100% Free Fun 2023
We’ve got tons of FREE family fun around Barnes Pond all weekend
For those events where numbers are limited, be sure to pick up your FREE tickets from our BCLF HQ on Barnes Pond from 9am Saturday for Saturday events and 9am Sunday for Sunday events. First come, first served.
ALL DAY – SATURDAY & SUNDAY
DON’T MISS MOG!
FOR ALL AGES
HQ on Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Mog the Forgetful Cat has gone for a day out in Barnes and we want you to find her! Pick up your free Treasure Trail map here and collect all six Mog stickers from around the village. Return your map to BCLF HQ on Barnes Pond to be entered into the draw to win a bundle of books by Judith Kerr.
See the answers here (no cheating!)
SATURDAY 24 JUNE 2023
9.00 – 9.45am
FAMILY YOGA WITH SEA LIGHT
FOR ALL AGES
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Join Pamila Shanti and Neelam River, authors of Nature Flow, for this relaxing family yoga class to start your Festival day with mindful movement that connects us to our body, breath and nature. For more information about Sea Light Yoga go to: www.sealight.life
From 9.45am – 12 noon
KEW WIND ORCHESTRA
FOR ALL AGES
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Join multi award-winning Kew Wind Orchestra with popular repertoire of symphonic, classical and jazz music to entertain everyone. For more information about Kew Wind Orchestra go to: www.kewwindorchestra.org.uk
10.00 – 10.45am
AMANDA’S ACTION CLUB
FOR 1 – 5 YEARS
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Join kids’ fitness expert Amanda from Amanda’s Action Club for high-energy interactive music, movement and fun! For more information about Amanda’s Action Club go to: www.amandasactionclub.co.uk
10.00 – 10.45am
READING FAIRY
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR 1 – 4 YEARS
Rose House, Barnes High Street, SW13 9LD
Join Kayleigh for this fun-filled session for little ones which combines phonics and first words, sensory and performance storytelling, songs, games, picture book time and more! For more information about Reading Fairy go to: www.readingfairy.com
10.30 – 11.30am
BARNES COMMON STORYTIME & NATURE TRAIL
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR ALL AGES
Next to Festival HQ, Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Join us at our story time nook for a nature inspired tale and then follow a map on a nature trail along the Beverley Brook. For more information about Barnes Common Charity go to: www.barnescommon.org.uk
10.30am – 12.30pm
LUKE WINTER
FOR ALL AGES
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Luke Winter writes stories for strangers on a typewriter, and he’d like to write for you! All he needs is a title or subject, and away his imagination will go, creating a unique story that will be yours to take home. For more information about Stories for Strangers go to: www.storiesforstrangers.com
10.30 – 11.30am
SPARKS FILM WORKSHOP
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR AGES 7 – 13 YEARS
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Take part in our action-packed movie making workshop. Learn all about movie making from both sides of the camera as you shoot and star in your own film. For more information about Sparks go to: www.sparksarts.co.uk
11.00 – 11.45am
STICKER DOLLY DRESSING: A MAGICAL RAINBOW UNICORN STORYTELLING ADVENTURE PARTY
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR AGES 4+
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Join the dolls for amagical adventure to help find the lost magic and put the rainbow colours back in the unicorn manes. With glittery, sticky crafts, magical music and more. For more information about Sticker Dolly Dressing books go to: www.usborne.com/gb
11.30am – 12.15pm
READING FAIRY
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR 1 – 4 YEARS
Rose House, Barnes High Street, SW13 9LD
Join Kayleigh for this fun-filled session for little ones which combines phonics and first words, sensory and performance storytelling, songs, games, picture book time and more! For more information about Reading Fairy go to: www.readingfairy.com
12.00 – 12.45pm
AMANDA’S ACTION CLUB
FOR 1 – 5 YEARS
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Join kids’ fitness expert Amanda from Amanda’s Action Club for high-energy interactive music, movement and fun! For more information about Amanda’s Action Club go to: www.amandasactionclub.co.uk
12.00 – 1.00pm
SPARKS FILM WORKSHOP
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR AGES 7 – 13 YEARS
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Take part in our action-packed movie making workshop. Learn all about movie making from both sides of the camera as you shoot and star in your own film. For more information about Sparks go to: www.sparksarts.co.uk
12.30 – 1.30pm
BARNES COMMON STORYTIME & NATURE TRAIL
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR ALL AGES
Next to Festival HQ, Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Join us at our story time nook for a nature inspired tale and then follow a map on a nature trail along the Beverley Brook. For more information about Barnes Common Charity go to: www.barnescommon.org.uk
