8 March and another International Women's Day arrives, as it has on this day since 1985. This year has seen 100-year celebrations of … [Read more...]
Giddy children and tearful mums: yes, it’s the end of summer term in Watlington
There were a few tears at school this morning, not from overtired children desperate to recharge and run amok for the summer, but from … [Read more...]
It’s all about me – I love my work
We were late getting a colour TV in our house; I was 11 and remember the first thing that came on was a Saturday afternoon showing of ‘The … [Read more...]
Books are for life and for Christmas, for birthdays and ordinary days
It’s not often we go shopping in the real world as a family, not with toddlers, but one shop quick to welcome little ones is The Book House … [Read more...]