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november
sat20nov11:00 am3:30 pmHUMAN CAREER LIBRARY11:00 am - 3:30 pm Main Events:Family Programme
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HUMAN CAREER LIBRARY What do you want to be? Join our Human Career Library and talk to a range of incredible people representing various careers and get an
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HUMAN CAREER LIBRARY
What do you want to be?
Join our Human Career Library and talk to a range of incredible people representing various careers and get an insight into their journeys to where they are today. From Scientists to Coders, Lawyers to Professional climbers – there’s someone for everyone to be inspired.
Eligibility: 14 – 17-year-olds
Time slots available: 11:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 14:00 / 14:30 – 15:30
This event is being run as part of the KCSC Volunteering and Job Fair – a great opportunity for parents to check out opportunities whilst the young people are at the Human Career Library!
Limited places available – secure your child’s place today by sending a WhatsApp message to 07757 745544 with the time slot you’d like to join.
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(Saturday) 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Art and Disability: Is it resistance or existence?
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Art and Disability: Is it resistance or existence?
Join us for a short session to discuss the relationship between art and disability where we will be learning a small part of their entwined history. We will look at how art has been used as a form of resistance to challenge society’s norms and ideas as well as being a driving force for change. We will end the talk with a creative exercise, so bring along whatever art supplies you may have lying around – the basics we recommend are paper and something to draw with, anything else is a bonus. We’d love to see some vibrant artwork!
Tilly Trinder, a non-binary, queer and disabled activist will be the facilitator of this session. They work part-time for Nova on their Social Change events and communications while being based in Devon. Tilly has a background in charity communications work and has worked with global organisations like UNICEF all the way down to smaller university campaigns such as Enough is Enough. In their spare time they can be found snuggling up with their cat and a good book!
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(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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december
tue14dec12:30 pm1:30 pmLearning Lunch: Unconscious Bias12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Main Events:Learning Lunch
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Learning Lunch: Unconscious Bias What is unconscious bias? Why doesn’t unconscious bias training seem to work? How does it affect our lives and what can we do to
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Learning Lunch: Unconscious Bias
What is unconscious bias? Why doesn’t unconscious bias training seem to work? How does it affect our lives and what can we do to successfully challenge our biases? Join our Learning Lunch whistle-stop tour of unconscious bias and explore the basics of this complex phenomenon.
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(Tuesday) 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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Family Christmas with Mike’s Table at The Canvas Cafe Enter the Winter Wonderland that The Canvas will create in their private event space below the cafe. Be served
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Family Christmas with Mike’s Table at The Canvas Cafe
Enter the Winter Wonderland that The Canvas will create in their private event space below the cafe.
Be served a superb menu of cruelty-free 100% vegan food lovingly prepared for you by the Michelin Starred Gauthier Team.
Enjoy entertainment by special guests. Plus treats and surprises!
The menu will be suitable for all ages and there will be a special surprise for little guests. No alcohol will be served.
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Sunday) 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Science Pack Activity: Molecularly Symmetrical Snowflakes (Zoom) In this activity you are going to make a symmetrical snowflake decoration and learn about the science of what forms a snowflake.
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Science Pack Activity: Molecularly Symmetrical Snowflakes (Zoom)
In this activity you are going to make a symmetrical snowflake decoration and learn about the science of what forms a snowflake.
Imperial College activity packs need to be collected from the Nova office on Thursday 16th between 10:00 and 17:00 or Friday 17th between 10:00 and 15:00.
Age: 7+
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Monday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Science Museum Wonderlab & IMAX Come and think like a scientist at the Wonderlab and explore Antarctica on one of the biggest IMAX screens in the UK! The amazing
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Science Museum Wonderlab & IMAX
Come and think like a scientist at the Wonderlab and explore Antarctica on one of the biggest IMAX screens in the UK! The amazing interactive experience of the Science Museum’s Wonderlab will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination, and inspire you to see the world around you in new and exciting ways. Enjoy live science shows and demonstrations, meet the wonderful science Explainers, and reveal the beauty of the science and maths that shape our everyday lives. You will then have the opportunity to explore the mysterious and wild continent of Antarctica with a screening of ANTARCTICA 3D (U) on one of the biggest IMAX screens in the UK!
