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From Amelia Earhart and Rosa Parks, to Frida Kahlo and superspy Agent Fifi, women have changed the world. Fantastically Geeat Women Who Changed the World by Kate Pankhurst - a distant relative of suffragette Emmeline - is an engaging accessible way for children to learn about some of these amazing achievers. The book has lively... Continue Reading →
Whether you are a Swiftie or not, there is no denying the popularity and impact of the cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift. Her record-breaking Eras tour seems to be filling my Facebook feed (I'm not jealous...?!) and even though I haven't deliberately sought out news stories or social media posts about Tay-Tay or her... Continue Reading →
Barbie is more than just a doll, she is a cultural icon - as demonstrated by the recent success of Margot Robbie's Barbie movie. She is 65 years old (but permanently 19, according to Mattel) - and has been heralded as a symbol of fashion, beauty, female empowerment, but also unrealistic body image. Whatever you... Continue Reading →
The ‘Costa del Croydon’ may sound like a joke but it’s actually a brilliant idea to bring the beach to people who may not otherwise be able to go to one. Croydon in South London is about one and a half hours from the nearest beach (many of which are shingle rather than sand). But... Continue Reading →
Sweet and saccharine, or subversive with a dark undercurrent? The Cute exhibition at Somerset House shows that even what appears at first glance to be a cute cat photo can be more than meets the eye. But with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, including a themed cafe and Hello Kitty disco... Continue Reading →
A fire fighter, a pizza chef, a beauty therapist, a supermarket cashier, a vet - what does your child want to be today? At Little Street they can be any of these and more - with zones and props to fuel imaginations, spark role play and facilitate understanding of the world around them. A new... Continue Reading →
Pumpkin picking has become a popular day out for many families, but the sceptics point out that it would be easier and cheaper to pick one up from the supermarket, and that it's more about the pictures for social media than anything else. We have enjoyed the two occasions we have been pumpkin picking, at... Continue Reading →
Chessington World of Adventures goes all out for Halloween – if you’ve already been to the park this year you will find plenty of new things to do as we found when we visited last week. In this review of the 2023 ‘Howl’oween’ event I’ll answer the following questions: What shows does Chessington have at... Continue Reading →
Honeywood Museum is a Grade II listed building next to Carshalton ponds in the heart of Carshalton village, in the London borough of Sutton. The museum exhibits cover the history of the local area, and it’s the sort of place I can imagine children visiting on school trips. I’d been once before with my parents... Continue Reading →
When you have a baby you are introduced to a whole new world of baby groups. They are sometimes a far cry from the image you might have of sitting on the floor in a church hall for an hour jingling bells and waving scarfs in front of your newborn who might giggle or cry... Continue Reading →
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