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2021! A new year that promises a return to our normal lives and routines in the coming months. It’s a great time to make some New Year’s Resolutions that will get the family’s health back on track, mentally and physically. We’ve got some great tips and ideas to help. Whatever your hopes and dreams are for 2021, we’ll be there with you and wish you the best of luck.
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A new therapeutic fostering service for North London Children living in foster care deserve the best possible experience. Many have had a very difficult start in life and need help to recover from trauma and learn to trust adults. Their foster carers do an amazing job, providing a safe, stable and caring home for children who are unable to live with their families. However, it is now widely recognised that “love
The Big Garden Birdwatch Get your family involved in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch from 29 to 31 January and help monitor bird life in the UK. To take part, you just need to watch the birds in your garden or local park for just one hour at some point over the three day period and report your results to the RSPB. READ MORE 6
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is not enough” for children whose development has been impaired by early life trauma. Children in care often need skilled therapeutic help from professionals working in partnership with foster carers, to bring about healing and to change a child’s trajectory in life so that they can go on to thrive. READ MORE
Dogs May Be Good for Children’s Psychological Development Living in a home with a dog may be linked to healthier psychological development in young children, researchers report. The finding published in the journal Pediatric Research comes from a three-year study of 1,646 families with children ages 2 to 5. READ MORE
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RSPB Bird-Related Garden Activities
Celebrate the Big Garden Birdwatch from 29 to 31 January!
Build a Bird Bath
Make a String Bird
Go Bird Watching
Make a Flock of Fingers
Build a Bird Box
Go on an Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Play ‘Hungry birds’ Online
Make a Recycled Bird Feeder
Make a Speedy Bird Cake
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Find ‘Me-Time’ and Achieve your Goals
Vegan Food for the Family – By Stealth!
By Carina Lawson
By Louise Palmer-Masterton
The pandemic arrived like a whirlwind, changing the way we live. Whilst it is still here, we have to make sure we and our families are motivated to stay on top of things and enjoy life as best we can. Here are some tips.
In my view, the way to win hearts and minds to veganism is by serving ridiculously delicious vegan food! But children can be notoriously difficult nuts to crack food wise and it helps to master the art of getting healthy food in by ‘stealth!’ READ MORE
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Working with Little Ones at Home
Family Fitness By Claire Winter
Like me, you may be thinking that your multi-tasking skills were pushed to the limit before Covid! Working from home whilst looking after a preschooler isn’t easy so here are my tips on maximising your work time whilst still meeting your little one’s needs. READ MORE
It’s easy to use excuses like ‘too tired’ or ‘too busy’ to exercise. Exercising through the pandemic, with gyms and sports clubs often closed, is challenging. But regular exercise promotes physical and mental health in many ways. How can your family get fit this year? READ MORE
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Handling Co-Parenting Differences
The Guilty Parent Syndrome
By Rebecca Giraud and Bob Greig
By Dr Jan MacGregor Hepburn
Co-parenting is not easy, mistakes can and will be made but it’s the effort that we as parents put in that will really be of long-term benefit to our children. After all, loving our children is what we have in common with our ex-partner. READ MORE
As a parent, do you feel constantly guilty? About what you’ve said/done or not said/ done? If so, you’d be forgiven for thinking that guilt and parenting must be inextricably linked. And you would be right! BUT they don’t have to be….... READ MORE
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The Impact of Covid-19 on Working Mums By Mandy Garner
The Covid-19 pandemic has been hard for many individuals and groups, with working mums, particularly single working mums, being one of them. But the picture is complex. Women dominate in many of the most risky frontline sectors such as health, social care and education and in some of the hardest hit sectors such as hospitality and retail. Parttime jobs, traditionally done by women, have seen a precipitous fall, BUT women are less likely to be unemployed than men and many have gone into full-time roles. Then there is self-employment which has seen a big decline. A recent report from IPSE and Starling Bank showed women freelancers have been hardest hit financially by late payments of money owed to them and the 10
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associated mental impact and women-led businesses have suffered disproportionately. What is clear is that the impact of childcare problems during the pandemic has been most keenly felt by women, with countless studies, including our own surveys, showing women have been carrying most of the childcare/home schooling burden, despite dads increasing their input generally. Though schools and childcare are back, informal childcare bubbles are allowed and single parents/ grandparents can extend their bubbles to another household, our latest survey shows there are still huge challenges, from lockdown restrictions to school or year group closures. READ MORE
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Outside Activities Whatever the Winter Weather
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Float your boat. Make a boat and float it in a puddle or stream. Wet chalk art. Rain intensifies and blurs the colours of chalk for a spectacular effect. Make mud pies. Use old aluminium or plastic containers and have a bake off! Gauge the rain. Make a rain gauge with a plastic bottle and keep a log. Puddle jumping. Try jumping over, rather than in – who can jump the biggest? Collectathon. Gather some different sized containers outside and guess which will fill first.
