Let’s Explore The Derwent Reservoir!

Let’s Explore The Derwent Reservoir!

Derbyshire Dales and its many quaint, peaceful and therapeutic offerings. Derwent Dam is a pretty darn beautiful way to kick off 2024 if you ask me! But first, it’d be rude to ignore the busy outdoor cafe - I haven’t been in the car for over an hour just for the sake of it thankyou [...]

Christmas and Materialism – Has The Meaning Of Christmas Changed?

Christmas and Materialism – Has The Meaning Of Christmas Changed?

What immediately enters your mind when you think of Christmas? Food, presents, laying down... oh and family time. What's happened to being grateful, living in the moment and attending midnight mass? Unheard of in today's generation. Indoctrination here is key. The decline in appreciating the meaning and concept of wholesome family time without the bells [...]

How Do You Know If You’ve Found ‘The One’?

How Do You Know If You’ve Found ‘The One’?

Butterflies, eye-contact, shared interests can clone the feeling, signalling that you've found your soulmate. But how do you decipher the one from the maybes? You know when you know, do you follow your head or your heart? In today’s society, you're lucky to meet someone you just about connect with. I never used to believe [...]

First Date: Is It Okay To Split The Bill?

First Date: Is It Okay To Split The Bill?

You’re laughing, gazing into each other's eyes, then the bill comes. Romeo turns into the tax man, what next?! Going Dutch? *please send help* The day’s arrived. This could be Prince Charming, potentially the one, hypothetically the father of your children. Women generally think about these things in the hours and minutes approaching the date. [...]