TARGET PRACTICE BRAINBOX SPACE WORD SEARCHES AND Wednesdays: 31 July, 7, 14, 21, 28 August AND PENALTY SHOOT OUT Fridays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August CROSSWORDS 2pm – 3pm Thursdays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 1pm – 2pm Fridays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL 3.30pm – 5pm Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL 12pm – 1pm 5 – 12 years Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL 5 – 12 years Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL 8 – 12 years Have fun creating your own alien monster figure puppet Test your knowledge if you dare? Take part in a fun Keep your brain active and improve your spelling with our and head bopper bands. Can you beat Zurg’s high score? Come and join our target science quiz, all you have to do is study a card for 10 fun word searches and crosswords. and penalty shootout game. The highest score at the end seconds and then answer a question based on the roll of of the summer will receive an outer space prize. the dice. SPACE CHESS SPACE CRAFT Wednesdays: 31 July, 7, 14, 21, 28 August Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August SPACE PONG 11am – 12pm 3.30pm – 4.30pm Thursdays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August SPACE JAM Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL KARAOKE CLUB Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL 6pm – 7pm 5 – 12 years 5 – 12 years Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL Fridays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 7+ years 2pm – 3pm Are you smart enough to beat your opponent? Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL Come along and take part in our outer space arts and Come along and show us your skills. 5 – 12 years crafts sessions and learn how to make your own solar Come along and join in with our fun inter-galactic space system mobile, rocket sand bottles and much more. games, if you’re up to the challenge. Join in the fun and sing along to your favourite songs.

TEENY-WEENY SPACE FITNESS CHALLENGE COSMIC TALES SPACE BINGO Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August, Thursdays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August CREATIVE COSMIC Fridays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 7 September 1pm – 2pm COMIC CLUB 11am – 12pm 1pm – 2pm Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL Fridays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL 0 – 5 years 3.30pm – 4.30pm 5 – 12 years Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL 8 – 12 years Listen to your favourite stories and sing along to your 5 – 12 years Come and take part in our fun space bingo for a chance Come along and take part in a variety of fun fitness games favourite songs and nursery rhymes. to win a prize. Have a go at designing your own space monster and in such as space invaders, planet hoop, space dodgeball, creating a cosmic comic strip. hula hooping and much more. SPACE STATION GAMES CLUB Thursdays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 3.30pm – 5.45pm Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL 8 – 14 years

See if you can moonwalk your way through our games club. Enjoy traditional board games, table tennis, chess, wall ball and interactive space themed games.

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GLAM SCI CLUB SPACE DANCE ASTRONOMY WORKSHOP Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August Tuesdays: 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 2pm – 3pm 2.45pm – 4.45pm 6pm – 7.30pm Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL East Ham Library Community Neighbourhood Centre, 8 – 12 years 7+ years 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT SUPERNOVA STORYTELLING All ages Top secret fun with science delivered by Glam Sci. Come along and dance away to your favourite songs. Fridays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 11am – 12pm Open your mind and discover a world beyond the stars. East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre, Learn more about space through our astronomy session. PLAISTOW’S SPACE CHASE 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT INTER-GALACTIC MOVIE FINISHER PARTY 2019 5+ years TIME AND SPACE SNACK Saturday 7 September SPACE CRAFTS - PLANET Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 1pm – 4pm Join our special storytelling sessions and travel to space, Tuesday 30 July – Saturday 3 August 3pm – 4pm 2pm – 4pm Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL explore new planets and stars. Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre, 0 – 12 years All ages 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT All ages A celebration filled with fun activities for all children TEENY-WEENY COSMIC TALES Whether a story unfolds in our own galaxy or far far away, who completed their Summer Reading Challenge at Tuesdays: 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August blast off into outer space with these fantastic family films, 11am – 12pm Get creative with our daily space craft activities this summer. Plaistow Library. and enjoy a space snack. East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT Under 5’s COSMIC COMICS Thursdays: 1, 8, 15, 22 August TABLE TENNIS For more information on any of the above Join our special storytelling sessions for mini astronauts. 11am – 1pm Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August activities, contact Plaistow Library on Let their imagination run wild as they search through East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre, 3pm – 5pm 020 3373 0859. space and beyond. 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL All ages 8 – 12 years SPACE CRAFTS - Put your funny face on and join us for these sessions of Learn to play, improve or show off your skills. PLANET EARTH cosmic excitement. Create and share space adventures Monday 19 August – Saturday 24 August and stories through the wormhole of comics. 2pm – 4pm PLAISTOW’S SIX BOOK East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre, CHALLENGE PRIZE DRAW 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT GETTING EARTHY, Tuesday 27 August – Saturday 31 August All ages FINGER DIRTY! Wednesdays: 31 July, 7, 28 August 9.30am – 5pm 11am – 2pm Plaistow Library, 79 North Street, E13 9HL Get creative with our daily space craft activities this East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre, 0 – 13 years summer. 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT All ages Take out six books during this week and get entered into INTER-GALACTIC MOVIE TIME Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August a free prize draw. Prize draw will take place from 4pm 4pm – 5.30pm Explore Planet Earth and learn how to take care of our each day. East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre, environment. Learn about recycling and planting and get 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT closer to nature. All ages

Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with inter-galactic movies. Bring along your friends for a space-tastic experience.

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ASTRO-BRAINTEASERS SPACE CRAFTS - SCI-FI SESSION AND GAMES MOON LANDING Wednesdays: 31 July, 7, 21, 28 August Mondays: 29 July, 5, 12, 19 August Monday 12 August – Saturday 17 August 2pm – 3.30pm 11am – 1pm 2pm – 4pm Manor Park Library, 685 – 693 Romford Road, E12 5AD East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre, East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre, 4+ years 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT 5+ years All ages SPACE CHASE Fun and crafty session to learn how to create your own LAUNCH PARTY Sci-Fi characters. Challenge your brain with our astronomical inspired Get creative with our daily space craft activities this summer. Saturday 20 July quizzes, bingo, word searches, and mind puzzling games. 12pm – 4pm Manor Park Library, 685 – 693 Romford Road, E12 5AD CHILDREN’S MUSIC LEGO LAUNCH PAD All ages ASTRO QUIZ WORKSHOPS Thursdays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August Saturdays: 27 July, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August Come and join our space chase launch fun day and get 2pm – 3.30pm 12pm – 2pm 2pm – 4pm registered to the Summer Reading Challenge. Manor Park Library, 685 – 693 Romford Road, E12 5AD East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre, East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre, 5+ years 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT 5+ years 8+ years Come and test your knowledge of the universe in this fun SUPER-SONIC quiz session. Prizes to be won! Get creative with Lego to build your own launch pad to Express yourself through music, rhythm and song writing SPACE CLUB the stars. workshops with professional musicians. Mondays: 5, 12, 19 August 2pm – 3.30pm SPACE CRAFTS - Manor Park Library, 685 – 693 Romford Road, E12 5AD INTER-GALACTIC NATURE EXPLORERS 4+ years MOVIE TIME ALIENS AND UFOS Fridays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August Fridays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August Monday 5 August – Saturday 12 August 2pm – 4pm Join our children’s fun club and explore space through 2pm – 3.30pm 2pm – 4pm East Ham Nature Reserve, Norman Road, E6 6HN arts and crafts. Manor Park Library, 685 – 693 Romford Road, E12 5AD East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre, All ages 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT All ages All ages Explore our very own nature reserve, learn about wildlife Enjoy a surround sound cinematic experience in special and the natural environment plus take part in bush craft SUPERNOVA STORIES Get creative with our daily space craft activities this sci-fi movie times. and exploration activities. Tuesdays: 30 July, 13, 20, 6, 27 August summer. 2pm – 3.30pm SPACE CRAFTS - STARS Manor Park Library, 685 – 693 Romford Road, E12 5AD FAMILY COOKERY AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM 4+ years WORKSHOPS Tuesday 27 August – Saturday 31 August Time for interactive sci-fi story and space craft activity. Thursdays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 2pm – 4pm 2pm – 4pm East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre, East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre, 328 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT Barking Road, E6 2RT All ages All ages Get creative with our daily space craft activities this summer. Learn how to cook healthy and nutritional meals at home.

