Just My Luck by Adele Parks | Book Review

I have loved Adele Parks’ books for years now. Which is handy, as she writes one a year and has done for the past twenty years. Impressive. Just My luck is another triumph. It has a great premise which is … Continue reading

Jan, another Thirsk hero by Annie Clarke

Meet Jan: who  turned 79 on 2nd May and is raising funds for The Salvation Army in Thirsk. Every penny raised will be used to provide £15 meal boxes for those in need. The sensible  Covid 19  measures put in place … Continue reading

Stay In Work Out: Rachael Attard Helps You Stay Fit and Active At Home

Australian PT Rachael Attard has shared a free 7-day cardio workout on her website to help us keep active and beat self-isolation blues. Following government coronavirus advice, people around the world have been urged to stay home but that doesn’t … Continue reading

CHARITY GETTING DISABLED KIDS DANCING DURING LOCKDOWN

Charity Flamingo Chicks is pioneering inclusive dance classes for disabled children Virtual classes are designed not only for fun and fitness, but also to tackle loneliness and isolation Their dance classes benefit 3,000 children each year UK charity for disabled … Continue reading

Coronavirus Is Tough On All of Us But Together We Will Pull Through

Hey, how are you doing? Not great? I do not blame you. These are scary times. Every day is seems unbelievable that our lives have changed so much, and that so many have lost their lives. The NHS workers, delivery … Continue reading

Great Tasting Water On The Go: ZeroWater Portable

I love the ZeroWater filter so I was excited to see they now do a water bottle. The portable bottle has the all-powerful filter that filters out 95% of nasties. It is a good-looking bottle and is great for the … Continue reading

Good news: A BRAND NEW ONLINE RADIO PLAY RAISING FUNDS FOR THE THEATRE INDUSTRY

BROADCASTING ON WEDNESDAYS 20TH MAY AND 27TH MAY  Produced by the Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: THE UNDERSTUDY By Henry Filloux-Bennett, based on the best-selling novel by David Nicholls              STARRING   Stephen Fry, Mina Anwar, Layton … Continue reading

Don’t Let Lockdown Stop You Getting Quality Meals

I have had to use my initiative to get food during the COVID-19 pandemic. March saw shelf stripping and even now online food delivery is (for me at least) impossible. So the people at Love Yourself sent us some food … Continue reading