Summer Listing

Welcome to Summer in the City, our round-up of events and activities

for children and young people this summer.

This year Hammersmith & Fulham Council, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council will combine some children’s services to reduce costs and maintain quality.

To mark the start of this new way of working, the three councils have come together to produce a joint summer listings booklet. This will bring you a wider selection of activities to choose from wherever you live. Young people from across the three boroughs have even helped to create the design.

There’s something for all ages, abilities and interests from the opening of a new Parkour Park to Play Day and

multimedia courses to survival school. There’s lots of joint events too such as Summer of Dance, the Youth Games and this year’s national reading challenge, Circus Stars.

Activities are listed in date order under arts and culture, family events, libraries, play, sport and leisure, youth and summer academy. Each listing will show if the activity is based in Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea or Westminster but if it’s not in your borough, don’t let that stop you from trying it out. Most activities are open to everyone, giving you the chance to try out new things, visit new places and meet new people.

All activities are free or low cost and if you live in Westminster, make sure you show your ResCard for even more discounts in your borough.

We hope this booklet helps you to enjoy a healthy and active summer packed full of new activities to try out.

Cllr the Rt. Hon. the Baroness Ritchie Cabinet Member for Family and Children’s Services The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Cllr Nickie Aiken Cabinet Member for Children’s Services Westminster City Council

Cllr Helen Binmore Cabinet Member for Children’s Services Hammersmith & Fulham Council

www.lbhf.gov.uk www.kccentral.rbkc.gov.uk www.westminster.gov.uk/inthecity

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Arts and culture 6

Family events 22

Libraries 28

Play 32

Sport and leisure 44

Youth 60

Summer Academy 74 (Kensington and Chelsea only)

Children and young people with disabilitiesActivities should be open to all children and young people, including those with disabilities. If your child has a disability and you are unsure whether they will be able to access some of the activities, please call the venue or organisation to discuss if they meet your child’s needs.

For a list of services and activities for children and young people with disabilities, please visit:

www.lbhf.gov.uk/fisd

www.kccentral.rbkc.gov.uk

www.westminster.gov.uk/fis

* Please note that, wherever possible, the listings for each section have been arranged in date order.

Printed on paper from responsible sources.

© June 2011. Hammersmith & Fulham Council, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council. 13331jcw.

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For general information:Hammersmith & Fulham

T: 0845 313 3933 | E: [email protected] | W: www.lbhf.gov.uk/fisdKensington and Chelsea

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Age of the dinosaur exhibitionDaily until 11 September, 10am-5.50pm

Age: AllVenue: Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 5BDT: 020 7942 5725

Visit the theatre for just £5 with our special offer. We have 15 pairs of tickets to Don Giovanni at the Soho Theatre.

Call Nancy on 020 7240 1248 and quote ‘Summer in the City’ to book. Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Visit www.mousetrap.org.uk for more information.

IMPORTANT: Kensington and Chelsea listings in this section identified by the F icon require

pre-booking and parental consent. Download the Booking/Parental Consent Forms at: www.kccentral.rbkc.gov.uk or ask for a form at your local Kensington and Chelsea library.

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Art trolleySaturdays and Sundays, 10am-5pm

Age: All, but children must be accompanied by an adult.Imagine and explore with paper-based activities in the galleries.Venue: Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1P 4RGT: 020 7887 8888 W: www.tate.org.uk/families/events/britainCost: Free

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Capoeira, steel pan and street danceVarious dates and times, call for details

Age: Various groups from 4-6, 11-15 and adult.Kids capoeira, mangrove steel pan, street dance, and other great holiday programmes.Venue: Yaa Asantewaa Arts and Community Centre, Fernhead Road Methodist Church, Fernhead Road, W9 3AE T: 020 7286 1656 W: www.yaacentre.comCost: Varies

Nearest Tube: Royal Oak/Westbourne Park

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Deaf visionsSee website for dates and times

Age: AllPioneering activities led by deaf artists and art historians with an interpreter on hand.Venue: The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN T: 020 7563 9577 W: www.wallace collection.org/learningCost: FreeNearest Tube: Baker Street/Bond Street

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Family art workshopsVarious dates, see website for details

Age: 5-11 accompanied by an adult.Venue: Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, SW1Y 5AH T: 020 7930 3647 W: www.ica.org.uk/learningCost: FreeNearest Tube: Charing Cross/Embankment

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Family events at the V&AVarious dates, see website for details

Age: Families and young people.Family events and hands-on exhibits. Venue: V&A, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RLT: 020 7942 2000 W: www.vam.ac.uk/activ_eventsCost: FreeNearest Tube: South Kensington

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Family fun days at The Cartoon MuseumSecond Saturday of every month, 12 noon-4pm

Age: AllDrop-in cartooning activities for all the family.Venue: 35 Little Russell Street, WC1A 2HHT: 020 7580 8155 W: www.cartoonmuseum.orgCost: Under 18s freeNearest Tube: Tottenham Court Road/Holborn

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Family workshopsSaturdays in July, 2-3.30pm

Age: 6-12 Painting, model-making, fashion design and animation.Venue: Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LAT: 020 7845 4600 W: www.somersethouse.org.uk/learningCost: FreeNearest Tube: Temple/Covent Garden/Charing Cross/Embankment

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Mini make-believeFirst Sunday of every month, 11.30am-12.30pmAge: 0-5Exciting adventures with drama, games, craft activities and storytelling.Venue: Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LAT: 020 7845 4600 W: www.somersethouse.org.uk/learningCost: Free, with tickets allocated on a first come first served basis. Children must be accompanied by an adultNearest Tube: Temple/Covent Garden/Charing Cross/Embankment

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Sensational butterflies exhibitionDaily until 11 September. Free butterfly talks on 5 and 13 AugustAge: AllVenue: Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 5BDT: 020 7942 5725 W: www.nhm.ac.ukCost: £3.50 per person, family £12, under fours freeNearest Tube: South Kensington

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Storytelling for familiesThird Saturday of every month, 10.30-11.15am

Age: 3+Venue: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, WC2H OHET: 020 7312 2483 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Leicester Square/ Charing Cross

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Summer of DanceJune-August

Age: AllA celebration of all dance-based activities in Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. See website for further details.Venue: Various locations in Westminster and Kensington and ChelseaW: www.summerofdance.co.uk Cost: Free and paid eventsNearest Tube: Various. See website for details

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Puppet Theatre barge2-3 and 9-10 July, 3pm30 July-14 August, 2.30pm in Richmond

Age: 4+Little Red Riding Hood retold with humour and a new twist to the tale.Venue: Blomfield Road, Little Venice, W9 2PFT: 020 7249 6876 W: www.puppetbarge.comCost: Adult £10, children £8.50Nearest Tube: Warwick Avenue

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Sound it out!3 July, 11am-4pm

Age: 14-21Use the Only Connect display to create audio pieces with voice, sound effects and noises recorded around the Gallery.Venue: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, WC2H OHET: 020 7312 2483 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Leicester Square/Charing Cross

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HQS Wellington tours9-10 July and 17-18 September, 10.30am-4.30pm

Age: All Escorted tours from master mariners.Cost: FreeW: www.thewellingtontrust.comNearest Tube: Temple

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Fantastic Mr Fox10 July, 2.30pm

Age: AllOutdoor family theatre with this Roald Dahl classic.Venue: Fulham Palace, Bishops Avenue, Fulham, SW6 6EA


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Carnival launch23 July, 2-9pm

Age: All the family.Come and see the Paddington Arts/Elimu carnival costume designs. Venue: Paddington Arts, 32 Woodfield Road, W9 2BET: 020 7286 2722 W: www.paddingtonarts.org.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Westbourne Park

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Scrap it!25-26 July, 11am-1pm

Age: 13-19Recycled fashion! One person’s rubbish is another’s treasure! Come and learn how to transform your rubbish into the next must have item... and POSE!Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]: Free

Nearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Carnival arts: Be the spice – the music is right!25-29 July, 10.30am-4pm; 8-12 August, 10.30am-4pm; 22-26 August, 10.30am- 4pm; and 28 August, 9am-6pm

Age: 8-18Design and create your own carnival costumes, and learn and perform a carnival song and dance through a series of interactive and educational activities. Venue: The Clement James Centre, 95 Sirdar Road, W11 4EQT: 020 7221 8801 Cost: £10 per child, per weekNearest Tube: Latimer Road

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Crafts at the Household Cavalry Museum 25-29 July and 1-5 August, 11.30am-12.15pm

Age: 5-11Learn about the history

of the Household Cavalry, while making something to remind you of your visit.Venue: Horse Guards, Whitehall, SW1A 2AXT: 020 7930 3070 W: www.householdcavalry museum.co.ukCost: £1Nearest Tube: Westminster/Charing Cross

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Sketch it!25-29 July, 3-6pm

Age: 11-19Work with a renowned graffiti artist and your mates on a large scale mural which will be used for Lyric Scratch Nights! Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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So you think you can DANCE?25-29 July, 6-8pm

Age: 11-19A celebration of DANCE with something for everyone! A different style


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each day including jazz, breakdance, street dance and more. Attend all the sessions or just one. Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Stagestruck boot camp! 25-29 July, 1-3pm Age: 11-19Lights! Camera! Action! Do you see your name in lights? Spend a week at the Lyric honing your skills from audition techniques to acting for camera.

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Royal College of Music sparks discovery sessions26 July and 2, 11 and 15 August, 3.30-4.30pmAge: All agesExplore hidden treasures, from original manuscript scores and letters, to ancient instruments and music-related portraits.Venue: Royal College of Music, Prince Consort

Road, SW7 2BST: 020 7591 4314 W: www.rcm.ac.uk/summermusicCost: FreeNearest Tube: South Kensington

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Yaa summer funWeekdays from 26 July-18 August, 9.30am-4.30pm

Age: 8-16Venue: Yaa Asantewaa Arts and Community Centre, 1 Chippenham Mews, W9 2ANT: 020 7286 1656Cost: Free for Westminster residents, or £20 per week for non-residents Nearest Tube: Westbourne Park

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For Hammersmith & Fulham residents only The Dream1-19 August

Age: 11-19The course of true love never did run smooth. The Lyric is offering young people from Hammersmith and Fulham a unique opportunity to create a full scale play in one week during thesummer holidays!

You have the chance to re-tell one of the most famous stories ever written and turn it on its head. Using the starting point of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, we will be mixing it up to create an exciting, innovative and urban response to the magic of the story.

Lovers at each other’s necks, concrete jungles, bbms, facebook – and not an enchanted forest to be seen! T: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]

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1-5 August

ACT: Monday to Thursday, 11am-4pm, and

Fridays, 11am-6pm at Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QL.

MuSIC PRODuCTION: Monday to Thursday, 2-5pm, and Fridays, 11am-6pm at Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QL.