For more information on any of the above activities, contact East Ham Library on 020 8586 9542.

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SPACE CRAFT Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 2pm – 3.30pm Manor Park Library, 685 – 693 Romford Road, E12 5AD 4+ years

Have fun exploring the space world with arts and crafts to create your own solar system.

TEENY-WEENY COSMIC TALES Mondays: 5, 12, 19 August ADVERT 10am – 11am Manor Park Library, 685 – 693 Romford Road, E12 5AD 13 & 14 JULY, 12 - 6PM 0 – 5 years

Mothers and toddlers group to enjoy space stories, songs CENTRAL PARK, EAST HAM E6 and rhymes.

SPACE CHASE LANDING PARTY Saturday 7 September 12pm – 4pm Manor Park Library, 685 – 693 Romford Road, E12 5AD All ages

Inviting all children to take part in the space chase landing party with lots of music, face painting, crafts and other fun activities.

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BEAUTY IN THE PARK SALSA IN THE PARK ASTRO QUIZ Tuesday 6 August Saturday 7 September Tuesdays: 23, 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August 2pm – 4pm 2pm – 4pm 1pm – 2pm Stratford Park, Lane, E15 4PT Stratford Park, West Ham Lane, E15 4PT Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, E15 1EL All ages All ages 4 – 12 years

Want to feel your best over the summer? Join our free Fun Latin American dance workout in the park. All levels Join our fun and exciting competition. Meet new friends, STRATFORD SUMMER health and beauty tasters in the park. welcome and no experience needed. learn fun facts and win prizes in our fun Monday mental FUN DAY challenge. Challenges include memory games, quizzes, Saturday 27 July anagrams and lots more. 2pm – 4pm Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, E15 1EL ART IN THE PARK SPACE CRAFT All ages Wednesday 14 August Mondays: 22, 29 July 2pm – 4pm 1pm – 2pm SUPERNOVA STORIES Join our fun day. Take part in outdoor games, arts and Stratford Park, West Ham Lane, E15 4PT Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, E15 1EL Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August crafts, face painting, health tasters and much more. Also, All ages 4 – 12 years 1pm – 2pm be the first to register for this year’s Summer Reading Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, E15 1EL Challenge - Space Chase. Be creative this summer, join us for arts and crafts in the Fun craft activities based on our weekly space agent 4 – 12 years park. No experience necessary. theme. Including drawing workshops, painting, paper craft and much more. For all children participating in the Summer Reading NOISE IN THE PARK – Challenge. Have fun with a series of weekly themed DRUMMING WORKSHOP NATURE TRAIL IN THE PARK reading activities and storytelling. Sunday 21 July Thursday 22 August INTER-GALACTIC MOVIE TIME 2pm – 4pm 2pm – 4pm Fridays: 26 July, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August Stratford Park, West Ham Lane, E15 4PT Stratford Park, West Ham Lane, E15 4PT 1pm CHATTERBOOKS All ages All ages Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, E15 1EL Monday 22 July – Friday 30 August 4 – 15 years 10am – 11am Learn new skills and make some noise with our free Join friends of Stratford Park on an exciting nature trail. Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, E15 1EL community drumming workshop in the park. Learn about the history of the park and itsbeautiful flora. Free family movie matinees. 5 – 12 years *Limited spaces available. First come first served basis. Reading support with our reading hackers. RECYCLING IN THE PARK ZUMBA IN THE PARK Monday 29 July Friday 30 August TEENY-WEENY 2pm – 4pm 2pm – 4pm COSMIC TALES CHESS CLUB Stratford Park, West Ham Lane, E15 4PT Stratford Park, West Ham Lane, E15 4PT Thursdays: 25 July, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August Every Thursday All ages All ages 1pm – 2pm 5.30pm – 7.30pm Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, E15 1EL Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, E15 1EL Learn how to help your community recycle with a free arts Dance to great music and have fun in the park. All levels 0 – 12 years 10+ years and craft recycling workshop in the park. welcome and no experience needed. Bringing stories to life through storytelling and singing. Learn or play chess for free. All levels of ability welcome.

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GREEN FINGERS STRATFORD SUMMER GARDENING CLUB TABLE TENNIS Sundays: 28 July, 4, 11, 18, 25 August TOURNAMENT 2pm – 4pm Saturdays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, E15 1EL 3pm – 6pm All ages Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, E15 1EL 8+ years Free gardening club for the whole family. Play and practise for free daily at Stratford Library. Show CALENDAR your skills at the summer table tennis heats. Sign up for SPACE CHASE our summer tournament today. Finals on 31 August. FINISHERS PARTY Sunday 15 September 2pm – 4pm CODER DOJO Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, E15 1EL Saturday 27 July 4 – 12 years 2pm – 3pm Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, E15 1EL Calling all Space Chasers! Celebrate the achievement 7 – 17 years of children who have completed the Summer Reading Scheme. Have fun with party games, face painting and Learn to code or progress your coding knowledge, build a much more. Awards will be given for the most books read, website, create an app or a game, and explore technology drawing and writing competitions. in an informal, creative, and social environment.

For more information on any of the above activities, contact Stratford and West Ham Library on 020 3373 0826.

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JULY AUGUST

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 Making puppets

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

UNDER THE STARS

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Yoga on the move UNDER THE Kids STARS Cricket

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 Headstart 20 21 22 23 24 Summer Dance School

Inflatable 28 29 30 31 Fun Swim 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 summer bank holiday

Notes Notes

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SUMMER CAMPS

ACTIVENEWHAM PLAYSCHEME Monday 29 July - Friday 2 August CALENDAR Monday 5 August - Friday 9 August Monday 12 August - Friday 16 August Monday 19 August - Friday 23 August Monday 26 August - Friday 30 August 8am – 6pm Newham Leisure Centre, 281 Prince Regent Lane, E13 6SD 5 – 11 years

SUMMER GUIDE 2019 activeAcademy provide supervised sessions which offer a full day of fun, action and sports for children to enjoy. Every summer we put on a wide range of free They can take part in a range of sports including badminton, tennis, football, dance, bouncy castle, arts, activities and events for all the family. crafts and more!

