Twenty-four hours without flicking a switch. Going without electricity might not seem like a challenge but it is surprisingly difficult and makes you realise how much we take electrical devices for granted. The idea is to not turn on anything electrical for 24 hours – that’s from the moment you wake up until the moment that you go to bed! This project was extracted from 100 Family…
The UK premiere of Beyond Bollywood was filled with all the ingredients to enjoy a night out in the West End in London. There was lots of colour, a vibrant atmosphere and beautiful dancers. How far would you go to bring a dream to life? Crossing oceans, risking all and sacrificing true love, Beyond Bollywood is not just a new musical; it is a monsoon of explosive mix of energetic music and…
Embankment Summer Market will take place in Victoria Embankment Gardens from Friday 29th May to Sunday 31st May 2015. Created by City Showcase: Markets, the UK’s premier organiser of artisan and designer crafts events, the unique new three-day event follows last year’s Soho Flea Market which saw over 18,000 people visit Dean Street, London.
The Meringue Girls
Bringing together up and…
Being a mum in London, I’ve found I’m on a constant search for events, and spoilt for choice most days, with activities happening in local libraries, churches and children’s centres. But as a new mum with a rapidly growing son, I find we’re both up for something a bit different, and I love finding those regular events that take something interactive and leave us both feeling we’ve…
Cinderella and Disney fans cannot miss the FREE Cinderella exhibition in Leicester Square that is open to the public from 21 March to 10 April 2015 to coincide with the release of new live-action Disney’s Cinderella film in cinemas from 27 March 2015. The Cinderella Exhibition Presented By Swarovski is a very rare exposition of Disney’s iconic princess’ memorabilia and costumes used…
In their first concert at the O2 in London last night (after touring around the world for months), the Spandau Ballet showed what great musicians they still are and how strong their fan base still is. With a career spanning over 30 years their music seemed more current than ever and their performance more confident and mature than in their early years. You could tell from their laughs and hugs…
I have what I believe is the best job in the world, I spend my days as the Science Learning Manager at the Royal Institution (home of the famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES) coming up with ideas about how to get people excited about science. My goal is to make science accessible, enjoyable and meaningful for everyone, regardless of their background, location or previous experience with the…
During a Lego event held at the British Institute of British Architects (RIBA) over half term, while my son and other children from the London Mums’ Kids Club were busy creating Lego Friends inspired houses, I visited the FREE Mackintosh exhibition.
Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) is famous for being a modernist, symbolist and an exponent of Art Nouveau.
If dining out is one of your favourite pastimes, London is the place to be. The different styles of cuisine, some of the world’s most inventive and creative chefs, and the stunning range of venues all combine to offer eating experiences to rival those found anywhere around the globe. Have you ever thought of decadent dining?
Best kept secret dining out venues
The great thing about London is its…
2014 has been a big year for London in terms of its representation both in British and international films.
I recently spent a few days in New York City at the global premiere of Netflix original series March Polo and had tremendous fun spotting all locations of big movies such as Spider-Man and many others.
But my heart remains in London which in my view is an unbeatable venue for filming as well…