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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Get Creative

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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Attractions

Chatting to Malcolm Bruce about The Music of Cream and how rock music can start a revolution

It doesn’t happen every day to have a wonderful conversation with a person you deeply connect with at so many levels, let alone when that person is Malcolm Bruce, the son of Jack Bruce, one of the most iconic rock musicians the world has ever seen. Jack Bruce along with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker were Cream, a band with a chemical explosion like no other, the blueprint for every supergroup to…
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How Home Designs And Interiors Affect Your Mood

Over time I have figured that my home, rooms and even office space have an effect on my moods on a daily basis. These are the spaces where we live, drink, eat, relax and spend time. With that being said, they also have a strong relation to our moods, feelings and behaviour. It is something that psychologists also agree with. Therefore, everybody prefers an area that is a correct mixture of light…
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Activities

Activities For A Fun Family Weekend In The City

When you live in the city, the idea of a fun weekend out and about can be a little stressful. You have no shortage of options, but you might not want to end up in big crowds and endure a taxing experience. You want all of the fun that comes with city life without the hectic rush to get from place to place. Well, in this article, I’ve listed some activities that could help you to have a fun…
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