National Marine Aquarium Events
2020-05-05 11:30 - 2020-05-27 19:00 (Europe/London)
Tuesday 5th May – Crab Finger Puppet
Fun for all the family. All that’s needed is a glue stick, pen, scissors, cotton bud, egg box and card to make a crab finger puppet at home.
Tuesday 5th May at 6pm – Yoga at the Aquarium
As part of the aquarium’s Facebook Live relaxation sessions, on 5th May at 6pm, the NMA will be hosting a free Ashtanga Yoga session. Karen Jones from Ashtanga Yoga Plymouth, who -pre lockdown- ran a monthly ‘Yoga at the Aquarium’ class, will be leading the online session for the first time. The yoga class is billed as an ‘Introduction to Ashtanga’, a dynamic form of yoga, involving movement and flow in time with the breath; it will be a taster session with information and poses to try and enjoy at home during lockdown.
Wednesday 6th May – Biozone front of house tour
Viewers will get a tour of some of the aquarium’s smaller exhibits. Viewers will have the chance to meet some of the ocean’s most colourful animals and see how the aquarium’s experts look after them. From clownfish to tangs, tune into see some ‘famous faces’ from famous ocean films. Viewers can ask any questions and take time to enjoy the exhibits without the daytime crowds.
Tuesday 12th May – Whale Finger Model
All that’s needed to make a whale finger model at home is a glue stick, different colour card, eggbox and scissors.
Wednesday 13th May – Marine Biologist Q & A
With a team of Ocean experts, viewers will have the chance to ask any questions to the onsite Marine Biologists. From questions about the aquarium’s animals to queries about the best career path, nothing is off limits.
Wednesday 20th May – Turtle Enrichment Time
One of the NMA’s best loved residents is the cheeky Green Turtle ‘Friday’. Get up close and personal with this amazing seaturtle as the team of Animal Experts feed and look after him, plus show viewers how the aquarium uses enrichment to keep him happy whilst there are no visitors at the Aquarium.
Wednesday 27th May – Behind the Scenes Tour
What goes on behind the scenes at the UK’s largest aquarium? Viewers can find out in this VIP look at areas unexplored. It will cover the areas where staff prep the food for the 5,000. Animals. Where do animals go if they’re feeling poorly? Tune in to find out.
Every Saturday – Aquarium Relax
Every Saturday the aquarium releases an ‘Aquarium Relax’ video to chill out and watch the animals at 11am (but can be watched later online too) Watching fish is surprisingly relaxing!
Click here to find out more!

Sports Day
2020-05-08 - 2020-05-09
We’re in lockdown. And our sports are suffering.
The current coronavirus pandemic and consequent lockdown has had a
huge impact on everyone, across all regions of the UK, in every aspect of
our lives. We know the risks to our health, and the strain to the economy.
But we’ve forgotten about our local, grassroots sports clubs.
Week in, week out, our local teams clubs give children and adults alike the
space and opportunity to play the sports they love. They are such an
integral part of every community, not only because sport is good for our
health, but also because they provide the social side of belonging to a
team or club, the discipline of training, and the enjoyment of competing.
Help us to #SaveOurSports
The #SaveOurSports campaign is a movement with the aim to raise money
for grassroots sports and teams. The campaign will promote various
fundraising activities to help kids and adults to Keep Active, Raise Money
and #SaveOurSports.
We’re very excited to announce our first fundraising event – National
Sports Day!
Our schools are shut, our kids are at home, and it’s looking like they will miss out on one of the most cherished activities in the school calendar year – Sports Day.
Help us keep this British tradition alive!
We’re challenging kids and parents alike to do the 5×5 challenge.
Together we can help our sports clubs and teams get through this crisis
and still be around at the other side of it, to help more kids and adults
take part in sport in our communities.
Find out more and sign up on our website:
www.saveoursports.co.uk

Littlebird Virtual Picks for VE Day
2020-05-08 - 2020-05-09
VE Day Craft Ideas and Wartime Recipes from Preston Park Museum and Grounds
Offers lots of things you can make together as a family to get ready for the 75th anniversary. Even though celebrations will be happening at home or in our gardens, that’s no reason not to make our parties special! Full of ideas including step by step instructions on how to make your own paper flower, Poppy bunting and recipes including Wartime Chocolate spread, and Carrot and Potato Scones!
Click here.
Royal Albert Hall – VE Day Celebrations with Katherine Jenkins (6pm Friday 8th May)
Join mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins as she delivers a historic set from an empty Royal Albert Hall to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
This concert will give the nation a moment to pay tribute to the fallen men and women of the Second World War and salute the country’s VE Day Veterans, many of whom are experiencing uncertainty and isolation. It is also our opportunity to thank the Armed Forces who, alongside the NHS and many others, are coming together to serve the country.
Click here.
Celebrate VE Day 75 at home with Bletchley Park
By spring 1945, almost 9,000 people were working at Bletchley Park and its Outstations.
On Friday 8 May 2020 Bletchley Park will be marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day online with a digital ‘Nation’s Toast’ at 3pm, and a special recording of a VE Day speech by ‘Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill’.
Visit the website where you will find more activities and fascinating VE Day archive material in the run up to VE Day 75.
Download the Bletchley Park VE day pack HERE.
They are also looking for you to share your home videos. Videos can be short, funny, emotional, as long as it demonstrates how you and your family celebrate the day at home. Submission by May 20th. All details in the pack.
Click here.
Baking Ideas + Craft Ideas
Why not bake a quintessentially British afternoon tea for VE Day. You could try your hand at some perfectly rectangle finger sandwiches, along with handmade scones and some indulgent sweet treats to finish. See HERE for how to put together the ultimate Afternoon tea! Or make a simple WW2 Spitfire Glider Activity Paper Craft or do some colouring in with these VE Day 75th Anniversary Colouring Sheets.
Spitfire Glider Activity
Colouring Sheets

Learn all about the Suffragettes with Iszi Lawrence!
2020-05-12 13:00 - 14:00
Join author, comedian, podcaster and history presenter Iszi Lawrence this Tuesday 12th May at 12pm on the KidsBloomsbury Facebook Page, as she teaches you all about the Suffragettes using her debut historical adventure The Unstoppable Letty Pegg and answers your questions!
Suitable for ages 5-11.
Click here!

