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Local Park Makeover

Posted on 2/4/09 by Lindsey in St John's Wood

I bribed my daughter yesterday through a series of "mummy shops" along the high street. We were headed into the French shop at the end (the lovely one with the name I can't pronounce), when I reassure ... Read more >>

 

Bikes & Baskets

Posted on 21/4/09 by Lindsey in St John's Wood

I have a slight obsession with bikes, specifically ones that have cute wicker baskets attached to the front. I dream of someday riding home from the high street with a basket full of nice grocerie ... Read more >>

 

Olympics visit St John's Wood

Posted on 30/4/09 by Lindsey in St John's Wood

It’s hard to believe that London is just three years away from hosting the Olympics. It’s true that most of the Games will be taking place in East London, but never fear: St John’s Wood will also be ... Read more >>

 
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Family Week: Regent's Park Picnic

Posted on 20/5/09 by Lindsey in St John's Wood

(Antony Worrall Thompson, an ambassador for National Family Week, will be attending the Regent's Park picnic.) Pack a picnic and bring your loved ones to Regent’s Park this Bank Holiday Mon ... Read more >>

 

My Happy Bank Holiday

Posted on 26/5/09 by Lindsey in St John's Wood

When a Bank Holiday weekend rolls around, I usually feel the tendency to make the most of it. Do this, do that, run here, go there... But this weekend, we kept it local. We barbecued in the gard ... Read more >>

 
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summer, ice cream, rejection

Posted on 29/5/09 by Lindsey in St John's Wood

Summer solstice is still several weeks away, but nothing feels more 'offically summer' than the regular appearance of the local ice cream van. Sounding his melody as he parks outside Violet Hill, h ... Read more >>

 

Run For the Children

Posted on 13/6/09 by Lindsey in St John's Wood

Our neighbouring Regent's Park is hosting Run for the Children, a 3k fun run for children, parents, friends and families, on Saturday, 27 June. The race begins at 10am, and promises to be a fantasti ... Read more >>

 

Why so viligant at Violet Hill?

Posted on 10/7/09 by Lindsey in St John's Wood

Has anyone else had run in's with the keeper at Violet Hill Playground? I know he is just enforcing the rules, but wow, he's really enforcing them!! He was really annoyed with me and my friend (and the kids!) today...

Just for future visits, no scooters and no ball playing!

 

What's on this week...

Posted on 4/8/09 by Lindsey in St John's Wood

Mary Beth posted about the Westminster Play Day, but just a reminder that it's tomorrow, it's free, at Regent's Park (The Hub) and they have so many great activities planned: " ... Read more >>