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Family Time by Sian GwilliamSep 26, 20147:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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Something For The Weekend

1. Please Sir, can I have some more? The Carlton Tower hotel is offering Etiquette Lessons for children. Of course parents are encouraged to splash out on a finger licking meal at The Rib Room […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamSep 25, 20144:00 pmMarch 29, 2016
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Best Christmas Shows To Book Now

 Elf | The Dominion Theatre London : All Ages ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware […]

Crafts by Sian GwilliamSep 22, 20148:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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Craft Project, Mr Leaf Man

Easy crafts for the family

Crafts by Sian GwilliamSep 15, 201410:39 amMarch 21, 2016
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Craft Project, Symmetrical Homemade Cards

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? You gotta love those guys at Krokotak – always a crowd pleaser whatever time of day you visit. If you didn’t know, I am a fan of 5-minute…

Family Time by Sian GwilliamSep 5, 201412:23 pmJanuary 17, 2015
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10 Great Activities in London’s Royal Parks

Here are a top ten of things to do in The Royal Parks this summer (it will be Summer at least during this indian-style hot September those in the know keep mentioning…) by Sharon Donovan […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamAug 14, 20149:00 amOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best London Family Days Out

1) Get your buckets & spade at the ready so you can build a huge sandcastle at the beach on The Southbank opposite the soon to be squashed under cover Southbank Skate Park. You can’t […]

5 Best by Sian GwilliamAug 12, 201411:04 amOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best Hot Beach Family Holidays

The tanned team at i-escape’s Kids Collection have come up with a Bucket and Spade List of 20 fun activities all discerning pre-schoolers should try. It’s live on their website now. To tie in with all […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJul 30, 20149:03 amJanuary 16, 2015
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21 Museum Events for the Kids this Summer

I’ve been meaning to get this out for days, and not wanting to lose sleep over it, or forget to water the hamster again (for all small Siberian pet enquiries leave a message below, I’m […]

5 Best by Sian GwilliamJul 22, 201412:08 pmOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best Creative Summer Holiday Camps for London Kids

RIBA : Holiday Workshops   All workshops are inspired by the RIBA Stirling Prize, the world’s most significant award for architecture, and are led by professional educators. Materials included in the cost of the workshop […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJul 18, 20147:05 amMarch 21, 2016
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5 Best Summer Theatre for Kids

It’s pretty nearly officially the Summer Holidays for all of us, so you have no excuse to wander lonely as a cloud, pack your yumboxuk lunch, grab your oyster card and take in some culture […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJul 17, 20141:01 pmMarch 29, 2016
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The Best Summer Family Events of 2015

1. Against Captains Orders (Theatre, Performance) National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Tube (until 31 August) Book to see The National Maritime Museum and Punchdrunk Enrichment show for 6-12 year olds and their grown-ups. You will don a life […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJul 10, 20148:10 amJanuary 30, 2015
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49 Things to Do with the Kids this Summer

  1. Take a picnic : Explore one of the secret gardens in London, take a sketch book and some pencils, and collect as many different shaped leaves that you can. If you need a ‘warm-up’ […]

5 Best by Sian GwilliamJul 7, 20148:00 amMarch 26, 2020
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5 Best Secret Gardens in London

1. Inner Temple Gardens Hidden within the City’s Inner Temple, one of London’s four Inns of Court, is a tranquil three-acre garden with stunning rare trees, herbaceous borders and sweeping lawns. It is usually open […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJul 4, 20148:30 amMarch 21, 2016
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5 Best Kids Cooking Courses in London

Ok, let’s get this straight I totally believe that a way to a child’s heart is to feed and teach them how to cook the way we cook at home. This is because I know that […]

5 Best by Sian GwilliamJul 2, 20148:00 amMay 16, 2017
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5 Best Science Clubs in London

  1. The Royal Institution (Ages 7 – 18) The RI in Mayfair (Green Park is 5 mins away), is a charity with a clear mission that is set on ‘encouraging people to think further about the […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJun 27, 20148:00 amOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best UK Family Festivals

  Camp Bestival : July 31st to Aug 3rd : Lulworth Castle, Dorset This festival is the mummy of all family festivals, and a good choice for first time players. It is curated by Radio1’s Rob […]

