Category Archives: .UK

MAY MOVIE NIGHT: Miss Potter

Miss Potter The story of Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved and best-selling children’s book, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”, and her struggle for love, happiness and success. ‘Miss Potter’ – the film and Hill Top This timeless movie … Continue reading

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PICTURE BOOK: A Walk in London

A Walk in London by Salvatore Rubbino A wide-eyed girl and her mother explore London’s busy streets and towering views in this child-friendly tribute to an incomparable city. London – the perfect place for a girl and her mother to … Continue reading

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LONDON: Visitor Oyster Card

Ordered our Visitor Oyster cards today. We still have to validate the kid card at Heathrow, but looks like it can be used on the River Bus too! A Visitor Oyster card is a quick and easy way to pay … Continue reading

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LONDON: Board Game

The classic race through London’s Underground. Be the first commuter to travel to each of your landmarks. Visit London’s landmarks. Watch out for station closures and hazards. 2 to 6 players.

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CITY COLORING: Pictura

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deYoung Museum: David Hockney

David Hockney‘s Bigger Exhibition made a memorable grand finale for the Friday Nights at the de Young. It is indeed a happy exhibit to visit again, and travel from California to Iceland, Norway and East Yorkshire through beautiful timescapes! EXHIBITION … Continue reading

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MOVIE NIGHT: Water Babies

http://youtu.be/FvSMmkyGass

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LONDON: Belgo!

The London Magazine’s what, where and why guide | Belgo Back in time … and London: A Sunny Day in London, Belgo! 🙂

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FILM: A More or Less French Weekend

Congratulations to the Winners of the Children’s Choice Awards for 2012! La Luna, by Enrico Casarosa, 7 mins, USA, 2011 Picture This, by Bobby Heaney, 15 mins, South Africa. Mobile, by Verena Fels, 6 mins, Germany, 2010 Bottle, by Kirsten … Continue reading

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DOMES AROUND THE WORLD

It all started with a geodome science fair project 🙂 ASM Headquarters and Geodesic Dome, Ohio, USA ASTRODOME, Houston, Texas, USA BIOSPHERE, Montreal, Canada CLIMATRON, St. Louis, Missouri, USA DOME OF THE ROCK, Jerusalem, Israel EDEN PROJECT, Cornwall, UK FLORENCE … Continue reading

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