{"id":8730,"date":"2021-06-26T10:38:46","date_gmt":"2021-06-26T10:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8730"},"modified":"2021-07-20T11:20:21","modified_gmt":"2021-07-20T11:20:21","slug":"top-picks-2nd-11th-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/06\/top-picks-2nd-11th-july\/","title":{"rendered":"The LittleBird Family Pass Top Picks: 2nd &#8211; 11th July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#e34051\">With indoor and outdoor activities allowed again, find out what\u2019s happening during the next two weeks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wandsworth-Fringe.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8752\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wandsworth-Fringe.jpeg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=8752\" class=\"wp-image-8752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wandsworth-Fringe.jpeg 661w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wandsworth-Fringe-300x227.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"403\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lego-otter-boy-717x403-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8743\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lego-otter-boy-717x403-1.jpeg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=8743\" class=\"wp-image-8743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lego-otter-boy-717x403-1.jpeg 717w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lego-otter-boy-717x403-1-300x169.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"535\" height=\"270\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Freddio-show-535-x-270.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8737\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Freddio-show-535-x-270.jpeg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=8737\" class=\"wp-image-8737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Freddio-show-535-x-270.jpeg 535w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Freddio-show-535-x-270-300x151.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"743\" height=\"466\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-on-the-farm.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8738\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-on-the-farm.png\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=8738\" class=\"wp-image-8738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-on-the-farm.png 743w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-on-the-farm-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"360\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/elephants.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"8740\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/elephants.jpeg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=8740\" class=\"wp-image-8740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/elephants.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/elephants-300x240.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Giant LEGO brick animal trail is back at London WWT, The Story Museum&#8217;s Alice Day promises nonsense and mischief in venues across Oxford, a herd of elephants has arrived in St James Park and Green Park, Dodgem&#8217;s at Somerset House, The Smartest Giant in Town at the Little Angel Theatre, and find out how you can become a family of Ninja Warriors! Plus cinema&#8217;s are finally open again &#8211; find out what&#8217;s new!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there\u2019s still tons of online entertainment&nbsp; too &#8211; don&#8217;t miss miso making with the Japan Centre,&nbsp; street dance workshops with the Royal Dance Academy and learn about sounds and vibrations with the Royal Institution.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus make your own plankton and rainbows, design your own football kit and tennis racket and why not try making mochi ice cream.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don&#8217;t forget to check out our Book Forward to Look Forward highlights.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brought to you by The LittleBird Family Pass &#8211;&nbsp; saving families money all year round. To find out how,&nbsp;click <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/membership\/join\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/06\/top-picks-2nd-11th-july\/#book\">Book Forward<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/06\/top-picks-2nd-11th-july\/#toppicks\">Top Picks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/06\/top-picks-2nd-11th-july\/#cinema\">Cinema<\/a> <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/06\/top-picks-2nd-11th-july\/#online\">Virtual Events Dated<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/06\/top-picks-2nd-11th-july\/#anytime\">Online Anytime<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/06\/top-picks-2nd-11th-july\/#make\">Make This<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/06\/top-picks-2nd-11th-july\/#read\">Read This<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/06\/top-picks-2nd-11th-july\/#watch\">Watch This <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/06\/top-picks-2nd-11th-july\/#listen\">Listen to This<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"book\">BOOK FORWARD TO LOOK FORWARD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Castle Kids Obstacle Course<br>Leeds Castle, Kent<br>24th July &#8211; 31st August<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CastleKidsObstacleCourse-1000px.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8736\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CastleKidsObstacleCourse-1000px.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CastleKidsObstacleCourse-1000px-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CastleKidsObstacleCourse-1000px-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready to climb and crawl through rope tunnels, under nets and swing across monkey bars at the brand-new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leeds-castle.com\/What%E2%80%99s+On\/Featured+Events\/Castle+Kids+Obstacle+Course\/\">Leeds Castle Obstacle Course<\/a>. Each section of the course has instructions to follow, but only the most adventurous will be able to conquer all obstacles to become King or Queen of the Castle! You can also scan a QR code as you begin the course to start your virtual stopwatch and again at the end to find out your time \u2013 take up the challenge with friends and see who is the fastest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at ages 8 &#8211; 12.