Celebrate Christmas in true festive style with singing and wreath-making in the Mother Goose Wildlife Garden!

Part-funded by Southwark Council, this FREE event for adults, families and accompanied children is hosted by forest school leader, Marlon Gibbins, with Bangers & Smash co-founders, Kitty Pidduck (guitar/voice) and Sarah Allen (accordion/flute).

We’ll be singing a host of Christmas songs, including:

• The Holly & the Ivy

• Deck the Halls

• Santa Baby

• Ding, Dong, Merrily on High

• Let it Snow

• Winter Wonderland

• Mary's Boy Child

• Oh, Christmas Tree

• Santa Claus is Coming to Town

• Jingle Bell Rock

With mulled wine, mince pies and more, join us for an afternoon of carolling in Denmark Hill's best-kept secret!

N.B. The Wildlife Garden is accessed via the path to the right of Flats 21-26, Wanley Road, SE5 8AT (close to the junction of Wanley Road and Greendale). Look out for the round sign in the hedge!

Join children’s writer and songwriter, Kitty Pidduck, for this family music and craft session at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses (BPCG).

Autumn is the time when we collect all the wonderful fruits and seeds that have been growing at BPCG. As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, we gather round the ‘fire’ to sing songs and tell stories.

As well as singing and dancing to seasonal songs, we’ll collect our own fruits and seeds and use them to make pumpkin selfies and junk shakers.

Tailored for 2-5s but all welcome!

For more information and to book, please click here.

Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Parents and carers are expected to participate with their children in this musical family workshop. 

Come and make junk instruments with Bangers & Smash in the Mother Goose Wildlife Garden!

Part-funded by Southwark Council, this FREE event for adults, families and accompanied children is hosted by Forest School Leader, Marlon Gibbins, and features performances of well-known and specially written songs by Kitty Pidduck (guitar / voice) and Sarah Allen (accordion / flute).

We'll also be making instruments from recycled and natural materials, which we'll use to accompany ourselves as we sing.

With pond-dipping, refreshments and more, join us for a musical afternoon exploring Denmark Hill's best-kept secret!

N.B. No booking required. Entrance via path to right of Flats 21-26 Wanley Road. Look out for the round Mother Goose Wildlife Garden sign in the hedge!

Celebrate Christmas in true festive style with singing and wreath-making in the Mother Goose Wildlife Garden!

Part-funded by Southwark Council, this free event for adults, families and accompanied children is hosted by artist, Hannah Littlejones, with Bangers & Smash co-founders, Kitty Pidduck (guitar/voice), and Sarah Allen (accordion/flute).

We’ll be singing a host of Christmas songs, including:

• The Holly & the Ivy

• Deck the Halls

• Santa Baby

• Ding, Dong, Merrily on High

• Let it Snow

• Winter Wonderland

• Mary's Boy Child

• Oh, Christmas Tree

• Santa Claus is Coming to Town

• Jingle Bell Rock

With mulled wine, mince pies and more, join us for an afternoon of carolling in Denmark Hill's best-kept secret!

N.B. The Wildlife Garden is accessed via the path to the right of Flats 21-26, Wanley Road, SE5 8AT (close to the junction of Wanley Road and Greendale). Look out for the round sign in the hedge!

Celebrate nature’s bounty in this family music and craft session with children’s writer and songwriter, Kitty Pidduck.

Autumn is the time when all the wonderful fruits and vegetables that grow at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses are harvested – juicy raspberries; crunchy beans; ripe, round pumpkins; delicious nuts and seeds!

As well as singing and dancing to songs about ploughing, planting and growing, we’ll collect our own fruits, nuts and seeds and use them to make scarecrow selfies and junk shakers.

Tailored for 2-5s but all welcome!

For more information and to book, please click here.

Parents and carers are expected to participate with their children in this family workshop.

Celebrate nature’s bounty in this family music and craft session with children’s writer and songwriter, Kitty Pidduck.

