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Event Audience: Children

An information session for those interested in signing up to our upcoming Forest School Sessions. information about the sessions, opportunity to ask questions and a few activities for children to try.

Our Education Ranger Beth is currently working towards her Forest School Leader (Lv3) qualification. Which requires a 6 week ‘pilot forest school’ to be carried out

Forest School sessions will take place at Hainault Forest on Tuesdays 9.30am -11.30am from 16th September, for 6 weeks. These sessions have no cost as they are a pilot project, but there are requirements for anyone wanting to take part:

  • Children aged 5-7
  • Must commit to all 6 sessions
  • Willing to provide feedback
  • Consent for photography

Get ready for the new term with a fun back-to-school twist on origami! In this creative workshop, you’ll learn how to fold a smart paper school uniform—complete with a boy’s shirt, a girl’s dress, and even a miniature school bag to match.

Led by a talented brother-and-sister origami duo, aged 9 and 10, this hands-on session is a great way to explore your creativity and pick up some impressive paper-folding skills. All materials are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to fold!

For more information about Lab FX, please visit https://visionrcl.org.uk/lab-fx

Get ready for the new term with a fun back-to-school twist on origami! In this creative workshop, you’ll learn how to fold a smart paper school uniform—complete with a boy’s shirt, a girl’s dress, and even a miniature school bag to match.

Led by a talented brother-and-sister origami duo, aged 9 and 10, this hands-on session is a great way to explore your creativity and pick up some impressive paper-folding skills. All materials are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to fold!

For more information about Lab Central, please visit https://visionrcl.org.uk/labcentral

Get crafty with clever paper folding in this creative, hands-on workshop! You’ll learn how to make a pull-tab envelope—perfect for secret messages, notes or little surprises—and an origami pencil holder that’s both fun to make and useful for your desk at home or school.

Led by a talented brother-and-sister origami duo, aged 9 and 10, this hands-on session is a great way to explore your creativity and pick up some impressive paper-folding skills. All materials are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to fold!

For more information about Lab FX, please visit https://visionrcl.org.uk/lab-fx


Get crafty with clever paper folding in this creative, hands-on workshop! You’ll learn how to make a pull-tab envelope—perfect for secret messages, notes or little surprises—and an origami pencil holder that’s both fun to make and useful for your desk at home or school.

Led by a talented brother-and-sister origami duo, aged 9 and 10, this hands-on session is a great way to explore your creativity and pick up some impressive paper-folding skills. All materials are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to fold!

Jeanefer Jean-Charles & Associates present Patois.

Patois explores what happens when two unwritten languages meet: the spoken language of patois (French Creole) and the movement language of dance.

British-Caribbean choreographer Jeanefer Jean-Charles MBE tells a story of lost languages, longing and belonging through traditional Caribbean choreography, contemporary dance and an original music score.

Join us on a journey to rediscover hidden voices and identities that are rooted in dialects that are buried within us as we reawaken stories and generations of the past.

About Jeanefer Jean-Charles

Jeanefer Jean-Charles MBE is a globally respected Creative Director and Producer with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in large-scale performances, opening ceremonies, stadium events, outdoor spectacles, carnivals, and parades.

Her work has taken her to over 21 countries and has gone down in the Guinness Book of Records. Her unique creative process brings to life the talents, strengths, and shared stories of local communities and artists in inspiring and unforgettable ways.

Patois is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by FESTIVAL.ORG for Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, Norfolk & Norwich Festival and Brighton Festival.

Chad Taylor presents Closer To My Dreams

Closer To My Dreams is the journey of two young black brothers from inner-city Manchester, describing their trials and tribulations to pursue their dream of becoming professional dancers.

Will they succeed with the odds stacked against them?

The show weaves poetry/rap with Hip Hop choreography. Living very parallel lives, the story shows the journey of two brothers forging the relationships with their peers, family and romantic relationships. In a playful, heartfelt and unique take on family and friendship it explores universal questions of how we respond to the trials and tribulations that life throws at us, what path to take, when to hustle and when to let go.

Headphones are included as part of the performance experience.
Check back to find out how to reserve a headset.

This show is recommended for audiences aged 8yrs+ but younger children are welcome.

Closer to my Dreams is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Certain Blacks, Switchflicker and Black Gold Arts. The R&D for Closer to my Dreams was supported by Blueprint: Without Walls R&D Investment Fund.

Try the Oboe, Bassoon, Flute and Clarinet! Explore instruments in a fun, friendly session led by expert teachers.

No experience needed!

Possibility of continuing with weekly lessons

Calling all Pokémon fans! Step into the world of origami and learn how to fold your very own Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and a Pokéball-inspired bookmark in this fun and creative workshop. You can use your handmade bookmarks as part of your Fabula Reading Challenge this summer—making reading time even more magical!

Led by a talented brother-and-sister origami due, ages 9 and 10, this hands-on session is a great way to explore your creativity and pick up some impressive paper-folding skills. All materials are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to fold!

Get ready to extract real DNA using everyday ingredients! In this hands-on science activity, you’ll squash, mix and reveal the hidden genetic code inside a banana. A fun and fascinating way to explore what makes us all unique — no microscope needed!

Please note: This activity involves handling bananas, dishwashing liquid, table salt, isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), and ink. If your child has allergies or sensitivities to any of these, please do not take part. We also recommend wearing old clothes, as some of the materials may stain.

Delivered by Muhammad Nouman Hasan, a Biotechnology postgraduate with distinction from the University of Greenwich, a gold medalist, and a top performer in an MPhil in Molecular Pathology and Genomics.

For more information about Lab Central, visit https://visionrcl.org.uk/labcentral

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