The Children and Young People’s Guide to For more information call 0300 124 0123. Summer in Newham is packed with over 80 pages of fun activities, most of which are free and available to children and teenagers between June – September in parks, libraries and community neighbourhood centres.

Visit www.newham.gov.uk/summerguide to view a range of activities Newham has to offer for you and your friends.

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NEWHAM SHOW BE A FARMER CARE FOR A PONY MORNING MEET AND GREET THE Saturday 13 July – Sunday 14 July Tuesday 30 July, 6,13,20,27 August Wednesday 31 July, 7, 14, 21, 28 August ANIMALS SESSION 10am – 6pm 11am – 3.30pm 11am – 1.30pm Sunday 4, 11, 18, 25 August Central Park 8 – 12 years 8 – 12 years 12am – 2pm All ages All ages Work alongside farm staff learning some of the skills An opportunity to care for a pony for a morning including Newham City Farm will be at the Newham Show all to be a farmer. Opportunities to develop an ongoing mucking out, grooming and riding. Learn all the key facts A chance to get close to the Farm animals and ask farm weekend. Come along to our marquee and visit some of relationship with the Farm. Certificate of attendance on about ponies and how to look after them. Opportunity to staff any questions. your favourite animals and talk to the staff about how you completion. develop an ongoing relationship with the farm. Certificate A great photo opportunity! could get involved with the Farm. of attendance at the end of the session. £40 Donations appreciated. Pre-booking required. £25 SHEEP AND WOOL DAY Booking forms on website www.newhamcityfarm.co.uk Pre-booking required. Sunday 28 July Booking forms on website www.newhamcityfarm.co.uk 10am – 4pm All ages

This event showcases all things woolly including sheep shearing, wool spinning and weaving and other woolly crafts. There will also be children’s activities.

Newham City Farm, Stansfeld Road, E6 5LT For more information call 020 8430 2000

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MULTI - SPORTS PARKOUR YOUTH CAMP MOVING ON TO STAGE 2 HEADSTART Monday 12 August – Friday 16 August Monday 5 August – Friday 9 August Monday 5 August – Friday 9 August 60a Albatross Close off Woolwich, East Ham War Memorial, Central Park, 10am – 3pm Half of all adults with mental health problems can Manor Way, E6 5NX 82 High Street, E6 6DY The Nexus Centre, 3 Snowberry Close, trace the start of their problems to childhood or 13 – 16 years London E15 2AH adolescence. HeadStart Newham offers young Working with specialist sport coaches. Come and get 10 – 16 years people support in their school, in the community and involved in a variety of different sports activities including Parkour is fun, challenging and great for building online. This could be through volunteering, online athletics, basketball, cricket and football! confidence in using your body for movement. Learn various styles of dance and vocal techniques while counselling, peer mentoring, taking part in sports or Whether you are into sports or not, Parkour is made up of learning about music recording and shooting music videos. getting involved in creative activities. Have a look at For more information and booking please contact lots of different movements and skills, so we are sure you some of the activities taking place this summer. Nichole Raif on [email protected] will find new things that you are good at, and things that For more information and booking please contact will challenge you. Our 5 day outdoor course will show you Nichole Raif on [email protected] HeadStart Newham is a mental health service for young how to swing, climb, jump, balance, vault and more. Come people aged between 10 and 16 at risk of developing VOCAL EXPLOSION and make new friends, get stronger and learn new skills. mental health problems. The service is funded by The Monday 29 July - Friday 2 August National Lottery Community Fund and delivered in 10am – 3pm For more information and booking please contact partnership with the . The Nexus Centre, 3 Snowberry Close, E15 2AH Nichole Raif on [email protected] 10 – 16 years Find out more about HeadStart at www.HeadstartNewham.co.uk Vocal and choir workshops, developing group MOVE FIT performance. Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August 10am – 3pm BE CREATIVE For more information and booking please contact Starting at Queen Elizabeth Park and moving to Nichole Raif on [email protected] Royal Docks and Monday 24 June – Friday 16 August 10 – 16 years Booking for Forest Gate Youth Zone - Zahra Maalow 020 8257 4680 Improve your core strength, flexibility, fitness and physical Booking for Beckton Globe Youth Zone - RUGBY Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August ability by getting involved with a variety of fitness activities David Bigglestone 020 3373 4025 10am – 3pm all over the borough. 10 – 16 years Royal Docks Community School, 388B Prince Regent Lane, E16 3HS For more information and booking please contact These creative activities will be shaped by young 13 – 16 years Nichole Raif on [email protected] people themselves at a launch event on 30 May. They will include a course in one of the following: painting, Play full contact rugby with workshops, designed to help drawing, music, mosaics, fashion design, photography, young people think about personal challenges and how product design and film making. OUT AND ABOUT IN they overcome these. MUDCHUTE Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August Each session is about 2 hours. For more information and booking please contact 10am – 3pm Nichole Raif on [email protected] Mudchute Park and Farm, Piers St, Contact Rosetta Arts for more time and further Isle of Dogs, E14 3HP information [email protected] 10 – 12 years

Activity taster sessions including animal care, horticulture, forest school and horse riding.

For more information and booking please contact Nichole Raif on [email protected]

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ON THE MOVE: ASTA ON THE MOVE: THE WELL ON THE MOVE: STRATFORD Every Thursday (term-time only) Every Tuesday (term-time only) Every Wednesday (term-time only) 5pm – 6.30pm 5pm – 6.30pm 5pm – 6.30pm Asta Community Centre, 14a Camel Road, The Well Community Centre, 49 Vicarage Lane, Arts Centre, Theatre Square, , E16 2DE East Ham, E6 6DQ Stratford, E15 1BX 10 – 14 years 10 – 14 years 13 – 16 years

