Arctic mosaic on Red Lion Street, London

Posted by on Feb 17, 2011 in London Life | One Comment

The diamond shapes in ‘The Enterprise’ are actually pieces of mirror so it sparkles very nicely in the sunshine. The Enterprise (as well as being a nice pub) was “19th century sailing ship that travelled to the Arctic in search of the missing explorer Sir John Franklin in 1852″ (From the artist, Tessa Hunkin’s, website). ...

Handmade & Bound 2010

Posted by on Nov 21, 2010 in London Life | No Comments

Some great stuff on show at the St Aloysius social club today… Cool to see Helen & Isobel who is up with her college showing things too… Right, time to make stuff!

Dawn in SW9

Posted by on Sep 13, 2010 in London Life | No Comments

Been awake since 5 – still, at least I get to see the pretty dawn… 

Actionettes 20ft high at Shunt

Posted by on Apr 27, 2009 in Dancing, London Life | No Comments

M has written a fully comprehensive post about the Girls, Girls, Girls night at Shunt, so am linking to it (and borrowing a picture too). It was possibly one of the most exciting gigs we’ve ever done; two stages simultaneously, one of them 20ft up above the bar!!. We’re also dancing the Dulwich Ukulele Club ...

Come on feet – do your thing!

Posted by on Sep 9, 2007 in London Life | No Comments

Yay! I did it… 44km in 8 and a half hours… owwwee am I paying for it today though! Feel like I have ground my hip sockets into dust a bit, although am pleased to report 0 blisters… Thank you man at Runner’s need for helpful shoe advice, and thanks to everyone who sponsored me ...

Walking 44km for Breast Cancer Charity

Posted by on Jul 26, 2007 in London Life | No Comments

Have been walking (some) of the designated km each day in the build up to the 44km (eek) I’ll be doing in September – even bought some ‘proper’ walking shoes so hopefully blisters will be avoided. Also going off to the Swiss mountains next week so I’ll get some Heidi walking in – skipping across ...

Halloween bowling!

Posted by on Oct 31, 2006 in Dancing, London Life | No Comments

Not normally one for going out on a Sunday night – especially after a busy weekend – but I make an exception for the monthly London Roller Girl night at Bloomsbury Lanes… so much fun! A bunch of the Actionettes dressed up in our air hostess outfits with added ‘crash’ damage (not particularly tasteful as ...

Hula happiness…

Posted by on May 15, 2006 in Dancing, London Life | No Comments

A Surf band, Hula Hooping,a Limbo Competition and plenty, oh but plenty of dancing on Saturday night… :) more pics soon….

Stop, Look & Listen

Posted by on Apr 19, 2006 in Dancing, London Life | No Comments

Easter dancing with the Actionettes and Action Men at Viva Cake in Bethnal Green… Amazing cakes, tea served by rollerskating ladies, snakes & ladders sets on every table, a dance class, us dancing and more cake! Miss Marmosette also made her debut…Oh and I just found an interview with Miss Scarlette by Leona on her ...

Advent – 20 Dec ’05

Posted by on Dec 20, 2005 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Dec 20: Guerilla Xmas Some things to do instead of last minute shopping… Even better you could come to this tomorrow: You are cordially invited to a public carol service in Parliament Square at 6pm on Wednesday the 21st of December 2005. This inclusive service will contain both Christian and secular verse, and is expected ...