St George’s Day

St George's Day at Hainault Library

THURSDAY 23 APRIL
15:30 – 18:00

This year we will be celebrating St George’s Day in collaboration with Hainault Forest Community Association, for a Family Fun event!

All activities are FREE

Wooden Musical Dragon installation

Musical Dragon Installation

A beautifully crafted wooden musical installation. All ages are invited to operate the half dozen handles which launch 12ft tall George the Dragon into a grand display of hand cranked contraptioneering. He plays music, blows bubbles and displays the joys and ingenuity of mechanical engineering. Just turn the handles to generate smiles and laughter.
Punch and Judy show puppet booth with Twistopher in the middle

Punch and Judy Show

Performance times*: 16:00 and 17:15 (20min)

The Punch and Judy show is a traditional puppet performance known for its slapstick humour, known for entertaining audiences – especially children – for centuries.

*Please note: times may be subject to change on the day
Blackhorse and Standard Morris Dancers dancing at an event, wearing blue dresses with red ribbons, red hats with flower decorations, shoes with bells waving sticks

Blackhorse and Standard Morris Dancers

Performance time*: 16:30 (20min)

Blackhorse and Standard Women’s North West Morris is a London-based, women-only side performing energetic North West Morris clog dancing. Founded around 1982 in Walthamstow, they perform in blue dresses, red tights, and clogs, often using garlands, sticks, and bobbins.

*Please note: times may be subject to change on the day

Doreen Golding BEM - Pearly Queen

Doreen Golding BEM- Pearly Queen

Meet the Pearly Queen at 16:20* 

Doreen Golding is a celebrated London Pearly Queen known for her lifelong dedication to preserving the traditional Pearly Kings and Queens culture. Awarded the BEM (British Empire Medal), she has devoted decades to charitable fundraising and community service, proudly wearing her iconic pearl-buttoned costume as a symbol of working-class heritage and generosity in London.

*Please note: times may be subject to change on the day

St George's Day Craft

Crafts, Face Painting & More!

Come along for crafts, mini face painting, balloon modelling* & more — perfect for kids and families. It’s all free, so just drop in, enjoy and celebrate St George’s Day with us!

*Please note: balloon modelling is only suitable for children over the age of 3yrs. Allergy info – Balloons contain Latex

World Book Night

Celebrate World Book Night with our Book giveaway. World Book Night brings people from all backgrounds together for one reason – to inspire others to read more.

Reading for pleasure and empowerment makes us more aware and informed. It helps us grow our imaginations. It makes us more empathetic and understanding of other people and cultures. It supports our health and wellbeing. It increases our ability to learn new skills. It helps us to communicate our ideas more effectively. It opens doors. It brings joy.

Come along and get a free book and why not join the library at the same time and you will have thousands of books available to you for free.

Frequently asked Questions

No need to book these activities, just turn up on the day!

All activities at this event are FREE to attend.

This event is taking place at:

Hainault Library
100 Manford Way, Ilford, IG7 4DD

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