&nbsp; Tickets; Adults \u00a328, Kids \u00a319.50 (Tickets are valid for 12 months &amp; include the obstacle course)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leeds-castle.com\/What%E2%80%99s+On\/Featured+Events\/Castle+Kids+Obstacle+Course\/\">Find out more and book tickets here.<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cadbury World Freddo Circus Stage Show<br>Birmingham<br>22nd July &#8211; 2nd September<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Freddio-show-535-x-270.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8737\" width=\"393\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Freddio-show-535-x-270.jpeg 535w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Freddio-show-535-x-270-300x151.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cadburyworld.co.uk\/whats-on\">Cadbury World to join Freddo the Frog <\/a>and Richie Ringmaster in the big top for \u2019The Greatest Show in Town\u2019.&nbsp; Laugh along with Freddo the Clown, watch mind reader The Great Fredeedo and wonder at amazing juggler Spin Master Freddo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets; Adult, \u00a318.05, Kids \u00a313.30 (circus show included in entry ticket)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more &amp; to book tickets, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cadburyworld.co.uk\/whats-on\">click here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Evenings at Paradise Wildlife Park<br>Hertfordshire <br>28th July &#8211; 28th August<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Summer Evenings in Paradise!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/actC0Wm-Fo8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwpark.com\/events\/summer-evenings-in-paradise\/\">Paradise Wildlife<\/a> on Friday and Saturday from 6.30pm and see the animals settle down for the end of the day.&nbsp; Watch the sun set behind the lions and head over to World of Dinosaurs to see the T-Rex at dusk. Offering a unique experience to see the animals in a different light, there\u2019s entertainment promised too including wildlife stilt walkers and face painting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets \u00a315, under 2\u2019s go free&nbsp; To find out more &amp; book tickets, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwpark.com\/events\/summer-evenings-in-paradise\/\">click here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UNIQLO Tate Play<br>Tate Modern, London<br>24th July \u2013 29th August<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/20_days_tate_9_1_1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8770\" width=\"438\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/20_days_tate_9_1_1.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/20_days_tate_9_1_1-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>UNIQLO Tate Play is Tate Modern\u2019s new free programme of playful activities this summer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families are invited to help transform the floor of the Turbine Hall into a giant work of art at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tate.org.uk\/whats-on\/tate-modern\/festival\/uniqlo-tate-play\">UNIQLO Tate Play: Mega Please Draw Freely<\/a>. This project by artist Ei Arakawa will launch UNIQLO Tate Play. Inspired by the Gutai group \u2013 radical Japanese artists who wanted to change the world through painting, performance and children\u2019s play \u2013 everyone of all ages is welcome to scribble, doodle, sketch and become part of this mega artwork.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tate.org.uk\/whats-on\/tate-modern\/festival\/uniqlo-tate-play\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zog at the Rose Theatre<br>Kingston<br>4th &#8211; 11th August<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Zog - Golden Star\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/deOBWjon4bA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Large in size and keen in nature, <a href=\"https:\/\/rosetheatre.org\/whats-on\/zog\">Zog<\/a> is eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon\u2019s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know. Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns and roars his way through years one, two and three. Luckily, the plucky Princess Pearl patches him up ready to face his biggest challenge yet\u2026a duel with knight, Sir Gadabout the Great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With lively, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler\u2019s much-loved Zog is a magical production.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adapted by Freckle Productions (the team behind Stick Man, Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales and Tabby McTat), songs from Joe Stilgoe (The Jungle Book, The Midnight Gang) and directed by Emma Kilbey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rosetheatre.org\/whats-on\/zog\">Learn more and book tickets here&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 on the Farm<br>Yorkshire<br>28th &#8211; 30th August<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-on-the-farm.