Throughout Oct
AROUND THE WORLD WITH UNDER 5S
Come along and take part in fun activities including singing, stories, art and jewellery making from around the world. Disabled Access. Venue: St Mark’s Centre, 22 Greenwich South Street Greenwich, London. (Mon & Wed) 10am - 12noon. Adm: £1. Info: 0208 853 1021 / www.greenwich.org.uk

(Throughout Oct) Mon – Fri
YOUTH & PLAY SERVICE CELEBRATE BHM
A jam packed programme including: music, dance, craft-skills, themed workshops, events-in-the parks, trips, sports and refreshments. Suitable for 5–19 year olds Disabled access. Venue: Youth centres, play and adventure play centres throughout Greenwich Borough. 3pm - 9pm. Adm: Free. Info: 02008 921 8437.

Throughout Oct
BHM IN THAMESMEAD
African drums, art and craft activities, rhymes and songs with cultural food and costumes. Disabled access, suitable for 5-11 year olds. Venue: Thamesmead Christian Fellowship, Jubilee Hall, Titmuss Ave, Lytton Strachey Path, Thamesmead SE28 8DU. 6.45pm-8pm. Adm: 50p. Info: 0781 513 5923.

Throughout Oct
SOUTH ASIAN POETRY
A South Asian poet will be reading a selection of his work. Venue: Raynes Park Library, Approach Road, Raynes Park, SW20 8BA. 3pm – 4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 274 5718.

Now - 30 Oct
AROUND THE WORLD WITH UNDER 5’S
Take part in singing, stories, art and jewellery making from around the world. Suitable for under 5’s. Disable access. Venue: St Mark’s Centre, 22 Greenwich South Street, Greenwich. Mon & Wed (Except 22, 24, 31 Oct) 10am – 12pm. Adm: £1. Info: 0208 853 1021.

Now - 30 Oct (Except 23 Oct)
LITTLE EXPLORERS’ ADVENTURE
Activities for little ones to explore patterns and Ghanaian Adinkra symbols. Bring a change of clothes. For 3 – 5 year olds with parents/carers. Disable access. Venue: National Maritime Museum, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF. 1.15pm - 2pm, 2.15pm - 3pm. Info: 0208 858 4422.

Now - 31 Oct
YOUTH & PLAY SERVICE CELEBRATION OF BHM 2007
Music, dance, craft-skills, themed workshops, events-in-the parks, trips, sports and refreshments. Suitable for 5–19 year olds, disabled access. Venue: Youth centres, play and adventure play centres throughout Greenwich Borough. Mon–Fri 3pm - 9pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 921 8437.

Mon 1 – 5 Oct
TELLING TALES
Interactive African and Caribbean stories, world tales, drama, games and songs with Sandra Agard 7 – 8 yr olds. Venue: Hackney Central Library, and 11am – 12noon.; CLR James Library. 2pm - 3pm; Homerton Library. 2pm - 3pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 356 1690.

Tues 2 Oct
JAN BLAKE
Stories from Africa and Caribbean for under 5s, with Jan Blake. Venue: Finsbury Library, 245 St John Street, EC1V 4NB. 10.30am-11.30am.

Tues 2 Oct
LITTLE CANARIES STORY AND RHYME TIME
Under 5s. listen to ‘Handa’s Surprise’ by Eileen Browne, a vibrant and colourful African story. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Canary Wharf, Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5RB (Tube: Canary Wharf, DLR: Canary Wharf). 10am – 11.30am. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Tues 2 Oct
RHYME AND STORY TIME FOR THE UNDER 5S
Come along and listen to ‘Asha’s Mums’ by Rosamunde Elwin and Michele Paulse. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. (Tube: Whitechapel). 10am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Wed 3 Oct
ROCKING HORSE PLAYGROUP FOR THE UNDER 5S
Exciting and fun filled session on the theme of African masks using stories, rhymes, art and craft. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. (Tube: Whitechapel). 10am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Wed 3 Oct
CRAFTY CANARIES
Arts and crafts for under 5s based on “Handa’s Surprise” by Eileen Browne. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Canary Wharf, Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5RB (DLR: Canary Wharf). 10am – 11.30am. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Wed 3 - 31 Oct
WEDNESDAY CLUB: BHM IN THAMESMEAD
Story telling, African drums, art and craft activities, rhymes and songs. Enjoy a cultural evening with food and costumes. suitable for 5-11 yr olds. Disable access. Venue: Thamesmead Christian Fellowship, Jubilee Hall, Titmuss Ave, Lytton Strachey Path, Thamesmead SE28 8DU. Wed 6.45pm-8pm. Adm: 50p per session. Info: 0781 513 5923.