On The Move are fun weekly term-time dance classes. On The Move are fun weekly dance classes. Learn Brand new for 2019! On The Move dance classes for Learn routines, make friends and perfect your moves. routines, make friends and perfect your moves. Dance 13 – 16 year olds. Learn routines, make friends and Dance with us and feel like the best possible you! Dance with us and feel the best possible you! Dance styles perfect your moves. Dance with us and feel the best styles include Bollywood, street dance and hip hop. This include contemporary, street dance and hip hop. This possible you! Dance styles include contemporary, street class is for 10-14 year olds from Newham. class is for 10-14 year olds from Newham. dance and urban dance styles. No experience necessary, open to all levels. No experience necessary, open to all levels. Open to all levels and free of charge. SUMMER DANCE SCHOOL Monday 19 August – Friday 23 August For more information or to sign-up go to For more information or to sign-up go to For information and bookings, please email 10am – 3pm www.eastlondondance.org/classes www.eastlondondance.org/classes [email protected] or call 020 8279 1050 Stratford Circus Arts Centre, Theatre Square, or call 020 8279 1050 or call 020 8279 1050. Stratford, E15 1BX 10 – 14 years Booking essential OPEN TECHNIQUE Every Saturday (term-time only) Explore ’s rich culture and diversity 10am – 11.30am through a range of dance styles including street dance, ON THE MOVE: STRATFORD University of East London, 1 Salway Place, E15 1NF contemporary, Bollywood, and more. Have fun developing Every Wednesday (term-time only) 13 – 17 years new skills, perfecting your moves and making friends. 5pm – 6.30pm No experience necessary, open to all levels. Stratford Circus Arts Centre, Theatre Square, Free weekly open technique class for young people Stratford, E15 1BX wanting to develop their skills in urban contemporary For more information please visit 10 – 14 years dance. This is an intermediate-level class open to all www.eastlondondance.org/classes Newham residents aged 13-17. or call 020 8279 1050 On The Move are fun weekly dance classes. Learn routines, make friends and perfect your moves. Dance For information and bookings, please email with us and feel the best possible you! Dance styles [email protected] or call 020 8279 1050 ELYDC AUDITONS include contemporary, street dance and hip hop. This October 2019 in Stratford class is for 10-14 year olds from Newham. (Date to be announced) No experience necessary, open to all levels. 14 – 17 years For more information or to sign-up go to Would you like to be a part of an exciting Youth Dance www.eastlondondance.org/classes Company? Are you a committed and versatile dancer or call 020 8279 1050. aged 14-17? If so, come and join the East London Youth Dance Company (ELYDC) auditions in October. If Booking essential successful you will receive 4.5 hours of free advanced- level dance training a week and the opportunity to perform at a wide range of events.

For more information about auditions Email: [email protected] or call 020 8279 1050.

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INFLATABLE FUN SWIM – INFLATABLE FUN SWIM – Fitness in Swimming in WEEKDAYS WEEKENDS Wednesdays: 31 July, 7, 14, 21, 28 August Saturdays Newham Newham 1.30pm - 2.30pm 2.30pm – 4pm Newham Leisure Centre, Newham Leisure Centre, 281 Prince Regent Lane, E13 8SD 281 Prince Regent Lane, E13 8SD All ages All ages YOUNG GEN GYM SUMMER INTENSIVE SWIMMING Suitable for all the family. Use our big inflatables in the Monday 29 July - Friday 2 August LESSONS Suitable for all the family. During this time we have our main pool. Teaching pool available too. The inflatables are Monday 5 August - Friday 9 August Monday 29 July – Friday 30 August inflatables available in the main pool. The teaching pool is suitable for 5+ years. Monday 12 August - Friday 16 August 9am - 12pm open during this time too. Monday 19 August - Friday 23 August Newham Leisure Centre, Inflatable for 5+ years. Junior member: £1.80 Monday 26 August - Friday 30 August 281 Prince Regent Lane, E13 8SD Adult member: £3.75 1pm – 3pm 3.5 – 16 years Junior member: £1.80 Non-member £5.15 Newham Leisure Centre, Adult member: £3.75 281 Prince Regent Lane, E13 8SD Great opportunity to get the needed life skill either for a Non-member £5.15 For more details to book call 0300 124 0123 11-15 years holiday trip or simply for more safety around the water. or visit the front desk. Please visit our website for more information or call our For more details to book call 0300 124 0123 The first steps to gym exercise for both boys and girls. Customer Services on 0300 124 0123. or visit the front desk. Learn the basics in the gym and make new friends along FUN SWIM WITH FLOATS the way. Children (5-16 years): £26 Mondays: 29 July, 5, 12, 19, 26 August Adults 16 and above: £35 Times: 1.15pm - 2.30pm & 3pm - 4pm Call 0300 124 0123 for more details. Concession Child/Adult: £19 Tuesdays: 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August For more details to book, call 0300 124 0123. Times: 1pm - 2.30pm & 3pm - 4pm YOUNG GEN GYM SESSIONS Weekdays from: Wednesday 25 July - Friday 31 August Fridays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August Atherton Leisure Centre, 189 Romford Road, E15 4JF Times: 1.30pm – 2.30pm 4.30pm - 5.15pm Newham Leisure Centre, 11 - 15 years 281 Prince Regent Lane, E13 8SD All ages The first steps to gym exercise for both boys and girls. Suitable for all the family with the option to use the giant Learn the basics in the gym and make new friends along floats, main and teaching pool available. Swim Safely Rules the way. apply.

Call 0300 124 0123 for more details. For more details to book call 0300 124 0123 or visit the front desk.

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DISABILITY SWIM SESSIONS FUN SWIM WITH FLOATS FUN SWIM WITH INFLATABLE INTENSIVE SWIMMING LESSONS Saturdays Monday 29 July – Friday 30 August SLIDE Monday 29 July – Friday 30 August 4.30pm – 5.30pm Various times Monday 29 July – Friday 30 August 9am – 1pm Newham Leisure Centre, Atherton Leisure Centre, 189 Romford Road, E15 4JF Various times East Ham Leisure Centre, 324 Barking Road E6 2RT 281 Prince Regent Lane, E13 8SD All ages Atherton Leisure Centre, 189 Romford Road, E15 4JF 5+ years All ages 8 – 15 years These five day courses will be led by our qualified This is a fun swim and includes floats and water toys coaches, aimed at developing new swimming skills as A fun and friendly session for families to enjoy together. where available. Fun session with inflatable slide. activeNewham swim well as building water confidence. Swim Safely Rules apply. Swim Safely Rules apply. safely rules apply. Spaces are limited, please book in advance. Children (5-16 years): £26 For more details to book call 0300 124 0123. Junior: £1.80 Adults 16 and above: £35 Adult: £3.75 Junior: £1.80 Concession: £19 Senior: £1.80 Adult: £3.75 INTENSIVE SWIMMING LESSONS Senior: £1.80 For more details to book call 0300 124 0123. Monday 29 July - Friday 2 August For more details to book call 0300 124 0123. Monday 5 August - Friday 9 August For more details to book call 0300 124 0123. Monday 12 August – Friday 16 August FUN SWIM Monday 19 August – Friday 23 August Monday 29 July – Friday 30 August Monday 26 August – Friday 30 August FAMILY SWIM Various times 9am - 11.45pm Monday 29 July – Friday 30 August East Ham Leisure Centre, 324 Barking Road E6 2RT Atherton Leisure Centre, 189 Romford Road, E15 4JF Various times All ages 3.5 – 15 years Atherton Leisure Centre, 189 Romford Road, E15 4JF One week intensive courses of 30 minute swimming All ages This is a fun swim for everyone with water features, multi- lessons to improve your swimming skills. slides and floats. This session can be booked in advance. A fun and friendly session for families to enjoy together. Teaching pool only. activeNewham Swim Safely rules £26 (£19 concession) You can only attend this session if you have children with apply. For more details to book call 0300 124 0123. you. activeNewham swim safely rules apply. For more details to book call 0300 124 0123. Junior member: Free Adult member: £3.75 Non-member junior: £1.80 Non-member adult: £5.20