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8738\" width=\"409\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-on-the-farm.png 743w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-on-the-farm-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A brand-new family festival taking place at Cannon Hall Farm in Yorkshire over the August Bank Holiday weekend &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.5onthefarm.com\/line-up\/\">5 on the Farm<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Promising over 25 Live Shows on 7 Stages and featuring a huge line up of your favourite Channel 5 stars; see the animals, attend workshops, hear tales from the shows and watch live panels, Q&amp;As and demonstrations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more &amp; to book tickets, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.5onthefarm.com\/\">here&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"toppicks\">TOP PICKS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Story Museum&#8217;s Alice\u2019s Day<br>Oxford<br>All Day Saturday 3rd July<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alice-day-webpage-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8739\" width=\"365\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alice-day-webpage-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alice-day-webpage-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alice-day-webpage-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alice-day-webpage.jpeg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Join venues across Oxford including the Ashmolean, the Museum of the History of Science, Oxford Botanic Garden, Blackwell&#8217;s Bookshop, Alice&#8217;s Shop, Oxford Waterwalks and The Story Museum for a jam-packed fantastic family festival to celebrate one of literature&#8217;s \u2013 and Oxford\u2019s &#8211; best loved story heroes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look out for the Story Museum\u2019s brand new Alice puppet wandering the streets of Oxford, accompanied by some very chatty talking flowers inspired by the Looking-Glass Garden of Live Flowers! Meanwhile Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee will be hosting an Unbirthday Party on Broad Street and the Red Queen will be demanding complete obedience from anyone who encounters her as she rides her Dodo about the streets. Expect much nonsense and mischief. Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/storymuseum\/Alices-Day-Leaflet.pdf\">Alice&#8217;s Day Map<\/a> and Guide or scroll through a <a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/storymuseum\/docs\/alice_s_day_leaflet\">digital version of the programme<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most events are free but due to the ongoing social distancing restrictions you may need to book. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storymuseum.org.uk\/about-us\/alices-day-1\">Find out more here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Herd of 100 elephants <br>St James&#8217;s and Green Park, London<br>Until 23rd July&nbsp;<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/elephants.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8740\" width=\"364\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/elephants.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/elephants-300x240.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This free exhibition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/whats-on\/upcoming-events\/coexistence?&amp;f.Park|B=&amp;&amp;meta_d1year=2021&amp;meta_d1month=Jun&amp;meta_d1day=25&amp;sort=metaS&amp;num_ranks=12\">CoExistence<\/a>, is open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to meet these magnificent creatures up close in the biggest outdoor art exhibition in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a total of eight herds distributed between Green Park, St James\u2019s Park and Berkeley Square each carrying a unique story of human-wildlife coexistence. Much like the elephants from Hunan which have filled recent headlines with their cross-country journey, this huge herd are on a global migration which began in India and will move on from London to the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalparks.org.uk\/whats-on\/upcoming-events\/coexistence?&amp;f.Park|B=&amp;&amp;meta_d1year=2021&amp;meta_d1month=Jun&amp;meta_d1day=25&amp;sort=metaS&amp;num_ranks=12\">Find out more here<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Underbelly Festival<br>Cavendish Square, London<br>1st July &#8211; 26th September&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/BLD_UB_1000x600_750x490.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8741\" width=\"370\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/BLD_UB_1000x600_750x490.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/BLD_UB_1000x600_750x490-300x196.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.underbellyfestival.com\/#stq=&amp;stp=1\">Underbelly Festival<\/a> returns with a brand new home in Cavendish Square in the heart of Central London\u2019s Oxford Street District. Offering it\u2019s usual eclectic mix of shows you can enjoy cabaret, circus, variety and plenty of family entertainment, performed in the beautiful Spiegeltent surrounded by outdoor bars and delicious street food eateries.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The family programme includes acclaimed circus show and Edinburgh Festival Fringe mega hit Hotel Paradiso, CBBC\u2019s legends and Crackerjack presenters Sam &amp; Mark\u2019s On The Road Show, legend of the silver screen Basil Brush, Showstoppers, Baby Loves Disco, Comedy 4 Kids and Shlomo\u2019s Beatbox Adventure for Kids.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets from \u00a312.50. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.underbellyfestival.com\/#stq=&amp;stp=1\">Find out who\u2019s on and when here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Big Ben Lying Down<br>Political Books<br>Manchester<br>1st &#8211; 18th July&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/big-ben-lying-down-1024x392.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8772\" width=\"383\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/big-ben-lying-down-1024x392.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/big-ben-lying-down-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/big-ben-lying-down-768x294.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/big-ben-lying-down.png 1255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mif.co.uk\/\">Manchester International Festival&nbsp;<\/a>(1st &#8211; 18th July) head to Piccadilly Gardens to explore a monumental new work of art by Marta Minuj\u00edn; a colossal 42m replica of Big Ben. Lying almost horizontal and covered in 20,000 copies of books that have shaped British politics, this temporary landmark will inspire new conversations about what we value.