BAFTA award-winning director Victoria Mapplebeck unveils The Waiting Room – a new documentary and virtual reality project tracing her breast cancer journey from diagnosis to recovery

When Victoria Mapplebeck was diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided to record each step of her journey from diagnosis to recovery. Shot entirely on an iPhone X, Victoria filmed her time in waiting rooms, surgery, consultations, CT scans and chemotherapy. … Continue reading

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Educate. Regulate. Medicate | United Patients Alliance protest 10.10.17

Huge congratulations to United Patients Alliance (UPA) on their successful protest outside The Palace of Westminster on Tuesday this week. The Ladbury team were delighted to be a part of the action and the positive media coverage and support for the cause has … Continue reading

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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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Getting to zero

A week ago it was World AIDS Day, held on the 1st December each year, it offers an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support and understanding for people living with HIV and … Continue reading

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Dancing lampshades, singing memory boxes and paying with hugs…

Welcome to the world of Craft + Tech Residencies supported by the Crafts Council and developed at the Pervasive Media Studios at Watershed, in Bristol. The Flying Skirt Lampshade, created by Patrick Laing, is responsive to movement and touch, a … Continue reading

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One mother’s personal journey to The White House

Jo Yirrell is a Special Ambassador for UK Charity Malaria No More UK – she has dedicated her life to raising awareness about the unnecessary and deadly disease since losing her son to malaria in 2005. Harry was on a … Continue reading

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Choreographer and Strictly Come Dancing legend Arlene Phillips chooses to live below the poverty line

Arlene Phillips has had a glittering career in the world of British dance, becoming a household name in the 1970s with her dance troupe Hot Gossip, before going on to choreograph the 1982 film hit Annie, and most recently, winning … Continue reading

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I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! supports Malaria No More UK

You may have thought this year’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! was all about celebrities having it out with cockroaches and scorpions in the Australian jungle but did you know that 15p from every vote helps to save … Continue reading

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20 August is World Mosquito Day.

Malaria No More UK, the leading charity to help end malaria launched a new awareness campaign to mark World Mosquito Day, today, Monday 20 August called Mozzy Air. The campaign follows a spoof airline that flies to over 100 malaria … Continue reading

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“I Need A Dollar” singer Aloe Blacc goes to Ghana with Malaria No More

This heartwarming short film follows American soul singer Aloe Blacc on his first trip to Ghana in Spring 2012 as an ambassador for UK charity Malaria No More UK. Malaria No More has a goal to ensure every home in … Continue reading

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