Thurs 4 Oct
STORYTELLING
Interactive storytelling, song, movement, poetic rhythms from African Caribbean tradition, under 5s, Surya Turner. Venue: N4 Library, 26 Blackstock Road, London N4 2DW.

Thurs 4 Oct
RHYME AND STORY TIME FOR THE UNDER 5S
A vibrant and colourful African story, “Handa’s Surprise” by Eileen Browne. Limited disabled access. Venue: Bethnal Green Library, Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 0HL (Tube: Bethnal Green). 10.30am – 11.30am. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 980 3902.

Thurs 4, 23 & 25 Oct
WINSTON NZINGA
Performance artist Winston is an accomplished storyteller, percussionist, dancer, singer and teacher. He will be performing interactive storytelling sessions for children aged 5 -11 years. Venue: Minet Library, 52 Knatchbull Road SE5 9QY. 2.30pm. Info: 0207 926 6073. Then (25th Oct) South Lambeth Library, 180 South Lambeth Road SW8 1QP. 2.30pm. Info: 0207 926 0705.

Fri 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct
AFRICAN DANCE CLASSES
African dance, storytelling and drama led by Lisa Ogun from the Nubian Queen Dance Group. Children under 8 years old, accompanied by adult. Full disabled access. Venue: St. Paul’s Artspace, St. Paul’s Church, St. Stephen’s Road, Bow, E3 9JL (tube: Mile End). 5pm – 6pm. Adm: £1, Children Free. Info: 0208 981 5050.

Sat 6 Oct
WORLD OF STORIES
Join storyteller Nicole Worrica as she shares some of her favourite stories.. Children aged 10+, families. Venue: Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB. 10.30am or 2pm.Adm: Free adv booking. Info: 0208 543 4888.

Sat 6 Oct
A SHOW FOR FAMILIES
With children aged 7-11 years. Venues: Broad Green Library, 89 Canterbury Road , Croydon, CR0 3HH. 11am-12noon, and Sanderstead Library, Farm Fields, South Croydon , CR2 0HL at 2.30-3.30pm. Info: 0208 726 6900.

Sat 6 & 7 Oct
SING IT TO THE RHYTHM
Stories of escape into freedom for ages 5-11, by Sunnie Dae, Venue: South Library, 115 -117 Essex Road N1 11.30am –12.30pm, and on 7 Oct at Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, London N5 1PF. 2.30pm – 3.30pm.

Sat 6 Oct
SPIN ME A STORY
Listen to the legend of Anansi the spider and make your own Anansi to take home. Under 8s with adults. Venue: Catford Library, Laurence Hse Rushey Green, London SE6 4RU (train: Catford Bridge). 2.15pm-3pm. Info: 0208 314 6399.

Mon 8 Oct
ANANSI STORIES
For under 5s. Venue: Grove Park Library, Somertrees Avenue, London SE12 0BX. 10-10.30am. Info: 0208 857 5794.

Mon 8 & 9 Oct
AN AFRICAN EXPERIENCE OF HANDEL’S MESSIAH
A mix of story telling, poetry, African music styles, dance, drama, sound and costume in a ‘Total African Theatre’ style. Venue: Lecture Theatre Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL. 12pm - 3pm. Adm: £7.50, conc £5. Info: 0207 942 2211.

Mon 8 - 12 Oct
IROKO INTERACTIVE THEATRE
Performances in traditional African theatre using live music, dance, songs and games to bring traditional African fables, myths and legends to life. Full disabled access. Venue: Brady Arts Centre, 192 - 196 Hanbury Street, Whitechapel, E1 5HU. (Tube: Whitechapel). 10.30am & 1.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 7906.

