Harrow Kidz
 

What's going on in Harrow for Kids

 

Please choose an event:

Amiguitos

Are you a parent who is a native Spanish speaker who would like to teach their children their language?

There are two groups that are run regularly and have songs, stories, crafts, games and fun for children. Sessions are organised by parents:

  • in Northwood Hills for children of school age on Saturdays and

  • in North Harrow Methodist Church for under 4's on Thursday mornings.
Yolanda  (yarnaiz@btopenworld.com)

Gloria (gloriaalbarran@btinternet.com

Merche  (mercedes.tf@googlemail.com)

The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

Small fee

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

Saturdays and Thursdays

For more information please contact:

020 8429 1649 (Yolanda) or Gloria (020 88669158) for information on the under 4´s group and Yolanda or Merche (020 8866 4144) for information on the Northwood Hills group

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Duck Pond Market Harrow

WWW.DUCKPONDMARKET.CO.UK
Interesting, Local, Ethical. It has both farmer’s market type food stalls, and a huge amount of local and ethical arts and crafts, clothing and homeware sellers, live buskers and children's entertainment - face painting, a craft corner, a petting zoo, and a children's photographer.

On June 14th, Duck Pond HARROW will launch at Headstone Manor. The traditional agricultural buildings of Harrow Museum provide an amazing setting for Duck Pond Market, which will take place every second Sunday of the month between 10am-3pm. Please visit the website for more information, blogs, and pictures of the market.
For further information:
Please contact Caron Pook on 07887 850 477
email: duckpondmarket@me.com

The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

Free

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

10.00am - 3.00pm 14th June 2009 and then the 2nd Sunday of each month

For more information please contact:

Caron Pook 07887 850 477

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English ESOL Classes in Harrow

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes in Harrow for ADULTS. 

A great opportunity for parents and carers to:

  • Speak and listen to English,
  • Write English
  • Help your child with school work

Harrow College - Contact Helena Mills or Meeta Shah on 020 8909 6365

Rayners Lane, South Harrow Methodist Church, Wealstone Library, South Harrow Community premises, Weladstone Baptist Church, Belmont School, Cedars Manor School, Kenmore Park School, Welldon Park School - Contact Helena Mills 020 8909 6428 email: hmills@harrow.ac.uk

Stanmore College - Contact Mina Trivedi 020 8420 7700 email: mtrivedi@stanmore.ac.uk

Kenton Learning Centre, Glebe School, St.Bernadette's School, Roxeth Manor First, Newton Farm School - Contact Anne Bush 020 8204 3583 email abush@stanmore.ac.uk

Little Stanmore School - 020 8952 3272

Stag Lane First and Middle School - 020 8952 1475; 020 8952 2731

Aylward School - 020 8958 9202

Kenmore Park Children's Centre - 020 8206 1853

Kenmore Park Middle School - Contact Helena Mills 020 8909 6428 email: hmills@harrow.ac.uk

Glebe School, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School - Contact Mina Trivedi 020 8420 7700 email mtrivedi@stanmore.ac.uk

Marlborough First and Middle School - Contact Linda Taylor 020 8427 3087

Weald First and Middle School - Phone 020 8954 4531; 020 8954 2733

Cedar's Manor School - 020 8428 5845

Wealdstone Library, Wealdstone Baptist Church - Contact Helena Mills 020 8909 6428 email hmills@harrow.ac.uk

Pinner Wood School, Pinner Park First School - Phone 020 8416 7194

Whitefriar's Children's Centre - Phone 020 8427 4825; 020 8861 3036

Norbury School - Contact Pam O'Shea 020 8863 8769

Belmont School - Contact Helena Mills 020 8909 6428 email: hmills@harrow.ac.uk

Elmgrove First School - Contact Nicky Stonestreet 020 8907 0162

Vaughan First and Middle School - Phone 020 8427 7222

Longfield First and Middle Schools - Phone 020 8868 7663

Elmfield Church - Contact Gerry 01895 635337; Church Office 020 8866 0813 (www.elmfield.org)

Grange First and Middle Schools - Phone 020 8422 5054; 020 8422 5070

Language Cafe for Women - Grange Farm Community Centre - phone 020 8422 3241

Hillview Children's Centre - phone 020 8422 4296; email keith.wischhusen@ntlworld.com

Roxeth First and Middle School - phone 020 8422 1344

Welldon Park Middle School, South Harrow Community Premises - Contact Helena Mills 020 8909 6428 email: hmills@harrow.ac.uk  

Roxeth Green Church - Come to the Church office on Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays, or telephone 020 8864 7037 or e-mail admin@roxeth.com

Beacon Centre Rayners Lane -  Visit the centre, or Contact Yvonne Osbourne 0208 909 6416

South Harrow Methodist Church -  Visit the Church, or contact Helena Mills 020 8909 6428 email: hmills@harrow.ac.uk

Roxeth Manor First School, Newton Farm First and Middle School - Contact Mina Trivedi 020 8420 7700 email: mtrivedi@stanmore.ac.uk 
  

The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

Some are free; others will have a small cost.

