CHRISTMAS STORIES
What: Story time
Where: Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, St. James’s Drawing Room, W1A 1ER,
08456 025694, http://www.fortnumandmason.com/
When: December 20, 21, 22 and 23 at 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm
Price: FREE
About: Kids ages 4-11 can listen to the lovely tale of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling.
CHRISTMAS’ PAST
What: Wartime Christmas
Where: Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Rd., SE1 6HZ, 020 7416 5000,
http://london.iwm.org.uk/server/show/conEvent.3164.
When: December 19-23, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 2:30-4:00 p.m
Price: FREE
About: Let your kids learn about how Christmas was during World War II and make some crafty decorations!
5 DAYS OF FUN
What: Lifecentre Christmas Crafts
Where: The Life Centre, 15 Edge Street, London, W8 7PN, 020 7221 4602, http://www.thelifecentre.com
When: December 19-23, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 2:30-4:00 p.m
Price: £15-£30
About: Five days of activities for ages 2-5 including wreath making, snowflake art and creating handmade lotions.
CIRCUS FUN
What: Chinese State Circus
Where: Shooters Hill Rd, London, SE3 0TY, 0844 856 5555, http://www.chinesestatecircus.com
When: Dec. 16, 7:30pm; Dec. 17, 5:00pm + 7:30pm; Dec. 18, 7:30pm; Dec. 19, 2:00pm, 5:00pm & 7:30pm;
Dec. 20, 2:00pm & 5:00pm; Dec. 21- 23 3:00pm +7:30pm; Dec. 24 3:00pm; Dec. 26 3:00pm + 6:00pm
Price: £7-£27
About: Not your average circus, this one includes Shaolin Wu-Shu warriors, the Tai An acrobatic troupe,
contortionists, a plate-spinning act, hoop divers, Lion Dancers and a self-explanatory act appearing for
the first time in the UK called ’8 Girls and 1 Boy on a Bike.’
