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This is a programme of 2 sessions over 2 days in our Learn to Ride area: Learn to balance, learn to pedal, get riding, aimed at getting children learning to ride in a short period of time.
The first session will teach balance, gliding and co-ordination. The second session will teach them how to pedal without stabilisers and then focus on them braking, cornering and their bike handling skills.
Create art without limits! Using virtual reality, experiment with brush strokes that leap off the canvas, from beams of light to flowing water. Move through your artwork, see it from every angle, and play with dozens of unique brush styles like stars, fire, and more. It’s a hands-on experience that lets you reimagine art as you explore virtual landscapes, painting in ways you’ve never imagined. The possibilities are endless, and your imagination is the only limit!
This experience lasts 10 minutes. Drop-in between 11 am and 1 pm or 2 pm and 4 pm. First-come, first-served. Limited spaces available.
For more information about all our activities visit our Lab Central page.
The Our Streets team join us for a FREE Under 5’s Event to celebrate our little ones. They will be offering a special story during our regular rhyme time as part of Reusable Nappies Week.
No need to book, just turn up.
Stories and rhymes will take place from 10.30am-11am as usual.
Plus, at the event you can learn about:
The Our Streets Team will also be giving away a limited number of free reusable nappy trial packs to residents that bring all of the following documentation:
1. Photo proof that you are a Redbridge resident (council tax bill, utility bill or driving license)
2. Photo proof that you are pregnant or have a baby under 18 months old (MATB1 form, birth certificate)
3. Full name and address of parent or carer applying
We look forward to seeing you there. Get in touch with the team if you have any questions on ourneighbourhood@redbridge.gov.uk
Join Marian Hoddy this Elmer Day Book Swap for a very special story time! There’ll be book readings, interactive storytelling, and lots and lots of joining in!
Marian Hoddy is an award winning children’s theatre maker and storyteller. With over 15 years of experience of creating and delivering arts projects. She has a passion for play, access and inclusion, where everyone is welcome to join in with a story or two together.
For ages 3+
Drop-in, Free – no need to book!
Tit for Tat Circus presents Now I am Become d/Deaf (Destroyer of Words)
A clown stumbles before it’s audience and dances between the chattering heads and singing hands of strangers.
With physical comedy, eccentric juggling, and absurd acts of balance; Ryan explores his own degenerative hearing loss as a celebratory source of play and invention.
Living between hearing society and Deaf Culture, whilst feeling a part of neither, he explores cultural boundary and personal identity through moments of chaos, sincerity, and total nonsense.
Immerse yourself in a world where the loudest actions are lost in translation, and the tiniest looks become deafening. A visual spectacle of physical comedy that tears down barriers, celebrates silence and laughs into the face of frustration – in an effort for one clown to simply say “hello!”
Free, no need to book, just turn up
About Tit for Tat
Tit for Tat is an unusual juggling company that believes in celebrating the ordinary.
We take ordinary objects, objectives and scenes, and we explore every nook and cranny until we make them extra-ordinary. We believe in finding the most exciting and, more often than not, the most difficult way of getting from A to B.
Even when undertaking simple tasks such as making a cup of tea or changing a lightbulb. We love applying circus techniques to everyday situations or common household objects – creating worlds and characters that audiences can relate to, whilst demystifying the barrier between spectator and spectacle.
Tit for Tat Circus, Now I am Become Deaf (Destroyer of Words) is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Just So Festival and Hat Fair.
Audio Experience
Tit for Tat Circus has created an Audio Experience which combines a traditional Audio Introduction with some insight from Ryan about his experience of Degenerative Hearing loss, how it is represented within Now I Am Become d/Deaf (Destroyer of Words) and the concepts of the show.
Join storyteller Callum Rhys-Williams for some fun-filled Dragon tales to celebrate St. George’s Day! From Zog and his Dragon School to St. George’s fiery conquest itself, there’s a Dragon fable to satisfy everybody.
