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2 Contents Activities for children, young people and families Activities for adults The Curve: activities for children, adults and families Additional support services Key Time Age range Cost Location Telephone Website Mobile

3 The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has put together a range of fun activities during the winter holidays for children, young people and families. This brochure provides information on all of the activities available. For the activities listed without a specific time, please contact the organisers directly for further information. Those that have been affected by the Grenfell tragedy that need any extra support should raise this with their key worker or call Care for Grenfell on tel:

4 Activities for children, young people and families

Girls youth club Sundays and Mondays (except Christmas Day and New Year s Day) 5-8pm 14-21 Free, drop-in Boys

5 Making Communities Work and Grow Making Communities Work and Grow provides a wide range of activities for children, young people and adults. Girls youth club Sundays and Mondays (except Christmas Day and New Year s Day) 5-8pm Free, drop-in Boys youth club Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 5-7pm (9-13), 7-10pm (14-21) Free, drop-in MCWG Community Centre, 19 Golborne Road North Kensington W10 5NY info@mcwg.org.uk

6 Baraka Community Association Activities and trips for children and young people 20 December 1-5pm - Bowling Trip Bowling Trip to Acton 21 December 11am-4pm - Kidzania, Westfield Ariel Way W12 7GF 22 December 4-9pm - Youth Movie Night 27 December 1-6pm - Youth engagement sessions 29 December 3-8pm - Community Dinner 30 December 1-6pm - Arts crafts and end of programme celebration and parents/ family members 5-19 and parents/ family members Various see above Free Call to book or Canalside House, 383 Ladbroke Grove W10 5AA Abdullahi.ali@baraka.london Booking may be necessary. Please contact venue/organiser

Various times see above 6-14 Free call to book a place Community BBQ Sunday 7 January 2-5pm Everyone

7 The Dalgarno Trust Football Friday 22 December 4-7pm Westway Sports Centre Sunday 24 December 10am-1pm Dalgarno Trust Wednesday 27 December 10am-1pm Dalgarno Trust Friday 29 December 10am-1pm Dalgarno Trust Various times see above 6-14 Free call to book a place Community BBQ Sunday 7 January 2-5pm Everyone welcome Free call to book a place The Dalgarno Trust, 1 Webb Close W10 5QB

8 SPID Theatre Company Kensington stories A project for young people exploring the heritage of West London s council estates and the stories within the area. Saturday 6 January Noon-5pm Free - contact youth@spidtheatre.com or to book Kensal House Community Rooms, Kensal House Estate, Ladbroke Grove W10 5BQ office@spidtheatre.com P3 West London Free Primary School A programme of sports, arts and crafts and drama run from West London Free Primary School. Monday 18 December Thursday 21 December 8am-6pm 5-11 (year 1 to year 6) 30 per day on the day, 25 per day when booked in advance West London Free School Primary, Cambridge Grove Hammersmith W6 0LB Booking may be necessary. Please contact venue/organiser

EPIC Little Wormwood Scrubs Adventure Playground This OfSTED regulated playground provides a safe place for children and young people to explore, play games and have an adventure!

9 EPIC Little Wormwood Scrubs Adventure Playground This OfSTED regulated playground provides a safe place for children and young people to explore, play games and have an adventure! Monday 18 December Tuesday 19 December Wednesday 20 December Thursday 21 December Friday 22 December Saturday 23 December Sunday 24 December pm pm pm pm pm Noon-4pm Noon-4pm Noon-5pm Free Little Wormwood Scrubs Adventure Playground, Little Scrubs, Dalgarno Gardens, London, W10 5LL

10 EPIC CIC Golborne Youth Club Youth ice skating Monday 18 December pm (up to 25 if LDD) A cost may apply please contact the number below for booking Christmas cake-making Tuesday 19 December pm (up to 25 if LDD) FREE please contact the number below for booking Christmas dinner party Wednesday 20 December pm (up to 25 if LDD) FREE please contact the number below for booking Golborne Youth Club, 2A Wornington Road W10 5QJ Dance Academy live Wednesday 3 January 5-7pm (up to 25 if LDD) FREE please contact Tania Moore on for booking Booking may be necessary. Please contact venue/organiser

GAP night A range of arts, crafts and sports activities for children and young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Thursday 4 January 6.30-9.

