Carey Mulligan Campaigns for her daughter on the Red Carpet at the Suffragette Premier! #5050Parliament

Carey Mulligan pauses to pose for a photo with a 50:50 placard.

Atlast it's here! Today finally sees the general release of the much anticipated film charting the true story of the foot soldiers of feminism: Suffragette. 

To celebrate we caught up with our very own modern day Suffragette, Frances Scott, Founder and Director of the 50:50 Parliament Campaign who shared this incredible photo of the amazing Carey Mulligan, 50:50 placard in hand, on the red carpet at the Film's Premier, last week.

She apparently not only enthusiastically posed to be photographed with a 50:50 sign but went one step further, signing a 50:50 T-shirt. More incredibly she was attending the premier just three weeks after the birth of her first child, a baby girl. 

Frances, also a mother of four and an antenatal teacher of 20 years standing happily told us "It was wonderful to see her showing support for her daughter, other mothers, parents and all women, by responding in this powerful, positive and elegant way, to 50:50 Parliament, a movement for better gender balance in Parliament. Becoming  a parent, a mother or a father, is an awesome transition. It was very kind and poignant of Carey Mulligan to support 50:50 Parliament at this point in her life. She gave the most amazing performance in this moving film. Her character, Maud, was a mother and the film shows the terrible sacrifices that women, many being mothers, made in their fight to gain the vote. Parliament is still not only short of women but has proportionally fewer parents. We would like Party Leaders to ensure that Parliament draws upon the widest possible pool of talent and experience and that includes the 32 million women in the UK. The mother of Parliaments needs modernising." 

Like the Suffragettes 50:50 Parliament is an inclusive, non-partisan, cross-party campaign of ordinary women and men from across the UK fighting for the principle of equality for women in Westminster. 50:50 Parliament dream of a Parliament where men and women legislate the laws of our country in roughly equal numbers. They are asking Party Leaders and Parliament for solutions because they have the power to sort this out. 50:50 ask that everyone who believes in equality for women sign their online Petition at change.org/5050Parliament. 

50:50 Parliament are also setting up an Ambassador Programme to inspire interest and political participation on a cross-party basis.

Meryl Streep, stars in the Suffragette film as Emmeline Pankhurst, founder of the Suffragettes. She explained on the Radio Four Today programme on Thursday:

 "I feel it [sexism] when I look at the statistics." 

Of the 650 seats in the Commons only 191 are held by women and 459 by men so there are 268 (140%) more male MPs. There are still more men in the Commons than there have ever been women MPs. In the Lords, of the total 790 peers only 193 are women, that is 309% more men. At the current rate of change it could take half a century to achieve parity. That is too long to wait, the consequences are too appalling. Parliament needs to draw upon a wider range of talent, skills and experience.

Petitions have always had an important place in the political process. They are a way of showing people power. The Suffrage movement started with the 1866 Suffrage petition. The 50:50 Parliament Petition calls upon Party Leaders and Parliament to finish the job the brave Suffragettes started. Support 50:50 Parliament and, like Carey Mulligan, demonstrate that you care about equality by signing, sharing and adding your own comments to change.org/5050Parliament. Help make history happen.

An evening in conversation with Judith Kerr

It was on a balmy September evening that I traversed the rippling crowds of the City to a leafy corner of Camden, to visit the Jewish Museum, where they were expecting a very special guest. I joined the seated crowd, gathered around a microphoned stage in a windowless room, and patiently waited. It could have just been the unseasonal warmth, but the air felt electric with anticipation. We weren’t kept waiting long as amid a sudden eruption of frantic applause a gentle, elderly lady was welcomed onto the stage. At 92 years old, Judith Kerr radiates an astonishing energy, as she sat down in front of her microphone, beaming back at her captivated audience. I’m not sure there is any other writer that has had such over-reaching influence on me as that of Judith Kerr. I have early, yet vivid memories of sitting cross legged on the carpet at Primary School, drinking in every moment of our teacher reading aloud the tales of Mog, along with that hot summer at secondary school, where my world was filled by Anna’s adventures in ‘When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit’. Now I read ‘The Tiger Who Came To Tea’ to my own children, repeatedly at their insistence. 

