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FREE HOBBIES: Learn to 'ring' (church bells) at Putney

Quirky, totally, but think: Do you love music, uplifting music, but can’t play an instrument and would love to be part of a small group which teaches you how to ring a welcome peal for a bride, a babe or a dearly departed one ? Ringers have also been faithfully celebrating and commemorating every great event since the WW1 Armistice, including more recently, the passing of Queen Elizabeth II…
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HALLOWEEN OUTING to a PUMPKIN FARM

Crockford Bridge Farm, near Guildford, off the A3. Easy peasy. The quirkiest farmyard I’VE ever seen! A great outing for the kids and an opportunity to pick up a few pumpkins, I say a few, but the CHOICE. 8 varieties possibly, smooth and knobbly, great and small, speckled and just reassuringly orange. With helpful cooking tips to make the most of each type. …
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COOK BOOK Review: 'Feel Good' by Melissa Hemsley presented at Coppa Club Putney

At a special event hosted at the beautiful restaurant Coppa Club Putney, Melissa Hemsley greeted us joyfully in a yellow Gingham dress with poofy sleeves, as if she was Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, about to take us on a journey to a better place. And indeed she walked us through the thought processes that inspired her new book Feel Good. She writes sympathetically for the over-worked and…
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Playball London - Holistic Learning opportunities through Sport

Playball is a sport and movement development programme. But did you know that sport is the vehicle the teams at Playball London have chosen to help develop every aspect of a child’s life? Socially, emotionally, cognitively as well as physically. For every sport or movement skill they do at Playball London, there is a life skill or classes room application associated with it. The…
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Celebrate International Day of The Girl 2022 at Festival of The Girl!

As we approach International Day of The Girl, Festival of the Girl, a festival created for girls aged 7-11 to inspire, engage and to break down harmful gender stereotypes, will be taking place on Sunday 9th October 2022 at the Business Design Centre, Islington North London. In its fourth year the 2022 festival is set to show girls what the future holds for them, getting them trying something new…
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London Mums play board games at Draughts Hackney

London Mums Magazine recently sent a group of reporters to Draughts Hackney, 41 Kingsland High St, London E8 2JS to play board games and drink beer. We arrived at Draughts which is a unique cafe bar that contains a wide array of board games to allow you to entertain yourself whilst having a delightful drink or meal. The restaurant provides an original experience that can’t be matched at any…
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5 kms your way any day in October for Breast Cancer

RaceFor TheCureis back for 2022. This event can involve anyone and everyone it shows a community spirit and teaches our families the importance of supporting charities. Why not get your friends, family, local school or work colleagues together and raise money for those affected by breast cancer? Race for the Cure is 5km walk or run that is taking place throughout October 2022 to…
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Top Ideas for your next Girls’ Night in

Staying in is the new going out. We have all been out and experienced a good time, but sometimes it’s boring and you spend too much. At home, you do not have to worry that: Someone boring will start talking to you The round you bought will push you into an overdraft The shoes you’re wearing will pinch or give you blisters. When you are at home, or in a good friend’s house, it’s much…
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My Gym - Children's Fitness Centre - Creating Moments That Matter!

I love this message from the founder of My Gym, Children’s Fitness Centre. “My Gym was born out of our passion to teach children in a fun, physically engaging environment. We delighted in seeing children’s eyes light up for all those incredible milestones, from the tentative first steps to tumbling down soft mats. Sharing the parents’ excitement at their children’s…
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How to get your garden ready for the summer

Spring has officially sprung, and the heat and sunshine of the summer are upon us. Do not let your garden cast a shadow over the summer months. Here is how to get your garden ready in time for barbecue season. One of the first tasks you might consider is clearing out your shed or garage. These spaces often accumulate a surprising amount of clutter over the year, and it’s easy to lose track…
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