Tag Archives: East London

London With a Hangover – 19/01/19

Posted on January 20, 2019 by katese11

Not a proper hangover…it’s been a long time since I had one of those. But certainly the slight grogginess that comes the morning after a Highams Park Parents’ curry night and makes you regret offering to remove the children from … Continue reading →

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“Welcome to the Forest” – London Borough of Culture 13/01/19

Posted on January 13, 2019 by katese11

This might only be news  to those of you who have been living under a rock – or living outside the boundaries of LBWF – but London’s first ever Borough of Culture has launched this weekend and yes, it’s us! … 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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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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7 Places to Cool Off In London

Posted on July 23, 2018 by katese11

This weather is getting beyond a joke, isn’t it? It’s been going on for agggeees and we’re really not set up to cope with it in London. Luckily though, there are a few places you can go with or without … Continue reading →

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Summer Holiday preview 2018

Posted on July 15, 2018 by katese11

I don’t know why the school holidays always catch me by surprise but, once again, they have. The kids finish this week and I’m not allowed to hand them back over till September. If you’re in a similar position, you … Continue reading →

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Epping Forest – 07/04/18

Posted on April 8, 2018 by katese11

  This post might be a bit of a rehash of a well-worn local fave but, after our epic trip up north for Easter weekend, I’ve resigned myself to the fact the rest of the holidays will probably be largely … Continue reading →

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Easter Holiday Preview

Posted on March 17, 2018 by katese11

Yes, I know it’s snowing. But my calendar tells me it’s Easter soon and with Easter comes a shedload of school holiday that seems to come hot on the heels of that last load of holiday the kids had. So, … 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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