Age: 7-14
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Tuesday) 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
tue21dec2:00 pm3:00 pmFamily Programme: Scavenger Hunt2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Main Events:Family Programme
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Scavenger Hunt (Zoom) Test yourself and other players with finding items around your home, The quicker you are, the more points you get. Age: 7+ Please note: Families registered
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Scavenger Hunt (Zoom)
Test yourself and other players with finding items around your home, The quicker you are, the more points you get.
Age: 7+
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Baking with Maryam (Zoom) Join our very own Maryam for some easy baking recipes. Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link
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Baking with Maryam (Zoom)
Join our very own Maryam for some easy baking recipes.
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Wednesday) 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Bowling at Queens Bowl Strike out and join us to bowl a few festive games together at the fabulous Queens 10 Pin Bowling alley. Meet at the venue at
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Bowling at Queens Bowl
Strike out and join us to bowl a few festive games together at the fabulous Queens 10 Pin Bowling alley.
Meet at the venue at 10:45. 17 Queensway, London W2 4QP
Age: 7+
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Family Climbing at Ravenswall Join us for an hour of instructed climbing at the fantastic RavensWall Bouldering Climbing Centre located underneath Ravenscourt Park tube station. These family climbing
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Age: 8+
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Thursday) 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
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Snakes & Ladders Join us for a trip to Snakes & Ladders! Bursting with indoor play activities, Snakes and Ladders is fun for children of all ages and
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Snakes & Ladders
Join us for a trip to Snakes & Ladders!
Bursting with indoor play activities, Snakes and Ladders is fun for children of all ages and is so much more than just soft play. There’s so much to do.
Age: 0+
See more of what Snakes & Ladders has to offer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9EonHShQ44
Please note, everyone taking part in indoor soft play MUST wear socks.
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Friday) 12:15 pm - 5:30 pm
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Science Pack Activity: Polymer Christmas Paper Chains (Zoom) In this activity you are going to make chemistry inspired paper chains. Your paper chains can be used as decorations to
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Science Pack Activity: Polymer Christmas Paper Chains (Zoom)
In this activity you are going to make chemistry inspired paper chains. Your paper chains can be used as decorations to make somewhere look a bit more festive.
Imperial College activity packs need to be collected from the Nova office on Thursday 16th between 10:00 and 17:00 or Friday 17th between 10:00 and 15:00.
Age: 7+
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Monday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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The Lexi Cinema – Encanto Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a
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The Lexi Cinema – Encanto
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto.
Age: PG
Meet at the venue at 14:30. The Lexi Cinema, 194b Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3JU
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Monday) 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Bowling at Queens Bowl Strike out and join us to bowl a few festive games together at the fabulous Queens 10 Pin Bowling alley. Meet at the venue at
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Bowling at Queens Bowl
Strike out and join us to bowl a few festive games together at the fabulous Queens 10 Pin Bowling alley.
Meet at the venue at 10:45. 17 Queensway, London W2 4QP
Age: 7+
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Steel Pan Workshop Steel pan might be one of the most fun instruments you can play – and if you’re interested in trying them out for yourself then we
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Steel Pan Workshop
Steel pan might be one of the most fun instruments you can play – and if you’re interested in trying them out for yourself then we would love you to join us for a very special steel pan workshop at the Glissando Steel Orchestra pan yard! You will learn how to create a simple tune on this magical instrument full of history and culture – and everyone is welcome regardless of their musical ability!
Age: 7+
Meet at the venue at 13:45. Glissando Panyard, 103a Wornington Rd, London W10 5YB
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Snakes & Ladders Join us for a trip to Snakes & Ladders! Bursting with indoor play activities, Snakes and Ladders is fun for children of all ages and
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Snakes & Ladders
Join us for a trip to Snakes & Ladders!
Bursting with indoor play activities, Snakes and Ladders is fun for children of all ages and is so much more than just soft play. There’s so much to do.
