Attractions

Stand Up at The O2: Suzi Ruffell's unique comedy show with a top view

Months of lockdown and isolation have made us appreciate the little things in life. Stand Up at The O2, acomedy show with the backdrop of the City of London on the roof of the O2 was the best way to go back to my social life.The comedian hosting this specialcomedy event series is award-winning comedian Suzi Ruffell. She is genuine, hilarious and different from most comedians out…
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FREE Cakes for Kids Group - FULHAM

With the motto “We make a difference, one cake at a time”, Free Cakes for Kids Fulham is a movement of local volunteers and community groups, who share the simple belief that every child deserves a birthday cake no matter what their circumstances. Free Cakes for Kids Fulhamwas set up in May 2020 as part of the Free Cakes for Kids UK organisation founded in 2008 by Henriette Lundgren in…
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Great Indoors

Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus re-opens with a new family menu that rocks

My first restaurant visit after easing of lockdown restrictions was the Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, the most recent opening of the chain which pays tribute to the building’s prestigious heritage and unbeatable West End location. As a rock chick, I am always wowed by the walls adorned with authentic, one-of-a-kind memorabilia from decades of music history, featuring items from British music…
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Italian Gelato deliveries in London

When the summer is here, as an Italian, the things I miss the most in London are the sunshine and Italian Gelato! Finally, I can get one of the two on tap. Badiani, one of the most famous artisan gelato producers in the world, born in 1932 in Florence, has now openedfour stores across London along with a dedicated laboratory. To celebrate my birthday in style recently, I ordered…
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Slade Christmas Tour 2020

SLADE have just announced their UK Tour for this December. Wouldn’t this be the best way to end this horrible year? It has become a tradition for me to attend the Slade gig every December. This would be my 3rd year in a row and it’s the number one motivation to get me through the forthcoming months. Going backstage with these super talented musicians and singing along their incredible…
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Soul legends The Brand New Heavies are back with a 30th Anniversary Funk EP & a live stream gig on 3rd July 2020

Time really flies … Can it really be thirty years since multi-platinum UK soul legends The Brand New Heavies’ debut album first strutted its way into the public eye with a romantic’s heart, a hedonist’s spirit and a Superfly sensibility?May 1990 The Brand New Heavies released ‘that blue album’ and with it came a winning formula which would go on to earn them 16 top 40 hits…
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In lockdown with preschool children? Sing-a-long with the Rainbow Collections

With so many families facing weeks of lockdown, we’re always on the lookout for helpful resources that will get you through weeks – or even months – of staying in your home. It’s the perfect time to explore different genres of music with your children and we’ve found a sing-a-long pot of gold. Today we bring you Sing a beautiful collection of songs recorded by children’s music…
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‘Isolation Lifeline’ for parents: Popular baby and toddler groups deliver classes live online

Social interaction isvital for thewellbeing of parents with young babies and toddlers who are at risk of ‘loneliness’ following strict social distancing rules. Multi-award winning, baby and toddler group franchise, WOW World Group, which operates nationwide classes including Baby Sensory, Toddler Sense, Mini Professors, Reading Fairy and Keepabeat,has announced it is…
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Art exhibition review: Andy Warhol at Tate Modern 12 March – 6 September 2020

Andy Warhol (1928–87) was one of the most recognisable artists of the late 20th century, yet his life and work continue to fascinate and be interpreted anew. A major new exhibition at Tate Modern – the first at the gallery for almost 20 years – offers a rare personal insight into how American iconWarhol and his work marked a period of cultural transformation. Iwalked away from a…
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Tate Modern turns 20

It seems yesterday that I arrived to London in my 20s and saw the old power station being turned into a beautiful museum of contemporary arts where I saw really exciting exhibitions and retrospectives. On Monday 11 May 2020, Tate Modern will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its opening. The day will feature a dedicated programme of displays and performances across the museum – including the…
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