Here’s our pick of the best activities on offer in and around Kingston this month.
Adventure Babies is launching in our area and offering Local Mums a discount! More details here
Contact:
Huda Hakme
Adventure Babies
Email: huda@adventurebabies.co.uk
Adventure Babies on Facebook
Adventure Babies on Instagram
www.adventurebabies.co.uk
Broadway Buddies drama workshops for 3 - 10 year olds
Dance Fitness With Saz is offering Local Mums a FREE trial class with the code MUMFTSAZ24
Au pair/housekeeper with settled status available for new family.
Dedicated, caring, reliable, with references from Putney families, I offer assistance with school runs, delicious cooking, laundry, impeccable ironing, bed-making, errands big and small. My experience is with kids 10+ and would love a similar setting which worked very well. Hours and compensation as in standard au pair arrangement, just more focused on housework given the age of the children. I'm happy to spread the hours according to the family's variable needs, weekends included, and highly value the family's privacy and rules. Living in England permanently I'm available long term. I don't smoke, drink, or watch tv, and in my time off enjoy reading, writing, cycling, and exploring London's parks and architecture. Familiar with SW London from Sloane Square to Surbiton, I'll consider locations further out in Surrey if driving isn't required. For any enquiries please contact Dania on 07513868030 or email: dwatergreen@zoho.com
Things to do in Kingston with kids:
Riverside walk
Kingston upon Thames - Shepperton Ferry Trail
Kingston Libraries
Friday morning at 10:30am-11am, first come first served with stay and play to follow. Term time only.
Kingston Library
Fairfield Road
KT1 2PS
Tel: 0208 547 5006
Surbiton Library
Tuesdays
10:00 – 10:30 (book in branch/ first come first served term time only)
11:00 – 11:30 (book on Eventbrite, term time only)
New Malden Library
Mondays
10:15 - 11:15 (First come, first served, term time only)
Tudor Drive Library
Tuesdays
14:00 – 14.30 (first come first served, term time only)
Tudor Drive Library
Kingston upon Thames,
KT2 5QH
Tel: 020 8547 5006
Hook Library
Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:00 (first come first served, term time only)
Tolworth Library
Thursdays 10:30 – 11:00 (first come first served, term time only)
Old Malden Library
Storytime Friday at 10:30
For more information about Kingston Libraries and for details on more free activities for children around the borough contact:
Francesca
Kingston Library
Fairfield Road
KT1 2PS
Tel: 0208 547 5006 or visit www.kingstonfirst.co.uk
Toddlers Rhyme Time
Fridays
Take along your little ones to West Barnes Library for a fun time of rhymes and musical activities. For babies and toddlers aged 0-5 years.
10.30-11am.
West Barnes Library, Station Road, New Malden KT3 6JF
020 8274 5789
westbarnes.library@merton.gov.uk
Kingston First
Tel: 020 8547 1221
Email: kelly.bliss@kingstonfirst.co.uk
visitkingston.co.uk
VisitKingstonUK on Facebook
VisitKingstonUK on Twitter
NCT Wimbledon & District
The NCT offers support, information and friendship to parents and parents-to-be. Joining the branch gives you access to a wide range of information and opportunities, such as a quarterly magazine, Nearly New Sales, social events, courses, breastfeeding counsellors and playgroups.
Are you an expectant or new parent in the area?
