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Pop Up Festival of Stories 2012

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King's Cross

N1C

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Date: 

Next event (Daily): Sat 30th Jun 12 at 12:00pm View all dates


Cost: 

Free


description:

The second ever Pop Up Festival of Stories launches this summer with a public art event on Friday 29th June in the brand new Granary Square at King's Cross, involving extraordinary French artist Herve Tullet in collaboration with 300 local children and parents and students from Central Saint Martin's. Then there's two fun-filled days of completely free events for children, young people and families, celebrating books and stories in truly imaginative ways, including:
 
•      Sensational author-curated Pop Up Experiences beneath the West Handy-side Canopy - this year's festival curators include novelist Marcus Sedgwick, comic artist Sarah McIntyre, poet Laura Dockrill, and author and illustrator James Mayhew.
•      The Guardian Bookshop and event space inside the East-West Link, featuring a host of children's authors and characters
•      Plus events and activities throughout the weekend including with Camden & Islington Libraries, Discover Children's Story Centre, Ministry of Stories and First Story among others
 
Full programme information available mid June. Nearest underground/overground stations: King's Cross and St Pancras International.


www.pop-up.org.uk

Pop Up Festival

@PopUpFestival

Story sacks

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Kentish Town library
262-266 Kentish Town Road
NW5 2AA


Date: 

Sat 19th May 12 at 11:00am 


Cost: 

FREE


description:

Come along for a fun storytelling and craft activity THIS SATURDAY at Kentish Town library.







Jubilee craft session at Kentish Town library

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venue:

Kentish Town library
262-266 Kentish Town Road
NW5 2AA


Date: 

Thu 7th Jun 12 at 11:00am 


Cost: 

FREE


description:

Jubilee craft session - come along to make a crown, design a flag or add a picture to our library display







Talking Crest - Reshaping the identity of King's Cross

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venue:

Granary Square, King's Cross

NC1


Date: 

Sat 16th Jun 12 at 6:00pm 


Cost: 

Free


description:

To celebrate King's Cross and its community, on June 16th from 6pm, Talking Crest will hold
a unique event, the first of this kind in the area, unfolded by colourful processions converging in
Granary Square, and voiced by the chants of selected choirs emerging from Regents' Canal.

Have a look at the web site for more detailed information!


www.talkingcrest.co.uk

www.facebook.com/pages/Talking-Crest/221298154636821

twitter.com/#!/talkingcrest

Manga comic workshop

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The British Museum
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG


Date: 

Sun 19th Aug 12 at 11:00am 


Cost: 

Free


description:

Sun 19 Aug, 11.00 and 14.00
Learn the secrets of Japanese manga comic book artists, then create your own manga characters and comic book set in the Museum to print and take home. Sessions last 120 minutes. Suitable for ages 7+
Free, limited places


http://www.britishmuseum.org/

www.facebook.com/britishmuseum

www.twitter.com/britishmuseum

Ancient sports day

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venue:

British Museum
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG


Date: 

Sat 16th Jun 12 at 11:00am 


Cost: 

Free


description:

Sat 16 Jun, 11.00-16.00

Family activities focusing on athletics and other sports in the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. Meet gladiators and experience the thrill of gladiatorial combat, explore the ancient games at Olympia, marvel at statues of victorious athletes, listen to tales of heroic feats and find out about the Olympic dark ointment. Suitable for all ages. In collaboration with the Roman Society.

Free, just drop in; limited numbers for some activities!


http://www.britishmuseum.org/

www.facebook.com/britishmuseum

www.twitter.com/britishmuseum

Olympic champions!

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venue:

British Museum
Graeta Russell Street
WC1B 3DG


Date: 

Sat 16th Jun 12 at 11:30am 


Cost: 

Free


description:

Sat 16 Jun, 11.30 – 15.30

Learn about the ancient Olympic Games, then use a green screen and Photoshop to create your own ancient Greek Olympic champion’s portrait to print and take home. Activity takes 30-40 minutes.

