London has so much FREE stuff to offer to families. A great event for kids and parents is the Embankment Summer Market which returns to Victoria Embankment Gardens on London’s Northbank, adjacent to Embankment tube station from Friday 15th July to Sunday 17th July 2016.
The unique, three-day event created by City Showcase: Markets, the UK’s premier organiser of artisan and designer crafts…
Unmissable event for Italian speaking families in London: Sunday 3 July – 4pm The Italian Cultural Institute and the Scuola Italiana a Londra celebrate the publication of OH, FREEDOM by Francesco D’Adamo, translated into Italian by Siân Williams. This event is suitable for children aged 9 upwards and is followed by superb Italian style afternoon snacks and ice cream kindly offered by…
Great Summer event for London Mums and kids is coming up soon. The 21st London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival will be taking place on Sunday 26th June 2016 at the London Regatta Centre, Dockside Road, London E16 2QT.
Europe’s premier dragon boat festival features an extensive programme of racing, entertainment and a vast array of street food, providing an excellent opportunity to enjoy Chinese…
Good news for bookworms! The Barnes Children’s Literature Festival is back for the second year on 14th & 15th May 2016. If you love sharing stories with your little ones, this is an opportunity to have a great day out in beautiful Barnes and meet some top authors and illustrators, with talks, workshops and book signings taking place all weekend.
With more than fifty events on offer there…
London is proud to host The London Motor Show from the 5th-8th May 2016! Here you go an event for dads and kids – boys and their toys at the doorstep. The ultimate, must-attend event in the automotive calendar, the Show will be hosted at Battersea Evolution over four days, with an exclusive preview evening on Thursday 5th May where HRH Prince Michael of Kent will cut the ribbon to open the…
Mark your diary for this WWF event in London called Wear it Wild for a day. Love wildlife forever. As a teenager I used to be a WWF activist in Italy and I still enjoy supporting nature and animals. Here is a good campaign for all nature lovers.
What: WWF is calling for everyone across the UK to sign up and take part in Wear it Wild – WWF’s unique annual fundraising event.
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If you’re looking for a fun day out for the family this weekend, head to Clapham Common for the National Literacy Trust’s Where’s Wally? fun run!
This Sunday 20 March 2016, hundreds of Wallys will run 10k, 5k or 1k (for children under 12) dressed in red and white stripy tops, glasses and hats.
Runners and spectators can enjoy music, a book sale and a range of food stalls…
Last 22nd January 2016 I was lucky to get tickets for Alexander Armstrong’s show at the London Palladium. It’s not that I love that theatre so much (and keep going back) for its historical importance (having hosted shows by Bob Hope, Peter Sellers and Judy Garland among the stars who performed there) but also because I love Jazz and the smooth voice of Alexander Armstrong, who is…
HENLEY FESTIVAL, the UK’s most glamorous boutique festival, returns to its stunning setting along the river in Henley-on-Thames from 6th – 10th July 2016 with tickets going on sale to the general public on Thursday 25th February 2016 at 10am. The line up of stars include ELTON JOHN & HIS BAND, BLAKE & DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY, ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS, BRYN TERFEL & WNO…
As a London mum you will no doubt often wonder how to best manage your child’s energy. In this modern age of living in front of a television, computer or smart phone, getting your kids out and about is the best way to keep them healthy in body and mind. Whilst sports clubs are good for keeping kids active, dance classes are a great alternative with endless benefits!
First of all, dancing is…