Events

Mark your Diary: Wear it Wild for a day to help WWF. Love wildlife forever 27 May 2016

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. From…
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Weekends

Where's Wally? Fun Run Sunday 20 March 2016

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…
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Events

Show review: Alexander Armstrong A Year of Songs Live Concert

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…
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Events

Mark your Diary: HENLEY FESTIVAL 6-10 July 2016 featuring Elton John & other stars - Tickets on sale from 25 February 2016

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…
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North London

Dance Classes for Kids at Omnida Studios

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…
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Events

FREE International Women’s Day event at City Hall 8 March 2016

On 8th March 2016 the Mayor of London’s office will be hosting an International Women’s Day event. We will be using International Women’s Day to shine a light on some of the women in the UK who have found success in traditionally male-dominated sectors, in order to encourage others to pursue their career ambitions. We are hoping the day will encourage more girls to study science…
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Events

The British 'Voice' Alexander Armstrong Live in Concert Spring 2016

Alexander Armstrong, the actor, comedian and Have I Got News for You’s most frequent guest presenter, is to sing songs from his debut album, A Year of Songs, in some of the most prestigious concert halls across England, Scotland and Wales, including a show at the London Palladium on 22nd January 2o16. I have my little personal anecdote about Alexander Armstrong. Two years ago I was at the…
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Events

Family Fun at LONDON SUPER COMIC CONVENTION 20 & 21 FEBRUARY 2016 AT LONDON’S EXCEL CENTRE

London Super Comic Convention, the UK’s only comic dedicated event, returns for 2016 celebrating its fifth anniversary on Sat 20 & Sun 21 February 2016 at London’s ExCeL Centre. The event is the biggest of its kind in the UK and features a special guest line up including Frank Cho, Humberto Ramos, Marv Wolfman Mike Zeck amongst others, plus on-stage panels, screenings and hundreds of…
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South West London

A little sprinkle of Magic Dust

Magic Door is a new company made up of two friends Betty and Anna who decided to try doing something completely different and as magical and creative as possible. Both have worked in the events/ film/music/photography world all their lives but on the side have been able to let their creative sides run wild when doing their own children’s birthday parties. From burying bones in the sandpit for a…
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South West London

Lady Margaret School Christmas Fair - Parsons Green - Saturday 28 November 2015

The Lady Margaret School Christmas Fair is a much loved school and community event open to everyone.  This year it takes place on Saturday 28th November 2015. Affordable festive fun and for parents considering the school a good opportunity to see it in action with the choir singing carols and parents serving mince pies and mulled wine and running a variety of stalls.  Turkey rolls and other…
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