Arts & Culture Round-up: Slowing down for summer
Phew. We’re nearing the end of the year. Not the end that falls in the middle of winter, heralded by a whole load of Christmas cultural shenanigans (Panto, blockbuster films, …
The pigeon pair and me
Politics Round-up: Elections, books and when to have a baby
I will start with the big political story of the past month, the recent elections which saw UKIP do well both in local council and European elections. Swazi from Chocolate …
Arts & Culture Round-up: TV, Gruffalos & a bit of cheese
High culture it isn’t. But you can’t beat a bit of children’s telly for generating some quality entertainment, and a good time had by all. These were sentiments shared by …
Arts and Culture Round-up: Spring into the holidays
Our clocks have sprung forward. Nights are shortening. Easter is almost upon us and, with it, a two-week break from the daily grind of school runs. It seems that we …
BritMums Carnival: Our Time of Gifts, my year of sharing
It’s BritMums Carnival time and this week it’s hosted by the lovely Nell Heshram who writes at The Pigeon Pair and Me, here she explains the thinking behind her theme. …
Positively Inspirational Round Up – Christmas Magic
I love everything about this time of year… the tinsel, the baubles, the presents, the wrapping, the food, the telly and even the cheesy Christmas movies that are on 24/7, …
Politics Round-up: Notable women
An important date was remembered last week, Keynko wrote her post on the 100th anniversary of the death of Emily Wilding Davison. It is less than a hundred years since woman …
Blogging: it’s a bit like internet dating
Nel Heshram has been shortlisted for the Fresh Voice BiB category which she’s over the moon about and would LOVE your vote. Here she writes a guest post for us …
Kidlit round-up: Gruffalo skulls and classic kid’s books
Mummies, daddies and the kids. It seems like everyone loves the excitement and fun of stories told for children and by them. This month, we’ve seen nostalgia for the past, …