COSTuME DESIGN: Monday to Thursday, 11am-4pm, and Fridays, 11am-6pm at Henry Compton School, Kingwood Road, SW6 6SN.

SET DESIGN: Monday to Friday, 2-5pm at Henry Compton School, Kingwood Road, SW6 6SN.

8-12 August ACT: Monday to Thursday, 11am-4pm, and Fridays, 11am-6pm at Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QL.


COSTuME DESIGN: Monday to Thursday, 11am-4pm, and Fridays, 11am-6pm at Burlington Danes Academy, Wood Lane, W12 0HR.

SET DESIGN: Monday to Friday, 2-5pm at Burlington Danes Academy, Wood Lane, W12 0HR.

15-19 August

ACT: Monday to Thursday, 11am-4pm, and Fridays, 11am-6pm at Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QL.


COSTuME DESIGN: Monday to Thursday, 11am-4pm, and Fridays, 11am-6pm at White City Community Centre, India Way, W12 7QT.

SET DESIGN: Monday to Friday, 2-5pm at White City Community Centre, India Way, W12 7QT.


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Children’s sessions at the National GalleryVarious dates, see below.

Age: Various, children must be accompanied by an adult.Venue: Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. Meet in the Education Centre foyer, Orange Street entranceT: 020 7747 2894/2885 W: www.nationalgallery.org.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Charing Cross/Leicester Square

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Body talk2, 3 and 4 August, 10.30-11.50am, 1-2.20pm and 3-4.20pmAge: 5-11Explore the body with anatomist Sarah Simblet and her skeleton in this gallery drawing workshop.

Storyscape2, 9 and 16 August, 11.30am-12 noonAge: 2-5Interactive sessions that take you on a wild and wonderful journey to discover quirky characters, curious sounds and fantastic places.

Family walk and talk7 August, 12.30-1.30pmAge: AllJoin us on a journey through the collection where we will bring paintings alive.

Family Sundays Sundays, 10.30-11am and 11.30am-12 noon Age: 2-5 Magic carpet storytelling – fly away on the magic carpet, which lands in front of a different painting each day. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Music workshops27 July and 3, 11 and 15 August, 11.30am-4.40pm

Age: 10-12Play and sing, compose and create, bang and shake. Fun music-making workshops for beginners and more experienced players.Venue: Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, SW7 2BST: 020 7591 4314 W: www.rcm.ac.uk/summermusic

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Storytime at the Household Cavalry Museum27 July and 2, 8 and 17 August, 2.15pm

Age: 5-8Hear amazing stories of the Household Cavalry horses!Venue: Horse Guards, Whitehall, SW1A 2AX

T: 020 7930 3070W: householdcavalry museum.co.ukCost: Free for children Nearest Tube: Westminster/Charing Cross

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Bling!28-29 July, 11am-1pm

Age: 11-19Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings. On this jewellery-making course you can come and make


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your designs a reality and create your own one-off original!Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Late nights at the Courtauld Gallery28 July and 15 September, 6-9pmAge: 16+Themed live music, workshops and

refreshments.Venue: The Courtauld Institute of Art, Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 0RNT: 020 7872 0220 W: www.courtauld.ac.uk/gallery/eventsCost: Under 18s free, adults £6Nearest Tube: Temple/Charing Cross/Embankment/Covent Garden

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GameEngine video game design1-5 August, 11am-4pm

Age: 13-19The Rolling Sound Video Games Design course is

a unique opportunity for you to make your own interactive computer game. Monday is an open taster session.Venue: Brunswick Club, 34 Haldane Road, SW6 7EUT: 020 8694 6201 (ask for the Summer Uni Coordinator) Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Fulham Broadway

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Paddington Arts summer school and tripsMondays to Thursdays from 1-25 August, 11am-4pm

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Road to 20127 August, 1-4pm

Age: 14-21Create your own photographic portraits for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.Venue: National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, WC2H OHET: 020 7312 2483 E: [email protected]: Free Nearest Tube: Leicester Square/ Charing Cross

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CFC summer academy8-12 and 15-19 August, 10am-3.30pm

Age: 9-12Week 1: Make a short film about London, focusing on visitor attractions ahead of next year’s Olympics.Week 2: A short introductory course to Flash Animation focusing on basic animation techniques: tweening and morphing.

Venue: Chelsea FC Foundation Education Hub, Stamford Bridge, SW6 1HS T: 020 7958 2813Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Fulham Broadway

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Film production and directing8-12 August, 11am-4pm

Age: 13-19Ever wanted to try your hand in the film industry? The Rolling Sound production and directing course will allow you to experience all aspects of being in a production company and discover what would be expected of you in a producing or directing role. Monday is an open taster session.Venue: Old Oak Community Centre, 76 Braybrook Street, W12 0APT: 020 8694 6201 (ask for the Summer Uni Coordinator) Cost: FreeNearest Tube: East Acton

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Arts and crafts, dance, drama, steel pan and trips. Venue: Wilberforce School, Beethoven Street, W10 4LBT: 020 7286 2722 W: www.paddingtonarts.org.ukBooking: From 1 July, 40 places availableCost: £45 for members, £55 for non-members (excluding trips) for the whole season; £15 per week for members and £20 per week for non-members (excluding trips)Nearest Tube: Queen’s Park

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Carnival Mas CampEvenings from 2-31 August

Age: All, but children must be supervised.Volunteer to help make carnival costumes for the Paddington Arts/Elimu band.Venue: Paddington Arts, 32 Woodfield Road, W9 2BET: 020 7286 2722 W: www.paddingtonarts.org.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube:


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Step into creative digital media (web, photography, and graphics)15-19 August, 11am-4pm

Age: 13-19This accredited course will help you to get to grips with the digital media industry. Supported by industry professionals, you will work on your very own media project using photography, music production, animation and graphics. Monday is an open taster session. Venue: Fatima Community Centre, Commonwealth Avenue, W12 7QRT: 020 8694 6201 (ask for the Summer

Uni Coordinator) Cost: FreeNearest Tube: White City/Wood Lane

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Face it!22-23 August, 1-3pm

Age: 13-19Cuts, bruises, gore and guts – come to our stage make-up course and learn the secrets of how to recreate and fool your mates! Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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LOL! Comedy!22-23 August, 3-5pm

Age: 13-19Do you like making people laugh? From slapstick and stand-up to sketch shows, come and develop the skills to stand alone and make all your mates LOL!Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Mini-me22-26 August, 11am-1pm Age: 11-19


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Create your own piece of art based on yourself in this graffiti-based workshop.Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Music production22-26 August, 11am-4pm

Age: 13-19This music production course offers an instantly engaging activity for all young people, catering for beginners and experienced digital music makers alike. Monday is an open taster session.Venue: Old Oak Community Centre, 76 Braybrook Street, W12 0APT: 020 8694 6201 (ask for the Summer Uni Coordinator)Cost: FreeNearest Tube: East Acton

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Suck-a punch!24-25 August, 3-5pmAge: 13-19Learn the secrets behind the cat fights, punch-ups and scrapping in this two-day master class. Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Summer slam25-26 August, 5-7pmAge: 13-19Do you write lyrics, poetry or free write? Have the chance to develop your skills and create your own piece of writing. Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Around the world FLAVA!29-30 August, 11am-2pmAge: 11-19

From London to Brazil, performers are on every city street! Have a chance to create your own piece of invisible theatre and see if you can draw a crowd.Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Around the world MASK-MAKING29-30 August, 4-6pmAge: 11-19Using inspiration from across the globe, come and design your very own theatrical creation!Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Around the world SING!29-30 August, 2-4pmAge: 11-19Music is a universal


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language, so come along and discover songs from across the globe and learn the basics.Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Around the world CARNIVAL DANCE!31 August-1 September, 2-4pmAge: 11-19Get ready for Carnival weekend in West London and brush up on your moves!Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Around the world LANTERN-MAKING31 August-1 September, 4-6pm

Age: 11-19Lighting up the skies, or lighting up your room – get creative in this lantern making session and see your designs lighting up Hammersmith on our Lyric roof terrace.Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Around the world SALSA!31 August – 1 September, 11am-1pmAge: 11-19Dance is a universal language, so come along and discover moves from across the globe and learn the basics.Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Comic workshopsTuesdays and Wednesdays in September, 5-7pmAge: 16-20Venue: London Print Studio, 425 Harrow Road, W10 4RE T: 020 8969 3247 W: www.londonprintstudio.org.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Westbourne Park

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Access all areas 2 September, 3-5pmAge: 11-19Opening up the theatre to give you a sneak peak of the secrets behind the stage! The session includes a backstage tour and Q&A with Lyric staff across all areas, from costume to lighting. Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QLT: 020 8741 6869 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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SouthWestFest parade and gala day 24 June-10 July

Festival fortnight kick-starts with Friday’s open air Pimlico Proms, followed by the Carnival Parade and Gala Day on Saturday. There will also be stand-up comedy, Shakespeare in the Square and Pimlico’s

Got Talent.Venue: Various locations in SW1T: 07746 263 843 W: www.southwestfest.org.ukNearest Tube: Pimlico/VictoriaW.

WECH summer festival 10 July, 1-6pm

Age: AllFood, competitions, sport and other activities.Venue: Tamplin Mews Gardens, corner of Warlock Road and Chippenham Road, W9T: 020 7266 3347 Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Westbourne Park/ Royal Oak

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Fulham Palace jazz weekend15-16 July, 7.30pm

Age: 12+Outdoor jazz on the lawn.Venue: Fulham Palace, Bishops Avenue, Fulham, SW6 6EAT: 020 7736 8140 W: www.fulhampalace.orgCost: £12-£15Nearest Tube: Putney BridgeH.

Blockorama family day24 and 31 July, 14 and 21 August, 3-9pm

Age: AllEbony Steelband presents ‘Blockorama’ at the Westway Sports Centre this summer. It’s

a family day to come and enjoy the beautiful sounds of the steel orchestra. Refreshments and fun activities are provided for children.Venue: 1 Crowthorne Road, W10 6RP T: 020 7792 1418 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Latimer Road

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Outdoor theatre31 July (Pirates of Penzance) and 21 August (Pride and Prejudice), 2.30pm

Age: 5+Venue: Fulham Palace, Bishops Avenue, Fulham, SW6 6EAT: 020 7736 8140 W: www.fulhampalace.org

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Play day rounders and basketball3 August, 10am-4pm

Age: 11+Join us for a fun day playing rounders and basketball in the park. Bring a picnic!Venue: Ravenscourt Park, King Street, W6 – look out for the ‘Let me Play’ bannersT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukNearest Tube: Ravenscourt Park

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The DreamHammersmith & Fulham residents only.

