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Not So Silent Sundays: Live Music and Silent Movies at Kings Place
Looking for a Sunday afternoon activity with the family that’s unusual, entertaining and culturally-stimulating to boot? A few Sundays back, we were invited** to check out Not So Silent Movies at Kings Place. Looney Tunes This regular gig features a house band along
Weekend Scoop for London Families (Oct 5-7)
It's been a week of ups and downs here at Babes HQ, but as usual we've bounced back in style. Looking forward to a chilled-out weekend, loads on from children's theatre to baby disco! Here's our pick for London kids
The Cally Fest Review and Arundel Square Treehouse Petition!
We were at The Cally Festival last Sunday, possibly our last official festival outing of the year (although I'll be hooping it up at London Hoop Fest this weekend). I love the urban vibe, rough and ready feel and community spirit
POW! Bubble London Kidswear Show (Spring/Summer 2012)
I couldn't resist going back to kidswear trade show Bubble London last weekend, especially as it's held at the Business Design Centre, N1 -- just a hop, skip and toddle from my front door. Jed loves it too: after our
Alan Davies presents A Night of Comedy for Freightliners Farm (Hot Ticket!)
I was gutted when I learned that our neighbourhood farm was threatened with closure last year, due to shortage of funding (the dreaded credit crunch strikes again). Freightliners Farm is part of the heart and soul of Islington and provides
Free Cycling Lessons for London Kids (and Trendy Toddlers)
Ezra learned to ride a bike yesterday. I can't describe the feeling of pride, awe and joy that swelled up inside as I saw my little boy cycle off on his own. I'd signed him up to one of Islington Council's
Weekend Scoop for London Families (Mar 2-3)
With World Book Day today and Dr. Seuss's birthday on Friday, it's tempting to stay indoors this weekend and curl up with a good book. But there are loads of family-friendly activities going on around town and the sun's peeping
Weekend Scoop for London Families (Feb 10-12, 2012)
The first weekend of February half-term in London is shaping up to be a corker. Here's our choice of what to do with the kids that might be fun for you too! Fri/ongoing: The Muppets, cinemas across London Kermit, the fabulous Miss