2021 arrived and I decided to take on a huge challenge. Walk from Lands End to John O’Groats (LEJOG). This is Week 3.
Category: wellbeing
The Power of Poetry
Lockdown has taken its toll on us all but what happens when you're suddenly plunged into isolation? Could poetry be the key?
Roy’s Ramble – Week 1
My LEJOG fundraising journey Part 1 / Week 1 / Days 1-7
Stop and Take Stock
The signs are there if we want to read them, but what they mean to each of us will depend on how open our minds and hearts are to receiving the message.
Sign of the Times
As dark days set in and the colour drains from our communities, is it a sign of things to come? Once again we're in lockdown. The rules are becoming stricter, and people's wellbeing is bound to take a tumble, especially as the last time we had lockdown we had sun and blue skies to see… Continue reading Sign of the Times
Masked Choices
Masks. Who's right? Who's wrong? Who cares? We're in the middle of a pandemic. Has anybody realised that? The world is still in madness, especially here in the UK. Nobody seems to really know whether they should stay in but go out, go out but stay in; keep a distance of two metres unless you… Continue reading Masked Choices
Mind the School Gap
Our children and young people are back at school with a huge benefit to their education and rebuilding of their relationships, but what effect is it having on their wellbeing, and what about those who care for them?
The Missing Touch
Human contact is one of our basic needs, but does its importance become more evident when it's missing?
Divided we stand, united we fall
As a Youth Leader, my role is to support and advocate for young people, but what do you do when they really don't seem to care?
Learning to be OK
If there's one thing that this period of time has taught us is that we can achieve most things we put our mind to...but sometimes we need to reach out for help.