11 GAP night A range of arts, crafts and sports activities for children and young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Thursday 4 January pm 3-25 with LDD FREE please contact the number below for booking epiccic.org.uk Clare Garden Children s Centre The Space Local authority Children s Centre for children aged three months to five years. Also offering additional services, please check our website. Thursday 28 December and Friday 29 December Appointment needed Up to 5 years Appointment needed form to be filled out with key worker 349 Westbourne Park Road W11 1EG Vanessa.Hamilton-Bailey@rbkc.gov.uk

12 Everyone Active at Westway Sports Centre Westway Sports Centre is open every day over the holiday, except the Bank Holidays. Children s multi-sports and climbing sessions Multi-sports 21 to 22 December and 27, December Climbing Sessions 18 to 24 December and 27 to 31 December Multi-sports 10am-2pm Climbing sessions at 9.30am-11am, 11.30am-1pm, 1pm-2.30pm and 3.30pm-5pm (there is no 3.30pm session on 24, 30 or 31 December) Multi-sports 5-12 years, Climbing 5-14 years Free but a limited number of places for each session Multi-sports sessions can be booked by phone quoting Westway Winter Multi-Sports Climbing sessions can be booked by phone by quoting Westway Winter Climbing There may be some available spaces to book at reception on the day if there are spaces still available Westway Sports Centre, 1 Crowthorne Road W10 6RP Booking may be necessary. Please contact venue/organiser

13 Youth Action Alliance YAA are providing a programme of trips and activities in the run-up to Christmas Day. Trip to Flip Out Trampoline Park Wednesday 20 December Free - booking is essential as places are limited Xmas lunch Thursday 21 December Free - booking is essential as places are limited Hyde Park Winter Wonderland trip Friday 22 December Free - booking is essential as places are limited Youth Action Alliance, 202 Wornington Road W10 5RE The Flying Gorillas Children s breakdancing sessions Starting Wednesday 20 December Early Years (3-6) and 7-12 Places are limited, booking is essential The Crows Nest, by Westway Sports Centre, 1 Crowthorne Road W10 6RP Please phone or visit the Facebook page for times and dates, and contact Nigel Warrack to book using the number above.

14 Kensington Leisure Centre Swimming Thursday 21 December to Sunday 31 January Monday-Friday 6.30am-10pm, Sat and Sun 8 years and under 8am-7pm Free during swim for all sessions. See website timetable for details - Swimming 23, 24, 30 and 31 December Saturday 23 December 8am-10pm 16 years and under Sunday 24 December 8am-3pm Saturday 30 December 8am-6pm Sunday 31 December 8am-3pm Free during swim for all sessions. See website timetable for details - Silchester Road W10 6EX St Quintin Centre for Disabled Children and Young People Christmas Stay and Play for children with disabilities Friday 22 December and Friday 29 December 1-3pm (parents/carers remain responsible for their child s care throughout) 2a Wallingford Avenue W10 6QB 5-18 Free no booking required Booking may be necessary. Please contact venue/organiser

15 Cheyne Children s Centre Cheyne Children s Centre offers a warm and welcoming environment for children under five years old. We offer a wide range of resources, and fun activities, for children and members of their family. The children s centre works in partnership with other services in the community, such as health, housing, social care, schools, and voluntary and community organisations. Through these partnerships we are able to offer drop-in services, support services, training opportunities and information/advice sessions. Please book in advance when requesting use of the sensory room. Fun session, arts and crafts and Mr Boo Boo Wednesday 27 December 11am-1pm Under 8s Free/walk-in Fun session, Stay and Play and face-painting Thursday 28 December 10am-noon Under 5s Free/walk-in Fun session, Mr Boo Boo, face-painting and festive snacks Friday 29 December 11am-1pm Under 8s Free/walk-in 10 Thorndike Close SW10 0ST infocheynechildrenscentre@rbkc.gov.uk

Holmfield House Children s Centre Holmfield House Registered as a Children s Centre since summer 2013, Holmfield House is part of the North Locality, which also offers activities in the local