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see this incredible artwork around the clock in Piccadilly Gardens for free throughout MIF21, with no need to book. You can also reserve a free ticket to explore inside, (10am-9.30pm daily), where you can experience a film and soundtrack created by artist Marta Minuj\u00edn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Friday 16th to Sunday 18th July, join a three-day Book Redistribution Ceremony (free, tickets not required) \u2013 when Big Ben will be taken apart and you can take home one of the 20,000 books for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mif.co.uk\/whats-on\/big-ben-lying-down-with-political-books\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WWT Giant LEGO Brick Animal Trail<br>London, Barnes<br>Until 4th September&nbsp;<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lego-otter-boy-717x403-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lego-otter-boy-717x403-1.jpeg 717w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lego-otter-boy-717x403-1-300x169.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwt.org.uk\/wetland-centres\/london\/whats-on\/giant-lego-brick-animal-trail\/4826#\">London WWT<\/a> are welcoming back the brick animals this summer. , come along to find all the 14 characters. The UK\u2019s only collection of wetland animals made from the world\u2019s most popular toy. In total, 253,728 LEGO bricks were used to make them. There are 14 characters to discover including Lottie the Otter that took an amazing 120 hours to build with an incredible 15,500 LEGO bricks. All LEGO brick animals have been inspired by real species across the WWT centres.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets; Adult \u00a314.75, Kids \u00a38.95 (Ticket price includes donation)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more &amp; to book tickets, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwt.org.uk\/wetland-centres\/london\/whats-on\/giant-lego-brick-animal-trail\/4826#\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dodge at Somerset House<br>London<br>1st July &#8211; 22nd August&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Somerset-House-Dodge-1024x460.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8638\" width=\"468\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Somerset-House-Dodge-1024x460.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Somerset-House-Dodge-300x135.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Somerset-House-Dodge-768x345.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Somerset-House-Dodge.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Somerset House presents <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somersethouse.org.uk\/whats-on\/dodge-summer\">Dodge<\/a>,&nbsp; a new open-air experience to turbo-charge your summer. Situated in the infamous Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court expect dodgems with a difference, bold installations from acclaimed artists and a selection of food and drinks.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarded as one of London\u2019s best loved spaces, Somerset House courtyard has been reimagined by Yinka Ilori, transforming the space into a joyful spectacle of colour, sound and energy. You\u2019ll ride dodgems as you\u2019ve never experienced them before, helping to generate an interactive musical composition by award winning Somerset House Studios artist Anna Meredith, who has teamed up with Bafta-winning sound artist Nick Ryan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 hour table reservations for four people include dodgem tokens, drinks and choice of dining options \u00a3200.00, just drinks \u00a340.00. Walk-up rides on the dodgems available \u00a35pp.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somersethouse.org.uk\/whats-on\/dodge-summer\">Find out more here.<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Smartest Giant in Town, <br>Little Angel Theatre Islington, London<br>Until 15th August&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/smartest-gian.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8744\" width=\"408\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/smartest-gian.jpeg 679w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/smartest-gian-300x201.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, George wishes he wasn\u2019t the <a href=\"https:\/\/littleangeltheatre.com\/whats-on\/the-smartest-giant-in-town\/\">Little Angel Theatre\u2019s <\/a>. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it\u2019s time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he\u2019s the smartest giant in town . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help \u2013 and his clothes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at ages 3-8. Tickets from Tickets: \u00a313.50 adults, \u00a311.50 children (ages 1-17), \u00a31.50 babies under 12 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more &amp; to book tickets, click<a href=\"https:\/\/littleangeltheatre.com\/whats-on\/the-smartest-giant-in-town\/\"> here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s All Dance The Ugly Duckling Ballet on tour<br>London &amp; the South East<br>Until 28th August&nbsp;<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ugly Duckling\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/388988852?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling different, teased by his friends and not accepted by his family, the Ugly Duckling is sad and lonely. Through a series of adventures he soon learns who he really is and his family realises it doesn\u2019t matter what you look like but how good your heart is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lets-all-dance.co.uk\/pf\/the-ugly-duckling\/\">The Ugly Duckling<\/a> tackles themes of social acceptance and liking yourself in a child-friendly, charming manner. Let\u2019s All Dance produces ballet specifically for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at kids aged 2-11, including people with additional needs. Tickets from \u00a35. <a href=\"https:\/\/lets-all-dance.co.uk\/pf\/the-ugly-duckling\/\">Find out more book here.