Wondering what to do and where to go this autumn for a long weekend or a short mid-week break, then look no further than Edinburgh, Scotland. If you’re desire to solo travel – then Edinburgh is a great place to do so – as the city sits right on the doorstep of the train station….
Why a Short Break Sorts Out the Soul (for a bit anyway!)
Oh my… how I love long distant adventure. There is nothing like getting on a plane and arriving somewhere exotic, far away, which has taken over 8 hours (of floating around in the blue, with wisps of white) to arrive. Those feelings of cramp in the legs. The joy of eating a three course meal…
From Southend on Sea to Cirque du Soliel – Dare to Dream
Sometimes the unconventional becomes conventional. The run of the mill which for many is mundane, for the few is full of movement, difference and appreciation. Today I’m going to write about the importance of daring to dream and how to encourage your children and yourself to do so. 25 year old Connor Stringer is…
The Big Sing Presents: The Greatest Showman Medley
Feeling the vibration of singing resonating through my heart, I immediately felt both joyful and emotional as I sat in the alto section of the singing community – next to a complete stranger. The friend I’d come with a soprano and so situated somewhere different. The woman by the side of me had moved her…
Figuring Out That Being OK Is Sometimes Good Enough…
Today I was reminded of this statement, as I made my way down to the Southend Shoreline for my first September swim. The morning had started out cloudy, a tinge of mist hovering over the water, as a light wind caused kiss curls to flick their way across the estuary. I’d not been down there…
A Spontaneous Trip To Windsor – After A Drop Off At Heathrow Airport
I was making my way to Heathrow Airport for the second time in two weeks. My husband and me were dropping our son off, a performer with Cirque du Soliel – on his way to fulfil his role as hoop diver, in Volta – showing in Seattle. It seemed pointless to drive all the way…
Open Water Swimming: A Beginners Lesson
I realise I’ve done things independently for so long, sometimes instruction, doesn’t sink in straight away. This is what I discovered after spending an enjoyable hour on Chalkwell Beach with The Open Water Swimming Coach, as he delivered a group beginner lesson in open water swimming. He reminded us of a few of the benefits…
Sea, Sun & Messing About On The River Stour, Dorset
My children are all grown up – my daughter lives in Bournemouth, Dorset – which on a good day, takes around a 2 1/2 hour car journey to reach from our little town close to London. On a bad day, it can take up to 4 hours! My daughter has travelled extensively and lived in…
An Introduction To Swimming Out On The Ray With Mat – The Open Water Swimming Coach
My trainers became buoyant as salty water filtered its way through the holes. I found myself wishing i’d left them tucked neatly next to my bag, on the shore side of the mud, as we swam 200 mtrs across The Ray. It was early Saturday morning and my mind was doing a dance with indecision….
Explore A Naturist Beach in Studland Bay, Dorset
The weather has been glorious for the last two months in the U.K. so I was really excited to being staying with my daughter in Bournemouth, Dorset for a week. Thoughts of laying on its soft golden sanded beaches and dipping my toes into temperate english waters, whilst being pounded by the sun, always sounds…