16 Holmfield House Children s Centre Holmfield House Registered as a Children s Centre since summer 2013, Holmfield House is part of the North Locality, which also offers activities in the local Children s Centres. We welcome parents and carers with children under five who are Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea residents. There are activities to support you in the following areas: child development and school readiness parenting aspirations, self-esteem and parenting skills child and family health and life chances Activities and classes include: antenatal clinics, family literacy and numeracy classes or Stay and Play drop-ins. Fun session, Stay and Play and face-painting Wednesday 27 December Noon-2pm Under 5s Free/walk-in Fun Session, Arts and Crafts, and Mr Boo Boo Thursday 28 December 11am-1pm Under 8s Free/walk-in 4-6 Golborne Road W10 5PE fis@rbkc.gov.uk Booking may be necessary. Please contact venue/organiser

17 Hornimans Adventure Playground Trip to the Magical Lantern Festival, Chiswick Hornimans Adventure Playground offers free play and a range of arts, crafts, and sports activities in a safe environment. The playground is open access pm 5-16 (5 year-olds must be in the first year of school) Free children will need to be registered in person by a parent/carer Arts and crafts Stained glass-making, baking, angel-making and mulled juice-making. Tuesday 19 December pm 5-16 Free children will need to be registered in person by a parent/carer Ice skating and Christmas lights Wednesday 20 December pm 5 16 (5-year-olds must be in the first year of school) Free children will need to be registered in person by a parent/carer Arts and crafts Santa stockings, Christmas decorations, Christmas card-making and jewellery-making. Thursday 21 December pm 5-16 Free children will need to be registered in person by a parent/carer

18 Christmas party Marshmallow roasting, buffet of food from around the world, games, mask-making, Christmas crowns and lantern-making. Friday 22 December 1-7pm 5-16 Free children will need to be registered in person by a parent/carer The Big Green Gates, 32 Southern Row W10 5AN hornimansadventure@btinternet.com Booking may be necessary. Please contact venue/organiser

Chickenshed Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company. We create theatre for all ages and run outreach projects, education courses and membership programmes throughout the year.

19 Chickenshed Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company. We create theatre for all ages and run outreach projects, education courses and membership programmes throughout the year. Big Christmas stories from the Little Box An exciting interactive and sensory performance for children aged 0-5 years and their families. Monday 18 December pm 0-5 years and their families Holmfield House, 4-6 Golborne Road W10 5PE Free - booking required via Holmfield House Sing-along to Christmas classics Sing-along to Christmas Classics from around the world with Captain Christmas and his musical elves from Chickenshed and create new festive jingles for everyone to enjoy! Daily from Thursday 28 December to Tuesday 2 January 30 minute performance starting at 11am, 1pm and 3pm daily Saturday 30 December at 11am and 1pm only Monday 1 January at 1pm only For All Free The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, The Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road SW7 2RL info@chickenshed.org.uk

African Women Care Yoga sessions followed by a social kitchen Monday 18 December Friday 22 December Monday 1 January Friday 5 January Friday 29 December 11am-noon Yoga Session (15 spaces) noon-3pm

20 African Women Care Yoga sessions followed by a social kitchen Monday 18 December Friday 22 December Monday 1 January Friday 5 January Friday 29 December 11am-noon Yoga Session (15 spaces) noon-3pm Social Kitchen Yoga session for adults. The lunch is open to adults and families with children Canalside House, 383 Ladbroke Grove W10 5AA Latimer Community Art Therapy LCAT Based at the Henry Dickens Community Centre, LCAT is providing a programme of Christmas art and craft activities for all the family. Lunch will be provided each day, with an emphasis on shared cooking and eating together. Workshops taking place over the week will include rap, poetry and dance. Monday 18 December Friday 22 December Noon-3pm Families Free Henry Dickens Community Centre, St Anns Road W11 4BU s.rudnik@gmail.com Free africanwomencare@hotmail.com Booking may be necessary. Please contact venue/organiser

