Since hiring Mark Flanagan in a strategic move to boost Downing Street’s lagging digital comms, Parliament has been running a range of digital initiatives including a pilot YouTube channeland a twitter feed as part of an effort to embrace web 2.0. These initiatives have been met with hostility by bloggers and PROs according to PR Week, which [...]
For my sins, this year I will be climbing a BIG mountain in Africa….http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilimanjaro Now, before you all start skipping to the next blog, take a minute to think about what charity most deserves my money!! Or, I should say, the money I intend to raise… Last year I raised nearly £2,000 for Mencap running [...]
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There seem to be numerous birthdays of late, which means the writing of many a card. Now I’ve always favoured plain handwriting as it’s tidier and I’ve never mastered the art of cursive – that’s joined-up – writing! This seems to amuse other ‘adults’ but I’m pleased to say that an analysis of my writing [...]
I love festivals. They are the best thing about summer in this country – a festival every weekend means you are never far away from outdoor fun with decent live music. But are festivals in this country becoming overpriced alternatives for people who would usually be found in swanky city bars to escape to the [...]
In Paris, going to work is a nice experience. Most days start with a leisurely walk to the nearest boulangerie where you get the chance to choose from an exciting array of pastries. Most people generally stick to the classic croissant or pain au chocolat. After collecting your pastry it’s time to head to [...]
Is the credit crunch making you tighten your designer belt and cut back on luxuries? If you’re worried about maintaining your looks and dressing to kill in this current economic climate, check out the Internet (naturally), for these fab sites: www.catwalktocloset.com - a 24/7 designer sample www.the-beauty-pages.com - an online magazine dedicated to beauty www.workoutwithgunnar.com - free workouts [...]
It’s not every day you see a giant vegetable in central London. It’s surely even more seldom to see an 8” human broccoli sightseeing in Trafalgar Square, at the London Eye or just trying desperately to manoeuvre their way on and off the tube. Such was the reaction of Londoners and tourists alike at the [...]
Right, I think it’s about time that someone said something POSITIVE about the phenomenon that is Big Brother. Oh, I can hear the groans already! But the truth is, it’s highly addictive and shows us how we all relate to each other. It may be full of Z-list wannabes with big egos and even bigger [...]
When deciding what sport to take up next, polo isn’t usually the first one that springs to mind. But with summer looming (we hope), it’s worth considering. Fresh air, no running necessary and all people at all levels can play after just a few lessons. Give it a go! http://www.lamariposapolo.com.ar/england/the_place.htm Kayode Dauda
