Attractions

Summer activities in Kingston upon Thames

From river cruises to theme parks and ten-pin bowling, there’s every reason to choose Kingston upon Thames for a family-friendly short-break. The picturesque riverside town of Kingston upon Thames, just a 25-minute train ride from central London, is the ideal location for a family-friendly getaway this summer. Close to famous attractions such as Hampton Court Palace, Richmond and Bushy Parks…
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Trendy Toys

What makes toys trendy and cool? Do we have enough cash to buy increasingly expensive toys? It’s taken me some time to get my head round the jungle of new toys that are launching almost on a daily basis. But here you go a few thoughts and ideas on what London Mums believe are the trendy toys at the moment. According to the Toyfair 2013 the UK toy industry is strong despite the economy is…
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PARENTS TO SHELL OUT £460 ENTERTAINING KIDS THIS SUMMER HOLIDAY - Top tips for saving this summer holiday

As kids’ excitement builds in the lead up to the summer holidays, many parents (56 per cent) are worrying about the cost of not only keeping their own kids amused but also other people’s children too, expecting to shell out an average £460 entertaining their own and other people’s children, according to Post Office’s annual Parents’ Summer Spending Report. Over four in 10 (42 per cent)…
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Photo Challenge

From a low angle | Photography Challenge

This weekly photo challenge is deigned to complement our free online photography basics classes. Each week we will set a different theme and your homework is to go out and photograph a collection of images related to that theme. You can start this challenge whenever you like and do the different themes in any order you see fit. Think of these challenges as a photography workout. Don’t…
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Photo Challenge

Family | Weekly Photography Challenge

This weekly photo challenge is deigned to complement our free online photography basics classes. Each week we will set a different theme and your homework is to go out and photograph a collection of images related to that theme. You can start this challenge whenever you like and do the different themes in any order you see fit. Think of these challenges as a photography workout. Don’t…
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Photo Challenge

Toys | Weekly Photography Challenge

This weekly photo challenge is deigned to complement our free online photography basics classes. Each week we will set a different theme and your homework is to go out and photograph a collection of images related to that theme. You can start this challenge whenever you like and do the different themes in any order you see fit. Think of these challenges as a photography workout. Don’t…
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South West London

Kids' football in SW London

Best football coach in London!!! This is what my son says all the time about his coach so here you go some info about his club in case you want your child to join. They are looking to join a local SW championship and are looking for new recruits. A bit about the Roehampton Rangers FC Club. RRFC is an independent, non-profit making club run by parents. We are affiliated to Surrey FA and play…
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Attractions

The 50 ultimate British locations for tree climbing & beyond

To celebrate the launch of its 2013 list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ the National Trust has identified the best places around the UK for outdoor adventures, including the greatest tree to climb. In a bid to help children reconnect with nature, the charity asked more than 1,700 kids to vote on their top outdoor activities and reasons why, and then set about finding the ultimate…
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