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9 Reasons why every swimming pool owner should have a pool cover

There are a lot of perks that come with being a pool owner, but there are also some not-so-cool things too. And these drawbacks are where having pool cover steps into the gap and saves the pool day. Here’s why you need to have a swimming pool cover. 1. Combat Evaporation Regardless of the temperature, water is always evaporating into water vapour. It’s part of the water cycle. But a cover…
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Attractions

The Tower of London - The best London landmark for family edutainment from Knight School to live history lessons

In 20 years living in London, I have visited the Tower of London four times and every time I find it more interesting and fascinating than the previous visit. This is because the organisers of the activities taking place at the Tower of London keep innovating by bringing in new edutainment for children as well as adults. ThisFebruary half term, for example, along with hundreds of other…
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Attractions

How to raise your adrenaline junkie at skate parks for beginners in London

Is your child interested in skating, but you’re not sure where to take them to learn? Don’t worry, you’re in luck. Our city is home to one of the most established skateboarding communities in the world. There are over 65 London Skate Parks to choose from, catering for all abilities and disciplines. But not all skateparks are suitable for newbies and they are certainly not playgrounds.
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Newsletter

February 2015 Newsletter including Half Term School Holidays Activities on a budget

Dear London Mums, our Spring magazine issue will be landing in selected supermarkets across London and other family friendly venues from the end of February. In the meantime we have to face new school holidays and entertain the kids once again for a whole week. In this newsletter you’ll find useful links to London Mums events’ calendar, activity pages filled with Half Term School…
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Kids Club

Disney On Ice: A child's perspective on Disney's 100 Years of Magic!

Here is my latest review of Disney On Ice, which celebrates 100 Years of Magic! The show is in London  at the  O2 Arena until the 4th January 2015 and then opens in the Spring with a special Frozen show. It was a bit disappointing not to see Disney’s Frozen Princesses at this show but the great news is that Ana, Elsa and Olaf will star in a new special show from this March 2015…
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Movies

Film review: Rio 2

Just in time for the Easter school break, Rio 2 is released in UK cinemas this weekend. In the past, sequels of good movies were usually disappointing with a few exceptions (The Godfather 2), but most recently it seems as sequels are well made movies in their own right, sometimes even better than the original ones (Muppets Most Wanted and Monsters University). Rio 2 is no exception. Its storyline…
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Activities

Summer activities for days and nights in and around Greenwich

A fabulous collection of new hotels and developments has sprung up in the Greenwich area transforming it into an ideal short break destination this summer. With boutique shopping, interactive museums, great pubs and restaurants, and an out-of-town atmosphere, Greenwich is incredibly quick and easy to get to by DLR, river, train, tube or Emirates Air Line. Try a cultural weekend at the Mercure…
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January 2013 Newsletter

Dear London Mums So the world is not ended and here we are in 2013, the year we were not supposed to ever get to! What will 2013 be without the buzz of the Olympics and the Jubilee? Well, for me personally it will be a year of doing all the right things (now that we know the world is not going to end 🙂 ). There will be a Royal Baby late in the Spring so I bet the media will let us know…
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Reader Offer: money off for the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show tickets at ExCeL London (12-20 January 2013)

Europe’s first boat show, the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show will be at ExCeL London from 12-20 January 2013, serving as a stunning showcase for thousands of the latest marine products, boats, brands and suppliers as well as providing fun family day out. Attractions include the On The Water multi-activity pools, where visitors are invited to try canoeing, kayaking and radio controlled model…
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Guilt-Free School Holidays

The school holidays are here and while children are squealing with delight at freedom from school rules, itchy grey uniforms and prescribed bed times, in contrast, many parents are filled with dread. All the balls are thrown in the air with weeks of school holiday time to fill, not to mention the financial pressure that can cause. Sound familiar? ‘I feel really guilty shoving the children…
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