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DANDELION DISCOVERIES
What Made Us Smile This Week
Greenwich Dog Show
🐕🦺 Good morning Elsie!
We are very excited about the first ever Dog Show at the iconic Old Royal Naval College taking place on Sunday 28th May. The show is free to attend with a £5 entry fee per doggo.
With ten categories to choose from including Waggiest Tail and Scuffiest Dog we think it's going to be a fab family day out.
Greenwich Dog Show
Old Royal Naval College
10am-4pm.
We are very excited about the first ever Dog Show at the iconic Old Royal Naval College taking place on Sunday 28th May. The show is free to attend with a £5 entry fee per doggo.
With ten categories to choose from including Waggiest Tail and Scuffiest Dog we think it's going to be a fab family day out.
Greenwich Dog Show
Old Royal Naval College
10am-4pm.
Isabella Beauty
🌺 A blaze of colour awaits you for the next few weeks at dandelion favourite the Isabella Plantation nestled in the middle of Richmond Park. The azaleas are in full bloom and the rhododendrons are well on their way too. A total treat.
Nearest car park - Broomfield Hill. Open from dusk til dawn.
Nearest car park - Broomfield Hill. Open from dusk til dawn.
All the Flowers are for Me
💡Delight in the immersive art of Anila Quayyum Agha at the fabulous Shirley Sherwood Gallery at Kew Gardens. Hanging from the gallery ceiling this elaborate laser-cut lacquered steel cube casts the most intricate shadow patterns thought the gallery. Inspired by Islamic art and architecture visitors can wander freely becoming part of the art installation.
Open to 17 Sept
Free with entry to Kew Gardens
Open to 17 Sept
Free with entry to Kew Gardens
Superworm at Kew
🪱 Get your wiggle on this Easter and join Superworm and his friends on a family trail weaving through spring bulbs, cherry blossom and blooming magnolias at Kew Gardens. Bringing this wonderful book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler to life seek out all his insect and animal friends. Superworm will be wiggling his way around Wakehurst too.
1-16 April, 10-6pm. Entry from £17 adult, £5 child.
1-16 April, 10-6pm. Entry from £17 adult, £5 child.
Horniman Spring Fair
🌼 Looking for a fun family day out this Easter weekend.
An annual event held in the vast gardens of the glorious Horniman Museum this one is a real holiday highlight. With make & take workshops, a bubble blowing stilt walker, a bouncy castle, live music, food stalls, an Easter Bonnet Parade (3pm) plus masses more it’s a super day out for the whole family.
8 April, 10.30-4.30pm. Entry £5 adult, £2.50 child.
An annual event held in the vast gardens of the glorious Horniman Museum this one is a real holiday highlight. With make & take workshops, a bubble blowing stilt walker, a bouncy castle, live music, food stalls, an Easter Bonnet Parade (3pm) plus masses more it’s a super day out for the whole family.
8 April, 10.30-4.30pm. Entry £5 adult, £2.50 child.
Easter Bunny Letter
🐰 Not long to go now until the Easter bunny makes another annual appearance.
We are loving the sound of this delightful and beautifully illustrated personalised letter from the Easter Bunny himself. Send to your child/godchild or to the whole family.
£6.95.
We are loving the sound of this delightful and beautifully illustrated personalised letter from the Easter Bunny himself. Send to your child/godchild or to the whole family.
£6.95.
Chocolate Easter Nests
🐣Easter is next weekend so here's one of our all-time favourite recipes. These chocolate nests are fun, easy to make and look lovely. Best of all they taste delicious!
🐥200g Millk Chocolate
🐥25g Dark Chocolate
🐥25g butter
🐥100g Shredded Wheat
🐥Mini eggs (lots!)
Melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave or in a bowl over boiling water. Crumble the shredded wheat in another bowl. Mix the chocolate mixture together with the shredded wheat until it is completely covered. Spoon on to the greaseproof paper (should make about 5 or 6 nests) and shape – use a spoon to press an indent in the middle of each nest. Leave to set (not in the fridge) and then move to your serving dish and fill with as many mini eggs as possible.
The quantities above are only a guide. It's fun to play about with the recipe: for a chewier version add some golden syrup or try white chocolate for a light-coloured nest. If you don't have shredded wheat use cornflakes – but we do think shredded wheat are particularly pretty!
