Books

Book of the week: Oscar the Dragon by Desmond McMullen

London Mums‘ book of the week is Oscar the Dragon by Desmond McMullen. A captivating tale filled with messages for self-doubting youngsters. Oscar the Dragon bursts with messages of friendship and that help is always at hand, and shares a youngster’s journey from feeling lonely and not fitting in anywhere, to becoming a confident and self-aware young dragon ready for anything. With…
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Party tips

Elegant yet exciting: Planning the perfect sophisticated hen night

Organising a hen night that strikes the perfect balance between elegance and excitement requires thoughtful planning and a touch of creativity. The aim is to create an event that reflects the bride-to-be’s personality and preferences while ensuring the evening stands out as a memorable celebration for all attendees. This guide provides a comprehensive approach to planning a sophisticated hen…
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Movies

Film review: Memory starring Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard

Though-provoking story, touching performances and emotional ‘after-taste’. Memory is a poignant and profoundly moving independent film that showcases emotional themes such as trauma and dementia with remarkable depth and sensitivity. Memory will hit UK and Irish cinemas on the 23rd of February 2024. The story Sylvia (Jessica Chastain) is a social worker who leads a simple and structured…
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Party tips

4 Things you can add to your wedding to make it unique

Planning a wedding is all about creating a day that truly reflects you and your partner’s personalities. It’s a chance to make your celebration stand out, ensuring that every aspect of the day is memorable and unique. Gone are the days of following a set formula for weddings; today, it’s all about personalisation and creativity. From the choice of venue to the smallest of details, each…
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Movies

Film Review: Bob Marley: One Love

“Bob Marley: One Love” celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations with his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, we get to explore Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity as well as the journey behind his revolutionary music. A movie about love, perfect for Valentine’s date night as it releases in theatres on 14…
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Movies

Animation movie review: Migration

On Sunday 28th January 2024, London Mums Magazine was invited to the screening of the new animation Migration. The animation movie Migration was interesting to watch. Its characters that presented characteristics of people around the world showed us the simplistic and feelings animals…
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Movies

Film review: The Color Purple

On Wednesday 24th of January 2024, London Mums Magazine was invited to Leicester Square to review the movie The Color Purple. The Color Purple is a musical take on an adaptation of a classic novel based in the Southern USA in the early 20th century. The story The Color Purpleis the story of an extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share one unbreakable bond. This bold new take on the…
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Books

Interview! Children’s author Dave Caswell tells how his book turned learning into an adventure 

Young readers can now embark on a thrilling educational odyssey with Dave Caswell’s latest children’s book, “Martha Crumble and the Dendro Doorway.” Within the enchanting narrative, Caswell weaves together a tapestry of valuable life lessons, inviting both children and caregivers to join Martha Crumble on an adventure into the magical world of Dendro. This classroom…
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Movies

Film review: Mean Girls (Musical) starring Tina Fey

From the comedic mind of Tina Fey emerges a fresh take on the modern classic,Mean Girls. The narrative revolves around the new student, Cady Heron (Angourie Rice), who ascends the social hierarchy, encountering the elite clique known as “The Plastics.” Led by the conniving Regina George (Renée Rapp), with her minions Gretchen (Bebe Wood) and Karen (Avantika), Mean Girls explores…
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Movies

Film review: The Boys in the Boat - directed by George Clooney

London Mums Magazine was invited to review The Boys in the Boat at Picturehouse Central, Piccadilly Circus. What a superb film! The Boys in the Boat is a sensitive and dramatic portrayal of a true story of grit and guts overcoming adversity and poverty in the USA depression of 20s and 30s. The story From director George Clooney, starring Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner. Based on the best-selling…
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