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North London IN THIS ISSUE Where’s Santa Seasonal Celebrations WIN! Family tickets to Tower of London Ice Skating Rink See Page 4 for details Plus What’s On, Children’s Theatre and much more inside! Issue 127 November/December 2017 familiesonline.co.uk DISCOVER THE STORIES THAT NEVER GOT OUT Over the drawbridge and behind the castle walls Book lie unexpected tales of online today lost princes, WW I spies to save 2 Families North London and daring escapes. familiesonline.co.uk Welcome to the November / December issue! UPCOMING CONTACT US: ISSUES IN THIS ISSUE: North London 3 Local News Jan/Feb 2018: IN THIS ISSUE 5 Education Families Nurseries and Where’s Santa Seasonal 7 Parenting Childcare Celebrations WIN! Family tickets to Tower of London 8 Clubs and Classes North London Deadline : Ice Skating Rink See Page 4 for details 12 Getting Ready for the 8 December Plus What’s On, Children’s Theatre and much more Holiday Season Magazine 2017 inside! 13 Gift Guide Publisher: Heather Waddington Send in your Issue 127 November/December 2017 familiesonline.co.uk 14 Pantos & Seasonal Shows Managing Editor: Lisa Ralph news, stories and advertising 18 Where’s Santa? PO Box 2378, Watford WD18 1RF Front cover image credit bookings to the www.depositphotos.com 19 Ice Rinks T: 01923 237 004 details left. 20 What’s On M: 07402 613 042 Circulation 28,000+ copies every E: [email protected] issue. Published 6 times a year. www.facebook.com/FamiliesNorth www.FamiliesNorthLondon.co.uk For families from birth to twelve. @FamiliesNthLon Local News Primary school pupils take the reins at The Mall Wood Green Pupils aged 10-11 from Lordship Lane Primary School took over the reins for a day at The Mall Wood Green as part of an initiative to give children an insight into the business world. The ‘Takeover Day’, on Thu 5 Oct, invited the pupils to shadow professionals from The Mall Wood Green to see what is involved in the day to day running of a shopping centre. The children were given the opportunity to work alongside members of the management, marketing operations and security teams. Youngsters were set a genuine marketing challenge, which saw them bring out their creativity by designing snowflakes, all of which will be converted and produced as vinyls that will be on display in the centre during this year’s Christmas shopping season. Isaiah Fapuro, Marketing Manager at The Mall Wood Green, commented: “Here at The Mall we pride ourselves on being part of the Haringey neighbourhood. Our Takeover Day with Lordship Lane Primary School was a fantastic way to listen to children’s ideas and give them just a small insight as to just what it takes to run a shopping centre.” Schools looking to participate in The Mall Wood Green’s 2018 Takeover Day should register their interest with Isaiah Fapuro by emailing [email protected]. Enfield’s First 4Dx Cinema Screen Eat and be Charitable North London’s first ever 4DX Charitable BOOKINGS is the revolutionary auditorium had opened at restaurant booking app that gives back to Cineworld Enfield. The cinema charity at absolutely no cost to individuals. already features 15 state-of-the- When making a booking, £1 for EVERY art screens, including an IMAX diner in the party will be donated by the screen as well as a Starbucks on restaurant to a charity of the booker’s the first floor. Featuring pioneering cinematic technology, 4DX choice. boasts high-tech motion seats and special effects such as wind, fog, lightning, bubbles, water, and scents to stimulate all five Customers can choose from a list of over senses. The 4DX auditorium will house 156 specially designed 7,500 UK registered charities, from local projects to global seats, plus a curved screen bigger than a double decker bus. endeavours, supporting a wide range of causes. Cinema fans can take advantage of a range of offers including A feature that makes Charitable BOOKINGS stand out as a weekly discounted ‘Movies for Juniors’ screenings are also a booking platform is that, it allows customers to call the available for just £2 on selected weekend mornings and school restaurant directly when making reservations. With the ability holidays, as well as Student NUS discount. to see the restaurant’s sustainability credentials, guide price, type of cuisine, address with map, ratings, photographs, awards For more information on Cineworld Cinemas, please visit and a description of the restaurant, this is an essential guide to www.cineworld.com dining out. Families North London Ltd is part of Families Print Ltd, a franchise company. All franchised magazines in the group are independently owned and operated under licence. Families is a registered trademark of LCMB Ltd, Remenham House, Regatta Place, Marlow Road, Bourne End, Bucks