Visit London virtually!
2020-05-13 - 2020-07-01
We may all be isolating at home but that shouldn’t stop us enjoying London’s culture – find the best things to do at home in London, from live streams and webcams to virtual experiences. All recommended by Visit London.
Streamed shows and online theatre in London

See the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo in National Theatre at Home‘s performances, for free, every Thursday. Each show is also free to stream for a week afterwards. Thursdays at 7pm.
Sing along to some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s biggest West End musicals with The Shows Must Go On, including Cats and Phantom of the Opera. Fridays at 7pm.
Make use of free content on Globe Player, Shakespeare’s Globe’s online platform, which also offers recordings of its productions for a small fee.
Catch the National Youth Theatre’s live Sunday Sessions from young musicians on its YouTube channel. Sundays.
Head over to Official London Theatre’s YouTube channel for your fix of theatre, behind-the-scenes videos and interviews.
Hear a global cast read complete Shakespearean works every week with The Show Must Go Online. Wednesdays at 7pm.
Watch the world online premiere of The Beast Will Rise, a collection of monologues by Philip Ridley each week. Saturdays at 7pm.

Live online concerts and recorded performances

Join the London Symphony Orchestra for full-length concerts from its archives, as part of its Always Playing series of streamed performances, playlists and interviews. Thursdays and Sundays.
Tune in to the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s online series of performances and playlists on LPOnline. Various dates.
Settle down for a night of entertainment as the Royal Albert Hall launches #RoyalAlbertHome, with nightly streamed shows, direct from the homes of top artists. Various dates.
Listen to The Prince of Egypt songs as Ghostlight Records releases its original cast recording on digital and streaming formats at @PrinceOfEgyptUK.

Virtual dance, opera and comedy

Catch ballet or opera every Friday, streamed live on the Royal Opera House’s Facebook and YouTube channels. Options include Così Fan Tutte and The Winter’s Tale. Fridays until 15 May.
Enjoy free English National Ballet performances from home, including weekly Wednesday Watch Parties (Wednesdays at 7pm). Various dates.
Watch full-length dance performances from Sadler’s Wells using its Digital Stage.
The likes of Jo Brand, Russell Kane and Professor Brian Cox are putting on live comedy and podcasts during The Stay at Home Festival – the shows are free but tips are welcome! Various dates.

Online classes and workshops

Follow top tips from Seven Dials shops with free online tutorials, from hair and beauty to cooking and jewellery, as part of Seven Dials @ Home. Various dates.
Enjoy the best of King’s Cross’ creatives from the comfort of your home, with live masterclasses, webinars and competitions as part of its #KX2U series. Various dates.
Keep your green fingers active with top tips from Covent Garden‘s Head Gardener and horticulture expert Kenny Raybould. Weekly.
Be transported (albeit virtually) to iconic Battersea Power Station, where Battersea at Home bundles up recipes, fitness tips and Boredom Busters. Various dates.
Join the Saatchi Gallery as selected artists and art educators host #SaatchiArtClub workshops and discussions on Instagram Live. Mondays to Fridays at 2pm.
Find out about Japanese culture and its delicious food by logging on to the Japan Centre’s blog page. Daily.
Get creative, as the Wellcome Collection’s Zine Club moves to Instagram Live. Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm.
Recreate your favourite Chinatown dishes at home with #BringingChinatownHome.
Go behind the scenes of iconic Regent Street shops and restaurants, including tasty recipes from The Langham and Sakagura, and Untold Stories from retailers.
Tune in to Cahoots London‘s Instagram for a cocktail making masterclass.
Pretend you’re in Leake Street Arches as you watch exclusive music performances and join graffiti tutorials via #LeakeStreetLive. Thursdays.
Sing along to pop hits with London-wide choir Some Voices. Its free virtual singing sessions take place each Wednesday on YouTube. Wednesdays at 7pm.

Keeping fit and mindful

Lose yourself in a yoga class. Hotpod and Digme are among many studios streaming live workouts.
Find some inner calm during online meditation classes with daily sessions from Inner Space.
Keep those muscles toned with live streamed classes across the capital, including Barry’s Bootcamp and Third Space.
Get a pump on with Matt Roberts Evolution‘s free 20-minute at-home workout videos.
Join in with JAB Boxing‘s daily boxing classes via its Instagram channel.
Check out Sport England‘s hub for helping you to keep active at home and join the #StayInWorkOut movement.
Keep book smart and make use of online content and a range of services from The British Library.

Discover more online fitness classes in London and stay active with virtual dance classes.
Live webcams of London

Keep watch on some of London’s top attractions with these webcams of London.

Virtual events in London

Missed going to the market? Shop with more than 80 market traders during Greenwich Market‘s virtual experience. New dates TBC.
World-famous Chelsea Flower Show has moved online this year: peek into designers’ own gardens, find top tips and join Q&As. 18-23 May.
Gaze into the viewing rooms of the online London Original Print Fair, with an interactive map of its 51 exhibitors. Until 31 May.
Check out the latest trends and talks in fashion, as London Fashion Week goes virtual – bringing together its womenswear and menswear shows. 12-14 June.
Get involved in online music lessons, virtual choirs and the Live from Home Challenge as part of Make Music Day. 21 Jun.

Museum and gallery virtual tours

Visit the National Gallery without leaving the house – there are hundreds of paintings to explore, so put the kettle on and get ready for hours of exploration.
Step inside the beating heart of the UK government as you go behind the scenes on a virtual tour of the Houses of Parliament, including the famous House of Commons Chamber.
Travel through time as you learn more about the objects that shaped history with the British Museum’s virtual tour.
Get expert takes on exhibits and delve into the stories hidden within the Royal Museums Greenwich through videos, talks and archived material. Or tune in to live Facebook talks with curators and special guests every Thursday.
Experience a mix of digital content from various art forms, regularly shared by the Barbican’s Read, Watch & Listen programme.
Explore the London Transport Museum‘s collection without moving from your armchair, including iconic transport-themed posters with Poster Power.
See animal exhibits, Hope the whale and many other natural wonders of the Natural History Museum using the Google Arts & Culture tour.
Take a virtual tour of “Britain’s Sistine Chapel” and marvel at the Baroque interiors of the Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College.
Find out how Winston Churchill masterminded victory from his secret wartime bunker, on an interactive virtual tour of Churchill War Rooms.
Browse more than 200,000 works in the National Portrait Gallery’s online collection.
Virtually take a look at the Wellcome Collection‘s eclectic exhibits spanning art, medicine and science, with its online collection.