Suitable for ages 7+

Free, limited places!


http://www.britishmuseum.org/

www.facebook.com/britishmuseum

www.twitter.com/britishmuseum

Horses, hawks and hounds

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venue:

British Museum
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG


Date: 

Next event (Daily): Mon 4th Jun 12 at 11:00am View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Mon 4th Jun 12 at 11:00am 
  • Tue 5th Jun 12 at 11:00am 
  • Wed 6th Jun 12 at 11:00am 
  • Thu 7th Jun 12 at 11:00am 


Cost: 

Free


description:

Mon 4 - Fri 8 Jun, 11.00 – 16.00
Watch demonstrations, contribute to an artwork, create something to take home or visit the free horse exhibition. Each day will have a different programme, so come back as often as you can. Suitable for all ages
Free, just drop in.


http://www.britishmuseum.org/

www.facebook.com/britishmuseum

www.twitter.com/britishmuseum

Saturday Book Lovers

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Regent's Park library
Compton Close, Robert Street
NW1 3QT

Contact Name: 

Camden Libraries

Contact Number: 

020 7974 4001

Contact Email:


Date: 

Sat 26th May 12 at 2:00pm 


Cost: 

FREE


description:

A book and craft session for 7-11 year olds. Meets every 2 weeks. Craft activities vary depending on the topic or theme of the book read that week. On 26 May we will be reading The Queen by Richard Brassey and making bunting and paper chains to decorate the library for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.


www.camden.gov.uk/libraries




Felt Accessories

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Keats House

NW3 2RR

Contact Name: 

Keats House

Contact Number: 

020 7332 3868

Date: 

Tue 5th Jun 12 at 11:30am 


Cost: 

£10 (includes all materials and ticket to Keats House, valid for one year). Booking is essential. Contact Keats House to book.


description:

Art workshop for parents & children

Jennifer Conroy

The class is designed for anyone wanting to experiment and work with felt to produce a range of contemporary accessories.

The class introduces students to two decorative techniques to manipulate coloured flat felt forms using stitching and embellishment techniques.
By the end of the class students will have produced two finished felt accessories to take home.


http://keatshouse.cityoflondon.gov.uk




King Arthur & The Sword in the Stone

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venue:

Keats House
Keats Grove
NW3 2RR

Contact Name: 

Keats House

Contact Number: 

020 7332 3868

Date: 

Mon 4th Jun 12 at 3:00pm 


Cost: 

Adults £14.00, Concessions £10.00, Family tickets £40.00, Workshop £3.00, Under 3s free.


description:

Workshop for 5-10 year-olds: 1.30 - 2.15pm

Come and join Cambridge Touring Theatre as they romp through the world of magic and mystery with their robust and comical musical performance of 'King Arthur & the Sword in the Stone'. Suitable for all ages, it is performed with their usual zest and vim!

Merlin needs to find a pupil and chooses a local boy named Wart. They set off for the Tournament in London and Wart learns important lessons about how to be just and wise. When they arrive the biggest competition is 'The Sword in the Stone' pulling competition… but who will win and become Ruler of England?

To book, please visit the Cambridge Touring Theatre Box Office.

www.cambridgetouringtheatre.co.uk


http://www.cambridgetouringtheatre.co.uk




Small Charity Week: Celebration Day Festival

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venue:

Russell Square

WC1N

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Date: 

Fri 15th Jun 12 at 12:00pm 


Cost: 

Free


description:

Small Charity Week 2012 will culminate in Celebration Day, a day that will celebrate the work and impact of small charities on communities across the country.
A mini-small charity festival will be held in Russell Square in Camden on Friday 15th June 12-18.30pm. The event will include various stalls, activities and entertainment from some fantastic dancers and singers. A discount is also available at the Café in the Garden as part of the event
We look forward to welcoming you to the event to participate in the fun, games and entertainment. For more information please contact info@smallcharityweek.com or 0207 009 3543


www.smallcharityweek.com

www.facebook.com/smallcharityweek

@SCWeek12

Boogie on Down with the Keats House Bugs

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venue:

Keats House
Keats Grove
NW3 2RR

Contact Name: 

Keats House

Contact Number: 

