Kids Club

Kids Club: Arundel Castle visit by child reporter Chiara

Hi! Here is my latest review and it’s about a beautiful castle called Arundel, the Stately Home and its Gardens. I went to see it last weekend… just in time for Summer. I hope that you enjoy my review and the photos and maybe take a trip too one sunny week-end. Click on the review to enlarge it and read it. To find out all events taking place at Arundel Castle, type the word…
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What kids love about London - Introducing child reporter Abigail

I’m Abigail, I’m 10 years old and I live in Brockley, South East London. My hobbies are singing, dancing, writing and playing the piano. I love living in Brockley because we have a fantastic park called Hillyfields and it has a fab view over London. Image: http://www.hilly.org.uk/images/ We’ve got lots of different parks near to where we live.  There’s Greenwich…
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Activities

Storytelling and music for 0-4s: explore and learn at the Royal Albert Hall

Being a mum in London, I’ve found I’m on a constant search for events, and spoilt for choice most days, with activities happening in local libraries, churches and children’s centres. But as a new mum with a rapidly growing son, I find we’re both up for something a bit different, and I love finding those regular events that take something interactive and leave us both feeling we’ve…
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Kids Club: Penguins of Madagascar Movie DVD & Chessington show review

My name is Amelie and I am a child reporter at London Mums magazine. As my first assignment I was sent to Chessington Park to review the Penguins of Madagascar Movie as well as its show which has now opened at the amusement park. I hope you enjoy my reviews! Please leave feedback for me and I will do my best to reply. The Chessington brand new show called Penguins Live: Operation Cheezy Dibbles…
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Kids Club: Exclusive hilarious interview with Dennis the Menace author Steven Butler

I love Dennis the Menace and I was honoured to interview Steven Butler, who has just published Bash Street Bandit, the fourth instalment in his diary series, and World Menace Day, a story written just for World Book Day 2015. Steven is really good fun and his answers are hilarious. Enjoy! Q: Where did you get the idea for all the mischief Dennis does? SB: I get my ideas for…
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Go on, be ExpeRimental and get stuck into science!

I have what I believe is the best job in the world, I spend my days as the Science Learning Manager at the Royal Institution (home of the famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES) coming up with ideas about how to get people excited about science. My goal is to make science accessible, enjoyable and meaningful for everyone, regardless of their background, location or previous experience with the…
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Agony Aunt Aneliese on DIY Easter

I know I say this almost every month, but April really is one of my favourite months because of a little thing called Chocolate, and also because the whole family gets together and I get to do what I do best: entertain! This month’s questions were all about home improvements, DIY Easter decorations and healthy Easter alternatives. I’m toying with the idea of not buying my children any…
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World Book Day: Ideas for children's costumes - How about Willy Wonka's Golden Ticket?

Every year on the first week of March parents are faced with a challenge: preparing new costumes for the annual World Book Day. You cannot get away with recycling last year’s outfits because kids remember and they are also awarded prizes for the best costumes at school. Last year I came up with a quirky costume idea and thought I share it with London Mums along with other creative costumes I…
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FREE ACTIVITY SHEETS from Shaun the Sheep The Movie & Big Hero 6

Half term is always challenging for parents. Kids’ entertainment is expensive so the best way forward to mums on a budget (most of us) is to get organised with lots of FREE stuff to do. Here are London Mums favourite FREE ACTIVITY SHEETS from the latest and most entertaining movies. Shaun The Sheep The Movie – Art & Craft Activities These activities are suitable for…
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Kids Club film review (by 8 year old child reporter & nerd): Disney Big Hero 6 and Feast

Here are my reviews of Disney’s Big Hero 6 and Feast for the Kids Club at the London Mums magazine. I loved them both! They are super cool movies! Feast Everybody talks about Big Hero 6 but nobody mentions the cool short film that is shown before the movie. It certainly deserves to be reviewed as it is a great piece of film making in its own right! Check the cool…
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