21 Activities for adults

22 Everyone Active at Westway Sports Centre Westway Sports Centre is open every day over the holiday, except the Bank Holidays. Multi-sports including tennis, table tennis, bowls and badminton Wednesdays 10am-noon per person Instructor-led indoor climbing Mondays (except Christmas Day and New Year s Day) 10am-noon per person Westway Sports Centre, 1 Crowthorne Road W10 6RP Making Communities Work and Grow Making Communities Work and Grow provides a wide range of activities for children, young people and adults. Men s circuit training Mondays (except Christmas Day and New Year s Day) and Thursdays 7-8:30pm Adults Free, drop-in Booking may be necessary. Please contact venue/organiser

Parents coffee morning Friday 9:30am-12:30pm All parents Free, drop-in MCWG Community Centre, 19 Golborne Road, North Kensington W10 5NY 020 8969 0722 info@mcwg.org.

23 Parents coffee morning Friday 9:30am-12:30pm All parents Free, drop-in MCWG Community Centre, 19 Golborne Road, North Kensington W10 5NY SPID Theatre Company Yoga Thursday 4 January Free booking via Noon-2pm Adults kirosyoga@yahoo.co.uk Kensal House Community Rooms, Kensal House Estate, Ladbroke Grove W10 5BQ office@spidtheatre.com

24 Al Manaar Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre A programme of women-only activities Yoga Tuesday 19 and 26 December and 2 January 10-11am Pilates Tuesday 19 and 26 December and 2 January 11am-noon Zumba Wednesday 20 and 27 December and 3 January 11am-noon Chair Exercise Wednesday 20 and 27 December and 3 January 10-11am Coffee Morning Thursday 21 and 28 December and 4 January 10.30am-noon Women-only Free Adult Counselling Available 9am-5pm on Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays Adults Free Al Manaar, 244 Acklam Road W10 5YG Booking may be necessary. Please contact venue/organiser

25 Wellbeing and support services Hestia: Recovery Café and Outreach Support The Recovery Café is open across the Christmas and New Year period, including the Bank Holidays. The NHS Outreach team is available from 4 to 6pm. Holiday Opening Hours Saturday 23 December Sunday 24 December Monday 25 December Tuesday 26 December Wednesday 27 December Thursday 28 December Friday 29 December Saturday 30 December Sunday 31 December Monday 1 January The Recovery Café is based at the Oremi Centre, Golborne Road W10 5PA. 4-8pm 4-8pm 4-8pm 4-8pm Noon-8pm Noon-8pm Noon-8pm 4-8pm 4-8pm 4-8pm for more information.

26 The Curve Activities for children, adults and families

The Curve: Activities for children, adults and families The Curve 10 Bard Road W10 6TP The Community Assistance Centre was set up at the Curve to provide services to

Opening Hours The Curve is open as normal (10am-8pm) until Saturday 23 December. Normal opening hours resume on Tuesday 2 January.

27 The Curve: Activities for children, adults and families The Curve 10 Bard Road W10 6TP The Community Assistance Centre was set up at the Curve to provide services to residents affected by the Grenfell Tower Fire. Over the holiday, there s a wide range of activities for local families. Opening Hours The Curve is open as normal (10am-8pm) until Saturday 23 December. Normal opening hours resume on Tuesday 2 January. Saturday 23 December Sunday 24 December Monday 25 December Tuesday 26 December Wednesday 27 December Thursday 28 December Friday 29 December Saturday 30 December Sunday 31 December Monday 1 January Closed Closed Noon-8pm Noon-8pm 10am-8pm 10am-8pm 10am-8pm Closed Closed Noon-8pm

28 World coffee morning This weekly drop-in is an open, inclusive and warming chance to try world foods and catch up with the community. Wednesday 20 December 10am-noon For All Free/Walk-in Migrating stories for Middle East, South Asia and Africa Come and share your story and explore your culture. Map your family s migration history, work with our experts to research your heritage and build a picture of our local area. Wednesday 20 December 10am-3pm For All Free/Walk-in Parrots Don t Live in the City Jenna and Lucy are the authors of Parrots Don t Live in the City, a popular children s book for two to six year olds. There will be a special reading of the book and young children will get to take a copy of the book home. Wednesday 20 December 3-6pm 2-6 years Free/Walk-in Card-making workshop Make seasonal cards with glittery bits, bobbles and more to give to friends this winter. Wednesday 20 December 3-6pm For All Free/Walk-in

