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Jeffing Alerts on an Apple Watch with Maps
On a group I am in it was asked how to get Jeffing alerts with maps on an Apple watch. The way I have found a way to do this is by using the Intervals Pro App and then paying the one off fee of £6.99 to export this to Strava. Plus the payment also … Read more
Missed Doctor’s Appointments £10 Fines: Sunak Penalises Poor
Our Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants £10 fines for missed doctor’s appointments here in the UK. As each missed appointment costs the NHS an average of £30 per person. With more than 15 million no-shows at GP surgeries every year. Charging for missed appointments apparently encourages patients to be proactive about their health and can … Read more
Sainsbury’s Toy Sale 2022 – What to Expect
So I headed down to the Sainsbury’s Toy Sale first thing this morning and thought I’d share with you what I found. Note that this is in store only and that I am in the UK. Firstly the toy sale – or the Sainsbury’s Toy Event as they refer to it as – wasn’t hugely … Read more
Ultimate List of Fundraising Ideas to Help your London Marathon Charity
You may be asking yourself, “How can I fundraise for the London Marathon?” This may be because you are either passionate about a charity, or feel it’s unlikely you will get in through the ballot. Either way you will be pleased to know that there’s a huge amount of London Marathon Fundraising Ideas readily available … Read more
HRT Patches – Simple Truth About My First Few Months
I thought that it would be good to do a bit of an update on how HRT patches are going for me. Mainly for myself as I do like looking back, but for others who may be curious too. Background on me and HRT Why I asked to go on HRT So, for those who … Read more
Home-Made Chicken and Leek Pie
A quick and simple home-made chicken and leek pie recipe. Once made it can then be served with chips, or potatoes and vegetables for a healthier option. Our younger teens have cooked this by themselves and it is perfect for DofE skills section if they chose cooking. This recipe is from The Wiggly Worm Charity. … Read more
Swim Serpentine 2022 Important Announcement
As Swim Serpentine is in Hyde Park, one of the Royal Parks, the weekend before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, there was a lot of uncertainty about what would actually happen. Swim Serpentine Support Group The Facebook Swim Serpentine training group wouldn’t even allow any discussion about it whatsoever. It was meant to help … Read more
Alderton 5K Jeffing 90:30 Fast, Flat, Friendly
About Alderton 5K Run Alderton 5k Run is a Gloucestershire based fast, flat and super-friendly charity run. With 100% of the entry fees given to help the survival of Alderton Acorns Pre-school. Alderton 5K Course The Alderton 5K course is described as an out-and-back on picturesque voluntarily closed quiet roads from Alderton, past the hamlet of … Read more