Dame Barbara Cartland, gypsies and my lucky oak leaf

Dame Barbara Cartland, gypsies and my lucky oak leaf

I had tea with Dame Barbara Cartland once, the astonishing writer of 723 bodice ripping romances, campaigner for midwives and nurses, health and vitamin guru (from memory she took about 60 a day) – and supporter of gypsy families. I had forgotten about her gypsy...
Old folk should set up a CareHome Advisor

Old folk should set up a CareHome Advisor

The front page of today’s Times has a colourful strapline banner saying “50 ways to improve life for old people”.  I really like one idea in particular, and that is point number six from Times columnist Janice Turner who suggests setting up a...