It was a real honour for me to chat with Don McLean, who is an iconic sing-songwriter and author of masterpieces such asAmerican Pie,Vincent (Starry, Starry Night), Castles in the Air,Cryin, And I Love You So, Wonderful Baby, Since I Don’t Have you, It’s Just The Sun&If We Try.
During the interview(on Zoom)he briefly sang for me to…
I reently caught up withkeyboardistAlan Clark, one of five members ofDireStraitsLegacy who recorded and toured as members ofDireStraits, and was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a significant member ofDireStraits.
Like millions of other people around the world I’m a big fan of Dire Straits and I can recall…
Breastfeeding is recommended for babies during their first six months of being born. However, some mothers cannot or do not want to breastfeed. This leaves them the option of giving their newborn baby formulas. Baby formulas are designed to act as a suitable replacement for breastmilk and this contains all the essential nutrients needed by newborn babies. A newborn has a very weak immune system so…
New Music: Ronan Keating journeys through Ireland’s musical history with new album ‘Songs from Home’
A few weeks ago I headed to Prysm in Kingston to a private gig where Ronan Keating was performinghand-picked twelve homeland songs fromhis newalbum to test the reaction of a selected audience. My friend Jo and I absolutely adored every single new song as well as his classic tunes. The celebrated international Irish artisthas created music that has become our pop soundtrack…
The long awaited Christmas Gift Guide 2021 compiled by London Mums is finally here. I hope you agree with our choice of presents. Not mainstream, but definitely our favourite ones.
KidiZoom Studio (5 – 12 years)
RRP: £62.99| Available from:The Entertainer,Argos
Possibly the best kids’ gift of all this Christmas. Children can be the star of their very own…
Findandfundmycar.com has reached out to every city council in England to discover which cities have the highest percentage of spaces specifically for Blue Badge holders, and also to find out which cities offer the highest percentage of parent-child spaces in their council-run car parks.
It’s Nottingham City Council that leads the way for having the highest percentage of child friendly spaces…
Two-time Grammy Award-winningjazzmusician and crooner Gregory Porter’s mellow feel-good music is particularly uplifting during the festive season. One of his songs has been chosen for Disney’s Christmas TV advert.Theadvertcelebrates the power of storytellingto inspire imaginationand the magic createdbyreading together.
Photos by ©Erik…
I love pretty underwear but my body seems to reject wires and hard materials in bras and pants. I recently tried sloggi seamless underwear range and I found it very comfortable and more delicate to my sensitive skin. Seamless underwear is also the preferred choice by pregnant women as reality star and fashion influencer Millie Mackintosh has advocated in her recent social media photos.
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Although most people who get Covid-19 recover quickly, for some the effects of the virus can last for weeks or months. This is known as “long Covid”. In this blog I am looking at symptoms of long Covid and present some experts’ tips to help overcome them.
Lasting symptoms of coronavirus can include:
tiredness and fatigue
headaches
respiratory problems, such as a…
When it comes to camping excursions, planning is not only beneficial, but also necessary, and the sooner you begin, the better. Where to go, when to go, and when to book should be at the top of your to-do list.
Photo by Todd Trapani from Pexels
Jan-Feb
This is the calm season for camping for most people, and it’s time to start planning your travels for the future year. Everyone likes the…