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

  • Ducklings age group starts from 3 months plus until 3 years
  • Child 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

Update: Following structural inspections, our engineers have discovered RAAC concrete in the Kenneth More Theatre auditorium, which means that sadly the theatre will need to be closed for the coming months. We have had to cancel or relocate shows and events planned in this venue. We share in your disappointment that shows will not be able to go ahead including our beloved annual pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. Ticket holders will be updated and refunds for cancelled shows will be processed automatically.



Starshine Stage School presents  

It’s Time to Dance

on Saturday 19th October 2024


Prices include £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy


Light up your neighbourhood with a series of free, family-friendly workshops where participants can design, make and parade their own lanterns.

Lanterns are made all over the world as a way to celebrate culture and tradition, such as during the Lunar New Year and Diwali. You will be invited to represent your culture and identity through lantern-making workshops right here in Redbridge. We will be making around 50-60 small lanterns (suitable for people aged 8+) and 3 large lanterns (suitable for people aged 16+). Once all of the lanterns are made, you will join a parade of people to light up our streets in a vibrant and joyous celebration. Please note that you will be making the lanterns to form part of a parade, and not to take home with you.

Who is this for?

This activity is suitable for people over 16 year old  who live, work or study in Redbridge. No prior experience is necessary as these workshops are designed to be fun and accessible for all skill levels.

What is the format of the workshops?

In this 3-hour workshop, we supply you with all the materials you will need and guide you step by step on how to design and build a large-scale lantern whilst giving you context about how they are used in cultures around the world. These pieces will be the main focal point of the lantern parade, and learn important construction and technical skills.

The activity may also be a little bit messy, so wear clothes that you don’t mind getting marked.

What will I get out of it?

Having fun and creating fond memories with your friends and family, representing your culture, and bringing energy, light and colour to your neighbourhood.

How to book?

Booking opens soon.

How do I get there?

The venue for this event is still TBC, but likely to be around Fullwell Cross Library / Barkingside High Street. Fullwell Cross is close to Fairlop underground station (Central Line) and serviced by many different bus routes in Redbridge. Plan your journey at tfl.gov.uk. There is also the close-by paid Barkingside Car Park.

Access

All our activities are step-free with facilities such as accessible toilets. Most activities can be easily adapted for people with varying disabilities or neurodiversity. Please email us at access@colours.red to discuss your requirements.

About the Artist

Emergency Exit Arts (EEA) is one of Britain’s pioneering outdoor arts companies, creating magical experiences in the places where you live, learn, work and play. They use traditional and contemporary techniques for making large and small scale lanterns using natural biodegradable willow and paper or found objects and recyclable materials. Their team of professional artists delivers inclusive, inspirational workshops and masterclasses with schools and community groups.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the advertised start time as any empty spaces will be reallocated on the day.

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

Join us at Wanstead Library for a fun-filled celebration of children’s books, with a full day of exciting author events and activities for every age to enjoy as part of the Wanstead Book Festival!

Check out our exciting line-up below!

All events are drop-in, free – though space may be limited.

11:00am

Happy Hills with Sophy Henn

Join author and illustrator Sophy Henn for a LOL-packed event to celebrate her Happy Hills graphic series.

Sophy is an award-winning picture book author and illustrator, and the creator of the much-loved Bad Nana series. Her debut picture book Where Bear? was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize.

Ages 5+

1:30pm

The Best You with Nima Patel

Join Nima Patel for an inspirational reading of her new picture book The Best You, where we’ll be exploring the different values which make us all the best version of ourselves.

Nima is a parenting coach, children’s author and former primary school teacher. She has passionately created the brand Mindful Champs – with a mission to bring an emotional education into the lives of children.

Ages 3+

3:00pm

Spellcasters with Crystal Sung

Join author Crystal Sung to learn all about the Spellcasters series, find out their different magic powers are – and imagine what your own powers would be!

Crystal is a British Malaysian writer with a background in advertising. She loves exploring stories involving friendship, with a dark or supernatural twist. She lives in London with her family.

Ages 7+


Click here for more information and the full Wanstead Book Festival programme

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


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

Join Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure for family ZUMBA at Wanstead Festival.

