We are all living through what is likely to make it into the History books. We have been catapulted into a new reality. In the space of a month our whole lives have been turned upside down and inside out. Entering 2020, I remember keeping a close eye on developments which were happening in Wuhan, […]
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Christmas Draw Results
Delighted to announce the winners of the draw which are listed below. We raised £600 in total, £200 of which will be going to each of the three causes. This has been such a rewarding endeavour and for those who have benefited, the causes and those who have won below, it will impact greatly. Thank […]
Christmas Draw Update
It has been one week since the raffle donations started and there has been £220 raised for the 3 charities. If you haven’t already entered, it really makes sense to buy tickets for the Christmas draw, for a number of reasons. These reasons are as follows; It doesn’t take a mathematician to calculate that you […]
France’s dirty Foie Gras
We literally have returned from a very enjoyable 4 days spent in the South of France. The beauty of the beaches, the bravery of the surfers who gather in droves is marred by the dirty, rotten practice of Foie Gras, considered a delicacy there. For those out there who do not know what Foie gras […]
Learning to love yourself is necessary
As children, we were most likely told to be modest, to not be boastful and to not congratulate ourselves for our achievements. Our parents only knew what they had been taught and that is what they then instilled in us. If you were brought up Irish, I know that is most likely how it was […]
Failure is success in disguise
Reflecting back upon experiences which I have had, my perceived failures have taught me much. As we all know this life is not a straight path, but that too can be a positive thing. I have had a tendency to berate myself if I make a mistake, I am sure many can relate. Though, haven’t […]
How much are we willing to pay for good food?
Good food, what is it? Is it the gourmet meal, offering delicacies such as caviar or snails? In my mind no, in my mind good food is the organic fruits and vegetables and herbs. The people who produce these foods very often do not get remunerated adequately for their efforts. If they don’t get enough […]
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Foods to help protect against inflammation and Cancer
Inflammation in the body is often the body’s warning sign that your body is in an acidic state. Inflammation also is the starting point which can lead to Cancer, heart disease and a multitude of ailments. What can we all do, on a daily basis, to help our bodies ward off inflammation in the body? […]
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When middle of the road is perfect.
Do you sometimes feel that you are comparing yourself to others and falling short? I know I do and am sure countless others share this common affliction. We are conditioned from an early age to strive to be the best, to compete. Competition is healthy to a degree but always falling short can be damaging […]
Why listening is so much more than hearing words
My job involves listening to people’s queries and trying to resolve them over a phone. I don’t get to see their body language, their eyes, all I can work with are words and their ability to express. It can be a challenge but I do think, through working through this medium, you are forced to […]
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