Party tips

Five ways to involve kids in a hen party

Weddings are getting less traditional and couples quite often have kids by the time they get around to organising their big day. You wouldn’t leave anyone so special out of the big day itself, so it makes sense that the kids are involved in all the exciting stuff that happens in the run-up too. It’s a lovely idea to plan a hen party that your kids can enjoy with you, but what to do? Here are…
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Movies

Film review: BEFORE MIDNIGHT

One of the most acclaimed and celebrated movies of the year starring Academy Award® Nominees Ethan Hawke & Julie Delpy, the Sony Pictures Classics romantic drama BEFORE MIDNIGHT, will be available from 28 October 2013 on DVD with UltraViolet from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. It’s a good-feel type of movie that women would particularly enjoy because of its romantic nature as well…
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Film review: THE REEF 2: HIGH TIDE

THE REEF 2: HIGH TIDE is released in UK cinemas on 25 October 2013. If you loved Finding Nemo you may be a bit disappointed about this movie. But surprisingly kids would definitely love it. The animation is stunning, the colours are so vibrant that you will be fascinated by it despite a predictable storyline. It has fast paced action, striking CGI animation and vibrant characters, this is a feel…
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Party tips

Party tips: Throwing the best ever children’s party

Being organised and putting some time and energy into planning the party can make the difference between ending the day in smiles or tears, and we don’t just mean your child’s! Set a Date and time Between busy schedules and other children’s birthday parties, it can be difficult to find a date that works for everyone. So the first thing to do, once you’ve decided on a date is send…
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Iconic British TV show Clangers returns to the BBC after 45 years

The iconic and much loved British cult classic animated television show, Clangers, is set to make a return to its home on the BBC after 45 years. The joint announcement is made by CBeebies, Coolabi, Smallfilms and US 24-hour pre-school network, Sprout, who together are co-producing the new pre-school series, with BBC Worldwide for its international channels. The £5 million production is…
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Film review: THE BIG WEDDING

THE BIG WEDDING is a modern farce where couples mix and match and find their way to happiness in the end. Great actors are always fab to watch although here the plot is predictable at times. It is the perfect rom-com for a night in with your girlfriends though. It is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and download. With an all-star cast led by Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, Diane Keaton, Amanda…
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Moshi Monsters The Movie

We would like to share with all Moshi Monsters fans the news that Moshi Monsters The Movie is released in cinemas on the 20th December 2013 from Universal Pictures. We cannot wait to watch it and we will report back with feedback when we have reviewed it. Meantime enjoy the trailer! Video: The Moshi Monsters Movie: exclusive first trailer #MoshiMovie Monica CostaMonica Costa founded London…
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Books

The Ultimate List: 100 Books to Read Before You're 14

Parents take note: the charity Booktrust today celebrates Children’s Book Week, by announcing their definitive list of 100 books every child must read before they’re 14. Drawing from over 90 years’ experience of recommending children’s books; Booktrust experts selected the final 100 from an initial list of 500 books. They are asking everyone to join the debate and vote online for…
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Book review: The Good Little Devil and Other Tales by Pierre Gripari

The Good Little Devil and Other Tales by Pierre Gripari is a French children’s classic book that is recently being published in the UK for the first time. It is a collection of absurd and improbable modern fairy tales for good little devils everywhere! It was first published in France in 1967 and has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide and translated into 27 different languages…
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To read or not to read – that is the question?

With the end of the summer holidays and beginning of another school year, many students will be getting to grips with their new reading lists. However a new survey from Opinium Research suggests that for UK adults, regular reading often ends when school does. To read or not to read, that is the question? We want to hear your opinion on this London Mums. How many books do you manage to read in your…
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