FEAST on a delicious barbecue at not one but two school summer fetes taking place on Saturday.
Bourne Primary School in South Ruislip, and Glebe Primary School, Ickenham, will host family-friendly fun days with attractions including a raffle, tombola, face painting, go-karts, a bouncy castle, football penalty shoot-out, coconut shy, hook-a-duck, treasure hunt and beer tent.
what? School fun days
where? Saturday, June 12, from noon
when? Bourne Primary School, Cedar Avenue, South Ruislip HA4 6JJ and Glebe Primary School, Sussex Road, Ickenham UB10 8PT
cost? £1 per adult, children free (Bourne) or 50p (Glebe)
contact: 01895 671978 (Bourne) or 01895 671951
see: www.bournehillingdon.sch.uk or www.glebe.hillingdon.sch.uk
Mr Benn's one-night stand
ENJOY a night of side-splitting laughter and music, courtesy of stand-up comedian and musician Mitch Benn, who has built a cult following thanks to his hilarious songs performed on BBC radio.
The winner of the 1995 Best New Comedian at Glastonbury Festival - where he has played every year since - Mitch has penned seven comedy song albums and was even listed among the 'Scouserati': 365 culturally significant Liverpudlians.
He visits the Comedy Bunker tonight (Wednesday), for one night only.
what? Mitch Benn (plus support)
where? Tonight, Wednesday, June 9, at 8.45pm (doors 8.15pm)
when? Comedy Bunker, Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Road, West Ruislip, HA4 7DQ
cost? £12
Follow the light to find moths
SPEND your Saturday night doing something a bit out of the ordinary and discover the amazing variety of moths living in Minet Country Park, in Hayes.
Long under-rated in favour of its butterfly cousin, the humble moth will be attracted using a special light, before being identified and released, unharmed. The tour will be led by John Hollingdale, butterfly conservationist and volunteer warden at Stanmore Common. Meet at Minet Lodge visitor centre.
what? Amazing moths evening
where? Sunday, June 13, from 10pm
when? Minet Country Park, Springfield Road, Hayes, UB4 0LL
cost? Free
contact: Sarah Leedham on 020 8573 0761 or 07507 850 372 or email sarah.leedham@arocha.org
Cheer on the Three Lions
ENGLAND on the big screen - glory writ large, or mistakes more glaring?
Either way, Watersmeet Theatre is showing England's opener against the USA on Saturday, June 12, then the vital clash with Algeria on Friday, June 18, both at 7.30pm. On Wednesday, June 23 at 3pm, the last of the Three Lions' qualifiers, against Slovenia, will be screened. The semi-finals on July 6 and 7 and final on July 11 will also be shown.
There will be a licensed bar, free tea and coffee and lots of free arts and crafts to keep younger children occupied. Admission is free but booking places is essential. Doors open an hour before kick-off.
Children can also enter a colouring competition to win a signed Watford FC football. Download an entry form from the Watersmeet website and drop it into the box office, or bring it along on match day.
what? Fifa 2010 World Cup Free Family Fun Day
where? Various match days
when? Watersmeet Theatre, High Street, Rickmansworth WD3 1EH
cost? Free contact: Box office 01923 711 063
see: www.watersmeet.co.uk
Proscenium's hilarious production of Lettice and Lovage
LETTICE Douffet is the daughter of an actress who toured France performing Shakespeare's plays with an all-female company.
Having inherited both theatrical ability and eccentricity from her mother, she finds work as a tourist guide in a shabby stately home. As she attempts to enliven its dull history with her over-active imagination, she is caught in the act by Lotte, a stuffy preservation trust official.
At first, her days as an entertainer seem numbered, until the two discover they have more in common than they first realised. Lettice and Lovage is hilarious comedy by Peter Shaffer, brought to life by amateur company, Proscenium.
what? Lettice and Lovage
where? Compass Theatre, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham, UB10 8PD
when? From Wednesday, June 16, to Saturday, June 19, at 7.45pm
cost? £10 contact: 01895 673 200 (Compass box office) or 020 8866 7075 (Proscenium box office)
see: www.proscenium.org.uk ..
