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The Gruffalo opens in London's West End today to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the book. Book now for the perfect summer holiday treat!

Songs, laughs and mischievous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, from Tall Stories, creators of imaginative storytelling theatre, where everything is possible.

📍: Lyric Theatre
📆: 17th July to 6th September

Book Now: https://tallstories.org.uk/the-gruffalo/

Ideas for the summer holidays 😎:

⭐️The Gruffalo at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre from 17th July to 6th September. Age: 3+
⭐️Electric Summer Electric Summer at Battersea Power Station at Battersea Power Station from 29th July to 31st August.
⭐️Art of Mini Golf at Battersea Arts Centre until 26th July. Age: 9+
⭐️A World Elsewhere at Shakespeare's Globe from 25th July to 30th August. Age: 5+
⭐️Dog Man the Musical at Southbank Centre from 29th July to 16th August. Age: 5+
⭐️Gift to the Future at Southbank Centre from 1st July – 27th September. All ages
⭐️Arthur at Polka Theatre from 28th June - 9th August. Age: 6- 12 years
⭐️There’s a Tiger in the Garden at Polka Theatre from 8th July - 9th August. Age: 3 -7 years
⭐️Blub at Polka Theatre from 13th- 23th August. Age: 6 - 12 months
⭐️Whatever the Weather at Unicorn Theatre from 3rd July –16th August. Age: 0 - 7 years
⭐️The Lion Inside at Unicorn Theatre from 14th July – 2nd August. Age: 3 - 7 years
⭐️Puppet Festival at Little Angel Theatre
⭐️Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience at Science Museum from June 26th. Age: 10+
⭐️M. C. Escher - The Exhibition at Somerset House. 
⭐️ Buzzattack : The Live Game Show Experience at 3A Rosewood Building, Hackney Rd, E2 8GY from July 2nd. Age: 13+
⭐️ Seven Wonders of the World: An Immersive Exhibition (Seven Wonders of the World ). Age: All
⭐️The Last Stronghold: An Epic Medieval Adventure. Age: 10+
⭐️ Prison Island UK . Age 7+.
⭐️ The Official Paddington Bear™ Experience at Riverside Building.
⭐️ Bubble Planet Experience
⭐️Space Explorers: The ISS Experience, Camden High Street. Ages 8+
⭐️ Boom Lab at 83 Rivington St, EC2A 3AY. Age: 12+
⭐️ Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends at Young V&A .Opens 12th February.
⭐️Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventure at Horniman Museum and Gardens from 13th February – 1st November 
⭐️Octonauts Adventure at Horniman Museum from 13th February – 1st November.
⭐️ Mundo Pixar London at Wembley Park from 13th February.

Let us know in the comments if we missed anything. This is a labour of love so please do save, share and comment ❤️.

👶🏼🤍Goji - For every season of motherhood 🤍👶🏼
Goji London offers dynamic mat Pilates, yoga, contemporary Reformer Pilates, and infrared heat and sauna across their two boutique Clapham studios.

Goji has been working on something new — created by a mum, for mums. Their new dedicated Mums Club Membership is designed to support you through pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood, with classes that help you move, reconnect, and take some time for yourself.
With varying class options across both of Goji's beautiful, calming studios, the membership offers greater flexibility around lateness and cancellations, because life with a little one doesn't always run to schedule!

Plus, you can now bring your baby along to their new Reformer studio in Clapham South - there's space for buggies, plus a mat and mobile if needed - or come alone and enjoy a little uninterrupted time for you.
A truly welcoming place to move at your own pace, feel supported, and connect with other local mums.

Goji is offering Clapham Mums an exclusive 15% discount on this membership to the Clapham Mums community using the code GOJIXCMW.

🌐 www.gojilondon.co.uk

Planning a summer holiday? This is your chance to get your skin ready before you go.

The REAL Clinic are delighted to invite you to their Glow Before You Go: Summer Skin Event at The REAL Clinic, Battersea on Saturday 18th July, from 10am–4pm.

This free event is designed for anyone looking to refresh their skin, receive professional guidance, and explore suitable non-surgical treatment options before the summer holiday season.

Registered guests will receive:
✨ Free skin consultation
✨ Professional skin analysis
✨ Personalised treatment advice
✨ Access to selected event-only offers and discounts

The REAL Clinic aesthetics team will be available to discuss options including HydraFacial, microneedling, skin booster consultation, Profhilo consultation, polynucleotide consultation, exosome consultation, dermal filler consultation and anti-wrinkle consultations.

Their previous skin event received a fantastic response, so we recommend booking early to reserve your place.
📍 The REAL Clinic, Battersea
📅 Saturday 18th July
⏰ 10am–4pm

Reserve your free consultation by scanning the QR code on the poster and completing the registration form. or book via this web page: https://www.therealclinic.com/summer-skin-prep-18th-july-2026-event

EATON HOUSE SCHOOLS COMMENDED FOR 4 AWARDS IN THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OF THE YEAR AWARDS, 2026

Despite a record number of nominations this year, Eaton House Schools has been commended for 4 awards in the Independent School of the Year Awards, 2026. They are:
⭐️Independent Boys’ School of the Year, Eaton House The Manor Boys’ School
⭐️Independent Prep of the Year, Eaton House The Manor Girls’ School
⭐️Independent Girls’ School of the Year, Eaton House The Manor Girls’ School
⭐️ Small Independent School of the Year, Eaton House Belgravia.

