Author Archives: katese11

Where not to take a toddler outside London

Posted on August 6, 2011 by katese11

Bracknell. It’s just grim and crazy. Oh, now I’ve offended all the people in my readership who live in Bracknell. I’m sorry. But really, have you looked around you? A small explanation – today we went to a friend’s BBQ … Continue reading →

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Fire Brigade Museum – 05/08/11

Posted on August 5, 2011 by katese11

He’s always on the scene and his fire engine’s red and clean….it’s Fireman Roo. Today, the Fire Brigade Museum were having an Open Day and Reuben is in a particularly NEE-NAWy phase, so we went along (see, I promised you … Continue reading →

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All these things that I’ve done – a cheeky piece of cross-posting/plugging

Posted on August 5, 2011 by katese11

You likey this blog, hey? You wanna hear more about the best slides and paddling pools within easy reach of the SE11 area? Well, why not check out this article I’ve written on the links between a dodgy Nigerian pastor … Continue reading →

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Kennington Park

Posted on August 5, 2011 by katese11

Another local-y one. I will get off my arse and go somewhere more exciting soon, promise. We darn near went to the Natural History Museum the other day but the queues were horrendous, so it was the Science Museum instead. … Continue reading →

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Splish splash! Swimming with a toddler in South London

Posted on August 3, 2011 by katese11

Another generic post but a nice one for a hot day, no? We’ve done a fair bit of swimming around the South London area (not literally swimming around South London…unless you believe that made-for -TV movie “Flood”. “Sir, if we … Continue reading →

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The rest of Battersea Park

Posted on July 31, 2011 by katese11

There’s nothing like a bit of controversy and Battersea Park is nothing if not controversial. It’s home to the Adventure Playground that made it into the national news for charging £2.50 per person. Britain truly was Disgusted of SW11. But … Continue reading →

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An updated map

Posted on July 25, 2011 by katese11

Who doesn’t love a Google map?

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Ben & Jerry’s Festival – 24/07/11

Posted on July 25, 2011 by katese11

So, it turns out that Ben & Jerry’s Festival is another one of those things which is actually less fun with a toddler. Another shocker! The lazing around on picnic blankets becomes charging around other people’s picnic blankets. The 8 … Continue reading →

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Walthamstow 22/07/11

Posted on July 24, 2011 by katese11

Ode to the new Victoria Line trains Feel like I’m in space Every time I look at you I think you’re really ace There’s room inside for me and Roo You take me to a place In fact you go … Continue reading →

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Where not to take a toddler in London

Posted on July 23, 2011 by katese11

(or…what I’ve learnt today) #1 Pret a Manger picnic in “Euston Plaza”. Your toddler will chase the pigeons. The pigeons will eat your lunch. The old guy next to you will shake his head despairingly. There are a lot of … Continue reading →

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