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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This year’s CTBF Children’s Fund Christmas Family Film is Disney/Pixar’s THE GOOD DINOSAUR (3D)!
Every ticket bought for this special screening will go directly towards the CTBF Children’s Fund and will help children affected by extreme hardship. Learn more about the Children’s Fund and how it has helped deserving families, and children like Eva, who is currently…
VICTORIAN STREET MAGICIANS, sideshows and travelling circus performers will be among the attractions as Kingston marks the start of the festive season with a Charles Dickens-inspired Christmas Lights Switch on.
In celebration of the Rose Theatre’s hotly-anticipated production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, this year’s celebrations will have a distinctly Victorian feel, with…
Little Voices Wandsworth, running from Swaffield Primary School will be opening its doors with a special launch event, staging two afternoons of free workshop taster sessions on Thursday 5th and 12th November 2015. Register now for a free trial for singing and performing lessons.
Principal of neighbouring Little Voices Putney, Fulham and Richmond is Ashlea Pearson who is a professional…
Wandsworth Artists’ Open House returns for the first two weekends of October.
In Putney alone, 68 artists will show their work across 36 homes and studios. Visitors can take in an impressive diversity of art in 10 categories including paintings, drawings, photographs, prints, sculpture, jewellery and ceramics. Prices range from £20 up to £10,000, with most under £350. Entry is free.
Putney…
Talented Italian children’s author Max Spera who has written The Real History of the Watch, a great original story illustrated by Nicola Lisci published for the first time in the Summer / Autumn 2014 issue 12 of the London Mums magazine, is joining our Christmas party this Friday at Eddie Catz Putney to read a new exclusive tale to our children. Don’t miss this opportunity to get…