Attractions

SCOUTS STAGE SHARK SLEEP-IN AT THE SEA LIFE LONDON AQUARIUM

Each year, 70 million sharks are slaughtered for their fins – a rate at which they simply cannot survive – and shark charity Bite Back estimate that unless action is taken, 20 species could be extinct by 2017. So a few days ago, a courageous group of 55 cub scouts – all just 8-10 years old – took a stand and staged a ‘sleep-in’ at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium, sleeping with 15 sharks…
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Win 1 of 2 pairs of tickets for the Baby Show (Olympia, 25-27 October 2013)

The Baby Show, returning to London Olympia from 25 to 27 October 2013, is a haven for all expectant mums and dads and parents of young children. The show, now in its twelfth year, will be host to over 300 trusted brands and 200 specialist exhibitors showcasing the newest and most innovative baby products and baby and maternity clothing – guaranteed to be an exciting and informative family…
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And the kids came too: shops and cafes fail to impress parents

Supermarkets and fast food chains win hands down when it comes to easiest places to shop and eat with pre-schoolers. Research recently released by global market research company GMI reveals the differences in how parents of pre-school children believe the high street in Britain is failing them. Supermarket sweep for family friendly shopping 60% of parents of young children agree that shops are…
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London girls to ‘walk the world’

SCHOOLGIRLS in London are set to take part in one of the biggest UK charity walks ever attempted. Eight schools in the capital have so far signed-up to the World Wide Walk, covering routes across the country on International Day of the Girl, 11 October 2013. The walk will raise money to help educate some of the world’s poorest girls through global children’s charity Plan UK’s Because I am a…
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Competitions

Win a Furby Boom worth £59.99 in time for Christmas - Furby has also landed at London Zoo!

Featuring all the ‘magic’ and personality of its predecessor plus twice the content, the new Furby Boom creature combines entertaining physical and digital play including the ability to hatch digital Furbling friends and take kids on a digital adventure via a free bespoke app as they raise, care for and play games with their playmate. As owners play with and care for their Furby Boom they will…
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Pedestrian pound could save our high streets

National charity that stands up for pedestrians, Living Streets, is calling on the Government to invest £500m in our town centres in order to encourage people to walk to their local shops, boost trade and revive our high streets. Well planned improvements to public spaces can raise footfall and trading by up to 40% says the charity’s new report, The Pedestrian Pound: the business case for…
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Recipes

Snack recipe: Christine Bailey’s Roasted Pepper and Walnut Dip

Superb healthy snack recipe idea (also great to feed the kids): Christine Bailey’s Roasted Pepper and Walnut Dip. Ingredients • Pinch of smoked paprika • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 100g / 4oz walnuts, chopped • 225g / 8oz roasted red peppers (from a jar) • 1 tbsp sun dried tomato puree • 3 tbsp walnut oil • 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar to taste • 2 tsp xylitol or ½ tsp stevia…
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South West London

Mum & child activities: Join the Mummy Mondays at Beaufort House Chelsea

Join us every Monday at Beaufort House Chelsea for Mummy Mondays a day of classes and a whole lot of fun for mummies and babies from 6 weeks to school ages kids. Culture Kids Sensory Play – Sensory play for bonding with your little bundles! 10.15am and 11.15am ~ 45 minutes per class (6 weeks – crawling) A fun and interactive class where your baby will have the chance to explore textures…
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100 days to Christmas: research reveals the shopping strategies to crack Christmas

Believe it or not today Tuesday 17 September 2013 marks 100 days to go until Christmas Day! It is quite fascinating to see what consumers are doing from year to year with regards to Christmas shopping. New exclusive research conducted by OnePoll for Retail Assist has recently surveyed 1000 consumers from across the UK to reveal the shopping strategies that consumers plan to use to crack Christmas…
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Deadline for child benefit claims approaching - Parents have until 5 October 2013 to request self-assessment forms

The deadline to request self-assessment forms for parents affected by changes to child benefit for high earners is fast approaching, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is warning today. Any parent who earns between £50,000 and £60,000 can elect to continue to receive child benefit but they must complete a self-assessment form and will have to repay a proportion of the…
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