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Child Grief: a personal experience
Dec 20 2022- Madeleine
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There is no word for this, a grieving mother or father, in our English language, the wordiest language in the world. We could create one to give a name to child grief. It is worthy of a name. Instead of hiding it in the shadows of anonymity.
Right here, right now. Let’s think. What about… ‘childow’ (said ‘chill-doe’) for a grieving mother and ‘childower’ for a grieving father? Following the pattern of ‘widow’ and ‘widower’. It’s better than nothing.
DIY Harry Potter picture book: Potted for 4-year-olds
Dec 18 2022- Madeleine
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Introducing Harry Potter for the very young. When the film and book are over their heads, but they desperately want to know the story…
Christmas budgeting: Save money with Family Secret Santa
Dec 16 2022- Madeleine
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We are all familiar with Secret Santa at work: it’s fun, surprising, saucy at times, and economical. Well we can adapt this game to our family gathering this Christmas, since, let’s be frank, we none of us have got the time or money or energy to be buying a present for each of our family.
CONCERT REVIEW: Glam rock Slade at Christmas
Dec 16 2022- Madeleine
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Glam rock Slade at Christmas, a yearly event, at Islington Assembly Rooms, standing room and chairs available.
F**k me, never been to a rock concert before, and totally love rock. So how did that happen? Work, family, illness, feeling ashamed about my music tastes, my needs at the bottom of the pile, something like that. You’re a mum, you’ll know.
Christmas Panto review: Alice in Wonderland, The Remix
Dec 09 2022- Madeleine
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Alice in Wonderland, The Remix Christmas Panto runs 1-31 December 2022 at Brixton House, Brixton. It is suitable for kids age 7+.
Opposite Brixton Village and surrounded by awesome street-art, Brixton House is a strobe-lit community centre with built-in theatre. It feels like the house of Lords, a long thin rectangle with seats along either side, so the actors are playing 360 degrees and you all get an immersive experience.
