London Mums May 2017 newsletter including Half Term activities for families
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- Published on Monday, 08 May 2017 12:27
- Last Updated on 08 May 2017
- Monica Costa
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Dear London Mums
Spring does not seem to launch and Summer is already at the door. My son is in year 6 and I feel these primary school years have gone so quickly. Before I know my son will be finishing secondary school and will be gone to Uni… I reflect on time and my past 10 years running the London Mums community. Wow! Time flies. In this newsletter, I have packed lots of ideas for the forthcoming May Half Term activities for families in London and beyond as well as ideas for the Summer holidays. In the meantime I am working on our 10th anniversary magazine issue including interviews with Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon and former tennis ace Annabel Croft, among other fab content.
May Half Term activities for families
Your Guide to London’s Best Children’s Museums
DRAWING AND DISCOVERY AT THE MUSEUM OF BRANDS
Saturday 27 May – Sunday 4 June at the Museum of Brands Packaging and Advertising, Notting Hill
Drawing inspiration from the toys, sweets and breakfast cereals from generations of childhood memories, as well as our magical garden, design and create your own seed packaging.
Get sketching in our Time Tunnel and garden and take home a designed seed pack full with cress seeds to grow and eat at home. Perfect for families of all ages, this creative activity is a great way to enjoy discover the Museum before enjoying seasonal treats in our lovely café.
All activities free with Museum of Brands admission, no booking required. Adult Museum Admission £9, Concessions £7 Children £5, Family Ticket £24. Children under 7 enter for free! The Museum is open Tuesday – Sunday, and Bank Holiday Mondays.
2 Minute walk from Ladbroke Grove station.
Kids WORKSHOP: Solids, Liquids, & Gases with Mad Science
Castle Siege (27 – 29 May 2017) at Arundel Castle
West End Shows Offers of the month
London Mums West End page have now new sales on shows and London attractions. Check here http://londonmumsmagazine.entstix.com/
Spring Outdoor activities
Gardening Lab for Kids: Rock Bugs and the Shoe Garden Project
Travel with Kids
Why Every Family Needs to Visit Ras al-Khaimah this year
Tuscan holiday
Firenze on a budget
Join London Mums’ first trip to Tuscany 19-23 June 2017
Inspirational Mums: Rita Kobrak & her Italian holidays for mums
Films of the month
Hilarious chat with The Boss Baby film director Tom McGrath
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2
FITNESS TIPS FROM THE CAST OF THE LODGE!
Star Wars News: The Last Jedi
Diego reviews Shaun the Sheep Spoilsport DVD
THE BLUE LAGOON (1980) starring Brooke Shields
Books of the month
How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee Dunn
Under a Sardinian sky by Sara Alexander
Greek Myths Volume 1 by Jacqueline Morley
We’re all Wonders by R. J. Palacio, author of Wonder
Things we are looking forward this Summer
Cornbury Music Festival – a fabulous finale for families in Cotswolds Oxfordshire 6-7-8 July 2017
Cornbury Music Festival is a lovingly crafted, high end, open-air party, the ultimate celebration of music and culture set in the heart of the Cotswolds at Great Tew Park, tailor-made for the whole family. London Mums cannot wait for it! This year in particular as this year’s event, the 14th Cornbury, will be the last. It’s going to be a smashing farewell party with great artists including Bryan Adams, Chrissie Hynde, Kaiser Chiefs, Jools Holland, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jack Savoretti, Scouting For Girls, Tom Chaplin (Keane), Imelda May, Right Said Fred, Midge Ure. No need to say that I particularly look forward to my teen idols Bryan Adams, Midge Ure and Sophie Ellis-Bextor as well as the Kaiser Chiefs. More info here.
Pearls of wisdom – Our expert guest bloggers come to the rescue!
HOW TO SAY NO AND STAY FRIENDS USING NLP
Measles
When is a child old enough to babysit?
When should and shouldn’t you tutor your child?
What to look for in a tutor
Sun Awareness – CHILDREN & THE SUN dermatologist advice
Summer Recipes
Strawberry Tiramisu
My Granny’s Summer berries Jam (child-friendly)
Recipe: Speedy summer lamb tagine
Summer cocktail with Apple and Ginger POM
Scones with Maple Syrup Icing
Ice Cream Sconewich
May Giveaways
Enter our fabulous competitions for the chance to win some of these prizes https://londonmumsmagazine.com/category/competitions/
London Mums on YouTube
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Enjoy Spring! Til the next one, get in touch if you want to share your thoughts and ideas with fellow London Mums.
Monica
monica@londonmums.org.uk
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Monica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her son Diego’s birth together with a group of mothers who felt the need of meeting up regularly to share the challenges and joys of motherhood in metropolitan and multicultural London. London Mums is the FREE and independent peer support group for mums and mumpreneurs based in London https://londonmumsmagazine.com and you can connect on Twitter @londonmums
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