Last week London was of course overshadowed by the incident in Westminster. This is a route I often take to work – getting out at Westminster tube to walk to my offices, on the days that I don’t get the overland into Vauxhall and walk that way instead. My heart goes out to all the […]
Chiswick days out
5 Chiswick family activities to banish the January blues
A few months ago I blogged for Visit London with my top nine things to do in Chiswick. I’m really excited to be part of their new area guides project, and thrilled to share some of the great things about our lovely leafy area of West London. Now that it’s cold and gloomy January I thought […]
That was the weekend that was: Kids unplugged in London
Every week I have good intentions that I will write up my weekend and publish it by Monday lunchtime. But here we are, it’s already Thursday and I’m still writing about last weekend! One day I will get properly organised! But in the meanwhile, here is last weekend! Friday was a special day: not only […]
Valentine’s Day in Chiswick with kids – the 5 top things
Ah Valentine’s Day. You sit opposite your beloved, candle light reflecting gently off your carefully brushed hair. A glass of something warm (or ice cold) in hand. A gentle shout of ‘Mummmmeeeeeee, are there any more chips? Can I have the ipad yet? Can I have a sip of your coke?’ Yes, if you’re anything […]
Chiswick summer fair – get involved!
I love Chiswick in summer. One of my favourite things about the summers here is that there's a school fete or local festival on practically every weekend. I've been asked to spread the word about the Chiswick Summer Fair on 5 July, as they need YOU to get involved. There's lots that local people and […]
Do you do the chiswick child circuit?
I've been in chiswick two wonderful years now and believe I have perfected the chiswick child circuit. This is when you set out from your front door and bumble along chiswick high street, up turnham green terrace, to the round and round slide (not its official name!) and back home. This lovely bumble can take […]