Blogs

Sarah-Jayne Windridge-France - The life and times of a Swimming Widow

Last updated 21st May 2012 - 21:16

This September, my husband Pete will be swimming the English Channel in order to raise funds for our son Archie’s, special needs school, Penny Field School, Leeds. In this blog I will be keeping you up to date of all the latest news in the countdown to the big event. You can follow Pete’s blog at www.peteswims.com or you can sponsor him at www.justgiving.com/peteswims

Sarah Egerton - Nantwich Mums United

Last updated 16th May 2012 - 22:34

As mum to three children, Bebe (the baby) Poppy (the militant toddler) and Zac (the pre-teen with attitude) I am very involved with issues concerning children and family events in and around Nantwich. With this in mind I have created Nantwich Mums United, a blog which aims to bring together local mums while keeping them abreast of current events and topics of interest. You can view past posts at http://nantwichmumsunited.blogspot.com/ Enjoy!

Elsie Button blogs on her experiences as mother of two young daughters

Last updated 10th May 2012 - 06:36

Originally from Herefordshire, Elsie lived in London for ten years, and worked at the BBC, before moving back in 2003. She lives with her husband, and their two young daughters – and writes about the joys and challenges of family life on a regular basis.

Private Tuition, a blog by Nathaniel at Simply Learning Tuition

Last updated 25th April 2012 - 09:47

The key to effective tuition is to find a tutor whom your child really enjoys working with. Nathaniel aims to give you advice on finding the right tutor and how they can aid your child’s learning…

Mum-of-three Jessica Valentine talks about her Hertfordshire life

Last updated 11th March 2012 - 13:37

Jessica Valentine is a mum of three little girls who love trying on shoes. Married to an English gentleman she met in Manhattan, NYC. Being the eternal optimist she wakes up every morning thinking it will be a hot, sunny day. Interested in comparing the English and American culture and determined to crack it! Slowly easing back into the work world focusing on St Albans Wellness Centre, a counselling practice. Most importantly she enjoys good food and french wine with good friends...

Life as a family in Essex - a blog by Alice Langley

Last updated 6th September 2011 - 21:09

Life as a family in Essex. The Langley's are a family of 3, soon to be 4, living in Great Baddow, Chelmsford. The blog will be a story of their time that they spend out and about in this wonderful county. Reviews of places they love, top tips of places to visit as a family and the sharing of stories that tickle them on a daily basis.

ACA Childcarers on the childcare market

Last updated 18th July 2011 - 23:05

ACA Childcarers is a nanny, au pair and babysitting agency who covers staffing for all types of childcare needs. We will mainly be blogging about the differences in each position, changes in the childcare market, use of childcare vouchers and relevant childcare topics

Sarah Butters - Yorkshire Family Blog

Last updated 18th May 2011 - 20:57

Sarah Butters is the editor of Families Leeds Magazine. We follow her busy lifestyle juggling a career and raising her children

Elaine Sagar's Life in Cheshire Blog

Last updated 14th March 2011 - 15:21

Elaine Sagar writes about her social life, family and friends, and her work at a local private school

Tom Mellors enjoys writing and the variety it creates

Last updated 21st November 2010 - 21:05

Apart from my time at university and an unpleasant 6 month stint in London, I have lived in Devizes (in Wiltshire) all of my life. As the product of an Anglo-American union - a somewhat different "special" relationship - I grew up viewing Wiltshire with both the familiarity of a native and the novelty of a visitor. I currently balance a day job with my freelance writing, enjoying the variety it creates.