What’s On - Brent Council · For under 5s. Enjoy a craft activity, ... a love poem to holed...

What’s OnSpring 2018

Find out what’s happening in Brent libraries, heritage,

arts and leisure

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Home Away from Home: Competition!Design a colourful egg inspired by our exhibition at the Library at Willesden Green and enter it into a competition. Winners will be announced on International Children’s Day 1 June. Go to www.brent.gov.uk/homeawayfromhome for more details and to download an egg template, or pick one up from the exhibition space. Open to children aged 3-11.

Brent Civic Centre

Did you know…?Brent Libraries offers FREE• Wi-Fi• Latest best sellers • After school homework support • Online learning courses including

Citizenship and Driving Theory mock tests• Courses for people learning English• Access to a wide range of e-magazines,

e-books and e-audio • Employment advice and support

CULTURE BID For the latest updates on Brent’s bid to be London Borough of Culture 2020 visit www.brentculture2020.co.uk

All events are FREE unless a price is stated

Take the adult reading skills challenge and improve your reading! Pick six reads and record, rate and review them in a diary to get a certificate. Visit your local library to sign up.

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‘This is me’, Headway North West London Portrait Project 2017

On until Wednesday 28 February Display Wall

An exhibition of self-portraiture by brain injury survivors. Members of Headway North West London, Brent’s local brain injury charity, embarked on a creative project using art and poetry to explore who they are now post brain injury.

LIBRARIES ARE OPEN SEVEN

DAYS A WEEK, COME AND SEE

WHAT THEY CAN OFFER YOU!

Jan-Mar

STEM Club

Wednesdays 24 January, 7, 28 February, 14, 28 March 4-5pm

Fun learning workshops for children aged 8-11 in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Space is limited so reserve your place at the library.

11 Feb Ealing Road Film Club: Boss Baby

Sunday 11 February 1-3pm

Film screening for children. A suit-wearing, briefcase-carrying baby pairs up with his seven-year-old brother to stop a dastardly plot!

13 Feb Out of this World! Design an Alien Ship

Tuesday 13 February 2.30-3.30pm

Craft event for children aged 5-11.

14 Feb Romanian Martisor Craft

Wednesday 14 February 2.30-4pm

Come and make traditional Romanian Martisor amulets for the beginning of Spring. Children 3+.

15 Feb Explore Learning: Myths and Legends

Thursday 15 February 2.30-3.30pm

Fun learning workshop delivered by Explore Learning for ages 7-9. Book in advance at the library.

27 Feb Big Bear Fun with the Bookstart Bear!

Tuesday 27 February 11.15am-12noon

For under 5s. Enjoy a craft activity, a lively story, sing nursery rhymes and get a hug from VIP guest, the Bookstart Bear…plus World Book Day give-away books.

8 Apr Ealing Road Film Club: Ferrari Ki Sawaari

Sunday 8 April 1-3pm

Film screening for children of this Hindi sports drama.

11 Apr Explore Learning: A Knight’s Journey

Wednesday 11 April 2.30-3.30pm

We travel back to medieval times and children will joust their way through many grammar tournaments. For ages 7-9. Book in advance at the library.

12 Apr Easter Egg and Chicken Fun

Thursday 12 April 2.30-3.30pm

Festive craft fun for children aged 5-11.

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13 Feb Explore Learning: Put a Spring in Your Step!


Children can jump straight into this comprehension workshop and learn some fantastic skills. Can they help us predict what will happen next? And why did that character say that? For ages 7-9. Book in person at Explore Learning or tel 020 8432 7130.




1 Mar Big Bear Fun with the Bookstart Bear! WORLD BOOK DAY!

Thursday 1 March 10.30-11am

Enjoy a craft activity, a lively story, sing nursery rhymes and get a hug from VIP guest, the Bookstart Bear…plus World Book Day give-away books. For under 5s.

6 Mar Tracing Black Ancestry: Secrets of the 1817 Slave Registers Uncovered

Tuesday 6 March 6-7.30pm

Learn how to explore Black and British ancestry with family historian Paul Crooks.Free but please book in advance at www.brent.gov.uk/events

9 Apr Romanian Easter

Decorations

Monday 9 April 2.30-4pm

Make colourful Easter decorations inspired by our exhibition Home Away from Home: Romanians in Brent. Suitable for children 3+.



Festive craft for children aged 5-11.

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Wednesday 14 February 2.30-3.30pm

Fun craft event for children aged 5-11.

26 Feb Big Bear Fun with the Bookstart Bear!

Monday 26 February 10.30-11am

Enjoy a craft activity, a lively story, sing nursery rhymes and get a hug from VIP guest, the Bookstart Bear... plus World Book Day giveaway books. For under 5s.



