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Monthly Health Lifestyle Update October
Last month I wrote about the Google Fit app that I use. I have found the points awarded for walking at pace motivational. Those of you who follow these health and fitness updates will know I’ve struggled with some of my walks over the summer. I do finally feel that…
Holiday Inn Gloucester/Cheltenham
Recently my family and I spent the August Bank Holiday staying half board at the Holiday Inn Gloucester and Cheltenham. We needed a break, and the combination of half-board dining, gym and pool facilities, and a well-connected location made it an appealing choice for a three night stay. We were…
Community Spirit – Does It Exist Nowadays?
Many of you who follow the blog will know I walk daily. During those walks…
Surfshark Review
I’ve seen a lot of advertisements for VPN and security apps lately. After recently having…
“Splatoon Raiders” Switch 2 Review
I fancied a new Switch 2 game and there are a number that I still…
“Between You and Me” – Work Life Balance
How do you balance work and home life? Pre-Covid and before the lockdowns, this was…
Nintendo Online Classics
When I bought my Nintendo Switch 2 around five months ago, one of the main…
Annoying Journalism Headlines Bending The Truth
I’ve touched on the subject of the media, and the difficulties knowing what to believe…
Mental Health Support – Age Gap For Teens
It is often reported that teens are experiencing higher rates of anxiety and mental health…
“The Crown Inn” – Gilmorton (Sept 26 Update)
Edit – added further info about menu. Added Sept 2026 at bottom of post. My…
L.A.D’s Magic Convention Review
I normally visit a few conventions every year, and this was actually my first of…
Ozzy Osbourne – “Working Class Hero”
While visiting Birmingham recently, I came across this small but decent Ozzy Osbourne exhibition called…
Monthly Health Lifestyle Update September(Google Fit)
While I love my Apple Watch and I use it daily for monitoring activity, it…
Joe Lycett “Everything Must Go” Gallery
While visiting Birmingham recently, I came across the Joe Lycett gallery exhibition called “Everything Must…
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