It's that time of the year again, when enchanting ice-covered surfaces, complete with festive music and fairy-lights start appearing, around the city of London. In our household it's become a tradition to go ice skating, at least once during the season, as a magical family day out. The girls as they are older now will often go on their own, together with friends. Some ice rinks have sadly...
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Snowy London and ice skating February 2013
And when we all thought it was Spring, snow and frost decided to reappear. To much joy of the children! The head at the girls primary were greeting us by the gate this morning, promising outdoor play in the snow later on. And may I suggest, if you haven't already a full schedule this afternoon, to head in to the City for ice skating at the Broadgate ice rink -which happens to still be open (we...
Read moreUrban Ice Skating in London at the Canary Wharf Ice Rink
London has several ice rinks spread around the city, with the first ones opening last weekend. Natural History Museum and Canary Wharf are both already in full swing with a shiny ice rink, fairy lights in the trees and lots of fun music on the speaker. We went to the Canary Wharf Ice Rink last Saturday and had such a fun time! Nestled under the soaring buildings of Canada Square the ice rink is...
Read moreFamily Activities for Half Term in London – Scandinavian Style
Half Term is only a couple of weeks away and we've gathered a few ideas on activities, Scandinavian Style of course! © Mini A Ture Copenhagen AW12 Visit your nearest London City Farm Bring the countryside to the city! Head down to one of London's city farms and say hello to the animals and experience a slice of rural life without having to leave London. As well as farmyard animals, many city...
Read moreA Ice Skating Birthday party
Our choice landed on one of London's many ice rinks, to celebrate Little A turning 7 in early March. And what better theme for the party, the same year as Sonja Henie's 100 anniversary!? Lets lace up the skates! No other Norwegian women have ever been so famous as the ice skater and actress, Sonja Henie. On the 8th of April 2012 it's exactly 100 years since the athlete was born. Henie won more...
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