KidZania

• McFly’s Dougie Poynter brings new Plastic Sucks! You Can Make a Difference children’s book to life with one-off workshops at the University of KidZania 
• Young superheroes head down to KidZania London on Saturday 14 September to learn about saving the world from single-use plastics
• Book tickets online to save paper, pennies and avoid missing out on meeting Dougie Poynter himself: https://kidzania.co.uk/

Plastic is everywhere and it sucks. It fills up our oceans, endangers our wildlife and never goes away. Why aren’t the grown ups sorting it out? Adults may still be getting their heads around the war on plastic, but it’s the future generation like Greta Thunberg who have been leading the way to save our awesome blue planet. It’s time to take action and start inspiring even more kids to help cut down plastic use.   

Together we can make a difference, and that’s why KidZania London is teaming up with musician and environmental activist Dougie Poynter, to bring his new book Plastic Sucks! You Can Make a Difference to life in the indoor city run by kids at Westfield London, Shepherd’s Bush. 

Tying in with the launch of his new book on 5 September 2019, the McFly and McBusted bassist will host exclusive, one-off workshops on Saturday 14 September from 11am – 12:30pm, where four to 14-year-olds will learn how to become Recycling Champions at part of a Plastic Sucks! Degree. After enrolling in the University of KidZania, they will discover how we, as humans, impact the environment every day, and how they can take action to make the world a better place. Encouraging learning in Environmental Science, kids will look at the correct way to recycle plastic, metal and food, and learn where this ends up.

On finding his inspiration for the book, Dougie says, “Conservation has been a huge part of my life since I first learnt about deforestation at school. Over the years I’ve been lucky enough to travel the world with my band and some of the sights we have seen were heart-breaking.”

“After a lot of research and campaigning to get harmful products banned, I learnt that the most impactful thing we could do was educate the next generation. I really believe we can get the earth back on track. What I plan to do with the book is to debunk a lot of rumours that may be out there and offer positive solutions.”

Victoria Gregory, General Manager at KidZania London, comments: “Dougie’s new book is without doubt the most inspiring, relatable book for kids around climate change. We love how it looks to empower the younger generation which is what we’re all about at KidZania, and do our bit to help inspire kids around important issues.”

Dougie’s Plastic Sucks! workshops will be included in the KidZania admission ticket, along with all of the other fun learning activities the city has to offer as part of the four-hour experience. KidZania London will continue to run the Plastic Sucks! Degree throughout September for planet-saving warriors that can’t make it on the day. 

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KidZania London, Westfield London, Ariel Way, W12 7GA 0330 131 3333

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More information about Plastic Sucks! You Can Make A Difference can be found at https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/dougie-poynter/plastic-sucks-you-can-make-a-difference/9781529019377

 

About KidZania London

At KidZania London, children can take part in exciting real-life adventures. Spanning across 75,000 square feet, KidZania is an amazing indoor city built just for kids.

KidZania provides children with the opportunity to try out a variety of real life activities from being a firefighter, journalist to a surgeon. Each activity is developed to teach kids essential life skills including financial literacy, teamwork and independence.

Designed to empower and entertain kids, KidZania gives them the chance to challenge themselves and gets children thinking about which career they may pursue in the future. 

KidZania is a unique real-play experience for 4-14 year olds, blending learning with reality and entertainment.

 

For opening hours and to book tickets please visit www.KidZania.co.uk.

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