London virtual exhibitions

Take a virtual video tour of the Among The Trees exhibition at the Hayward Gallery.
Join the curators of the Andy Warhol exhibition at Tate Modern, as they give a room by room tour.
Explore the monochrome works of Aubrey Beardsley at Tate Britain, without even setting foot outside.
See the world’s longest public artwork online via a Google Arts & Culture tour of Illuminated River, taking in four of London’s bridges at night.
Delve into some of Picasso’s most intriguing works on a virtual tour of the Royal Academy of Arts’ exhibition Picasso and Paper.
If you were planning to visit the Florence Nightingale Museum’s latest exhibition, take a look at the online guide instead to learn more about “The Lady with the Lamp”.
Marvel at The Courtauld Gallery’s spaces in 3D, just as they were before it closed for refurbishment in 2018 – keep an eye out for Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear.
Step back to 1851, when Hyde Park hosted The Great Exhibition. Learn all about the industrial age with a virtual tour of this epic event housed in the “Crystal Palace”.
Watch art being created in the moment by live streaming monthly quick-fire commissions as part of Somerset House’s I Should be Doing Something Else Right Now series. Or take inspiration from artists as they share their new and existing work live on Transmissions (until 29 May).

London virtual tours

Strap yourself into your favourite armchair and explore London with video installments of Twizy Tours‘ tours, all filmed from its quirky electric cars.
Tour London areas alongside Blue Badge guides Katie Wignall on #LookUpLondonLive tours.
Delve into the history of some of London’s much-loved areas with Alex Lacey’s daily #GlobalTeaBreak on Instagram Live. Mondays to Fridays at 3pm.
Join London guide Pepe Martinez on Instagram for regular London “chit chats” and fascinating facts.
Follow Dani the Guide for quirky London history, its people and lesser-known stories.
Join Miss Magpie Tours for a musical take on London sightseeing in regular Instagram videos.
Find out more about London areas, sights and its notable people with Guide Emily.
Take a high-speed trip along the Thames with Thames Rockets’ 360-degree virtual RIB ride.
Navigate around top sights on a 360-degree virtual tour of London attractions.
Be amazed by the art deco interiors of Eltham Palace or explore its gardens on Google Arts & Culture virtual tours.
See the Grave of the Unknown Warrior and the Coronation Chair on a virtual tour of Westminster Abbey, one of London’s most iconic places of worship.
Be guided around London with Golden Tours‘ virtual experiences of the capital.
Join The Association Of Professional Tour Guides (APTG) for regular London-themed broadcasts on YouTube. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 4pm.

Free online quizzes and challenges

Assemble a team for a quiz about Tower Bridge every Friday, put together by a team of expert guides and historians. Fridays.
Don your thinking caps as quizmasters including Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Lenny Henry host the National Theatre at Home Quiz. Various dates.
Enjoy a Thursday night in with a difference, as Sink the Pink’s outlandish LGBT+ quiz night moves to IGTV with its usual mix of cabaret, drag and cocktails. Thursdays at 7pm.
Know your Mozart from your Monteverdi? Test your classical music knowledge each Tuesday with the London Symphony Orchestra’s quiz on Instagram Stories. Tuesdays.
Create a new masterpiece to share each day with the #RADailyDoodle on Twitter, set by the Royal Academy.
Take on Thames Clippers’ Thames Teasers challenges, from designing your own boat to sharing memories. Ongoing.
Sing, dance, and laugh through lockdown, with theatre and dance-themed #EveryHomeATheatre challenges from Mousetrap Theatre Projects.

London TV and movie nights

Snuggle up to free short films from BFI Player.
Binge on London-themed box sets on BBC iPlayer, such as Fleabag, Luther, Spooks and Sherlock. (UK only)
Find a comfy position and join a virtual in-home screening of Secret Cinema’s most celebrated films with Secret Sofa every Friday. Fridays at 7.30pm.
Relive classic London films from your collection, whether rom-coms Notting Hill and Love Actually, thrill-a-minute James Bond, or family favourites Paddington and Mary Poppins.

Things to do at home with kids

Fancy bringing a touch of magic to your home? Have a go at film-making, costume design and more with Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.
Watch as the zookeepers at London Zoo reveal behind-the-scenes footage in their London Lockdown Diaries series.
In addition to shows, Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage is hosting regular dance workshops for children and over-60s.
Enjoy visiting the City of London from home, with everything from virtual exhibitions to activities for all ages.
Stage a royal coronation, make your own secret sign language and play navigation games online with Westminster Abbey.
Look out for South Westminster BIDs’ Virtual Event Series, including yoga and storytelling for the kids, and meditation and cooking classes for mums and dads.
Delve into history with the Imperial War Museums’ new digital programme, Adventures in History, including virtual tours, collections and stories online. Or join the Family Mission every Friday at 11am on the museums’ Twitter and Facebook channels, for challenges and fun activities.

To find out more, head over to the Visit London website here!

The Box Museum
2020-05-16 - 2020-05-18
The Box Museum in Plymouth is the UK’s biggest new museum of 2020, and was due to open its doors to the public this coming weekend 16-17 May.

While due to coronavirus and the government’s social distancing guidelines the opening of The Box has been postponed until later in 2020, this coming weekend, The Box will mark its original opening date with a series of exciting digital events, competitions and offerings for adults & children, taking place all day on Saturday 16th May and Sunday 17th May.

From 360˚ VR tours of the Mammoth Gallery and the Figureheads, to competitions for the chance to win some cuddly Gus Honeybuns and cuddly woolly mammoth toys, to new videos that document The Box museum’s journey to completion so far as well as giving a glimpse of what the museum looks like – The Box weekend promises to be full of fun for the whole family!

About The Box

The Box is a major new cultural and heritage attraction set to open in Plymouth’s city centre in 2020 as part of the Mayflower 400 commemorations.

The Museum and Art Gallery, former Central Library and St Luke’s Church buildings have been transformed into a venue and visitor experience fit for the 21st century with a series of large-scale galleries will highlight the city’s fine art, decorative art, natural history, human history, film, photographic and archive collections.

