FREE SEPTEMBER 2016 ISSUE NO. 179 ESTABLISHED 1996 ® southeast london familiesonline.co.uk OUT OF SCHOOL FUN Clubs and classes in online southeast London edition EDUCATION NEWS with working Local schools, and website open day events links THE BOOK PAGE New books for the new term WHAT’S ON Where to go, what to do, what to see this month Team GB - didn’t they make us proud? Our mighty Olympians swam, rowed, sprinted, battled and leapt to tremendous heights, proving that when it comes to sports, we can certainly show the world a thing or two. And amazing to think that there are primary school children today who could be in with a chance of joining the team at the 2028 Games. Everyone Local News l email your news to [email protected] has to start somewhere - if you think you might have a contender in the making, read on from page 4 for local classes where you can start their ball rolling. Robina Cowan, editor The UK’s 1st ‘pop IN THIS ISSUE up’ sustainable 2-3 Local News and Views department store Blue Patch launches in Dulwich; a book festival for children; Blue Patch has chosen Dulwich to working from home with FamiliesOnline; and the importance launch the UK's first ‘pop up’ of expert legal advice sustainable department store, full of inspiring ethical businesses and independent manufacturers. Blue Patch is an online marketplace 4-8 Out of School Fun for British sustainable products and Clubs and classes for all interests, to nurture new talents services, and a social enterprise too. and like-minded friends Founder Jane Langley told Families : “We’re on a mission to kickstart the new green economy and bring l9 The Book Page Britain’s High Streets back to life. By enabling small businesses to club together New books to read, reviewed by the rather marvellous to create marketing campaigns and retail opportunities from pop ups to Justine Crow partnering with independent shops, we believe independent businesses can hold their own against the dominant big brands. “Everyone I speak to recognises the importance of supporting small, local 10-15 Education News businesses to safeguard jobs and create taxable income. We hope that the School’s news, Open Day events, and what to do when enthusiasm for the department store will lead to doing more in future - we’d your child doesn’t want to go to school really like to work with landlords to host longer pop-ups in disused shop and department store buildings.” On 1 October, Blue Patch will open its doors to the public for one day only, l16 Turn Back the Clock giving customers the opportunity to browse a selection of innovative, sustainable and quality creations from some of Britain’s best designers and producers, who Fitness expert Aylia Fox explains the benefits of stretching - will also be on hand to answer questions and discuss their handiwork. In true and offers personal training department store fashion, there will be something for everyone on the day, from delicious chocolates, handmade rugs and bespoke cabinetry, to organic beauty products, hand built bikes and even cutting edge renewable technology in the 17 Family Health form of a Tesla Power Wall. Blue Patch will also be running a hub throughout the Heading off headlice; dental care just for babies, day offering advice to small businesses, designers, makers and sole traders; and essential oils in a stick with HR specialists, apprenticeship advisors, green energy, marketing and social enterprise experts all on hand to support people to make their creative ideas a l reality. It’s also the launch of the Blue Patch Movement and the first time many 18 What’s New members will get to meet each other. The event is free to attend, and there will be a collection for the Teenage Cancer Trust. An exclusive 15% childrenswear discount for readers; And it’s right here in southeast London, 10am-6pm, 1 October in St Barnabas handwriting matters; and celebrating World Vegetarian Day Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village SE21 7BT, and online at www.bluepatch.org. 19-23 What’s On Family events, art trails, shows and creative workshops to lliven up your weekends Families London South East @ FamiliesSE Front cover: Schoolwear from Matalan, instore and online at www.matalan.co.uk. 0333 004 4444 Next issue out 6 October, deadline 16 September STREAM 2016 Book Festival Families South East Tickets are booking fast for STREAM 2016 - a free book festival for readers of all PO Box 11591, London SE26 6WB ages, from nursery-school age to young adults. 020 8699 7240, www.familiesonline.co.uk, Held on 5 November at Streatham & Clapham High School, the day will be [email protected] packed with exciting sessions with top-name authors, activities and events, workshops, panels and competitions. 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