Tues 9 Oct
LITTLE CANARIES STORY AND RHYME TIME
Sweet, funny and short poems, infused with a vibrant calypso spirit, ‘Wriggle Piggy Toes’ by John Agard. Perfect for reading aloud. Full disabled access. Especially for babies. Venue: Idea Store Canary Wharf, Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5RB (tube: Canary Wharf). 10am – 11.30am. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Tues 9 Oct
MUSIC FOR CHANGE
African story telling with drums, music and dance for children. Venue: Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, Stratford, E15 1EL. 11am – 12 pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 430 6890.

Tues 9 Oct
UNDER 5’S CULTURAL EVENT
Asian story-telling workshops with drama and traditional costumes. Register if you have a child under 5 years old. Disabled access. Venue: Sure Start Woolwich Riverside & Glyndon Woolwich Sikh Temple, 1 Calderwood Street SE18 6QW. 10am-12pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 836 9252

Tues 9 Oct
AKUBA TELLING TALES
Award winning African-centred storyteller and poetess. She welcomes audience participation and encourages people of all ages to create their own tales. Venue: Acton Library, High Street, Acton W3 6NA. 6pm. Info: 0208 752 0999.

Tues 9 Oct
RHYME AND STORY TIME FOR THE UNDER 5s
Come along and introduce your child to some of Benjamin Zephaniah’s simple poetry. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. (Tube: Whitechapel). 10am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Tue 9 Oct
FAUSTIN CHARLES
Stories, songs and rhymes for children of all ages. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. (Tube: Whitechapel). 2pm – 3pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Tues 9 Oct
UNDER 5S CULTURAL EVENT
Under 5’s Asian story-telling workshops with drama and traditional costumes for registered users of Sure Start Children’s Centres only. You are welcome to register if you have a child under 5 years old. Venue: Woolwich Sikh Temple, 1 Calderwood Street, London SE18 6QW. 10am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 836 9252.

Wed 10 Oct
CRAFTY CANARIES
Arts and crafts based on ‘Wriggle Piggy Toes’ by John Agard. Full disabled access. For under 5s. Venue: Idea Store Canary Wharf, Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5RB (DLR: Canary Wharf). 10am – 11.30am. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Wed 10 Oct
ROCKING HORSE PLAYGROUP FOR THE UNDER 5S
Exciting and fun filled session on the theme of African Drums using stories, rhymes, art and craft. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. (Tube: Whitechapel). 10am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Thurs 11 Oct
RHYME AND STORY TIME FOR THE UNDER 5S
Sweet, funny and short poems infused with a vibrant calypso spirit. Limited disabled access. Venue: Bethnal Green Library, Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 0HL (Tube: Bethnal Green). 10.30am – 11.30am. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 980 3902.

Fri 12 Oct
WORDS FROM THE CRYPT
How to Tell Stories featuring Sandra A. Agard. Suitable for adults. Venue: InSpire at St Peter’s, Liverpool Grove, Walworth, London SE17 2HH. 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Info: 0207 740 6868.

Fri 12 Oct
STORYTELLING FROM WEST AFRICA
Dressing up in African attire, displays of recipes and real vegetables from different cultures from all around the world reflecting the local community & free tasting of food from different cultures. Disabled access. Venue: Greenwich Online IT Centre, Langhorne House, Springfield Grove, Charlton, SE7 7TL. Adm: Free.

Mon 15 Oct
UNDER 5S CULTURAL EVENT
Under 5’s Asian story-telling workshops with drama and traditional costumes. All activities are for registered users of Sure Start Children’s Centres only. Venue: Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Temple Woolwich, St. Margaret’s Grove, Plumstead Common, SE18. 9.30am - 11.30am. Free. Info: 0208 836 9252.

Mon 15 Oct
ADOPTION EVENT - MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO A CHILD'S FUTURE
Focusing on adoption issues within the black community. How adoption has changed the lives of parents and the life journey of adults who were adopted as children. Include dinner. Venue: Stoshus Restaurant, 230 Hornsey Road, N7. Info: 0207 527 2000.

