In the not very lull-like lull between Mother?s Day and Easter, there seems to be lots going on for families this weekend. East Twickenham kicks off the first of the local Easter Egg Hunts, plus we have is a special free event at Strawberry Hill House in honour of the Big Dig, free music lessons in Richmond, a truky unique Mother?s Day exoperience with tiny pigs and lots more.
So, here it is ? our weekend round-up of what?s on for families & kids around the Richmond & Twickenham areas.
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Special Seasonal Activities
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East Twickenham Easter Egg Hunt
Children aged 8 and under won?t want to miss the fun in Cambridge Gardens this Saturday, with an Easter Egg Hunt in Cambridge Gardens at 2:30 pm. Places are limited so book ahead on focg.auth@gmail.com or 020 8891 0612. More details
Mothers Day High Tea with Piggies
This weekend Kew Little Pigs is offering a special high tea experience for the wonderful mothers out there! Mums can enjoy a two hour visit including an hour grooming and feeding the tiny piggies, then high-tea with cakes and finally some more time with the pigs, getting her pictures taken. ?30 per person. bookings from 9am onwards. More details
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National Learn to Play Day
On Saturday, between 10am ? 5pm, Ritz Music in Richmond is offering free free taster lessons for adults and children in a range of musical instruments, including drums, piano, keyboards, guitar, ukelele, violin and cello. There will also be some live performances from teachers. It?s first come first served so be sure to contact them and book your taster lesson. More details
The Big Dig and Seed Swap
Fancy a fun outdoor afternoon with the family? As part of the nationwide Big Dig, Strawberry Hill House is hosting a seed planting event between 12 and 3pm on Saturday. Join in to sow seeds, plant vegetables in the garden and network with other gardeners over a cup of tea. There will be sowing demonstrations and an opportunity to swap seeds. Please bring seeds or a small donation. No booking required. More details
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Family Fun and Days Out
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Saturday morning Art Club (ages 2-6)
This is an exciting Saturday morning drop-in art group for children at the Lovers Lights Gallery on Twickenham Green. Parents are welcome to leave children that are aged 5/6 but must be contactable. Because numbers are limited, please arrive promptly to avoid disappointment. More details
Dad Day with the Under 5s
A great idea for dads who miss out on messy play, this regular favourite is a free drop-in crafting class for dads and their under 5s. Every Saturday morning from 10am ? 12pm at the Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9 1TP. More details
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Dramacube (5 ? 11 yrs)
Dramacube offers fun and exciting drama workshops for 5-11s, culminating in a performance for Mums and Dads on Saturday 30th March. Running every Saturday morning at the St. John?s Centre, Isleworth. Children can join the current term at any date up until Saturday 23rd March, with no prior experience necessary. More details
Storytelling Adventures (18mths ? 7 yrs)
At these weekly interactive, drama-based workshops, toddlers and children go on a fun, storytelling adventure by playing all of the roles in a story. Offered for two separate age groups on Saturday mornings at Vineyard Church Hall, Richmond. Free trials available. More details: (18mths ? 3 yrs) and (ages 5-7)
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Lil Dragons (ages 4-6)
Lil Dragon?s offers age specific martial arts education in Twickenham within a positive, safe and educational environment. Aimed specifically at children from 4-6, this programme is structured to provide children with a fun and safe learning environment. Currently running on Saturday mornings with a free trial class available. Contact Twickenham Martial Arts for more details.
Little Kickers and Little Rugby
Little Kickers and Little Rugby are classes for young children that use sports as a fun way for boys and girls to get engaged in physical activity. Classes are split by age group and start as young as 18 months through to age 7. Running in various locations at the weekend (and weekdays) around Twickenham and Richmond, follow the links for more details about dates and venues for Little Kickers and Little Rugby.
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Fun for kids at Orleans Park Sports Centre
Orleans Park Sports Centre has a range of activities for children this term, including Weekend fun for Toddlers, which runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am ? 10.55am and Roller Lessons and Family Roller Disco, which runs on Sunday afternoons for ages 5+. For more information, download the brochure for the current term.
