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Cathy Ranson

Cathy Ranson

Rants and raves: Skiing that you can afford

We thought a family skiing holiday would be off the agenda this year with the turmoil of the economy.Read

Ranson's rants and raves: The annual battle of the thank you notes

Happy New Year to one and all!Read

Ranson's rants and raves: Cool fairy cakes

Howcool are these amazing cakes by local mum Nicola Garraway?Read

Ranson's rants and raves: Earth-friendly Father Christmas

Visiting Father Christmas in Lapland has got a lot more Earth-friendly.Read

Rants and raves: Struggling with the basics

Sainsbury's have removed their bags from the packing areas at the checkouts, M&S are charging for their bags and other supermarkets are following suit to encourage us to supply our own and cut the number of bags that end up in landfill.Read

Rants and raves: Looking forward to the panto season

I had a great time with local mum and DJ Karen Moore when I was her guest on local community radio station Hayes FM last week.Read

Rants and raves: Time to boogie

WE HAD a wonderful family wedding this week, my sister finally tied the knot with her long-time boyfriend Ryan.Read

Rants and raves: Adventures at Kew Gardens

There'snothing better on an autumn day than going to Kew for a family day out. The leaves on trees and shrubs are starting to turn and very soon the gardens will be awash with the season's bright colours.Read

Rants and raves: The joys of being a Netmum

Every mum in Hillingdon should be a member of the website www.netmums.com /hillingdon.Read

Rants and raves: The magic of Lapland

I cannot believe that we've only been back at school for such a short time and already I'm having to delve into the lost property box at my son's Hillingdon school.Read

Rants and raves: the joy of pizza

Just one week in and the school run is already driving me crazy! Read

Rants and raves: The most romantic castle in the world

There's no better place to start a day out in Windsor than at the castle.Read

Rants and raves: Making the most of unsummery weather

For his holiday homework, Alex had to write about his 'Perfect Day'; looking over his shoulder, I saw he'd written Catching Crabs as the headline.Read

Rants and raves: Shift the mummy-muffin-middle

I've found a quick-fix diet tip for hassled mums who can't shift the mummy-muffin-middle. Read

Rants and raves: Grease without the sex and alcohol

I don't know who's more excited - me or Alex, as tonight we're going to see High School Musical the stage play at Hammersmith Apollo. Read

Rants and raves: Party in the park time

By the time you read this, I shall be recovering from running Party in the Park, which took place at the weekend in Uxbridge.Read

Ranson's Rants and Raves: Sex and the City inspiration for diet

Alex is a scarecow in his school play and, after a few weeks of stressing about his costume, we've finally got it cracked.Read

Author Profile

Cathy's weekly column Ranson's Rants and Raves is a very popular feature of our leisure and entertainment section, The Guide. The mother of one shares her experiences as a working mum and provides handy tips on a wide number of topics. Cathy is editor of Sunshine, the community magazine for families living in Hillingdon.