Tues 16 Oct
LITTLE CANARIES STORY AND RHYME TIME FOR THE UNDER 5S
Listen to ‘Tickle Tickle\ by Dakari Hru, illustrated by Ken Wilson Max, written with a distinctive rhythm and energy that perfectly capture the laughter of a child. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Canary Wharf, Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5RB (DLR: Canary Wharf). 10am – 11.30am. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Tues 16 Oct
HANDA’S SURPRISE
A hugely popular story coupled with simple craft activity. For under 5s. Venue: New Cross Library, 283 New Cross Rd, London SE14 6AS. 11am-12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 694 2534.

Tues 16 Oct
RHYME AND STORY TIME FOR THE UNDER 5S
“The Jazz of our Street” by Fatima Shaik, tells the exciting story of two siblings who join the parade in New Orleans, stamping, swaying and dancing behind the jazz band. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. (Tube: Whitechapel). 10am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Tues 16 Oct
SAFARI
Stories, craft, music and dressing-up. Invited school classes in Year 2 and 3. Children under 5 with carers welcome to join in. Venue: Chelsea Library, Old Town Hall, Kings Road, W3 5ES. 11am - 12pm. Info: 0207 361 3010.

Tues 16 Oct
JACHTITO PUPPET SHOW
Fantastic storytelling with the aid of puppets that will entertain all ages. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. (Tube: Whitechapel). 2pm – 4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Wed 17 Oct
CRAFTY CANARIES
Arts and crafts for under 5s based on ‘Tickle Tickle’ by Dakari Hru. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Canary Wharf, Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5RB (DLR: Canary Wharf). 10am – 11.30am. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Wed 17 Oct
ROCKING HORSE PLAYGROUP FOR THE UNDER 5s
Exciting and fun filled session on the theme of African scenes using stories, rhymes, art and craft. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. (Tube: Whitechapel). 10am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Wed 17 & 23 Oct
JACTITO PUPPET THEATRE COMPANY
Jactito performs storytelling through the use of puppets. Under 5s sessions: Venue: Streatham Library, 63 Streatham High Road SW16 1PL. Info: 0207 926 6768; (23rd) Clapham Library, 1 Northside, Clapham Common SW4 0QW. Info: 0207 926 0717.

Thurs 18 Oct
RHYME AND STORY TIME
‘So Much’ by Trish Cooke, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Celebrate the warmth of Afro-Caribbean family life in this award winning picture book. For under 5s. Limited disabled access. Venue: Bethnal Green Library, Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 0HL (Tube: Bethnal Green). 10.30am – 11.30am. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 980 3902.

Thurs 18 Oct
HANDA’S SURPRISE
A hugely popular story coupled with simple craft activity. For under 5s. Venue: Torridon Rd Library. London SE6 1RQ. 10am-10.30am.Adm: Free. Info: 0208 698 1590.

Thurs 18 Oct
RHYME AND STORY TIME
‘Handa’s Surprise’ by Eileen Browne - vibrant and colourful African story. Limited disabled access. For under 5s. Venue: Watney Market Library, 30 – 32 Watney Market, Shadwell, E1 2PR (DLR: Shadwell). 2pm – 3pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 790 4039.

Fri 19 Oct
BLACK HISTORY DAY
Creche - Storytelling from West Africa, dressing up in African attire, and enjoy different cultures from all around the world. Plus free tasting of food from different cultures. Venue: Partners Family Mosaic, Springfield Crèche and Greenwich Online. 10am-2pm. Adm: Free.

Fri 19 Oct
STORYTELLING WITH SONG AND RHYME
Children and adults full participation in songs, music and stories shared from colourful and diverse communities. For families of Cranmer School - during school hours. Venue: Cranmer Primary School, Cranmer Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4XU. Adm: Free, but adv booking. Info: 0208 648 2621.

Sat 20 Oct
SANDRA AGARD
A show with tricksters tales and creation stories from Sandra embracing the spirit of BHM. Venue: New Cross Library, 283 New Cross Rd, SE14 6AS. 11am-11.45am. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 694 2534.

Fri 20 – 27 Oct
DYNAMIC VERSES
Explore the meanings behind Ghanaian Adinkra symbols, to invent your own good proverbs and symbols to share with your friends. Disabled access. Suitable for all. Venue: National Maritime Museum, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF. 11.30am - 1.30pm, 2pm – 4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 858 4422.