Age: 0+
See more of what Snakes & Ladders has to offer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9EonHShQ44
Please note, everyone taking part in indoor soft play MUST wear socks.
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Wednesday) 12:15 pm - 5:30 pm
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The Unicorn Theatre: The Bolds The Bolds are just like you and me. They live in an ordinary house in an ordinary street, and they love to laugh. But
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The Unicorn Theatre: The Bolds
The Bolds are just like you and me. They live in an ordinary house in an ordinary street, and they love to laugh. But there’s one slight difference… They’re hyenas!
How long can they keep their beastly secret under their hats? Join Mr and Mrs Bold, Betty and Bobby, as they navigate work, school and friends, all whilst trying to keep up their disguise.
With live music, songs and adventures, this brand new Christmas show revels in the joy of being anything but ordinary.
Age: 6+
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Wednesday) 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Family Climbing at Ravenswall Join us for an hour of instructed climbing at the fantastic RavensWall Bouldering Climbing Centre located underneath Ravenscourt Park tube station. These family climbing
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Age: 8+
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Thursday) 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
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Ice Skating at Somerset House To celebrate the end of the winter holidays, we are very pleased to invite you to join us for an afternoon of ice skating
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Ice Skating at Somerset House
To celebrate the end of the winter holidays, we are very pleased to invite you to join us for an afternoon of ice skating on the magnificent ice rink in the courtyard of Somerset House.
IMPORTANT: Children under 12 must be accompanied by a skating adult, so only book if you are comfortable to skate with your children.
Age: 7+
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Friday) 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
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january
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There May Be a Castle at Little Angel Theatre ‘There May Be a Castle’ at The Little Angel Theatre is a remarkable musical puppetry production about love, loss and the power of
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There May Be a Castle at Little Angel Theatre
‘There May Be a Castle’ at The Little Angel Theatre is a remarkable musical puppetry production about love, loss and the power of the imagination, from award-winning writer Piers Torday.
On a frozen Christmas Eve, Mouse Mallory and family are on their way across the snow-white valley to their Grandpa’s house. But they never arrive. Instead, Mouse makes friends with a dinosaur that can change size, a glamorous but sarcastic horse and a tone-deaf minstrel who never stops singing! Together, they embark upon an extraordinary quest in search of a castle – but will they find it before the dangerous pink knight catches up with them?
Age guidance:
There May be a Castle is for everyone over 7. Although exciting and uplifting, and very much about the power of love, the production involves the central character dying. This happens near the end of the show and is treated in a very sensitive way, with Mouse re-joining his fantasy family. When the family car crashes, Mouse is transported into a fantasy world as he walks through the snow to find help, while his big sister, trapped in the car, remains in the ‘real world’ imagining she is a pirate to help her survive the cold. Younger children could find this confusing.
Please note: Families registered with Nova can book via the booking link which will be broadcast on Monday 13th December, so keep your eyes peeled for the WhatsApp message. The booking link will close at noon on Wednesday 15th December. Places are not allocated on a first-come first-served basis, however, you must book within the booking window.
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(Monday) 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Ice Skating at Hampton Court Palace As an extra winter treat, you are invited to join us for an afternoon of ice skating at Hampton Court on the beautiful,
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Ice Skating at Hampton Court Palace
As an extra winter treat, you are invited to join us for an afternoon of ice skating at Hampton Court on the beautiful, outdoor, open-air ice rink where you can glide across the ice under a star-covered sky, surrounded by spectacular views of the historic Tudor palace.
Please dress suitably for the ice, wrap up warm and be mindful that this is a family activity where you will be responsible for yourselves and your children.
IMPORTANT: Children under 10 must be accompanied by a skating adult, so only book if you are comfortable to skate with your children.
Age: 6+
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(Friday) 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Dustbin Doris at Lyric Hammersmith Age: 5+ A dustbin, a homeless lady and an extraordinary tale of courage In a makeshift cardboard home-made home Lives a kind
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Dustbin Doris at Lyric Hammersmith
Age: 5+
A dustbin, a homeless lady and an extraordinary tale of courage
In a makeshift cardboard home-made home
Lives a kind old lady with a heart of gold.