Additional galleries will be dedicated to a changing programme of exciting temporary exhibitions that mark key anniversaries and showcase the work of high-profile artists. There will also be café, retail, education and research spaces, an ambitious events programme, plus a new outdoor piazza.

The Box is led by Plymouth City Council in partnership with the University of Plymouth and the National Museum of the Royal Navy. It is supported by a range of funders including Plymouth City Council, National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England.

Find out more by clicking here!

World Oceans Day
2020-06-08 - 2020-06-09
Whilst the National Marine Aquarium has been closed during lockdown, the team have been working hard behind the scenes making plans to celebrate World Oceans Day on 8 June, through free online educational activities and events throughout the day that family, friends and the general community can come together and enjoy. World Ocean Youth Ambassador, Summer Snell, will also be on hand to answer all things Ocean!

9:15am – Rockpooling
The team will be live from the fantastic aquarium facility starting the day off with a spot of rockpooling. Watch via the Ocean Conservation Trust’s Facebook Page.

10:30am – Inky Intrigue
Squid Dissection – During this session the team will be exploring the body shape and internal structures of these amazing animals. This is a superb opportunity to watch a live dissection, learn all about interesting molluscs, and complete scientific drawings. Watch via YouTube link on WODFS website.
11am – Shark and Turtle Feed
Join the Ocean Discovery Rangers at the top of the UK’s largest exhibit, who will be feeding all the amazing animals, from the huge Sand Tiger sharks, to the aquarium’s cheeky Green Turtle. Watch via the National Marine Aquarium Facebook Page.
1pm – Habitats Create Challenge
Time to get creative! This is the ‘Habihats Create Challenge’. The team asks that everyone involved wear a fabulous ocean inspired hat! Viewers can watch the short instruction video and some of the tank footage to pick a habitat, then gather together craft materials and get involved. Viewers will be encouraged to explore Ocean textures, colours, 3D elements, and stunning creature drawings to make the most spectacular World Ocean Day accessory. Watch via YouTube link on WODFS website.

2pm – World Oceans Day Dive Show Live
Finishing a day of celebration with a World Oceans Day Dive Show LIVE, viewers can chat to the divers about the exhibit, maybe even whilst they divers are actually underwater! Watch via National Marine Aquarium’s Facebook Page.

To find out more, click here!

Don't Worry, Little Crab
2020-06-21 - 2020-08-01
Don’t Worry, Little Crab will be available to watch for free on the Little Angel Theatre YouTube channel from Sunday 21st June at 11am BST until Friday 31st July.
Join them for the launch so that they can recreate the shared experience of watching the performance together and share your thoughts using the hashtag #DontWorryLittleCrab.
Written and illustrated by Chris Haughton.
Created and performed by Oliver Smart and Kim Scopes, in association with Little Angel Theatre.
Running time: 10 minutes
Click here

ZSL London Zoo
2020-07-17 - 2020-12-31
London Zoo have worked hard to put safety measures in place at their Zoos, offering an open-air opportunity to see amazing animals and to reconnect with nature.
They have implemented several new precautions and followed Government advice so that we can provide a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone.
A really great day out makes a real difference. Every ticket bought helps London Zoo to continue vital conservation work around the world.
Discover the different routes around the Zoo and where to find your favourite animals. You can also find the full animal inventory here.
Book your London Zoo ticket today!
Book your ticket here

Great Rainbow Bake
2020-08-03 - 2021-01-01
The school summer holidays are officially here and Rainbow Trust have a #BoredomBusters activity for you.
Whilst we all love cake, we love the time making it together a whole lot more and we want as many people across the UK to join us, in celebrating quality time spent together while helping raise money for families caring for a seriously ill child.
Because life doesn’t always go to plan. When serious illness affects a child, family life is turned upside down and time becomes more precious than ever. Rainbow Trust pairs each family with a dedicated expert Family Support Worker to help them face and make the most of each new day. Our Family Support Workers are there for the whole family, to help with whatever they need, so that they don’t have to manage alone.
Bake on your own and donate, or get together with others however you can, whether your household or a small group in your garden, or you can even go virtual! There are so many ways you can have fun and raise vital funds to help families with a seriously ill child when they need it, now more than ever.
We have everything you need to make your #GreatRainbowBake a success. Get your (oven) mitts on these handy resources by signing up today:

Bake sale posters and social media icons
Invitations and e-invites
Cake labels
Bunting
Rainbow recipes

…and more!
We’ll send you a downloadable pack to get started and other goodies over the coming weeks to help make your baking and fundraising a piece of cake.
Everyone can take part – whether you’re a star baker, complete beginner or simply want to have some fun with the kids. Don’t worry about flour in hair, dough on faces or colouring on fingertips; simply create your rainbow bake and share your pictures with us using #GreatRainbowBake
So get silly, get messy, get baking!
Click here to find out more

Destination Space(port) at the National Space Centre
2020-08-08 - 2020-09-07
Are you ready for take-off? The UK is go for launch!
As part of our Destination Space programme, this summer holiday we will be blasting off from the UK, thanks to some brand-new Spaceports.
With the UK government announcing a new spaceport in the north of Scotland, and Cornwall partnering with Virgin Orbit to launch small satellites from its airport, we could see the first launches from the UK as early as 2021.
Join us as we find out what this means for the UK space industry and when you can see a live launch in action. Included in your first visit is access to the exhibition, a Planetarium show and lot of additional talks, activities and workshops.
Find out more here!

