North London Mums

North London Mums' Weekend Round-Up 15 and 16 June 2013

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Yes it's Father's Day on Sunday- brush off the slippers and pipe! Or alternatively check out the fun things on this weekend for Dads to enjoy! Trooping the Colour The Crouch End Festival continues this weekend. Pickled Pepper Books is hosting readings from new English translations of hilarious Danish kids’ books about a boy called Vitello. from 10am on Saturday. Suitable for 5+. In the

Weekend Round Up - 8th and 9th June

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The sun is out and so there are many things to do in London with festivals, markets, dancing, theatre and more. Just don't forget your sunscreen! All Weekend Crouch End Festival - The second Crouch End Festival kicks off this weekend and lasts all week with a really varied programme for all ages. This Saturday check out the children's literary day at Pickled Pepper Books There is also an

North London Mums' Weekend Round-Up 1 and 2 June 2013

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Bears, pirates, dragons and robots- what more could you ask for this weekend?! Oh- The Beano too! All weekend From 31 May, visit Beanotown at Southbank Centre and celebrate 75 years of the country's favourite comic. Beanotown is the home of Dennis the Menace and Gnasher, The Bash Street Kids, Minnie the Minx, Roger the Dodger, plus all the other comic strip superstars from The Beano. It’s

Weekend and Half Term Round up - 24th - 31st May

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Another bank holiday weekend is here and there is no shortage of great things going on whatever the weather will bring. We've rounded up our favourite things for the weekend and for half term to help you plan and have fun. All Weekend Hampton Court Palace Big Picnic (pictured above) - a weekend of food, family fun and music at Hampton Court including performances of Canterbury Tales,

North London Mums' Weekend Round-Up 18 and 19 May 2013

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A big range of activities on this weekend, from Mums Show Live all weekend at Alexandra Palace to the Gefiltefest Jewish Food Festival. Yum. If your on the 5:2 diet better not make Sunday one of your 2 ... Mums Show Live All Weekend The Udderbelly at the Southbank is showing Little Howard's Big Show across the weekend. This is a unique interactive animated family/kid's comedy show from

North London Mums' Bank Holiday Weekend Round-Up 4 - 6 May 2013

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Gosh is it May already? Where did the time go? Yes it's a 3 day weekend with lots on for the kids from dinosaur extravaganzas to group singing- so enjoy! All weekend The Walking with Dinosaurs Arena spectacular hits Wembely Arena 1- 6 May. After a worldwide tour seen by over 7 million people in 206 cities, the stunning theatrical event WALKING WITH DINOSAURS – The Arena Spectacular is back!

Weekend Round Up - 27th and 28th April

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There's a lot to do this weekend with theatre, music, art and Kylie all making an appearance in our listings this week. It does seem to have a particularly international feel with the play Hue Boy (shown above) in town, Mexican Children's Day at the Museum of Childhood and Animal Tales of India at The Tricyle - but we guess that's just London...Have a fantastic weekend and do tell us if you

North London Mums' Weekend Round-Up 20 and 21 April

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SPRING IS HERE!!! We hope- so get out there and have fun! If simply basking in sunshine isn't enough to keep the kids amused, we've rounded up the best....and particularly love the sound of hanging out with the illustrator of the Gruffalo... All weekend The Chickenshed Theatre is holding the Big Day Out across the weekend. A perfect opportunity to enjoy a family day out at Chickenshed, this

Weekend round up - 13th and 14th April

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Lots of good things to do this weekend, including the last Easter Egg hunts above like the one at Willows Farm pictured above. We have also been promised some great weather so let's hope that materialises and we can all get out and have fun. Saturday The Little Paper Girl is on at Lauderdale House at 10am and 11.30am - ‘There’s a dirty great cloud over Papertown that casts a gloomy shadow,

Competition Time: 2 pairs of tickets to Mums Show Live at Alexandra Palace, 16- 19 May!

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MUMS SHOW LIVE! is taking place at Alexandra Palace from 16- 19 May 2013. We have 2 pairs of tickets to give away! This is a new show for families with school-aged kids. Meet experts, join live debates and get face to face with leading brands. There are great brands, including many not seen on the high-street, with special offers and a vibrant marketplace. Information on a myriad of

North London Mums Easter Weekend Round-Up

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Believe it or not it is Easter this weekend! Wrap up warm and enjoy egg hunting! All Weekend Discover Children's Story Centre has a number of special events running this weekend. On Friday and Sunday, children can enjoy Is the Odd Egg by Emily Gravett at 12.30, 1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm. ll the other birds have laid an egg and Duck wants one too; luckily an abandoned egg comes along just in time

Weekend Round up - 23rd and 24th March

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Easter is nearly here and there are lots of opportunities to get in the springtime mood this weekend - even if the weather is still anything but springlike. Have a great weekend. Saturday There is an Easter Egg Treasure Hunt in The Grove, Alexandra Palace on Saturday 23rd March from 3-5pm run by 345 Playschool Muswell Hill. The treasure hunt will be a really fun event and children will

North London Mums' Weekend Round-Up- 16 and 17 March

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Fun, fun, fun this weekend, with activities ranging from the Big Write Festival the the Discover Children's Centre to the St Patrick's Day Parade in Central London. Could Spring really be nearly here? It's paddy's day! london.gov.uk All Weekend This Weekend is the closing weekend of the Big Write Festival of Children's Literature, at the Discover Children's Story Centre. The closing

Competition Time: 5 pairs of tickets for Country Living Spring Fair up for grabs!