29 Knitting circle Knitting and nattering, no experience needed! Drop in and learn Thursday 21 December 10am-noon For All Free/Walk-in Pottery Make hand-shaped pots using air-drying clay and decorate them using stamps and colour. Thursday 21 December 10.30am-12.30pm For All Free/Walk-in Mindfulness Come along and enjoy a guided meditation and relaxation tools for the whole family. Thursday 21 December Noon-2pm For Children and Adults Free/Walk-in Badge and card-making Make seasonal cards with glittery bits, bobbles and more to give to friends this winter. Thursday 21 December 3-4pm For All Free/Walk-in

30 Migrating stories for Middle East, South Asia and Africa Map your family s migration history, work with our experts to research your heritage and build a picture of our local area. Friday 22 December 10am-3pm For All Free/Walk-in All About Me workshop Prompts children to think about themselves, family and friends and builds self-esteem. Friday 22 December 4-6pm For All Free/Walk-in Christmas games, activities and fancy dress We have been lent a big box full of fancy dress. Come along, mess around and have fun before our Christmas lunch. Monday 25 December Noon-2pm For All Free Christmas lunch Monday 25 December 2-4pm For All Free, but booking in advance is required The Curve for more information - thecurve@rbkc.gov.uk

31 Christmas film We will choose two classic Christmas films to cater to all age groups. Popcorn and mince pies included. Monday 25 December 4-6pm For All Free Drop-in emotional support and support for parents Monday 25 December Noon-3pm For All Free/Walk-in Activities and games, gifts and CHOCOLATE DROP! Play board games, charades, get crafty, make cards. We will have gifts and a special chocolate delivery for everyone. Tuesday 26 December Noon-6pm For All Free. Please The Curve for more information - thecurve@rbkc.gov.uk Drop-in emotional support and support for parents Tuesday 26 December Noon-3pm For Parents

32 World coffee morning An open, inclusive and warming chance to try world foods and catch up with the community. Wednesday 27 December 10am-noon For All Free/Walk-in All About Me workshop Prompts children to think about themselves, family and friends and builds self-esteem. Wednesday 27 December Noon-2pm Parents and Children Free/Walk-in Mr Boo Boo Children s Entertainer Children s entertainer offering arts, crafts and face painting. Wednesday 27 December 3pm-5pm Under 8 years Free/Walk-in Knitting circle Knitting and nattering, no experience needed! Thursday 28 December 10am-noon For All Free The Nurturing Programme Building positive relationships - play a game that helps parents and children to listen and think about each other s thoughts and feelings. Thursday 28 December Noon-2pm Parents and Children Free/Walk-in

33 Family photos Have the chance to take a photo with family. Professional photographers and photos you can keep. Thursday 28 December 1-6pm For All Free Live saxophone music Relax to the sweet sounds of the soulful saxophone. Thursday 28 December 3-4pm For All Free/Walk-in Cheerleading and tumble for kids Kids can learn to synchronise as cheerleaders and have a tumble using gym equipment. Active fun! Thursday 28 December Under 5 s pm, 5-10 years pm and pm As above Free/Walk-in The Nutcracker Ballet at The Royal Albert Hall Thursday 28 December pm For All To express interest, please thecurve@rbkc.gov.uk (tickets on a first come, first served basis).

34 Felt-making session (part one) Learn to make felt, a versatile material, and turn your felt into something beautiful you can use and keep. Friday 29 December 10.30am-12.30pm For All Free/Walk-in Puppet-making and family puppet show Make puppets for kids and build towards a puppet show. Friday 29 December pm Children and Parents Free/Walk-in Mr Boo Boo Children s Entertainer Arts, crafts and face-painting. Friday 29 December 2-4pm Under 8 years Free/Walk-in Healthy Feet-Podiatrist Friday 29 December 11am-6pm For all Free. Book ahead via thecurve@rbkc.gov.uk to see a podiatrist Live Music-Jazz Singer Friday 29 December 3-5pm For all Free/Walk-in

Cheerleading and tumble Kids can learn to synchronise as cheerleaders and have a tumble using gym equipment. Active fun! Friday 29 December Under 5 s 1-1.30pm, 5-10 years 2-2.

