I am beginning to feel scared…
Lorelle Mykoo on reflections of soon-to-be motherhood At eight months pregnant, in my incredibly hormonal state, I have asked my partner to no longer wake me with the morning news. As my body and mind are absorbed with nurturing the … Continue reading
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Dawn to Dusk
Here at Ladbury HQ having to wear sunglasses and turn the heating off in the UK at Christmas has inspired us to reflect on another extraordinary year, enjoy the sunset of 2015 and look ahead to all 2016 will bring. … Continue reading
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My mum, my dad and me
When I first learned of the ‘State of the World’s Fathers’ report I loved the idea of getting fathers involved. I know of many men who have grown into incredible fathers – and I also know of many men who … Continue reading
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From pop up parks to a global interactive map of traditional children’s games
The British Council’s ELEVATE StartWell™ initiative is transforming how parents, teachers, local communities and national governments view the importance of play A future that features temporary pop-up parks where they’re needed most, safe urban areas for children to play in … Continue reading
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Sporting heroes Tim Henman & Tessa Sanderson-White CBE to join panel at second Andrew Reed Debate to discuss how sport can change lives of disadvantaged children
On Thursday 5 February 2015, Reed’s School will host its second Andrew Reed Debate at London’s Guildhall, in partnership with the Tessa Sanderson Foundation & Academy, Tottenham Hotspur Foundation and Harlequins Foundation. This year’s debate will focus on the power … Continue reading
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Altruism, generosity, solidarity and civic spirit are not like commodities that are depleted with use
As more and more community centres and town halls are closing down, and libraries are being re-branded as ‘Ideas Stores’, designer, social innovator and creator of The Civic Shop Cassie Robinson, asks, what role should public and social institutions play in 2015 and how do they relate to … Continue reading
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From an app designed to tempt children away from the screen to flat pack cinemas – REACT Sandbox explores the future of Play
For the past three years we’ve been working on an incredible project called REACT Sandbox, an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded project that has a particular focus on bringing together collaborative teams of academics and creatives to work … Continue reading
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My brother crossed the Atlantic in a row boat
Alice Birch is a history student at Edinburgh University currently working as a summer intern at Ladbury PR, these are her reflections on her brother’s resolve and the impact of his big ocean row When my brother first announced that … Continue reading
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Over-50s and carers remain an untapped resource for business
There are over 22 million people over 50 in the UK and 6.5 million carers, many of whom have skills and experience to offer and are looking for work on a flexible basis. Trading Times, funded by Nominet Trust, a … Continue reading
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Good luck to 2 Boys In A Boat
Two young men will be away from their families this Christmas, as they row across the Atlantic, following in the footsteps of Fogle and Cracknell, as part of a two-person 50-day non-stop challenge crossing 3,000 nautical miles and burning 10,000 … Continue reading
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