Autumn is the time when all the wonderful fruits and vegetables that grow at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses are harvested – juicy raspberries; crunchy beans; ripe, round pumpkins; delicious nuts and seeds!

As well as singing and dancing to songs about ploughing, planting and growing, we’ll collect our own fruits, nuts and seeds and use them to make scarecrow selfies and junk shakers.

Tailored for 2-5s but all welcome!

For more information and to book, please click here.

Parents and carers are expected to participate with their children in this family workshop.

Why not bring your teddy down to Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses for a real-life Teddy Bears’ Picnic?!

With snacks foraged from BPCG’s very own Edible Garden and lots of picnic-themed songs and activities, join children’s writer and songwriter, Kitty Pidduck, for this family music and craft session celebrating picnics, teddies and outdoor fun!

Tailored for 2-5s but all welcome.

For more information and to book, please click here.

N.B: This is a ‘pretend’ Teddy Bears’ Picnic so, unfortunately, we won’t be providing refreshments. However, we will be foraging for snacks and bringing them back to our picnic blanket to share with our teddies!

Why not bring your teddy down to Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses for a real-life Teddy Bears’ Picnic?!

With snacks foraged from BPCG’s very own Edible Garden and lots of picnic-themed songs and activities, join children’s writer and songwriter, Kitty Pidduck, for this family music and craft session celebrating picnics, teddies and outdoor fun!

Tailored for 2-5s but all welcome.

For more information and to book, please click here.

N.B: This is a ‘pretend’ Teddy Bears’ Picnic so, unfortunately, we won’t be providing refreshments. However, we will be foraging for snacks and bringing them back to our picnic blanket to share with our teddies!

Come and make junk instruments with Bangers & Smash in the Mother Goose Wildlife Garden!

Part-funded by Southwark Council, this FREE event for adults, families and accompanied children is hosted by artist, Hannah Littlejones, and features performances of well-known and specially written new songs by Kitty Pidduck (guitar/voice) and Sarah Allen (accordion/flute).

We'll also be making shakers and drums from recycled and natural materials, which we'll use to accompany ourselves as we sing.

With pond-dipping, refreshments and more, join us for a musical afternoon exploring Denmark Hill's best-kept secret!

N.B. No booking required. Entrance between new flats at junction of Wanley Road / Greendale and next block of flats. Look out for the Mother Goose Wildlife Garden sign!

What does water sound like? Pattering rain, a dripping tap, the gurgle of a fountain or the splash of a frog jumping into a pond…

Join children’s writer and songwriter, Kitty Pidduck, for this family music session celebrating the amazing sounds of water!

As well as singing songs and experimenting with body percussion, we’ll make junk shakers and use them to create our own soundscape. We’ll hunt for watery sounds and serenade the animals and plants that live in Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses’ beautiful pond.

Kitty Pidduck is the Founder of Bangers & Smash.

Tailored for 2-5s but all welcome!

For more information and to book, please click here.

Please note, parents and carers are expected to participate with their children in this family workshop.

What does water sound like? Pattering rain, a dripping tap, the gurgle of a fountain or the splash of a frog jumping into a pond…

Join children’s writer and songwriter, Kitty Pidduck, for this family music session celebrating the amazing sounds of water!

As well as singing songs and experimenting with body percussion, we’ll make junk shakers and use them to create our own soundscape. We’ll hunt for watery sounds and serenade the animals and plants that live in Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses’ beautiful pond.

Kitty Pidduck is the Founder of Bangers & Smash.

Tailored for 2-5s but all welcome!

For more information and to book, please click here.

Please note, parents and carers are expected to participate with their children in this family workshop.

Celebrate Christmas in true festive style with singing and wreath-making in the Mother Goose Nursery Wildlife Garden!

Part-funded by Southwark Council, this free event for adults, families and accompanied children is led by Bangers & Smash co-founders, Kitty Pidduck (guitar/voice), and Sarah Allen (accordion/flute).