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

Different times for different places

For more information please contact:

Please see separate locations

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Family Fun Day in Canons Park

The Friends of Canons Park 6th Annual Fun Day will have something for everyone this year!
(www.friendsofcanonspark.org.uk)
 

  • Headline act in the arena Karan Live and the KSPARK dancers Bollywood show (3.45pm)
  • fun dog agility display (2.30pm) and dog contest (‘Dog with the waggiest tail’; ‘Dog that looks most like its owner’; ‘Cutest dog’; ‘Dog with most personality’, at 2.45pm).
  • Kids’ fairground rides and bouncy castles, face painting and balloon artists
  • Hula hoop classes and demos.
  • Kids rides on the Little Red Train.
  • Visit from gentle shire horse (no rides) and visits from Fire Brigade and Police.
  • Football skills contest run by St Joseph’s Youth Football Club (pre-entry only, Tel: 07711 855 708 or 0208 933 6484 for details) and goal scoring contest with prizes.
  • Tai ji Quan demo and class.
  • Stalls include honey-making display and candle rolling, local arts and crafts, tombolas, Usborne childrens’ books, bubble machines, kids painting and henna tattoos, hand made greetings cards, jewellery, toys and free activity stalls such as art and paper mask decorating.
  • Local groups and organisations stalls, RSPB tent, tours of historic St Lawrence Church.
  • Food court including Friends’ tea tent, ice creams and pancakes, Indian snacks, candy floss, burgers and home made fudge.
  • Big brass band will be playing during the afternoon.
  • Don’t miss the Park’s brilliant new adventure playground, right opposite the Fun Day site. 
    Please use the Donnefield Avenue entrance to Canons Park. 
    (Please note that Canons Park and Stanmore stations are closed for engineering works on the day. Use Edgware Station or local buses. Very limited parking in side streets surrounding the park)

The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

Free entrance

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

Sunday 19th July 2 - 5pm

For more information please contact:

Sharon Graham, Friends of Canons Park. 020 8952 4676. All stalls sold out.

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Kids Love Food Cooking Club

Cooking Club for children. They are encouraged to discover and try new foods whilst developing lifeskills and confidence. Most of all, the aim is to make food fun.

At: Eastcote Methodist Church Hall

School termtime: Friday 3.45 pm-4.45 pm; 5-6 pm

Half term and school holidays: Tuesdays and Wednesdays - different days and times for the baking and cooking sessions.

The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

£10 per session

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

Friday 3.45pm to 4.45pm; 5pm - 6pm

For more information please contact:

Tina Higham 07969 080 599

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Multi-Sports Camp - Summer 2009

Open to all children aged 4-12 years old!

Week 1: Jul 20th - Jul 24th
Week 2: Jul 27th - Jul 31st
Week 3: Aug 3rd - Aug 7th
Week 4: Aug 10th - Aug 14th

Sessions from 10.00am - 4.00pm

Venue: Grimsdyke School, Sylvia Avenue, Hatch End HA5 4QE 

 Head Coach – Gary Edwards

 Children will be taught the basics of various sports 
   such as tennis, football, kwik-cricket, tag-rugby &
   athletics    
 A different skill will be taught each day
 Certificates will be awarded daily

 
As a special goodwill gesture to our loyal children, we have reduced the multi-sport camp prices by £20 per week. We can only offer this special price to the first 60 applicants so if you wish to secure a place….    call us now!

Web: www.elmssportinschools.co.uk

The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

Individual morning /afternoon £15.00 discounted to £10.00; Individual full day £25.00 discounted to £18.00; 5 full days £89.00 discounted to £69.00

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

Morning Session 10.00am – 12.45pm; Lunch: 12.45pm – 1.15pm; Afternoon Session: 1.15pm – 4.00pm

For more information please contact:

020 8954 8787

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Open Weekend - Family Fun Day

A chance for the whole family to learn and play sport and enjoy the arts!

The programme is packed with free activities run by Harrow Council at the Harrow Arts Centre as part of the London 2012 Open Weekend. 

An opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to be creative, develop new skills and enjoy the challenge of doing something entirely different.

You can try your hand at willow making, spit painting or stained glass windows, find the beat at the drumming workshops or learn new skills at the sessions on digital photography, Tai Chi and singing to name but just a few!

harrowartscentre@harrow.gov.uk

The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

FREE

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

Saturday 25th July at 11am-4pm

For more information please contact:

For further information call 020 8416 8676 or email championingharrow@harrow.gov.uk

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Bollywood dance classes

Bollywood dance classes for ages 3 years + promoting keep fit and confidence building.
Entertainment providers for children's birthdays, weddings and other occasions.