Fly a kite. Make one from different materials and see which works best. Blow bubbles. Let the wind do the blowing and watch them swirl. Parachute play. Make a toy parachute using a handkerchief and toy figurine and throw up. Make wind chimes. Hang spoons, keys and beads from a coat hanger. Play Frisbee. Go somewhere with lots of space and let it rip! Make a wind sock. Attach streamers or ribbons to one end of a toilet roll holder and string to the other.
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Break out the binoculars. Since leaves have fallen from trees, it’s a lot easier to spot birds and other creatures. Take a night hike. Using torches explore your neighbourhood during these dark early evenings. Build a campfire. Bring out hot chocolate and roast marshmallows and cook jacket potatoes in the embers. Go stargazing. Cold nights generally mean clear skies, perfect for watching stars. Hunt for treasure. Look for holly leaves, lichen, leaf skeletons, sticks, pinecones and acorns. Frost art. On a frosty morning, draw or write in the frost on the pavement
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Get hatty and help find a cure for brain tumours! Wear A Hat Day is back for 2021! Taking place on Friday 26th March, this is one of the UK’s biggest and most important brain tumour research fundraising and awareness-raising days. After the very challenging year of coronavirus pandemic and on the back of our ongoing campaining and successful new petition, we
know that Wear A Hat Day 2021 is perfectly timed to become a huge event, bringing hope and inspiring the nation like never before! Thanks to the brilliant charity partnership with Venture Studios, we’ve been gifted with inspirational and uplifting portraits of key worker families who, despite having their... READ MORE
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Learning Challenges for Kids From Bella Learning, these are open-ended, purposeful tasks, differentiated by age, that your child can do as part of home-schooling or at the weekend.
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Create a poster.
Create a rainbow collage.
Audit your toys.
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Challenge 5
Challenge 6
Celebrate a story.
Make a family tree.
Make a sunshine picture.
Challenge 7
Challenge 8
Challenge 9
Create an observation chart. familiesonline.co.uk
Interview a relative.
Make a treasure hunt.
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Bodystreet Barnet: A full body workout in 20 minutes Every new year begins with aspirations of how to be more active, get fit and stay fit. And every year, we run in to the same excuses of being too busy or not having the energy to complete our goals. Bodystreet Barnet believe they have the answer with the innovative system of Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS). What is EMS? During the course of everyday life, our muscles are stimulated naturally by bioelectrical
impulses. EMS training takes advantage of this by using similar impulses to boost the stimulation of your muscles during a workout. It is scientifically proven to create more intense muscle contractions than with conventional exercise; enabling your body to work harder in a shorter space of time. READ MORE
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Find these country names in the grid. Then read the remaining unused letters in the bottom five lines from left to right to find a hidden message!
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Kids’ Wellbeing Books All books can be purchased via Bookshop.org, an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.
First Emotions: How am I feeling?
Don’t Worry, Little Crab
The Worrysaurus
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A gentle and simple A picture book working introduction to strong through anxiety and emotions for little ones. building courage.
A fun, reassuring tale about dealing with worries, by a bestselling author.
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Ollie uses superpowers to overcome school bullies.
No Worries
50 creative mindfulness Interactive self-care games/exercises to activities for children help children find calm to find happiness, calm and relaxation. and confidence.
Mind Hug: The First Ruby’s Worry: A Big Story Bright Feelings Book A picture book adventure into mindfulness.
Ollie and His Superpowers
A perceptive and poignant story.