<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quentin Blake: Gifted,<br>Foundling Museum Bloomsbury, London<br>Until 26th September&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vLFQ4Jxh0T4\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to an incredible gift from Blake, <a href=\"https:\/\/foundlingmuseum.org.uk\/events\/quentin-blake-gifted\/\">the Foundling Museum<\/a> is displaying 24 large-scale drawings. The works form two emotive series, Children and Dogs, and Children, Birds &amp; Dogs, the latter made especially for the museum, which convey the internal emotional landscape of childhood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re reversing Blake\u2019s iconic process of illustration, by setting words to his images. We\u2019ve asked long-time collaborator Michael Rosen and writers Opefoluwa Sarah Adegbite, Jackie Kay, Yomi Sode, 4 BROWN GIRLS WHO WRITE (Roshni Goyate, Sharan Hunjan, Sunnah Khan and Sheena Patel) and Ben Westwood, to create poems in response to the drawings, for display alongside them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets; Adults \u00a310.50 (includes donation), Under 21s free&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/foundlingmuseum.org.uk\/events\/quentin-blake-gifted\/\">To find out more &amp; to book tickets, click here&nbsp;<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jeff Wayne\u2019s The War of the Worlds: The Immersive Experience<br>London<br>Until January 2022<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NEW Trailer - Jeff Wayne\u2019s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience (May 2021)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hEfHqqt46Hk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewaroftheworldsimmersive.com\/\">Jeff Wayne&#8217;s The War of The Worlds:<\/a> The Immersive Experience is a new, completely unique event where live actors, virtual reality and 5D effects place you INSIDE the action \u2013 with Jeff Wayne\u2019s multi-platinum Musical Version of The War of The Worlds as your soundtrack.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 24 interactive senses with actors, VR &amp; 5D effects, you\u2019ll experience a Martian invasion and see them appear, feel the earth shake, try to escape\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at ages 10+. Tickets from \u00a340<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more &amp; to book tickets, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thewaroftheworldsimmersive.com\/\">here&nbsp;<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wild World Heroes<br>Summer Reading Challenge 2021 <br>UK wide&nbsp;<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Wild_World_Heroes_promo_image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8746\" width=\"295\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Wild_World_Heroes_promo_image-2.png 500w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Wild_World_Heroes_promo_image-2-300x251.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready for <a href=\"https:\/\/summerreadingchallenge.org.uk\/news\/general\/wild-world-heroes-intro\">Wild World Heroes<\/a>, arriving online and in your local library this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wild World Heroes will feature books, rewards, and plenty of ideas for taking care of our environment. This year the <a href=\"https:\/\/summerreadingchallenge.org.uk\/news\/general\/wild-world-heroes-intro\">Summer Reading Challenge<\/a> has teamed up with the WWF for a very special nature-themed Challenge, you\u2019ll discover how you can make a difference and inspire you to stand up for the planet.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/summerreadingchallenge.org.uk\/news\/general\/wild-world-heroes-intro\">Find out more here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ninja Warrior<br>UK wide&nbsp;<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wigan-adventure-park2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8748\" width=\"413\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wigan-adventure-park2.png 720w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wigan-adventure-park2-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by the hit ITV show, <a href=\"https:\/\/summerreadingchallenge.org.uk\/news\/general\/wild-world-heroes-intro\">Ninja Warrior UK<\/a> offers&nbsp; supervised activity and fitness venues throughout the UK. You can climb, balance, jump and swing across different obstacles using and developing your Ninja skills. A great place for supervised family activities and for keeping fit.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at ages 5+, tickets from \u00a312<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/summerreadingchallenge.org.uk\/news\/general\/wild-world-heroes-intro\">Find out more here<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"cinema\">CINEMA NEW RELEASES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fast and Furious 9 &#8211; The Fast Saga<br>25 June &#8211; PG-13<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fast &amp; Furious 9 \u2013 Official Trailer (Universal Pictures) HD\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FUK2kdPsBws?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>June 2021 marks 20 years since The Fast and the Furious was released. In this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt5433138\/\">9th sequel<\/a> Cipher enlists the help of Jakob, Dom&#8217;s younger brother to take revenge on Dom and his team.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black Widow<br>9th July &#8211; PG-13<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Marvel Studios&#039; Black Widow | Official Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ybji16u608U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Years before the Thanos Snap&#x2122; and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt3480822\/\">Black Widow<\/a>\u2019s ultimate sacrifice, Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johannsan) was up to her wrist gauntlets in trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set after the events of Captain America: Civil War, this blockbuster prequel sees Romanoff, alone and on the run, caught up in a conspiracy whose tendrils reach back into her Soviet-era training in the infamous Red Room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Another Round<br>2nd July &#8211; 14+<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Another Round | Official Trailer | Starring Mads Mikkelsen\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/40X5EX6Us7c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Danish film, which received Oscar nominations in best director for Thomas Vinterberg and in international feature film. