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Inspiration - Black Potatoes!
“Hey kids” shouted LH as became through the door ” want to see some black potatoes?”, I was first in the queue, he might have had more luck if he’d said black chips or black mash! Aren’t they beautiful ? He got them in borough market, they are stunning to look at although I have to confess they look more interesting than they taste, I’ll stick to roosters I think!
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We Love London !
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For anyone who loves London , this colour footage of 1920s London is such a treat! Shot by an early British pioneer of film named Claude Frisse-Greene, who made a series of travelogues using the colour process his father William - a noted cinematographer - was experimenting with. This was posted on Vimeo by Tim Sparke .
LH sent this to me from Mr Hyde, it really brightened my day!
Click here for more from Mr Hyde.
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Something For The Weekend?
I’ve no idea what’s happening with the weather, I wish it would settle down! Here’s a guide to a few things on in town this weekend!
Open-City launches the full festival programme for Archikids Festival 2013, it invites you to discover the exciting buildings, places and spaces of the City at one of over 50 free architectural activities taking place during the weekend 17-19 May 2013.
Click here for more info.
Epic the kids movie is showing this weekend at the Hackney Picture House, if it rains this will be a great option, click here for more info.
Down at the Udderbelly festival is Little Howard’s Big Show which is an interactive animated comedy show for the family ,it looks great ! Click here for more info.
There are 2 big running events on this weekend on Victoria Park, the first one on Saturday night is Nike’s We Own The Night, a 10k women’s run. We’ve seen all the tents being set up in the park, it sounds exciting, click here for more on this different event.
Finally our friend Dave has helped to organise this fun run,10k for adults, 3k for kids, all proceeds go to Hemihelp. There’s still time to sign up & to donate, click here for more info..Have a great weekend!x -
Vintage Comics
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LH bought these vintage copies of Battle & Warlord at a car boot sale in Suffolk,if I’m honest I was unsure about them,I’ve never been a fan of war movies or even action films,that said I did love all the war comic illustrations at the Roy Lichtenstien exhibition @ Tate Modern!
I don’t have particularly strong views on gender stereotypes (that’s only when raising kids) I think everything should be open & accessible,including the things that I wouldn’t choose myself. Needless to say Finn was thrilled when LH ‘lent’ him one of these comics to read, he took it to bed & when I went to turn out the lights I found him asleep clutching it. Daisy kind of liked them, but much prefers Moshi Monster magazines!
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We Love the Towpath Cafe
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When the lovely Angie took me to a new (that’s new to me) cafe,we cycled from Victoria Park,down along the canal past the painted barges,the near derelict tower blocks & warehouses until we reached this narrow cafe literally on the towpath! Created Lori de Mori an American Italian food writer,it is a real treasure!
The decor is eclectic,warm & welcoming,you can sit watching the cyclists & dog walkers go by while drinking great coffee,tea & tasting the most delicious olive oil cake!
Click here for more info.
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Merci is Now Online - Yipee!
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