Today is VE day. 75 years since the end of WWII. Whilst we're not doing much today, other than spending time as a family I'll be thinking of my grandparents who lived through it. This first picture is of my Nanny and Papa. Nanny, whose 90th birthday we celebrated in March, was sent to Sailsbury… Continue reading VE Day 75 years on
Author: Samantha Haines
Miles for Mind 2020
It's the start of May, which means the start of Miles for Mind. Did you know that every year one in four of us will experience a mental health problem? Runr, who organise Miles for Mind, believes that a healthy body, helps a healthy mind. I couldn't agree more. This is the second year I've… Continue reading Miles for Mind 2020
Why it’s time to physically distance
Can we talk about physical distancing for a moment? I'm loath to call it social distancing as personally I don't think we're being asked to socially distance ourselves. From my experience the current circumstances mean we're actually more socially connected than ever, be that through social media, phone or mail. During my run this afternoon… Continue reading Why it’s time to physically distance
International Women’s Day – book by inspirational women
It's International Women's Day today so I thought I'd share a some books either written by, or about, inspirational women. I should mention a special thank you to Dana who has gifted me such wonderful books over the years. I certainly wouldn't have read a number of these if she hadn't. 'Swing Time' by Zadie… Continue reading International Women’s Day – book by inspirational women