020 7332 3868

Date: 

Fri 18th May 12 at 5:00pm 


Cost: 

FREE - but you must book in advance.


description:

Down in the cellar something stirs. Is it a good bug or a bad bug? Join us for a bug hunt with a difference as we show you what lives in our Regency house, and what we wish didn’t! Learn all about conservation in museums with this early evening event for 6 – 10 year olds. Crafts, bugs and beetle juice!


http://keatshouse.cityoflondon.gov.uk




Garden Explorer

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venue:

Keats House
Keats Grove
NW3 2RR

Contact Name: 

Keats House

Contact Number: 

020 7332 3868

Date: 

Tue 1st May 12 at 1:00pm 


Cost: 

FREE - but families must book an Adventure Pack in advance.


description:

Pop into Keats House during the summer months and explore our garden with our Garden Explorer Adventure Pack. Running Tuesday to Sunday until 31 August.


http://keatshouse.cityoflondon.gov.uk




Russell Square Cycling Fair

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venue:

Russell Square
Russell Square junction with Montague Street
WC1B 4JP

Contact Name: 

Paul Davis

Contact Number: 

02079742520

Contact Email:


Date: 

Tue 22nd May 12 at 11:00am 


Cost: 

Free


description:

A road safety event focussing on road safety for cyclists around HGVs and being held as part of Camden Councils and the Metropolitan Police's Exchanging Places Programe.
Council Road Safety Officers and Police Officers will be present to provide advice.
The event will also feature;
- A Dr Bike service providing free safety checks for bikes.
- Cycle security marking.
- Information on cycle routes in the borough and other parts of Greater London.
- Advice on locks and reducing bicycle theft.
- Information on cycle training offered by Camden.
- General advice on cycling and how to develop it as a leisure pursuit or commuting to work by bike.


www.camden.gov.uk/cycling

Green Streets

@camdentalking

Hua Hsia Chinese School Summer camp 2012

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Holy Trinity CoE primary School
Trinity Walk, Maresfield Gardens, Hampstead London
NW3 5SQ

Contact Name: 

School secretary

Contact Number: 

02082010698

Date: 

Mon 23rd Jul 12 at 10:30am 


Cost: 

Please call for information


description:

We are experienced in Chinese Summer camp for age 3 to age 9 children. It is a fun day-camp with full of Chinese cultural workshops and activities.

Activities include:
* Martial Art
* Chinese Dancing
* Chinese cookery
* Mandarin Learning
* Chinese Calligraphy
* Chinese arts and crafts
* Chinese Brush Painting
* Chinese rhymes and songs

Age group: 3 - 5
Age group: 6+

We offer extended care service as well.


http://huahsiachinese.org.uk/

http://www.facebook.com/HuaHsiaChineseSchool

LondonHuaHsia

Torriano Craft and Handmade Fair

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venue:

Torriano Infants School
Torriano Avenue
NW4 2SJ

Contact Name: 

Lucy Baron Thomson

Contact Number: 

07958026538

Contact Email:


Date: 

Sun 20th May 12 at 11:30am 


Cost: 

50p


description:

North London's finest handmade and upcycled treasures. 30+ stalls selling Ice cream, Chutneys,vintage scarves, toys, textiles, jewellery,
and photography. A new market selling affordable and
original creations.




http://www.facebook.com/TorrianoCraftMarket


Diamond Jubilee Community Party

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venue:

Holly Lodge Community Centre
30 Makepeace Avenue, Holly Lodge Estate, Highgate
N6 6HL

Contact Name: 

Deane Leloup

Contact Number: 

0208 342 9524

Contact Email:


Date: 

Sat 2nd Jun 12 at 1:00pm 


Cost: 

donations welcome


description:

Join us for a fun afternoon in the Community Centre  to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with local musicians, Food and drink, stalls, raffle, etc.
We are holding a Children fancy dress contest (themes from films and books),

A reminiscing tea party and, live music with local musicians.

We intend to bury a’ Time Capsule ‘with contributions from different age groups.

