Normans and Crusaders is a great event taking place at Arundel Castle between 31 March and 2 April 2018. Set within a tented encampment on the American lawns, this Easter weekend visitors will witness breath-taking demonstrations of Norman weaponry, armour, combat, archery and falconry. There will also be craft displays and have-a-go archery for the over 8s to ensure an Easter to…
I can see you all at home, yummy mummies, desperately trying to get a costume prepared for the World Book Day parade at school and maybe win a prize for your little ones. And here I am sharing my latest creation with you, another award winning costume. For the past seven years when my son was in primary school I spent lots of hours creating costumes for World Book Day. For Diego’s final year…
Every year people around the UK world come together to celebrate the power of reading on World Book Day. Here in the UK, children receive free books and schools hold all sorts of events – from making their own stories to having a visit from an author.
But around the world, millions of children can’t join in the celebrations because they don’t have books. At home, poverty prevents…
Two of my favourite bloggersMaggy Woodley of Red Ted Art andVicki Psarias-Broadbentare launching a Creative Women’s Network on 24th February in association with the gastro pub The Wellington – Fulham. A members’ event for creative women to come together for inspiration, support and Prosecco, this first event will be complimentary to celebrate the…
If you’ve ever wondered what life was like 67 million years ago, new London attractionDinosaurs in the Wild takes you there in person so you can find out for yourself. Personally I always wanted to board a time machine like Marty and Doc in Return to the Future soI really loved this experience.The popularity of time machines and dinosaurs have driven the creators of…
In 20 years living in London, I have visited the Tower of London four times and every time I find it more interesting and fascinating than the previous visit. This is because the organisers of the activities taking place at the Tower of London keep innovating by bringing in new edutainment for children as well as adults. ThisFebruary half term, for example, along with hundreds of other…
Is your child interested in skating, but you’re not sure where to take them to learn? Don’t worry, you’re in luck. Our city is home to one of the most established skateboarding communities in the world. There are over 65 London Skate Parks to choose from, catering for all abilities and disciplines. But not all skateparks are suitable for newbies and they are certainly not playgrounds.
After sell-out runs and tours in 2016 and 2017, Cirque Berserk , the UK’s biggest theatre-circus spectacular is back to the Peacock Theatre in London’s West End and last night’s premiere proved that good old circus entertainment is certainly the best family fun you can possibly want.
Photos’ credit:Piet Hein-Out
Combining traditional circus acts with contemporary…
In the grand scheme of things, skate parks have only been around for a short while (since the 1970s), however, due to the surge in popularity regarding skateboarding, scootering and skating, many skate parks have been built in villages, small and large towns and major cities. Therefore, many people can now take to the streets safely, practising their skills with minimal…
Visitors to Sea Life Brighton this half term are in for a treat as the aquarium unveils its dazzling new creature installation Sea Stars, which will open to the public on 10 February.
Featuring more than 170 sensational sea dwellers from across the world, Sea Stars is the UK’s largest celebration of the ocean’s most visually captivating, and most important creatures, the humble ‘star…