🐥200g Millk Chocolate
🐥25g Dark Chocolate
🐥25g butter
🐥100g Shredded Wheat
🐥Mini eggs (lots!)
Melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave or in a bowl over boiling water. Crumble the shredded wheat in another bowl. Mix the chocolate mixture together with the shredded wheat until it is completely covered. Spoon on to the greaseproof paper (should make about 5 or 6 nests) and shape – use a spoon to press an indent in the middle of each nest. Leave to set (not in the fridge) and then move to your serving dish and fill with as many mini eggs as possible.
The quantities above are only a guide. It's fun to play about with the recipe: for a chewier version add some golden syrup or try white chocolate for a light-coloured nest. If you don't have shredded wheat use cornflakes – but we do think shredded wheat are particularly pretty!
Films in Concert ⭐️
Hot off the press! New dates for the next three titles in the wonderful Films in Concert series at dandelion favourite the Royal Albert Hall have just been released.
Book now for ;-
Black Panther 27 May
Lord of the Rings 22,24 Sept
Amadeus 24 Oct
Wonder Woman 25 Oct
Jurassic Park 26, 27 Oct
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 3, 4 Nov
Book now for ;-
Black Panther 27 May
Lord of the Rings 22,24 Sept
Amadeus 24 Oct
Wonder Woman 25 Oct
Jurassic Park 26, 27 Oct
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 3, 4 Nov
Dogs Allowed
🐶 Great news for our four- legged-friends. From the 27th Feb Wakehurst will welcome dogs into their spectacular gardens in Sussex.
Over 10km of paths designated for dogs will wind through the gardens, traversing paths alongside towering woodland species from Australasia and North America, ravines of rhododendrons from eastern Himalaya, and the peaceful oasis of the Water Gardens filled with flourishing seasonal flowers.
For their full Canine Code and dog walking map head to their website below.
Tickets: £14.95 adults, U16 free.
Over 10km of paths designated for dogs will wind through the gardens, traversing paths alongside towering woodland species from Australasia and North America, ravines of rhododendrons from eastern Himalaya, and the peaceful oasis of the Water Gardens filled with flourishing seasonal flowers.
For their full Canine Code and dog walking map head to their website below.
Tickets: £14.95 adults, U16 free.
Orchid Oasis
🦁 Kew's glorious annual orchid festival returns once again to brighten up the month of February. Transport your family to the rainforests of Cameroon as you weave your way through the Princess of Wales Conservatory looking out for the towering giraffes, roaring lion, golden frogs and floral crocodile lurking in the undergrowth.
With over 5,000 orchids it's a riotous celebration of colour.
Opens 4 Feb–5 March. Just in time for half term.
Tickets included in garden entry. £15 adults, £5 4–15yrs, U5s free.
With over 5,000 orchids it's a riotous celebration of colour.
Opens 4 Feb–5 March. Just in time for half term.
Tickets included in garden entry. £15 adults, £5 4–15yrs, U5s free.
Glow Up
🪐 A joyous sound and light installation has arrived to brighten the beginning of February. Journey through far away galaxies as the spectacular crypt and majestic interior of St Martin-in-the-Fields church shines bright.
Running in partnership with Luxmuralis the show, Space, The Universe and Everything is only running to this Saturday so don't delay - get booking now.
It is FANTASTIC ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
New earlier slot of 5.45pm just released.
31 Jan-4 Feb | 5.45pm-9.30pm | 15 min show.
Tickets £10 adults, £5 children.
Running in partnership with Luxmuralis the show, Space, The Universe and Everything is only running to this Saturday so don't delay - get booking now.
It is FANTASTIC ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
New earlier slot of 5.45pm just released.
31 Jan-4 Feb | 5.45pm-9.30pm | 15 min show.
Tickets £10 adults, £5 children.
Victorian Valentine
❤️ Head over to the Museum of Brands this half term and make a Victorian Valentine's day card for that special someone. For over 200 years people have been sending novelty cards on this romantic day.
Join the 'Love it or Hate it' family brand tour plus colouring fun in the time tunnels.
13,14 Feb 11-1, 2-4
Join the 'Love it or Hate it' family brand tour plus colouring fun in the time tunnels.