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Virtual Nightglow
2020-08-08 22:00 - 23:00
Saturday 8th August at 9pm will see the event’s iconic nightglow take place virtually, featuring 12 hot air balloons and their crews.
The production will feature some incredible special effects and a light show, as well as some special surprises, all to a soundtrack produced by BBC Radio Bristol.
This year’s nightglow will be closed to the public and subsequently broadcast on Saturday at 9pm, coinciding with the timing of the traditional Fiesta nightglow.
The nightglow has been made possible by the voluntary efforts of the production team and companies behind the fiesta including Richmond Event Management, Flo Gas, Skyburst and Utopium, as well as ballooning teams volunteering their time to make this happen.
Find out more here

Odd Socks Summer Camp
2020-08-14 - 2020-09-02
Are you ready for some fun this summer?
Over the next 5 weeks the Odd Socks Summer Camp will be bringing you missions from Andy and each of the Odd Socks to help you become a fully fledged member of the band!
There’s a certificate to collect every week and if you complete all 5 missions you’ll get your very own “I’m an Odd Sock” badge.
Share your creations by using the #oddsockssummercamp.
Take part here

London Transport Museum Depot Is Open This Summer
2020-08-19 - 2020-08-31
London Transport Museums Acton Depot is opening it’s doors this month for 10 days!
Visit the museum full of amazing transport artefacts from the past August 19-23 and August 26-30 2020.
The Depot houses most of London Transport Museum’s extensive collection – over 320,000 artefacts from the Capital’s transport history. The new summer season has been designed especially for families, giving them the chance to explore this rarely seen transport treasure trove during the summer holidays after months in lockdown.
A family-friendly trail will take people on a journey through the Depot to discover the stories of historic vehicles which served passengers over the last 200 years, including a yellow Victorian horse drawn ‘garden seat’ bus dating from 1881 to a shiny red 1938 Stock Tube train filled with stylish Art Deco touches.
Find out more here

The World Big Dog Walk Challenge
2020-09-01
The 2020 Virtual Dog Walk – the World Big Dog Walk Challenge will take place in September 2020 and aims to raise thousands of pounds for dog-related charities, whilst not compromising the safety of those involved.
Dog walkers from all over the world will complete their walks independently, getting involved via the World Big Dog Walk.
Walkers can choose to walk wherever and with whomever they like.
It is free to get involved and all money raised will go directly to charities that support dogs in need.
Dog walkers can make pledges to walk a certain distance or raise a target amount for one of the canine charities featured on the website, or a charity of their choice, examples include Pets as Therapy, Mayhew or Streetvet.
Find out more here

Ocean Conservation Trust
2020-09-14 - 2020-10-01
Ocean lessons and virtual tours for schools
For 22 years, the Ocean Conservation Trust has been providing an exciting and engaging learning programme, using the Ocean as a hook for teachers to deliver all subjects of the curriculum.
The Ocean Conservation Trust is offering virtual tours so that pupils all over the UK have the chance to learn about the Ocean. Living in the UK, no one is ever further than 70 miles from sea, but these virtual guides and lessons mean distance is not an issue.
Next year sees the start of the UN Decade of the Ocean and the virtual tours and lesson plans are aimed to get the UK off to flying start. Alongside the tour, activities and lesson plans are offered as a package bundle giving users up to 2- or 3-days’ worth of activities and homework.
The Ocean Conservation Trust programme is co-created with teachers and comprises sessions and workshops that support curriculum-based learning at all key stages and abilities.
Click here

Locked down. Locked in. But living.
2020-09-28 - 2020-10-19
Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield present:
Locked down. Locked in. But living.

Three site specific dance productions by Studio Wayne McGregor, Northern Ballet and Gary Clarke Company.

Following the success of their online plays, The Understudy and Nigel Slater’s ‘Toast’, The Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield has announced that it has commissioned three critically acclaimed, UK dance companies to create three, site specific works for camera. Available to watch online, ticketholders will enjoy two contemporary dance solos and a short ballet.
Featuring choreography by Jordan James Bridge (dancer, Studio Wayne McGregor), Daniel de Andrade (Artistic Associate, Northern Ballet) and Gary Clarke (Artistic Director, Gary Clarke Company) the three works will be choreographed in isolation, using video calling software to set the work on the company’s professional dancers.
As a direct response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the three companies will create pieces that explore the theme of isolation caused by the international lockdown. The works will then be performed around the Grade II listed building which houses the Lawrence Batley theatre and captured for broadcast.
Locked down. Locked in. But living is a digital triple bill of contemporary dance and ballet. It will be available from Monday 28 September – Sunday 18th October.
Click here for more information

Weald & Downland Living Museum
2020-10-15 - 2021-04-01
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, the Weald & Downland Living Museum launched a competition earlier in the year asking local young supporters to design a badge to mark the occasion.
Museum Director Simon Wardell headed up the judging panel, which also included actor Hugh Bonneville, artist Annie Timothy and Editor of the Observer Series, Gary Shipton.
Anna Proctor was awarded the top prize in the 18+ age range and was thrilled to have won her category, saying she was “speechless” at the news. 11-year-old Thomas from Lavant, West Sussex won the 9-13 years category with a design that judge Gary Shipton felt had “a real flavour of Sussex, joining Sea and Downs while encapsulating the heritage buildings both within and outside the museum.”
The youngest winner also scooped the top prize. Five-year-old Megan from East Grinstead won both her 5-8 years age category and the overall competition with a design that showed one of the historic buildings in the sunshine.
Megan’s Mum said that her daughter was thrilled to have won: “It’s fantastic news, Megan is so very pleased and very excited to have won the competition! She can’t believe that her design will be made into a badge.”
Artist Annie Timothy praised Megan’s “eye for detail” and Hugh Bonneville explained why the judges selected her design for the top prize.
The Weald & Downland Living Museum is a series of living snapshots, capturing buildings and lifestyles at a moment in time and presenting them afresh for a new generation. This design brilliantly distils the classic historical structures we associate with the Museum and the sun on the landscape in which they sit. This badge catches the eye with an iconic image, familiar to anyone who has been to the Weald & Downland Museum. To those who have yet to visit, it suggests a welcome home.
Megan’s winning design will be produced and sold in the Museum Gift Shop as a limited edition badge. Winners from each category will also receive a free family membership.
The Weald & Downland Living Museum turned 50 years old in September, whilst it may not have been the celebratory year planned, they are still welcoming visitors and their four-legged friends daily. To ensure social distancing restrictions can be maintained, only limited numbers are allowed on site each day so booking in advance is essential.