12.30 – 1.30pm
STRINGENDO
FOR ALL AGES
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Come along to hear the talented children’s ensemble Stringendo perform and find out more about their inspirational music classes. For more information about Stringendo go to: www.stringendo.co.uk
1.30 – 3.30pm
LUKE WINTER
FOR ALL AGES
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Luke Winter writes stories for strangers on a typewriter, and he’d like to write for you! All he needs is a title or subject, and away his imagination will go, creating a unique story that will be yours to take home. For more information about Stories for Strangers go to: www.storiesforstrangers.com
1.30 – 2.30pm
SPARKS FILM WORKSHOP
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR AGES 7 – 13 YEARS
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Take part in our action-packed movie making workshop. Learn all about movie making from both sides of the camera as you shoot and star in your own film. For more information about Sparks go to: www.sparksarts.co.uk
1.30 – 3pm
ST MARGARET’S ELASTIC BAND
FOR ALL AGES
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Come and join the St Margaret’s Elastic Band for fun-loving big band music the whole family can enjoy together. For more information about St Margaret’s Elastic Band go to: www.elasticband.org
2.00 – 3.00pm
MEET LYNNE REID BANKS
FOR ALL AGES
Waterstones Bookshop, Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Come and meet the children’s literature legend, Lynne Reid Banks, author of the international bestselling book and film The Indian in the Cupboard, signing her latest book, The Red Red Dragon. For more information about Lynne Reid Banks go to: www.lynnereidbanks.com
2.00 – 2.45pm
STICKER DOLLY DRESSING: A MAGICAL RAINBOW UNICORN STORYTELLING ADVENTURE PARTY
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR AGES 4+
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Join the dolls for amagical adventure to help find the lost magic and put the rainbow colours back in the unicorn manes. With glittery, sticky crafts, magical music and more. For more information about Sticker Dolly Dressing books go to: www.usborne.com/gb
2.30 – 3.30pm
BARNES COMMON STORYTIME & NATURE TRAIL
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR ALL AGES
Next to Festival HQ, Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Join us at our story time nook for a nature inspired tale and then follow a map on a nature trail along the Beverley Brook. For more information about Barnes Common Charity go to: www.barnescommon.org.uk
2.45 – 3.30pm
KSPARK BOLLYWOOD DANCING
FOR ALL AGES
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Learn some fun Bollywood dance moves just like the movies from the stars from KSPARK Entertainment. For more information about Kspark go to: www.kspark.co.uk
3.00 – 4.00pm
SPARKS FILM WORKSHOP
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR AGES 7 – 13 YEARS
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Take part in our action-packed movie making workshop. Learn all about movie making from both sides of the camera as you shoot and star in your own film. For more information about Sparks go to: www.sparksarts.co.uk
SUNDAY 25 JUNE 2023
9.00 – 9.45am
FAMILY YOGA WITH SEA LIGHT
FOR ALL AGES
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Join Pamila Shanti and Neelam River, authors of Nature Flow, for this relaxing family yoga class to start your Festival day with mindful movement that connects us to our body, breath and nature. For more information about Sea Light Yoga go to: www.sealight.life
From 9.45am
BARNES CONCERT BAND
FOR ALL AGES
Outside St Osmund’s School, Church Road SW13 9HQ
Join our friends from the Barnes Concert Band for all your favourite family tunes big band-style. For more information about Barnes Concert Band go to: www.barnesconcert.band
10.00 – 10.45am
AMANDA’S ACTION CLUB
FOR 1 – 5 YEARS
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Join kids’ fitness expert Amanda from Amanda’s Action Club for high-energy interactive music, movement and fun! For more information about Amanda’s Action Club go to: www.amandasactionclub.co.uk
10.00 – 11.00am
PENNY POPPINS
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR 1- 4 YEARS
Rose House, Barnes High Street, SW13 9LD
Come and join in this musical playtime with songs, rhymes and instruments for babies and young children. For more information about Penny Poppins go to: www.pennypoppinsmusic.co.uk
10.30am – 12.30pm
LUKE WINTER
FOR ALL AGES
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Luke Winter writes stories for strangers on a typewriter, and he’d like to write for you! All he needs is a title or subject, and away his imagination will go, creating a unique story that will be yours to take home. For more information about Stories for Strangers go to: www.storiesforstrangers.com
10.30 – 11.30am
SPARKS FILM WORKSHOP
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR AGES 7 – 13 YEARS
