When a mother is captured on film calling her son the c-bomb in a split-second of rage, she questions the expectations and regrets that come with motherhood Written by Anna Morris | Directed by Madelaine Moore Southwark Playhouse Borough 26 February – 15 March WINNER Scotsman Fringe First 2024 “a pin-sharp debut… a neatly designed, cleverly constructed, twisty tale” – Lyn Gardner in The Stage In a darkly comic solo show that asks if it’s ok to regret motherhood and asks about the choices that led there in the first place, a woman goes viral after calling her four-year-old son the c-word. Comedy writer…
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Banish the boredom and turn the downtime between Christmas and New Year into something special with these magical Twixmas adventures at London Wetland Centre. Get crafty with nature’s raw materials (Every day from 22 December-5 January, excluding 26 and 27 December) Gather your loved ones and join London Wetland Centre for its free festive family workshops, and learn how to make pine cone feeders and thank you cards from seeded paper that grows into a meadow of wildflowers – spreading joy long after the holidays. Splash, explore and play with the little ones (27 December) Join London Wetland Centre’s forest…
Prominent influencer, Heather Bowling, works alongside Megan to introduce new customers to By Boss Babes. Consistently receiving compliments from her 850K strong TikTok followers on her amazing lashes. The pair’s determination has led By Boss Babes to become one of the most-loved brands on social media, with the Lash CEO, £29.99 being the ultimate addition to any beauty routine, offering a simple, fuss-free way to achieve longer, fuller lashes. Super easy to use, just one quick application of this vegan-friendly lash serum to the roots of your upper lash line before bedtime is all it takes for the serum to work its magic while you sleep. Its lightweight, oil-free formula nourishes and strengthens…
Two lives are played out against an ever-changing world in Nick Payne’s play about the fragility of time, love and promises Written by Nick Payne | Directed by James Haddrell Park90, 26 Feb – 22 March “a gripping love story, as well as a potted history of social change in Britain over a 60-year period.” The Guardian From the Tony Award-nominated writer of Constellations and BBC/Netflix drama Wanderlust, Nick Payne’s timeless play One Day When We Were Young is returning to the stage over a decade since it was first performed. Nick Payne’s drama is set across three different points in a couple’s relationship at three moments in…
The Queen’s Club has been named Club of the Year at the 2024 England Squash Awards for its successful outreach programme, which is run by The Queen’s Club Foundation. Based in West Kensington, the club is an esteemed racket sport venue established in 1886, whilst its foundation has been in operation since 2015. The foundation’s current initiative, ‘Improving Lives through Racket Sports’, has delivered free squash coaching to more than 220 children from local state schools this year. Of those, 64 came from disadvantaged backgrounds and 48 had special educational needs and disabilities. Kate Maurici, Head of the Queen’s Club…
City of London revealed as a UK region where you’re most likely to be scammed online Cybersecurity Crisis – UK hit with over 400,000 reported cases last year Cybercriminals cash in on Black Friday with 10% increase in reports City of London ranks second behind Northamptonshire in list of places most at risk in the UK New research by one of Europe’s leading price comparison sites, idealo.co.uk, has revealed the regions most affected by online fraud, and in particular shopping scams, as we head towards the busiest shopping season on the year. idealo analysed the data from the NFIB Fraud and…
In January 2023, while hiking with my husband in Alberta’s Rockies, I felt an unmistakable pull—a clear message that it was time to write my book. It wasn’t a decision made lightly. It was the culmination of decades of lived experience, deep healing, and a growing sense that my insights could serve a greater purpose. That moment of clarity came after years of holding back due to self-doubt and fear of judgment. My book, From Trauma to Triumph and What Lies Between, isn’t just a recounting of my journey—it’s a guide for anyone looking to transform pain into purpose. It…
Glamrou: Drag Mother Soho Theatre from 20th to 25th January Glamrou – aka Amrou Al-Kadhi – returns to the Soho Theatre from 20th to 25th January for the first time in five years with their most autobiographical show to date; the key character of their award-winning memoir, LIFE AS A UNICORN (Harper Collins), this show finally explores the relationship with their Muslim mother on stage. This tale of two mothers sees renowned Iraqi drag queen Glamrou face renowned Iraqi queen, Glamrou’s mother, after years of separation and savagery, fighting for the spotlight with their competing narratives of “WHAT REALLY HAPPENED,” and who suffered the most. Amrou’s mother is the…
One of over 2,500 free Octopus football kits lands in Lewisham UK’s largest power supplier sponsors Saving Souls FC with free kits Soccer kit is part of Octopus’ popular rewards program Octoplus Octopus Energy has given a huge boost to Lewisham local football by sponsoring grassroots clubs like Saving Souls FC with brand-new, snazzy football kits – completely free. Members of the company’s popular rewards program Octoplus could nominate their local teams for free ‘Octokits’ in club colours and branding. Octoplus is used by over 2 million customers who have racked up over £13 million-worth of points. Octopus Energy aimed to kit out 500 kids’…
As an entrepreneur and Middle East coach, Corina Goetz is a frequent traveller. Here’s how she manages ‘mum guilt’ and combines family life with work. Whether or not travel is part of the equation, if you’re a working mother you’ll know that balancing work commitments with family activities demands meticulous planning, careful scheduling and prioritisation. As an entrepreneur and frequent traveller with a 12-year-old son, I know it’s not always easy to combine business travel with family experiences, but despite the challenges, I feel incredibly lucky that I can sometimes bring my family along to experience these countries with me.…