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
Lands’ End are the official Jeans for Genes Day 2017 partners and is busy fundraising through the sale of their jeans together with their new personalisation service throughout September.
I want to tell you a little story, it’s about our family and Parkinsons. I met my Husband in 2002 when I moved to Peterborough, but we didn’t become a couple until 2004. It’s always nerve-wracking meeting a new partner’s parents, but I hit it off with them straight away with my Father-in-Law Harry. He … Read more
This Spring, Entertainment One’s (eOne) Peppa Pig is teaming up with the world’s leading children’s charity, Save the Children, to launch a fundraiser like no other. Between 8th and 14th May 2017, nurseries, early year’s groups, families and children up and down the country are being encouraged to take part in a Peppa Pig’s Muddy … Read more
Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, is urging the public to ‘Try20’ during National Walking Month this May. The campaign encourages people to walk for 20 minutes every day throughout May and observe the big differences small steps can make. Last year, Living Streets’ Try20 campaign saw thousands of people across the UK … Read more
For the last few years, the Beans and I have been selecting gift tags bearing just the names and ages of children whom we would never get to meet. We selected those tags and returned them days later bearing gifts that would be given to the children at Christmas. As a parent, I feel it … Read more
There once was a time that you wouldn’t be seen in public wearing anything as atrocious as a Christmas Jumper but these days they are everywhere and people are always trying to out-do their friends, family and colleagues to find the wackiest festive woolly jumpers they can find. Tomorrow, Friday 16th December is the PERFECT … Read more