Please contact the Centre Organiser if you would like to volunteer or get involved .
TEL: 020 8342 9524 e.mail: hollylodgelondon@hotmail.com
www.hollylodge.org.uk


www.hollylodge.org.uk




Magic Assemblage, Magic Assembly

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venue:

The Petrie Museum of Egyptology
Malet Place
WC1E 6BT

Contact Name: 

Edmund Connolly

Contact Email:


Date: 

Tue 22nd May 12 at 1:00pm 


Cost: 

Free


description:

A unique exhibition of contemporary art will be on show alongside the collection of ancient artefacts at the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology in May. The show will feature the work of 12 artists from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.

The exhibition is the result of a recent collaboration between the Petrie Museum and the University of the Arts London, which gave second-year BA Fine Art students from Central Saint Martins an opportunity to study the museum’s extensive archaeological collection. The students were asked to contemplate the ways in which civilisation has been portrayed through the museum, and how the object has been reconsidered under and after modernism. Their resulting works reflect their own personal take on the museum’s objects and the theme of historic representation.







Crowns and Tiaras

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venue:

Camden Town library
218 Eversholt Street
NW1 1BD

Contact Name: 

Paula/Tracey

Contact Number: 

020 7974 4001

Contact Email:


Date: 

Thu 7th Jun 12 at 2:30pm 


Cost: 

FREE


description:

Celebrate the Jubilee at our craft event in Camden Town children's library on Thursday afternoon 2.30pm - 3.30pm during half term week.
Come and make some colourful Crowns and Tiaras to take home with you.
This is a FREE event for children. Accompanying adults welcome.


http://www.camden.gov.uk/libraries




Making mobiles with origami shapes

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Slanchogled arts and crafts
66 Chalk Farm Road
NW1 8AN

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Date: 

Sun 27th May 12 at 11:00am 


Cost: 

£9


description:

Learn or perfect your origami-folding skills and make those paper butterflies and birds fly for real as you put them together in a beautiful hanging structure




www.facebook.com/slanchogledlondon


Making Papier-Mache Sculptures

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venue:

Slanchogled arts and crafts
66 Chalk Farm Road
NW1 8AN

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Date: 

Sun 20th May 12 at 11:00am 


Cost: 

£9


description:

Create decorative shapes from scratch. And scrap. Experience the full transformation of a single piece of paper!




www.facebook.com/slanchogledlondon


Papier-Mache Sculptures

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venue:

Slanchogled arts and crafts
66 Chalk Farm Road
NW1 8AN

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Date: 

Thu 10th May 12 at 11:00am (ended)


Cost: 

£9


description:

Create decorative shapes from scratch. And scrap. Experience the full transformation of a single piece of paper!


www.slanchogledlondon.wordpress.com

www.facebook.com/slanchogledlondon

www.twitter.com/SlanchogledLDN

Glass Painting Workshop

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venue:

Slanchogled arts and crafts
66 Chalk Farm Road
NW1 8AN

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Date: 

Sun 13th May 12 at 11:00am (ended)


Cost: 

£9


description:

Create your own design on a glass or use one of our stencils, learn more about the different types of glass paint and take the result home to enjoy!
Suitable for adults and children 11+


www.slanchogledlondon.wordpress.com

www.facebook.com/slanchogledlondon

www.twitter.com/SlanchogledLDN

CREATE MOSAIC WORKSHOPS

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Kingsgate Workshops Trust
110 -116 Kingsgate Road
NW6 2JH

Contact Name: 

Debra

Contact Number: 

07969 400324

Contact Email:


Date: 

Next event (Every 2 weeks): Sun 20th May 12 at 2:00pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Sun 6th May 12 at 2:00pm (ended)
  • Sun 20th May 12 at 2:00pm 
  • Sun 3rd Jun 12 at 2:00pm 
  • Sun 17th Jun 12 at 2:00pm 
  • Sun 1st Jul 12 at 2:00pm 
  • Sun 15th Jul 12 at 2:00pm 


Cost: 

£130 p/ term


description:

Mosaic classes for adults

Please see website for more information


www.createmosaic.com




CREATE MOSAIC WORKSHOPS

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venue:

