Monthly Archives: December 2010

A few thoughts… on the passing of a family treasure

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

A few may have noticed that my blogging became rather sporadic before Christmas. It was due in part to a family bereavement, when my husband’s Gran died aged 97. Various things, like clearing Gran’s flat, took a greater priority than … Continue reading →

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First time ever…

Posted on December 20, 2010 by

…on a sledge! Yes, really. Honest! C has been borrowing Mr and Mrs Bs, and finally, between bouts of funeral prep, computer instalation (not desired, but necessary) and Christmas stuff, he got us and the dog out with the sledge … Continue reading →

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Families First in Winchester for Mothers’ Union

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

I’m thawing out in the car after an excellent start to the Mothers Union charity stall at Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market. The team of volunteers are keeping warm chatting to the many folk who are passing by. We are giving … Continue reading →

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Who is buying our children’s childhood

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

With today’s news that MU Chief Executive Reg Bailey will head up the government review regarding the issue, by continuing to take the well balanced view that he’s come to be respected for in Mothers’ Union, I’ve started to reflect … Continue reading →

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Mothers’ Union Chief Exec to review commercialisation of children

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

On Friday I posted some responses and questions that came from my recent presentation about issues raised by theMothers’ Union Bye Buy Childhood Campaign. On Sunday, The Telegraph ran a story announcing that the Mothers’ Union Chief Executive, Reg Bailey will … Continue reading →

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Childhood – bought, sold or lost?

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

This week I made my first presentation as part of the Mothers’ Union Bye Buy Childhood Campaign. Due to the weather conditions ‘Who’s Buying our Children’s Childhood’ was shared with a very small group, but together we produced some interesting … Continue reading →

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