Zumba is a fun and energetic workout that combines Latin and international music with dance steps to create a workout that’s as enjoyable as it is effective. The choreography is designed to be easy to follow, even for those of us with no dance experience.

Ben Aaronovitch, author behind the wildly popular, ‘Rivers of London’ series, is releasing the latest instalment, ‘The Masquerades of Spring’, this September.

Ben is embarking on a national tour to promote his new book, and we’re delighted to welcome him back to Redbridge Libraries for an exclusive launch event.

Born and raised in London, Ben Aaronovitch’s childhood was so remarkably uneventful that it drove him to immerse himself in the world of Science Fiction. His love for the genre led to early writing successes, including scripts for ‘Doctor Who’, ‘Casualty’ and the budget soap opera ‘Jupiter Moon’. When his writing career stalled in the late 1990s, Ben found himself working in the Crime and Science Fiction sections at Waterstones in Covent Garden, where the idea for the ‘Rivers of London’ series was born.

The first book in the series became an instant hit, allowing Ben to quickly leave his day job and return to the blissful life of a full-time writer. He still lives in London, which he affectionately calls ‘the capital of the world’ and has no plans of leaving—unless they pry it from his cold, dead fingers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet one of the most beloved authors in modern urban fantasy. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the ‘Rivers of London’ series, this event is your chance to delve into the mind of a great author.

Join us for a Q&A session with Ben, where you can dive into the world of ‘Rivers of London’ and get insights into his writing process.

Don’t miss the chance to get your copy of ‘The Masquerades of Spring’ signed by Ben himself.

So, prepare your questions and join us for what promises to be a memorable evening!

Suitable for ages 16+
BYO drinks and snacks

If the event is full please join the waiting list!

Light up your neighbourhood with a series of free, family-friendly workshops where participants can design, make and parade their own lanterns.

Lanterns are made all over the world as a way to celebrate culture and tradition, such as during the Lunar New Year and Diwali. You will be invited to represent your culture and identity through lantern-making workshops right here in Redbridge. We will be making around 50-60 small lanterns (suitable for people aged 8+) and 3 large lanterns (suitable for people aged 16+). Once all of the lanterns are made, you will join a parade of people to light up our streets in a vibrant and joyous celebration. Please note that you will be making the lanterns to form part of a parade, and not to take home with you.

Who is this for?

This activity is suitable for children over 8 and adults who live, work or study in Redbridge. No prior experience is necessary as these workshops are designed to be fun and accessible for all skill levels.

What is the format of the workshops?

In this 90-minute workshop, we supply you with all the materials you will need and guide you step by step on how to design and build your lantern whilst giving you context about how they are used in cultures around the world.

The activity may also be a little bit messy, so wear clothes that you don’t mind getting marked.

What will I get out of it?

Having fun and creating fond memories with your friends and family, representing your culture, and bringing energy, light and colour to your neighbourhood.

How to book?

Use the links on the right hand side of the page to book via Bookwhen or call us on 020 8708 2858 and choose option 4. For more information, email hello@colours.red. Booking guarantees you a space, but there will also be some spaces available first-come-first-served on the day. Please arrive 10 minutes before the advertised start time as any empty spaces will be reallocated on the day.

How do I get there?

Fullwell Cross Library is close to Fairlop underground station (Central Line) and serviced by many different bus routes in Redbridge. Plan your journey at tfl.gov.uk. There is also the close-by paid Barkingside Car Park.

Access

All our activities are step-free with facilities such as accessible toilets. Most activities can be easily adapted for people with varying disabilities or neurodiversity. Please email us at access@colours.red to discuss your requirements.

About the Artist

Emergency Exit Arts (EEA) is one of Britain’s pioneering outdoor arts companies, creating magical experiences in the places where you live, learn, work and play. They use traditional and contemporary techniques for making large and small scale lanterns using natural biodegradable willow and paper or found objects and recyclable materials. Their team of professional artists delivers inclusive, inspirational workshops and masterclasses with schools and community groups.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the advertised start time as any empty spaces will be reallocated on the day.

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