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Tag: days out

Opus Anglicanum at the V&A

Opus Anglicanum at the V&A

Posted on January 28, 2017 by jenny

Last week I took myself off to town for the day. There were a couple of exhibitions I really wanted to see at the V&A, one was Opus Anglicanum: Masterpieces of English Medieval Embroidery. I love sewing and embroidery and this looked like a fantastic exhibition. Opus Anglicanum: Masterpieces of English Medieval Embroidery From the 12th to…

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London Model Engineering Exhibition

A family day out at the London Model Engineering Exhibition

Posted on January 23, 2017July 20, 2020 by jenny

On Saturday the whole family went to the London Model Engineering Exhibition at Alexandra Palace. This isn’t usually my idea of a fun day out but we used to live in the area and I was really keen to go back to re-visit some old haunts. The London Model Engineering Exhibition is in it’s 21st…

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DK ProduKtions and London Borough of Hillingdon presents Dick Whittington 2016

Boxing Day panto – Dick Whittington {Compass Theatre}

Posted on December 26, 2016August 22, 2020 by jenny

Last Christmas we went to the pantomime with some friends which we all really enjoyed. It’s nice to get out of the house on Boxing Day and if it’s too cold for a walk then the panto seems like the next best thing. This year I was organised and booked us all tickets to see…

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Monster Trucks film preview

Monster fun at KidZania and the Monster Trucks film preview

Posted on December 18, 2016March 25, 2020 by jenny

This morning we were invited to enjoy some monster fun at KidZania London and attend a film preview of Monster Trucks. We love KidZania and are always happy to spend a few hours there. It was lovely to be there on a Sunday morning as it was really quiet and the children were able to…

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A fairytale Christmas at Hughenden Manor

Posted on December 17, 2016August 3, 2020 by jenny

I’ve mentioned Hughenden Manor a few times on my blog. It’s a local National Trust property and a great family day out. We’ve recently re-joined the National Trust as we realised how much we missed being members so I am looking forward to lots more great days out in 2017! We visited Hughenden in October…

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Monday Happy List – Week 115

Posted on December 5, 2016 by jenny

This time of year is so busy. As if school and after school clubs weren’t enough, we are trying to squeeze in extra festive activities whilst keeping winter germs at bay. After a busy weekend visiting my mum in Wiltshire I am so happy to be sitting at home catching up on my blog, the…

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The Lego Store in Leicester Square

Our visit to The Lego Store in Leicester Square

Posted on December 4, 2016 by jenny

On Wednesday my husband and I decided to have a day time date. As much as we love our children we hardly ever get to do the things we wanted to do. So we headed into the West End for a bit of shopping and lunch without two children who need constant food and toilet…

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A visit to Father Christmas at the Playmobil Christmas Grotto at Intu Watford

A visit to Father Christmas at the Playmobil Christmas Grotto at Intu Watford

Posted on November 27, 2016 by jenny

December is so busy for us and all our weekends are double and triple booked, so today found us visiting Father Christmas in his special magical discovery lodge at Intu Watford. Did you know that Playmobil have teamed up with the shopping centre chain and some of them are hosting special Santa’s Grotto’s in association…

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Blogfest 2016 with Coca Cola

Blogfest 2016 with Coca-Cola

Posted on November 19, 2016November 24, 2024 by jenny

This year I was resigned to the fact that I wouldn’t be able to attend Mumsnet Blogfest. Blogfest is one of my favourite conferences but as a stay-at-home-mum, money is tight for this kind of thing. A few weeks before the event I received a lovely invitation to attend Blogfest as a guest of Coca-Cola…

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