5 Best by Sian GwilliamJun 25, 20149:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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5 Best Nature Clubs in London

1. London Natural History Society They have been observing and recording the wildlife and plant life of the London area, within a 20mile radius of St Paul’s Cathedral, since 1858. By becoming a member, you […]

5 Best by Sian GwilliamJun 24, 20147:30 amMarch 26, 2020
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5 Best Quirky Holiday Locations

Tired of identikit hotel rooms with no character? Bored with staying in dull, uninspiring rentals? One of our friends, Nadine Mellor, Editor of i-escape.com’s Kids Collection has handpicked some super cool suggestions for unusual places […]

Q & A's by Sian GwilliamJun 23, 20149:00 amOctober 11, 2015
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Read this Q&A with Kate Maryon, Children’s Author 

“I write real-life stories about ordinary girls who find themselves faced with extraordinary situations. I’d like my readers to be thinking…what would my life be like if that thing happened to me? I hope my […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJun 21, 20149:31 amMarch 26, 2020

5 of The Best Beaches near London

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5 Best : Lovely Beaches near London 1. Whitstable, Kent (pebbles) – 1h30 hr train from St Pancras/ Victoria We are fans, for the food, the fab train connection…

5 Best by Sian GwilliamJun 18, 20149:00 amOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best London Drama & Music Summer Camps

1. West End In : Musical Theatre Workshops : (Various locations, London) Summer courses : On each of the days apart from the last day your kids will work on one of the West Ends top […]

Q & A's by Sian GwilliamJun 16, 20148:30 amSeptember 15, 2014
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Q & A : Debra Franses Bean : Mini Monet Art School : Buckinghamshire

Tell us a little about you, your family, and where you live. Its me, husband and one son aged 7. We live in Harefield a little village on the edge of London. We moved here […]

5 Best by Sian GwilliamJun 13, 20148:35 amOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best Beaches near London

5 Best : Lovely Beaches near London 1. Whitstable, Kent (pebbles) – 1h30 hr train from St Pancras/ Victoria We are fans, for the food, the fab train connection from St Pancras, the easy going […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamJun 11, 20149:00 amOctober 19, 2014
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Let’s Learn : 2014 Centenary : IWM Re-opens 19 July

This year is the Centenary of the First World War. From 2014 to 2018, world wide people and organisations will commemorate and remember the lives of those who lived, fought and died in the First […]

Q & A's by Sian GwilliamJun 9, 20149:00 amSeptember 15, 2014
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Q & A : Simon Mitchell : Alfred & Wilde : London

Alfred & Wilde is a London-based design brand creating modern, bold and fun art prints, stationery and homewares. Inspired by the city, using traditional printing techniques, and proudly made in the UK. Alfred & Wilde […]

Design by Sian GwilliamJun 5, 20148:30 amJune 5, 2014
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Design : Toy Stories : Gabriele Galimberti : Photographer

Do you ever feel frustrated that your iPhone runs out of batteries too quickly, that you haven’t got the latest ASOS clutch bag, or you’ll never get your dream holiday to Branson’s Necka Island? Well, […]

Crafts by Sian GwilliamJun 3, 20149:00 amJanuary 30, 2015
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Make It : Pretty Headband : Beau London

You always need a hair band don’t you? I can think of at least 19 uses for them, from adding bunny ears, devil horns, and hair extensions too, as well as practical uses, such as […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 26, 20147:30 amJanuary 30, 2015
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Backstage Family Tours at the National Theatre

Sometimes there are just not enough hours in the day to ever get around to hunting down the nooks and crannies of the tremendous arty venues on our doorsteps. Well, lucky you, because that is […]

Design by Sian GwilliamMay 20, 201410:08 amJune 5, 2014
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Design : Paper Donut : Alexis Facca

Art direction – Alexis Facca & Tom Joye Never throw a piece of paper out again. Take a look at the incredible work above titled ‘Paper Donut’ from designer Alexis Facca. It is paper set […]

Q & A's by Sian GwilliamMay 20, 20148:30 amFebruary 11, 2015
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Q & A : Cass Chapman : Kodomo.com : Luxury Travel Website : Dorset

