Movies

Boxing Day Special: A GRAND NIGHT IN: THE STORY OF AARDMAN celebrating 40 years of filmmaking

If you are a big fan of Shaun the Sheep, Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run, Timmy Time to name a few classic animation series, you will be happy to know that this Christmas on Boxing Day there will be a special BBC One Documentary called A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman celebrating Aardman’s 40th anniversary starring a host of famous people, both human and clay. Narrated by Julie Walters…
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Movies

Spoiler-free gossips behind the scenes of Star Wars - the Force Awakens with the cast and director

Don’t be afraid to read this column as it’s pure spoiler-free gossips behind the scenes of Star Wars – the Force Awakens with the cast and director JJ Abrams. The Force has officially awakened so in this piece I am shedding some light into what went on behind such a colossal film production. At the European press conference for Star Wars – the Force Awakens this week, I…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Amanda Holden talks exclusively to London Mums about her favourite Christmas gifts, kids, dogs and Britain’s Got Talent

Interviewing Amanda Holden feels like having a chat with your sister or best friend. Her voice and face are so familiar that as an interviewer you are extremely at ease. For this and for many other reasons you will enjoy reading my chat and find out why Amanda is one of my favourite British celebrity mums. She will soon return as a longstanding judge on Britain’s Got Talent. With the knowledge…
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Attractions

West End Show Review: Goodnight Mr Tom

Goodnight Mr Tom is an enchanting play written by David Wood based on a novel from 1981 by Michelle Magorian. School children might be familiar with this story as a TV film was made in 1998 starring John Thaw that has often been shown in schools when teachers cover Second World War. London Mums highly recommend taking the children to see it while it runs at the beautiful Duke of Yorks Theatre…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt tells London Mums how she helps girls get active & a few gossips

In this exclusive interview, former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt tells London Mums how she helps girls get active and a few other gossips. The second part of our chat will be published in our Spring magazine issue out at the end of February 2016. 2015 has certainly been former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt year: she had a baby daughter (Willow), she became Masterchef Champion. Now former Pussycat…
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Feeding the Family

Exclusive interview with Celebrity Chef Gennaro Contaldo including his top pasta tips

It was a pleasure to interview fellow Italian Chef Gennaro Contaldo who has become a popular TV personality in the UK. As part of his work with Italian olive oil company Bertolli, Gennaro is offering cooking tips to mums to make their lives easier. I am pleased to present the first part of my interview with Gennaro here. The full interview will be published in the Spring 2016 issue of the London…
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Fashion & Beauty

Ta da! It's National Christmas Jumper day - London Mums reveal their favourite jumpers

Today it’s National Christmas Jumper day, what jumper will you choose? Be sure to stand out from the crowd and rock some fun designs. London Mums favourite jumpers are ….. drum drum. Read below. They might be embroidered with a penguin, a reindeer, snowflakes or a cheerful Father Christmas and they look as though they are being worn to please Granny. In the past any self-respecting…
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Competitions

Win a family ticket to the Nutcracker on Ice at Royal Albert Hall on 31 December 2015

London Mums in partnership with the Royal Albert Hall are happy to offer a lucky family a 4 people ticket for the 1.00pm performance of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker on Ice on the 31st December 2015 at the Royal Albert Hall. International ice dance sensation The Imperial Ice Stars return for a third triumphant season to 4,000 square feet of ice at the Royal Albert Hall, for 12 performances only.
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Great Indoors

Dining in Chelsea at The Imperial is a galactic experience

It’s Star Wars week. The Force is strong so I decided to dine at one of the best new restaurants in Chelsea for a galactic gastronomic experience. Dinner at The Imperial totally exceeded my expectations. I was offered food that was worth of the best Michelin star restaurant except that the price is not as high. Look away now if you haven’t eaten yet. As an Italian connoisseur of the…
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Movies

Film review: Star Wars - The Force Awakens

When Disney confirmed my seat at the press screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, I jumped for joy. I was 7 when the first Star Wars film came out in 1977 so I can say that the Star Wars saga has accompanied me throughout the best years of my life. It is an emotional return for many. The adventures of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Anakin / Darth Vader, Obi Wan Kenobi, Yoda and even…
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