Activities

A guide to keeping children entertained on an overwhelming trip to London

A trip to London can be wonderful but also daunting for young children. Our beautiful capital offers a bewildering array of spectacular sights to see, foods to eat and places to visit. If you’re a very young person, it can be easy to be swept along by the hustle-bustle of the place, and thus families visiting the city will want to pick out the locations that aren’t quite so overwhelming, and…
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Money-saving gifts for everyone on your list

No matter the occasion, choosing the ideal gift for someone you care for can be a challenging task, especially if you are low with cash. Even though it is always better to give than to receive, when money is tight this can be a hard issue. However, there is no need to get stressed since there are some fun and lucrative ways you can get or make the perfect gift for any occasion and put a smile on…
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Activities

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Winter Wonderland Christmas Party

It’s that time of year to rock around the clock to Christmas tunes, drink hot chocolate and meet our Elves, Eddie Claus and Santa Claus too! Date:Thursday 19th December 2019 Time:5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Age:1-10 years Location:Eddie Catz Wimbledon Phone:020 3475 5268 and press ‘1′ Price:£13.50 BOOK ONLINE Come along to our Snowflake Ball with…
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Attractions

Exclusive juicy Rock stories by Slade iconic guitarist Dave Hill

I know it’s the start of the festive season when I receive a phone call by Dave Hill, iconic guitarist with legendary glam rockers Slade, who get back on the road for a series of Christmas gigs. He always remembers me because we seem to connect over our shared passion for rock music. Last time we spoke, a year ago, he told me he was working on what became So Here It Is: The Autobiography, the…
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Attractions

Chatting to London teen band Velvet High

London Mums’ child reporter Maya Benedetti recently interviewed members ofVelvet High, a school band from Clapham who at 15 years of age are about to record their second track, after the good reception of “Blue starfish“, their first recorded song. Listen to it on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Music and you will understand the reason for their success! Who is Velvet High? Velvet…
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Exclusive chat to rising rock star Emily Capell on her debut album Combat Frock

“This ain’t like no other song you’ve heard today.” Emily Capell’s lyric on her track, ‘Bombs to the Beatles’, is the perfect summary of her debut album Combat Frock, released in October. North West Londoner Emily Capell creatively fuses together highlights of pop, punk, blues & Indie, presenting the perfect image of a young British Mod. Following in the footsteps of Lilly Allen…
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From sew-stoppers to show stoppers: 7 simple tips to costume success by West End Costume Designer David Stringer

I am honoured to host exclusive tips for making outfits for kids by West End costume designer, David Stringer who has 20 years industry experience and has created costumes for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock the Musical and other notable work includes Wicked, Cats, Legally Blonde, fitting and dressing the costumes in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic And…
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Great Outdoors

The 10 Best Day Trips from London

While many may enjoy the hustle and bustle of what London has to offer, from time to time, you may want to escape the city life for something a little quieter. If you’re after a change of scenery and fancy seeing what else the country has to offer, here are 10 of the best day trips from London. Stonehenge As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stonehenge is visited by millions of tourists every year.
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