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Catch Up Club - Free literacy support

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, 06 March 2012 - Thursday, 14 June 2012 4pm - 6pm
Runs until 31 December. Every Monday-Thursday, 4-5pm and 5-6pm. Every Friday, 4-5pm The Club, funded by 95.8 Capital FM's Help a Capital Child, aims to help 11-17 year olds with - Literacy support, Help to develop reading and spelling skills, Support with memory techniques and computer-based literacy programme. Learners are invited to attend 1 weekly session. Hosted by Dyslexia Action. Age group: 11-17 year olds. Dyslexia Action London Centre, c/o RNIB, 105 - 121 Judd Street, WC1H 9RN. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Hannah MacLellan. Email: hmaclellan@dyslexiaaction.org.uk Telephone: 020 7391 2109. view website

Hackney Youth Orchestras

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday, 21 April 2012 - Saturday, 07 July 2012
Runs until 7 July. If you are under 21 and play a classical instrument to minimum grade 1 standard, come for a trial session. Stoke Newington Media and Arts College Clissold Rd N16 9EY Disabled access: yes. Contact: Lyn Perry. Email: hyot@hotmail.co.uk.

Dance class for children

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, 15 May 2012 - Tuesday, 10 July 2012 4.15pm - 5.15pm
A fun and lively dance class where they learn Streetdance and Ballet. The students work towards a Summer Showcase and a Christmas Show. The cost is currently £3.50 per child for the hour. Age group: 6-11 year olds. READING LANE, London, Hackney, E8 1GQ. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Monica. Email: j2g_ltd@hotmail.co.uk Telephone: 07956672386. view website

Mandarin Playgroup/ Class

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday, 21 April 2012 - Saturday, 14 July 2012 9.30am - 12.30pm
London Yu-Hua Chinese School in Bethnal Green. Chinese + Music & Movement + Art & Craft + Storytelling +Games and more? Mandarin is taught in a happy atmosphere through various fun activities integrating with Chinese culture. Children will learn Chinese/ Mandarin in a FUN and CREATIVE way with us! . Age group: 6month - 5yrs old. Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, London, Hackney, E2 6HG. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Wanda. Email: info@yuhuachineseschool.org.uk . view website

Affordable children's dance classes

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, 08 May 2012 - Thursday, 02 August 2012 4:15 - 5:00
Tuesday 4:15 -5pm, Dance for 4-6 years old £2. Thursday 4:30-5:30,Dance for 6-9 years old £2. Affordable dance classes for children at St John at Hackney Church.Starting 8 May. Classes cost £2 a class but enrollment for 6 week term is necessary. Enrollment is via email on info@adrenalindance.com. Age group: 4-9 yrs. St John at Hackney Church, lower clapton rd. e5 opn, e5 0pn. Disabled access: yes. Contact: andrew coombs. Email: info@adrenalindance.com Telephone: 0208525 5476.

London Fields Playgroup

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Friday, 27 April 2012 - Friday, 20 July 2012 10am - 12pm
Friday, term time. Community playgroup run by parents for babies and pre-school children 0-5yrs. Age group: 0-5. St Michael and All Angels Church Hall, Lavender Grove. E8 3LS. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Susie Renshaw. Email: londonfieldsplaygroup@gmail.com . view website

Young People's Cake Decorating Classes

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday, 02 June 2012 - Saturday, 23 June 2012 10am - 12pm
Looking for a fun workshop - then why not join our cake decorating club - young people will have fun while gaining knowledge and skills that will enable them to decorate cakes using butter cream and sugar paste. Cost: £40 for all 4 workshops or £15 per session . Age group: 10 - 16 year olds. Bsix, THE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE, KENNINGHALL ROAD, London, Hackney, E5 8BP. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Maxine. Email: info@hypu.org.uk Telephone: 020 7249 4542. view website

Fantastic Food

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, 06 June 2012 - Friday, 08 June 2012 10:30AM - 04:00PM
Half-term workshops exploring food and drink from around the world and a special day of activities celebrating the Chelsea Fringe inspired by our herb garden. Bake delicious treats, join in with tea tasting and decorate your own cups and plates to take home. 10.30am-12.30pm and 2.00-4.00pm . Age group: 3-16. GEFFRYE MUSEUM, KINGSLAND ROAD, London, Hackney, E2 8EA. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Geffrye Museum. Email: info@geffrye-museum.org.uk .

Strait Talk - Community Debate Show

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, 06 June 2012 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Youth Skills Network in conjunction with HCVS & Hackney Council presents STRAIT TALK a LIVE broadcast debate giving residents an opportunity to question and challenge the people who have the power to make a change within the #HACKNEY community. Panel includes:Mayor Jules Pipe & Matthew Horne (Met Police Borough Commander). Age group: All Ages. Tomlinson Centre, Queensbridge Road, London, Hackney, E8 3ND. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Andrew Fraser. Email: info@ysn.org.uk Telephone: 020 7923 0022. view website

Printmaking workshop

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday, 07 June 2012 10.00am - 2.00pm
Printmaking Workshop at A-side B-side Gallery Using natural forms and everyday objects for inspiration, learn how to make a printing plate and experiment with an exciting range of printmaking techniques to create stunning images. 10am ? 2pm (refreshments and lunch provided) £25 (£17.50 concession) . Age group: 9-12yrs. A-side B-side Gallery, 1st Floor, 5-9 AMHURST TERRACE, London, Hackney, E8 2BT. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Tinsel Edwards. Email: asidebsidegallery@hotmail.co.uk Telephone: 07876340293. view website