The Guardian’s Claire Armitstead joined Judith on stage to conduct the interview, a role I thought an enviable one, until I realised that actually this was no easy task. After all, where on earth do you start with asking Judith Kerr about her life and work? Fortunately today was a very special day, as it was the release date of ‘Mister Cleghorn’s Seal’, Judith’s latest book. 

This new book tells the tale of an elderly gentleman who acquires a baby seal, and Judith dedicated the story to her father ‘who once kept a seal on his balcony’. I couldn’t believe it when Claire reminded Judith that she had said once before that she didn’t write fiction, so was the story true? Judith explained that her father used to tell her the story of how, long before she was born and therefore over 100 years ago, he had gone on a fishing trip. Whilst out on the boat they were surrounded by lots of seals, which the fisherman declared were eating all the fish and produced a gun. He proceeded to shoot some of the seals, but then realised he had killed the mother of a baby seal pup. Whilst the fisherman’s actions sound callous this fisherman was aware that having now killed the mother, he must now shoot the pup, as it wouldn’t survive on it’s own. So instead Judith’s father offered to take it home, which he did, on the train back to Berlin. Apparently on arrival he realised he needed to get the seal some sustenance, so ordered a taxi to take him to a restaurant, where he ordered the seal a glass of milk. He then took the seal home and kept it in a tin tub on his balcony. Unfortunately because the seal wasn’t weaned, Judith’s father realised that it wouldn’t be able to survive on cows milk and so tried to re-home it at the local zoo. Sadly they were unable to take it and so it had to be put down. He then had the seal stuffed, a practice that was common-place at that time in Germany. Naturally, and without spoiling the story, the lovable Mister Cleghorn in Judith’s book has far happier experience. Judith talked about how, by writing the book, it gave her a reason to do lots of pencil sketches which, in her view, is drawing in it’s purest form. 

Judith being interviewed by Claire Armistead

Claire then moved on to ‘When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit’, asking how close to the truth was the story. For example, was she really pelted with shoes by the boys in her class in Switzerland? Judith responded that this had actually happened, in a bizarre demonstration of their affections for Judith. This, hysterically, had then inspired her brother, who had developed a crush on a girl, to do the same, but instead of shoes had used unripe pears. Judith then recounted how her father, a revered journalist and critic was open about his dislike for both Hitler and his Nazi supporters. As a result her father realised that as soon as Hitler came to power things would become very difficult and left Germany for Zurich. He then received a tip off that once the Police knew he had evaded them, they would confiscate his family’s passports, so they could be held to ransom to bring him home. So Judith’s mother, a young pianist, had immediately packed up their lives and put them on a milk train to Switzerland, a fortunate move as the day they arrived in Zurich, the authorities arrived at their house in Berlin, to find them gone. ‘When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit’ was also translated into German and had won an award in the 1970s. However, Judith was quick to point out that this prize did not count as she was convinced no one would have dared vote against it winning at the time, for fear of being dubbed pro-Nazi. 

Judith talked with warm affection about her mother and father, how difficult it must truly have been, to have gone from a country where you were successful and respected to start again somewhere else, where everything was foreign, in every sense. However, with every tale that Judith told, there was always an amusing ending. Even when her Father was invited back to Berlin after the war ‘to cheer up the Germans who were very depressed’, he had received a hero’s welcome. They asked him to review a play and, on entering the theatre, he had received a standing ovation. Apparently the play was terrible and Alfred Kerr returned to his hotel that evening and suffered a massive stroke. He was found the next morning by a friend, unable to move but aware of what had happened to him and immediately had reassured his friend he’d had a stoke and it wasn’t because the play had been so awful. The only time where Judith’s voice tailed off quietly was when she touched on her own Mother’s suicide attempt. 

However, Claire masterfully brought the mood back up by moving on to ’The Tiger Who Came To Tea’, which has never been out of print since it was first published in 1968. Judith recalled that the story had come about from when she was at home with her young daughter Tacy, whilst her husband Tom was away on long filming trips. They often would wish somebody would pay them a visit. Claire asked if it had always been a tiger and Judith quickly pointed out why would it be anything else ‘they are orange and covered in stripes: just fantastic’. Apparently at the time Judith’s publishers had pointed out that there was a part of the story that was unrealistic, where the Tiger drinks all the water in the tap, which Judith thought was quite amusing. Micheal Rosen had also said that the Tiger represented the Gestapo. Judith smiled at this comment and she loved Micheal Rosen very much indeed but that he was wrong. Claire then asked Judith if she considered herself an artist or a writer. Judith smiled again and said she was neither, she was a drawer. 

