In Praise of My Mothers

Jane Grell with baby Miranda, Leyton ward's Coronation Gardens 1978

I have dedicated some time this 2009 Mother’s Day weekend to getting in touch with and thanking some of the many mothers in my life.

For me, just being a God Mother to little Sofia is such an honour, I can’t imagine what it must feel like for women who have their own.

Motherhood for me isn’t just about whether you were raised by or live a particular woman, rather I believe it’s about women just being there for and caring for other people. That’s why I’ve always felt like I have many mothers in my life and remain grateful to all of them.

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Fancy Becoming a Radio Producer?

Point Blank, a wonderful music education college that specialises in working with disenfranchised young people, are running a free one week accredited Radio Production course between 23rd – 27th March and still have a number of spaces available.

The course will be run in either Hackney or Leytonstone.

Funding is available to assist with travel expenses.

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Open Letter to Trade Union Reps and Local Officials

Herts TUC Studies Unit

c/o Dunstable College (admin only)

Kingsway, Dunstable

Bedfordshire LU5 4HG

Tel: 01582 477776 x271

Mobile: 07759 943246


An open letter to all trade union reps and local officials

Trade Union courses in Hertfordshire starting April 2009

Dear Brother/Sister

We want get people signed up early for the April TUC courses which run at the Herts Trade Union Learning Centre in Watford. The centre is right next to Watford Junction railway station.

Please see the enclosed forms, HERE and HERE , which give you details. Union Reps Stage 1, Stepping Up (formerly Union Reps Stage2), Health and Safety Stage 1, and Next Steps for Safety Reps (formerly Health and Safety Stage 2) are available to all union representatives and last for ten days, one day a week.

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