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During the Autumn Term (September to December) we will be running crash courses at Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre at Ducklings, Child and Adult stages.

  • Child age group starts from 3 months plus until 3 years
  • Ducklings starts from 3-4 years old and will progress to stages from 5 years old
  • Adult stages start from 18 years

Please see the entry requirements for each stage:

Ducklings: Little to no water experience is required. 

Ideal for the youngsters, this popular 20 minute class is centred around building water confidence and skills from an early age.

Stage 1

  • Swim with armbands.
  • Unable to swim any distance.
  • Little or no water confidence.
  • Working towards 5m and National Teaching Plan Stage 1 award.

Stage 2

  • Unable to swim more than 5 meters on front or back.
  • Unable to complete floating on front or back then returning to upright position.
  • Working towards National Teaching Plan Stage 2 award.

Stage 3

  • Able to swim 5m front and back.
  • Working towards 10m front and back National Teaching Plan Stage 3 award.

Stage 4 

  • Able to swim 10m front and back. 
  • Working towards front and side breathing. 
  • Working towards 25m front and back National Teaching Plan Stage 4 award.

Stage 5

  • Children will have completed all elements of Stage 4. 
  • Will be introduced to deep water skills such as treading water, somersaults and jumping into deep water. 
  • Children must be able to swim 25m of each Backstroke, Front Crawl, Breaststroke and 10m Butterfly with good technique.

Sessions will run weekly and can be booked in 5 week blocks and can be booked at reception

Come with us on our biggest dance journey of 2024 as Funky Vibes dances across the globe on their world tour.

We have taken inspiration from various countries all over the world to perform their cultural dances from Bollywood to Hip Hop and Reggae to House. We also have some amazing vocalists that you do not want to miss.

This is a family show that will have you dancing in your seats and you wishing that the journey never ends.


Price includes £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy

A Celtic Christmas will enchant you with powerful melodies, haunting instruments and bewitching harmonies.


This Christmas enjoy cherished carols sung with an ethereal beauty and performed on traditional instruments. Featuring beloved songs such as Joy to the World, The Holly and the Ivy and We Three Kings, this is Christmas music entwined with ancient festive folk tunes. These songs have been passed from generation to generation and sung every year at this festive time, promising glad tidings for the year ahead. Performed by candlelight, A Celtic Christmas is a bewitching offering for the whole family that is guaranteed to put you in a festive mood.


A Celtic Christmas embarks on its 2024 tour ready to delight audiences again. Performed by musicians and singers who have been delighting audiences for over 20 years, bringing this unique Christmas show to thousands of people.


“In a word, amazing!”

“A striking vocal performance”


*Prices include £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy


Mary Shelley’s dark and spine-chilling Gothic masterpiece is brought to life in a thrilling theatrical adaptation packed with action, horrifying images and heart-breaking moments of human despair and loneliness.


Set in a world where science is on the march and the idea of what it means to be human is beginning to be questioned by the discoveries of electricity and Galvanism, one man decides to play God.    


This production with five actors, and brought to you by Redbridge Creates Theatre Company – the same team and director of our other classic season productions of Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and last year’s Twelfth Night. This adaptation is based on the Mary Shelley 1818 original text with additions from the 1831 version.


*Ticket prices include £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy


School performances available – for more information email kmt@visionrcl.org.uk


London-based artist Matthew Webber produces complex abstract paintings inspired by nature and the landscape. His exhibition at Valentine’s Mansion showcases a number of very recent paintings, as well as a selection of key pieces from the last 25 years of his studio practice. 

Matthew will soon be joining Valentines Mansion as a studio artist.  Please follow @new_paintings on Instagram, or visit www.matthewwebber.co.uk to learn more about his work.

Updated 22 September 11.10am

We regret to inform you that our Fussy Foodies shows scheduled for Sunday 22 September have been cancelled. We have made this decision due to the Met Office Yellow Weather warning for rain, announced for the Greater London area. This ensures the safety of performers, staff and our audiences. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. We hope you’ll be able to join us for our next Redbridge Outdoor Arts performances on the 12 and 13 October. 

About

Fussy Foodies – The Battle of The Pans An interactive game show using food history, music, roots, and culture!

