TWENTY-ONE DNA inspired double helix sculptures have appeared across London as part of Cancer Research UK’s campaign to raise awareness and funds for the Francis Crick Institute, a world-leading centre of biomedical research and innovation due to open in 2016.
The sculptures have been designed by leading artists, designers and sculptors from across the world, including Ai WeiWei, Thierry Noir…
Over the years London Mums very own little scientist Diego has made lots of progress learning about science, including biology and physics by practical experiments which we have featured in the past. He will soon be 9 and his interest in science is now more developed and requires more advanced kits to satisfy his curiosity. The best for him at this stage is Nancy B’s Science Club Black Light…
Proposals are under way to transform London into a National Park City. This project is really exciting as is set to improve housing, green spaces and education, making London’s quality of life the best in the world.
There is no precedent for making a National Park City – London would be the first. For this vision to become reality, the campaign is asking for the support of as many people…
We all hope for the weather to be bright all summer-long but those inevitable rainy days are never far away, proving tricky when entertaining the kids. Well don’t fret, The Royal Institution’s L’Oréal Young Scientist Centre have just the thing to keep those little hands busy and give them hours of fun, making their very own pinhole camera!
Not only is the pinhole camera extremely fun…
School holidays can be challenging for parents trying to find fun indoor activities for kids which can be a bit educational as well. The Gears! Gears! Gears! Build & Bloom Flower Garden Construction Set by Learning Resources is great to develop children’s imagination as well as manual skills. It is suitable for children from 4+ and, as you can see in this video, my 8 year old son Diego…
Sunday 19th July 2015 will mark the return of London’s most exciting and completely free family event as Family Day returns to Chinatown for the second time!
The biggest celebrations outside of Chinese New Year, the celebrations will see a range of performances and activities for kids and make sure you come hungry as Chinatown’s famous restaurants will be offering special dishes and…
I always wondered how my life would be if I had a dragon as a pet. The thought is simply magical. I have tried to figure that out for a while when Netflix sent me two dragons, Toothless and his archenemy and invited me to a ‘Me and my Dragon’ challenge.
Inspired by How to train your dragon book and film series and now a new original Netflix series, I have trained my dragons to do daily…
The best children’s show in the West End this Summer has to be The Gruffalo, based on the very popular book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, at the LYRIC THEATRE, Shaftesbury Avenue between 1 JULY and 6 SEPTEMBER 2015.
TALL STORIES hit musical adaptation is an enchanting production with the perfect combination of songs, laughter, physical theatre and just the right amount of scary…
Summer is the ideal time of the year to get little scientists outdoor discovering nature and learning all about the world around them. Say no to screen time and yes to outdoor fun.
Our little scientist Diego has been exploring what’s hidden in the grass and reported back in this cute video.
Diego shows how kids can turn an ordinary drive into an action-packed excursion with the GeoSafari®…
Come and join London Mums on Sunday 19th July for a fun day on and off the river at Chiswick Pier.
Why not encourage the children to go river dipping? It’s great fun but can be rather muddy! Just bring your wellies, wear appropriate clothes and get stuck in. Meet Thames Explorer Trust at 11.45 at the Pier House.
Our first FREE boat trip sails at 11.30 from the Pier. “Princess Freda” is…