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Locals of all ages enjoyed a Family Day hosted by Harrow Road Neighbourhood Partnership on Sunday 9th August at Maida Hill Piazza W9. With puppet shows by Moon Carrot, live animals from Stepping Stone Farm, African Mask making hosted by Paradise Wrapping, street performers from the Dew Drop Theatre, displays by Capoeria Canal experts, gardening sessions, face painting, and penalty shootouts with the Fernhead Rovers – the day was a sun-filled success. The event also had a surprise visit from a large group of Hyde Park skaters, who delighted the Piazza with their skills.

Come along for…

Gardening Workshop/Seed Sowing: Children will have the opportunity to paint their own designs on pots, while their parents will be help to help to plant the seeds.

Puppet Show: Moon Carrot are a Hertford based company with over 12 years professional experience, having performed at a wide range of festivals, promotions and events. They will be performing three glove puppet shows throughtout the day.

Capoeira:

‘Capoeira can be a way of life; it is an opportunity to get fit, develop skills, have fun and feel well in body, mind and spirit.’

Capoeira canal are a local group who run classes at the Tabernacle, Powis Square. They will be demonstrating the art of Capoeira 1-3pm

Petting zoo: Steppingstone Farm will be bringing an assortment of animals including, but not limited to, a goat, a ferret and a duck!

Mothers’ Pampering: 15 ten minute massages will be awarded as randomly selected prizes especially for mothers. Massages will begin at 2pm.

Face painting with Tracey

Penalty Shootout: Fernhead Rovers FC will be holding a penalty shootout throughout the afternoon. The club, who train at Queen’s Park, are currently looking for players for all age groups. If you would like to know more, you can contact Derek on 020 8968 4863.

Mask Making: Paradise Wrapping will be running African Masking making workshops between 3-5pm. They will be using sheets of paper that are based on original woven Kente cloths, originating from Ghana in West Africa. These designs are vivid, striking and evoke one’s creativity when used.