Find more information on our Facebook page NCTWimbledon & District and Twitter account @NCT_Wimbledon
Roxanna Yoga
General, pre and postnatal classes: www.roxannayoga.com
Local Kids Dance Classes
Join us for Street Dance Classes
⭐️ Basic Hip-Hop Moves
⭐️ Choreography
⭐️ Lots of fun
⭐️ Suitable for all
Age 5-7 Mon 5:00pm
Age 8-11 Mon 6:00pm
Every Monday at Richard Challoner School, New Malden, KT3 5PE
Local Mums Discount
First class absolutely FREE then
Single Class - £7
Term - £25
Contact:
Ana Hoshuliak
Tel: 07470890569
Email: Londoninstadance@gmail.com
Londoninstadance.com
Jo & Joe Pilates
Tel: Joanna 07557322107
Email: joannamcainsh@hotmail.com
The Southwest Songbirds Online
Despite social distancing and the unprecedented challenges that the coronavirus pandemic faces us all with, The Southwest Songbirds (Earlsfield’s favourite ladies’ choir) have still been rehearsing for our summer concert, only now we’ve taken it online! Our repertoire offers our usual mix of music, with something for everyone, and ranges from Gustav Holst’s Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda (a lovely and unusual classical piece) through to Adele’s Skyfall from the Bond film, along with another Bond favourite, Diamonds are Forever, and also includesEdward Elgar and even Billy Joel – and there’s more to come.
Our next term starts on Monday 20th April and we’ll be rehearsing using Zoom, with pre-recorded guide tracks and our musical director, Polly May, conducting us live once a week! Once we’ve all learnt the repertoire we’ll be recording ourselves singing and Polly will work her magic to pull together a virtual concert which everyone can enjoy online. Every concert we do raises money for a really good cause and this one’s no different – we’re raising money for Shelter, the homelessness charity, who help millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through advice, support and legal services, and who have experienced a sharp increase in the number of calls for help during the coronavirus crisis, from people worried about losing their jobs, their homes and keeping their family safe.
So, if you’re a soprano, second soprano or alto and interested in joining us, the more the merrier, as up to 100 people can join the 40-minute sessions allowed by the free Zoom download. The cost for the term is £50 per household, and proceeds (after costs) from this subscription will be donated to the charity.
All you need to do is…
be able to read music - sign up by Friday 17th April by emailing swsongbirds@gmail.combe able to download Zoom on a laptop or tablet (we’ll send you instructions) - be able to access Dropbox from the link we’ll send you to download the music and backing tracks
Please pass this on to anyone you think might like to join, and if you have more than one Songbird in your household, mothers / daughters / sisters / housemates are welcome to join in – subscription is per household!
The Southwest Songbirds is a friendly and fun, all-female community-based choir, in Earlsfield.
Our musical director, Polly May, set up the choir in 2013 to bring together women from South West London to sing a varied repertoire, both secular and sacred, at two concerts a year. The choir rehearses and performs at St Andrew’s Church, on the corner of Garratt Lane and Waynflete Street in Earlsfield SW18.
Our winter concerts feature seasonal and Christmassy-music and never fail to get everyone in the festive spirit! Our summer concerts are very varied and have featured modern choral favourites, songs from the musicals, pop songs, and classical choral pieces, to name but a few. We choose a different charity / good cause to support with every concert, and have raised funds for many different good causes, including Get Further, Hackney Pirates, Sound Minds, Housing for Women, Ben Thapa Foundation, Just Shelter, stem4, Gutsy Gastros, First Touch, Earlsfield Foodbank, SANE, Somerset Flood Funds, Philippines Typhoon Fund
There is no audition and, although it does help, you don’t have to be able to read music – all we really ask is that you bring your enthusiasm and commitment! Music is provided and there is a reasonable termly fee to cover expenses.
For more information, please email Polly at swsongbirds@gmail.com, and come along one Monday night to have a listen and say hello – we’d love to meet you!
Rugbytots
Rugbytots is a fun and dynamic pre-school play programme designed to build confidence and enhance core skills for 2 - 7 year old boys and girls. We look forward to meeting you and giving you a fun and friendly introduction to rugby in a positive and encouraging environment. Let’s make it more fun!
Make your child's development more fun!
Our fun, structured play sessions take children on a journey of sporting imagination with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way whilst teaching how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team.
Our motto
Our motto is simple; "make it more fun". We do this by delivering our specifically designed programme for each age group with energy, enthusiasm and excitement. This creates an atmosphere in the class that is totally unique and engaging for parents and children alike.
