Project Allotment – an update
I blogged back in May about how we had taken a space on our village allotment during lockdown. It was a way to get us active, working together as a…
Anxiety in the Peri-menopause
Anxiety is very common. In 2013 there were more than 8 million cases of anxiety in the UK and with the Covid-19 pandemic, there are certainly many more this year….
Dancing Through Lockdown
My daughter loves to dance (I too lived to dance when I was her age). Lockdown has been a difficult time for dancers. Long practised-for exams postponed and dance festivals…
Run and Talk
Even as a doctor, I had no concept of the power that exercise has to improve and maintain mental wellbeing until I experienced it myself. When I started running it…
Active Women Interview – Meet Jo Moseley
I’m excited to introduce you to Jo Moseley who has been such an inspiration to me with her regular postings on social media. She has such a thirst for…
Five reasons why you should get your kids active.
My kids love their ‘screens’ as much as anyone else’s. Getting them to turn off their devices and come out on a dog walk isn’t always an easy task. Once…
Slow Down, Stop, Look and Listen.
We can learn so much from children. When I say, “Stop, look and listen” I’m not talking about how to cross a road; I’m certain adults know more about that…