Children and Young People
Entertainment
Mother Goose
29 Nov–10 Jan. Once upon a time there lived a kindly storyteller called Mother Goose, who lived in Hackneytopia with her son Billy and all the other fairytale folk, but then two magical sisters arrive. The festive season begins at the Hackney Empire, 291 Mare St, E8. £9-21.50. Info / to book: 020 8985 2424; www.hackneyempire.co.uk
Hansel And Gretel
29 Nov-17 Jan, various times. Hansel finds himself away from his friends and harangued by a new stepmother when his family moves to the middle of nowhere, where Hansel and Gretel get trapped in the candy clad cottage by the wicked wicked witch. Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, E15. £6-19 concs. Info / to book: 020 8534 0310; www.stratfordeast.com
Rio Saturday Morning Picture Club
Doors open 10.30am, film starts 11am. Rio Cinema, 107 Kingsland High St, E8. Membership free, children under age of 5 yrs must be accompanied by an adult, tickets £1 child (£2 accompanying adults). Free admittance after every 10 visits. Info call 020 7421 9410 or www.riocinema.org.uk
Dance, drama and music
Baby and Toddler Dance
Parent and Baby Creative Dance for babies (3 mths to crawling) with a parent/carer. £5 Thurs 2.15-3pm. Parent and Toddler Creative Dance for 2-4 yr olds with a parent/carer. £5.50, Thurs 11am-12pm AND 3.15-4.15pm. Newington Dance Space 1d Shelford Place (off Stoke Newington Church St), N16. Drop-in, wear loose, comfortable clothes. Info 07884 104681; louiseklarnett@hotmail.com
Very Little People Make Music
Wednesdays, 10am 18mths-3 yrs, 11am babies and small toddlers. Free. Develop Children’s innate musical and rhythmical sense for self-expression and create foundation for future musical interest. Sing, clap, tap, jump, stamp and dance to songs from around the world. Drop in, Howard Road Resource centre, 6a Howard Road, N16. More info: 07870 633193.
Free Music Workshops
Every Thurs, 4.30-6.30pm. For teenagers with special learning needs. Downstairs music studio, Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton St, N1. Info/registration: Kimnara Music 020 8985 8090 or kimnaramusic@yahoo.co.uk
Dance Classes
Every Saturday at 3.15pm (Doors close at 2pm). For 8–25 yr olds. The group teaches different dance styles which includes street dance, contemporary and theatre style dancing. We also encourage singers and actors to participate in our workshops and to collaborate with the dancers. Free. At Tottenham Green Leisure Centre Active Studio. 1 Philip Lane, Tottenham, N15 4JA. Contact Antoinette on 07904 079 176 or Bianca 07960 867 861, peacemakers.studios@hotmail.com, www.myspace.com/peacemakersstudios
YSN Capture Squad
Are you 16-25 and interested in a career in media? Youth Skills Network are offering free media and marketing training that can lead to part-time work and exceptional experience. No experience/qualifications necessary. Info: www.ysn.org.uk
Play and Story Workshops
Tue 2-3pm. Interactive fun and exploration for young people (2-5yrs), incorporating story, craft, song and dance. Newington Dance Space, 1d Shelford Place (off Stoke Newington Church St), N16. £25 per half term/ £5 per class. For info: Fiona 07912 655 583; www.newingtondancespace.com
Little Actors Theatre Company
Fridays, 2.15pm, Dramatots for 2½ - 4 year olds and 4-6pm, Drama Club for 5-11yr-olds, with professional actors. Buggies and Bikes, 23 Broadway Market, E8. Info or to book a free trial session: 0800 3896184; mail@littleactorstheatre.com
Ignition Cultural and Creative Programme
Ongoing series of taster sessions at the Hackney Empire offering the chance to try your hand at being a technician, learn about drama and how the theatre works or learn cutting edge music production and web skills. Get in contact with Dean on 07904 640 000 or Josh on 07904 630 000 for more information.
Les Crocodiles
Wed 10-11am. French pre-school music group, learn French songs & nursery rhymes. St James Church Hall, Upper Clapton, (entrance Powell Rd), E5. All welcome, £2 a child. Info: Imogen 020 8880 0696.
CYM Xtra!
New project gives young instrumentalists the chance to create music together and to work alongside professional artists. If you play an instrument, are Grade 4 and above, and want to join the orchestra, choir and ensemble groups call: 020 8820 7410 or www.hmdt.org.uk
RCCA Youths Together
Sat 6-9pm. For young people aged 14-19, extension of the History and Potential Mankind project. Homerton Adventure Playground, off Brooksby’s Walk (nr Barnabas Church), E5. Project for younger children starts 4.30pm. Info: 020 8510 9634.
