We never know when we will be called upon to perform acts of first aid. From the simple act of dressing a wound on a child who has fell and bumped their knee, to the more serious case of someone who has collapsed and needs placing in the recovery position, or who even needs mouth to mouth resuscitation, first aid is a crucial skill that could help to save a life. And the great thing is, that anyone can be trained in first aid and can become a first aider responding to emergencies and assisting those in danger. To train in first aid, whether basic or paediatric, you simply need…

I have a confession to make, when it comes to roofing, I am totally a fan of a flat roof. This may be because my absolute favourite style of home is an Art Deco design, the sort of house you see in Hercule Poirot, stylishly designed and streamlined in white and always adorned with a flat roof. But it has to be said, flat rooves have had their critics over the years, with many elegant looks being replaced by a traditional roof due to constant leaks. These days the flat roof is having a resurgence. You only need to look at programmes like Grand Designs to see that many self designed…

The children have only just returned to school after what turned out to be another very extended Christmas break, but already we are turning our thoughts to Easter. Good Friday is now less than three weeks away, and with it comes thoughts that, very soon, we will finally be turning a corner, being able to see our family in outdoor settings. This has us turning our thoughts to bbq’s, keeping our fingers crossed for good weather, and being able to enjoy a glass of wine outdoors. It really can’t come quick enough. We all know that Easter Eggs and chocolate are a traditional gift for Easter, but if you shop…

The vast majority of the time, your gifts should be small and tasteful. Don’t turn the office party gift exchange into something uncomfortable. This is why there is generally a $5 limit set for such occasions. No one wants to be the one who got an expensive gift when the one they gave in exchange was cheap. The rule isn’t just for office parties. It works for almost any occasion where gifts are given. If you donate gifts to organizations that give them to underprivileged children, they want the gifts to remain unwrapped and below a certain dollar value. It sours The whole affair for the children if only a…

There is no doubt that Woody Allen is a very problematic figure, but his genius as a film maker is undisputed. Midnight in Paris is a film that I was not aware of, a film that was heralded as a return to form in 2011, and which I can confirm, is a stylish delight, with a fabulous cast including a wide range of cameos from some of Hollywood’s finest. Owen Wilson stars as Gil Pender, a successful but disillusioned screenwriter holidaying in Paris with his prickly fiance Inez. Gil adores Paris and would love to move there, but Inez is an all round American girl and is totally against this.…