5, 12 and 19 August, 4pm

Age: 11+Come along to a secret venue in Hammersmith and Fulham and experience the magic of The Dream, which will be created by young people over five days. Venue: A secret location to be disclosed each week nearer the time!T: 0871 22 117 22 W: www.lyric.co.uk

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Bush Festival sports day6 August, 1-4pm

Age: 11+

A one-off festival with a chance to get involved in street dance, fun relays and games of rounders and short tennis.Venue: Shepherd’s Bush Green, Uxbridge Road, W12 – look out for ‘Let Me Play’ bannersT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukNearest Tube: Shepherd’s Bush Market

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Outdoor movies on the lawn9, 16 and 23 August, 7-7.30pmAge: 12+Outdoor cinema showing various films. Usual age restrictions for films apply. Check website for details.Venue: Fulham Palace, Bishops Avenue, Fulham,

SW6 6EAT: 020 7736 8140 W: www.fulhampalace.orgCost: £15Nearest Tube: Putney BridgeH.

Olympic cycle day14 August, 10am-4pm

Age: 11+Follow the Olympic cycle tour along the river and through the parks of Hammersmith and Fulham. Venue: Bishop’s Park Tennis Courts, Bishops Avenue, Fulham, SW6T: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukNearest Tube: Putney Bridge

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Kensington and Chelsea play day19 August, 12 noon-4.30pm Age: 5-13A fun play day for all the family with activities, arts, climbing, sports, games, play rangers, BBQ, spider mountain, inflatables, early years activities, funfair rides plus much more.


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Venue: Emslie Hornimans Park, Kensal Road, W10 5AGT: 020 7361 3302 (FIS) or 020 7938 8044 (Play Service)Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove

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Dance attack23 August, 2-3.30pm

Age: AllA celebration of dance in Kensington and Chelsea. Come and see children from play centres and adventure playgrounds perform and show how talented they are.Venue: Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, W8 7NX

T: 020 7361 3302 (FIS) or 020 7938 8044 (Play Service)Cost: FreeNearest Tube: High Street Kensington

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Notting Hill Carnival28-30 August, 9am-9pm Europe’s biggest street festival with 20 miles of vibrant, colourful costumes, astonishing floats, traditional steel bands, huge sound systems and hundreds of Caribbean food stalls.Venue: The streets of West London around Notting Hill

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The Mayor’s Thames Festival10-11 September, 12 noon-10pmA lively celebration including a river parade, night carnival, pond-dipping, beekeeping, storytelling, art, music, food and much more.Venue: From Westminster Bridge to Tower Bridge and beyondT: 020 7928 8998 W: www.thamesfestival.org/festivalCost: FreeNearest Tube: Various

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Circus Stars – the Summer Reading Challenge 25 July-3 September

Age: 5-12 (Hammersmith & Fulham), 4-11 (Kensington and Chelsea), 0-12 (Westminster).The Summer Reading Challenge is the biggest national reading initiative, with 750,000 children


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taking part across the UK every year. The challenge is simple: try to read six or more library books over the summer.

The challenge will run in all libraries throughout the summer holidays, with incentives, activities and events designed to create a real buzz around children’s reading.

Just head to your local library at the beginning of the summer holidays and staff will enrol your children – it’s free to join and every child will receive a membership card or pack. You can then collect

rewards for reading your books. All books count –stories, picture books and audio books – as long as you borrow them from the library.Cost: Free

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Barons Court LibraryNorth End Crescent, W14 8TGT: 020 8753 3888Nearest Tube: West Kensington

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Brompton Library210 Old Brompton Road, SW5 0BSNearest Tube: Earl’s Court

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Chelsea LibraryChelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, SW3 5EZNearest Tube: Sloane Square

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Church Street LibraryChurch Street, NW8 8EUNearest Tube: Edgware Road

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Fulham Library598 Fulham Road, Fulham, SW6 5NXT: 020 8753 3877Nearest Tube: Parsons Green

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Hammersmith LibraryShepherd’s Bush Road, Hammersmith, W6 7ATT: 020 8753 3823Nearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Kensal Library20 Golborne Road, W10 5PFNearest Tube: Westbourne Park

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Maida Vale LibrarySutherland Avenue, W9 2QTNearest Tube: Warwick Avenue/ Maida ValeW.

Marylebone LibraryCouncil House, Marylebone Road (entrance in Gloucester Place), NW1 5PSNearest Tube: Marylebone/ Baker StreetW.

Mayfair Library25 South Audley Street, W1K 2PBNearest Tube: Bond Street/ Green Park/Hyde Park CornerW.

North Kensington Library108 Ladbroke Grove, W11 1PZNearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove

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Notting Hill Gate Library1 Pembridge Square, W2 4EWNearest Tube: Notting Hill Gate

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Paddington Children’s LibraryClifford Hall, Porchester Road, W2 5DUNearest Tube: Paddington

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Pimlico LibraryLupus Street, SW1V 3ATNearest Tube: Pimlico

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Queen’s Park Library666 Harrow Road, W10 4NENearest Tube: Queen’s Park/Kensal Green/Westbourne Park

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Sands End LibraryThe Community Centre, 59 Broughton Road, Fulham, SW6 2LET: 020 8753 3885Nearest Tube: Parsons Green/ Fulham Broadway

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Shepherd’s Bush Library6 Wood Lane, W12 7BFT: 020 8753 3842Nearest Tube: Wood Lane/Shepherd’s Bush Market

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St. James’s Library62 Victoria Street, SW1E 6QPNearest Tube: St. James’s Park/Victoria

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St. John’s Wood Library20 Circus Road, NW8 6PDNearest Tube: St. John’s Wood

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Baby rhyme time and story timeThroughout the summerAge: 0-2 (baby rhyme time)/2-4 (storytime).Each Kensington and Chelsea library will continue to hold a regular weekly baby rhyme time and story time session over the summer. Please contact your local library for more information or visit www.rbkc.gov.uk/libraries.Cost: Free

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under six sessionsThroughout the summer Age: 0-6 Storytime sessions including those with special Circus Stars themes. Contact your local Westminster library for details.Venue: Westminster librariesCost: Free

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Bookstart Book CrawlAll year (Hammersmith & Fulham), 25 July-3 September (Kensington and Chelsea), 22 July-3 September (Westminster)Age: 0-4 The Bookstart Book Crawl is a fantastic introduction to the library, with children collecting stickers and certificates each time they borrow books. Book Crawl certificates are lovely keepsakes of your child’s earliest years as a library member. After four visits, children on the Book Crawl in Kensington and Chelsea will receive a teddy bear. Cost: Free

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The Pimlico Toy LibraryMonday to Wednesday, 10am-12 noon and 1-3pm

Age: 0-5, plus special holiday sessions for children aged 11 and under.Play and toy-loan to help your child to learn and have fun through play. Venue: 133a Lupus Street, SW1V 3ENT: 020 7834 3356Cost: £12 joining fee plus 20p per toy loanNearest Tube: PimlicoW.

Games boxes 25 July-3 September 2011

Age: 0-12A selection of fun games to help develop children’s everyday skills, including counting, letters, colours and numbers.Available in every Kensington and Chelsea library every day over the summer.Cost: Free

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T: 020 7641 7929 (Children’s Centres) or 020 7641 1107 (Play Projects)

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St. Stephens Play Centre25 July-19 August, 9am-5.20pm

Age: 4-11This play centre offers children a variety of age-appropriate activities in a relaxing environment while their parents are at work.

Venue: St. Stephens CE Primary School, Uxbridge Road, W12 8LHT: 020 8743 4483 E: [email protected]: £23 per dayNearest Tube: Shepherd’s Bush Market

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Age: 4-12 Themed activities, trips, cooking, fun, adventure and workshops.Venue: Bolingbroke Road entrance, W14 0DTT: 020 7605 7809 E: [email protected]: Contact for detailsNearest Tube: Shepherd’s Bush

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Kensington and ChelseaThe Kensington and Chelsea Play Service offers Ofsted regulated play/childcare with an emphasis on play. The projects are staffed by qualified play workers.

Summer holiday play centre pre-registration2 and 9 July, 10.30am-1.30pmAge: 5-13T: 020 7361 3302 (FIS) or 020 7938 8044 (Play Service)

Little Wormwood Scrubs Dalgarno Gardens, W10 6AD

Flashpoint Centre Play World’s End Estate, Blantyre Street, SW10 0DS

Holland Park Play Hut Abbotsbury Road, W14

Contact the Play Inclusion Manager on 020 7938 8051 to arrange a visit and assessment of needs to support children accessing play.

Play services and special events 25 July-26 August

Age: 5-15Play centres, adventure playgrounds and community play will operate throughout the summer for children to enjoy summer play and make new friends in their local communities.Venue: Various

T: 020 7361 3302 (FIS) or 020 7938 8044 (Play Service)W: www.rbkc.gov.uk/playCost: Varies. Please call for details.

Contact the Play Inclusion Manager on 020 7938 8051 to arrange a visit and assessment of needs to support children accessing play.

Avondale School Play Centre15-26 AugustAge: 5-13Sirdar Road, W11 4EET: 020 7229 5488

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Flashpoint Centre Play25 July-26 August, 10am-6pmAge: 6-13World’s End Estate, Blantyre Street, SW10 0DST: 020 7351 2186

Holy Trinity School Play Centre25 July-19 AugustAge: 5-13Cadogan Gardens, Sloane Square, SW3 2RNT: 07976 060 225

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Hornimans Adventure Playground25 July-2 September (check for daily opening times)Age: 6-15Southern Row, W10 5ANT: 020 8969 5740

Kensington and Chelsea Play Ranger Programme25 July-26 AugustAge: 6-15The Play Ranger programme operates around the borough with sessions from 10.30am-12.30pm and 2-6pm at various playgrounds across the borough.T: 020 7361 3302 (FIS) or 020 7938 8044 (Play Service)

Little Wormwood Scrubs Adventure Playground

25 July-3 September, 10am-6pm

Saturdays and Sundays, 12noon-5pm

Age: 6-15Dalgarno Gardens, W10 6ADT: 020 8962 6940W: www.lwsventure.co.uk

Middle Row School Play Centre25 July-26 AugustAge: 5-13Kensal Road, W10 5DBT: 020 8964 0948

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Oxford Gardens School Play Centre25 July-26 AugustAge: 5-13Oxford Gardens, W10 6NFT: 020 8969 0691

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Park Walk School Play Centre25 July-26 AugustAge: 5-13Park Walk, King’s Road, SW10 0AYT: 020 7351 6867

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St. Cuthbert with St. Matthias School Play Centre25 July-19 AugustAge: 5-13Warwick Road, SW5 9UET: 07875 878 708

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Lisson Green Play Project Bledlow Close, NW8 8RT.Inclusive play for children with and without disabilities. Managed by the Westminster Society for People with Learning Disabilities.T: 020 7724 3798Nearest Tube: Edgware Road/Marylebone