LGBT project
Aimed at young lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans people (aged 13 and over) in and around Hackney. Every Tues and Thurs 4 – 9pm and every other Sat from 11am – 4pm. We would like to hear YOUR ideas so that together we can create a service that meets YOUR needs. For more info call Joy on 07772 56 55 46, Geoff on 07870 276190 or email the project at LGBTproject@hackney.gov.uk
Free Music Workshops for teenagers with Special Learning Needs
Thurs 4.30-6.30pm. Downstairs music studio, Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton St, N1. Info/registration: Kimnara Music 020 8985 8090 or kimnaramusic@yahoo.co.uk
Singing Songwriting Workshops
Every Monday. Weekly performance and songwriting workshops for young people (12 to 25) living in Hackney. 2.45-3.45pm: 1 to 1 performing art surgery. 4-5.45pm: After School Performance & Songwriting Workshop. 6-8.30pm: Urban Griots Collective. Chat’s Palace 42-44 Brooksby’s Walk, E9. Info: Uzo 020 8141 7733 / 07833 996809, email urbangriots@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.urbangriots.org
Nemesis - Street Dance
Do you want to learn how to dance or practise some of your moves with trained dance experts? Come along to Nemesis Dance project happening in an estate near you -
Mondays: 5.30-6.30pm at Robin Redmond Centre, Woodberry Grove, N4 2RD
Tuesdays: 5.30-6.30pm at Fellows Court Community, Weymouth Terrace, E2 8LJ
Wednesdays: 6.30-7.30pm at Trelawney Community, Paragon Rd, E9 6NS
Fridays: 6-7pm at Queensbridge Sports, Holly St, E8 3XW and 7.30-8.30pm at New Kingshold Community Centre, 49 Ainsworth Street, E9 7JE
For more info call Sonia, Hackney Homes on 020 8356 6128 mob 07772 565516 or Clare, Hackney Play Association on 020 7254 9944 or 07949 751615
Green Candle Junior Dancers
Mon 4-5.30pm. Weekly group for boys and girls aged 9-13yrs (school years 5-8), learn new dance moves in different styles, improve dance skills and create new dances in a fun environment. Green Candle Dance Company,Oxford House, Derbyshire St, E2. Free, the group works towards a performance at end of term. Info/bookings: 020 7739 7722 or email education@greencandledance.com, www.greencandledance.com
Urban Griots Workshops
Every Mon. Free, for young people aged 12-25, living in Hackney. 2.45-3.45pm: 1 to 1 performance surgery (book in adv); 4-5.45pm: song-writing workshop; 6-8.30pm: The Urban Griots Collective, for 18-25 yrs. Chat’s Palace, 42–44 Brooksby’s Walk, E9. First Mon every month, 8pm, acoustic showcase. Info: 07833 996809 or email urbangriots@yahoo.co.uk
Traditional Caribbean Dance and Drumming
Saturdays, range of classes for children (7+) and adults. Hackney Free and Parochial School, Paragon Road, E9. For info call 020 7241 1753 or www.muraldodc.com
Nubian Queen Dance and Drama Group
Thurs 5.30-7.30pm. African-contemporary dance classes for age 8-16yrs. The Lion Club for young people, 140 Pitfield Street, N1. £3 annual membership, 20p a session. Info call Lion Club 020 7739 5746 or Lisa 07985 765060.
Drama classes
Various classes for ages 5-17 years in Dalston, Clapton and Stoke Newington. To book a place and find out about our affordable costs, please call 020 8360 4020.
Street Dance
Tues 4-4.45pm age 7-9, 5-5.45pm age 10-13. Lightsite, 14 Allen Rd, N16. £2 a class, drop in. Parents or carers of children under 7 required to remain on the premises during classes. Info: 020 7249 2425 or www.yogahome.com
Hoxton Hall Youth Arts and Music Workshop
Weekly after-school workshops for 8-16 year olds in music, singing, art, street dance and drama. Work with professional artists, learn and create new exciting work and perform on the Hoxton Hall stage. For info call 020 7684 0060 or email info@hoxtonhall.co.uk or www.hoxtonhall.co.uk
Sport and fitness
See the leaflets on the right to see what sporting activities are on this half-term.
Ongoing sports sessions for children and young people with disabilities
Sports sessions
Weds, 4.30 - 6.30pm. A mixture of sports such as football, basket ball at Britannia Leisure Centre - term time only.
Disability swimming
Weds, 5pm - 6pm disability swimming for mainly under 8s at Britannia Leisure Centre.
Disability swimming
Weds, 4.30 - 5.30pm. Age 8 and over. At King’s Hall Leisure Centre. Learners and improvers.
