As a confirmed country boy, I do love a farm visit. It runs in my blood, the older generations of my family having had strong connections to the National Farmers’ Union. Despite my rural upbringing and love of the countryside, I had never visited a berry farm until I was recently asked along to Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent to learn about the strawberries and blackberries grown there. Marion Regan of Hugh Lowe Farms tells us all about the strawberry varieties grown on her farm. ... continue reading...
Learning about strawberries and blackberries at Hugh Lowe Farms #ad
My daughter’s perfectly imperfect sunflower
May I introduce you to the sunflower my youngest daughter, Izzy, has been growing for several months. It's tiny compared to many other sunflower plants I have seen this season and it's late flowering, but it's brilliant yellow petals caught my attention. It may be an imperfect sunflower, but it was calling out to have it's picture taken. Izzy's sunflower is unlikely to win any competitions, but it makes for a great, detailed photograph. ... continue reading...
Men’s health Q&A with Dr Euan Lawson
I think Euan Lawson is a fascinating character. He’s one of those people who has lived 100 lives. The dad of three served as a doctor in the army for a number of years before becoming a GP and latterly, he has worked as Director of Primary Care Academic Teaching at Lancaster Medical School (in other words, he trains doctors). Euan has a particular interest in men’s health, a subject he discusses a great deal on his Blokeology podcast. Dr Euan Lawson; men's health advocate, GP, author, ... continue reading...
Historical attractions in Kent and Sussex with Bramley and Teal (ad)
With holiday season upon us, some of you may be thinking of taking a short break or a staycation. Last week I wrote a blog post looking at options to have a wild holiday in the Cotswolds. This time I am focusing on historical attractions in Kent and Sussex and where you may want to stay while in the area. Leeds Castle, one of the many historical attractions in Kent. Pic credit: Ian Simpson on Unsplash. ... continue reading...
100 ways to work flexibly
There are many ways to work flexibly. Asked to describe her organisation’s approach to ensuring employees have a good work / life balance, Hero Brown, publisher of the Muddy Stilettos website, said: “No assembly is ever missed.” Brown’s staff generally work from home on Fridays and are rarely in the office after school run ‘o clock in the afternoons. This is exactly the kind of example the Women’s Business Council is seeking to highlight as part of its #100WaysToWorkFlexibly campaign. The ... continue reading...