In the news, this week – Club 18-30 is in trouble and its owner, Thomas Cook, is considering its future and possible sale. This brought back fond memories of my one and only Club 18-30 holiday back in 1997 with my best mate Lee. Permission I look back on our week in Tenerife with fond […]
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Sweaty Betty Unfairly Criticised For ‘Sexualisation’ Of New Children’s Range
The furore over the new kids range images from Sweaty Betty came to my attention today in the form of this post from the Huffington Post. Essentially the issue is that there is a new tropical print range of sports clothing aimed at teenagers and some of the photos of these young girls wearing this […]
Every Good Runner Needs A Good Osteopath
I recently wrote about my experiences of visiting an osteopath for the first time. It was undoubtedly one of the most positive things I’ve ever done in terms of body maintenance. Today I was back for a third visit. The guys on the Running Commentary podcast recently spoke about ageing and that everybody body had a guy […]
Roseberry Topping – My 30 minute dash
I can distinctly remember the first time I saw Roseberry Topping. It wasn’t long after we moved to North Yorkshire and we were on our way (a long way I might add) to a dentist in Great Ayton. Suddenly I saw this great mountain piercing the skyline – my first thought: “I bet that’s great […]
Some Of The Most Ridiculous Political Quotes Of All Time
There is no denying that politicians are some of the most intelligent people in the world, but they also come out with some of the most ridiculous and ludicrous statements sometimes. Read on to discover more about some of the most absurd political quotes of all time. “It had to do with Cuba and missiles, […]
8 Gift Ideas For Your Toddler Godchild
It’s a wonderful honour to be asked to be a child’s godparent, isn’t it? But, it’s also a little daunting. What’s this whole godparenting thing all about? What does it really mean? And what exactly are you expected to do? Most modern godparents have no idea what the prestigious title entails. Are you expected to […]
Red Post Boxes
The other day I was out walking the dogs around our town and I noticed a red post box. It was the kind built into a wall and it was one I’d not noticed before. I then realised it had the “GR” lettering and I thought I knew what that meant. But when I got […]
Take the Opportunity
I am writing this post (or at least starting it) sat in our local park. The girls are enjoying some of this lovely Yorkshire sunshine we are having at the moment and it’s lovely to just watch them having fun. This park is like many others around the country. It’s nothing special to the average […]
Why Spring Is Your Child’s Best Friend
When it comes to spring, you will generally find that there is plenty you can do with your children which you might not have been able to do over the winter months. Those colder parts of the year are often some of the hardest as a parent, and when it gets to being truly spring […]
My First Visit to an Osteopath
For regular readers of this blog, you will be aware that about my knee troubles as a runner. Recently I have been seeing an NHS physiotherapist who has focussed on strengthening my VMO muscle group around the knee. I was seeking a second (or maybe third) opinion and possibly a different approach to treatment. My […]