What to expect
"Be prepared to run across the jungle, wade through the quick sand or sprint through Rugbytots Valley avoiding all the smoking boulders. Get ready to protect your egg, launch a missile or attack the pirates and seize the ship, all this of course, whilst trying to avoid the evil side lines!”
Find your nearest Rugbytots class here
Pushbabies
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Fitness for new mums looking to get back into shape in a fun and sociable environment with a qualified instructor (bring your baby in the buggy).
9.30-10.30am; £6 per session, £4 for members.
WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT
020 8409 4412
wwt.org.uk
Deen City Farm
Ongoing
Check out Deen City Farm for goats, sheep, cows, pigs, alpacas, geese, ducks, chickens, rabbits, horses, guinea pigs and ferrets. Deen City Farm also do horseriding lessons – check their website for more details.
Tue-Sun, closed Mon (except Bank Holiday); 10am-4.30pm; free, donations welcome.
Deen City Farm, 39 Windsor Ave, Merton Abbey SW19 2RR
Tel: 020 8543 5300
www.deencityfarm.co.uk
The Sutton\Merton Arnica Group
1st Thursday of the month
from 7.30 – 9pm
Clovelly Homeopathy Practice,
17 Lyveden Road,
Colliers Wood SW17 9DT.
We will be talking about natural ways to prevent or treat flu. So please come along if you want to learn more on how to naturally and safely support your children’s and your own health.
Mumpreneurs meet on the first Thursday of the month at The Sun Pub, North Street, Carshalton, 8pm.
For mums in business or with an idea to start a business to come and meet, have a drink, chat, soundboard your ideas and promote yourself and meet other mums in business you may be able to support, work with. Please pass the word around, let your friends know and if you would like to come, you could contact us or just turn up! Contact us via info@localmumsonline.com for more details.
Thames Markets
Saturdays
Kingston has a monthly Arts, Crafts & Designers market - open on the last Saturday each month from 10am-5pm. We present a mix of arts, crafts, food, fashion, jewellery, natural skin care, home furnishings & accessories and more.
10AM to 5PM. Free entry.
Market House & Market Place, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey KT1 1JS
www.thamesmarkets.com
Family Activities At Morden Hall Park
Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden London SM4 5JD
The park has a network of footpaths, including many with wide smooth surfaces suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Design your own circular walk taking in the river, the water mills, the rose garden, the meadows or the wetlands.
Capoeira Workshops
Mondays and Wednesdays
ACER Capoeira runs Capoeira Workshops and Capoeira Performances for children. Capoeira is a fusion of Fitness, Acrobatics, Self-Defense, Dance and Music and encourages confidence, respect and self-discipline.
4.30pm-5.30pm & 5.30pm-6.30pm.
St John the Baptist Church, 40-46 Cromwell Road Kingston KT2 6RN
07851 764628
www.capoeirakids.co.uk
Children’s Knitting
Fridays
Weekly afternoon knitting workshop for children. Must be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
4.30-5.30pm; £10 per session.
Wendy’s Workshop, 432 Richmond Road, Kingston KT2 5PU
020 8546 3535
www.wendys-workshop.co.uk
Home Spa London offers bespoke massage treatments in your home, office or event tailored to your needs and requirements. There is no need to travel for your massage, simply book an appointment and they come to you. With flexible times both week day, weekends and evening appointments are available for all treatments. Save yourself time and effort and enjoy your chosen treatment in comfort. All of the massages are bespoke and created specifically for your individual requirements. Home Spa London now also offers baby massage courses for parents. To book an appointment for yourself or someone you know or to purchase a gift voucher simply book via the website or call Home Spa London on 0203 714 8064.
Drama Workshops
7 to 11 year olds
9.30am to 12.00pm
Tudor Library Hall
Tudor Drive, Kingston, KT2 5QH
Make ‘em Laugh! Make ‘em Roar!
Funny Kids Club are fun-filled drama workshops which use improvisation and stand up comedy techniques to help kids build confidence and communication skills and find their funny bones!!!