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt10288566\/\">Another Round<\/a> follows four high school teachers consume alcohol on a daily basis to see how it affects their social and professional lives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"virtual\">VIRTUAL EVENTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sounds and Vibrations<br>The Royal Institutions <br>Thursday 1st July @ 5.00pm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Family-Sounds-1024x344.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8750\" width=\"390\" height=\"131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Family-Sounds-1024x344.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Family-Sounds-300x101.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Family-Sounds-768x258.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Family-Sounds.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rigb.org\/whats-on\/events-2021\/july\/family-sounds-and-vibrations\">Royal Institutions<\/a> Jemma Naumann for loud explosions, surprising sound effects and many more fantastic science demonstrations and dive into the world of music, vibrations and sound. Topics covered include what sound is, how we hear it and how we can make it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The show will include an experiment you can do at home. If you&#8217;d like to take part, have a paper or plastic straw with you!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at ages 7+ You\u2019ll need to book tickets, with the request to pay what you can.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rigb.org\/whats-on\/events-2021\/july\/family-sounds-and-vibrations\">here&nbsp;<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mama G\u2019s Family Pride Party <br>Stanley Halls<br>Saturday 4th July @12pm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Family-Pride-SA-Desktop-1024x434.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8751\" width=\"358\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Family-Pride-SA-Desktop-1024x434.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Family-Pride-SA-Desktop-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Family-Pride-SA-Desktop-768x325.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Family-Pride-SA-Desktop.png 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With very few Prides taking place this year, <a href=\"https:\/\/stanleyarts.org\/event\/family-pride\/\">Stanley Halls<\/a> are making sure families don\u2019t miss out. You can access this afternoon online (in person too if you live nearby) that will feature a range of performances, workshops and events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join \u201ceveryone\u2019s favourite pantomime dame,\u201d (Metro) and a whole host of singers, comedians, drag acts and more for a packed day celebrating rainbow families and the LGBTQ+ community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need to book tickets, with the request to pay what you can. To find out more, <a href=\"https:\/\/stanleyarts.org\/event\/family-pride\/\">click here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Street Dance Workshop<br>Royal Academy of Dance, <br>Saturday 10th July @ 10am&nbsp;<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/wandsworth-Fringe.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8752\" width=\"318\" height=\"238\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wandsworthfringe.com\/\">Wandsworth Arts Fringe,<\/a>(Live &amp; Digital, until 11th July), join this high-energy workshop introducing you to Street Dance technique. Aimed at ages 5 &#8211; 8, the workshop takes place on zoom with tickets \u00a33&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about the Street Dance Workshop &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wandsworthfringe.com\/whats-on-2021\/street-dance-workshop\">book tickets here<\/a> and to read all about Wandsworth Arts Fringe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wandsworthfringe.com\/\">here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miso Making Online Workshop<br>Japan Centre 45th Anniversary<br>Sunday 11th July @ 10am<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yamato Soysauce &amp; Miso Co., Ltd. ~Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan~\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HetjhIEX3go?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.japancentre.com\/en\/events#\">Japan Centre\u2019s 45th Anniversary celebrations<\/a>, join Seiichi Yamamoto, CEO of Yamato Soy Sauce &amp; Miso Company, to learn the secrets of miso making in this interactive online workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Live Streamed from Kanazawa, Yamamoto-san will also be giving a brief lecture on the magical properties of Koji and its effect on intestinal flora and gut health, followed by a miso making workshop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more &amp; to book your free place, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/japan-centre-45th-anniversary-miso-making-online-workshop-tickets-156242307949\">here&nbsp;<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"anytime\">ONLINE ANYTIME<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore Wimbledon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/s_explorewimheader-1024x545.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8754\" width=\"393\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/s_explorewimheader-1024x545.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/s_explorewimheader-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/s_explorewimheader-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/s_explorewimheader.png 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone for tennis? With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wimbledon.com\/en_GB\/visit_and_tickets\/explore_wimbledon.html\">Wimbledon Championships<\/a> back (28th June &#8211; 11th July), it\u2019s time to get your strawberries and cream at the ready! Wherever you\u2019re watching, why not explore these activities for kids both big and small and embrace the world\u2019s most famous tennis tournament.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create your own tennis racket, design your own court, and more. Each activity pack is downloadable with some activities that can be completed online.