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London Transport Museum
2020-10-17 - 2020-11-02
Track down Billy Brown at London Transport Museum and its Depot in Acton this October half-term
London Transport Museum is opening its doors in two locations this October half-term as it welcomes families to track down Billy Brown of London Town at its Museum in Covent Garden and its Depot in Acton Town, west London. Billy Brown is a vintage cartoon character who appeared on posters across London’s buses and Tubes in the 1940s. This unlikely wartime ‘hero’ helped Londoners navigate the Capital safely by using catchy rhyming couplets designed to make important safety messages memorable.
During October half-term, families visiting both the Museum or the Museum Depot can follow a trail to find figures of Billy Brown hidden among historic buses and discover the rhyming couplets he used to keep passengers on their best behaviour.
At the Museum, Covent Garden – Saturday 17 October – Sunday 1 November
Visitors to the Museum over half term will also be among the first to explore the transformed London’s Transport at War gallery. Open from Saturday 17 October, the gallery reveals the role London’s transport has played in global conflicts, from keeping civilians safe on the home front to supporting efforts on the front lines. It introduces visitors to the people behind these stories and features interactive displays, posters, photographs and objects from the Museum’s collection.
On Saturday October 31, an special Early Explorer session will take place for children with special education needs. The Museum will be free from the general public, with many of the gallery sounds turned off.
At the Depot, Acton Town – 24 and 25 October, and Wednesday 28 October – Sunday 1 November
London Transport Museum’s Depot in Acton Town is one of the only museum stores in the Capital which opens for the public to explore. Following a self-guided route that weaves through an Aladdin’s cave of more than 320,000 artefacts from London’s transport history, visitors will have the chance to climb aboard beautifully restored buses and trains as they track down Billy Brown. The depot’s miniature railway will also be open for service, offering rides aboard replica models of vintage London Underground trains used on the Metropolitan line between the 1920s and 1960s.
Tickets to visit London Transport Museum in Covent Garden or its Museum Depot in Acton Town during half-term are on sale now.
Residents local to both venues can enjoy discounted tickets and are encouraged to walk where possible.
Book online here!

The National Space Centre: ISS 20 LIVE Space Q&A
2020-11-04 19:00 - 20:00
To celebrate twenty years of the International Space Station we are joined by a special guest for a LIVE online Q&A.
The National Space Centre will be hosting Libby Jackson, who manages the Human Exploration Programme at the UK Space Agency. Libby will be answering your questions during the Free ONLINE Facebook session.
Libby Jackson is one of Britain’s leading experts in human spaceflight, having spent over a decade working at the forefront of the field in mission control and management roles. Libby joined the UK Space Agency in 2014 and currently manages the Human Exploration Programme at the UK Space Agency. Previously Libby managed the hugely successful education programme for Tim Peake’s mission to the ISS, as well as acting as a spokesperson throughout the mission.
Libby has had a life-long interest in human spaceflight. After graduating with a BSc in Physics from Imperial College and a Master’s degree in Astronautics and Space Engineering from Cranfield University, Libby worked for Airbus Defence and Space in satellite operations. Prior to her time at the UK Space Agency, Libby worked in Mission Control as a flight controller and then Flight Director for the Columbus module, Europe’s laboratory on the ISS.
Libby is a regular spokesperson for the UK Space Agency on matters relating to human spaceflight and exploration. She has been a guest on various television and radio programmes, including Stargazing Live, Astronauts: Do you Have What it Takes?, Blue Peter and many national and local news programmes.
How do I ask a question?
Ask your questions in advance on our Facebook event page (we will be selecting in advance, but cannot guarantee we will be able to answer all the questions).
How to watch the LIVE session?
Join us at 19:00 on our Facebook page on 04 November 2020. The session will go live at this time, or just after.
Can I watch the session at a later date?
Yes, the session will remain on our Facebook page after the event for you to watch at any time.
Who is this session suitable for?
Anybody and everybody with an interest in the past, present and future of space exploration. The National Space Centre is an educational charity and last year we hosted over 80,000 school visits, so everything we do is created to inspire and educate.
Is there a cost to watch the session?
No, please do not follow third party links that ask for information or money to participate. This is a FREE session.
Thanks to the UK Space Agency for their support
Watch here!

Coral Live Lessons at the National Marine Aquarium
2020-11-09 - 2020-11-20
The Ocean Conservation Trust is partnering with Encounter Edu and the CARMABI coral research station in the southern Caribbean to host the AXA Coral Live Lessons at the National Marine Aquarium from 9th to 19th November 2020.
The free online lessons will bring learning to life by connecting students and teachers with fresh ways to build ocean literacy, discuss coral science and interact with coral scientists. There will be 24 digital Live lessons designed for students aged from 7 to 18 and lessons will take place with the exciting backdrop of the National Marine Aquarium exhibits with some of the largest aquarium viewing platforms in the UK.
Each lesson will feature an array of presenters and speakers from around the globe including presenter Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop from Encounter Edu and Dr Kristen Marhaver from the Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity Foundation in Curaçao. Ocean Conservation Trust’s Schools Officer, Joe Farrow, will join lessons to showcase sharks at the National Marine Aquarium and highlight the importance of sharks within a balanced coral ecosystem.
The live lessons hope to inspire STEM careers and develop environmental stewardship. They are also a great way to deliver education for the UN Sustainable Development Goals particularly SDG 13 on climate change and SDG 14 on the ocean. There will be lessons in English, French and German, all organised by age group and topic, with lessons for younger students investigating core biology topics through exploring coral science. Older students will be able to deepen their knowledge of ecosystems and human impacts from a range of experts.
Tune in from 2pm on Monday 9th November.
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The National Space Centre: Astrobiology LIVE Space Q&A
2020-11-13 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for a special #SciFRI as we speak with Charles Cockell, professor of astrobiology at the University of Edinburgh.
Friday is officially the best day of the week #SciFRI
Professor Cockell studies life in extreme environments, the habitability of extraterrestrial environments, and space biology. He currently sits on the science advisory committee of NASA’s Center for the Utilization of Biological Engineering in Space (CUBES). He was Principal Investigator of BioRock, an ESA experiment that flew to the International Space Station in 2019 and demonstrated for the first time mining of elements in space using microbes. He is Chair of the Earth and Space Foundation, a small foundation he founded in 1994 that gives out grants to field research that links environmentalism and space exploration and has funded over 60 projects since it was established.
Now you have an opportunity to ask your #Astrobiology questions and join the National Space Centre ONLINE for a special Q&A.
How do I ask a question?
Ask your questions in advance on our Facebook event page (we will be selecting in advance, but cannot guarantee we will be able to answer all the questions).
How to watch the LIVE session?
Join us at 19:00 on our Facebook page on 13 November 2020. The session will go live at this time, or just after.
Can I watch the session at a later date?
Yes, the session will remain on our Facebook page after the event for you to watch at any time.
Who is this session suitable for?
Anybody and everybody with an interest in the past, present and future of space exploration. The National Space Centre is an educational charity and last year we hosted over 80,000 school visits, so everything we do is created to inspire and educate.
Is there a cost to watch the session?
No, please do not follow third party links that ask for information or money to participate. This is a FREE session.
Thanks to Professor Cockell for his support and participation in this event.
Watch here!

