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Here at The Graham Agency, we are proud to have connections across the housekeeping sector – pairing the best and most professional candidates with families, homeowners, and employers who are seeking their services. Crucially, this process and the resulting working partnerships are rarely built on qualifications but rather the value of experience and complementing personalities. […]

If you have young children in your employer’s family, there is one very special day which will appeal to them all, as well as being a great activity. April 9th is officially Unicorn Day and the love of these fictional and mythical animals gives you a great opportunity to have fun with them.  There are numerous images on the internet […]

BBC Symphany Orchestra Principal Guest Conductor Dalia Stasevska and acclaimed violinist Leila Josefowicz come together for an unmissable UK premiere of Helen Grime’s Violin Concerto on 17 April. The evening starts with Julian Andersen’s glittering nightscape Incantesimi, followed by Sibelius’s The Swan of Tuonela and Grime’s virtuosic and dreamlike concerto. It ends with music from Stasevska’s home country, Finland: the searing combination of […]

No there are no actual ghosts at the Lyric Hammersmith, but the play ‘Ghosts’ brings a fascinating aura to the theatre. This is a modern interpretation of the classic by the Norwegian playwright Henrick Ibsen. It was written in Danish and first published in 1881 and first staged in 1882 in Chicago, Illinois. USA. Like […]

It’s Easter and a chance to see a unique display which appeals to all ages, the famous annual London Harness Horse Parade. The event is held at the South of England Centre, Ardingly, West Sussex on Easter Monday 21st April. The magnificent sight of over a hundred historic horse drawn carts and carriages, together with vintage […]

It is now officially Spring and one of the gastronomic treats of this time of the year is Lamb! To celebrate, I have brought you Italian Springtime lamb, with a recipe shared with me by my good Italian friend Antonio, Lamb Leg Roast with Gremolata served with fresh asparagus and baby new potatoes. Lamb leg […]

There are many advantages to hiring a housekeeper, especially when you go through a reliable agency like The Graham Agency. Not only does a housekeeping traditionally fulfil cleaning duties, laundry and ironing, but they often become the unequivocal head of the household. They can help to manage schedules and routines, ensure the fridge is always […]

Contrary to popular belief, and in a move that feels somewhat counterintuitive, the role of a housekeeper is not restricted to the house. At least, it isn’t for countless housekeepers in Chelsea and other parts of London. From travel overseas to support the family with their routine and everyday needs, to carrying out countless tasks […]

The role of a housekeeper is varied. So much so that, in our experience, there truly are no two roles that are exactly the same, and no two families or homeowners seeking the same kind of professional to take on the job. The reasons for this change according to the needs of the family – […]

This month, I have brought you one of my own recipes.  I developed this while working with a friend at his restaurant in Toulouse and, while it’s based on a French dish, it differs in that it includes a strong element from Sicily.  The dish is Confit de Canard a l’Orange Rodriguez THE FOUR ELEMENTS There are […]