Memories of a special nativity – Merry Christmas

Memories of a special nativity – Merry Christmas

This favourite photo sits on my bookcase, memories of a special nativity 13 years ago when my youngest son James was four. He is pictured as a shepherd kneeling in the front row with the striped sheet wrapped round his head. It was taken during a unique nativity...
Is Helen the UK’s top fundraiser?

Is Helen the UK’s top fundraiser?

At a time when fundraising is close to crisis levels for some charities due to the credit crunch, Helen Bearfield- Smith has raised a staggering £1 million in two years in East Anglia for Teenage Cancer Trust. It means that a new specialist unit at...
My delayed Freedom of Information response

My delayed Freedom of Information response

I am still waiting for a response to a Freedom of Information request I submitted on 1st November. I had an acknowledgement the following day stating: “Your request is being handled under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), and you will receive...