Maida Vale Play ProjectPaddington Recreation Ground, Carlton Vale, W9 1SPNearest Tube: Maida Vale/ Warwick Avenue

Sussex Street Play Project3-13 Sussex Street, SW1V 4RZNearest Tube: Pimlico/Victoria

Wilberforce Play ProjectWilberforce School, Beethoven Street, W10 4LBT: 020 7641 8508Nearest Tube: Queen’s Park

PLAY SCHEMES

Play Makers Daily afternoon sessions (times may vary)

Age: 8-14Free daily play sessions in parks, playgrounds

Age: 5-12Supervised childcare.T: 020 7641 1183 W: www.westminster.gov.uk/holidayplayCost: From £24 per day (concessions available)

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Hallfield Play ProjectHallfield School, Hallfield Estate, W2 6JJNearest Tube: Bayswater/Royal Oak

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and open spaces across Westminster. The council’s play workers hit the streets to run outdoor activities for children in their own communities in the school holidays. Activities are chosen by children on the day and may include team sports, arts and crafts or adventurous play. Specialist Play Makers will also provide activities for children with disabilities.Venue: Various locations across the cityT: 020 7641 1107Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Various

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St. John’s Wood Adventure PlaygroundVarious dates and times, see website for details

Age: 5-12Activities including arts and crafts, table tennis coaching, sports day and off-site trips.Venue: St. John’s Wood Adventure Playground, 51-56 St. John’s Wood Terrace, NW8 6LPT: 020 7586 1884 W: www.adventureplayground.org.ukCost: Please call for detailsNearest Tube: St. John’s Wood

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The PlayhutWeekdays (except Wednesdays), 2-5pm. Possible extended opening hours for the summer, please call for details.

Age: 0-6Drop-in play sessions plus ‘tiny green fingers’

gardening and healthy living activities.Venue: The Playhut, Elkstone Road, W10T: 020 8960 4600Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Westbourne Park

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White City Play Project25 July-26 August, 8am-6pm

Age: 4-12 Learn through play. Activities include arts and crafts, sport, games, music, dance, special projects and trips. Book before 15 July.Venue: White City Play Project, Canada Way, Shepherd’s Bush, W12 7PHT: 020 8749 0909 E: [email protected]: £9.60 per day from 11am-3pm/£20.40 per day from 9am-5.30pm/£24 per day from 8am-6pmNearest Tube: White City

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Sands End Holiday Scheme25 July-2 September, 8am-6pm

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Age: 4-11Childcare for working families. Provides opportunities to experience different play activities both on and off-site.Venue: Sands End Holiday Scheme, Marinefield Road, SW6 2LLT: 020 7736 6572Cost: £130 per weekNearest Tube: Parsons Green/Fulham Broadway

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Sir John Lillie Summer Play Scheme25 July-2 September

Age: 3-12Affordable summer play scheme. Children will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of exciting activities and fun day trips.

Venue: Sir John Lillie Play Centre, Lillie Road, Fulham, SW6 7LNT: 020 7386 6834/020 7385 2107 E: [email protected]: £20 per day from 9am-5pm/£3 per hour from 8-9am/£3 per hour from 5-6pmNearest Tube: Barons Court/West Kensington

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Brackenbury After School and Holiday Play Scheme27 July-2 September

Age: 4-12Children will be offered a range of on and off-site activities.Venue: Brackenbury Primary School, Dalling

Road, W6 0BAT: 020 8762 0654 or 020 8743 3074 Cost: £24 per day from 9am-5.30pm/£27 per day from 8am-6pmNearest Tube: Goldhawk Road

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Nurseries Carnival8 August, 11.30am-4pm

Age: 0-8Fun activities for children under eight years old, with a Carnival Parade for early years. See this year’s crowned King and Queen of Carnival. There will also be games, sports, Play Rangers, face painting and much more. This year’s theme is Fish-Ville. The event is run by CAPCA children and parents carnival association. Venue: St. Mark’s Park, Kensington Memorial Park, St. Mark’s Road, W10 6BZT: 020 8968 4840 Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove

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T: 0845 313 3933 (Family Information Service) W: www.lbhf.gov.uk/fisd

Hammersmith & Fulham centres offer a varied range of activities which may include:•health related services

for children •family support,

including help with parenting skills

•help to get back to work, education and training.

Children’s Centres in Hammersmith & Fulham are currently being reconfigured to provide a fresh approach for local families. For information about local centres and activities during the summer, please contact us as above.

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T: 020 7361 3302 (Family Information Service)W: www rbkc.gov.uk/fis

In Kensington and Chelsea, the services and programmes on offer include:• registered childcare• creche facilities• drop-in sessions• dads’ groups• stay and play sessions• health advice• post/pre-natal support• training and job-hunting

skills.

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T: 020 7641 7929 (Family Information Service)W: www.westminster.gov.uk/childrenscentre

All Westminster centres offer:• childcare and early

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children and their families

• family support, including help with parenting skills

• help to get back to work, education and training.

North West WestminsterBayswater Children’s CentreMonday to Friday from 25 July-19 August, 8.30am-6.30pm Age: 3-7 Holiday play scheme and care. Book a whole week or single days. Healthy drinks and snacks are provided, but children should bring a packed lunch.Venue: St. Mary of the Angel’s RC Primary

CHILDREN’S CENTRESIf you have a child aged 0-5 you can access activities, support and information at your local Children’s Centre.

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Cherub’s Play Group Tuesdays, 9-11amAge: ToddlersCost: Free

Messy play drop-inWednesdays, 3-5pm and Thursdays, 10am-12 noon Age: 0-5 Cost: Free

Stay and play drop-inFridays, 10am-12 noonAge: 0-5Cost: Free

Sparkle time Fridays, 1-3pm (closed on 26 August due to the Notting Hill Carnival)Age: 0-5Drop-in sessions for families with a disabled child or those with additional needs – including autism or

special educational needs. Specialist workers will run engaging activities including music and singing.Cost: Free

Harrow Road Children’s CentreMary Paterson Nursery School, 13 Riverton Close (off Ashmore Road), W9 3DF

Queen’s Park Children’s Centre88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL

Queensway Children’s CentreHallfield Infant School, Hallfield Estate, W2 6JJ

Westbourne Children’s CentreEdward Wilson Primary School, Senior Street, W2 5TL

North East WestminsterChurch Street Children’s CentrePortman Early Childhood Centre, 12-18 Salisbury Street, NW8 8DE

Maida Vale Children’s CentreSt. Augustine’s CE Primary School, Kilburn Park Road, NW6 5XA

Micky Star Children’s Centre58-61 St. Michael’s Street, W2 1QR

Paddington Green Children’s CentrePaddington Green Primary School, Park Place Villas, W2 1SP

South WestminsterChurchill Gardens Children’s CentreChurchill Gardens Primary School, Ranelagh Road, SW1 3EU

Marsham Street Children’s Centre121 Marsham Street, SW1P 4LP

West End Children’s CentreSoho Family Centre, 23 Brewer Street, W1R 3FF

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The Way Ahead Register is a confidential record ofinformation about children with special needs anddisabilities living in Westminster, Hammersmith andFulham and Kensington and Chelsea. Its purpose is toassist service planning to meet the needs of thesechildren and their families. Children’s names are addedto the register at their parent’s request, and in returnparents can receive information about services availablein their area.

All children who are on the Way Ahead Register areentitled to this new card. The card will help families gainunderstanding and recognition that your child has aspecial need or disability. The card may also assist you inobtaining discounts where concessions are offered. Theuse of this card is completely voluntary. It is the decisionof parents and/or as to whether the card is of use to youor your child either now or in the future.

If you are already registered you will be automaticallysent a card in the post.

A Register for Children with Special Needs

and Disabilities

Terms and ConditionsThe child named overleaf is a member of the Way Ahead Shared

Disability Register for Westminster, London Borough of Hammersmith

and Fulham and The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

If you have a lost or stolen card, or if your details change please

contact your local Child Development Service.Cheyne Child Development Service Tel: 020 8846 1606

Westminster Child Development Service Tel: 020 7266 8777

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If you would like to register, or to find out if you are eligible to register, please contact your local Child Development Service:

Cheyne Child Development Service

020 8846 1606Westminster Child Development Service

020 7266 8777Or check your local council website:

Westminster City Council

www.westminster.gov.ukLondon Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

www.lbhf.gov.ukRoyal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

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ActiveWestminster Guide Your guide to sports and leisure in Westminster• Leisure centres•Sports pitches•Parks and open

spaces•Sports clubs•Leagues•Activities.

Pick up a copy from your local leisure centre or library, or take a look online at www.westminster.gov.uk/active.

Join the ActiveWestminster Facebook page for the latest updates. Search Active Westminster.


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NEW! ActiveWestminster PassportIf you’re aged under 19 and live in Westminster, don’t forget to use your ActiveWestminster Passport for free swimming and big discounts on lots of other activities. Download an application form from www.westminster.gov.uk/activepassport, or pick one up at your local leisure centre.


Fulham PoolsNormand Park, Lillie Road, Fulham, SW6 7ST T: 020 7471 0450Nearest Tube: West Kensington/ Barons Court

Hammersmith Fitness and Squash CentreChalk Hill Road, Hammersmith, W6 8DW T: 020 8741 8028 Nearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

Lillie Road Fitness CentreLillie Road, Fulham, SW6 7PDT: 020 7381 2183Nearest Tube: Barons Court

Linford Christie Outdoor Sports CentreArtillery Way, off Du Cane Road, Wormwood Scrubs, W12 OAE T: 07908 788 739

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White City, W12 7DB T: 020 8735 4900Nearest Tube: Shepherd’s Bush Market/White City

Westminster Academy Sport255 Harrow Road, Westbourne Green, W2 5EZNearest Tube: Royal Oak/Warwick Avenue

Jubilee Sports CentreCaird Street, W10 4RRNearest Tube: Queen’s Park/Westbourne Park

Little Venice Sports Centre10 Crompton Street, W2 1NDNearest Tube: Warwick Avenue/Edgware Road

Marshall Street Leisure Centre15 Marshall Street, W1F 7ELNearest Tube: Oxford Circus

Moberly Sports and Education CentreThe Quadrant, Kilburn Lane, W10 4AHNearest Tube: Kensal

Green/Kensal Rise/Queen’s Park

Paddington Recreation GroundRandolph Avenue, Maida Vale, W9 1PDNearest Tube: Kilburn Park/Maida Vale

Pimlico AcademyLupus Street, SW1V 3ATNearest Tube: Pimlico

The Porchester Centre and SpaQueensway, Bayswater, W2 5HSNearest Tube: Royal Oak/Bayswater/Queensway

