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“Trash to Cash” experts reveal best finds
I spent a fabulous afternoon with my fellow Headway Cambridgeshire trustee Trina Hill and her husband Julius who hosted a "Trash to Cash" sale at their home. We were delighted by the professionalism, good nature and humour of the entire team. When the heavy, brooding...
Girl guides want stronger role models from women politicians
I have never regarded the girl guide movement as political activists. But they clearly have strong views on women and politics, according to a report they have published called alarmingly Political Outsiders:We Care, But Will We Vote? It has been highlighted today to...
EP survey shows more women MEPs needed
Having written in the past about the dire shortage of women in British politics, I was fascinated to read the results of a European-based survey on this topic - and discover unsurprisingly that similar attitudes are shared on the continent. The survey of 35,000 women...
Lotus, Lord Mandelson and electric cars
I did once have a dishy date who collected me in his head turning yellow Lotus Elite. Sitting in the low slung passenger seat was an exhilarating - and breathless - experience. Unlike other motor companies suffering deeply from the recession right now, high...
Are you a toothbrush traveller?
Are you planning to travel by air this year? If so, do take extra care when booking your flight - and packing your bag! I'm totally confused by new surcharges being added by operators Ryanair which is currently advertising 1 million flights at a fiver for one way....
The loss of a beloved son
I am deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of six year old Ivan Cameron and send my sincere sympathies to his devoted parents, Conservative leader David and his wife Samantha. The young boy, who had cerebral palsy and epilepsy, became ill overnight and was...
Celebrating brains
I think Gail Trimble is tremendous, not just for her brains, but for her modesty, warmth and humour too. And she is good looking. I can see no reason why in this day and age, her intelligence should become a sexist issue, and that men might find it off putting. The...
Feeling sorry for James today
James has been given an after school detention for playing snowballs at school. Admittedly, he had been asked not to, and 10 minutes later was found still doing so. I was informed about this in a letter which James brought home from school just before half-term break...
Are ramblers and farmers friend or foe?
I experienced my first difficulty today as a rambler. Thirty of us were enjoying the great weather and scenery around Wimpole and following our leader through a woodland path. Suddenly, we were confronted by a man with a large dog who told us we were not on an...