Sun 21 Oct
STORYTELLING IN HOPE
International storyteller Inno Sorsy was born on the Ghanaian/Togo border, before moving to Britain. Disabled access. Suitable for 12 years plus. Venue: The Bakehouse Theatre, behind Age Exchange, 11 Blackheath Village, London SE3 9LA. 7.30pm. Adm: £6, conc £4. Info: 0208 699 0675.

Mon 22 Oct
RHYME AND STORY TIME FOR THE UNDER 5s
‘Handa’s Surprise’ by Eileen Browne - a vibrant and colourful African story. Limited disabled access. Venue: Cubitt Town Library, Strattondale Street, Isle of Dogs, E14 3HG. (DLR: Crossharbour). 10am – 11.30am. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 987 3152.

Mon 22 Oct
RHYME TIME FOR UNDER 5S
Help your child to develop their concentration through books, action songs and nursery rhymes. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Bow, Gladstone Place, Bow, E3 5ES. (Tube: Mile End, DLR: Bow Church). 10.30am – 11.30am. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Mon 22 Oct
CHILDREN’S HALF TERM EVENT
Suitable for 8-11 year olds. Venues: Central Children’s Library, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street , Croydon , CR9 1ET. 2.30pm-3.30pm then at South Norwood Library, Lawrence Road, South Norwood, SE25 5AA. 11am-12noon. Info: 0208 726 6900.

Mon 22 – 26 Oct
OCTOBER HALF-TERM SCHEME
A variety of fun and interactive workshops including drama, dance, music, film, cooking, henna painting, hair & beauty sessions and health awareness sessions for youngsters 13-19 yrs. Venue: South Wimbledon Youth Centre, Haydons Road, South Wimbledon, SW19 1HL. 1pm – 7pm. Adm: Free. Info: 07940 714133/ 07940 724136.

Mon 22 – 26 Oct
A SEA OF HANDS
Join Koromanti Arts in learning about African heritage and the slave trade through music, drama, art, storytelling and food tasting. Performance later. All welcome. Venue: New Horizons Centre, South Lodge Avenue, Pollards Hill, CR4 1LT. Mon–Thurs, 2pm – 8pm, and 10.30pm. Adm: Free adv booking Info: 0208 545 4197/ 0208 764 9582.

Mon 22 & 27 Oct
TRIBAL MASK MAKING – PARTS 1 & 2
Craft session over 2 days for children up to age 10. Limited disabled access. Venue: Bethnal Green Library, Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 0HL (Tube: Bethnal Green). 2pm – 4pm Mon, 10am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 980 3902.

Mon 22 - 26 Oct
STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Activities in libraries for children aged 7 years and under during Half Term. Venue: The Central Library, Bexleyheath. Info: http://www.bexley.gov.uk/library/library.html.

Tues 23 Oct
BLACK HISTORY MONTH FAMILY FUN DAY
Storytelling, drama games and craft activities for all the family. Venue: Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB. 10.30am-12.30pm & 2pm-4pm. Adm: £5 adv per child (aged 10yrs), accompanying adults free. Info: 0208 543 4888.

Tues 23 Oct
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Themed storytelling and craft sessions for children. Venue: Southall Library, Osterley Park Road UB2. 2pm – 2.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 574 3412. (Wed 24th) at Acton Library, High Street, Acton W3 6NA. 6pm.Info: 0208 752 0999 at 2pm – 2.30pm; (Thurs 25th) at Northfield Avenue, Ealing, London W5 4UA (Tube: Northfields /Piccadilly Line) at 2pm – 2.30pm. Info: 0208 567 5700.

Tues 23 Oct
BHM FAMILY FUN DAY
Storytelling, drama games and craft activities for all the family. Venue: Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB. 10.30 am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 4pm. Adm: £5 in adv per child, adults free. Info: 0208 543 4888.