Festive craft fun for children aged 5-11.

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12 Feb History Fun

Monday 12 February2.30-4pmLearn about the history of Roe Green with photographs and objects to touch and explore. Children aged 3+.


Tuesday 13 February2.30-3.30pmCraft event for children aged 5-11.

5 Mar Big Bear Fun with the Bookstart Bear!

Monday 5 March10.30-11amEnjoy a craft activity, a lively story, sing nursery rhymes and get a hug from VIP guest, the Bookstart Bear...

plus World Book Day giveaway books. For under 5s.

3 Apr Abracadabra! Amazing Magic Show

Tuesday 3 April2.30-3.30pmStep into Aladdin’s cave and enjoy a date with a magician in this this entertaining magic show for all the family. See amazing tricks performed with silks, ropes, cards, Chinese rings and more!


Tuesday 10 April2.30-3.30pmFestive craft for children aged 5-11.

24 Apr World War Two Air Raid Precautions in Wembley

Tuesday 24 April11am-12noonJoin Philip Grant from Wembley History Society for this illustrated talk for adults about Wembley’s A.R.P. service.

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Jan-Mar

Treasures of Brent Museum

On until MarchDiscover unearthed finds from our museum and archive stores!

Mar-May

A.R.P. – Wembley’s Air Raid Wardens in the Second World War

March-MayA colourful ‘coat of arms’ made by its wardens to decorate Air Raid Post 12 provides the centrepiece for this exhibition, which tells the story of the 2,500 Wembley men and women who worked during WW2 to help protect their neighbours from German air raids.

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5 Feb -3 Jun

Home Away from Home: Romanians in Brent

5 February-3 June Exhibition Space on the second floorExhibition celebrating Romanian culture. Featuring a collection of ornate decorated Easter eggs on loan from the Horniman Museum and contemporary photography of Romanians in Brent by photographers Mike Lupascu and Ion Paciu, plus objects on loan from the Romanian community in Brent.Exhibition Opening Celebration Thursday 8 February 6-8pm. All welcome.

8 Feb -4 Mar

Reconstruction of Reality by Walera Martynchik

8 February-4 March Paintings and light installation inspired by the 14th century ‘War of the Roses’. Martynchik reimagines the conflict so it is no longer clashes between political clans but actual roses!

Jan-Mar

Code Club

Wednesdays: 24 January, 7, 28 February, 14, 28 March 4-5pm

Learn how to code and make games, visuals and programmes. Reserve your place at the library now as space is limited. Children aged 8-11.

Author visit: Anthony McGowan

Friday 2 February 6.30-7.30pm

Author talk for adults, hosted by Willesden Green Reading group. Anthony McGowan joins us to talk about his book The Art of Failing, a love poem to holed socks, unsatisfactory packed lunches, broken washing machines, Kierkegaard, the eccentrics of the British Library, liver salts, Morrissey and disapproving ladies on trains... A relentlessly honest and funny paean to the glory and desperation of everyday existence.

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3 Feb Impact Youth

Dance Academy Taster Day

Saturday 3 February 2.45-4.45pm

Dance session for young people aged between 11-17 led by Mr Impact ‘Hakeem Onibudo’ and members of the Impact Dance Company. An opportunity to develop life skills and take part in exciting large scale projects via the academy training programme. Free but space limited so please book in advance, book at www.brent.gov.uk/events

9 Feb Come Mek We Larf Comedy Special hosted

by Mr Cee

Friday 9 February Showtime 8pm

A comedy night for adults not to be missed!

Featuring headliners Dibby, Kane Brown, Judy Love and

Glenda Jaxon Ti. Tickets £12 in advance and £15 on the door. Book at www.brent.gov.uk/

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12-18 Feb

WEEE Recycling

12-18 February

Bring in unwanted small WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) items to recycle.

13 Feb Out of this World!

Design an Alien Ship



14 Feb Explore Learning: Fun with Phonics

Wednesday 14 February 2.30-3.30pm

What do the words bat, hat and rat all have in common? The children will investigate rhyming words and why they rhyme. For ages 4-6. Book in person at Explore Learning or tel 020 8432 7130.

15 Feb Explore Learning:

Piece of Cake


Children take a trip to the bakery as they learn to divide up their favourite treats to help them master their fractions and decimals. For ages 9-11. Book in person at Explore Learning or tel 020 8432 7130.W

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16 Feb Baby Disco PJ Party Fun and Games Music and Balloons

Friday 16 February 11.30am-12.30pm

Our popular interactive party session for under 5s is back with a PJ theme. Come along in your favourite onesie! Tickets £2 in advance and £3 on the door. Book at www.brent.gov.uk/events

16 Feb Explore Learning:

Telling the Time

Friday 16 February 2.30-3.30pm

We will help children tackle the challenge of the big and little hand in this workshop. We all know how tricky it can be to master this lifelong skill, so no time like the present to start learning! For ages 5-7. Book in person at Explore Learning or tel 020 8432 7130.

