The first time I saw a book by Steve Antony was The Queen’s Hat at the National Gallery’s shop. I totally fell in love with all his picture books and sense of humour. Just read this interview with Steve to understand why I love him so much. Ah, by the way my 10 year old son Diego also loves his books. With themes ranging from the Queen to ‘saying please’ to the futility of…
Every year at the end of November we expect Covent Garden to dress up for Christmas. Today once again the magic has been brought back to the Piazza by the annual LEGO Christmas installation. The man behind this magic is Duncan Titmarsh, the UK’s only LEGO Certified Professional, who has been creating impressive LEGO installations for years.
I have met him a few times over the years and he…
Forget about Black Friday deals… They are often not authentic. London Mums magazine has a dedicated site with 60% off deals on theatre and London attractions throughout the year. This year for Christmas I will ask Santa to bring me vouchers or tickets to either a West End Show or to a nice London Attraction.
We all have houses packed with stuff we don’t need and I feel that we…
Scuba diving in London? Seriously? I love the sea and snorkelling. Time flies while watching colourful fishes passing by. I have travelled to Egypt, Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic a few times to do it but I never really tried SCUBA diving because I fear my reaction in front of big fishes like sharks. I am right about it as last Summer at an Amazon party I tried the ‘diving with…
For the first time ever in the UK, best-selling children’s superstar authors, David Walliams and Jeff Kinney will be sharing a stage on 1st December for a LIVE Christmas spectacular event at Indigo at the O2 in London.
Personally my 10 year old son Diego and I cannot wait to get the Kids’ Club down to the O2 to see this event. Diego and Amelie have both read all books by David Walliams…
FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM is an all-new adventure returning us to the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling. Ahead of its November 18 cinema release, starring Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterson, Alison Sudol and Dan Fogler, London Mums are giving you the chance to win an exclusive set of prizes. This magical collection includes Newt’s wand, Newt’s scarf and a copy of…
The Ladybird books for grown-ups series are Vintage looking books with modern wit created by J.A. Hazeley and J.P. Morris for Penguin Random House. They are ideal gifts for Christmas, perfect stocking fillers for those adults who are not generally avid readers and love munching on large clear texts with humour.
Authors Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris present the smash-hit Ladybird Books for…
The hugely popular pre-school television show Twirlywoos, features the hilarious antics for four fruit-tea loving bird-like characters called Great BigHoo, Toodloo, Chickedy and Chick, seeking adventure and fun wherever they go. A laugh-out-loud treat Twirlywoos is a safe world full of silly fun and surprises. In collaboration with early years’ specialists each episode is based around simple…
London Mums have 13 13 Divine Advent Calendars to give away. Nothing gets you in the festive spirit like an Advent Calendar! Make your Christmas countdown extra special this year with Divine Chocolate. For 2016, their calendar features a wintery nativity scene inside a snow globe, set in Ghana where the Fairtrade cocoa beans are grown. Behind each door is a delicious chocolate heart and the…
The gala screening of Allied was all about Brad Pitt, the big star of a war drama that sees French national treasure Marion Cotillard co-star alongside him. Allied is in cinemas this Friday 25 November (cert TBC). Audiences long to see for themselves the on-screen chemistry between the co-stars. I am not sure whether they chose to stay apart during the premiere on purpose, but newly separated…