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October 2014 Newsletter - Halloween Special activities with kids

Dear London Mums Our Winter magazine issue will be out soon – watch this space! It will include exclusive interviews with Karren Brady, Sir Quentin Blake as well as Baking TV star Cat Dresser, Chef Aldo Zilli and Agony Aunt Dr Ellie Cannon (with her tips to help us out with all our health dilemmas). At the end of October we’ll have another half term and entertaining the kids during the…
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South West London

Talented Young Football Players wanted!

Roehampton Rangers Football Club (RRFC) was founded in 2008. It has established London kids’ football teams in all age groups. There are currently 4 squads of boys covering the age groups of Under 11 to Under 15. Between all different squads there are over 70 boys registered with the club. My son’s under 9 team is enjoying the training and the championship a lot. RRFC  is currently…
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Parenting Skills

14 Keywords to understand your partner, your kids & your friends

At the age of 44 I have finally managed to gather pearls of wisdom from wise people to share with my fellow London Mums. I hope you enjoy 14 keywords to understand your partner, your kids and your friends. Keywords to understand your partner Attention – When you fall in love, what you like the most is the attention to details that both partners express to each other. But when you have kids…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Flexible work opportunities for mums with The Home Club

I know a lot of you mums out there would love to go back to work. You may have a child and feel like there is just something holding you back from getting back to work, like child-care, or that sudden lack of flexibility you will suffer from stepping back into the office. Believe me, I have lost count of the number of times my mum has told me she gave up a brilliant career to mother the four of…
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Books

Book review: A Different Kettle of Fish by Autistic Physics Student Michael Barton about a Daytrip to London from Most Unique Perspective

Anybody who has come across autistic people would know how special they are especially in their relationship with the world around. A new book called A Different Kettle of Fish is now shedding some light into the world of a high functioning and highly intelligent young man who documents his daytrip to London from his own unique perspective. Written from the heart and experience of Michael Barton…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 2 SparkUp Magical Book Readers worth £40 each

Sparkup Magical Book Reader: Your story, in their words. A revolutionary new way to engage children in reading, Sparkup brings families together to experience the magic of reading aloud. Sparkup: The Magical Book Reader is aimed at children aged 3-8 years old and is available from leading retailers nationwide. You have the chance to win one now. Check what you have to do to get one for your child.
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Competitions

Win 1 of 10 pairs of tickets to the Baby Show Olympia 2014

London Mums is giving you the chance to win 10 pairs of tickets to the Baby Show Olympia 2014! The Baby Show Olympia 2014, the UK’s number one pregnancy and parenting event will return to its birthplace from the 24-26 October, boasting the widest range of leading and boutique brands than ever before. With an exciting line up of over 200 exhibitors, you’ll be sure to find all your pregnancy…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

PR Support for Mumpreneurs

You have just started your kitchen table business and you don’t have marketing budget. You just need to build a website and create content for it but don’t know where to start. You have been told to write a press release to announce the launch of your product, service or business but you don’t know how to do it. You want to ramp up your social media presence but you don’t…
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Movies

Film review: Dolphin Tale 2

Tearjerker family movie DOLPHIN TALE 2 hits UK cinemas on 3rd October 2014. This film continues the story of brave dolphin Winter, whose miraculous rescue and rehabilitation — thanks to the invention of a groundbreaking prosthetic tail — made her a symbol of perseverance to people around the world and inspired the 2011 family hit movie “Dolphin Tale.” Inspired by true events, the sequel…
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Fitness & Health

Health in the City: Are you Breast Aware?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and you know by now how passionate I am about this particular health issue. London Mums have joined forces with BMI Healthcare to encourage women in London to be more aware of the issues surrounding their health and wellbeing in the capital. In this article we look at breast cancer and ask the question, are you breast aware? ABOUT BREAST CANCER Most of…
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