For an unfortunately large percentage of us, the current lockdown has been causing absolute chaos upon our skin. Gone are the days of spa facials, skin peels and LED treatments, we’re stuck at home without a dermatologist in sight. However, not all hope is lost. We are extremely fortunate to be living in a world […]
Month: May 2020
The Great British Book Boom: Why reading is making a comeback
Imagine escaping to a universe where people are dancing with merriment, drinking fine wine from goblets of silver and gazing at the stars overhead as night falls on the kingdom. A universe where you’re allowed to dance with your friends until your feet ache and you can’t keep your eyelids open. A universe that hasn’t […]
Have lockdown rules been relaxed too soon?
This May Bank Holiday weekend was no different to any other year. Families and friends flocked to the beaches to enjoy the hot weather; laying in the sun, eating ice creams and playing in the sea. However, this year should have been different. The country has now been in lockdown for over two months and […]
Your Daily Good News Update
Another day in lockdown. Any day can feel more difficult than another while we’re stuck inside and there doesn’t have to be a reason. It’s ok to be struggling to find something to smile about but hopefully these good news stories will help you with that. Community Lockdown has given the UK a new sense […]
Life in a Gloucestershire care home during the coronavirus pandemic
“I feel very lucky to work in such a nice home”. These words from care worker Karen Cockram beautifully reflect the positive spirit that those in the care sector are feeling during this challenging time. While Karen, as well as thousands of others are under immense pressure trying to protect the vulnerable in our society, […]
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My Lockdown Essentials with Dom Joly
Next up in our series of lockdown essentials we spoke to famous comedian and Cheltenham local, Dom Joly, to get an insight into his life under lockdown. What’s on your reading list? “I’m currently reading a travel book about Paraguay called ‘At the tomb of the inflatable pig’ – I’m a travel writer so I’m […]
My Lockdown Essentials with Alex Chalk MP.
This week the news team will be asking different people to highlight the things that are making their lives a little bit easier during lockdown. Kicking off the series, Cheltenham MP Alex Chalk gives us the low down on his isolation must-haves. What’s on your reading list? “Remarkable Minds: A Celebration of the Reith Lectures”. […]
Lockdown: Changing lives for the better
“The [lockdown] restrictions have helped me focus inwards to my own embodiment and I am making sure I feel powerful” Let’s be real here, for the past two months the world has been living through an extremely uncertain yet historic time period. The consequential effects of Covid-19 has meant that the vast majority of people […]
5 sex toys that could enhance your long-distance relationship
Can’t physically be with your significant other because of lockdown? Here’s a list of Bluetooth sex toys that you and your partner can enjoy from separate houses. When it comes to lockdown, everyone is experiencing differences in their libido. Some people are reporting that their sex drives are higher than ever, whilst others have […]