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Come along to our Christmas family day at The National Archives in Kew this Sunday 4 December, 11:00 – 16:00.
Join us for festive crafts and carols under the Christmas tree. Book onto our storytelling and ‘festive feasting’ sessions and explore original historical documents. We’ll be joined by The Blue School children’s choir who will perform carols, and our resident face painter Arty-Cat Faces will be on hand to transform you into a reindeer, elf or holly princess! You can also see our beautiful Christmas tree featuring 150 handcrafted origami decorations by London-based artist Toshiko Kurata.
What’s on and how to book:
Arctic Adventure storytelling for 5-7s
Using props, toys and music, we’ll travel to a faraway snowy place on a festive mission! Sessions last for 45 minutes and are for children age 5-7 years. There is a small fee for this session.
Limited places available – book now
Festive Feasting for 8-11s
From pig heads to pineapples, journey back in time to explore the wild and wonderful treats people have enjoyed at Christmas time throughout history. Sessions last for 60 minutes and are for children age 8-11 years. There is a small fee for this session.
Limited places available – book now
Origami workshop
Inspired by our beautiful Christmas tree, why not have a go at making your own hand-crafted origami decorations including stars and hearts with London-based artist Toshiko Kurata.
Free, drop in, no booking required.
Christmas Craft Club
Come along to create and decorate lots of Christmas and festive themed crafts during this free, drop-in event.
Free, drop in, no booking required.
Home Start
If you have some free time after Christmas, and you are a parent or grandparent, you could help other families with pre-school children. Local charity Home-Start is offering a free course to train you to be a home-visiting volunteer, supporting families with difficulties such as post-natal illness, bereavement or disability. The course will run in Whitton 9.45am-2.30pm, on Tuesdays from 31 January to 21 March (not half-term 14 Feb). After the course, you would visit a family for 2-3 hours a week. For more information, please contact Angie Ahmed angie@homestart-rkh.org.uk or 07884 536161. Registered charity no: 1108975.
Feelings of uncertainty and changes to daily life may mean your child, you and members of your family are having more difficulty sleeping. There is a lot you can do to improve your sleep. Aim to go to bed and get up at the same time each day and try and get some natural sunlight by opening curtains, etc. This helps regulate your body and can help you sleep better. Also, wind down before bed by avoiding tablets, phones and computers an hour before bedtime. 
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