Activities

FREE Cakes for Kids Group - FULHAM

With the motto “We make a difference, one cake at a time”, Free Cakes for Kids Fulham is a movement of local volunteers and community groups, who share the simple belief that every child deserves a birthday cake no matter what their circumstances. Free Cakes for Kids Fulhamwas set up in May 2020 as part of the Free Cakes for Kids UK organisation founded in 2008 by Henriette Lundgren in…
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Great Indoors

Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus re-opens with a new family menu that rocks

My first restaurant visit after easing of lockdown restrictions was the Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, the most recent opening of the chain which pays tribute to the building’s prestigious heritage and unbeatable West End location. As a rock chick, I am always wowed by the walls adorned with authentic, one-of-a-kind memorabilia from decades of music history, featuring items from British music…
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Attractions

Italian Gelato deliveries in London

When the summer is here, as an Italian, the things I miss the most in London are the sunshine and Italian Gelato! Finally, I can get one of the two on tap. Badiani, one of the most famous artisan gelato producers in the world, born in 1932 in Florence, has now openedfour stores across London along with a dedicated laboratory. To celebrate my birthday in style recently, I ordered…
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Attractions

Slade Christmas Tour 2020

SLADE have just announced their UK Tour for this December. Wouldn’t this be the best way to end this horrible year? It has become a tradition for me to attend the Slade gig every December. This would be my 3rd year in a row and it’s the number one motivation to get me through the forthcoming months. Going backstage with these super talented musicians and singing along their incredible…
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Kids Club

Planet Mermaid has joined with Whale and Dolphin Conservation to launch “The Mermaid Challenge”

Planet Mermaid, the UK’s number one market leader in children’s and adults 100% swimmable mermaid tails has joined forces with WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, the leading global charity dedicated to the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises, to launch “The Mermaid Challenge” Big Splash swim. “The Mermaid Challenge, launched by WDC as part of its Big Splash Swim programme, is…
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Attractions

Soul legends The Brand New Heavies are back with a 30th Anniversary Funk EP & a live stream gig on 3rd July 2020

Time really flies … Can it really be thirty years since multi-platinum UK soul legends The Brand New Heavies’ debut album first strutted its way into the public eye with a romantic’s heart, a hedonist’s spirit and a Superfly sensibility?May 1990 The Brand New Heavies released ‘that blue album’ and with it came a winning formula which would go on to earn them 16 top 40 hits…
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Get Creative

My rock star adventure - How music therapy gets me through middle-life crisis

During the pandemic lockdown this year, the ONE thing I have missed the most was rehearsing with the band and performing at live gigs. Over the past three months, I have written a few songs (a first for me!), I have created the London Mums choir thanks to the advice of the wonderful vocal coach to the stars Cece Sammy and I have performed my own song with musicians at the park. I even sung my own…
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How to project manage your extension build yourself

With lockdown work has slowed down so money is precious these days. Building an extension to your London home is a great idea. In a city where space is at such a premium, it can often be better to work with what you already have that trying to move somewhere new. Extensions could add much-needed living space and could also add value to your house overall. However, you need to decide whether you…
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Car care tips you can do in lockdown

I am a disaster when it comes to car issues. But now that I cannot access service garages to get my car checked I have taken a more DIY approach to car care. I have researched basic safety tips to consider during this pandemic for vehicle care at home. If you are living in London, Essex or any other prime locations, you are well aware that pandemic has caused a lot of chaos and people prefer…
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Activities

In lockdown with preschool children? Sing-a-long with the Rainbow Collections

With so many families facing weeks of lockdown, we’re always on the lookout for helpful resources that will get you through weeks – or even months – of staying in your home. It’s the perfect time to explore different genres of music with your children and we’ve found a sing-a-long pot of gold. Today we bring you Sing a beautiful collection of songs recorded by children’s music…
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