60 61 VOLUNTEER IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

NEWHAM’S GOT SOME TIME Events VOLUNTEERS TO SPARE? This Summer

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME Make a difference to you and your neighbourhood by Newham’s Volunteers has played a significant role in volunteering for as little as one hour this summer. Our supporting a number of national and international high Would you like to be more active in your community? unique programme offers flexibility and variety. You can profile events. These include the London 2012 Olympics Ever thought about volunteering at a public event in make a big impact in just a small amount of time. Who and Paralympics, the London Triathlon and London Newham or giving some extra support to a local child or knows, you may even make it a regular activity! Marathon. Volunteers have experienced the magical older person? Interested in learning some new skills or Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn moments that these exciting events offer and many adding to your CV? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these more about your local community, develop new or existing have gained an accreditation in Event Stewarding and questions and are aged 16 and over, why not consider skills and to have fun. progressed to paid employment. joining the Newham’s Volunteer programme? We have a range of volunteering opportunities available Here’s just a snap shot of what you can get involved Newham’s Volunteers offers flexible volunteering right on your doorstep. This includes roles at your local in this summer: opportunities on a short and long-term basis. We library, leisure centre and parks or open spaces. Your understand that time is precious, so however little or volunteering journey really can start here. JULY much time you have to spare, we would love to see you. The Newham Show: We will train and support you to be the very best you can Saturday 13 July – Sunday 14 July be, while helping those around you. London Triathlon: Saturday 27 July – Sunday 28 July Summer ParkLives: Monday 29 July – Sunday 1 September

AUGUST Under the Stars: Saturday 10 August – Sunday 11 August

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LONG TERM OPPORTUNITIES We have much more! TESTIMONIALS If you would like to volunteer more frequently and give So how do I get involved? It really is quite simple. your time on a regular basis, we have lots of opportunities Natasha Lawrence – LBN Lubna, Newham’s Volunteer: across a number of areas. All roles offer ongoing support Follow these 4 steps and you could soon be starting and training if required. Our opportunities are increasing all your volunteering journey I wanted to let you know that Frank, Connor, Kate ‘I’m feeling very happy to be given a chance to volunteer the time to ensure that there is something to suit everyone. at events and I enjoyed them a lot. Thank you very much 1. Log on to www.volunteers.activenewham.org.uk and Alina were amazing! They were a massive help and made life so easy on the day. I believe their for the opportunity.’ Please see some of the areas that you could support: 2. Complete the registration form - remember, you need to be 16 years old or over help made the event run smoothly. Please pass on a massive thanks to all four of them! • Adults Social Care: Supporting and befriending an 3. Accept our invitation to attend a short Volunteer older resident. Induction (Welcome Workshop) • Environment: Community growth site, community 4. After you have attended the induction, you can gardening, conservation days, planting, and spruce-up start supporting our fantastic opportunities. days. • Sports: Cricket coaching & umpiring, football Still not sure? coaching, athletics, tennis, Summer ParkLives, Our dedicated team is on hand to offer you guidance badminton and boxing. and support throughout. Contact us on 020 3770 4444 • Young People: Assisting young people with school (option 5) or email [email protected] reading and youth offending panels. • Libraries: Helping children at homework and games We look forward to hearing from you soon. club, supporting adult clubs, movie nights and other activities within Newham’s libraries. Happy Volunteering! • Employment & Training: Gain new skills, qualifications and access to job opportunities.

These are just some examples that are available.

64 65 Vaccines

CRISTAL PALACE Greenwich+ TRANSE EXPRESS Saturday 6 July save lives. Docklands 9.30pm – 11pm Royal Albert Dock, E6 5NE International All ages Is your child You and your family can be part of the greatest dance party Festival in history in the spectacular 2019 Greenwich+Docklands International Festival closing ceremony. Fusing dance, music, London’s leading festival of free outdoor fully protected? acrobatics and theatre, Cristal Palace will see the Royal theatre and performing arts Albert Dock transformed into a glittering outdoor ballroom, with the help of a giant overhead chandelier in this high- flying immersive production. Join hands with international and local dancers in an evening of celebration rounded off with a firework display, bringing this year’s festival to a euphoric conclusion.

DAEDALUM ARCHITECTS OF AIR Vaccinations for a range of Friday 21 June 1pm – 9pm Saturday 22 June 11am – 9pm illnesses are offered free of charge Sunday 23 June 11am – 6pm Royal Albert Dock, E6 5NE for all children living in the UK. All ages Please note that last admission is 20 minutes before closing time. Cristal Palace Keep your family one step Lose yourself in this dazzling, immersive architectural Photo Juan Robert installation created by Alan Parkinson, whose spectacular ahead - check when their next “cathedrals of air” have attracted more than 3 million visitors across the world. Suitable for all ages, why not combine your immunisation is due or discuss it visit with a pitstop at our Dockside festival site, complete with deckchairs, playful fountains and street food. with your GP.

