Lambeth - What's on for the family - December 7th/8th 2013

Good afternoon or evening...or whenever you are reading this. The cold weather brought with it aches and pains, colds and bugs and so we have been rather out of action which is a shame as there have been some goodies over the last couple of weeks.

Not to worry, Christmas soon. Check out this weekend's things to do:

SATURDAY (7^th December)

It's the winter fair time of year!

The Horniman museum has their Christmas Fair this weekend  on both Saturday and Sunday. You can write Santa a letter and make a Christmas angel for a small fee. Santa's grotto is to be booked (check out the website) and the weekly chance to explore objects is also one. Visit Sunday for carol singing and storytelling. And for those looking for pressies, the market will be there!

It runs from 10:30 to 4:30. Catch the P4 from Brixton to the museum.

More christmas fun at the  Crystal Palace Food Market, on Hayes Lane. Head there to hear carols at 12 and from 12 - 3pm, the people from Untapped will be around for ceramic Christmas tree decoration painting.

The buses 3, 417, 249, 432 and 322 take you into the Crystal Palace area.

 Don't want a fair? Then pop into the Minet Libary for some under-fives storytime and play at 11am and for over-fives, there is crafts at  2:30pm. The library is located on 52 Knatchbull Rd, London SE5 9QY. Buses 36, 185 and 436 to Camberwell New Road, Buses 3, 59, 159  and 133 along the Brixton road. It's a ten minute walk from there. Give them a ring to make sure it is still on: 020 7926 6073.

SATURDAY (8^th December)

Head to Vauxhall City Farm. this weekend for their Christmas Open Day. There will be family activities and crafts, living nativity stable as well as all the animals to chat at. It’s open from 11am to 4pm. 

To get there catch a 2, 88 or 196. The area is also served by the overground and underground.

And finally, there is the Winter Fair at Brockwell Park from 11am to 3pm. Great for present shopping and the chance to meet santa (he has got a very busy weekend)!

This event is located in Brockwell Hall (the cafe at the top of the park). Buses to the main park entrance at Herne Hill include  3, 196, 322, 68 and 37. You can also catch the overground to Herne Hill.

So enjoy your weekend and say hello to santa from me! 

Lambeth - What's on for the family - November 16th/17th 2013

Another weekend of things to do coming your way! So let’s take a look  

SATURDAY (16^th November)

Pop up to Crystal Palace Food Market, on Hayes Lane, for some action storytelling from 11:30 to 12pm. This costs £1 per child. After that, stick around for some free crafting fun with books! The people from Untapped will be around from 12-3pm and the weather is looking good for Saturday!

The buses 3, 417, 249, 432 and 322 take you into the Crystal Palace area. 

Whilst the weather is nice and the autumnal landscape is beautiful, then take the family for a walk. We recommend you check out the Capital Ring Walk. Section 4 is a pleasant walk between Crystal Palace and Streatham. Check out the website to download a map and directions which include facts about the area.

The walk starts at Crystal Palace Train Station.

And staying in Crystal Palace, take the little ones to the Crystal Palace Park Farm, located on Ledrington Road, SE19 2BS. Open from 12 -4pm on Saturday and Sunday, get the kids to practice their animal noises!

If Crystal Palace is too far away, check out Vauxhall City Farm. Little ones love talking to the animals. It’s open on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 to 4pm. 

To get there catch a 2, 88 or 196. The area is also served by the overground and underground.

As mentioned before, it’s a lot harder to find free or cheap things for the little ones to do as the weather gets colder.

  

SUNDAY (17^th November)

For those who like old vehicles and kids who like buses, visit  Merton Bus garage which is celebrating 100 years!  On this open day, there will a chance to have a look at some heritage buses and ride on one.

The event runs from 10.30am to 4.30pm at Merton bus depot, High Street, London, SW19 1DN and the 57 bus will take you from Streatham to the event.

Take a visit to the Tate Britain and check out Liminal  - a family event every weekend between 11 til 3pm. Go to the information desk for details. Website says it "invites families into a physical, material and social experience of sculpture through touch, interaction and collaboration"

 A number 2 or 88 bus ride across the river takes you to view some art. 

Another regular indoor event is the National Gallery's Sunday Magic Carpet Storytelling. Suitable for under-fives, it runs at 10:30am and repeats at 11:30 am.

