Movies

Film review: The Grinch starring Benedict Cumberbatch

For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures presentTheGrinch,a loving family film starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the green villainbased onDr.Seuss’ beloved holiday classic that makes people think about the real meaning of Christmas. It’s a quirky not over-sentimental Christmas movie that will be watched again and again…
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Attractions

Exclusive! Iconic 80s singer Paul Young talks his 35 years career, the No Parlez tour and his passion for cooking

Rosalba Costantini andI hit the road again today to meet a raising star in the firmament of contemporary country music, Liv Austen, at the first gig to launch her debut album. So we look back at other interviews with music icons including Paul Young and Zucchero from our latest print magazines.Everyone’s favourite 80’s crooner Paul Young is back on tour this Autumn, performing his…
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Competitions

Win a family ticket for a Sail with Santa cruise courtesy of City Cruises

A family can now win and enjoy a different view of Santa and meet him on the River Thames as he’s swapped his sleigh for a boat. Win a family ticket for a Sail with Santa Cruise courtesy of City Cruises. Santa’s going on the river – yo, ho, ho – and you can go with him. Children will enjoy Santa fun and a present for each and every one, along with a soft drink and a cookie…
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Product reviews

12 Toys of Christmas .... and the winner is...

As Christmas draws closer, we all wonder what Santa will be bringing to our kids – I still believe in Santa, so don’t look so surprised! One of my favourite places to purchase all my stuff is eBay because it’s quick to search for the best deals on the mobile phone and these days you can get pretty much everything there at lower prices. I found a recent report by eBay on…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 12 copies of Holly Webb's Book Evie’s War

Evie’s War is ayouth novelby best-selling author and prolific writer Holly Webb (4 October 2018, Scholastic) based on the real-life bombing of Whitby in 1914. It’s a moving story of love, loss and learning to grow up. Following the success of her previous books, The Princess and the Suffragette and Return to the Secret Garden, Evie’s War helps to mark the 100 year…
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Schooling

Why in the British school system a good school might be better than an outstanding school

This blog on the British school systemmight be controversial but I speak from personal experience. I have experimented first hand that an outstanding school is often (not always) more interested in academic results at the expense of its students’ wellbeing, not just mental health in broad terms but also physical health. My son went to an outstanding secondary school last year that was…
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Books

Book of the week: A Year in Impressionism

Impressionism is by far my favourite art genre and I already own a considerable amount of books about this fascinating artistic movement. A new book A Year in Impressionism, published in hardback by Prestelin October, is a great addition to my personal library and would make a great gift to any art lover. A Year in Impressionism is the perfect gift for anyone interested…
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Get Creative

Unique Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding

I love weddings! I have organised my own one and filmed friends’ celebrations so over the years I gained some experience to the point that I wanted to become a wedding planner. Wedding planning can be as exciting as it is stressful. Knowing your budget from the start and using tricks and tips to stay on budget can make the planning go more smoothly. There are so many things to consider when…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 DVD copies of March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step

A decade after the release of his Academy Award®-winning documentary March of the Penguins, filmmaker Luc Jacquet returns to the Antarctic to bring you the heartwarming tale of a first-time father and his newborn chick as they learn to thrive in the world’s harshest conditions.To celebrate the release of March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step, we have teamed up with Lionsgate Home…
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