Queen Mother Sports Centre 223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, Victoria, SW1V 1ELNearest Tube: Victoria/Pimlico

Seymour Leisure CentreSeymour Place, W1H 5JTNearest Tube: Edgware Road/Marble Arch/Marylebone/Paddington

St. Augustine’s Sports CentreKilburn Park Road,

NW6 5XANearest Tube: Kilburn Park/Maida Vale

The HubRegent’s Park, Outer Circle, NW1 4RUNearest Tube: Baker Street

SPORTS ACTIVITIES

Boys under 16s football Wednesdays, 6.45-9pmAge: 13-16Do you fancy yourself as a footballer? Are you looking to join a team and play in a competitive league? If the answer is yes, then ECYC under 16s football team needs you! We train every Wednesday, play regularly in tournaments and are currently fundraising to start up our own league. Venue: Earl’s Court Youth Centre, 120 Ifield Road, Earl’s Court, SW10 9AF T: 020 7373 7970Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Earl’s Court/West Brompton

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Cremorne Riverside CentreDaily, 10am-4pm

Age: 9-19Learn to kayak on the Thames.Venue: Cremorne Riverside Centre, Lots Road, SW10 0QHT: 020 7349 9591Cost: £2Nearest Tube: Fulham Road/Sloane Square

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Junior gymDaily, 5-6pmAge: 13-16Parents looking for exciting ways to keep their children active this summer can choose from a wide range of sports and activities in a safe environment.Venue: Kensington Leisure Centre, Walmer Road, W11 4PQT: 020 7727 9747Cost: £3 per sessionNearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove/Latimer Road/Holland Park

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Neighbourhood sports programmeDaily at venues across the city

Age: 8-19A hundred hours of free activities in community locations every week including street dance, trampolining and multi-sports.Venue: Sports centres, youth clubs and parks across the cityT: 020 7641 2012 W: www.westminster.gov.uk/active and click on ActiveWestminster Guide for full listingsCost: FreeNearest Tube: Various

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Portobello Green Fitness ClubDaily, 6.30am-9.45pm

Age: 13-17Squash, fitness sessions and classes will be running throughout the summer holidays.Venue: Portobello Green Fitness Centre, 3-5 Thorpe Close, W10 5XLT: 020 8962 5758 E: [email protected]: VariesNearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove

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Westway Development TrustDaily, 10am-4pm

Age: 8-14Four weeks of sports ‘play centre’.Venue: Sion-Manning Secondary School, St. Charles Square, W10 6ELT: 020 8206 5035Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove

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Will to win tennisVarious dates, see website for details

Age: 4-16Free tennis courts, courses, drop-in sessions and holiday camps.Venue: Regent’s Park Tennis Centre, York Bridge, NW1 4NU and Hyde Park, South Carriage Drive, W2 2UHT: 020 7486 4216 (Regent’s Park)/020 7262 3474 (Hyde Park) W: www.willtowin.co.ukNearest Tube: Baker Street/Regent’s Park (Regent’s Park)/Knightsbridge (Hyde Park) W.

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Climbing wall Various dates and times (see below)

Age: Various (see listings below)Venue: Seymour Leisure Centre, Seymour Place, W1H 5JTT: 0845 363 1177 W: www.westminster.gov.uk/sportCost: Varies (see below)Nearest Tube: Edgware Road/Marble Arch/Marylebone/Paddington

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Climbing wall taster sessions At least one 60-minute session every day. Call venue for detailsAge: 7+Cost: £8.30 with a Westminster ResCard, or £11.40 for non-residents

Holiday climbing clubMonday to Friday for 90 minutes a day – call venue for timesAge: 7-15Cost: £9.10 with a Westminster ResCard, or £12.15 for non-residents

Climbing trips17 July and 5, 12 and 19 August Age: 7-15Climbing trips to the Southern Sandstone

crags. Belaying and tying skill required. Transport is not included.Cost: £48

London youth Games 2011 2-3 July

Age: 9-18Come and support your friends at the London Youth Games (finals weekend).Venue: Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, SE19 2BBT: 020 7938 8183 (Hammersmith & Fulham), 020 7351 2346 or 020 7938 9183 (Kensington and Chelsea), or 020 7641 5874 (Westminster)Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Crystal Palace

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Fit for Sport kids camp 18 July-26 August

Age: 6-12Parents looking for exciting ways to keep their children active this summer can choose from a wide range of sports and activities in a safe environment.

Venue: Kensington Leisure Centre, Walmer Road, W11 4PQT: 020 7727 9747Cost: £23 per dayNearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove/Latimer Road/Holland Park

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LEAP (London Experience of Art du Deplacement and Parkour) parkour parkOpens 22 July, call for opening hours

Age: 8+Visit London’s first purpose-built outdoor managed parkour park. Over eights can join classes and traceurs/freerunners can use the park unsupervised once they pass a competence test with qualified instructors from Parkour UK.Venue: LEAP Parkour Park at Westminster Academy, Academy Sport, Torquay Street, W2 5EZT: 020 7641 2012Cost: Varies. Please call for details.Nearest Tube: Royal Oak

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London soccer schoolFrom 25 July

Age: 3-15Fun, educational sessions to enhance natural development and improve skill and technique. Chelsea Football Club provides gifts and certificates with opportunities to win individual trophies. Chelsea Football Club promotes fair play, respect, discipline and anti-bullying.Venues: Holland Park, Battersea Park, Regents Park and Chestnut Grove (Tooting)T: 020 7957 8220W: www.chelseafc.com/soccerschoolsCost: From £17 per dayNearest Tube: Fulham Broadway

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Edutain sports programmeMonday to Friday from 25 July-26 August, 10am-3pm (excluding bank holidays)

Age: 8-13Sports and arts activities including football, basketball, dance and parkour. To take part simply turn up, fill in a

registration form and join in the fun. There are 75 places per site, per day and excursions take place on Fridays.Venue: Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ and Churchill Gardens Youth Club, The Annexe, Churchill Gardens Road, Churchill Gardens Estate, SW1V 3ALT: 020 7641 2012Cost: £1 per dayNearest Tube: Various

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Girls basketball25-29 July

Age: 11-19Led by a professional American Female Basketball coach, participants will learn new skills and tricks and

take part in games and tournaments.Venue: E, H, W London College, Gliddon Road, Hammersmith, W14 9BLT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Barons Court

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Parkour/freerunning camp25-29 July, 8-12 and 22-26 August, 10am-1pm

Age: 8-19Perfect the art of movement at parkour summer camp.Venue: LEAP Parkour Park at Westminster Academy, Academy Sport, Torquay Street,

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Sports hub25-29 July, 11am-3pm

Age: 11-19A week of multi-sports including basketball, football, dodgeball, cricket, rugby, tennis, rounders and loads more.Venue: Burlington Danes Academy, Wood Lane, W12 0HRT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: White City

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Street dance camp25-29 July, 11am-3pm

Age: 11-19Learn all the latest street dance moves including popping, locking and breaking with a professional coach. Venue: Burlington Danes Academy, Wood Lane, W12 0HRT: 0845 009 0933

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Swimming: intensive courses25 July-12 August

Age: 3+Parents looking for exciting ways to keep their children active this summer can choose from a wide range of sports and activities in a safe environment.Venue: Kensington Leisure Centre, Walmer Road, W11 4PQT: 020 7727 9747Cost: £19.75 per week

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Summer activities at Canalside25 July-26 August

Age: 9-19Come to Canalside and enjoy kayaking, canoeing, trampolining and climbing.Venue: Canalside Multi-Activity Centre, Canal Close, W10 5AYT: 020 8968 4500Cost: £4 per session, or £8 for a full dayNearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove

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Summer splash: swimming fast track lessons25 July-26 August

Age: 3-9A fun, yet educational ASA accredited course of lessons designed for children with very little swimming experience. Venue: Chelsea Sports Centre, Chelsea Manor Street, SW3 5PLT: 020 7352 6985Cost: VariesNearest Tube: Fulham Road/Sloane Square

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Westway Sports Centre25 July-26 August

Age: 5-17Five weeks of sports activities including rock climbing, tennis and football.Venue: Westway Sports Centre, Crowthorne Road, W10 6RPT: 020 8969 0992Cost: VariesNearest Tube: Latimer Road

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Fulham FC Foundation Kickz projectMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 25 July-2 September, 6-9pm

Age: 12-18Mondays: skills and drills sessionClem Attlee MUGA: 6-7.40pm (ages 12-14)The Brunswick Club: 7.45-9pm (ages 15-18)Wednesdays: gym sessionThe Brunswick Club: 6-9pm (ages 12-18)Fridays: tournament/games nightClem Attlee MUGA: 6-7.30pm (ages 12-14) The Brunswick Club: 7.45-9pm (ages 15-18)T: 07748 463 013Nearest Tube: Various

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Sands End police community boxing clubMondays (5-7pm), Wednesdays (5-6pm) and Saturdays (10am-12 noon) from 25 July-2 September

Age: 11-18The chance to learn Olympic styled boxing including physical fitness,

boxing techniques, light padwork and nutrition.Venue: Hurlingham and Chelsea School, Peterborough Road, SW6 3EDT: 07401 039 027 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Parsons GreenH.

