Author Archives: Jeremy

The Thirteenth Box

Jamie has recently been involved in promoting a book written by a local author, Julie Ratcliffe.  It is called ‘The Thirteenth Box’ and is a smuggling story set within the real locations of Christchurch. Click for 13th Box Radio interviewRead the Rest »

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Bombs away, Trebuchet!!

Jamie’s home learning project at the moment is Castles.  We don’t always join forces with him to help with his homework, mainly because we often don’t have the time, however sometimes the stars are in appropriate alignment and there areRead the Rest »

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Back in the game

It’s harder than you think, this family lark.  5 children and work seem to absorb every second, which leads me occasionally to completely neglect this blog.  Must do better.  However, Hil is taking up the blogging reigns well, so IRead the Rest »

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Summer Holiday 2011 begins!

It seems to have been quite a significant amount of time since we last posted – apologies for that.  It is that time of year, when as teachers we are careering towards the big summer holidays with increasingly more toRead the Rest »

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Yummy Mummy

Seems to have been a while since I posted on here, and a consequence of that is that Hilary’s ‘Father’s Day’ blog post has been at the top of the site for a while, which has been ego-strokingly satisfying.  TheRead the Rest »

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Happy Birthday Harry!

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I had to get up and leave early this morning as usual so that I could get to work, however we had enough time to do the usual family routine celebrating Harry’s birthday.  This means that the birthday boy getsRead the Rest »

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Is Britain’s Got Talent a fix?

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A few hours ago a very intriguing article appeared online reportedly written by an insider at Sony Music UK.  The ‘insider’ (if it is a genuine person) made various claims about this year’s BGT competition and announced the result –Read the Rest »

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Sam learns to ride a bike

Building up for more balance

I’m on half term at the moment which means lots of things, lovely and not so.  It means that I don’t have to leave the house at 6.30 in the morning, before most of the children are awake, and returnRead the Rest »

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Skydiving film

This is a random one. I just saw this promo film and thought it was beautifully shot. ED: cheapest viagra tabs A Real Problem It is not specifically required in order to get your license. Is it not enough toRead the Rest »

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Star Wars Passat adverts

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With this being the week of Ollie’s birthday party, it seemed very appropriate when I saw this advert on television.  You may remember from the earlier Yoda post, that Ollie is big into his Star Wars.  He’s bigger than theRead the Rest »

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Archie’s Child Development Centre Appointment

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This morning we had one of those big appointments.  Archie’s meeting with the Consultant Paediatrician and the Physiotherapists at Poole Child Development centre.  We have so far made good use of the various wards and services in Poole’s Child HealthRead the Rest »

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Change the grip on a cricket bat and fold a T-Shirt quickly

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As life bubbles on (particularly with children) I am realising that the generic person will always be confronted by new challenges, situations and conundrums.  Moments which require you, no matter how intelligent or worldly wise you may be, to rethinkRead the Rest »

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