www.nhs.uk/vaccinations

Daedalum Photo Alan Parkinson

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FOREST GATE YOUTH ZONE Thursday 1 August Friday 16 August Youth Zones 3pm – 8.30pm 2.30pm – 8pm Tuesday 23 July Youth Zones are open to young people between 11 and 3pm - 7pm Wednesday 7 August 11 – 19 years 19 years and provide a range of interesting activities. 3pm – 8.30pm Shipman Centre, Prince Regent Lane, These sessions provide young people with a safe Friday 26 July Custom House, E16 3JH environment and an opportunity to develop their personal 3pm - 7pm Thursday 8 August and social skills. Come along to one of your youth zones 3pm – 8.30pm For more information call 020 7511 2197 or email to enjoy a range of free, fun and educational activities Tuesday 30 July [email protected] such as music technology, studio sessions, arts and 3pm - 7pm Wednesday 14 August crafts, multi sports, competitions, table tennis, PS4 & Xbox 3pm – 8.30pm games, cookery, hair and beauty and much more. Friday 2 August CHILL SPOT YOUTH ZONE 3pm - 7pm Thursday 15 August 3pm – 8.30pm Monday 22 July BECKTON GLOBE Tuesday 6 August 3.15pm – 5.45pm YOUTH ZONE 3pm - 7pm 11 – 19 years Youth Zone, 1a Rectory Road, Wednesday 24 July Wednesday 24 July Friday 9 August Manor Park, E12 6JB 3.15pm – 5.45pm 2pm – 7pm 3pm - 7pm For more information call 020 3373 7638 or email Monday 29 July Thursday 25 July Tuesday 13 August youth [email protected] 3.15pm – 5.45pm 2pm – 7pm 3pm - 7pm Wednesday 31 July Wednesday 31 July Friday 16 August SHIPMAN CENTRE 3.15pm – 5.45pm 2pm – 7pm 3pm - 7pm Tuesday 23 July Monday 5 August Thursday 1 August 11 – 19 years 2.30pm – 8pm 3.15pm – 5.45pm 2pm – 7pm Forest Gate Youth Zone, 1 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, E7 ODH Friday 26 July Wednesday 7 August Wednesday 7 August 2.30pm – 8pm 3.15pm – 5.45pm 2pm – 7pm For more information call 020 3373 0588 or email [email protected] Tuesday 30 July Monday 12 August Thursday 8 August 2.30pm – 8pm 3.15pm – 5.45pm 2pm – 7pm LITTLE ILFORD YOUTH ZONE Friday 2 August Wednesday 14 August Wednesday 14 August 2.30pm – 8pm 3.15pm – 5.45pm 2pm – 7pm Wednesday 24 July 3pm – 8.30pm Tuesday 6 August 11- 19 years Thursday 15 August 2.30pm – 8pm Chill Spot Youth Zone, Stratford Library, 2pm – 7pm Thursday 25 July 3 The Grove, Stratford, E15 1EL 3pm – 8.30pm Friday 9 August 11 – 19 years 2.30pm – 8pm For more information Beckton Globe Youth Zone, 1 Kingsford Way, Wednesday 31 July call 07976 734 159 or email Beckton, E6 5JQ 3pm – 8.30pm Tuesday 13 August [email protected] 2.30pm – 8pm For more information call 020 3373 4025 or email [email protected]

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GARDENING CLUB Summer Parks Every Thursday ParkLives 10am – 12pm Whether you want to relax, play or enjoy a day out with Plashet Park, Plashet Grove, E6 1BT PARKLIVES ACTIVITIES ARE FREE friends or family, you will find a park in Newham to suit All ages your needs. IT’S OPEN TO EVERYONE YOU’LL MEET LOTS OF PEOPLE The community gardening includes the opportunity to weave hazel grown beds, plant up and develop our AND HAVE BAGS OF FUN LITTLE GRUBS community growing spaces. Every Tuesday Monday 29 July – Sunday 1 September 10am – 12pm Meet at the Activity and Learning Zone near Rangers Office. Plashet Park, Plashet Grove, E6 1BT Visit www.parklives.com for a full list of venues All ages and timings. BOWLING TASTER SESSIONS Parent and child gardening, nature and crafts workshops. – NEW PLAYERS Our ParkLives programme is a free and easy way for you to get the best out of your local park. In fact, it’s much Enjoy a range of exciting activities taking place each Every Wednesday week. Sessions feature a number of hands on play based 11.30am – 12:30pm more than just a walk in the park. We welcome people of and open ended activities. Plashet Park, Plashet Grove, E6 1BT all ages and abilities to come along and join in. 16+ years A great way to get children and families to connect with Activities including those listed below will be taking and explore nature together. Bowling is a great sport for anyone to play. Come along place every week in various parks and open spaces to taster sessions where one of the trainers will show you across Newham. Meet at the Activity and Learning Zone near Rangers Office. around the club and introduce you to the game. Learn the * Please wear suitable outdoor clothing basics of bowling and make new friends. ROLLER SKATING TENNIS Various locations Various locations 8+ years All ages

An exciting family session. We provide the skates and the Take to the new courts with our qualified coaches to coaching to get you started. improve your skills whatever your level or ability. Activities and games especially designed for the whole family.

DANCE AEROBICS Various locations CYCLING 6+ years Various locations All ages Dance the hour away. Learn some new dance moves with this fun filled class. An inclusive and adapted cycling session with all equipment provided. *under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. NOSTALGIA GAMES Various locations All ages SUMO WRESTLING Various locations Have a go at some traditional sports day events like 8+ years Sack Races alongside Space Hoppers, Giant Jenga and Dominoes. The aim of the game is to push, pull and belly bounce to get the other sumo out of the circle. A crawling game is adapted for ages 3+.

70 71 GET ACTIVE IN NEWHAM PARKS

PONY RIDE EXPERIENCE YOGA SKATEBOARD AND SCOOTER FAMILY HULA HOOPING Docklands Equestrian Centre Various locations Various locations Stratford Park 3+ years 14+ years All ages All ages

Experience riding a pony on a lead rein. Meet and greet A rewarding set of exercises to tone your body and relax Learn to skateboard and scooter with our friendly Hula your way to fitness with our expert instructor. Fun for the horses at Newham. the mind. instructors who will teach you the tricks and skills of the the whole family. A 75km/12 stone weight restriction is applied for riding. trade. All equipment provided. *Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. MULTI-SPORTS Various locations INCLUSIVE SPORT 8+ years YOGA ON THE MOVE Stratford Park FUN ATHLETICS Various locations 11 – 25 years Various locations Try different sports such as basketball, cricket, football, 14+ years All ages badminton and lots more! A variety of sports and activities for children and young Join us and perform yoga postures for the whole body people with disabilities. Fun games and activities involving running, jumping and before embarking on a walk which combines breathing throwing. DANCE and walking techniques. Various locations TABLE TENNIS All ages Various locations BOXING WRS WILD SLYDE All ages Various locations Dance the hour away like no one’s watching! Stay young Various locations 8+ years and feel good with this fun way to get active. 3+ years Grab a bat and ball from one of our friendly staff and take Suitable for all. to the table! Learn the jab, cross, uppercut and more, under expert WRS is just like swimming, but without water. Train with guidance. the UK’s first gladiator champion Weininger Irwin on this unique slide equipment. A great way to get active and have fun! Families welcome. TAG ARCHERY Various locations 8+ years LITTLE GRUBS Plashet Park Nature Reserve Similar to dodgeball with our bows and patented foam- 3+ years tipped arrows. This exciting, action-packed game engages everyone. Don’t miss out on tag, the game you never Parent and child gardening, nature and craft workshops. outgrow! The perfect messy outdoor activity!

BMX Arc in the Park 6+ years

Try out this exciting, adrenaline fuelled sport with our expert coaches. We will provide all the equipment and all the thrills!

