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National Play Day at Redbridge Central Library
2026-08-05 15:30 - 17:30 (Asia/Colombo) | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Celebrate National Play Day with us, with a fun outdoor patio play session. Get ready for bubbles, garden games, seed planting and much more!
Suitable for Under 12s
Free, just drop in.
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Scrabble Club at Fullwell Cross Library
2026-08-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Fullwell Cross Library, 140 High Street, Barkingside, IG6 2EA, GB
Have some fun playing scrabble while making new friends. All skill levels are welcome.
No need to book, or phone ahead. Just drop in and join in.
All sessions are free, and scrabble sets are provided.
This will take place every Wednesday.
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LEGO Build and Code: Create Your Own Robot, 10-11 yrs
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Design and build a LEGO robot that moves, lights up and reacts to the world around it! Give it a face, add glowing features or moving arms, then code its personality – make it smile when it finds a magnet, respond when shaken or surprise you with sounds and changing expressions.
**This workshop is part of the LEGO Build and Code series. Please book your child’s preferred workshop and join the waiting lists for the other three if they would also like to attend, so more children have the chance to take part in at least one workshop.**
The workshop will be led by a team of four female STEM students, with plenty of support and encouragement throughout. Girls are particularly encouraged to take part.
No previous coding experience is needed, and all equipment and materials are provided. Children will have lots of opportunities to experiment, solve problems and build their confidence in a friendly and supportive environment.
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Adapted Water Sports (for children with disabilities)
2026-08-05 21:00 - 22:30 | Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre, Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre, Forest Road, Barkingside, IG6 3HN, GB
Enjoy an exciting, fully adapted watersports session where children with disabilities and their siblings can paddle, sail and explore the water together in a safe, supportive environment.
Running from 16:30-18:00 (flexible arrival between 16:30 – 17:00), each session includes around an hour on the water with qualified, DBS-checked instructors experienced in inclusive activities.
Parents/carers providing 1-to-1 support must stay, and all families are welcome to remain on site.
Please book a space for each child attending, and remember to bring a change of clothes, a towel, water and snacks.
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Children's Coding Club
2026-08-05 22:30 - 23:30 | Woodford Green Library & Gym, Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green, IG8 0DX, GB
Oin us to learn how to code through fun games, activities and challenges!
Work together as a team and make new friends!
No booking, just drop in!
(Ages 6+)
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Mountain Bike Skills
2026-08-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Redbridge Cycling Centre, Forest Road, Ilford, IG6 3HP, GB
An ideal taster session which is suitable for riders who have limited off road cycling experience who would like to try mountain biking.
Ages are for guidelines only so please call the Centre to check suitability of course for the child.
A parental consent form is also required prior to the session.
Courses are all held outdoors so please be prepared for inclement weather.
Refunds will only be given for course cancellations by the centre.
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Stories, Rhymes, and Songs at Hainault Library
2026-08-06 15:00 - 15:30 | Hainault Library, Hainault Library, 100 Manford Way, Ilford, IG7 4DD, GB
Join us for wonderful stories, rhymes and songs while making new friends! Our Rhyme Time sessions are for parents to attend with their children.
There is no booking required, just drop in and join in.
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Tots & Together Time
2026-08-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
25 July: Please note that the Tots and Together session has been cancelled due to health and safety concerns caused by the hot weather. Join us for a baby & parent/carer session!
Play, explore and connect with tons of fun toys while bonding with your little one.
No bookings required!
At the end of the month, we’ll wrap it up with a super exciting interactive session!
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Under the Sea Craft
2026-08-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Join us for a fun under the sea themed craft to recognise National Marine Week.
Suitable for ages 6-12
Free, just drop in. First come, first served.
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Magnetic Blocks Building
2026-08-06 18:30 - 18:50 | Fullwell Cross Library, 140 High Street, Barkingside, IG6 2EA, GB
Come down to the library and take a try at building using our magnetic building blocks to create your very own designs and builds.
These sessions will run every Monday during the summer holidays. One session will run from 14:00 – 14:20, and the second session will run from 14:30 – 14:50.
Sessions must be booked online on Bookwhen, only 10 spaces per session.
For ages 5 – 12 years old
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Fabula Crafts at Seven Kings Library
2026-08-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Seven Kings Library, 679 High Road, Seven Kings, IG3 8RQ, GB
Join our Summer Crafts and create your own masterpiece using your imagination and creativity!
Have fun with colors, shapes, and exciting craft projects while making something truly special.
Free activity for Children age +4
Booking Needed.
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Interactive Games at Fullwell Cross Library
2026-08-06 20:30 - 21:30 | Fullwell Cross Library, 140 High Street, Barkingside, IG6 2EA, GB
This immersive interactive children’s projector identifies and reacts to every movement from every player. The interactive projector switches seamlessly between a range of different children’s games.
Please note: Children must take their shoes off before taking part.