We’ll be singing a host of Christmas songs, including:

• The Holly & the Ivy

• Deck the Halls

• Santa Baby

• Ding, Dong, Merrily on High

• Let it Snow

• Winter Wonderland

• Mary's Boy Child

• Oh, Christmas Tree

• Santa Claus is Coming to Town

• Jingle Bell Rock

With mulled wine, mince pies and more, join us for an afternoon of carolling in Denmark Hill's best-kept secret!

Children’s writer and songwriter, Kitty Pidduck, presents songs from her animated preschool series, Daisy Digs It, at The Oval Montessori Nursery!

Inspired by nature and wildlife, Daisy Digs It is all about the animals and plants Daisy and her dog, Badger, meet when they’re digging outdoors.

Children will enjoy:

• helping to rescue Badger from a rabbit hole in Hey, Stop Shaking Your Tail!

• fluttering with Lady Butterfly in Flutter By

• singing with Mama Owl and her owlets in Owl Babies

• dancing a hoedown to Dig Your Spade In

…and much, much more!

About Kitty Pidduck

Kitty Pidduck’s background as a singer, songwriter and early years music specialist has stood her in good stead in her role as a screenwriter specialising in original children’s content.

Francesca Dow, Penguin Random House Children’s, called her writing ‘lovely and warm, very easy to read but with a strong voice’.

Kitty’s first foray into screenwriting has resulted in two animation series – one for three- to six-year-olds and one for four- to seven-year-olds – both in development with King Bee Animation.

Children’s writer and songwriter, Kitty Pidduck, presents this carnival-inspired family music and craft session at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses!

With singing, instrument-making, promenading and more, the event is open to children from the ages of 2 to 5 and their families.

• Collect and listen to natural sounds then put them inside your own junk drum

• Play and sing along with family favourites as well as Kitty’s original children’s songs

• Dance to the music of Brazil and the Caribbean

For more information and to book, please click here.

Children’s writer and songwriter, Kitty Pidduck, presents this carnival-inspired family music and craft session at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses!

With singing, instrument-making, promenading and more, the event is open to children from the ages of 2 to 5 and their families.

• Collect and listen to natural sounds then put them inside your own junk drum

• Play and sing along with family favourites as well as Kitty’s original children’s songs

• Dance to the music of Brazil and the Caribbean

For more information and to book, please click here.

Children’s writer and songwriter, Kitty Pidduck, presents this owl-inspired family music and craft session at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses!

With singing, instrument-making, promenading and more, the event is open to children from the ages of 2 to 7 and their families.

• Hunt for Mama Owl in her tree then make and sing to your own Owl Baby

• Play and sing along with family favourites like Five Little Ducks Went Swimming One Day and When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbing Along

• Join in with a host of original songs from Kitty’s new gardening and wildlife show

For more information and to book, please click here.

Come and make junk instruments with Bangers & Smash in the Mother Goose Nursery Wildlife Garden!

Part-funded by Southwark Council, this free event for adults, families and accompanied children features performances of well-known and specially written new songs by Bangers & Smash co-founders, Kitty Pidduck (guitar/voice) and Sarah Allen (accordion/flute).

We'll also be making shakers and claves from recycled and natural materials, which we'll use to accompany ourselves as we sing.

With pond-dipping, refreshments and more, join us for a musical afternoon exploring Denmark Hill's best-kept secret!

Mother Goose Nurseries presents this special online concert for families and staff.

Accompanied by Bangers & Smash founder, Kitty Pidduck, participants will sing and play along to a host of Christmas songs including:

• Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

• Jingle Bells

• Deck The Halls

• O Little Town Of Bethlehem

• We Three Kings

• Silent Night

• Away In A Manger

• We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Celebrate Christmas in true festive style with singing and wreath-making in the Mother Goose Nursery Wildlife Garden!

Part-funded by Southwark Council, this free event for adults, families and accompanied children is led by Bangers & Smash co-founder, Kitty Pidduck (guitar/voice), and Sarah Allen (accordion/flute).