The organisers say that has been another fantastic response to the call for nominations for the annual awards, with hundreds of schools – many of them new to the competition – submitting entries across 25 award categories.

‘It has been a year of innovation and creative thinking from the Heads and staff at Eaton House Schools,’ says Principal, Alison Fleming. ‘We are delighted to be nominated for these awards, which reflect that, and the joy that our incredible pupils take in learning. We have even more to offer next year, as our Eaton House The Manor building works are unveiled. Watch this space!’

A list of Finalists will be published on 10 September and the winners, chosen by the Independent Schools of the Year judging panel, will be announced at an awards ceremony on 14 October.

The Independent Schools of the Year awards are designed to give independent schools an opportunity to celebrate and showcase their extraordinary achievements, and 2026 has been no exception. They say: ‘The innovative and life-affirming student experience which independent schools provide to their students is awe-inspiring and the stories told in the entries are both moving and humbling.’

Eaton House Schools

Summer holidays are in the horizon! 😎
For families looking for meaningful, screen-free school holiday experiences, The Strings Club offers award-winning Holiday Camps for children aged 4-11 🎶🎻.

At The Strings Club, children immerse themselves in music, movement, creativity and play – helping support emotional wellbeing, confidence and connection during the school holidays.
The Strings Club has over 500 verified 5★ reviews from families. They offer free instrument hire for children attending more than one day, daily parent updates and private galleries.

📍: Trinity St Mary’s CE Primary School, Balham
📆: 27th July to 28th August
Age groups: 4-11

The Strings Club are offering Clapham Mums 10% off using the code CMUMS10. Book now!

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🌞Our Summer Special Newsletter is here!🌞

Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/63871a5b0f48/summer-special-newsletter

We got your summer sorted with our summer camp guide to help you sort out childcare and our curated list of What's On this Summer.

Moving on to our newsletter features, we have a feature on Brigopt and The Strings Club.

We also introduce 5 new partners: Acupuncture with Julia, The Children's Place Therapies , The Pilates Studio , Ultimate Cheer, and London Speech Therapy, Psychology and Allied Services.

With a sporty summer ahead of us, would you like your kids to get into tennis?

Julian Cousins Sports Camps, the longest running camp on Clapham Common, was started to offer fun, progressing sports activities during the school holidays. The core sports of football and tennis remain but are supported with other sports and qualified coaches and teachers offering quality coaching in a safe environment. Camps will follow the Ofsted guidelines on ratios and all the leaders have current DRS/CRB and NSPCC Safeguarding in sport certifications.

Dates and Time: Week 1: July 20th to July 24th, Week 2: July 27th to July 31st, Week 3: August 3rd to August 7th, Week 4: 10th August to 14th August, Week 5: 17th August to 21st August

Location: Clapham Common (registration by Bowling Green Cafe)

Age: 3 years to 12 years

Price: £38 per day, 10% sibling discount

Contact Details: https://www.juliancousinssports.com/

Bop Stars and Sports Stars are back this summer with six weeks of action-packed adventures, creative activities, exciting excursions and memory-making moments across South West London. Designed for children aged 3–12, their camps combine high-quality childcare with engaging activities that keep children active, creative, confident and smiling all summer long.

Alongside their much-loved camp activities, they’re introducing their biggest programme yet, featuring:
⭐Splash Out Showdown – giant water battles, super soakers and summer challenges
⭐Bounce Battle Live – inflatable fun and energetic team competitions
⭐Laser Quest Missions – exciting team-based laser tag adventures
⭐Let’s Glow Silent Disco – a glow-in-the-dark party experience complete with music, dancing and games

Plus a fantastic programme of off-site adventures including Kayaking in Wimbledon Park, Clip ‘n Climb, and Arthur and the Adventure Theatre Trip at Polka Theatre. No two weeks are ever the same, with themed activities, special events and surprises throughout the summer.

Ages: 3–12 years
📍Allfarthing Primary School, Wandsworth (Bop Stars Camp - 27th July to 21st August)
📍St Michael's CE Primary School, Southfields (Bop Stars and Sports Stars Camp - 20th July to 28th August)
Times: Full Day: 8:30am – 3:30pm. Wrap Around Care: Available until 5:30pm. Half Day Option: 8:30am – 12:30pm (Available for children aged 3–4 years)

Sibling discounts are automatically applied at checkout. Bop Stars is offering Clapham Mums 10% off summer holiday camp bookings using code code MUMSTARS10.

Read more in our feature: https://www.claphammums.com/2026/bop-stars-sports-stars-summer-holiday-camps-2026