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Richard Yeoward, former Vice President at WWF UK commented, "Conservation works best when the people are involved." Andy (age 13) said, "It was the best event of the whole festival!"
Creative and Educational for Young and Old
Ian Rowlands, Co-Founder Planet Whale, WhaleFest commented, "A big part of what's made this event so cool is having Whale of a Time here. The kids have loved it. It's been a huge buzz all around the stand all day. The best thing we ever did was have these guys come here.”
Tiphaine Tailleux, Project Manager, Mayor's Thames Festival commented, "An absolutely brilliant way to spend an afternoon by the Thames, come rain or shine. Thank you Whale of a Time for inspiring children to take an interest in our fellow creatures whilst making beautiful clay sculptures at the same time. We loved having you at the Thames Festival for a fourth year running!" Promote your “green credentials” & support ecological awareness!
Mark Brownlow, BBC Producer, “Ocean Giants”, commented, "It's things like this, which will really inspire people to get aware of the plight of whales and dolphins and do something about it. It's a fun way of engaging people." Andy Hope, Green Roadshow Organiser commented, "Once again it was wonderful to have you all along - your enthusiasm and commitment to educating the kids about marine life is refreshing and just what the planet needs."
Support community wellbeing
Lucy Smith, Public Health Manager at NHS Lambeth, said: “As part of the Lambeth mental wellbeing programme and work to improve access to psychological therapies, we have funded these workshops with the aim of increasing awareness of ways in which people can actively improve their wellbeing." 
Syed Haque, Community Leaders and Engagement Manager, Strategic Commissioning and Community Directorate, London Borough of Newham commented, "Whale of a Time clay modelling was by far one of the most popular intergenerational activities at the event."
Workshop Capacity: Up to 500 active participants per day
Venetia Harpin, Events Officer, Lambeth Events Service, commented, "Whale of a Time once again to be a very popular workshop at this year's Lambeth Country Show. It was great that they were so organised, with plenty of helpers on hand. By the end of the afternoon we had tables and tables of wonderful animals!"
Public Events & Schools: Mobile, outdoors and indoors
Jo Hill, Hawthorn School, Science Week Coordinator, "Thanks again for a fantastic day - I know all the kids had a great time."
Anna Godsiff, Streatham and Stockwell Festival Manager said, "Whale of a Time is number one on my list for children' activities." Loretta Hoy, Beam Parklands Community Ranger, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham commented, "Many thanks to your team! Absolute pleasure to have Whale of a Time there. As always the workshops proved extremely popular. The friendly, professional and approachable staff is an asset to Whale of a Time. The children who attended the event had a whale of a time, as did the fellow rangers and myself!" Whale of a Time GalleryAll artwork is displayed in the Whale of a Time Gallery during the events and online
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Whale of a Time Reviews
The Whale of a Time Workshop has been run successfully at Eastbrookend Country Fair 2014 and Tree of Life (Austria), Mayor's Thames Festival 2010 - 2012, Lambeth Country Show 2010 and 2012, Green Roadshow 2011 - 2012, WhaleFest in Brighton & Hove 2011, Furzedown Festival 2012, Redbridge Carnival 2011 - 2012, National Living Seas Programme during the National Marine Week, London Green Fair 2011, Gaunt's House Summer Gathering 2011, Green Man 2010, the Big Green Gathering 2007 and 2011, London Urban Green Fair 2010, Sail Power and Watersports Show 2008 and Earl's Court Boat Show 2007, where we provided the main attraction for a children and family zone. We have also experience working with special needs children - Lambeth X Roads - as well as schools and many other events. Download Whale of a Time Reviews
Whale of a Time CommentsOrganisers' comments 
Photo above: Vicky (Exhibition Coordinator), Sarah Brook, wife of James Brook (MD of the Sail, Power and Motor Show, right) and children having a whale of a time making models of seawaves, frogs, turtles and many more marine species at the Earl's Court Boatshow, "Sail, Power and Motor Show" James Brooke, Show’s Managing Director at the Sail, Power & Motor Show, said, "Thank you so much! You've made the show!" Sarah Brooke, wife of James Brook said, "My sons couldn't wait to get back to do the workshop. They love it! Not only do the children love this but I feel I’ve gone back to my artistic days. So much fun you have to be here next year.” Ruth Claricoates, Barking & Dagenham Community Park Ranger, commented, "Whale of a time has been the most popular event out of all of them (Barking & Dagenham Community Park events) in the whole year.” Bhupesh Thapa, West Area Parks Manager, Environment & Regeneration Department, Islington Council said, "We were so happy to have Whale of a Time at our event at Barnard Park. The kids loved the workshop, which was very professionall run. We look forward to having Whale of Time back in Islington and would highly recommend the workshop. Participants' Comments 
Robin Brooke, father of James Brooke, Earl's Court Boatshow, said “This has been a fun experience for all the family and has made the kids more aware of the importance of our wonderful sea creatures.” Dom Mee, famous rower who crossed the Atlantic, said, “Very cool. Save the whales.” Hedre (mother, 44) said, “What a wonderful idea to make the children - young and old - aware!” Nicola said, "Thank you for organising such a fantastic event and I will be in touch after speaking to my head teacher regarding a workshop." Nathalie (mother) and Isabelle (daughter) said, “Had a lovely, fun time making animals with clay with friendly, helpful staff. Good luck with all your work.”
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We'd be delighted to organise the Whale of a Time Workshop at your events, and provide an area of entertainment with educational purpose, while adding a creative and environmentally conscious element to the ambience. Other links: Download and print Whale of a Time Workshop Information (pdf) Other downloads (Award Certificates, Press Releases...)
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Celebrating its fortieth year and our fourth year running we are thrilled to have been part of the Lambeth Country Show again this year, providing our creative and educational workshop for the Lambeth community. Blessed with some sunny spells and despite the heavy rain on Sunday hundreds of children with their families joined us for some fun over the weekend and turned our whale marquee into a bubble of inspiration, spreading environmental awareness and connecting us with these serious issues in a very positive and proactive way. It was a pleasure seeing all the happy faces as people were getting involved making their clay models. Please feel free to download photos in the 
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