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Project MC2 Season 2 Launch – 12/08/16

Posted on August 13, 2016 by katese11

You may remember that last year, we went along to the launch of a new series, designed to get young girls interested in science. Four sassy friends – McKayla, Adrienne, Bryden and Camryn – use science, math(s) and tech to … Continue reading →

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Slap Haddock and Ridgeway Park -06/08/16

Posted on August 7, 2016 by katese11

Yesterday was a busy day. Forgive me if I don’t talk you through all of it, especially not the bits in a Brick Lane basement, but there are two bits I’m going to share with you – a performance by … Continue reading →

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Some Summer Theatre Picks for You…

Posted on August 6, 2016 by katese11

  How’s your summer been so far? Long? Me too. So I’m back with a few more ideas of Stuff To Do To Entertain Those Dang Kids. First off, if you’re looking for entertainment in East London TODAY! then don’t … Continue reading →

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Re-Opened Discover Centre – 01/08/16

Posted on August 2, 2016 by katese11

So here’s a great way to start August – go to the newly reopened Discover Centre! And you might thank me for that recommedation, as August is invariably wet and miserable (my “months of the year” jigsaw when I was … Continue reading →

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Southwark Park – 29/07/16

Posted on July 30, 2016 by katese11

There are many reasons to return to South London – some good, some bad, some sad. This was a mixture of good and sad, as our friend Maria is moving away and it was the last time we were going … Continue reading →

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“Power Up” at the Science Museum – 21/07/16

Posted on July 23, 2016 by katese11

I mentioned in my last post that the Science Museum are running a very exciting exhibition over the summer, called “Power Up”, featuring 40 years’ worth of vintage video games.  Well, we got a sneak peek at it last night … Continue reading →

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Nick Butterworth Winner Announced!

Posted on July 22, 2016 by katese11

So, who’s the lucky person that’ll be joining the Pootle crew at the Planetarium on Tuesday? It’s Chelsea Williams!! Congratulations Chelsea – let us know what it’s like! If anyone else fancies going, I believe there are still some tickets … Continue reading →

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Summer Holidays are Here!

Posted on July 20, 2016 by katese11

We’re one day in and I’m sporting one motherhecker of a sunburn, thanks to a 4.5 hr session in Myatt’s Fields this afternoon. The water was on intermittently – I think it was between 12:30 and 2 then again 3-5 … Continue reading →

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Things We’ve Done in July

Posted on July 17, 2016 by katese11

I’ve got so far behind in blogging and the summer holidays are coming up so fast that I’m throwing the towel in slightly and just doing a giant round up post. I still have a summer preview to write and … Continue reading →

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GIVEAWAY! – Q Pootle 5 Event with Nick Butterworth

Posted on July 14, 2016 by katese11

The summer holidays are approaching fast but I have a few ideas that’ll keep your kids happy. Like this event – renowned children’s author and illustrator Nick Butterworth is coming to the Royal Observatory in Greenwich  on 26th July for … Continue reading →

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