Worry Angels
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Support Your Child’s Mental Health Help your child to understand how they are feeling and why with these free downloadable resources from PlanBee.
Feelings and Emotions Cards
These cards will get your child thinking and talking about feelings.
Design your Own Emotion Emojis
Your child can draw emojis that represent their feelings.
Worry Monster Activity Sheets
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Mood Tracker
Children can express emotions they are experiencing by colouring in an object.
Synonym Emotions Booklet
Identify words that are similar to emotions like angry, sad and happy.
Draw the Emotion
Feeling Check-in Cards
Emoji Emotion Faces Cards
Mindfulness Colouring Sheets
Challenge your children Check in with your to think about how different emotions are child and see what they are feeling. expressed facially.
Ask your child to talk about when they’ve felt these feelings.
Perfect to help young minds relax.
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New Year’s Mental Health Resolutions for Your Family
By Helen Spiers
On 1 January 2020, many of us were making resolutions about healthy eating, exercise or giving up bad habits, with no idea that a global catastrophe was on its way. The impact of the pandemic is huge, with mental health suffering particularly. So let’s use our 2021 resolutions to focus on being kinder to ourselves. By prioritising our family’s mental health, we’ll be happier, more energised, and ready to face whatever the ‘new normal’ has in store. Resolution 1: Be More Open As a counsellor, young people tell me things that they couldn’t say to their parents. They may be worried about hurting their feelings or about their reaction. In other households, talking about feelings may be seen as shameful. But by hiding our own mental health familiesonline.co.uk
difficulties, we’re not protecting our children, we’re promoting shame and secrecy. Open up about your own emotions and let your children know that we all get scared, sad and angry at times. Resolution 2: Spend More Time Together Screens and social media played a big part in the lockdown narrative, and many bad habits were formed. While it may offer shortterm respite, excessive screentime and social media negatively impact on so many areas of a child’s health and development. Resolutions that restrict or deprive children, however, will be met with frustration and resentment. Instead, resolve to spend more time together - ... READ MORE
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Fabulous Crafts to Celebrate Chinese New Year 11-26 February
Easy Chinese Lantern
Egg Carton Dragon Dancing Puppet
Paper Dragon Slinkie
Dragon Mask
Chinese Lantern Suncatcher
Chinese Fan
Panda Paper Bag Puppet
Year of Ox Headband
Year of Ox Paper Plate
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New Year
New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Children Pre-School
Ages 5 to 8
I need to brush my teeth every morning and before going to bed.
I need to go to bed on time every night. I need to wash my hands before every meal. I will start eating at least three fruits and vegetables every day. I will start doing my chores every day. I will stop fighting with my brother/sister/others. I will stop interrupting when someone is talking. I will learn how to tell an adult if I see anyone being bullied.
I need to wash my hands after going to the bathroom and before I eat anything. I am going to start tasting a new food every week. I am going to start listening to my mum/dad. I will learn a new word every day. I will learn how to help clear the table when I have finished eating. I will stop hitting my brother/ sister/others.
Ages 9 to 11
I will learn to make a simple meal. I will learn how to tidy my room properly. I want to choose one author and read every book they have written.
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My New Year’s Resolutions! This year I want to:
This year I need to:
This year I am going to start:
This year I am going to stop:
This year I am going to learn:
Signed.................................