The audience were then invited to ask questions and someone asked what had become of their beloved housekeeper, Hiempie. Judith’s mother had managed to track her down after the war to Eastern part of Berlin. She had worked as a rubble lady, helping to clear the wreckage of war from Berlin’s ruined streets, and Judith had continued to keep in touch over the years posting her food parcels. 

There were so many questions I wanted to ask: Judith came to England as a refugee - what were her views on the refugee crisis now? In ‘The Long Way Round’ she had said she wouldn’t teach her children German, did she stand by this? Yet my questions felt too intrusive, this wasn’t the time or place to demand the political views of this delightfully gentle lady, with her beautiful BBC English accent, who had warmed the hearts of generations of children. It was far better to hear her talk about her beloved cat, who will happily exit the house via the cat flap, but can only enter in via the back door. Clearly the spirit of Mog lives on. 

Tiger, Mog & Pink Rabbit: A Judith Kerr Retrospective is on at The Jewish Museum Camden until 14th October

Liberty will be releasing the Judith Kerr print in November

Mumsnet Hackney did not receive any incentive, other than her own Judith Kerr fixation, to write this blog.

Have you joined the Great Grub Club?

Sign up to the Great Grub Club free 4-week programme Smart snacking for you and your little ones

The Great Grub Club is launching a programme to help parents of 3-5 year olds stay healthy and happy at snack time. As a mum of two young salad dodgers, I signed up straight away and I’m looking forward to receiving some tips! Here, the Great Grub Club team feature in a guest blog telling us more about their exciting programme:

Smart snacking

We are so pleased to be launching our programme Smart snacking for you and your little ones. It all started when we spoke to parents, including those in Hackney, who told us that encouraging children to snack on healthy food is not always easy, and they could do with a helping hand. That’s why we’ve created a fun programme to help you keep your 3-5 year olds healthy and happy at snack time.

What’s on offer?

You can sign up to a free 4-week ‘Smart Snacking’ programme straight to your inbox and receive:

• lots of easy snacking tips and ideas – just pick and choose the ones that are right for you
• quick, affordable and healthy snack recipes
• plenty of fun activities to try with your children
• a free pack in the post with a booklet packed with advice and recipes, plus a rewards wall chart and sticker sheet
• the chance to share your tips, stories and ideas with other parents on social media, where nutritionists will also be available to answer questions. 

Importance of snacking healthily

Children need nutritious snacks between meals to help them grow and develop. They’re great for managing hunger between meals as well as boosting nutrition and energy. By encouraging children to eat healthily from an early age, you will also help them develop healthy habits that could help reduce their future risk of cancer, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.

Small changes all add up

You don’t have to make big changes – any changes however big or small, can make a big difference to your little ones health. We include lots of simple tips such as swapping white bread for wholemeal bread, so your children have more fibre in their diets. Another suggestion is checking food labels to find options with less salt or sugar. It really can be as simple as that.

Hackney mum of two, Ding Ding Zhunag Wu had a sneak preview of ‘Smart Snacking’.

She said: ‘The Smart Snacking pack is very informative. It gives an insight of healthy tasty snacks and it can be of great use for young families. It would definitely make us want to eat more fruit and vegetables. I also love the tips included and the recipes with funny faces.’

How can I take part?

We’re testing the programme with 500 families. To be one of them simply sign up now before 4 September. We’ll post you your free pack and send further information straight to your inbox throughout the next month.

The Great Grub Club is a free website for children up to 11 years old from the World Cancer Research Fund. It teaches children about healthy eating and being active in a fun way. For more information, visit http://www.greatgrubclub.com; or follow them on Twitter.

Round The Corner Not Far Away...Mumsnet Hackney meets Bing Creator Ted Dewan

This isn’t the first time that Mumsnet Hackney has had the pleasure of blogging about the light-hearted, charming CBeebies TV series ‘The Adventures of Bing’. Why the repetition of subject matter? Well this weekend we received a very special invite to attend Toddler Time at Hackney Picture House as they were due to be joined by an important guest, none other than writer and creator of Bing, Ted Dewan. 

