Health & Wellbeing Leeds prison worker launches new business in lockdown When a prison worker from Armley, who is a qualified personal trainer, was put on furlough, she decided to use her skills to help others stay fit whilst at home in lockdown. Katy Padam, 37, ran a series of free Instagram live workouts each week from the attic of her By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing She was homeless for years, now Laura is climbing career ladder After being homeless for six years, Laura Fieber is in a career, about to buy a house and get married - thanks to the Sheffield charity Nomad Open Doors. “I was one of the hidden homeless,” said Laura, now 27 and a housing officer with the charity. “I was constantly By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Embracing the rain Author: Beth Brown I woke up this morning, glanced at my rain-soaked window and immediately felt a little down. Yesterday had been full of sunshine and, as many of you will probably be able to relate to, the sun brings the happy factor. But, as the nights grow longer and By The Editor • 4 min read
Health & Wellbeing The six month challenge Beth Brown, Girl on Pause I went for a walk with my mum today in one of my favourite places. It’s a little lake just outside of York surrounded by pine trees and muddy puddles; the only sound for miles is the occasional flutter of the resident swan’s By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing ‘Go Orange’ for Barnsley Hospice in October Barnsley Hospice is urging people across the borough to wear something orange to show their support during Hospice Care Week 2020 (October 5th – 11th). People in workplaces, shops, schools and homes across the borough are encouraged to wear a bright orange item of clothing and make a donation to the By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Prioritise your mental health By Jennifer Rawlinson from Flourish In Mind Why your mental health should be at the top of your to do list Now more than ever before it is so important that we have an awareness of mental health, mental illness and how best to enhance our wellbeing. The effects of By The Editor • 7 min read
Health & Wellbeing Exercise Myths Personal Trainer and Online Coach, Adam Batchelor of NRG FOR LIFE dispels a few exercise myths and gives his top tips on the best exercises to help with your running. Since lockdown began, the number of people taking up running and cycling has gone through the roof. Whilst this should By The Editor • 4 min read
Health & Wellbeing Yorkshire writer to run new retreat in ‘God’s Own County’ A Yorkshire writer is offering aspiring wordsmiths the chance to attend a five day retreat based in a stunning rural location in West Yorkshire. Writer Glynis Charlton, who lives near Hull, is planning a series of workshops and walks situated at Coddy’s, a working farm set high in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Free electric bike trials for commuters in Leeds Commuters in Leeds can now borrow an electric bike free of charge for up to two weeks as part of a new council initiative to promote sustainable travel. Electric bikes, which make cycling easier and more accessible for many, have surged in popularity over recent years. It is hoped that By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Yorkshire Centre for Wellbeing receives award-winning status This Summer has seen the Yorkshire Centre for Wellbeing, based on the Duchy Road in Harrogate receive the Corporate Live Wire Prestige Awards for being the Wellbeing Centre of the Year. This prestigious award comes at a time when the established centre of excellence is celebrating its 34th year of By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Cooking with Tim By Tim Bilton, our resident chef. Grilled Vegetable Salad 1 Red Pepper cheeks removed 1 Courgette sliced ½ Aubergine sliced ½ Sweet potato peeled and sliced into disks 1 Fennel bulb sliced into 4 4 Jersey Royal potatoes (boiled) cut in half-length ways 4 Cauliflower florets 2 Plum tomatoes sliced in half By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing We are in the height of season for quite a lot of crops Gardening with Martin Blunn, Solutionize Global. With all the recent hot weather most of the fruit and vegetables will have needed extra water to help them produce their crops. Regular watering is essential for those with high water content such as courgettes, cucumbers and tomatoes. Also pick the time of By The Editor • 2 min read