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Why and How to Encourage a Constant Learning Mindset Dr Cath Bishop
“Let’s race!” “Who’s going to win snakes and ladders?” The language of winning resonates from early childhood - it seems natural to compare and compete with others. But, historically, what actually marked us out from our ancestors was our ability to co-operate in large numbers, communicate and connect through ideas and stories. This is how we learn. Whether young or old, rich or poor, first or last, we can always learn. And learning sits at the heart of the latest thinking on innovating, resilience and leadership. There are three key areas in which we can help instil a learning habit in our children: co-operation over competition, embracing ‘why’ questions and teaching that it’s not necessary to familiesonline.co.uk
know all the answers. Let’s start with co-operation. It’s sadly overlooked, or underplayed. Games are often set up to determine winners and losers. In the classroom, children compete to be the first one to put their hands up with the right answer. They learn that the way to look good is to have that answer, that they are being compared with their peers, and that they look better when others get things wrong. These competitive experiences block them from learning with and from their peers. Teaching, supporting and challenging each other is the most effective way to learn; cooperation between children is also an essential ingredient for mental health. READ MORE 21
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The Benefits of Nursery and Things to Consider By Gabrielle Nash Choosing good quality childcare is one of the most important decisions a parent will make. Whether you are a new parent assessing options for returning to work or a stay at home parent considering the benefits for your toddler, finding a good nursery may very well be your best option. A day nursery provides a structured and safe environment. Assessed by Ofsted, the UK’s school and childcare regulator, nurseries have to meet certain requirements on areas like staff ratios and hygiene. Additionally, a quality nursery will support your child’s development by offering a stimulating environment, providing a foundation for school and benefiting their social skills. Sally is mother to Finn, aged
18 months. She describes the experience of her son starting nursery as amazing, with his development quickly accelerating: “Within weeks, Finn was walking and starting to understand so much more. It’s been wonderful to see how social he’s become and how much he enjoys spending time with the staff as well as other children.” Assessing whether a nursery is suitable for you and your child, depends largely on your circumstances. If you want a stimulating pre-school environment, then it is undoubtedly a good option. However, if you are a working parent, who needs to leave the house to go to work, there are a few things to consider. READ MORE
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Free Online Social and Emotional Learning Course ‘Express Yourself’ during Children’s Mental Health Week From 1 to 7 February children and families across the UK are encouraged to take part in Children’s Mental Health Week with the theme ‘Express Yourself.’ Run by the children’s mental health charity Place2Be, children will be encouraged to explore the different ways in which they... READ MORE
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A new online course has been launched which enables parents to provide playful and engaging social emotional learning (SEL) support to children affected by Covid-19 disruption. This disruption is expected to impact children’s academic... READ MORE
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Axis Tuition Axis Tuition Centres reopened after lockdown and continues to provide affordable supplementary education to primary and secondary school pupils in Hendon, North Finchley, Ponders End, Walthamstow Centres in addition to the online lessons. Risk assessments have been completed and a deep cleaning and sanitation has been carried out. The
year groups will be in small bubbles. The staff, students and parents will follow Covid 19 safe practice rules. Axis Educational Centres focus is on literacy and numeracy for primary pupils. We teach English, Maths, Verbal and Non-verbal reasoning on 11+ Courses. READ MORE
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Live and Pre-Recorded Online Classes for Kids
Singing Hands
Live online baby/ toddler signing sessions.
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Mother Nature Science Online Club
Little Gym at Home
Live online science activity classes. Ages 4-12.
Online pre-recorded gymnastics based activities. Ages 4mths-12yrs.
Tots Play
SA Dance
Live online language classes. Ages 0-11.
Live online baby and toddler play classes.
Live online dance classes. Ages 2½+.
Teddies Online Music Club
La Jolie Ronde
Parrot Street Book Club
Pre-recorded online musical fun and arty ideas for under 5s. familiesonline.co.uk
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Live and Pre-Recorded Online Classes for Kids
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Live online language classes. Ages 0-12.
Live online dance classes. Ages 4-18.
Live online yoga and ballet classes. Ages 4-11.
Tiger Crane Kung Fu
Music Monsters
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Live online martial arts classes. Ages 5+.
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Live online piano lessons. Ages 3-18.
Funky Monkeys Keyboard Classes
Online pre-recorded tutorial programme. Ages 4-12.
Live online cookery classes. Ages 2+.
Bright Light Creative Writing
Live online creative writing courses. Ages 6-11.