2013-03-12T22:49:00.003Z

It may be cold outside but Spring has sprung and the flowers are starting to boom at the Country Living Spring Fair. Why not celebrate the start of the new season with a trip by shopping for beautiful items for your home and garden, unique fashion and jewellery, and delicious food and drink, it is the perfect day out. Highlights for the Fair include: Crafting Room and Workshop:

Get back on the dancefloor! Read all about new night Nappy Dread

2013-03-08T08:00:00.001Z

Calling all Disco Dads & Dancefloor Divas - Launch of new open decks night for dads and mums @ Alice House, Queens Park! 'Nappy Dread', is a new night on Thursday 14th March, 8.30pm-12am at Alice House Queens Park. Set up by a North London dad, it is an open decks night for all the dads and mums of North West London who used to rule the dancefloors and DJ boxes of London, but are now more

Weekend Round Up - 9th and 10th March

2013-03-07T15:28:00.003Z

With Mother's Day coming up this weekend, there are lots of opportunities for great family outings. Here is our pick of the best things to do... Saturday Comedy Club 4 Kids is back at Soho Theatre - A proper comedy club for anyone over the age of 8, featuring the best comedians on the circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits! £10, 1pm. Tricycle Theatre is showing

Competition Time: Win 4 Tickets to see Tales from the Shed at the Dugdale Cetre

2013-03-03T22:08:00.004Z

If you are looking for engaging theatre experiences for your little ones, or an unusual birthday party, then the Chickenshed Theatre in Southgate offers unique opportunities for interactive, creative theatre. We have teamed up with Chickenshed with a great offer of four tickets to see Tales from the Shed. Tales from the Shed Chickenshed Theatre is a unique theatre company which operates an

Debutots- Imagination Takes You Everywhere

2013-02-28T22:58:00.004Z

We love learning more about local mums and mumpreneurs, and we caught up recently with Jennifer David who runs the fabulous Debutots classes in North London. If you haven't had the chance to experience them, Debutots classes involve unique interactive storytelling and dramatic play for children aged 6 months to 7 years in a variety of settings. The classes are a great way to develop

North London Mums' Weekend Round-Up 3 and 4 March 2013

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Fun, fun, fun this weekend, with loads of theatre for kids, as well as the kick off for Give it a Go- a free sports and activities event kicking off in North London this weekend. Craving Sunshine? Brighten your weekend at the Pop Up Vintage Fair- featuring vintage prints All Weekend This weekend sees the kick off of the Give it a Go campaign- a festival of FREE sports and activities

Weekend Round Up - 23rd and 24th February

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Another great weekend is here with loads to do. We are particularly intrigued by the sound of Potato Day at Spitalfields Farm and Mughal India Discovery Day at British Library (pictured above). We'll also be dressing up for one of the great Purim events on this weekend. Whatever you do, have a great time. Saturday Islington Arts Factory Frost Fair - See off the winter blues with IAF’s

Our Family Photo - Pop Up Family Friendly Photography Studios

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North London Mums' Round-up 16th and 17 February

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There is SO much on for the kids weekend that it's hard to know where to start! We love the Imagine Children's Festival at the Southbank which has a huge range of events on. And of course Saturday is London Children's Book Swap with plenty of venues for exchanging books. The Imagine Children's Festival All Weekend A special Half Term Seahorses exhibition starts at London Zoo this weekend.

Weekend Round Up - 9th and 10th February - Gong Xi Fa Cai!

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Happy Chinese New Year! Lots of great things on this weekend to celebrate the coming of the Year of the Snake plus many other fun things too. Saturday Haringey Families have a nearly new sale this weekend 10.30-11.45 at St George's Hall, N10. Comedy Club 4 Kids is back at Soho Theatre - A proper comedy club for anyone over the age of 8, featuring the best comedians on the circuit doing

Competition Time! Win a Family Ticket to The Enormous Turnip at the Arts Depot

2013-02-07T07:00:00.000Z

One of the nicest things about half term holidays is all the great children's theatre that comes on and this holiday is no exception. We are offering our readers the chance to win a family ticket to see the superb children's book The Enormous Turnip brought to life at Arts Depot, North Finchley. Find out more below. The Enormous Turnip at the Arts Depot Stuff & Nonsense Theatre Company

February Half Term 2013 - Lots of fun things to do....

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It's amazing how quickly half term holidays come around. The February one is just around the corner and luckily there's lots to do. We round up the best. Theatre Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate is showing the superb Dogs Don't Do Ballet on 20th-23rd February. We saw this at Little Angel Theatre over the Christmas holidays and loved it. See our review here. The Arts Depot in North