Classes are conducted on a termly basis


The times of the event/activity are as follows:

Classes available throughout the week at various venues


For more information please log onto: 
www.shriacademy.com


The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

£8.00 per hour

For more information please contact:

Rajeshri Sheth Shri Academy of Dance 0208 2040325 or 07903716354

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Caterpillar Music Harrow


"NEW" children's fun activity sessions at 'Caterpillar Music' Young children aged (0-4yrs) enjoy a weekly 40 minute fun session of beautiful puppets, fantastic instruments, lovely songs to sing along too, actions songs to join in with, stories and plenty of fun music making.
At our fun classes every child is given an instrument and puppet to use throughout the themed based session. You and your little ones are always made to feel very welcome.
Our aim is to give you a fun musical time whist learning along the way. The classes are very relaxed and are full of fun and surprises each week!
***PLEASE CALL TO BOOK YOUR FREE TRIAL SESSION***


The cost of the activity:
1 free trial then £21.25 for 5 sessions
£4.75 pay as you go (must call in advance to reserve a place)


The times of the activity are as follows:
Every Tuesday 9.40am - 10.20am
At North Harrow Methodist Church
Pinner Road, Middlesex, HA2 6EQ


For more information please contact:

Priti Shah Caterpillar Music Harrow 020 8427 4714


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Children's advocacy

We can be your voice and support, represent your wishes at meetings, empower you to understand your rights and entitlements in Social Care and Education issues.


The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

free


The times of the event/activity are as follows:

anytime


For more information please contact:

Your Choice Your Voice Kids Can Achieve 29 Pinner Green Pinner Middx HA5 2AF


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EFFECTIVE PARENTING

This course is for parents and carers of children aged 12 years wanting to learn practical communication skills for everyday life and to develop their abilities.


This is  an 8 week course starting from 3rd October 2009
At YMCA, Roxeth Gate, Roxeth Hill, HA2 0JN


Event details:

The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

£39

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

Thurs 7.30 - 9 pm

For more information please contact:

HOPE: 020 8863 7319

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Harrow Council Holiday Playschemes

6 playschemes operating each school holiday except Christmas. All the schemes are Ofsted Registered. Location: Various Local Venues accross the Borough


The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

Cost: £14.00 per day / £16.50 per day


The times of the event/activity are as follows:

9.30am to 4.30pm or 8.30am to 5.30pm


For more information please contact:

Yvonne Dempster - 0208 424 1811 for information and booking details.


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KidzZone Parties!

Are you looking for somewhere to hold your child's party? Kidz Zone can help with our range of exciting parties that are sure to delight children of all ages. Whether you opt for our sports hall or swimming pool based parties, our experienced staff will ensure your child has a party to remember.


Splash Zone Pool Party 
£135 - Exclusive use of our fabilous pool for your child and up to 24 guests. Our qualified lifeguards will organise 30 minutes of structured games and then supervise 30 minutes of free play with our floats and equipment. The party is suitable for 5-14 year olds and available on Saturdays at 4.30pm. Add to the fun with our Safari Run inflatable (also available on Sundays at 5pm) for an extra or our Water Walkerz for an extra £30.


 Sports Party
£116 - Suitable for 5-14 year olds and available on Saturdays or Sundays. Either choose your favourite sport from hockey to rounders, basketball to football - or go for our megamix combination of party games and obstacle course. Can cater for up to 35 children for one hour.


MegaMix
£116 - Created for 4-5 year olds and available on Satudays or Sundays. Up to 20 children get 25 minutes of structured games and 35 minutes of free play with our soft play equipment.

Toddler Party
£57 - For younger children aged 2-4 years and up to 14 of their friends. This is a 45 minute free play session with our soft play equipment.

The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

Please see individual activity

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

Varies with activity

For more information please contact:

Kidz Zone on 0208 420 6725 or Reception on 0208 954 5759

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Living with a Teenager

This course offers parents information about adolescent development and gives strategies for managing challenging behaviour.

This is an 8 week course and sessions begin on 23rd September 2009.
 


At: The Haven, 35 Pinner Green, HA5 2AF

 
 

The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

£39 (concessions apply)

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

Wednesdays 7.30 - 9 pm

For more information please contact:

HOPE: 020 8863 7319

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Kidz Zone Holiday Camps

Stuck for places to take your children during the school holidays?Worry not because Aspire offer Ofsted-registered activity camps during the school breaks.


Our camps are great for 4-14 year olds and are run by experienced staff.


We have a range of exciting activities in our programme including sports. arts and crafts, horse riding, weekly discos and swimming.


Summer camp also includes an off-site trip once a week.


