May Half Term Events for your Diary!

Saturday 28th May
Polka Theatre Wimbledon
Box Office 020 8543 4888
Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Furry Tales
See your favourite fairy tales come to life in this puppetry show featuring the three little pigs and the big bad wolf and Goldilocks and the three unsuspecting three bears and the classic Three Billy goats.
Suitable for ages 3+

Sunday 29th May –Monday 30th May
National Family Week,
Clapham Common
11.30am-6pm.
The National family Week kicks off in style with this free day two day event.
This brilliant two day family event will provide entertainment, activities and free giveaways. The main satge will have dance acts, Lazy town star Sporiticus and family fun games.
For more information go to http://www.nationalfamilyweek.co.uk/

Tuesday 31st May

Orleans House Gallery
Twickenham
Lifesize drawings for Children with Disabilities
10am-12 noon.
Experiment with different ways of drawing, using varied materials to draw as large as your body and so small you need a magnifying glass.
Suitable for ages 8+
Charges apply booking is essential 020 831 6000

Family fun Day in the Park Wimbledon Park
12.30-3pm
A fun filled afternoon of family entertainment, with a sports day races, rounders, and a children’s entertainer. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parents must book a place. Please bring food for the picnic.
For more information 020 8788 4379

Storytelling, Chesterton Junior School,
Battersea
2-4pm.
A workshop in which you can act out your favourite stories and get involved in the drama project.
For children and young people aged 8-14 years and their mums and dads.
To book your place please call 020 871 8626

Wednesday 1st – Thursday 2nd June
Amphibians and Reptiles,
London WWT Wetland Centre, Barnes
10.30am
Meet these shy creatures and learn about their habitats. This event is part of Animal Encounters Week. For more information 020 8409 4400
Or go to http://www.wwt.org.uk/london

Friday 3rd June
Behind the Scenes:stage combat workshop, Polka theatre, Wimbledon
10.30am-12.30pm.
Meet the fight stunt choreographer from the last summer production of Pirates! You will be taken through manoeuvres and techniques that make stage fighting safe but convincing.
Suitable for ages 8-13. Charges apply.
http://www.polkatheatre.com/

Saturday 4th June
Pirate Picnic, Tooting Common Café Streatham
11am-1.30pm
Meet other ship mates, find hidden treasure and take part in story telling and arts and crafts. There will be a fancy dress competition at 12.20pm. For children and young people aged 0-16 years. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Drink and fruit will be provided but please bring a picnic.
 For more information please call 020 8871 8626

Sunday 5th June
Sunday carnival Art
Carnival Kites, Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham
2-3.30pm
Enjoyable Arts and crafts session, make your own carnival kite. Suitable for children aged 4+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
 For more information go to
 http://www.richmond.gov.uk/arts