Kingsgate Community Centre
107 Kingsgate Road
NW6 2JH

Contact Name: 

Debra

Contact Number: 

07939 400324

Contact Email:


Date: 

Next event (Every 2 weeks): Wed 23rd May 12 at 10:00am View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Wed 9th May 12 at 10:00am (ended)
  • Wed 23rd May 12 at 10:00am 
  • Wed 6th Jun 12 at 10:00am 
  • Wed 20th Jun 12 at 10:00am 
  • Wed 4th Jul 12 at 10:00am 


Cost: 

£130 p/ term


description:

Mosaic sessions especially designed for mothers and adults.
Create something for the home, name plates, photo frames, artwork.
CRECHE AVAILABLE
Choose from :

  • Drop-in sessions : £30
  • 2 session Intro Courses: £50
  • 6 Term Sessions (can also be used at Sunday sessions) : £120 + £10 materials

 


www.createmosaic.com




Sunday Kids Club

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venue:

Haverstock School
24 Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm
NW3 2BQ

Contact Name: 

Dan

Contact Number: 

020 7483 3763

Date: 

Next event (Weekly): Sun 20th May 12 at 4:00pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Sun 6th May 12 at 4:00pm (ended)
  • Sun 13th May 12 at 4:00pm (ended)
  • Sun 20th May 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 27th May 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 3rd Jun 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 10th Jun 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 17th Jun 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 24th Jun 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 1st Jul 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 8th Jul 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 15th Jul 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 22nd Jul 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 29th Jul 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 5th Aug 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 12th Aug 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 19th Aug 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 26th Aug 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 2nd Sep 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 9th Sep 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 16th Sep 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 23rd Sep 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 30th Sep 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 7th Oct 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 14th Oct 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 21st Oct 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 28th Oct 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 4th Nov 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 11th Nov 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 18th Nov 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 25th Nov 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 2nd Dec 12 at 4:00pm 
  • Sun 9th Dec 12 at 4:00pm 


Cost: 

FREE


description:

The Kids Club is a messy, fun and action-packed kids club for children aged 8-12. It is 1.5 hrs filled with crafts, crazy games, Bible stories and tons of fun for free!
It runs every Sunday from 4pm to 5.30pm at Haverstock School, (near Chalk Farm tube).
Any questions? Feel free to email admin@revelationchurch.org.uk or you can also call us on 020 7483 3763.


http://revelationchurch.org.uk/



https://twitter.com/#!/revchurchlondon

Queens Crescent Cycling Fair

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venue:

Queens Crescent, Gospel Oak.

NW5 4HH

Contact Name: 

Paul Davis

Contact Number: 

02079742520

Contact Email:


Date: 

Thu 3rd May 12 at 11:00am (ended)


Cost: 

Free


description:

Cycling event featuring;
- Road safety advice and sign-up for cycle training
- Dr Bike free bike safety checks
- Met Police bike marking
- Information on cycle routes and bike security


www.camden.gov.uk/cycling



@camdentalking

Jubilee Street Party

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venue:

Castlehaven Community Association
21 Castlehaven Road
NW1 8RU

Contact Name: 

Anita

Contact Number: 

020 7485 3386

Contact Email:


Date: 

Tue 5th Jun 12 at 2:00pm 


Cost: 

00.00


description:

Old fashion style street party celebrating the Queens'Diamond jubilee. Entertainment and music from across the decades, Food including span sandwiches, fun and laughter.


www.castlehaven.org.uk




WMC - The Camden College Diversity Day

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venue:

WMC - The Camden College
44 Crowndale Road
NW1 1TR

Contact Name: 

WMC - The Camden College

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Date: 

Thu 17th May 12 at 10:00am (ended)


Cost: 

0


description:

For the fifth year running the College is going to mark Adult Learners’ Week with a festival celebrating the many and diverse cultures of our students and staff. These events are open to the public so come and visit us!
Student stalls and performances: 10:00 to 15:00
Performances only: 18:00-20:30


www.wmcollege.ac.uk