Over the Moon for children’s theatre Half Moon presents professional theatre for children and young people at its Limehouse venue, as well as touring nationally. It also offers kids the chance to participate in drama and theatre. You dancin’? Dance teacher Peter Ayres (left) will put a swing in your step. details below Out & about guide Kids What’s on where this week Dance play Dance and movement for parents/carers and children aged 1-5. Tues, 1.45-2.45pm, £1.50 (concessions available). Language of Dance Centre, Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, E2. 7749 1131 Clubs Bubble Club – Cheesy Pop A night of the cheesiest choons from the 80s, 90s and noughties. DJ Factory and cabaret. £5. Weds, Apr 30. 7-11pm. Backyard Bar, 231 Cambridge Heath Road, E2. Events Swing Dance Class Teacher Peter Ayres will be taking you through essential basics to get you set for the dance floor. £8 for an hour, £10 for two hours. Weds, Apr 30. 7-9pm. Kingsley Hall, Powis Road, E3. kingsxswing@gmail.com Exhibitions Chris Marker First UK retrospective of the French film maker, photographer, writer and multimedia artist. Free. Until Jun 22. Tues-Sun, 11am- 6pm, Thurs, 11am-9pm. Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, E1. 7522 7888 www.whitechapelgallery.org HELP! SAVAGES Recent work by BA and MA students studying fine art at the University for the Creative Arts, featuring a range of media. Until Mon, May 5. Mon-Fri, 9am-10pm, Sat, 10am-2pm. Oxford House, Derbyshire www.halfmoon.org.uk Ballet Classes every Thurs – ages 3-5 yrs, 3.50-4.25pm, £4; ages 6-11 yrs, 4.25-5.10pm, £4. Alpha Grove Centre, Isle of Dogs, E14. 7538 1714 Deaf after school club For ages 5-12. Mon-Fri, 4-6pm. Tower Project, 45-55 White Horse Road, E1. naima@towerproject.org.uk 7790 9085 Kids' Creative Dance Classes For ages 2-11 on Sat mornings. £44-49.50 per term or £4.50/£5 per term, plus concessions. Chisenhale Dance Space, 64-84 Chisenhale Road, E3 8981 6617 chisenhaledancespace.co.uk Rhyme time Thurs, 2-3 pm. Watney Market Library, 30-32 Watney Market, E1. 7790 4039 Young & talented? Performing arts group for 6-to 16-year olds. Sats, 10.30am- 1.30pm, term-time. Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, E2. 8556 5348 Music Creative Unity steel band Steel pan classes Thurs, 6.30-8.30pm. St Matthias Community Centre, 113 Poplar High Street, E14. 07808 847974 Parent & child Dance play Dance and movement for parents/carers and their children aged 1-4. Weds, 10-11am. £3.50/ class or £2/class if paid termly. Language of Dance, Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, E2. 7749 1131 Island Tots For childminders, parents and kids ages 0-4. Mon-Fri, 1-3pm, term-time. 55 Club, Samuda Estate, Stewart Street, E14. 7538 3292 Toyhouse library Mons, 1.30-3.30pm, Halley Primary School, Halley Street, E14. Tues, 2-3.30pm, Cayley School, Aston Street, E14. Weds, 9.20-10.45am, Harry Roberts Nursery, Harford Street, E1. 1-2pm, TH Opportunity Playgroup, 583 Commercial Road, E1. 9-11am, Old Church Nursery, Walter Terrace, E1. 9-11am, Alice Model Nursery School, 14 Beaumont Grove, E1. Yoga for pregnancy and mums and babies Pregnancy class. Mums and babies classes. 07958 645978 www.clareday-yoga.co.uk One Way Ticket. Drawing on real-life stories, this show by three poetry performers tells the story of Jeannie, Ronnie and other children of the 1950s as they are sent by ship from children’s homes in the UK to tough new lives on the other side of the world. Suitable for ages 8-12. £6. Weds-Sat, Apr 30-May 3. Weds-Fri, 1.30pm; Fri, 4pm; Sat, 11am & 2pm. Half Moon, 43 White Horse Road, E1. 7709 8900. www.halfmoon.org.uk Street, E2. www.oxfordhouse.org.uk Scale Appropriate: Sculpture by Michael Lyons Working predominantly in metals, Lyons’ subject matter includes mythological themes, the influence of works of art from ancient cultures, Help a child to Read, Grow and Succeed. Beanstalk is a charity that trains volunteers to help children aged 6-11 become confident and literate. Volunteers are urgently needed now! Can you spare a few hours a week to help a child to learn to read ? landscape and the forces of nature. Free. Until May 23. Daily. Lobby, One Canada Square & Jubilee Park, Canary Wharf, E14. On Tues, Apr 29, 6.30-7.15pm, curator Ann Elliott tours the exhibition with the artist. Free. Email visualart@canary wharf.com to reserve a place. Film Artists’ Film International Three films from Belgrade, Istanbul and Mumbai, exploring how conflict has become part of the fabric of the everyday, the rise of neoliberalism and the relationship between humans and nature. Until June 22. Free. Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, E1. www.whitechapelgallery.org Theatre Hamlyn Modern version of the play by Spanish playwright Juan Mayorga, based on the tale of the Pied Piper questions the ability of systems of law, psychiatry and bureaucracy to effectively help the weak. £14/£10. Until Fri, May 9 (exc Suns & Mons). 7.30pm. The Space, 269 Westferry Road, E14. 7515 7799 www.space.org.uk For more information visit www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk or contact us on 020 7250 8275 To become an Inspiring Reading volunteer you must: • Be able to spare three hours per week, plus your travel time • Commit for at least a year • Have been resident in the UK for at least two years • Be fluent in English and a competent reader • Believe in the importance of literacy Get involved and make a real difference to a child’s future. Beanstalk is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a DBS disclosure at the appropriate level. 20 NEWS FROM TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 28 APRIL – 4 MAY 2014
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