Rowan was off school one day before half term because he’s had a really chesty cough. Having seen him hospitalised with a similar complaint I wanted to keep him away from some of the other children who I knew were coughing at spluttering in the classroom. Damage limitation and all that. He didn’t really feel …

Win Halloween goodies with HARIBO
I haven’t run a competition on That Lancashire Lass for a while now, so I figured Halloween was a brilliant time to bring you a series of wonderful giveaways. The first competition I have for you is from HARIBO. Love them or not (and let’s face it kids love them) sweets are more or less …