Movies

Film review: Disney's Tomorrowland starring George Clooney

To visualise Disney’s Tomorrowland think Back to the Future meets Star Trek meets War Games. Everyone would certainly agree with executive producer Jeff Jensen who describes new Disney’s live action film Tomorrowland A World Beyond ‘a quintessential Disney movie’. Even before hearing Jensen say that, I very much felt the same about Tomorrowland. What does it mean ‘a…
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Attractions

FREE LONDON: Centenary Azaleas in full bloom at secret garden Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park

It’s wrong to believe that only money can buy top entertainment. The best kind of fun is usually free. Chelsea Flower Show is surely amazing but it could be both challenging and expensive with kids without even taking into account that it is all set up and not a wild environment. Simple activities without spending a fortune in London seem rare to find but in Spring the parks are amazing and…
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Great Outdoors

Summer Family Adventures: GOING WITHOUT ELECTRICITY - LIGHTING

Twenty-four hours without flicking a switch. Going without electricity might not seem like a challenge but it is surprisingly difficult and makes you realise how much we take electrical devices for granted. The idea is to not turn on anything electrical for 24 hours – that’s from the moment you wake up until the moment that you go to bed! This project was extracted from 100 Family…
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Recipes

Recipe: APPLE TARTS WITH ALMOND FRANGIPANE

This yummy recipe for APPLE TARTS WITH ALMOND FRANGIPANE was kindly donated to London Mums magazine and extracted from Kids Cook French by Claudine Pepin, published by Quarry Books (£12.99). SERVES 8 ———- INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup (68 g) almond paste 8 tablespoons (104 g) granulated sugar, divided 8 tablespoons (112 g) unsalted butter, room temperature…
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Competitions

Win Disney’s Big Hero 6 DVD exclusive merchandising

To celebrate the release of Disney’s Big Hero 6, out on Disney 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray™, DVD & Digital HD on 25th May 2015, London Mums are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a Big Hero 6 goody bag which include a kite, stickers, key ring, t-shirt and Big Hero 6 on DVD! One lucky runner up will win a Big Hero 6 T–shirt! With all the heart and humour audiences expect from Walt…
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Attractions

West End Show Review: Beyond Bollywood - in London for 8 weeks only

The UK premiere of Beyond Bollywood was filled with all the ingredients to enjoy a night out in the West End in London. There was lots of  colour, a vibrant atmosphere and beautiful dancers. How far would you go to bring a dream to life? Crossing oceans, risking all and sacrificing true love, Beyond Bollywood is not just a new musical; it is a monsoon of explosive mix of energetic music and…
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Recipes

Recipe: CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GARLIC AND PARSLEY

This yummy recipe for Chicken breasts with garlic and parsley is extracted from Kids Cook French by Claudine Pepin, page 30, published by Quarry Books (£12.99), which is a great book that teaches you not just great recipe to feed the family but also some French in the process. SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (each about 7 ounces [198 g]), cut into 1 to 1 ½…
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Movies

Future Films Heads Up: SUFFRAGETTE commemorating the movement that fought for women's right to vote

With the UK General Election taking place today, the forthcoming film SUFFRAGETTE could not be more relevant.  After more than 9 million women failed to vote in the 2010 election, there is hope for a greater participation today. We cannot fail to remember that women were not allowed to vote in Great Britain until the 1832 Reform Act and the 1835 Municipal Corporations Act. Both before and after…
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PAID-FOR OPPORTUNITY: LOOKING FOR REAL WOMEN WITH BEAUTIFUL SKIN FOR SKINCARE PRODUCT COMMERCIAL

We are looking for real British women (MUST NOT be actresses or models) with a zest or spirit about them which has the potential to be unlocked with a great new skincare regime. 35-45 years old Caucasian skin tone, brunette hair Wholesome look, classic beauty, healthy weight for frame & height Beautiful skin – clear complexion with no noticeable blemishes (or distracting moles, scars…
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