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Top ways to make your garden stand out

Having a pretty garden is the goal for many homeowners, and as summer approaches they are now thinking more about how they can elevate their garden than just create one from scratch. If you already have an established garden space with a patio or deck, a pond or vegetable garden, even plans to build a shed, then there is a very good chance that you’ll be doing everything you can to make your…
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Mini multi sports camps at Rocks Lane Multi Sports Centre

A few weeks ago, Rocks Lane Multi Sports Centre was recognised by the LTA for its outstanding contribution to British Tennis and particularly in ‘it’s trailblazing development of padel tennis in the community’. We are delighted that the team at Rocks Lane have been recognised for all their hard work. My son went to all sports camps to Rocks Lane Multi Sports Centre in Barnes during his…
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Restaurant review: Indian afternoon tea at Colonel Saab in Covent Garden

Located at the former Holborn Town Hall in the heart of Central London, Colonel Saab is a modern Indian restaurant from Roop Partap Choudhary, offering a smart Indian fine dining experience. The restaurant is inspired by the travel tales of Roop’s father, an Indian Army officer Col. Manbeer Choudhary and his wife Mrs. Binny Choudhary across the Indian subcontinent, created by Roop as a…
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Review: Hamlet for young audiences at the Dorfman, National Theatre

Everybody knows who Hamlet is, one way or another. The Dorfman, a small theatre inside the National Theatre, has produced a special Hamlet for young audiences. Jude Christian’s energetic and engaging retelling Hamlet for young audiences (recommended ages 8 – 12 year olds) would delight even Shakespeare himself who would be keen to get his most well-known tragedy to a wide…
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Local comedy night at Putney Arts Theatre

Get yourself to a local comedy night, mums! It’s good for the soul. The next one for the S-Wers among us, ‘South Circular Comedy’ at Putney Arts Theatre, 26 March and 30 April 2023! £10.60. Ted Milligan, host, at the first night Apollo at 9pm on the Telly is all very well, but the real thing, where you are breathless with the dread and thrill of possibly becoming next the…
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Restaurant review: Jurassic Afternoon Tea at Apero in South Kensington

The Apero at Ampersand Hotel‘s new Jurassic Afternoon Tea is a must-try experience for families looking for a unique way to fuel up before or after exploring the Exhibition Road museums in South Kensington. The tea takes its inspiration from the time when dinosaurs roamed the earth over 200 million years ago, and it is evident from the presentation and taste of the treats that a lot of…
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Musical holiday camps in London at The Strings Club 

The Strings Club runs 11 award winning holiday camps in London using music as a force for good, offering a refreshing approach to childcare that parents can trust – time and time again. With over a 100 independent 5* reviews in 2022, The Strings Club ensures that every day is wonderfully different. From wellbeing to confidence to musicianship, it is scientifically proven that music…
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Harry Potter for 4-year-olds: The Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 4

BOOM! Somebody knocked on the door. Uncle Vernin came downstairs holding a gun. ‘Who’s there? To come my house, we haven’t invited anyone.’ he shouted. SMASH!! The door fell on the floor. A big man was standing there. ‘Hello Harry, can you make me a cuppa tea?’ Harry just stared and froze. Vernon said ‘Get OUT!’ Hagrid said, ‘Shut up, Vernin! Harry, Happy…
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Harry Potter for 4-year-olds: The Philosopher's Stone Chapter 3

At breakfast one day the post came. Harry picked up the letters and he saw a letter with his name on. ‘Mr H Potter, The Cupboard Under the Stairs’ He was very supprised. Nobody ever sent him a letters. Dudderly saw his letter and told Uncle Vernin. Vernin snatched it away and Harry got angry. ‘It’s mine, give it back.’ said Harry. ‘Go to your cupboard.’ Uncle Vernin said, and…
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Harry Potter for 4-6 year olds: The Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 2

I’m back introducing Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone to 4-6 year old children with home-made illustrations. Harry is now 10 years old. He still lives with his family, the Dursleys. His aunt is Aunt Pechooneeya and his uncle is Uncle Vernin. Their son is Dudderly. The family is never kind to Harry. On Dudderly’s 11th birthday, he starts going all whiney-whiney coz he…
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