Looking back at children’s television
I looked after a hoard of children at the weekend while their parents went to the theatre in London. They enjoyed the play very much, while I had a wonderful time walking with the children, doing some...
View ArticleStars and rainbows of colour at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
One of the absolute highlights of my year is a visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. For me it heralds the start of summer. This year I was lucky enough to spend two days there. I fell in love with a...
View ArticleThe serious message behind the Haribo TV ad
Each time I catch the Haribo advertisement on television I feel a smidgen of discomfort. The premise is that ‘Haribo is just too good’, so the assembled children are told that if they can resist eating...
View ArticleBe a judge in the fantastic Interflora Father’s Day competition
I remember so well pinning up on the fridge the sweet pictures the children did. I also remember those hilarious conversations that went something like this. Me: “Gosh, what a lovely dinosaur you’ve...
View ArticleHow do we see fathers in the modern world?
With Father’s Day looming, I thought it would be interesting to canvass the opinions of a few dads to see how they felt about fatherhood in the 21st century. One thing is for certain – times have...
View ArticleSome thoughts on how to keep romance alive
It’s a sad fact, but relationships can go stale. After all, there’s nothing particularly romantic about negotiating which one of you does the school run or worrying about how you’re going to pay the...
View ArticleStrawberries and Cream with a Wimbledon flavour
Wimbledon is in full swing and very exciting it is too. If you haven’t managed to secure tickets this year, then you can get into the swing of it by watching on TV with the compulsory strawberries and...
View ArticleDressing Up
Summer has sadly, so far at least, eluded us in Hampshire. This is all very annoying, particularly as we’ve had a number of weddings and other lovely social plans. I am so sick of wearing sensible...
View ArticleBlueberry Scones
Blueberries are in season in the UK between June and September and it makes a lot of sense to take advantage of this homegrown superfood. Since they are said to cure all manner of ills, including...
View ArticleGrandparents Day
Do you think we as grandparents are under appreciated sometimes? I don’t expect heaps of praise or adulation when I look after Jake or help out with the family, but it is nice to feel appreciated. For...
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