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Focusing on literacy, numeracy and exam preparation. Holiday booster courses. All classes delivered by qualified and experienced teachers. Proven teaching resources, online tools and fantastic app for reporting and communication. Weekdays afterschool,
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Zebra Ceramics (N10) Pottery painting studio, loved by all ages!! Whether it’ s a mug, plate or bowl being painted, we will help all party goers to create something they will treasure forever. Our parties are designed for ages 5 and above. You may also visit us if you are not organising a party, we are open 7 days a week. Tel 0208 442 1314 or visit our website www.zebraceramics.co.uk
Saturday and Sunday courses at Axis North Finchley, Ponders End, Hendon Branches and Walthamstow www.tuition centres.org/ 0207 607 9330
Mars Montessori Mars Montessori Bilingual Nursery (N1) (French/ English/Mandarin) is a small private nursery in the heart of Islington, offering Montessori education and a bilingual environment with an additional introduction to Mandarin program. We offer extended day care for children aged 18
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Vincent & Frida Art History Lessons for children. Art history lessons for children. Our engaging fun hands-on interactive lessons will run in small groups online and face-to-face. We provide learning experiences that are inspiring and meaningful. Email office@
preparing children for 7+, 8+ and 11+ independent school entrance exams. 020 7731 0695 www.yellow birdeducation. com/
vincentandfrida to register your interest for the academic year 2020/2021. www. vincentandfrida. com
(N10, N8, N12, N21, N22, N9, EN4, Herts) Excellent, Professional tuition in Imperial Ballet, Tap, Modern, Contemporary & More. For ages 2.5years – Adults www.londoninstituteofdance.org londoninstituteofdance@yahoo.com 07563 136 803
Street Dance Academy Offer 1 hr classes for children aged 6-16yrs, in age related squads. Your child will stimulate their imagination through creative movement, expressing themselves through dance and music. Our classes are great for social interaction, listening, spatial awareness and improved physical health. All taught in a fun and safe environment. www.streetdanceacademy. co.uk 0800 0236 236
Boost Your Child’s Confidence in 2021 with a FREE Perform Class After such a disrupted and unsettling year, Perform is looking forward to getting 2021 off to a brilliant start with weekly classes packed with high energy confidence-boosting fun. Classes are designed around developing the 4 Cs - confidence, communication, coordination and concentration - and use a mix of drama, dance and singing to bring out every child’s potential. READ MORE familiesonline.co.uk
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Theatre & Performing Arts
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Holiday Clubs
Colourstrings
The Artz Kidz
Baby College
Little Supernovas
for a brilliant start and long-term success in music! Develop your child’s musical talent in Kodaly-based music kindergartens and instrumental programmes from six months – 19 years. Call 020 8444 9435 for a trial of 3 discounted lessons or email admin@ nlcolourstrings.co.uk www.nlcolourstrings.co.uk
is a Creative School focusing on ‘The Arts’ as a whole including: Drama, Dance, Art and Singing, for ages 2-12 yrs. Saturday Schools, After-School Clubs, Parties and Holiday Camps. LAUNCH OFFER: 25% off in January for 8-12s 9.15-12am at The Raglan Schools Enfield. Fully qualified Drama & Primary School Teachers. DBS checked, First Aid
Do you have a Newborn or a busy toddler? Do you want to bring your baby to a fun class that has new challenges & exciting learning games every week? Join us in singing, dancing, baby sign language, yoga, massage, music play, language exercises & more fun activities that follow the EYFS framework & help your baby reach their
popular awardwinning holiday schools for ages 3-9 year olds are packed full of storytelling, drama, creative moves, games, art, prop making and most of all your child’s imagination. There is a short performance on the last day that is either recorded or for parents and carers to attend. Children are guaranteed a fun, creative and inspiring time. Holiday schools run every half term and
Muswell Young Musicians is a Saturday Music School offering musicianship classes (18 months - 5 years) and an innovative instrumental programme (5 years+). We’re passionate about music education and strive to provide an inclusive setting where young people can enjoy high-quality music making and grow as well-rounded musicians. Contact us for a free trial. We look forward to welcoming you! www.muswellyoungmusicians.co.uk, info@muswellyoungmusicians.co.uk 07954 854 731
Supporting our local businesses... Five ways to support small, local businesses 1. Use them. That may mean using
their services, offerings or buying from them.
2. Like, comment and share their
social media pages and posts. This means that more people, potential customers, will ‘see’ their businesses.
3. Write a positive review. If you have experienced good services or products from a local company, write them a review and let others know what to expect.
4. Recommend them to others. The
British public tend to be a little shy when it comes to this one, but personal recommendations are very powerful for small businesses.
5. Be kind. Chat to them; tell them
they are great; drop them a positive comment; write them a note. It might just make their day!