Judo
Thursday night 6pm - 8pm judo at Mile End Park Leisure Centre, 190 Burdett Road, E3 4HL.
Athletic self-propelled wheel-chair training
Sat 10.30 - 11.30am – Children and adults train on an athletic track. This is aimed at anyone who wants to meet new people and get fitter, The possibility to take take further and race. At Mile End Park Leisure Centre, 190 Burdett Road, E3 4HL.
Sitting volleyball
Every other Weds night, 6-8pm. 16+. At Mile End Park Leisure Centre, 190 Burdett Road, E3 4HL.
For more information about any of the above activities, contact Marianne Sharpe, Community Sports Coach on her mobile no 07984 815760 or Marianne.sharpe@hackney.gov.uk
Saturday Baby
Cycling workshops
Family cycling workshops: Sir Thomas Abney School. No experience necessary. For more info call Gale Bristow, of Star Bikes phone 07828 154 598 or email galebristow@aol.com
Special needs bike sessions: bike sessions for people with special needs using adapted bikes including those which allow wheelchair users to go for a spin. For info call Jo Roach of Pedal Power on 020 8809 7718 to book a space.
The Clissold Swimming Club
Wed 8-10pm. Water Polo classes for young people aged 11-16. Clissold Leisure Centre, 63 Clissold Rd, N16. Info: James 07860 137503 or james@polywaterpolo.co.uk
Kids Kickboxing Classes
Mon and Thurs 4-6pm and Sat 12-2pm at The Bay Health Club, 183 Stoke Newington High St. N16. Free introduction and info call 020 7254 7056 or www.zendokickboxing.com
The Dolphin Swimming Club
Sat and Sun 9.15am - 3.45pm, lessons for children, small groups or individuals, up to Gold standard at The U.L.U Pool, Malet St WC1. For info call Peter on 020 8349 1844.
Juniors Black Belt Programme
Sat 10am, Thurs 4.30pm training in Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do for 7-16yr olds at Bob Breen Academy, 16 Hoxton Square N1. £6 a class (newcomers 1st class free), info call 020 7729 5789.
Capoeira Classes
Saturday 4-5pm for young people aged 8-16, combines dance, acrobatics and movement with music, at SPACe Centre, Falkirk St N1. For info call 07779 031273 or www.projectgem.org
Fencing lessons
Ages 8-13 yrs, lessons by a team of highly experienced coaches in a lively and fun atmosphere at Stoke Newington School, Clissold Rd N16. Kit will be provided, £50 for 10 lessons. For info call Tim Gadaski on 07951 414409 or sign up online www.londonfencingclub.co.uk/kids
Sportshall athletics
Every Sat 11am-12.30pm, 8-13yr olds of all abilities welcome at Queensbridge Sport and Community Centre, 30 Holly St E8. Experienced, qualified coaches, £1 a session, info call Lisa Krockel on 020 8356 7443.
Sports Activities
Squash Wednesdays 4-6pm, and Volleyball Fri 4-6pm, for 11-15yr olds at Britannia Leisure Centre, Hyde Road, N1. Book in at reception, info call Lisa Krockel 020 8356 7443.
Ballet and kids yoga classes
For 3-7 and 8-11 years. Also baby massage, baby music and baby gym classes for birth-4 years. All classes £5. Yogahome, Lightsite studio 14 Allen Road, N16. For timetable info call 020 7249 2425, www.yogahome.com
Splashbabies
Thursdays, Baby Swimming Courses (birth to 4 yrs)at Sunstone Health Club, 16 Northwold Rd, N16. Pre-booking essential, info/registration call 02392-463000 or www.sunstonewomen.com. Discount for Sunstone members.
Rugby Coaching
Sunday 10-11.30am for girls and boys aged 8+ at Shoreditch Park, New North Rd N1. Just come and try! No experience.
Summer Rowing Courses
Five day sculling course for beginners and the more expereinced aged 11 to 18. New better than ever revised programme starting on 28 July, 4, 11 August 2008. Venues: London Regatta Centre (Newham), Lea Rowing Club (Hackney), Barn Elms Boat House, Wansdworth. Price £15 per Course. For more information or to sign up contact Penny Cuthbert on 0207 511 221, 07736 619 601or email pcutherbert@londonyouhtrowing.com.
