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Kids Club Film review (by 11 year old child reporter Chiara): Big Hero 6

Here is my latest review for the Kids Club at the London Mums magazine about the new Disney film Big Hero 6 out in your local cinema at the end of January 2015!! This is what my mum Carolina thinks of the movie: Big Hero 6 is not your usual after Christmas princess fable but more of a comic type of story with two main characters, Hiro, a 14 years old child and Baymax, a 10ft tall inflatable…
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Kids Club: Learning history with Horrible Histories (by 8 year old child reporter Diego)

I am Diego and I am 8. I love the Kids Club at the London Mums Magazine. You will read many reviews from me and my first is about Horrible Histories which I love. Here is what I think of it.  My favourite clips which you can find on You Tube are here:     Horrible Histories Stupid Deaths clip There are lots of other free clips and episodes you can watch on You Tube. Our teacher in year 4…
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Disney On Ice: A child's perspective on Disney's 100 Years of Magic!

Here is my latest review of Disney On Ice, which celebrates 100 Years of Magic! The show is in London  at the  O2 Arena until the 4th January 2015 and then opens in the Spring with a special Frozen show.   It was a bit disappointing not to see Disney’s Frozen Princesses at this show but the great news is that Ana, Elsa and Olaf will star in a new special show from this March 2015 called…
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Decadent Dining in London - The Places You've Probably Never Heard Of!

If dining out is one of your favourite pastimes, London is the place to be. The different styles of cuisine, some of the world’s most inventive and creative chefs, and the stunning range of venues all combine to offer eating experiences to rival those found anywhere around the globe. Have you ever thought of decadent dining? Best kept secret dining out venues The great thing about London is its…
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London in the movies in 2014

2014 has been a big year for London in terms of its representation both in British and international films. I recently spent a few days in New York City at the global premiere of Netflix original series March Polo and had tremendous fun spotting all locations of big movies such as Spider-Man and many others. But my heart remains in London which in my view is an unbeatable venue for filming as well…
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Christmas in London 2014 - Things to do with kids

There are such high expectations for Christmas in London but once again my family and I are never disappointed year on year. This is the festive season families wait for all year. If you are spending the festivities in the Capital, Christmas in London 2014 is filled with things to do with kids including skating at local ice rinks across the city, Santa’s Grottos everywhere, fantastic theatre…
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Tinkering for the 21st century, join the revolution!

Our children are the black box generation. With just a swipe of a finger or a click of a button they can make miraculous things happen in an instant – cartoons will start, music will play, games will appear or a grandparent’s voice will say hello. The actions are so simple, and the results so quick and gratifying, that there is no time or incentive to question how and why their action caused…
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A delicious Italian Christmas Menu in London

When in Britain you talk about Christmas Menu, turkey and Brussels sprouts spring to mind immediately. But in Italy the typical Christmas Menu does not exist as such because every region and even every city has its very own Christmas recipes. Italian cuisine is so incredibly varied that it would be difficult to compile a comprehensive list of Christmas menus without leaving some out. But in London…
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West End Show review: Room on the Broom

If you love the book Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, you will enjoy Tall Stories’ magical musical stage adaptation. IGGETY, ZIGGETY, ZAGGETY, ZOOM – the magic of ROOM ON THE BROOM will sweep you away at the LYRIC THEATRE, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE in London West End.   Live performances are brilliant to bring stories alive. This show is a great entry point for young children…
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FREE KIDS' ACTIVITY SHEETS TO DOWNLOAD - Festive activities for children

School holidays  and long Christmas days are almost upon us, so I thought I come to the rescue with FREE activity sheets downloads from new films released in cinemas. Click on the images or links below to download the FREE ACTIVITIES.   Click on Get Santa‘s film poster to download the activity sheets or here.     Tinkerbell and her animal Friends Tinkerbell Bird feeder Tinkerbell…
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