The Blood Of Innocents

A picnic in the park. What could be a more natural, safe pastime for a family? Something we have all done as children and continue to do with our own children. But there are children from Lahore who will never experience a picnic again after their young lives were cut short by the cowardly act …

Chocolate Eggs and Bunnies and Hot Cross Buns

  In the weeks leading up to Easter traditional symbols associated with this event take over this holiday season. Bakeries will promote hot cross buns, either traditionally spiced or newer chocolate versions. Chocolate makers produce chocolate eggs in varying sizes as well as chocolate bunnies. Promotions and cards are displayed with these symbols to get …

Show Mum You Love Her

“It’s Mother’s Day! Time to buy flowers and chocolates and make a card to show Mum how much I love her!” A quick Google of ‘Mother’s Day’ results in a page of articles such as “What can I buy my mum?” and “Best deals available on flowers”. Going to a supermarket on the Saturday night …

The Two R’s -Forget ‘Rithmatic for Today

I can’t imagine a life without books! My earliest memory of a book is a Wizard of Oz colouring book from my nursery years. I can still recall the wonder of turning the pages and looking at the pictures while my mother read aloud to me. After this my childhood seems to be marked by …