Fly High Stories presents Mrs Scrooge
2020-12-05 - 2021-01-01
Hannah Khalil presents Mrs Scrooge as part of Fly High Stories’ 12 Tiny Plays Winter theatre project.
From Sarah Gain Productions, Hannah Khalil presents Mrs Scrooge– a digital interactive story for children aged 4-9 years old – which features in Fly High Stories’ free Winter theatre project: 12 Tiny Plays for Children and their grownups. Children will be guided by a delightful cast of characters on screen, with lots of participation activities along the way, bringing them right into the middle of the story. Mrs Scrooge is released on Saturday 5 December 2020.
Mrs Scrooge is miserable and it’s up to the children to try and cheer her up. Guided by a friendly Tree, a helpful Mouse and a very noisy Dustbin Lady, the children are drawn into the story to help bring a smile to Mrs Scrooge’s face. With singing, drawing, crafting and more, the magical sense of theatre comes directly into the home or classroom, encouraging viewers to play with Mrs Scrooge and discover what it means to make an act of kindness.
Mrs Scrooge is produced by Sarah Gain and directed by Rebecca Gadsby – the team behind the interactive digital storybook of Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s play Emperor’s New Clothes released earlier this year, and available online now to re-watch. With magical music by Jackson Pentland, Mrs Scrooge is performed by Alice Corrigan, Angela Eyton, Jasmine Forster and Conor Cupples.
Producer Sarah Gain said: “After the success of Emperor’s New Clothes, we’re so excited to be bringing Hannah’s script to life and giving children everywhere a chance to enjoy a sense of theatre this winter. This charming play brings children into the heart of the story and encourages them to reach out into their own community to spread some kindness and cheer”.
Mrs Scrooge will be available to access via the Fly High Stories website from 5 December 2020.
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Girlguiding's Virtual Pantomime: Sisterhood in the Wood
2020-12-05 16:00 - 17:15
With this being such an incredibly challenging year for everyone, and with many of our much loved traditions cancelled, GirlGuiding is partnering with children’s theatre company Join the Dots to present their first virtual pantomime, celebrating kindness and teamwork this Saturday.
The specially created pantomime ‘Sisterhood in the Wood’ includes a number of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers in cameo roles to tell a tale of excitement, fun and friendship with core themes of kindness and of appreciating the small things in life. The story spreads a message of goodwill to girls, young women and their families this festive season and a message of hope for 2021.
A new commemorative ‘Sisterhood in the Wood’ badge is launching to accompany the first virtual pantomime in Girlguiding history.
The online show goes live for all to view at 4pm on Saturday 5th December and tells the story of two girls Red and Goldie, who find themselves magically transported into a forest where they must learn how to be kind to one another and appreciate their surroundings. Through their experience they learn about determination, resilience and working together from some wonderful Girlguiding girls!

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Episode 1: Seabed Habitats – Restoration and Protection
2020-12-10 16:30 - 17:15
The Ocean Conservation Trust will be running a free webinar series beginning on Thursday 10th December at 4:30pm about the incredible seabed habitats and animals found around the UK, and how we are working to protect them.
Our first 45-minute webinar will be aired live in front of the Eddystone Reef Tank at the National Marine Aquarium. We cannot wait to talk about the exciting work we are doing, along with our partners, to help #saveourseabed.
Register here for Episode 1: Seabed Habitats – Restoration and Protection
The seabed around our coast holds amazing secrets about life on this planet, how it is sustained and its future. The habitats found there are fundamental to our existence and vital to the survival of all life on this planet. Find out more about why seabed habitats are important to you.
This offer is part of a wider project – LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES, run by Natural England and with partners. ReMEDIES aims to improve the habitat condition within 5 Special Areas of Conservation by working in habitat restoration and behaviour change.
Webinar Schedule
1. INTRODUCTION
2. PROJECT & HABITATS
Brief overview
Habitats
Seagrass nursery habitat, climate change & blue carbon & water quality
Habitat decline: reasons why
3. RESTORATION
Seagrass reproductive biology methods for seed collection, growing and planting
Areas for restoration
4. ADVANCED MOORING SYSTEMS
What are they, why are they necessary and where can they be found?
Plans for testing and placements
5. QUESTIONS
Join Our Expert Speakers

Mark Parry
Mark has worked for the Ocean Conservation Trust for 7 years he contributes towards project development and acts as a technical specialist to the LIFE Recreational ReMEDIES. In Marks time at the Ocean Conservation Trust he has been involved in citizen science projects, diver training, seagrass surveys, advanced mooring systems installations and numerous research projects. Mark is going to share his experiences of Advanced Mooring Systems installations and some of the positives the adoption of these technologies can have on sensitive habitats.

Dr Emma Nolan
Emma’s role at the Ocean Conservation Trust is as Seagrass Cultivation Officer for the Life Recreation ReMEDIES project. Having graduated with a first class Honours degree from University College Dublin in Environmental Science, Emma went on to do a Master’s Degree at Queen’s University Belfast in Sustainable Aquaculture and Inshore Fisheries. Since completing her masters Emma has worked for the Environment Agency, for the Government of the UK oversees territory of Ascension Island and has completed a PhD at Bournemouth University. With over ten years’ experience as an aquatic ecologist and with a passion for applied research and conservation that contributes to the sustainable management of both freshwater and marine environments, Emma is enjoying the challenge of successfully implementing large-scale seagrass restoration to the English south-coast.

Loveday Trinick
Loveday’s role within the Ocean Conservation Trust is of Education Officer for the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES Project. With a background in marine science, Loveday has spent over 10 years working in conservation communication, specialising in delivering a range of educational experiences to audiences within a formal and informal setting. Whether engaging with a group of school children on the beach or academic groups within conferences, Loveday provides fun, interactive sessions and talks which aim to inspire pro-Ocean behaviour and an optimistic attitude for the future of our planet.

