Kayleigh left her career in banking and is now fostering a 15 year old girl. She decided to change direction and become a highly valued Foster Carer for Dorset Council because she wanted to make a difference and help others. Kayleigh said: “This is literally the happiest I’ve ever been. I’ve gained another family member […]
After a stay in hospital, it’s wonderful to hear the words “you can go home”. But if your physical needs have changed, it’s important that you can live at home safely and without any struggle. This might mean organising equipment or renovations before you come home… At AHM Installations we are used to installing bathrooms […]
9-year-old Lottie has set herself the challenge of completing two children’s triathlons in memory of her brother Joshua, who was stillborn when Lottie was just seven years old… Inspired by her older brother, Benjamin, who raised £1,701 by cycling 26.2 miles for Chestnut Tree House last year, Lottie will be taking on a 100m swim, 2km cycle, and 1km […]
New Forest Cottages are the largest and oldest holiday cottage provider in and around the National Park, with over 150 properties in their portfolio catering for all ages, budgets and tastes… You’ll find cosy nests for 2 with dinky sun-soaked gardens up to sprawling houses sleeping 12 surrounded by lofty trees and huge expanses of […]
When a school has been educating young minds for 125 years it may be assumed that they have all the tools in the box to do the job. At Clayesmore, however, that toolbox has a new and very exciting addition – the LEX programme. Named after the school’s founder, Lex Devine, LEX is a vibrant […]
Exbury Gardens set to open with a bunch of new features… Exbury Gardens, one of the south’s most famous gardens, has opened just in time for visitors to see its world-renowned show of spring blossom – up close and personal again. Last spring the woodland garden’s acres of colourful camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons had to […]
A completely new kitchen may not be within everyone’s budget but at Dream Doors Barnham there is an alternative. Replacing old, outdated doors and worktops can revitalize your kitchen at 50% less than fitting a new one. Dream Doors was established 20 years ago with a unique proposition to replace kitchen doors and worktops. Our […]
I love books! Top tips for supporting your child with phonics. I love books! Standing by a little table of books in a book shop is one of my favourite past times; narrowing choices down by reading multiple blurbs and then venturing into the first page to see which book grabs my attention. Bliss! At […]
Reduce your energy bills by fitting beautiful shutters With the onset of winter and those chilly days and nights, thoughts are drawn to heating our homes and those ever-increasing energy bills. We are more and more aware of our carbon footprint and finding ways to not only reduce this, but how much we pay for […]
Cancelled Opera premieres online raising £445 for hospice care A young trio of performers who studied at the Royal College of Music together have premiered an online concert in aid of St Barnabas House, after the live event was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Despite hospice supporters, Sir Peter and Lady Meryl Walters, not being […]