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Get kids active at football schools this summer

Enjoy the ultimate Chelsea FC experience by attending one of fantastic Chelsea Soccer Schools this summer! Chelsea FC Soccer Schools are a great introduction to the game, the club and its unique coaching philosophies for boys and girls of all abilities aged between 3 and 15 years old. FA qualified coaches are always on hand to inspire, encourage and share their passion for the beautiful…
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50 ways to join in London 2012

We can all be part of this exciting summer 2012 (except for the weather!) and here are 50 suggestions to make the most of it (without emptying your pockets). 1. Line the streets and dress up your area to celebrate the Olympic Torch Relay. london2012.com/linethestreets 2. Garden for the Games: Run window boxes down your street in red, white and blue. Plant golden marigolds or get the neighbours…
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Olympic rings arrive at Tower Bridge

One of our London dads working in Central London sent us this image this morning of Olympic rings arriving at Tower Bridge today. Thanks a lot Brian! We envy your view from the office! Thanks for sharing it with us. Monica CostaMonica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her son Diego’s birth together with a group of mothers who felt the need of meeting up regularly to share the…
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London’s newest attraction: Up at The O2 – Climb an icon

As if London would not have enough attractions, the newest one is actually breathtaking. Now you can walk over one of London’s favourite landmarks – The O2. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable 90 minute experience which will take you on an uplifting expedition across the roof of the world’s most popular entertainment venue. Enjoy spectacular 360 degree views of London from our…
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BAFTA CALLS ON 11-16 YEAR OLDS TO ENTER ITS YOUNG GAME DESIGNERS COMPETITION

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has launched BAFTA Young Game Designers 2012, a competition that aims to inspire the game designers and game-makers of the future by giving young people the chance to design and create their own video game and develop it with industry professionals. The competition is open to 11-16 year olds and has attracted hundreds of entries from across…
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Win 1 family pass to the Jubilee Family Festival (Hyde Park, Sun 3 June 2012)

To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, we’ve teamed up with teatime favourite Birds Eye to send you and your family on a day out to remember at the Jubilee Family Festival in London’s Hyde Park on Sunday 3rd June 2012. Two lucky adults and two lucky children will spend the fun-filled day in the capital city enjoying all the Jubilee Family Festival presented by Sainsbury’s, has…
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Win 1 family pass to the Jubilee Family Festival (London's Hyde Park , Sat 2 – Sun 3 June 2012)

The Jubilee Family Festival Presented by Sainsbury’s is a two-day fun filled family Jubilee celebration taking place in London’s Hyde Park , Sat 2 – Sun 3 June 2012. Hosted by Myleene Klass and Jon Culshaw, the event will be a once in a lifetime experience for the whole family to enjoy featuring the nation’s best live music and entertainment. Check this gorgeous video as a…
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Win 1 of 5 family (of 5) tickets to Very Hungry Caterpillar show with Katy Ashworth (CBeebies)

Children’s TV cook/presenter Katy Ashworth (CBeebies) is staging a one-off Very Hungry Caterpillar Themed Show in The Clore Centre at Hampton Court on Saturday 3 March, 10 – 11am. Fun and interactive, it will include a reading of the popular book as well as games derived from the story-line, such as ‘learn the plum face’, make like a caterpillar. For your chance to win these…
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Spanish-English bilingual in England. To be or not to be is not the question! How to be it? Is.

Having lived in London for over 17 years it has always amazed me when I come across people whose parents or grandparents are from a different country and they don’t speak anything other than English. Often they say ‘I understand it but I can’t speak it’. I always thought their parents did something wrong! Now that I have children of my own I realise that it is easier than I…
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The ultimate teddy bear experience

If you thought for a moment that teddy bears are boring, well think twice after checking this post about London Mums experiencing a Build-a-Bear workshop. I must admit I often passed by the shops across London and never dared entering as I found the idea of making a teddy bear not quite exciting …. I was SO wrong. Check our videos here and see for yourself what the experience is all…
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