News Articles from 2006
Kingston Family Fortnight
Kingston Council will be organising two weeks of fun from October 21
that seek to encourage family members to share the experience of trying a new activity together.
All
the events are being organised in support of Family Learning Week and National Parents’ Week. Most are
completely free and all are open to children and adult family members.
Events
organised over the fortnight include;
Saturday 7 October
Family Fortnight Launch
Eden Walk and Memorial Gardens, Kingston
10.00am – 4.00pm
Stalls and activities for all the family, including trails, learning about comedy, cake decoration, learning to draw, mini tennis and family information.
Who let the dad’s out?
Surbiton
Children’s Centre, Alpha road, Surbiton
10.00am – 12 Noon
£1.50 per dad.
Dad
and the kids can enjoy a wide selection of games, crafts, toys and refreshments.
Telephone: 020 8391 1100
www.dadsladslasses.com
Saturday 14 October
The Big Family Draw
Piper
Hall, Piper Road, Kingston
1.00pm – 4.00pm
Artists will be on hand to help the whole
family get the most out of drawing and creativity. No booking required.
Bottle Gardens
Surbiton
Library, Ewell Road, Surbiton
Make a garden in a bottle. Suitable for children aged 7 and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Two one-hour sessions available.
Booking required on 020 8547 6444.
Saturday 21 October
Time for Families
Chessington
World of Adventures
Join a day of free activities and parent consultation. The Parents’ Forum are seeking to set up new groups for parents across the Borough. This is an opportunity to have your say about the priorities for you and your children.
Telephone – 020 8547 6582
Family Computers
North
Kingston Centre, Richmond Road, Kingston
10.00am – 12 Noon
Design a poster on computer and enter
a competition. Suitable for ages 6 and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking required.
Telephone – 020 8547 6720
Bottle Gardens
New
Malden Library, Kingston Road
Make a garden in a bottle. Suitable for children aged 7 and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Two one-hour sessions available.
Booking required on 020 8547 6490
For details of many more activities taking place during the fortnight visit www.kingston.gov.uk