I like it when I read anything which include the following words … luxury, travel, family, friendly … they are more than enough to get me to start dreaming of holidays, planning my packing list, […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 16, 20142:11 pmJanuary 30, 2015
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20 Reasons why you should go to the Hay Festival

The Hay Festival (22 May-1 June 2014) is a gathering in the staggering beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park.   The Festival was founded around a kitchen table in 1987 and continues to attract the […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 15, 20148:30 amOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best Holiday Rental & House Swaps

1. Air BnB Air BnB (Air Bed & Breakfast) is a website which allow you to either ‘host’ and list your own property, (or a room in it), or ‘guest’ and search the site to […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 12, 20148:30 amMarch 21, 2016
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The Best Days Out for the Under 5’s in London

When I was asked to write this post on the top 5 things to do in London with young children my first reaction was “how on earth will I choose”! There is so much available […]

Crafts by Sian GwilliamMay 12, 20147:30 amNovember 4, 2015
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Q+A with Debbie Daniel from Craft Guerilla

Craft Guerrilla are the original hosts of the ‘DIY Craft Night in London’. Debbie and her team started in a pub back in 2008 bringing their own original “stitched & pissed” events with craft, DJ’s, […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 9, 20141:28 pmMarch 21, 2016
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5 of the Best Studio Ghibli Films

1. My Neighbour Totoro 2. Ponyo 3. Arrietty 4. Sprited Away 5. Howls Moving Castle In homage to the cultural landmark that is the British Film Institute on the Southbank, we are joining them celebrating […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 7, 20148:30 amMarch 21, 2016
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Something For The Weekend

(** denotes : Extra gold stars for appealing to kids) Daydreams and Diaries: The Story of Jacqueline Wilson : 5 April – 2 November 2014 : This exhibition celebrates all things Jacqueline Wilson, giving you a […]

Q & A's by Sian GwilliamMay 6, 20142:00 pmMarch 21, 2016
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Q & A with Kat Molesworth Founder, Blogtacular & Blogger

Q & A : Kat Molesworth : Founder & Blogger : Blogtacular & HousewifeConfidential : Hampshire This weekend over the 9th/10th May at The Royal Institution in Central London a slice of social media history […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 6, 20149:19 amMarch 21, 2016
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Things To Do for London Kids this Weekend 7/8th June 2014

Weekend Weather : This weekend looks to be the sort that we can handle, warm starting at 16 degrees (check here for more updates), feeling like 16 degrees and rising to 22 degrees with variable […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMay 3, 20149:23 amDecember 29, 2021

5 Best English Heritage Castles & Palaces

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English Heritage champions history, and the historic places that make our nation quite a good one. With every visit (and entrance fee) to an English Heritage site, of which…

Family Time by Sian GwilliamApr 30, 201410:30 amMarch 26, 2020
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5 Best City Breaks for Families

Look what I found for you lovely lot who really really need a (city) break, some fantastic food, and a shot of culture for 1/2 term. Here is a bespoke list of the best City Breaks […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamApr 27, 20149:50 amOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best Fountains & Water Play

Originally posted on Creative Bus Stop:
Who isn’t always up for some silly wet play (whilst the sun shines), for those that carry around those teeny tiny shrink towels in their bags, here are 5 of…

Q & A's by Sian GwilliamApr 25, 20148:30 amJanuary 21, 2016
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Q&A with Karen Le Billon Author of ‘French Kids Eat Everything’

Take a deep breath, and be inspired. Karen Le Billon is a professor at the University of British Columbia. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, The Sunday Times, The Observer, and Huffington Post, as well […]

Q & A's by Sian GwilliamApr 14, 20148:30 amMarch 21, 2016
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Q & A with Jane Means, Gift Wrapping Designer

Q & A : Jane Means Tell us a little about you, your family, and where you live. Although my office, shop, warehouse and staff are based in Lincolnshire where I am originally from. I […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamApr 12, 20149:00 amOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best Easter Holiday London Theatre

1. Theatre-Rites: Rubbish (Southbank) “A clever and charming puppetry show, with brilliant actors, and the sweetest washing up glove man…” Puppeteers show children of 5+ and their adults how to create magic with the contents of […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamApr 9, 20148:30 amJanuary 30, 2015
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Q&A with Rosie Fuller, Freelance Museum Educator

