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This fabulous book, by Kamala Harris, helps children to see the potential in them and those around them. The ending is very clever with the use of a mirror to help the children see that they, too, are heroes. This would be great alongside a topic where children explored all the people who help them…
Every primary school should have this book and every child should know this story. Wangari Maathai’s story is inspiring, beautiful, true and important story. The first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, her bravery and vision will show children that they too can make an impact. This would be an excellent book to…
16–30 year olds in Lambeth, can get paid, hands-on experience at local arts organisations with Front Line Lambeth this June and July, (ending with a CV workshop) Apply by 26 Apr.
Fun proms news for families as the English National Opera join forces with the Horrible Histories team to create an Opera prom which will play on 22 July. General proms booking opens on May 13th. https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e8qhj5?fbclid=IwAR2n_IcczB3-2euqb6EujPCLvUDLyWMtgeqbIMkdrmBRs_2n1Ce3C–RjoE
We all loved this sweeping family saga which gave insights into the development (and fall) of investment banks, particularly Lehman Brothers. It is long and has only three cast members, so is not the show for you if you struggle with you struggle with long spoken shows or actors playing multiple characters. Hadley Fraser, Nigel…
Loughrigg Tarn is a small, natural lake north of Windermere. It is lovely for a dip just before climbing Loughrigg Fell. When we had a dip, it was covered in gorgeous lily pads. https://goo.gl/maps/QL4eiX6Y2gG4ZC2C9
Yes, you read that right! Swimming was available in 2022 at Canary Wharf. It is not yet clear whether it will be possible in 2023, but worth watching out for! https://nowca.org/new-venue-love-open-water-canary-wharf-joins-the-nowca-network/
The Kenwood Ladies Pond, on Hampstead Heath, is a popular choice for both swimming and sunbathing. It is very deep so you must be over eight and a strong swimmer. In the winter, pre-booking is required. https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/green-spaces/hampstead-heath/where-to-go-at-hampstead-heath/kenwood-ladies-pond
There are two ways to swim in the beautiful Serpentine (right in the middle of Hyde Park). One is by joining the Serpentine Swimming Club. The Club swim year round (including Christmas day) between 5 am and 9:30 am. They are not currently accepting new members but keep checking back: http://serpentineswimmingclub.com/ There is also the…
Central Tickets offers a seat filling service to theatres. It is free to join and access many shows – musicals, plays and concerts. Many days there are more than 100 shows on offer. You need to be discreet (don’t tell people on social media or at the theatre that you are seat filling). It would…
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