Making family ski holidays simple and fun
Sep 26 2011Skiing with young children may seem a daunting prospect, but don’t be put off. Families who take the plunge say a ski holiday can be a huge success.
Property Renovation: How to Find the Right Builder
Sep 26 2011Property renovation and home design is once again on the rise. Inspired by the likes of Sarah Beeny, Kevin McCloud, and Phil and Kirstie, more homeowners are taking on ‘project properties’, upgrading what they already own, or sourcing the web for inspiration and ideas. However, to ensure the reality of your dream home, it is essential to find the right building team. No easy feat, right? Here are some top tips from a professional in the building trade to help you on your way.
SW London primary school showcases amazing art project led by artist and London Mum Honor Pinner
Sep 23 2011This morning Richmond MP Zac Goldsmith unveiled the amazing Phoenix Sculpture at East Sheen Primary School at the presence of proud children, parents and headteacher.
Photography and education
Sep 22 2011
A few weeks ago my brother in law received his highers results (Scottish A levels) via email at about 1am in the morning.
Now he looking to take the next step in his education and this got me thinking about photography degree courses.
I graduated from my photography degree over 10 years ago, having just missed out on a free higher education by 12 months. Back then University fees were greeted with distain but very little rioting. After all, we were only looking at spending and extra £1000 a year which in retrospect was a fair amount to pay.
Next year with fees rising by up to 300% maybe we’ll see a change in what courses students (and their parents) are investing in.
This summer saw over 5000 students graduated from degree courses in the UK with the term photography or photo imaging in the title.
Singer Lemar counts down for Londoners as they ‘Step into the Night’ to give children in the UK and around the world a brighter future
Sep 21 2011Wednesday 21st September: Chart topping singer Lemar kicked off Barclays annual ‘Take One Small Step into the Night’ sponsored walk in style tonight, as up to one thousand Barclays employees, friends and members of the public put their best foot forward through the streets of the capital to raise funds to help transform the lives of children in the UK and around the world by giving them the education and healthcare they deserve.
World leaders, Celebrities and mums sign up to say ‘Healthworkers Count’, but more must be done, says Save the Children
Sep 21 2011Gathered at the end of the second day of the UN General Assembly in New York, Christy Turlington Burns, 50 Cent, Jennifer Connelly, Dikembe Mutombo, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Alexis Bledel, and influential bloggers @Dooce and @Christinemosler signed up to Save the Children’s campaign to save children’s lives by investing in healthworkers around the world. The support marks ‘positive steps forward’ voices the charity, but is not yet enough to fill the gap of 3.5 million doctors, nurses and midwives around the world.
Ingrown Hairs Removal
