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The Great British Bake Off Is Back!

Tonight at 8pm sees the return of disasters, terrible, ill-conceived ideas collapsing and badly planned things slowly falling apart. But if you don’t want to watch Boris Jonson, then The Great British Bake Off is on Channel 4 at the same time.

September 22, 2020

National Fitness Day – 23 September 2020 – Fitness Unites

Time To Draw A Line Under Inactivity And Move Forward With A Healthier, Happier You!

September 22, 2020

Artwork of a home office including a table and chair in front of a window. To the left of the table is a man working on a laptop. To the right of the table is a large purple chair with a dog sitting on it

Are You Sitting Comfortably? Hints and Tips For Working from Home

With around half the UK workforce still working from home in September 2020, we run through some basics to consider.

September 18, 2020

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The Benefits Of Owning A Pet

As any pet owner will confirm, having a pet around provides a multitude of benefits to both a person’s mental and physical health and well-being.

September 4, 2020

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How Do We Get More People With Mobility Issues Cycling?

Initiatives such as the Cyclescheme are for everyone. How can we encourage more of us onto a bike?

August 27, 2020

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International Left-Handers Day

Question — what does a former Siberian prisoner-of-war have to do with left-handedness? Answer — he helped change perceptions about ‘lefties!’

August 13, 2020

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Google Maps Makes Accessibility Easier To Find

Google Maps launch an easy way to find out if the place you want to visit is wheelchair friendly.

July 29, 2020

No Dilemma Anymore – Face Masks Are Mandatory!

From 24 July it will be mandatory to wear a face mask or face covering when out and about in the shops in the UK - or face a £100 fine.

July 14, 2020

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Lockdown Life Lessons: What Have We Learnt About Ourselves?

Human resilience, resourcefulness and self-preservation: 5 ways being in lockdown has changed us for the better.

June 22, 2020

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What Have We Been Buying During Lockdown?

How the UK is spending their money during lockdown.

June 19, 2020

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Facemasks – To Wear Or Not To Wear – That Is The Dilemma!

Let’s examine the medical advice to see if wearing a face mask will help protect us from catching Covid-19, the devastating respiratory illness which is currently sweeping around the world.

May 29, 2020