Alex Falase-Koya
Marv and the Killer Plants
age 5-9
Saturday 13 April 2024, 10.30am to 11.30am
Venue: Downstairs Classroom, Homestead Education Centre in the Stable Yard
When ordinary boy Marvin wears his super-suit, he becomes MARV. A superhero with infinite powers . . .
In this story, Marvin and his school friends are tending to the school garden when supervillain Violet Vine appears and uses her powers to make the plants grow out of control. Before long, the garden and school are covered in snaking vines and kid-eating Venus flytraps!
It's time for Marvin to swap his gardening gloves for his superhero suit and become MARV-unstoppable, invincible, and totally MARVellous! Only then can Marv get the garden, and Violet Vine, under control.
Join author Alex Falase-Koya for a fun-filled session suitable for all budding superheroes, with an interactive quiz as well as a draw-a-long. There is also an opportunity for children to design their very own super-suit, enabling them to explore what makes them unique and what their special superpowers are.
Price: £2.50 (incl booking fee)
Alexandra Sheppard
Alyssa and the Spell Garden
age 9-12
Saturday 13 April 2024, 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Venue: Downstairs Classroom, Homestead Education Centre in the Stable Yard
Join Alexandra Sheppard as she introduces her brand-new novel, Alyssa and the Spell Garden! When Alyssa is forced to spend the summer holiday with her mum's family in North London, she discovers the magic school run by her great aunt in a secret spell garden, and her latent magical powers explode into life! Hear about what inspired Alexandra to become an author and find out why green spaces and community are so important for our wellbeing.
Price: £2.50 (incl booking fee)
Natasha Farrant
The Rescue of Ravenwood and
The Girl Who Talked to Trees
age 9-12
Saturday 13 April 2024, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Venue: Downstairs Classroom, Homestead Education Centre in the Stable Yard
Join Natasha Farrant, the Costa Award-winning author of Voyage of the Sparrowhawk, as she introduces The Rescue of Ravenwood and The Girl Who Talked to Trees, two beautiful and exciting stories about holding onto what's precious and guarding the extraordinary nature that surrounds us.
Natasha has long been a lover of nature and will introduce the audience to important themes that run throughout the books, such as how we care for our shared environment and the small things each of us can do to make a difference.
Price: £2.50 (incl booking fee)
Story time for the
under fives
Saturday 13 April 2024, 9am - 9.45am
Venue: Downstairs Classroom, Homestead Education Centre in the Stable Yard
Lewisham Libraries invites all children under five and their carers to a fun, interactive story time session, where they will be sharing stories and songs about nature and the environment.
Price: Free of charge but booking required
Scavenger hunt
Saturday 13 April 2024, All day
Venue: Collect a worksheet from outside the Homestead Education Centre in the Stable Yard
Lewisham Libraries has crafted an exciting free scavenger hunt for children of all ages. Collect a worksheet at the ticket desk in the Homestead courtyard and set off on an adventure.
Lewisham Libraries' team will be on hand to share more about library services for Lewisham residents.
Price: Free of charge No booking needed
Bring a book to swap
Saturday 13 April 2024, All day
Venue: Outside the Homestead Education Centre in the Stable Yard
Do you have lots of books that you have outgrown? Donate them!
Are your shelves full of books that you've already read? Swap them!
Or are your book shelves bare? Choose a book or two to take home with our blessing.
Please can you ensure donated books are in great condition and suitable for children aged between 5-11 years.
Price: Free of charge No booking needed
Adventure walk and crafts for the under 10s New!
Saturday 13 April 2024, 3pm-4.15pm
Venue: Ticket desk at the Homestead Education Centre in the Stable Yard
Join us for an exciting free children’s walk and dive into the magical world of the great outdoors.
Discover the shapes in nature, bark rubbing and learn about the woods with Beckenham Place Park ranger, James Allen. Finish the walk by creating your own artwork from things you’ve collected, under cover in the Courtyard.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Price: Free of charge
where nature, books and people come together
Arts in the Park CIC 15290631
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