Storytelling Improvisation Comedy Sketches
£55 for 3 days – £50 Early booking discount - 20% Sibling Discount
All teachers DBS checked and fully insured.
Funny Kids Club was founded by Angelica O'Reilly and Juliet Leith. They are trained actors who have worked on stage, TV and in Film. Working together as a comedy double act they’ve performed on the comedy circuit and at comedy festivals.
Using improvisation and storytelling, we work with young people to help them to create their own material. Our techniques build confidence, inspire imagination and enable them to build stories, tell jokes and create sketches.
Contact:
Juliet and Angelica
Funny Kids Club
Tel: 07958 491293
email: office@funnykidsclub.com
www.funnykidsclub.com
More ideas for local activities in London/Surrey and surrounding areas:
Adventure Kidz
Allhallows beach
Allington Lock next to Kent Life
Badgers Hill Farm and Cidery
Bedgebury Pinetum - Forestry England
Bewl Water
Bluewater nature trail
Botany Bay
Broadditch Farm Shop with events
Buttercups Sanctuary
Buzy bees, New Ash
Capstone Farm Country Park
Cascades little train
Chatham Dockyard - with Lego through the ages
Cheeky Dino, Maidstone
Chatam Ski Centre, toboggan run and inflatable donuts on the mini slope. Next to Capstone Park.
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Christmas Treee Farm
Cliffe pools
Cobtree Park - next to Kentlife (large play park £1.50 parking).
Colchester Zoo
Cyclopark
Danson Park. Play park with water play
Dartford Central park. Mini splash play area.
Diggerland
Dover Castle
Dunloran Park, Tunbridge Wells
Drusillas Park
Eagle Heights
Eltham Palace grounds are free.
Eynesford stream
Folkestone Lower Leas costal Park and fountains at Folkestone harbour
Folkestone museum
Friars Aylesford
Gillingham Strand
Godstone Farm
Guildhall Museum in Rochester
Grain seaside
Gravesend has the fort gardens. Chantry house museum is free, bunker tunnels are £1. Ppart of the wheels of time trail around Kent.
Greenwich Ecology Park, free with events in the holidays.
Groombridge place
Hall place
Hemsley Conservation Centre
Herne Bay - great crabbing
Huguenot Museum
Hobbledown Farm
Hop Farm
Howletts Wildlife Animal Park
Jeskyns Park
Kearsney Abbey is a fab day
Kent life
Kingsdown beach
Knockhatch adventure park
Leeds castle
Legoland
Little fant farm
Little Street, Maidstone
Longleat Safari Park
Loose village stream
Lower leas costal Folkestone
Lullingston country park
Maidstone museum
Maidstone Leisure Centre - has soft play and Ice Hills. Next to Mote Park in Maidstone
Manor park
Marsh Farm
Millbrook garden centre - events/butterfly experience
Milton creek country park
Minis bay
Monkeybizz, Medway
Mote park
Old McDonalds farm (Essex)
Owletts
Oxleas Woods is lovely
Penenden heath play area and woods
Rare breeds centre
Reindeer Centre
Richborough Roman Fort And Amphitheatre
Riverside Park
Rochester castle
Rochester cathedral
Ruxley Manor - check out events
Shorne woods country park
Shrek Experience
Southwater country park. Has a mini beach, dinosaurs, kids' park etc all free
Swanley Park
Teapot Island
Temple Manor (weekends only)
Teston Park
Tilgate Park (fantastic)
Trosley Park - lots of shade
Tyland barn - Kent wildlife trust
Union windmill cranbrook
Upnor castle
Walmer paddling pool
Whipsnade Zoo
Wildwood
Wingham
Woburn Safari Park
Woodland trust, Bearsted.
Storytime Online
While Libraries were closed, Local Mums Online ran Storytimes Online every Wednesday. We have a catalogue of Storytimes available for children to watch anytime here
Do you have any other listings for What's On in Kingston? Would you like to write a review of somewhere you have been? Email us at info@localmumsonline.com