We’ve often wondered how exactly Bing bunny came about. Quite honestly we’d always thought there was a crack team of child psychologists behind this gentle story following Bing Bunny's endearing escapades with the occasional profound message thrown in for good measure. So to meet the softly spoken Ted who told us how Bing started as a book series, published in 2003, that he wrote for his daughter, who’s now 16, we felt a little embarrassed we hadn’t done our homework.

We then took our seats to hear Ted read one of the books aloud to entranced audience before tackling some tough and pressing questions: first and foremost, what is Flop? The answer is believe it or not, he’s well, a Flop. Nothing more and bearing no resemblance to any particular animal and the only entity Ted likened him to, was an upside down exclamation mark. However, appearance aside who is Bing’s patient petite guardian who never loses his temper and has sage-like knowledge when it comes to solving preschooler conundrums? Despite his parent-like manner he is never referred to as Daddy. Ted explained that Flop is essentially like Bing’s daemon, a conscience personified if you will, a captivating little detail that makes us even fonder of our favourite little bunny.  

The tail lights of a Valient that inspired Bing's ears

We were then given a quick lesson in how to draw Bing. We were delighted to hear how Bing’s ears are based on the tail lights of a Valient, a vintage car once owned by Ted and once you’ve drawn these the rest of his image falls beautifully into place (we should know as we have been robotically practising these on the insistence of our kids ever since). After then watching 4 back-to-back episodes of Bing, with our youngest screaming ‘another Bing, yaaaaaay’ wildly in between each episode, we took a moment to catch up with Ted afterwards as we still had another pressing question. Having noticed one of the original book’s titles is ‘Something for Daddy’ we wanted to know why no parents appear in the TV show. Ted told us how, actually thinking about it, toddlers rule the world, so having parents would have seemed too big and controlling in comparison. So it was agreed that in the TV show, which Ted worked on with Montessori advisors, parents would not be making an appearance.  

Ted also had an incredible selection of homemade Bing characters and on hearing Mumsnet told us about a heartbreaking talk thread about the disgraceful theft of a homemade Bing bunny (here for your reference and some of the language in response is rather colourful, although perfectly justified in our book). Ted assured us that this tale had a happy ending as they managed to  supply one of the new Bing bunny toys to the little boy who tragically had his stolen. 

However, the most important point that we feel must be shared was one particular message imparted by Ted, how that it’s easy to forget when you’re in the midst of parenting preschoolers, perhaps you’ve failed to negotiate the supermarket or perhaps you day started at 4.37am but these things aside - there is only word to describe these early years with your children - golden.

Toddler Time is a brilliant event that takes place at Hackney Picture House every Tuesday and Saturday and is just £3 per child and adults go free (how refreshing)

Mumsnet Hackney received a complimentary ticket to this event in exchange for an honest review.

Ladies & Gentlemen, Engines & Excavators May We Present A Review Of 'Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure'

So what could make writing a review about a 'Thomas & Friends' Film a tough gig? Well for one, this particular invite was one I had to keep top secret from my two sons until the very last moment, like the time we didn't tell eldest it was his birthday until the day arrived. Because of the terrifying impatience & eye-watering excitement that would have consumed both boys, removing any motivation to go to sleep or function on any normal level whatsoever. I considered it my moral duty to avoid any sobs over the fullness of time leading up the event, to keep this trip firmly under wraps.

I was quite successful. It wasn't until leading them into Leicester Square and them hearing a rousing rendition of the 'Thomas & Friends' theme tune that erupted from the mezzanine of the Odeon cinema, courtesy of the Royal Philharmonic orchestra no less, that they suddenly realised we weren't here just to look at a fountain (I know, no originality demonstrated on my part whatsoever)

As we walked into cinema, my children were already quite satisfied just to view the 9ft model of Thomas positioned outside. I tore them away to point out the Fat Controller greeting everyone at the door but then stopped myself. Was he still called the Fat Controller, or had he been re-branded into something more, well PC: the non-specifically shaped Controller perhaps? Either way he was very friendly and after being swiftly armed with balloon model swords, by a friendly pirate, we took our seats for the film.

