After a year of being out of practise socialising, I’m sure the thought of going back to normal fills us with joy and a dash of apprehension. In a year where rules have governed even the most small of life’s liberties, I’ve been thinking of some of those unspoken rules and how they can help us navigate through the new … Read More
After months of uncertainty and poor weather, we’re excited to finally see some sunshine. If you’re looking to finally get out the house for more than your daily trip to the shops, Victoria Garage has collected a list of stunning destinations you have to see, whether you want to stay to home and go a little further afield. Stay Home- … Read More
At one time or another, we’ve been called lazy (maybe more than once). But what if I said the term ‘lazy’ is more damaging than you realise. Social psychologist, Devon Price, in his paper ‘Laziness does not exist’ said, “Situational constraints typically predict behaviour far better than personality, intelligence or other individual-level traits.” A lot of research has surfaced recently … Read More
The covid pandemic has brought with it many challenges and uncertainties. Many of us will be experiencing increased anxiety and the same is true for our pets. As we hopefully move towards a more normal world and lockdown restrictions begin to be lifted, we will go through another period of change in our lives. This too will affect our pets … Read More
Are you thinking of starting a family? Or are you struggling to conceive? Whilst many are familiar with common issues around fertility, have you considered the impact your diet can have on your fertility? Remember the old saying, ‘you are what you eat’, and this is particularly true when it comes to fertility. Here I will discuss some simple lifestyle … Read More
Through the chaos of the past year, with all the news we’d rather forget. There may have been moments last year that were washed away by Covid-19. Here are some happy, exciting and heart-warming stories you may have missed. Scotland made history in November by becoming the first nation in the world to guarantee free and universal access to period … Read More
Even before the world turned upside down, living with anxiety was a very real problem for many people. We all feel anxious from time to time but for some people this feeling is overwhelming and can take over their lives. We always talk about what people with anxiety can do to help themselves, but if you know or are living … Read More
Following the launch of the Food Hall at Hamptons last year, owners Andy Bradshaw and Peter Knowles have used the lockdown time since Christmas to increase and enhance their food offering. The area devoted to food upstairs at the Ludlow Lane store has now significantly increased to allow the introduction of new product categories. Andy said; “There was such an … Read More
From a young entrepreneur, to filming crew on your doorstep, Penarth View are keeping you in the loop with this season’s short stories. What can we do now? In the light of the latest update, from the 27th March, the stay local restrictions have been lifted and self contained accommodation can re-open. Outdoor children’s activities can take place and libraries … Read More
I hope we’re all seeing a glimmer of light at the end of this pandemic tunnel. As the evenings stay lighter for longer and the weather becomes warmer, now is a great time to start looking forward and tentatively planning ways to improve our overall health and wellbeing. With the darker days and colder weather behind us, spring is the … Read More
