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Please email Claudia Feigk at info@visitspitalfields.com
to add events in the area.
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| February 2010 |
| Friday, 5 February, 1pm-2.30pm |
WONDERTOTS: TOY TIME
V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9PA
What's your favourite toy? Join the award-winning team from Artburst for Wondertots Toy Time, five weekly 90 minute workshops for under 5s, chock-full of art and storytelling, drama and movement inspired by the museum's quirky collection of toys. Includes 'safe corner' for babies and toddlers and an area for pushchairs close to the workshop space for ease of access. Bengali translation available on request. The workshops are designed to engage under 5s whilst loosely introducing them to structured time frames. Dress for mess! FREE (£10 fee for non-attendance); Booking required; Under 5s (accompanied by an adult). To register interest call 020 8983 5200. Bookings taken up to two weeks in advance of each session. Click here for more info. |
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Tuesdays 12 January - 23 March 2010 (11 weekly sessions),
2.30pm-4.30pm |
BIRKBECK, THE PEOPLING OF LONDON
V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9PA
The Peopling of London: Migration and the Making of the Modern City
For centuries, successive waves of immigrants have provided the lifeblood of the metropolis, bringing in new cultures, trades and skills and helping to transform London into a world city. The Peopling of London assesses the contribution of immigrants to London's diverse history, examining their experiences as they settled and how they made the metropolis their home. Adults; £200 (£100 concessions) / £175 (£90 concessions)
To register, contact Birkbeck's Central Enrolment Facility 0207 631 6651 or for more information, contact Birkbeck's Tim Russell 020 7631 6652
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| Thursday 4th February, 6pm-9pm |
FIRST THURSDAYS: DREAM TOYS
V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9PA
Take a trip down memory lane with an evening devoted to dream toys from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Go on a 'Dream Toys' trail around the museum and along the way, see the toys voted best by the Toy Retailers Association in 2009! Plus, Use Your Imagination and Kingsmead Eyes, bar serving beer, wine and soft drinks, museum shop open 'til 8. Every year the Toy Retailers Association choose their Top 12 Dream Toys, shortlisted from a number of separate categories - Boys, Girls, TechZone, Creative, Games and Pre School. FREE; Drop-in; Adults.
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Thursday nights (6pm-11pm) |
FORRO DO GALPAO (MUSIC, ART, FILM)
Old Truman Brewery, ( Corbet Place ), 91 Brick Lane , E1
Brazilian music & arts event including short movies, photography and live Forro music.
For further details visit: www.trumanbrewery.com
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| Saturday Nights (6pm-11pm) free admission |
PLACES AND SPACES
Old Truman Brewery, ( Corbet Place ), 91 Brick Lane , E1
An eclectic mix of weekly night of Hip-Hop, Soul, Reggae, Disco. Guest bands and DJ's. Nice atmosphere to get you ready for the weekend.
For further details visit: www.trumanbrewery.com
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Every Sunday (10am-5pm) |
SUNDAY (UP)MARKET
Ely's Yard, Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane , E1 6QR
Fashion conscious can find the newest designs, one-off bespoke clothing, gorgeous jewellery and of course enjoy home cooked food as they wander round.
For further details visit: www.sundayupmarket.co.uk
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| Saturday 6th February, 11am, 12pm and 1.30pm |
MUSICAL CHAIRS MARATHON
V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9PA
Celebrate the opening of brand-new exhibition Sit Down: Seating for Kids with our hilarious musical chairs challenge. Bag the last chair to win a stack of fantastic prizes! FREE; Drop-in; Age 3-5, 6-8, 9-11 and 12-15.
Click here for more info.
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Every Monday, 6.30pm |
SHORT & SWEET
Room 2, Cafe 1001, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL
Weekly mini movies from established directors such as Simon Ellis and up-and-coming talent including Laurie Hill.
Click here for more info.
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