Trained & COVID Secure. Contact Helen 07925 581 057. Info@ theartzkidz.com www.theartzkidz. com Find us on FB and Instagram
Little Supernovas is an award winning drama and storytelling company. Providing unique, fun and engaging storytelling and drama sessions for children aged 4-9. Our 50-60 minute classes include drama games for warm up, followed by an Interactive Action Adventure, and through this they develop dance and drama skills. Big Supernovas 6-9 year olds will learn all about acting, devising and performance skills. Our classes incorporate action
EN5, N1, N2, N4,
storytelling, music, props, drama, movement and plenty of giggles. Classes are lead by Hannah and Brooke. Venue: Archway Methodist Church. Every Thursday 4pm5pm Contact us: 07791235247 or hello@littlesuper novas.com Book now: www.littlesuper novas.com
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Sports and Exercise
London Academy of Gymnastics & Dance Gymnastics classes are back! Our qualified coaches are running classes all over north London or online via Zoom. The ever popular classes cater for children from Pre-School right
N5, N7, N8, N10, N11, N12, N16, N19, N20, N21, N22, NW1, NW3, NW5, NW6, NW8, NW11 020 7255 9120 / enquiries@perform. org.uk www.perform. org.uk
summer holidays. Lead by Brooke and Hannah. Venues: Highgate & Archway Contact us: 07791235247 or hello@ littlesupernovas. com Book now: www. littlesupernovas. com/holidayschools
Perform Holiday Clubs The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe: Perform’s Three Day Holiday Courses up to Advanced levels. See our full schedule and book online. lagad.co.uk info@lagad.co.uk 020 8883 4675
Sports Academy UK Have provided years of fun for children every weekend during school term time. Your child will grow in confidence, improve their communication and leadership skills, engage in a healthier, more active life style, and make new friends. Delivering 18 different sports a year, our classes are suitable for girls and boys aged 4-16 yrs, training in age related squads. Family discounts are available. www.sportsacademyuk.com 0800 0248 842
All abilities welcome • Age 4 -16yrs • 18 sports a year All equipment supplied Our classes are full of fun, encouragement and praise! Held in Barnet and Mill Hill For a full list of class times, fees or to apply online, please visit: www.sportsacademyuk.com 0800 0248 842 Developing young students since 2004
Book now & meet new friends at Baby College!
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Perform Classes Confidence building fun for 4-12s. A unique mix of drama games, dance and singing specially designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination. Classes are delivered in line with government Covid guidelines. Visit www.perform. org.uk/try to book a FREE class.
developmental milestones.
15th – 17th Feb. 10am to 3pm each day. 4-10 years. A drama, dance and singing adventure for 4-10s awaits on the other side of the wardrobe this February. With magical creatures, snowy landscapes and a triumphant royal victory, this magical production
is the perfect halfterm treat. Visit www.perform.org. uk/lion to book. Union Church, N8; St John’s Highbury, N5; Emmanuel Church, NW6; Mansergh Club, NW8. 020 7255 9120 / enquiries@ perform.org.uk
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What’s On
WHAT’S ON GUIDE The leisure industry is still getting back on its feet and whilst some venues remain closed, North London and its surrounding areas still have plenty to offer for an entertaining, family-friendly day out. We strongly recommend checking with venues prior to visiting as events are currently, and understandably, subject to change at short notice. JANUARY & FEBRUARY Music maze zoom workshop, ONLINE. SUN 24TH JAN, SUN 28TH FEB 10:30-12:30 Creative music workshops for young people- Music mazehappening once a month online. Children do not need to play musical instruments to take part though we welcome those that do, and others might be asked to find sounds in their own homes. Suitable for ages 8 – 11 years. www.bcmg.org.uk/Pages/Events Castle Climbing Centre N4 2HA MON - FRI 8AM-10PM, SAT & SUN 9AM-8PM The Castle is run by climbers for climbers and as the premier indoor climbing centre in South East England. Children must be accompanied by an adult so parents and kids can climb together, giving you the chance to try a new fun activity with your child! www.castle-climbing.co.uk/ Postal museum WC1X 0DA THU - SUN 10:30AM- 5PM The Postal museum reveals the surprising and fascinating story of the first social network and makes our extraordinary collections available and enjoyable for all. From interactive galleries to an immersive subterranean rail ride, the Postal museum offers something for everyone, from all backgrounds and of all ages. www.postalmuseum.org/ Claytime Pottery Place N5 1HA TUE - FRI 12-6PM, SAT & SUN 10AM-6PM. Individuals and groups, adults and children of all ages and skill