The National Gallery is located in Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. Hop on the number 3 bus or 159 to get there.  

Have a good one!

Free Half Term Fun! 18th - 22nd Feb 2013

Yep, I've been so busy that the weekend thread didn't happen.

*insert sad face*

However, I've taken time out and am sitting in the wonderful Treehouse deskspace/creche facility to find some free events and write a half term post!

*insert happy face*

So what's on where?

Brixton Library, Brixton Oval, SW2 1JQ

On Monday, from 1pm to 4pm, celebrate the Chinese New Year with story telling and crafts!

West Norwood Library,  14 - 16 Knights Hill, SE27 0HY

On Monday, they are also celebrating the Chinese New Year with an arts and crafts session.

Cuming Museum, Old Walworth Town Hall 151 Walworth Road SE17 1RY

On Tuesday 19th February, have a go at crafting with clay from 2:30 to 4pm. 
On Thursday 21^st February between 2:30pm and 4, enjoy story telling with Olivia Armstrong.

South Bank Centre, Southbank Centre, Belvedere RoadSE1 8XX 

The Imagine Children's festival is on til the 24th of February. Here's a couple of things free fun things I spotted!

Bop along to a bicycle powered children’s disco on the 18^th February at the Clore Ballroom from 11.30am.

On the 20^th February, check out the Big Bingo Show with Timberlina and Hey Baylen – a riotous show with themed bingo rounds and impromptu dance routines. Held in the Clore Ballroom, it is on at 12pm, 1:30pm and 3pm. 

Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG

On Thursday and Friday, visit the Open Studio and play around with different art materials and ideas.  Open from 11am to 3pm.   

National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN

Sunday and Monday is the Imaginary Worlds Family Festival with loads to do for all ages!

Pram Tour at 10:20am from Room 4 on both days.
Stay and Play 10:30am to 5:30pm in the Learning Centre on both days

Chill and Watch - film shorts in the Creative Space and Sunley Room Cinema - 10:30am to 5:30pm.

Vauxhall City Farm

Pop in on Friday from 11am to 4pm, for a chance to learn about animal feeding and handling and have a go at crafts!

Well there's a few things to do. Many more of the big museums have free family events on, so check out their websites.

Have a good one!

*insert joyous happy face*

Lambeth - What's on for the family - February 2nd-3rd 2013

The weeks are sailing past much helped by my return to work and being busy away from my job. I can’t believe we are in February already!

So what’s on this weekend?

SATURDAY (2nd February)

Yep, it’s still a slow winter season however there are things on that only take a bus ride for everyone to get there.

The weather is looking bright for Saturday so head out to Vauxhall City Farm to see how the animals area faring! It is open from 10:30 to 4pm (same times on Sunday too!)

Not too impressed by the hens,

The farm is located off Spring Gardens, Vauxhall, SW8. To get to there, catch the 88, 36 , 2 or 196 bus.

Looking for something indoors? Then the Southbank Centre is showing an animated family-friendly film called the Cunning Little Vixen  at 3:30pm in the Foyer spaces. The 59 to Waterloo will take you there.

SUNDAY (3rd February)

Cross the river to 2 Temple Place and create an indoor seashore as part of an exhibition about artists in Cornwall. Craft workshops are at 12:pm and 2pm. To get there, cross Waterloo Bridge and head right along the river front. 

Want to take a walk in the fresh air? Then head out to Sydenham Hill Woods and Cox's Walk. Enjoy a bit of countryside on the city. The P4 will take you to the entrance to Cox's Walk (which is near the Horniman museum).

Enjoy!

Lambeth - What's on for the family - December 8th-9th 2012

First week of December has already gone past. Have you done your Christmas shopping yet? I think I've sorted all the pressies out! So what's on for the weekend?

SATURDAY (8th December)

Dads, want to give mum a break? Then take the kids to child-friendly pub Manor Arms for Punch and Judy Brunch. Doors open at 10am, show starts at 11am.

Manor Arms is located at 13 Mitcham Lane, SW16, 6LQ.You can catch the 333, 201 and 57 to the pub. It is also served by Streatham overground station.

