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How to knit: easy mum's own tips

Have you ever thought of learning to knit? In my blue January piece, I mentioned starting a new craft with a family member, as my daughter had been prompting me to take her to our local craft shop. Part 1 – Choosing the wool was a whole creative adventure. What wool can a beginner handle? The structure, feel, fatness, color, fluffiness, ingredients all had to be discussed. And then…
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Family-friendly things to do this Spring in London

London is a fantastic destination for a family during the Spring holidays and for all those mums and dads living in the Capital. With plenty of fun and exciting things to do, the city has something to offer for everyone. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, or outdoor activities, London is the perfect place to create memories with your family this Easter. Here are the…
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FREE LONDON: Free things to do in London for all the family over Easter  

Don’t we all like the sound of free London? It’s not sci-fi. London has lots of free activities for every taste. As the Easter holidays approach, many families are looking for fun things to do in London without breaking the bank. Luckily, there’s lots available for families of all ages and interests. Here are some ideas for free things to do in London over Easter. Peter Pan…
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Four simple ways you can increase the value of your home

If you want to understand how to increase the value of your home, you should make sure that you check all of the appropriate boxes, as this will ensure that you are genuinely adding value without having to spend any more money. Building an addition, installing a brand-new kitchen, and sprucing up the exterior of your home are just a few of the many wonderful ways that you can increase the value of…
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Top ways to make your garden stand out

Having a pretty garden is the goal for many homeowners, and as summer approaches they are now thinking more about how they can elevate their garden than just create one from scratch. If you already have an established garden space with a patio or deck, a pond or vegetable garden, even plans to build a shed, then there is a very good chance that you’ll be doing everything you can to make your…
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Mini multi sports camps at Rocks Lane Multi Sports Centre

A few weeks ago, Rocks Lane Multi Sports Centre was recognised by the LTA for its outstanding contribution to British Tennis and particularly in ‘it’s trailblazing development of padel tennis in the community’. We are delighted that the team at Rocks Lane have been recognised for all their hard work. My son went to all sports camps to Rocks Lane Multi Sports Centre in Barnes during his…
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Restaurant review: Indian afternoon tea at Colonel Saab in Covent Garden

Located at the former Holborn Town Hall in the heart of Central London, Colonel Saab is a modern Indian restaurant from Roop Partap Choudhary, offering a smart Indian fine dining experience. The restaurant is inspired by the travel tales of Roop’s father, an Indian Army officer Col. Manbeer Choudhary and his wife Mrs. Binny Choudhary across the Indian subcontinent, created by Roop as a…
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Review: Hamlet for young audiences at the Dorfman, National Theatre

Everybody knows who Hamlet is, one way or another. The Dorfman, a small theatre inside the National Theatre, has produced a special Hamlet for young audiences. Jude Christian’s energetic and engaging retelling Hamlet for young audiences (recommended ages 8 – 12 year olds) would delight even Shakespeare himself who would be keen to get his most well-known tragedy to a wide…
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Local comedy night at Putney Arts Theatre

Get yourself to a local comedy night, mums! It’s good for the soul. The next one for the S-Wers among us, ‘South Circular Comedy’ at Putney Arts Theatre, 26 March and 30 April 2023! £10.60. Ted Milligan, host, at the first night Apollo at 9pm on the Telly is all very well, but the real thing, where you are breathless with the dread and thrill of possibly becoming next the…
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