20 Feb With Clarinet and Rifle


This musical performance and talk for adults deals with how Kevin Bucknall came to learn the clarinet in his teens, join the army during the National Service period of the 1950s, and joined the band of the King’s Dragoon Guards. Come and be charmed and entertained in this delightful cultural evening. £2. Book at www.brent.gov.uk/events

24 Feb Romanian Martisor Craft

Saturday 24 February 2.30-4pm Education Room.

Come and make traditional Romanian Martisor amulets for the beginning of Spring. Suitable for children 3+.

28 Feb Big Bear Fun

with the Bookstart Bear!

Wednesday 28 February 10-10.30am

Enjoy a craft activity, a lively story, sing nursery rhymes and get a hug from VIP guest, the Bookstart Bear...plus World Book Day giveaway books.

2 Mar Reggae Choir

Friday 2 March Performance 8pm

The Reggae Choir perform iconic songs from this style of music loved across all ages and cultures. An uplifting evening of music to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Windrush. Tickets £8 in advance and £10 on the door. Book at www.brent.gov.uk/events

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5-18 Mar

ISLAND by Vaishali Prazmari

5-18 March Islands as landscape or as conceptual forms, floating or stable, as places of enchantment and wonder. Islands have underpinned Vaishali art for as long as she can remember. She makes both large and medium format oil paintings and small miniature paintings, and incorporates Persian, Mughal Indian and Chinese elements in her work.

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7 Mar Widows’ Might

Wednesday 7 March 6.30-7.30pm

Pat Holden, Karin Fernald, Sakuntala Ramanee and Valerie

Sarruf stage an uplifting and surprisingly funny evening of stories, anecdotes, poems and songs exploring the nature of widowhood. Written and compiled by Pat Holden. £2. Book at www.brent.gov.uk/events

Who Mothers the Mothers?Monday 12 March 6.30-7.30pm Education Room.

To celebrate Mother’s Day on 11 March, join Mandeep Rai, BBC journalist, for this talk aimed at adults about experiences of mothers around the world.

13 Mar Understanding Vitamin D

Tuesday 13 March 6.30-730pm

Nutritionist Mistura Yusuf will be discussing Vitamin D, its sources and goodness and the importance of having enough. An evening of interactive learning for adults in a relaxed atmosphere. Free but advanced booking essential. Book at www.brent.gov.uk/events

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Monday 19 March 6.30-7.30pm Education Room

Talk for adults. Leanne Chorekdjian will be sharing examples of how visiting museums can be a stimulus for children to think critically, consider multiple perspectives and be pupil ambassadors for educating others.

21 Mar Speak Easily? When Hollywood’s Clowns Learnt to Talk

Wednesday 21 March 6.30-7.45pm

The first all-talking movie was released 90 years ago, a technology that transformed Hollywood. Careers would be made... and be broken. This talk and film show will reveal the effect sound had on the great movies comedians of the 1920s. See how Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Laurel and Hardy, and many others responded to this revolution. Don’t miss this cavalcade of classic comedy for all the family. £2. Book at www.brent.gov.uk/events

24 Mar, 6 Apr

Romanian Easter Decorations

Saturday 24 March and Friday 6 April 2.30-4pm Education Room

Join us to make colourful Easter decorations inspired by our exhibition Home Away from Home: Romanians in Brent. Suitable to children 3+.

27 Mar Planning your Spring and Summer Garden: What to do and When

Tuesday 27 March 6.30-7.30pm

Did you realise that last April it snowed on the 26th? And that Middlesex had only 12% of their expected rainfall for the month. But it hit 27 degrees by the end of May! How can you plan for such extremes of weather in your early Spring garden? In this talk for adults we’ll look at these issues and try to alleviate them with good planning and savvy gardening. Free but advanced booking essential, book at www.brent.gov.uk/events


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3 Apr Explore Learning: Superhero Shapes

Tuesday 3 April 2.30-3.30pm

Children help make the world a safer place in this workshop, as they design our future superheroes using 2D and 3D shapes. For ages 4-6. Book in person at Explore Learning or tel 020 8432 7130.

4 Apr Explore Learning: Knight’s Journey


Travel back to medieval times where children will joust their way through many grammar tournaments. For ages 5-7. Book in person at Explore Learning or tel 020 8432 7130.

