There are plenty of FREE Olympic events that do not require tickets where you can get quite close to some of the world’s top athletes. All FREE events are taking place away from the Olympic Park in the east end of London.
Olympic Games
27 July – 12 August 2012
Paralympic Games
29 August – 9 September 2012
www.getaheadofthegames.com
This is an excellent website for info…
The Olympic Torch Relay is amazing to get us all into the Olympic spirit. Follow the torch at the official site
www.london2012.com/torch-relay and read an exclusive story written by one of of London dadpreneur who was inspired by the Olympic Games to create this story for his curious boy.
You can find this story at page 34 of our latest Jubilympic magazine…
New research recently revealed that British families are stuck to the sofa, with two thirds (68 per cent) of family time being sedentary.
The survey conducted by UK retailer Argos, shows British families spend an average of twelve hours together a week yet eight hours of this time are spent sat down.
Television is the biggest family entertainer, with a quarter of parents defaulting to the box…
A third of parents regret giving their children games consoles, mobile phones and computers, a study reveals today. Having not known life without the internet and technology, parents fear their children are so used to the immediate gratification of digital devices that they are lacking key interpersonal skills such as patience and social and communication skills that develop from taking part in…
Six glorious weeks of freedom might sound like a dream come true, but research from weight management company, MoreLife, reveals that the school holidays are turning into a very real nightmare, posing a serious health risk to 4.3 million children across the UK.
A third of British children (33%) will fall victim to ‘Summer Sofa Syndrome’ this year, with some putting on up to half a stone…
To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, we’ve teamed up with teatime favourite Birds Eye to send you and your family on a day out to remember at the Jubilee Family Festival in London’s Hyde Park on Sunday 3rd June 2012.
Two lucky adults and two lucky children will spend the fun-filled day in the capital city enjoying all the Jubilee Family Festival presented by Sainsbury’s, has…
Amazing Party Hosting Tips and Quotes by Polly Betton.
1. Communicate with your guests
When you invite guests be as clear as possible about what sort of party it is (i.e. is it formal or relaxed, tightly planned or easy going) so that they know what to expect and what you expect of them. Ask them to RSVP, then send out a reminder email to confirmed attendees around a week before the party with…
Lots of people have asked me recently if I know where the Pageant is starting from, where it goes etc etc. Then I researched and I found this amazing iPad app that will help getting people to the right places at the right time during the Pageant journey.
The great thing is that this is the only official Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant iPad App with the approval from the Queen. So it is official…
OVER HALF OF UK ADULTS PLAYED OUTSIDE EVERYDAY WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG, COMPARED TO JUST 24% OF KIDS TODAY. The nation’s favourite adventurer, Bear Grylls, gives London Mums some tips to get kids back outside and learn forgotten childhood skills.
Today’s children are spending significantly less time than their parents did having adventures outside and, as a result, have missed out on…
A really fun and simple way to decorate your home or party venue with a Jubilee red, white and blue colour scheme is to make some pretty ribbon pompoms.
Each pompom is made up of four large bows tied together, so you need to start by making your bows.
Make some pretty pompoms
To create the bows, hold the ribbon between your finger and thumb – a few inches from the end and make your first…