Prefer Jewish News on Google
5,000 tune into Jewish News’ sensational Sunday Fun Day!
BGT's Josh Horus and entertainer Captain Calamity were joined by Art Hub LDN, scribbler Paul Solomons, SFC Academy & Stories With Sparkles for three action-packed hours of fun!
What do you get if you cross a rapping parrot with a cartoon masterclass and magic from Britain’s Got Talent? That’s right, the first ever Jewish News’ Virtual Family Fun Day!
Enjoyed from the comfort of their own homes, more than 5,000 people, young and old, tuned to three action-packed hours of drawing, painting, football skills, puppets and magic, on Sunday afternoon.
The JNFunDay, partnered with JLGB and JW3, kicked off with Captain Calamity’s slapstick set, complete with bubbles and balloons. Glue, crepe paper and paints took over, with Art Hub LDN’s creative corner, as participants had a go at being creative!
BGT finalist Josh Horus took to the virtual stage, with a dazzling display of trickery, before Paul Solomons, the Jewish News’ resident scribbler, led a cartoon masterclass involving a crocodile and a gorilla!
While young people are not able to go outside for a kick about with their friends right now, budding footballers got the chance to try out their impressive skills and drills with the SFC Academy!
Following puppet fun with Stories with Sparkles, the JN Fun Day finished off with The Official Kids Party, as young and old got on the dance floor to boogie their troubles away!
Jewish News editor Richard Ferrer, who hosted JNFunDay in a full tuxedo, with co-presenter Keely Price, said: “Our Sunday Fun day was an amazing way to banish the lockdown blues! We were overwhelmed with the response. Having 5,000 people tuning in live to all our fun-filled activities was a real thrill. Thanks to all our talented and creative performers and JLGB’s Keely Price for co-hosting. We will definitely be doing it again in the weeks to come.”
You can re-watch the FULL JNFunDay here:
Live – Jewish News Funday with JLGB and JW3 #JNFunDay
It’s time to dust off those paintbrushes and your football boots ready for the Jewish News’ first ever virtual funday. We have scoured the UK for the finest kids party entertainers and performers and are delighted to bring seven of them to your living room on 17 May. The event is held in partnership with JLGB. The full line-up (approx timings) is: 2.00 – Welcome to JN Funday by editor Richard Ferrer 2.05 – Captain Calamity's science extravaganza2.35 – Art Hub LDN creative corner2.55 – The magical world of Britain's Got Talent's Josh Horus 3.15 – Cartoon time with JN's resident scribbler Paul Solomons3.40 – Football skills and drills with SFC Academy 4.00 – Puppet fun from Stories with Sparkles4.20 – Disco fever with The Official Kids Party
Posted by The Jewish News on Sunday, May 17, 2020
Keep community journalism free.
Jewish News is free for everyone. No paywall. No barriers. Just trusted journalism for anyone who wants to stay connected to Jewish life in Britain.
If you value that, please support us.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help keep our journalism free and accessible to all.
Every day, we report on the issues that matter to our community. We celebrate achievements, support charities, challenge antisemitism and ensure Jewish voices are heard more widely.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help us continue to:
- Report on the stories shaping Jewish life in the UK and beyond
- Bring our community together through shared stories, events and campaigns
- Celebrate the people, culture and moments that define our community
- Support organisations doing vital work across Jewish Britain
You can make a one-off donation or become a regular supporter. Every contribution helps keep our journalism free, independent and accessible to all.
If everyone who values Jewish News gave a small amount, it would make a real difference to our future.