White City RangersMondays (7.30-9.30pm) and Fridays (6-9pm) from 25 July-2 September

Age: 12-19The White City Rangers project is a multi-sport, multi-venue weekly project for boys and girls. Activities include football, cricket, street dance, badminton, athletics and gym. Venue: Phoenix School, Phoenix Fitness Centre and Janet Adegoke Pool, Egyptian House, Wormholt Park and Fatima CentreT: 020 8740 2591/07525 893 534 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Various

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under 18s women’s football Tuesdays (7-9.30pm) and Thursdays (6.45-9.15pm) from 26 July-26 August

Age: 13-18Are you a female footballer looking to join a team and play in a competitive league? If the answer is yes, then ECYC Ladies football is the team for you! We train every Thursday and play in ‘Goals’ women’s league on Tuesdays.Venue: Earl’s Court Youth Centre, 120 Ifield Road, Earl’s Court, SW10 9AFT: 020 7373 7970Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Earl’s Court/West Brompton

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Kensington and Chelsea karting academy Tuesdays from 26 July-30 August, 10am-3pm

Age: 14-19A six-week training programme in go-karting for young people. Hurry, as places go fast! Venue: Streatham Kart Raceway, 390 Streatham High Road, SW16 6HX (transport provided)T: 020 7351 2346Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Fulham Broadway (meeting point)

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Basketball clubTuesdays from 26 July-2 September, 6-8pm

Age: 13-19Come and shoot some hoops in the park with a

professional coach! All abilities welcome.Venue: Ravenscourt Park, King Street, W6 T: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Ravenscourt Park

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Boot camp personal trainingThursdays from 26 July-2 September, 11am-1pm Age: 13-19Weekly personal training sessions in the gym. Great strength and fitness training for other sports.Venue: E, H, W London College, Gliddon Road, Hammersmith, W14 9BLT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Barons Court

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Fulham footballWednesdays from 26 July-2 September, 6-7pm

Age: 13-19An intensive weekly football club put on by Fulham Football Club.Venue: South Park, Peterborough Road, SW6 – look out for the FFC bannersT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Parsons Green

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Introduction to kayaking and slalomTuesdays from 26 July-2 September, 2-4pm

Age: 13-19Your chance to get on the Thames and learn how

to kayak. Important: You must bring a full change of clothes and a towel.Venue: Furnivall Sculling Club, 19 Lower Mall, Hammersmith, W6 9DJT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Kayak, open canoe and stand-up paddle boarding combined trip Thursdays from 26 July-2 September, 3-7pm

Age: 13-19A four-hour trip starting out from Furnivall Sculling Club in the vessel of your choice. Bring a picnic! Important: You must bring a full change of clothes including soft-soled shoes and a towel.Venue: Furnivall Sculling Club, 19 Lower Mall, Hammersmith, W6 9DJT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Kayak and open canoe extended trip Fridays from 26 July-2 September, 2.30-6.30pm

Age: 13-19The challenge is to get to the beautiful riverside of Kew Gardens for some rest and relaxation in our chosen vessels, learning and practicing rescue techniques along the way. Important: You must bring a full change of clothes including soft-soled shoes and a towel.Venue: Furnivall Sculling Club, 19 Lower Mall, Hammersmith, W6 9DJT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Personal training and circuitsMondays from 26 July-2 September, 3-5pm

Age: 13-19An intensive training session offering a comfortable environment to develop fitness levels and ability.Venue: Phoenix School, The Curve, W12 0RQT: 0845 009 0933


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QPR footballFridays from 26 July-2 September, 5-6pm Age: 11-19A weekly football session that will allow you to build and refine your football skills.Venue: Ravenscourt Park, King Street, W6 – look out for the QPR bannersT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Ravenscourt ParkH.

Ride LondonTuesdays from 26 July-2 September, 3-5pmAge: 13-19From the park to the river via the gardens of Fulham. Bring your own bike and helmet!Venue: Ravenscourt Park, King Street, W6 – look out for the ‘Let Me Play’ banners T: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: Free

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Stand up paddle boarding introduction and paddle boarding slalom Wednesdays from 26 July-2 September, 3-5pm

Age: 13-19Originating from Asia, paddle boarding is one of the oldest forms of surfing and is ideal for learning and practicing on flat water. Be prepared to get wet! Important: You must bring a full change of clothes including soft-soled shoes and a towel.Venue: Furnivall Sculling Cub, 19 Lower Mall, Hammersmith, W6 9DJT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Hammersmith Broadway

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Street cheerThursdays from 26 July-2 September, 5-7pm

Age: 11-19An opportunity to learn new dance styles and

moves from a group of talented choreographers and dance professionals.Venue: Masbro Centre, 87 Masbro Road, W14 0LRT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Shepherd’s Bush/ Kensington Olympia

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Street danceWednesdays from 26 July-2 September, 5.15-6.15pm

Age: 11-19Street dance for all! Bring your friends to dance along to the latest tracks.Venue: Fatima Centre, Commonwealth Avenue, White City, W12 7QRT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: White CityH.

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TrampoliningFridays from 26 July- 2 September, 3-5pm

Age: 13-19Weekly trampolining club for all abilities.Venue: Burlington Danes Academy, Wood Lane, W12 0HRT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: White City

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VolleyballTuesdays from 26 July-2 September, 6-7pm

Age: 11-19Tuesday volleyball club for learning to play and games.Venue: TBCT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: Free

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Badminton tournament27 July, 11am-2pm

Age: 13-19A fun, round-robin tournament aimed at all abilities.Venue: E, H, W London College, Gliddon Road, Hammersmith, W14 9BL

basketball and cricket camps at Pad Rec – plus a multi-sports camp at St. Augustine’s. Four fun-filled days with sport coaching and games. The camps are popular, so early booking is advised. Enrolments are taken at the main reception.Venue: Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, W9 1PD and St. Augustine’s Sports Centre, Rudolph Road, Kilburn, NW6 5AWT: 020 7641 3642Cost: £25 for four days for Westminster ResCard holders. Additional family members receive a further 50% discount with a ResCard (£47.75 for non-residents)Nearest Tube: Various

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Table tennisMondays from 26 July-2 September, 4-6pmAge: 13-19Come along every Monday for lessons and fun games.Venue: The Bridge Academy, Finlay Street, SW6 6HBT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: Free

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Taekwondo Thursdays from 26 July-2 September, 5.15-6.15pmAge: 13-19Beginner and intermediate taekwondo lessons.Venue: Fatima Centre, Commonwealth Avenue, White City, W12 7QRT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: White City/Wood Lane

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TennisFridays from 26 July- 2 September, 1-2pm Age: 13-19Weekly tennis coaching from the basics – including learning serves and match skills.Venue: Bishops Park Tennis Courts, Bishops Avenue, SW6 – look out for the ‘Let Me Play’ bannersT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Putney Bridge

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Open basketball academy1-5 August

Age: 13-19A fun-packed basketball week with loads of games and tricks to be learnt.Venue: E, H, W London College, Gliddon Road, Hammersmith, W14 9BLT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Barons Court

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Sports hub1-5 August, 11am-3pmAge: 11-19This week, sports hub will focus on team sports including tag rugby, netball, basketball and handball.Venue: Burlington Danes Academy, Wood Lane, W12 0HRT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: White City

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Street dance academy8-12 August, 12 noon-4pm

Age: 13-19A full week of street dance for anyone who wants to lock, pop, hip and hop.Venue: E, H, W London College, Gliddon Road, Hammersmith, W14 9BLT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Barons Court

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Summer sports camp8-12 August, 12 noon-4pm

Age: 11-19A mixture of summer sports including tennis, rounders and cricket.Venue: TBCT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: Free

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Summer disability holiday programme8-26 August

Age: 13-25Take part in sport and

arts activities and make new friends!Venue: VariousT: 020 7351 2346 or 020 8962 8675Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Various

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Volleyball tournament10 August, 11am-2pm

Age: 11-19Put the skills learnt at volleyball club into practice to beat your friends in a fun, beach-style volleyball tournament.Venue: E, H, W London College, Gliddon Road, Hammersmith, W14 9BLT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Barons Court

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unity in the Community football tournament13 August at 9.30am (u12 mixed and u14 boys) and 1.30pm (u16 and u19 boys)

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Elite basketball academyDaily from 15-19 August, 2-6pm Age: 11-19A high level camp, aimed at academy and London Youth Games players.Venue: E, H, W London College, Gliddon Road, Hammersmith, W14 9BLT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Barons CourtH.

QPR football academyDaily from 15-19 August, 2-4pm Age: 13-19An intensive football academy delivered by professional football coaches.Venue: Ravenscourt Park, King Street, W6T: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Ravenscourt ParkH.

Multi-sports campDaily from 22-26 August, 12 noon-4pm

Age: 13-19Mini sports tournaments including football, basketball, table tennis and relay races.Venue: Brunswick Club, 34 Haldane Road, Fulham, SW6 7EUT: 0845 009 0933W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Fulham Broadway

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Athletics multi-sports campDaily from 30 August-2 September, 12 noon-4pm

Age: 13-19This camp will focus on athletics, broken up by fun warm up and warm down games including dodgeball, football and quick cricket.Venue: Linford Christie Stadium, Du Cane Road, W12 0DFT: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: East Acton

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Fulham football campDaily from 30 August-2 September, 2-4pmAge: 11-19Led by Fulham Football Club coaches, this will be a week of skill learning and games.Venue: South Park, Peterborough Road, SW6 – look out for the FFC banners T: 0845 009 0933 W: www.letmeplay.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Parsons Green

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Activities for young carers Wednesdays (for families in Kensington) and Thursdays (for families in Chelsea), 5-7pm

Age: 7-17Every week, the young carers group meets to take part in a wide range of activities. These include

sports, arts and crafts, discussion groups and outings. Assessment for eligibility may be required.Venue: Family Action, St. Charles Square, W10 6EJT: 020 8968 0535 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove

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and have fun. This expedition will give you the opportunity to see the city from the water and will offer some of the most scenic views. Venue: Cremorne Riverside Centre, Lots Road, SW10 0QHT: 020 7352 3931Cost: Free (pre-kayak training sessions may incur minimal charges)Nearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove

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Brunel youth ProjectVarious dates and times. Please call for details.Age: 10-19Venue: Buckshead

House, Brunel Estate, W2 5UXT: 020 7792 0155Nearest Tube: Royal Oak

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Caxton youth OrganisationMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in July, 6.30-9pmAge: 11-25Informal and educational activities for young people with disabilities and their friends. Venue: Basement Clubrooms, Tintern House, Abbots Manor Estate, Pimlico, SW1V 4JFT: 020 7834 1883Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Victoria

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Crypt youth ClubVarious dates and times. Please call for details.

Age: 10-19Activities including cookery, art, drama, sport and fitness – plus trips to the theatre, bowling and much more.Venue: St. John’s Hall, St. John’s Wood Church, St. John’s Wood High Street, NW8 7NET: 020 7483 1580Cost: Please call for detailsNearest Tube: St. John’s Wood

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Ebury Bridge youth Club Various dates and times. Please call for details.

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Fourth Feathers youth and Community CentreVarious dates and times. Please call for details.

Age: 10-19On and off-site activities including scuba diving,

cookery, dance, gardening and sport.Venue: 12 Rossmore Road, NW1 6NXT: 020 7723 8308Cost: Free with £15 annual membershipNearest Tube: Marylebone

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HAFAD summer holiday programmeVarious dates and times. Please call for details.Age: 11-25A three-week programme of activities for young disabled people which includes, arts, cooking and music production.Venue: Greswell Centre, Greswell Street, Fulham, SW6 6PX

T: 020 7471 8510Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Putney Bridge

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Kayaking, canoeing and sailingVarious dates and times. Please call for details.Age: 10+Venue: Westminster Boating Base, 136 Grosvenor Road, SW1V 3JYT: 020 7821 7389 W: www.westminster boatingbase.co.ukCost: £10 annual youth membership plus a donation of your choiceNearest Tube: Pimlico

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London TigersVarious dates and times. Please call for details.

Age: 8+Venue: 1st floor, WECH Community Centre, Athens Gardens, W9 3RFT: 020 7289 3395Cost: Please call for detailsNearest Tube: Westbourne Park

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Marylebone Bangladesh Society youth ClubVarious dates and times. Please call for details.