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wimbledon.com\/en_GB\/visit_and_tickets\/explore_wimbledon.html\">Explore Wimbledon here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make a plastic plankton scene<br>Royal Museum Greenwich <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Are Plankton the Most Vital Organisms on Earth? | BBC Earth\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UjnYJVKysfo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about and discover some of the smallest creatures in the Antarctic waters and create your own underwater <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmg.co.uk\/stories\/topics\/how-make-plastic-plankton-scene\">world of plankton<\/a>. Make four different types of plankton using recycled packaging.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmg.co.uk\/stories\/topics\/how-make-plastic-plankton-scene\">Get creating here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design your own Kit<br>National Football Museum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/True-Colours-Kit-1024x341.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8755\" width=\"438\" height=\"145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/True-Colours-Kit-1024x341.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/True-Colours-Kit-300x100.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/True-Colours-Kit-768x256.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/True-Colours-Kit.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the EUROs taking place, we\u2019re all transfixed by the beautiful game. Be inspired by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalfootballmuseum.com\/\">National Football Museum\u2019<\/a>s craft activities and get the kids thinking about what their ultimate football kit might look like? Download the museum\u2019s True Colours kit templates and draw your own shirts, featuring stripes or stars, hoops or chevrons \u2013 whatever you fancy!&nbsp; Download the template <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalfootballmuseum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/NFM-x-True-Colours-Colouring.pdf\">here&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus,&nbsp; find out how to make your own football trophy too with the how-to video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLzvUTUZMAfnxnK0d-QpZG5nQzJUPg8cX3\">below:<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Make Your Own Football Trophy | Football Craft Activities\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DPJTxHeNFdM?list=PLzvUTUZMAfnxnK0d-QpZG5nQzJUPg8cX3\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Secret Garden Experience<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Family &#039;Story-in-a-Box&#039; Adventure for the Summer Holidays!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gv2N6njy5DM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on Frances Hodgson Burnett\u2019s timeless book, this is an adventure to share at home,&nbsp; in nature, online. An interactive blend of audio, physical and digital experiences offers something for families to hear, see, do and share together. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesecretgardenexperience.co.uk\/\">The Secret Garden Experience<\/a> is a flexible adventure which can be enjoyed at any time, anywhere.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The experience, including 8 episodes &amp; hand crafted secret box is \u00a325. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesecretgardenexperience.co.uk\/\">Find out everything you need to know here.<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Royal Scottish National Orchestra Beginners Guides to&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL1a3dY6kiU2CcbvERb4ygEUI1C8SzkkoH\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play The Flute: A RSNO Beginner&#039;s Guide\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aizD0MyS9OM?list=PL1a3dY6kiU2CcbvERb4ygEUI1C8SzkkoH\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy watching this series of \u2018Beginners Guide To\u2026\u2019 the flute, trumpet, oboe and bassoon created by the RSNO. Perfect for beginners, you\u2019ll discover all about orchestral instruments with the Principals of the RSNO. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL1a3dY6kiU2CcbvERb4ygEUI1C8SzkkoH\">Watch all episodes YouTube here<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"read\">READ THIS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cartoons That Came To Life<br>Out 1st July&nbsp;<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 32%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cartoons-That-Came-to-Life-web-res.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cartoons-That-Came-to-Life-web-res.png 600w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cartoons-That-Came-to-Life-web-res-238x300.png 238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Illustrated by Phil Corbett and written by Tom Ellen<br>Chicken House Books<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finn loves drawing comic strips featuring his two cartoon heroes, Arley and Tapper.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But after being teased at school, he finds he can\u2019t draw them any more \u2013 and is shocked to see them climbing out of his sketchbook for real! With the help of his friend Isha, Finn needs to find a way to draw them back to their comic world \u2013 and quickly &#8230;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chickenhousebooks.com\/books\/cartoons-that-came-to-life\/\">The Cartoons That Came to Life<\/a> is a big-hearted adventure about celebrating individuality, friendship and true loyalty \u2013 perfect for fans of Tom Gates!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chickenhousebooks.com\/books\/cartoons-that-came-to-life\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.uk\/books\/319492\/ten-minutes-to-bed--little-dragon\/9780241464373.html\">Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dragon<\/a><br>o<a href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.uk\/books\/319492\/ten-minutes-to-bed--little-dragon\/9780241464373.html\">ut 8th July&nbsp;<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 32%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-300x248.