On Thursday, 28th July we teamed up with Housing Developer Family Mosaic, for a fun-filled day out for local Greenwich mums and their babies. The event was a brilliant occasion, giving mums from all over the area the chance to experience the … [Read more...]
What is the best bedtime for your child?
July 8, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Babies bedtime, now that is a tough question. I'll always remember when another mum at nursery first asked me when our girls go to bed; after answering 7 pm; she looked horrified. “Why what’s wrong with 7 pm is it too late?" "No, no," she said, … [Read more...]
It’s official, the pregnancy waddle does exist!
June 29, 2016 By Leave a Comment
The Pregnancy Waddle - as much as we hate to admit it - we all did it, and now scientists have finally confirmed its existence. When I was expecting the twins I moved like an aircraft carrier never mind a waddle. According to a team from Japan, a … [Read more...]
Have your say: Term-time holiday confusion!
October 21, 2015 By Leave a Comment
"Nothing to fear", says a man at the centre of a legal battle around his daughters term time holiday. Jon Platt, from the Isle of Wight, was taken to court by the local Council after refusing to pay the £120 fine for taking his six-year-old daughter to … [Read more...]
Shared Ownership Week 2015
October 8, 2015 By Leave a Comment
As anyone who lives in London knows, the housing market seems like it has reached breaking point. More and more people are moving to our amazing capital and in need of quality homes. In turn increasing property values. It is often described as a crisis … [Read more...]
The truth about Pinocchio
August 17, 2015 By Leave a Comment
It’s hard to forget just how dark a story Pinocchio really is. Swindling cats and foxes, horrible puppet masters, lands full of boys turning into donkeys and not forgetting the bit about being swallowed by a fish! One of my 5 year olds was quite … [Read more...]
I am happy to announce Sainsbury’s Charlton Riverside … open!
June 24, 2015 By Leave a Comment
It seemed like forever in the planning and construction but the new, modern Sainsbury's Charlton Riverside has this morning opened its doors. The store, is replacing the Greenwich Sainsbury's (the one used in all the TV ads) a pioneer in its … [Read more...]
May Bank Holiday Pharmacy Hours 2015
May 2, 2015 By Leave a Comment
As parents of small children ourselves, we know that running out of Calpol or needing an urgent prescription is simply not an option! Especially when its out of hours or during a Public Holiday. Here is a list of pharmacies, with full address and … [Read more...]
Not quite Bonnie Tyler, but still an Eclipse!
March 19, 2015 By
Total Eclipse? Well a Partial Solar Eclipse if you're in Europe, northern/eastern Asia and northern/western Africa. But let's not be picky here! In a partial solar eclipse, the Sun looks like the Moon has taken a bite out of it. This is because the … [Read more...]
Duchess of Cambridge visits Brookhill
March 19, 2015 By
The Duchess of Cambridge visited Brookhill Children’s Centre in Woolwich to learn more about Home-Start and its support for children and families. The Duchess attended a briefing with Home-Start’s Chief Executive and the Centre’s manager, hearing about … [Read more...]
Five minutes with Andrea Whelan…
March 6, 2015 By
This week we took 5 minutes with local award winning family photographer Andrea Whelan. Her work is based largely in Greenwich and she is known for her contemporary, relaxed style. All the families we spoke with agreed that working with Andrea didn't … [Read more...]
World Book Day
March 5, 2015 By
World Book Day - 50 Books Every Child Should Read by the age of 16 To celebrate World Book Day, Sainsbury’s has published a list of 50 books which every child should read by the age of 16, with Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory taking top … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Bonanza Tea
January 23, 2015 By
Built during the reign of James I, Charlton house is the finest and best preserved Jacobean mansion in London. However..... On Tuesday 27th January join Breastfeeding in Greenwich for a Breastfeeding Bonanza Tea! Open to all breastfeeding mums … [Read more...]
Anna Fiorentini Free Taster Day
January 22, 2015 By
The award winning Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School for 4 - 18 year olds has opened a Saturday morning branch in Greenwich! This Saturday, 24th January and the following Saturday, 31st January it shall be holding an no obligation free Taster … [Read more...]
Broke
January 22, 2015 By
Following an acclaimed run at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Paper Birds return to Greenwich with their latest verbatim production, Broke. Question: Sally is British and broke. If Britain owes over £900 billion in National debt and Sally has … [Read more...]
The West End in Greenwich!
January 20, 2015 By
The West End in is coming to Greenwich! ‘West End in?’ is very excited to announce their upcoming February half-term course in Greenwich. Taking place from the 18th-20th February for ages 6+. This is the first series of West End musical theatre … [Read more...]
eGo hair & beauty
December 8, 2014 By
Expert Cutting & Colouring & Total Body Wellness for Men & Women. eGo hair & beauty was established in 1999 and provides a comprehensive range of exceptional hairdressing, beauty and skincare services. Their experienced and passionate … [Read more...]
Christmas Stress Balls!!
December 8, 2014 By
Christmas Stress, Christmas Stress, Christmas Stress - Holidays can get a bit overwhelming, between shopping and wrapping presents, baking all those treats and cookies and fiddling with that darn the Elf on the Shelf and sending out cards. (I forgot to … [Read more...]
Christmas at Maryon Wilson Animal Park
December 2, 2014 By
Maryon Wilson Animal Park, Charlton – a happy home to domestic animals from a gang of sheep and goats, a busy duckpond, small petting animals housed indoors, a very handsome pig (called Mash, bless!) and our hard-working ponies who give rides to people … [Read more...]
Greenwich Market Christmas
November 23, 2014 By
This year Greenwich Markets Christmas begins with the local school children's hand made lantern procession. Followed by the switching on of the Christmas lights in the Market. The procession will start at 4pm on 26th Nov 2014 in front of the … [Read more...]