Dinner al fresco in an idyllic pub garden 10 minutes from Milton Keynes We all have that one pub – our regular – that we go back to again and again, no matter the occasion,…
An evening encounter when what keeps me sane drives Mr Self-important mad I love this time of the year for cycling. The English countryside is emerald green, daylight stretches long into the night, and you…
As research reveals furloughed workers’ mental health is worse now than in lockdown 1.0 Returning to the workplace is as important to furloughed workers’ mental health as having a job, according to new research by…
Especially if you’re stuck at home Blue Monday (18th January 2021) is officially the most depressing day of the year. It’s bleak outside, you’re stuck at home and riddled with guilt that your wellbeing-led resolutions have…
London ranks top 10! ‘Tis the season for being merry, and there’s nothing quite like the spectacle of some of the world’s famous Christmas trees, from the gargantuan tree that stands in New York’s Rockefeller…
Characterful dining in the historic town of Olney The Cherry Tree, one of the must-visit restaurants in the old market town of Olney, had been on my radar for a while. After dining out in…
Turkish fusion brunching at the brand new Megan’s in St Albans Megan’s Restaurant had long been on my must-visit places for breakfast. Dog-friendly and with a diverse menu including Turkish inspired dishes, it’s been a…
Norfolk Coast B&B Cottages and Camping 2020 is the year of the staycation. Tired of hunkering down at home for months but too wary to travel by air, most of us Brits have hit the…
The inaugural CAMS-Tifosi women’s social ride CAMS-Tifosi Women’s Pro Cycling team couldn’t have picked a better time to launch their inaugural women’s only social ride. After all, despite the raging pandemic, what a year it…
Socially distanced dining out in the new normal We had heard so much about The Betsey Wynne in Swanbourne that it was one of the pubs to check out for 2020 before 2020 went topsy…
In times of crisis, how do you relax on National Relaxation Day – 15th August 2020? It’s not easy to switch off and relax on National Relaxation Day (15th August 2020), especially when you are worried about…
Ken Tomkins of Kaizen McDonalds takes on a 24-mile battle against litter in Milton Keynes With easing of the lockdown measures in the UK, as McDonald’s in Milton Keynes returned to 24-hour service on Friday…
Joining the litterpick league to keep our city clean It all started with Milton Keynes based Laura Chapman’s tweet, challenging her followers to join her on a seven-day litter-picking challenge hashtagged #LoveMKHateLitter: Frustrated by litter…
Survey finds 87% of businesswomen suffer from Imposter Syndrome Have you ever felt like you’re a fake? Or that you’ve got a table at the seat by fluke? As women, we often question or skills…
When your #OOTD is Top to Toe Charity Chic V.2 Easing of lockdown and reopening of essential shops in June meant some local charity shops are back in business. After three months of no clothes…
with Dr Thivi Maruthappu, Consultant Dermatologist at the Skin Health Alliance and OLAY Depending on your personal circumstances, wearing a protective face mask may have become the new normal. Wearing a facial covering for a significant…
Five simple changes you can make to boost your mood Do you feel stuck unhappy and unfulfilled? Do you feel you have no idea how to get out of your funk? Often the difference between…
Stay-at-home staycations for every stay sign Long-haul flights, Eurotrips, even staycations are a distant memory as, wary of taking chances and weary of fighting for refunds of cancelled holidays, we have all but given up…
Ten tips to carry on cycling beyond the lockdown With most non-essential shops now open, pubs and restaurants scheduling to open on 4 July and travel restrictions due to be eased soon, we are slowly…
You can control your life in lockdown with top tips from leading UK life coach Carole Ann Rice A recent study has shown that up to a third of UK women are suffering from lockdown loneliness.…