We’ll be singing a host of Christmas songs, including:

• The Holly & the Ivy

• Deck the Halls

• Santa Baby

• Ding, Dong, Merrily on High

• Let it Snow

• Winter Wonderland

• Mary's Boy Child

• Oh, Christmas Tree

• Santa Claus is Coming to Town

• Jingle Bell Rock

With mulled wine, mince pies and more, join us for an afternoon of carolling in Denmark Hill's best-kept secret!

Come and make junk instruments with Bangers & Smash in the Mother Goose Nursery Wildlife Garden!

Part-funded by Southwark Council, this free event for adults, families and accompanied children features performances of well-known and specially written new songs by Bangers & Smash co-founders, Kitty Pidduck (guitar/voice) and Sarah Allen (accordion/flute).

We'll also be making drums and claves from recycled and natural materials, which we'll use to accompany ourselves as we sing.

With pond-dipping, refreshments and more, join us for a musical afternoon exploring Denmark Hill's best-kept secret!

Please note, numbers are limited to 30 at a time.

Children’s writer and songwriter, Kitty Pidduck, presents this family music session at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses!

Inspired by wildlife and the outdoors, the event features singing, instrument-making, promenading and more and is open to children from the ages of 2 to 7 and their families.

• Hunt for natural sound-makers then use them to make your own junk shaker!

• Play and sing along to family favourites like Five Little Speckled Frogs, There’s A Worm At The Bottom Of My Garden and When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbing Along!

• Join in with a host of original songs from Kitty’s new gardening and wildlife show!

For more information and to book, please click here.

Mother Goose Nurseries presents this special online concert for families and staff.

Accompanied by Bangers & Smash founder, Kitty Pidduck, participants will sing and play along to a host of Easter-themed songs including:

• The Easter Bunny

• Sleeping Bunnies

• Hot Cross Buns

• Five Little Speckled Frogs

• Old Macdonald Had A Farm

• Mary Had A Little Lamb

• Five Little Ducks Went Swimming One Day

• You Are My Sunshine

Bangers & Smash co-founder, Kitty Pidduck, will run two interactive singalong sessions for children and young people with additional needs and their families at Watermans Short Breaks Festive Party on 23 December 2020.

This online event will feature storytelling, magic and a balloon show as well as Kitty’s singalong sessions – a wonderful way to celebrate the festive season!

Mother Goose Nurseries presents this special online concert for families and staff.

Accompanied by Bangers & Smash founder, Kitty Pidduck, participants will sing and play along to a host of Christmas songs including:

• Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

• Jingle Bells

• Deck The Halls

• O Little Town Of Bethlehem

• We Three Kings

• Silent Night

• Away In A Manger

• We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Join Kitty for four fun-filled half-hour sessions featuring songs and activities on the theme of Summer!

Our Summer-themed sessions take place on Zoom from 4.15-4.45pm on Tuesdays and 11.30am-12 midday on Thursdays throughout July.

Sessions can be purchased singly or as bundles in the Bangers & Smash shop at £3.00 per family per session:

• Tuesday afternoon sessions are reserved for members of The Elephants group (click Private in the shop menu)

• Thursday morning sessions are open to anyone who’d like to join (click Open in the shop menu)

In addition, private sessions are available to:

• Children and families from Mother Goose:

  • Babies and toddlers – 10-10.25am, Saturdays to 18 July

  • Preschoolers – 10.30-11am, Saturdays to 18 July

If you’re a parent, carer or childcare provider and would like to discuss setting up one or more bespoke online sessions for your family, friends or childcare setting, please get in touch here.

Come and make junk instruments with Bangers & Smash in the Mother Goose Nursery Wildlife Garden!

Part-funded by Southwark Council, this free event for adults, families and accompanied children features performances of well-known and specially written new songs by Bangers & Smash co-founder, Kitty Pidduck (guitar/voice).

We'll also be making drums and claves from recycled and natural materials, which we'll use to accompany ourselves as we sing.

With pond-dipping, refreshments and more, join us for a musical afternoon exploring Denmark Hill's best-kept secret!