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London city-dwellers may find dealing with active children an exhausting task that leaves them feeling the need to collapse into the nearest undersized armchair for kids. This Sunday, the Epping Forest Festival will allow parents get up off the Milan black armchair to stretch their legs, while kids work off some of that excess energy!

The Epping Forest Festival will take place on picturesque Chingford Plain from 11:00 to 16:00 on Sunday 5th September. Families can expect all sorts of fun activities at the Epping Forest Festival, including craft workshops, jousting displays and a pipe band performance. There will also be a dog agility display, and families are encouraged to bring their four-footed friend along for the Epping Forest Festival “dog scurry”.

The military trend is taking off in the US this Fall; models and starlets in tailored camouflage shirts paired with military boots, or ensembles consisting of safety shoes and a khaki jacket adorned with badges have become a common sight. London Fashion Week, the iconic UK apparel show held in spring and autumn every year, is sure to shine the spotlight on this army-inspired fashion trend for the London audience next month.

During the working week, you might find practical embroidered workwear is a staple in your wardrobe; however, special occasions are a great excuse to slip out of your workwear clothing into something rather more glamorous.

While the exquisite creations of Valentino Garavani may lie beyond the reach of your budget, there could be no better source of visual inspiration when shopping for embroidered evening dresses than fashion design icon Valentino.

Valentino gowns have graced the forms of Hollywood’s most glamorous women, from Audrey Hepburn to Elizabeth Taylor; Princess Margaret and Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis have also been devoted clients of Valentino. The instantly recognisable “V” logo has become synonymous with extraordinary style in the fashion world – the Italian-born Valentino somehow managed to achieve a delicate balance between extravagance and elegance throughout his career as a designer.

We know that climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is no easy task and is just a tad more difficult than reaching the top a bunch of climbing fames in your local park and those who have braved the bad weather and have exerted themselves to reach the highest point on earth should be honoured for their dedication and determination. Recently, another man completed the hike to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and what makes this man’s story so unique is that he is now the oldest man in the world to do so.

George Solt from Olney in Buckinghamshire recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and at the ripe old age of 82, he has now become the oldest man in the world to climb the mountain. Solt did not however climb Mount Kilimanjaro for his own self satisfaction however; his adventure was all in loving memory of his wife as well as his dedication to raising money for the Willen Hospice in Milton Keys where his wife spent her last few months before she passed away.

Nigella Lawson does not simply show us mere mortals how to make a meal. Instead, she helps us enjoy the process of food making and makes sure that we do not take the whole ordeal too seriously. Her passion for food and the interest that she has in creating a feast that is so delightfully edible makes Nigella Lawson the kitchen guru of gourmet cooking.

Estate agent Belgravia says that Nigella Lawson resides in the area with her two children but just because they reside in this area, they are by no means spoilt. Other celebrities seem to own various homes such as Kensington and Chelsea property investments but Nigella Lawson likes to keep her home life simple, just like her cooking.

It’s so easy for modern families to fall into the habit of avoiding exercise, and this affects the health and happiness of parents and kids alike. The simple solution isn’t a crash diet or an expensive gym membership – investing in a climbing frame for your kids is a great way of ensuring they get some healthy exercise outdoors.

It is likely that your Apple iPod travels pretty much everywhere with you. It’s likely that everyone and their grandmother has an iPod as we all need music on the go, especially when long queues and lines are the norm. But you can’t have an iPod without some cool iPod accessories, can you? Here are four rather offbeat, yet totally fun iPod accessories!

Sailing enthusiasts and leisure-lovers alike will be familiar with the dream of owning a luxury super yacht. Whether you’ve just completed a sailing course and long to explore distant waters, or fancy a sun-soaked spot to spend your weekends, the super yacht is the ultimate symbol of stylish seafaring.

The game of golf might not appeal everyone, but those who play it, love it. Golf, just like other sports, can be an obsession as well as a lifestyle and many will travel the globe in search of the perfect golf course. There are a handful of alternative golf courses that offer the game of golf, but in an entirely different setting. Below are three alternative golf courses that might interest you as they might not be world renowned but their unusual setup makes them a golf course to be remembered.

Golf in the Wild: Skukuza Golf Course, Kruger Park, South Africa:

Any estate agent Paddington has to offer will tell you about the famous landmarks in this Central London district, such as Paddington Station or St Mary’s Hospital. What they might not mention is Cherryjam, a stylish boutique bar London residents love.