For ages 5 – 8 years old
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Lego Club at Hainault Library
2026-08-06 21:00 - 22:00 | Hainault Library, Hainault Library, 100 Manford Way, Ilford, IG7 4DD, GB
If you enjoy designing and building things with Lego or if you prefer letting your imagination take over while you make something entirely new, then come join the Lego club.
No need to book or phone ahead, just drop in and join in!
We do have limited spaces available, and spaces will go on a first come, first served basis.
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Recorder Club Advanced
2026-08-06 21:30 - 22:30 | Redbridge Music Service, John Savage Centre, Fencepiece Road, Hainault, IG6 2NB, GB
In this class pupils learn the upper notes of the recorder (over the break) and begin learning the treble recorder, building on music reading skills. At this point, pupils often chose to take RMS Stage Exams and become more independent musicians.
Entry Standard: Pupils who can play at least an octave on the descant recorder
Age: Yr.3+
Progression Routes: Recorder Club Advanced members can progress to our auditioned ensemble – Recorder Consort. Members of auditioned ensembles have the opportunity to apply for individual lessons at Redbridge Music School.
Price: £17.50 Monthly
Advance booking is required, please sign up here. Once your registration form has been processed you will receive an email confirmation of your start date and further information.
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PanVision Steel Orchestra: Ibis
2026-08-06 21:55 - 22:45 | Redbridge Music Service, John Savage Centre, Fencepiece Road, Hainault, IG6 2NB, GB
Playing steelpan is great fun. Pieces are learned by rote, so the ability to read music is not necessary. PanVision Steel Orchestra is divided into two groups: “Kiskadee” and “Ibis”. This level group is more advanced than the “Kiskadee” group. In some more complex pieces, the two groups combine, with more accessible parts being taught to the Kiskadee group.
Entry Standard: Teacher recommendation
Age: Yr.3+
Price: £17.50 Monthly
Advance booking is required, please sign up here. Once your registration form has been processed you will receive an email confirmation of your start date and further information.
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Fiddles & Co.
2026-08-06 22:00 - 23:00 | Redbridge Music Service, John Savage Centre, Fencepiece Road, Hainault, IG6 2NB, GB
This ensemble is for all string players at Grade 2 upwards and plays mostly folk-based music. Repertoire is learned by ear and from notation, and young musicians have lots of fun collaborating and supporting each other to perform an exciting range of music from folk traditions. String players in this ensemble are often also members of String Club, Junior String Orchestra, Intermediate Orchestra or Symphony Orchestra.
Entry Standard: Grade 2+
Age: Yr.5+
Progression Routes: Fiddles & Co. members can progress to our auditioned ensemble – Junior String Orchestra. Members of auditioned ensembles have the opportunity to apply for individual lessons at Redbridge Music School.
Price: £17.50 Monthly
Advance booking is required, please sign up here. Once your registration form has been processed you will receive an email confirmation of your start date and further information.
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Wellness Coffee Mornings
2026-08-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Fullwell Cross Library, 140 High Street, Barkingside, IG6 2EA, GB
Offering safe spaces for mums to connect.
Free snacks and coffee, play space for children, indoor activities, peer support, and chats with other mums.
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Rhyme Time
2026-08-07 15:00 - 15:30 | Woodford Green Library & Gym, Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green, IG8 0DX, GB
Movement with rhymes, songs and stories.
Please note, parents must stay in the building.
All events FREE, no need to book, just turn up!
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Fabula Takeover Summer Craft at Hainault Library
2026-08-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Hainault Library, Hainault Library, 100 Manford Way, Ilford, IG7 4DD, GB
Come join in and see the Fabula Hainault library takeover and take part in the day’s arts and crafts session to make your very own summer collage set.
No need to book ahead, just come by and join in. Limited materials available, first come first serve.
For ages 4 – 7 years old
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Fabula Takes Over Hainault
2026-08-07 16:30 - 20:30 | Hainault Library, Hainault Library, 100 Manford Way, Ilford, IG7 4DD, GB
Get ready to take over YOUR library this summer, as Fabula Takes Over Hainault with a day of activities, crafts and games! There’s even the opportunity to join special guest John Kirk on a Musical Story Hunt!
It’s also the perfect opportunity to sign up to this year’s Fabula Reading Challenge – where YOU set your own targets!
For ages 3-8 years and their siblings See what’s on here
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We're Going On A Musical Story Hunt
2026-08-07 17:00 - 17:40 | Hainault Library, Hainault Library, 100 Manford Way, Ilford, IG7 4DD, GB
Join storyteller John Kirk for a family storytelling experience like no other as storytelling collides with the chaotic fun of scavenging. This special musical story hunt will consider the perfect pitch for a story through a mix of traditional tales and stories.
John Kirk is a storyteller, teacher, poet and Daddy, living in the heart of the South Downs. John has worked all over the world but loves returning to Redbridge where the concept of story hunting began in 2020.
