Great Outdoors

Top three picnic spots in South West London and Surrey revealed

Cavan Bakery asked locals to nominate their favourite picnic spots to visit over the warmer days to come. Cavan Bakery, an independent artisan bakery founded in 1929, has revealed the top three picnic spots in the South London and Surrey regions, as voted by locals themselves. With a very wetJuly now behind us and the arrival of warmer, sunnier days, a picnic is just what we need to lift…
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A grand affair: Ballroom extravaganza at Buckingham Palace during Queen Victoria's reign

Welcome, dear London Mums, to a journey back in time to the grandiose and enchanting era of Queen Victoria’s reign. In the midst of this era’s strict social norms and decorum, the ballroom at Buckingham Palace shone as a beacon of joy, elegance, and romance. A time when dance was not merely a form of amusement but an essential element of courtship and societal interaction. In this…
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Theatre review: Midsummer Mechanicals, a hilarious Mockspeare for kids

The Midsummer Mechanicals is appropriate for ages 6-12 and 25+; at Shakespeare’s Globe, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, till 26 August. Bestest funniest thing ever, go Go GO! This is a comedy-for-kids spin-off from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, focussing in on Bottom & Co., the band of am-dram labourers, who are still fancying themselves as actors one year later, and have secured another…
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Glasto's Final Roar: Hippie Vibes, Music Legends, and Life-Defining Moments Under the Stars!

Glasto‘s Final Roar: Hippie Vibes, Music Legends, and Life-Defining Moments Under the Stars! Day 4 – Woken up by a bass drum practising before the perf, ‘d-df … d-df… d-df…’ sounding like a heartbeat. Omg, a call to all the sleepy heads that the dance floor awaits for one final push. It reminded me of elephants communicating by sending deep sounds reverberating across the…
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Surviving Glastonbury's Musical Marathon: Day 3 Highlights with Dreamy Melodies and Sound Tech Wonders from Digico!

My (54) first Glastonbury Festival with my son (27) – Day 3 starts off gently at 11am, to bring all the fragile ravers back from their slumbers. The exhaustion is being felt as bodies are pushed far beyond the limits. A small group of us went to Martin Richter who combines classical instruments and poetry in a modern way. It was dreamy and just what we needed. Call-out for Digico Sami…
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Glasto Day 2: Greenpeace showers, Askew's heartwarming performance, and the Peequal Revolution!

Glasto Day 2, I woke up early with the heat and light for we were blessed with good weather. No mud-baths thank goodness. Nonetheless I felt sticky and, having heard of the legendary Greenpeace showers, thought I would attempt my own Mission Impossible. Shower permit Shower procedure Dear readers, behold one of THE most precious commodities in Glasto, barring the ticket obvs. It’s a…
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Outdoor summer Panto review: The enchanting journey of Alice in Wonderland at Kew Gardens

Step into the whimsical world of Lewis Carroll‘s timeless classic as “Theatre on Kew” presents a magical outdoor theatre performance of Alice in Wonderland set amidst the picturesque Berberis Dell in Kew Gardens. This captivating play, adapted by Bradley Cole with original music by Guy Holden, offers a delightful experience for children and adults alike. With flamboyant Panto…
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Generations unite in Glasto bliss: A mother's blog on sound-loving adventures with her son's crew

Glasto – Day 1 – This is going to Glasto with kids with a twist! I’m 54 and my son is 27. He invited me to join his crew. See my first blog for the whole prep process.Glasto is insta for sound-lovers.A love-bubble for like-minded friends and friends-to-be, family and, I’m overjoyed to announce, family-to-be! More of that later… That original hippy vibe is still…
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Exploring London with kids: A memorable family fun day

London, England’s capital, our melting pot, is a city brimming with culture, history, and unending excitement. This is why it’s still fascinating me after 25 years of life spent here. Writer Samuel Johnson used to say ‘Tired of London, tired of life’. I totally agree with him. I have provided this platform for the past 17 years to offer parents a forum and tips to enjoy London…
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