by admin | Jul 3, 2022 | 50 at 50
During lockdown, a lot of people got into wild swimming as a form of outdoor exercise. I wasn’t one of them. Amanda O’Brien was, however, so she and her husband Con set me a challenge to give it a go. Now, I’m not a strong swimmer, but I figured I could splash about...
by admin | Jul 1, 2022 | 50 at 50
Back in November 2021 when we were all watching Strictly on a Sunday evening and Rose Ayling-Ellis was flying the flag for deaf and hard of hearing people, my friends Vanessa and Adrian challenged me to learn sign language to a song, and perform it at a gig. We...
by admin | Jun 20, 2022 | 50 at 50
They say that laughter is the best medicine, and no one can deny that the positive effects of a good belly laugh can last for hours. Laughing Yoga first appeared in 1995 when a doctor introduced the combination of playful laughter and deep breathing techniques. Since...
by admin | Jun 19, 2022 | 50 at 50
Phone caller: “Hi Shelle. I’m a producer for Steph’s Packed Lunch on Channel 4. Thanks for writing into us about the fundraising work you’re doing. Are you available to be in Leeds on Monday to appear live on the show.” Me: “Yep.” Well, that was a no brainer! So, for...
by admin | Jun 4, 2022 | 50 at 50
When my friend and vocal coach Mandy Bell made a donation to my page and challenged me to do stand-up comedy, I don’t think she thought I’d actually do it! But you know me by now. I’m not one to shy away from a challenge unless it’s too expensive or totally beyond my...
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