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“The Slightly Annoying Elephant” at Little Angel Theatre – 18/05/19

Posted on May 19, 2019 by katese11

  Eva and I have been to a few Little Angel productions now and always enjoyed them – even the one we both cried happy tears through– but up till yesterday I’d never taken Roo, thinking that at nearly a … Continue reading →

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Diana Memorial Playground – 22/02/19

Posted on February 27, 2019 by katese11

Ah, the curse of the working mother – having to fit the whole of half term into one day. That’s the way it worked out this term…the kids did three days of holiday club, one day of lazing around the … Continue reading →

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Guest Post from Equi Supermarket- Where to go Horseback Riding in London

Posted on November 26, 2018 by katese11

  While London and horse riding might not be words you would normally associate together, living and working in the city doesn’t mean you have to give up your dream of becoming a horseback rider as there are plenty of … Continue reading →

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Highbury Fields – 19/08/18

Posted on August 25, 2018 by katese11

Here’s the problem with finally having a “BBQ Summer” – there’s nowhere to actually have a fricking BBQ. I understand the H&S logic of not making fire on dry grass but I think the tabloids and TV weathermen responsible for … Continue reading →

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Barking Splash Park – 03/08/18 and 04/08/18

Posted on August 4, 2018 by katese11

Yesterday, I’m proud to say, was a magnificent feat of persuasion. I don’t often win discussions with Eva but somewhere around 8:30 this morning, I got her not only to turn down her Helen Love disco tunes but also to … Continue reading →

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ArcelorMittal Orbit Slide – 30/07/18

Posted on July 30, 2018 by katese11

We have a kind of family routine over the holidays where Daddy Days are spent lazing around in pyjamas and playing board games and Mummy Days are…well…not. Today was not just a Mummy Day but one with the temp LWATers … Continue reading →

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Sunday in Stokey – 22/04/18

Posted on April 28, 2018 by katese11

Last Sunday was a busy old day. It started at 5am when I got up to go for a Dawn Chorus around Highams Park Lake. I know. I mean I know, but I don’t really understand either. I can only … Continue reading →

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Museum of Childhood – 10/03/18

Posted on March 10, 2018 by katese11

  Today we went to the countryside. Well, Bethnal Green. Even by my somewhat loose definitions of countryside, I think Zone 2 of East London is stretching it a bit. But Eva, AKA She Who Must Not Be Argued With, … Continue reading →

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Holland Park – 11/08/17

Posted on August 19, 2017 by katese11

We’ve just arrived back from a week in the Netherlands and Belgium….but more on that another day. Let me first tell you about the preparatory trip we did before we left – to Holland Park, in West London. Believe it … Continue reading →

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“Ten Pieces Presents…” Prom – 23/07/17

Posted on July 25, 2017 by katese11

We’ve got a couple of temporary LWATers with us this week. They’re young and full of energy and they’ve been tasked with looking after the kids while Nathan and I go to work. But first, I thought we’d show them … Continue reading →

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