Movies

Marvel's Daredevil gets a modern revamp by Netflix

Superheroes stories in comics and on the big screen have always fascinated me. You may remember my passionate feature Famous Superheroes in books and films. Now I am very pleased to see that the best storytelling streaming media (no need to say that I mean Netflix), released 13 episodes of the first superhero series Daredevil on Friday 10th April 2015. It is an interesting choice and not an easy…
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Win a family ticket to exclusive THOMAS & FRIENDS™ 70th anniversary party

THOMAS & FRIENDS™ IS 70 YEARS NEW AND THEY WANT TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU! Bust my Buffers – Thomas & Friends™ celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, and would like to offer one London Mums’ family of four the chance to join Thomas’ star-studded birthday bash. The lucky family will attend a VIP party where they will enjoy a fun-filled day at a London location on 9 May 2015…
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Gardens on the Big Screen

Rockwork Grove, a garden in one of the most famous Palaces in the world, Versailles, is taking centre stage in Alan Rickman’s upcoming film A Little Chaos. Taking inspiration from the enchanting gardens in the film we look back at the gardens which have made an impression on screen. A Little Chaos Kate Winslet stars as landscape architect Madame Sabine De Barra who is tasked with creating the…
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Future Films heads up: Disney new film Zootropolis (March 2016)

WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS has recently announced the release of a new movie called Zootropolis due to hit UK cinemas on 25th March 2016.  The modern mammal metropolis of Zootropolis is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what…
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Product reviews

Chic Gardening Essentials

Alan Rickman’s film A Little Chaos sees Kate Winslet star as an esteemed landscape gardener who is given the privilege to construct the Rockwork Grove at The Palace of Versailles for The Sun King, King Louis XIV (Rickman). The position draws her into a romantic entanglement and, reluctantly, into the politics of court etiquette. Make your garden fit for royalty this Spring with these chic…
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Win 1 of 6 prize bundles (a luxury food hamper & a gardening kit) to celebrate the release of film A LITTLE CHAOS

A LITTLE CHAOS comes to cinemas this Friday, 17th April 2015 and to celebrate we’re giving 6 readers the chance to win a fantastic prize bundle featuring a delicious luxury food hamper, plus be inspired by the film and use your green fingers with your very own gardening kit. About A Little Chaos Alan Rickman’s A LITTLE CHAOS re-imagines the creation of The Rockwork Grove, one small…
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Future Films heads up: A ROYAL NIGHT OUT

Lionsgate UK will release A ROYAL NIGHT OUT in cinemas across the UK on 15 May 2015. Inspired by true events, A Royal Night Out is a heart-warming and riotous tale of the Queen witnessing the energy and spirit on this unique night. The story VE Day, 1945. Across Europe, people are celebrating the end of the war. London overflows with celebration and excess. Two teenage princesses are allowed out…
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Film review: Woman in Gold

Woman in Gold is a very inspirational and touching movie based on a true story about WW2 on a subject that has never received much attention so far: the retrieval of precious artwork unjustly stolen by the Nazis from Jewish families. It’s the journey of a Jewish woman, Maria Altmann (played by Helen Mirren) who fights to get her aunt’s  famous painting ‘The Lady in Gold&#8217…
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Win a Playmobil Family Caravan worth £29.99

London Mums has joined forces with leading department store House of Fraser to give one lucky reader the chance to win a Playmobil Family Caravan, worth £29.99. Taken from the store’s building blocks and construction range, your little ones are sure to love this top toy. Suitable for children aged four to ten, the set comprises of a toy caravan with removable roof and pull out awning. Also…
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Win 1 of 2 complete sets of My First Fairy Tales by Little Tiger Press

This April Little Tiger Press is launching My First Fairy Tales, a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key part of every childhood. With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make the perfect read for young and old alike. From a selection of authors and illustrators including Nick East (Harry and the Monster), the wonderfully witty texts…
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