Winter Weekends at Hounslow Urban Farm
Hounslow Urban Farm has a range of special activities on offer during weekends, including Owl displays and Reindeer and other animal Encounters where you can interact with animals and maybe even help to give them some food. Children also have access to the outdoor play area and Bouncy Castle and Trampolines located under the main barn. More details
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The gruffalo at the Rose Theatre
This weekend is the last chance to see this magical, musical adaptation for ages 3 and above, at the Rose Theatre in Kingston. Showings & Tickets
Dinosaur Den
Do you have a dinosaur-obsessed tot? If you happen to be shopping in Kingston, pop into Bentall?s Toy Department to see a 4-metre animatronic T-Rex in his own little room. Dinosaur Den will be thrilling and scaring children until the end of March 2013. More details
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Local Markets and Sales
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Twickenham Farmers Market
Twickenham is one of London?s longest-running farmers? markets, with many of the customers on first-name terms with the stallholders. Every Saturday from 9am-1pm, there is a real community atmosphere as shoppers stock up on great food from English farms and a healthy selection of house and garden plants. More details
Richmond Farmer?s Market
Richmond Farmers? Market can be found at Heron Square (just by Richmond Bridge) on Saturdays from 11am to 3pm. Aside from the normal meats, fruit and vegetables, you can often find honey, cakes and pastries. More details
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Richmond Artisan Market
On Sunday visit Richmond?s atmospheric mixed market for locally-made arts & crafts, gifts, vintage, homewares, clothing and a tempting array of locally made food and beverages. Set in the elegant setting of the Heron Square beside Richmond riverside. More details
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More local activities
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For more information on what to do locally, check out the following links:
- What?s On Calendar (our daily run-down of what?s on locally)
- Everyday Fun (our local listing of classes, walks, playgrounds, beauty spots, days out and general places of interest. Lots of additional ideas for amusing the family.)
- Rainy Day Fun (indoor crafting ideas for when the weather lets the side down!)
- Watch this space for Twickermum?s HUGE special round-up of what?s on for Easter. In the meantime you can get a flavour of what?s coming up by clicking here
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Things to book ahead for now?
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Our what?s on calendar is full of a huge range of activities over the next few months, with many special events coming up for Easter. Here is a selection of some of the things to book ahead for or simply to look forward to in the next week or two?
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On Saturday 23rd March take part in a fabulous family event as Orleans House Gallery once again bursts with colour for the Holi Festival. Join in an afternoon of vibrant live music, Bollywood and Bhangra dancing; arts activities; workshops, a special market and food from around the world. Read more?
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Next weekend is a chance to buy and sell at the latest Mum2Mum nearly new sale in Teddington ? a great way to de-clutter and bag some bargains in one go! Saturday 23rd, from 2 ? 4pm. Read more?
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Next Saturday also sees Hampton Youth Project?s Community Fun Day for the residents of Hampton, which will include fun with sumo suits, a bouncy castle, live music by young people, face painting, a beauty salon, jewellery and cake making and more. Read more?
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And Book now for the Easter Egg Hunt at Teeney Weenies Play Cafe in Teddington on 26th March. Collect tokens of Bunnies and chicks all over the cafe and exchange them for CHOCOLATE. More Details?. (Teeney Weenies is also taking bookings for Sassy Stirrers, fun cookery lessons for ages 2-5.)
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Fancy some outdoor fun next Sunday? Visit Osterley House and Gardens for a Family Discovery Day, with a changing programme of activities throughout the year. suitable for children of all ages. Read more?
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What?s Popular on Twickermum?
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And finally? in case you?ve missed them, here are a few of Twickermum?s most popular recent articles?
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Review of Little Kickers ? Toddler Football in Twickenham & Richmond
Are you on the lookout for a new sporty activity for your little one? A few weeks ago, we took a small group of toddlers for a free trial session at Little Kickers in Twickenham. Here is a review of what we found. Read more?
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Fun ideas for entertaining babies and toddlers at home
Do you ever feel stumped for ideas when you have a day at home with your baby or children? We found someone who does the thinking for you and shares a host of free ideas for entertaining little ones. Read more?
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Love books in Richmond upon Thames
Following World Book Day, here is our celebration of all things book-related for kids in the borough of Richmond upon Thames, to keep that literary buzz going all year long. Read more?
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Top 5 Dr Seuss Books for the Under 5s
In more booky news, we also celebrated Dr Seuss?s birthday with our top 5 recommendations for fantastic Seuss books for the under 5s. Read more?
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Source: http://www.twickermum.com/2013/03/15/whats-on-this-weekend-16-17-march/
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