Primary Times West London Feb 17

Roundabout continued from p12
between 11am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-
3.30pm. Charges apply.
www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk
Ealing Libraries
Valentine’s Day Crafts
Make a crown of books and hearts or
love bug bookmarks in these fun craft
sessions. Tue 14 Feb at Ealing Road and
Kingsbury Libraries and Wed 15 Feb at
Harlesden and Kilburn Libraries. Ages
5+. 2.30pm-3.30pm. Free.
www.brent.gov.uk
Foundling Museum, WC1
Victorian Street Games
Learn about the outdoor games that
children played in the 19th century and
make your own game to take home.
Ages 5+. 1-hour workshops at
10.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm. Free.
www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk
Stanmore Library, HA7
Anansi the Spider
Listen to the amusing story of Anansi
the Spider and make your own spider to
take home. Ages 4-8. 2.15pm-3.15pm.
Free. www.harrow.gov.uk
Tue 14 - Fri 17 Feb
Hounslow Libraries
Half Term Crafts
Enjoy themed craft sessions at your
local library. Ages 5+. Dates, times and
themes vary. Full programme available
online. Small charge applies, booking
required. www.hounslow.info
Win
a kids crafting
party at Paperchase
Tottenham Court Road
Win a themed craft party for up
to 10 children. Choose from a range
of themes, including mermaids,
pirates, princesses and superheroes.
For your chance to win, simply
answer this question:
Which one of these is a themed
craft party that we offer?
a) Sailors
b) Superheroes
c) Skeletons
Enter online: www.primarytimes.net/
west_london/competitions
or via www.facebook.com/PTWestLondon
Closing date: 23 February 2017
To find out more visit
Paperchase.co.uk/project-craft
Watermans, TW8
Bring a Bear to Life!
Work with skilled puppeteers from The
Bear to make your own bear puppet and
learn the basics of how to give it a
personality of its very own. Ages 4-8.
12.15pm. Charges apply, booking
recommended. www.watermans.org.uk
Tue 14 - Sat 18 Feb
Grant Museum of Zoology, WC1
Weird and Wonderful Wildlife
Flying lizards, giant starfish, duck-billed
platypuses, thorny devils and spiny
anteaters, the Grant Museum is home to
some Weird and Wonderful Wildlife.
Take part in hands-on activities and
come face to face with these beasts
and many more. All ages. Drop-in:
1pm-4.30pm. Free. www.ucl.ac.uk
Tue 14 - Sun 19 Feb
Museum of Brands,
Packaging and Advertising, W11
Half Term Activities
Pick up an Adventure Bag and enjoy
design activities and trails throughout
half term. Discover the Time Tunnel,
café and garden. All ages. Open Tue-Sat
10am-6pm & Sun 11am-5pm.
Admission charges apply, under 7s free.
www.museumofbrands.com
Wed 15 Feb
Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3
The Wiggly Wild Show
Meet a variety of animals including a
pygmy hedgehog, giant African land
snails, corn snake, gecko, giant
millipede, hermit crab and more! Find
out how these creatures are suited to
their natural environments and hold
them (if you like). All ages. 10.30am-
12noon & 1pm-2.30pm. Charges apply,
booking essential.
www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Fulham Palace, SW6
Family Activity Day: The
Venerable Victorians
Imagine yourself as a Victorian Lady or
Gent, with costumes to try on and a
whole host of Victorian themed activities
and take-home crafts. All ages. Drop-in:
11am-3pm. Free.
www.fulhampalace.org
Pitzhanger Library, W5
Storytelling with Richard Neville
Join popular storyteller Richard Neville
for a fun-filled session with stories,
musical instruments and puppets. Help
Richard to make up new stories and
to retell old ones. Ages 6+. 11am-
11.45am. Free but booking required.
www.ealing.gov.uk
Sir John Soane’s Museum, WC2
Regency Baking
Take a tour of the museum, including
the recently opened kitchens. Learn
about cooking in the Regency period
and have a go at making some of the
dishes enjoyed by Sir John Soane
and his family. Ages 6+. 11am-3pm.
Charges apply, booking essential.
www.soane.org
Wallace Collection, W1
Drop in and Draw
Meet artist Hattie Moore to learn how to
use drawing as a tool to learn more
about the objects and paintings in the
Wallace Collection. All ages. Drop-in:
10.30am-12.30pm.
www.wallacecollection.org
Wed 15 & Thu 16 Feb
Hyde Park (Education Centre), W2
Discovery Day - Brilliant Birds
Make a bird feeder or nest box, follow
the Discovery Trail, take part in bird
watching and enjoy art activities. All
ages. Drop-in: 11am-3pm. Free, but
charge applies for nest boxes.
www.supporttheroyalparks.org
Royal Mews,
Buckingham Palace, SW1
Touch, Feel & Make
Explore objects from the handling
collection, take inspiration from the
garments on view and design a new
coachman’s hat. All ages. Drop-in:
11am-3pm. Admission charges apply.
www.royalcollection.org.uk
Thu 16 Feb
Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3
Silk // Unwoven Histories
Through a mix of story-telling, self-led
exploration and practical activities, learn
the facts and stories surrounding silk
production, and its global spread as a
highly desirable fabric. Plus plant some
mulberry seeds and create silk panels
representing your silk discoveries. Ages
7-16. 10.30am-3pm. Charges apply,
booking essential.
www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Battersea Park Zoo, SW11
Hibernating Animalzzz
Find out which animals are sleepy
heads and who braves the cold! Enjoy
stories and make a 3D picture of a
hibernating bear. All ages. Drop-in craft
sessions between 11am-12.30pm &
1.30pm-3.30pm. Stories at 11.45am
& 2.15pm. Entrance charges apply.
www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk
Harrow Arts Centre, HA5
Angry Birds - Film and workshop
Make an Angry Bird and then enjoy the
film. Workshop at 10am, film at 11am.
Charges apply, booking recommended.
www.harrowarts.com
Royal Academy of Arts, W1
Half Term Family Workshops
Be inspired by the exhibition Revolution:
Russian Art from 1917-1932. Explore
the galleries and create a collaborative
artwork in response to what you have
learned. Ages 5+. 10.15am-1pm.
Charges apply, booking essential.
www.royalacademy.org.uk
Sir John Soane’s Museum, WC2
Make a Miniature Georgian House
Be inspired by the exhibition of Robert
We check listings
carefully but event details
and prices may be subject
to change. Please check
with the venue.
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Primary Times, West London • February Half Term 2017
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