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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Competitions

Win 1 of 2 sets of Catherine Rayner's picture books worth £30 each

We love books and picture books in particular as you may have seen in our recent Children’s picture books – Spring 2015 Overview. On top of that our London Mums magazine Summer/Autumn issue will have Kids’ Books as its focus including exclusive interviews with the most popular children’s authors in Britain. Watch this space! Meantime don’t miss your chance to enter this…
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Win 1 of 3 copies of new DVD DINO TIME

Three kids find out that it really is a Jurassic world this summer as hilarious family animation DINO TIME roars into cinemas from 22 May 2015 before being unearthed on DVD and digital platforms from 1st June 2015, courtesy of Signature Entertainment. You can now win a copy of this fun movie by entering the competition now. Ernie, his sister Julia and best friend Max uncover the ups and downs of…
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Newsletter

May 2015 Newsletter including the best events happening in London

Dear London Mums May is the month that puts us all in the holiday mood: with two bank holidays and a school half term we are slowly getting ready for the long Summer break. Looking for something fun to do this May? We put together a guide with activities and an events’ calendar including the best events happening in London every day this May & beyond. CREATIVE GARDENING PROJECTS This…
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Movies

Future Films Heads Up: Disney's Tomorrowland

A new futuristic film from Disney called Tomorrowland will throw us into a completely new dimension, or at least this is what it looks like from the trailer, where everything is possible. Mums will enjoy the presence of George Clooney while kids will love the cool technology driving the new world.   The story From Disney comes two-time Oscar® winner Brad Bird’s riveting, mystery adventure…
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Movies

Marvel's Daredevil gets a modern revamp by Netflix

Superheroes stories in comics and on the big screen have always fascinated me. You may remember my passionate feature Famous Superheroes in books and films. Now I am very pleased to see that the best storytelling streaming media (no need to say that I mean Netflix), released 13 episodes of the first superhero series Daredevil on Friday 10th April 2015. It is an interesting choice and not an easy…
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Competitions

Win a family ticket to exclusive THOMAS & FRIENDS™ 70th anniversary party

THOMAS & FRIENDS™ IS 70 YEARS NEW AND THEY WANT TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU! Bust my Buffers – Thomas & Friends™ celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, and would like to offer one London Mums’ family of four the chance to join Thomas’ star-studded birthday bash. The lucky family will attend a VIP party where they will enjoy a fun-filled day at a London location on 9 May 2015…
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Movies

Gardens on the Big Screen

Rockwork Grove, a garden in one of the most famous Palaces in the world, Versailles, is taking centre stage in Alan Rickman’s upcoming film A Little Chaos. Taking inspiration from the enchanting gardens in the film we look back at the gardens which have made an impression on screen. A Little Chaos Kate Winslet stars as landscape architect Madame Sabine De Barra who is tasked with creating the…
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