Events

FREE International Women’s Day event at City Hall 8 March 2016

On 8th March 2016 the Mayor of London’s office will be hosting an International Women’s Day event. We will be using International Women’s Day to shine a light on some of the women in the UK who have found success in traditionally male-dominated sectors, in order to encourage others to pursue their career ambitions. We are hoping the day will encourage more girls to study science…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 copies of Shaun the sheep: the farmer’s llamas DVD & book plus special video bonus

Fans of Shaun the Sheep and Aardman will rejoice as the latest installment of the nation’s favourite sheep, Shaun The Sheep: The Farmer’s Llamas , is available on DVD.  Here at London Mums we are happy every time we receive a Shaun the Sheep DVD because it is one of the cleverest series ever made not just for kids but for the whole family. After the tremendous success of Shaun The Sheep…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 copies of PAN DVD

Magical family adventure PAN DVD is out on Monday 8th February 2016! Perfect for half-term, London Mums love this film. Read my review of PAN & my three minutes chat with Hugh Jackman who plays pirate Blackbeard. From Warner Bros. Pictures comes PAN, a live-action Peter Pan feature which is the very first imaginative prequel to Peter Pan’s stories. It has never been done before and this…
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Newsletter

London Mums February 2016 newsletter including Things To Do With Kids During Half-Term

Dear London Mums Our Spring magazine issue will soon be landing in selected supermarkets across London and other family friendly venues. In this newsletter I include top things to do with kids during Half-Term and useful links to London Mums activity pages filled with School Holidays Activities on a budget as well as ideas for indoor entertainment. There’s no sign of snow this Winter in…
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Movies

Film review: The finest hours

Disney has always been very versatile and over the years has produced funny films, animation, comedies, dramas, documentaries, superheroes. The finest hours is not going to be a blockbuster or a very commercial film but it’s a good real story movie about the greatest small boat rescue mission in history. It is very educational and as such very tough sometimes, certainly not suitable for the…
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Attractions

Exclusive Interview with Matt from Britain's Got Talent winners boy band Collabro

I was extremely pleased to have the chance to speak with Matt from Collabro, the world’s number one musical theatre vocal group who performed to over 55,000 people on their sell out UK tour in 2015, and about to go on a new tour this year!  Since winning Britain’s Got Talent in June 2014, Collabro’s diary has been a whirlwind of touring and promotion on a worldwide scale! They…
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Celebrity Interviews

THE MARTIAN: Interview with gorgeous star Jessica Chastain

From legendary director Ridley Scott (Alien,Prometheus) comes a gripping tale of human strength and the will to survive. During a mission toMars, American astronaut Mark Watney (played by Academy Award winner Matt Damon) is presumed dead and left behind. But Watney is still alive. Against all odds, he must find a way to contact Earth in thehope that scientists can devise a rescue…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 2 bing SURPRISE MACHINE DVD merchandising bundles

Following the successful launch of the first 4 DVD releases, Bing has bounced his way to become one of the most beloved and best-selling pre-school DVD brands in the UK. bing SURPRISE MACHINE and other episodes is now available on DVD.  Don’t miss the chance to enter this fantastic competition. Each bing SURPRISE MACHINE DVD merchandising bundle worth almost £40 each includes the…
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Movies

DVD review on a night out in Shoreditch London: MISS YOU ALREADY

For busy London mums (actually Mumpreneurs) there’s nothing more rewarding than spending a night out with a special friend watching a good film. I could not resist the invitation to review newly released DVD MISS YOU ALREADY at the Ace Hotel in Shoreditch with my friend after having a luxurious meal at their HoiPolloi restaurant and a pampering session in the room. MISS YOU ALREADY is a very…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 copies of Stick Man DVD & FREE ACTIVITY SHEET DOWNLOAD

From the creators of The Gruffalo and Room On The Broom, Julia Donaldson’s seasonal delight, Stick Man, is the latest story to be adapted for the small screen. Capturing the hearts and imaginations of children and adults alike since its publication in 2008, this adaptation of the timeless classic and Christmas hit will be available to own on DVD from the 1st February 2016 courtesy of…
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