Both the release of new movie Wadjda and this story haven’t been talked about very much in the media but that I think provide great food for thought and inspiration in the fight for women’s rights. The Cinema for Peace Foundation honored UN Women, the United Nations organization tasked to advance women’s empowerment and gender equality and its Goodwill Ambassador, Academy-Award…
Vikki Stone is a multi-talented comedian, actress, singer and musician and winner of The Soho Theatre One Night Stand Up Award. Her unique mix of stand up and musical comedy has made her one of the fastest rising stars of British comedy. She performs regularly across the country at major clubs, festivals and theatres as well as appearing regularly on television.
I interviewed her during the…
Sudocrem, are offering an incredible 8,000 prizes including 10 iPad Minis on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/Sudocrem.
Join the Virtual Treasure Hunt and get digging for the iPad Minis and other prizes including 2 for 1 Chessington World Of Adventures coupons and thousands of exclusive Sudocrem money off vouchers.
To enter, go to the ‘Treasure Hunt’ contest app, select your chosen…
Here is London Mums’ selection of art & craft books for this summer. Enjoy!
Myleene Klass’s manual ‘Things to Make and Do With Your Children’
Packed full of stories, rhymes, activities and advice, Myleene Klass’ THINGS TO MAKE AND DO WITH YOUR CHILDREN will be one of the best ever art & craft books for 2- to 5-year-olds. Published as a big bumper book, this fabulous…
On 19 July 2013 the film WADJDA will be released in UK cinemas. WADJDA is a film from the incredible writer & director Haifaa Al-Mansour – the first female filmmaker from Saudi Arabia. Her film was also the first to be shot entirely in Saudi Arabia.
I was very impressed with the fact that such controversial topic – women in the Arabic culture – was not censored by the…
Getting the kids to read over the summer requires quite an effort. But here is a selection of fun stories that they won’t be able to resist this summer. See what you think…
What is a Crocodile’s Favourite Thing? By Ben Hawkes
Is a crocodile’s favourite thing doing ballet while dressed as a princess? Or maybe it’s eating a dirty pants sandwich? Or what about riding a…
Girls follow in glass-slippered footsteps of mums in favourite Fairy Tales choices… Both mums’ and daughters’ favourite Fairy Tale named as Cinderella while dads’ and sons’ favourite is Jack and the Beanstalk.
A recent survey of over 1,000 people conducted by Opinium on behalf of independent reading and writing charity Booktrust found that both children and parents show a…
The UK’s drowning prevention charity provides Summer Water Safety Tips To Save Lives as forecasters predict red-hot July.
The weather is hotting-up this month according to forecasters and the UK’s drowning prevention charity – the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) – has issued water safety tips that could save lives this summer.
The met-office recently announced its prediction for…
Try this refreshing Summer cocktail Pomegranate Blueberry & Pimms. Also great if you are hosting a party this Summer.
Ingredients
150ml POM Wonderful Pomegranate Blueberry 100% Juice
150ml Pimms
4 Strawberries
Handful of mint
8 Cucumber Slices
4 Lemon Wedges
Handful of pomegranate arils
Lemonade to top
Glassware: Pitcher or Jug
Preparation
Chop off the top of the strawberries and slice in…
Recently we met former Eastenders actress Tamzin Outhwaite at Vauxhall Farm for an exclusive interview which will be published in our next London Mums magazine. She met a group of London Mums and told the story written by a mum who won the Munch Time competition previously.
Check our this amazing and special story time only for us in this sweet video:
What’s more interesting is that mums…