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Child’s first day at school tops poll of unforgettable family moments

If you are like me, you may regret spending more time behind the camera and videocamera than in front of it. Over the years, I have created so much footage of my child’s progress than you can imagine. And the problem now is to find the time to edit all of it to turn into viewable chunks to show to the family… A recent survey made me smile as it found out that mums wish they’d filmed…
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Parents’ 9-5: A hurdle to children’s sporting ambitions

Parent’s long working hours are preventing kids getting into sport according to a new report. It may have been the summer of sport, but new research has revealed that despite half of parents being inspired to get their children involved, 86% will not actively spend time teaching sport to them. According to a study undertaken by the Make Time to Play campaign; a quarter admit working hours…
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Tween girls pick art as favourite school subject this new term

More than 100,000 girls in the UK, US and France responded to the Back to School survey run by GirlsGoGames social gaming platforms in just a few days! The idea behind was to find out how girls in the UK, US and France are feeling about going back to school after their summer break. It turns out that while some passions are universal (cookies, art and the social side of school), attitudes to…
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Win 1 of 3 gorgeous Pink Lining bags worth £79 each!!

New from Pink Lining is their £79 signature Yummy Mummy bag in ‘blue bouquet’ a muted and soft colour palette of blue with colourful floral bouquets tied with a red bow and pink stars and yellow hearts. A gingham cupcake design and ‘yummy mummy’ motif adorn the front of the bag. Delve inside to discover plenty of pockets and pouches, two insulated inbuilt bottle holders, a thick padded…
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Special Kids

Free accommodations at hospitals for families to stay close to their children

Parents dread the idea of their children being sick. And if that happens they want to be close to them all along. I have come across a great organisation called Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), an independent Charity which aims to provide free ‘home away from home’ accommodation at hospitals across the UK, enabling families to stay close to their child and maintain a degree of normal…
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“Training with You” Body Blast comes to Barnes!

Feeling inspired from London 2012? Want to discover your personal best and need a boost of motivation to get in shape? It’s NOT TOO LATE TO join in… the next program starts on Monday 17th September! Dedicate just six weeks to celeb Personal Trainer Matt Roberts Body Blast program! For just 90 minutes a week with your Personal Trainer, to get fit fast, shed pounds, change your body shape…
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Constable Colin the Carrot and the Case of the Missing Petits Pois

I have recently come across a new foundation literature series published by Indepenpress called the World Of Little Eden by June and Caroline de Souza. The series commences with Constable Colin the Carrot and the Case of the Missing Petits Pois featuring a cast of colourful fruit and vegetable characters, and recounting their adventures in their natural environments. It’s obviously highly…
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Win 1 of 3 DVD prize packages to mark the release of "THE PIRATES! IN AN ADVENTURE WITH SCIENTISTS" DVD

For all Aardman lovers (like me 🙂 ) this is a super competition… To mark the release of “THE PIRATES! IN AN ADVENTURE WITH SCIENTISTS” available on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital Download from 10th September 2012, we are giving away 3 prize packages including a copy of the DVD together with the children’s story book of The Pirates! In an Adventure with…
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Farmer Clegg's Night Out

Brilliantly illustrated book Farmer Clegg’s Night Out by Peter Bently introduces young children to humour. Fun reading for kids from 5+. With laugh-out-loud text and lively, comedic illustrations by Jim Field – not to mention a pig mariachi band – this fun-packed book will delight both boys and girls alike. What’s It All About? Who’s got what it takes to be a…
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September 2012 Newsletter

Dear London Mums A summer like no other is the title of the Mayor of London’s Olympic festival and yes what an extraordinary summer we just had! It might not have been the sunniest ever but the gold medals awarded shone brightly enough to please most people 🙂 Before it all started, I was a bit sceptical about the Olympics and I was almost certain there would be lots of organisational…
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