Month: October 2020

Tea

The Bingham Launches Strawberry Afternoon Tea to Support Charity

Don Thomas

The Bingham in Richmond Upon Thames has announced that its Strawberry Afternoon Tea menu will raise funds for Breast Cancer Care.

The Bingham, the chic Georgian-built hotel in Richmond Upon Thames, has announced the launch of its special Strawberry Afternoon Tea, in aid of Breast Cancer Care. But this is no ordinary afternoon tea menu, featuring unusual and delicate flavours and a champagne option. So what is on the menu for this very special treat and how exactly does it raise money for charity?

The Strawberry Afternoon Tea at The Bingham

Executive Chef at The Bingham, Shay Cooper has devised a strawberry-themed menu with "quintessentially English" touches. And considering that Shay has worked in his fair share of Michelin-starred restaurants including Putney Bridge, Juniper at Altrincham and The Vineyard at Stockcross, the menu really does excite, pairing the traditional strawberry with some delicate flavours. The cakes and pastries include the Strawberry and Verbana Lemon Trifle, Strawberry and Black Pepper Brioche and of course the classic Strawberry Shortcake.

The sandwiches, which have been described as "quintessentially English" include free-range egg and cress, organic smoked salmon and honey roast ham with pommery mustard. Following on from the Award of Excellence bestowed on …

Anxiety

Help a Child Overcome First Day of School Anxiety

Don Thomas

The first day of school is a big moment in a child's – and her parents' – life. While some children are naturally adventurous and won't blink an eye at the thought of beginning kindergarten, most will have at least some reservations, and perhaps even anxieties, about the big day. Their worries can range from not being able to find the bathroom to going hungry to being scolded by the teacher or disliked by their classmates. Luckily, there are a few things parents to help assuage first-day jitters.

What Parents can Do Before the First Day of School

Before the big day arrives, parents can take measures to nip first-day anxiety in the bud. Answering a child's questions such as "What do I do if I have to go the bathroom?" or "Where do I eat lunch?" or any others that arise will help. Parents should be empathetic to their child's concerns and encourage her to ask any questions at all.

If possible, it is also a good idea to visit the school before the first day and meet the teacher. The child can see his classroom and learn where the bathrooms are. Parents can ask the teacher about the …