Rescuing creatures great and small,
Dustbin Doris will amaze us all.
It’s bin collection day and our two heroic waste collectors Max and Ola are racing to make up lost time. But what’s this? A dustbin that refuses to release its contents! What could be attached? It’s Doris, the dotty old lady who lives in the park. A struggle ensues as she clings onto her possessions. But every bin has a silver liner. So, when the pair of refuse loaders realise that ‘one man’s trash is another woman’s treasure’, an amazing trove of wondrous tales recycle their way out of the rubbish.
Rhubarb Theatre, known for their imaginative styles of storytelling, perform their latest bin-full of fantasy for all the family. Prepare for joy and sadness, laughter and tears & surprises around every corner. Dustbin Doris is waste-deep in theatrical play, puppetry, mask, dance, song and lots of laughter.
More information on the show is here: https://lyric.co.uk/shows/dustbin-doris/.
Meet us at the venue at 10:30. Lyric Square, King St, London W6 0QL
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(Saturday) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Ice Skating at Natural History Museum Come and skate into the new year with Nova on the Ice Rink at the Natural History Museum! Experience the thrill of skating
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Ice Skating at Natural History Museum
Come and skate into the new year with Nova on the Ice Rink at the Natural History Museum! Experience the thrill of skating surrounded by fairy lights nestled in frost-covered trees, one of the most magical places to be this winter.
After an incredible 16 years, this will be the final year of the Ice Rink at the Natural History Museum – so whether you can dance on ice like Torvill and Dean, or you skate more like Bambi, a visit to the Museum’s Ice Rink is a must this season.
Please dress suitably for the ice, wrap up warm and be mindful that this is a family activity where you will be responsible for yourselves and your children.
IMPORTANT: Children under 12 must be accompanied by a skating adult, so only book if you are comfortable to skate with your children.
Age: 6+
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(Sunday) 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Storm Whale at Little Angel Theatre Noi lives with his Dad and their six cats by the sea. One spring, while his Dad was busy at work, Noi
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The Storm Whale at Little Angel Theatre
Noi lives with his Dad and their six cats by the sea. One spring, while his Dad was busy at work, Noi rescued a little whale that washed up on the beach during a storm. There a friendship began that changed their lives forever.
The following winter Noi’s Dad takes one last trip in his fishing boat. Noi is alone once more and longs to see his friend again. He waits and watches, watches and waits… will it take another winter storm to bring them back together again?
Benji Davies’ tender and heart-warming children’s stories of friendship, love and courage are brought to life as one enchanting theatre show.
Age guidance: The Storm Whale is aimed at ages 4-8, and builds on the simple stories from both the books to create a family show with a wide appeal, exploring friendship, love and loneliness. There is some mild peril when the boy is stuck on the ice, but all ends well.
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(Sunday) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
february
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Get into Coding with a CoderDojo! In partnership with the Raspberry Pi Foundation, Nova will be running our very first CoderDojo, over six weekly sessions, every Thursday after school from the
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Get into Coding with a CoderDojo!
In partnership with the Raspberry Pi Foundation, Nova will be running our very first CoderDojo, over six weekly sessions, every Thursday after school from the 10th February.
CoderDojo is a global movement of computer programming clubs for young people.
At the CoderDojo you can develop the skills you are interested in, so you can choose what projects to develop. Aside from how cool it is to build your own games, apps, and websites, you’ll be able to take your creative ideas, make them a reality, and then share them with all your friends!
If you would like to join our first series of sessions, please follow this link to complete this short survey with your child, so we can find out exactly what they would like to learn: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CoderDojo1
This must be completed and submitted by 12PM on Tuesday 25th January to be considered for a place!
As this is a pilot, places are limited and priority will be given to those who can commit to attending for the full six weeks – but don’t worry if you don’t get a space this time, as we hope to run further sessions for more young people in future.
Age: 8-12
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Nova New Opportunities
2 Thorpe Close