My Blog
Writing, business, family life, Milton Keynes - there's all sorts on here!
The October 2022 Brand Blog – Incubation Nation
You have an idea. It’s exciting. It gives you a little glimpse into a different future – one where you do something you love, you do it really well, and customers are prepared to pay you for it. That little idea whispers, “You could run your own business, you know.”...
My New Services – Write It Yourself
Everyone – whatever their circumstances – has been affected in some way by the prices rising all around us, the fuel crisis, and the precarious state of the economy in general. Like millions of others, I’ve been thinking about what we spend and where, and how to...
Secondary School – it’s changed since the 1990s
The day that’s loomed for 11 years is finally here - it’s time for Senior School. It seems like only yesterday he was asking about going to "skell", and now he's trotting off in a large gaggle of friends to embark on the (I believe) scariest and toughest stage of...
The July 2022 Brand Blog – The Henry Allen Trust
Henry Allen is beautiful. His smile makes you want to grin back in return – you just can’t help it. There’s a heap of fun-loving cheekiness behind those eyes, along with a kind heart and a deep love of superheroes. Seeing photos of Henry in my social media feed...
5 Tips for Looking After An Isolating Spouse
Last November, I caught the covid and spent 10 days in my room, with meals sent up from the kitchen downstairs via two small waiters. I admit that I rather enjoyed it (aside from the horrible and debilitating illness aspect, of course). I’ve asked to rebook for this...
Loughton Scarecrow Trail
Running from 15-23 June - maps on sale for £3 each at the weekends from All Saints Church, Loughton - MK5 8ASWhen? 18-26 June inclusive - walk the trail any time during these dates!Where to get a map Weekend days: between 10am and 4pm at All Saints' Church, Loughton...
The May 2022 Brand Blog – Utility Warehouse
Bring down the cost of your utility bills every month, just by shopping as normal. Has there ever been a better time? This magic happens with Utility Warehouse, and we signed up through Chrissie and Bruce Wingrave – the Queen and King of Customer Care. It...
Getting My Children to Practise their Musical Instruments
Both boys have weekly music lessons through school, provided by MK Music Hub. I nurtured fond hopes that learning instruments from an early age would unlock a great love of making music, and forge a true, lifelong affinity between child and instrument. This has not...
