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Sunday Stories - Spoken Word Special!
Presented by Norden Farm & Simon Mole, Supported by Apples and Snakes.
Poet Simon Mole is taking over our Sunday Stories slot again with another spoken word special!
Expect poems about ninja skeletons, raps about pug dogs playing football, stories about boys who meet Pacman and girls who can’t stop drumming. With special guest AF Harrold, poet and author of the Fizzlebert Stump series and the CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medal longlisted The Imaginary, illustrated by Emily Gravett. The Imaginary was the winner of the 7-11 category of the UKLA Awards.
Age Guidance: 4-11 years.
£3 per person.
A.F. Harrold is a children’s author and performance poet who has a beard and strange ideas. He’s written the Fizzlebert Stump series and the kids poetry collection Things You Find In A Poet’s Beard. He visits a lot of schools and shouts poems at kids in assembly. He lives in Reading with a stand-up comedian and two cats.
Find out more here.
Simon Mole was the first Poet Laureate for the London borough of Brent, and is a member of the acclaimed poetry collective Chill Pill. Since becoming a father Simon writes increasingly for young people, and his first play for children and families was commissioned by the V&A in 2016; Friends For All is touring with Half Moon Theatre. Catch in at Norden Farm on Friday 13 April at 11.30am and 2pm.
Click here to visit Simon's website.
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Led by Abbi Lewin.
A fun, creative way for children to explore their dance skills – from the comfort of your own home!
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Suitable for ages 2 - 4 years.
Tues 5 May - 2 Jun, 9 Jun - 30 Jun, 7 Jul - 28 Jul
10.45am – 11.15am
£5 per class or £22.50 per 4 week term
Booking cut off time: 9am on the day of each class
We want everyone to be safe while dancing at home so please ensure that all children are wearing appropriate clothing and footwear and that you have suitable space to move in and have cleared the space of any potential hazards.
This session should be fun for you and your little ones, please support where necessary and ensure that children are always supervised during the class.
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Enjoy interactive stories online via Zoom - with an added magical twist!
Alongside the stories, Patrick will show you how the magic works and teach a trick or two. But because Patrick is in the magic circle you must promise to keep the secrets!
Tuesday 26 May - We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Props you will need:
2 playing cards
Tuesday 2 June - A Squash and a Squeeze
Props you will need:
A pencil / pen
Keep an eye out for details about each week's stories and what you'll need for each trick!
Suitable for ages 5+ years.
This session will be fun for you and your little ones, please support where necessary and ensure that children are always supervised during the class.
Tues 5 May - 28 Jul
1.30pm - 2pm
£5 per session
Booking cut off time: 12pm on the day of each session
Little Wrigglers (online)
Led by Bethany Hearn.
A thrilling, energetic and creative dance class – from the comfort of your own home!
Explore imaginative theme and adventures through dance, song and mime.
Suitable for ages 2+ years.
Mon 4 May - 1 Jun (exc 25 May), 8 Jun - 29 Jun and 6 Jul - 20 Jul
10.15am – 11am
£5 per class or £18 per 4 week term / £13.50 for the 3 week term
Booking cut off time: 9am on the day of each session
We want everyone to be safe while dancing at home so please ensure that all children are wearing appropriate clothing and footwear and that you have suitable space to move in and have cleared the space of any potential hazards.
This session should be fun for you and your little ones, please support where necessary and ensure that children are always supervised during the class.
Digi Den (online)
Led by DJ Mhlanga
The digital arts club!
Reconnect with the Digi Den community via weekly Zoom workshops. Share your creativity, explore music and film editing!
You will need: Paper to draw or write on and any pencils, pens or art supplies you may like to use. The project will adapt to incorporate any other supplies individuals may have.
Suitable for School Years 7 - 13.
Fri 15 May - 24 Jul (exc 29 May)
5.15pm - 6.45pm
£80 per 10 week term
Please contact our Box Office team on 01628 788997 if you are interested in joining the term from week 2 (Fri 22 May).
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Thur 11 Jun - 30 Jul
10.30am - 11.15am
£5 per session
Booking cut off time: 9am on the day of each session
This session should be fun for you and your little ones, please support where necessary and ensure that children are always supervised during the class.
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Led by Karen Wallace-Jones
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Drama Zoomers
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