Rememberance Day

Today was the day that we remember those that gave their lives to protect us. The ceremony takes place at the Cenotaph, but I'd like to shift the focus a few yards up Whitehall to this memorial to the women of World War II, from servicewomen to factory workers, whose efforts often go unmentioned.

Interestingly, Betty Boothroyd (Baroness) contributed £600,000 to the fund for this monument, through her appearance on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?". Interesting because today I am launching an attempt to raise £10,000 in one year for a breast cancer charity. You'll hear more about it in the weeks and months to come, alongside the regular London picture.

You can read more here, and find out about the ways you can help,including some that cost you no money.