Tag Archives: East London

Ishmael at Cafe Church – 05/07/15

Posted on July 6, 2015 by katese11

  I’ll admit it now – this one may be a little niche. It’ll probably only appeal if you grew up as a Christian in the 1990s…but there seem to be a few of us about so the man in … Continue reading →

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The Power of Poison – 21/06/15

Posted on June 21, 2015 by katese11

  Well, it’s been an interesting week. On Wednesday night I baked some brownies and, waiting for them to cool down, wrote a silly little song about the recent train troubles on the Chingford line.  Then Nathan filmed it, we … Continue reading →

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ArcelorMittal Orbit – 28/05/15

Posted on May 29, 2015 by katese11

  Sometimes you catch a glimpse of yourself and wonder “What has happened to me? Where did it all go wrong?”. That’s how I felt on the London Overground this morning, partway through a mother-son bonding day with Roo. Travelling … Continue reading →

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Walthamstow Firsts – 27/05/15

Posted on May 28, 2015 by katese11

Another sunny day and this time we were staying local and hitting the streets of Walthamstow. Our aims were many but the big draw was the latest production by Slap Haddock – the charmingly insane people who brought “A Night … Continue reading →

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May Half Term Preview

Posted on May 20, 2015 by katese11

I had a crazy revelation today.  I’ve been feeling like I’m losing my mind because how could it be nearly half term already when I swear it was just Easter? Is it time speeding up as I age towards an inevitable decline? … Continue reading →

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Wanstead Park – 01/05/15

Posted on May 2, 2015 by katese11

  Did I mention that we are approaching the age of Maximum Whinge? Well, don’t worry if you missed it…there’ll be plenty later on in the post. Our destination yesterday was Chalet Wood, Wanstead Park, to see the spectacular bluebell … Continue reading →

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May Mayhem

Posted on April 30, 2015 by katese11

Yes, May is almost upon us, which means I have a very nearly 3-year-old. She’s been gearing up to be 3 for a long time, what with the constant questions and the whinge button stuck on, but this means I … Continue reading →

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The Idol, Barking – 17/04/15

Posted on April 24, 2015 by katese11

What “keywords” do you look for in the description of a soft play? “Spacious”? “Natural Light”? “Coffee on tap”? How about “sinister”? That was the description of The Idol soft play in Barking, by its Turner-nominated designer Marvin Gaye Chetwynd. … Continue reading →

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Hackney Downs – 04/04/15

Posted on April 6, 2015 by katese11

  This weekend two things close to my heart celebrated their first birthday – one was Disco 2000, the indie night for aged parents, and the other one was Boby, cheerful daughter of Bob and Not-Bob. It was the second … Continue reading →

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Owls Play Centre – 03/04/15

Posted on April 5, 2015 by katese11

  Now, those of you who know Eva IRL will know that owls are something of a theme for her. I think it started with an owl dress and spiralled into t-shirts, decor and snack boxes. So, sooner or later … Continue reading →

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