For more information, please log onto:
kidzzone@aspire.org.uk

The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

Please contact us

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

Please see our timetable for our next camp

For more information please contact:

Kidz Zone on 0208 420 6725 or Reception on 0208 954 5759

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Saturday Club

Why not try a class, get the shopping done or put your feet up while we look after the kids!


This drop in session is for 5 - 14 years old.


The Club runs every Saturday during termtime!

For more information, log onto:
kidzzone@aspire.org.uk

The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

Just £5

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

Every Saturday 9.30am - 11.30am during term-time

For more information please contact:

Kidz Zone on 0208 420 6725 or Reception on 0208 954 5759

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Stress Management

A workshop for those with kids or care for kids.

Whether you are a parent or a childcare professional, you will know the stress of looking after little ones.
You are tense, tired and seldom have time to relax.

The Stress Management Society is launching a new workshop in Harrow just for you, covering:

  • How to find time for you
  • How to keep physically strong, despite any mayhem around you
  • The breathing technique that makes it impossible to be unhappy
  • The 10-minute relaxation method that equals three hours sleep
  • 'Sofa Yoga' and 'Sofa Massage' to do at home whenever you like

The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

Only £25 or come with a friend for £40!

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

Saturday 11th July 2pm-4pm Harrow

For more information please contact:

Stephanie on 0870 199 3260 or email info@stress.org.uk

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Summer Football Camp 2009

A brilliant opportunity for your children to brush up their football skills at this brand new Summer Football Camp!
This camp is open to all children aged 4 years to 12 years old.

Children will be placed into groups according to age and ability.

Week 1

Mon 20th July -   Fri 24th July
Week 2
Mon 27th July -   Fri 31st July
Week 3
Mon   3rd Aug -   Fri 7th Aug
Week 4
Mon 10th Aug -   Fri 14th Aug
Week 5
Mon 17th Aug -   Fri 21st Aug
Week 6
Mon 24th Aug - Fri 28th Aug

Venue: Stanmore Park Recreation Ground, Stanmore HA7

Web: www.elmssportinschools.co.uk

The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

Individual morning /afternoon £10.00; Individual full day £18.00; Full week (5 days) £69.00

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

Kick off: 10.00am – 12.45pm; Lunch: 12.45pm – 1.15pm;Full Time: 1.15pm – 4.00pm

For more information please contact:

Tel: 020 8954 8787

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Summer Tennis Camp 2009

A fantastic chance for children to learn the different skills to play tennis! 

Week 1
Mon 20th July -   Fri 24th July
Week 2
Mon 27th July -   Fri 31st July
Week 3
Mon   3rd Aug -   Fri 7th Aug
Week 4
Mon 10th Aug -   Fri 14th Aug
Week 5
Mon 17th Aug -   Fri 21st Aug
Week 6
 
Mon 24th Aug - Fri 28th Aug
 
Venue: The Elms, Pynnacles Close, Stanmore, Middx HA7 4AF
 
 Head Coach – James Vaughan
 Children will be taught the fundamentals of tennis
 Different skills will be focused on each day
 Certificates will be awarded for:
      ‘Player of the Day’
      ‘Player of the Week’ 

As a special goodwill gesture to our loyal children, we have reduced the cost by £20 per week. We can only offer this special price to the first 60 applicants so if you wish to secure a place….    call us now!
 

The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

Individual morning /afternoon £15.00 discounted to £10.00; Individual full day £25.00 discounted to £18.00; Full week (5 days) £89.00 discounted to £69.00

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

Morning Session: 10.00am – 12.45pm; Lunch: 12.45pm – 1.15pm; Afternoon Session: 1.15pm – 4.00pm

For more information please contact:

Tel: 020 8954 8787

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Teen Cardio

Supervised cardio sessions in our fitness studio for 12 - 16 yr olds.

 


On Thursdays and Sundays


The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

£3.30

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

Thursdays 5pm - 6pm ; Sundays 2.20pm - 3.30pm

For more information please contact:

heather.azadi@aspire.org.uk or 0208 420 6710

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Weekly Swimming, Football, Tennis, Tag Rugby and Badminton Lessons

All lessons are run by qualified coaches to improve technique, learn new skills and have lots of fun!


Football
Mon 4pm-5pm Beginners
Wed 4pm-5pm Intermediate
Thur 4pm-6pm Intermediate
Mon 5pm-6pm Advanced

Badminton
6pm-7pm (drop in session £4.60)

Beginners 'Red' tennis
Tue 5pm-6pm
Thur 4pm-5pm

Tag Rugby  New and Exciting!
Thurs 5pm-6pm


Swimming
Please see contact details below


The costs of the event/activity are as follows:

£5.35 per lesson

The times of the event/activity are as follows:

As shown above

For more information please contact:

Swimming lessons: Swim School on 020 8420 6723 or swimschool@aspire.org.uk

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