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Drop-in, free – no need to book! This event is part of Fabula Takes Over Hainault – see what else is on!
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Retro Family Movie Night
2026-08-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Join us for a fun, family friendly movie night. Grown ups, get ready for some nostalgia!
Free, just drop in
Suitable for Under 12s
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Children's Chess Club
2026-08-07 21:30 - 22:30 | Woodford Green Library & Gym, Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green, IG8 0DX, GB
Are you a mighty master or a new knight looking for a sparking quest?
Kings and Queens get ready for friendly battle!
Learn creative thinking skills and make new friends.
All skill levels welcome, no booking, just drop in!
(Ages 6+)
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Children's Film Club at Fullwell Cross Library
2026-08-07 21:30 - 23:00 | Fullwell Cross Library, 140 High Street, Barkingside, IG6 2EA, GB
Come down to Fullwell Cross Library and see the children’s film of the week for the Summer Children’s Film Club.
The club runs every Saturday during the summer holidays on Fridays, and the film starts at 5pm.
Films will be PG rated.
The films being shown are:
Lego Movie – 31/7
Super Mario Brothers – 7/8
Shrek – 14/8
Emoji Movie – 21/8
Dogman – 28/8
For ages 5+
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Minecraft Craft at Fullwell Cross and Hainault Library
2026-08-08 15:30 - 16:15 | Hainault Library, Hainault Library, 100 Manford Way, Ilford, IG7 4DD, GB
Come join the Minecraft themed arts and crafts session Fullwell Cross or Hainault Library to make your very own Minecraft creeper.
No need to book ahead, just come by and join in. Limited materials available, first come first serve.
For ages 4 – 7 years old
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International Cat Day
2026-08-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Join us and make your own feline themed bookmarks, purrfect for International Cat Day!
Suitable for Under 12s
Free, just drop in. First come, first served.
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Mini Mondays
2026-08-10 15:00 - 15:45 | Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Emerson Road, Ilford, IG1 4XA, GB
This Event is taking place at Valentine’s Mansion
Come and enjoy a wonderful selection of books and rhymes for under 5’s with our brilliant characters in costume. No need to book, just drop in! Second Monday of every month.
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Build and Code Your Own Car Robot at Lab FX
2026-08-10 15:30 - 17:30 | Fullwell Cross Library, 140 High Street, Barkingside, IG6 2EA, GB
Learn the basics of doing robotics, from building the parts, connecting the components, and even programming the behaviour! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll use micro:bits, motors, lights and sensors to create your own driving car robot.
This event will occur over three sessions, and all attendees must attend every session. Please note that entry will not be permitted if you arrive more than 15 minutes after the session has started.
This event is for ages 9 – 12 yrs old
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Rookie Rescue Crash Course
2026-08-10 16:30 - 17:00 | Loxford Leisure Centre, Loxford Lane, Ilford, IG1 1UT, GB
Join our Rookie Rescue Programme and learn essential water safety, rescue, and teamwork skills in a fun and supportive environment. With courses for different ages and abilities, participants will build confidence, develop lifesaving knowledge, and enjoy exciting practical challenges both in and around the water.
Loxford week 10 August to 14 August 2026
Rescue Squad – 12:00 -12:30
Rescue Unit – 12:30-13:00

Mayfield week 17 August to 21 August 2026
Rescue Squad – 12:00 -12:30
Rescue Unit – 12:30-13:00

Rescue Squad
(Pre course swimming ability Stage 4 & 5)
Water Confidence & Safety
A fun, engaging, and progressive lifesaving program designed for children aged 8-12. Participants develop confidence, teamwork, water safety awareness, and basic rescue skills through practical activities and games.
Water Confidence, Team Communication & Pool Safety
Rescue Fitness & Survival Skills
Land Rescue Skills
Water Rescue Skills
Rescue Squad Challenge Day
Rescue Squad provides a fun introduction to lifesaving while building confidence, teamwork, and water safety awareness in a structured and engaging environment.

Rescue Unit
(Pre course Swimming ability stage 6 upwards)
Rescue Foundations
Designed for young people aged 12-16 who are ready to move beyond water confidence and begin developing practical rescue skills, leadership, supervision awareness, and emergency response knowledge.
Team Communication, Leadership & Water Safety
Rescue Fitness, Survival Skills & Supervision
Dry Rescue Techniques
Water Rescue Skills & Drowning Response
Demonstrate basic CPR awareness
Rescue Unit Challenge Day
Rescue Unit provides the foundation for future lifesaving development, advanced rescue training, and eventual lifeguard preparation.
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Storytellers Creative Writing Club
2026-08-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Join our children’s creative writing club where you can have a go at writing your own stories, creating cool characters and having fun along the way!
Free. Limited spaces available. Sign up more information!
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