13,14 Feb 11-1, 2-4
Winter Glow
⚡️Head over to the whoppingly fabulous new Battersea Power Station for a gleaming new light trail this chilly winter. There are 8 installations to hunt down. Download the App before you go.
The installations include:
🔌1. Badstop
A giant bath plug
💡2. Eternal Sundown
Light filled LED tubes
🌑3. Moonburn
A gleaming huge moon
🚶🏻♀️4. My Light Is Your Light
A row of walking refugees
🐉5. Rotifers
Mysterical colourful creatures
🌈6. End Over End
A vast rainbow slinky
🧺7. Neighbourhood
An illuminated laundry line
🚦8. Strangers In The Light
Vast traffic light figure
Running to 5th March. Free.
The installations include:
🔌1. Badstop
A giant bath plug
💡2. Eternal Sundown
Light filled LED tubes
🌑3. Moonburn
A gleaming huge moon
🚶🏻♀️4. My Light Is Your Light
A row of walking refugees
🐉5. Rotifers
Mysterical colourful creatures
🌈6. End Over End
A vast rainbow slinky
🧺7. Neighbourhood
An illuminated laundry line
🚦8. Strangers In The Light
Vast traffic light figure
Running to 5th March. Free.
Vermeer in Amsterdam
🥛 Team dandelion were HUGELY excited when tickets finally went on sale for the largest ever exhibition of Vermeer paintings at the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam. Never before have so many Vermeers been brought together - this is billed as a once in a life-time chance. 28 of the known 35 paintings will go on display.
The lucky few might be able to get to Amsterdam to see this show in real life but FEAR NOT - the rest of us we can sit back, relax and let Stephen Fry welcome you into his painted world. A world filled with mystery, where every painting tells a story full of light, colour and ordinary people.
Click the link below for his full narration. We've watched it twice already.
Rijks Museum
Amsterdam
10 Feb-4 June
Open daily 9-5pm
The lucky few might be able to get to Amsterdam to see this show in real life but FEAR NOT - the rest of us we can sit back, relax and let Stephen Fry welcome you into his painted world. A world filled with mystery, where every painting tells a story full of light, colour and ordinary people.
Click the link below for his full narration. We've watched it twice already.
Rijks Museum
Amsterdam
10 Feb-4 June
Open daily 9-5pm
Floating Earth
🌎 The mesmerising Floating Earth created by the brilliant Luke Jerram returns once again but this time she is bobbing about in Canary Wharf as the stunning centrepiece for their annual Winter Lights festival.
Running 18-28 Jan the festival now in its seventh year will have over 22 gleaming luminous light installations brightening gloomy January.
You will spot this awesome globe right outside Canary Wharf tube station.
Free for all to enjoy.
Running 18-28 Jan the festival now in its seventh year will have over 22 gleaming luminous light installations brightening gloomy January.
You will spot this awesome globe right outside Canary Wharf tube station.
Free for all to enjoy.
🦖 Lost Lego at Sea
Can you imagine !? Five million pieces of Lego lost at sea in just one day.....
Back in 1997 a storm tipped over a vast cargo tanker off the coast of Cornwall. Beachgoers have been collected washed up Lego pieces for over 25 years. Among the pieces discovered were octopuses, sea grass, spear guns, life rafts, scuba tanks, cutlasses, flippers and dragons.
Author and beachcomber Tracey Williams has lent the Cathedral some of her lego finds which are now on display with a copy of her book - 'Adrift: The Curious Tale of the Lego Lost at Sea.
Free to visit and on display this month at Southwark Cathedral.
Back in 1997 a storm tipped over a vast cargo tanker off the coast of Cornwall. Beachgoers have been collected washed up Lego pieces for over 25 years. Among the pieces discovered were octopuses, sea grass, spear guns, life rafts, scuba tanks, cutlasses, flippers and dragons.
Author and beachcomber Tracey Williams has lent the Cathedral some of her lego finds which are now on display with a copy of her book - 'Adrift: The Curious Tale of the Lego Lost at Sea.
Free to visit and on display this month at Southwark Cathedral.
🎠 Les Enfants Du Paradis
A brand new lavish spring show has just been announced by dandelion favourite Gifford's Circus.
