We look forward to Sal Matteis’ speech at our International Women’s Day conference 2013 on 8 March at City Hall supported by the Mayor of London. Here we present Sal Matteis’ full profile. Watch this space for all our speakers’ profiles which will be posted in the next few days.
Full Programme at this dedicated…
It’s no surprise that a survey found that mothers are putting their children first in the style stakes, with 94 per cent spending more on their child’s wardrobe than their own.
As a result, it seems that some mothers are neglecting their own wardrobes with almost half (46 per cent) of mums feeling guilty about spending money on clothes for themselves.
The survey of 1,000 women aged between…
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity is once again encouraging people to sign up to their flagship mass participation challenge event RBC Race for the Kids.
From fitness enthusiasts to fun-seekers, the RBC Race for the Kids is the fundraising event for all to enjoy. The fun 5km race takes place in London’s beautiful Battersea Park on Sunday 9 June 2013 and will raise vital funds…
The cost of raising a child has now reached an all-time high, according to figures recently released by insurers LV
(source article, Daily Telegraph, “Cost of a child his record £222,000”, 24th January 2013).
According to the figures, raising a child to the age of 21 costs a staggering £222,458. Perhaps more alarming is the Insurer’s prediction that if costs continue to increase at the…
We look forward to Claire Young’s speech at our International Women’s Day conference 2013 on 8 March at City Hall supported by the Mayor of London. Here we present Claire Young’s full profile. Watch this space for all our speakers’ profiles which will be posted in the next few days.
Full Programme at this dedicated…
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month so we have gathered important information on how to prevent it and how to recognise potential symptoms.
Prevention
General advice for all cancers is a healthy diet rich in fruit and veg, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight. However, some specific advice for ovarian cancer prevention include:
– stop smoking
– if a woman has the choice, breast…
Roger Evans, London Assembly Member, has recently launched a report ‘Home Works: Why London needs to expand home working’ that calls for a step-change in TfL’s attitude to home working and flexible working. In it, he calls for the Mayor and Tfl to introduce flexible travelcards and annual rebates to help commuters make substantial savings.
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“Even with Tube upgrades, the building of…
British pottery maker Emma Bridgewater has created an exclusive new homeware range for Red Nose Day 2013. Available from Red Nose Day official partners, brands-for-less homeware HomeSense stores and TK Maxx throughout the UK from 31st January 2013.
How did the business start?
Because I couldn’t find the right cosy cup & saucer as a present for my Mum – so I decided to make it myself
Can…
Spring is just around the corner and if you’re suffering from a winter beauty SOS, then the following tips should help you get back in the game in time for those sunny days:
The dark nights in front of the tele with a glass of red wine may have taken their toll on your teeth. ALWAYS use a whitening toothpaste and if you need a little extra help buy a handy dental stain eraser and some whitening…
New research shows that ‘pretend play’ is the defining childhood activity of the last 50 years, uniting the generations.
The research, which was carried out by Sainsbury’s Active Kids scheme among children and adults across the UK, examined the favourite childhood activities of each generation from those born from 1940 onwards.
Beating off competition from computer games and the latest…