Author Archives: katese11

12 Days in Highams Park

Posted on November 22, 2023 by katese11

Today, I was on a train to Chingford and I was pondering a version of the 12 Days of Christmas that also acted as a handy, hyper-local events calendar for a very specific time period. Anyway, most people would let … Continue reading →

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I Just Want to Tell You How I’m Feeling…..

Posted on October 29, 2023 by katese11

Tired. But that’s not the main point of this post. In fact, there are a few things I want to tell you about but don’t worry, we’ll come back to the post title eventually. First though, let me tell you … Continue reading →

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Epping to Ongar Ghost Train – 26/10/23

Posted on October 26, 2023 by katese11

It’s been another busy day. I only had one day off work over half term so needed to max it out with something that was fun, autumnal and Halloweeny. I’ve never been particularly into Halloween but my pagan children are, … Continue reading →

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Festival of the Girl – 21/10/23

Posted on October 21, 2023 by katese11

It’s been a big old day so forgive me if I start falling asleep midway through this post. We started with brunch at My Favourite Cafe in Essex Road, which has indeed become something of a favourite of ours. We … Continue reading →

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LWAT is 777! 7 Special Things

Posted on October 18, 2023 by katese11

Back in May 2021, I marked the 700th post on the blog by listing 7 incredible things. It being in ThoseaDays, the incredible things were all about actually leaving the house for once and eating Disappointing Wasabi at Liverpool Street. … Continue reading →

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Ash vs The Subways at Kentish Town Forum – 11/10/23

Posted on October 13, 2023 by katese11

Yes, we’ve been out doing childfree things again. On a school night as well! I know, it’s crazy talk and I am definitely Feeling It two days later but it was fun at the time and don’t worry, I have … Continue reading →

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“The Tempest” at Unicorn Theatre – 23/09/23

Posted on September 23, 2023 by katese11

  This is the second child-friendly production of The Tempest that Eva and I have seen this year so do forgive me if I in any way repeat myself . There are similarities but today’s show certainly had a few … Continue reading →

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Great Yarmouth – 28/08/23

Posted on September 2, 2023 by katese11

If you read my last post about Great Yarmouth., you’ll realise that I still had another day’s worth of seaside fun to tell you about. So strap in…there are model villages still to come. First though, breakfast. We’d managed to … Continue reading →

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Great Yarmouth – 27/08/23

Posted on August 31, 2023 by katese11

This was all a bit spontaneous and – for once – Nathan’s idea. I know, a night in a random seaside town is totally the kind of thing I would come up with but this time it was him. Maybe … Continue reading →

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“Portraits of Dogs” at Wallace Collection – 19/08/23

Posted on August 19, 2023 by katese11

We’re back in London after our trip to Turkey and what better to do than something really Central London-y? Someone on a local group had shared an invite for a “quiet hour” session at the Wallace Collection and I’d booked … Continue reading →

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