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As part of National Mills Weekend, an annual weekend festival celebrating our milling heritage, come and celebrate the exciting new developments at Three Mills Green, a key part of the 26 mile longLeeValleyRegionalPark, with a day full of fun.

With activity on the newly developed Green as well as within the spectacular Grade I listed House Mill; there will be entertainment, arts, historical guided walks, performances, sports and lots of play!

 Saturday 11 May 2013 Three Mills Green, Three Mills Lane, Bromley by Bow, London E3 3DU Fun on the Green 12:00-16:00 FREE

 Nearest stations are Bow Church DLR (10 minute walk) and Bromley-by-Bow underground station (5 minute walk). Public transport is recommended as public parking is very limited.

The Green includesWildKingdom, a unique, innovative play space, designed to give children a taste of natural play in the heart of eastLondon. With carefully placed fallen trees, nets, ropes and giant tree stumps, youngsters can let their imaginations roam free.

This inspiring play area is just a stones throw from Olympic Park and the first legacy project to be delivered for the capital’s communities from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Three Mills Green is the first completed part of an exciting project to create theLeaRiverPark. The series of proposed park spaces will connect the Olympic Park with the River Thames, and provide a fun and ecologically rich environment for all to enjoy.

Go to visitleevalley.org.uk or call 08456 770 600 for more information. Visit housemill.org.uk for more information on Three Mills House Mill.

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By Penny McCarthy

Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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