An article about an auction of Titanic memorabilia and the man behind the auction - is the subject of a piece I've had published in May's local lifestyle magazine Wiltshire Life. I'm proud to be a contributor to this publication … [Read more...]
Selling off Titanic treasures – some articles are a pleasure to write….
April 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Disabled? In receipt of benefits? Need social care?
March 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is a different sort of blog for me - it's my journalist head trying to get at the truth of the matter, so this will be particularly relevant to you if you are disabled, in receipt of benefits or in need of social care. Two important pieces of … [Read more...]
Working mums – where’s the glamour?
February 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When people find out that you work in the media, they seem to conjure up this image of glamour in your life. That used to be true on some days before I had children, especially if there was a beauty launch or a wine and dine contacts event. Now … [Read more...]
Childcare costs preventing you from working? What’s the story?
February 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
BBC's Panorama ran a programme about the cost of childcare in the UK for working parents. It's a hot potato but nothing new for a parent like me who has always worked since having my first child over 12 years ago. Inevitably it brought out those who … [Read more...]
A mum’s review of the health service in her town – what’s your story?
February 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I've been a bit slack on the blog front recently - one of the reasons being that I've not been well, and having three children, we've passed it around. A severe throat infection that is. Having had a few weeks of nasty illness in Swindon, I've … [Read more...]
Gary Speed commits suicide – should we be asking why?
November 29, 2011 By 2 Comments
The untimely death of footballer and Wales football manager Gary Speed has made me reflect over the last few days. How much do we really know about those around us? What is it like to face such a tragedy in a family? I didn't know Gary Speed, … [Read more...]
Are you on strike next week? Review my thoughts on industrial action….
November 24, 2011 By 2 Comments
I had a text this week from one of my children's schools - it's going to be closed for a day next week due to industrial action. So as a self-employed worker, I cannot work that day because my child will be at home on a school day. As it … [Read more...]
Are you rascist? Football matches or elsewhere? Are you sure?
November 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
I'm not a football fan - I've only been to a few matches and I've never grasped the off-side rule and, frankly, if someone explains it to me I'm asleep by the end of the very long sentence. But I have been interested in this latest argument about … [Read more...]
Your child is ill, it’s late – where do you go for medical help? A Swindon story.
November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever had an evening where you've been frustrated because you can't easily access a doctor when your child is ill? When you know what's wrong but you might need medicine so you will have to see a professional? I've just had such … [Read more...]
Cyber-bullying….are you at risk? Or a family member? Consider this….
November 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
Cyber bullying - we've all heard of it haven't we? In this age of social mediaand the freedom of the internet, there are risks. People can be lovely, supportive, connected but occasionally someone can be vile or abusive. Or just plain … [Read more...]
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