Competitions

Win 1 of 2 exclusive SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE MOVIE backpacks filled with fab goodies

From Aardman, the creators of Wallace & Gromit and Chicken Run, SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE MOVIE will be available to own from 1st June 2015. Taking an astounding £13m at the UK box office, the critically acclaimed SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE MOVIE is the hugely popular British animation that has delighted fans of all ages. London Mums have two SHAUN THE SHEEP backpacks filled with Shaun the Sheep goodies…
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Recipes

Recipes: How to Throw a Ravioli Party

Cooking with children is fun and educational. But if you turn it into a party they will love you forever. Here is a brilliant post that shows you how to throw a Ravioli Party. It can even become the theme for a Birthday Party. The recipes have been extracted from Noodle Kidsby Jonathon Sawyer, published by Quarry Books (£15.99). The method Our family is big on the ravioli party. It turns…
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Competitions

Win a family ticket to the War and Peace Revival at Folkestone Racecourse 22-26 July 2015

One lucky family (2+2) can join us on any one day of the War and Peace Revival show at Folkestone Racecourse 22-26 July 2015 and enjoy afternoon tea in our vintage Spitfire tea room plus a 1940s hair make for mum, courtesy of the Hairaid Shelter! The War and Peace Revival returns to Folkestone Racecourse this year from 22-26 July 2015. Featuring military and civilian re-enactors, living…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 copies of Disney Into The Woods Blu-Ray

FAMILIES INVITED TO GO INTO THE WOODS THIS HALF-TERM WITH DISNEY AND THE WOODLAND TRUST. To mark the Blu-ray™ and DVD release of Disney’s musical masterpiece INTO THE WOODS, families can take part in a half-term treat by stepping into Heartwood Forest to take part in an INTO THE WOODS themed trail. This self-led activity trail run in partnership with The Woodland Trust, will take place from…
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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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