Author Archives: katese11

Morden Hall Park – 07/08/15

Posted on August 9, 2015 by katese11

  If all kids rebel against their parents – which I expect they do – then mine will almost certainly develop a loathing for long, pointless journeys across London. We’ve had a couple of long trips to West London recently … Continue reading →

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Feltham – 06/08/15

Posted on August 7, 2015 by katese11

It’s been an intense couple of trips of out-and-aboutness, so forgive me if this post is mainly made up of random letters, as my head hits the keyboard, in a kind of  isndf\NRHB\FHBR\HZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ way. Yesterday was a particularly epic effort. … Continue reading →

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The LWAT Summer Project 2015

Posted on August 5, 2015 by katese11

Yes, it’s the summer holidays and, a couple of weeks in, I’m finally ready to announce the LWAT Summer Project. We are going to visit all 32 London boroughs. Obviously not all this month. That would be madness, especially given … Continue reading →

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A Public Service Announcement

Posted on August 2, 2015 by katese11

I know -I’m bursting out of my BlogMould and actually telling you useful and relevant information. Bear with me. Everyone and their wife knows that the top end of the Victoria Line is closed for 3 weeks this August, starting … Continue reading →

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The Brutalist Playground – 31/07/15

Posted on July 31, 2015 by katese11

Ever wondered what the toilets look like in the Royal Institute of British Architects look like? Beautifully landscaped, you’d bet? Well you’d be right and now you can wonder no longer because that’s the exact spot we’re starting this blog … Continue reading →

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Brent Lodge Park – 27/07/15

Posted on July 29, 2015 by katese11

This Summer, I am doing something brave. I am conquering my fear of West London. But I can’t do it alone. Thankfully, when I announced this on FaceBook, a kind family of West Londoners reached out to invite us over … Continue reading →

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Kidzania – 25/07/15

Posted on July 25, 2015 by katese11

Well, where to start with Kidzania? Let’s start in West London, a place much maligned and neglected by LWAT but the focus of a “Getting to know you” campaign this summer.  The particular bit of West London we visited today … Continue reading →

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London Without a Toddler – The Railway Children

Posted on July 23, 2015 by katese11

The LWAT family has had an addition these last few days. Sadly not a permanent addition but happily one that’s already toilet-trained – my 13-year-old niece Natalie. She’s featured on the blog before, as a 9-year-old, and she even has … Continue reading →

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Beach East – 17/07/15

Posted on July 22, 2015 by katese11

  Do you ever worry that LWAT is losing its edge? That we have complex days out that seem to go well, with barely a hint of preschooler meltdown? Well, fear no more. Here’s a tale of a day that … Continue reading →

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A Letter to My Elected Representative – Thank You For Representing Me

Posted on July 13, 2015 by katese11

  Dear Iain Duncan Smith How are you? I hear that you were at Highams Park Day on Saturday, just like we were. Did you have fun? Were you sad that the bar ran out of beer? My husband was. … Continue reading →

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