Tutoring and classes
Free Music Workshops
Every Thurs, 4.30-6.30pm. For teenagers with special learning needs. Downstairs music studio, Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton St, N1. Info/registration: Kimnara Music 020 8985 8090; kimnaramusic@yahoo.co.uk
Art Class
Every Wed. Weekly art classes for 4-7yrs (4-5pm) and 8-12yrs (5.15-6.15pm). Includes mosaic, mobile, portrait and mask making. 5 week course; first week free, £8 thereafter with all materials included. Buggies and Bikes, 23 Broadway Market, E8. Info 07715 122 194 or katlemkus@yahoo.co.uk
Gymtrain
Free training courses for unemployed Hackney residents aged 18-24. Get YMCA Fitness Instructor or Community Sports Leadership qualifications, improve your literacy and numeracy skills and become a part of the exciting and growing industry. Intakes mid March, Info: 020 7749 3801; gymtrain@trainingforlife.org
Dalston After-School Club
Mon-Fri, 3.30-6.30pm. For young people aged 9-13 yrs who need help with homework, coursework or revision. Ridley Market, Dalston, E8. For info or to sign up 020 7241 4908
Professional Tutoring In English and Maths
Weekly sessions for 6-16yr olds, with fully qualified teachers, using exclusive and proven educational methods and resources in a safe and focused learning environment. State-of-the-art facilities, personal study programme, homework and parental feedback. Free assessment/info 020 7241 3339; www.kipmcgrathhackney.co.uk
Classical Piano Lessons
For children - classes near London Fields. Info Gintare 07926 975741.
General
Hackney City Farm
Hackney City Farm has been giving the local community the opportunity to experience farming right in the heart of the city. It offers an opportunity for children and adults to get up close to a range of farmyard animals. Events held throughout the year, and activities such as pottery classes, stone carving. Cafe on site. 1a Goldsmiths Row, E2 8QA. For info tel: 02077 296381 email farm@hackneycityfarm.co.uk, web www.hackneycityfarm.co.uk
FREE Thursday Film Nights at MTR Studio 23
Come along to MTR Studio 23 and watch a feature film on the BIG screen! Sessions run every Thursday from 5pm for Hackney residents age 11-19 years. For more information contact us on 020 7729 2323 or mouththatroars@btconnect.com
Teenage Wargaming Club
First Tues of month, 6-7.30pm. Play battle and paint figurines as part of Warhammer games. Stoke Newington Library, Church St, N16. For info email david.ulicksak@hackney.gov.uk
The Linden Children's Centre
Various events and activities for parents and children including play sessions, ante-natal, dad's breakfast club and how to wean your baby. At 86-92 Rectory Road, N16 7SH. For more info download the Linden Children's Centre leaflet (1.5MB) or call 020 7254 9939.
Discover: The Story-Making Centre
A unique and magical indoor and outdoor play space where children aged 0 to 11, and their carers, can create stories together through play. Discover is a place where you can let your imagination fly. With different activities and events, each visit is the start of a new story. Discover, 1 Bridge Terrace, Stratford E15. Tel 020 8536 5555 or www.discover.org.uk
Chocolate Making Workshop
Every Sat, 11am. A two-and-a-half-hour entertaining session, for children and adults, learn to make your own chocolates and take them home. Kingsland Rd, E8. £35 adults, £25 children. Home-based workshops and 6-wk classes for adults also available. Info/bookings: Isabelle 07722 650 711, info@TheMelange.com, www.TheMelange.com
Volunteering - GIV Project
Get a certificate and have fun. Opportunities working with art, children, youth, mentoring, sports and much more, for young people aged 13-24 who want to volunteer in Hackney. Info: Emma, GIV project at HVA, 020 7241 4443.
Positive Parenting
Sanctuary Housing Association in partnership with The Healing Tent and Musical Bumps are offering free taster sessions for parents with babies and toddlers. Sessions at Morningside Hall in Sep and at Gascoyne Hall in Oct. Info/registration: Terri Lockhart 0800 781 4755 or email: terril@sanctuary-housing.co.uk
Baby Massage Classes
Mondays 10.30am. Learn how to massage your baby, improve their sleeping and eting patterns and meet other new parents. Buggies and Bike, 23 Broadway Market, E8. Suitable for babies 1-9 months. £7, booking essential, call Jackie Gordon 020 7923 3988 or 07974 736712.
Volunteering
Sports, arts and environmental projects for young volunteers aged 12-16, regular basis or during school holidays. For info call 020 7241 4443 or email: youth@hackneyvoluntaryaction.org.uk
Tatty Bumpkin
Tue from 9 Jan (term-time only), new parent/carer and toddler multi-sensory music and movement class, loosely based on yoga, 10-10.45am at The Bay Health Club, 1st Floor, Stoke Newington High St N16. £5 per session per child, info call 07789 955482 or www.tattybumpkin.co.uk
Children’s Workshops
Oaks of Abney, Tues 2pm and History Quest, Thurs 2pm at Abney Park Trust, Stoke Newington High St N16. Free. For info call 020 7275 7557.
Page updated: 28 Nov 2008
Hackney Community College guide 2008-2009 (4.5MB)