Age: 13-19Trips, activities and workshops including mountain biking, sport and fitness, gym, IT and CV writing.Venue: Marylebone Bangladesh Society Youth Club, 3 Boscobel Street, NW8 8PST: 020 7724 7427 W: www.mbs-uk.orgCost: Please call for detailsNearest Tube: Edgware Road

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North Paddington youth ClubVarious dates and times. Please call for details.

Age: 10-19On and off-site activities including cooking, climbing, fitness sessions, scuba diving, quad biking, music production and football.Venue: 235 Lanark Road, Maida Vale, W9 1RAT: 020 7624 4089Cost: Please call for detailsNearest Tube: Maida Vale

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Phab Sunday ClubSundays, 11.30am-2pm

Age: 8-18For children and young people with disabilities, as well as non-disabled children. Dance, sport, music, drama, days out and much more.Venue: Churchill Gardens Youth Club, Churchill Gardens Road, Churchill Gardens Estate,

SW1W 8RUT: 020 7630 1551/ 07910 556 588 or 01825 749 826Cost: £2 per sessionNearest Tube: Sloane Square

22-26 AugustAge: 9-18Holiday for young people with disabilities and non-disabled children in the New Forest.Cost: Call for details

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Steelpan classesTuesdays from 6.30-8.30pm (ages 16-25) and Thursdays from 6.30-8pm (ages 8-15)

Age: 8-25Would you like to make new friends, learn a new skill and be part of a welcoming community? Then come and learn to play steelpan at the Ebony Steel Band Trust.Venue: 1 Chippenham Mews, W9 2ANT: 020 7792 1418 E: [email protected]: £3Nearest Tube: Westbourne Park

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youth HubsAge: 13-19 Information and support for young people. Drop-in and appointment-only sessions are available. Call your local Youth Hub for detailsCost: Free

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youth Hub @ Church Street Library67-69 Church Street, NW8 8EUT: 020 7641 8587Nearest Tube:

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youth Hub @ Lupus Street131 Lupus Street, SW1V 3ENT: 020 7641 2069Nearest Tube: Pimlico/Victoria

youth Hub @ StoweThe Stowe Centre, 258 Harrow Road, W2 5EST: 020 7641 7747Nearest Tube: Royal Oak

The Avenues youth Project Various dates and times. Please call for details.

Age: 13-19Activities including radio training, cheerleading, judo and circuit training.Venue: 3-7 Third Avenue, W10 4NTT: 020 8969 9552Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Queen’s Park/Westbourne Park

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The Stowe Centre Various dates and

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Age: 13-19Venue: 258 Harrow Road, W2 5EST: 020 7266 8220Nearest Tube: Royal Oak

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uniformed youth groupsAge: 11+Do you want to join the scouts, boys brigade, air, sea or army cadets? Do you want to be part of major events in London with the police cadets or St. John Ambulance? In Hammersmith and

Fulham you have the opportunity to be part of all of these organisations. Venue: Various W: www.youinhammersmith.comNearest Tube: VariousH.

WECH youth ClubTuesdays, 6-9pm

Age: 13-19Arts, martial arts, sports and other activities.Venue: WECH Community Centre, Chantry Close (off Elgin Avenue), W9 T: 020 7266 3347 W: www.wech.co.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Westbourne Park

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Kensington and Chelsea youth ForumEvery two weeks from 1 July-26 August, 6.30-8.30pm

Age: 13-19 (up to 25 with a disability).The forum provides opportunities for young people to debate, inform and actively participate in the development and improvement of services.

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Come meet new people and have fun making a difference. Venue: Youth Participation Team, Community Learning, 125 Freston Road, W10 6THT: 020 7938 8021 E: youthforum@rbkc. gov.ukCost: FreeNearest Tube: Latimer Road

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Just dance23 July

Age: 8-19 (up to 25 with a disability)A great competition for dancers and dance groups in West London, as part of the Open Weekend and countdown to the London 2012

games. Free dance workshops and fun activities.Venue: Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance, Bosworth Road, W10 5EHT: 020 8962 8675Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Westbourne Park

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union danceClasses from 25-28 July (11am-4pm), and performances on 29 July (6 and 6.30pm)

Age: 16-24A week of workshops leading to performances in the Regency Gallery.Venue: National Portrait Gallery, 2 St. Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HET: 020 7836 7837

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Summer programme at Golborne youth Centre25 July-18 August Monday to Friday, 7-9.30pm and Tuesdays, 4.30-6.30pm (girls only) Age: 13-19Take part in gym, table tennis, virtual parenting, cookery, street dance, photography, arts and crafts, pool, trips, our Youth Forum and much more.

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Venue: Golborne Youth Centre, Swinbrook Estate, 2a Wornington Road, W10 5QWT: 020 8960 6238Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Westbourne Park

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Summer programme at Lancaster youth Centre25 July-18 August, 7-10pm

Wednesday is special needs, Friday is project themes and Saturday classes are for Brazilian drumming. A variety of day trips will run from 22 August-5 September.

Age: 13-19Take part in table tennis, cookery, street dance, arts and crafts, trips, football, music technology workshops, mixing and DJing, sports and day trips. Venue: Lancaster Youth Centre, Lancaster Road, 128a Lancaster Road, W11 1QST: 020 7221 2197Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove

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Summer programme at Chelsea Estates youth Project25 July-19 August, 1-6pm

Age: 11-19Accredited activities including: creating a mural using graphic arts techniques; hair styling, barbering and beauty; cooking healthy meals; photography and manipulating images using Photoshop; running an internet radio station; and recording and producing your own tunes using our purpose-built studio.Venue: Chelsea Estates Youth Project, Wiltshire Close, SW3 2NS T: 020 7352 0299Cost: Free (small charge for specific trips)Nearest Tube: South Kensington/ Sloane Square

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Dalgarno summer youth programme25 July-26 August

Age: 6-12 and 13-19 (some activities up to 25)The DYP summer programme boasts a range of exciting activities for all abilities, including sports tournaments, photography workshops, graffiti art, trips, BBQs, drama, gym and music projects.Venue: Dalgarno Community Centre, 1 Webb Close, Dalgarno Way, W10 5QB T: 020 8969 6300Cost: Free (small charge for some trips)Nearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove/Latimer Road/White City

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RITEstart25 July-26 August

Age: 13-19 (up to 25 with a disability).RITEstart is a fun, interactive health and wellbeing programme. Set goals and action plans, discuss relationships, sexual health and emotional wellbeing. Learn what

works for you and how to achieve your goals. Group courses arranged for local youth centres.Venue: Living Well, 1 Canalside House, Canal Close, W10 5AAT: 07788 826 797 or 020 3137 3373E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove

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Summer programme at Chelsea youth CentreMonday to Friday from 25 July-26 August, 1-8pm (ages 11-21) and Thursdays, 1-3pm (ages 9-13)

Age: 11-21Various activities throughout the summer including music technology workshops, mixing and DJing, football training, table tennis, gym, outdoor sports, arts and crafts, pool, cookery, dance, the Chelsea Youth Festival and a variety of off-site activities. Venue: Chelsea Youth Centre, Blantyre Street, SW10 0EQ

T: 020 7349 9602 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Earl’s Court/Fulham Broadway/Sloane Square

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Team spirit tourThursdays from 26 July-14 August, 11am-6pm

Rehearsals: 26, 28, 29 July and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 9 AugustPerformance: 11-14 AugustAge: 8-19You will learn how to act and get the chance to perform in an exciting show called ‘Team Spirit’ in venues including Kensal House and the Tricycle Theatre. Venue: S.P.I.D. Theatre Company, Kensal House Youth Club, Kensal House Estate, Ladbroke Grove, W10 5BQT: 07534 928 057 E: [email protected] Cost: Free Nearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove

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Brunswick youth ProjectTuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 26 July-20 August, 6.30-9.30pmAge: 13-19A range of activities and a day programme.Venue: 34 Haldane Road, Fulham, SW6 7EUT: 020 7385 4856Cost: Some activities may have a charge. Please call for detailsNearest Tube: Fulham BroadwayH.

College Park youth ProjectMondays from 26 July-20 August, 7-10pm

Age: 13-19A range of activities and a day programme.Venue: 14 Letchford Gardens, College Park, NW10 6AN T: 020 8969 2528Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Willesden JunctionH.

Masbro youth ProjectMondays (5-8pm), Wednesdays and Fridays (6-9pm) from

26 July-20 August

Age: 13-19A range of activities across the summer and a day programme.Venue: 87 Masbro Road, Shepherd’s Bush, W14 0LRT: 020 7603 8172Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Olympia/Shepherd’s Bush

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Old Oak youth ProjectTuesdays (6.30-9.30pm) and Fridays (7-10pm) from 26 July-20 August

Age: 13-19A range of activities and a day programme.Venue: 76 Braybrook Street, Old Oak, W12 7PHT: 020 8969 2528Cost: FreeNearest Tube: East Acton

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Sands End youth ProjectTuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 26 July-20 August, 6.30-9.30pm

Age: 13-19A range of different

activities across the summer.Venue: Marinefield Road, the Adventure Playground in William Parnell ParkT: 020 7736 6572Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Parsons Green/Fulham Broadway

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White City youth Project @ Fatima CentreTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 26 July-20 August, 6.30-9.30pm

Age: 13-19A range of activities and a day programme.Venue: Fatima Centre, Commonwealth Avenue, White City, W12 7QRT: 020 8969 2528Cost: FreeNearest Tube: White City/Wood LaneH.

