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Black Lives Matter

21st June 20

Mostly I am reluctant to voice a position on political issues; but “Black Lives Matter” is not political it is humanitarian and I am often vocal on matters of humanity. Benjamin Crump spoke about a “Pandemic of Racism and discrimination” and he’s not wrong, because the heartbreaking truth is that

Covid-19

12th April 20

We are in a global crisis, but the crisis is not coronavirus; this is a symptom, not the cause. We now have covid-19. We have had SARS, we have had the horse meat scare, we have had foot and mouth. There is global and pandemic suffering to the earth and

Donna Farhi

21st June 19

It's the international day of yoga and I am spending it with Donna Farhi. How cool is that?! Of all the teachers from whom I have learned and been inspired, in all of my decades of yoga practice, Donna is my absolute hands down favourite and my “go to” authority. Her

Opening Hearts not Cards

14th February 18

What is Valentines about.... really? I don’t think it’s chocolates, champagne and roses, trips to Venice or expensive jewellery. Those gifts are more about demonstrating that one cares, with a bit (or a lot) of indulgence, depending on one’s pocket. Isn’t valentines really about opening the heart and giving of

A Hen is for Life, not just Easter!

5th April 17

"Oh the British Hen Welfare Trust, yes marvellous work they do and all started by Jane Howorth, she has an MBE now you know." It all trots off the tongue quite easily, pleasant enough conversation, suitably complimentary and supportive of a worthwhile charitable cause. I've done it myself. The BHWT was

Realistic, compassionate & forward thinking

5th February 16

A truly international equine charity working tirelessly to improve the lives of horses in the UK and around the world. With HRH The Princess Royal as President, and patrons including Pippa Funnell MBE, WHW has a distinguished and hugely respectable pedigree. Their vision is a world in which horses are