To celebrate Shakespeare Week as part of my Shakespeare Research Projectfor English in year 7 in secondary school I was recently asked to do an interview with William Shakespeare so I had to go back in time to do it. I headed to Stratford Upon Avon during half term and did just that. This is the result of my chat with one of the world’s best talents.
The time travel machine has…
On the evening of Thursday 15 March 2018 from 7 to 9pm, Putney High School GDST will open the doors of its Performing Arts Centre to welcome Andrew Graham-Dixon, leading art historian, critic and well-known presenter of arts television, in the next of their PIE (Putney Ideas Exchange) and lecture series. London Mums will be attending. The event is also open to the public. (Tickets available…
DuringApril and May, Arundel Castle is the place for tulip enthusiasts.During this period over 60,000 tulips will bloom in the Castle’s stunning gardens providing visitors with one of the most impressive tulip displays in the country. A wide range of varieties of tulips will be in flower at the Castle creating an explosion of colour throughout its extensive walled gardens.
Spring…
The EY Exhibition: Picasso 1932 – Love, Fame, Tragedyisa must-see retrospective about the Spanish artist suitable for adults and children alike who would enjoy Picasso’s innovative art. 75% of the work shownat Tate Modernbetween 8 Marchand 9 September 2018 has never been exhibited in Britain before. It’s worth noting that as many of these paintings come from…
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…