At the tender age of 35, I have clear memories of Thomas the Tank Engine back in the days of Ringo Starr as the narrator, over gentle stop-frame animation, based on the book series written by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry, which he wrote for his son, over 70 years ago. Subsequently I have always been somewhat dubious of it's CGI makeover since it's rebranding to 'Thomas & Friends'. However, on the big screen this did not disappoint and didn't feel fake or 'Hollywood' unlike Postman Pat's escapades with a TV Talent Show, on his trip to the box office last year.  The 60-minute trip to Sodor Island sawThomas and his friends embark on a spectacular adventure scouring Sodor for lost treasure with the 'help' of a devious Pirate and a few catchy musical numbers thrown in for good measure, which were an utter delight.  

The cast included some new characters with voices of Oscar winning actor Eddie Redmayne, Sir John Hurt and Jamie Campbell Bower. Whilst Thomas once again didn't fail to disappoint, the star of the show was easily Olivia Coleman as Marion the Digger with her brilliant catch phrase of 'guess what's in my bucket’. Although the best piece of information that I can share with you were my son’s words, just a few minutes into the beginning of the film, when he leaned in towards me and whispered ‘mummy, it’s just sooooooo good’. There you have it. Trains and pirates, what's not to like. 

'Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure' will air across cinemas in the UK from the 17th July until 1^st August. For full listings visit click HERE. You can also watch the new Thomas & Friends movie, with music from the soundtrack performed live by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Cadogan Hall Wed 26^th& Thurs 27^th August. For tickets click HERE. Don't worry if you can't make it to the cinema any time soon as the DVD will be released on 28^th September 2015.  

Mumsnet Hackney received a complimentary ticket to attend this event in exchange for an honest review.

Why Wimbledon is a lesson in Hypnobirthing by local practitioner Katrina Berry

I love Wimbledon. The tradition and etiquette, the green and white, the strawberries and cream - it’s a true sign that summer has arrived. I’m not normally a big watcher of sports but the psychology involved with tennis fascinates me and I’m struck, year after year, by the similarities between Wimbledon and HypnoBirthing... Let me explain:

Choosing a positive approach

As a therapist the CBT approach I trained in is philosophically stoic, it is based around the fact that you cannot always affect what happens to you, but you have freedom in life to choose the attitude you take to the things that happen. An athlete can be supremely physically prepared, but if their mind is not right then they will not perform to the best of their ability. With HypnoBirthing we recognise that we always have a choice as to whether we think positively or negatively. We learn to think, talk and feel positively about birth, this leads to an increased chance of a positive birth experience.

Relaxed body

Alexis Castorri, a sports psychologist who has worked with both Lendl and Murray recently said:

‘The mind and body work together, so we devise a system that progressively relaxes and then sharpens the focus in preparation for competing.”

A relaxed body and focussed mind is exactly what a hypnobirthing mother develops. Whilst a lot of the “HypnoBirths” on youtube look like she’s sleeping, a birthing mother is focussing on her breathing, her visualisations, her affirmations, whatever helps her ride each surge whilst allowing the muscles to work in the way in which they’re designed.

Repetition, repetition, repetition

Sports psychologist Heaney says positive self-talk, either thoughts or spoken out loud, can aid recovery and performance by helping athletes develop a positive attitude towards recovery and rehabilitation; while athletes need to reduce their arousal levels through relaxation strategies and increase them through ‘psyching-up’ strategies. These, Heaney says, can include controlled breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, vigorous activity or listening to upbeat music.

Sound familiar? Of course it does - all of that’s HypnoBirthing!

Focus and minimise distractions

“When my mind’s clear, I can go on the court and play, not worry about anything else,” Andy Murray has said.

Every player talks about focussing only on themselves, not their opponent. They’re able to block out the crowd when serving for the big points.

A birthing mother naturally tunes out the world around her during an undisturbed birth. Hypnobirthing teaches how to focus your attention and block out distractions. Preparing with your birthing partner means they can act as a buffer between a mother and the outside world, dealing with any questions, providing and protecting your safe space.

Anchoring the positive

The most common anchor you’ll see on court is the fist pump. After every point won a point a player will pump their fist, feeling the moment and anchoring the positive into the body. In our Hypnobirthing classes we discuss anchoring feelings of calmness, control and safety into all of

your senses. It might be visual, auditory or kinaesthetic - your partners touch, be that holding your hand, placing a comforting hand on your shoulder or back or stroking you gently. This becomes an unconscious trigger to help a birthing mother focus and let go.

