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It was a pleasure to welcome Angela Evans, Women's Team Captain at Oughtrington Cricket Club to our morning studio. Tucked away just behind Lymm High School is Oughtrington Park Cricket Club - officially the oldest sports club in Lymm and now in its 139th year. The club currently has five senior men's teams, a women's team and numerous opportunities for juniors. There's a lively clubhouse and a full social programme […]
The Warrington Bombings 30 Years On - Rememberance Service Today, Warrington fell silent to remember the victims of the Warrington Bombings, 30 yeas ago on this very day. Jonathan Ball (aged 3) and Tim Parry (aged 12) died - and 54 others were hurt when two bombs hidden in litter bins went off on Bridge Street on March 20, 1993. A rememberance service was held in the town and brought […]
It’s February and in fitting with Valentine’s Day on the 14th, I want to talk about Self Love Self-love allows you to reach a new level of security and happiness. No amount of affection from another person will make you completely content, and you can never feel safe if you don’t have confidence in your own self and skin. In the same way that we exercise for physical health, we […]
Herbs With Barbara: Beeswax Candles, Rosewater & Herbal Teas There's an ancient tradition to get candles blessed on the Feast of Purification - Candlemas day - which takes place on 2nd February each year. The blessing of candles is deeply rooted in Church history and has been happening since the 7th Century. However, it is said that pure beeswax candles are the only ones that should be blessed. Candles made […]
All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey… These are the opening words to a classic song (do you know which one? Read on for the answer!) and the inspiration for today's adventure! It’s a cold winter’s day too – but as part of my January health kick, I was determined to get out and about in the great outdoors and decided to have a walk in the […]
Kick Start Your 2023 Health Goals At the start of a New Year, many of us start to think about prioritising our health. I often hear friends and clients embarking on health initiatives such as Dry January, Veganuary etc in a bid to improve health and lose weight, but this all or nothing approach is often unsustainable and unnecessary if our goal is to simply improve how we look and […]
Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh A new year is upon us and the weather is decidedly dull and wet - but the promise of Spring, happier times and new beginnings is just around the corner. As we make our way through the winter months, it's time to re-connect with nature and to brighten your spirits with it's abundant gifts! Though most trees look skeleton-like and appear dormant at this time of […]
Festive Crafts & Star Anise It's 1st December and time for our monthy check in with the lovely Barbara Wilkinson, our Consultant Medical Herbalist. With the festive season just around the corner, Barbara gave us some wonderful Christmas craft ideas - from making your own wreath using willow twigs - to a simple table decoration idea using a silver or gold marker pen and fresh bay leaves. Star Anise This […]
Comfrey & Borage It's the first Thursday of the month - and time for our regular check in with the wonderful Barbara Wilkinson, our Medical Herbalist - who today comes bounding into the studio wielding two humongous triffids... These large, very green, stretchy leaves have a hairy texture and look a little like Dock Leaves on steroids - but it turns out they are actually Comfrey leaves, Symphytum Officianle, a […]
