TIME OUT OF MIND

TIME OUT OF MIND Richard Gere

TIME OUT OF MIND Plot Written and directed by Oren Moverman (The Messenger, Rampart), TIME OUT OF MIND sees Richard Gere play a homeless, mentally-ill man (George) who has been unemployed for years. He becomes increasingly desperate on the streets of New York City looking for food, alcohol and shelter whilst trying to make contact … Read more

Self Improvement

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I did not wish to wait until the New Year to start being healthier and regular readers will know that I have already being making changes in my lifestyle choices.Besides New Year’s Resolutions are usually broken. What I have done is slowly change my habits – hoping to not only improve my own health but … Read more

Toby Carvery, Brockworth, Gloucester

Cross Hands Inn, Toby Carvery, Brockworth, Gloucester

I am sure many parents know what it is like for life to be too busy to fit in eating properly. Organised people may plan meals in advance, but this doesn’t always happen.  Sometimes it is good to have a night off from cooking and cleaning – especially when I am having a #ManicMumday. I … Read more

Bell Inn Tewkesbury Hotel & Restaurant

Bell Inn Tewkesbury Hotel & Restaurant

Tewkesbury is a lovely little town conveniently situated in Gloucestershire just off junction 9 of the M5. This means it is easy to get to but also a great place to stay by means of breaking up a journey. The town itself offers something for everyone from Antiques and History, Tudor Homes, to its annual … Read more

Stay, Play, Explore Leicestershire

Stay, Play, Explore Leicestershire

If you are looking for a short break with the family then I thoroughly recommend visiting Leicestershire with the Stay, Play, Explore package. This allows families the opportunity to have a short break with attractions included at a great value price. Or a getaway for just 2 adults is also available. Chose the package that … Read more

Coca Cola: Four Lifestyle Choices one Great Taste

coca cola 4 choices

Imagine being able to eat your favourite sweet products without having to worry about the added calories? Well you will be pleased to know that more and more this is becoming the case thanks to Stevia*! Stevia is a naturally sourced, zero calorie sustainable sweetening ingredient which can be (and is) used in food and … Read more

Driving in France

Driving in France

Driving to France from the UK is the cheapest, and I think easiest, way for a family to travel. It means that we do not have to worry about luggage restrictions, delayed flights, carrying things in the airport and so on. You can have the choice of travelling by Ferry from a number of ports … Read more

Changing Perceptions: Finn

Lottie dolls FInn

Boys and Violence The toys that children play with and their associated messages play a crucial rule in social norms. There is no doubt that certain toys are accepted as being for boys or for girls respectively. It is long argued whether this is due to nature or nurture, but I think that it is … Read more

Underage Drinking – Drinkaware

Underage Drinking - Drinkaware

 My own experience of drinking underage I know too well that children drink underage. I was around eight years old when I had my first drink! It was around the same time that I had my first cigarette. My mom did not really drink as her dad had drunk too heavily. My dad, on the … Read more

Breast Cancer Fear when I found a lump

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So I have found a lump in my breast. No big deal right? I mean I am only 36 and there’s loads of reasons why women have lumps. Worst case scenario it’s Cancer. Did you know that Breast Cancer is one of the most curable Cancers that there is? Trouble is I still remember this … Read more