Brackenbury Village Area Guide

Suitable for Years 5 & 6 Join Katya Balen, the Carnegie Medal winning author of October, October, for an interactive storytelling adventure whether it be rafting trips through rocky seas, exploring and forging dens on a small deserted island, or rescuing a family of puffins from a night-time storm. In this event, Katya shares her journey as a writer, the inspiration behind her books and how you can build an exciting story from the everyday world around you. www.katyabalen.com [https://www.katyabalen.com/] Duration:One hour Booklist: Ghostlines October, October Part of the London Primary Schools Programme. For more information go to www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools [https://www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools/]

The Courettes is an explosive rock duo from Denmark and Brazil who found the perfect blend between garage rock, '60s Girl Group, Wall of Sound, surf music and doo wop. Like The Ronettes meet The Ramones at a wild party at Gold Star Studios echo chamber.

When life gives Rhod lemons… In his last show ‘The Book of John’, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour… But Rhod’s not bitter; he’s bouncing back and feeling remarkably zesty. Hilariously dark, passionate and way too personal, this is classic Gilbert, squeezing every last drop out of life’s latest curveballs...with a little help from an old adversary.

7pm – 11pm Bachata Classes 7:30 pm – 8:20 pm (6 levels) These classes are free when you join the Salsa classes. Salsa classes: 8:30 pm – 9:20 pm (6 levels) Social Dancing from 9:20 pm till 11 pm No prior bookings are needed, just turn up and dance Fun & friendly classes for dancers of all levels. Plenty of high-quality social dancing to the best and latest Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha, Etc. Absolute beginners are warmly welcomed. Usually 200-250 dancers every week. High-quality lessons for Beginners to Advanced. Fun & friendly classes for dancers of all levels. Plenty of high-quality social dancing to the best and latest Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha, and Latin grooves. Wear comfortable shoes and light clothes, to keep you dancing comfortably all night Parking available on local streets

Suitable for Years 2 - 5 It's time for The Villain's Showdown! Join Jack Meggitt-Phillips, the internationally bestselling author of The Beast and the Bethany series for a hilarious storytelling (with puppetry!) adventure starring 512 year old Ebenezer Tweezer and orphan Bethany, and discover how to create your own monstrous stories and dastardly villains. www.jackmeggittphillips.com [https://www.jackmeggittphillips.com/] Duration: One hour Booklist: The Beast and the Bethany: The Final Feast The Beast and the Bethany series Part of the London Primary Schools Programme. For more information go to www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools [https://www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools/]