Today, someone knocked on our front door and asked us if we wanted them to pollard our silver birch tree in the front garden. We have been in this house for nearly four years and not done anything with this tree. Whilst it is a lovely looking tree, the small branch shredding and the droppingContinue reading “Appearances can be deceptive!”
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Virtual Wedding Fairs
I recently had the experience of taking part in a Virtual Wedding Fair organised by White Sky Events. The original Kent Wedding Fair was due to take place at the Mercure Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, but was (understandably) cancelled due to the Covid-19 restrictions. White Sky took the initiative to set up a virtual platform onContinue reading “Virtual Wedding Fairs”
Another Lockdown?!!
Oh dear! Boris has spoken and the nation is under another lockdown. Whatever your personal thoughts and feelings about the decision, it has happened and we have to live with it. Time (and the data) will tell if it is the right decision or not, but something had to be done if we are toContinue reading “Another Lockdown?!!”
Cake International Competition? Me? Ooer!
A few months ago on a whim, I entered a competition run by Cake International. CI is a huge exhibition held in London and Birmingham each year at which you can go and see all things cake related, demonstrations by renowned “cakers” and buy even more stuff that you never knew you needed. I wasContinue reading “Cake International Competition? Me? Ooer!”
Light in the Darkness
Just as we think that we can see the light at the end of the tunnel, it turns out to be an oncoming train! Additional restrictions are back in place. No more than 6 people inside or outside for social gatherings. I don’t know about you, but I was just beginning to make plans. PlansContinue reading “Light in the Darkness”
Which way now?
Just over 1 year ago, and after over 30 years of being desk bound in offices, I launched Monumental Cakes. I had no idea we were about to be thrown into a global pandemic or I may have thought twice! However, I was able to adapt and keep working throughout this difficult period and IContinue reading “Which way now?”
How do you cope with change?
I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Iulia Istrate from Skills for Mars – Transitions. A YouTube video platform in which Iulia has one-to-one chats with people from various different environments but with the one thing in common is that they have experienced great change in their personal and/or business life. In theseContinue reading “How do you cope with change?”
Step away from the scales!
When the lockdown started, I took up the Couch to £5K challenge and have just started week 5 (I admit, I repeated week 4) but I am actually loving it. My knees, however, do have a little moan now and again, but I just ignore them. I was so enthused with this new regime, thatContinue reading “Step away from the scales!”
Reach Out to Someone
So, how are we all doing? Silly question, I know! Some people manage better than others under times of stress and anxiety. We are fortunate in that we have a reasonably sized garden in which to escape to when all four walls feel like they’re closing in and I have certainly tried to make goodContinue reading “Reach Out to Someone”
Pandemic? It won’t happen to me!
Well, this time last year I certainly didn’t expect to be here. Even a few months ago my only worry about the future was whether we could afford to go on holiday or not in 2020 – now that problem seems moot. I do not want to belittle this current crisis in any way. ManyContinue reading “Pandemic? It won’t happen to me!”