Tues 23 Oct
LITTLE CANARIES
Story and rhyme time for the under 5s. Listen to ‘So Much’ by Trish Cooke, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Celebrate the warmth of Afro-Caribbean family life in this award winning picture book. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Canary Wharf, Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5RB (DLR: Canary Wharf). 10am – 11.30am. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Tues 23 Oct
RHYME AND STORY TIME
Listen to ‘Happy to be Nappy’ by Bell Hoots and Christopher Rashka, an exuberant tale about the joy of ‘nappy’ hair which celebrates girlhood and individuality. For under 5s. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. (Tube: Whitechapel). 10am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Tues 23 Oct
MASK MAKING – AFRICAN ANIMALS
Mask making. Using various craft methods, transform yourself into a wild beast from the plains of Africa (under 5s must be accompanied by parent or guardian). Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Chrisp Street, 1 Vesey Path, East India Dock Road, Poplar, E14 6BT. (DLR: All Saints). 2pm – 4pm. Adm: Free. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Wed 24 Oct
CRAFTY CANARIES
Arts and crafts for under 5s based on \So Much’ by Trish Cooke. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Canary Wharf, Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5RB (DLR: Canary Wharf). 10am – 11.30am. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.A

Wed 24 Oct
WINSTON NZINGA
Join this inspirational storyteller for an interactive morning of music and children’s stories from the Caribbean. Venue: Palmers Green Library, Broomfield Lane, Palmers Green, N13 4EY. 10am – 11am. Info: 0208 379 2754/ Edmonton Green Library, 36-44 South Mall, Edmonton, N9 0TN. Adm: £1 deposit. Info: 0208 3792609.

Wed 24 Oct
ROCKING HORSE PLAYGROUP FOR THE UNDER 5S
Exciting and fun filled session on the theme of African Animals using stories, rhymes, art and craft. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. (tube: Whitechapel). 10am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Wed 24 Oct
AFRICAN MASK MAKING
Mask making workshops using various craft methods. Full disabled access. For 6 - 12 yrs. Venue: Idea Store Bow, Gladstone Place, Bow, E3 5ES. (Tube: Mile End, DLR: Bow Church). 10am – 12noon for the Under 5s, 2pm – 4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Wed 24 Oct
PREMIERSHIP CLUB SPECIAL
Do you know how much impact and influence BME players have made to football? Try our quiz and penalty shoot-out for 5-14 year olds, to win a great prize. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Chrisp Street, 1 Vesey Path, East India Dock Road, Poplar, E14 6BT. (DLR: All Saints). 2pm – 4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Wed 24 & 26 Oct
CARIBBEAN AND AFRICAN TALES WITH JUNE PETERS
Internationally acclaimed storyteller June Peters brings to life interactive tales and music from Africa and the Caribbean. Venue: Wed 24 Oct. Durning Library, 167 Kennington Lane SE11 4HF. 2.30pm. Info: 0207 926 8682; then Fri 26 Oct at Carnegie Library188 Herne Hill Road SE24 0AG. 2.30pm. Info: 0207 926 6050.

Thurs 25 Oct
ARTS AND CRAFTS
On African Themes. Full disabled access. For 6 – 12 yrs old. Venue: Idea Store Bow, Gladstone Place, Bow, E3 5ES. (tube: Mile End, DLR: Bow Church). 10am –12noon & 2pm – 4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Thurs 25 Oct
RHYME AND STORY TIME
‘Catch’ by Trish Cooke. Kiona keeps trying to catch things, but has no joy till her mum thinks of the perfect thing. She can catch a kiss. For under 5s. Limited disabled access. Venue: Bethnal Green Library, Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 0HL (Tube: Bethnal Green). 10.30am – 11.30am. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 980 3902.

Thurs 25 Oct
AFRICAN MASK MAKING
Mask making for children aged 6 and over using various craft methods. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Canary Wharf, Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5RB (DLR: Canary Wharf). 10.30am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Thurs 25 Oct
AFRICAN CARIBBEAN STORYTELLING
Under 5’s African-Caribbean story-telling workshops with drama and traditional costumes. All activities are for registered users of Sure Start Children’s Centres only. You are welcome to register if you have a child under 5 years old. Venue: Sure Start Woolwich Riverside & Glyndon. Brookhill Children’s Centre, 130 Brookhill Road, Woolwich SE18 6UZ. 2pm-4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 836 9252.

Thurs 25 Oct
CARIBBEAN STORYTELLING
African-Caribbean story-telling workshops with drama and traditional costumes. All activities are for registered users of Sure Start Children’s Centres only. You are welcome to register if you children under 5 yrs old. Venue: Brookhill Children’s Centre, 130 Brookhill Road, Woolwich SE18 6UZ. 2pm - 4pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 836 9252.