It’s a celebration of food, music roots, and culture, a kitchen party where the audience joins in on the fun! But don’t get too comfortable, you’ll have your part to play! The audience/ the contestants will take part in the cooking and the games with number one foodie ‘Messy Mama T’ there to quiz you on your foodie knowledge – with a chance to win the grand prize!

Access

Both shows on Saturday 21st September will be BSL interpreted.

Fussy Foodies Audio Description Introduction shared with kind permission of Just More Productions. Available for streaming and download (on SoundCloud) before the event and to listen to during the live shows.

To help with understanding what to expect from the performance of Fussy Foodies an Easy Read Guide is available.

Fussy Foodies: Battle of The Pans is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Certain Blacks, Norfolk & Norwich Festival and Just So Festival.

The R&D for Fussy Foodies: The Battle of The Pans was supported by Blueprint: Without Walls R&D Investment Fund.

Sunday 8th September
10am-3pm

Our Open Day is free for everyone and all ages are welcome!

Drop in classes in Musical Theatre, Dance and more!

Book online for Puppetry Workshops, Aerial Workshops, Tiny Talent and Acro Skills at: vrcl.uk/rdcopendaybookings

Plus
Silent Disco at 1pm and 2pm
Green Screen Experience
Arts And Crafts
Live Performances
Face Painting

Plus our cafe will be open – serving tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks.

Come along and get crafty!

Create your very own Watermelon-themed fan to take home and use this summer.

FREE, Drop-in, limited spaces and availability.

Join us for an inspiring and hands-on Henna Mehndi Workshop, where tradition meets creativity. Often referred to as Mehandi, this ancient art form involves adorning the hands, feet, or body with intricate designs made from a natural paste derived from the dried leaves of the henna plant.

Celebrated across South Asia—and sharing deep cultural roots with traditions in North Africa, East Africa, and the Middle East—henna is far more than just body art. It is a symbol of beauty, ritual, and celebration.

This workshop begins with a warm introduction to the rich history, cultural significance, and natural composition of henna. You’ll discover how different communities have embraced this art form in festivals, ceremonies, and everyday life.

What to Expect:

  • Discover the cultural history of henna
  • Learn about safe and natural henna practices
  • Take part in short art therapy activities
  • Browse through a curated selection of design books for inspiration
  • Practise drawing patterns and create your own henna hand designs
  • Engage in an open Q&A with a professional henna artist
  • Optional: enjoy a quick and simple henna application using traditional henna and glitter cones

All henna paste ingredients will be clearly displayed. If you choose to receive a design, please review our Allergy Advice poster on-site beforehand.

This workshop is open to ages 13 and above — perfect for anyone interested in art, culture, and self-expression.

Discover the story behind every swirl and dot—immerse yourself in the beauty of henna.

About the Workshop Facilitator
Divya is a local resident and offers a professional Henna Tattoo Service. She is Ash Kumar Certified.

All materials provided

Spaces limited, please book in advance

Join Barkingside Art Club’s Creative Ambassadors to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month!

The Rickshaw Project is designed and delivered by the Creative Ambassadors, a collective of talented, young emerging artists, trained, nurtured, and developed by Barkingside Art Club’s founder Eliyah Qureshi.

The Rickshaw Project is a series of FREE, inclusive drop-in sessions where you will get the opportunity to ‘Design and Decorate your own Rickshaw’. Dive into the vibrant world of Rickshaw, create your very own sustainable masterpiece using cardboard and colourful shiny paper.  We invite you to bring your culture, creativity and colour to this special project celebrating South Asia.

All sessions are FREE, inclusive and everyone is welcome!

Saturday 20 July – Ken Aston Square, outside Fullwell Cross Library and Leisure Centre IG6 2EA

10am – 11am and 1pm – 2pm

Sunday 21 July – Foyer, Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford IG1 1EA

11am – 12.30pm

Spectrum Studio celebrates South Asian Heritage Month on Sunday 21 July

Spectrum Studio is an arts programme and safe space designed for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).  Delivered by Barkingside Art Club to support families to take part in arts and cultural activities, to ensure they feel welcome, safe, and engaged.

To support the children, young people, and their families there will be a quiet room, and a separate space for music and dance activities. The venue is fully accessible with staff assistance available.

Sunday 21 July – Studio 2, Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford IG1 1EA

1pm – 4pm

FREE – booking essential, limited space available through Barkingside Art Club

For more information and to book a place email – studio@barkingsideartclub.com

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