Catch the pigeon at the V&A At Mission: carrier pigeon, kids can deliver a secret message and help rescue the V&A Museum of Childhood Museum’s toys this half-term, in World War I themed events. www.museumofchildhood.org.uk Bikes, books and black history... BY SHALINA HUSSAIN KEEP youngsters entertained during this week’s half-term holiday with free fun activities. Sporty young people can take advantage of BMX bike sessions in Mile End Park from Monday to Friday. There will be four sessions held each day at the BMX track for different age groups including a girls-only session for 11 years plus, hosted by the council and Tower Hamlets BMX Club. The one-hour sessions are aimed at children aged five to 16. Bikes and safety equipment will be provided. All riders must be confident cyclists. To book a place email pauline.stewart@ towerhamlets.gov.uk or call 7364 2433. Over at the Idea Stores regular clubs will have a Black History Month theme. Young people can take advantage of reading clubs (Boys’ Book Club on Mondays at 4pm, Girls’ Book Club on Tuesdays at 4pm and Teenage Book Club for over-12s on Thursdays at 4pm), Computer Club for under-16s on Wednesdays at 4pm and Art Club every Sunday at 2.15pm for ages six to 12. Teenagers can learn to rustle up a three-course meal from scratch at the Feed Your Talent workshops running on Thursdays from 4-6pm at the Brady Arts Centre in Hanbury Street, Whitechapel. This month is dedicated to Caribbean and Brazilian cuisine. Participants can stay on to take part in House of Talent – a series of youth art workshops after the cookery class. There will be a special fun day on Wednesday, October 29 at Victoria Park, in recognition of being voted the nation’s favourite park in the People’s Choice Award 2014. The fun day will include Get on your bike! Sporting youngsters can take advantage of BMX bike sessions over half-term in Mile End Park. see below What’s on where at half-term entertainment for the whole family to enjoy from 11am-3pm. A plaque will also be unveiled to mark the prestigious win. Black History Month highlights: Sun, Oct 26 –Maya Angelou & the Cruel Truth – drama playing tribute to the warrior for equality, tolerance and peace. Pinter Studio at Queen Mary University of London, Mile End at 3pm. Tues, Oct 28 –Where I Belong: presentation – young people will be encouraged to capture autobiographies of their older relatives at the Local History Library from 1-2pm. Weds, Oct 29 – Mosaic Art at Idea Store Whitechapel from 1-3.30pm. For more details visit www. towerhamlets.gov.uk/arts LAST OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER FOR CANARY WHARF COLLEGE 3 SECONDARY. DEADLINE: 31ST OCTOBER 2014. HTTPS://WWW.EADMISSIONS.ORG.UK/ EADMISSIONS/APP Quicksticks & Hotshots LEE Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre is running hockey and tennis starter sessions over half-term at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford. Equipment is provided for the Quicksticks hockey and Hotshots tennis sessions designed for six- to tenyear olds. Quicksticks is a fun introduction to hockey and sessions will run from 10am-2pm on Tuesday and Thursday, October 28 & 30. Hotshots tennis sessions will run the same days from 2.30-4pm. Pre-booking is required. Call the Lee Valley Centre on 08456 770604 or book at reception. For more details visit www.visitleevalley.org.uk · OFSTED OUTSTANDING 2013 · CHRISTIAN ETHOS · PASTORAL CARE FOR SMOOTH TRANSITION · CAMBRIDGE BOARD SYLLABUS TO PREPARE FOR iGCSEs · SIXTH FORM FOR A-LEVELS 197 EAST FERRY ROAD, LONDON E14 3BA T: 020 7515 2328 E: SECONDARY@CANARYWHARFCOLLEGE.CO.UK WWW.CANARYWHARFCOLLEGE.CO.UK V&A Museum of Childhood Wizz-Bangs & Pipsqueaks World War I themed activities including storytelling, dressing up and medal-making. Free, for all ages. Mon-Fri, Oct-27-31. 10.30am- 4pm, drop in any time. Cambridge Heath Road, E2. 8983 5200 www.museumofchildhood. org.uk Museum of London Docklands Half-term beasts Sessions for different age groups including beastly rhymes, wonderful whales, phantom beasts, the beast of the river and making puppet beasts. Free. Mon-Sat, Oct 27-Nov 1. Times vary. No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, E14. 7001 9844 www.museumoflondon.org. uk/docklands Geffrye Museum Happy Birthday to the Geffrye Join in 100th anniversary celebrations of the museum and 300th of the almshouses with activities for ages 2-16. Bake treats, create party-wares and make decorations. Plus other activities varying each day. Tues-Fri, Oct 28-31. 10.30am- 12.30pm & 2-4pm. 136 Kingsland Road, E2. 7739 9893 www.geffrye-museum.org.uk Wilton’s Music Hall Alice in Wonderland Activities based on Lewis Carroll’s children’s stories featuring magical creations, handmade puppets and characters. Suited to young children. £8/£5. Weds-Sat, Oct 29-Nov 1. 2.30pm & 4.30pm Wilton’s Music Hall, Graces Alley, E1. www.wiltons.org.uk Join R3cycler to solve an intergalactic puzzle FAMILIES can have fun this half-term at recycling treasure hunts in the parks. R3cycler, the mini recycling robot, will be hosting the free hunts between 11am and 3pm at five parks. Joined by astronaut Ed, R3cycler is asking children for help to find clues to solve an intergalactic puzzle. Solve the puzzle and receive prizes including children’s space books, bags, water bottles and magnets. The treasure hunts are at Weavers Fields, E2 on Monday, October 27; Mile End Park (near Ariana Restaurant), E1 on Tuesday; the Hub Building, Victoria Park on Wednesday; St John’s Park, Manchester Road, E14 on Thursday; and King Edward Memorial Park, Wapping on Friday. The treasure hunts are being run by the council’s recycling partner Veolia. For moreinformation visit www.towerhamlets. gov.uk/recycling or ema i l heather. millen@veolia.com (Left) R3cycler, the mini recycling robot 27 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2014 N E W S F R O M T O W E R H A M LETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 7
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