Welcome to the Special Schools News & Events index Back to News & Events From learning how Londoners have lived in the past to discovering how the Docklands developed throughout history, this autumn there are free BSL stories, games and workshops. Meet a host of characters who will bring the past to life. Every day over half-term there’s special events for under fives and their carers, come and join the fun. And from 25-26 October the whole half term week, the museum and events are completely free for entry. Even more of a reason to come along and have some fun! A Nest of Vipers –BSL INTERPRETED BY ZANE HEMA Dates & times Friday 31 October, 12.30pm (45 mins) Event type: book signing and story reading from Catherine’s new book: A Nest of Vipers Location: Museum in Docklands, Quayside room Meet Catherine Johnson, the author of this book and find out about the Hopkins and their adventures. After you've met the heroes of her book make your own puppet character and theatre set and act out the story as often as you like. Puppet theatre workshop-BSL INTERPRETED BY ZANE HEMA Dates & times Friday 31 October, 2.00pm (45 mins) Event type: art workshop - turn one of the characters from the book into a puppet made of card Location: Museum in Docklands, Quayside room After meeting Catherine Johnson the author the book A Nest of Vipers, turn the adventurous London characters into puppets and make your own theatre set to take home. Sugar journeys- BSL INTERPRETED BY ZANE HEMA Dates & times Saturday 13 December: 12.30am & 2.45pm (40 mins) Event type: Family gallery tour Location: Museum in Docklands, London Sugar and Slavery Gallery Use the paintings and drawings on display in our new London Sugar and Slavery gallery to follow the history of the sugar trade, find out how it changed the world and the legacies today. Advanced booking required. Sailor's 1000 stories - BSL INTERPRETED BY ZANE HEMA Dates & times Tuesday 30 December, 12.30pm & 1.30pm (20 mins) Event type: Storytelling reading from an book Location: Museum in Docklands, by the Christmas tree Put on your sailor hat and get on board with The Gingerbread man story. Who will catch him in the end? Gingerbread man puppets- BSL INTERPRETED BY ZANE HEMA Dates & times Tuesday 30 December, 2.30pm (40 mins) Event type: Workshop Location: Museum in Docklands, Jack Petchey room Enjoy our Christmas themed story and make a puppet of your favourite Christmas character to take away with you.