We’ve been a fan of the Historic Dockyard in Chatham since our first visit last Summer, so we were thrilled when the team there invited us back to experience their half term activities. On Sunday morning, we piled into the … Continue reading
It’s been a lovely, quiet Saturday here in Herne Hill – just what we needed after a fairly hectic fortnight. The children are tiring as half term approaches, so we kept things local. We started our weekend with the usual … Continue reading
Just looking back on the first month of 2017. It’s gone by so quickly and, to be honest, at times felt pretty dominated by depressing world events. But we’ve still managed to squeeze in some fun family time. We’ve generally … Continue reading
Last weekend, the weather was so clear, sunny and frosty that I knew I wanted to spend it outside so we could make the most of it. So we wrapped up warm, and headed down the A3 to visit Wisley, … Continue reading
Another milestone is ticked off! Sophie has mastered the pedal bike at last! While Sophie is generally really confident physically, and happy to climb trees, somersault in the pool and scoot like a maniac, she’s never shown much interest in … Continue reading
After three days of largely staying indoors with chocolate coins, cake and movies, we decided to drag ourselves off the sofa and make the most of the beautiful, crisp sunshine – so on the spur of the moment, we consulted a … Continue reading
I’m curled up on the sofa next to the warm fire, with a movie on for the kids and a glass of wine, clinging on to the final few days of the Christmas break. We’re thoroughly enjoying the holiday time … Continue reading
Back in September, I shared a list of fun, family things I hoped to do in and around London this Autumn to help us cope with the darkening days and the colder weather. And now we’re most definitely into Winter, … Continue reading
With Christmas fast approaching, I’ve been frantically trying to sort out all my 2016 photographs so I can make my annual photobook. It’s been a hard slog as instead of creating it gradually during the year, I’ve blitzed it over … Continue reading
Last weekend we ventured down to the New Forest to visit Katharine and Emilia, looking forward to a long Autumnal ramble in the woods and a trip to the beach. But the weather had other ideas and we woke up … Continue reading
We’re making steady progress with our list of 12 things to do in the Autumn in London – ticking another off the list today with a visit to Stratford’s Discover Centre to check out their Dr Seuss experience. It’s a … Continue reading
I left my last post with me and the kids leaving Newcastle after a fabulous 24 hour visit, bound for Edinburgh. We thoroughly enjoyed the train journey along the stunning Northumberland coast – it’s amazing how close you get to the … Continue reading
It’s Monday evening, and we’re back into the swing of things with school uniforms, home reading diaries and after school clubs – I’m already missing the half term break! I’ve had a lovely week off work on holiday with the kids … Continue reading
As promised last night, here’s the second and final instalment in our Italian summer adventure (sorry again for the fact this is 2 months late!). Given how much Alex and Sophie love the water, we spent much of the week … Continue reading
I’m currently up in Edinburgh enjoying a half term holiday with the kids to celebrate Sophie’s 4th birthday. It’s pretty chilly, a little drizzly and quite windy up here – and my thoughts keep returning to our somewhat warmer summer … Continue reading
Diary of a Herne Hill mum 