Charity is a beautiful way for us to give back to others less fortunate than ourselves. I try to adopt the pay it forward approaches.
During the Easter Holidays, we were invited over to Huntingdon to have a tour of the Magpas Air Ambulance base and meet a few members of their inspirational team. On the day that we visited it was a very misty morning which meant that visibility conditions were too low for the helicopter to fly. This … Read more
The NSPCC is inviting local people to come to an event at Newnham College in Cambridge this month to find out more about their work protecting children in the East of England. Date for your diary The NSPCC Supporters’ Day 2018 is taking place one Thursday, April 19 and is open to existing supporters and … Read more
My Mum is the queen of bargain hunting in Charity Shops, she knows exactly where to look and what to look for. At one point I would say to her “ooh you look nice, where did you get that top/dress/coat” but I have learnt to stop asking because the answer is often “charity shop”. She … Read more
Contact Streetlink Streetlink is an app whereby you can immediately report someone sleeping on the streets to your local authority. You can download the app from Apple or Google – alternatively call the 24 hour helpline on 0300 5000914. Be sure to be as detailed as possible with their appearance and location to give the … Read more
Last year Albie and I had a very enjoyable day in London with Save The Children in readiness for their annual Christmas Jumper Day, it’s hard to believe that was over a year ago. This year’s Christmas Jumper Day takes place THIS FRIDAY 15th December and there are lots of great ways that you can … Read more
As I sit in my lounge watching DIY SOS Big Build for Children In Need, I am once again reminded of the huge displays of kindness and how #KindnessChangesLives. It’s one of my favourite programs and warms my heart (and often brings a tear to my eye). Pass it forward I try to do one … Read more
This year, Boots No7 are supporting Children in Need to inspire the nation to be bold and ‘Go bright! To show support for vulnerable children and raise much needed funds to support them. To get involved, all you need to do is head down to your local Boots store where No7 advisors are offering ‘Go … Read more
The term “volunteer” might not mean much to your child at the moment, but even children as young as three can learn the value of helping others. With the end of the school year barreling down on the kids, finding something to combat the summertime boredom can be tough. That being said, the world is … Read more
With spring firmly underway, summer is only around the corner. As the months warm up, we get one step closer to the super long summer break. Whether your children are in school are homeschooled, school being out for summer doesn’t mean that learning has to stop. If you’re passionate about educating your child, you can … Read more