SL8 5TD. The contents of Families North London Ltd are fully protected by copyright and none of the editorial or photographic matter may be reproduced in any form without prior consent of Families North London Ltd. Every care is taken in the preparation of this magazine, but Families North London Ltd; our distributors, the franchise company, Families Print Ltd, and Lifecycle Marketing cannot be held responsible for the claims of advertisers nor for the accuracy of the contents, or any consequence thereof. familiesonline.co.uk Families North London 3 Local News “Speak Like A Native” launches in prestigious London schools The Autumn term was the launch of Speak Like A Native clubs, a new way of learning languages at some of London’s top prep and primary schools. Following a successful trial, the scheme is now branching out into other schools across London including University College School Pre-prep, St Anthony’s School, and Gospel Oak Primary. The best way to get children excited and confident about speaking a different language is to teach them in an environment where it doesn’t feel like a lesson. That’s what Speak Like A Native aims to do. Its extra-curricular sessions take place in informal environments, with no testing, learning, homework or grammar. Pupils pick up the language being taught through playing games, completing tasks and working with guides, who facilitate activities and only speak in the language being taught. The children pick up words and phrases as a way of decoding what the guides are saying. It is rewarding, fun, and helps build confidence. Derick Deysel who has two daughters in Speak Like A Native Spanish Club says: “Our daughters have enjoyed their first term with Speak Like A Native. The sessions are really good fun and interactive, so it doesn’t feel like learning to them. We are impressed with how much Spanish they have learned, and they are very excited about returning.” For further information, interviews and jpgs please contact [email protected] 020 8209 0120 Baby to Toddler Returns to London! Baby to Toddler, the shopping event for modern parents of children aged 0 to 4 is returning for a second year! Coming to the London ExCeL from 18th to 19th November, the two day shopping event will partner with Peppermint where visitors will have access to exclusive offers and deals from some of the biggest brands and names you know and trust. Guests will also receive a free book worth up to £4.99 by Campbell Books upon arriving, whilst stocks last. The Kids Zone will make a return, to keep the kids entertained and the MAM Feeding Area will have everything needed to feed the attending tots, including bottle warmers, microwaves, bibs and more! Tickets are on sale now via http://bit.ly/BookBabyToToddler. Early bird ticket is £6 until 1st October. Standard advance is £8 and on the door is £12. For more information on visiting Baby to Toddler please visit www.babytotoddlerevents.co.uk. COMPETITION Win Family session on Tower of London Ice Rink with Arena Ice We have 5 family tickets to give away for London’s most iconic skate rink. Five lucky families will take on a fun filled 45 mins gliding on the newly extended ice rink in the famous moat, while taking in spectacular views of the fortress walls overlooking the River Thames. There’s a café and bar on site too, and a programme of events so visitors can book a session then spend the rest of the day or evening in one of London’s most impressive historic locations. Tower of London Ice Rink, 17 Nov 2017 - 2 Jan 2018 How to enter: To enter the competition via http://bit.ly/FamiliesTofLSkate and answer this question. Closing date is 1 Dec. Q: Which river is overlooked by the Tower of London? 1. The River Trent 2. The River Thames 3. The River Wye www.toweroflondonicerink.co.uk Terms & Conditions: Prize is for one family ticket (admits 4, 1 adult / 3 children or 2 adults / 2 children). All tickets need to be booked online with their promo code. Sessions start at every hour on the hour and last 45 minutes from the time on your ticket. You’ll need to arrive 30 minutes before your skate session. You have to be at least 3 years old. Skaters aged 3–10 must be accompanied by an adult (18+). Children aged 11-12 must be accompanied by adults at all times. A ratio of 1 adult to 5 children will be accepted. You are responsible for skating safely. Not recommended for anyone with serious illness, heart conditions or pregnant mothers to be. Skate hire is included in your ticket price, but feel free to bring your own. Spectators can watch for FREE! For further information, please go to our FAQ page http://www.toweroflondonicerink.co.uk/faqs/ 4 Families North London familiesonline.co.uk Education Making the most of Parent’s Evening Explore Learning offers some helpful tips.