Competitions

Win 1 pair of tickets to Slade Christmas gig on 10 December 2021 at Islington Assembly Hall

Sladeare back on the road this December 2021 with a Christmas UK Tour and London Mums have one pair of tickets to give away to one lucky reader. Without doubt one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. Check out below how to enter this awesome competition. For an update on the post-pandemic Slade formation read my recent interview with frontman Dave…
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Attractions

Rock Icons! Guitarist and singer Dave Hill talks Slade and tells London Mums why he never rested on his Glam laurels

Slade is without doubt one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. With their unique blend of perfect pop rock ‘n’ roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top-20 singles of which six were No-1 smash hits plus six smash albums, Slade have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world. I have seen them…
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Travel with kids

6 Tips for creating a travel-filled elopement wedding

If you and your partner are big travel lovers then an elopement just may be the thing for you. Some people are tired of traditional weddings and would like to do something a little bit cheaper, intimate, and far more exciting. Elopements have been gaining in popularity over the last few years and it’s not hard to see why. If you’re feeling lost or confused about what to do in order to create…
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Attractions

Christmas at Kew attraction review

Last night I was one of the few lucky participants who had the chance to experience the Kew Gardens annual Christmas lights trail before it opens to the public. I was totally mesmerised and spent four hours walking like Alice in Wonderland through illuminated trees, flickering flames in the Fire Garden, sparkling tunnels of light, gigantic light-up flowers, fairy-lit beeches, dancing waterside…
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Movies

Film review: Cry Macho starring Clint Eastwood in cinemas now

Cry Macho is Clint Eastwood’s latest cowboy movie that continues his cinematic legacy. It’s not what you would expect. Bear in mind that he is 91 now. A good family flick for Christmas. The story InCry Machovisibly frailClint Eastwoodplays a former rodeo star called Mike Milo, who is a widower and a cowboy who gets sacked by his stable boss Howard. He is…
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Movies

Film review: Ghostbusters: Afterlife (in cinemas on 18 November 2021)

Ghostbusters: Afterlife is the fourth instalment of the supernatural action comedy Ghostbusters franchise that began with the 1984 hit movie.In three words Ghostbusters: Afterlife is contemporary, quirky and super fun and for me it will be the top family flick for this Christmas. It will hit UK cinemas on 18 November 2021. The story The next chapter in the original Ghostbusters…
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Books

Book of the week: Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic

When London Mums voted Rebel GirlsChildren’s Book of the Year in 2017, we knew that this series would become highly successful and today we have had the proof of that.Rebel Girls hasbecome the global multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident global generation of girls, and now all four volumes of their New York Times…
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Books

eBook of the week: Want to keep the kids busy throughout the Winter? Meet Boken!  

Boken, the Little Dog with the Big Heart is a real life, fun-loving Miniature Schnauzer who lives in Spain with his mum, Sara Mastriforte and dad, Neil Egerton. He’s also one of the newest kids’ cartoon characters around, and has just released his brand new website, two latest books and a great FREE ebook! Boken the cartoon character was launched worldwide in March last year with a new…
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Activities

South London based Mum and Baby Singing Groups to boost your mood

Are you experiencing an ongoing low mood, lack of interest in things, or anxiety since having a baby? If so, you may be suffering symptoms of post-natal depression (PND). It is incredibly common in the year after giving birth and can be difficult to cope with and talk about. Breathe Arts Health Research have created Melodies for Mums, a pioneering intervention for post-natal depression that has…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Chatting to Kate Silverton, star mum, BBC presenter and author of best-seller 'There's No Such Thing As 'Naughty'

When we agreed to meet on Zoom to discuss parenting challenges for my summer 2021 cover interview, I rejoiced as I have always loved Kate Silverton’s reportage style and her cheerful approach to TV presenting. She showed up with curls in her hair as she ‘wanted to look beautiful for our chat’. Her spontaneity, honesty and charming smile made our hour together go by so quickly. Mum to two…
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