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Schools Events
School events take place at Station Hall Herne Hill; within local schools; and virtually. Sessions in schools and at Station Hall cost £45 per class however if budget is an issue please contact us. All virtual sessions are FREE
PLEASE NOTE for Station Hall sessions. Station Hall is located on the first floor above Herne Hill Station, SE24 0JW
and is only accessible by stairs. https://www.stationhallhernehill.org
Please register your interest by following these links
Tuesday 3rd February
No events at the moment
Wednesday 4th February
No events at the moment
Thursday 5th February
05 Feb 2026, 13:30 – 14:15In SchoolJoin author Gabby Dawnay and illustrator Alex Barrow to explore their playful 'If I had...' series, imagine unusual animal friends, pick favourites, and dream, draw and discuss what life would be like with a dinosaur, dragon, sloth, crocodile or unicorn.
05 Feb 2026, 13:30 – 14:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKWhat if the Great Fire of London was started by dragons? What if an evil villain wants to turn children into rats to create an army of scuttling spies? Come and hear about the new Elemental Detectives book, how Patrice became an author - and create your own Variegate soldier.
05 Feb 2026, 11:15 – 12:00In SchoolIf you think all dogs are good dogs, then this is the session for you! Join Olivia Wakeford, the author of My Dog, as she talks about all things canine, her journey to publication, the paw-some inspiration behind her debut novel, and discover if you have the knowledge to become a Junior Dog Rescuer.
05 Feb 2026, 11:15 – 12:00Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKWelcome to Hotel Flamingo! Meet the cheerful hotel staff and many of Hotel Flamingo's colourful guests; hear their songs and stories and learn how to draw the characters in this funny, exciting session.
05 Feb 2026, 09:45 – 10:30Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKCome and join the animal parade! Fátima will share her picture books, Our Love and Our Dreams and talk about how she brought her favourite cuddly and sleepy animals to life.
05 Feb 2026, 09:45 – 10:30In SchoolMeet Chitra Soundar’s characters Nikhil, Jay and Max the Cat, who love clubs, crafts and community adventures. Hear their stories, then dream up your own weekend planet-saving projects, make new friends, and discover ways to get involved where you live.
Friday 6th February
06 Feb 2026, 14:00 – 14:45Elm Green School HallJoin multi-award-winning author Nathanael Lessore for a funny, interactive event inspired by his teen comedy What Happens Online. Explore crafting online personas, learn practical tools and rules for writing, and discover how your own life can spark brilliant, authentic stories.
06 Feb 2026, 13:30 – 14:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKDiscover how Janelle McCurdy created the dark magical world of Nubis in Mia and the Lightcasters, and learn how to harness your own amazing superpowers by creating stories inspired by video games, films, and more, and create your own magical shadow beast! (They will be drawing and writing)
06 Feb 2026, 11:15 – 12:00In SchoolIn this interactive session, Catherine Randall introduces The Great Bear Breakout, her new historical adventure set in a Victorian South London zoo. Discover the real events behind the story and learn to use all your senses to inspire creative writing.
06 Feb 2026, 11:15 – 12:00Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKMeet storyteller George Kirk, author of Bessie’s Bees and joyful teller of tales, crafter of crafts and ukulele-player. Enjoy a fun-packed session with songs, stories, a buzzy quiz, creative games and simple crafts, perfect for children aged three to six.
06 Feb 2026, 09:45 – 10:30Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author Marcela Ferreira for a reading of I Could be Eaten by a Shark, a funny story about living with worries. Enjoy a shark draw-along, quiz, chat about fears, and sharing drawings and stories with Marcela and other children.
06 Feb 2026, 09:45 – 10:30In SchoolJoin children’s illustrator and author Rikin Parekh to discover who stole Rabbit’s carrot in picture book Rabbit on the Rampage by Lorna Watson. Enjoy a lively reading, drawing fun, and more… possibly featuring some very special live vegetables!
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