Callum Rhys-Williams is a Storyteller, Actor & Creative Arts Facilitator from South Wales. He specializes in theatre for children & young people. He is currently working with Unpuzzled Theatre Company on a brand new show for families in Essex and has previously worked with Scenic Outdoor Theatre, NW Live Arts & Discover Children’s Story Centre.
Drop-in, free – no need to book!
Please note timings are approximate and subject to change on the day.
Get ready for a refreshing and fantastical show that will defy your expectations and warm your heart!
Join Toral on the adventure of a lifetime as she swims uncrossable rivers, braves impassable forests and scales unclimbable mountains, all to fight a great and terrible dragon!
The Suitcase Storytelling Company was founded in 2019 by storytellers Niall Moorjani and Minnie Wilkinson. Their work blends found object theatre with oral tradition storytelling, bringing joy to their audiences through original folk tale-style stories with progressive narratives. They are keen to engage with children and families that don’t often see themselves represented on stage.
Please note – this event is suitable for 5+ years. However younger siblings are welcome at their grown up’s discretion.
Reviews and Awards
WINNER Best Children’s Show 2022 – The Derek Awards
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ – The Derek Awards “Perfect for children, a privilege for adults”
★ ★ ★ ★ – The Skinny “A joyous adventure in storytelling”
Original Story by Niall Moorjani
Adapted for the stage by Minnie Wilkinson and Niall Moorjani
Cast: Minnie Wilkinson & Niall Moorjani
Designer: Arkem Walton
Fight Choreography: Valentine Hanson
Dramaturgy: Marian Hoddy
Original Music: Tom Birch
Backdrop image: Robyn Nisbet
Production Stills: Harry Elletson
Get monstrously creative with us this St. George’s Day, and make your own egg box dragon puppet!
Tickets £0.50
Booking essential, with some limited space available on the day.
Gentle and low-impact, Tai Chi blends martial arts with meditation to enhance your health and well-being. This ancient Chinese practice is known to support women through menopause, helping with mood swings, bone health, and sleep issues. It also promotes relaxation, balance, pain management, and cognitive function.
Curious to learn more?
Join us for a Tai Chi Taster Session in celebration of Women’s History Month.
The instructor for the session will be Sam Leon.
Suitable for ages 18+.
Free, but booking via Eventbrite essential and registration required on the day.
More about Sam Leon
Sam began Wu-style Tai Chi Chuan in 2008, at the Academy in Bethnal Green London and started to learn how to teach there in 2011 under the guidance of Sifu Gary Wragg. In 2013 Sam began teaching outside the Academy, applying Tai Chi to a wide spectrum of needs within the community. A skilled and approachable teacher, Sam recently instructed the Tai Chi Classes for Women sessions at Redbridge Central Library.
Jane Austen, one of England’s most beloved authors, was born on 16 December 1775 in Steventon, Hampshire. This year marks the 250th anniversary of her birth, and to celebrate this special occasion, we are delighted to offer charming events during Women’s History Month. Join us for an elegant afternoon tea, featuring lively conversation, occasional readings, and games to test your Austen knowledge.
If you would like to dress in Regency attire for the occasion, we would be delighted! Additionally, if you would like to prepare a short reading from your favourite Jane Austen novel or share your thoughts on a beloved Austen character, we warmly welcome your contributions. From the sensible Elinor Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility to the spirited Emma Woodhouse in Emma, Austen’s characters have captivated generations of readers, and we would love to hear about your favourites.
Tickets: £3.50 per person, including tea, coffee, lemonade, cucumber sandwiches, and elegant sweet treats.
Please note: we are only able to cater for vegetarian dietary requirements. Soya milk will be available, along with a selection of herbal teas.
Suitable for ages 16+.
Booking Information
Places for these events are limited and likely to sell out, so we strongly recommend pre-booking via Eventbrite to secure your spot.
For any enquiries, please contact us at library.information@visionrcl.org.uk.
We look forward to celebrating Jane Austen’s literary legacy with you!