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Make a joyful noise…

“Lulla, lullay”, trills Clara as she sets the table, “a little tiny child…”. She has been practising the tricky descant for her school choir’s carol concert at Great Ormond St. Children’s Hospital.

Con and I have consequently heard a great deal about the emergency accommodation of the Holy Family “on that glad (deep breath for the top note ) CHRISTmas dayyyy!”. “Imagine”, says Con, feeli...

Editor's Letter

It’s the end of another school year, can you believe it? The sports day and end of term celebrations are over and the long summer holidays are stretched out ahead of us with September and the return to the school routine far, far away in the distant futu

Ever the optimist, I think the rainy days of May and June means more than the average amount of sunshine for us in July and August but whatever the weather there’s no excuse not to GET OUT, see our wa...

Family Finance

Understanding the benefits system

understanding what benefits your family is entitled to could also make a real difference. Here’s a look at what you might be entitled to:

These days the economic situation is on every parent’s mind, from how to save money on food bills to cutting down on the amount of fuel we use. But, understanding what benefits your family is entitled...

Frank Kelleher

Infant Reflux

By Frank Kelleher

One of the most common reasons for babies under six months old requiring cranial osteopathy treatment is reflux. These babies can be very irritable and unsettled for long periods during the day and ni...

Gayle Patton

Consumer Rights Made Easy

As a nation we are not good at complaining. We are slow to return faulty goods and don’t like to “make a scene”. However, armed with the right knowledge and being aware of your legal rights can make the complaint process much easier and turn you into a co

When you purchase something in a shop you enter into a contract with the retailer. If the goods turn out to be faulty or unfit for their intended use or purpose then the retailer has broken his side o...

Lindsay Bond O'Neill

Struggling with juggling

by Lindsay Bond O’Neill

A little bit of give and take Albert Einstein said “It is every man's obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it.” Giving and taking is very much the t...

Sheila O'Malley

Preparing your child for starting school

I remember each of my three daughters first days at school as special occasions. However, I am aware of things now that would have made the transition smoother and wish to share them with other parents.

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