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Kids Club: Arundel Castle visit by child reporter Chiara

Hi! Here is my latest review and it’s about a beautiful castle called Arundel, the Stately Home and its Gardens. I went to see it last weekend… just in time for Summer. I hope that you enjoy my review and the photos and maybe take a trip too one sunny week-end. Click on the review to enlarge it and read it. To find out all events taking place at Arundel Castle, type the word…
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What kids love about London - Introducing child reporter Abigail

I’m Abigail, I’m 10 years old and I live in Brockley, South East London. My hobbies are singing, dancing, writing and playing the piano. I love living in Brockley because we have a fantastic park called Hillyfields and it has a fab view over London. Image: http://www.hilly.org.uk/images/ We’ve got lots of different parks near to where we live.  There’s Greenwich…
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Attractions

Embankment Summer Market 29-31 May 2015

Embankment Summer Market will take place in Victoria Embankment Gardens from Friday 29th May to Sunday 31st May 2015. Created by City Showcase: Markets, the UK’s premier organiser of artisan and designer crafts events, the unique new three-day event follows last year’s Soho Flea Market which saw over 18,000 people visit Dean Street, London. The Meringue Girls Bringing together up and…
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Activities

Storytelling and music for 0-4s: explore and learn at the Royal Albert Hall

Being a mum in London, I’ve found I’m on a constant search for events, and spoilt for choice most days, with activities happening in local libraries, churches and children’s centres. But as a new mum with a rapidly growing son, I find we’re both up for something a bit different, and I love finding those regular events that take something interactive and leave us both feeling we’ve…
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Kids Club: Penguins of Madagascar Movie DVD & Chessington show review

My name is Amelie and I am a child reporter at London Mums magazine. As my first assignment I was sent to Chessington Park to review the Penguins of Madagascar Movie as well as its show which has now opened at the amusement park. I hope you enjoy my reviews! Please leave feedback for me and I will do my best to reply. The Chessington brand new show called Penguins Live: Operation Cheezy Dibbles…
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Attractions

FREE Cinderella exhibition in Leicester Square

Cinderella and Disney fans cannot miss the FREE Cinderella exhibition in Leicester Square that is open to the public from 21 March to 10 April 2015 to coincide with the release of new live-action Disney’s Cinderella film in cinemas from 27 March 2015. The Cinderella Exhibition Presented By Swarovski is a very rare exposition of Disney’s iconic princess’ memorabilia and costumes used…
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Spandau Ballet rock London

In their first concert at the O2 in London last night (after touring around the world for months), the Spandau Ballet showed what great musicians they still are and how strong their fan base still is. With a career spanning over 30 years their music seemed more current than ever and their performance more confident and mature than in their early years. You could tell from their laughs and hugs…
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Kids Club: Exclusive hilarious interview with Dennis the Menace author Steven Butler

I love Dennis the Menace and I was honoured to interview Steven Butler, who has just published Bash Street Bandit, the fourth instalment in his diary series, and World Menace Day, a story written just for World Book Day 2015. Steven is really good fun and his answers are hilarious. Enjoy! Q: Where did you get the idea for all the mischief Dennis does? SB: I get my ideas for…
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Activities

Go on, be ExpeRimental and get stuck into science!

I have what I believe is the best job in the world, I spend my days as the Science Learning Manager at the Royal Institution (home of the famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES) coming up with ideas about how to get people excited about science. My goal is to make science accessible, enjoyable and meaningful for everyone, regardless of their background, location or previous experience with the…
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Agony Aunt Aneliese on DIY Easter

I know I say this almost every month, but April really is one of my favourite months because of a little thing called Chocolate, and also because the whole family gets together and I get to do what I do best: entertain! This month’s questions were all about home improvements, DIY Easter decorations and healthy Easter alternatives. I’m toying with the idea of not buying my children any…
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