New Barnardo’s ambassador Rebekah Vardy joined forces with the Teletubbies at the Barnardo’s Big Toddle to raise money to support vulnerable children. Rebekah, of I’m a Celebrity fame, put her best foot forward with her daughter Sophia, three, Po from the Teletubbies and more than 100 under-fives and their families at the public launch of […]
The Royal British Legion: more than poppies in November
Remembrance seems so present in the month of November with poppies everywhere and Remembrance Services popping up in every neighbourhood. The British Legion are behind the original poppy appeal. The British Legion was formed on 15 May 1921, bringing together four national organisations of ex-Servicemen that had established themselves after the First World War. Launched with […]
Motherhood without being mothered
When was the last time you hugged one of your children and told them everything would be OK? When was the last time that you did something for them without being asked? When was the last time you helped them out? When was the last time you talked to them about something that was worrying […]
Barnardo’s launches exciting new Teletubbies partnership
I’m a big supporter of the work Barnardo’s do and I’ve worked with them with my other ‘hat’ on for a number of years writing bids and supporting local level strategic developments. Each year Barnardo’s work on a number of campaigns to boost fundraising and The Big Toddle is one that has been taking place […]
Breast Check NOW
Do you check your breasts for lumps and bumps, changes to skin and so on? How frequently do you check? New research carried out by Breast Cancer Now, the UK’s leading breast cancer charity, reveals that while breast cancer remains the most common cancer in the UK, with more than 50,000 women diagnosed every year, […]
Seven simple tips to help you manage your money
If you find yourself anxiously watching your credit card balance rise each month due to double-digit interest charges, or always seem to be scraping for petrol money before payday, you may feel as though it’s a constant struggle just to stay afloat. Fortunately, regaining control of your finances can be easier than you might expect. […]
Share With Me #37
Welcome to the Share With Me Blog Hop, which I took over at the start of June. I want to thank all of you you link every week, it is very much appreciated. Lots of you follow the rules, linking, adding the badge or a link, commenting on the HOST post and commenting on each […]
Back to school: growing independence and safety
It’s bad enough when your children first begin nursery and then school. They become more independent and don’t need you quite as much as they once did. Fast forward a few years and they might be asking to walk to school with their friends, bike to school even. They might be staying late for sports […]