5 Apr Explore Learning: Angular Architecture


Pop on your hard hats as the children become architects. They will learn the areas and angles required to construct the homes of our future. Book in person at Explore Learning or tel 020 8432 7130.




11 Apr Explore Learning:

Zoo HW


The animals guide the children through their perfect letter formation, the giraffes’ tall necks help with the letter ‘h’ and the pigs’ curly tails help with the letter ‘e’. For ages 4-6. Book in person at Explore Learning or tel 020 8432 7130.


12 Apr Explore Learning: Analysing Poetry


This workshop will help children learn about different styles of poetry and what literary techniques make a poem great! For ages 11-14. Book in person at Explore Learning or tel 020 8432 7130.

Half Moon Theatre presents Leaf

Friday 13 April 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm

An immersive children’s theatre performance with stay-and-play sessions for age 0-3. Tickets £5 in advance and £6 on the door. Book at www.brent.gov.uk/events

25 Apr The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson


Noelle Rimmington and Colin Pinney present the life of Robert

Louis Stevenson author of Treasure Island and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The presentation follows Robert and his life-long American love, from their honeymoon in a silver mine to his virtual coronation in the South Sea Islands. “I have had a splendid life... grudge nothing and regret little”. £2. Book at www.brent.gov.uk/events

3 May Home Away from Home: Exhibition Talk and Panel Discussion

Thursday 3 May 6.30-7.30pm Performance Space

Talk and discussion to tie in with our exhibition Home Away from Home: Romanians in Brent, in collaboration with Romanian Women in UK. All welcome.

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Jan-Mar

Code Club

Thursdays 25 January, 8 February, 1,15, 29 March 4-5pm

Learn how to code and make games, visuals and programmes. Reserve your place at the library now as space is limited. For children aged 8-11.

Feb-Mar

SPINE Artists in Residence

February and March Wembley Library gets the cultural treatment with two amazing artists who will perform stories and legends, and run creative writing and art workshops for children and families. Part of the SPINE Festival 2018 – organised by Apples and Snakes and library partners. For details of events see www.brent.gov.uk/events

13 Feb Explore Learning: Myths and Legends


Fun learning workshop delivered by Explore Learning for ages 7-9. Book in advance at the library.




19-25 Feb

WEEE Recycling

19-25 February Bring in any broken or unwanted small WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) to be recycled.

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Friday 2 March 10.30-11am

Enjoy a craft activity, a lively story, sing nursery rhymes and get a hug from VIP guest, the Bookstart Bear... plus World Book Day giveaway books. For under 5s.

10 Mar Crime Author Visit: Simon Michael!

Saturday 10 March 12noon-2pm

Crime fiction writer and creator of the Charles Holborne London gangster series, makes a welcome return visit to Brent Libraries and joins the Romanians Loves Books Reading Group to discuss his work and writing career in this event for adults.

4 Apr Abracadabra! Amazing Magic Show


Step into Aladdin’s cave and enjoy a date with a magician in this this entertaining magic show for all the family. See amazing tricks performed with silks, ropes, cards, Chinese rings and more!




11 Apr Skin Care and Beauty Make-up Workshop

Wednesday 11 April 12noon-2pm

Learn how to look after your skin and apply make up to produce lovely, eye catching results.

12 Apr Explore Learning: A Knight’s Journey


We travel back to medieval times and children will joust their way through many grammar tournaments. For ages 7-9. Book in advance at the library.

Everyone Active

Vale Farm Sports Centre

Over 60s Mobility Sessions

Are you over 60? Would you like to increase your mobility and strength and reduce the risk of a fall? If so, this course is perfect for you! The session is suitable for people with a variety of medical conditions from Parkinson’s to MS and is delivered by a trained professional. A drop-in session priced at just £4 will help with a host of health benefits. Call 020 8908 6545 for more information.

Junior Courses

We have teamed up with Wembley FC to run football sessions for ages 5-15 on Saturday mornings where they will learn new skills and techniques. Only £4.20 a session.

Our trampoline sessions are run by top coached who will have you jumping for fun or all the way to a trampolining award! With great flexibility you can try our drop-in sessions or book onto a 12 week course. We also offer a range of other junior courses such as tennis, swimming lessons and badminton. For more information call 020 8908 6545.

Visit www.brent.gov.uk/events for more details of upcoming events

We Love Brent Libraries

@BrentCulture

Brent Council is committed to supporting children’s literacy development. Children attending library events must be library members and have borrowed two books on the event day. Find out more about Brent Library services at www.brent.gov.uk/libraries, emails [email protected] or phone 020 8937 3400.

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