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Taking tea on Vauxhall Walk

Posted on July 20, 2012 by katese11

London is a city of contrasts – you know that already. Beautiful Kensington is right next to the world’s most complicated gyratory TM (aka Hammersmith), the pound shops of Peckham are minutes away from the designer shops of Dulwich. And … Continue reading →

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The Discover Centre – 13/07/12

Posted on July 13, 2012 by katese11

Right, let’s get this straight before we get carried away – do not go to Stratford over the next month or so. It will be hell. The station was busy enough today and will be worse over The Olympics. You will … Continue reading →

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Dinosaur Adventure – An LWAT field trip

Posted on June 23, 2012 by katese11

Norfolk. Very flat. But there are dinosaurs there. We went on holiday! To Norfolk! It wasn’t actually flat at all, especially not the Neanderthal walk at Dinosaur Adventure. But we’ll get there later. Let’s begin at the beginning. Dinosaur Adventure … Continue reading →

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Festival of the World (Southbank Centre) – 22/06/12

Posted on June 22, 2012 by katese11

It’s been a rather blustery day. Walking along the river, I thought Roo’s buggy might just be whipped away over the edge. Luckily, I had Roo to use as a counterweight, so once I put him in it the problem … Continue reading →

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Diana Memorial Fountain – 26/05/12

Posted on June 5, 2012 by katese11

So let me start by saying, I have no particular affiliation with Princess Diana. I think she had a hard life but I was no sadder when she died than when any other celebrity dies (except Freddie Mercury). I was … Continue reading →

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Still here……

Posted on May 31, 2012 by katese11

And brand new shiny anecdotes to come, honest guvnor. This newborn baby thing seems to take up a lot of my time and occupies my hands. But watch this space, loyal viewers. In the meantime, here’s Reuben’s take on the … Continue reading →

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St James’ Park playground – 22/05/12

Posted on May 22, 2012 by katese11

Sorry for the radio silence lately. It’s almost like we haven’t been anywhere of note since the end of April. Oh that’s right, we haven’t. Meet the reason why: It’s Eva! She isn’t a toddler but she does live in … Continue reading →

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Magners Pasture – 30/04/11

Posted on May 1, 2012 by katese11

Good day Sunshine! I may have mentioned that it’s been a bit rainy in London lately so it was amazing to wake up yesterday morning and see a bit of yellow sunshine (as Roo calls it) poking through the clouds. … Continue reading →

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A Rainy Day Special

Posted on April 29, 2012 by katese11

I can’t believe it was only a month ago that I wrote A Sandpit Special. Back then, I was freshly Mat-leaved, the sun was shining and I was optimistic that this baby was going to be with us really soon. … Continue reading →

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Eating out in Central London with a toddler part 2

Posted on April 28, 2012 by katese11

OK, I admit that last post was a little rambling. This time I’m going be more succinct and bada-bing-bada-boom. Honestly. More places to eat in Central London – go! Firstly, the yummy-mummy eaterie of choice, Giraffe. Another place we used … Continue reading →

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