Home Front

A series of articles concentrating on the home.

Greenwich’s Sensory Melody for Young Minds

Music tops the charts when offering our children experiences that nurture their development. It has a wonderful ability to unite, teach, and thrill. So, when hunting for a local activity that does all this and more, Boppin' Bunnies is your … [Read more...]

Awesome (and Free!) Adventures for London Parents.

London, the vibrant heart of the UK, is bursting with adventures waiting to be had. If you're a parent with energetic kids, we've got your back. We've curated a list of incredible and, brace yourself, absolutely free activities for Autumn that'll keep you … [Read more...]

Plastic FREE July

As the calendar flips to July, it's time to don our eco-warrior capes and celebrate Plastic-Free July. This global movement invites us to step back and reflect on our plastic consumption, encouraging us to make conscious choices for a greener and more … [Read more...]

Top 10 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Dads

Father's Day is just around the corner, and it's the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the fantastic dads or father figures in our lives. If you're in Greenwich or South London, you're in luck! This vibrant and historic area offers a range of … [Read more...]

Twirlywoos Live!

Experience the remarkable Twirlywoos this Spring! Join Toodloo, Great BigHoo, Chickedy, Chick and Peekaboo for a memorable theatrical journey to Blackheath Halls on the 27th and 28th of May. Get set for an hour filled with captivating puppetry, music, … [Read more...]

Easter Roundup

Welcome to our selection of family events and activities for this upcoming Easter holiday and beyond! With spring in the air and Easter just around the corner, there's no better time to plan quality time with your loved ones. From egg hunts and arts and … [Read more...]

Warm Spaces Alert

Greenwich Council recently announced funding for twenty-two warm spaces across the borough that will provide essential support to our residents facing extreme fuel poverty and who are unable to heat their homes during winter. Thanks to additional … [Read more...]

Get An Organised 2023

The New Year is a chance to start afresh with good habits to keep the household calm and organised. Like me and many others, you're juggling family, work and home; it can feel like there is so much to do and remember.  Life gets busy, and it can feel … [Read more...]

This is not a test….

Although Christmas is still a few weeks away, now is actually the perfect time to sit down and start planning what needs doing and when. No matter if you’re entertaining for 4 or 44, right now you can write up menus and meal plans, get your kitchen … [Read more...]

Cut the Cost of Greenwich Living 

It's barely out of the news. Food bills, fuel bills, interest rates, job losses. It makes for stark reading, listening and viewing.   It's a scary time for many of us, our neighbours and our friends, who are trying to juggle the pressures from the cost … [Read more...]

Preventing Summer Slide.

It's hard to believe that summer is here. It has been quite a year or two since this pandemic started. While we got through the school year, many parents are even more concerned about their children falling behind academically, especially when it comes to … [Read more...]

Complaints and Unspoken Requests

We are now facing new lockdown measures that are bringing us all home again. This, I am no doubt will also bring complaints to our marital lives.  It is essential to understand that below the surface of such complaints, are feelings and needs … [Read more...]

Online Learning for Kids of All Ages

Over the last few days, we've been busy putting together this list of 44, yep that's right 44 online global educational resources for children of all ages. These are a mix of resources from all over the World to help you plan your homeschool adventure! … [Read more...]

Plumstead Centre Now Open

State-of-the-Art Plumstead Centre Now Open – Open Day with Free Activities Saturday 29th February After a 15 month renovation which saw a significant investment from the Royal Borough of Greenwich, today sees the much-anticipated opening of The … [Read more...]

Fishmongers’ Faraday Award

Greenwich children are being given a chance to win a place at local prep, Faraday School, with the launch of the annual Fishmongers’ Faraday Award. The scholarship is aimed at increasing opportunities for children who would not otherwise be able to … [Read more...]

Greenwich Theatre Presents Sleeping Beauty

Recognised annually as one of the best in the country - the Greenwich Theatre pantomime is even more special this year as it represents a cornerstone in the theatre’s 50th anniversary celebrations - and Andrew Pollard – the dame of dames – can’t wait to … [Read more...]

25 Best Books For The Under 5’s

Reading books can take you to magical places, dark alleys and mystic seas. Where the turn of a page will see the leap of a mermaid a giant or a ghost. I am a self-confessed bookworm. I had a library card aged five and dragged my poor mum and grandmother … [Read more...]

Focus on Blackheath High School

In May, Blackheath High School GDST opened the doors of its £18 million redevelopment for a Grand Opening evening welcoming parents, teachers, alumnae students and a star-studded line-up of speakers. London- UK- 6th Oct 2018.Blackheath High School. … [Read more...]

Residents Get A Bigger Win

Great news for East Greenwich residents as after a long run of local opposition to the Enderby Cruise Terminal, the site has now been bought by Criterion Capital, the owner of the famous Trocadero in Piccadilly and the Odeon Leicester Square, with new … [Read more...]

Best Friends Forever

Best friends forever. There is nothing better than finding a best friend. It is the one person who shares your interests, humour, and brand of fun. You can count on this person to be by your side during not just the good times but stand there firm for the … [Read more...]