35 Cheerleading and tumble Kids can learn to synchronise as cheerleaders and have a tumble using gym equipment. Active fun! Friday 29 December Under 5 s pm, 5-10 years pm and pm As above Free/Walk-in New Year s lunch, activities and games Monday 1 January Noon-6pm For All Free The Curve for more information - thecurve@rbkc.gov.uk Workshop-African and Middle Eastern sporting heritage Open age learning, just drop in and take part. Learn about the history and heritage of sports in Africa and the Middle East and try some of the sports out. Tuesday 2 January 10am-3pm For All Free/Walk-in

36 Felt-making (part two) Learn to make felt, a versatile material, and turn your felt into something beautiful you can use and keep. Tuesday 2 January 10.30am-12.30pm For All Free/Walk-in World coffee morning An open, inclusive and warming chance to try world foods and catch up with the community Wednesday 3 January 10am-noon For All Free/Walk-in Workshop-art from world cultures Africa and the Middle East. Open age learning about the history of Eastern and African art, with an afternoon gallery trip to the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea. Wednesday 3 January 10am-3pm For All Free/Walk-in Knitting circle Knitting and nattering, no experience needed Thursday 4 January 10am-12pm For All Free/Walk-in

37 Workshop-fashion from world cultures Africa and the Middle East (including a museum trip). Thursday 4 January 10am-3pm For All Free/Walk-in Adult 2018 goal-setting workshop Set goals for the year ahead with a professional coach. Thursday 4 January 6-8pm For All Free/Walk-in Workshop-design from world cultures Open learning about design from Africa and the Middle East (including a museum trip). Friday 5 January 10am-3pm For All Free/Walk-in

38 Additional support services

39 Online emotional support services Qwell Qwell offer online counselling services that you can access via your phone or any other connected device. This is available to any adult aged 18 or over, and counsellors are online until 10pm, 365 days a year. To access this support visit There are also self-help articles, a supportive online community, and live forums. Kooth Online Counselling Kooth is a free online counselling and emotional well-being service for children aged The service can provide one-to-one sessions with accredited counsellors, fully moderated peer-support and online articles. The service will be available via: NHS Go NHS Go provides online physical and mental health information and advice for young people under the age of 25. To access the service please go to Telephone services and further support Care for Grenfell Care for Grenfell is a team that has been established to provide additional support for any residents that have been directly affected by the Grenfell tragedy. You can contact the team on The core hours are 8am to 8pm, seven days per week, and there is an emergency service operating 24/7. Care and Support: Keyworker Services In the run up to the holidays, your keyworker will have discussed your needs and arrangements with you. However, should you require keyworker support over the Christmas period, a keyworker will be available. While this may not be your allocated keyworker, they can answer queries and offer additional support to families. They can be contacted on the Care for Grenfell contact number. There will also be a keyworker presence at The Curve during its opening hours, including Bank Holidays.

NHS GPs: GP practices can provide a first point of contact into more specialist services, and will fast track appointments and give a space to talk about any concerns.

40 NHS GPs: GP practices can provide a first point of contact into more specialist services, and will fast track appointments and give a space to talk about any concerns. GPs can book longer appointments for people affected by the fire. CAMHS: Since June, our teams have worked closely with schools and families to provide mental health support to children and adolescents. The service is called CAMHS, which stands for Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services. This may involve an assessment to see if there are signs of distress, and if so, referring on to an appropriate service. CAMHS accepts referrals from health professionals (including GPs), schools, and colleges, but also from families or carers. You can also self-refer using the Single Point of Access number (below). Single Point of Access: The NHS Single Point of Access line is open 24 hours a day on When you call, your needs will be assessed and appropriate support services, information and advice will be provided. Please let the operator know that you are calling as a result of the fire at Grenfell Tower. December The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. ref: 262_30

Newsletter. Dundee Service

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