Taking inspiration from French Romanticism in the mid-19th Century it promises to be a wondrous new show with old favourites (Tweedy the clown) and new aerialist artist Anthony Cesar.
Shows kick off on the 6 April at Fennells Farm the home of Gifford's Circus in the Cotswolds before touring 13 venues across the south with a bonus extra week at Chiswick House and gardens in June.
Get booking now.
Taking inspiration from French Romanticism in the mid-19th Century it promises to be a wondrous new show with old favourites (Tweedy the clown) and new aerialist artist Anthony Cesar.
Shows kick off on the 6 April at Fennells Farm the home of Gifford's Circus in the Cotswolds before touring 13 venues across the south with a bonus extra week at Chiswick House and gardens in June.
Get booking now.
Retro Christmas Toys
🧸 So much joy in our hearts for the new Christmas Toys display at the Museum of Brands. Simon Says, Barbie, Furby's, Chatty Doll - they are all here. EXCELLENT stocking fillers in the museum shop too. The perfect Christmas holiday pit-stop.
Toys, Tech and Tamagotchis is on display until 6 Jan.
Tickets: £9 adults, £5 children
Toys, Tech and Tamagotchis is on display until 6 Jan.
Tickets: £9 adults, £5 children
Alternative Christmas Tree!
🎄 No pine needles to sweep up at the V&A this festive season. Instead of opting for a big green bushy Christmas Tree they commissioned the brilliant Miss Sohee to create this dramatic chiffon ensemble. This towering sparkling gown, with a star-inspired Swarovski bodice, is an angelic sight. Julia rather loved it, Anya and Emily aren't quite so sure ??
Miss Sohee's peony gown is also on show in the brilliant Hallyu! The Korean Wave until 25 June 23'.
The 'Christmas Tree' will be on show until 5 Jan.
Free
Miss Sohee's peony gown is also on show in the brilliant Hallyu! The Korean Wave until 25 June 23'.
The 'Christmas Tree' will be on show until 5 Jan.
Free
Piero's Nativity
👼🏻 After a three year shape and shine this glorious nativity scene is back on display at the National Gallery just in time for advent ! The poor shepherds heads had been rather damaged by some over zealous cleaning.
Now in perfect condition the painting shines bright once again.
From 1 December
Head to room 17a
Free
Piero Della Francesca, The Nativity, early 1480's © The National Gallery
Now in perfect condition the painting shines bright once again.
From 1 December
Head to room 17a
Free
Piero Della Francesca, The Nativity, early 1480's © The National Gallery
Fleece Navidad
🐑 26 seconds of pure Christmas joy from Shaun the Sheep creators Aardman. Merry Christmas to all from the Royal Albert Hall.
Biscuit Monopoly
💵 Bring this family favourite to life with 12 delicious hand-iced biscuits.
£55 a tin
£55 a tin
Grand Little Nativity Tour
👼🏻 Join dandelion favourite the Little Grand Tour for a festive Nativity Tour at the National Gallery. These brilliant art wizards will teach your little ones how Renaissance artists depicted the Annunciation, Nativity & The Three Wise Kings through looking at works by Botticelli and Fra Angelico.
The perfect location for parents to do some last minute shopping whilst your little people whizz around the gallery.
Christmas themes snacks included !
17 Dec 10am-12pm
£40 per child
The perfect location for parents to do some last minute shopping whilst your little people whizz around the gallery.
Christmas themes snacks included !
17 Dec 10am-12pm
£40 per child
Festive Tunnel Walks
🚂 Book up a Christmas Tunnel Walk and explore the hidden passages below our pavements. This tour includes special access to the Mail Rail's tunnels, tracks and platforms exploring parts of the network the little train can't reach. Look out for the secret festive surprise !
15,16 Nov
6,13, 20 Dec
Varying times.
Tickets £55, ages 12+
15,16 Nov
6,13, 20 Dec
Varying times.
Tickets £55, ages 12+
Ice Ice Baby
🧊Head to Canary Wharf later this week and follow a brand new trail of 15 ice sculptures dotted around Jubilee Park. There are some great bookable masterclasses too.
Chainsaws at the ready!
Free
17–19 Nov
Click the link below for the Winter Ice Map
Chainsaws at the ready!
Free
17–19 Nov
Click the link below for the Winter Ice Map
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