January is the month for hunkering down. Yes, you read that right. Not the month for starting a diet, a new fitness habit or committing to a challenge, which is why so many health intentions and resolutions are never kept. Because it’s actually the month to hibernate. The month when you (well, we) should be [...]
Jingle and mingle this Christmas without the stress. Or, at the very least, give yourself the best chance of enjoying the festive period without the usual pressure. Over the years, I've written about the problems caused when wearing a scarf and scrunching your shoulders against the cold. Reminded you to bend your knees when lifting [...]
It can be hard to motivate yourself to exercise when it's cold and miserable outside. When the rain lashes down, and your running shoes are still damp from the last time you went out. You can, of course, swap your outdoor activity for something in the warm. Go to the gym instead. Or take up [...]
Change is good for you, and at Sarum, we are embracing it as we say a fond farewell to some and a BIG hello to others. We can all find change challenging and hard to deal with - it can leave you feeling a little discombobulated. And while September can feel like a time of [...]
As the seasons change and we move into my favourite Autumn, you might feel like pulling out the jumpers, gloves and most loved scarf. You may feel like hunkering down and wishing the warmer weather and sunshine were still with us. Equally, you might feel a little sadness for what has passed, drinks in the [...]
If you ask me, the school holidays are ending far too quickly, and like me, you might be starting to feel a little blah. Or perhaps the summer fun has left you feeling the strain. Maybe you are feeling a little blah after the excitement of the holidays and the England Lionesses winning the European [...]
Summer is here, well and truly with us. Although rather glad that as I write this, the temperature has dropped, and there is a slight breeze in the air. Now this month, it would have been easy for me to drop into the trend that has emerged over the past few weeks and provide you [...]
You are never too old for a party. Just look at our Queen. She was up for everything, and I'm sure she would have attended many more events if her health had allowed it. Hopefully, you agree that the Jubilee celebrations provided us with lots to get excited about and for after a challenging couple [...]
It's fond farewell time I'm afraid. Yes, time that I come to terms with the departure of the wonderful Isabel Howse from the Sarum family. I did make reference to Izzy's retirement in my February Birthday reflection blog. Still, I wasn't ready to say farewell, let alone a fond one! You see, Izzy and I [...]
Easter brings thoughts of new beginnings and Spring has indeed sprung. The weather is better - a little warmer – and daffodils, snowdrops and bluebells bring colour to our world. Some of you are getting out into the garden to bring it back to life, which means chatting to neighbours and reconnecting. Others have been [...]