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Take part in our action-packed movie making workshop. Learn all about movie making from both sides of the camera as you shoot and star in your own film. For more information about Sparks go to: www.sparksarts.co.uk
11.00 – 11.45am
STICKER DOLLY DRESSING: A MAGICAL RAINBOW UNICORN STORYTELLING ADVENTURE PARTY
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR AGES 4+
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Join the dolls for amagical adventure to help find the lost magic and put the rainbow colours back in the unicorn manes. With glittery, sticky crafts, magical music and more. For more information about Sticker Dolly Dressing books go to: www.usborne.com/gb
11.30am – 12.30pm
PENNY POPPINS
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR 1- 4 YEARS
Rose House, Barnes High Street, SW13 9LD
Come and join in this musical playtime with songs, rhymes and instruments for babies and young children. For more information about Penny Poppins go to: www.pennypoppinsmusic.co.uk
12.00 – 12.45pm
AMANDA’S ACTION CLUB
FOR 1 – 5 YEARS
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Join kids’ fitness expert Amanda from Amanda’s Action Club for high-energy interactive music, movement and fun! For more information about Amanda’s Action Club go to: www.amandasactionclub.co.uk
12.00 – 1.00pm
SPARKS FILM WORKSHOP
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR AGES 7 – 13 YEARS
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Take part in our action-packed movie making workshop. Learn all about movie making from both sides of the camera as you shoot and star in your own film. For more information about Sparks go to: www.sparksarts.co.uk
1.30 – 3.30pm
LUKE WINTER
FOR ALL AGES
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Luke Winter writes stories for strangers on a typewriter, and he’d like to write for you! All he needs is a title or subject, and away his imagination will go, creating a unique story that will be yours to take home. For more information about Stories for Strangers go to: www.storiesforstrangers.com
1.30 – 2.30pm
SPARKS FILM WORKSHOP
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR AGES 7 – 13 YEARS
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Take part in our action-packed movie making workshop. Learn all about movie making from both sides of the camera as you shoot and star in your own film. For more information about Sparks go to: www.sparksarts.co.uk
2.00 – 2.45pm
STICKER DOLLY DRESSING: A MAGICAL RAINBOW UNICORN STORYTELLING ADVENTURE PARTY
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR AGES 4+
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Join the dolls for amagical adventure to help find the lost magic and put the rainbow colours back in the unicorn manes. With glittery, sticky crafts, magical music and more. For more information about Sticker Dolly Dressing books go to: www.usborne.com/gb
2.45 – 3.30pm
KSPARK BOLLYWOOD DANCING
FOR ALL AGES
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Learn some fun Bollywood dance moves just like the movies from the stars from KSPARK Entertainment. For more information about Kspark go to: www.kspark.co.uk
3.00 – 5.00pm
SHARKY & GEORGE PARTY
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR 5 – 10 YEARS
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Come and join Sharky & George, the party pros, who will be back with their usual brand of chaos and fun! Two hours of active games, creative quests and competitions. For more information about Sharky & George go to: www.sharkyandgeorge.com
3.00 – 4.00pm
SPARKS FILM WORKSHOP
FREE BUT TICKETED*
FOR AGES 7 – 13 YEARS
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Take part in our action-packed movie making workshop. Learn all about movie making from both sides of the camera as you shoot and star in your own film. For more information about Sparks go to: www.sparksarts.co.uk
ALL DAY – SATURDAY & SUNDAY
EMILY’S CRAFT TENT
FOR ALL AGES
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Get creative in our craft tent with artist Emily Stracey and paint your own fun animal ceramics. For more information about Emily Stracey go to: www.emilystracey.com Please note: fee applies
ALL DAY – SATURDAY & SUNDAY
FACE PAINTING
FOR ALL AGES
Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Get into the full festival mood with the Glitterlicious team of face painters. For more information about Glitterlicious go to: www.glitterliciousface.com Please note: fee applies
ALL DAY – SATURDAY & SUNDAY
DON’T MISS MOG!
FOR ALL AGES
HQ on Barnes Green SW13 0LF
Mog the Forgetful Cat has gone for a day out in Barnes and we want you to find her! Pick up your free Treasure Trail map from Festival HQ on Barnes Pond or Barnes Bookshop and collect all six Mog stickers from around the village. You could WIN a set of books by Judith Kerr!
*For those events where numbers are limited, be sure to pick up your FREE tickets from our BCLF HQ on Barnes Pond from 9am Saturday for Saturday events and 9am Sunday events. First come, first served.
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