Staying in the moment

A tennis player plays the game point by point, never dwelling on what went before and not thinking too far into the future. Similarly a birthing mother will find it most helpful to focus on one surge at a time. It’s only with hindsight that we’ll know where we are with birth, here’s a great article shared by one of “my” mums recently about taking birth a wave at a time.

Feeding off the crowd / coaches confidence

Players will often look to their team in the players box for encouragement. The energy from the crowd can focus a player to believe in themselves. Similarly the calm confidence emanating from a mindful birthing partner helps a mother focus and believe in herself. One of the most common things I hear is “I couldn’t have done it without him”. HypnoBirthing teaches a partner how best to support a birthing mother and they have an integral role in helping their baby come into the world safely and calmly.

Battling yourself

There can come a point in a match when commentators will talk about a player “battling themselves”. We’ve all done it, got caught up in our self talk (which is more often than not negative and unhelpful), and not performed as well as we’d like. Grounding ourselves in the moment with the breath and using affirmations means we can refocus, bring our nervous system back to balance and make calm, informed decisions if needed.

Primal screams

Yes sometimes the ladies singles matches sound rather rude, and there’s always grunts and groans coming from the men. Similarly a birthing mother can turn to her primal self and the sounds that accompany that. Some are quiet like cats, others roar like tigers. Both are good. The important thing is that a woman feels uninhibited enough to do as she feels.

Defying all the rules

Every year there’s at least one shock in the first week of Wimbledon. An unseeded player will knock out a seed, maybe even one of the top four will be knocked out!

Similarly every Hypnobirthing teacher will have innumerable stories of women whose baby’s birth defies expectations. Two hour labours... a first time mother going from 4 cms to birth in an hour, unassisted births and maybe the most common occurrence I experience and yet is still surprising to a lot of people - first time parents being calm and confident at the birth of their baby; imagine that!!!!

There you go, watch Wimbledon for a lesson in HypnoBirthing... Anyone for strawberries??

Katrina teaches Hypnobirthing in Hackney & across London. Her new book “Why Hypnobirthing Matters”, published by Pinter & Martin is out now.

www.katrinaberry.co.uk

A Night Garden Live Review

Being an anxious person, I tend to worry about most excursion logistics so quite honestly the thought of a trip to the O2 to see 'In the Night Garden Live made me, well, anxious. Immediately I was worried, what about the parking, finding the venue, getting lost, crowds, people pushing? I worry about all of it! Of course there is the child element to worry about too. Will my daughter like it? Will she scream when we have to wait? What if she needs a nappy change, gets hungry.... The list goes on.

Anyway I did not need to worry about any of these things. This experience is expertly designed for families, right from the start it flowed beautifully. 

Here are my reasons for my bold statement above. 

1. The simple parking. 
2. The  excellent signs through the car park and then into the O2. 
3. No lining up to get in. We simply strolled in... No stress!
4. The incredibly happy and polite staff in all areas. 
5. The actual purpose built inflatable show dome is actually awesome! 
6. You can see wherever you sit.
7. The seats are comfy and are not those stupid flippy seats you get in a traditional theatre.
8. You can get out with ease (we did not need to as my daughter loved it!, and no nappy changes required) 
8. Huge buggy parking facilities.
9. Children can get up and dance.
10. Adults can get up and dance! (I didn't) 
11. Great, near nappy changing facilities.


All of the above make for an easy experience but what about the show? Wonderful moving scenery, clever staging, it all happens all around you, as though you really are in the night garden.... Beautiful!

The most wonderful thing is watching your child watching the show. I loved hearing the children calling out to their favourite characters, just magical. There wasn't much of a story, but there never is really, is there. 



I like to think that there was a subplot where Makka Pakka was cleaning Iggle Piggle's face to wash away the sins of his debauchery with Upsy Daisy and the Tombliboos, but that's just me. 

The entire day exceeded all my expectations and I would definitely go again just to see those happy faces. It was truly brilliant! 

To see a trailer for the show at the O2 click HERE 
To book your tickets to see Night Garden Live just click HERE


Mumsnet Hackney received a complimentary family ticket in exchange for an honest review.