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The other half had ‘man flu’ just before Christmas that put him out of action for over a week. So much so that he didn’t really celebrate...

The little big man has had a few weeks off from his out of school activities. Now that it is time for him to go back, he is making up a...

A few weeks ago I attended the funeral of my friend’s mum. Obviously, funerals are always sad, however, the service and tributes were...

The festivities are now over and the new year has begun. What is in store for this year? Will the world be at peace? Will Brexit take...

Bring on 2019

12 days of Christmas they say, well, it seems longer than that, All the food, alcohol, chocolates and cakes are going to make one fat....

It is nearly here, the tree is up, so are the decorations and lights. The meat and vegetables – particularly, Brussel sprouts will be in...

Like a lot of people who work freelance, I am working a lot now to ensure the days when there is no work around the Christmas period does...

The lights are on in my high street, Christmas trees are being displayed in houses around my neighbourhood and presents have been bought,...

According to a United Nations report, in 87 countries, between 2005 and 2016, 19 percent of women between the ages of 15 and 49...

This blog will need to be kept a little quiet, as the husband will want breakfast in bed and to be pampered for the whole day....

On the 11th hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month The Armistice of 1918 was signed by representatives of the Allies and Germany...

Many people feel stress at certain times of the year or all year round. If stress gets overwhelming it can cause mental health problems,...

Having loved chocolate and all things sweet from birth, I am looking forward to celebrating National Chocolate Day on the 28th of this...

Unfortunately, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men have suffered abuse in relationships. Abuse suffered by men from women is usually not...

On the 16th Of October, I will be going to a Mental Health in Schools conference, my first one. I am expecting to be given lots of...

Bullying, unfortunately, has been happening since the beginning of time. Whether emotional, psychological, verbal or physical, it is not...

National Poetry day is on the 4th October, a day that many people will be celebrating either through reading poems or listening to the...

A United Nations sanctioned holiday for International World Peace, which has been celebrated since 1981, occurs on the 21st September. ...

How many times have you done a good deed for someone, held a door open, offered up your seat on a train or bus and not heard the word...