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Casting for C4 The Food Hospital series: Calling all mums who want to be on the show

Channel 4 are looking for people who would be interested in participating in The Food Hospital series. The successful ground-breaking Channel 4 series exploring the potential health benefits of food in treating a wide range of illnesses and ailments returns for a new series. We’re especially looking for teenagers and children who are experiencing health problems associated with their weight. Do…
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WORLD RECORD LONDON: 'IT'S NO YOLK'...SOLDIERS DIPPING SOLDIERS!

A bit of a light-hearted story for us all Londoners. Today over 100 Number 7 Company Coldstream Guards and other members of the Household Division needed no egging on as they lined up to dip toast soldiers into soft-boiled eggs in an attempt to break a new Guinness World Records title at Wellington Barracks, as part of World Record London. London & Partners’ World Record London finale…
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Gazpacho Recipe

This is Darren Marshall (Head Chef at Island Grill, overlooking Hyde Park)’s recipe for gazpacho. It is the one his wife’s family makes at home in Galicia (North of Spain). Serves 4 ½ onion 2 cloves of garlic ½ cucumber 6 ripe plum tomatoes 75ml olive oil 75ml water 2tblsp sherry vinegar small handful of basil Lightly cook the onions and garlic in a pan, then mix all of the ingredients…
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Family skiing

With so much talk about sport during London 2012, skiing is also high in the agenda for most families. Many parents are keen to hit the slopes with their children, but don’t know quite what to expect… and struggle to identify where to start looking for the right option for their family’s particular needs. The right choice for your family will be dictated by a few key factors. These…
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Olympic rings arrive at Tower Bridge

One of our London dads working in Central London sent us this image this morning of Olympic rings arriving at Tower Bridge today. Thanks a lot Brian! We envy your view from the office! Thanks for sharing it with us. Monica CostaMonica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her son Diego’s birth together with a group of mothers who felt the need of meeting up regularly to share the…
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London’s newest attraction: Up at The O2 – Climb an icon

As if London would not have enough attractions, the newest one is actually breathtaking. Now you can walk over one of London’s favourite landmarks – The O2. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable 90 minute experience which will take you on an uplifting expedition across the roof of the world’s most popular entertainment venue. Enjoy spectacular 360 degree views of London from our…
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Fitness & Health

Swimming games to help kids feel safe in water

In light of the report from the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) which reveals a third of children in England cannot swim by the time they leave primary school, here are five simple, yet fun swimming games which parents can play with their children to help teach them how to swim and to feel confident and happy in the water. 1. Skittles Parents, you’re the target in this task. As the…
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British families urged to swap a sedentary summer for a Playcation

New research recently revealed that British families are stuck to the sofa, with two thirds (68 per cent) of family time being sedentary. The survey conducted by UK retailer Argos, shows British families spend an average of twelve hours together a week yet eight hours of this time are spent sat down. Television is the biggest family entertainer, with a quarter of parents defaulting to the box…
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Win 1 of 5 copies of 'The Au Pair' books

Parenting and how mums and dads cope with kids and childcare during the summer months is going is a hot topic and come July, will be high on the agenda. Ever thought of hiring an au pair? That’s exactly what Jilly, a harassed mum of three, does in Janey Fraser’s new book THE AU PAIR – a hilarious romp through the world of unsuspecting families and foreign bodies. Janey herself went through…
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