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Day 15 of being smokefree!

Today is day 15. I happened accidentally, but I'm so glad it happened for me. I couldn't have smoked for the last 2 weeks due to illness, but it turned into the perfect opportunity. Having stopped smoking before, several times, I'm aware that even after this key time frame, it's easy to slip back into… Continue reading Day 15 of being smokefree!

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Wellbeing Event – we did it!

I'm in tears! I made it, it wasn't easy and I couldn't stay for long, but my volunteers did wonders. A huge thank you to the Oaks Community Church, Eckington! They set up, helped on the day, they were just amazing. A huge thank you to Sharon, her support, encouragement & everything she has done,… Continue reading Wellbeing Event – we did it!

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Still ill but please support us tomorrow if I’m there or not! Wellbeing & mental health are so important to me!

Starting the week with a cold, turning into a perforated ear drum, and 3 days laid flat unable to do much except the occasional tweet or email has drained me & I've become so anxious. Not only this, but tomorrow is the day I've put my heart & soul into, our #EckingtonWellbeingEvent & here on… Continue reading Still ill but please support us tomorrow if I’m there or not! Wellbeing & mental health are so important to me!

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Wellbeing and mental health event planning

As some of you know already, but in case not, my name is Sarah Cardwell & I’m a 35 year old mum of 2 girls with anxiety & Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder. I'm at EA at Good Things Foundation & I'm very passionate about helping signpost others & raising awareness, and one day I hope… Continue reading Wellbeing and mental health event planning

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The British Taekwondo Association and Universal Freestyle Karate Kickboxing Association training 2018

The British Tawkwondo Association & the UFKKA (Universal Freestyle Karate Kickboxing Association) held their 2nd training gathering last weekend. Last year as part of my children's karate club Dragon's Academy, we went to attend the 50th birthday of the BTA. We had a great training weekend & a fantastic party on the Saturday night. We… Continue reading The British Taekwondo Association and Universal Freestyle Karate Kickboxing Association training 2018

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Family weekend so far

This is our 2nd year of attending the mixed martial arts weekend. Yesterday was busy, followed by a 4 hour drive to the coast of Great Yarmouth, Seashore Haven site. Once we arrived we loved our caravan & headed to meet friends at the on site pub We had a great time catching up with… Continue reading Family weekend so far