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Spring has finally sprung and with it comes the annual Spring Clean. Thought to originate from the Persian Empire, spring cleaning was carried out ahead of Iranian Nowruz, the Persian new year, which falls on the first day of spring. Today Iranians continue the practice of ‘khaneh tekani’ which translates to “shaking the house” and

After what has been a really tough year, Easter celebrations this year may see us overindulge; food, drink and more chocolate and sweets than you care to imagine! When we have had little to celebrate and enjoy, those tasty treats that we associate with this time of year – chocolates eggs, hot cross buns. May

March 29th has come and gone – the first milestone in the roadmap out of lockdown, you can now meet 5 other people or another household outdoors. Making the most of the warm weather, (snow is forecast next week!?), my daughters and I sat with my elderly parents in their garden, the first time I

Today marks the start of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and an event which many Muslims will take part in globally. Those taking part will fast (not eat or drink anything) during daylight hours for 29-30 days, and will only eat one meal just before dawn (‘suhoor’ or ‘sehri’) and one meal

Autism Awareness Week 29th March – 4th April Autism is a hidden developmental disability that affects how people communicate and interact. One in every one hundred people has autism and whilst it can affect individuals in a variety of different ways, it is often characterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours and speech and