Tag Archives: Central London

St James’ Churchyard – 04/09/12

Posted on September 5, 2012 by katese11

If you Google “parks in Clerkenwell”, you won’t get a lot of hits. It’s not the greenest part of London. If you Google “St James’ Churchyard”, well we’ll get to that. For now, let’s not spoil the innocence of a … Continue reading →

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Oasis Leisure Centre – 01/09/12

Posted on September 2, 2012 by katese11

It’s nice to go for a swim in an open-air pool when you’re on holiday. Y’know, Costa del Sol, the Algarve, Holborn…. It was high time to take Eva on her first swim and I thought an open-air pool might … Continue reading →

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LolliBop – 18/08/12

Posted on August 20, 2012 by katese11

LolliBop may be your idea of heaven or hell. Or somewhere in between. Or both at once. For Roo, it was heaven. So much to see, so much to do, so much stimulation. Think he’s hyper normally? Let him loose … Continue reading →

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Olympics, the lazy way – 05/08/12

Posted on August 6, 2012 by katese11

You may have noticed *something* going on in London at the moment. I’m not an official sponsor, so I don’t think I’m strictly allowed to use the phrase. In fact, I may get in trouble if I mention the city … 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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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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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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Eating out in Central London with a toddler part 1

Posted on April 28, 2012 by katese11

I know what you’re thinking – this is SHEER MADNESS. Toddlers+Central London don’t exactly make for a calming dinner experience. But it is possible. Let me take your trembling hand and explain how. Firstly, it’s about timing. Places that seem … Continue reading →

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St James’ Park – 30/03/12

Posted on April 2, 2012 by katese11

It’s springtime! Kinda! For now, anyway. And springtime means hanging out in parks even more than we do in winter. Last Friday’s park of choice was St James’, with our good friends Tammy and Jake. I’ve been there a fair … Continue reading →

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A Sandpit Special

Posted on March 26, 2012 by katese11

Recycling old posts, you say? Lazy, you say? Ah, shoot me. Of course “ah, shoot me” are not words you want to utter in some of South London’s less savoury sandpits. And neither are the words “Go on Roo, see … Continue reading →

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