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Rhiannon Fielding, Chris Chatterton (Illustrator)<br>Ladybird<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soaring high in the skies to find adventure, little dragon siblings Flicker and Flash are doing their best to avoid going to bed. But then they spot a lost egg that they need to get back to its mother &#8211; will they get back in time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.uk\/books\/319492\/ten-minutes-to-bed--little-dragon\/9780241464373.html\">Ten Minutes to Bed<\/a> is the perfect book to calm little sleepy dragons everywhere, just in time to go to bed. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.uk\/books\/319492\/ten-minutes-to-bed--little-dragon\/9780241464373.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"make\">MAKE THIS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make Mochi Ice Cream<br>Bigger Bolder Baking<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Mochi-Ice-cream-WS-Thumbnail-1536x1024-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8761\" width=\"333\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Mochi-Ice-cream-WS-Thumbnail-1536x1024-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Mochi-Ice-cream-WS-Thumbnail-1536x1024-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Mochi-Ice-cream-WS-Thumbnail-1536x1024-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Mochi-Ice-cream-WS-Thumbnail-1536x1024-1.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids obsessing about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/homemade-mochi-ice-cream\/\">Mochi<\/a>? Been asked if you can buy \u2018Little Moons\u2019? Why not make your own Mochi ice cream with the kids &#8211; little Japanese ice cream bites wrapped in sweet rice dough.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/homemade-mochi-ice-cream\/\">Get started here.<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make A Rainbow<br>Tate Kids&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ako_highreslogo_002_0.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8762\" width=\"200\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ako_highreslogo_002_0.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ako_highreslogo_002_0-281x300.jpeg 281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As we seem to either have either glorious sunshine or torrential rain at the moment, and not the happy mix of both that can often create a rainbow, find out how to make your own with Tate Kids.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tate.org.uk\/kids\/make\/performance\/make-rainbow\">Make colour here.<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"watch\">WATCH THIS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dynasty Warriors<\/strong><br><strong>Netflix&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Teens<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dynasty Warriors | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K8pyNXNtZBM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The adaptation of the video game of the same which sees the collapse of a dynasty, and the rise China\u2019s legendary and mythical heroes of the Three Kingdom Period.Warlords, warriors and statesmen wage a battle for supremacy in this fantasy tale based on the hit video games and the &#8220;Romance of the Three Kingdoms.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81067756\">Watch on Netflix here.<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pokemon Journeys: The Series<\/strong><br>Part 1 coming 1 July<br>Age: U<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pok\u00e9mon Journeys: The Series | Official Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iF4o64-LO0Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ash and Pikachu befriend like-minded trainer Goh, and go in search of the biggest secrets and legends the Pokemon World has to offer.Young trainer Ash and his new friend Goh become research fellows at Professor Cerise&#8217;s laboratory, traveling all over the world to learn about Pok\u00e9mon. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81193140\">Watch on Netflix<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alita: Battle Angel<\/strong><br><strong>Disney+<\/strong><br>Age: 12+<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Alita: Battle Angel | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w7pYhpJaJW8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alita, a battle cyborg, is revived by Ido, a doctor, who realises that she actually has the soul of a teenager. Alita then sets out to learn about her past and find her true identity. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/en-gb\/movies\/alita-battle-angel\/3XVDVAgJtvXi\">Watch on Disney+ here. <\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"background-color:#e34051;color:#e34051\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"listen\">LISTEN TO THIS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ask The Nincompoops<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-spotify wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Ask The Nincompoops - Coming Friday 28th September 2018!\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/show\/0uugDGZ0WxuwExbbwoxUxZ?si=7nfX-P6UTg22N5KmsytTUA&amp;dl_branch=1&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids never stop asking questions, and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.acast.com\/s\/nincompoops\">Ask the Nincompoops<\/a> is a podcast dedicated to just that. Andy Stanton, author of Mr Gum, and Carrie Quinlan, a radio 4 actor, host this very silly, vaguely educational show looking at issues such as farting, the history of cheese and why humans aren\u2019t stripy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I can\u2019t believe its not Buddha<br>With Lee Mack &amp; Neil Webster <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-spotify wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Welcome to &quot;I Can&amp;apos;t Believe It&amp;apos;s Not Buddha!&quot;\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/show\/5n1PGmwTwCQkousDwQHY3c?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Comedian Lee Mack has long had an interest in <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/i-cant-believe-its-not-buddha-with-lee-mack-neil-webster\/id1530814807\">Buddhism<\/a>, mindfulness and the possibility of leading a more spiritual life. 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