Piste X Code | Reminding skiers of the importance of safe on-piste skiing and how to avoid accidents13/2/2023 I love skiing although sadly have not been since 2019 and I miss it so much. The pandemic stopped us of course and then this year when we could have got back to normal routine, personal commitments haven't allowed it. Our daughter starting her new job, our son having a hernia and of course the current financial climate which has affected our business and our finances!
But I was asked if I would share a new ski safety initiative which originated in Morzine (my favourite ski resort), it is a really important campaign which aims to reduce accidents in the mountains. Two mums living in the ski resort of Morzine were driven to start Piste X Code after recent tragedies on the slopes, find more information on the website and read the campaign details below:
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Way back at the start of 2022, I as invited to join the Homage Premium Club from The Waldorf Hilton, there was a joining fee to pay but I was impressed by the benefits which included a one night free stay at The Waldorf, dinner for two and a bottle of wine. It actually took me ages to get around to booking it but in November, my husband and I finally made it and we had a really fabulous 24 hours in London. Typically the day we were visiting there was a tube strike! The black cab from Marylebone to Aldwych was very expensive but never mind the weather was mild and we had some lovely plans to look forward to.
One of the museums I had been keen to visit to for some time was the Churchill War Rooms part of the collection from the Imperial War Museum. Some years ago we visited Chartwell House - another recommended day out - and along with watching some of the famous movies about Sir Winston Churchill, plus a big interest in the history of WWII, we have both loved learning more about this inspirational statesman. We also really enjoyed a day out, many years ago now (I was pregnant with Emily) at Dover Castle, the Secret Wartime Tunnels are hidden deep into the White Cliffs of Dover and bring to life the dramatic rescue of the wartime forces from Dunkirk. Must go back! Having looked at the map, the location of The Waldorf meant that including a visit to the Churchill War Rooms would work perfectly! This blog post includes PR tickets. A writers retreat in Wales | how I learnt to slow down, relax and embrace my inner creatrix3/11/2022 Muddy toes and messy hair .... I got completely out of my comfort zone and loved every moment of it! In October I joined Claire Winter from The Creatrix Journey on a women only writers retreat in the stunningly beautiful location of Hill Farm near Tintern in The Wye Valley.
Creatrix: a female creator, a woman deeply connected to herself, powerful, witch, beauty and giver of all kinds of life (source: urban dictionary). I had dreamt of going on a retreat for a few years, well probably since menopause overwhelm had taken on my overthinking brain and I knew I needed to start making more space for me. But I hadn't found the right retreat, then there was a pandemic and I stopped looking. Claire and I chatted and at first I wasn't sure about going, my anxiety was high and I didn't think I could cope with staying in a yurt, but with Claire's reassurance and a few tweaks to accommodation arrangements, I booked my place! Thank goodness I did, I am so utterly delighted I stepped out of my comfort zone and joined Claire and five other amazing women to embrace my inner creatrix, get out in nature and find space to stop and breathe. The experience was without a doubt one of the best things I have done for me, for my business (my blog) and for my confidence and midlife mental health. This blog post contains some gifted items and affiliate links. Having enjoyed a lovely weekend in this stunning airbnb at Littlestone on the Kent coast with my husband and my dad in May, I was delighted to be invited back by the owners and asked if I'd like to do a review on my blog! I loved the beachfront accommodation so much that I was really excited to accept the invitation - I didn't need to think twice - and decided to take my daughter for a two night girls only trip! I am always on the lookout for amazing places to stay with a seaview and this one is a real gem. Really close to Dungeness and Dymchurch and not too far from Rye, in East Sussex, it is easily accessible by road or train from London and surrounding areas.
The apartment on Marine Parade, Littlestone is beautifully furnished and finished but what really sets it apart are the big bi-fold doors opening onto a small balcony overlooking the beach and the sea. With the sun streaming through and the doors open letting in the fresh sea air whilst relaxing on the big comfortable sofa, it really is absolute bliss! The location is perfect, step out the front door, cross the road and you can walk along the coast path towards St Mary's Bay and Dymchurch or in the opposite direction towards Dungeness. Or simply take your beach chairs and relax on the beach but with the added ease of being able to nip back to the apartment for coffee, lunch or wine ....! When you arrive, this view greets you and you immediately relax! It really is a perfect away from it all destination (and no airport chaos to contend with). This is a gifted blog post and contains affiliate links. |
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