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Tea Time & the Art of Tea Tasting: Quintessentially British

When you talk about British people with foreigners, what immediately springs to mind is Tea Time. It might be a stereotype but it is very truthful. At 4pm a genuine English person needs a  cup of tea and a biscuit 🙂 Well, as an Italian, I have totally bought into that habit and I feel more British in that respect than some native folks. That attitude helped me feel at ease when I met Mr…
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Polo in the Park: Quintessentially British

My Quintessentially British week started with an exclusive cosy chat with Stephen Mangan, quintessentially British actor who is currently voicing the quintessentially British character  of Postman Pat. Then I met Mr Twinings in person (yes you heard me, one of the famous tea family heir) and how best end my special week….  I went for a lesson of polo as a total novice in horse riding and polo.
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Kensington Palace with kids

Kensington Palace is incredibly interesting for both kids and adults as it is filled with all things Royal and Fashion to watch. Kids are handed out a pack to solve a quiz about Queen Victoria that keeps them focused during the visit. The Gardens Spring is the ideal time to browse the Palace’s Gardens which reveal colourful flowers as I have never seen before in Britain. Great photo…
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The Kids Today Project: London seen through the eyes of a school boy

My son Diego and I were pleased to be involved in the latest Persil Kids Today campaign focused on analysing how life is through a child’s eyes, which shows that recreation and hands-on experiences are not nice-to-haves, but are in fact critical to every child’s developmental success. The project provides a fresh, new perspective on why hands-on experiences are crucial in equipping children…
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Decorating the Easter Table - Crafts to do with your children

Easter Sunday is about more than Easter eggs but if your children are like mine, they have very little interest in anything else! To introduce them to the idea that Easter Sunday is a day of ancient celebration and feasting, why not create something special to decorate the Easter Table? I like to have all my old favourites on display that day and napkin rings made of felt are a pretty addition to…
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Spring Cleaning with Shaun the Sheep at Mudchute Farm

Mudchute Park & Farm is London’s Best Kept Secret. And not many people know that it is the farm that inspired Aardman’s genius animation series Shaun the Sheep. We spent half day at Mudchute and had a private tour with a charming tour guide who told us all about the animals in their care. The kids loved touching and playing with the animals and finding all about one of the largest city farms…
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West End Show review: WICKED

Musicals these days are really incredibly entertaining. The balance between compelling storytelling and special effects is just perfect and a great example of that is WICKED, the multi award-winning musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, shown at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre. For discounted tickets, check this site…
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Tickets for In the Night Garden Live 2014 are on sale now - book early for the best prices!

Tickets for In the Night Garden Live 2014 are on sale now – book early for the best prices. Join Igglepiggle and Upsy Daisy at In the Night Garden Live. Step into the magical world of In the Night Garden and see Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and Makka Pakka brought to life before your eyes with beautiful costumes, magical puppets, enchanting music and breathtaking projections. In the Night Garden…
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Indoor activities for families in NW7

With school holidays always being a challenge for busy families sporting activities are always a great way to keep kids busy, entertained while having fun. Here are suggested Indoor activities for families in NW7. Families in NW7 are lucky enough to have the Mill Hill School Sports Centre nearby which offers Camp Beaumont day camps, Theatre tribe, Lifeguard courses, cricket lessons, swimming…
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New London Attraction: LONDON AQUARIUM WELCOMES FRAGILE AND FIESTY NEW CRUSTACEANS

If you are looking for half term activities for children in London we suggest heading to the London Aquarium to see the new crustaceans that have arrived. A ten strong team of aquarists from the SEA LIFE London Aquarium have recently welcomed a 15 new crustacean residents including a pair of gigantic but very delicate Japanese Spider Crabs and an army of small, brightly coloured but incredibly…
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