Schools are back and so is Families West Lon! Pick up our Back to School issue locally now or read it here bit.ly/3ZeX1aa

Help your children have the best fun of the week with Perform UK. 4-7s can travel 'Around the World' and 7-12s can take part in a rags to riches rock show! perform.org.uk/try for a free class. See p.6 of our latest issue for a list of venues! bit.ly/3ZeX1aa

Christmas is just around the corner and here at Families West Lon in our latest issue, we have put together a guide on where to visit as well as our usual What's on guide and parenting articles. Pick up a copy locally this week or read our latest issue here bit.ly/3Q0oc4g

If you are looking for a musical theatre experience, Fantastically Great Women the Musical should be top of your list. This ‘pop-fuelled, upbeat’ (The Times) hit musical, based on the picture book by Kate Pankhurst comes from one of the producers of SIX the Musical. fantasticallygreatwomenthemusical.com

The English National ballet's enchanting production of Nutcracker returns to the splendour of the London Coliseum from 14 December 2023. For an unforgettable Christmas outing, book your tickets now ballet.org.uk/nutcracker

Loved Norden Farm's Miki. This magical show had my 2.5 yr old completely enthralled from start to finish. Days later and we are still talking about all the wonderful creatures Miki saw during her underwater adventures! Miki runs until Dec 30 in Maidenhead norden.farm/events/miki

If you are looking for a new club in the Chiswick area, Perform UK are offering a FREE trial class before the end of December and if you sign up before the end of January and quote CHIS310124 you'll save a whopping £50! Book online at perform.org.uk/try or call 020 7255 9120

Happy New Year to all our readers! Our Jan/Feb issue is out now with some tips on how to make the whole year healthier (takes the pressure off in Jan!). Pick up a copy locally or read it here bit.ly/3NQVcMk

If you're looking to boost your child's confidence, why not try a free Perform UK class in Acton, Bayswater, Brook Green, Chiswick, Ealing, Hammersmith, Kensington, Marylebone, Notting Hill and Uxbridge, visit perform.org.uk/try

Perform is not a typical stage school. We use drama as a fun and engaging way to support a child's development rather than focusing on technique and ability.

With Easter looming, our latest issue takes a look at some of our favourite days out, shows & camps to help you plan the holidays. Plus, if you're looking for a new school we list upcoming open days. Pick up a copy locally from next week or read it here bit.ly/49o88BT

Don't forget to enter our competition to win copies of the amazing Supertato books by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet. See below for details and to read our interview with Sue issuu.com/familiesonline…

Loads of free books, toys, furniture up for grabs. A shocking waste by the ghastly owners of Falcons School. First they close giving the parents little warning, then they seem to have made zero effort to recycle this stuff to where it could be needed. Really poor show.

It's May and our new issue is out. As we head into the summer term, we share some ideas to help you plan your childcare for the holidays as well as some ideas on how to get kids involved in social action. Pick up a copy locally, or read it here: issuu.com/familiesonline…

If you are looking to keep children entertained over the summer holidays, Perform UK are running Superhero holiday courses with venues in Chiswick, Kensington and Notting Hill. Book now at perform.org.uk/superheroes

If you are looking for a day out this summer, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical an anarchic production about a strong and determined heroine with a vivid imagination, is a great family treat. matildathemusical.com

The summer holidays are almost here and we've got you covered with our July/August issue out now! We have plenty of suggestions for days out and last minute summer camps still booking. Read it here bit.ly/4eNWOSE or pick up a copy locally. Happy holidays!

If you are still looking for summer holiday workshops, join The Questors Theatre Ealing for a week of musical theatre fun and create a performance for family and friends. Spaces still available 29th July to 2nd August - ages 5-11 5th to 9th August - ages 12-16 bit.ly/qytsummer

For some family fun this summer, check out The Gruffalo at The Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue. Watch the much-loved children's tale brought to life with catchy tunes, amazing costumes & a great cast! londontheatredirect.com/play/gruffalo-… Tall Stories @aboutgracepr