72 73 GET AHEAD OF THE GAME

SUMMER Courses on offer EAST SUMMER

AT QUEEN NEWS - SCHOOL 3 DAY COURSE Monday 29 July – Friday 9 August ELIZABETH Monday 12 August – Wednesday 14 August Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Here East 10am – 3pm OLYMPIC PARK 11-16 years At Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, we are creating a new FREE – limited spaces exciting cultural and education district - East Bank - which will see BBC, London College of Fashion, Sadler’s Wells, London Stadium Learning is an exciting education This is an exciting course at London Stadium Learning, UCL, V&A in partnership with Smithsonian expand provision at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Using their offer to east London. Ahead of the arrival of these Olympic Park. It fulfils the promise of an educational blogs, vlogs and audio recordings published on our institutions, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park are working legacy from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games social media pages. We will go around the park to meet with them again this year to deliver a high quality summer for children, young people and the community by the people who work here to investigate and report on school programme. offering inspiring enrichment provision relating to what activities there are available for young people to get sports journalism and enterprise. As an educational involved with. EAST Summer school will give young people aged 13 – 16 hub it connects learning to businesses and years old the chance to experience something new, develop organisations in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Please bring a packed lunch. new skills, meet new businesses/institutions and make and aims to increase the employability of Newham friends over the summer holidays. This year’s programme residents by offering positive vocational experiences. will include courses in Hip Hop Theatre, Film Making, Game MULTI-SPORTS AND MEDIA - Design, Engineering, Robotics, Fashion and so much more. 3 DAY COURSE Monday 19 August – Wednesday 21 August If you are interested in taking part please visit our 10am – 3pm website www.QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/ 9-16 Years summerschool for more information about how to FREE – limited spaces apply.

Would you like to take part in multi-sports activities following in the footsteps of the famous athletes who won medals at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games? Do you see yourself as the next TV reporter? This is an exciting course at our London Stadium in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Alongside a range of athletic, sports and health and fitness activities you will become junior journalists to report on the events taking place by using our social media platform.

Please bring sports clothes, a water bottle and a packed lunch.

For more information on courses and prices and to make a booking please contact [email protected]

74 75 FREE SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN

MAKING PUPPETS SPACE CHASE – HAVING FUN FREE SUMMER Thursday 1 August WITH ARTS & CRAFTS 10.30am – 12.30pm Tuesday 13 August St. Stephen’s Children’s Centre, Whitfield Road, 11am – 1pm FUN ACTIVITIES East Ham, E6 1AS Custom House Library, Prince Regent Lane, 4 – 8 years London, E16 3JJ FOR PARENTS Have fun making puppets and make reading and writing 4 – 11 years fun for children. Enjoy your time and have fun using your arts & craft skills AND CHILDREN to explore space. MASKING MASKS Help your children learn and gain some new skills. Thursday 1 August SPACE CHASE – HAVING FUN 1.30pm – 3.30pm WITH ARTS & CRAFTS Places on each course are limited and will be offered on St. Stephen’s Children’s Centre, Whitfield Road, Tuesday 13 August a first come first served basis. CREATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS East Ham, E6 1AS 2pm – 4pm Monday 29 July 4 – 8 years Custom House and Canning Town Community Places must be booked prior to attending the course. 10.30am – 12.30pm Have fun making and decorating masks using your Neighbourhood Centre, Oliver Thomas Children’s Centre, creative arts and crafts skills. 18 Rathbone Market, E16 1EH To book a place on any activities below, please call Mathews Avenue, East Ham, E6 6BU 4 – 11 years 020 3373 6508 and mention Family Learning when 4 – 8 years Enjoy your time and have fun using your arts & craft skills booking. Using the art of paper cutting, make and create fun MAKING PUPPETS to explore space. things. Friday 2 August 1.30pm – 3.30pm Oliver Thomas Children’s Centre, Mathews Avenue, MAKING BUTTERFLIES AND East Ham, London E6 6BU LANTERNS 4 – 8 years Have fun making puppets and make reading and writing Tuesday 30 July fun for children. 10.30am – 12.30pm St. Stephen’s Children’s Centre, Whitfield Road, East Ham, E6 1AS 4 – 8 years Have fun doing arts and crafts activities and creating butterflies and lanterns.

HAVING FUN WITH MATHS Tuesday 30 July 1.30pm – 3.30pm St. Stephen’s Children’s Centre, Whitfield Road, East Ham, E6 1AS 4 – 8 years Explore maths in a fun way and develop children’s maths skills through fun maths activities.

76 77 FUNDED BY EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND IT’S PARTNERS

NEWHAM GIVING WEST SILVERTOWN VILLAGE NEWHAM COMMUNITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RENEWAL PROGRAMME Various days Various days Newham Giving supports children and young people FIGHT FOR PEACE 10am – 3pm 254 Katherine Road Community Centre, E7 8PN aged 7-18. Newham Giving provides funding for Various days Britannia Village, 65 Evelyn Road, E16 1TU 10 – 18 years innovative, aspirational and essential school holiday 2pm – 4pm 5 – 12 years projects in the summer. Woodman Community Centre, Woodman Street, E16 2LS Activities include sports, indoor skydiving, yoga, self- 5 – 12 years Activities including sports, arts and digital engagement. defence, health and well-being. Workshops address The workshops will cover issues such as mental health, themes like improving mental health and there is a BECKTON SKILLS CENTRE Combat sports including boxing and martial arts training knife crime and digital inclusion. At the end of the challenge session on how to develop, market, and make Various days with opportunities to compete. Activities also include programme there will be a community fun day organised a profit on a small business project. It is also fun with 13 – 18 years personal development sessions on topics such as money by our young leaders. cinema and beach excursions. The programme ends with 7 Hillcroft Road, Beckton, E6 6LW management, online safety and food preparation. a community barbecue. For more information and booking call 0207 511 6118. Teaching skills in how to build, strip and rebuild go-karts For more information and booking call 020 7474 0054. For more information and booking call 020 8471 6954. before racing them at the end of the summer. Participants can work towards a city and guilds qualification in Motor ASTON MANSFIELD Vehicle Maintenance. AMBITION, ASPIRE, ACHIEVE Various days CAPITAL KIDS CRICKET Various days 11 – 4pm Monday to Wednesday at West Ham Park, For more information and booking call 020 7511 3000. 10am – 6pm The Froud Centre, 1 Toronto Avenue, London, E12 5JS Upton Lane, London, E7 9PU 8 – 17 years: The Glyn Hopkin Abbey Hub, 12 – 17 years Wednesday to Friday at Plashet Park, 6 Gay Road, Stratford, E15 2RN Flanders Field, Napier Road, London, E6 2SG NEWHAM ALL STAR 13 – 18 years: Terence Brown Arc, Hermit Road Park, Aimed at young people who are making a transition 8 – 16 years Bethell Avenue, Canning Town, E16 4JT from either primary school to high school or high school SPORTS ACADEMY to college. Activities are fun and educational covering Various days Cricket sessions help build self-confidence and team Providing activities including arts & crafts, sports and subjects such as personal safety, money management, 10am – 2pm spirit. Followed by workshops which covers topics like games. volunteering and healthy eating. UEL Sports Dock, University Way, E16 2RG community safety and first aid. The programme ends with 8 – 17 years a Sunday family celebration and awards ceremony at For more information and booking call 0207 511 4253. For more information and booking call 0203 740 8100. West Ham Park. Sports sessions including athletics, basketball, fencing and futsal. Workshop opportunities for teenagers covering For more information and booking call 0793 177 0717. subjects such as drug and alcohol awareness and being BONNY DOWNS COMMUNITY ELEVATED ASPIRATIONS street wise. ASSOCIATION Various days Various days 10am – 4pm For more information and booking call 0747 650 6998. 10am – 3pm Forest Gate Library, 6-8 Woodgrange Road, The Well County Centre, 49 Vicarage Lane, E6 6DQ Forest Gate, London, E7 OQH 5 – 12 years 13 – 18 years

Activities including sports, arts and team building Activities include catwalk modelling, photographic exercises. The theme will be “Caring for Ourselves, our modelling, singing and much more. At the end of the community and our world”. The young leaders will be programme there will be a community show held to providing training on subjects such as radicalisation, showcase the work of participants. healthy relationships and safeguarding issues. For more information and booking call 0795 643 6743. For more information and booking call 020 8586 7070.