And while dad is at Manor Arms, mum can pop out to the Railway on Greyhound Lane and check out their Christmas Craft and Farmers Market from 12 to 6pm. Free Santa's grotto from 2til 3:30pm so get dad to bring the kids over for that time!

To get to the Railway, catch buses 109,118, 250 and 50. Currently the road is closed so get off on Streatham High Street.

Want to do something together as a family than head to Vauxhall City Farm Open Day. meet the animals, watch some demonstrations, visit Santa and have some mulled wine! Events run from 11am to 4pm.

The farm is located at 165 Tyers Street, SE11 5HS and can be reached by buses 2, 88 and 196. The area is also served by the Overground and Underground.

Or head over to Clapham and visit the Christmas Fun day at Under the Greenwood Tree shop. Events include storytime, writing a letter to Santa and face painting and run from 11am to 4:30pm. Some events need to be booked so call them on 020 7627 4557.

The shop is located at 11 The Polygon, SW4 0JG. The area is served by Clapham Common tube stations and buses 37, 345, 322, 35 and 88.

And finally pop to Brixton market for the  monthly Brixton Market Heritage Walk led by the Brixton Society. This is a good walk for parents with buggy babies. 

Ready for a walk around Brixton

The tour starts at 2:30pm - meet at the corner of Beehive Place and Brixton Station Road. It cost £3 each and includes a free booklet.

Buses through Brixton include P4, P5, 188, 196, 59, 159, 3, 133, 333, 45, 345, and 37. Alternatively you can catch the tube or the overground into the area.

While you're in the area, pop into the Crafty Fox market at the Dogstar, Coldharbour Lane, SW9. Open from 11am til 5pm Saturday and Sunday!

SUNDAY (9th December)

Staying Lambeth local? Then head up the hill in Brockwell Park to the Brockwell Greenhouses to build yourself some Christmas Decorations with a Difference. The workshop is from 10:30 to 12:30 and a donation of £5 is welcome.

And whilst in Herne Hill, take a look at their Sunday City and Country Farmers Market from10am to 4 pm - foods and crafts. Buses into the area include 3, 196, 322, 68 and 37.

 Happy to hop on a bus, then head to the Southbank for a Chocolate Festival. A chance to let the children nibble lots of chocolate. It runs on Sunday from 12pm to 6pm. Also check out the Christmas Market while you are down there. Travel here on the 59 or catch the Underground to Waterloo.

And finally, travel a little further to the Horniman Museum's Christmas Fayre! Do some more xmas shopping, lets the kids do some activities and listen to a choir sing carols. Head out on the P4 bus to Forest Hill.

 Happy weekend everyone!!

Half Term Highlights Spring 2012

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Half-Term Highlights in Brixton and beyond (also featured on the brilliant BrixtonBlog)

There’s something for everyone this half-term in and around Brixton whether it’s creating fabulous fearsome dragon masks, building robots, playing basketball or a spot of cookery.

Kids City is on daily from Feb 13^th-17^th at Sudbourne School with a wide range of activities for 3-11yr olds including wacky relays, basketball, building a robot or clubhouse, a fantastic fancy dress party and much, much more!

Head to Brixton Rec for something sporty, where the Kool Crew will be running a range activities for ages 5-11 daily from 8.30am-5.30pm.

Monday 13^th Feb

Dragon Crafts

Brixton Library 2.30-4pm all ages welcome and FREE!

Tuesday 14^th Feb

Dragon Crafts, Mask Making and Bracelet Making

Brixton Library 10.30-12 – all ages welcome and FREE !

Wednesday 15^th Feb

Whippersnappers Inclusive Fun Day at Brockwell Lido for 5-13yr olds.

Activities include: Cookery, Drumming, Glee club singing session, Circus skills and more!

The whole day is 10-5pm but feel free to just come for half a day.

Vauxhall City Farm Family
Family drop in sessions 11-4pm

Help feed the hens, hunt for bugs or make a farmyard craft to take home and

there are brilliant peepholes for little ones to see all the wonderful animals.

Thursday 16^th Feb

Vauxhall City Farm Family family drop in sessions are on again from 11-4pm

Friday 17^th Feb

Dragon Crafts, Mask Making and Bracelet Making all ages welcome and FREE !

Carnegie Library

188 Herne Hill Road  SE24 0AG

10.30 -12 for under 5s

2.30-4pm for everyone