levels, can come to our studio and enjoy creating and painting with clay and ceramics. Regular classes and workshops for children (after school and during the holidays) and for adults at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, where we can help you learn to hand build, to throw and use pinch, coil and slab methods. www.claytime.london/ Charles Dickens museum WC1N 2LX WED - SUN 10AM- 4PM Find out where some of Charles Dickens’s own children would have spent the first few years of their lives, where they would have played, what they would have worn and what they would have eaten. With free self-guided activity trails for families, and audio guides specifically aimed at our younger visitors and a beautiful outdoor café. www.dickensmuseum.com Woodbury Wetlands N16 5HQ OPEN EVERY DAY 9AM-4PM Woodbury wetlands is a haven for wildlife and people in Hackney. The wetlands are an ideal family day out, with a woodland trail, walkway through the reeds, waterside path and roof terrace café with stunning views in all directions. Children’s activity sessions at weekends and during school holidays, including wildlife gardening for kids, crafty kids’ nature workshops and the wild adventure club- a series of outdoor activities including bushcraft, tracking, orienteering and identifying wildlife. https://www.wildlondon.org. uk/nature-reserves/woodberrywetlands
Belmont farm, Mill Hill- NW7 1QT VARIOUS DATES ALL THROUGHOUT WINTER! 10:30AM-4:30PM Belmont farm offers a unique opportunity for anyone, young or old, to meet, handle and feed a huge variety of farm animals. Belmont is the perfect place for Londoners to experience a real working farm, hand on. Come down and visit us and see over 30 different animal varieties; from cows to exotic lovebirds, pet the bunnies, feed the goats, and jump aboard our tractor and trailer ride to discover even more! https://www.belmontfarm.co.uk/ Go Ape, Alexander Palace, N22 7AY and Trent Park, EN4 0DZ FRI- SUN FROM 9AM-12:30PM From Tree-top challenges and adventures to bouncy nets and zip-lines, Go Ape is full excitement. Whether you’re a thrill seeker or after quality family fun, come and put a smile on your face, get the wind in your hair and make some memories that will last a lifetime. www.goape.co.uk/adventures Hogwarts in the snow- Warner Bros. Studio tour WD25 7LR THURS 3RD DEC- SUN 17TH JAN 2021 9AM- 4:30PM (LAST TOUR) Get into the festive spirit as our annual Hogwarts in the snow feature returns with more snow than ever! New for 2020-2021, the cobbled stones and magical shop fronts of Diagon alley will be given a festive makeover, draped in layers of filmmaking snow. https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/
Witchcraft and Wizardry SAT 30TH JAN 9AM – 5PM Wands at the ready detectives! A spell-binding new adventure game is coming to Covent Garden and your team of mystery-solving wizards can join the fun! Transporting you into a fantasy world of witchcraft and wizardry, our enchanting outdoor adventure game will take your team on a magical journey all across town. https://www.cluedupp.com/ products/covent-garden-witchcraftwizardry Half Term Junior chefs at Hicce N1C 4DQ 18TH-20TH & 25TH-27TH FEBRUARY 11AM-12PM This half term get the kids cooking at Hicce’s Junior chef workshops. Budding cooks will be able to create their own healthy, nutritional lunch from the best restaurant ingredients, washed down with Hicce’s homemade, sugar free soft drink in support of fizz-free February. £15 per child. Bookings are required and must be accompanied by an adult. https://www.kingscross.co.uk/ event/hicce-junior-chefs Half Term Children’s Circus Taster Workshops 16TH – 17TH FEB My Aerial Home - aerial & circus inspired classes for beginners & improvers. Taster workshops for half term. Learn the basics of Static Trapeze, Silk Sling and brand new for 2020 fly on the Flying Trapeze Rig! www.myaerialhome.co.uk/ intensives-and-workshops
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