A Catch Up With Mrs Christmas
2020-12-15 16:30 - 17:30
Scratch Built Productions are planning something special for any families who didn’t manage to get tickets for their Christmas show this year….

….join Mrs Christmas and the rest of the cast of ‘Your Christmas Needs You’ online on Tuesday 15th December for a festive catch up. Take a peek into Christmas HQ and see how the elves are getting on preparing for the big day! Mrs Christmas will be answering children’s questions and there will be plenty of laughs and surprises along the way.
Register now to join this virtual live event for little ones. (This is a webinar format so you will not be on screen but we do still encourage the wearing of Christmas jumpers!)

Register here!

The event is free, however spaces are limited and there is an option to make a donation to support the artists, if you can.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
2020-12-21 - 2021-02-01
Chickenshed has a treat for all the family at this time when there is very little live-theatre on our Stages.
We would like to transport you back in time to 2005 to see our fantastic Christmas Show – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
This is a musical version of the timeless classic which takes you down a rabbit hole with Alice to a land of zany adventures, where nothing is as it seems.
Join the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar, the Mock Turtle, the mysterious Cheshire Cat, and the evil Queen of Hearts in this magical, tuneful – and rather silly, yet entertaining – musical for all the family.
With a cast of hundreds, it really is the only wonder to see this Christmas!
Sign language is integrated into the performance.
The show will begin at 7pm on Monday 21 December.
Download the programme here
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Watermans presents Myths and Adventures from Ancient Greece
2021-01-13 - 2021-02-14
Watermans is delighted to present Myths and Adventures from Ancient Greece, a series of four online children’s theatre shows written by Hannah Khalil (15 Heroines, Jermyn Street Theatre; Not The Gingerbread Man and Mrs Scrooge, Fly High Stories; and A Museum in Baghdad, RSC). Created for 3-8 year olds, Myths and Adventures from Ancient Greece will explore the tales of Persephone,Theseus and the Minotaur, King Midas and his Golden Touch and Pandora’s Box. The plays will be available to view online from 13 January 2021.
Children will enter a miniature world full of exciting adventures, with the battered insect Hope as their guide. Hope journeys into the world of Ancient Greece to escape Pandora’s Box, warn King Midas of his greed, seek Persephone in the Underworld and help Theseus to defeat the Minotaur. With charming designs from Sam Wilde (Fly High Stories, Hiccup Theatre Company), under the direction of Ian Nicholson (I Want My Hat Back, This is Not My Hat, I Found My Hat with Little Angel Theatre), this project offers an engaging and delightfully imaginative adventure to Ancient Greece. Ian Nicholson and Peyvand Sadeghian (Little Angel Theatre, Goblin Theatre) perform.
Following successful forays into online events in live gigs and film talks, Watermans has turned its attentions to this commission for children because of its continued commitment to widening access to theatre among young people. It is also clear that many children simply won’t have that opportunity to visit the theatre over the coming months because of coronavirus restrictions and Watermans believes this poses a risk to developing future audiences. This commission helps to bridge that gap, bringing the joy of theatre into the home or classroom in theatre shows designed to be viewed online.
The plays will be available to view online from 13 January 2021.
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The National Marine Aquarium Virtual Tour
2021-01-14 - 2021-02-16
Virtual visitors are invited to take a 1-hour tour with the Ocean Discovery Rangers, exploring the whole Ocean, from the rocky shores of the coast in Devon, all the way to the colourful corals of the Great Barrier Reef. Virtual visitors will also get VIP access to the top of the Atlantic Ocean Exhibit, and the chance to meet some of the National Marine Aquarium’s most popular residents, including a cheeky turtle called Friday.
The virtual tour includes all three zones of the aquarium, with the first covering local coasts and rockpool shallows and marine life that’s found slightly off the UK shore; the second exhibit houses the inhabitants of the Atlantic Ocean, where some of the aquarium’s biggest animals live – including the sharks; and the third region covers the tropical reefs – with familiar favourites Nemo and Dory.
Heading up the Ocean Discovery Rangers are Freyja Thomson and Lottie Hawkins. Freyja primarily works in the National Marine Aquarium communicating with the public the importance of the Ocean and helping to create an Ocean literate society. Through her work Freyja helps to create and deliver fun, engaging shows, workshops and interactions that the public engagement team of Ocean Discovery Rangers help to run. Lottie’s role combines her love for the Ocean and the incredible wildlife it supports, with her passion for working with people in the hope of creating an Ocean literate generation who will protect the future of our Blue Planet.
Living in the UK, no one is ever further than 70 miles from sea, although these virtual guides and lessons mean distance is not an issue, with tours even available to international guests.
Available daily between 3pm to 4pm.
Find out more here!

Online Lessons with The National Marine Aquarium
2021-01-14 - 2021-02-16
The Ocean Conservation Trust provides engaging, weekly online lessons for school children across the country who are being educated at home during lockdown.
The National Marine Aquarium, an initiative of the Ocean Conservation Trust, will provide the background for the broadcasting of an exciting series of free, live lessons. The live lessons will assist with home learning whilst also providing a chance for children and their parents and teachers to gain some of the wellbeing benefits that have been proven to come from watching aquatic life.
Every Friday during lockdown, viewers will be able to tune in to two special shows on the aquarium’s Youtube channel.
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The first, ‘Deep Science’ (1:00pm – 1:20pm) will see the Aquarium’s own Schools Team using aquarium exhibits and lab facilities to explore the science behind the animated ocean exploration tv series ‘The Deep’ (CBBC @ 12pm on weekdays during lockdown). Expect fascinating facts and real time experiments, as well as ideas to follow up with at home.
Key themes for each week are as follows:

15th Jan – Underwater Volcanoes
22nd Jan – Creature Classification
29th Jan – Nautical Navigation
5th Feb – Ocean Mysteries
12th Feb – Megafauna
19th Feb – Life Cycles
26th Feb – Looking after the Ocean

‘Mermaid Tales’ will air from 1:30pm – 1:45pm and will involve a short story narrated by the Aquarium’s resident mermaid, Marina – perfect timing before an afternoon nap, or as a gentle, relaxing start to the afternoon.
Full details of all the school support materials and offers from the OCT are available here.