78 79 FUNDED BY EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND IT’S PARTNERS

NEWHAM GIVING WEST SILVERTOWN VILLAGE NEWHAM COMMUNITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RENEWAL PROGRAMME Various days Various days Newham Giving supports children and young people FIGHT FOR PEACE 10am – 3pm 254 Katherine Road Community Centre, E7 8PN aged 7-18. Newham Giving provides funding for Various days Britannia Village, 65 Evelyn Road, E16 1TU 10 – 18 years innovative, aspirational and essential school holiday 2pm – 4pm 5 – 12 years projects in the summer. Woodman Community Centre, Woodman Street, E16 2LS Activities include sports, indoor skydiving, yoga, self- 5 – 12 years Activities including sports, arts and digital engagement. defence, health and well-being. Workshops address The workshops will cover issues such as mental health, themes like improving mental health and there is a BECKTON SKILLS CENTRE Combat sports including boxing and martial arts training knife crime and digital inclusion. At the end of the challenge session on how to develop, market, and make Various days with opportunities to compete. Activities also include programme there will be a community fun day organised a profit on a small business project. It is also fun with 13 – 18 years personal development sessions on topics such as money by our young leaders. cinema and beach excursions. The programme ends with 7 Hillcroft Road, Beckton, E6 6LW management, online safety and food preparation. a community barbecue. For more information and booking call 0207 511 6118. Teaching skills in how to build, strip and rebuild go-karts For more information and booking call 020 7474 0054. For more information and booking call 020 8471 6954. before racing them at the end of the summer. Participants can work towards a city and guilds qualification in Motor ASTON MANSFIELD Vehicle Maintenance. AMBITION, ASPIRE, ACHIEVE Various days CAPITAL KIDS CRICKET Various days 11 – 4pm Monday to Wednesday at West Ham Park, For more information and booking call 020 7511 3000. 10am – 6pm The Froud Centre, 1 Toronto Avenue, London, E12 5JS Upton Lane, London, E7 9PU 8 – 17 years: The Glyn Hopkin Abbey Hub, 12 – 17 years Wednesday to Friday at Plashet Park, 6 Gay Road, Stratford, E15 2RN Flanders Field, Napier Road, London, E6 2SG NEWHAM ALL STAR 13 – 18 years: Terence Brown Arc, Hermit Road Park, Aimed at young people who are making a transition 8 – 16 years Bethell Avenue, Canning Town, E16 4JT from either primary school to high school or high school SPORTS ACADEMY to college. Activities are fun and educational covering Various days Cricket sessions help build self-confidence and team Providing activities including arts & crafts, sports and subjects such as personal safety, money management, 10am – 2pm spirit. Followed by workshops which covers topics like games. volunteering and healthy eating. UEL Sports Dock, University Way, E16 2RG community safety and first aid. The programme ends with 8 – 17 years a Sunday family celebration and awards ceremony at For more information and booking call 0207 511 4253. For more information and booking call 0203 740 8100. West Ham Park. Sports sessions including athletics, basketball, fencing and futsal. Workshop opportunities for teenagers covering For more information and booking call 0793 177 0717. subjects such as drug and alcohol awareness and being BONNY DOWNS COMMUNITY ELEVATED ASPIRATIONS street wise. ASSOCIATION Various days Various days 10am – 4pm For more information and booking call 0747 650 6998. 10am – 3pm Forest Gate Library, 6-8 Woodgrange Road, The Well County Centre, 49 Vicarage Lane, E6 6DQ Forest Gate, London, E7 OQH 5 – 12 years 13 – 18 years

Activities including sports, arts and team building Activities include catwalk modelling, photographic exercises. The theme will be “Caring for Ourselves, our modelling, singing and much more. At the end of the community and our world”. The young leaders will be programme there will be a community show held to providing training on subjects such as radicalisation, showcase the work of participants. healthy relationships and safeguarding issues. For more information and booking call 0795 643 6743. For more information and booking call 020 8586 7070.

78 79 1. Atherton Leisure Centre 8. Discover Children’s 14. Manor Park Library 21. Queen Elizabeth Park 189 Romford Road, E15 4JF Story Centre 685 – 693 Romford Road E20 2ST 383 – 387 High Street, E15 5AD E15 4QZ 2. Beckton Globe Youth Zone 22. Royal Docks 1 Kingsford Way, 15. Newham City Farm Royal Albert Dock, E6 5NE Beckton E6 5JQ 9. East Ham Leisure Centre Stansfield Road, E6 5LT 324 Barking Road, E6 2RT 23. Shipman Centre 3. Beckton Globe Library 16. Newham Leisure Centre Prince Regent Lane, 1 Kingsford Way, E6 5JQ 10. Forest Gate Youth Zone 281 Prince Regent Lane, Custom House, E16 3JH 1 Woodgrange Road, E13 8SD Forest Gate, E7 ODH 4. Beckton Skills Centre 24. Stratford Library 7 Hillcroft Road, Beckton, E6 6LW 17. North Woolwich Library 3 The Grove, E15 1EL 11. Forest Gate Library 5 Pier Parade, E16 2LJ 2 – 6 Woodgrange Road, 5. Custom House and Canning Town Library E7 OQH 25. Stratford Park 18 Rathbone Market, 18. Oliver Thomas Children’s Centre 51 Church St, E15 3JR Barking Road, E16 1EH Mathews Avenue, East Ham, E6 6BU 12. Green Street Library 337 – 341 Green Street, 26. St. Stephen’s Children’s Centre 19. Plaistow Library 6. The Crystal E13 9AR Whitfield Road, East Ham, E6 1AS 1 Siemens Brothers Way, North Street, E13 9HL E16 1GB 13. London Stadium Learning 27. The Crystal 20. Plashet Park London Marathon 1 Siemens Brothers Way, Plashet Grove, E6 1BT 7. Custom House Library Community Track, E20 2ST E16 1GB Prince Regent Lane, E16 3JJ

28. UEL Sports Dock University Way, E16 2RG

80 81 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S GUIDE TO

The Newham Show

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July, 12noon to 6pm Central Park, High Street South, East Ham, E6

Under the Stars UNDER THE STARS Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August Central Park, High Street South, East Ham, E6

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