Digital art and design Tuesdays (girls only), Wednesdays and Fridays from 26 July-26 August, 6.45-9pm

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Learn everything you need to know to design and customise your own t-shirts, hoodies, bags, clothes and more. You bring the ideas, we provide the materials!Venue: Earl’s Court Youth Centre, 120 Ifield Road, Earl’s Court, SW10 9AFT: 020 7373 7970Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Earl’s Court/West Brompton

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Street danceTuesdays (girls only) and Thursdays from 26 July-26 August, 6.45-9pm

Age: 13-19 (up to 25 with a disability)Come and learn the

hottest moves to the hardest beats with Ruff Diamond dance troupe’s original founder! Venue: Earl’s Court Youth Centre, 120 Ifield Road, Earl’s Court, SW10 9AFT: 020 7373 7970Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Earl’s Court/West Brompton

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Studio engineering course at Earl’s Court youth ClubTuesdays (girls only) and Fridays from 26 July-26 August, 6.45-9pm

Age: 13-19 (up to 25 with a disability)This eight-week

programme is made up of eight, two-hour sessions. The course is designed to give you a general introduction to the youth club’s music studio, which includes a 16-track mixing desk, vocal booth, MPC drum machine, Reason and Logic Pro. Once you have completed the course you will be able to book the studio free of charge – which makes this course very popular. Get your application in fast! Venue: Earl’s Court Youth Centre, 120 Ifield Road, Earl’s Court, SW10 9AF T: 020 7373 7970Cost: Free Nearest Tube: Earl’s Court/West Brompton

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Amberley Millennium CentreTuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 26 July-2 September, 4-7pm

Age: 10-19Film workshops, photography, cookery, table tennis, football tournaments, arts, crafts and trips.Venue: 11 Clearwell Drive, Amberley Estate, W9 2JZT: 020 7286 1014Cost: Free, except for tripsNearest Tube: Royal Oak/Warwick Avenue

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Connexions One-Stop ShopMonday to Friday from 26 July- 2 September, 1-5pm

Age: 14-19Do you need help to make choices about college, sixth form places, apprenticeships or finding a job? Then pop into the One-Stop Shop and meet with a personal adviser.Venue: 181 King Street, Hammersmith, W6 9JTT: 020 8741 2441Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Ravenscourt Park

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Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition Practice expedition: 1-5 August (away for five days) Assessment expedition: 8-12 August (away for five days) Age: 15-25Train to complete the challenges of the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition. We will take you to beautiful countryside where you will walk, exercise, sleep and eat in some of England’s most picturesque environments. This



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expedition will focus around healthy lifestyles, so you’ll get a chance to be on the road to healthier and more active living. Venue: Call for detailsT: 020 7352 3931 E: [email protected]: Free Nearest Tube: Details on booking

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Shepherd’s Bush activities for everyone, SAFE holiday programmeMonday to Friday from 1-26 August

Age: 8-16 (10am-3pm)/13-19 (3-5pm)Free holiday scheme with various activities. Venue: Phoenix High School, The Curve, Shepherd’s Bush, W12 0RQT: 020 8749 1141E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: East ActonH.

Sulgrave youth Project ClubTuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 August-3 September, 6.30-9.30pm

Age: 13-19Offering a range of different activities across the summer, including a day programme.Venue: 287 Goldhawk Road, Hammersmith, W12 8EUT: 020 8748 3561Cost: Some activities may be chargeableNearest Tube: Ravenscourt ParkH.

Hype it up!25 August

Age: 8-19 (up to 25 with a disability).This is your chance to Hype it Up! before Carnival. This is a fun youth arts festival with a live stage, competitions, food and fun activities organised by and for young people.Venue: Youth Arts, The Portobello Green Canopy, corner of Portobello Road and Cambridge Gardens, W10 5TE

T: 020 8962 8675Cost: £1Nearest Tube: Westbourne Park

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It’s your future!30 August, 12 noon-4pmAge: 15-19Connexions Hammersmith & Fulham is hosting an exciting and special event this summer called It’s Your Future! If you are unsure of what to do with your GCSE results, are looking to kick-start your career, or would just like to have a look at the options available to you, then come down to the Connexions One-Stop Shop for advice and guidance from local colleges, sixth forms, training providers and, of course, Connexions PA’s. It’s Your Future… so let’s make it a good one! Venue: 181 King Street, Hammersmith, W6 9JTT: 020 8741 2441Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Ravenscourt Park

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Carnival arts programmeCourse 1 (SA:01): 25-29 July

Course 2 (SA:02): 8-12 August

Course 3 (SA:03): 22-26 August

All courses will run from 10.30am-4pm

Age: 8-18Children and young people will design and create their own carnival costumes. They will also learn and perform a carnival song and dance through a

series of interactive and educational activities. Venue: The Clement James Centre, 95 Sirdar Road, W11 4EQT: 020 7938 8017/8054Cost: £10 per child, per weekNearest Tube: Latimer Road

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Survival school (SA:04)25-28 July, 11am-5pm, and 12 August, 12 noon-6pm

Age: 10-14This programme is not for the faint-hearted! You’ll learn survival skills such as fire building, shelter building, team building, food preparation and lots more.Venue: Kensington and Chelsea College, Camp Stores, Hortensia Road, SW10 0QST: 020 7352 3711 Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Fulham Broadway

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Beginners Irish dancing (SA:05)25-29 July, 10.30am-4pm

Age: 5-19Learn Irish Dancing with world champion dance teachers who have performed in shows such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. You will keep fit and learn how the steps for Irish Dancing are developed to produce your own routine.Venue: St. Charles Catholic Sixth Form College, St. Charles Square, W10 6EYT: 020 7938 8017/8054Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove

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Passion for fashion retail (SA:06)25-29 July, 10am-2pm

Age: 13-19Calling all creative young people with a Passion for… Fashion! Gain real experience in a retail setting. Create a professional, fashion-related window display and win fabulous prizes in a styling competition.Venue: Chelsea Academy, Lots Road, SW10 0ABT: 020 7938 8017/8054Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Fulham Broadway

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Rolling Sound multimedia course 1 (SA:07)25-29 July, 10am-4pmAge: 10-13Rolling Sound’s ‘Step into Creative Media’ (web, photography, music, animation and graphics) is an accredited course which is supported by industry professionals. You will work on your very own media project and then learn how to host and market it online.Venue: St. Charles Catholic Sixth Form College, St. Charles Square, W10 6EYT: 020 7938 8017/8054Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove

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Gold Seal studio skills Course 1 (SA:08): 26-27 July, 10am-1pm

Course 2 (SA:09): 2-3 August, 10am-1pm Age: 12-15

Course 3 (SA:10): 26-27 July, 2-5pm

Course 4 (SA:11): 2-3 August, 2-5pm Age: 16-19

Work with top UK music artists in a local studio to understand how to make beats/tunes, write lyrics and record vocals. The courses are accredited and provide the chance to also find other courses locally or in the city. Venue: Rugby Portobello Trust, Walmer Road, W11 4EYT: 020 7938 8017/8054

Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Latimer Road/ Ladbroke Grove

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Portobello dance (SA:12)26-28 July, 10am-4pm

Age: 8-19Portobello Dance School presents three fun days of dance! During the academy you will experience inspirational training in street dance, ballet and tap, which will end with a short piece of choreography performed for your family and friends!Venue: The Tabernacle, Powis Square, W11 2AYT: 020 7938 8017/8054Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Westbourne Park

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Bronze arts award adventure in a week (SA:13)1-5 August, 10.30am-4.30pmAge: 13-19An intensive week of

creative endeavour resulting in a performance/exhibition. You will attend events, research your heroes and share your passions. Build up a portfolio of ideas or maybe make a folder, sketchbook, video diary and possibly a website!Venue: Chelsea Academy, Lots Road, SW10 0ABT: 020 7352 3711 E: [email protected]: FreeNearest Tube: Fulham Broadway

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Build a bike – earn a bike (SA:14)1-5 August, 1-5pm

Age: 15-19You’ll learn to repair a bicycle through practical, hands-on learning and tutor guidance. You’ll also have the opportunity to keep your bicycle and gain an entry level City and Guilds in Bike Mechanics. Venue: Maxilla Walk (end of Kingsdown Close), W10 6NQT: 020 7938 8017 or 020 7938 8054



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Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Latimer Road

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Computer maintenance (SA:15) 1-5 August, 1.30-5.30pm (SA:16) 8-12 August, 1.30-5.30pmAge: 13-19 (up to 25 with a disability).This is a practical, hands-on course for young people who are interested in how to fix and maintain PC and laptop computers. The individual who participates the most positively during the week will win a top-spec laptop!Venue: Earl’s Court Youth Centre, 120 Ifield Road, Earl’s Court,

SW10 9AF T: 020 7373 7970Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Earl’s Court/West Brompton

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The five day play (SA:17)1-5 August, 10.30am-4.30pmAge: 13-19Do you want to have your say? Are you ready for a challenge? Join us at the Royal Court to create your own new play in just five days.Venue: Royal Court Theatre, 50-51 Sloane Square, SW1W 8AST: 020 7938 8017/8054Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Sloane Square

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Introduction to holistic health and massage (SA:18)2-5 August, 10.30am-4.30pm

Age: 8-19Everything you want to learn about your body and how to take care of it naturally – including massage techniques, aromatherapy, nutrition, first aid techniques and much more. Venue: Chelsea Academy, Lots Road, SW10 0ABTel: 020 7938 8017/8054Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Fulham Broadway

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Musical theatre course (SA:19)2-5 August, 10.30am-3.30pm

Age: 8-13A rollercoaster four-day musical theatre course. Working with three professional directors, you’ll rehearse a new musical which you’ll perform for family and friends on the final day. Venue: St. Charles Catholic Sixth Form


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Rolling Sound multimedia course 2 (SA:20)8-12 August, 10am-4pmAge: 14-19Rolling Sound’s ‘Step into Creative Media’ (web, photography, music, animation and graphics) is an

accredited course which is supported by industry professionals. You’ll work on your very own media project and then learn how to host and market it online.Venue: Chelsea Academy, Lots Road, SW10 0ABT: 020 7938 8017/8054Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Fulham Broadway

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We are photogirls (SA:21)8-12 August, 11am-4pm

Age: 8-13Join ‘We are photogirls’ for five days of fashion photography. With crazy styling, make-up and props, we use cameras and lighting to make some off-the-wall photo shoots for you to keep forever! Venue: St. Charles Catholic Sixth Form College, St. Charles Square, W10 6EYT: 020 7938 8017/ 8054Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove

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Headliners – journalism and multimedia (SA:22)9-12 August, 10am-4pm

Age: 8-13This summer you can work alongside media professionals to produce film, print or podcasts about issues that affect you. You’ll learn journalism and media skills, and interview decision-makers to effect change.Venue: St. Charles Catholic Sixth Form College, St. Charles Square, W10 6EYT: 020 7938 8017/8054Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Ladbroke Grove

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Working with animals at the Royal Veterinary College (SA:23)15-18 August, 1-4pm

Age: 14-19Hosted by the Royal Veterinary College, this course will give you an insight into the veterinary

profession. This will combine interactive activities with live animals and scientific explorations. Venue: The Royal Veterinary College (Camden Campus), Royal College Street, NW1 0TUT: 020 7938 8017/8054Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Camden Town

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Special effects face painting course (SA:24)15-19 August, 10am-3pm

Age: 8-13Special effects and face painting for beginners is a fun practical course that teaches all the skills and techniques you need to create your own monster movie or theatre make-up. Venue: Chelsea Academy, Lots Road, SW10 0ABT: 020 7938 8017/8054Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Fulham Broadway

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Headliners – journalism and multimedia (SA:25)16-19 August, 10am-4pm

Age: 14-19This summer you can work alongside media professionals to produce film, print or podcasts about issues that affect you. You’ll learn journalism and media skills, and interview decision-makers to affect change.Venue: Chelsea Academy, Lots Road, SW10 0ABT: 020 7938 8017/8054Cost: FreeNearest Tube: Fulham Broadway

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