2012 was a big year for Greenwich but 2013 is set to be the year to visit this iconic destination. A rush of new openings and intriguing events across the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site in 2013 will make visiting an even more exciting experience than it is already.
A new permanent gallery opens at the National Maritime Museum in October 2013. Nelson, Navy, Nation looks at how the Royal…
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity is once again encouraging people to sign up to their flagship mass participation challenge event RBC Race for the Kids.
From fitness enthusiasts to fun-seekers, the RBC Race for the Kids is the fundraising event for all to enjoy. The fun 5km race takes place in London’s beautiful Battersea Park on Sunday 9 June 2013 and will raise vital funds…
We look forward to Claire Young’s speech at our International Women’s Day conference 2013 on 8 March at City Hall supported by the Mayor of London. Here we present Claire Young’s full profile. Watch this space for all our speakers’ profiles which will be posted in the next few days.
Full Programme at this dedicated…
Dear London Mums
The Spring climate releases positive energy which we can hopefully channel into great initiatives. I am certainly more energetic and motivated then ever after an inspiring visit at 10 Downing Street at an exclusive reception for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Our very first Spring magazine issue is here! It’s filled with great interviews including Zoe Ball and her…
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month so we have gathered important information on how to prevent it and how to recognise potential symptoms.
Prevention
General advice for all cancers is a healthy diet rich in fruit and veg, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight. However, some specific advice for ovarian cancer prevention include:
– stop smoking
– if a woman has the choice…
Roger Evans, London Assembly Member, has recently launched a report ‘Home Works: Why London needs to expand home working’ that calls for a step-change in TfL’s attitude to home working and flexible working. In it, he calls for the Mayor and Tfl to introduce flexible travelcards and annual rebates to help commuters make substantial savings.
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“Even with Tube upgrades, the building…
There’s nothing better than a spring jaunt in the great outdoors to bring the whole family together. Whether it’s that special Mother’s Day outing or an exciting Easter trip to remember, family days out can provide the perfect opportunity to capture some precious moments on film, to cherish forever.
But long car journeys, unpredictable weather, and you stuck behind the camera don’t…
British pottery maker Emma Bridgewater has created an exclusive new homeware range for Red Nose Day 2013. Available from Red Nose Day official partners, brands-for-less homeware HomeSense stores and TK Maxx throughout the UK from 31st January 2013.
How did the business start?
Because I couldn’t find the right cosy cup & saucer as a present for my Mum – so I decided to make it…
In this Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2013 you will find original gifts tried and tested by London Mums.
The Vango Stone 10 in vibrant hot pink colour must be the best value-for-money backpack I have come across in years. At RRP £15 it is a bargain. Its quality is amazing and a fashionable rucksack of this kind would normally cost £40. It is ideal for everyday use and is well suited for the…
New research shows that ‘pretend play’ is the defining childhood activity of the last 50 years, uniting the generations.
The research, which was carried out by Sainsbury’s Active Kids scheme among children and adults across the UK, examined the favourite childhood activities of each generation from those born from 1940 onwards.
Beating off competition from computer games and the latest…