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Product Review: The “Electro Hero Kit” by Tech Will Save Us

Posted on November 3, 2018 by katese11

  I don’t do loads of product reviews but something about this one sounded really appealing – maybe it’s the constant MCU talk that’s filled the house for around four years now and has stepped up a gear since *that* … Continue reading →

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Royal Gunpowder Mills – 04/11/17

Posted on November 4, 2017 by katese11

  Today we went to the Fireworks event at Royal Gunpowder Mills. Some of you may know why we haven’t been there for three years – our last visit ended somewhat disgustingly, with a toddler who was neither completely toilet … Continue reading →

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September Science Museum – 02/09/17

Posted on September 2, 2017 by katese11

In case you haven’t heard my whooping from miles away, it’s September. Nearly the end of the summer holidays. Much as I love my kids, conjuring up 7 weeks of childcare is about as easy as it sounds….so I’m quite … Continue reading →

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Institute of Imagination – 11/02/17

Posted on February 11, 2017 by katese11

It’s been a complicated day. I swear that’s not the first time I’ve opened a blog post like that but maybe we just have a lot of complicated days. So you don’t need any boring explanations of my inner workings … Continue reading →

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Wonderlab at the Science Museum – 12/11/16

Posted on December 2, 2016 by katese11

I realise I’ve taken a while to blog about this but it’s been a busy month. Still, let’s get this wrapped up before it turns all Christmassy around here. Have those snowflakes starting falling across the homepage yet? So, we … Continue reading →

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Project MC2 Season 2 Launch – 12/08/16

Posted on August 13, 2016 by katese11

You may remember that last year, we went along to the launch of a new series, designed to get young girls interested in science. Four sassy friends – McKayla, Adrienne, Bryden and Camryn – use science, math(s) and tech to … Continue reading →

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Project MC2 – 08/08/15

Posted on August 11, 2015 by katese11

  Here’s a picture quiz for you all. In the equation above, A2+B2= what? And what the Pythagoras does it all mean anyway? Answer below and the first one to get it right will get a prize of some kind. … Continue reading →

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Techniquest, Cardiff – yup, it’s another field trip!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by katese11

It’s quite likely you’ll recognise Cardiff Bay from somewhere. If you’re a saddo like me, it’ll be from camp-but-educational Beebies show “Rhyme Rocket”. If you’re a different kind of saddo, like Nathan, it’ll be from Doctor Who.  And the boy … Continue reading →

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London with a toddler, a 6-year-old, an 8-year-old and a 9-year-old

Posted on August 12, 2011 by katese11

And my Mum! She traditionally dislikes London but has been persuaded capital-wards ever more often as her grandson gets cuter. Today she had in tow one of my nieces and two of my nephews – the aforementioned 6,8 and 9-year-olds, … Continue reading →

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Science Museum – 19/05/11

Posted on July 15, 2011 by katese11

OK, so this subject has probably been blogged to oblivion but let’s get this straight. I  L O V E   T H E    S C I E N C E    M U S E U M!!!!!!!!! Always have … Continue reading →

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