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Walthamstow Wetlands – 25/10/17

Posted on October 25, 2017 by katese11

In a unusual move for the LWAT family, we’re trying to keep it local this half term. The kids and I are all a bit knackered so they’ve had a couple of days watching Indiana Jones movies with Nathan and … Continue reading →

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“Power Up” at the Science Museum – 19/10/17

Posted on October 20, 2017 by katese11

Last year we went to Power Up. You might know this not just from reading this blog but also the way that Reuben’s “concentrating” face has popped up all over social media and even the print media to promote the … Continue reading →

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Suntrap Open Day – 14/10/17

Posted on October 14, 2017 by katese11

We’ve been meaning to go to Suntrap for a long time. And when I say we, I mean me. The kids have both been there on school trips and so were talking knowledgeably about the invertebrate room with all the … Continue reading →

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“Write to Be Counted” Launch – 04/10/17

Posted on October 9, 2017 by katese11

You may know that I run a choir. What you probably don’t realise is that it’s full of multi-talented people. Not only are most of my singers busy mothers, they’re also artists and actresses, crocheters and famous shoe-complainers…and lately I … Continue reading →

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The Anatomy of a SwingTrain Class

Posted on October 5, 2017 by katese11

You may wonder why I love SwingTrain so much and why I keep plugging the classes without even getting paid for it. Well, let me tell you about Beville. Beville (not his real name) was a Boxercise instructor I encountered … Continue reading →

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Autumnal Times

Posted on October 3, 2017 by katese11

I’m calling it. The heating’s on and I’ve just comfort-eaten half a packet of chocolate digestives. It’s Autumn. Which traditionally means we’ll get the best weather of the year so far but just  in case we don’t here are some … Continue reading →

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BerkoFest 2017 – 09/09/17

Posted on September 11, 2017 by katese11

This is our second year at BerkoFest and it could be said that 2016 was defined by one thing – rain. Relentless, driving rain. So you’ll be glad to see this glorious sunshine when we arrived.   Now I’m not … Continue reading →

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Een Nederlands Avontuur Part 2

Posted on September 4, 2017 by katese11

  It seems a long time ago now, but there was a time we were on holiday at Center Parcs de Kempervennen, just a few kilometres into the Netherlands. It was a roasting hot day when we arrived, so we … Continue reading →

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Een Nederlands Avontuur Part 1

Posted on September 3, 2017 by katese11

Thank you Google translate for that post title…and for everything I said in the Netherlands that wasn’t embarrassed English or panicked German. But we’ll get to all that. Let me give you a short overview first – it’s the now-annual … Continue reading →

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September Science Museum – 02/09/17

Posted on September 2, 2017 by katese11

In case you haven’t heard my whooping from miles away, it’s September. Nearly the end of the summer holidays. Much as I love my kids, conjuring up 7 weeks of childcare is about as easy as it sounds….so I’m quite … Continue reading →

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