Music, Dancing and lots of Colour
The London Mela returns to Gunnersbury Park this summer, offering locals a chance to see live performance from over 300 music artists.
Europe's Biggest South Indian festival offers families a day of Indian music, food and amusement rides. The Mela has been working in partnership with the BBC Asian network, and so has attracted the biggest names in Indian music in the past. Included in the days festivities is the Magic Mela family area and the Classical stage. This free event is a great way to celebrate London's diversity.
- What? London Mela 2014
- Where? Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, London. W3 8LQ
- When? 31 August, 1-9pm.
- Cost? Free
- See: http://www.londonmela.org/
Summer activity camps
As part of a nation wide scheme to provide summer activities for children, Fit for Sport are organizing a number of camps in Ealing. At Trailfinders Sportsclub, children can take part in arts and crafts, sport and street dancing. Additionally, at the Brentham club, children will have the chance to hone their football skills at one of the organisation's football camps. These local camps allow children to get active on their summer holidays, and helps them take advantage of the glorious British summer weather.
- What? Fit for Sport Activity Camps
- Where? Brentham club, 38a Meadvale Road, Ealing, London W5 1NP and Trailfinders Sport club,Vallis Way, Ealing, London W13 0DD
- When? Trailfinders club 21 July-29 August, Brentham club 28 July-22 August
- Cost? Trailfinders -£34 per day, Brentham £26 per day
- See: http://www.fitforsport.co.uk/venues/london-kids-camp-brentham-club/
Outdoor cinema in August
The Rooftop Film Club presents its annual summer series of outdoor cinema. The cinema company will be present a variety of film genres for locals to watch. These include classic films, such as Casablanca and Top Gun, and new films, such as Dallas Buyers Club and The Grand Budapest Hotel. Offering stunning views, the outdoor cinema is a wonderful way to relax at the end of a long summer's day.
- What? The Rooftop Film Club
- Where? Ealing Broadway, Spring Bridge Car Park, Top Deck, Ealing Broadway, W5 2AA.
- When? 6-30 August, 8-10pm
- Cost? £13
- See: http://www.rooftopfilmclub.com/ealing-program.html
Alice in Walpole Park
Sixteenfeet production company is showcasing a Summer performance of Alice in the Walled Garden this August.
Visitors will be able to walk around the Walled Garden and interact with the set, bringing Lewis Carroll's famous storyline to life. Suitable for all ages, the production is based amongst the beautiful surroundings of Walpole Park. There will be two performances each day. Why not join the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and the Catepillar for an afternoon of sunshine and drama.
- What? Alice in the Walled Garden
- Where? Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, Ealing, W5 5EQ
- When? 21 -25 August 2pm and 6pm
- Cost? Adult- £12, Children- £7.50
- See: http://www.sixteenfeet.co.uk/portfolio/alice-in-the-walled-garden-2/
Patterns, paintings and sculptures
This summer Pitzhanger Manor House and Gallery presents a series of art workshops for children.
The workshops are aimed at getting children creative during their summer holidays. Spread across August, they will give children a chance to sculpt bent stools in celebration of the 80 anniversary of Alvar Aalto's famous bent stool, and make their own personalised light fittings. The art gallery has put on four of these workshops in order to allow children to hone their artistic skills.
- What? Fitzhanger Manor House and Gallery Children's workshops
- Where? Fitzhanger Manor House and Gallery, Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, Ealing, W5 5EQ
- When? 31 July, 6, 13 & 20 August.
- Cost? £6
- See: http://www.pitzhanger.org.uk/whats-on/events
