the latest issue of the Lewisham Dads newsletter Figvine is out now, produced by Tim Neville.

Open the PDF here
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Look out for SE London Dads on page 3 of the current Families South East magazine!
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Home and Away 19/06/2011
 
A couple of days out we had with the kids, I thought I would share:

Firstly the Away day - We drove out to Penshurst Place in Kent, an Elizabethan house with beautiful gardens and a very big adventure playground. There's a sand pit, swings, scramble nets, high walk, slides etc. The gardens have sculptures and fountains and are divided into different areas with high yew hedges, so it's fun exploring. As it was the bank holiday Monday there were several other things arranged for kids including wildlife spotting, craft activities, and best of all short plays outdoors from The Wind in the Willows with actors in costume and make up, songs to sing and a little audience participation. My 3 year old boy watched it twice. There's a good quality self service café and lots of places to picnic. I'm afraid I can't remember the ticket prices. We drove and it's a short way (sign-posted) from the A21 near Sevenoaks. There is a Penshurst Station nearby too.

And closer to Home - a short while ago my boy could see the 02 in the distance and asked what it was. When explained a little about what it is and was he said he wanted to go there. So when we had a free day we did just that, taking the East London Line one way and the DLR the other. For him the train rides were part of the fun. We had a walk around the building and ended up going to the British Museum Experience. It was £10 for me and free for under 5s. Slightly aukward that I had to get them to turn the lift on, and when you go up that way you end up in the exit. But once you're in there are themed rooms from the 50s to the present day with big media presentations, interactives, instruments, costumes, record sleeves, posters etc. The best bit, though, was a room full of guitars, basses, drum kits, and pianos which you can play with the sound coming out of headphones. It's really clever how the drums have been dampened so as not to make any noise. After the BME visit we had lunch at one of the many eateries. There's all kinds to choose from, and there's the cinema of course. I have to saw that I was put off the Dinosaurs Unleashed exhibition because it's just a big tent in a car park, presumably with some animatronic dinosaurs inside, but it would have cost £25 for me and my son! And there are big signs warning you kids could be frightened and there's no refunds. 
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Hello dads of South East London - we hope you have a great Father's Day!
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On Sunday 5 June there's a Greenwich NCT Nearly New Sale at John Roan School, Maze Hill. They're always good for bargains, and there will be a SE London Dads table there too, so do drop by and have a chat.

Remember to check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SElondonDads
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Timed to coincide with Fathers Day, the week before is National Fathers Storyweek from the 16th to the 19th of June. Fathers’ Story Week is run by the Fatherhood Institute in partnership with Barnardo’s. It offers a fantastic opportunity for primary schools, nurseries, pre-schools, children’s centres, libraries, prisons and others to get fathers and children working and  spending time together in support of children’s learning and development. To find out more look at this link
http://www.fathersstoryweek.org/home
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Unfortunately, as it's half term there will be no Tuesday stay and play in Telegraph Hill next week (31 May). However, we are planning something else, so get in touch with Ben on lgnctweb@gmail.com if you want to come along. I'm glad to say we will be able to continue to run over the summer holidays.


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Saturday 14th May 2011 10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Hourly Taster Session available at Ravensbourne Campus at Greenwich Peninsular, next to the O2
Are you a Greenwich Resident interested in improving your iPad Skills, making a Film or Video, building your own Website or working with Graphics and Architecture Computer Software? To find out more email: Greenwich.digitalskills@rave.ac.uk Tel: Freephone 0800 0130 730
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Easter Closures 03/05/2011
 
Dads' stay and plays:
Mondays back on from Monday 9 May
09:30 - 11:30 Lee Manor School Community Centre, Longhurst Road entrance, Lee SE13 5LS

Tuesdays back on from Tuesday 26 April
09:30 - 11:30 Hatcham Oak Children's Centre, 29 Wallbuttton Road, Brockley SE4 2NX
Tuesday 19 April we are meeting at Tea Dance for Little People in the Tea Factory by Brockley Cross 10am - 12pm. Email Ben for more info: lgnctweb@gmail.com

Wednesdays open as normal
09:30 - 11:30 Sherington Children’s Centre, Sherington Road, Charlton SE7 7JW

Forest School:
Fridays back on from Friday 6 May
10:00 - 11:30 Invicta Children’s Centre, The Blue bungalow, Invicta Road SE3 7HE



Dads' 5-a-side Football
Sunday 22 May 2011 09.30 – 12.30
Charlton School  SE7, junction of Charlton Park Road and Cemetery Lane
Dads, why not join your children’s centre’s 5-a-side team. Have fun in the sun (hopefully), and keep fit too! The tournament is supported by the award-winning CARE Partnership who will donate a trophy to the winning team, plus FREE match tickets to watch CAFC play and get a personal tour of the ground. To register, please complete the form at your local children’s centre or contact Marc James via email:  dads@greenwich.gov.uk

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