Thurs 25 & 31 Oct
JACTITO PUPPET THEATRE COMPANY
Nationally acclaimed for its extraordinary visual presentation of colourful puppets, Jactito will be performing storytelling through the use of puppets. For under 5s. Venue: South Lambeth Library, 180 South Lambeth Road SW8 1QP. All at 11am. Info: 0207 926 0705. For 5 – 11yr olds; (25th) at Brixton Library, Brixton Oval SW2 1JQ. 2.30pm. Info: 0207 926 1056.

Fri 26 Oct
FAUSTIN CHARLES
Entertainment from acclaimed storyteller, poet, performer and author of ‘The Selfish Crocodile’. Stories, songs and rhymes for children of all ages. Limited disabled access. Venue: Cubitt Town Library, Strattondale Street, Isle of Dogs, E14 3HG. (DLR: Crossharbour). 2pm – 3pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 987 3152.

Fri 26 Oct
SPEAKING OUT
A drama developed and performed by a group of Hackney elders from reasonings and writing on the theme of abolition. Told through spirituals, narrative, drama and shadow play. Venue: The National Trust Sutton House, 2-4 Homerton High Street. E4 6JQ. 2–3.15pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 986 2264.

Sat 27 Oct
STORYTELLING BY ANANSI ARTS
Join in the entertainment with stories about Anansi the Spider with storytelling, singing and music. Have your face painted with traditional designs based on African masks. Make African jewellery in the arts and crafts sessions. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Chrisp Street, 1 Vesey Path, East India Dock Road, Poplar, E14 6BT. (DLR: All Saints). 10am – 4pm. Adm: Free Info: 0207 364 4332.

Sat 27 Oct
BLACK STORIES FROM THE WEB
Sign up and get your story online. Venue: Clapton Library, Northwood Road. E5 8RA. 2pm–3pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 356 1620.

Tues 30 Oct
RHYME AND STORY TIME
Come along and listen to ‘Honey I Love’ by Eloise Greenfield, illustrated by Jan Spirey Gilchrist, a joyous poem that sings the praises of the many things under 5s love. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. (Tube: Whitechapel). 10am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Tues 30 Oct
MUSIC FOR CHANGE
Caribbean story telling with music and dance for children. Venue: East Ham Library, High Street South, E6 6EL. 1.30pm – 2.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0208 430 3648.

Wed 31 Oct
ROCKING HORSE PLAYGROUP FOR THE UNDER 5S
Exciting and fun filled session on the theme of African food using stories, rhymes, art and craft. Full disabled access. Venue: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1BU. (Tube: Whitechapel). 10am – 12noon. Adm: Free. Info: 0207 364 4332.

Sun 28 Oct
SUNDIATA- THE GREAT KING OF ANCIENT MALI
Musical story telling: told by renowned storyteller TUUP and Traore from Dogon Music. Musical orchestration by two Griot musicians playing traditional Mandinka songs and instruments (Kora, Balafon, Djembe). Venue: Greenwich Playhouse, British Rail Station Forecourt, 189 Greenwich High Road, SE10 8JA. 7.30pm. Adm: Donations -advance booking. Info: 0208 854 3661.

NOVEMBER

Thurs 15 Nov
PALESTINIAN FOLK TALES
Join renowned singer, composer, broadcaster and story-teller Reem Kelani on a journey of discovery of the ancient tradition of Palestinian story-telling, accompanied by Kelani's unique musical treatment. Venue: Kensington Central Library, Phillimore Walk, London, W8 7RX. 2pm - 2.45pm. Adm: Free, adv booking. Info: 0207 361 3844.

Sun 18 Nov
RAMAYANA
Experience Prince Rama’s struggle to rescue his wife Sita from the clutches of the ten-headed Ravana, with help from the Monkey God, Hanuman. The classic Hindu epic is retold through story, dance and music. Disabled access. Venue: The Bakehouse Theatre, behind Age Exchange, 11 Blackheath Village, London SE3 9LA. 7.30pm. Adm: £6, conc £4. Info: 0208 699 0675.