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PUTNEY BECOMES THE HUB OF THE MOST PEACEFUL YOGA FLASH MOB IN LONDON

A group of 40 busy people who share a passion for yoga and healthy lifestyle choices stopped rushing through their hectic lives and took some time to enjoy this ancient form of relaxation with the beautiful Putney Bridge as a backdrop to their session. And despite the rain it was amazing and extremely rewarding! We loved it! Attendees used the social media, in particular Twitter and Facebook, to…
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UK MUMS ASKED: WHAT WEREN’T YOU EXPECTING WHEN YOU WERE EXPECTING?

Jennifer Lopez and Spice Girl Melanie C, along with over 200 UK mothers, reveal what they weren’t expecting when they were expecting… In a nationwide survey undertaken by OnePoll to celebrate the DVD and Blu-ray release of the comedy film about impending parenthood What To Expect When You’re Expecting on the 22nd October 2012 45% of mothers admitted that something happened to them…
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Win 1 of 3 copies of David Walliams' new kids' novel 'Ratburger'

Ratburger is the fifth screamingly funny novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country. Hot on the heels of bestselling Gangsta Granny comes another hilarious, action-packed and touching novel – the story of a little girl called Zoe. Things are not looking good for Zoe. Her stepmother Sheila is so lazy she gets Zoe to pick her nose for…
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BlogFeeding the FamilyRecipes

Fish Pie for fussy eaters

ANNABEL KARMEL’S FISH PIE – One of the best ways to encourage your child to eat fish is to make individual mini fish pies. Potato topping 750g potatoes 30 g (1 oz) butter 7 tbsp milk 4 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste For the sauce 45 g (1 1/2 oz) butter 1 large shallot, diced 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 45 g (1 1/2 oz) flour 450 ml (15 fl oz)…
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HUNDREDS OF GHOSTS TAKE OVER LONDON ... in time for Halloween

1,000 Ghosts appear to have taken over the Capital in the run up to Halloween with hundreds spotted on Westminster Bridge, haunting St Paul’s, taking over the London Eye and even some cheeky spooks in residence on the Buckingham Palace Balcony. The ghostly scene in question appeared last night at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort’s famous miniland as a team of model makers transformed the…
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BlogFitness & HealthParenting SkillsSchooling

Teachers need to step up as parents’ lax attitude to handwashing could be putting children at risk

Research released today by Initial Hygiene suggests that teachers need to be encourage their pupils to wash their hands, as parents may be endangering their children’s health by taking a ‘laissez-faire’ approach to hand hygiene. A survey of primary school children and their parents has shown kids lag behind their parents when it comes to handwashing, with over 40% of youngsters saying that…
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ActivitiesAttractionsBlogGreat Indoors

ARTPEGGIOS: A NEW MUSIC & ART SPACE ARRIVES IN WEST LONDON

DISCOVER A NEW AND UNIQUE BILINGUAL FRENCH/ENGLISH ART & MUSIC SPACE & CULTURAL CENTRE. Artpeggios is a music and art school in west London for everyone from the age of eight and upwards. Just pick up the Beat! Playing an arpeggio is simply playing a chord one note at a time. The philosophy at Artpeggios is to take care of each music- lover, each music-player at a time. At his own…
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Mumpreneur's testimonial: Charlotte Pearl from Pink Lining

Here is a great mumpreneur’s testimonial: Charlotte Pearl founder of those gorgeous and colourful bags you see yummy mummies going around town with, Pink Lining. 1. How do you juggle family life with running the business? Juggle is the operative word but fortunately the industry I am in is all about and inspired by family life, and to a certain extent being a husband and wife…
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BlogFitness & HealthSouth West LondonWeekends

FREE London: calling all yoga fans for a Yoga Flash Mob in Putney – Saturday 13th October 2012 at 3pm

Be part of our Yoga Flash Mob! You are warmly invited to join The House of Yoga for our Yoga Flash Mob. This will consist of a shortened outside yoga session led by the House of Yoga (Putney). What we will be doing: Meeting up at the below venue where we will roll out our yoga mats and practice some vinyasa flow for approx mins. Jason and Alex will lead the session. Where: Putney wharf square…
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FREE London: ART IN THE PARK: Affordable Art Fair double bill returns to the capital this Autumn - FREE FRIDAY for London Mums

Calling all art enthusiasts, photography fanatics and budding collectors; this Autumn, the Affordable Art Fair returns to London with two separate events showcasing contemporary collections from household names nd emerging talent, all priced from £40 to £4,000, set in the scenic surroundings of Battersea Park (25-28 October 2012) and Hampstead Heath (1-4 November 2012) . London Mums have the…
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