  Tell us a little about you, your family, and where you live. I live with my very naughty cat in Walthamstow. How did you choose your career, and can you tell us a little […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamApr 4, 201411:46 amMarch 26, 2020
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Where to See Great Music for London Kids

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I know that there are 101 reasons why kids love music, but I’ll start with the first 5 that come to mind … it’s noisy, fun, they dance, sing…

Q & A's by Sian GwilliamApr 3, 20149:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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Q&A with Artist & Sculptor, Flora Parrott

Flora Parrott won an Arts Council/British Council Artists’ International Development Fund Award to travel to Brazil and develop the project that has become Fixed Position. In 2013 she went to the PETAR Caves, one of […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamApr 1, 20141:09 pmMarch 21, 2016
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What’s On At The Polka Theatre in Easter, 2014

Act, sing, dance, direct and create at Polka workshops over the holidays. Whatever you’re interested in, experience life behind the scenes of a real working theatre by creating work of your very own. There’s something […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMar 26, 20141:40 pmMarch 21, 2016
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Craft Project, A Free Alphabet Poster

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Look at this, it’s a freebie from the wonderful Mr Printable. You can download the poster and print it in your choice or language (English, Spanish or French). Ahhh,…

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMar 23, 20144:10 pmOctober 27, 2015

5 Best Nature Activity Centres in London

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1. Holland Park, Ecology Centre Bring your kids to take part in fabulous activities where they explore nature, play games and make a quality craft and keepsake. There are sessions…

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMar 19, 20149:00 amApril 5, 2016
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5 Best Family Travel Websites

1. Conde Nast Traveller Packed with features on all things family, yes on the more luxury side, but if you dig around you are likely to find relevant information that will help you research your […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMar 17, 20142:00 pmMarch 21, 2016
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Dim Sum & Ramen joints & Market Stalls

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I must be 1/2 Asian, because my idea of heaven in a ‘pearly gated home delivery’ type of way, is to eat Asian 6 days out of 7 ……

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMar 14, 20148:30 amMarch 21, 2016
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Watch and Learn, Etsy Personalised Prints

We love Etsy, (especially all you wonderful UK Etsy makers out there) … so in honour of all things personal, beautiful names, baby celebrations or just making someone feel special with a print in honour […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMar 6, 20148:30 amMarch 21, 2016
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Q+A with Lucy Ryder Richardson Founder of Midcentury Modern Show

Today we are feeling a little sleek, stylish and ever so classic as we have been chatting to Lucy Ryder Richardson, one half of the duo (with Petra Curtis) who created the vintage and modern Midcentury […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamMar 4, 201411:49 amOctober 5, 2015
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5 Best Reading Book Plates to Print At Home

    World Book Day is a great charity, that celebrates authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) reading. It is designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and marked in over 100 countries […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamFeb 24, 201412:37 pmMarch 21, 2016
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The Best Coding Clubs for London Kids

One of our passions here at the Depot, is to shout as loudly (and politely of course) about all issues relating to equality and removing stereotypes of boys and girls ambitions (and success) when it […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamFeb 19, 201412:08 pmMarch 21, 2016

A Book Club for 2 – 4 Year Olds

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We had a light-bulb moment when we were fixing the front suspension of the bus last weekend. Why not get all the kids in the class to share their…

Q & A's by Sian GwilliamFeb 17, 20148:00 amMarch 21, 2016
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Q+A with Andie Devlin Ball Founder of Darling Collective

The Darling Collective is the online boutique for things to do. The site features services from top-end small businesses in the UK, hand-picked and curated by a small and dedicated team devoted to promoting unique, […]

Family Time by Sian GwilliamFeb 16, 20147:15 pmMarch 21, 2016
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Kids Architecture Courses at Sir John Soane’s Museum

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Now here is what seems to be one of the best kept secrets in children’s museum workshops/ courses in London.  It’s all happening at the Sir John Soane museum…

Family Time by Sian GwilliamFeb 15, 201410:07 amMarch 21, 2016
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Craft Project, A Zip-Up Purse

Originally posted on Creative Bus Stop:
How to make a zip-up purse Turn leftover fabric into a neat little purse. It’s quick, easy and economical, says Perri Lewis A handmade zip-up purse can make a…

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